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Removal tool for 52 Customline fender badge

Last post by steve the ford guy « Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:38 pm
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by steve the ford guy » Sat Oct 09, 2021 3:15 pm

Anyone know what tool is used to remove press on metal clips holding the badge on a 52 Cusso fender?
I'm going to try and repair this fender as a...

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:38 pm
Which diff for Hotrods these days

Last post by ShedBoy « Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:05 pm
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by 34Chev » Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:45 pm
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Starting to think about a diff for my next project and it seems the good old days are gone
9” is still an option, can buy new housing to right length...
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Last post by ShedBoy
Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:05 pm
EH Wagon Build

Last post by Chrisso « Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:05 am
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by Chrisso » Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:03 am
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Well as the Pilot is on hold for a little while the EH will take centre stage and hopefully be finished pretty soon so the girl can go cruising....
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Last post by Chrisso
Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:05 am
1936 Ford Tourer Build

Last post by 35coupe « Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:53 pm
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by 36Phaeton » Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:01 pm
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Hey rodders,

its a slow day at work and tbh I cant be assed!

So i thought what better to do than start my build thread........

The Blank Canvas (5...
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Last post by 35coupe
Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:53 pm
56 Fairlane dash conversion

Last post by garya54 « Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:49 pm
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by garya54 » Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:16 pm

Hi, Anyone know of someone that would do a left to right dash conversion on a 56 Fairlane Victoria dashboard?
Cheers, Gary Austin

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Last post by garya54
Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:49 pm
Hot rod Andy,s 32 new build

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:10 pm
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by hot rod andy » Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:30 pm
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Hi guys i,m pleased to say i,m back on board, took a little sebaticle .
The 41 ford is still on going and will be updated in my other thread soon....
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:10 pm
jaguar irs with 1 shock per side

Last post by 36Phaeton « Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:00 pm
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by hawkey1 » Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:49 pm
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im looking at putting a series 1 xj6 irs into a 72 firebird. the jag cage is to wide to use. a cross member will need to be built to mount between...
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Last post by 36Phaeton
Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:00 pm
Changing Rear Stud Pattern to HQ on a 10 Bolt Chev HG Diff

Last post by mgtstumpy « Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:19 am
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by Greg N Smith » Sat May 08, 2021 3:22 pm

How do I go about changing the stud pattern from 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 on my 10 Bolt Chev HG Diff ?

Passenger side axle has been shortened 1

In a Hot Rod...

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Last post by mgtstumpy
Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:19 am
Rx4ord and manifold madness

Last post by 36Phaeton « Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:03 pm
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by rx4ord » Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:10 pm

I finally got around to finishing my inlet manifold for the Vicky.
It has Impco carbs and very big Holden throttle bodies.
My design and basic...

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Last post by 36Phaeton
Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:03 pm
A/C Heater?

Last post by 86xf « Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:07 pm
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by 86xf » Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:07 pm

Hi Guys,

I’m slowly piecing together an old pickup. Next on the list is to sort what I’m doing for a heater and ac. I’m interested in what you have...

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Last post by 86xf
Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:07 pm
Cheap Body lifting frame

Last post by 36 roadster « Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:07 pm
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by steve the ford guy » Wed Jun 02, 2021 5:42 pm

Cheap solution for removing and replacing bodies without outlaying big money on a hoist :wink:

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Last post by 36 roadster
Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:07 pm
GTZ roadster, how do they workaround the rules?

Last post by Greg N Smith « Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:53 pm
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by suzcruz » Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:17 am

A kit car from Queensland, they use a custom made seat, no windsheild and threaded spherical joints on fabricated uprights.
How did they get away...

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Last post by Greg N Smith
Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:53 pm
Bolt thread type for bolting on Anglia rear mudguards?

Last post by steve the ford guy « Fri May 28, 2021 10:10 am
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by steve the ford guy » Tue May 25, 2021 8:17 pm

Trying to bolt together a 48 Anglia body, unsure what thread they used to attach the rear guards, I thought 5/16 BSW/UNC would screw in, any ideas of...

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Last post by steve the ford guy
Fri May 28, 2021 10:10 am
interchangeable parts valiants

Last post by cudaman « Sun May 23, 2021 7:30 pm
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by Borbo » Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:22 pm

Hi All
been a long time lurker on here and love all of the ideas and info you guys impart for others.
my question
I have a 1969 VF 4 Door
slant 6 3...

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Last post by cudaman
Sun May 23, 2021 7:30 pm
Ball joint swapping.

Last post by suzcruz « Mon May 03, 2021 8:30 am
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by suzcruz » Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:40 pm

Hello, can a ball joints direction of force be swapped legally?
Say for instance a lower ball joint used as an upper?
(rotating the load 180...

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Last post by suzcruz
Mon May 03, 2021 8:30 am
Converting a 56 Fairlane to RHD

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:42 pm
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by garya54 » Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:55 pm

I have just taken possession of a LHD 56 Fairlane Victoria.
I am planning to convert it to RHD using either a Honda CRV or Calibra/Cavallier centre...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:42 pm
Jaguar steering shaft question

Last post by 38Chevy454 « Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:54 am
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by hudson nut » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:21 pm

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A question for the experts here... this is the factory steering shaft from the 78 XJS that donated it’s...

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Last post by 38Chevy454
Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:54 am
63 1/2 galaxie fast back

Last post by 28Tudor « Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:28 pm
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by hammered30 » Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:40 am
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Ive finished the A model. now I'm on to my next project a 63 1/2 galaxie fast back. Im just putting it out there to see if anyone is interested? Or...
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Last post by 28Tudor
Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:28 pm
Havok Anglia rebuild

Last post by Mudgy « Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:58 pm
Replies: 68
by Havok1 » Fri Feb 17, 2017 8:47 pm
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Hi all. I just checked my old thread to see how long ago I added anything to it. 5 years ago! And all the photos have disappeared from it too....
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Last post by Mudgy
Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:58 pm
32 Ford

Last post by chilly38 « Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:32 pm
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by davidb » Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:52 pm

Just a query has anyone out there ran a parallel leaf spring rear end in a 32 Sedan and if so what springs were uses TIA thanks Dave

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Last post by chilly38
Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:32 pm
52 Chevy Ute Windshield Question

Last post by Andyd « Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:38 pm
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by 38Chevy454 » Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:05 am

I have a 52 Chevy Ute, over here in US. I got it without any windshield. I am going to convert to the one-piece, rather than the stock 2-piece with...

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Last post by Andyd
Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:38 pm
Collapsible steering column for a 56 Fairlane

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Wed Jan 20, 2021 7:53 pm
Replies: 7
by garya54 » Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:07 pm

Hi, I have just purchased a 56 Fairlane Victoria and I am planning to convert it to RHD using Calibra/Cavalier steering rack and I am wondering what...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Jan 20, 2021 7:53 pm
Bloody "ZHONG TONG" relays.

Last post by Mudgy « Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:55 am
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by FRANK BASILE » Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:41 am

I am in the process of wiring the 49 Pickup. Purchased qty 10 40A relays with pigtail sockets, good deal on Ebay for around $40. I was mainly after...

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Last post by Mudgy
Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:55 am
Whate Glue for Baily channel?

Last post by turns « Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:39 am
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by sloper » Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:09 pm

Goodaye all

Need to put new bailey channels on the door windows of the Grp3.

l am unsure what to use, first thought Sikaflex but have seen contact...

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Last post by turns
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:39 am
1932 Ford Tudor

Last post by 32coupe « Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:43 am
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by davidb » Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:30 pm

After suggestions for a donor roof for a 32 Tudor .....roof will be trimmed ....thanks Dave

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Last post by 32coupe
Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:43 am
street rod reg inspection engineer, Melbourne

Last post by Thomobro « Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:24 pm
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by garya54 » Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:34 pm

Hi, Can anyone recommend an engineer in Melbourne who is good to deal with for street rod reg inspections?
Cheers, Gary Austin

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Last post by Thomobro
Sat Dec 05, 2020 3:24 pm
Blank Ford Disc Rotors

Last post by pilot Dave « Wed Dec 02, 2020 12:17 pm
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by 78corvette » Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:03 pm

Has any one had any experience with DBA 502 disc rotors they are listed as undrilled rotors does that mean no centre hole as well as no stud holes....

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Last post by pilot Dave
Wed Dec 02, 2020 12:17 pm
Ford 9" v Jag

Last post by Mudgy « Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:29 pm
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by David Rayner » Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:24 pm
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I wish to build a T-bucket and wonder which rear end I should use. Basically, it comes down to a Ford 9” or a Jag. The motor will probably be a 460...
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Last post by Mudgy
Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:29 pm
US car importers in melbourne

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:58 am
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by garya54 » Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:26 am

Hi, Can anyone recommend a decent US car importer in Melbourne
Cheers, Gary

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:58 am
F100 1954 sitting on 1972 F100 Chassis

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:25 pm
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by Toolman » Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:54 pm
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Gday from south Oz ,
Picked up this RHD 1954 F100 , in pretty good nick except no motor & transmission

My question is its sitting on a 72 F100...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:25 pm
Hot dip galvanising the frame?

Last post by Mudgy « Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:05 pm
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by Beelzeboss » Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:48 am

Hi all,

has anyone looked at galvanising their frame to prevent rust? I've seen a lot of land rover guys have had good results, just wondering if...

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Last post by Mudgy
Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:05 pm
Telescoping Steering shaft for Jag front end

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:17 pm
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by Angry » Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:34 pm

Im looking for options for a telescoping steering shaft posted on here,...sadly Im buggered if I can remember whos build thread it was on.......

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:17 pm
Left to right hand drive conversion - Retro Rod

Last post by T1916 « Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:34 pm
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by KustomKulture62 » Tue Sep 08, 2020 6:23 am

Hi guys, I'm looking at a reasonably priced and extremely good condition 1931 left hand drive car well actually two but would like one.
Wondering is...

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Last post by T1916
Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:34 pm
LH Torana Hubs/Disks to Ford 4 1/2 inch bolt pattern

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:12 am
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by Greg N Smith » Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:40 pm

Help Please -

How can I change my 1 piece LH Torana 4 1/4 inch bolt pattern Front Hubs/Disks to Ford 4 1/2 inch bolt pattern ?

I am happy with the...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:12 am
Clarification on the wording

Last post by FRANK BASILE « Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:45 am
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by lance1960 » Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:02 pm

Hi all
Just need some clarification on what is printed in the Vicroads classic car Guidelines .
Its to do with replacing with a different make...

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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:45 am
Custom fuel tank query

Last post by monte « Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:02 am
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by Beelzeboss » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:32 am

Good morning all!

I've just been reading through the NSRG V.2 and had a question about fabricating a fuel tank myself.

The guidelines say that any...

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Last post by monte
Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:02 am
Cycle guard supplier

Last post by Ray38 « Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:16 pm
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by garya54 » Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:48 pm

Does anyone know of a reasonably priced either metal or fibreglass ribbed cycle guard supplier to suit 195 and 275 wide tyres?
Cheers, Gary

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Last post by Ray38
Mon Aug 31, 2020 5:16 pm
Sound deadening material

Last post by rattyrod « Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:43 pm
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by uted » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:54 pm

So I'm at the stage of fitting glass and installing some form of sound proofing in the cab and doors before the trimmer does his stuff. Read and...

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Last post by rattyrod
Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:43 pm
where to fit a fuel tank vent in a 32 ford

Last post by 37fordpu « Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:48 pm
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by garya54 » Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:02 pm

Hi, I have purchased a marine fuel tank vent for my 32 Ford hiboy roadster, but I cannot find a spot to fit it that is above the height of the tank....

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Last post by 37fordpu
Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:48 pm
citric acid mix for a couple of mainline guards

Last post by GigglingMonkey « Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:31 am
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by GigglingMonkey » Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:22 am

Getting back into work on my '56 Mainline after a 3 year lay over (got a lung full of garnet sand while blasting) and first up is to clean up the...

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Last post by GigglingMonkey
Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:31 am
1964 F100

Last post by Angry « Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:47 pm
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by Angry » Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:23 am
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On a recent trip to Arizona a mate of mine got onto a F100 Pickup for me,...
Its a 64 F100, and it was a 2 owner truck, with the original owner being...
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Last post by Angry
Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:47 pm
Fuel tank breather valve

Last post by mercury mitch « Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:25 pm
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by garya54 » Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:02 pm

Hi, I am plumbing up a 32 Ford roadster fuel tank and I am wondering if I need to fit a breather valve to the 3/8 diameter vent line which I was...

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Last post by mercury mitch
Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:25 pm
Extractors

Last post by jailbar joe « Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:30 pm
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by rattyrod » Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:17 pm

Jet wants to spend some of his $ to upgrade (Our ?) willys a bit so was thinking before putting a bigger cam etc in maybe building a set of...

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Last post by jailbar joe
Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:30 pm
Electrical question

Last post by Tudor mick « Mon Jul 27, 2020 9:19 am
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by Tudor mick » Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:21 pm

Hi All
In most cars the radio has a constant 12volt supply and a 12 volt supply switch through the ignition
My question is are there 2 different...

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Last post by Tudor mick
Mon Jul 27, 2020 9:19 am
Tony's 1938 Dodge Pickup Project

Last post by Chrisso « Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:55 pm
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by dodgebuildup » Sat Nov 05, 2016 3:43 pm
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Here's a few pictures of my latest project. It's a 1938 Dodge Pickup. I plan to run Jaguar front and rear suspension, with a stock flathead 6 and 3...
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Last post by Chrisso
Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:55 pm
door Channel for rubber seal

Last post by lance1960 « Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:12 pm
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by lance1960 » Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:34 pm

Hi All
Found the channel that l was looking for years ago on the internet.
Now that l realy need it l forgotten its name and were to find it.
Its the...

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Last post by lance1960
Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:12 pm
53 Cuzzo bonnet hinges

Last post by Newbee « Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:00 pm
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by chilly38 » Sat Jun 20, 2020 1:13 am

G'day guys, who's had any success in fixing these loose sloppy hinges? I've played with some of these about 20 years ago but they weren't as bad as...

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Last post by Newbee
Tue Jul 14, 2020 3:00 pm
Citric acid issue

Last post by Chrisso « Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:27 am
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by hudson nut » Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:06 am

A year or so ago I mixed up a batch of citric acid and used it with great results. I got the container out again and mixed it up well with a paint...

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Last post by Chrisso
Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:27 am
New F100 Project

Last post by Chrisso « Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:06 pm
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by pilot48 » Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:57 pm
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I have a new project to do a 55F100 it came with a fully engineered fabricated chassis from Neil Raymond. It come with a jag front and a 9 rear end a...
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Last post by Chrisso
Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:06 pm
Show us yah tools

Last post by Gojeep « Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:50 pm
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by slimfromnz » Mon Jan 27, 2020 5:12 pm
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Thought I would start a thread in regards to what we use/build/modify to assist us with our builds.
Wasn’t sure where to post it so I put it here....
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Last post by Gojeep
Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:50 pm

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