DJK

Got a couple of leather boots from Rich Hartung.

I didn't have to disassemble the cross pin to replace the boot(lots of lube). Just not happy with the early failure of the rubber. Do you have a part number or application for the leather boot? Thanks again for the info.

Just noticed my rear boot is cracked on the driveshaft, has 3k miles on it, front one looks great(original??). The boot came from Andy Bernbaum. Does anyone have a more durable boot suggestion w/o changing the whole driveshaft to modern joints. Tried the search function with no luck. Thanks in advance.

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First car show, first trophy!! not sure what place I received, had to leave before presentations for my grandsons last little league all star game(they won the tournament).

Speedi Sleeve #99156 National seal # 8160S worked on my 52 Cranbrook

Have added brake fluid to leaky P/S systems, helps swell seals to stop leaks.

Great pictures. Upstate NY is getting tons of rain, son in law is having difficult time with second cutting.

Car looks much better, I reinstalled the grill, front bumper etc. last night, just need to install side trim pieces. Cruise in Friday, car show Sunday, weather looks good for a change.

Got the call last night, car is done, heading down this morning to get it.

I have a Carter 6v + ground pump, love it.

Heading back to the body shop today to get the issues corrected. I have removed all the trim to make their job easier. It's hard to imagine that it took less time for them to tape off the trim as opposed to removing it!! Fingers crossed.

Sniper, on my 52 Cranbrook I used a Honda seal for the speedo adapter #91204-HB3-004. Shift shaft seal from Clear Water Hydraulics # 2-111/Q (7/16 x 5/8 x 3/32), the other shift shaft seal was an O ring of suitable size.

He is very active, has 3 other guys in the shop, which they specialize in building street rods. Also he is connected to a local cable TV provider that he set up yrs. ago that his son now runs. He is very busy with the local fire dept., just had some localized flooding in the area, that he helped in clean up. He counted out the cash I gave him and no receipt.

That is why I was willing to have him improve the existing paint for $4-$500 wet sand and buff, that went to a $12-$1300 paint job and end result, with some slight body work for $4500. My main bitch is that I was not contacted prior to him completing the job for the $4500 price. I spoke with him this morning, he is going to address some concerns that I have with the job. I painted my first car when I was 14 in my parents single car garage, painted many of my buddies cars until I started turning wrenches at 20 yrs of age. At 67 I have no desire to paint a car in my own garage. Also I don't want it perfect, like you stated for fear of driving it, I have 8 grandkids that enjoy riding in Papa's car.

Again, I have known this guy for 45 yrs., he painted a 1975 MGB for me back in 1977, he was in a model airplane club with my Dad. I don't even have a receipt. Going to see him today to see what can be done. I guess I am too trusting or naïve or just plain stupid!!!!!

Sniper, mine is a Mac CF-17

I understand the $4500 cost, but I was initially told $12-$1300, with no warning of the final price until I picked it up. Not to mention the areas that still need attention.

No idea what they used, but I do know there is 2 coats of clear on it.

Third brake lite also!!!!

After closer inspection, there are areas where the trim wasn't removed which shows dull areas which weren't buffed properly. The owner is 76, I have known him for 45 yrs., I will let him know about the areas I'm not happy with. Other than that, the finish has a very deep shine. There were several areas that did require attention(body work), so it wasn't just a paint job.

What started out as a $400 -$500 wet sand and buff existing paint, went to a $1200-$1300 repaint. Shop called yesterday, it's done, total $4500 !!!!!!!! Love this hobby! Will get pictures when the rain stops.

I have a set of TRW .002 under rod bearings if you could use them.