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I will give the movie all the respect that it deserves. Everyone that worked on that film in any way, took part in producing an American classic....
Phil, good to see your car back on the road, and to read your new postings. I think that your car is pretty set where it's at, looks wise. The...
I'm sure that it ran when parked! Love Falcons, love six cylinder cars. I hope your Dad enjoys it and you guys have some great times together. My...
This discussion kind of reminds me of Albert Drake's books about early hot rodding in the Pacific North West. I like seeing these authentic early...
That's a great car. I was a Buick guy for quite a few years. Love the grille. Would not mind a car like that, especially in that condition.
Good to see the old girl on the road. I bought a '56 Cadillac back in the 90's and the shocks were so worn it would literally bonce like a pogo...
Great to see the pics and to hear the stories. Something that I'm taking away is that it's important to buy a car that you really want, as it is,...
I'd read somewhere that old time hot rodders used to use hockey pucks. as motor mount cushions. Don't know how accurate that is. Anyone else heard...
I did what Stuart did, take some old towels, soak in vinegar lay on the surface, keep moist for several hours. Let dry overnight. Wire brush the...
Looks like you got a great car. These are distinctive cars, you hardly see them anymore. I'd leave it like it is and join those that say just...
The biggest changes in cars over the years has been in occupant protection. Newer cars cars are inherently safer, but as many of you have...
I'm really enjoying your journey Phil. Makes we want to get to work on my stuff. Thanks for posting.
I ran Moons with wide whites on my slammed '66 Riviera. I didn't want to drill into the chrome road wheels , so I got a set of plastic snap on...
Wow, I never knew that Donks are traditional.
Looks kind of ugly to me also.
[ATTACH] I've thought that a speedster style special could be built. I was at the Petersen museum a couple of years ago and saw a Stutz Bearcat on...
I insure my four older cars with liability only policies, my other two newer cars are full coverage, though they are getting old enough to go to...
My first car was a '66 Mustang V8/4 speed it was 8 years old and set me back 300 bucks. My first Caddy was a '64 convertible that was 11 years old...
I was a swap meet vendor with Datsun Z and 510 parts. After a while the good stuff goes, then all that's left is the stuff that needs work and is...
I know what you mean about "the chaff'. I was in the Datsun parts business for a couple of years. The desirable, hard to find, pristine parts went...
I read most of the car and bike mages from the early 1970s through the late 80s. This is a great blog with those archival photos. Thank's Pat, I...
We all know that the price of the paint job is in all the labor of preparation. I've actually had Earl Sheib paint a couple of my cars, about...
Coil could be breaking down due to the heat. How old is it? How about the condensor?
I've sold some cars, motorcycles and a few parts like wheels on Craig's List. I always price them at a level that will attract buyer's interest....
I found the HAMB during the rat rod epoch. I bought a Rhino records CD collection of early hot rod rock. There was a book with a lot of early day...
Most of these early 1960's V8 powered cars were not underpowered. The speed limit used to be 65 mph. and everybody drove 70-80 mph. on the...
Your Chevy looks terrific, the body mods are so well done. The Buick tail lights are unique, at least to me and I'm over 60 years old. I'm kind of...
Had to wait to get to the end so that I could tell you how much I'm enjoying this. Been following your thread and I marvel at your attention to...
Been following this from he beginning. I give you credit for doing this under trying conditions. You seem to be doing fine I hope the mill runs...
Here's my '42 Silvertone console radio / phonograph. It's restored but I "rodded" it by installing a new Denon turntable. Sounds great playing my...
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