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1951 Ford Two Door Sedan VIN Number 00B1SP156111 I’ve sunk over $24K into this car. I have a summary of all my receipts, and have scanned them...
(I realize this is a "commercial" post, but I've already checked with Ryan and got his blessing). Okay folks . . . only 2 days left on this...
I have two tickets to see the Rev in Ventura tonight. I can't make it. I'm not looking to sell the tickets . . . just want to make sure someone...
I know this is way O/T. I did a Google search, but wasn't able to find an answer, so I'm hoping the HAMB can help. Does anyone here know if the...
I have a set of re-pop'ed '52-'54 Merc headlight rings from Nightprowlers that I want to use to french my headlights on my '51 Ford Sedan. The...
If you weld in your garage, please, go buy a fire extinguisher, and keep it right next to you when welding. I just bought one at the suggestion...
Anyone every run one of these? I know there's a bunch of 8.8 posts on here, but I couldn't find any specific to the 8.8 from a Fox Body Mustang....
I just found a '30 Ford 5 window coupe by my house and its for sale. I'm knee deep in a custom project, but I've kinda got a bug to build a rod...
Anyone know this shoebox? I like the front splashpan treatment and want to learn how to do it. Looks to me like the front fenders are extended...
Just checked the scrubline on my rearend (1951 Ford Tudor) (don't know why I haven't done it before; I've had the car about 10 months! I guess I...
Anyone have any opinion/input on the quality of these two providers? For my application ('51 Ford; Front & Rear discs+Universal hanging pedal w/...
Anyone know of a chart showing Mustang 8.8 rear end widths? I'd like to use one in a Shoebox Ford; and would like to find one with discs (needle...
Anyone know of any good shippers to use for somewhat heavy parts (spindles, stearing parts, king pins, etc.)? I was going to go with UPS, but...
For any F1 racing geeks http://metacool.typepad.com/metacool/2006/02/unabashed_gearh.html . . . . . . I'm thinking of putting one of those...
Welding question from a novice -- I need to weld on a brass elbow onto a steel filler tube for my gas tank (so that I can vent the filler tube to...
Anyone running one of these? I'm interested to see what they look like (pics please). I've called "the Man" several times, but his shop guys are...
Guy I know (Arturo Rivas; from Oxnard) is having an art reception for his new exhibit, which will be on display at Casita Del Pueblo in Whittier...
Guy I know will be having a reception for his (on-topic, related) art exhibit in So Cal. May I post the info for those who may be interested?...
When C'ing a frame on a Shoebox Ford (or other passenger car), what is the best source for the additional frame material? Also (sort of related),...
What's the proper protocol for tech questions . . . Post them on the Tech board with the appropriate prefix or put them in the General Discussion...
Well, I am not one-quarter the fabricator of the MercMan1951 - Stickylifter crew, but my friend and I did manage to get a 28" Gennie Ultra Shifter...
I'm seaming the fenders on my '51 Ford. I have the heat on my mig welder (Lincoln 175P) turned all the way down, but it is still frying through...
Gang: I really crack up with all the creative names the kustom kulture crowd comes up with. I am sure there are dozens I haven't heard or seen...
I've nosed around, but couldn't find a tech on extending a front splash pan. I've seen some good grille-molding techs, but no splash pan...
I have a feeling I know what these means, but don't know for sure. Little help? And, when am I no longer an FNG?
HAMBers: I am new to both cars & welding, but I am determined to learn. I've decided to forego buying some stuff for my car (and paying someone...
Anyone have any photos of a Shoebox Ford w/ Carson Top? I know Winfield makes 'em out of fiberglass. Anyone seen one set up like this or have...
Hey gang. I'm new to the forum and new to rods & sleds. I have begun work in earnest on my first (real) car, a '51 Ford Tudor. My plan is to...
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