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I like non insulated flanels. Last fairly long time. Cheap to get a new one.
I tried one of those before and it didn’t go so well. I had it anchored with concrete screws and tied 2x12 boards on the outside to help weight it...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Tried to get these finished before it got too dark and before the big rain for the next week or so. Didn’t get to the flanges...
Well, I found a little motivation and started to fab up some exhaust with some help from my brother. Using 2-1/2” stainless steel pipe, manual cut...
Still working on it when I can. Here is a link to the build....
Pics of the finished caltracs. Just needs a little paint. Thanks for looking. Also installed rear shocks. I watched a video with them mounted...
Our stuff survived the fires. We are still in L2 evacuation though. Rain coming soon hopefully. Along with that may come flash flooding. Only time...
I pulled mine from a 1953 Mercury 4 door. It would need to be cleaned and sealed. It’s sitting in the barn. Although we just evacuated for fires....
Midwest brand are better than Wiss. Wiss used to be a good brand. They always loosen up and have to be tightened. Other than that, I would say...
Also a good pair of double cuts come in handy and some are good up to 14ga.
I do sheet metal work by trade. There are no tin snips that will cut 18ga like paper. Yes they will cut 18ga., even 16 ga., but likely need to use...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]Today I got out the ole Harbor Freight tig welder. I had some stainless steel 16 gauge plates sheared...
I’m working on building a mini motocross track for the nephews and my kids dirt bike and quads. So far a table top and set of doubles. Sorry not...
My daily driver hot rod got burned up in a fire started by another car fire. =Firedup That car melted off the tires in the driveway. Lol.
[MEDIA] You can learn a lot on YouTube.
Like a few have said. Flush shell anchors are the cat’s ass.
Looks like a project. I see you are in Oregon? I have some spare parts if you have trouble finding anything. Let me know and I can let you know...
I have these pictures too. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
[ATTACH]This is the only good picture I have. This is a 1953 Mercury. I imagine it is similar to your customline. I don’t believe I have the piece...
Thanks for the kind words. I also ordered a Lokar throttle cable and kick down cable, found some hoses for my power steering as well. I also have...
I know I told you guys pics of the caltracs when all complete, well... With all this covid 19 crap, I had to get outside and do something. Well I...
Have you decided on which cam to choose? Where to go for a custom grind cam?
Not to hijack your thread, but I believe I am eventually in the same boat as you. What intake will you be using? Do you guys suggest the same cams...
Not much, but I made a fuel cell pan to lower the cell down through the trunk floor. Still need some tube steel to finish this project. Weather...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steel-Bushing-Sleeve-5-8-OD-x-7-16-ID-x-3-Long-4-Pcs-/113681839413 Maybe these will work for you??
[ATTACH] Mocking up the side trim. Owner of the car before me plug welded up the holes. Deciding if I’m going to use the trim or not. I think it...
Thanks. I actually had to take a little break from it because of work being so busy. I didn’t feel like working on it in the summer heat, now that...
Found this grille and splash pieces from a guy on Craigslist from less than 10 miles from me. Good deal on it, plus I haven’t seen an images on...
Here are the 54 Mercury spears https://shop.kustomcarparts.com/1954-Mercury-Rear-Quarter-Spear-each-trim-1954-merc-spear.htm
I found this. I’m not sure of the lengths either. I also need a set for a 1953 Mercury Monterey 4dr....
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