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I'm looking for information from people that have used ( Summit, Kirker, Eastwood brand paints) . I"m going to paint my 62 Plymouth White, single...
Did not knowabout extra power wires needed. Thanks for your reply,
Does anyone know if a whip style (1960's) radio antenna can be replaced with the modern Shark Fin style antenna ? (whats involved ?) I will be...
had not thought about rubberized undercoating, that might be a good choice, thanks
What would be a good material to use up inside the wheel wells /up inside fenders, for noise reduction of road noise. Something budget friendly is...
Does anyone know of a free computer program that will let you download a photo of your car, so that you can try different paint colors to help...
Thanks for the information,
I can see how that would work. As for me since I have to remove the pistons, I will put the lower oil control ring back on. Thanks
I just found a video showing the correct way the oil control rings are be be installed (and yes the 3PC oil ring with the scrappers goes under the...
Well I feel a bit better knowing that someone else would have installed them like I did. Thanks for your help. :)
All the engine parts came from "oldmoparparts.com" the instructions were not helpful. The manual I'm using has very poor pictures. I know your...
I'm not going to be much help, but here goes. 1949 Chrysler Silver annerversry Convetable Model. I can not tell you if the block is 23-25" (as I...
Your missing the point. The piston has 4 rings grooves. The top 2 are for the comperssions rings...and there are 2 lower ring grooves are for two...
I took apart a 49 chrysler flathead 6 about a year ago ( doing rings and bearings). Well I'm putting it back together and ran into a problem....
If I live long enough...Thanks
1962 Plymouth Luminous Cordovan for the main body. And 1962 Plymouth Luminous Brown (rosewood) for the roof. The car is a 62 Fury wagon.
Thanks, good to know about " jambing clear "
I've all ready done that. I can get the paint in single stage, and BCCC.
Well that all sounds simple enough...I'm lost ! And that my friend is why I stayed in the mechanical side of the garage. I know this all seems...
My color choice has taken me a long long long time, and it is an orgnial 1962 Metallic. And yes I will be buying a HF Purple gun. I've be watch...
Thanks for the input guys...still wish I knew what type of paint to use (single stage /BCCC). But thank you all.
I get what you are saying. But before BCCC , how did guyss/body shops deal with orange peel on all the car with metallic...I'm just asking ....
If I do use Single stage urathane paint, Luminous Cordovan ( with is metallic) and I get orange peel on the surface. Can it be wet sanded ? If...
I,m about to paint my engine bay (62 plymouth color Luminous Cordovan) . I am planning to paint it with single stage paint and the door jambs...
Thanks, Guys. I'm just looking to reduce road noise. I rarely turn on my radio. But also don't want a smelly, sicky mess either.
I've got my interior out of my Plymouth, and want to get rid of some road noise. What's your views on using "peel and Seal" roofing material...
At some point in my cars life, the wipers scratched the windshield (1962 Plymouth). And yes I can feel it with my finger nail...is the anyway...
2013-14 Vintage Air catalog... page 7 " We also recommend mounting the drier inside the passenger area whenever possible"
good to know
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