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Biggest hack for me is a forklift. I work by myself and while most of my work is not automotive, the shop is still full of car/truck stuff. I use...
My shop rate is similar to other trades in my local area. ( I don't work on other peoples vehicles anymore.) I figure that my expertise is as...
[ATTACH] Well, the truck has taken back seat to life in general but I have recently found some motivation and started back on it. You got me to...
I'm late to the party, but my business is cnc routing and I have done it for a long time now and might be able to help. I bought my Dad a 27 Chevy...
The first 10 years or so of power tour was pretty cool, it started out as a torture test from CA to FL in 4.5 days and it was still small car...
If I recall a company called Patricks had some higher gears for at least back to '47, may need to swap in a 47-54 axle, but I think they had...
Steve Morris does this with his SMX series, he designed it for drag and drive with huge power numbers so he needed to get the water away from the...
Be aware that when you remove the intake/exhaust manifold from the engine, especially if you split the two from each other it will likely...
Not sure how often if ever you make it to Wichita, but stop in at The Yard Store on E Central, they have all kinds of used tooling, and new as...
I think by the time you get home you will have a soft spot for the car if you don't already. They are a different car for sure, but they are fun....
One of the downsides to social media is other peoples opinions.. I understand that there are legitimate reasons to express your opinion about...
I am probably too controlling, but my wifes' aunt and uncle moved here this past summer and paid to have their stuff put into a truck. When it...
A friend of mine in college couldn't hit a barn with darts sober, once he had a few he got laser focused and made every shot. But the window was...
What all do you need? The 37 Chevy cab is the same. They aren't all over the place, but they can still be found.
It was a buddies engine but in my shop for a few years. I lost interest having moved it fairly often. It was complete but stuck. I got the go...
This is a really awesome car. I had the same engine stored in my shop for a few years for a friend, it finally sold 2 months ago. If I had seen...
My 37 GMC had a 216 in it when I bought it at 14 (not original to the GMC). Got it running and drove it around the property. The truck was a 1.5...
I have a complete engine and trans. It has been setting a long time and I don't know much about it but it is all there from carbs to oil pan, even...
As far as insurance goes, when my 72 monte carlo was rear ended it was the other drivers fault. Car was totaled. The first offer from her...
I drove my 37 daily as it was my only vehicle besides a bicycle for 5 years. BBC TH400 12bolt. Pros: I built it and loved it. It was fast and...
As far as I know these were generic full length headers from the 80's. They are the smaller primaries, I think 1 7/8 or 1 3/4. I can't recall at...
I ran a 396 in my 37 with the factory frame and straight axle. Moved the steering box into the frame a little. My engine came with a pair of...
It was on my truck and Dad didn't care, I just meant I did it thinking that it would just bolt back on without any trouble where as Dad knew it...
Just in case you do not know, once you do get it welded, you will have to bolt it and the intake together and have it machined as a unit to get...
You want to preserve the wiring, but are OK with cutting the firewall?
Yes it was 4 lug, I modified the hubs and axles in my shop, no adapters. Rebuilt the stock brakes and ran new lines as the old ones were bad. I'd...
Probably not what you need on this, but cool info......
I picked up a 62 quite awhile back. Daily driver for a few years. Pic in front of the flag was at the local show and pretty much stock. I had to...
I am confident that Lexan/polycarbonate can be thermoformed. If you decide that you'd like to pursue making a new back glass, let me know. I have...
I posted this up on MoKan's forum in case that would help. Is your brother Roger? Jason
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