On powerblock TV they built a floating traction bar system using spring hangers on the front of the bars and mounted onto a crossmember on the Comet. Does anyone have any info on this type of setup? I tried a search on powerblock but no luck. I know I could make the diff slide on the springs but do not want to...
Post is based on my own recent fact finding mission . Results may , or may have all ready varied , for others . So OK , your sposed to put bouncy sheets in your stuff when you store it too keep mice out . I recently went on a 10 day trip and left the 50 , The Little Gremlin and The Nasty Girl in the back yard . I put 4 bo...
Going as a spectator, Friday@ Sat first time there, the big adventure is dragging the old trillium with the old gmc heater works ok replaced the vacuum motor for wipers still hope no rain no hills. Got a new genny so heat and lights rocks,,SEE YOU THERE,,
Hi Every one. I been meaning to join this forum for years and finally getting around to it. Very Cool forum I must say and very informative. My name is "Kelly" and I am avid car nut for many years. I own a very rare 1970 Pontiac Strato Chief that has been with me for over 25 years. I restored it seve...
Just purchased a '65 Econoline pickup. At first sight, my wife named it "Fugly"....no idea how she came up with that moniker ... It's a rare California "Spring Special" with the nifty chrome side trim, 5 windows, and a very rare factory C4. The engine is so lame, that I had to l...
Has anyone here ever used wilwood pedals on a build? Im thinking of using them on my 56 F-100 , my plans with the build so far have stayed away from truditional and am building a more up to date resto mod. I'm interested in any feedback from anyone that can advice me of the pros/cons, the set up looks prety...
yes its related to rodding Hey all ..77. broke his last amc dipstick tube on my 1972 gremlin drag car . YAAAAAAAAHHHH !!!!!! I know .... I,m like that , any ways if any of you have a buddy , guy down the street that has a amc v8 , like a 4x4 guy , jeep guy , or maybe even you might know some one into amc,s . I need a v8...
Looking for commercial headlights,outside door handles, commercial grill and various parts possibly from a pickup that is being hot rodded. Trying to use original stock parts . Also looking for banger speed parts, high compression heads, dual intake and a pair of Stromberg 81`s.
hello Im new to the carb and am having a few problems so I have a eddy carb 1813 800cfm sitting on a moper 360 with aluminium heads intake all the rest...now I got the carb to start up fine and idle all day long and rev up. Now until the car is completely warmed up, if I put it in gear drive or reverse it flat ou...
I was down at Miniker's in Milford on Saturday looking for a 1950-1955 Olds rear end. They have a fence line of old rear ends but Randy doesn't know what they are although he believes I will find what I am looking for. The problem is I don't know how to identify one either. Does anyone have a spec sheet or...
I just received my December subscription copy of Street Rodder Magazine. On the cover is Santa working on his hot rod. Another great piece of art work by Jeff Norwell. Congratulations Jeff.Just a note about the Street Rodder covers. The subscription copy cover differs from the newsstand cover...
Tomorrow morning beginning at 8 am we are having an automotive event for the graduating high school class at CCSS high school on Clarington Blvd in Bowmanville. We have offered them 5 cool vehicles as "Rides for Prom" and they are having an assembly about responsible choices around Prom...
Hey guys A week from Friday,on October 10th we will be launching into our second year of "My Prom Is" an event to share our love of automobiles with special kids with unique challenges. We'll be meeting in Bowmanville at the Home Depot on Hwy #2 at 9am and then heading over to CCSS high scho...
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1023165092&edited=true&posted=true&adActivated=true This is a friend of mines car, it's not actually a Hot Rod, but it is a "Hot Rod!" This car is in great shape if anyone is interested. My friend is a mechanic...
Business Man in 1st Class, to a Sexy Gorgeous Air Hostess,
What is your name?
Hostess: Angela Benz, Sir!
Business Man: Lovely name, any relation to Mercedes Benz?
Hostess: Yes Sir, very close.
Business Man: How close?
Hostess: Same price.
Hi all, I found a few old pictures from 1977, the the day my Dad and I brought home his 1935 Chev masters sport coupe. My Dad used to see the old chev cruise the Yonge st and Eglington ave area back in the late 50s early 60s. My Dad had a Esso gas station the area and knew the old guy that owned the chev and want...
This summer in particular has any one else noticed , or is it just me . now lets not forget the 50 is what I call an old rag of a truck . its safe an all but , but dents , some rust way too loud , painted back in the 70,s . looks like a 70,s hot rod , dated style . your trying to squeeze into the next lane , signal on , etc...
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/owen-sound/1951-chevy-bel-air-project-car/1009011841?enableSearchNavigationFlag=trueDate$4,200.00AddressSouth Bruce Peninsula, ON View mapMakeChevroletModelBel Air/150/210For Sale ByOwnerBody TypeCoupe...
CAKE OR BEDA HUSBAND IS AT HOME WATCHING A FOOTBALL GAME WHEN HIS WIFE INTERRUPTS,HONEY, COULD YOU FIX THE LIGHT IN THE HALLWAY? IT'S BEEN FLICKERING FOR WEEKS NOW.HE LOOKS AT HER AND SAYS ANGRILY, FIX THE LIGHTS NOW? DOES IT LOOK LIKE I HAVE GE WRITTEN ON MY FOREHEAD? I DON'T THINK SO.FINE,THEN TH...
Subject: RE: First Drink With My Son...
I was reading an article last night about fathers and sons, when memories
came flooding back of the time I took my son out for his first pint.
Off we went to our local pub which is only two blocks from the house.
I got him a Fosters. He didn't like it - so I dra...
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/owen-sound/1962-pontiac-hardtop-for-restoratian/1023439674?enableSearchNavigationFlag=trueDate$2,500.00Address449 29thSt W Owen Sound On N4K4K3 View mapMakePontiacModelOtherFor Sale ByOwnerBo...
as posted in the post 57 chev truck for sale. the widow has a crap load of stuff laying about and lots have gone to the scapper but she also has 3 engine that may be of use to folks that are looking for vintage mills to get around the emissions police. everything is in brooklyn north of the shwa the 3 engines in...
A Little 10-year-old girl was walking home, alone, from school one day, when a big man on a black motorcycle pulls up beside her. After following along for a while, turns to her and asks, "Hey there little girl, do you want to go for a ride?" "NO!" says the little girl as she keeps on...
2 x IBM Thinkpad T60 Core 2 Duo Laptops Specifications: Intel Core 2 Duo Centrino 1.83 Ghz T2400 60 Gig SATA Hard Drive 2 Gig of DDR2 RAM 14" LCD (1400 x 1050) CD-RW/DVD Rom 3xUSB port AC Adaptor & Good Battery in one the other needs to be plugged in. Think light – keyboard light Built-in w...
set of four,- rear tires-almost new 255 55 18 fronts 225 55 18. bolt pattern on rims not sure of, has multiple holes.Ido have adapters to make fit a chev 5 x4.75 bolt pattern. good shape 400 for all
Sorry not really a hot rod, not parts and not on EBay !! My neighbour has two CHRYSLER SNOW RUNNERS for sale they are both running,complete, original paint. I think all the decals are good and both have the original seats that the word CHRYSLER across the back. These are rare and he has two of them. Great...
Check the listings for the Toronto Auction at the end of the month.http://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-CCP-Digital-Catalogue-is-Here--.html?soid=1102707526447&aid=035uMLDoJdc
I happen to like Milners Coupe , the style of it , the fact that he drives the wheels offa it , gets hassled by the local po po in it . I,ve had two cars the same corvette yellow colour Now I know its a movie car , but thru my hot rodding career , I,ve heard so many guys rant about Milner coupe , and people that bui...
Just got back from a nice tour out to Legendary in Halton Hills/Milton (unbelievably the 401 was clear all the way from Durham to Milton and back ). I specifically went there to see (for the second time) the Pagani Zonda R they have on display ... the carbon fiber work on that car absolutely has to be seen...
Trailer Ramps, 5 ft. long by 16 in. wide. Came with my trailer when i bought it new around 2007. They were far too heavy for an old guy like me to be moving around every time I put the car on the trailer.I had some lighter ones made, so these have been gathering dust for a few years. Time to go!Free to a good home...
I scored a pail of undercoating at work because it was leaking. Thought I would use it on the daily drivers. I have a cheapo undercoating gun that I bought at Princess Auto. The undercoating seems rather thick...Does it need to be thinned to spray, if so with what? Any suggestions would be helpful
I have a plastic bed liner (Pendaliner), I'm looking at getting rid of. I'm getting tired of hearing rattle and rub, and I don't want to drill anymore screw holes to hold it down. I was wondering which spray on, roll on liner is better, if I do it myself. I've been shopping around and product prices vary in...
about the original Captain America going up for auction ????. I think they said it would go for like 1.2 million ???. There used to be a guy came to the bike show at the CNE , and he had a real nice clone of the bike . And I think they had an episode about him , on Canajun Pickers ..77.
on monday i was parked beside an exceptional hemi powered yellow 34 dodge coupe. had a nice chat with the owner. beautiful car, nice fella. anyone on here ?
I've had a dream of travelling this wonderful country, and our southern counter part, and scour the land for these rusting relects, and give them new life...working them over by hand, and passing them on, for a favourable profit! I am looking for a partner/partners to invest and help get this highro...
Southern 63 ford galaxie fastback project SOLID body needs complete resto to be super nice , or could just clean it up and paint it and use for a daily, needs interior, is a bench seat car but have an original set of buckets and consul, was a 352 , but now has a low mileage 302 with w c4, have most of the trim , s...
sometime ago i chirped off on a thread about my guess on how we got the 53ft doubles on ont hiways by the big companies agreeing to the 112kpm speed limit and you get the doubles. a bit ago wynne was talking 15% discounts on auto insurance in ontario and i predicted yes we will probably get it but we will have...
Poncho an Hot Rod Steve , both mentioned in my other truck post , about towing with their 50,s style pick ups . here,s my scenario . my 50 chebby truck is 1770 kilo,s with me in it which is like 3890 lbs , minus me 240 ish , makes truck 3650 lbs . I wanted to tow my 72 gremlin drag car with it , but am wondering about...
I have been watching this site for quite some time now and boy, do these guys know how to market collector cars. The following link is one I just received today for a 34 Ford hot rod. Their inventory is worth taking a look at.Johnhttp://inventory.vanguardmotorsales.com/vanguardautos/invento...
