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Use the least harmful methods/ chemicals first, if your not happy with the results , or speed of action, then move to a more aggressive chemical...
Good drip check sealers don't require tooling or smoothing.... they flow so if you have a steep slope use sparingly and make a dam out of masking...
3M Drip check sealer
Cut and buff model A's , every model A ? Must be so I read it on da interweb.....
When using the yesterday tractor site, check out the buyers/ sellers for who might have a dispute, yea , dis-ageements happen with haulers.......
So you want to re-create an early 1900's Mack Bulldog? This arrangement was common on many early trucks.
How far is your showroom from the Ferry Dock? Forget the bar's name but I spent a loooong afternoon and evening waiting for the ferry to...
I am so sorry for your loss, May your son rest in peace. I hope that my condolences and those of others here help you cope with your sons death....
If you really like to run a buffer, go for it. Personally , at 59 buffing paint has lost its luster [ pun intended ] I did more than my fair share...
In the mid 70's , I painted at a Cadillac dealer, there was a coupe deville black over blue belonged to a pretty hip afro minister. First time I...
Well, you might as well get used to the ever changing world of paint. When acrylic lacquer, lucite , replaced duco lacquer , and later when...
More is not better. If that rad can't keep it running at less than 190 degrees unpressurized in temperate minnysoda, Something is wrong. Start...
I make my own water based final wash cleaner. Knocks down static and lifts what prep-sol won't. To a gallon of clean water add a few drops of dawn...
Most dirt comes off of the painter or whats being painted. Most of the dust in your spray area is stuck to whatever. You did use a fresh tack rag...
I use the 2" in a die grinder using the rol-loc setup in 80 grit. They work well for scale removal in tight spots. About 8 bucks a pop from my MAC...
I have seen many times that the owner restored the car & will take the credit .... because they wrote a check or ten . Best paint in show, did...
Did you consider just doing a "test" panel?
Send me your old rad, I'll recore it. Gary
Have it blasted by someone that has everything already in place, but you could and should clean and degrease it the best you can before you take...
Just get a putty knife, no matter what deal you agonize over for proper paddles, you will end up just scraping the solder off the floor.
Welcome. I don't think Vanderbilt gets snow like here in da UP most years, BUT it gets colder than an ex- mother-in-laws kiss there, from what I...
You might try dry -ice blasting if that service is offered in your area or the next harshest procedure might be soda blasting. I always try the...
Heres mine, kinda HAMB friendly , its a '37 , with bigs and littles on spokes , upgraded from a 201 cu.in. 4 cyl to a 262 cu.in. 6, 4 speed with a...
Nice photos , too bad autumn colors don't last longer, eh? Still a few rodders out and about here. Nice cruising when you don't need a heater ,...
What comes to mind is a tractor shift lever boot, also some early 60's combines had steering brakes with master cylinders under the floor, so try...
Collect your money and pass GO.
Farmergal, is this a metallic blue or a solid blue finish?
Measure the length of each rail first from the points you will use to X check for a diamond condition, one rail may be shorter, or the holes your...
Mike Rowe speaks for those of us who have to wash their hands before they un zip their pants, and we are the ones that don't need a sign to remind...
Verify that your ignition timing and fuel mixture are correct, then do a search for hi-temp sparkplug wires, silicone used to be the hi temp...
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