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I have seen one minor fire that resulted from the battery or charger and have read about a lot of others. I have seen others reported where the...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Finally getting a chance to get back to the tank. I made a tool that has a larger head on it and that I could bend to get it to...
I see a smooth one for a 4.5” grinder available on Amazon. Any experience with that type? And would it help with the low area?
So you would start by shrinking the area next to the bump first? The low area?
The petcock is off center from the dent and is not very big. I may be able to clamp the rod in a vice and set the tank on top but its tough to...
Oh I definitely respect the chance it could explode and would clean it out prior to heating it up. In my younger years we routinely soldered small...
It’s a pretty old tank that hasn’t had gas in it for a long time. Not to mention it’s sorta rusty inside. So I am planning on cleaning it out.
I feel like it’s just going to push the area back down. There is not a good way to support the back area while tapping on the outside. That’s why...
Pic[ATTACH] The area that is bare steel is the area that is raised. The area around it is still low, but not sure if I should continue pushing it...
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I am working on this old fuel tank for a project and want to work out this large dent. It happens that the dent is in the area above the petcock,...
It looks to be made of Grafoil which i believe you only install dry. The graphite bonds well to the machined surface and generally can not be...
The suspension choice is a compromise. Thinking that it would move the project along if I could just roll it in. If I have to upgrade and...
I thought it looks a little lite in the reinforcement. The front suspension has similar issues. I was liking the idea that it was complete,...
Here’s another
One of my concerns is how the rear upper cross member is built and the shock and bag mounts are made. I haven’t gone and seen it in person yet,...
Yes the time saved is what I am thinking about. Hoping to help get the project on the road sooner.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] A 1935-40 after market chassis is for sale locally and I am interested in it for my...
If I crop out the IFS in the pictures would it be ok? Looking for some feedback on how it’s built from some experienced builders.
A aftermarket built 1935-40 chassis is available for sale locally. It’s sorta street rody with IFS and a 4 link rearend. I haven’t gone to look at...
Is that a "good" head? I haven't used the cutters before, only stone grinding. When I do the seats I have all my valves ready to go first and mark...
I had a battery that leaked around the positive post. I added the felt battery washers and it was still a problem. Upon closer examination I could...
Both great looking trucks. Is it me or do the white walls just give the one a nicer look?
I bought this last year. Very typical dum dum material. Used it to attach the plastic vapor barrier inside a door behind the door panel in a OT...
Tools and parts are easier than a complete car. Like the old saying goes "you make your money on the buy not the sell". So if you overpaid to...
I use FB market place to sell various tools and parts. I find you have to be patient. It might take a couple of months for the right person to...
Last time I checked (+- 2 years ago) Sherwin Williams still offered a oil based paint that was similar to Rustolem and could be color matched and...
I have used the aluminum "soldering" rods to repair a broken/missing bolt ear on a bellhousing. The ear was just for the lower shield, nothing...
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