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The safest method for polishing chrome is a swirl remover like liquid ebony. Wash with Dawn first then clay to remove embedded dirt. Swirl remover...
1/4 or 3/16 whichever fits the best in your application. Remember to chamfer both sides. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
You can try thermal shock too. Heat the drum aria and shock with brine "ice+salt+water" or liquid co2 from a large can of keyboard duster held...
Agreed, money is tight and DIY rules the masses. Just have fun and sell some stuff. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Young guys hoard too! You can have my moon tank when you pry it from my cold dead fingers! Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
It can work, but man... the opportunity for error is frequent and for small shops... fatal. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
A few things to think about. What is your entry level product? Making some t bucket frame kits with a $1200 band saw and selling them for $150...
I have heard of people using seals all to coat old cork floats. I would want to test it first on a wine cork in a jar of gas for a week or so...
I did a galaxy years back on a string budget by turning the drum-esque parts into hubs on the lathe and making brackets from 4130. I had some KH 4...
The weber is a little dull on off idle response. Tune-ability is good though the linkage system leaves much to be desired. I have a box full in...
Once sold a kid a whole gallon of base coat. Should have asked him if he needed clear. He was furious after painting the whole car "a Honda" with...
This is a problem only if you buy the carbs that are not e10/e85 rated. This was a big problem with the aftermarket quads when I worked for NAPA....
Have you guys tried some nozzle gel? What about rust on your wire? are you using a wire lube setup and spraying your roll from time to time?...
3-71, not big enough to be a SCoT. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
They need no vents in the backing plate thanks to the magic of laminar flow cool air in the front, hot air and crud out the back . Vents are...
I used to do this on a 50 Cranbrook I had among others to avoid converting to disc. It did help with keeping the brakes more reliable and grippy...
Hi all, I finally joined up. I have been gleaning great info from this site for years. Always enjoyed reading the posts. Lots of great info...
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