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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-16-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 935
Posted By jamesruther
Re: License plate frame repair

I can tell you that it definitely isn't soldering or brazing. It's 100% pot metal welding. That said, I've spent years in perfecting my equipment/process and unfortunately I'm not at liberty to speak...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-16-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 935
Posted By jamesruther
Re: License plate frame repair

LOL! No my friend. No we don't do solder repairs. lol
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 02-15-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 935
Posted By jamesruther
License plate frame repair

Hey guys.

I just finished repairing this license plate frame and though you'd like to see what can be done with pot metal. It's polished pot metal in order to see the repair actually looks prior...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 468
Posted By jamesruther
'31 Ford Phaeton Wiper Actuator Repair

Hello everyone.

I thought I'd post a recent repair I just did on a 1931 Ford Phaeton windshield wiper actuator...

Hope you like them.

Thanks

James Ruther
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-24-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,672
Posted By jamesruther
Re: Giving back...

Hello and apologies for the delayed response. We've been incredibly busy, work is eating up every bit of my time aside from eating, sleeping and the like.

We work on an hourly rate basis and...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-29-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,672
Posted By jamesruther
Giving back...

Hello guys.

I started repairing pot metal roughly 5 years ago and I'm consistently asked if I have any parts for sale? Occasionally I'll pick up something and restore it and throw it on ebay, but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,586
Posted By jamesruther
Re: Pot metal door handles

Super happy to be a part of yall's forum! However it was hard getting here. I tried multiple times to create an account, but the admin kept giving me the boot. I guess they thought I was just...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,586
Posted By jamesruther
Re: Pot metal door handles

Yep. That's me. Thank you so much for your support. I much appreciated!!

James
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,586
Posted By jamesruther
Re: Pot metal door handles

Method is Welding. no solder or brazing involved.

https://potmetal.repair/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211028_180608_resized.jpg
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,586
Posted By jamesruther
Re: Pot metal door handles

Those are a customer's set. They are just about through the plating process...

However, if you have a broken set or just one, it can be rebuilt reconditioned restored.

Thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,586
Posted By jamesruther
Re: Pot metal door handles

I do all welding, No soldering is involved at all.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-14-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,392
Posted By jamesruther
Ford Greyhound Hood Ornament

This one is really cool guys. Certainly proud of it to say the least. These ole dogs are awesome!

Here are photos from start to finish!


Let me know whatchya think. :)

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-14-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,586
Posted By jamesruther
Pot metal door handles

Hey guys.



I thought I good ice-breaker would be a set of original ford model-A interior handles that I repaired and thought I'd them with you...


I think, but may be mistaken of the year,...
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