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hey all, as i move along on my 30 Model A Flathead with t5 conversion I had to notch the stock crossmember to fit the T5 shifter. No biggie. But...
hi all, starting on my 30 Model A flathead and T5 swap. I got most of the way done and was setting the engine in place when i noticed what...
hey all, got started on the steering setup today. Running the stock A setup up front with a new 1968-repop Mustang steering box. I got the...
hi all - starting from scratch on a build of a 27ish T bucket. Running a rebuilt but stock 305 and tH350 out of an 87 Monte Carlo. As much as I...
after searching all over here and other sites i've come to learn that the stock transverse rear spring perches for a Model A should be mounted...
well i picked up yet another project from a local hot rod guy who had assembled lots of bits and pieces. 27 T body 31 A frame 46 in Model A rear...
curious about how to hop this up a bit. had a stall the other day but turns out it was vapor lock (I think).
Hi all, Not sure where to post this and I've searched the forum to try to find a New England group but no avail. I picked up a great running 61...
hey all, FINALLY got the 48 Hudson to run (albeit with a Chevy 250). Was jumping the solenoid to battery and she fired right up after a new set...
Well long story short, my life is changing and so is my residence. That said the Hudson will need a new home. I have an option for storage at a...
hey all, Working on mating an 86 S10 T5 to my 1971 Chevy 250. The engine came with the stock 3 speed with what appears to be about a 10 inch or...
I have an online journal with more detail (www.jasonmrenda.com) of the failures and successes but for here I'll be more brief. I don't expect...
hey all, There is a good swap meet on Sunday and I am making my list of possible parts to hunt for. I located a solid running chevy 250 as a...
with Father's day coming up this weekend I have time to finish up the brake lines. Next week I am starting the 12v conversion. Now I WANT to...
now that i am moving onto the suspension of the 48 Commodore I am thinking of lowering it a bit - not into the weeds but def drop it down while...
hey all, I finally took the plunge and drug home another wallet-eating, frustration-inducing yard art project. In the last few years I have...
hey all - been searching and not finding a lot of luck. Trying to find where I can source rebuild kits for the entire front end of a 35 dodge 5...
hi all, there is a gentleman near me selling a 39 stude commander coupe. its a def project. no driveline and he has installed a jaguar front...
hi all, I have a chance to pick up a chopped 51 chevy fleetline that i like. The stock 6 in it is seized and the car still sports the original...
have a few parts lying around, rather see them go to a good home. taken off a 76 dart swinger 2 door good, unbroken rear glass front and rear...
Well I can't keep 2 big cars so I am putting my galaxie up for sale. It's a great lower-tiered driver car. New alum radiator last year, trans...
Hi All, I'm interested in hearing of anyone in the New England (esp Boston and RI areas) area that can recommend someone to do a chop on my 52...
well i have really hit a crossroads with my 41 chevy 2 door coupe proj. at this point i am way overinvested in the car and every successive...
Hi all, got a line a beautiful (in my eyes) original 1937 nash lafayette 2 door sedan with 80 plus years of warts, patina, and character. It...
well li lost my login password and the email addy that i used to try and gather it is no longer valid, so it looks like I needed to reregister. I...
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