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Been doing a lot to the car over the last few months. Floors are complete, wiring is cleaned up, lights are wired and installed, new plugs, wires,...
Mostly punk/hardcore or alt country. Here lately, it’s been podcast. The Kustom Couple Bomb City Blog Wheels of Confusion
What part of Texas are you in?
I wish their were more of us. I get ALOT of weird looks when I tell people that I have a 63 falcon and a 55 Oldsmobile haha
The people who are surprised by the younger people into this stuff need to come to my shop one weekend. There’s a small group of us who hang out....
I’m a heavy equipment tire technician. 28 years old. Been doing this for about 5 years.
I’m not trying to argue.. but it’s annoying when people think that money isn’t a factor when it comes to having an automotive hobby. Instead of...
You think that someone in their early/mid 20s can live and build a custom for $18 an hour? Come on man… think about it. You make $18 an hour....
I wouldn’t say that customs are dying. Yes, there is a lack of interest among the younger generation. But at the same time, the younger people who...
Spotted this old Ford at Walmart.
Picked up this running project a few weeks ago. 55 Oldsmobile 88 305/350 Already lowered. Gotta do floor pans and get the seats upholstered.
Thank you everyone who answered. ive always had someone else do the wiring cause wiring stresses me out lmao.
Thank you! I appreciate it. Just ordered a pack from amazon.
I disconnected the jump wire that goes from the alternator lug to plug2 on the alternator. The car dies, but the battery doesn’t charge.
Got an electrical question. 55 Oldsmobile 88 Car doesn’t have a solenoid or relay. Wires from the ignition Sol. Goes to starter Ign. Splits off....
In my opinion, no low is too low. But when it comes to safety, keep everything clear of curb height. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Yea.. the spacejunkie2.0 is for sale. He rebuilt the original.. same body with new everything else. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B....
[ATTACH] Are we seeing the same #51 Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I’m familiar with Chad Hiltz. I didn’t even realize it was the same car just without the bubble haha Thanks for the info[emoji106] Sent from my...
Does anyone have more info on #24 and #48? Those 2 really seem to be often overlooked Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Came across this on FB... 3,500 for basically a pile of metal... stuff like this isn’t helping this culture continue to the next generation.....
I’ll dig thru that thread... I’m gonna gather some info before I start one for bubbletops Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Is there a thread of the whereabouts on these cars? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
As a young guy(26) I’ll give my opinion on the subject. A lot of the younger people can’t afford these cars.. too many people asking crazy prices...
Not sure if it’s been mentioned.. but the “Kosmic Komit” being built by Brandon Wee [ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I rebuilt about 80% of the floor that was rotted out.. I know it doesn’t look the best, but it holds. It was a learning experience. First time I...
Thing looks wild!! cant wait to see more progress!
Hi, Names Matthew Difede I’ve been snooping around occasionally for a few years but never made an account. I’m fairly new to the...
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