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theHIGHLANDER replied to the thread Hot Rods 1940 Packard 110 art-deco steering wheel.
Who wants one? Anybody, hit me up...
Mar 28, 2024 at 2:20 PM -
theHIGHLANDER replied to the thread Hot Rods Any 1933 Ford Victoria experts in the House ?.
I think they're 32. A little bigger than sedans, and if my searches are right the "fat" look at the front appears to be a separate part....
Mar 26, 2024 at 1:04 PM -
theHIGHLANDER liked X38's post in the thread Customs Lost Custom.
TRJ did a feature on it.
Mar 26, 2024 at 7:29 AM -
theHIGHLANDER replied to the thread Projects Acrylic Enamel- BaseCoat Clear coat ?.
Acrylic enamel is just as hazardous as new materials, add hardener and its a lock, nasty stuff. Do you need a full body suit, filtered...
Mar 26, 2024 at 7:19 AM -
theHIGHLANDER liked winduptoy's post in the thread Technical Generator help.
I wouldn't think the generator would know what it was mounted on and can count cylinders. If the mounting dimensions are the same, I bet...
Mar 25, 2024 at 9:39 PM -
theHIGHLANDER replied to the thread Hot Rods Any 1933 Ford Victoria experts in the House ?.
Isn't there a dip in the center on a 33/4? I think all Vicky models were dlx. If I had to guess I'd almost say 32 but the "front" of the...
Mar 25, 2024 at 9:32 PM -
theHIGHLANDER liked Fordors's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Rodders Journal #86?.
Did she have a wooden ruler and was not afraid to use it?
Mar 25, 2024 at 4:44 PM -
theHIGHLANDER replied to the thread Art & Inspiration What color motor looks best in a maroon car?.
Gold, yellow, or what ever the stock color is of the engine used.
Mar 25, 2024 at 4:43 PM -
theHIGHLANDER liked 1oldtimer's post in the thread Technical I know absolutely nothing about rivets. Please advise me..
Agreed, I have some tailgate arms for my '60 Elco that were chromed in one piece. I bought them years old but never used and you can...
Mar 24, 2024 at 11:06 AM -
theHIGHLANDER liked indyjps's post in the thread Technical I know absolutely nothing about rivets. Please advise me..
Zinc or nickel plating may be an option.
Mar 24, 2024 at 11:06 AM -
theHIGHLANDER replied to the thread Technical I know absolutely nothing about rivets. Please advise me..
I like this idea too, but can't be sandblasted. Soda at most. A good polish with a soft wire brush but not too hard or fast. Sandblast...
Mar 23, 2024 at 5:29 PM -
theHIGHLANDER liked rockable's post in the thread Technical I know absolutely nothing about rivets. Please advise me..
You CAN have them zinc plated without disassembly. That is probably how they were done orinally.
Mar 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM -
theHIGHLANDER replied to the thread Technical STROMBERG 97 VS CHINA 97 PROBLEM...
The truth is "made in swap meet" old stuff and restore em. Notice I didn't say easy or cheap. You want cheap? Do 94s and hop em up best...
Mar 23, 2024 at 5:25 PM -
theHIGHLANDER replied to the thread Hot Rods Adds ?.
I feel ya. I looked it up too and asked "But why?" since when I want something in multiples I just, uh, count em up...?o_O
Mar 23, 2024 at 1:17 PM -
theHIGHLANDER liked THE FRENCHTOWN FLYER's post in the thread Hot Rods Adds ?.
I had to look that up on the Google Machine. I'm still confused. But on a much higher level.
Mar 23, 2024 at 1:12 PM