Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-19-2021, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 706
Battery Box ID
Need a little help. Clearing out the storage building and came across this battery box. If my memory is working, I think that I got it with a bunch of spare parts when I bought my '40, but it...
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Forum: Late V8
10-28-2020, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,053
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Forum: Late V8
10-28-2020, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 439
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Forum: Early V8
10-28-2019, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 810
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-30-2019, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,954
Re: Best “paint” for aluminum heads?
See if there is a vapor blasting service in your area, that's the best way to restore the original finish, in both looks and 'feel'. I do parts for people all over the country, but recommend that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2019, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,077
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2019, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,077
Sealed Beam Identification
While working on the never ending job of organizing my garage, I came across this pair of sealed beams that I forgot that I had. They came with my '40 Tudor when I bought it along with boxers of...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-26-2019, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,937
Re: Bring a Trailer
What problems is BaT having? Looks like Hemmings is copying what BaT created with a slightly different interface, and charging a lot more money for cars in certain price ranges.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2019, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,861
Re: dent removal
That's what I would suggest. Bring it to their shop and ask if they can remove the dent without drilling holes or other kinds of destructive surgery. They can do some amazing things with some...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2019, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,482
Re: Teenager cleaning flathead electrolysis
It's a good video and I sure admire the kid's gumption. I still feel that an overnight soak in a chelating rust remover is the best method since all internal and external surfaces have the rust...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-10-2019, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,806
Re: Clay bar
Yes, I use both the Nanoskin wash mitt and their sponges, which are essentially the same thing and definitely prefer them to clay bars.
Neither clay, nor the synthetic alternative will harm the 35...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-30-2019, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,253
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Forum: Late V8
04-29-2019, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 990
Re: Vapor Blasting Service
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Forum: Early V8
04-29-2019, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 989
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-24-2019, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,574
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Forum: Model-A
04-23-2019, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 420
Vapor Blasting Service
Vapor blasting service for aluminum and other parts. Make the parts look and feel new again. Price depends on size and complexity of part, quantity discount.
www.houstonvaporblasting.com
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Forum: Late V8
04-23-2019, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 990
Vapor Blasting Service
Vapor blasting service for aluminum and other parts. Make the parts look and feel new again. Price depends on size and complexity of part, quantity discount.
www.houstonvaporblasting.com
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Forum: Early V8
04-23-2019, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 989
Vapor Blasting Service
Vapor blasting service for aluminum and other parts. Make the parts look and feel new again. Price depends on size and complexity of part, quantity discount.
www.houstonvaporblasting.com
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-14-2018, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,181
Re: Clay on lacquer paint
No different than on enamel or urethane. Keep it wet while working, if you drop it on the ground throw it away.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-03-2018, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,956
Re: Surface rust in Houston
Try Boeshield T-9, it works VERY well keeping surface rust off of bare metal. I have a cast iron bellhousing that I sprayed it on after blasting and it still doesn't have a spec of rust three years...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-31-2018, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,005
Re: Recommend an infrared thermometer for me.
I've never seen one that doesn't work well, but I would assume that some will last longer than others. Also, even if they are off a few degrees, they are fantastic diagnostic tools.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2018, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,078
Re: Citric acid derusting project begin
I used about 10 gallons, with each half of the block in the solution for about 12 hours and it worked very well. Plus, it's reusable so it all went in to two five gallon buckets for future use.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2018, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,231
Re: Insurance
I have American Modern and they give you the option of occasionally driving the car to work for a slightly higher premium. Two of the cars that I had insured through them were totaled by Hurricane...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2018, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,146
Re: rebuild carb for 34 ford
I sent the crusty 97 from my ‘35 to Uncle Max on a Wednesday via the $13 flat rate USPS box. It was back in my hands the following Wednesday and looked so good that I was reluctant to put gasoline...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
05-25-2018, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,078
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