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Ok, gurus, I need your advice. I just got this 671 blower from a local guy (no money traded yet as we have known each other for years). It...
There's a thread about old gas stations, but is there a thread about the interior of them? The interiors were at times as spectacular designed as...
I stumbled upon this in a local salvage yard today. It is very very rough. Thoughts of its value?[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH]
I realize this isnt exactly traditional hot rodding, so kick it to the curb if need be. I just stumbled across this video of the Ford Big Red. I...
Not sure if this is allowed, so if its not, please just kick it to the curb and I will still hold my head up high. Just stumbled across this video...
What type of undercoating do you guys recommend doing? I've read some horror stories about the rubberized stuff and trapping moisture. But would...
Growing up, I've heard different people say some engines like to be "worked"(not lugged), as in they like to pull a load rather than just cruise...
Today I went to get some parts off a couple of super duty trucks. One was a 58/9 ish and the other a early 60's. I pulled the horn button off the...
Ok carb experts, I need some help. I've rebuilt quite a few carbs over the years, and had great success with the old carb cleaner that is now...
Well, it's been off the road for 5 years now. I parked it in 2015 with a knock in the bottom end, and I've been busy with everything else in life....
A friend of mine has a really nice 50 Ford two door sedan with a stock flathead. He asked me a few days ago about changing the pan gasket in it....
I'm sure this has been gone over alot but heck why not one more time? I'm still collecting parts for my 32 ford sedan I'll be building. I will be...
I'm gonna be picking up this 58ish mercury cab in the near future. I believe it's a super duty as it's an 800 and it has the hood scoop. I believe...
Okay, hero is a bit of a stretch but earlier this week a local young guy called me up and asked If I balance tires. I've been helping with some...
I'm always amazed at how quickly some of you guys can identify stuff, especially the odd and rare stuff. (Except the one time I couldn't get a...
Did any other car manufacturer use a 2 speed rear differential? I didn't have my phone with me, but maybe someone can figure out what I seen...
Can anyone determine for me if this is an original insert or aftermarket? If you need better specific pictures, let me know. I'd appreciate the...
I put a want ad for some Canadian Pontiac stamped Chevy valve covers. I knew the scammers would eventually find me. I get a private message that...
I've got a friend that is planning to build a 265 sbc. His target for this is that it still be very streetable with a nice healthy sound at idle...
I recently seen there's a post showing hop up magazine is back in production. I'll be looking into a subscription for this magazine right away. I...
I realize there is likely no simple answer to this question as there were so many different types. What is considered the best aesthetically...
Sorry, I gotta vent. Last night I was at a gathering for a friend. He's leaving tomorrow as part of the radical build off for sema. His build is...
As many of you have likely seen too, the restored model t's and a's (as well as any early restored cars) have fallen off in popularity as the...
Since there's another thread slightly out of the year cutoff, I'll ask mine. (I'm sure not trying to get his thread shut down). I've come across a...
I went to an auction this past weekend at Fargo nd. I was hoping to buy a car or 2 (I should have kept bidding but that's hindsight), and I was...
A long time ago I used to pull out or cut out cool car pictures from mags and hang them on my walls. I can't bring myself to cutting up magazines...
I apologize in advance that this is not h.a.m.b. friendly, but it is an example of some of the fantastic people on this board, and I will...
It seems 32 Ford grilles are the go to grille for ALOT of vehicles. First off, let me say I love 32 Ford's, have a couple myself. But I find 32...
I'm gonna drag a couple old Ford parts cars out a slough, and I stumbled on this car carcas. Can anyone identify what it is? I'll start the timer.
I hate asking this question, because I know this obvious answer of "whatever someone is willing to pay ", but how about a starting point. I...
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