Interested in maybe picking up an LS1 motor for an engine swap this winter. Need the thing complete, I dont want to be hunting for a bunch of sensors and stuff. Transmission would be nice too, but I can do without for now. If the complete motors aren't out there, maybe things like LS1 intake +rails and in...
Well folks, I made the June trip for FOP car show on the 6th. left Sun "poured" all the way to Grove City PA. Temp was 43 F at the boarder!!! Rained most of the way here yesterday "bummer" Going on vintage stream train today, then try & get Rusty's Cutlass repaired, Pwr. strg. p...
Ive got a Ford 9in center section 31 spline minispool 4:88? gear never used $500 or trade for good 9in 28 spline low 3s center+ some cash.Also have some 55-56 Ford parts-2dr post doors,no guts-headliner bows-2dr post garnish mouldings-56 dash-rad cradle-2 boxes mislanious parts . Also the air def...
what is a good donor for a 12 volt electric pump . my 50 chebby truck this yr the wipers are slowing down a bit . the motor has an ancient old lumpy cam in it , that doesn,t provide too much vac unless on decel . so I was thinking to just go thru the vac motor an put on an electric vac pump to help out . Probably two yr...
Here is the link for the pics, their titles hopefully describe the parts. http://www.ncr.5963394.com/pics.php Most are 60's or older. (not my years of expertise) If anyone wishes to add parts descriptions to this this post be my guest. Would like to sell as a lot........... please send a pri...
A fellow carnut (workin class) sent me the link to here. We live in the north part of Ottawa, close to Arnprior. We have done a 57 belAir wagon with a 408 BB and Tremic 5sp, check out our picturetrail site. Last fall we bought a 53 HenryJ and are currently looking for parts for it. http://www.picturetrail...
Well it's officially on the road. Went cruising with the lovely bride last night, rides like an old truck but with more power isn't that what its all about. Cheers Pete
Are these ok to get even though they are discontinued and what price should I expect to pay for one? I was thinking of getting one for my 90 chevy. Dennis
M&M Bar and Grill in association with Lead Kings have a Cruise night June 1, July 6, Aug 3, Sept 14. Lead Kings are bringing on the cars... and M&M has a large draft and a homemade hamburger special $10.99 The burger is almost a roast ! it is a large portion! .. The draft went down very well ! ... a...
For my 59 Edsel. I have a set of 79 T-bird front spindles lined up, to do a disk brake conversion. (They will bolt on, already did my research) I put a manual brake master cylinder in the car. It's out of a 1982 AMC spirit. I also grab'd a disk brake prop valve. What I want to know, is will this set up work? Or wou...
I am in need of a few things for my 59 Edsel. -Windshield (same as a 59 ford) -Radiator -one reverse lens -right side headlight bucket If anyone has anything, or any leads let me know. Thanks
need to move some stuff this weekend and need a tow dolly u-fail says I have to go to brampton to get one ... pass any helpfull ideas would be great thanks any ideas of something close like ajax , whitby or oshawa are good too
just a shot in the dark,do t know why I'm even asking. I can't afford. To anyway,lol.. Looking for an old forgotten in the back of to your storage shed sheet metal brake to fabricate rocker panels and door bottoms etc.. Since I seem to be working for me in my shop now,getting rather coat,y to drive to town t...
Ok guys, I need to pick your brains. I lifted the body off the frame today, the previous owner scabbed a chev front clip onto the original frame, it will never pass a safety, so I would like to replace the front clip and rearend to upgrade the brakes, and every thing else. the original frame from the firewa...
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...
