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I'm curious to know what everyone has for an engine test stand. Did you buy it new? Did you make it? How much do you have invested in it? Upload your pictures or plans; I'd like to take a look & get some ideas!

Hi everyone! [dr I thought I would start what could be a fun thread to see what's under the hood in your rat. What engine? What did it originally come out of? What cam shaft are you using? Intake/exhaust duration at .050" lift? LSA? Do you prefer or smooth or rough idle? Have pictures to...

What is the best way to weld thin metal? I'm getting ready to start some metal work for the interior structure of my 32 Chevy but afraid of over heating & blow out. Any suggestions on type of wire? Amps I should be using? Any info or links will help [;)

Connecting Rods & Piston Wrist Pin Hi everyone! [dr I'm rebuilding my 350 chevy engine & have started on the lower end. Crank is installed & I'm ready for the next step of putting the pistons back into place. I would like to re-use the connecting arms and have new piston heads. Is there an...

Hi everyone! I've been looking for rear ends & found one in good condition that the owner states is a 1970's Ford 8" but all other info is unknown. He got it from a neighbour that rebuilds mustangs but has no knowledge about it. When asked for the casting numbers I was only provided with 070W...

Hi Everyone!! [dr I'm looking to buy a good welder on a budget. $800-1000. Thanks to all my new found friends in the frame thread I will be building a new one instead of reusing... makes complete sense too. What is a good welder I should be looking at? I haven't welded in 10years so you'll...

Hi Everyone!! [dr I have a '32 Chev 2dr Coach that I found out of a farmers field. There is no floor, detached from the frame and the interior wood structure is 90% gone. I have it sitting in my garage right now and I want to get the rolling chassis done before I put the body on but in the...

Hi everyone!! [dr This is my very first build. I'm lacking some and a lot of knowledge in areas but really happy I found this website to ask questions and seek opinions from others. Let's get back to my project.... I picked up a 350 Chev small block that came out of a '69 Pontiac 2+2. Only...

Hi everyone! I just picked up a 32 Chev 2 door coach that was in a farmers field. Also, I was able to find the original frame for it within his barn. My question is, despite a couple soft spots that have to be cut out and new steel added, how do I know that this frame is useable? The cross...