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Could somebody help me get my lost homeboy e-mail please? -TT
I have been a little confused about this at times. Because i learned early on about the importance of having a weld burn all the way through. When...
Do you have access to a cement mixer? Strap you gas tank to the drum, and fill the gas tank half full with water and corse sand/ gravel. Let it...
I use Metal Prep (phosphoric) acid. Leave it submerged for a few minutes. It works great, Pool acid, (muratic acid) or caustic soda will hurt the...
If you know how much wood it is in those cars...... I am doing one similar right now. Add 10k or months in steel framing fabrication. But yes...
Do you have access to a sheet metal brake? The easiest way to make a "bead" would be to make a 45 to 90 degrees brake, then lay the sheet on the...
Muratic acid works great on heavy rust. A lot stronger than metal prep (phosphoric) acid. You can buy it at Ace as a swimming pool additive. The...
The Saginaw 4 speed use the same yoke as Th350. You can get a new Spicer from your driveshaft shop for about $50-$60.
So sorry to hear that. I will always remember the wise words he told me. One of the few true heros has passed. RIP Pat. Tear up the raceways of...
Yes, but that depends how you set up your lower mount (on the A arm) But it might not get as high as you can now. If I remember right the...
I have been involved in the same deal before. 61 cad bagged without shocks in the front. Those cars dont seem to have room for a good, simple...
I got to arrest you guys a little. What is known as Roth style springs is actually Dan Woods style. He together with high school friend Jake...
As Independent Truck company says it: If the Pope can wear a maltese cross it cant be too bad. Yes the catolic church uses it too. The Zwastika...
I did the same swap a few weeks ago on my 1951 3 speed Fleet. Replaced the stock 4.11 with a complete 3.55 Powerglide rear (1951). Simple bolt in...
I have been in the hi perf boat biz, and we would rarely use choppers and never on major components. because of low strength ( short fiber...
Aftermarked spindle uprights like Fat Man are welded together also. I have heard stories about them failing once in a while. I would think that a...
For a cheap, but very efficient material. Rob the floor padding of an old Mercedes Benz at the wrecking yard. They use thin sheats of lead...
Good score. Not that it matters, but I believe that is a 36. -TT
Where can you buy them for that price? I am looking for a set for my 51 Fleet. Seems like a very good deal to me. I would prefer cast over...
I dont agree, leave the body on the frame. The floor follows the frame contour very closely, and its no way wou will get the floor perfect...
Yes. Its lead. The 36 is has lead instead of bondo on some spots. -Thomas
Jan. Cant help you with the numbers, but I do have a set of F1 front brakes and spindles. Also have a complete rear axle with brakes. You can get...
Not quite so. Coles red chevy truck is basecoat only. No clear.
I know its not your question but I wouldnt use them unless its a daily driver. They dont take storage whitout charging very well. And when they...
[ QUOTE ] you own me you beautiful viking..............quit making shop tools and just come use mine again.............help...
[ QUOTE ] Okay, so who's making the dies, and how do you make the air chisel part actually work (I know you don't stand there with your hand on...
Thanks all for the kind words. The hammer actually works great. And yes the frame is strong enough to take it. Remember Early Ford beams are of...
This is a little left over special project. After my stay at Cole Fosters shop this fall, I kinda got used to all his neat tools. So when I came...
Hi Dutch . I just got home from 3 months in Salinas, california. Guess what, I was at the Sinners party in LA too. So maybe we met there....
Hear me bro. Sell some of your shit. Take a year off. Jump on a plane and head for a different continent. Go hoboing and learn that the world is...
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