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American Graffiti 50th anniversary showing at the historic Rex Theatre, 7:00 Saturday night- October 14th. Admission is just 2 dollars. Located in...
Here is a newly recovered seat I tore apart. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here is a newly recovered seat I tore apart.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Lets start with Ross Rodendecks Chopped and Channeled Merc. He is 90 and drives the car everywhere. His wife tags along...
I`m gonna tell you my adventures of attending this event and hopefully tell you some history of the cars that showed up at this year and why I...
I thought I would post this before April First. It accepts a radiator cap on both ends. What is it? It came with a bunch of mechanic`s tools....
Let`s educate people on Ardun Power Products Corporation and everything there is to know about Ardun. From SPEED AGE October 1950. [ATTACH]
Kinda over kill. But it was $40 more than a 12 ton at Harbor freight. It was on sale. I don`t have good luck with HF, but I won`t use it much. I...
I heard about a local guy here named Dave. He was a dragracer. That`s all I heard about him. I knew where he worked knew who he was. I was getting...
Met a guy at a Friday cruise night (Plattsmouth Nebraska). He has an old 32 Coupe (unrestored) he used to dirt track race back in the 50`s. His...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I know it is a wavey Mopar tube axle. But what application would it be used on. And explain why you would do it this...
As time marches on. I find myself one of the last one to change. I posted the picture found in a mini How-Too booklet on electrifying your home...
Inspired by the Le Mans Corvette. We own our cars for a period of time. But what lives did they enjoy. How many babies did they bring home from...
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Fill in the holes in your collection. I have over 800 doubles, triples ect... All the titles. No Spotlites or annuals. $5 bucks a piece. Minimum...
As I was reading the thread of getting rid of stuff. I thought I am a gatherer. As being a business owner, I buy all the time. Parts, supplies and...
Lets discus Magnesium wheels. Pic`s and info wanted. I`ll post a question most won`t know later.
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A week ago I was at a cruise night with the car in my avatar. A guy was looking at the pinstripes on my trunk and asked if Fenyo did it. He...
An original cop car. Why would it have 2 dimmer switches. Opinions. A customers car. I`ll let you know what he finds out.
A history lesson for everyone as well as for me. I will post articles, photos and adds that appeared in magazines. Also photo`s I have taken over...
Today is December the 7th. Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941 and we entered World War II. This is a Custom build that will have no parts(with some...
I have a friend who has a title that says 1933 Plymouth Coach. What is a Coach. He only has the title and not a car to go with it. I also saw an...
I saw a buddys a year ago and wanted one. He had really good results. So I ended up buying a fuel barrel for $100 off of craigslist. I`ll post...
Growing up, his name was very common in the publications[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I read. Tell me a little about him. He has had some really nice customs...
[ATTACH] Car was sold new in Fresno CA. Power brakes, power steering, set up for a big block, has a tranny. Has new taillights. Bought in 2013 out...
I from a town 50 miles away but found it has a lot of history. Here is an article from Hot Rod Magazine from April 1955. Written by Tom Medley...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] My buddy was told it`s a 28-29 Model a cowl with a 33-34 Mopar rear section spliced on. The back half can`t be 33-34 Mopar. As...
I was at a guys shop the other day. He showed me his 64 Buick Riv he`s owned for over 40 years. I asked him if it had a nailhead in it. He said...
Post away. There`s a thread about ugly Custom`s from the 50`s, so why not a thread about ugly Hot Rods from the 50`s.
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