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  1. Minimal sheet metal damage was easily repaired, and the grill was almost ready for primer.
    2 points
  2. On another note I’ve got a line on a used set of 4 factory option wire chrome wheels. I hope to pick them up next Saturday. I’ll round up some tubes and get the tires swapped over. I am a little excited to get these. They are beautiful n my opinion. Looking forward to getting them on my Windsor.
    2 points
  3. New project, new post. This is a 1949 B1B, it has a few twist to it. It has a column shift, and the E-brake is mounted under the dash, the brake master cylinder is accessed from under the hood and not from the floor. The serial number on the door jamb ends with a X, so it is a 1949 fitted with the 1950 changes. This truck will need attention just about everywhere, but IMHO, not a bad start. I was told the gentlemasn that owned it since 1970 (acording to title date) died 10 years ago, I suspect the truck has been sitting a few years longer then that. First day I have the cylinders soaking in atf, the end of the day I checked and the engine does turn freely. Someone was attempting to remove T-stat housing and broke one of the bolts, I have no choice but to deal with it now, if I want to start the engine and let it run. Also it has the original brass T-stat, it seems to be stuck open, was full of rust on top of the t-stat and also in the head. The valve in the head to control water to the heater, also completely clogged with crud. I suspect I will have some cooling issues as it is. Also someone removed the wiring to the generator and loosened it, had to tighten it and adjust fan belt to turn it over. Original cloth wiring had some work done to it at some point, basically it needs new wiring, I will have to use jumper cables and hot wire it, to check the motor. To many frayed wires touching metal to install a battery.
    1 point
  4. Didn't have anything going on today so decided to run in to a small car show - about 50 cars. The Old Whale got into the Top 10. Heck, I was happy they didn't make me remove it from the lot! About 75 mile round trip. No issues. Celebrated with a pint at a local brewery on the way home.
    1 point
  5. Fire departments and folks that check air flow on ranges and other facilities use a glycerin smoke machine. Nice smoke, likely way less toxic. Maybe buy one (or google making one up) and attach it to the back bumper or something.
    1 point
  6. Tinting the primer helps hide scratches if they happen to go through the color coat and usually means a coat or two less of (more expensive) color coat to get full coverage.
    1 point
  7. a light gray epoxy primer was used, even the smallest ding shows up with the dark blue color of the car. If the primer was the same color, wouldn't be as noticeable until repaired. Years ago the shop talked me into to installing an electrode system in which a small positive charge is maintained on the on the body. It required 12 volt, therefore connected to a lawnmower battery in the trunk and periodically charge. The paint looks as good today as it did 10 plus year ago. It is garage kept, however no temperature control. Don't know if the electrodes actually helped, or the shop just did a good job at painting.
    1 point
  8. chips from rock dings and such will show the primer color...is less noticeable...
    1 point
  9. The nice thing about being laid up is that I had nothing but time to do research. I watched a number of You Tube videos on stainless trim repair, and figured I would give it a shot. A couple of small hammers, make shift anvils and dollies, and I had all of the dents and deep scratches smoothed out. A very tedious process, but then again nothing but time. Below are my first results. Very happy with these results.
    1 point
  10. few years back I opened a can of paint that had been on hand some 35 years.....sprayed excellent, dried nicely..shine like new money...Martin Seymour brand...
    1 point
  11. And then it happened. Fall showed up. The sun was out this afternoon. I dropped everything to get out and enjoy my car. The crusing days left in 2018 are dwindling. We can’t waste them.
    1 point
  12. Before pulling the engine, I was able to get it running. Unfortunately a number check indicated that it was not the original 230 But rather a later model 218.
    1 point
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