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BamaMav replied to the thread Technical Speedometer riddle me this.
Lots of clusters were still 6 volts up into the 1970’s. They just used a transformer to drop the voltage back down from 12 to 6. Ford...
Apr 18, 2024 at 7:38 PM -
BamaMav replied to the thread Technical Bumper straightening and welding.
I mailed a front bumper for a 72 Maverick one time. Wrapped some plastic on it, then wrapped it with brown paper and tape. As long as it...
Apr 18, 2024 at 8:02 AM -
BamaMav replied to the thread Hot Rods Let's finish the 50 Chevy pickup.
If the coil has the resistor built in they are usually marked “ built in resistor “ or “ no resistor needed”. Yes, if there isn’t some...
Apr 18, 2024 at 7:53 AM -
BamaMav replied to the thread Hot Rods The (Mis) adventures of a compulsive tinkerer.
Bob, I’m afraid that describes a bunch of us, we wish we’d found something or did something a while ago when we were younger. My problem...
Apr 18, 2024 at 7:47 AM -
BamaMav liked Tow Truck Tom's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Amusing car stuff / funny / stories / pics , print / whatcha got.
:eek: Gene, All of that reminds me of the riddle,,, What is the difference between a Fairy Tale, and a Truck driver's story? Well a...
Apr 17, 2024 at 8:27 PM -
BamaMav replied to the thread Projects de coders needed new ride.
It looks like the one my old man traded in around the fall of 1966 on a brand new 1967 Custom 500. I was 7 years old so I barely...
Apr 17, 2024 at 8:14 PM -
BamaMav replied to the thread Features HAMBslist.
My list is not even a snack to most of yall, but at least I was trying! 26-27 T sedan 46 CJ2a 36 Ford pickup, no bed 47-48 Ford coupe 38...
Apr 16, 2024 at 9:18 AM -
BamaMav replied to the thread Folks Of Interest Poor Mark and Cob.
Cob has it right, it makes a difference how big you are in the electronic sea. My forum, link in signature below, is still very small...
Apr 16, 2024 at 8:50 AM -
BamaMav liked stubbsrodandcustom's post in the thread Technical Anyone use Amazon impact sockets?.
I haven't had any experience with the impact sockets, but I bought a rail of 10mm sockets and still haven't had one get abducted by the...
Apr 15, 2024 at 8:20 PM
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BamaMav replied to the thread Hot Rods 16 x 4 Wheel Blanks Stamped "Firestone".
I’m thinking more 9N than 8N. My 8N has a 5 or 6 bolt center, the 9N has a wide 5 type hub IIRC.
Apr 15, 2024 at 9:17 AM -
BamaMav replied to the thread HAMB Spam Attack.
Glad I slept late…
Apr 15, 2024 at 9:09 AM -
BamaMav replied to the thread Features HAMBslist.
Is this just drivers, or do parts cars and/or cars that were projects that never seen a roadway under your ownership count? I’ve owned...
Apr 15, 2024 at 9:01 AM -
BamaMav replied to the thread Technical Air shocks?.
I put a set on a 67 Ford pony car. They were Teed together, filler hid under bumper. It would raise the rear end so high the u joints...
Apr 15, 2024 at 8:54 AM -
BamaMav replied to the thread Technical Is the glove box lock on a tri 5 Chevy the same as the doors and trunk?.
I knew a guy that had a 56 4 door that had three different keys! Each door was different than the ignition. But it was put together from...
Apr 14, 2024 at 8:28 AM -
BamaMav replied to the thread Vintage key chain thread.
Neat. Promotional give aways are almost a thing of the past. I’ve got a few key rings around here somewhere, I’ll have to dig them up...
Apr 13, 2024
