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While most/all of the recommendations were focused at a surface cleaning method...my wheels issue was that the stains and mold had set into the...
Pulled this cool wheel from a 60 Lincoln Mark v Continental yesterday... Pretty cool overall. Any recommendations on how to brighten up the old...
Got it Jim. I believe it'll go to a shop so it's done right. This is what I got. It'll be fine up until it's not I guess. Maybe the shop can give...
Sure....here ya go. Overall, I thought it looked as clean as a typical Speedway or Lucky. Suspect I'll take a flap wheel to the casting marks...
The car scene around me sucks (as far as I can tell) NW Florida. There is an old school shop near but I'm a little suspect of their practices. I...
So before I broke it all down...everything was pretty stove up (tight) but it was a mess. One side the bushings came out in pieces...the other...
Cant speak Chinese.... No idea, no mfgr info...a Swapmeet buy. Fingers crossed.
Need some guidance on something I'm working on. I've got a 37-41 front axle assembly that I've broke down last night.... I plan to reuse the...
CLEAN EDELBROCK TR2X TUNNEL RAM WITH UR2 TOP. FITS SQUARE PORT BIG BLOCK CHEVY. Does not appear to have been used.. EXCELLENT CONDITION. STANDS 9...
Nice Pair Of M/T 140R-48B Big Block Chevrolet V8 Valve Covers. Early Design W/Bowtie Logo, Finned, Original finish, a PAIR, Very Nice Used...
So parting out a car like this is rather new to me. But if you need it, and I have it and we can make it work for the both of us. A very general...
WOW....AWESOME JOB!!! I'll look to see if you have a thread on your frame. Very interesting, thanks... and will look at those threads
I have to admit I'm fighting back the feeling of being a little overwhelmed today with the project. The final few wood kit parts are awaiting...
Sounds good, I'm excited to see mine take to the transformation. Small woodkit pieces to wrap up. Got the side window pieces roughed out...now I...
Some progress today and half day remaining to do more. While still in the kit building phase I decided that I needed to do some mock-up to ensure...
Agree, a testament to some great and dedicated Do'ers! The toughest piece so far was nearly all hand work. I got the majority of my big stuff...
Absolutely!!!
The most challenging section so far....it's a twisty piece with some obscure cuts that you gotta freeball. Still got to mark and drill and make a...
Got a daughter up in at Fort Wainwright...hope to up there in 2021 (grandbaby). Hard to wrong with either the old unisaw or PM 66. There was time...
Exactly what I needed to see!!! Appreciate that brother....your is looking sweet!
Cypress from a mill down the road. I was once into woodworking heavy then came this. I still enjoy it but metal fab is a current...
I figured I can only make this better....no pressure and learning alot! Thanks
Appreciate that Cliff. Yep there was and is some significant rot that required me to guess at what it was doing... nothing too complicated yet....
More progress on the roof portion. Had a small issue pop up but was recoverable. Not sure if all top surfaces were all contoured (on the same...
Thanks fellas.... got a couple of more wood kit pieces made... hopefully will add to it today. Damn recliner made me pass out at 8pm and my belly...
Got the horn partially welded in... TIG was kicking my novice ass yesterday. Much more practice required...probably will finish up with the MIG....
Thanks Rocky for asking... Yes she's holding her own. She continues to slowly improve. With the associated isolation of this situation, spending...
A very meager progress update.... but the rear window pieces are fitting well.
Slow progress... Did get my 20in bandsaw up and going with a new blade and urethane wheel condoms... Expect that to be a critical in enabler in...
Four pieces done...33 to go for the 31 Ford Coupe wood kit!
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