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Here is what I do, I use PPG products. I clean all metal of rust and make repairs as needed, clean all welds with a wire wheel or similar means....
You should also put a ground from the back of your block or head to the firewall. Many ppeople do not put this ground on, but look at older...
This is a great thread. For all of you who want to do bigger parts use stock tanks or bulk water tanks, farmers use bulk water for spraying....
Use a X pattern when you are block sanding. Use 80 grit paper on a long block. Also you have to know when to quit sanding, might take more skim...
If you are not going to do it right, don't do it at all. You are going to regret it in the long run and you will be out 6 grand. A few years...
All I use is Sata, they are worth the money. I spend thousands on material, I am not going to lay it down with a gun that cost me a $100. If you...
The second one is a 9 for sure, it going to be used on my 29 Model A sedan. I also took the other one because it is narrow as well but I do not...
The 9" says it has 3.10. The first one says 3.89.
Thanks for the inforamation.
Are they any good or should I just scrap it?
I got this out of what I believe was a 55 Ford but I know it is not a Ford 9. [IMG] [IMG] I know this one is a Ford 9, I got this out of a 57...
In short, the wire wheel is not removing all the rust.
The sandblasting is removing the rust, resulting in clean looking metal. The wire wheel will take off the loose stuff but is just polishing the...
I would pull the plugs and use a mix of desiel and penetrate in the hole let it sit. Work on getting the head off. Once off soak some more,...
I carry one as well. One of, if not the most used tool I have.
You are doing some nice work. I really like the motor mounts, nice touch. The tunnel ram also makes it look mean.
I have painted for 10 years and this is exactly what I would do. DA it with 320, Use PPG DP 40 as a sealer, maybe do two coats, let flash for a...
Here are some pics for you. Sorry it took so long to get them. Hope this helps. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The piece you are missing. [IMG] [IMG]
Here is some tips on heating a panel... When heat is applied to a high spot it gets higher. When heat is applied to a low spot it will get...
Also on the properly prepared metal. Filler can be applied to ground metal but also can be applied to a DP primer, like PPG DP90. The panel or...
If you want the car straight there is no way around it. Body filler applied correctly is your best friend. Use a good quality filler, for...
As anybody ran a spring behind rear on any Model A with a Deuce tank, or is this something that just can't be done. I just do not want to go...
Was wondering if anybody has run this set up or is there not enough room for both? Thanks
I will go look at mine and get back to you tonight.
Thanks guys for all the in-put. This is exactly what I was looking for. I know about all the campanys, I am just looking for personal...
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Hello, I am from Minnesota, anybody know where I can find some snow? I got into hotrods because of my treacher at tech school. That is where I...
Hello all, I am new to the board. My question is, has any one bought a front end kit from speedway motors. I am looking at thier I beam and...
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