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I didn't see the thread before and now the pics don't work. Could you repost the pics? I am intrigued. I can tell you the base metal from a pic...
10 years ago I bought a Jasper 350/300hp long block. It was great and I still have it waiting for a nother ride. That's all I got.
Aww man, I wanna go. It seems like I always have something else I already promised I would do. I keep hearing about how great it is.
You mean you don't? :p I know AZ has all the lakes and mountains and other fun stuff. I just found it humorous given the stereotype that AZ is...
That thing is amazing. :D I hope the engine frees up for you. It seems that luxo-barges are the new thing. Our shop just bought a 58 Buick...
Well, not much to update, as last week was way too busy to do anything to the Buick. The engine has refused to turn over at all. When we were...
Of all places to do upholstery, you found a boat shop in AZ? Just kidding. :cool: If they are even the least bit interested in cars, they will...
I bet a camper would fit. The tail end of these cars would make awesome car sofas. The limiteds are long enough to be a car bed. I found a...
LOL, don't worry, our own stuff is last in line. It took over a year just to get the 2 grilles, 2 headlight bezels, and 1 front bumper done for...
The guy in the Cowboys shirt is the previous owner. Us guys would of been wearing Colts or Lions. I'm the tall young handsome guy in the brown...
Thanks for helping Scruffy! I wouldn't have got any pics if you weren't there. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] We couldn't pull the car out of...
Yeah shipping can be a killer on a single part. The good news is that any custom plating shop nearby (if any) can plate a generator housing....
I'll take what I can get :cool:. But maybe I could be there for the first unveiling scene. I'll say "wow!"
Could be $30, but it depends on amount of rust pitting, and how high the expected quality is. Most likely $35-45.
The generator is a lot easier to polish and plate than the valve covers. It is also less prominent of a part. The valve covers are thin steel,...
I think you have a pretty sweet ride in the making. You are making lemonade out of a lem...er orange. :D
A lot of great responses. many cars I did not think of. My first thoughts were the early 60's 4 drs, especially Falcons and Corvairs and...
Inspired by the Top Gear series of "best for $5000," (best domestic 4X4, best sports car etc." I thought I would through out the idea here....
All you need is sandpaper. As long as the plating is in good shape (not peeling) you don't need to take off all the plating. The vast...
The very nature of electroplating dictates that there will be little to zero plating on the inside walls of the frame, even with auxiliary anodes....
Thanks! I see it as I did the easy part. You must have many more hours into it than I do. The chrome is the jewelry for the already existing...
Oh man Keith, that thing is a work of art. :D
We found out about it through a friend, and after checking it out, we decided to buy it. It's an original 58 Buick Limited 4dr HT. The owner's...
Sorry, I don't know where to get lenses. I just do the polish/repair/replating, so I hardly ever even see the lenses. FYI, the shells and...
I'm pretty sure I can get you some wheels and compounds cheaper than Eastwood if you are interested. We buy this stuff in bulk at our shop. I...
We never got rid of our pedal cars. Heres is a pic taken this Spring at a car show. the one on the right is piloted by my niece. My dad pulled...
If they are like the many I have replated over the years, the shell is made of sheet brass, and the thicker base riveted on is stamped steel. The...
Here is what I said on this recent thread: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=611862&highlight=chrome+or+copper The Schwinn...
They look a lot like painted brass in the pictures. If they are brass, they could be from one of many different makers. I have no way of knowing...
The Schwinn stingray in my avatar has a copper plated frame. I did it over ten years ago, and it still looks good with maintenance. It still has...
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