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When is the ideal time to shoot clear? When the base paint is still tacky? Can clear be applied to dry paint? I am using rattle cans and enamel. Rustoleum and Krylon. I've learned that rattle can paint is thin so several coats in short order are required to get a good coat of paint.

What makes the paint SHINE. I painted two wheels, one was much shinery than the other? I've learned that too close and it may run, and too far and paint particles may dry enroute, but it seems there is a way to get that final shot to glow.

I could use the passenger side windshield wiper 'cowl' mount. I don't see one on the pics, but maybe. I wonder why he had so many Dodges? Or is this the Dodge area of his larger inventory. Happy picking, since Click and Clack have retired maybe there's a future for the two of you?

This engine is detailed extremely well. Question. The is a 'spring wrapped' cable going down toward the distributor. What is that controlling? Whoever did the tubing work knew the skill.

I put this tail gate out in the weather 3 or 4 months ago. I rubbed it down with automatic tranny fluid. There are a few rusty spots developing, but overall, it has held up well through the fog, rain, sunshine, etc. I'm amazed that the bare metal shows no deteriotion.

I find it interesting that that screen pivots. Evidently it wants to be level to the 'surface of the oil on a long up or down grade. Had I known that I would have checked mine a lot closer. Tim, this is why this forum is read by so many, every day there is usable information. When I drain my oil the next time I'm going to see how much clearance there is.

I needed a new oil plug for my car. They had this, a plug with an extension which is magnetic. I'm going to put one in my truck also. Bonus: inexpensive oil funnel.

I had a '50 plymouth, and remember driving a '51. It seemed to drive MUCH better than my 50. I like the lower wider hood and this hard top. I envy you. Have fun and keep us posted.

I failed to read that the bearing races STAY in the rotor. I removed mine thinking the new bearings would have new races. Well the new bearings are the SAME as what is in the rotor, Charlie, wisely just suggests replace. Well now here's the question. There is a ridge in that rotor to which I think the race should be driven, but mine, the original races stop short and I not ready yet to put a sledge to them. Please advise. Edit: After dinner I took a second look. The race was fully in. I put the bushing on the rotor into the new seal on the bench and all is well!

The Farmal Cub is also a very simple and reliable tractor and its a nice size for two acres. A friend has a property in the foothills, he has his place fenced and he gets two lambs every spring. They mow his grass and at the end of summer he has meat. He built a small 'barn' and put a timer on the door and on an automatic feeder. The lambs go in to feed in the evenings and the door closes and opens by the timer. Nice system.

The fuel line enters my tank about 1/3 from the bottom. Evidently their must be a line/tube that extends down. I haven't taken this off, yet. Question: What is in there? My tank is empty so no problem in removing whatever.

Nice work, when the doghouse is off it's not that difficult and neither is the reinstallation, though a helper helps! I took my doghouse off and put it on by myself using the over head winch. I wouldn't do that if it was all painted up nice. Now that the front is open, check your brake lines. Very easy to replace from on top. I will install mine today, FROM BELOW. OT QUESTION: How far are you from what I hear is called "Death Valley Days". Maybe some of us ought to make the trek some day. Paul

I found this explanation on the net. First a little history on how to install a windshield: Rubber window channel Originally used up until the early 60s for windshield on cars but used much longer for flat glass windows and truck windshields. Basically it is a rubber channel that surrounds the windshield and holds it into place in the windshield frame. The windshield fits into a groove in the rubber channel. There is another groove that the windshield frame flange fits in. You place the windshield with the rubber channel against the windshield frame. Previously, you've placed a soapy wet string in the frame groove. A buddy presses against the windshield from the outside, you pull the string from the inside hoping that the string will pull the rubber groove over the frame flange. Some tips: Run the string completely around inside the frame groove. The two end pieces should be exiting in the bottom middle. Use lots of soapy water - liquid dishsoap works very well. While someone pushes from the outside, pull both strings evenly starting from the center bottom Have a plastic knife or flat blade handy to help lift the rubber frame groove lip over the flange.

It has always been my opinion that the strips were to keep scoup shovels from digging into the wood when scouping grain. Maybe hauling grain was not that big in some areas of your country. I like the clean wood on your truck. VERY nice.

And the Sherman Tank: 5 in 1.

Is one end of the string tied to something, like a small hole in the window frame?

Jeff, I took the manifold that is on the engine to a machine shop and had it trued, and I used all new studs as well. Someone else was inquiring about them but that's ok. I know these manifolds are expensive so I'm going to restore it either for a second or to sell. I'm not in any hurry now to take anything more off until this truck see's 60mph and I am getting close. Yet thank you, I've purchased from VPW and have no complaints either.

Also make sure the header pipe and muffler are installed properly with no stress, otherwise after time the exhaust manifolds can break at the rear outlet. WOW, that line was worth this thread. I just finished loosely installing my exhaust system. Now I understand all the hangers. I picked up a muffler this morning. To twist and turn those pipes to get a clean route is 'fun'. My source said to put it back of the cab to keep the heat out of the cab, so I figured I'd keep it as far away from the fuel tank as well. It's a Flowmaster, aluminized steel. Now I'll mark it and then weld it as one. Did this waiting for more brake line tubing. Fixing an old truck is a good exercize in multi-tasking.

I want to restore this manifold set. Any suggestions on breaking loose those bolts, etc. I will soak them for several weeks then possilbly with heat they may come loose. (2) Does one have to take the wing off the air control or does one just replace the bushings? This is a good set, so I'm going to restore them, hone out the inside and possilby add a second exhaust exit. The set on the engine now is a good set also. Any help will be appreciated.

For a little change of pace, I would guess some members have restored some tractors. If others do not mind, I would like to see some of them. Would that be OK? We found our father's John Deere. My brother had it restored. It's coming to CA in July.

And then there is this approach.

Better to get it caught in the elevator door than in the "cookie cutter"! 30 daze and counting. Oh, the price we pay in order to drive down the road at 50 mph, w/0 AC, stereo, heated seats, PS, PB, anti-lock, etc.

Barry, I'm an older man, so short term memory is not good. Seems the bushing is pressed in and the pin presses into the eyes, front and back. The threaded bushings are on the shackle ends of the springs, if memory serves me correct, but then I have 'new friends every morning so. . .'

My Aux gas tank. Maybe I will paint it black, put a junction in the fuel line and have a reserve! :DWorks great! But it empties FAST so my carb must be very rich or I better get me an oil well in Alaska, I'd get one in Canada but freight is too expense 'outside the USA"!!!! In TEXAS they put 'brass' balls in their tanks!!!

Mine had HARD RUST ridges also, I cleaned them out as best I could. If I had had a large enough honer I'd of honed them shiny. I sand blasted mine with a water jet/sand. But I found it faster to clean each one with a good sharp quality putty knife, then sand them with a oscillating sander. USE nose filter, that rust is not good for the lungs. I put a fan on to my side to keep that stuff moving away from me. How's the shoulders and back muscles! Rotts of ruck! Fun job. I removed the second from the bottom leaf all around.