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Electrostatic paint will go around corners. Not so good in crevices though.
I have drilled through hard stuff (ceramic) with a wooden dowel. Build a dam with clay around the hole. Then put diamond lapping powder and oil...
Also saw this on: https://www.allmetalshaping.com/showthread.php?t=21241 Great site for metalshaping tips.
Thanks for the replies. I think I will leave them. But they are about 1/8' higher at the plug seating surface. Do I need to use long reach...
I have a set of aluminum heads with spark plug inserts. I have not tested them for leaks, but I am inclined to replace them. Question? Weld...
The engine should run but I don't know long it has been since the last time. I want a running engine in the car to sort things while I am...
I am cleaning up a Ford flathead that is in pretty good shape. Hoping to keep the bottom end in tact. So, after half hour poking welding rods in...
I prefer to tack a frame together on a jig. I start releasing portions as I finish welding. In the end the jig is a guide for warpage, but not...
A cheap trick we used at Beech aircraft; We put 1/2" square of duct tape to attach 3" strips of yarn all over the airplane. 4" apart. Then we...
Long time ago, I welded Stainless steel to aluminum, with an electron beam welder, no filler. Surprisingly it was pretty strong. Could not break...
This steel 3 window 29 A is in South Dakota.
About ten years ago, there was company in Canada making Model A 3 windows, in glass.
I built a 3 window 29 model A. Took 4 doors and cut them 2" off vertical center. 2 on the right and 2 on the left. Then welded the bigger...
I took two pairs of Chevy script covers and welded them together to look like a Nailhead. The tops are parallel to the ground. For the keen...
Dry electro polishing may work well. https://www.besttechnologyinc.com/electropolishing-equipment/what-is-dry-electropolishing/ Rather new...
For me, I think wood is best for boat building. I have only been happy with one wooden dash, on a 1916. All newer cars have almost no flat...
There are several old threads on this. Also a newer thread on a 2 piece banger head. Norm made them for several applications; Packard...
Anyone else interested in 2pc cylinder heads?
Does anyone have a contact for Norm? I am interested in the two piece, machined heads he made.
"If you have the last one on the planet, you may think twice about modifying it, but just twice." (Quote from Bruce Kelley, RIP)
Check out allmetalshaping.com Unbelievable talent. Often a bead roll is enough.
I have an interesting fuel pump with a vacuum pump built in. 1951 Pontiac. It was for the wipers. But, I was wondering if has used it for...
Part of the exhaust from a propane flame is water. That water will condense on whatever is coldest.
Just in case I am not the only one who doesn't remember Andy Didia....
ten years ago I had a P rogressive policy that I could put 5 cars on. And I could change them online. Not sure they still have that.
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Does anyone use Nail art striping brushes for details? https://www.winstonia.com/products/nail-art-long-striping-brush
Does anyone use "epoxy Fairing Compound". Bondo for boats. It has much better water resistance. Costs more....
Back in the 80's, I was in a friends model A coupe. Had a chrome Jag IRS. Some guy is flashing lights and honking at us, so we pull over....
It is my experience that gas tanks are hard to blow up. I had an old tank with about 2 gallons of gas in it. Poured a trail of gas to the spout...
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