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So I about to pick up a 47 Plymouth Special Deluxe from a friend. Planning on a pretty straight ahead classic bomb low-rider build. Looks lime...
Does anybody have a source for diamond stitched vinyl in yardage? I am trying to source pre-stitched grey and black.
So I am about to finally paint my car (51 Ford Fordor). Then I can get glass back in, I am thinking I want to eliminate my vent windows and go...
Ok, so I registered a couple months ago. I did receive my email confirmation, but due to an email booboo it is now gone. Do I need this or will...
The Bishops C.C. host the 10TH Annual Blessing of the cars Hotrod Show. Blessings by The one and only Reverend Jack Starting at high noon....
Looks like I am finally going to get my 51 Shoebox painted the weekend of June 12/13. before the following Sunday I need to get the front and back...
Suppose I wanted to put a blower on my flathead. What is the best way to build a flathead to accomadate a blower.???
So I decided to take the 51 Ford for a drive, even though I don't have any glass in yet. Nothing like pulling into the store parking lot in...
So I got the middle 9 teeth modified and bracketed, still need to make mounts for the outside teeth. Rather tight in the shoebox grill opening to...
Anybody have experience buying from Radir Wheels. I am looking to buy a set, but not until March. Do they have a good turn-around time or am I...
today was a good day for shopping, a good kill: 55 Ford Customline in good shape, solid runner, needs brakes(this one is hers), 62 Ford F-100 in...
Any body have a good source for curved glass. In particular a 1955 Ford windshield. I am looking at buying a 55 from a friend, but the windshield...
Yup, she's a 1953 International R120. Super clean mechanically, runs like a top, ya could eat off the engine. Still 6-volt positive ground. Brand...
ok, Yes, I have read the threads ... but I just cannot get the damn starter on my 8BA flathead aligned, she was running and all was fine, then all...
So I am looking at going to the Powermaster or Speedway gear-reduction starter on my 8BA. I am running standard Speedway econo headers in a...
just curious if anybody is running a magneto on the street, on a flathead, ??? how is it?
any tips on installing the split front glass in me shoebox, first split glass install for me... used all the usual windshield install tricks, but...
so after more than 2 years of the eves and weekend gig, I almost have the 51 ready for the road, yes it is un-chopped and yes it is a more door....
Anybody know of, or have, a spray booth in the greater Seattle area that I can rent. I am about 2 to 3 weeks from paint on a 51 Ford Shoebox. I...
51 Ford hinge pins??? Any ideas on sources for these before I have to get creative? I got the old pins out, which probably sheared off many, many...
after nearly 10 months off the frame, my shoebox is almost one-piece again. redid entire suspension back to stock, but dropped about 4" in front,...
I am looking for info on doing one-piece side glass in my 4 door shoebox. Any sources on glass channel's, good glass shops for cutting, best...
Anybody use The Bumper Shop, they are out of L.A.? Did a search but did not see them anywhere. Thanks
Anybody have Gene Winfields conatct info. I just recieved a part I ordered from him, along with his catalog. I went to call him, same number I...
I am designing a custom gas tank for the floor of my shoebox. But as I am designing this I realize I have no idea how to turn my dimensions into...
Tonight I finally got my 51 shoebox in the rottisserie. Rather exciting as it is my first time using a rottisserie. Let the channelling and...
so I figured out how to post, here are a couple of my shoebox frame step, contoured to match frame curves, and very strong [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
any suggestions on old sagging shoebox door hinges?? any sources for new hinges??
Opinions please! Finalizing the mechanical build on my 51 shoebox, and have a quick question. I am running a fresh built 51 8BA flathead, with the...
just a quick note stating the obvious. of late I have been on a buying spree in the classifieds, I think 5 items in the last couple weeks. what a...
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