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Old 06-04-2013, 08:57 AM   #21
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Re: “Raven” I stumbled across this … am hoping the 'magic potion' in the rustolem will delay surface rust from forming.

(l) rust oleum; (m) heated/quenched in old oil; (r) gloss paint

(Late Entry) I stumbled across this when i was cleaning up some hinges on my garden gate ... the hinges seem to be holding up pretty well considering i only wire brushed them before spraying .. i think i have tried all of the 'tried and true' methods - to no avail ... am pleased with the outcome of this so far!
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Old 06-04-2013, 09:17 AM   #22
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Steve,
I was referring to the cable, not the speedometer itself. I have 3 speedometers rebuilt by Harry Warburton that are painted gloss black.
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Old 06-04-2013, 09:28 AM   #23
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Rusty,

Here's a photo.....
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Old 06-04-2013, 02:13 PM   #24
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Couldn't stand the first darker photo.....so here's the fix.
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Old 06-04-2013, 06:31 PM   #25
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Hi, In a prior reply Ron stated he had two 28 speedo cable housing redone. My question is a 28 speedo cable housing same as the 29? and what is the lenght of an original 28/29 cable?
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Old 06-04-2013, 06:38 PM   #26
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Hi, In a prior reply Ron stated he had two 28 speedo cable housing redone. My question is a 28 speedo cable housing same as the 29? and what is the lenght of an original 28/29 cable?
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28 and 29 are the same. I bought a nice original cable from Bert's when I stopped there about 8 years ago.

I'll have to measure the length when I go to the garage.
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Old 06-04-2013, 06:40 PM   #27
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Hi, In a prior reply Ron stated he had two 28 speedo cable housing redone. My question is a 28 speedo cable housing same as the 29? and what is the lenght of an original 28/29 cable?
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Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards, Area 1 Engine Compartment, page 1-15 revised 2011.

"The initial speedometer cable was 15/32" in diameter. With the introduction of the round speedometer in June 1930, the cable was 19/64" in diameter."
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Old 06-04-2013, 06:45 PM   #28
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While I was looking this stuff up you received good info.
1. The split was in early 1930.
2. About 62"

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Old 06-04-2013, 10:40 PM   #29
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Mitch - it last great. There's not really any sharp curves so seems to be holding up just fine. I powder coat most every part of the car. I love that stuff.
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Mitch - it last great. There's not really any sharp curves so seems to be holding up just fine. I powder coat most every part of the car. I love that stuff.
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agree were on the same page
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