tricked out pedal cars

lance — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:54:19 GMT

pedal cars kick ass

Hello From California!

Tim — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:00:30 GMT

We're here, suns shinning!

Just going for breakfast...

I'll post some pics later

small block chevy hole centres anybody????????

smiffys_chop_shop — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:59 GMT

Has anybody got a small block chevy motor that they could measure the hole centres off of? I've made an engine stand but need to know the centres for the mounting plate/brackets so i can finish it! Obviously I haven't got one laying around, i was supposed to buying one off somebody to rebuild but i think they may have sold it to somebody else......bugger!

doncaster show.....but at p'boro showground????

smiffys_chop_shop — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:39:59 GMT

Anybody going to the show that is usually the doncaster show but this year soooo conveniantly at peterborough showground end of the month??? oh and what about the meet at the diner this weekend? i think its this weekend

Not doing anything this evening 31/10/09

UK RUSS 1960 OLDS — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:58:47 GMT

Hi All,

Got nothing to do this evening, Maybe this will be of interest to you.

http://rhrco.forumotion.com/shows-meets-and-gigs-f2/jack-rabbit-slim-31-10-09-t528.htm

Cheers.

Russ. 07762 - 747643.

VW BETTLE AND CAMPER ROAD TEST

UK RUSS 1960 OLDS — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:11:45 GMT

Hi All,

I found this posted up on another site i frequent, and thought it may be of interest to many people on this site.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56XL0TysIn0

Cheers.

Russ.

Jack Rabbit Slim - 31/10/09

UK RUSS 1960 OLDS — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:31:45 GMT

Hi All, Nothing to do on saturday night ? Jack Rabbit Slim are playing at the Rock-Inn R n R Club, Railway club Hunting Tower Road Grantham Lincs NG31 7AU Venue Contact No 07793 - 155970. Venue opens at 19-30 the band are playing two sets with the first set starting about 21-00. Entrance fee �7.00 on the door The DJ is Swing Bop Boogie. An example of what to expect http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUWVFbG_hw0&feature=channel See you there ...

Registering vehicles.

smiffys_chop_shop — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:14:23 GMT

I'm still trying to figure out the whole registering thing for a home built car. Now, I've heard of people buying a U.S. title and basically using all the info off it for a new built car????? So does this mean i could build for example a model a ford with brand new chassis and say a 350 v8 small block and traditional suspension etc... get a model a U.S. title (probly off ebay) and use all that info to make a I.D. plate and fix to it, m.o.t it and register it???????? Do people buy these ...

Does anyone know anywhere that repairs/reconditons speedos?

Tim — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:00:04 GMT

Does anyone know anywhere that repairs/reconditons speedos in the UK and has a good reliable rep?

Thanks

hey tim!

smiffys_chop_shop — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:26:36 GMT

I see the chevys up for sale?? But its for a good reason, is the college course automotive fabrication related by any chance? and is it here or across the pond?

pinstriping

lance — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:15:30 GMT

here's some of my pinstriping i did a while ago, i do all my striping for free on mates car just to get the practice. and heres some flames i masked up on cars. sorry about all the pics

TIM

UK RUSS 1960 OLDS — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:13:16 GMT

Hi Tim,

Did you get pics of minibus ?

Cheers.

Russ. 07762 - 747643.

Riverside car graveyard photos...

Tim — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:46:11 GMT

i need to visit this place with a decent camera, a bag of spanners and a crane

Awesome photos, awasome place...

http://picasaweb.google.com/photosbycaseyc/2009_10_15?authkey=Gv1sRgCODc76ParOecEQ#5393041785507079618

Byron Wheelstand Competition 2009

UK RUSS 1960 OLDS — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:24:27 GMT

Hi All,

I thought some of you may enjoy this.

http://www.fastfever.com/?vid=721#

Cheers.

Russ.

FTAO SMIFFYS CHOP SHOP

UK RUSS 1960 OLDS — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:34:44 GMT

Hi Luke,

Here is that link i spoke to you about at the Stamford Breakfast Meet most of it is good but chapter 18 is probably more up your street.

http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/book_aoe/

Cheers.

Russ. 07762 - 747643.

October 67 sign written panel for sale...

Tim — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:18:40 GMT

October 67 Western VW Type 2 panel van, was used as a sign for Western VW's in Nevada for around 15 years, the big blue arrow and the VW sign on the side has been blown over with aerosol but i'm sure this would come off with thinners or carefull flatting if desired. the Body has no rot as far as i'm aware as it's been in Nevada desert most of it's life. there are quite a few bits of minor body damage but all should be easliy repairable. There are quite a few bits missing, engine, gearbox, rear ...

Wanted - early bay over riders

Stu — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:28:06 GMT

A full set or individual ones. Must be solid and fairly straight/ easliy repairable

Stu

07971 699293

my latest pinstriping effort.

smiffys_chop_shop — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:55:24 GMT

Heres the latest of my pinstriping efforts woodcan be tricky with the grains and knots, im sizing everything up around me that looks like it'll fit some stripes on it........think the wheelie bins gonna get it!

Nationals, pics finally......

Frank — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:07:11 GMT

[img:5dc8]http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt144/adriangammon1/Nationals009.jpg[/IMG]

Nationals pics - in the pits

Frank — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:49:14 GMT

Wanted - A cool 3/4 or full length rack for a tin top bay

Stu — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:53:50 GMT

As the title says really!!!

Something a little different would be nice!

tel 07971 699293 or 01472 500975

Cheers

Stu

Early 68 Tintop Westy, one owner!

Tim — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:20:00 GMT

Don't be put off by the faded(what looks like ceiling wax red) paint, this is a one previous owner early 68 push button door handle tintop Westfalia from Southern California. It is super straight and the only rust on the whole bus is on the lower screen surround. the rest is very dry and the underside is really clean. Mechanically it has been very well maintained, the steering and gear change is nice and tight and the 1600SP engine runs perfectly. When it was bought from the original owner a ...

Smiffy, some louvre and fender links....

Tim — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:41:04 GMT

Again thanks to Russ for these links, hope their some use to you Smiffy. http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=3966 http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4642 http://www.nsra.org.uk/newforum/showthread.php?t=30506

Amazing detail on these models...

Tim — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:38:12 GMT

Thanks Russ for these links, this guy has some amazing skills!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC4iA...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfFYb...eature=related

Thanks for the guided tour tim!

smiffys_chop_shop — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:50:31 GMT

Was a good meet yesterday, is always good to meet new people who like similar things (can't remember the guy who bought your 54s' name but he was kool) and louisas' A coupe is the nuts! And thanks for the tour of your shop it was really kool to see your cars in the flesh theyr'e awesome!

The laid back approach to motorbike riding...

Tim — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:10:40 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjGfv2AeUss&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Ftraditionalspeedandkustom%2Ecom%2Fthegarage%2Findex%2Ephp%3Ftopic%3D1661%2E0&feature=player_embedded

More Ram....

Tim — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:58:11 GMT

My laptops been getting slower and slower over the months and it was a great relief today when i doubled my ram memory from 1 to 2 Gb... it's nice to be able to browse websites without falling asleep waiting for them to load

perfect day

beatnick — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:11:02 GMT

up at 8.30, breakfast, chrome and custom shoe down the road,back for bourbon and coke in the afternoon.
Shit loads of bikes at the show ,some real shitters and some beauts. Some really nice restored 70,s kwackers i didnt think i would get excited about them but i did.
Sorry tim no pics
nick

Stamford car show photos...

Tim — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:21:04 GMT

Thanks to everyone who showed up with or without a car, i managed to get 22 cars on the 12 car RoadHouse space and i reckon it was a good selection pics here... http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=50247044&albumID=3385598&imageID=62881537 I was asked to pick the best car for the retro car trophy, it had to be this V4 powered full custom mini originally built in the 70's, it's also a local Stamford car...

Project trucks for sale, lots of!

Tim — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:25:49 GMT

These are all Project trucks that are currently in the US, i'll be bringing them back one by one and doing the work to get them on the road and UK registered but meanwhile i'm offering them as they are imported into the UK with customs taxes paid. delivery time should be 7-9 weeks. click this link to see them all http://roadhouseretro.com/cars.asp They all roll freely and have new tubes so the tyres stay up, they have not been run for years but most of them turn over freely on the ...

Video's from the Hot Rod hayride...

Tim — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:38:50 GMT

This is my first ever attempt at editing a vid i've shot so don't expect an oscar winner It's a quick walk around the show field about 10am Saturday morning... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_DWVtPqV-Y I'm working on my next one, i'll add it as soon as i'm done

Photos from the Hot Rod hayride...

Tim — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:24:57 GMT

Click the link to see them all... http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=50247044&albumId=3368212 It was my first Hayride... can't wait till next year! I'll be uploading some vids later too...

WTB: hid lights

HollisterHawtie — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:27:16 GMT

Hey guys, I've been trying to find some good hids for my car...but ive never bought any car parts online before so i have like no idea what im doing...my boyfriend used to take care of all of my car stuff, but we just broke up...anyways, ive been looking at some new hid headlights kits at this website...does it look okay to buy from? or could someone recommend a good site for me? thanks! <3 Katie

Tim, where was that good camp site in Norfolk you mentioned

jimthebarron — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:17:13 GMT

Hi Tim

I seem to remember ages ago you mentioned a great campsite near the beach on the Norfolk coast line. Do you have any details?

Many thanks

Jim

Russels Plymouth Savoy

barnjunkie — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:05:16 GMT

is this for sale, as I was told at wheels day that it might be

westfalia windows for bay

hailfrank — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:06:37 GMT

need a little clean but fully working

looking for �100 for pair may split

come with outer rubbers

Hot Rod Hayride this weekend...

Tim — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:31:03 GMT

Anyone going?

i think there's about 6 of us cruising down...

http://www.hotrodhayride.com

51 chevy styleline

lance — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:38:18 GMT

time to put the chevy up for sale its a straight 6, 3 speed manual 4 door,converted to right hand drive. the car is clean but not mint, i drive it 45 miles every weekend and its quite good on fuel. its been lowered 6 inches on the front and has blocks and air shocks on the back.its got mot til end of oct and tax till end of sept. I'm willing to swap or sell for offers around �3600. the cars in cambridge.

1962 Buick Skylark

Tim — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:20:39 GMT

I've been asked to sell this car by a friend and it's being left with me until i do, it has a fresh MOT and is already Uk registered so we figured having it out and about on the road is as a good an advert as any... so i've been using it which is a real pleasure as it drives really well! It has the all aluminium Buick 215ci V8 Engine that Rover used for so many years over here and an Auto box, because of it's size(about the same as an early Mustang) and weight it's not too bad on fuel. The underside ...

Photos from the NSRA Super nationals at Old Warden

Tim — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:31:43 GMT

We just went on the Sunday afterall, it was really busy with loads of cool cars and is in a lovely country setting. Next year i'm going for the weekend for sure! all the pics here... http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=50247044&albumId=3338310

Speed Masters - keeping them clean...

6t6 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:53:40 GMT

Anyone got any hints or tips as to keeping them nice and shiny???

noticed mine have gone a little dull and specs of road rash have started to appear, would like to get on top of it before they pit too much,

what do you guys use to clean them? any trade secrets? pastes or potions, polishing mops or just lots of elbow grease and dark fingers...

Tim

NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals this Sunday(24-26th July)

Tim — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:52:38 GMT

Any one els going? i think we're camping over Saturday night...

I have never been before and can't find that much online info

NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
24-26th July

with Jimmy Shine coming over as special guest

Old Warden Park
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9EA

Hand carved Tikis

sam@bugeyeddesigns — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:16:40 GMT

Carved in the UK (by me) from English woods. They have all been treated with professional oil products to give a matt finish. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like any more pictures, or a 360 degree view of a particular tiki, so you know exactly what you�re getting. Please note: Although the tikis have been extensively dried small cracks may occur if they are placed in exceptionally warm environments. At the moment the tikis are collection only (from Stamford, ...

Splitterz annual summer BBQ on 2nd August - Chelmsford

slammedresto — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:56:25 GMT

Splitterz Summer BBQ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, just thought I'd let you know about our annual summer BBQ this year on 2nd August. Its FREE to come along, just a nice chilled sunday at a pub on quite a large Common, bring the kids too its family friendly fun, we have a bit of a show and shine, a raffle and the BBQ. I lost count last year but I think we had around 200 vws and everyone had a great time Hope to ...

Yanky car meet at the ok diner next sunday (12th)

smiffys_chop_shop — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:36:04 GMT

Just to let whoever is interested know (particularly you tim and johnny know) that the guy who finished painting the truck is organising a meet for next sunday the 12th (in the morning, if i get a more specific time i'll let you know) at the ok diner just outside of stamford, about 4miles is it? I think he's looking at making it a regular once a month thing too! as far as i know he's let his fellow yanky car friends know and he called us to let us know so I thought I'd spread the word a little! ...

Photo's from Americana 09 at Newark...

Tim — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:49:45 GMT

I last went to this when i was 18 in the back of a work mates 82 white Camaro(nice! ) it's now a massive show with 2 stages with live bands playing one after another and a lot of trade stands mostly selling terrible quality tat or cowboy gear. There were a hell of a lot of cars and bikes there along with a huge lineup of average house sized motorhomes... not sure it'll be an experience i'll be partaking in again next year at �25 a day!!! all the pics i took here... http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=50247044&albumId=3317156

The guy who does the canvases at shows sent these...

Tim — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:38:39 GMT

he got my contact details from the door on my camper, i think the pics are awesome! they were taken at 4:30 staurday morning, i'm suprised i'm not still writhing around on the floor ouside my camper after my silly tangle with legal herbal lows

dude, whats the story with the pontiac???

smiffys_chop_shop — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:42:01 GMT

Dude, whats the story with the pontiac??? have you bought it yet?
Been tinkering with the truck cuz it wasn't running right but think we've sussed it now and it seemz sweet! (wouldn't help that we'd got the firing order wrong and it was getting a bit too much fuel would it! )

new blog?

dubdubz — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:54:08 GMT

not sure if old [if so sorry]

stumbled across it and thought i'd share!

http://suedeandchrome.blogspot.com/

Photos from the Nostalgia Nationals...

Tim — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:05:19 GMT

Set at Avon park raceway (or what ever it's called now). it was a scorching day and there were a lot of cool cars there plus some hardcore racing! we headed over in Jonny's Charger which is awesome on the road and suprisingly comfortable on a long journey. All the pics here... http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=50247044&albumId=3296007