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Newest Blog (Discussion) Postings by Bill Hartman
Checkout my Buddy's hotrod store.
One of my closest friends just moved his store to Florida from Michigan and started an online store for hotrod related items and gifts. Its a cool site, check it out. Play the music at the beginning and watch the intro. www.cruzinworld.com  
08/19/2008 07:24 AM General Discussions Comments (10)
Wanted Mopar engines and Crossrams
Does anyone close to Michigan have any leads on good 413 or 426 or "RB" engines and crossrams? Looking to buy. thanks, Bill  
07/16/2008 08:44 PM General Discussions Comments (5)
Bad Oil Filter Test
I have had some bad problems with FRAM oil filters I thought you guys would find interesting.On 3 different occasions now, a motor I have built or worked on has had a FRAM filter partially colapse on the inside, which in turn somehow made the oil pressure  
07/02/2008 12:52 AM General Discussions Comments (5)
Detroit Autorama/ Riddler Award
I took a few pics at the show today in Detroit, a few cars contending for the Riddler Award. My favorite was the Troy Trepanier Pro Street Corvette....  
03/11/2008 11:12 AM General Discussions Comments (6)
Aluminum Heads
Does anyone know how much a cylinder head swells when they get hot? Especially aluminum heads? I'm having some small leaking issues I am trying to resolve. Tech line was of no help, I think I had the new guy, he told me " oh, not too much" - what the hel  
12/08/2007 06:36 PM General Discussions Comments (11)
Air bags, air suspension guidance
I am planning my next Streeetrod build this winter, and I have always wanted a car I can drive, then when I park it, I want the running boards to sit in the weeds, or sit it flat down on the pavement. Anyways, has anyone had good luck with any certai  
12/02/2007 11:04 PM Q&A Comments (27)
Mid -life crisis ? Maybe just a little dash of crazy !
My current project thats making lots of noise. pretty wild! My wife thinks I am crazy, ( whats new) This baby will sure heat up the blood in the cold north! Can you say a hair over 1000 horsepower, as a driver ! Isnt it true, loud pipes save lives?  
11/13/2007 09:34 PM General Discussions Comments (11)
Looking for a website, that shows different wheels on a 34' ford
Awhile back I went to a streetrod website that would show you a 34' Ford, you could make it whatever color you wanted, and change the wheels to any combination. basically you could see what the rims would look like before you buy them on a certain body st  
08/13/2007 07:16 PM General Discussions Comments (8)
Streetrod Nats Events
Do all the Streetrod nats shows around the country now allow any vehicles up to the early 70's? Or is it specific shows where they want more turn out?  
07/29/2007 11:47 PM General Discussions Comments (5)
All Opinions Wanted- future car builds
What would you guys rather buy a finished streetrod with, (1) a single carb (2) vintage fuel injection (3) multiple carbs (4) mild blower motor? Or you could rank them in order.Just curios where the market is heading, Mild or Wild? Something inbetween?  
06/22/2007 09:41 AM General Discussions Comments (26)
Another Streetrod Finished
What does everyone think, this is the ride I have been building for the past 7 months, all fresh, just took it for a 25 mile shakedown today. Guess its time to sell her and start another one ! Any buyers ?  
05/31/2007 11:49 PM General Discussions Comments (17)
What kind of car is this?
Does anyone know what kind of car this is, or who makes customs like these? I know its a bad picture. thanks, Bill  
05/14/2007 05:07 PM General Discussions Comments (18)
Need headers redone!
Does anyone know of a good reputable shop that recoat's headers, (no chrome), looking for reasonable rates and fast service. My local guy who I usually use moved his business to Florida. thanks, Bill  
04/15/2007 11:59 AM General Discussions Comments (15)
32' 33' 34' interior space?
I am almost finished with my latest project- a 1939 Ford, it will be for sale shortly, just got it appraised for drivable insurance. Research for the next car has begun.My next build is going to be a 32'-34' Ford w/ a blown Hemi, or EFI Stromberg Hemi. An  
04/08/2007 01:12 PM General Discussions Comments (10)
Whats Up With R-JAYS?
I ordered some basic parts from them 14 days ago, and they never sent the parts. I have e-mailed 2 times already- no reply. I thought they were supposed to be a good shop? My money certainly cashed ok for them ! I hate to badmouth them, but I ordered 1  
03/30/2007 10:03 PM General Discussions Comments (21)
Baddest streetrod around
New toy  
03/13/2007 07:23 AM General Discussions Comments (10)
MOTOR MADNESS
engines  
03/05/2007 02:46 PM General Discussions Comments (10)
Good Compounds
What do you guys like?  
02/22/2007 10:37 PM General Discussions Comments (17)
Breaking Streetrod Idea!
Good news....  
02/20/2007 11:59 AM General Discussions Comments (19)
Engine gaskets
Does anyone know a formula to change compression ratio by altering the compressed cylinder head gasket thickness? Such as changing from the usual .040 to .065 or .080. Great question for all you technical rodders / builders. Any thoughts ?  
02/15/2007 06:50 PM General Discussions Comments (23)