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You are correct, no acids can be used if you are using etching primer. Epoxy primer is the way to go, I dont use etching anymore myself.
Picklex , spray on wipe the rust off. Use epoxy primer afterwards. No etching if using acids. http://www.picklex.com/
I've seen a flathead with the same type of damage run for years. If I remember, the crack was brazed and leveled with a flat file. I have also...
Couldn't bear throwing it away, it is an old friend, it gave me countless hours of serious reading time.:) I was admiring my rusted car parts...
Any of you guys running flathead v8 60hp engines in your rides? Check this one out, I always wanted to make a mini austin roadster with one of...
From what I understand, there are several 32's in there. A five window for sure, not sure of the others.
I bought a rust bucket once on purpose, just to force myself to learn how to weld. This is an opportunity to learn.
Does a thief look like this?
I have a gallon of the eurothane, going to use it soon.
I got my rear quarter patch panels from EMS for my 49 Ford Club Coupe. Very nice and thick steel, no problems putting them in.
I have a pair of hood sides that need to be media blasted to remove some surface rust. Who does a good job near Burbank Ca? Thanks
Here is a 1909 v8.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvuoiPK5mWw
I use Picklex 20. It keeps the metal looking brand new and fresh, even when stored for a long time, if you keep it away from moisture. It can be...
My dad taught me to use a small bike lock cable, which when attached under the hood, would allow the hood to open enough to unluck it to get to...
I want to see a finished pic of the unistrut gutters that guys on here were talking about for a 31 coupe too.
Heres a side by side sound test. Pick whatever tickles your fancy. Flathead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udYW6bOG3LY Sbc...
I use ospho, then hit it with some good epoxy primer. I use ppg dp90lf. I do sand off any extra ospho residue prior to sanding though. have had no...
Peanut butter also works on tree sap or tar on your paint, washes off with soap.
I use aircraft stripper and plastic kitchen wrap. I glop/brush it on, wrap the surface, go drink a beer for a while. Glug. Glug. Beeellch....When...
Old's Hole
Well, since I have no kids, and my dad passed away 5 years ago, I decided to honor him by working on one of my projects-sanding and blocking my...
It is from a 1915 Model T FORD. I have a working one in my stash.
Sad thing is, like residential homocides, robberies, and cars stolen off the property or inside a garage, 99.9% of the time its somebody you...
I use it, kickass stuff.
You can modify a fender to make any year grill fit. The turn signal housings are different, and you have to either adapt a 49 onto a 50 fender, or...
The round center section and the curved top piece are the same. The rest is different. You have to modify the front fenders at the turn signal...
Check this out.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvuoiPK5mWw
I am curious to know of anybody using Dyna-Beads to balance their tires. For those that do not know, Dyba-Beads are little teflon coated round...
Yes. I put one on my club coupe.
It's simply mind over matter....I don't mind, and you don't matter.
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