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I have a set of wheel covers from a 58 Caddy, and planned to install them on something else w/ 15" wheels. However, they will not clip into the...
I used light motor oil to lube the speedometer in my truck and it seems to have locked it up. I got it freed up, and want to clean it out and try...
I am working on a 500CFM Holley 2 barrel. It looks like it was rebuilt many years ago, and than was set on a shelf in my Dad's shed. It has gotten...
My Wife's OT daily has a tire leaking down. I have submersed the tire/wheel in water and soapy water, and am completely unable to locate a leak. A...
I was given an old one by a buddy, and I really like it VS my old "flip down". However, I can not see what I am welding! It has a setting range...
I need a couple of feet of the split, flexible chrome edge bead to cover the ends of some sheet aluminum door panels I fabricated for my truck....
I got caught in the rain today, and discovered that my wiper inserts were rotten. No problem just wheel into the parts store and get refills,...
I damaged the driver side door glass in my DD '93 Dodge pickup with power windows. I have access to a 74 Ramcharger with manual windows being...
I am fabbing a sheet aluminum headliner to go inside my F100 cab. I plan to coat it with black truck bedliner coating. Any recommendations as to...
My favorite ratchet when I was a teenager in the mid seventies was a 1/2" drive Snap On. I lost it, and didn't see it for about 25 years!...
I ordered a set of "bare" steelies from Wheel Vintiques, that should be delivered this week. With all this rain, I am worried that the UPS guy...
I need to clean up two 15x6 steel wheels for my pickup. I thought a simple quick sandblasting was the way to go. I am having trouble finding...
I got a cruising buddy with a 64 'Vette, 350 SBC / 4 speed. The crate motor died this weekend and has to be replaced. He is a retired Doctor, not...
The Great American Race made a stop in our town yesterday. They had a display vehicle which is a replica of the Marmon that won the first Indy...
I got to get my trailer inspected and going this month. MY 74 YO Mother wants to take her stock '29 Model A to some events, but no longer wants to...
:( Maybe OT, but one of the Americans gunned down by Somali Pirates today was named Bob Riggle. Hopefully not the Hemi Under Glass Driver? :confused:
I picked this old tire pressure gauge up at an estate sale for 2 bucks. It is brass and is polishing up pretty good. I believe it is from the 40's...
Picked this up for 9 bucks. It has two dipping baskets and a drain valve. I believe it to be a small parts washer or jewelry cleaner. I will need...
:confused: I'm helping my Parents with the restoration of their Model A. They had the wheels powder coated and I volunteered to mount the new...
Need Advice guys. I am attempting to repair the rusted radiator support in my truck It is 3 layers of steel laminated and spot welded together. I...
Hi guys, I just bought a new HH187 Hobart and am planning to just go with the flux core wire for now until I get into body work. It comes with a...
I am in a financial bind right now. I suffered a bad injury which is going to lay me up for about two months, and my wife lost her job suddenly...
OK guys, Now that I have decided to replace my 110v mig with a new unit (Thinking Hobart Handler 187), I have gotten a couple of posts...
It looks like I'm going to have to purchase a mig welder after my failed attempt to buy parts for my old Italian one. I have been looking at 110V...
:confused: I ordered parts from Daytona mig in Dec. I called Jan 5 and found out parts were on backorder, but should ship within 10 days. Still...
I am replacing the headers on my O/T Dodge pickup with a 360. One of the exh manifold studs broke off flush with the head. It is one of those that...
Need some opinions. I recently obtained a 115V mig welder from a buddy. It is a NAPA # 83-317, which is apparently made by Marquette. The gun has...
I have been having problems for years with my trailer. Sometimes the turn signals make the electric brakes click off and on. Sometimes turning on...
Hello Everyone, Just a routine introduction. I have been lurking on here for a couple of years. I dont usually have much time for anything other...
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