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Know what ya mean.. I've got a stock looking but internally modified banger motor in this truck.. Winfield grind cam, 7:1 Brumfield head, bored...
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I also have a couple of Stock Model A's and good engine blocks are getting hard to find. I'd say hold on to it or use it as trading stock.
I got a '54 Hudson Jet for free. It was the small body style, Coupe I shoulda kept it, as it woulda made a very unique rod. However I already...
I normally go, but not this year. I'll be there in Nov. however with my '56
Welcome to the board..... I'm across the state from ya.
A rusty POS works as a good sleeper... my first '55 Ford was in primer, no interior except for seats, the door glass was cracked, different color...
You have a very good point here! All to often it's easy to roll thru a drive thru and get some cholesterol on a bun. It does add up and you don't...
Welcome to the board! I was in Mobile this weekend getting some stuff from a fellow HAMB'er...... I really like the Buick.......
The easiest way is to start out with a cheap project, even if it isn't what you want and work your way up by trading, selling etc..to get what you...
You hit the nail on the head there! Too many people my age (the 25-34 age demographic) are buying new cars , and filling up their apartments with...
not good! But easily fixed..... I've got a dent in my passenger door from a Model A drive shaft falling over and putting a nice dent in it. Been...
For me business has dropped (I own a small restoration/paint shop), The car show/flea market scene around here sucks and you have some guy trying...
The dots should be at the 3 oclock position with 12 pins between the dots. Why Ford did this I don't know! The only other motor like this is the...
There's a small independent hardware store near my shop. The prices are cheaper than the big box stores and have a huge selection. I've had no...
Welcome! This is a great site....
I bought a 3 piece set "Titan" brand for 60 bucks and I use the primer gun daily. The touch up is good but not near my Devilbiss SRi. I use...
Here's one of mine... the one that's together.. Also have a '31 Roadster project that'll get a Y-block etc.... Working over a stock banger motor...
Great pics! Makes me wish i had stayed overnight in Ocala.... I wanted to go but ended up going to Mobile,AL to buy some Y-block stuff from a...
I used to run into him all the time back when Webster car show was still held at the Westside flea market here in FL.. Of course he lived just up...
If I run across stuff that I don't need, I spread the word. I know at some point someone will return the favor. Just like the Stock Model A guys...
I'm building 3 Y-Blocks for my project cars right now.. going to get another this weekend from a fellow HAMB'er... Y-blocks kick ass! The one I'm...
It happens from time to time...Just nature of the beast when dealing with old tin..... I've made a few FUBAR's .. and will prob make one today,...
I was born into the hobby and got involved by osmosis... At any given time there were 10-15 cars in the shop between my dad's & grandfather's .....
I wouldn't throw out the old starter-- the restoration boys like that early stuff. I know I used to be one.... and still have a couple of Stock A...
I have a couple as well and they do work really good, tho one of mine has about 6 inches of paint on it from using it to spray things. I got mine...
I agree one of the best movies ever! I'd like the details on the Y-block that was in the Shoebox.......
I'll dig thru my Ford literature and see if I can come with something.. best I can do from FL!
Welcome to the board!
I can imagine. When I was in High School I worked as a remover for a local funeral home.... I saw shit I didn't think was possible. I've been...
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