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As many will get to know . I have taken on the responsibilty of bringing back the Valley Custom " Ina Mae Overman Lincoln" . I need some thoughtful help on charting out the correct path for the direction of the restoration. How far , to what time period, and to what level should the restoration go. Its fairly obvious that the car will need an extensive ground up effort but what determines what ...

who is going to this? should be fun. I'm hooked up and ready to lv.

Quote: Originally Posted by SUHRsc 44c is mine 207 is ThomasS&C's sweet thanks! ill make a note of it this time

Were can I get a Firewall number plate like this one?

Im building a 32 ford and I cant deside on a color to paint it. I no the color I dont want is black. Could you guys post some pictures for me. Im going with the 60's look. Most of every thing is chrome plated or polished stainless. If you guys could point me in the right direction that would help out!

What is the most outrageous price you have been given for a small amount of work? I called to get an estimate for rust repair on my rocker panel. The guy quoted me at 65 an hour (not bad labor) but went on to say something like that would take 15+ hours!!! $975 not including tax to cut and weld 3 holes in my rocker!!!! Is this over the edge or am I just dumb?

Just got home from a blistering day in the sun, and just knew everyone would want to see a few of my favorites. The turnout was terrific even the high heat.

This is the first year we are going to Good Ol Days in Winfield. They have a car show Friday night. Food, Games, rides and a beer garden has been expanded to the whole event. Just checking to see if anyone else is gonna go.

Re: MEXICAN MERC 50...... pix B pillar lower posts built from scratch...all new!no messin around with small patches... did already the other side also... plus lots of small panels done ready later on to start weldin in... Attached Thumbnails...

"If it doesn't have 3 pedals it's not a hotrod" ...is there truth to this statement or you find to differ? let's hear it thanks, CAB

At first the title may read like something that has been beaten to death, but take a minute and maybe this can be a fresh look of sorts. Firstly, I would like to toss finish out the window. This isn't primer vs. paint or chrome vs. rust. And it certainly isn't big money vs. the working stiff. I'm talking design, stance, and presence . I have been thinking about details on my coupe and ...

Let me preface this by saying that there are absolutely no new thoughts in this post. Unless you are interested in the perspective of a grumpy old carmudgeon, skip this thread. I looked through the pictures from the Primer Nats (and thanks to BeachHop/Noddy for the excellent coverage), and I had the same reaction that I had when i went in person a couple of years ago: there are almost no ...

Day 1 Thursday Aug 14th Livonia, MI to Davenport, IA 452miles I worked till 4pm and blasted home where I found Megan already there and her stuff for our adventure packed in Big Olds already. I quickly changed and threw my stuff in Big Olds as well. My folks and sisiter were there to bid us farewell and snapped a couple of photos of me and Megan. As some might ...

I have been working on a 46' Ford Business coupe for the last 2 years and finally get it to were i think i can drive it and enjoy it. The first flathead engine pucked a valve seat so i swaped a 51 Merc i bought from a friend and installed it. I had fuel problems, carb problems, ign problems, etc... I did infact make it to Goodguys in Loveland, the Road Knights run 3 weeks ago and a swap meet ...

So last Wednesday I got a ticket for no exhaust on my 34',which is my daily driver and has been for the past 3 years. I run Zoomies on her.So then tonight the same cop pulls me over,gives me another ticket for the same thing,no exhaust.I go to court Tuesday.Any advice? And just to let you know I am a chick in a kool ride!Don't think that didn't help any cuz it didn't!!!!!!#%^!(&% And isn't ...