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Well I guess I got lucky. I have been using the same body shop for 20 years for my daily drivers, the owner is also a car guy and with one...
For my 57 3100 and the rear end, I went with a 78-79 cadillac seville rear end from pick n pull here in San Jose. I like the seville rear end...
For me, in my area- No title, and more rust than steel. Years ago I had a friend drive like 10 hours to see a 57 Bel Air 2 door that was listed...
I think the legal term for the letter you want to send is "A Demand letter" where you state exactly what you want, no emotions, just the facts....
Here is my story. Back in the early 1990's I bought my 57 chevy truck. It was located about 10 miles from my house. I arrived early on a Saturday...
2loose- did you every find the cause of the TKIO shifting issues? One of the best days of my vacation in Maui was sitting in Cheeseburgers in...
I have heard about paint purgatory. I was lucky to have a friend in the business and a real stand up guy. I had talked to him about painting by 57...
Model A Fan- try to stick with it. Sometimes you need to prioritize life and these projects take a back seat. I purchased my 57 chevy truck...
This was a good read. Thanks. Can I add a few? Here are a couple CL's 1. Selling my OT motorcycle and I get a call with a low ball offer, sight...
So I am avid hamb reader but I thought I would post my three chrome stories. I live in California and finding a good plater has been really...
It has been a few years but there used to be a once a month Saturday morning get together by a member "Ronnie". It took place on Hillsdale Ave in...
I did this with my 57'. I found that at my local PNP they throw all the trash in the middle and front seats but not the 3rd row. So I found a...
In 1994 a friend and I went out for a beer. My friend starts talking to some old guy he knew at the bar. I was minding my own business when the...
Does El Paso, Texas qualify? In the middle 1990's I was sent to El Paso for a business training class. I had researched chrome platers in El...
So I witnessed this at the local auto paint supply store. I walk in to get some primer and the customer at the counter was ordering a gallon of...
Hey, a buddy installed a MII crossmember in his hot rod. He had researched the vendor and spoken to them at lenght. He had the frame assembled to...
I definitely feel for anyone trying to sell an old car. I know some people who will call up and talk for hours and then ask about trading an OT...
So this vehicle if OT for Hamb but it is relevant.....
Okay, please hear me out on this. Are you running a conventional HEI coil mounted on top of the distributer cap? It might be a marginal or bad...
Give these guys a call and see if they have it. If they do I will pick it up and ship to you. They are about 1/2 mile from my office....
I thought the big back window was the "panaromic window" option. The custom cab option related to the stainless steel trim option for the doors...
Okay so I think my story is the best. I was an innocent bystander who observed this. I was at the local AZ to pick up a part for my OT car. I...
Its not that you have to switch the guts around, Its that the clutch side does not have the bleed back port drilled all the way thru. It is...
Note specific to the issues raised, but my 1956 3100 late year build has 1957 front sheetmetal. So I guess: 1. It was late 56 build and the...
It can be overwhelming. Especially when you have redo something for a 2nd or 3rd time. I remember starting my 4 year degree, working full time...
Sorry I can't help, I am in Northern California and too far away. That is a pretty rural area. The closest city is Coursegold, Fresno or the...
cam gear?
Hey Red Green on hamb!!! I remember seeing The Red Green show for the first time back in 1994 when I was in El Paso for a week of training and I...
Funny thread. Back in the late 80's out in Tracy California, there was a 57 2dr Chevy hardtop sitting in a field right next to highway 580. I...
Disneyland- actual DCA and go visit Radiator springs and try and ride Radiator springs racers. Check out Ramones house of art. Radiator springs...
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