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Awwwwww, that hurts. Rest in Peace Woody.
VERY cool!!! You've done great so far.
I just restored these old beasties for a BB Mopar a few months back, along with the Weiand six pack EFI intake. My customer had the bungs welded...
I think we know some of the same people. :D [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Billy, EndurShine is a different finish than powder and no one does it except Edelbrock.
She hangs out with me in the shop every day! Well ... sorta. :D[ATTACH]
I just answered your PM before I saw this Billy. It's kind of a novel -- sorry -- but the more info you have now, the better decision you can...
Congratulations!!!! It looks like the award is rightfully deserved and you have MUCH to be proud of! Thanks for sharing. It's a beauty!
I found a single-stage chrome replica powder a couple years ago that customers love and I'm pretty happy with. It's the closest replica to...
I've restored and customized a bunch of those over the years! So many in fact ... .... that Indeed, Inc. (an employee headhunter) thinks he...
Welcome aboard!! :D
Wow, I lived in Canon from 1979 to 1988! My brother still lives there but will be no help (I inherited the gearhead-ness in the family lol). I...
My avatar trunk was full of boxes of parts. Not a single piece was for my car. I bought a '70 Nova from a guy for $275. No spare parts in the...
Very cool thread gentlemen! Mr. Norm is a friend on FaceBook. I'm gonna send him a link. :D
Well ... at least you're getting some attention. :D I feel your pain. Most of my contributions here are centered around my work / industry and...
Welcome aboard Scot!! What a cool inheritance! You'll be at home here in no time, and someone will chime in on your questions.
I can't be positive but believe I may already follow you on Instagram. Welcome to you and those fine rides!
Get new ones made! They're cheap ($5-$10). Lots of people use plotters to recreate factory decals.
A serious money maker right here in these Commando valve cover fins. There are still hundreds of covers circulating (only made from '64-'67) but...
Consider buying the TP Tools Gun Upgrade Kit too. I got my 979 Skat Blast used in 2012 with the accessory dust collection setup. It was the...
That looks amazing!! Be proud!
Awwwww shit ... Forget I brought it up. :D I'm gonna go stick my head in the oven now.
Several years ago a customer bought four WV steelies for his '65 Ford truck and had them shipped direct from Summit. Upon arrival, they were...
Fastenal does store-to-store shipping now if you have one close to you. It would need to be palleted but from what I have heard they have...
Aluminum has some extra prep steps to be done right, but it's my favorite metal to restore and powder coat.
My older brother got a train set. Six years younger, I was banned from playing with it. These days I still love them, follow some HO scale...
I have a few customers who request it on the insides of oil pans and timing covers.
@indyjps, Steve wanted to know what I use for metal repairs and I sent him the info privately. That part of the discussion wasn't really adhesion...
I couldn't have summed it up any better @Crazy Steve. There was a similar discussion on the Garage Journal forum about commercially-done powder...
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