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I saw a LOT of Old Rods and A Couple of customs headed toward Dallas (many in groups) as I drove to east Texas on Saturday..... I suspected some...
There's a woman behind the counter at one of the local NAPA stores. She is about the only person I talk to in that store, and I will wait for hre...
Here's one on a great website! Along with a Kuhneutson valve.... Some Wiper fluid?...
From the back side of the counter again - All of these happened in Garland, Texas YEARS ago. Girl: I need to get a starter for my boyfriend's...
DA = Dual Action.....does the random orbit thing as stated above. Kinda goes roundy round, and jiggles while it does it.... make a great Stripper...
Your tires are so worn out I can see the air through 'em Buried the Needle - In a car with no Peg to stop the needle, in the speedo....
I've had a couple.... in 1983, there was a Used car lot around the corner from the house, selling Gas Guzzlers. There was the prettiest little...
Disconnect the drive shaft with it on Stands and see how the engine "feels" without the rear end and drive shaft connected. Everything I've read...
I completely agree with Dave on the color match. However, I have about 4 or 5 places that will color match powders to paints.... It's...
Yeah, most manufacturers don't even know what a Custom coater can do with their products nowadays. If you follow the Manufacturers specs you get...
That's all good Dave.... I think we agree quite nicely. You hit the nail on the head with the "Nimrod with a bag of powder" statement and such....
Wow.... Since Powder Coating IS my thang, I feel compelled to deal with some of this nay saying. This big long post does some good explanation...
< ~~~~~~ My Most famous Powder Coating project. off a 64 Chebby.... Yep... Spelled it like the guy who owned it, pronounced it. This picture is...
We all Watch in awe as you work your magic, with the skills that God and Your Dad gave you. Hell.... I miss your dad too, and never met him. I...
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I tried to stay OT by including something relevant, but the first pic is My Grandfather and my Best friend in the aforementioned Brownwood, TX...
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I actually have a friend who has one of these Bicycles in his living room... gotta be worth a small fortune. It's complete as pictured here. All...
Yes..... but those headlight buckets are Amazing and have TONS of potential on other customs.... The one above does look as nice as any I've...
Conservative..... Cali...... I knew it was possible.... just haven't met many conservative West Coaster's... Thanks for the welcomes...
Cool... another Local. I bet you know all the guys associated with Sachse Rod Shop and more.... Thanks for the welcome.
That's the sad part guys.... I did ask a lot of questions about this before I got involved to that point..... the guy just didn't give me honest...
I think so too.... Just not for that cheap very often - I was gettin a real good feeling about that GMC mug too.
My hopes of bringing home the 50 GMC are dashed. Went out and got a good first hand look Saturday.... made an offer ( Within the asking price...
This pic is more inspiration for me - I'm stoked! Going to go look at/buy that 50 GMC in the morning..... I wish I had some Art work to post this...
Where do you get the Boredom? I can't find any at the Home Depot or any Hobby Stores.....????? :D:D:D I usually make stuff like that outta wood...
That reminds me..... If it belongs to someone else... It's "Their shit" If it's mine..... it's "My Stuff" Just in case anyone ever wanted a...
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