I have some parts that were for my fathers 58 Chev, but he never ended up using them.Everything is brand new.Dakota Digital dash gauges $950/OBO I paid over $1100 so be reasonable with offersComes with everything you need to get it installed, and a second lens kit to switch colors from blue to teal.F...
I finally got to drive the truck today and it was so worth the wait. So far only one gremlin with the brakes being too tight. Called Hot Rods Auto in Simcoe and got the truck in right at closing time. Rod stayed late and fixed it in about an hour. The brake pedal rod was about .080" too long and was partia...
1954 Ford 2 door post. Florida car that was brought into Canada 5 years ago, and worked over by a retired mechanic out of London, Ont. 61000 original miles ( and it shows ) on the car,..the old Y block removed and replaced with a completely rebuilt, '69 Mustang 289 engine and a rebuilt C-4 Auto. Tranny,....
I am finally moving my shop and I have a lot of stuff to sell... (Edited for More stuff) 1954 Dodge Red Ram - 241ci that is disassembled, but has had all the machine work done. Heads are rebuilt, block has been bored for the new 30 over pistons that come with it ($700 worth of pistons), crank has been turned...
Well we are finally getting another one off our bucket list. Wife, 2 other couples and myself have been on Route 66 for about a week now. What a big beautiful country. Have met people from England, Germany, France, Australia, Finland and other states. Been to 3 or 4 car collections. Still lots of good sh...
This spring when I first started my car the oil pressure gauge went all the way around 360 degrees and is sitting against the pin. I assumed that the gauge screwed up and went and bought another one, put it in, and it did the same thing. Anyone have any idea what is causing the issue? Car is a '69 coupe with a 3...
I have a GM 9.3" rear end out of a 1957 Pontiac. Casting number 522496. It has 4.30 gears (according to the "5" stamp on it) and it is open/ non-posi. I have read that there are a tough rear and that they were comparable to the Ford 9" back in the day. I see they make parts for them at...
I learned a thing from a guy I was talking to at the AACA Lindsay swap meet when talking about how eBay is killing the flea markets. When doing a search for a car part and you get a million things like air freshener's or steering wheel spinners you do not want try this. If you are looking for 1932 Chevy typ...
For those of you folks in the Hamilton area, there appears to be a new cruise night commencing, on June 2nd (Wed Night) starting at 5pm. at the Binbrook Fair Grounds (Hwy 56 and Binbrook Road), just south of Hamilton. This show is to replace the one at the FreshCo. plaza on Friday nights. The Binbrook Fai...
I've uploaded my pics from yesterday's "Cruisin' Home" show in St. Jacobs. As usual, it was a good show put on by the St. Jacobs Optimist Club. http://www.roddersatlas.com/?p=3924
Hi guys, I need help/advice on this matter. I owned a 1948 Chrysler Windsor (Windsor 6: C38W), it is a 6v Flat engine with Fluid Drive transmission. I notice that the temperature gage goes all the way up to 190, but no smoke or anything out from engine. I even took the Thermostat out from the Rad, still th...
Hi Guys, I'm a new member and i also put on a Classic Car Show/Event for the City of Waterloo on Friday May 22nd and would like to invite all of you out to this Event the pertinent infomation is as follows; Cruzin' on the Square Friday May 22nd 7:00 to 10:30 NEW LOCATION ...
What would you do if you received a text from a total stranger, asking if you could teach his 14 year old son how to weld?Would you even bother to respond?Well, Cat in the Hat did more than that… On Sunday, he invited us into his shop. It was like attending ‘Hot Rod University’!!!The first item was the...
Hey all, I been reading this page on and off for some time. No I'm not a spy. I think I registerd before but it never went through. Any ways I'm all joined up now and wanted to say HEY from west of Brighton Ontario. I may have bumped into a few of you on here and never knew it. I've been going to swap meets for year...
Hi, I'm Dave from London ontario. I've looked at your forum a few times, and figured I'd join. I'm fixing up a 1959 Edsel ranger 2 door hardtop. one of my all time favourite cars. I will make a thread about it shortly. and I drive a 1983 Oldsmobile Regency Ninety Eight 4 door.
I am Marc....and I'm a fabricator from lowdownhotrods.com...I have been been there since Tom opened (14 years)...before that I worked for Horton Street Rods. I have built some award winning hot rods and some 5 Second Promodified drag race cars! I also have a home based company named Dragstar.ca......
Hey everyone.Glad I found this site.Well.. Live in Ajax...Always been in to cars.. Bought my first muscle car over a year ago. Use to be a Jeeper.Was a Mechanic for years bout moved into the Automotive Parts business. I am a Product Manager for and Automotive Parts supplier.My Ride is a 1964 Dodge 44...
I am going to make my best attempt to run a build thread on my latest project. I am more of an observer than I am a poster so bear with me. I am by no means an automotive expert and have no formal training in the field. I simply love to fabricate and "build" from start to finish. I have some sk...
Hi , I`ve already posted elsewhere on the site but I guess I should have started here . I grew up north of London in a small town , Wingham , where I had a string of low cost (teenager budget) builds . 1963 dune buggy , 1957 Pontiac , 1955 Chevy finally leading me to my first true hot rod , a 1934 Ford 5 windo...
1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner. 33,000 original miles. 352 auto. All original except re-paint and mild custom touches. Shaved hood and deck lid, sunken antenna. $21,000 or trade for collector car, truck of lesser value and cash. Near Coldwater Ontario. 705-835-7602
Hey Ontario, get ready to pay and pay and pay some more for your plates and licenses.MTO is proposing fee increases that will result in plates in Southern Ontario costing $120 by September 2016 (it’s $98 now), amongst other increases.How long ‘till the next election?http://www.ontariocanada....
Hi everyone I'm still pretty new to auto mechanics so please bear with me if I ask some dumb questions. I have some mechanical ability, but little automotive experience. My car is a 1951 Chevy 2 door sedan that is reasonably stock. Recently the old 216 straight 6 blew its timing gear. I'm now looking to...
Just trying to make something out of all the spare parts and aborted projects that are laying about. It may never see the road but at least it should plow snow! I still need a pas side rear fender if anyone has one.Should be lots of fun this winter.
calling all Ford & Merc trucks. Fifth annual Ford & Merc truck show. 6 people choice awards, including Rat rod truck. Come on out & enjoy the day. Held at Pinery Antique Flea market. Lots to do. Fun for everyone. Open to all years. -- Edited by 50Fordpkp on Saturday 23rd of May 2015 08:08:11...
I'm looking for a 1958-62 Chevy 235 straight 6 to replace the busted 216 in my 1951 Chevy. Prefer a running motor from a passenger car, but any motor would be considered. Please email Wayne at wbeaton1 @ yahoo.com or PM through this site.
I sold this truck about twenty years ago to a friend (now deceased) who gave it to his daughter. I don't know much about it since she's had it but it's now for sale. The owner can be reached at 519 990 9497. When I owned it, I installed a '79 Chevy front suspension with disc brakes and a five lug bolt pattern al...
Pullmax P9 for sale -48" throat -600v -large rolling table -no tooling included $4500 obo (519)897-2422 Marc text or call for pictures located in Cambridge,Ont
Here is the Daily driver. It's a 1983 Oldsmobile Regency Ninety Eight. Its got the 307 Olds Engine, with a 200R4 trans. Nice car to drive, and not bad on fuel for what it is.
Selling 1948 Plymouth Rat rod Absolutely all original with perfect rat rod patina, all glass is in good shape, has flathead 6 engine, that has ran recently, as well as all the chrome trim is still there.asking $1900 oboReason for selling.....we are moving Contact Ryan for details 905-621-8410In...
My son just picked up a suburban.. and I am thinking this problem has been solved .. but so far I havn't found the fix.. do any of you have experience with this problem..? 95 Suburban 5.7 Ltr. Automatic transmission, about 250K miles. The first thing noticed was that the little orange indicator that te...
Posting for a friend, stopped in to say hello and he had this tailgate sitting there off a 70 Ford. Looks to be in excellent conditiion, no rust. Blue with white raised lettering. I told him i'd post it for him, sounds like $100 will buy it. Phone was dead so I didn't get pictures, will swing around and...
Over the winter I decided to make this old girl a little more authentic. Put a straight axle in it, some more appropriate tires on it, proper headers and put a little more steam in the engine. Put about 150 miles on it and it drives and rides not bad. Next thing is 8 stack Hilborn fuel injection (electronic...
Good morning, just sharing a link to a website I have created to pay tribute to motorsports enthusiasts and gearheads alike... All pics have been taken by me at various events, have a look and enjoy! Be sure to check out the Resources page, I have provided a link to this site as well. http://www.ontario...
not sure if this is a valid place for this but here goes.I am looking for a place to repair my AM radio from my 54 Vicky.I am in Oakville relatively close would be nice but within 50 miles if someone has a suggestion.obviously they would need old radio knowledge.I have seen a few listed in Old Autos would li...
Don't wanna ship my wheels to the place I know in Calgary.. I'm looking for a place that can straighten up the ancient steel wheels on my 1949 dodge, get them back to near new condition. Near london/KW would be nice, but whatever, I can drive.
This is NOT mine but a friend of a friends car. He brought it in today to show us and is hoping to sell it. It has 31000 original KM's on it and was originally found in a lady's garage 13 years ago in Hamilton and it had sat there for quite some time. It does have a 390 in it and runs and sounds amazing. The chr...
Autowonderland , Classic Shows and THE LOSERS cc are putting on there first Automotive Flea market and car show. Saturday May 30 Flea market and open cruise in Sunday Flea market car show and LIVE Rockabilly music . 13373 Hwy 2 Morrisburg Ont. Rough camping available on site vendor info 613-543-4...
