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  1. Skip

    Clamp Rack

    Dutch inspired me to do this, with his tool trolly. Its been against the wall for a year now, and I love it. Only uses a bout a 8x36 patch of floor space, and holds all my clamps except the 2-inch and smaller stuff. Its made of recycled deck railing.
  2. Skip

    Throatless Shear

    I've been watching Bad Chad build his latest project, and almost had myself convinced to buy a plasma cutter. But, the good ones are more than I can justify, and the cheap ones are, well, cheap. So, the other thing Chad was using the heck out of was his throatless shear. They are only a little...
  3. Skip

    28-29 Model A Parts

    None of this should be too expensive to ship, so I'm asking here.Looking for: interior garnish moldings for my 28 tudor sedan. Windshield sides (these are 28-29 specific) Door sill Quarter window sill Rear window Front crown (metal piece above the sun visor) Sun visor Door hinge halves...
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    Another 1928 Tudor A-Bone

    In a desperate attempt to find an affordable project that I could build to fit my rather long and well rounded self, I set out on an adventure to look at a car that turned out to be a total disappointment. But the seller also had a bunch of other cars and parts and I ended up coming home with...
  5. Skip

    Barn "Find" Not Lost

    My buddy was checking on his neighbors place, and took a couple shot if this little beast. All there, runs, drives, and he doesn't know if it is for sale. Only about 1000 produced. 1939 Studebaker Coupe Express.
  6. Skip

    Pontiac or Chevy

    I could pull the trigger on either of these. It appears that the Pontiac is priced to account for the fact that no replacement body parts are on the market. At least I couldn't find any. Does anybody know if other GM parts will fit? Namely the tail end. Of course, I could always try to learn how...
  7. Skip

    Jegs $200 Plasma Cutter

    Has anyone tried this? Recommendations? There is also another that seems to be the same thing in orange for a little less. https://www.ebay.com/itm/JEGS-81545-Plasma-Cutter-20-40-Amp-110-220VAC-Cuts-Steel-Iron-up-to-3-8-Thick/311834678567
  8. Skip

    Carb Spacers, Are They A Good Idea?

    When I was putting the new manifold on my 305 Chevy engine, I didn't have any studs handy, so I used a two inch spacer that I could install with quarter inch bolts that i had handy. The spacer is the wide open kind. Yesterday, I read that this is good for high end power, but I also got the...
  9. Skip

    S10 Rack & Pinion Steering Conversion

    i did a bit of research on R&P conversions on S10s this morning. When I started my 39 Ford PU project, the conventional wisdom was that it could not be done. Well, now for a bunch of money it can be done. That said, if it can be done with an expensive kit, it can be done with junk yard parts...
  10. Skip

    Portland Swap Meet

    It's only a month out. Two giant events. EXPO Center, and PIR race track. April 5 6 7 & 8. I want to go. Don't know if I'll be able. It's a lot of miles of walking.
  11. Skip

    Late Model Steering Colunm Magic

    like a lot of folks, I am using a later model GM column in my 39 Ford PU. It is an easy match to the S10 steering. It works fine. AND, it is butt ugly. An after market wheel helps, but the rest of it is, as I said, less than attractive. I like all the conveniences, but all that bulk and...
  12. Skip

    Mix & Match Steering

    I am thinking about my next build. I have a 40 Ford front axle that I will likely use. It uses cross-steer. I also have an early Econoline steering column with the built in gearbox. My question for the day is, has anyone seen or done a setup where they use these (or similar) with a drag link and...
  13. Skip

    Coolant lines on intake maifold?

    This was in an ad on CL for some HP engine parts. Got me curious. What is the purpose of these lines?
  14. Skip

    97 F-250 Oil Leak and Warning Lights

    Vehicle: 97 F250, 5.4 Triton V8, Automatic Last night (after dark of course, this couldn't happen in the daylight hours) I am driving to deliver a pool cue to a friend. The engine oil temp light comes on, the engine coolant temp gauge pegs at full hot, the check engine light comes on, and the...
  15. Skip

    So, What is it Really? Another eBay Monster

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/1947-Ford-rat-rod-/322689839853?hash=item4b21d032ed:g:diEAAOSw~qNZiGv4&vxp=mtr
  16. Skip

    Skip's 39 Ford PU. How it happened

    I've quit this hobby a number of times for various reasons. But like any sickness/addiction, in this case I am happy to report relapses happen. Twenty years ago, I found myself in Portland, OR. Broke, apartment dwelling, but with a great job that I loved. I was making money, and paying off a...
  17. Skip

    Fuel Line Routing

    Tried to fire up the 39 today. Finally ran out of have-to-do-before-I run-it stuff. I am wondering if the fuel line routing is preventing the gas form getting to the carb. Essentially stock 305 Chevrolet small block with a mechanical two line fuel pump. Performer intake with a Carter AFB...
  18. Skip

    41 Ford Coupe. AKA Thread Jacker

    Well folks, I took the 130 mile round trip to look at the car I managed to hijack the good Doctors 37 Cheby Coupe thread with. My apologies for that one, good Sir. I was really excited about it, the price was good and further negotiable. The phone pics looked like perfect RR material as is...
  19. Skip

    M/T Intertube Nuts

    Micky isn't much help. I hope someone here is. Does anyone know where to get the little brass knurled nut that keeps big fat Micky Thompson tire tube valve stems from slipping out of the hold in the wheel? I need one bad for a used set I have on my 39. Or if someone has one a spare, I'd be...
  20. Skip

    38 or 9 Ford RPU. Who built it?

    Dang it... I spent all evening trying to remember, or find a link to, that build, and have had no luck. I can just see his sig line in my head. Almost! :eek: Help a brother rodder out... [S Before I lose it!
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