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Sorry to revive an old post, but I just finished an old '88 Mazda B2600 in a Chevy paint scheme using Valspar Tractor & Implement Alkyd Enamel --...
Sorry for respondoing late: No need for a separate tensioner with this setup. Just loosen the two frame bolts and slide the frame "in" to mount...
Part 2 After final mock up, all the components were sanded and painted with Rustoleum Hammered paint and then assembled [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
Here's how to turn some junk parts into a good 1-1/2 x 30 inch belt grinder attachment for your Craftsman block motor, or similar grinder. A few...
A point of clarification -- Nickel Ammonium Sulfate is not the same as Nickel Sulfate. It can be used, but then you won't need the Ammonium...
To save the inside, I turn some urethane plugs and cap the bores. If you need to build up the bore on a worn cylinder, the nickel process will...
I've done plenty of door hinges and brackets in this size setup. I have done a few brake calipers and even plated a few master clutch and slave...
You can filter the solution through a paper towel and then reuse it, but don't dump it. It is toxic, so wear gloves and take appropriate measures...
Here you go -- http://www.esslinger.com/1-inch-by-6-inch-nickel-plating-anode.aspx?gclid=CKf9lcbBrroCFQSk4AoddW0Agg You need to search for...
The chemicals were purchased through Amazon from a commercial supplier that sells through that site....
Should work on both, but by adding the copper as a sublayer, you get a much deeper bright nickel finish that can be polished to look like chrome
Beautiful!! -- the prep work is the key. Well done --
Part 2: Ok, now it's time to do the prep work. Like everything with cars, it's the prep that takes the most time; the plating itself takes less...
I was asked to post this by a fellow HAMB member. Hope you find it useful - Part 1: This is a small electroplating setup that I have used...
This set is on eBay. It's a two stage unit, and was made by Harris. One of the best Sears ever sold. It also has the "gas saver" option on the...
Thanks -- mostly scrounging through small towns in western PA. A lot of small service stations are going belly up and they have this equipment...
Very small garage, but I'm lucky to have it --- [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Thanks! "Old School" Sun diagnostic equipment is still very much usable in my shop. :)
1970 Sun Performance Engine Analyzer --
Here's some of mine -- [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I used Rustoleum "Verde Green" Hammered Paint. Good luck!
Sure did -- just to test the thing I took apart an old generator and tested the armature with a hacksaw blade. It worked well, but the sound is...
Thank you so much!! That's some very good info -- Much appreciated!!! Here is one I recently refurbished -- before and after....
Send Bob Master's an e-mail. He's one of a few that still repair these things commercially. He has quite an extensive library....
Those look GREAT!!! nice job -- They'll make a great addition to your garage. Did you have to repaint these machines? If so, how'd you manage to...
Way too cool. Thanks for sharing --
Somehow this thread is appropriate. I just picked up the exact same model on e-bay a few days ago. On mine, the meter needed some work, and one...
I was a big fan. As a teen in the 1960's and totally consumed with cars, Chitwood was the coolest thing on "two wheels". I recall one show...
Damn, I hope you keep the chopped/sectioned 54 Chevy -- just because Bill, Gene, Dick, and Norm worked on that build. Bill Hines embodies kick...
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