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IIRC, it's basically isopropyl(sp?) alcohol, which does dissipate heat faster than water. And it is supposed to be used only with water. Not...
As expensive as copper is these days, the kits from garage pak ain't looking so bad. It's still debatable that as my shop grows I can always add...
Plus you're going to need an extra evaporator, capillary tube, and a chamber to house it and a blower fan and possibly separate controls. I have...
Thanks burnin53, that's the idea. I did just get two panel beater bags, over 100 lbs. of steel shot and a couple o mallets for this very task....
Starting to look like something.
Some progress pics on the sheetmetal, tunnel area. Gaping hole has been cut with a torch, tin snips, cut off wheel, and a can opener I think;)...
I have a few different ones, but my go-to one is made by robinair. It's made from composite plastic and no worries of marring shiny line. JM$.02
Yea, thanks. I should've assumed it has been posted before. Strangely, I can see the pics now in the 1st post. Anyway....sorry about...
Got this in an email from my dad. 1937 Ford House Car One of only six said to have been made...
Did I see some sucrets and some freedent next to the wingtips?:rolleyes:. Sorry, couldn't resist, they look just like my grammies' glasses....
Hazing seems to follow basic advice here, just keep a thick skin. I would advise you try to find someone with some knowledge on what you're about...
OK, now you really are being lazy:). Get two quarts of brake fluid. Probably won't even use half of that, but now you'll have some in stock....
The car is looking great man, good job! Love those Henry J's.
An ammeter really only tells you what kind of current your accessories are drawing on the charging system, they don't really tell you the state of...
GM heat valve lubricant. Don't think they make it anymore but I have one can left on the shelf for the really stuck items. The can is about 15...
I learned on a tractor at somewhere around 11 or 12 years old. I got the bug for a 3 pedal ride at an early age;). Granted it wasn't as hard...
Happy belated birthday buddy!
Happy b-day Mr. Beaner
Great thread! I idolized the dragracers from the '70's as a kid, but as I got to understand cars a little more, the guys rowing the gears...
I'd like to think we're gonna keep the longroof under 4000, but we'll see. Dad and I are making wagers. He thinks it'll be a svelt 3600 or 3700,...
Define 'proper tools'.;) Your talking about the bolts that attach the arm the shaft, right? Are you replacing the bushings? I'm assuming yes,...
Nice work A-bone. Cool chance to work on what I would consider a piece of history.
So what's the background on this one? BTW, that is a sharp black 57.
Missouri and arkansas do have some really great winding back roads to travel on don't they? Sounds like a great time.
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Yeah buddy! Love that sound, can't imagine what 2 would sound like with quiet exhaust. BTTT. I hope someone chimes in with the answer. Subscribed.
MORE PICS!!! Man that's an ugly duckling but I can't stop looking at it.
Informative book as well. There are some issues with worn/mis-adjusted q-jets and it covers alot of the problems with them. Despite the q-jet...
Beautiful car and great pic too. But something doesn't look quite right. Not saying it was photoshopped, but was the pic enhanced at all? Once...
Kind of what I thought too. Thinkin damn- he's got the day off and burnin up all of his stash? Pace yourself man:D:D. But seriously, glad to...
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