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I think the next owners plan to run some diggers there.
I'd take the fiver, but what I really like about this thread is the many opinions about the way they'd build either choice to their tastes....
I have a '29 Model A CCPU that I put an Olds 215 in with an S-10 5 speed. (for sale BTW) Not a turbo - I'm using a Holley 390. A great combo in a...
I thank the Good Lord frequently for this hotrodding hobby that I can share with my son (who is now 40). The time we spend togther working on cars...
It would have been much easier for you to just make the trip and enjoy it yourself, but you went to the trouble of sharing it with all of us. As...
I've taken some mechanical engineering courses, and knew the "book" answers, but Barney's explanation makes visualization of torque and horsepower...
Duckus Clapus - Now that is funny!! He'd better hope that name doesn't stick.
Looks like most on this thread had the rodding bug in their genes, started pulling wrenches with their Dad. Not me. I don't think my Dad ever did...
Thanks, Ryan. Drag racing as it shud be. I am thankful to have lived and raced in those times. 5 light tree and 7" slicks in the stock classes....
Holy cow, cool lookin' project. Can we see the rest of the car pls? (Besides the pic in yer first post)
I used to work for Rust-Oleum. Ever wonder why their red oxide primer smells funny? It has fish oil in it. Not kidding - that's how Rust-Oleum...
I'm 64, and have been using a set of those cheapass tubing jackstands for 40 years. After reading this thread, I guess I've just been lucky. Never...
"Y'oughta's" Y'oughta punch some louvers in that visor. Y'oughta paint it red. Y'oughta put some Salt Flats on it. Y'oughta do this, y'oughta...
I favor a slight rake on most cars. Maybe drop 1" rear and 2" front? Somebody suggested the "Photoshop" thread -great idea before you spend any...
Left lane bandits. The left lane is for passing, not for holding up everyone behind you.
This is my '29 A ccpu, with a 215 Olds in it. Prolly not what you meant when you were looking for Olds powered trucks, but it qualifies, and "the...
RE "late '57". I too saw a '58 Chev, and '58 Ford wagon. Back then the new cars were about all released in Sept of previous year, so this musta...
Hey, Old Rod, R U Bob, the guy I bought this engine from a few years back? Yes, it is running fine. The carb didn't work out, so I got a 390...
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