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First of all, when mig welding thin guage steel you should use 75/25% argon CO/2 mix gas. Also try .023 wire. If you're still blowing holes...
On the springs, it doesn't seem to make any difference whether the springs are in or out. All they do is hold the hood open when they are in. I've...
The hood hinges are sent out so we'll know in about a week whether that does the trick. You'd think with all the merc's out there somebody would...
Yeah, I've noticed how almost all mercs are done that way. Just called a guy to have the hinges rebuilt. Going to try that and then also replace...
I'm trying to get a hood to work properly on a '51 Mercury and I am at my wits end. Can somebody please help me here. The car in question is Doug...
Pick up some '49-'51 hood hinges if you see some reasonably priced at the swap. I'm dyin' over here.
Lettering and striping is done and I'm reclearing right now. Will be back with Bill tomorrow for buffing and assembly. Can't wait to see it...
I just got finished painting the car. Beautiful color. This one's going to be nice! Dennis Ricklefs is going to stripe and letter it then it will...
I'll try to add some progress photos when I can. That is if I can figure out how to upload them.
Around here, that's not even close to outrageous. In fact, it sounds cheap to me. I would wonder about the quality of the work done. Even at $40...
I'm in SoCal and I need help finding someone to sell me a steering column for a Chevy pickup I'm building. There used to be a guy who sold rebuilt...
It's funny, as absolutely awsome as the '36 is, I'll bet you get more thumbs up and smiles in the van. It turned out real nice John, and I'm...
I've had beautiful results using automotive urethane clear (ppg 4010). If you sand with a DA and 240, lay down a couple thick coats of clear, come...
If you try to panel paint that you'll never be happy. It will not match unless you get really lucky. You need to blend into the cowl with bc/cc...
If you want it to be right and last you need to stick with a catalized 2 part primer. In your area you should be able to get PPG DPLF epoxy...
Nason and any other cheap paint is fine for cars that are going to be waxed regularly and sit in a garage. However, like Highlander said, the...
I think it's rediculous how some people like to put a price on something they know nothing about. You know, we don't go down to Ruckus' place of...
Nice photoshop. I couldn't really visualize it myself, but this will definitely be beauty.
In my opinion Viper red is too orange. If you want a deep red before it turns maroon the late model VW's have a good one and so does Infinity. I...
You beat me to it Tman
On those types of cars you need to be clear what you want up front. I agree he, in the course of repairs and paint should have at the very least...
Yeah guys, beware of Kona. She may look slow but she will jump up and take a chunk out of your face before you know it. I saw what she did to...
You should expect to pay around 10-15k for a nice job depending on the rust issues maybe more. As far as $70 an hour being rediculous, try opening...
Can somebody please photoshop me a picture of the rambler on page 2, post #30 with the top cut off. I have a chance to get one but I hate that...
Well said SlowandLow, lead just doesn't work well with paint. What has worked well for me is melting all the lead out and replacing it with Kitty...
Yeah, a precautionary parachute, wheelie bars, roll cage, 5 point harness and a HANS device might be needed by the looks and sounds of it!
I may be partial to black but I think it might look better if that's even possible. I'm extremely excited to see the car when assembled. This is...
The body is finished and heading back to Limeworks tomorrow. I would post pics but I can't figure out how to do it, I'm sure Steve will post some...
Hey John, no I didn't just make up the name, the guy behind the counter at Pep Boys told me when I picked it up. The guy washing windows in the...
I did the body and paint on the car and I don't even know if it's brown or maroon! The color is called bordeaux rot (red), '50 VW. Under lights...
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