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First of all, when mig welding thin guage steel you should use 75/25% argon CO/2 mix gas. Also try .023 wire. If you're still blowing holes...
On the springs, it doesn't seem to make any difference whether the springs are in or out. All they do is hold the hood open when they are in. I've...
The hood hinges are sent out so we'll know in about a week whether that does the trick. You'd think with all the merc's out there somebody would...
Yeah, I've noticed how almost all mercs are done that way. Just called a guy to have the hinges rebuilt. Going to try that and then also replace...
I'm trying to get a hood to work properly on a '51 Mercury and I am at my wits end. Can somebody please help me here. The car in question is Doug...
Pick up some '49-'51 hood hinges if you see some reasonably priced at the swap. I'm dyin' over here.
Lettering and striping is done and I'm reclearing right now. Will be back with Bill tomorrow for buffing and assembly. Can't wait to see it...
I just got finished painting the car. Beautiful color. This one's going to be nice! Dennis Ricklefs is going to stripe and letter it then it will...
I'll try to add some progress photos when I can. That is if I can figure out how to upload them.
Around here, that's not even close to outrageous. In fact, it sounds cheap to me. I would wonder about the quality of the work done. Even at $40...
I'm in SoCal and I need help finding someone to sell me a steering column for a Chevy pickup I'm building. There used to be a guy who sold rebuilt...
It's funny, as absolutely awsome as the '36 is, I'll bet you get more thumbs up and smiles in the van. It turned out real nice John, and I'm...
I've had beautiful results using automotive urethane clear (ppg 4010). If you sand with a DA and 240, lay down a couple thick coats of clear, come...
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