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vtx1800 liked lilmo630's post in the thread Technical Moon tach no rpm reading.
Hey guys, I took the tach apart and found the needle was stuck to the back of the gauge. Freed the needle and the tach now works.
Feb 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM -
vtx1800 attached a file to the thread Projects need help putting DOOR in T-Bucket.
Lots of good information there, the only sugestions I will add are what I learned when I cut doors in my 27 roadster. I wish I had used...
Feb 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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vtx1800 liked flamedabone's post in the thread GAVE UP ON THE FORD BARN.
Maybe it was because your CAPS LOCK was on... -Abone.
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM -
vtx1800 liked 41rodderz's post in the thread Technical Sealer for NPT brake line fittings.
Rectorseal ? Sounds more like a lower part medicine. Post bathroom break?
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM -
vtx1800 liked Mr48chev's post in the thread History Alcohol instead of antifreeze?.
Probably 20 years ago I bought a 4 wheel drive Dodge Grand Caravan for my wife and the people selling it lived at a church camp up in...
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM -
vtx1800 liked nickthebandit's post in the thread History Alcohol instead of antifreeze?.
When I was in the army ,1957-1959, money was tight. I used alcohol anti-freeze. I learned that from my uncle Joe who was extremely...
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM -
vtx1800 liked anthony myrick's post in the thread History Alcohol instead of antifreeze?.
Pawpaw said he’d jack up the rear of model T in the barn. That helped from getting run over hand cranking it. during the winter, he’d...
Feb 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM -
vtx1800 liked rusty valley's post in the thread History Alcohol instead of antifreeze?.
They did not have a choice back then, alcohol, or drain it. Many stories of bringing the battery inside, and draining the oil every...
Feb 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM -
vtx1800 liked gene-koning's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Aesthetically Pleasing Oil Drip Pans.
The oil soaked cardboard is not the problem unless its been there a long time without being changed. Its apparent the problem occurs...
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM -
vtx1800 liked DDDenny's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Aesthetically Pleasing Oil Drip Pans.
Water heater drain/drip pans in many sizes and shapes.
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM -
vtx1800 liked Tumblin' Dice's post in the thread Art & Inspiration Aesthetically Pleasing Oil Drip Pans.
I have been informed by management that the several sheets of year-old, oil-soaked cardboard under the Model A are unsightly and that a...
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM -
vtx1800 replied to the thread Hot Rods I finally added on to my garage.
Looks like you have a nice dedicated workspace that will be comfortable as well as more efficient. Our shop is decent on size (although...
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM -
vtx1800 liked Mr48chev's post in the thread Hot Rods I finally added on to my garage.
That is nice. Gives me a bit of garage envy too. Right now I would be happy with that 1-1/2 stall garage and a new sheet of cardboard.
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM -
vtx1800 liked 36cab's post in the thread Hot Rods I finally added on to my garage.
After living here for 47 years I finally put an addition on my existing 2-1/2 stall garage. The new addition is 24 x 24 with a 13-ft...
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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vtx1800 liked '52 F-3's post in the thread Technical redrilling 5 on 5.5 to 5 on 4..
I consider a little OCD a good thing.... If these 84 year old hubs could talk, looks like someone hammered in some studs at some point....
Feb 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
