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[ATTACH] Was digging around the garage today. I knew I had a bag of old car horns. Needed one for my Model A. Found that along with these two...
I used thru frame on mine. [ATTACH]
I have a 31 with a 383 and a Walker Z rad. Fan shroud has a 13” electric fan and no holes. Never gets past 195 degrees. I would try plugging the...
Dual carb linkage for a VW from C B Performance in Farmersville California. It’s missing some parts.
I’ve heard of this when I was a kid. Something about it will cause the crank to “sag in the middle”. I always thought it was a myth myself. I’ve...
I was looking around for a machine shop when I was building my sbc for my model A. I happened to see a port on here from Tim and did some asking...
32 dash in a 31 coupe. [ATTACH]
Limeworks 35-37 banjo [ATTACH]
I’ll take a 2X. I’ll pm you for the $.
You might try a door switch for an older vw bug (mid 60’s). Might work for what you need. [ATTACH]
Yes, I believe those are the ones. I ordered them from Brattons with the other stuff to rebuild the headlights. They are a nice white color, just...
You can cerekote the tubes as well as powder coat.
On my Model A, I used new reflectors from Brattons and stock lenses. For bulbs, I am using the new led bulbs that don’t require adjusting. The...
Been working on rear quarter panel. Have gotten it closer. Still needs some more finishing work on the high spots. Should be able to take care of...
I have always used car wash soap, water and a soft brush for the wheels. For tire dressing, I use Poorboys World Bold and Bright. Goes on with a...
Took a break from body work and decided to get the splash apron and running boards on. Took a while to get things lined up, but I got it. Now back...
Interesting video. I never heard anything about that car.
It’s a take on a VW Hebmuller. It was VW’s attempt at a 2 seater car. Only around 500ish were made. The factory burned down and the molds were all...
I am just taking a swag at this, but what about like a grease and wax remover from a paint supply? Try it in an inconspicuous spot and see if it...
RIP Tony. I dug his chopped 50 and watching the build on here. The video Hemi32 posted happened to be one of the ones I watched before going to...
I used 3/8” NiCop on my car. All connected with Earl’s compression fittings. Used bulkheads to go from the tank through the floor. The only rubber...
A small soft bristle brush.
You have to place them under the car. You can not drive over them. I got some small furniture dollies from harbor freight to help move them in...
Yes, they lift the frame.
I have a set. Have had them for a few years. Haven’t had any problems with them. They will lift a car up about 2 feet. The only big gripe is they...
I used a Deutsch bulkhead connector. Waterproof and weatherproof. A quarter twist and the plug will unlock and disconnects the wiring. I put it on...
I used reflectors from Brattons, and the logo lites focus beam led bulbs. For the turn signal, I used the Holley amber led bulbs. The headlight...
Got the steering together. Thought I would finally take the model a for a quick spin for the first time down the street to see how it would do....
I have played with one of the Sniper Stealth units. The one that looks like a double pumper. Install was pretty easy. Never had any problems with it.
I have always just used a bucket of water with some car soap in it and a brush. Then follow up with some Poorboy’s World Bold n Bright. It goes on...
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