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[ATTACH] this homemade Dash was in my old Roadster when I got it. Probably put in in the 50s. Good for a laugh!
I've been enjoying this thread about your Model A flathead motor build. you've been calling your car a 29 but the three little mounting holes on...
I agree with you hot rod norskie. The small block Chevy is one of the best Motors ever made however no matter what you do to them they still look...
When I was in high school I worked at a gas station that sold tires. We had a tire shaving machine, but it just seemed wrong to me to shave new...
The super clean big new shops are very nice, however I'm always intrigued with those dingy old sheds with half done projects. I can almost smell...
My 1930 tudor has never been apart. This body has never been off of the frame. As you can see in the picture there were two flat head straight...
try Bert's Model A store in Denver. Steve probably has the parts you need.
Tell us more about that car. Looks like suicide doors, bobbed fenders. What a great find.
It is correct that speedometer cables should turn one thousand Revolutions in a mile which is 5280 ft. Unhook your speedometer cable from the...
If I remember correctly from the 1928 Roadster pickup I had years ago, the front crossmember has intrical mounting brackets for the engine. Also...
The two-door is looking good. Thanks again jalopy kid for the wheels!
That is a great-looking ride! The top and chop really gave it a good look. I once had a 28 Roadster pickup that was built in Canada. All of the...
Here are some measurements off my 1930 tudor it's about as original as you will find. The doors fit flush on the front edge and then overlap on...
If your body is off of the frame, it's much easier to install that cowl band before you put the body back on the frame. It's pretty hard to put...
I just built this top on my Roadster about a month ago. It is made of sheet aluminum riveted to conduit and then covered with vinyl top material....
I like the little overhead cam motor. The one in my Roadster is a 2.3 l out of a 83 Mustang.
These comments about Brookville bodies are very informative and interesting. I've taken a good look at a couple of new Brookfield bodies and they...
Bob has quite a few original Cushman motor scooters and he built some other ones on later Model Scooter chassis. Good eye!
I was at my buddy's garage this morning and took a picture of his Model A that he put together about 15 years ago. Zephyr motor with homemade...
I kind of like the cycle Fender version. Actually I like them both ways I have one of each.
You didn't mention what type of car you are working on. If it is a Model A they originally as far as I know all came with black enameled fenders...
All of the motors posted on this thread are just beautiful. A person can learn a lot by studying the fuel lines and wiring. I bought this old...
1964 Chevrolets came with a 425 horsepower 409 cubic inch motor and a two piece driveshaft.
His dad is gone now and that was in the 50s so I'm sure that's history
Just another note about the Roadster. I got it from my friend Troy, who's dad owned the Roadster and this 32 5 Window Coupe. Troy said it had the...
This is what the Roadster look like when I drugged it home. It had an Oldsmobile in it at one time and when I got it it was set up for a flat head...
I really do like that red Sport coupe. It seems like they've been overlooked. Do you have a plan for the top? I once built a roadster top out of...
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