Hot Rod Forum : Hotrodders Bulletin Board http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ en Mon, 20 May 2013 20:12:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Hot Rod Forum : Hotrodders Bulletin Board http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ SBC Heads http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sbc-heads-233066.html Mon, 20 May 2013 19:40:30 GMT I'm looking to build a 350-400 Hp SBC for my 1969 Nova. I'm interested in the Patriot Freedom Series (Promaxx) 64cc aluminum heads for $850. I'm on a budget and was also considering going with a quality Cast Iron head if doing so would save me enough money without sacrificing too much HP. Haven't purchased pistons or a cam yet but the block is ready for build and I have the stock crank. Any advise? ]]> Engine NovaLou http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sbc-heads-233066.html How wide is the front end on a 1941 Ford Coupe or sedan? http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/how-wide-front-end-1941-ford-coupe-sedan-233065.html Mon, 20 May 2013 18:57:23 GMT How wide is the front end on a 1941 Ford Coupe or sedan? Fender to fender? txkahuna@sbcglobal.net How wide is the front end on a 1941 Ford Coupe or sedan?
Fender to fender?

txkahuna@sbcglobal.net ]]> Body - Exterior TxKahuna http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/how-wide-front-end-1941-ford-coupe-sedan-233065.html hey guys please be gentle im new http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/hey-guys-please-gentle-im-new-233064.html Mon, 20 May 2013 18:50:56 GMT i have a 1978 buick skylark gs with a riveria 455ci big block running with her. she is in matt black and am in process of getting carpets and little things to bring her up to being awesome. unfortunately when i started her up yesterday i had to turn her off because a crap load of water was... i have a 1978 buick skylark gs with a riveria 455ci big block running with her.
she is in matt black and am in process of getting carpets and little things to bring her up to being awesome.
unfortunately when i started her up yesterday i had to turn her off because a crap load of water was flooding out at front of engine just below alternator.
now i am not a mechanic but some guys have said it could be the water pump.
ok here is the question for you fine people ifyou think it is the water pump how easy is it to replace.
i would be obliged for any information and thoughts.
thanks steve. ]]> Introduce Yourself bullitt455 http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/hey-guys-please-gentle-im-new-233064.html Spare Tire Bracket http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/spare-tire-bracket-233063.html Mon, 20 May 2013 18:44:17 GMT I have a 57 short-bed. I almost bought a spare tire bracket from Craigslist, but noticed it was on a long-bed and did not have a strut that goes through the fender (totally mounted in front of the fender). Please confirm that the bracket for the short-bed is different from the long-bed? Is there... I have a 57 short-bed. I almost bought a spare tire bracket from Craigslist, but noticed it was on a long-bed and did not have a strut that goes through the fender (totally mounted in front of the fender). Please confirm that the bracket for the short-bed is different from the long-bed? Is there more than one version of a fender with the hole for the spare tire strut? The model I need also has two struts that that mount on top of the side rail of the P/U body and a brace that fits between the fender and P/U body for added strength. The brackets are hard to find. Does anyone have one for sale? Finally, I have a machine shop that could fabricate the brackets and sell them for around $200 (at cost). Do you think there are others out there who are looking for a bracket that would meet or exceed OEM specs? ]]> Body - Exterior larsongh http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/spare-tire-bracket-233063.html larsongh http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/larsongh-233062.html Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:47 GMT Happy to join to get the perspectives and opinions of those more experienced than me with my 57, short-bed P/U. Will be a great truck, but I need to do some work to revive. Thanks in advance for any help. Maybe I can return the favor. I am going to post my first question in the "body-exterior" post, regarding the spare tire mounting bracket. If this is your forte, maybe take a look. Thanks, George ]]> Introduce Yourself larsongh http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/larsongh-233062.html Full scale replica of chitty chitty bang bang http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/full-scale-replica-chitty-chitty-bang-bang-233061.html Mon, 20 May 2013 18:28:59 GMT While cruising around on my 78' big bore Honda scooter the guy down the block had his life's project out front. It was a functional custom life size chitty chitty bang bang. All customized, Everything was fabricated by a master of their craft. Wooden boat tail, retractable wings, brass instruments, custom, custom , custom,. Your eyes would have popped out.

I took a picture , but I do not have his permission. I will put this one up . In low quality at bad angle. I will see if he okays the display and show more. People can be touchy about this. He told me there was never a real car in the movie it was a prop. This is the only one.

This was superb, and literally the stuff dreams are made of.
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]]> spinn http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/full-scale-replica-chitty-chitty-bang-bang-233061.html Non matching truck bed pics?? http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/non-matching-truck-bed-pics-233060.html Mon, 20 May 2013 18:15:34 GMT Hey everyone

I would like to to see some truck bed mixing and matching. I remember in the 90's it was popular to use new flair side pickup beds on old trucks. I figure this might be kinda cool, mixing brands and era's of beds around.

It seems most where kinda hack jobs but some look really nice.
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]]> xxllmm4 http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/non-matching-truck-bed-pics-233060.html hello http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/hello-233059.html Mon, 20 May 2013 17:50:21 GMT hello, I am telmex. I like to modify anything that has wheels. I like both chevy and ford. If you have any ford parts for sale, I am interested. hello, I am telmex. I like to modify anything that has wheels. I like both chevy and ford. If you have any ford parts for sale, I am interested. ]]> Introduce Yourself telmex http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/hello-233059.html Painting new floors http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/painting-new-floors-233058.html Mon, 20 May 2013 17:41:50 GMT I've just completed installing new floors and firewall in my 39. What is the best product to put on this to seal it and cover/fill small pin holes here and there. I will be using some kind of sound/temp barrier before the interior goes in, but need to seal the whole thing up.
Thanks ]]> Body - Exterior Trophyman http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/painting-new-floors-233058.html 5.7l Chevy Vortec Motor Question... http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/5-7l-chevy-vortec-motor-question-233057.html Mon, 20 May 2013 17:30:05 GMT Hi All.. Thanks to all the help with figuring the 5.7L Vortec Chevy was the way to go..I began to price out a full tune up of the motor which included if im not mistaken...Plugs,wires,coolant flush,oil change. Now I am not mechanically strong I can do some stuff and definitely an oil... Hi All..

Thanks to all the help with figuring the 5.7L Vortec Chevy was the way to go..I began to price out a full tune up of the motor which included if im not mistaken...Plugs,wires,coolant flush,oil change.

Now I am not mechanically strong I can do some stuff and definitely an oil change. I was priced $400.00 for the tune-up.

Is $400.00 too much or is that reasonable? I just want to make sure that I am not getting screwed over either at a local shop or a chevy dealership.

Thanks Guys! :welcome: ]]> MSP079 http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/5-7l-chevy-vortec-motor-question-233057.html SBC Block ID help needed http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sbc-block-id-help-needed-233056.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:23:45 GMT I have been trying to ID this 350 sbc. I keep getting conflicting Info. It was in a truck and had been replaced once before. has TBI and looks like stock 305 heads. Casting ID: 10054727 Front Stamped ID: K0505UKA I have been trying to ID this 350 sbc. I keep getting conflicting Info.

It was in a truck and had been replaced once before.

has TBI and looks like stock 305 heads.

Casting ID: 10054727

Front Stamped ID: K0505UKA

Thanks for saving some of my hair.

Fugawe :confused: ]]> Engine Fugawe http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/sbc-block-id-help-needed-233056.html Headliner PVC? http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/headliner-pvc-233055.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:13 GMT Searched and read where Dan used PVC for headliners, a guy local has the PVC boards, but will it do what I want..? Roof of a 51 Chevy, slightly bowed but has a fairly tight curve at the ends above the doors. And I'll stop at the factory trim in the rear, how do you work the PVC to shape? Apply heat and press into shape? Also, what's the best way to attach it to the roof? I can use panel clips above the doors..would I need to double the board there and put clip ogles on the inner board, and what glue? PVC glue? Or landau high heat contact glue?
Thoughts? Thanks

Ps, what about abs for door panels? These are flat but same question as to glue? And again , clips? Would you just double the boards up with holes in the back board, or just use a single board, which clips then? Because wouldn't want to see the clips through the vinyl... ]]> Interior skip99 http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/headliner-pvc-233055.html Metal prep before applying epoxy primer on Frame http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/metal-prep-before-applying-epoxy-primer-frame-233054.html Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:29 GMT Im getting ready to paint my frame and other miscellanious suspension parts. I couldn't blast the frame but was able to wash and grind most of the gunk and rust off. I was expecting to get perfectly clean metal but instead Im getting %85 clean metal with some slight areas of light brownish red layer (rust.?) Im having a hard time taking it all off especially in small tight corners.
What should I use, besides grinding, or blasting, that will get the framer ready for Epoxy primer?

Some things I considered
-Just shooting Epoxy as is...
-Getting a small grinding weel and try to get to all the hard spots
-Using Evapo-Rust If I do and cant dip the metal parts in the solution, Can I spray it on?
- Selling the project and buying something semi-complete.. LOL

By the way this is a 1940 Desoto Coupe that Im dying to get on the road. Ill post pictures of the frame later ]]> Body - Exterior 67Elcamino http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/metal-prep-before-applying-epoxy-primer-frame-233054.html Clear coat flash http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/clear-coat-flash-233053.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:38:32 GMT I sprayed clear coat for the first time this weekend over HOK gold metallic on the door jams. I notice that it stayed tacky for longer than I thought it would, Summit heavy c/c. I spray a heavy coat since I had made more than I needed. It turned out well, the only thing was that it was tacky for... I sprayed clear coat for the first time this weekend over HOK gold metallic on the door jams. I notice that it stayed tacky for longer than I thought it would, Summit heavy c/c. I spray a heavy coat since I had made more than I needed. It turned out well, the only thing was that it was tacky for around 30mins. What I need to know is when I start to c/c the rest of the body an I'm spraying more than one coat at what point do I start with the second coat. What I've read is start with the second coat when its tacky, but what if the tackyness stays that way for 30 mins. Or should I start the second coat just before the first coat starts to dry? Mainly worried about solvent pop.
The only other thing was that their was about 2 table spoons of metallic paint still in the cup an I just pored the mixed c/c into it, don't know if that would make a diff. ]]> Body - Exterior dogwater http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/clear-coat-flash-233053.html mkz http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/mkz-233052.html Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:18 GMT I've got a 2007 mkz that has a oil leak the rear of the block some where. 110,000 on it any of you ford dealer guys see a sending unit or something leak a lot on one of these? 2.5 v6 ]]> Engine swvalcon http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/mkz-233052.html