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Thanks for all the advice guys, sometimes when youre learning it helps to hear someone say what youre already thinking. I ended up trying out some...
Ooh I like the thought of just panels. I guess I could clarify that I didn't start to run out til the driver's door and rear quarter. The whole...
So I googled and searched and determined that because of the silliness of my mistake theres not a clear answer. Yesterday I did my first single...
First off Ive got 3k in it but Im looking to move on. This truck is pretty solid but it is only a starting point. I bought it from a friend who...
I started a compression test last night and got 120 on both front cylinders before I got tired and went to bed. And thats whats getting me. I...
First things first, this engine to my knowledge is very much stock except for a rochester 2 barrel carb. I got this thing running after years in...
That was absolutely it guys, I pulled it and looked for a "new one" but hen that failed I decided to dissect. Ended up the two contacts had worn...
Guys yet again I need help. Ive got a neighbors buick and Im juuuuuuust about to have it ready to fire up but it wont start. Theyve replaced the...
Again, Thanks!!! You guys are great. I truly love this place ha!!
Awesome thanks guys, I read exactly what you said dmarv in an old "motor" manual right after I posted that question. The dist. only has one wire...
Hey guys, I just picked up a 58 chevy pickup to fiddle with and flip. She needs alot but whats here seems rather solid and it hasnt been fiddled...
So, I just got done. It didnt take nearly as much extra effort as Id anticipated. And for the trouble here are some pics! Only an hour old at...
As in what grit paper did I finish with? 400 wet , blown off twice, wiped with solvent twice, and wiped with tack cloth twice. After spot...
Slammed: I think what youre seeing is the tape edge, thats the drivers side rocker panel and only a small part of the inside edge is getting...
Thanks guys, and the coverage checkers would be a good idea in the future. The issue right now though is the thin paint. I do agree that it needs...
Gotcha, that would be a nice addition! Definitely thought the temp as well, so I gave the paint plenty of time between coats to allow it to flash...
Hey John, Thanks. I told the guy at the paint shop that it was my first job and that I wanted that color so he suggested the filler primer and...
Quick version: So Im painting an early bronco, limestone green metallic, base clear. Ive painted single stage in the past and the paint goes on...
Wow, that is insanely low. Cleveland would be a bit of a haul especially pulling with a powerstroke. Would probably be cheaper but not much....
31Vicky, are you saying the frame blast should cost 75? Im not quite understanding.
I have a non hamb vehicle... 72 suburban, with a crusty ohio frame. I decided before big suspension plans I should coat the frame with some good...
I have two tool kits, a snap on ct561 cordless impact kit which has about five total trigger pulls on it. And a Snap on ct561cl cordless...
Id keep the body and wheels and build around that with a tube chassis, suspension and a good v8 of course. I agree on it being a movie car of...
Haha, its a flight school run by Middle Tennessee State University, we do alot of work but usually nothing major.
This guy was taking his plane to a nearby show this weekend and wanted to come early and keep it in our hangar so I nabbed some shots. [IMG]...
Thats bizarre, I never heard anything of it. Ill definitly try to make it this year.
Ive run out of gas in almost every vehicle Ive ever had (15 so far) When I was in highschool I had a 72 chevy truck. The gauge worked but for...
Here ya go, highlight the img code in the picture info then just copy paste into the reply box. Nice pics looks like another one Im sad about...
Heres a couple hammed up ones, I actually got the car from a rhino linings shop. Shes in the shed for safe keeping. [IMG] [IMG]
Ill keep it going. After I got my 55 I started searching for other chevy gassers to get some style ideas. Didnt know it but apparently gasser...
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