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Projects Bought a 51 Ford on Purpose
I would have said “on accident”, but I have used that one before.
Anyway, a few weeks ago a buddy that I have known since high school because of cars sends me a text with a few bad pics...
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Folks Of Interest 1955 Hudson Wasp(what not to use a fan belt)
This story takes place in the Summer of 1965, in McMinnville Oregon. Just one of the foolish/dangerous things I did that Summer as a 16 year old.
The 1955 Hudson Wasp... -
Projects Pacific Pearl
My daughter turned 15 this past Saturday. She wanted a VW, but she got the American version. A61 Corvair w/powerglide. She named it the Pacific Pearl (loves to surf), and is already practicing in... -
Technical Worst DMV experience ever
Check this out. I bought a 1951 Mercury from my boss who got the car from his aunt. The car belonged to his cousin, he died in 1962. The car sat in the Arizona desert since he died but the car was... -
Technical Oldsmobile generator bracket
I made a few of these in the past,
'copied them from an original bracket that came with an old Belond header set, used on a long gone project.
In the past I cut the plate with whatever tool I had... -
Customs A big surprise!
After 4 years of getting nominated, I finally was inducted into the KKOA's Hall of Fame! I didn't attend the Leadsled Spectacular, in Salina this year, as it's pretty far from New Jersey, I hod... -
Customs BEST 32 FORD OF ALL TIME, LET's SEE EM
I am starting this thread as a result of our buddy's @34Larry post earlier on the Lil Coffin. Read his story here and then the challenge issued by @Moriarity... -
Projects I got cherry picked!
Recently a local auto repair owner called me to ask about sending some guys by my shop as they were asking about Y-Block parts and Dave knew I had a lot of parts. Two guys showed up and they were... -
Projects Finding an old Kustom
It is pretty exciting to sit and write about finally finding and owning this cool old kustom. To give a little bit of my perspective I would consider myself a younger guy who grew up going to car... -
Folks Of Interest R.I.P. Bruce Schneider (Gearheads QCE)
With sadness, I report the loss of our friend Bruce, we will miss not only his knowledge of all things quick change, but his witty posts as well. He was an important asset to this community, with... -
Technical Wheel coming loose
I converted to front disc brakes a '65 Corvair, the car is not mine.
Wheels are American Torq Thrust D and I had to put in longer 7/16-20 studs and 2mm thick spacers.
The car was driven maybe 10... -
Event Coverage Forum Issues
Hey fellas... just clawed my way back into the fiery pit that is Texas after 26 hours of sleepless wandering through airports, jet blasts, and existential rot. The forum’s acting up, I see it too,... -
Art & Inspiration A true WTF
Still scratching my head over this CL post in Portland: A '62 Dart that started out as a four door, but was converted to two door ON ONE SIDE ONLY.
I could see if this was an in-process... -
Folks Of Interest Chris Raschke in fatal Bonneville 300 mph crash
Facebook posts - not my photos
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Hot Rods From Troubleshooting Wiring to Ignition Hell
I've been working on this 1929 Model A truck for 51 years and counting and have finally come to the point of starting up the engine, a 351 Windsor that I decided to retain the Duraspark II... -
Hot Rods Surprise at POTLATCH PARK,KETCHIKAN,ALASKA
My wife and I left VANCOUVER on a cruise ship thru Alaska. First stop was Ketchikan,Ak(small remote island in s. Ak.)Driven thru town by the tour guide;we pass by an older building and I “spot” on... -
Hot Rods It's The Little Things
And this is microscopic - in the whole scheme of things....but thought I'd throw it out there in case there was any interest. Had a couple of vintage mini stainless marine clam shell vent covers... -
Event Coverage Bonneville Speedweek 2025
I didn’t see another thread so I thought I’d start one. Man, I wish I was there right now. It’s plenty hot here in Arkansas today so I might as well be standing out...
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