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nrgwizard replied to the thread Folks Of Interest RIP BamaMav.
Well, nuts. My condolences to his family & friends. Peace. Marcus...
Jan 31, 2025 at 11:25 PM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Art & Inspiration Interesting inexpensive Craigslist cars.
Boy, howdy, that is tempting. Won't see yourself on every corner in that... Fortunately, I'm in to far into Studes, & a few other things...
Jan 31, 2025 at 11:21 PM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Can This Volksrod Thread be revived?.
Thanks for filling in a bit-o-history on that one. Marcus...
Jan 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Technical Polishing burnt hubcaps???.
:D :D :D . OK... ;D . I would try a good metal polish 1st, before course rubbing compound, & sandpaper/grinding. Think of blued...
Jan 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Technical Using a Speedometer as a Tachometer?.
Hey, Ned; No argument. The discussion could very well get into some rather arcane & interesting "rabbit-holes". :D . Esp concerning...
Jan 29, 2025 at 9:51 AM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Technical Using a Speedometer as a Tachometer?.
Yes. I have some cars/trucks that the speedo is correct, at least 'twixt ~ 25mph->80mph, validated by stupid "smartphone app". Depends...
Jan 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Technical Using a Speedometer as a Tachometer?.
Yup, lots of speedos read fast. & the change-from-reality is usually greater the faster the speedo reads. Marcus...
Jan 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Technical The making tube headers thread.
Thanks for the info. Marcus...
Jan 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Southern snow.
Cardboard as under-insulation. I do that, + it helps slide on the concrete or outside dirt/sand easier. Haven't the foam tiles. But last...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Projects Tim's (aka anothercarguy) 1938 Ford Club Cabriolet Build Thread.
Thanks for the comments. I did figure you didn't use the jd anywhere but the final topcoat. Was just curious as to your experiences. The...
Jan 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Projects Tim's (aka anothercarguy) 1938 Ford Club Cabriolet Build Thread.
OK. Thanks. Do you know, if the under-layers w/o the jd stay soft & not harden for quite awhile? When I used this stuff w/o the jd a few...
Jan 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Customs Magic Formula for spring rate?.
SDC &/or ASC member? '35 is favorite yr of wife & myself. Resto-rod type build? Marcus... Have a '25 chassis/cowl awaiting...
Jan 26, 2025 at 9:27 AM -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Technical Using a Speedometer as a Tachometer?.
Hmmm, thanks Ned. More to study n learn. ;) . Marcus...
Jan 25, 2025 -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Technical Amp gauge use.
Thank you Kerry. That was very helpful. :) . Marcus...
Jan 25, 2025 -
nrgwizard replied to the thread Projects Tim's (aka anothercarguy) 1938 Ford Club Cabriolet Build Thread.
Use a hardener(China Dryer ?) in that paint? If not, why? Seriously curious... & on the pin locating panel, maybe either a...
Jan 25, 2025
