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I wanted to share with those interested, vinettes into the past. A small, modest amount of a collection accumulated over a time. Insights and...
Was roaming around the net tonight doing some research into drivers, races, and old movies. I thought I'd post this as I know some of you...
Ok fellas, put on your thinking caps...! This is a photo of an early flathead that was run by one of the original members of our club, The Hot...
Looking for furthur info, (ANYTHING!!!!), on Rajo Jack's early 1920s dirt track racer, pictured in Don Radbruch's book, "Dirt Track Auto Racing",...
I'm looking for more info on this specific car. It is pictured in the book, "Dirt Track Auto Raing, 1919-1941" by Don Radbruch It is found...
Looking for info, listings, stats of racers who competed at said tracks, pictures, location of both old dirt tracks and board tracks that were...
Looking for info etc. about adapting a V12 diver's helmet style distributor to the Ford V8 flathead?? I've seen photos in the past, but knew...
Looking for pics, and technical info (the latter more so) of setups and usages of the Graham supercharger on either a 4 banger engine (model A-B)...
....for a 1937 flathead. Not he pre-37 with pumps in heads, but pumps in the block. I'm looking for info such as, casting marks, numbers,...
I'm doing a little bit of searching into the processes of painting in the 1930s and 40s only. I had talked with a fellow who ran at the dry...
I was wondering if these are worth picking up? I found one locally. It has an early number which coincides with the 1932 production date serial...
I know there's been talk on how to do it but for some unknown reason, I can't find anything on the ins and outs of how to chop a 28-29 roadster...
Hey, for the fellows and gals that are really into the early California Dry Lakes info and photography from the 1930s and early 40s. Feel...
I picked up a '37 Flattie today,...price was right. It has a rebuild tag on the bell housing,...says the bore has been taken out to 60 over....
I've known about this site for a few years, and its a great one! They provide lots of info on old kitchy roadside rests, diners, burger joints,...
Well, I wanted to go with either chrome or stainless stanchions for the roadster... I chose stainless. I looked around a little and found it...
I've been looking for some info on the correct placement of the grab handles that go on the top of the rear quarters of a 1929 roadster? Can't...
I'm new to the DuPont world having been much more familiarized with PPG products. However, I've since talked with several fellows who have loved...
Will those running or who have run the newer reproduction cast aluminum Winfield heads please stand up? Have you had any leaks in those heads?...
As many of you know I'm still in the midst of recreating that '29 roadster that my good friend and fellow club member bult back in the late 1930s...
Does anyone have any loose T-strips off an old 28-29 Ford roadster they feel like letting go? Something real nice, solid little to no pitting....
There are some folks I see from time to time that seem to have high regards for the early days of hot rodding, circa 1920s-40s,...pre-WWII days...
Model A wishbones to 1932 axle with '32 spring perches. Shimmed 1/8" top and bottom of wishbone knuckles,...spread/pulled approx. 3/16" to align...
"The Early Era Life and Speed Guild" Hot Rods, home and the stuff dreams are made of in the Golden Age revived! An offshoot of sorts of our club...
[IMG] Before you light your grill, or break out that new bag of briquettes. Before the children break out the new beach balls and the wife...
What are the differences between the Model A houdaille shocks and the 1932 version houdaille shocks?? Mounting holes versus positioning between...
Just looking for the reverse eye main spring for a stock model A rear spring. Who carries them? Thanks
Pretty much a 4 banger guy question.... Called Mac's in NY who seem sot have them at a great price,..only problem is,...they're out of...
When did the Cast Iron Mallory dizzy come out? Any info on early cast iron models? Have one and I'm trying to date it,....Thanks.
No,...its not Model A....there's a 32-33 axle,...so the perches have to be differnt, as you cannot use A spring perches....so,... I'm trying to...
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