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I've just picked up a '64 T400 and will soon have a '60 - 401 for my '54 Roadie Riv. I'm trying to figure out just what to do with the front (and...
I've been searching high and low on the web and can't seem to find frame dimensions for a '60 Electra. So, short of buying a shop manual, which...
Has anyone successfully built a multi car intake for a 248 Straight 8 Buick? If so, would love to see some pictures and some details if possible....
I'm wondering if it would be a bad idea to lift a braced body off the frame since the floors in my "new" De Soto are so rusted out. Seems to me...
So, I have some '01 Corvette parts that I would like to use in my '50 for the brake system. I have a booster, master and reservoir. There are two...
Could use a little advice. I've just picked up a Weiand 2- 4's set up for my 322. I've come to the conclusion that I need to keep my '50 all...
I've recently picked up a parts car for my '54 and though why not drop the 322 from the parts car into my '50. Ideas do come and go though, but...
Ok, so I'm curious. What was your worst experience cleaning out that rusty old project you brought home? I can tell you that I'm a little afraid...
OK, guys and girls. I just bought this beast. I have been having a love affair with '48 De Soto's for sometime. Finally found one that I could...
Since I don't have photshop, nor do I know how to use it anyway, I spend most of my design time with an exacto knife cutting and pasting chopped...
It looks like I may be picking up a '47 Dodge 5 window 2 door sedan. I'm hoping to pick the thing up in the next few days. It's rough but seems to...
I have a choice to make. I've found 2 good project cars, a '48 Plymouth 2 Dr. Sedan and a '50 De Soto 2 dr sedan. Can't seem to make up my mind...
I've been looking at some '50 - '53 Chryslers, Dodges and DeSotos for a project. I was wondering if anyone out there has a project going with any...
The hood of my '50 Buick is pretty cool. A twist of two screws and the hood lifts right completely off. It's a pain tho and a two man job....
OK, I'm curious, are there any/many Maryland HAMBER's? If so, where are you guys located?
Ok, I have come to the conclusion that I love the lines of my 50 Jetback four door sedan more that a two door. Why...I don't know. Anyway, I've...
Since there is a ton of experience here, I'd like to know what you guys are using to cut box tubing, rod, flat plate, and such. I have this...
I have a nice setup....a Miller 210 MIG. Probably too good for me since I suck at welding. Anyway, I seem to be getting strength, but the welds...
Ok, I know there will be a bunch of you that will hate this idea but I have an LS6 sitting around and I would really like to put it in my '50...
So I'm getting ready to rebuild my 1950 248 CI STR 8 - 3 speed. Since I have never pulled an engine out of anything, I'm hoping that I can get...
I want to do some welding myself, which of course makes me very dangerous. Anyway, I'd like to build a few garage aids like a tire rack and a...
Hey all - I'm looking for some info on converting my 6V to a 12. Seems like this would be a fairly big deal. Can I keep the stock guages with...
OK, so I'm thinking that I'll keep the straight 8 in my '50 Buick and buy an adapter from transmissionadapters.com for a 5 speed from an S10....
Has anyone ever mated a 401 or 425 to a T56? Is this possible? Also, aside from junk yards (am I showing my age?) that are not very plentiful...
OK, so I'm new at this and have lots of questions. Anyway. I've discovered that I can use a Fat Man Fabrication front clip that will allow for a 3...
OK, maybe I'll get this post in the right Forum yet!! I've recently acquired a 1950 Buick model 43 4 door sedanette. Initially I picked up the...
I've recently acquired a 1950 Buick model 43 4 door sedanette. Initially I picked up the car because it seemed cheap and I just wanted an old toy....
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