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Getting cabin fever here in Chicago area. Yesterday was a high of 1 degree F. Tucked away in an unheated garage my 36 is impatiently waiting for...
Wonder if it was the school-bus-yellow 35 Ford I was looking at for $1600..?
If its any consolation, I like the color you chose!
It seems like the Bonnie & Clyde car...its everywhere. They've got one at the Volo Auto museum in Illinois. I remember seeing a 'Bat Fuzz' version...
Was using a 1/2" ratchet to turn over a motor and line up the timing pointer/balancer. Got to doing something else and somehow left the ratchet...
I used my 65 white Mustang in a video tape production for the History Channel. Show is called "Conspiracy?" and was an investigation into the...
I really like the diorama look. If anything maybe I'd add a broken window or too and delve into the details of an abandoned car a bit more, but...
I'm sure the guy created some problems for himself, but I don't see where Barris could actually seize the car. He isn't the registered owner of...
Thanks for being a stand-up guy. As the seller I would rather know that what I sold you is right for your application. Sounds like this guy was...
Like the above posts but a little more civil, I'd explain the extremely low price is for "as-is". If I wanted to do all the work he requests the...
A few thoughts: 1) "Fast, good, cheap. Pick two." Since he obviously isn't doing it in a reasonable amount of time, is he at least doing good...
On the MustangsandMore forum they've got threads broken down into categories. There's about 5-6 designations for different years Then about...
Using the word 'minimum' just has a bad sound to it. You can convey the same message in a less harsh way. If someone asks you "How much to ..."...
I agree, 65 and 66 Shelby Mustangs sold as street cars to the general public were all fastbacks...but there were a handful of road-race coupes...
x2! Do you really need Wiley Coyote, Yosemite Sam, Tweety Bird, and the Tazmanian Devil as a theme to your car? Just because those cartoon...
People at judged car shows that pester the judges about their score or their judging sheet. Boo-f'ing-hoo if your car didn't get the trophy. Build...
x 2 Submerge in a bucket of feed-grade molasses mix (dilute with water...3-5 parts water for 1 part molasses) for a few days, maybe a couple...
I remember watching Boyd Coddington's crew trying to start one of their projects and just laughing out loud...even my wife knew they were screwing...
On Rt 41! About the time Fritz the Cat came out, mid-1970's
In the early 60's as a young kid I remember having Orange Crush in bottles out of the picnic basket/cooler, wearing our pajamas in the back seat...
I hate seeing guys fumble with distributors on modern engines to adjust timing when starting a fresh engine. 100% guaranteed way to start that...
The most basic one I use every time with a threaded fastener....spin it backwards slowly til you feel it drop a bit and your threads will be...
While managing a shop and talking to our 'new' mechanic, a guy who grew up working in his dad's service station, I happened to mention I was...
My '35 pickup box trailer. Got it in Wisconsin last year for $200. I added the fenders. For hauling behind my 36 pickup [ATTACH]
Lyle, all nice work, especially like the pic about the fifth one down with the rat rod sitting on grass and the guy leaning on the tire. Like...
Very nice job Matthew! Can I add a couple of pointers? I really like that touch with the wires coming out where the tail light is missing. To make...
I guess my login kinda gives it away... Wheaton is due west of Chicago, I'm just off I-88 and Naperville Rd I typically head out to Yorkville...
Depends on how your conversation went. I usually would present the seller a couple of offers depending on what they're willing to do. The way...
LOL...good one! AT a swap meet this past weekend a guy had 4 photos of a Ford Vicky, no fenders or running boards, supposedly runs, I inquired...
Class of 78 in Memphis, TN. I had a 69 Mach I, 351W-4v that I bought very used and abused off a car lot for $400. [ATTACH]
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