I wanted to see if I could make a cutting torch gear shift. Making one on a standard tranny wouldn't be much of a challenge but on an automatic, it took a heck of a long time - but I think I did it. For me, the trick was to be able to hide the mechanism and still make it reliable. I worked a lot of hours trying to m...
This ad might seem odd (not car related) no harm in trying. Looking for decent railroad ties in the London and surrounding area. Any leads would be great. Thanks.
Looking for a Ford powered roadster pickup with manual trans - ideally a flathead V8 with five speed but will consider others. Preferably a '32 but am flexible. Hoping for a reasonably well finished hot rod but will consider unfinished rods depending on the stage of construction. I prefer a traditi...
Hey all , is it just me or have you noticed the last few years , headlights are so bright , on coming traffic just freakin blinds you ? I see all these ford and chev trucks with like dual headlights , and all 4 are on . Isnt there sposed to be rules on bright headlights can be ? I know as humans evolve and were get...
Not sure if you all know, but if you have a Roku TV or a Roku box on your TV, you can get the NHRA channel in their live TV section. Lots of old racing and drag programs on there. There are a few other auto related channels too like MAVTV etc.Actually, I just Googled and it's on a number of streaming services....
I have a friend in Peterborough who crosses the border at Niagara about every month or so. Is there a shipping address that can be used there to pick up parcels (car parts) ? What kind of costs are involved to have an address to ship to if there is one there ? Thank you.
For those in the GTA, Standard Auto Wreckers now has a section of abandoned projects. Some interesting stuff hidden in the north end of the yard. Its usually muddy but I enjoy seeing stuff like this. It was probably someone's pride and joy for many years!
looking for a 36 spline to 1" DD borgeson joint, and a 14" 36 spline-36 spline shaft ....thanks. ' 36 spline- 36 spline shaft, thanks -- Edited by Larry on Saturday 11th of March 2023 01:33:15 PM
I tried to cut and paste this but no luck so: Penetrating Oils Compared Penetrating Oil Average load none 516 lbs WD 40 238 lbs PB Blaster 214 lbs Liquid Wrench 12...
I have not brought a vehicle back from the USA for 15 years.what can l exspect at Buffalo /Fort Erie ? Do l need a broker ? It is a 1982 pick up ? 3 days notice..Thanks
Time again for the NASCAR pool....Any member can play. Some new blood is welcomedThis pool is free, but there are no prizes either, just bragging rights....lolI found the 2023 driver values, so here they areYou must pick 8 drivers spending no more than $10,000Teams must be received by Sunday Fe...
Just a heads up. Princess Auto has a small kit of round 18ga plugs for welding into holes in bodywork, handy for firewall holes. I'm not sure if this an old product but our local store showed them as a "special deal" or something like that. The kit has a step drill and 10 each of 3/4", 1" and 1 3/8" plugs an...
I saw your icon and thought you might enjoy this recent build of mine to pass the winter. I always thought the Munster koach was too long so I did a major conversion and built a shortened version. I just thought you might find it amusing, given your icon with Dragula and Herman.
Hi all, Mark here. I don't live in Ontario but about 20 kms from the QC-Ont border. Member here because they're killing hot rodding in QC. Retired public works director. Longtime car fanatic. Ex Formula Ford racer. Tool and machinery junkie. Longtime build of 29 Model A Sport Coupe / Cabriolet / Road...
I haven't posted much, so he we go! 85 jag front suspension, s10 rear end and leaf springs, 327, 700r4, and an 1"1/2" chop. The jag front is the way to go if anyone is looking for a front end, its got a chevy bolt pattern, 4 piston calipers rack and pinion. And its bolted in on the jag! -- Edited by D...
After much research I figured I "need" an E Wheel, Buy the P.A. POS ? Naaaaa, , talked to everyone that I could and figured I'm gonna build my own, Why the Hell Not?? I gotta quit watching those dam TV shows that build beautiful rides in 40 minutes. That "I can do that" attitude g...
I wanted a tube notcher for a while. Cheap ones aren't good, good ones aren't cheap. Went through my odds and ends pile and found a pieces of 1.375" shaft and 3" X .250" wall tube. $10 for bearing that would make the 2 work together. A "V" block from a machine shop exercise and some other scraps. A little lat...
I thought I'd post the sites that I find most helpful in building my ride. Some might not like these sites or instructors but I find them great. They don't just tell me what can be done but how to do it: Rat Rod Bob - he makes it all look so simple and he is so down to earth. Make it Custom - with Carl Fisher - It...
Looking for 1942-7 M5 Studebaker pick up parts. looking for a decent grill, fenders , and anything body wise, also looking for 49-55 rear fenders.....thanks.
If anyone needs a pattern for making external sun visor mounts, I made some from an old rusty one I recently acquired. I did a little forming after cutting and filing and I still have to curl 4 edges on each one but I'm leaving a third one flat to be used as a template for any future needs. I have two of the ol...
I surprised myself with this one. I wasn’t sure I could make it since it is so small a part but I think it turned out ok. I’ll round out the corners if we get another warm (ish) day.I wanted to buy a door catch (or whatever this is called) for my model A and it only costs about a buck and a half to buy but they wan...
Most of you know the car here in Ontario. Was first built in the '60s. 350 SBC / TH350, coilovers in rear. Strange shafts, Vortec heads, the list goes on. It is a very well known car in Ontario, since the 60’s. Just needs the wiring loom installed, (I already have the EZ wiring loom). Please be aware this ne...
During 2021 and Covid, to keep busy, I swapped out the little 229 inch V6 for a low km 5.3 LS Not many real pics of the swap but the finished looks pretty good.
I know we have had some hard times during Covid, and things were slow - But - this place of late, seems to be terribly dead for posts? Have we all got busy, or complacent? So - I'll start - Is everyone ready and excited for Christmas? Anyone got new projects, or revisions/upgrades planned to do to existing...
Made from scraps of stuff kicking around the garage, I put this tool together for my aging in-law. I was told he had someone change his winter tires last spring because he was having back trouble but after he got the bill, he decided to change his tires himself this past autumn. He clearly has the need f...
Thanks for the ad. I didn’t know there was a group in Ontario. I joined Hot Rodders, then poncho62 suggested this group. I live in Milton, been in the same house and with the same wife for 47 years. Watched Milton grow, too fast in my opinion. I just purchased a very Kool Hot Rod out of California with a nea...
In case there is anyone who doesn't know, starting on the 1st of December every year, Princess Auto has a giveaway of prizes. The prizes are posted on their site every day. Good luck to all !
Just wondering if anyone is using an E-Stopp electric parking brake. On my 30 Model A there is no parking brake now. It has a T5 trans and a Ford 8” rear end with original backing plates with holes for the cable and all the brake hardware there. The E-Stopp is very intriguing, but also pricey. I really don’...
New here ,cool forum with some great looking builds. mines a lil on the newer side being a 1990 but one day I’ll build a older muscle car -- Edited by OntarioSS on Friday 2nd of December 2022 10:40:27 PM
Have been messin w/ mechanical things since knee high . . . . . . to you know what. As a teenager always had a motorcycle (mostly Norton's) and some form of rusty ole rod. As time went on learning from my mistakes & buddies helping out I got to fixing most breakdowns. In my neighbourhood I was the guy t...
1966 Ford 289 - I recently replaced my rad core, my thermostat, my water pump, flushed the system and filled the system to about one inch below the rad cap. I drove about half an hour away and back for a show in Millbrook on a fairly hot day but not humid. My new Classic Instruments electric water temperatu...
I think a photo is attached ? Nope - I guess not. Sorry. My wife was throwing out an indoor clothes hanger for laundry to dry on so I tore most of it apart and kept the main upright support portion. It turns out that the upside down 'V' design works well in the back of a pickup truck to support a tarp. With the 4...
So, I'm usually the first one to bitch about the quality of parts, but I actually have a positive experience to share. I was recently working on a Pontiac 8 cylinder engine with a significant rear main seal leak. Most of the Pontiac sites say "just live with it" but this was a really aggressive leak so I...
