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There is a place in South Dakota called Black Hills Plating that does excellent work on original grilles. They straighten them and re-chrome...
My condolences go out to his family and friends. Thank you, Littleman for filling us in. I wish you the best in your loss. It takes a strong...
Well, apparently it has been working just fine, have yet to flatten a camshaft. Knock on wood. Also, if you notice, I said Rotella AND additive.
I did something similar with my first car ('74 Nova) We got the engine put together, ready to fire up and my dad asked if I had hooked up the TC....
Comp cams break in additive and Rotella. After the break in, drain the oil and put your regular oil in with some additive, the zinc and...
I was working at a shop servicing heavy trucks. The FNG at the shop was changing the oil on a Detroit and got in a huge hurry to get home at the...
Got the major frame surgery done today. Shortened it 8" and trimmed the middle to fit the cab. Just a little trimming to complete and ready to...
I'll be 31 on Saturday and I'm building a '46 Chevy Truck.
I would think that if an owner buys the vehicle, tears it down, does his own body work and paint, his own engine work minus machine work, own...
Here's a few pics of the tear-down so far. Hope to get more done today. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Got them trimmed down and started a separate thread. Thank you all for the welcome.
Hmmm... I was afraid of that. Might just have to get a fiberglass hood to massage into place and preserve the original. Gonna be a while tho....
Original has a couple quality fish plates in the rear so it is solid but I want the improved ride as I plan on driving it as much as possible....
Here are some pics of my '46. Got a lot planned for her. Gonna chop it 1 1/2 to 2 inches, S-10 Chassis, 283 small block with a tunnel ram,...
oops. better slim the pics down
Yeah they don't and won't know everything, but it would be nice if they at least knew something. Gotta find some humor in it when it's the same...
Went in to Oreilly's here the other day. I asked for a set of spark plugs for a customer's 2000 Grand Prix. He asked what kind I wanted so I...
Continuing to take apart the body of my '46 to get it ready for a chassis swap. Have my wife and 5 year old daughter helping too.
I don't know him as I'm too new here, but that sucks for anybody. Best wishes from here.
I have an MSD pro billet distributor. All the best of Electronic Ignition with a points-sized cap. Only downfall is you have to have an ignition...
"Tools Explained" DRILL PRESS A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks...
Hey, new here. Newest FNG on the list. Guess I better intro myself. My name is Shawn Sousley, I'm from Gillette, WY. I just aquired my...
Novadude55, Great looking truck. I have a '46 that is getting torn down to get put on a '92 S-10 chassis. Just curious, how much room do you...
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