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I have a 39 Hudson coupe with original master cylinder, Ford 9 Torino rear drums and 50's WASP front drums. Car stops ok IMO with the four drums...
I have a 39 Hudson with a single Master Cylinder. Ideally I should swap it for a dual. I am posting this in hopes someone can tell me of a direct...
Mocking up an SBC using a foam block and fake 8" Balancer with a short water pump. The balancer hits the pump. Seems that a 6.75 balancer would...
Appreciate any insight on improving the wiper arms that come with the Universal kits. The shaft is 1/4 inch. Has anyone sourced replacement...
When did Transistorized Ignition Boxes first appear as an aftermarket upgrade? Were the first ones "magic" or did they really work?
I need to source some grill mesh for my next grill upgrade. Looking for 1/2 inch holes similar to picture. Not looking for chrome. Any...
Tried searching and got nothing? Looking for tips on repairing the rain gutters over the doors.
I picked up a great little book at Ollies today, "American Cars of the 1940s "! It is a 7x7 inch hardcover book of all the ads for American cars...
Need to drill a 2 inch hole in the center of the 5" C frame on my F100. I can weld in some reinforcement but do I need to? Truck is already built...
Considering the high price of a plastic mock motor I am considering building a wooden one. Granted it will not be completely accurate but I...
Looking at building a HAMB friendly gasser from a 39 Hudson coupe. Seems fairly straight forward, ladder bars, correct wheels, high stance,...
Mine are painted, mounted and sporting baby moons.......... Hopefully your pictures will look better than mine.
Called Coker after chattting last Thursday about 2 of their tires. They were not in stock so they offered higher dollar replacements at same...
Time to get the juice brakes built on the scratch build. I have a firewall Master cylinder that I want to run to the big brass combo valve. I cant...
Is there a "go to" black wall Radial that can be purchased over the counter and doesnt look too modern?
Caught the fever and had to call in sick today. 60 in southern Maryland after an overnight low of 48. Got alot done on the hot rod!! 32 days until...
May sound stupid but what is the easiest thing to use for a hard fuel line front to back? In the past I have always sourced a replacement line for...
Any good ao bad experiences with Als Liner products? I am considering the HNR but dont want to drop another hunge on the liner product to cover...
I have read practically every thread looking for what would seem to be an easy question. I need a speedometer cable that connects a Ford Mustang...
Have an aluminum radiator that I would rather be black. Any do's or dont's you'd like to share?
When you stop laughing please help me out. I have my first set of Edelbrock Heads on a 302. The engine has been "running" since Columbus Day...
I need to think about an interesting shifter boot. What options are there? Not looking to copy but hate to go plain old black leather or rubber.
Havent seen anyone talking about subj show? I am planning on going from southern MD, who else is?
I need some half inch wide steel u channel for my door window glass. Who sells this? Maybe I have a brain cramp but I cant see bending it myself...
I will be in Norfolk area next week. I'd like to pick up some sheet metal. I will want it sheared a couple times. Any recommendations on who deals...
Building a carbureted Model A style rod from scratch. Time to consider fuel tank. For price and ease of install it is tempting to bolt in a...
I am looking to start a 100% home build with the I Beam axle set-up. I have been looking for someone near Maryland who sells complete set-ups. I...
I am new to the I Beam axle world, but ready to jump in. Has anyone had success with Mustang discs on king pin spindles? I can fab the caliper...
Dave from Lexington Park joing the board. Hopefully I can help someone sometime as I have taken a piece here and there from this board in the...
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