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That damn kanuhten valve that keeps the framis running on my '28 Essex. A real bitch to find.
I spent 20 years in the Army, first tour was from '69-72 then '79-96. Does anyone remember the firty draft lottery for all 19 year olds. Well my...
Just looking at the list this A.M. and there are a lot of newbie's crawlin' off the ol' shop floor. GREAT!!!! The cruzin season is in full...
I live 30 miles east of Columbia, SC Can store anything that makes it this far. Just south of Camden, SC. Dan Marx US Army, ret
Thought I would pass along pix of this Edsel collection. These are in Lugoff, SC Dan
I know it been several months, but I am using a Chev Blazer 4wd rear end. It fits great. Using it in my '28 sedan with 231 buick turbo.
1969-72 Amy Security Agency, SP5, (lightning fast chicken pluckers) 1979-95, Medical Sercice Corps Nuclear Medical Science Officer Major, US Army...
As retired soldier and gear head (Go ARMY) I commend you for your service and salute to all of us veterans out there! 1969-72 1979-95 (retired)
All right, we americans have big butt's, every seat I have looked at in the junk yars are 20 inches wide. I need 2 seats that will be no wider...
Thanks to all who replied. I have a 60 amp alternator, should handle it. The 507 looks good. Now to find a good supplier. Just remember,...
Yah I know, real hot rods don't have air, but you not married to my wife!!! So, I need a recommendation on the smallest A/C compressor available....
A friend is trying to put a SBC in a '48 chrysler. This is a big 4 door car. While the engine fits, the steering box is in the way of the...
I am beginning to see shoulder harness in more street rods. what is groups opinion? dan '28 essex NQS (not quite stock.)
To much money, I am currently building a '28 4dr street rod. for $9-10K you can get a nice running one that needs no work. Dan 28 Essex not...
Here is the body. Gas tank will set in a steamer trunk on the back. Frame has been extended 7.5 inches. dan
Here are more pix. The frame has been extended 7.5 inches. '79 V-6 Buick turbo is setting in the frame for alignment and spacing with the...
yep, steamer trunk. I need to custom make the steamer trunk to hold the gas tank.
While the Packard folks will be crying and a cursin', they will take all your spare parts!!! You may have $1000+ in sellable parts when you start...
The project is progressing. Body and doors are now in a primer, blocking to continue. rear fenders fit OK, still need some alignment. Found a...
here is my '57 Ford Custom. 390 (0.030) C-6 trans, mild Lunata cam. Had this for 20 years. Will go to my grandson, who is only 10 years old....
Yep, like when the German's took over (err merged) with Chrysler. Yep, been there seen that.
I am looking for any pix of the 79-80 Buick V-6 that has been used in a streetrod or on the drag strip. Still working on the '28 essex and need...
Ok folks, this is a 5 pin module, does the turbo wiring have to be attached for the HEI to fire? Dan
Ok, I have no spark at the coil. I have a direct line from the battery to the battery terminal on the HEI. Have power at the new module, still...
OK, I know I am often not the brightest light in the evening sky, but I am having trouble getting an HEI distributor to fire!!! This is a V-6,...
here are pix of my '28 essex, super six. S-10 rear end, Heidts front, Buick V-6 Turbo. Working on the wood top. fenders are done, doors are...
thanks, the HAMB is great. Thanks guys.
OK, here is the story. I need to offset the engine in my '28 Essex 1 inch to clear the Turbo cross-over. Will this cause a problem with the...
Found some great mounts from Advance adapter. Look great. Thanks for all replys. dan
Forgot to add the pix!! damn, think twice, hit key once.
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