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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/70/7996740/open_forum/introducing_custom_apparel_for_automotive_enthusiasts/index.htmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:11:03 -0800Introducing Custom Apparel for Automotive Enthusiasts
Hello Classic Car Lovers! We just returned from the GoodGuys show in Pleasanton, California and I got a lot of encouragement to post to your forum. As the daughter of a 1930 Hudson Pro Street Coupe owner, I have for years wanted to put together a line of custom apparel that appeals to the hobbyists in all of us. Three months ago, we launched Swankity. Swankity currently has several desigs that are edgy and whimsical. Our womens designs inculde our top seller "Lift Kit" while the men like both "Speed Shop" and the "Rat Rod" design. You can find us at www.swankity.com. We are pleased to offer a flat fee of $5.00 for all shipping. Since we can't possible make every show, please have a look around on our website and feel free to offer any feedback. Swankity has been very well received by the friendly folks of the classic car enthusiasts. If you are a facebook user, we also have a Swankity fan page. Please join and look for special giveaways and contests. Drive on! Best, Stephanie S, Co-Founder of swankity.

]]><![CDATA[Introducing Custom Apparel for Automotive Enthusiasts]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7996740/open_forum/introducing_custom_apparel_for_automotive_enthusiastshttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7919665/current_issue/shop_talk/index.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:11:24 -0800shop talk
Came here and joined the forum today hoping there is some method of contacting folks about their cars. I'm more into the "custom" style and am currently working on a metropolitan lead sled. I call it a mudsled as bondo is the medium. There was/ is a Met in the Rodders Mail section that appears to have some of the Body mods I'm about to undertake. The Met belongs to Leonard C. Hawkins of Longbranch Washington. So Mr Hawkins if your around and don't mine showing of your work and shareing some secrets I for one would be interested in your grill and if the raingutters are shaved.Regards all Urb.

]]><![CDATA[shop talk]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7919665/current_issue/shop_talkhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7916098/general_technical/th350_bolt_to_later_model_350/index.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 01:11:34 -0800TH350 bolt to later model 350
I'm looking at using a TH350 tranny in my 38 chev, does anyone know if a TH350 would bolt up to a 1990's 350 (carb) engine? Or what year 350 engine will work. I currently looking for both tranny & engine. Thanks

]]><![CDATA[TH350 bolt to later model 350]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7916098/general_technical/th350_bolt_to_later_model_350http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7987044/open_forum/syracuse_nationals_in_2010_will_have_prestigious_gene_winfield_award/index.htmlSun, 15 Nov 2009 17:11:34 -0800Syracuse Nationals in 2010 will have prestigious Gene Winfield AWARD
One car owner at the 2010 Syracuse Nationals will be the recipient of the 1st Annual Winfield Award. The prestigious award for automotive excellence will be presented by master car customizer and builder Gene Winfield. http://www.rightcoastcars.com/shows/syn/images/winfield_award.jpg Gene is a master of his craft, and world famous for his custom cars and hot rods. A recipient of the 2001 NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award, he has over 60 years experience in custom hot rod fabrication, land speed, and oval track racing. Winfield is one of the key players who started the customizing craze that first swept through California and then throughout the nation in the '50s and '60s. Gene's cars have appeared in more than 25 motion pictures including "Robocop," "Blade Runner," "The Last Star fighter," "Back to the Future II," and TV's “Batman," to name just a few. Winfield's best known custom car, the "Jade Idol," started as a '56 Mercury. The "Jade Idol" positioned Winfield at the leading edge of auto exotica. This car took two years to build and received top sweepstakes awards at national car shows for the next several years. Entrants for the Winfield Award will be required to submit photos of their vehicle and a complete list of modifications by April 1st, 2010. All entrants must have at least one radical modification. (e.g. chopped, sectioned, and/or channeled) From these entries Gene will pick six vehicles to be known as the “Select Six.” These vehicles will be prominently displayed inside one of the main buildings at the Syracuse Nationals, July 16-18, 2010. Final judging by Gene Winfield will take place at the show, with the winner being announced Saturday July 17, during the annual Syracuse Nationals dinner dance. The winner will receive a beautiful one of a kind award, a personalized commemorative leather jacket, and :grin: All entries must be mailed to Right Coast Association, PO Box 3146, Syracuse, NY, 13220, prior to April 1, 2010. For more details and criteria for the award call 800-753-3978 www.rightcoastcars.com

]]><![CDATA[Syracuse Nationals in 2010 will have prestigious Gene Winfield AWARD]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7987044/open_forum/syracuse_nationals_in_2010_will_have_prestigious_gene_winfield_awardhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7981728/open_forum/i_have_enquired_a_large_auto_collectioni_have_no_idea_of_valueshelp/index.htmlWed, 11 Nov 2009 17:11:16 -0800i have enquired a large auto collection.i have no idea of values..help
Dear Sir, I am currently in the process of selling the following vehicles for an estate. Please take a look and I can send pics of any car you are interested in…. Thank you Mike 1.1982 Cadillac Seville Opera Coach 2Dr. • 37,000 miles • Built by Grandeur Motor Car Corporation, Pompano Beach , Florida . I am the second owner. Frame off totally restored, believed by many that this is the best of the the Grandeur Motor Car Corporation.1982 2Dr. Cadillac Seville Opera Coachs. This was my first collector car, and it is currently pictured on the History of 1982 CADILLAC SEVILLE web page, web site http://www.100megsfree4.com/cadillac/cad1980/cad82s.htm 2. 1986 QuickSilver (Correct Spelling) Zimmer 2Dr. Sports Car http://www.zimmermotorcars.com/index.php?page=our-cars • 4,000 miles • Built by Zimmer Motors, Pompano Beach , Florida . • Designed by Don Johnson (former Vice President of Design for General Motors). • Number 46 of approximately 170 • Special Interior • One of the best original documented cars. I am the second owner and this car has every option offered. 3. 1983, Golden Spirit Zimmer 2Dr. http://www.zimmermotorcars.com/index.php?page=our-cars • 43,000 miles • Built by Zimmer Motors, Pompano Beach , Florida . • Special Order and manufactured for original owner. I am the second owner. 4.1982 Cadillac Seville Opera Coach 4Dr. (with Continental Kit) • 42,000 Miles • Built by Grandeur Motor Car Corporation, Pompano Beach , Florida . • 2 of approximately 25 Built (Longest extension of 25) • Special Interior • 20 feet long • Originally owned by Benny Binon (owner of Binon’s Horseshoe Casino), Las Vegas , Nevada . I am the third owner. To be Restored Grandeur Motor Car Corporation (USA) Cadillac Paris Opera, bustle-back custom sedan. Grandeur turned out a few of these on the Seville chassis in the late seventies and early eighties for the older (wealthy) car buffs who missed the sidemount era of the twenties and thirties. This one was offered for sale on the Internet in April, 20 5. 1960 Cadillac Shark Mobile • 16,000 miles • One of a kind, extreme custom, built by Frank DeRosa. • Over 22 feet Long Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.• Weighs 7,0000 pounds • All metal, took over 4 years to build. • Custom car of the year 1965 and over the years featured in multitude of magazines. • Listed as one of the dream cars of the sixties. • Former Museum Car • Sold at Barrett-Jackson Auction 2001, http://www.barrett-jackson.com/events/scottsdale/vehicles/cardetail_list.asp?id=15336 I am the fourth owner (and it took me 15 years to purchase). De Rosa, Frank] 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. 6. 1981 Cadillac Paris Opera Coach 2Dr. • 24,000 miles documented miles (lowest known) • Built by American Custom Coachbuilders of Beverley Hills , California • 1 of approximately 200 known to be built. • Custom interior I am the third owner. 7. 1978 Cadillac Opera Sedan 4Dr. • 47,000 miles • Built by Chicago Custom Motor Coach (Creators of the Opera Coach Design). • Number 2 of 7 built, • There, are only three of these cars are known to still exist. 1 on east coast, 1 formally owned by Jerry Lewis, and the 1 I currently own. I am the third owner. In Restoration. 8. 1979 Stutz IV Porte • 46,0000 miles • Built by Stutz Motor Company, New York . • Hand made in Torino , Italy . • 39 of 40 known built • Originally purchased by Reese of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Candy Company • Built on Pontiac Bonneville Frame, Olds 442 Engine. • All interior trim, Gold Plated. • Car Pillars (Inside door jams) Chromed Plated. • Italian Leather hand stitched. • Built on a Pontiac Bonneville Frame, Oldsmobile (442) Engine. I am the third owner. 8th Picture 9. 1978 Bugatti 1927 Boat-tail Replica • 13,000 miles • Plate on Vehicle states it was built by Classic Motor Carriages, Hallandale , Florida ” • Number 2 of only 4 built by the factory (Classic Motor Carriages). • Porsche frame and motor. I am the third owner. 10. 1991 Tiffnay • 47,000 Miles • Built by Classic Motor Carriages, Hallandale , Florida • Built on a 1987 Mercury Cougar LS Frame 2 Dr. • Title reflects assembled in 1991 • Believed to be last one assembled • Modified Motor (Boss Mustang), approximately 400 HP • Gold Plated Believed to be the second owner, investigation is still in process. 11. 1991 Tiffnay/Destiny Convertible • 6,300 Miles ????????• Built by Classic Motor Carriages (CMC), Hallandale , Florida • Built on a 1991 Mercury Cougar LS Frame 2 Dr. • Believed to be the last of 40 built by CMC. • Title reflects assembled in 1991 • Modified Motor (Boss Mustang), approximately 400 HP I am the third owner. 12. 1947 Auto Car (AC) • 83,000 miles • Built by Auto Car, London , England • First production year of the Saloon (as they spell it in England ) was 1947. • 1 of 16 built that year, and one of only three known existing cars from that year. AC is the oldest existing automobile company in the United Kingdom . The AC legacy includes the famous 1962-1968 AC Cobra, introduced by Carroll Shelby, who combined an eight cylinder engine with the chassis of the AC Ace. Believed to be the third owner, investigation is still in process. 13. 1976 Jensen Interceptor • Built by Jensen Motors in London , England • Last year Jensen was still in business. • 44 Cars made, 1 of 19 made with left hand drive. • Chrysler running gear, Bored out to 450 Cubic In. Chrysler Hemi • This car, goes like a bat out of hell. • One cannot drive this car, one merely aims it. I am the third owner. 14. 1991 Gatsby Cabriolet • 12,100 miles • The Gatsby Cabriolet was originally created and designed by master coachman, Sky Clausen of Gatsby Coachworks, Ltd. in San Jose , California . • Number 8 of approximate 20 production models. Considered by many to be the best because it became a show car for the model. (Later became Kit Cars) • Special interior (Tan natural rawhide leather) • Ford 351 EFI (Electronic Fuel Injected) Turbo Charged • Ford modified running gear. • Approximate 400 HP I am the second owner. 15. 1985 LeBerg • 31,000 miles • Prototype, Designed and built by Berg Automotive Motor Company, California (Now defunct, designer/builder had a heart attack.) All tooling is still available for sale. • Originally designed to complete against Zimmers. • Started with a 1970 Dodge Monaco Two Door Hardtop. • 1977 Dodge Monaco running gear, Chrysler 440 engine-4 barrel. • Torkflight power brakes, front disc brakes, power steering, rear end 3:23-1 • Front fenders modified 1931 Chevrolet, rear fenders modified 1929 Ford, all fenders reinforced with pipe. • Front and rear bumpers 1980 Ford Van. • Headlights containers, hood, side panels, louvers, trunk, running boards, spare wheel covers and wheel wells, rear body section and dual roll bars all hand fabricated. • Built in license plate and 1975 Dodge taillights, grill bars and shell • 2" x 4" rectangular tubing frame, rebuilt rear springs - load levelers - rear stabilizer bar. • 30 gallon custom gas tank, all steel with 81lb of body solder. • Air horn with compressor, fog lights, hood ornament, multicoated custom paint. • Full custom velour interior. I am the second owner. 16. 1983 Baroque • 39,000 miles • Built by Knudson Automotive Omaha , Nebraska . • 1 of only 11 built. • Four destroyed in the Las Vegas , Nevada , MGM Casino Fire. • 1 of only 4 known to still exist. • Extended GM Pontiac Frame. • All metal construction. • Car measures, 19.5 feet long and weighs 3,900 plus pounds. Believed I am the third owner, investigation still in process. To be Restored 17. 1978 Dunham Corvorado • Not to be confused with the Caballista this Corvorado is the very last one (7 out of 7), declared by many to be his best it was designed and built by Les Dunham of DUNHAM COACH MOTOR CAR COMPANY, Boonton, New Jersey. • !st Corvorado appeared in the James Bond Movie “Live and Let Die”, starring Roger Moore. • 2nd Corvorado appeared in the Super Fly Movie starring Ron O’Neil. • Built on a 1978 Corvette-chassis, the special body was extended 2 feet , using parts of a Cadillac Eldorado. • Many special parts and finishes requested by the original owner. • 78 Corvette 5.7 V8 I am the second owner. 18. 1927 Bugatti Type 35B Super Sportster Replica • Built by Classic Motor Carriages, Hallandale , Florida . • Number 178 of only around 200 built by the factory in Miami Florida in 1979. • 800 miles. (It has been on display in several show rooms for advertising purposes). Believed I will be third owner, investigation is still in process. 19. 1978 Sceptre • Built by Sceptre Motor Car Company of Santa Barbara , California . • First introduced at the Los Angeles Expo in May of 1978, the Sceptre received the top designer award. • The Sceptre was the joint design venture of Thomas W. McBurnie and Ray Kenney (designer of the Clenet). Tom was responsible for design of the interior and Ray was the creator of the classic lines of the exterior. • This Sceptre is unique because modifications completed at time of manufacturing. • 1978 Corvette Modified Engine (approximately 400 HP) • The Sceptre will go 0-60 in under 6.5. • The weight of the entire car was slightly over 3,000 pounds. • The Sceptre was known for its high reliability factor. • It is said that no other car has been built like the Sceptre with the exception of the Ferrari. • Many articles were written on the Sceptre at its introduction including: an article by Dennis Adler which appeared in the March 1979 edition of Car Collector, the 1980 edition of Elite Cars, an article by Ted West in the February 1979 edition of Motor Trend, and an article by Jack Kroll in the February 26, 1979 edition of Newsweek, just to name a few. I am the second owner, investigation is still in process.

]]><![CDATA[i have enquired a large auto collection.i have no idea of values..help]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7981728/open_forum/i_have_enquired_a_large_auto_collectioni_have_no_idea_of_valueshelphttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7937867/open_forum/fiberglass_bodys/index.htmlTue, 10 Nov 2009 16:11:10 -0800fiberglass bodys
I bought a fiberglass body from Masracing a few years back and i have,nt done any thing with it. when i got it it was full of spiderwebs and i was wondering do all fiberglass bodys come that way. because if they do that looks like a lot of work. if they don,t come that way then i guess i got taken for a ride because they told me all bodys are like that. a spider can,t make webs as big as the ones on my body. :confused:

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hello, I'm deployed right now but my son and some fiends picked up a 1947 Chevy sedan delivery for me to work on when I return. I have most of the things that I want to do kinda figured out (frenching the head and tailights, new firewall etc). I will be putting in a 273 mopar (can you say MoTie?) It came with a mustang II front end to be installed on it. I wish to add power steering as it will be a daily driver. Now here is where I could use some advice from people smarter than me. What steering gearbox would be a good choice and what do I need to do for a pitman arm? I would be very grateful for any guidance anyone can offer. Thanks

]]><![CDATA[Power steering / pitman arm selections?]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7900591/general_technical/power_steering_pitman_arm_selectionshttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7898503/general_technical/door_wireing/index.htmlSun, 08 Nov 2009 15:11:41 -0800door wireing
hi i have a 32 ford dowens body and i would like to know if any one has the wireing diagram for the door wireing since downes is not around any more it has 9 wires coming ouy of the doors 2 i know are for power windows and 2 are for the door popers the outher 4 wire not sure what they are. also whats the best way to run the wires out of the suicide doors to the body ? thanks

]]><![CDATA[door wireing]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7898503/general_technical/door_wireinghttp://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.

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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?

]]><![CDATA[c5 suspension to nomad]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7877300/general_technical/c5_suspension_to_nomadhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7851298/open_forum/33_contender/index.htmlFri, 09 Oct 2009 00:10:43 -070033 Contender
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?

]]><![CDATA[33 Contender]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7851298/open_forum/33_contenderhttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7925928/general_technical/wiring_questions/index.htmlThu, 08 Oct 2009 16:10:09 -0700Wiring questions
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

]]><![CDATA[27 roadsteer trying to build chassis]]>http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7896849/open_forum/27_roadsteer_trying_to_build_chassishttp://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/7823512/open_forum/illuminated_rocker_switches/index.htmlFri, 25 Sep 2009 09:09:34 -0700Illuminated Rocker switches
I need some info or leads to suppliers of illuminated rocker switches Thanks Ontario55

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