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alchemy replied to the thread Technical Best Guess on manufacturer of this steel body?.
Probably same value as if it was glass.
Apr 16, 2024 at 11:19 AM -
alchemy liked ebfabman's post in the thread Projects Another Merc chop, or how to ruin a good car....
Drivers side vent window. Ready for glass.[MEDIA]
Apr 15, 2024 at 9:51 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Hot Rods Need help on my first flathead build.
Great point about rusty water jackets. My flathead had the jackets sandblasted as much as possible before machining and it runs at 180...
Apr 15, 2024 at 9:50 PM -
alchemy liked BigJoeArt's post in the thread History Dragger's Dream.
As with any car, room is what you make of it. I care more about what my stuff looks like going down the road than I do in a parking...
Apr 15, 2024 at 9:43 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Projects BANGER WIZARD IN LAS VEGAS....NEEDED!!!.
That link isn’t working. Can you try again?
Apr 15, 2024 at 3:56 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Projects Where to mount steering damper?.
I agree with Greg, clamp on the tie rod or drag link, and weld the other bracket to the wishbone.
Apr 15, 2024 at 3:54 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Technical Model A wheel combo.
The last pair of 15x4.5 magnesium Americans I bought cost a whopping $350.
Apr 15, 2024 at 2:13 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Technical Model A wheel combo.
Narrow fronts cost twice what the rears go for.
Apr 15, 2024 at 2:05 PM -
alchemy liked 40ragtopdown's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Traditional images that need no explanation..
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Apr 15, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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alchemy liked Fordors's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Traditional images that need no explanation..
The T tub in the foreground was built by the father of former fuel altered pilot Rod Hynes. It’s still in the family.
Apr 15, 2024 at 1:38 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Features HAMBslist.
What does it take to qualify as a car? Just the body, or a complete roller?
Apr 15, 2024 at 1:34 PM -
alchemy liked 65pacecar's post in the thread Features Corvette hot rods - picture thread.
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Apr 15, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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alchemy liked bchctybob's post in the thread Hot Rods The (Mis) adventures of a compulsive tinkerer.
The dash won’t drop more than 3/4” depending on which method I choose. If I section the top of the dash it won’t affect the leg room at...
Apr 15, 2024 at 1:17 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Technical Model A wheel combo.
I think some big/wide 16’s would be fine on a car like that. Look for some real ones. Check the classifieds, not the catalogs.
Apr 15, 2024 at 12:10 PM -
alchemy replied to the thread Projects 32 5W Build - The $4K Swapmeet Body.
Basically plating everything except sheetmetal and the seat springs? ;)
Apr 15, 2024 at 11:55 AM
