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I'm currently trying to do this the right way. I'm building a 34 coupe with an SAR body and a Pete & Jakes frame. I want a vintage look hot rod,...
Maybe, if it's a non-Ford (I admit I can't identify that body shell) Here are some '34 Fords like I am describing (In the Fords, the stock...
The '49-'51 Ford tray is a cool idea, I picked up one at a swap meet even though I don't have a '49-'51 Ford... I have a related question - on...
I was unemployed for most of last year and I am under-employed now. I will share two things I learned: 1) Having a project, a creative outlet...
and we all know WHY they called it the "Chevrolet 400" in Latin America... :-) that story is famous in business school.
If a (good) reproduction will do <cite>www.licenseplates.tv/ </cite>These are not meant for the street but are high quality. I ran a repo of my...
Your real question depends on "4 door coupe vs. 4 door sedan"? I would not take a coupe body off without some temporary bracing in door area,...
Yes... Fed-Ex ships cars. A number of years ago (10?) they bought "Passport Transport" one of the best classic auto shipping companies, based...
great pics. You are more of an "ass man" aren't you? At least when it comes to cars. :)
I wasn't there, but in my research for my own projects I have old car magazines (Hot Rod, R&C) that clearly show "aircraft stainless steel...
5C20 is March 20, 1965 assembly date There was a 4bbl 289 Mustang that wasn't HiPo (the A code, requiring premium gasoline) Detailed engine...
When I lived in LA (5+ years ago) one cool spot was the PAW headquarters in the valley. Besides selling everything in their catalog over the...
West Coast Frame is a mis-nomer. I have had several documented cars built at other plants (such as Norwood, Cincinnati Ohio) that had one piece...
I'm supposed to get my body any day now (no, I'm not rich, just sold a finished car to fund it and after a little mid life crisis decided I owed...
I was at the AACA (?) Classic Car Museum in Hershey Pennsylvania recently. They have a new wing that is apparently going to be dedicated to one...
I like: www.cardefender.com they may still smash windows, and I suppose they could tow it away, but they aren't going to start it and drive it...
A chromed Jag or Vette rear looks cool under an A. I'm not a fan of IFS on early cars. I'm not sure the cars are heavy enough to really benefit....
I lurk more than I post, but I have always been amused that the two most common posts on this board are either "you're doing it wrong! (not...
I was just pondering this would folks agree this is authentic for about '55 - '65? I've got an SAR 34 3-window body on order and plan on doing...
maybe this is a dumb question, but what should authentic mexican blankets be made of? I bought a couple at a touristy place in AZ and they were...
you want asphalt impregnated fabric wire loom cover. It's traditional, comes in various sizes. I got turned onto it by the vern tardel build book....
well, I'm one of the victims of the economic crisis. I was "management" so I know there are others worse off, but the job market sucks and living...
Here are a few things I know as a rank amateur: 1) it's not so hard to stick two pieces of metal together without much practice. 2) it's much...
I can't believe I'm doing this, but I'm going to stick up for the CA DMV. I've done several transactions like this (frame swaps, out of state,...
I don't wanna brag or anything, but I'm on the list... :-) In the top 10, I hope to have the body this fall. My frame and driveline was...
Special Nomad-only parts to look for: - eyebrow trim - side trim (at least some of it) - tailgate bars (chrome strips, especially the middle...
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