Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-29-2012, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Open house Lowreys Auto-Tilton NH July 25
Glad you came and had a good time. It is always nice to see people and show them around the shop and some of the projects we have going.
If I can help with anything or questions, dont hesitate to...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-27-2012, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Re: Open house Lowreys Auto-Tilton NH July 25
Thanks to everyone who made it out despite the lousy weather in the am.
Hope everyone enjoyed it, hope to see you all again next time.
For those who couldnt make it, hope to see you as well next...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2012, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,435
Re: Open House July 25 Lowreys Auto-Tilton NH
Thanks to everyone who made it out despite the lousy weather in the am.
Hope everyone enjoyed it, hope to see you all again next time.
For those who couldnt make it, hope to see you as well next...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2012, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Open house Lowreys Auto-Tilton NH July 25
Just wanted to let everyone know that the shop is having an open house Fri July 27th from about 10am to 4pm. Open to restored cars, hot rods, customs, bikes etc...
Location is: Jim Lowreys Auto...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2012, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,435
Open House July 25 Lowreys Auto-Tilton NH
Just wanted to let everyone know that the shop is having an open house Fri July 27th from about 10am to 4pm. Open to restored cars, hot rods, customs, bikes etc...
Location is: Jim Lowreys Auto...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 14,650
Re: Carburetor Problems
Yes, could make not burn fuel and run poor. But too much fuel wont burn with a stock well maintained A ignition either.
Could be all metal, I am not really a Model A guy myself. Just giving general...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2012, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 14,650
Re: Carburetor Problems
A bad condensor for the ignition typically wont make the carb leak fuel.
Is the Needle in the carb good, clean and supple? They can get hard over time and not seal against the seat properly. You...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2012, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,215
Re: Crescent Wrench?? (At Jiffy Lube)
The hard part is just getting some cars in and getting the word out. It takes time. We dont have much coming in regularly from overseas, but much from all over the US. Getting cars shipped from...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2012, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: young mechanics
Most customers today wouldnt know the difference between a micrometer and c-clamp anyhow.
This whole situation is largely due to the throwaway lifestyle we live in. No longer do we fix anything....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-22-2012, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,215
Re: Crescent Wrench?? (At Jiffy Lube)
That is a good deal for both you and the customer if you can make it a reality.You get to do what you love and know you are doing a good job on a necessary service and the customer gets someone who...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2012, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,215
Re: Crescent Wrench?? (At Jiffy Lube)
True that kids have much less mechanical ability today than of years past. However, to think that a HS dropout working at Jiffy lube for just over minimum wage is a mechanic is your own mistake....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2012, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,531
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2012, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,531
Re: Recondition nuts / bolts or buy new ones
I feel that if the bolts are in good condition with only the cosmetic coatings in poor shape from road use, there is no reason to replace them. For instance, a car comes in with a leaking waterpump,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-19-2012, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,531
Re: Recondition nuts / bolts or buy new ones
We use Roy Nacewicz for most of the hardware needed on full restorations.
But for simple repair work on regularly driven cars, we often media blast the nuts/bolts and have found some of the carb...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-17-2012, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,650
Re: Price 33 34 Ford
I often wonder the fate of these antique cars myself. I work in a retoration shop and currently we are doing just fine. But, what will the long term be for me? Say 10,15,20 years? Will enough people...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-15-2012, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,887
Re: Any Dingman Auction results available?
Yes, lot 804 did sell for $118k. However, it is a high end resto-rod built to extremely high standards. I can assure you that it cost more than the selling price to build it.
Remember, these are not...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-14-2012, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,887
Re: Any Dingman Auction results available?
The 36 Cabriolet you are reffering to is not your average Ford production vehicle. It is one of two with hand crafted bodies by German coachbuilder Glaser.
If you know the level of quality most of...
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