Canadian Poncho

Installed the new kick panels w/ repainted grilles today, after having restored the vents to good working order (cables were locked up, a good soaking in PB Blaster ad a little elbow grease fixed them). Previously I had painted the dash, and everything else (NOS steering wheel, replaced some gauges...

Latest additions = new fuel pump, rebuilt carb, and can you identify my coolant catch can? And of course new radiator and hoses and clamps, new water pump, rebuilt starter, new battery, new plug wires and distributor cap and rotor (points and plugs were fine), a few engine dress-up items, and of cours...

"This is pretty cool!" Yes, today I finally got the Poncho out in the world running long enough, well enough, that I didn't need to have her follow me in the truck with the tow strap handy. Finished installation and testing of new fuel pickup/sending unit and boiled/coated/painted gas t...

Been a little frustrated lately, weather has been cold (40's in the morning, that's Fahrenheit) for two solid months, so not comfy in the garage (I have A/C but no heat, it's Florida, eh?) plus continue to be bugged by aggravating engine problems with the old 261 ... but today was beautiful, so I decide...

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1956 Hotrod Interior finally 100% complete! (Preview)	Members Rides	23	3858	Mar 9, 2010 by rarechev
Installed the new kick panels w/ repainted grilles today, after having restored the vents to good working order (cables were locked up, a good soaking in PB Blaster ad a little elbow grease fixed them). Previously I had painted the dash, and everything else (NOS steering wheel, replaced some gauges...
1956 Hotrod 56 261 getting closer to runnin' (Preview)	Members Rides	14	2660	Dec 5, 2009 by beaumontwagon
Latest additions = new fuel pump, rebuilt carb, and can you identify my coolant catch can? And of course new radiator and hoses and clamps, new water pump, rebuilt starter, new battery, new plug wires and distributor cap and rotor (points and plugs were fine), a few engine dress-up items, and of cours...
1956 Hotrod My wife got her first ride in the 56 today and said ... (Preview)	Members Rides	15	4083	Oct 19, 2009 by davelacourse
"This is pretty cool!" Yes, today I finally got the Poncho out in the world running long enough, well enough, that I didn't need to have her follow me in the truck with the tow strap handy. Finished installation and testing of new fuel pickup/sending unit and boiled/coated/painted gas t...
1956 Hotrod Custom taillights (Preview)	Members Rides	13	2647	Mar 26, 2010 by speelman1958
Been a little frustrated lately, weather has been cold (40's in the morning, that's Fahrenheit) for two solid months, so not comfy in the garage (I have A/C but no heat, it's Florida, eh?) plus continue to be bugged by aggravating engine problems with the old 261 ... but today was beautiful, so I decide...