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Everyone needs to experience these guys racing by firsthand. Utterly mind blowing... they also completely tear down the engine in front of you quicker than you can eat a sandwich. (And I eat quickly!)
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Hmmmmm... I think I need to check mine again. Good info.
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That's a great looking truck! Add me to the list of guys who want one...
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From the album: Uncle Bob
Sorry its not Mopar, but at least she's still a flathead. My other favorite car, dad's 1929 Ford Model A 2 door sedan. His first car. -
From the album: Uncle Bob
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From the album: Uncle Bob
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Heck, I'm only 32 and I love these old cars as well as antique tractors. Street rods are cool, but for me the beauty lies in the cars that are original. There is something to be said for the true historical presence of these machines and how they came from the factory. The true gems of the shows are the genuine antiques, in my opinion.
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mhaywood commented on mhaywood's gallery image in Individual Member Photo Albums
It was not in running condition and hadn't been touched for at least 15 years. -
From the album: Uncle Bob
My great uncle passed this fantastic '48 club coupe to me when he died. -
P12 Overheats...but Only With The Hood On...long Post
mhaywood replied to rpmgarage's topic in P15-D24 Forum
I agree with the head gasket theory. I have seen it before with antique tractors and these cars aren't much different. The combustion gasses are in excess of 100 psi in within the cylinder and when leaking into the cooling system cause bubbles. The bubbles normally appeared after about 2 to 3 minutes after startup in my most recent case. It is also possible you may have a crack in the head that opens up ever so slightly when warm. Had a farmall M that did that last year. The air bubbles forced into the cooling system past the head gasket or through a cracked casting are what I think is the likely cause of the cooling system's lack of effectiveness. -
P15 Convertible Race Car Ready For The Beach
mhaywood replied to Robin (UK)'s topic in P15-D24 Forum
Beautiful car and good luck! -
48 D24 Electric Windshield Wiper Switch Knob Needed
mhaywood replied to toddbracik's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Bid is at $17.00 now. Just under 2 days left... -
48 D24 Electric Windshield Wiper Switch Knob Needed
mhaywood replied to toddbracik's topic in P15-D24 Forum
There is one on eBay right now. Item # 111155809855. I'm not smart enough to post a link so hopefully the item # will suffice. Good luck! -
I wonder if this stuff is durable. I realize this thread is old, but has anyone here on the forum tried this?
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The acid didn't seem to do much. Tried scrubbing with SOS pads and that helped a little bit. I probably won't be happy until I rechrome them, but that's gonna have to wait for now.
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Thanks for the compliments. Today I'm going to try some phosphoric acid and some elbow grease and see what happens.
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Hey it worked. Here's another of "Uncle Bob"
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Let's try this again...
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This is my first attempt at posting pics so it may take a few tries...
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powrachute.com is their homepage. I'm not smart enough yet to post a link...
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Whoops on the quote. I am pretty far from the polish stage at this point.
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The outfit I would use for powder coating manufactures powered parachutes. I have seen their work and it is outstanding. Since they are my neighbors he is only going to charge me $10 each to do some trailer rims next week, I just need to sandblast them beforehand. As far as the bumpers go I plan to use your suggestions to rejuvinate what's left of the chrome. If I'm unhappy with the outcome I will probably try the powdercoat option. The problem is that once I start powdercoating parts, I will want to do the taillights, then the door handles, and then who knows where it will end...
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Maybe I need to start by trying to polish what chrome is left. The bumpers are straight with no dents. Just minor surface rust. No big flakes coming off, yet... Does anybody have suggestions on what product to use for chrome restoration?
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I am thinking about refinishing the bumpers on my '48 D-24. Rechroming is way out of my price range at this point so I thought about powder coating them instead. I have a great powder coating shop practically next door and I can get great service. But I am worried about the adhesion of the powdercoat to the old chrome. Will the metal need to be blasted clean or can I etch the chrome with something? I have seen terrible results from people covering up chrome with paint, but I think the devil lies in the prep work. Any input? I was thinking about a chrome-look color choice on the powdercoat.
