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LOWERED PRICE $48.000 Hello...for sale is the Ex Hypothetical Deuce. Many things have changed in my life, and I see that I will never be able to...
Here is my latest project, a 58 Plymouth Belvedere convertible that was born with a Golden Commando 350 engine, and a pushbutton auto trans. The...
I have just bought a 58 Plymouth Belvedere conv that was modified in the sixties for drag racing. The car is largely unmolested, with some period...
How was a 57 Chevy modified as a cool Street machine? Let's say early sixties...what wheels, what interior, what color was hot at the time? I...
I am starting the mechanicals on my 32 3 W (ex hypotetical Deuce)....and am planning a blown 283 with a T10 out of a 65 Impala SS . I was...
Hello went to see a guy who collects old cars here in Italy, and found this poor derelict Henry J. Car is in very bad shape, lots of rust on the...
Hello I am hard at work on my 32 3 windows. I received some banged up fenders as part of the package. Have tried to mount them to the body,but...
Some time ago, I bought a new Bot top from Sid Chavers for use on my 32 roadster. Cai is very traditional looking, so was thinking it was a nice...
My easy project is a 32 tudor sedan. Car is without front seats. Any suggestion on what I can use for seats? Was thinking about early Beetle...
Hello from Italy I am thinking to attend the GNRS in Pomona next january. HAve neever been to this event, what shall I expect? Cars, parts,...
Was trying the 32 roadster on the dragstrip yesterday,and the T5 behind my 325 Hemi Dodge just broke....reverse will not engage, and 5th just...
Hello everybody I un stuck the 51 239 that i am planning to use in my 32 3 windows. Cylinder bores are in very good shape, no ridge, and std...
I purchased a really beautiful 3.71 blower with Cragar drive and 3 belt pulleys. The very nice and honest HAMB seller told me that this blower...
One year ago I decided to purchase a EZ steer steering box off ebay froma guy: the box looked new, so decided to fork the 500$ to keep the...
It took a while to organzie transportation, but finally the poor 3 windows has arrived here in Italy and have started the long process of...
I am doing the chassis for my 32 roadster. Front end is SoCal 4" dropped axle with split wishbones and stock 32 steering; rear is 8" on leaf...
Hello I would like to install power door openers in my 48 Ford conv, so can get rid of outside door handles. Problem is, can't find suitable...
Hello I am finally (after 10 years ) finishing my 35 3 windows with a 354 Hemi and 700 R 4 trans. Trans has been rebuilt many years ago, but never...
Hello everybody I am slowly putting together a 32 roadster from Brookville on a ASC rail set. I am now in the process of mounting the body to the...
I have the chance to pick up a 39 Ford two door sedan body very cheap. It's a body and frame, no mechanicals, no floors. I happen to have a 41...
Hello I really don't know what to do. I paid 3 subscription to TRJ magazine (one in september and two in december) and received nothing. No reply...
I started working on my junkyard refugee 48 Ford convertible, and am trying to understand what bumpers would fit and have a nice look on my car. I...
Now that the frame is completely clean, I am thinking about the engine to install in my 48 Ford. I had bought here a 394 Olds and was wondering if...
With the help of a friend, we mounted the flat on a dyno, trying to understand why it seemed so underpowered. First reading was 67 hp at 2500 rpm,...
A few weeks ago bought a 48 Ford conv that had been residing in a swiss junkyard for the last half century. Car had been parked in the same spot...
Have decided to start a new project, one that have wanted since I was 20. Now I am 51 so think time has come. I have bought a Deuce frame, and a...
Hello everybody I am in the finishing stages of a 35 Ford with a 354 Hemi. I purchased a 4 carb manifold ( think it' an Offy) with 97 carbs. I am...
Hello from italy tomorrow will pick up my first flathead, a new french engine to be installed in a 39 Ford coupe. Would love to make some...
Hello from Italy i am planning to attend the Hot August Nights in Reno . What should I expect regarding vintage clothing and forniture, old rods...
Hello from Italy have been reading this board for a long time, but never wrote anything. I am putting together a 35 Ford 3 windows , chopped, all...
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