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I took a cheesy looking vinyl one, pulled all the stitching at the seams, then used the pieces as a pattern to remake it in a really nice leather...
The simple solution to this problem is right in front of you as you read this. Before I get in the car to go to any of the aforementioned stores,...
I pretty much work alone... although there are a few guys in the shop next door. I try to keep safety at the forefront of my mind at all times....
I'm in for lending a hand. Just a couple hours away. I'm pretty much a Jack-ass of all trades. My hands and my back are yours when you need them....
All my gauges are in the trunk. I keep a midget with a penlight in there too. Every 5 minute he calls me on my cell phone and gives me an update.
My favorite quote in that article: Interviewer: "What does the car look like without the windshield?" Foose: "Looks like it needs one."
I just sold my OT 1968 Thunderbird 429. Had it on E-bay and a small local ad. Had a guy hounding me to come look at it, but he was a second...
[IMG] And nine months later, the first SUV was born.
All things considered, the Car models are still the biggest bargain on the hobby store shelves. Personally, I build armor models. I build for...
Why not just trim the flange down so it will be below the height of the wood?
I am absolutely in love with this one. Love those Bugatti style wheels! [IMG] Any info around on it?
Per my '68 T-bird. Moron: "Always wanted a 390" Me: "It's a 429" Moron: "Well, then It's not stock, 429's didn't come out til '70, and they...
I'm in the Sykesville/Eldersburg area myself. I see a few Black widows a year, not too worried about those, as they aren't very aggressive. Only...
I love stories like this. Buyer falls in love, seller sees that and understands it. Happy ending. I just wish stories like this weren't so rare...
The weapon is shown at 2:08 - 2:10.
Ya see? That's what happens when you let the Ringling Brothers sponsor Nascar! Actually, Nascar might actually be interesting if they raced...
"Column Shift" That just makes me miss my '53 Coronet.
I'm betting that the guy on the left is named Jack.
Nice! I love me some wagons!
Ob is correct. Dryer sheets are for bees and wasps. They do tend to attract spiders. I hung dryer sheets in my shed starting a few years ago,...
Ok. What 12 colors should I use?
Should I twelve tone my 1985 Yugo?
Had an ex girlfriend ask me the same question. I was pulled nose in to a parking spot. I simply explained that it was upside down so that I could...
I took a check for a car once a few years back... but neither the car, nor the title left my possession until the check cleared. It cleared fine,...
passing mirror [IMG]
No, not really "run" from them, but I did pull a fast one once. Around 1990 or so I was coming home from work in my O/T '71 Dart. Maybe a little...
My wife and I don't hide anything from each other. Although she did ask me what my '47 was costing at one point. I told her to get her last 6...
Stretch a Prius chassis and drop the body on it.
Lucky bastard! What an great find, and an amazing price! X2 on the idea of making the grave marker a 'club plaque'.
For me, as of late, it has been a lot of Supersuckers, Saddletramps, and Deadbolt.
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