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How cool would it be to make one of these into a 60's style custom? just chop off the bottom, add a frame...simple!
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They sure do!
Ok ok ok...so it's not DIRECTLY car related, but just came across this and new everyone on here could appreciate it: if you go to...
Haven't added anything lately that would cut down air flow...haha except for that cheap air cleaner. Maybe I'll put the other one back on. The...
I've been having some overheating problems as of late with my Buick. The problem? It's getting too hot! I just replaced the water pump, put in a...
I'm running a 1968 Mustang 9" rear end in my '51 Buick. Works great, and was the right width. Brake parts are super easy to get and inexpensive too!
With all the posts about old drive ins and burger joints closing down and getting demolished, it's cool to see that they're actually reopening...
Hey Asher, pretty much what cosmo said. As far as gauges go, I left mine in there, but I decided to run aftermarket VDO gauges underneath the dash...
Got the skirts in Paso from (I forget the name of the guy's business), but it was something like Skirtman or something to that extent. Don't know...
Had a few extra moments on my hands, so I thought I'd photo chop my car. Any of you guys have some REAL (or virtual) photo before and afters?...
My Buick (1951 2 door special) is converted, but it's because I did the whole swap (307 sbc). I'm still running the original wiring harness...
Accidently posted this on in the "New to the HAMB section", but thought I might be able to get a few more opinions on the main board. Thanks!...
Cool. Thanks for the response. I didn't realize I posted in the "New to the HAMB" section. Guess I shouldn't post when I'm about to fall asleep!...
Just a quick question...I'm running a 307 Chevy in my '51 Buick, and a while back I threw on a 4 bbl 600 cfm Edelbrock. Since I've had that carb...
Hey Spence, I dealt with the same dilemma when swapping the straight 8 from my '51 Buick. I'm now running a 1968 Chevy 307 mated to a TH350....
In all honesty, I think this car is a shining example of what makes kustom cars great. How many times do you go to a car show and see another...
I knew this car looked familiar! If you've got the Big Book of Barris handy, it's featured on page 117. Caption reads: This 1955 Chevy...
I could be wrong, but I was looking through a Barris book the other day and saw a gold colored kustom that looked exactly like that car.
I know this might seem like a rather simple (and stupid) question to ask, but what's the best way to time and tune a small block chevy? I'm...
Perhaps I should retitle the post "Kentucky Waterfall"
I hear rear fringe is making a comeback... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/278778197.html
I used Valley Spring Works in Dixon, CA (do a search for them on google). Made me custom 3" dropped springs for my '51 buick. Things fit...
Well I had some luck getting the larger chunks off with a chisel and a hammer, but the problem is that there's still all that sticky tar that held...
Does anyone have any good suggestions for removing tar floor insulation from a 50's GM car? I wanna rust-proof the floors, but have to get that...
This actually was an Ian Roussel car. Someone submitted footage of it that I had to cut when Yahoo! Current Driver was still in operation:...
Hey Brent, i just PMed you...if you happen to come across that info, feel free to pass it along. Thanks!
Thanks for the resources everyone...everyone except Dave that is (j/k). I called Jamco, and for a 3" dropped custom made spring with shipping it...
I was wondering if anyone had a good resource for coil springs. I'm looking for a manufacturer that makes front coil springs for a '51 Buick 2...
I just finished cutting this piece for my buddy Dave. Takes place at the Saints Car Club show back in November...Dave surprised his pop by giving...
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