Ok, here is the low buck tip of the day. The trap in the store sink needs to be replaced so there's a trip to the hardware store for some replacement parts. After the job is done I have this stub of brass drain trap setting on the counter when I eye ball a 1939 Ford brake pedal bushing being shipped out. Is this a coincidence or what, they are within .003 of the same size. Now I don't have a pedal assembly right now to try an installation but I'm sure some of you enterprising guys can. Don't beat me up on this but I'm going to double post this on the Ford Barn also.
I always said that part of every car I build comes from Lowe's, Home Depot or the local Mom & Pop hardware store. This adds credability to my sentiments!!! Thanks Dick!!!!!
You know, that's class. The guy actually sells the bushing... and is setting here telling us how to get one on the cheap or FREE if you happen to save parts from old plumbing projects. Thanks man, this is the type of thing I remember when I order parts.
Plumbing parts like this are usually brass that has been chromed. (inside is still bare brass) At my local hardware store you can buy nonplated ones as well. I bet it will last quite a while.
Well.... he sells them when he has them... Every one is back ordered on these bushings, and nobody knows when they will get more. I found a NOS one and paid dearly for it. If only I knew to look under the sink!
nice, the reason the hamb is still great, A man thats sells parts for a living, gets on here and post where to get the parts he sells, for cheaper, you rock Dick!!!! That is sharing knowledge to help us get down the road, thank you
x2 on the first class heads up from Dick. This is grass roots hot rodding and remembering his business when we need that hard to find part is only fair play. Thanks Dick!! Frank
Bringing this up. I gave this a whirl this evening and things look good. A tiny bit of polishing and it should be perfect!
Yes. When I was reading that first post, I thought the same thing. I sure miss his input, as well as Bruce Lancaster, who commented on the thread also.
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