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I don't know if this will help or not. I had a vinyl shift pattern made and then buried in 8-10 coats of rattle can clear. been holding up well...
I plan on going on Saturday. Looking for some 62 T-Bird parts.
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I posted a while back about problems with fish eyes in my paint. The consensus is that it was contamination. I have cleaned out my air hose with...
It took me 4 times before I got it right. I'm painting a '62 T-bird hood. (it's big). acrylic polyurethane paint. First time I painted it I got...
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Homemade frame with 3rd brake light. [ATTACH]
I'm an amateur painter and did this 5 years ago with Matrix acrylic polyurethane single stage. It covers very well and I am happy with the...
I'm faster than a VW. [ATTACH]
Thanks for posting. It was great to see some old familiar faces.
I would check the spark plugs. The bad cylinder(s) will have steam cleaned plugs.
I had the pleasure to talk to Don Garlets about the early days of flag starts. He said the flag man put the flag on the ground which activated a...
I dearched the rear springs. lower about 3" in the front and 4" in the rear. [ATTACH]
I believe the trick to make a 5 window into a 3 window is to use the longer 2 door sedan doors.
Great photos. Thanks for posting.
I always drill a 1/8" hole in my thermostates to let the air out . never a problem.
Mine with dearched springs. [ATTACH]
I think they look good when the tire matches the wheel well opening.
Besides using LED bulbs, I made a third brake light to give me a little more piece of mind.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
For many many years I always had a good car and a beater. Some called it a beater, ice fishing car, drinking car, bad weather car, work car. I...
My 65 turns heads every time I head into Lowes.[ATTACH]
New bearings, rings, seals, and gaskets on order. lap in the valves and call it a rebuilt engine.
It is a Scat crank as it came out of the engine.
In Fla. I don't need antifreeze. I run water with "Water Wetter". The oil didn't get frothy but a little gray in color. I suppose that may have...
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