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The Annual Alameda Hot Rod & Classic Car Show Will Be Held On Park Street In Downtown Alameda, California Again This Year, On October 14th. Great...
Yes, in Oakland, check with Dan McEachern (510) 532-8228. He does T's & A's and other older stuff. Tops in that field. Also check with Carl or...
Hi, old sign painter here. Striped too many cars & trucks. Turps is better than mineral spirits but, it smells really strong. One product I and...
Sorry, I had posted these before. I was trying to send them to someone in a PM but I goofed!
Heres some pictures of our latest project. Runs great but, it needs body & paint work. I'll probably be asking questions as it's been a few years...
[Thanks for the specs. I'm sure they will get this '64 going. At 70, I'm lucky if I remember where the truck is ! Ha ha. Thanks again, Carlos...
I can't find the specs. on timing or point settings for my '64 lil 144. ?
Having owned a '46 with the painted grill, My vote goes to the '46. I realized too late that a '40 front end would probably fit, as the rest...
Oh what fun ! I'm starting to clean up a '34 Ford pickup that sports a 350 with the dropped front axel. I appreciate the time and effort your...
I was 21 in '57, ouch ! Got married then too. We drove around in my '34 Ford pickup with a '48 Merc block and pipes that came up through the...
I was 21 in '57, ouch !
I'm sorry that I don't have any pictures. I'm a retired sign painter from; as you guys say, back in the day. Had a great time lettering race and...
At my age; 70, I don't have the time to sit and look. Once it's running and safe. Im'a drivin' that puppy. My neighbor across the street, bought a...
'36 Ford pickup Fire engine red Lightly pumped up flathead Same year I was born Got it when I was 14 Dad would take me out into the...
A little difference; repeat, a little is fine as long as things don't start changing the basic concept of pre '64 car. In the 50's we had varying...
Now you've gone and done it ! My son will never let me slide on our paint job after seeing this. Superfragilistic doesn't even come close. I'm a...
Thanks for taking the time to produce things right. I see so many, get in such a hurry. Then they wonder why what they made doesn't work right....
Gorgeous, congratulations on such a great find. You'll be turning heads for sure.
There they were, five of the coolist guys to ever struggle with a '31 A body. So; earlier that morning, I have a neighbor standing at the front...
As a painter, I really appreciate what you've done mate. Hey !! anyone seen my dingo around here ?
Man I'd walk clear across town to view your rod. Even if it is a kitty car. ( JUST KIDDING ! ) That is one nice ride. Pride is on yourside....
Very great thinking there. I'm getting ready to metal spin a few. Could I spin one like that too ? I'm going to saddle up my horse and...
Need ideas, this old brain too slugish anymore. Here's what I'm starting with. Just want to make it a clean little daily driver. Yes, I have...
A friend wanted help with striping his wheels, as the paint I gave him; one-shot, was drying to fast. I gave him some Penetrol. This is a product...
Why I'll bet you just found it in a neighbors garage huh ? Amazing how so many people used to have one just like it. Well it's time to ckeck out...
Congratulations on a job well done. Real talent here.
Take an old newspaper and soak it untill it sticks to the radiator. soak as needed. Let sit for a while, then take an old paint brush or the likes...
If you didn't properly wash the area prior to sanding; (soap & water before a good solvent wash), you can grind all sorts of contaminates into the...
I'm rather new here and I've been too quick; and at my age, quick isn't a word used much, to jump in and criticze. Today is so far removed from...
I've noticed that some question the cars some are throwing together in the name of hot rods. Using your slang, "back in the day" we didn't call...
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