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'27 Model T touring body mounted on model A chassis. All original running gear except Snyder high compression head (5.5:1). '35 Ford 16" wheels...
Hello. My son just moved to Columbia, SC and we are looking into it. Are there any shows and clubs in the area for traditional hot rods? Just...
1930 Ford Model A Coupe, this car looks and runs great! Less than 2k miles on build including rebuilt engine and trans. -Custom frame by local...
Anyone have pictures of Firestone 500/525-16 tires on their car? I just got mine in the mail and they look tiny. Did I screw up?
I am currently running 700x16 rear and 600x16 front tires on my traditional '32 Roadster. I would like to run a smaller front tire. I was looking...
I have a 50's VS57 supercharger for sale, good condition. Came off of a '53 flathead. Have pulley, belt, and brackets.
Does anyone have contact info. for Dave York? Want to talk to him about his wheel covers.
I am wiring my car and have a question for you electrical guys. In the past I have run two wires from the "BAT" connection on my voltage regulator...
Does anyone have a way to contact Dave York from the Northwest? I have a set of Lyon wheel covers from Kevin Lee and read that is what he is...
Hello, I will be visiting the Pacific Northwest (Portland, Seattle, etc..). Are there any shops, museums, anything else related to traditional Hot...
I have a set of seat springs from Snyder's for my '32 Roadster. Anyone know how much height the padding and cover will add to the springs? I am...
I have a Stewart Warner "Mate" gauge panel from the '40's. My early Wings gauges do not have any provision for light bulbs however my gauge panel...
Anyone know of a good upholsterer in Colorado or near by that specializes in traditional jobs?
Tried a search and tried to contact Ken @ Rolling Bones with no luck. Anyone know what Ken used as a finish on his '32 three window coupe. Cant...
Hello, I am looking for advise from painters who have prepped new bare metal Brookville bodies or parts. I have cleaned the bare metal with wax...
Anyone know who owns this car? Any contact info?
I am building a Brookville '32 roadster. I found a guy who has the front seat springs out of a '30 roadster. They were covered a long time ago and...
Anyone ever use Lester tires? Are they traditional? I was looking some compared to Firestone's for the front. Here is the link;...
I have a set of 16" Kelsey wire wheels I am getting ready to paint black. I don't want to powder coat them, I want the paint to look like it did...
Does anyone know what would have been used to plug this type of lakes pipe to run on the street? There are no flanges to bolt on a cap.
I am trying to get in touch with Reeler's member Timothy Cicora (not sure if he is a HAMBer). Or if anyone knows what brand and color primer he...
Hello. I am looking for someone to walk me through the steps of a PPG acrylic lacquer paint job on a new bare metal Brookville body. I have...
Hello all. Looking for ideas on paint finish. I have a great original patina grille and hood. The body is a new Brookville. Should I leave the...
I can't decide on how much to chop my '32 Roadster, 2" or 3"? It will be a traditional early post war build. I like the Henderson, Karl Orr,...
Hello, I have a chance to buy a 2" chopped chrome '32 roadster w/s frame unseen for a good price. I want to chop it another inch. Can this be done...
I want to lower the rear of my '32 Roadster about 1 1/2"-2". Does anyone know if guys in the late 40's used longer shackles or had the rear main...
Anyone know if there were any red metallic paints available in the late 40's? When did candy apple red come out? Also, are there any solid reds...
I am getting ready to paint my sandblasted frame. I would like a semi gloss finish to look like a old original faded frame. Any ideas on primers...
I am looking for information and pictures of the four banger powered '32 roadster Fred raced at the dry lakes.
I can't decide between 650x16 or 700x16 rear tires on my post war '32 roadster build. Any ideas or pictures would help. Thanks.
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