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I've used a Snap On 6 point socket on a bolt head rounded by a Craftsman one. And it worked!
Probably don't need to strip the old plating, but I tried using Lab Metal to fix some weld issues, on steel, when I made some trim pieces for an...
Great idea! My buddy Kenny tried to put up a shoebox Ford with a well done chop, but it had an S-10 sub. SO it got shot down. Now he can put it there!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] My 55. Took 4 years to build, while driving all over the Eastern half of the country, to Kustom shows. Retired in 2003, but...
I've been using Tamco primers. As good as the name brands, and a lot cheaper. And you have a few options (slo-dry epoxy, faster epoxy, high...
If it's got shaved doors, and fuel door, and a modified engine, it's no use keeping it "original". Embrace the Kustom! It's also got frenched...
I'm still here Jdee! Check in every day I'm home (But you know I DO vacation a lot!). I haven't been to Florida in ages, but I'll visit, if I do!
Well, I'm pretty impressed with this show. It started as a rebellion against Lead East, but now that Lead East is pretty much toast, I went to DMC...
Can't wait to see it out on the road here!
After 4 years of getting nominated, I finally was inducted into the KKOA's Hall of Fame! I didn't attend the Leadsled Spectacular, in Salina this...
The Hot Rod Garage. High end custom and rod builders.
So... whatever happened to xxwelderxx and his Ed Sloan clone?
If your worried about corrosion, stainless is the way to go. I did one for my F1 truck, simple shape, easy to beadroll, bend and weld. 18ga.
Has used GoJo instead of shampoo, MANY times!
Happy Birthday to a legend!
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Actually, that car is a very close replica of the "Phantom Corsair" built in 1938 by Rusty Heinz ( yes, that Heinz) I think it is pretty good...
Sorry, guys, no real update in awhile. I did find a guy who did the door glass and slider in tempered glass for me, and got one curved quarter...
Ummmm..... it seems that the speedo is working, just not accurate, correct? No one mentioned (yet) that the most likely solution, is to change the...
I only find a few issues with that. First, the use of good hammer and dollies on the rusty metal, will ruin the faces on them. Next, the metal is...
Well, since we're putting up variations of pink/purple, here's my Dodge, with my custom mix of Candy Fuschia. Made to match the Zodiac metalflake...
I've been using AGM and Optimum batteries in some of my builds, and the Optimum battery charger is great, even on non-AGM batteries. Charged a few...
Thor Bros. sells 2" square tubing, with threaded bungs, and different ends for them.
Someone buy this boy a "how-to" book on autobody.
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If ya can't afford bondo, mashed potato and Elmer's glue works.
Try Restoration Specialties.
I did find an old receipt for my badges. From Daisy Manufacturing, in Taiwan. 50 badges, for 700$. I guess that was the minimum, as I would never...
Beverly shear, a B1 capacity: 14 ga steel. Used sparingly, and works well. May not have the "correct" handle, but it works just fine. Try it, if...
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