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[ATTACH] Ford Flathead Truck Motor This is a running engine that came out of a flatbed truck. This engine was the second motor the truck had used...
1950 Ford Pickup Running Motor I have heard and watched this motor running before the previous owner pulled it out to put in a Chevy 350. The...
I have heard and watched this motor running before the previous owner pulled it out to put in a Chevy 350. The motor just purred and was smooth as...
Today I picked up these 2 American Flyer "Gilbert" made slot cars from the mid 1950's I was told. Some what crude and out of scale but neat any...
The way the tank crankshafts are done, at an old shop, is they are steel forged into shape quit close to the size then they are machined then heat...
That is exactly what I was going to say. In fact when building my Harley chopper over 38 years ago I would make a part out of mahogany and quickly...
Good one lionsgarage!! I gave it no thought about the engagement being backwards. There seems like an easier way to go??
First check the gear teeth if they will mesh then see if they align correctly. You may have to move the starter location around a bit. If it does...
I had a 67 396 Chevelle with a cast iron crank and 4 speed and beat the hell out of it and never any problems. The Offy crank could be cast in...
This is correct. The wood had to be sealed because the molding sand with a little bentonite clay has moisture in it to stick together. Old...
I am a retired wood patternmaker and that was a great find!! The good thing about this is you have the patterns and core boxes you can go in...
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I need a 40 Ford hood delivered to Dubois, IL which is about 20 miles from Mt. Vernon, IL which is at Interstate 57 & 64. This is in the far...
Welcome aboard from Muskegon. Gary M
In freezing Muskegon. Getting down to 17 tonight!! It makes you appreciate summer so much. Gary M.
I believe it is in February and it is vintage car parts and a little of everything else too. The best one is in Sept. at the Street Rod Nationals...
You have a great start. I am in the same boat with my TCI framed 31 coupe that is in storage. It is far from finished but I DO NOT like the 4-Bar...
Thanks 36-3Window I had no idea what year the cross member was. I did not think I had some high $ items but thought it would be better to name the...
I have these extra parts that came from a flathead and transmition purchase and do not know what they fit or what they are worth?? I want to sell...
I am very sorry for your loss bruce. Gary m.
A chrome exhaust pipe for my Rupp Continetal Custom Mini-Bike. Then a go-cart 2-stroke racing motor replaced the old 4 cycle engine. GM
I have a 454 in my T-bucket that has been fine for 26,000+ miles till lately. I put in a Unalite distributor and got rid of the dual points. That...
Excellent looking job!! Very nice welds and construction. Send some more pics as it goes along. Good luck. Gary M
Looks great, Tell us more about it. Gary M
I still need to get a rear end brought closer to home. It s located in New Hope Penn. which is above & east of Philly. It is a 46 Ford rear end...
R.I.P. Boyd, You will be remembered for all that you did for the street rod industry. 63 that is way to young!!! Live every day like it is...
An other Muskegonite here. I am hoping to be there Friday and Sat. Had a good time last year! Gary M.
That thing just screams bad ass!!!!! I love those kind of cars that look like they are ready to leap off the line!!! I wish it was in my...
Finish my 31 Ford Coupe Make a 34 Pickup like J. Shines 49 Anglia Gasser for the street 67-69 Chevelle with big Block 66 Ford Cobra with 427
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