I ran a string front to back on center and also marked the position of the front axle. I clamped one spring in place to get an idea of where the spring will sit. The plumb bob is about 1/2" behind the axle center line as the center should move about that when the weight is on. This is not the final placeme...
Hi guy's, its me again!!! At the risk of starting something crazy hear, and trust me I KNOW this will set off a fire fox and for that I'm truly sorry up front! I did a search and had no luck, so here goes. as most know or will see I'm building a 56 F-100, I really like the look of no bumpers with roll pans, am I se...
I had an unfortunate thing happen 2 wks ago with the Avanti. went to start it ,to move it over to other bay in garage, lucky the hood was up as the main harness started to "smoke' on start, I disconnected the batt. with quick disconnect but the harness was "TOAST" I called LANT"s t...
Hey was that 67 Mustang fastback for $5 grand that showed up on KIJIJI this morning real or someone's idea of an April Fool's It looked in restorable condition and all there. The ad said it was in St Jacobs. Anyone else see it?
Hi, I just wanted to let anyone who goes to the cruise ins in Brockville know that they are going to be at the Canadian Tire on Parkdale now and not at A&W. They start on June 2nd. There will be door prizes and 50/50 draws each week as well as monthly prizes. All proceeds go to a local charity at the end of...
I fortunate enough to join a few ontario pinstripers at a charity pinstriping event called Krazy Paint inside the Cleveland Autorama. I've only recently started to learn how to stripe. I met so many amazing people that weekend! Here's a few pics from the show.
this is a 67 2dr, h/t, a/c car from the mid west desert, utah. ser# RH23F75164429 R-belvedere- satilite-b body H-high-price class 23-2 door hardtop F-318- 2 barrel-la 7-model year 5-los angles, ca assembly plant 164429-assembly sequence i brought this car home 3 years ago when i went to p/u m...
A friend of mine is looking for a good used carb for his 292 the intake he has is ECZ 9425 B, which my understanding is from a 57 he needs the later style holley or carter 4 bbl any help would be appreciated, it's for his 58 F100 Howie
Police Work at its BestTwo policemen call the police station on the radio. "Hello. Is that you Sarge?" "Yes?" "We have a case here. A woman has shot her husband for stepping on the floor she had just mopped clean." "Have you arrested the woman?" &qu...
Ok - so the power steering pump disintegrated on my 71 Chevelle ss454 It is a pressed on double pulley style with the big tapered reservoir, rather than single pulley and tower type resevoir No one seems to be able to find me a part number in any aftermarket supplier for the press on pulley style pump Eve...
Wheres a good (and lenient) place in the ottawa area to get a safety? I also need an appraisal as well. The car I bought was on the road when I bought it but probably needs some minor things but I don't want to have to pay to register it unfit and then pay again after I get it safetied. Kind of just want to do it al...
I need to find someone in the Guelph area do do a appraisal on my car for tax. I went to get a trip permit this morning and the girl said that anything over 20 years needs to appraised for tax purposes. I had used Walter Lane before but I cant locate him. Any help would be appreciated.
Hello brothers and sisters im looking for a place that sells all the products to do leading body work I know theres lots of places in America but cant find any were in Ontario or Canada
Hey ya'll I got a lead on a barn find. 1956 Oldsmobile 88 4 dr automatic with 62000 I know its got 2 extra doors on it, but seriously. the outside looks almost mint.. haven't been to look but guy tells me it turns over, switches gears and has breaks. hadn't ran for 5 yrs. stored in barn 30. was his gran...
I installed new door rubbers and trunk seal last year just wondering what product you use to lube them so they seat better, not a big fan of slamming my doors. Thanks HRD.
I have a tow dolly and I have always towed cars with no problem. but a guy told me that I had to have it plated. But even the guy I bought it of said he never had it plated and told me you don't have to so does anyone know first hand the rules on this.
Helping a friend work on a 70 chevelle-he is making it look like they did in the late 60's and early 70's-he is going to put cragars on it-air shocks etc-he has some NMW tow tabsto put on but would like to find some original pins and clevisis-NMW used pins made by Bethlehem Steel they had a B and a big I(loo...
2 door hardtop non ss for 2500$ i called the guy he said the floors and trunk were solid no rust, 350 with a 4bbl on it and that it was on the road before the winter. he said he had 2 other calls while i was on the phone with him haha. it was taken down within a few hours. I trying to get someone I know in the area to g...
Well boys and girls Detroit Autorama is 2 weeks away. I know the ELTA is going to be there in force with 11 cars and a mini-bike in the basement where all the action is. Who's coming down to enjoy MOTOWN at it's best. Wayne
I have a friend, I know I know its true, who has a 62 Dodge half ton short box. He needs a new box. Was a fenderside. but he will take either. Anyone have one or know where one is? Thanks.
The new chassis for my 1940 Ford pickup is in need of a Must II IFS. I've searched most of the manufacturers' websites and various forums. So far, I've searched Heidt's, TCI, Streetrod Engineering, Chassis Engineering, Art Morrison, Progressive Automotive, Welder Series. I need a hub to hub kit wit...
So I got a 10ft Haulmark enclosed trailer from my brother. The laws have changed and now he can "give" it to me with no sales tax. But they did charge $15 to fill out the form that you both have to sign. It's something to keep in mind for the future.
Hi guy's can anyone tell me the actual deal about bringing parts across the boarder? I have done this several times when going to Florida and I just declare the $700 for my wife and I and on occasion when they had asked what I had to declare I told them Motorcycle or car parts and all has been good. Recentl...
Just wondering what size lines you are running with. I currently am using 1/2" and they are way too fast. Thinking of going to 1/4| lines and wondering if anyone has any recommendations otherwise.
Just wanted to show you guys my 32 ford build that is near completion at Candy's Hot Rod Supply.It's no secret Neil and I have become fast friends over the years and he has had my 32 from the start. Plans were to build a good fun driver,.... well...i can't leave anything alone and the build has progressed i...
Hi Po Parts and accessories tech work please Call or text 519-385-0426 am busy not into games on the forums , thanks for understanding / check us out aperformance.ca -- Edited by hotrodford8 on Friday 29th of January 2016 07:59:43 AM
Which spindle match to swap to disccs brake on B body and can a full k member from near 77 to 79 dodge magnum be bolted to a63 B body to get disc brake
Posting for a friend. -- Looking for information, recommendations, experiences, suggestions, etc. on selling a vehicle into the U.S. I know there are carriers that will pick up and deliver, but will they do ALL the paper work that is required for the border? Maybe he should use a separate brok...
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I am toying with the idea of making a mirrored type firewall. Is that aluminum that is buffed or stainless? Or another material? Anybody care to share how to make one etc.? -- Edited by MarkM on Monday 2nd of February 2015 07:17:24 AM
Dropped the fuel tank on the truck today. (53 Merc M100) Can anyone tell me what kinda fuel sending unit this is? I'm pretty sure it's not the original merc/ford one. Is this Chevy?? It would explain why the fuel guage (original on the dash) reads backwards, chev and ford read opposite don't they? Low oh...
1923/24 style Fiberglass T Touring Street Rod body only. Plywood Floor. Non-opening doors, originally molded in. Front seat/ rear seat divider/support installed. Body in primer. No extra parts, BODY ONLY. No trades, Cash only. $1600. Like "Archie's old Jalopy" in Archie comics. Ma...
1974 Pontiac Ventura 2 door coupe with trunk (not hatchback). 350 Pontiac Engine, Auto/Trans with console and Floor shift. bucket seats. Last licensed 1983. engine not seized, but not started. 4 wheel manual drum brakes, manual steering. Have ownership. Sat in garage for at least 16 years. Odome...
Hi everyone, I am looking for a good, solid frame for my 1970 Mercury Marquis, any 1969 - 1972 Mercury full size frame will work ( Monterey - Marquis - Meteor ). A similar year full size Ford frame is a near match, except the wheel base is 121" (verses the full size Mercury 124" wheel base). If a...
i've had the truck near on 25 or more years and the original repairs i did to the front cab mounts need attention. so for the last couple of days i've taken the boxs and doors off, yesterday took out the steering column and disconnected everything. today we rolled the cab back onto a dolly and left the chas...
I did not know this..........When you drink vodka over ice, it can give you kidney failure. When you drink rum over ice, it can give you liver failure.When you drink whiskey over ice, it can give you heart problems.When you drink gin over ice, it can give you brain problems.Apparently, ice i...
Selling my 1975 Pontiac grand Am. Body is done, new vinyl top, complete new brakes from master cyl other than e-brake cables. New wheels cyls, shoes, drums, flex lines, rotors, calipers, pads, mater cyl and all brake lines. Car has 1978 Pontiac 350 with auto.(was in car when I bought it.0 Has a 1975 L...
