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metal shaping a buck
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I think I have it right this time. At least I hope I do. Can't post often - computer is dying on me.
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Cuddles
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going for some surgery
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OK so maybe my title is not the best but this is the patient. Poor guy has some cancer. Had my son down a couple of weeks ago and we looked at it together to see what could be done. Given that he can weld, everything is a piece of steel to him. All we have to do is cut it here and here and here, then.............
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Marten
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56 Pontiac improvements
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I recently completed and installed new vent/kick panels using plastic building materials and glued black vinyl to that.They will never be deteriorate from damp conditions. Today I purchased a new all drum brake master cylinder to replace the current single supply line. Yesterday I finally recei...
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doug couse
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Trim & upholstery
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I'm waiting for my fuel filler welding from the shop so I did a little upholstery to dress my ride up. First I made window trim from an old bar-b-q and then measured and cut and sewed and glued some caramel vinyl and white vinyl for the rear interior.
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Cuddles
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Old school striping
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Today I got into the garage at 7:00 AM and thought I'd try doing pin striping. I still have to add the white but it is coming along I think. Never tried this before.
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Cuddles
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What I did on mine today
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Apparently I forgot to do some stuff. I thought I was almost ready to cut and weld but I forgot to foil tape and my strips aren't right. But that's ok. I'm learning. I just have to remember stuff. I didn't rush at all but I'm still too new at this. A bit discouraging but on the bright side, it was anothe...
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Cuddles
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What happens when I leave my shop
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So Ive recently ventured out of my shop and had a little look aroun. dragged home a couple things. 1950 ceo white 3000 because Im a dreamer and a week later a 1936 chevy truck. the white is a huge project but Ive lined up a chassis to put the cab on. the 36 was a driver. Done some work but I drive it as much as I ca...
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Janies dirty 37
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1936 chevy truck
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so I bought this little truck a couple weeks ago. Its a driver but needs some work. going to change what I have to now with as little down time as possible so I can drive it daily. Ill do bigger stuff over the winter. So it has a 350 with duel carb tranny is 700r4 frame is 1983 s10 frame steering column is out of...
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Janies dirty 37
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Press Brake
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I started gathering pieces for this build a while ago. Got a couple of pieces of I beam. ( rustier than I would like, but affordable),I lucked into a 5' 4 way lower and upper knife die to use. After putting off and debating in my head how to build this, I stumbled across a pair of 5" X 8" hydraulic cylinders....
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Lightspeed Mike
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Suspension
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I added air suspension to my ride today ... hahaha
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Cuddles
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my 29
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I got my overflow mounted right (I think) and finally got all four moon caps on:
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Cuddles
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51 Merc
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Had the car out for the first run yesterday. Fired rite up... no leaks, yeah! Felt good to be back in the seat again after a short season last year. Installing the new stereo this wkd, and maybe some buffing up.
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stang
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Sectioned 1939 Ford pickup , Grays Powerhouse Shop Truck Saga
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A few years back I was contacted be a fellow simply known then as Mike. He told me a story of a truck that his father had owned and built and rebuilt numerous times over the years.The story starts in about 1954-55 when they had opened a Fina Garage, also imported and sold Messerschmidt Cars, ran a mail orde...
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Chris Stapley
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Bought this today- L 79 327 /350hp 1966
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Seller said it was run in a Delaware car years ago. He bought it when he was 16 or 17 yrs old. He's now 56. Oiled and spun over it's free,standard bore. The suffix is Z I ; from a 4 speed car,piovt ball is in photo. Early Jan. '66 casting date. This is one of the 2 blocks made for '64 - '67 Chevy II's. An early Chri...
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Junior
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51 Merc
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Just waiting for the weather to warm up a bit so I can get back to work in the shop. Bought a new stereo & speakers, I have the new electric door poppers, Air conditioner unit is ordered and all of the interior trim is done just have to install it. Can Hardly Wait, Come On Spring !!!!!!!!!
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stang
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1985 C10 5.3L Vortec LS Swap
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My daily driver gave up the ghost, and in not wasting my time with another gen I small block. This swap started Wednesday night. Got the engine out on Wednesday night. Put the motor in on Thursday and everything bolted in as planned. Spent the money in the right places. Also ran fuel lines to the front as...
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ThatChevyGuy
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coe
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just thought id leave this here yes its mine more to come
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fatstax
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29 Roadster
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I picked up a new project. (I won't start working on it until I finish up a few things I'm doing to the truck right now - but this has me motivated to keep working on my truck and get it finished up!) 29 Model A Roadster. It was a restoration in progress and apparently the guy passed away. It's actually prett...
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27 ford t touring
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I have a 27 ford touring car , presently set up with a flathead v8 60 hp and 40 ford axles , not enough umph with 4 or 5 people in the car . I picked up.a driveline from a traditionally done model A the guy was swapping out for a 350 chev . So now the swap.
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33 guy
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1961 monarch
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I picked up my new project yesterda, 1961 ford monarch richelieu, found it on kijiji and contacted the seller with in 20 miniutes. Its been stored in doors for 8 years and has only been driven 2000 kilometres in that time. It's a solid car but im not sure how to go with stuff to check and make notice of thin...
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Danielcolburne
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Disc Brake's on my Nova
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http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/leadfoot/spindle/drum2disc.htm
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Junior
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It is getting that time
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Started to clean up the cars over the weekend and took one for a cruze this after noon any one else getting there ride out yet ???
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red-oak
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Fun with junk
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Had some bits and pieces lying around so I built a new shop light with them.
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Lightspeed Mike
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My new project 68 rs ss camaro convertable
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Bought this last summer but finally got it all home. It is a 68 RS SS convertable .The 396 is long gone but the turbo 400 and the 12 bolt rear is still there .The hide away lights are here too . Will post some pictures when I get it untarped.Have someone comi g tuesday to look at it . Will take some photos then .
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Look what I found
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https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/norfolk-county/1966-chevy-ii-nova-ss-l79-project-car/1333962988?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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Junior
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1929 Ford Model A
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Pulled this out of a barn in the summer. We got it running and on the road for the season. Now its getting a few mods. I attached a link Watch "Model A Ford" on YouTube More updates to follow! New motor mount bushings, drop axle in and spindles on today.
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Farmer
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1927 coupe (hot rod)
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First post in this section. Tonight i finished off the right side lakester header mod. And under body exhaust. Fully wrapped front to back. Will it work, to be determined...
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Farmer
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Looking for help with my 37 chevy
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Ok this is what I'm working with. A 1937 Chevy freak. Lol. First off yes there's wood holding up the body. Second motor rolls over but I haven't tried to start it. Needs a bit of everything. If anyone is available in the Dunnville area on Monday I'd like to have you come by and have a look at what I have and wh...
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End to a long road, Finally. Sorry it took so long for the pics.
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Got the Merc safetied last week, just waiting for an appraisal tomorrow ,Then hopefully some plates next week !! Still lots of work to do but at least I can take it for a spin
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stang
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Rolled the '64 out for a cruise today
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Heard rumors awhile back that they had salted the roads here in Bayham Township on ( 1 ) occasion due to ice, called the township office to find out for sure, ( Nope ), so rolled the '64 out for a short cruise, this is the latest that I have ever had one of my cars or bikes out this late in the year. Got to put a fe...
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