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Street Rodder Magazine Forumshttp://forums.streetrodderweb.comJoin 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.http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7962213/open_forum/1952_studebaker_champion/index.htmlSat, 31 Oct 2009 16:10:18 -07001952 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION
HAS ANYONE CUSTOMIZE A 4 DOOR 1952 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION? I RECENTLY ACQUIRED ONE AND WAS WONDERING ABOUT ANY PROS AND CONS OF THIS CAR. THIS IS OUR FIRST ROD,ANY TIPS OR ADVICE WOULD BE APPRICIATED.

]]><![CDATA[1952 STUDEBAKER CHAMPION]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7962213/open_forum/1952_studebaker_championhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7914656/general_technical/lakes_pipes_on_2007_chrysler_300/index.htmlTue, 27 Oct 2009 05:10:33 -0700Lakes Pipes on 2007 Chrysler 300
If you bypass the O2 sensors , I suspect it would cause problems ? I'm certainly no expert in this field and could be wrong ? Good luck !

]]><![CDATA[Lakes Pipes on 2007 Chrysler 300]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7914656/general_technical/lakes_pipes_on_2007_chrysler_300http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7873087/open_forum/i_found_and_am_in_posseion_of_frank_derosas_1960_land_shark_how_great/index.htmlSun, 25 Oct 2009 05:10:49 -0700i found and am in posseion of frank derosas 1960 land shark how great
custom Land Shark or Sharkmobile owned by Bob Bowen, a Lodi (CA) local. Stretched to 20'7", hand-made gull-wing doors, padded vinyl top, special wire wheel hubcaps, headlights, De Soto grille and steering wheel. I'm not particularly attracted to this kind of street machine, but now and again you find a head-turner like this one. I couldn't resist including it. This wild thing was offered for sale by auction at the annual Barrett-Jackson event in Scottsdale, AZ, in January 2001. The catalog for that venue described it thus: Frank Derosa's famous "Sharkmobile". Car is all metal and lead, with no plastic used. It includes customized widening and lengthening, is lowered with an upside down '53 DeSoto grille, Mercedes headlights, '56 Packard tail-lights, '63 Thunderbird interior including the wrap-around rear seats, "gills" (louvers) on the sides, a Packard hood ornament, custom exhaust and Lake pipes, T-Top, unbelievable paint scheme and Cadillac stock running gear. Late Extra : the car was offered for sale at auction en eBay. Her are excerpts from the vendor's description : This started life as a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible. The Shark Mobile has been in many Magazines and a Museum in Alaska over time and is in great condition. This car probably weighs 8000 lbs as it is almost totally lead and steal. This was built by the world renowned Frank De Rosa in Pittsburg California and was probably one of his best achievements. Originally to be called the Vendetta it was to be De Rosa's answer to Barris' Batmobile. Four years in the making the shark rattled the custom car world. Painted in iridescent blue with metalflake and deeper blue flames that are more aquatic and wavelike then fire like. the sharks ominous presence is accentuated by monstrous fins, fenders and skirts that extend six feet behind the rear wheels. As an amalgamation of Lincoln fender components Packard taillights DeSoto grille and Riviera top complete with t tops. De Rosa is a member if the Oakland Roadsters Hall of Fame and was Builder of the Year ... Drive train is stock 1960 Cadillac. custom Land Shark or Sharkmobile owned by Bob Bowen, a Lodi (CA) local. Stretched to 20'7", hand-made gull-wing doors, padded vinyl top, special wire wheel hubcaps, headlights, De Soto grille and steering wheel. I'm not particularly attracted to this kind of street machine, but now and again you find a head-turner like this one. I couldn't resist including it. This wild thing was offered for sale by auction at the annual Barrett-Jackson event in Scottsdale, AZ, in January 2001. The catalog for that venue described it thus: Frank Derosa's famous "Sharkmobile". Car is all metal and lead, with no plastic used. It includes customized widening and lengthening, is lowered with an upside down '53 DeSoto grille, Mercedes headlights, '56 Packard tail-lights, '63 Thunderbird interior including the wrap-around rear seats, "gills" (louvers) on the sides, a Packard hood ornament, custom exhaust and Lake pipes, T-Top, unbelievable paint scheme and Cadillac stock running gear. Late Extra : the car was offered for sale at auction en eBay. Her are excerpts from the vendor's description : This started life as a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible. The Shark Mobile has been in many Magazines and a Museum in Alaska over time and is in great condition. This car probably weighs 8000 lbs as it is almost totally lead and steal. This was built by the world renowned Frank De Rosa in Pittsburg California and was probably one of his best achievements. Originally to be called the Vendetta it was to be De Rosa's answer to Barris' Batmobile. Four years in the making the shark rattled the custom car world. Painted in iridescent blue with metalflake and deeper blue flames that are more aquatic and wavelike then fire like. the sharks ominous presence is accentuated by monstrous fins, fenders and skirts that extend six feet behind the rear wheels. As an amalgamation of Lincoln fender components Packard taillights DeSoto grille and Riviera top complete with t tops. De Rosa is a member if the Oakland Roadsters Hall of Fame and was Builder of the Year ... Drive train is stock 1960 Cadillac. custom Land Shark or Sharkmobile owned by Bob Bowen, a Lodi (CA) local. Stretched to 20'7", hand-made gull-wing doors, padded vinyl top, special wire wheel hubcaps, headlights, De Soto grille and steering wheel. I'm not particularly attracted to this kind of street machine, but now and again you find a head-turner like this one. I couldn't resist including it. This wild thing was offered for sale by auction at the annual Barrett-Jackson event in Scottsdale, AZ, in January 2001. The catalog for that venue described it thus: Frank Derosa's famous "Sharkmobile". Car is all metal and lead, with no plastic used. It includes customized widening and lengthening, is lowered with an upside down '53 DeSoto grille, Mercedes headlights, '56 Packard tail-lights, '63 Thunderbird interior including the wrap-around rear seats, "gills" (louvers) on the sides, a Packard hood ornament, custom exhaust and Lake pipes, T-Top, unbelievable paint scheme and Cadillac stock running gear. Late Extra : the car was offered for sale at auction en eBay. Her are excerpts from the vendor's description : This started life as a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible. The Shark Mobile has been in many Magazines and a Museum in Alaska over time and is in great condition. This car probably weighs 8000 lbs as it is almost totally lead and steal. This was built by the world renowned Frank De Rosa in Pittsburg California and was probably one of his best achievements. Originally to be called the Vendetta it was to be De Rosa's answer to Barris' Batmobile. Four years in the making the shark rattled the custom car world. Painted in iridescent blue with metalflake and deeper blue flames that are more aquatic and wavelike then fire like. the sharks ominous presence is accentuated by monstrous fins, fenders and skirts that extend six feet behind the rear wheels. As an amalgamation of Lincoln fender components Packard taillights DeSoto grille and Riviera top complete with t tops. De Rosa is a member if the Oakland Roadsters Hall of Fame and was Builder of the Year ... Drive train is stock 1960 Cadillac. and its for sale i can email photos,

]]><![CDATA[i found and am in posseion of frank derosas 1960 land shark how great]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7873087/open_forum/i_found_and_am_in_posseion_of_frank_derosas_1960_land_shark_how_greathttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7902431/what_do_you_like_what_do_you_hate/link_to_article_on_cadillac_stroker_ideas_for_future_caddy_articles/index.htmlMon, 19 Oct 2009 18:10:31 -0700link to article on Cadillac stroker ? Ideas for future Caddy articles
I’m looking for the Street Rodder article on the Cadillac stroker motor that was published sometime in the 1999 – 2002 time frames. It had 10 to 12 months of articles. This engine was eventually given away at a drawing. It made 630ish lbs. TQ at about 3200 RPMs. I can’t find the article anywhere. I’d like to see another Caddy 500 build up article as well. However, this time, I’d like to see one built by MTS for a look at what a Caddy engine developer can do when not limited to a low RPM range. They could even do two motors; one for the 4800 RPM range and one for the 6500 RPM range. I’d also like to see these engines installed in a worthy car with a strong Th200-4R and tested for 0-60, quarter mile, street manors and gas mileage. Another idea would be to use the same Rat Rod in a crate motor shootout and have MTS, the CAD Company and Potters send $3,000, $7,000 and $10,000 engines for testing and comparison. Cody

]]><![CDATA[link to article on Cadillac stroker ? Ideas for future Caddy articles]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7902431/what_do_you_like_what_do_you_hate/link_to_article_on_cadillac_stroker_ideas_for_future_caddy_articleshttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7887098/open_forum/cooker_tires/index.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2009 17:10:36 -0700cooker tires???
what experience have you had with cooker tires good and bad. what would be some good makes? building a 32 ford MIKE

]]><![CDATA[cooker tires???]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7887098/open_forum/cooker_tireshttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7877300/general_technical/c5_suspension_to_nomad/index.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2009 01:10:41 -0700c5 suspension to nomad
I have a 56 nomad and recently purchased a 03 Z06 chassis and want to graph the suspension to the stock frame. Can anyone help with the geometry?

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I recently purchased a new street rod allegedly built by Fred Warren and Tim Novak. It is a 33 Ford 3-window coupe named the Contender. I would like to talk to Fred Warren or Tim Novak to verify the origin and talk to them about paint colors. Can someone get me in touch with either of them?

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Try Mcmasters-carr....they should have something that could be used. Or you could check with some of the wiring harness companies like Painless, Ron Francis, American autowire, they all have websites and sell small parts separately like grommets and other parts .

]]><![CDATA[Wiring questions]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7925928/general_technical/wiring_questionshttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7843633/general_technical/heat_sponge_radiator/index.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2009 19:10:48 -0700heat sponge radiator
I am new here , but was a subscriber to th' mag for many yrs while i was still stateside ! the question is , does any one have info on th' heat sponge ? It was featured in th' mag about 5-6 years ago and I had to leave my collection behind when I relocated to Scotland in 2005

]]><![CDATA[heat sponge radiator]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7843633/general_technical/heat_sponge_radiatorhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7913733/open_forum/acid_dipping/index.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2009 23:10:21 -0700Acid Dipping
yeah i figured id have to reinfoce everything... planned on that, i was thinking soda blasting.

]]><![CDATA[Acid Dipping]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7913733/open_forum/acid_dippinghttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7913553/open_forum/pushbutton_shifter/index.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2009 19:10:09 -0700Pushbutton Shifter
I'm trying to finish a car for someone. This car has a 56 DeSoto engine and trans. The trans has been rebuilt, but there's no way to shift it. I'm looking for the original DeSoto shifter that would work with this transmission. Has anyone heard of one?

]]><![CDATA[Pushbutton Shifter]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7913553/open_forum/pushbutton_shifterhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7837606/general_technical/overheating/index.htmlWed, 30 Sep 2009 13:09:25 -0700Overheating
I started having a problem with my small block v8 overheating due to the fan not kicking in like it use to. I was told that the sender may have lost it's ground, but I checked it and that is not the case. I changed thermostats and that didn't help. I have a new sender and put in a manual switch. The old sender is in the head, I was told to move the new one to the front of the intake and keep the sender wire away from the spark plug wires. The car only has about 400 miles on the breakin. My temperature gauge goes up to about 230 or 240 before the old sender kicks in the fan, but no boiling over or over flow. Can the gauge also be bad now? It is in the right head. I have a 180 deg thermostat and a 185 deg sender. Could the timing cause the reading to go that high? I put in the new sender and the fan still dosen't work with it. Also my manual switch does not bring the temperature down. I don't think the coolant is circulating.

]]><![CDATA[Overheating]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7837606/general_technical/overheatinghttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7907694/general_technical/overheating/index.htmlWed, 30 Sep 2009 13:09:14 -0700Overheating
I started having a problem with my small block v8 overheating due to the fan not kicking in like it use to. I was told that the sender may have lost it's ground, but I checked it and that is not the case. I changed thermostats and that didn't help. I have a new sender and put in a manual switch. The old sender is in the head, I was told to move the new one to the front of the intake and keep the sender wire away from the spark plug wires. The car only has about 400 miles on the breakin. My temperature gauge goes up to about 230 or 240 before the old sender kicks in the fan, but no boiling over or over flow. Can the gauge also be bad now? It is in the right head. I have a 180 deg thermostat and a 185 deg sender. Coul the timing cause the reading to go that high?

]]><![CDATA[Overheating]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7907694/general_technical/overheatinghttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7836301/general_technical/year_month_of_northstar_tech/index.htmlWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:09:44 -0700year/month of northstar tech
I have a northstart engine that I need to put in something. A while back I saw a one or two part article, but cant find it now. any one remember?

]]><![CDATA[year/month of northstar tech]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7836301/general_technical/year_month_of_northstar_techhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7834633/general_technical/vega_steering_box/index.htmlTue, 29 Sep 2009 14:09:27 -0700Vega steering Box
IF you look on E-bay there are about 30 or more vega boxes anywhere from $125 to $450 All are new construction. Anyone have any experance with any of them good or bad? I would hate pay $450 for one if a $200 one was just as good.

]]><![CDATA[Vega steering Box]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7834633/general_technical/vega_steering_boxhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7896849/open_forum/27_roadsteer_trying_to_build_chassis/index.htmlSat, 26 Sep 2009 02:09:00 -070027 roadsteer trying to build chassis
I am trying to build my first ground up streetrod. I have an all glass 27 roadsteer body. Frame rail cutouts are 26 inches wide. Does anyone know what year stock chassis would fit it?? I`ve tryed a 27 T and a 30 A. No good. Or should I just build my own?? Oh I am using a 1968 Ford 390 with an automatic trans or maybe a 460. If I build I`m using 2x3 boxed tubing. I have been twisting wrenches for all my life so I can do almost everything, I just cant paint. Thanks Dave

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I need some info or leads to suppliers of illuminated rocker switches Thanks Ontario55

]]><![CDATA[Illuminated Rocker switches]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7823512/open_forum/illuminated_rocker_switcheshttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7821007/open_forum/1936_37_white_cream_colored_dodge_sedan/index.htmlThu, 24 Sep 2009 19:09:07 -07001936/37 White/cream colored Dodge Sedan
I am looking for the owner of a '36 or '37 Dodge sedan white or cream in color that was here in Louisville in early August 2009 for the big NSRA show. They were staying at a hotel I believe back off of Hurstbourne Ln. Can you please contact me if you think your car was the one here back in August? I have a photo I can forward to see if we are talking about the same car... Thanks, Ken

]]><![CDATA[1936/37 White/cream colored Dodge Sedan]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7821007/open_forum/1936_37_white_cream_colored_dodge_sedanhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7815811/general_technical/motor_back_firing/index.htmlWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:09:48 -0700Motor back firing??
I recently purchased a 51 chevy from an original owner. He had told me its been sitting some 17yrs. It ran great up to a year ago, when he could'nt get it to idle. I brought it home, cleaned the tank and lines, replaced the fuel pump, coil, plugs, wires, cap and rotor, and points and condesor. I pulled the choke on, hit the starter and it fired right up. After about a minute or so it started to break up. I bumped the choke in a bit and that made it worst, I then started to feather the throttle and it started back firing thru the exhaust. And I mean bad, sounded like the forth of july!! Im at my witts end here, does anyone have a suggestion?? :confused: If I can't get the 216 to run (which I would really hate) I may have a few other questions on swaping it for a 250. (I'd like to keep the 6cyl old feel) Thanks for your time

]]><![CDATA[Motor back firing??]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7815811/general_technical/motor_back_firinghttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7874799/open_forum/chupps_hot_rods_anyone/index.htmlThu, 17 Sep 2009 18:09:29 -0700Chupps Hot Rods anyone?
I am looking for info on Chupps Hot Rods out of Oregon. He makes a 3/4 scale Deuce Rod that looks pretty interesting. The website states they were featured in a 2004 issue of Street Rodder, but the link is dead. Does anybody here have any experience or knowledge of Chupps? If so, I really do appreciate any feedback. www.chuppshotrods.com Sheldon

]]><![CDATA[Chupps Hot Rods anyone?]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7874799/open_forum/chupps_hot_rods_anyonehttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7873842/open_forum/non_us_classic_car_insurance/index.htmlThu, 17 Sep 2009 11:09:43 -0700Non-US classic car insurance
You can actually sign up for traveler's car insurance in the us, this will be a lot cheaper too. Make sure you get quotes from different car insurance companies so you're sure to get the best deal

]]><![CDATA[Non-US classic car insurance]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7873842/open_forum/non_us_classic_car_insurancehttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7800178/open_forum/hot_rod_motorcycle_and_concert_benefit_nashville_tn/index.htmlWed, 16 Sep 2009 15:09:41 -0700Hot Rod Motorcycle and Concert Benefit Nashville Tn
Radio Free Nashville Hot Rod and Bike Show Benefit Radio Free Nashville is a non profit station with numerous types of shows not hushed by big corporations. So to continue bringing you the best radio has to offer we need your help. Join is Oct 2nd 2009 at the Limelight in Nashville Tn at 6pm central for our 2nd annual Hot Rod and Bike show there will be trophies, door prizes, vendors live music and a whole lot more. Some of the bands already set to play are The old school Rockabilly music of The Dave Smith and The Country Rebels also the Cumberland Runners The hard hitting Psychobilly music of The Hellfire Revival The Fist Shaking Rock N Roll Thunder of Chris Bell, Snow Black Sunday and KymMystry and a Pinup Girl Contest. So come on out to Nashville and check out the great Rods and bikes see old friends and make new ones. The Best in Show winner and Pin Up Girl winner will also recieve a complmentary 4 hour night out in a Limousine Dinner for 2 and one night hotel stay in Nashville. Listen for updates Tuesday nights at 8pm central on WRFN-LP 98.9 FM in West Nashville or on the web at radiofrenashville.org with the Rockn Billy Hot Rod and Blues Show. From the north take I24 to James Robertson Parkway exit go to the 2nd stop light turn right and Limelight is about 100 feet on the right. From south I24 to James Robertson Parkway it loops around to the 1st stoplight which is Interstate drive turn left to the 1st light which is Woodland then go 100 feet on the right Thank you K9 Kohl 615 593-2066

]]><![CDATA[Hot Rod Motorcycle and Concert Benefit Nashville Tn]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7800178/open_forum/hot_rod_motorcycle_and_concert_benefit_nashville_tnhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7799326/general_technical/power_r_p_pump/index.htmlWed, 16 Sep 2009 01:09:45 -0700power r&p pump
With all the trouble it is to make a gm power steering pump work on the ford rack-pinion why doesn't someone just make a bracket to bolt the ford pump(that works with the rack-pinion) to a chevy V-8 ? No special hoses , no messing with shims and springs ,no blowing out the seals ,etc. Seems like less of a hassle-I don't have a ford pump laying around to eye it up , has anyone done this ?

]]><![CDATA[power r&p pump]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7799326/general_technical/power_r_p_pumphttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7794532/open_forum/kit_car_title_in_washington_state/index.htmlMon, 14 Sep 2009 18:09:20 -0700Kit car title in Washington State.
I live in Washington State. I just ordered a '27 T roadster kit from Speedway Motors. Now I'm hearing horror stories about how difficult it is to obtain a title for a kit car here. Have any of you been through this process? Does anyone know an easier way to get it done? Thanks for any help you can give me.

]]><![CDATA[Kit car title in Washington State.]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7794532/open_forum/kit_car_title_in_washington_statehttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7784791/current_issue/nov_09_magazine/index.htmlWed, 09 Sep 2009 23:09:15 -0700Nov 09 Magazine
I've notice that the lastest issue is a little light. There are 162 pages but the index says 193!! What happen to the other 30 pages??!!

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