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Join the Street Rod Forum at Street Rodder Magazine to discuss your street rod, performance & projects, tech questions, how-to questions, latest news, shows & events, and more.Street Rodder Magazine Forumshttp://forums.streetrodderweb.comWed, 06 Aug 2008 01:08:20 -0700<![CDATA[Anyone Knows Springfield Street Rod]]>Anyone Knows Springfield Street Rod
Hi, I've trying to e-mail this fine company via their e-mail address, but never get through ! Their given address is ; srods5@springfieldstreetrod.com If anyone or rather Springfield would kindly provide the correct address, it would be very helpful. Thanks & Much Obliged GM

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6928388/open_forum/anyone_knows_springfield_street_rod/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6928388/open_forum/anyone_knows_springfield_street_rodTue, 05 Aug 2008 21:08:48 -0700<![CDATA[Model A Parts Wanted?]]>Model A Parts Wanted?
I am looking for a 1928-29 Ford radiator shell and a set of (street rod) style single headlight mounts? No chrome and surface rust ok! Send infomation to: tx-gasser@sbcglobal.net

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6927281/open_forum/model_a_parts_wanted/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6927281/open_forum/model_a_parts_wantedTue, 05 Aug 2008 19:08:30 -0700<![CDATA[Back issues of Street Rodder Magazine]]>Back issues of Street Rodder Magazine
Guys, I'm running out of storage space and need to get rid of a bunch of Street Rodder magazines. First issue is February 1991 and last issue is February 2000. There is a little water damage to the Dec. '92 issue and I'm missing the Oct. 97 issue, but other that that, it's a full set. I'm not trying to sell them. You want them, you pay the shipping and they're yours. billyg

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6962742/open_forum/back_issues_of_street_rodder_magazine/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6962742/open_forum/back_issues_of_street_rodder_magazineTue, 05 Aug 2008 15:08:32 -0700<![CDATA[Questions about buying our first street rod.]]>Questions about buying our first street rod.
After owning & showing many 60's cars and trucks over the last 20 years, my wife and I are going to finally graduate to our first street rod. We are leaning toward a '32-'34 Ford 3 window coupe. I believe in top notch quality and am willing to pay for it. However, everybody says that their glass body or chassis is the best. There are so many on the market that it is confusing. I have considered Kilbourne, Downs, N&N, Wescott, Outlaw, Street Beast. Any opinions out there? As a guy who is not up on street rod terms I have a few other questions: What is the difference between a "highboy" coupe or roadster and a standard? What is a "bobbed" frame? Does "c-notching" a frame lower the car? Thanks guys for any opinions out there to help us make this expensive decision.

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6925334/open_forum/questions_about_buying_our_first_street_rod/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6925334/open_forum/questions_about_buying_our_first_street_rodSun, 03 Aug 2008 14:08:38 -0700<![CDATA[economy + fuel prices = street rodding (?)]]>economy + fuel prices = street rodding (?)
Hello to everyone. I have a question. I have a 39 pontiac coupe that i would like to build. I have a 350/400hp ready and now I wonder, should I proceed. How is the fuel prices and our present economy affecting the hobby? Do you find that the fuel prices and the relative high price of everything killing the hobby? Are the values of these great cars dropping like a rock. Have you stopped building your vehicle due to the economy? Are you considering selling it all? I would love to hear your thoughts. Your thought will help direct me.

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6917573/open_forum/economy_fuel_prices_street_rodding/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6917573/open_forum/economy_fuel_prices_street_roddingThu, 31 Jul 2008 21:07:35 -0700<![CDATA[700R4 Turbo vs Tremec 5-Speed Transmissions]]>700R4 Turbo vs Tremec 5-Speed Transmissions
I have a 1948 British Ford Anglia which runs a SBC 350 Chevy Engine with high compression. The vehicle uses Premium Fuel (ouch). I have been thinking of dropping out the 350 Turbo and installing either a 700R4 Turbo or Tremec 5-Speed Transmission in it's place. Does anyone have an idea which would be a good transmission and why? Can I achieve saving gas with a Tremec 5-Speed as I can with a 700R4 Turbo Transmission? Up to this point, I was thinking of using strictly a 700R4 (I am 58-years old and not getting any younger, but I like the thought of still possibly using a stick vs an automatic as long as my left knee holds out - I just had the right knee completely replaced with Titanium and Teflon). Any and all input will be appreciated.

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6907631/general_technical/700r4_turbo_vs_tremec_5_speed_transmissions/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6907631/general_technical/700r4_turbo_vs_tremec_5_speed_transmissionsWed, 30 Jul 2008 14:07:23 -0700<![CDATA[I need]]>I need
hi... I need some good places to ride around CA. If you find anything best then simply share with me... ThankX.. ===AleX== California Treatment Centers

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6904133/open_forum/i_need/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6904133/open_forum/i_needWed, 30 Jul 2008 14:07:37 -0700<![CDATA[Looking for Pete Chapouris/Don Simpson "Killer Coupe" pics]]>Looking for Pete Chapouris/Don Simpson "Killer Coupe" pics
Does anyone remember the "Killer Coupe", built by Pete Chapouris (PC3g)for Don Simpson? I believe it was featured in SR, but I don't remember when. I want to say sometime in the late 90's. The car was a purple '33(?) fenderless coupe, with a full tube frame and cage and a radical tub jub for some huge slicks. The feature had pics of the car with and without the body. It was one of the coolest cars I can remeber seeing in SR, but I can't find a single picture of it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Does anyone make an adapter to put the hilborn scoop on the edelbrock air gap dual quads?

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6899033/open_forum/edelbrock_dual_quads/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6899033/open_forum/edelbrock_dual_quadsSat, 26 Jul 2008 04:07:51 -0700<![CDATA[180 degree cross-over headers]]>180 degree cross-over headers
Running 180 degree headers from Howe in a 32 highboy. Dealing with extreme firewall heat- Best suggestions on reducing heat problem. Has anybody had to deal with 180's before in a rod?

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6928812/general_technical/180_degree_cross_over_headers/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6928812/general_technical/180_degree_cross_over_headersTue, 22 Jul 2008 23:07:34 -0700<![CDATA[Coker Interview with Jerry Dixey]]>Coker Interview with Jerry Dixey
Coker Tires has an exclusive interview with Jerry Dixey, so swing on by and check it out. Click Here!

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6885740/road_tour_trips/coker_interview_with_jerry_dixey/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6885740/road_tour_trips/coker_interview_with_jerry_dixeyMon, 21 Jul 2008 18:07:47 -0700<![CDATA[Ford Tractionlok]]>Ford Tractionlok
I have a Ford 8inch 3.4 ratio tractionlok diff, am I right in thinking its a clutch type LSD and should it make a clunking noise ! ? Thanks

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6875341/general_technical/ford_tractionlok/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6875341/general_technical/ford_tractionlokMon, 21 Jul 2008 02:07:02 -0700<![CDATA[old manual cruise control unit]]>old manual cruise control unit
Many years ago, I purchased and installed a simple cruise control. It consisted of a box with an on off knob on the front, and it hooked to the accelerator pedal by a cable that was fastened to the floor under the pedal. The cable went to a reel in the control box, and it locked the reel when the unit was turned on. The magnetic lock got it's ground througn the brake light wire at the brake light switch. when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake light wire became hot, and the ground was lost, releasing the cable lock. Has anyone ever seen such a unit, or knows where one might be purchased today? Skyraker

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6880712/open_forum/old_manual_cruise_control_unit/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6880712/open_forum/old_manual_cruise_control_unitMon, 21 Jul 2008 00:07:00 -0700<![CDATA[Seal beam adapter kit 1935 Ford coupe]]>Seal beam adapter kit 1935 Ford coupe
I'm in the process of changing my headlights. I have had on order a seal beam adapter kit for my 1935 Ford for several weeks. It has been on backorder. Do any of you guys know where I can order one? Ebay doesn't have them.

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I have noticed that several cars (such as caddy's) have come with air suspension compressors/bags. Anybody try to run bags off of these on your street rod? Just thinking of an alternative to the standard install.

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If anyone has received the September 2008 Street Rodder could you tell me if there is an article about two pickups from Port Townsend, Washingon in the Rodders Mail section of the magazine. One is a maroom 1941 Ford pickup and the other is a black '35 Ford pickup.I want to get the issue with that article and think it is in the September issue but not sure. Appreciate your help. Can't find a September issue locally. Thanks

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6863428/open_forum/rodders_mail/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6863428/open_forum/rodders_mailWed, 16 Jul 2008 20:07:01 -0700<![CDATA[Appraisal for a 34 Ford all-steel rod]]>Appraisal for a 34 Ford all-steel rod
I am new to this forum. My father passed away, and left us a beautiful all-steel (unchopped) 34 Ford three window with a 350 ram jet fuel injection GM crate engine and special constructed frame. The car (body, original frame and engine) was in his garage for 30 years, then he finally got it made soon before he died. Emotionally, we cannot bring ourselves to even show the car. We have decided to sell it, but need an appraisal. Can anyone recommend a good appraiser with a proven reputation that we can use to price the vehicle, which we have in our garage in New Jersey? Thank you!

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I have a 84 351W that came with a C6. I need to replace the C6 with a C4 (24 spline) so that it will fit into my original 40 frame. My question is what flywheel/flexplate (number of teeth) and torque convertor will work? THANKS

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Does anybody know the measurements hub to hub? I dont know if my camaro clip is to wide.

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6898269/general_technical/1940_ford/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6898269/general_technical/1940_fordSat, 12 Jul 2008 00:07:56 -0700<![CDATA[Goodguy's Columbus]]>Goodguy's Columbus
Goodguy's Columbus is this weekend, anyone going?

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6894375/open_forum/goodguys_columbus/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6894375/open_forum/goodguys_columbusFri, 11 Jul 2008 21:07:43 -0700<![CDATA[Anyone have any stories from this years Tour so far?]]>Anyone have any stories from this years Tour so far?
Wondering if anyone has some stories from this years tour. I, like all of you have been following along with Jerry's Blog, but I want to hear more about it!

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6859571/road_tour_trips/anyone_have_any_stories_from_this_years_tour_so_far/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6859571/road_tour_trips/anyone_have_any_stories_from_this_years_tour_so_farFri, 11 Jul 2008 21:07:07 -0700<![CDATA[Using Lead for Bodywork...]]>Using Lead for Bodywork...
Street Rodder ran an article a couple issues back about using lead for bodywork. I was wondering if anyone had attempted leading themselves? I know we all can't be Bill Hines, but I wonder if leading is going the way of the Dodo Bird.

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Hey all, I have a quick question I'm hoping you can help me answer. How did you find the Street Rodder Forum? search engine? randomly from a visit to other parts of the site? Let me know. Thanks, Ed

]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6859562/what_do_you_like_what_do_you_hate/how_did_you_find_the_street_rodder_forum/index.htmlhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/6859562/what_do_you_like_what_do_you_hate/how_did_you_find_the_street_rodder_forumMon, 07 Jul 2008 19:07:45 -0700<![CDATA[SB 350/ Holly 750 Won't start!]]>SB 350/ Holly 750 Won't start!
For 10 years, and 5,000 miles, my '32 Ford Cabriolet/ Chevy 350 has started and run without a problem after it's trickle-charged, winter's rest. But it won't run this year. (I know, I'm late.) I've sprayed Gumout around the linkages and choke. Plenty of gas squirts into the carb when I operate the linkage, and the engine runs (mightily and smoky) for a couple seconds, but then it dies. Could the Holly mechanical fuel pump or Fram fuel filter be gummed up? It had a longer than usual rest this year. I hate to pull it all apart unless I have to. I'm hoping it's something simple that I'm not doing. Any thoughts.

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I want to do a new build using a 27 track "T" type body. It will use a 4 cylinder engine and 5 speed trans. The total weight will be less than 1500 pounds. I would like to use a dropped straight axle as apposed to a IFS. I am looking for pros and cons as I have no experience with straight axles. I do have many years with drag racing suspensions ("A"arm and strut types). I want to build a very basic/simple car somewhere between a rat rod and a nice rod. I am looking to drive accross country from time to time. Thanks.... www.mahaffeymotorsports.com mahaffeymotorsports@hughes.net

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