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Hi Guys, Just got this, prior owner passed on, wife/kids didn't want it.....really nice O/T Olds big block, TH400... had 13 year old tires...
Lowered again, and added extra parts. 4 bbl intake power steering pump assembly fender skirts 4 free tires 235-75R15, and 215-75R15 fronts from...
lowered price
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hello, Bump lowered price...I could use the driveway space. I just picked up a nicer '56 Olds 2...
Interested in what you come up with for a brake modification, I have a '55(in my avatar) needs brakes I was thinking of the firewall "G-body"...
In the book Christine was a 4 door. "she'll start, you need these...."
Hey HRP, when the doc says its ok, get a fit bit watch, it'll track your walking, sleep, heart rate sends info to your phone. I got one 2019 it...
Went through Pulaski Co in the 1990s, deputy told us it was a dry county. Can we bring a 6 pack from the next county over and drink a few in our...
Rotella over here, still at Walmart
Would I go back? --NO....way too stressed out, unsettled time back then ---parents splitting up, lots of turnoil Would I go back knowing what I...
Fuel pressure gauge yes, and I'd be interested to see how a vacuum gauge responds while driving, bouncy needle might mean weak valve springs like...
Just picked my items, iron trap = stand up guy! Thanks. Two slant pan hydramatics ,$18 bucks
So, I wonder if I can sand down my peeling clear coat on my OT then reclear it even while violating the "don't mix match paint brands". Quote to...
I read the problems with the Y block Ford were partially due to owners ignoring Fords instructions to use detergent oil and stubborn owners using...
Details?....high gloss or satin , single stage urethane or enamel....
Upholstery = Awesome
Yes! That might polish up real nice, what a beauty
Thanks everyone, strip and paint red it is!
Hello, anybody like Speedway selling these, bright red 15" 5x5" GM wheels? Not dinged up and pitted like my 73 year old ones. Thanks
No, the headlights have those chrome eyelids on the top half. So the lights aren't in the trees at night. Car is from western NC, has rear...
Any thoughts on having another run of printing your book? What's the minimum quantity?
I'm curious to see what the Oil looked like. Was it silvery?
No problem ! ...look at this project as your special thing, do not transfer the usual "paycheck"/job urgency to this project. Or you'll hate it,...
Two ideas ...probably no good.... 1.if you can tap that hole far enough for a few threads put a stud in there and braze the stud and threads then...
from Motortrend+ they have all the old Hot Rod mags online...low 14's at 101 mph in 1960... [ATTACH]
I used that blue permatex gasoline resistant sealer on a gas tank vent that was hard to seal
This topic makes me want rebuild 1955 olds 88 brakes back to stock treadle vac 4 drum specs, considered good back in the day vs. Mount some g body...
Anybody have DEC 1960 hot rod magazine Ed's ET ought to Be in there...
Oh man, great project! I read these hipo star liners were all the rage back in 60-61, running mid 14s at the drag strip. 3 on the tree with OD was...
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/interesting-inexpensive-craigslist-cars.1256824/#post-14396064 Heres what a $5500 car/$3850 looks...
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