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Building a 1956 bracket car with a partner. He is bound and determined that we should run leaf springs with ladder bars. Will sliders like those...
Have a friend that has built a 55 Chevrolet gasser with a 4 speed transmission. Between fighting clutches and a bad left knee he has decided to...
I have a pontiac coupe body with no front fenders, grill or hood. Will any other gm parts work? Thanks. Pete
Have a non-internet friend who is building a 1955 Chevrolet that is kind of like an old modified production car. He would like to leave the rear...
Here's a site you might like. Hope it's not already on here. http://www.vaautoracing.org/Gallery2.html
Stopped by a friend's shop today and find him working on a 1951 Mercury with 8,000 miles on the clock. It has been sitting for at least 20 years....
Have bought what is supposed to be a 1947 k8 International truck. Can't find the vin tags on it. Where are they supposed to be? Thanks. Pete
How does cam lobe angle affect cooling? With the same duration and lift will a 110 degree seperation run hotter or cooler than a 108 degree...
Is the age part of the transmission issue settled? I'm planning on using a mid-60's Ford three speed. Any problems with that? Thanks. Pete
Did you get together and decide if there would be any changes to the guidelines for next year? Meant to get to the meeting but am allergic to...
Helped a friend install a 4something gear. The gears had previously been used in a NASCAR race. No backlash was listed on the gears so we set...
Would like to build a roadster to bracket race with. Was thinking of the A/SR featured in Hot Rod years ago built by Hunnington or Brock. Also...
Bought several gallons of paint in no label cans. Any easy way to determine what type of paint it is? Has Dupont stamped on the bottom of the...
I've always painted laquer in the past and am now finding it almost impossible to buy. Am planning to use enamel with hardener on my next...
I'd like to radius the rear wheel wells on my some day to be finished 1952 Chevrolet gasser. Have looked but haven't found a tech on the subject....
What is the best way to repair a set of Evans aluminum heads that are suffering from electrolysis? Pretty severe around a couple of holes. Is...
Seems like I remember a one-piece fiberglass front end for 1950 Fords but that's been about 40 years ago. Did it exist? Who made it? Thanks. Pete
My name is Pete and I am addicted to Hot Rods. They told me that I would get over it but at age 59 I'm pretty sure that they were wrong. Spent...
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