Stainless Radiator Shell Polishing Hints and Experiences Request

[peters180a/170b]

Mitch// p.a. Don't want to get in a pissing match but As i had a word with you [ private message / Fordbarn / and we discussed your Radiator shell that you were not happy with. Doug sold it outright to you [right] one that you did not send him [right] OK. Did Doug say to you he would not REFUND your money??? That you were stuck with the shell he sold you??? I would love to see the dents that was there ... People knowing how to work with stainless steel can go so far before you go thru the piece and then it garbage. Doug knows when to stop before the metal gets to thin. And sometimes it gets to thin you see those small cracks creeping up the sides or below the crank hole. I believe it was the Best one he had at the time ,AND i was going to make good myself$$$$ at what it cost you before you said you sent it out and someone fixed it for you. Find a super shell unrestored and see what you will pay for it... $200.00+ .so what i was told it was a small wave and if one studies the FORD SHELLS MOST have the waves in them [for JUDGING they should be there ].. As for the 1931 shells you will find dents made by the "spot" welding done on the bottom on both sides.... Doug leaves them in if to deep [not to weaken the spot welds] . well the hobby lost one hell of a restorer of stainless steel parts... NOT to many left to take apart door handles , hub caps and gas/radiator caps... glad i put away 3 cars worth ...just in case i live that long...l.o.l. 1 or 2 COMPLAINTS are not that bad after 40 years of work and countless parts SAVED. I would love to know how many HENRY FORD AWARD WINNERS have Doug's work on them..I can go back to 1988 with my Standard Roadster .