Rod And Custom Magazine Forumshttp://forums.rodandcustommagazine.comJoin the Custom Car & Hot Rod Forum at Rod & Custom Magazine to discuss your street or rat rod, projects & performance, technical questions latest news, shows & events, and more.http://forums.rodandcustommagazine.com/70/9508386/whats_on_your_mind/mynatts_esso_servicecenter/Sat, 18 May 2013 14:05:41 -0700Mynatt's Esso Servicecenter
Anyone remember the location in New York State (i.e. possibly near Newburgh) or Massachusetts (i.e. possibly near Ayer) that business existed in the 19050's to 1960's or even later called Mynatt's Esso Service Center. If so what was city and the first name of owner Bill Keogh tel: 905-8712341 E mail: wllmkeogh@yahoo.com

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Hey guys I'm new to this page and I'm doing a 2000 4.6 engine swap in my 1979 f-100 and not real sure how to go about doing it with all the electronics and stuff if anyone has any advise on it I sure would appreciate it.

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i have a 2002 ford escort and i hate fords, hate working on them the most and after putting a transmission and motor in this escort i have given up on factory. as of right now i have the motor and trans hooked to the cherry picker and almost to pull it and replace it with a 87 305 ho out of a 87 camaro. i have all the parts and the computer. im welding in my own brackets and mounts and i have a 373 full posi rear end i have ready to put in the car and talked to a local company that specializes in custom drive shafts. im looking for thoughts and concernse that i may over look while working on this project. please post with anything you guys can think of or make up i dont care as long as maybe it will help with future run ins.

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In answer to Rob's request, I was first exposed to hot rodding in 1956 at the age of 11 when my brother was taking off the hood chrome strip on his first car, a 1949 Ford shoe box. We lived in Woodland Hills at the end of Natoma Drive and one day a sky blue 48 Ford vintage car came up our driveway with no hood. It was a friend of my brother named Regis, a stocky tough looking dude with bad acne scars. He was showing his car to my dad and my brother and telling them all about the flathead v-8 in it. I was barely able to peer over the top of the fender to see the glittering chrome of the acorn nuts, water tubes, air cleaners, etc. In school during the borring class lectures, I began to teach myself how to draw the side view of a flathead. I new about the fins on the heads, the radiator tubes, the generator, the air cleaners and that last thing behind the last carb closest to the firewall (fuel pump). I knew nothing of how any of this stuff worked, just where it went on my drawings. Our family relocated to Los Altos and my in-class doodling progressed. I learned how to change a straight side view of a tire into an elipse and then place the rest of the car into perspective. I quickly learned to draw 32 duece coupes from the rear only showing the right rear fender, running boards, a little bit of the engine, the radiator, headlamp and the front fender. I always turned the right front fender more to the right to show the lug nuts. These were always pencil drawings and somehow I learned how to make chrome. Wow, that was big time. Flatheads turned into OHV engines with finned valve covers with "T-bolts". 6-71 polished blowers found their way into my drawings along with the T-bucket from 77 Sunset Strip. A few trips to Fremont Drag Strip and the full bodied front engine dragster with a blown Chrysler engine became part of my reputaure. The doodling continued throughout high school, but the hot rod seed got planted when a high school buddy and I started building "his" 28 Ford roadster pickup. My parents would not allow me to have a hot rod, so I worked with my friend on his. We used an Olds v-8 with a Hydromatic. It never made it to the street but we did drive it around the culdesac where he lived. Then he discovered girls, his dad bought him a 49 Olds convertible, he filled it up with ladies and I retreated back home to my dad's garage where he let me build a mini bike with a Clinton engine. To end this story, somehow I graduated high school, started life with dirt bikes and v-drive boats and finally in 1982 bought 31 Chev 1-1/2 flatbed truck with the hopes of building my first hot rod. Two divorces later and finally finding the love of my life, I am building her a hot rod. It is her 65 Mustang which she used as a single mom raising two kids. It finally died in the early 90's, but she managed to keep it asleep untill I came along. I re-built it first as a typical 200 six 3spd and we used it a lot from 1998 until 2009. But it was just another Mustang. Now I am 3/4 thru the second rebuild and it has a 302-C4 drivetrain, PS, PB, 10" wide tires front and rear, 6" wider track front and rear, 3" deep fender flares, real side exhaust, very low to the ground, and a front spoiler. The theme of it is an SCCA road race car. Did the old 31 Chev survive? Yes, although I have not touched it in 12 years, it sits up on a hoist in it's 1st mock up stage; 427 BBC, BDS blower, THM400, Jag rear, Mustang II front. Will it get finished? It is #4 on the list (finish the Mustang, finish the house, restore the Stevens v-drive, then the roadster pick-up). It is good to be retired finally!

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Hey everyone, I'm Ryan, Kent's grandson. It's so awesome to see that people want to be a part of this, it means a lot. To finish the Streamliner, we're running a Kickstarter campaign, which is a way to raise money online. Check it out here, we also made a great video about the project: http://kck.st/streamliner The catch is, if we don't meet our $ goal, we don't get anything. There are some cool rewards, like getting your name on the car, so give what you can. (We'd love if you leave a comment when you donate so we know more about you!) Just 1) click on that link above, 2) play the video, 3) then click the green "Pledge" button at the right of the video. Feel free to email me if you have any trouble signing up.

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Hey Guys,I need help! I have an original 1934 Ford frame with the stock cross member,I am having trouble as to where that I need to mount my brake pedal and booster assembly. Would anyone have any pics and measurements that would help me to get pass this part so i can move to my next step. Thanks for your help! Phillip

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There was a picture in mid fifties in car magazine of an aluminum bodied dry lakes racer sponsored by Mynatt's Esso Servicecenter Who has picture and who remembers the car to see picture of car aero teardrop body see search resultsgeoff hacker | Hemmings Blog: Classic and collectible cars and parts Behind the scenes with the editors of the Hemmings Motor News family of magazines ... On the side of the doors he found what appears to be the words: “Mynatt’s ... blog.hemmings.com/index.php/tag/geoff-hacker - Cached Please contact me Bill Keogh 905-8712341 e mail: wllmkeogh@yahoo.com

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Anybody catch the spread on Kent Fuller in the last issue?

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Hello! I know that some of you may have caught the profile on Kent Fuller in the latest issue of R&C, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to share an update on my grandfather's most recent project. He is currently building a flathead streamliner with the intent to set a new record on the Bonneville Flats this August, and your support will be HUGE in bringing the rest of this dream to fruition. I will be launching a Kickstarter campaign in Kent's name this week to help raise the funds to put the finishing touches on the liner, and if you don't mind passing along the link to friends who might be interested, please do. I will post the Kickstarter link to our Facebook page as soon as the site goes live. That page is where we'll be sharing all of our project updates. Thank you so much, in advance, and if you have any questions regarding the project, please feel free to send 'em my way! Best, Jenna

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I'm rebuilding a 1950 Chevy 2door hardtop & I plan to build a custom console using fiberglass. Can anybody give an interior newbie some tips concerning brand or type of fiberglass to make a mold, and is ideal for painting? This will be my first attempt to build a custom console. Any tips or video/youtube links would help a lot. Thanx in advance!

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Hi, I'm looking for help on restoring the paint on a life size fiberglass cow (art piece). I'm hoping that someone here has knowledge of specific products (or can point me in the general direction). This is bit by bit removal of failed paint areas, so that the artwork information is not lost and can be matched and replaced, no spraying except top coating. Proper priming and seal coats for this type of material/outdoor installation are not my area of expertise. I understand this is a long shot...

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While reading, "Vintage Looks, Modern Guts" in Rod and Custom May 2013 issue, I noticed the word "diameter" was misused two times on page 26 and four times on page 27 in the captions for pictures 1,4,5 and 6. You should have used the word "perimeter" which would have provided the correct meaning in each case. Diameter is only used to describe the distance from one side of a circle to the opposite side measured through the center. I am a 70-year old retired math teacher who has read Rod and Custom since the "little pages" in the early fifties. I couldn't resist making a comment. Your excellent photography made up for any misunderstanding that may have been caused by the repeated misuse of the word "diameter". :p :p Ken Stevenson McKinleyville, California

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On page 62 the car in the photo in the upper left hand corner belonged to William "Bill" Breese, NOT Reese. Bill was in his early 20's when he drove the '32 Ford he built himself, around the country entering it in car shows. Not only was his car featured on the cover of Hot Rod, It was also named one of the 75 Most Significant 1932 Ford Hot Rods of all time, by a panel of Automotive Journalists & Experts, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the '32 Ford. I had the honor of meeting Bill when he was the Senior Auto Body Instructor at Lima (Ohio) Senior High School in the 1970's. My Dad was the Electronics Instructor right across the hall from Bill's classroom/shop area, & they were good friends. Bill was a great guy & was a master of all of the "Old School" autobody skills. I used to hang-out at his home garage to watch him "sling lead" with two sticks of lead in one hand and alternating a torch and wooden paddle in the other.His ability to straighten a panel without using filler was amazing. After he quit teaching, He moved to Texas where he and his son, Bill Jr., manufactured limosines in their own shop.Bill Sr. has since passed on, but his Hot Rod Legacy is cemented in history.

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Hello everyone, I'm brand new here and curious if there are any forum's on this website centered on personalized automobile artwork & photography of ANY kind. I am a photographer/graphic designer and have created a product called an 'Autographix Montage'. If anyone is interested in seeing what we can create for anyone that has their own sweet ride, please visit www.echelongraphix.com. and get ahold of us. Thanks and have a great day. :D Jonathan N. CEO - Echelon Graphix

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Hey folks,new to this forum,but not new to hot-rodding.I have a question that maybe some can answer.Like a lot of folks here in Indiana,I have encountered the old car,or truck that for some reason does not have a title.I am not talking about a late model,abandoned junk,that the police have hauled in.I am talking about something that has been sitting in a friends garage,or back yard,with all those good intentions,and just got lost in time. Having asked many people about this,I have gotten a thousand and one answers.I realize that all those beatiful antique creatures we all have seen in the magazines,shows,and just tooling around didn't ALL come ready to have you put a plate on them.Some had to have gone through the process to get these pieces of history plated.I have heard all ya gotta have is a "bill of sale",and take it to the DMV.And there are places(for a fee) that will provide ya with that.It has been enough to drive ya nuts,or at least make ya wanna give up.(but the love of old cars still keeps tugging at ya). So again,living in Indiana I get up and,go to my trusty DMV,and ask.It is really fun seeing that "deer in the headlights" look at nine in the morning.I got 4 different answers,in 4 minutes flat! I finally walked out with info,that I gotta go to small claims court,after a police check,after a bill of sale,after giving up my first born,,,,,,,,which might not be a bad idea,cause he can't even change a light bulb!Anyway,,,got ANY help???? THANX,Scotty

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Can someone direct me to a technical article on bumper fascia repair ?

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Not looking for buit models, want one of the bodies that still has the needed rear half intact. Haven't seen another posting on Ebay since I mentioned the 61 Comet topic here. Now I am waiting to see how people react to this month's drawing, the road racing 63 T-Bird. Too bad the artist failed to note that the actual cars are much wider and longer then his drawing suggests. But if someone took the time to narrow an Imperial 4 door sedan into a roadster it looks like there is always a fool with too much time and money to spend... I wish I had the funds to get my Model TT c-cab on the road, maybe I spend too much on un needed things like food...

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On page 68, February 2013 issue, photo #8 shows a "Trigger Jet 22650PP sprayer. The sprayer is easy to find, the yellow....diffuser? Not so much. Can you advise us where to find the diffuser type device? Thanks, John

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Can someone tell me the measurement of a Tail Shaft Housing on a Ford FMX Small Case transmission. Thanks

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Something I virtually never see, but DO remember from 'back in the day' is that there was a following for the Packard V8... they were only built for 2 years, '55 and '56. 320, 352 and 374 cu.in. displacements, all three sharing a 3 1/2" stroke. In 1956 (only year for the 374) Packard had the distinction of having the largest displacement, 2nd-highest horsepower rating, & the highest torque rating of ANY US manufacturer, Cadillac and Chrysler included! A number of guys ran Packard V8s in drag cars back in the mid to late '50s, and I'm pretty certain there was even a limited number of aftermarket speed parts available for the Packard V8 back then. Talk about 'rare'! The Packard V8 was basically similar in configuration to the early Olds & Caddy V8s, but on 'steroids'. It had 5" bore centers, so was designed to be opened up to much larger displacements in future years... in fact Packard engineers had plans for a 440" version for '58 but it never saw the light of day. Packard offered a dual-quad version of the 374 in 1956. Also the '56 374 used the same dual-snorkel air cleaner that Caddy & Olds used, purchased from the AC div. of GM. I'd LOVE to see a feature in Rod & Custom on the Packard V8, or a feature with a Packard-powered rod! thanks fer your time, Rindy :) from north-central Ohio

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I havent been able to find homemade heated parts washer. So I made my own. So far so good. Hoping to hear on some other homemade partswashers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FsF0s8FFlQ

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I havent been able to find homemade heated parts washer. So I made my own. So far so good. Hoping to hear on some other homemade partswashers.

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I am looking for steel fenders rear fenders to fit 1935 Chevy Master Coupe that are wider then stock.I have seen fiberglass but have not had any luck with finding steel ones. Can anyone help Thanks Warren

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Hello Folks, First time poster here, heck first time to this fourm. I was thinking about Americruise 1,1993 to Springfield MO. was worndering if the folks at Rod and Custom have ever thought about doing the cruise again? Thanks CaptChrysler PS: Did any of you every do the Americruise Tour?

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I have rebuilt the above carburettor and double, treble checked it and cannot get it to run correctly. It sounds and smells like it is running rich. I have had the idle screw all the way in and all the way out with little difference. The metering rods have been checked and the whole body sonic cleaned. Ive also fitted electronic ignition to help but i am now at a loss. Is anyone familiar with these carbs? Cheers, Phil.

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