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That's basically the plan, get it road worthy and drive it everyday! I'm tired of driving my boring old silverado around daily with its v6 and...
Going with air suspension, so I've got a little leeway.
Working on my 50 Buick trying to get the front clip to fit right after doing a Camaro subframe. [ATTACH]
My Merc tires are size 6.70-15 from Universal Tire. My Merc is only lowered 2" all the way around. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Continuing the build thread of my 1950 Buick 4dr Special here. I originally posted it under traditional kustoms, but I guess it don't exactly meet...
I have a pair of older cragars with what appears to be an alignment ring for a specific lug pattern. One of the wheels has a broken alignment...
Ok well I lowered the car in front and eliminated the drum brakes And I am working on installing an open rear diff (out of a 67 Skylark). There...
I am building this car to test my skill set. My other project car is a '51 Merc that has taken 10 years to get where it's at(still not done) and I...
Hello HAMB, I bought a 1950 Buick back in June of this year 2023 and for some reason I have decided I want to build this pile of junk into a...
I've got my trailer packed for Turlock! I sold there in '20 and '22, and there's always a lot of people looking, but I've sold more at some of the...
I have a set of four old baby moons for the early Ford steel wheels. These are perfect for a hot rod with patina, or you can have them rechromed....
Well I finally popped the cover off the transmission, and found out what was making all that noise. The cluster gear on first gear is missing a...
For the 3.31 gears. The whole carrier had to be changed, I found a rear out of an automatic car and had a shop switch the gears and carrier. I...
Thanks for the relpys, I will try to see if it makes any noise in reverse. I think im going to drain the gear oil and see if any metal comes out....
So... I have a 51 Merc sedan I've been driving and running for about 8 years, never had any major issues. Original Merc Flathead, 3 speed...
So a hopped up 55 chevy isn't a hot rod because it didn't have a split windshield? I guess falling trees don't make noise when there's no one to...
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I have decided to part out this 1950 Buick Super 4dr model 51. Most parts are available, let me know what you need. -Have complete grille...
1950 Plymouth 4 door Title in hand Runs and drives Original Straight 6 3 on the tree Runs good, starts easy I'm currently working on the the...
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This is an original 53 and 54 Chevrolet and Pontiac sun visor HARD TO FIND Needs a little body work $400 + shipping
Set of 4 good condition 1953 Cadillac Hubcaps + 1 extra in bad shape $300, shipping included Ask any questions you may have
I've got a sexy set of custom made 56 Olds spinner caps! Let me know if any body wants these. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Plus an extra one to...
My worry is finding a young gal that likes old cars, most of em couldn't care less about "old" cars, (30's - 60's). Muscle cars and newer exotics...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] For all you nail biting worry-ers out there. I can tell you the hobby is just as strong as it ever was. I'm 22 years old,...
Rubber bushing available from Mac's Auto Parts As for the shift collar, I have a spare column I can take that piece off of. PM me if you want it.
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A quick update on this. I hear you guys on the vacuum advance issues, guess I'll have to find a mechanical advance distributor somewhere. But if...
Some models came out with an electric fan in the 50's, so that even if you were at a stop the cooler would still work. -The spring attaches to...
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