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Hello I am hoping someone can help me figure out the mystery of my engine. I have been rebuilding a 1956 International BD240 and it has been a nightmare finding parts. I have gotten everything gathered up and just had a new (to me) crank turned to match my bearings. When I went to put the rings...

Hello, I need to remove some dents from a chrome tank on my 69 Hodaka. I am looking at the H&S DK 1000 to do the job. Has anyone had any luck with anything else or know a good a good trick for removing dents. Thanks for any help!

The 38 Ford is mine and the 48 REO is one that I passed up about 2 years ago. It was a cool truck it was just beyond my ability.

OK, so it is not a rat rod question or part. I am about to restore a late 1800's dog/sheep treadmill. I know it is an odd piece and finding a wheel is going to be tough but I though it is worth a shot. I am guessing the inventor of this treadmill did not have a custom wheel made so there may be...

So I pulled my 56 International PU out of where it has been sitting on a slight incline for about a week and it looks like most of the rear gear oil has leaked out the rear pass wheel seal. Can anyone tell me what my options are? Would a new bearing and a seal fix this? I have to tear into it I...

Well I built the rack for my canoes last night and it didn't turn out to bad. It comes right out because I made the center boards removable and the the sides just pull right out. Not bad for some hemlock I had laying around after I built my barn. Thanks!

Good Morning, I am going to build a "add a rack" for my International S110 to haul a couple canoes. The bed is made with the pockets already cut out in so I will just need to cut the wood and put it place. What type of bracing would be needed? Does anyone have any suggestions on the type of...

I hooked up my vintage tester and now it is reads just under 12V. That would explain the batt not charging huh. I wish I had a picture of when it was overcharging. Does anyone rebuild alternators anymore or should I just go ahead and invest in a new one. Thanks for all of the help!

1980 So it may not have been the best year for cars but I heard the babies were kick ass! A little food for thought. Cost of a new home: $76,400.00 Cost of a new car: $7,210.00 Median Household Income: $17,710.00 Cost of a first class stamp: $0.15...

Hey guys, I finally got back to the alternator problem. I have taken some pictures. I was waiting for my father to come jump me (don't know what I will do when I don't have him to rescue me) because the batt was dead so it was the perfect time. I tightened the belt again and the squealing has...

I went out and did some research (I should have done this 1st, sorry) and found a couple good examples. I guess for the cost of a generic air filter I should just go buy one and save the original in case some purist is doing a full resto and needs it. Thanks for the help. I will post pics when I...

Has anyone converted an oil bath air cleaner to a filter type. I was trying to save a couple bucks and convert my air cleaner on my 57 International because oil is always splashing out and down my carb. I don't have it filled to high it’s just my truck just drives like an old farm truck and is a...

That is hot. I have been making my son do the work himself, only one way into the hot rod world and it is with bloody knucks and extra parts :cool:

So I was cleaning up the Keg last night and noticed that it is stamped "Firestone steel" I guess it is not an aluminum tanks after all. Now I have to figure out what I am going to use for a filler cap and neck. Thanks!

Yeppers there are 2 hoses thatrun to the tank, It is one of those 6.5 Subaru Robin engines. They are supposed to be pretty good engines. I hope this will work then! Thanks for the post