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Projects Anyone recognize this widened 5 window Model A Coupe?
I went to see the progress on my 32 steel 3 window yesterday and found this sitting in the guys shed. Apparently it was a well know car in its time, but he didn't know too much about it.
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Projects The Long way to a 32 3w .
Well the only way I could afford one so now a huge parts gathering operation. . But hey I own a real shitty 3w and cheaper then a blown out model A !... -
Art & Inspiration Let's see your real bullet holes
Who's kept the bullet holes on their cars? I'm going to keep the on I found on my door, on the outside anyways it made a real mess of the inside of the door...
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Hot Rods New member and the proverbial "Barn Find."
Hey all, just wanted to say hello and show off a few pics of my latest. I've been out of the car game myself for some time, but always remained around it and have been looking to dive back in. I... -
Customs What US company makes the best front end parts-ball joints, etc.?
My '65 Bonneville won't steer straight and is all over the road so I had the front end aligned 2 weeks ago. The guy said I needed to replace the center link and one ball joint. I took it to a... -
Technical drivers side alternator mount SBC - WTF is wrong ?
This is in my buddy's 62 nova with A 350.
We are changing from long water pump to short water pump, adding a shroud and decent fan.
The imediatly pressing problem is the alternator mount and... -
Hot Rods Fixing a mangled 33 Chevy coupe body
I picked up a rough 33 chevy last month and figured I would make a thread to update as I progress on it. I will be doing all the metalwork on the body, replacing the wood with steel, chopping it,... -
Hot Rods Why did they survive?
Have you ever wondered why your car was lucky enough to survive the ravages of time when so many others didn't Most of our cars went through a long period of time when they were basically... -
History "The Swiss Cheese Pontiacs" with photos
These things seem to strike a cord with drag racing fans no matter which brand you normally support.
So for your latest short history lesson An original Full sized Pontiac "Swiss Cheese car has... -
Features 2017 Hot Rod of the Year
Hilton Hot Rods/Ross Racing Engines winner of the Good Guys 2017 Hot Rod Of The Year in Nashville.
Paint was by Tuki, interior by mikeyseats.
With a doubt a 100% deserved winner.... -
Features DeSoto style tail lights made from '50 Pontiac
Those old Airflow tail lights are sooooo cool and look awesome on these old rods. While looking for a pair for my roadster I found what was out there was crazy expensive if I could find them at... -
Projects Found at the local car show yesterday...
I'm new to this this forum. I was judging at a local car show yesterday and this was in the "swap meet" section. I kept looking at it, not sure what it is. I do think it needs to be saved but... -
Projects To Sell Or To Part? That is the question.
Hey guys. I made a real big bone head move & bough a 1950 Buick sight unseen a few years ago. Big mistake. I've been trying to sell it, but no one wants to touch it with a 10' pole. Basically the... -
History First ride in a hot rod
I heard magic carpet ride and it brought back memories. I was about 12 when and older kid in the neighborhood took pity on me riding my 20 inch bike banana seat high handle bars. He was in his old... -
Technical Tech question on new nickel/copper trans/fuel lines
I'm gettin ready to get the tubing for my transmission lines and a friend of mine told me about an aluminum copper alloy tubing, easier to bend n flare than the steel. Pricey plus trying to keep... -
Hot Rods Lil' Heathen Comp Coupe
I think it ended up being about 108'' wheelbase............still has a way to go......I need to upload a bunch of pics soon............Should be a blast to drive........For now it will run my...
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