http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/general-topic-area/feed.rss Wed, 19 Jun 13 14:58:07 +0000 All makes Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163307/1986-cadillac-deville-white-leather-maintence Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:56:58 +0000 fitorfat2yahoocom 163307@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163304/help-identify-front-fenders Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:48:26 +0000 mikebikepunkcom 163304@/forum/discussions
Thanks for the knowledge
mike]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163299/de-anodizing-aluminum Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:56:28 +0000 2archers 163299@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163180/side-molding-on-cars Wed, 22 May 2013 15:14:27 +0000 2archers 163180@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163288/what-kind-of-rim-is-this Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:52:05 +0000 Kleencrewyahoocom 163288@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163197/shoeless-chevy Sat, 25 May 2013 14:44:30 +0000 salinasj1023gmailcom 163197@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163184/help-please-motor-turns-over-but-wont-start Thu, 23 May 2013 19:01:42 +0000 66lemans 163184@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163150/keys Sun, 19 May 2013 14:25:21 +0000 PAULARGETYPE 163150@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163042/insurance-for-classic-car Sat, 04 May 2013 22:40:23 +0000 2archers 163042@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163083/classic-car-appraisal-for-insurance Wed, 08 May 2013 19:10:48 +0000 2archers 163083@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163085/gear-piston-an-upcoming-board-game-by-ludicreations- Wed, 08 May 2013 21:50:48 +0000 VyseDyne 163085@/forum/discussions
Gear & Piston is currently being funded in a Kickstarter. It has already reached its goal, so the game WILL be released, and now we're working on funding stretch goals to enhance the game. If anyone is interested in getting more details on this upcoming, cool board game, please check out the Kickstarter and hopefully pledge to get a copy of your own when it comes out. :)

Here's a convenient link to their Kickstarter for all who're interested.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ludicreations/gear-and-piston-board-game

Thanks for your time everyone, and I hope some of you are interested and help back this project with us. :)]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163052/transport Sun, 05 May 2013 17:22:46 +0000 2archers 163052@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/163044/car-cover Sat, 04 May 2013 23:39:17 +0000 2archers 163044@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162839/am-i-in-the-right-place Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:44:54 +0000 PhotoJak 162839@/forum/discussions
My name is Jackie & I have a problem I'm hoping someone here can help me with.

I have this love of old cars, and a passion for photographing them, but I know absolutely nothing about them and am finding it hard to identify the cars I take photos of.

It's usually easier for me when I go to car shows because the info is posted in the windshield. But sometimes I run across a car in its 'natural environment' and snap a photo - then I don't know how to identify it.

Is that something I could possibly get help with here, or can someone suggest a place that could help me identify some old cars from photos?

Thanks so much,
Jackie]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162848/help-id-my-wheel Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:36:33 +0000 44todd 162848@/forum/discussions it's for a 18" tire
bolt pattern is 6 on 5 7/8
gotta be early 30s but what used that bolt pattern???????]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162854/classic-car-with-no-title-or-regestration-how-do-i-get-it-on-the-road Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:10:54 +0000 randyvlasicgmailcom 162854@/forum/discussions
This is my first post here on Classiccar.com and the beginning of a new project ( I Hope). Ten years ago I purchased a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S from my uncle. He was supposed to give me the title but was unable to find it as the car sat in his garage for a long period of time. I have been holding on to the car ever since and I want to start rebuilding it. I want to make sure I can get a title before I start investing in the car but haven't found any good answers. Today I talked to the Illinois DMV and they stated that if my uncle could not supply them at least an old registration that there was no way I could get a title. I imagine this is not the end of the line for my 1971 Olds there has to be another option. Im not interested in making this into a drag car and im definitely not about to junk it or enter it in any demolition derbies! It needs to be on the street.

I also gave the lady at the DMV the vin number which is 13 numbers and they have no record of the car. So I would imagine it hasn't been registered as of 1980 because I think thats when the VIN started.

I have read online about requesting a title as a "Custom Car" see attached link. Is this an option or is there a better way to go about it?

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/title_and_registration/apply_custom_rod.html

Thank you everyone in advance for your help, I really want to figure this out so I can get this project started!!!!!

]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162376/sandblast-car Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:55:46 +0000 Davethesandblaster 162376@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162788/looking-to-rent-a-classic-truck-for-a-travel-channel-television-shoot-in-austin-texas Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:17:01 +0000 justinmarrpapernyentertainmentcom 162788@/forum/discussions
I'm part of a a small production company in New York City called Paperny Entertainment and will be shooting a food show on the Travel Channel in the Austin, TX area April 6-7th based around looking for the best comfort food in America.

We are currently looking for a classic pick up truck to rent for two days to fit in with that great American theme. The celebrity hosts of our show would be driving around a bit: pulling up to restaurants we'll be shooting at, a little road driving, and video of them chatting inside the vehicle.

We will without a doubt be very responsible with the vehicle, drive it VERY safely, and make sure we leave it in the EXACT condition in which we were using it. We would also put the vehicle under our insurance policy to ENSURE that if anything happened, your vehicle would be completely covered.

We'd be glad to pay for the gas to transport the vehicle, a reasonable rate for the use, and lunch on us for your generosity.

Please contact me, Justin Marr at 941-387-4060 or just message me on here or by e-mail at justin.marr@papernyentertainment.com with any questions, concerns, or interest you care to express.

Thanks so much!]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162742/front-fender-identification Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:04:21 +0000 lundgrmgmailcom 162742@/forum/discussions


]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162571/complete-noobie-to-classic-cars-has-a-few-questions-come-on-out-of-the-woodwork-experts Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:07:11 +0000 nailkid22gmailcom 162571@/forum/discussions
My name's Tom, and I just signed up here to ask a few questions.

It's been my life long dream to have a classic car. I especially like the European cars with the extra long hoods and all sorts of bells and whistles, like this beauty here:

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/357/9/e/beautiful_classic_mercedes_typ_500k_by_pingallery-d5owqwm.jpg

I'm not too awfully picky about exactly what car or exactly what year, however, there are a few things I believe make me stand out a bit in the classic car scene.

First and most important(steady your hearts collectors), working with my dad's 1986 suburban has taught me that while the exterior may be amazingly awesome, the engine and internal parts need constant babying. I have no real interest in having to tinker with my car every few weeks to get it to run properly, really I'm just interested in the body itself.

Secondly, it doesn't actually have to be a classic. I've heard tell that a few companies make kit cars, but so far I've been unable to find much of anything on them, at least on non-American kits.

Basically, I'm wondering if there's any way to buy just the body of a car, and then put in a modern engine, transmission, etc. I don't have a whole lot of time to be tinkering with it, and my grandpa's 1930 something Ford needs care every single weekend to run properly.

I'm also curious how much just a body would cost. Is it possible to buy just the body from a kit? And how realistic is my idea of swapping in modern parts? I'm sure there would be some conversion issues if I were only replacing a few parts with new ones, but what if I'm replacing everything?

Also, as point of fact, I intend to pay a custom car company(that I have yet to find) to built it for me. So this won't be a garage, do-it-yourself project. I don't trust myself that much, even with a fully detailed manual.

Any thoughts, ideas?

Cheers all,
Drame22]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162642/looking-to-rent-classic-cars-for-a-travel-channel-television-shoot Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:45:07 +0000 justinmarrpapernyentertainmentcom 162642@/forum/discussions
We are a small production company in New York City and will be shooting in a few cities across the United States. We are currently looking for classic cars to rent at an hourly rate. We would be driving the vehicles with the hosts of our show at the wheel and in very tight quarters (no long distance traveling) for about 4 hours. A lot of us are car lovers also so we always appreciate a good car when we see one! Anyone who would like to get involved, please contact me, Justin Marr at 941-387-4060 or just message me on here or by e-mail at justin.marr@papernyentertainment.com. This is a list of the vehicles I'm currently searching for:

- Classic Pickup Truck
- classic Ford Mustang
- Classic Pontiac Thunderbird
- Jeep Grand Wagoneer
- Volkswagon Bus
- Chevrolet Chevelle
- Classic Jaguar
- Classic Volvo
- Dodge Charger
- Ford Bronco
- Chevrolet Bell Air
- Classic Mercedes

We will be shooting in Austin, San Francisco, Atlanta and Boston.

Thanks so much, everyone!!]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162476/recognize-this-grill-emblem Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:56:02 +0000 briantsaxtongmailcom 162476@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162383/need-help-to-find-out-from-what-car-a-stering-wheel-came-from Sun, 10 Feb 2013 06:45:44 +0000 maricelatenorioyahoocom 162383@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162265/tools-for-classic-cars Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:03:38 +0000 scf35yahoocom 162265@/forum/discussions
Any help is appreciated. ]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162102/good-books-about-early-cars Sat, 05 Jan 2013 10:56:14 +0000 kyonasaskia 162102@/forum/discussions I wonder if anyone her knows of a good reference book on early cars? I collect real photo postcards, and many times they have early cars in them. Does anyone know of a book that will tell me what make of car I have pictured in my postcards - perhaps a reference book with good photos in it? Sometimes you see just the front or back of a car in these postcards. Most of the postcards I have date from 1900 to 1940.
Thanks in advance.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162101/1916-race-car-driver-george-stevens-id-help-needed Sat, 05 Jan 2013 10:44:11 +0000 kyonasaskia 162101@/forum/discussions I have a postcard here from 1916. It is a posed real photo-type postcard of a man (George Stevens) sitting in what appears to be a race-car. What this driver wrote on the back of the postcard makes me think that he was perhaps notable in the sport, as it reads, "My dear Vellie, I hope you will find this card a good souvenir of the old sport --With my best Regards, Yours, George" The postcard was never sent through the mail, as there is no stamp nor postmark or address. On the 'Name And Address Here' side, is written, "To my dear friend Vellie Curtis". Does anyone know 1. what kind of car this is, and 2. who this George Stevens is?
]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/162078/california-dmv-offering-rare-vintage-new-plates Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:29:42 +0000 Johnny Ponton 162078@/forum/discussions
Check out their DMV website at www.dmv.ca.gov for more info.

They need to prepay register 7,500 plates before January 2015 before the runs will be stamped.

Good luck!]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/161087/features-you-would-like-to-see-in-classiccar Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:34:13 +0000 Rach 161087@/forum/discussions
We're working on making ClassicCar even better for you! We've listened to your feedback and have been working hard over the last couple of months to release the latest new face of the website. We're hoping this new version of the website makes your ClassicCar experience even more enjoyable and are constantly looking for ways to improve! If you have not had a look around the website, we have changed the layout of all pages to bring you a smoother, quicker and cleaner experience, without changing the Forum - so please have a look around! We would love to hear from you about the following topics:

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Thanks for your patience with all of the changes we have made over the last year, and we promise no more drastic changes in the near future :) We want to make this website the home for all things ClassicCar!

Thankyou for your feedback,
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