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[1946Austin]

When I took my car to the drags they made me take the fire extinguisher out of the mount on my rollbar. They said they think they can come unmounted in...

[1946Austin]

Appears to be a truck, and maybe the witch on the dash is better juu-juu....

[1946Austin]

Heck no, and no phone like his either! I'm jealous! And the cup holder too!!! Whoaaa! I just spotted the 8 track player. Now I'm gonna have to sell my...

[1946Austin]

Just when things are going well, these builds begin to nickel and dime us. At least you caught it before it made a mess of the build!

[1946Austin]

Figured out my gas gauge issue the other day, and contacted the seller to exchange the gauge. I ordered a 0-90 ohm, and they sent me a 90-0 ohm, thus...

[1946Austin]

That engine bay is packed full of fun!

[1946Austin]

In my continued effort to make the '39 a cruiser that I can take long drives with, I installed a 12 v. cigarette outlet. Maybe they call them something...

[1946Austin]

Got out early today to tackle some small things. I built a set of inside and outside plates to cover my wiper holes, and the driver's side gets a wiper...

[1946Austin]

Yes, but more irritating. She'll eventually stop, but this will last forever!...

[1946Austin]

Well I'm irritated today. I decided to drive the car around to burn off the oil that was left on the exhaust pipes, but also wanted to see how far down...

[1946Austin]

Yes, gauge prices have really gotten much lower in recent years. Even Autometer has begun to offer inexpensive gauges!...

[1946Austin]

I found a Bosch gauge that's electric, and has a face that matches well. Only issue was the gauge is not a 280 degree dial like I have now. Not sure I...

[1946Austin]

Hose? What kind of hose holds up to 100 psi, and engine oil temps?

I did look at braided oil gauge lines, and they seem like another possible...

[1946Austin]

Do those gauge sets come with the senders? It doesn't say if they do or not? The size wont work for me as I already have 2" holes, so need 2"...

[1946Austin]

I got a good lesson in why I should always use copper gauge lines yesterday! Just cruising along on the way to meet the guys in my car club for dinner,...

[1946Austin]

Love the black paint theme throughout! The Vette is looking stealthy!

[1946Austin]

You know how when a car is new, or newly driving, every little thing freaks you out?

Had to run an errand today, so a 45 mile round trip...

[1946Austin]

After our father's day breakfast we headed home before noon, and I tackled a couple small check list items. First the replacement gas pedal, as it was...

[1946Austin]

I avoided them since I've got so much time into making the grille from pieces!...

[1946Austin]

I finally got the '39 out on the freeway today! It drove great, and when I hit about 50 mph it shifted into overdrive and the rpm's dropped down around...