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[IMG] [IMG] [IMG] 1923 Willys Overland touring car modified to be a 2-door T-bucket style roadster. CHASSIS: Built 5 years ago by myself,...
I had the car pretty straight, but it still took me 2 weeks to get it straight enough for black. I'm pretty jacked that it came out pretty...
I'm having trouble finding a passenger side door for my 37 Chevy Coupe. Is a 37 Sedan door the same except for the B pillar? I just want to make...
I have had my car to a certain point for the last couple years. Last year, I finally found and installed a turtle deck as I had always wanted to...
Had an old 18" that I'd had sandblasted, but there had been a lot of rust through. I found a way to enjoy using it, winding the leads to my welder...
Anyone have any examples of what size cheater I should get? I have 9" wide tread x 27" tires on 8" wheels, on the car now, too short for the look....
Been pondering putting a Turtle Deck on my roadster for some time now and keeping my eyes open for one, but I always knew that I'd have to cut one...
I got a decent 355 SBC and am freshening it up. I've never seen an oil pump like this before, but I've heard that it's an extension from Moroso on...
I just got a SBC with an unknown Camshaft in it. The cam looks good, but I don't want to use it unless it's aggresive. It has 168 stamped into it,...
Before you get exited, this trailer is intended to haul my car to drag races only.:D Mission accomplished, so far anyway. Been spending the last...
Been collecting odds and ends from swap meets, finally decided to put them on. Started with a balanced driveshaft, then decided to put the intake...
I just got my car back home this weekend, I haven't really seen it since Haloween. I've been pigeon holing parts for it here and there. After...
I just finished painting a 64 Chevelle for a buddy. The paint laid and covered real nice - looked great in the garage. When we opened the door, I...
I have a 23 Willy's, and have a 23 Illinois plate. I've heard that you can register and run the old plate on your car if the number is available....
Yesterday was my birthday, so I decided to treat myself to something special. Just signed up to be an Aliiance Member. Also did a little identity...
Took a week off work before the end of the year, and celibrated my first day by strolling through an older local salvage yard. Figured I'd share...
I'm selling my Coupe to a good buddy. I think he's wanting to paint it dark blue. I just wanted to show him what the car would look like. I'm...
Found a pair of slots for the back of the Coupe this weekend for $60. I got all exited and had to mount them up. Since the old girl was on four...
Named after making a locker rear diff with your Lincoln welder. Lol Was doing some reading and read that it is stronger to weld up spider gears...
Been going through a little bout with the title for my Roadster lately. I've done the circle track thing for a few years. Now, there's a Nostalgic...
After much gathering of papers and money, I am progressing at a snail's pace toward getting a title and plates for my car. I sent in a packet to...
Went to the salvage yard over lunch, and stopped in my tracks to this. I just stood there and stared for a good five minutes. Looks to be early...
Just got around to utilizing these seat covers I scored at a swap meet a couple months ago. I think it was a seat back and one bucket top & bottom...
Tore out my passenger side floor and bracing last night and stood at the side of the car staring blankly into it for a half hour. Ha. Wondering...
Either way, I'm not going to change it now. Had to make a flat spot for the throttle linkage to go through the firewall. Scrounged around and...
Just blowin off a little steam. Got my roadster parked in the corner of the garage with a $500 bill that needs to go in to get the title. Can't...
I have a 50 Chevy with a straight front axle. I haven't set the steering up yet, but I'm thinking I may have figured out a plan. I'm wanting to...
Illinois DMV. Probably enuf said, and I won't bore you with details. They've really taken the wind out of my sails on principle, and taking a...
When life hand you more time than money, sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands. I found a set of headers at a local swap meet,...
I'm doing a 50 Chevy Gasser style car. I have a cast iron bell housing and a couple of aluminum bell housings. Would it be a better idea to use...
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