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I used a regular oil based primer, like you would use for the wood on your home. Use black, not white! After sanding that I shot them with a single stage automotive enamel. That has plenty of flex, it won't crack.

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Dallas;

You’re around Kendalville, aren’t you? I’m wondering what road you were on and where, I’m usually in that area visiting family a few times a year. All of my wife’s family is in NE Indiana. Their last name is Bontrager..... sorta like Smith in most places!

That really was a great story!

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I have seen two ways of using a Ruckstell housing on an early rear end. One was to machine the recess so the lip of the spool fits over the housing. My neighbor did this on the one I put in my '15. It took some setup but worked very well. The other was to grind 1/2 of the lip off of the spool so it ...

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Sold pending payment

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I just opened the box to take these pictures

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I have a new SCAT crank that is standard but manufactured with the rods at -.010; it is still in the box, and a new set of balanced SCAT rods. I bought it from SCAT this way. Thats almost perfect, 10 thousands makes no difference on a stock or near stock engine, and saves you $200 plus tax for the c...

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Mark; I'll drop this after this last comment..... as a certified welder there is no way in hell I'd accept that weld; it doesn't even have adequate (meaning full) reinforcement, which is one of the fundamental basics of welding. No quality professional welder would ever accept or provide a weld like...

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I know this was mentioned above, but that is a terrible weld. If you use this it needs to be redone.

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Give me a call or send an email Matt, they’re here.

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Also in 15 the reinforcing ribs appeared near the bolt holes.

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Thanks Hank! I thought so, they're a nice set

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Still available, I can chase the pinion spool bolt holes for you if you don't have the special tap.

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I chased the spool bolt threads and the shift lock threads and packed this up for shipping. The backing plate is good, holes aren't wobbled out and the threads in the baking plate are nice and sharp. It appears to be a nice, just dirty, housing.

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Small drum housing, it needs to be cleaned and sand blasted. $175 plus shipping, or I can take this to Davis, CA (near Sacramento) later this month but it needs to be paid in advance.

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These look good, and the backing plates are good. $150, pick up in south CA. I'm going to Davis, near Sacramento CA, later this month. I can take them with me if that helps but they need to be paid in advance.

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Complete engine with manifolds, NH carburetor, Ford Faithful. Turns over, not frozen, was stored covered. I haven't pulled all of the plugs but the one I did pull for the lifting ring looked great. The brake pedal was cut short. This has the late style bolts between the hogs head and block, and a 4 ...

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Complete rear end. Shift locks moves and everything turns. Rear wheels need new wood but the demountable rims are there and aren't sharp. I have not had it open. You'll need to pick this up or arrange transport, I'm in southern CA. I will be making a trip to Davis (near Sacramento) later this month;...

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I tried using a vibrating engraver; it worked but was painfully slow. I now do them after cutting off the rubber stem, prior to installing the metal one. It's quick and easy.

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If someone buys this I have two spare engines they can have for it! Definitely enough parts to build a solid spare, plus some pieces left over!

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Contact your own insurance and let them deal with the other one. The 35% sounds like BS.

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Hi Chris

I just sent you an email, I think I've got what you need. I'm in Camarillo.

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I started a post in OT, but it doesn't get as much traffic there. Not Ford, but I want to find a home for these; the price is right if you're working on a Star! There are two engines, one with a 23 casting date, the other is 24. Both are very near complete. One has the block busted up with freeze cr...

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So far we've saved 4 chassis, 2 trailer loads and about 10 truck loads of parts, mostly T,A, late 30s Ford, some Buick and some Dodge. We're down to the last few bits... this is one I'd really like to find a home for!

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Not Ford, but I want to find a home for these. There are two engines, one with a 23 casting date, the other is 24. Both are very near complete. One has the block busted up with freeze cracks, the other has a pulley on it for a stationary engine. It sure looks like enough to build one good engine. I’...

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I run them on the front

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Hi Hank.

I checked the number in the email, it's got the correct number. Please try again. I'll be out of coverage for about 30 minutes sometime early afternoon, otherwise it should be fine.

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Hi Hank

I haven't heard back from you, I'm still interested in this. Hopefully you received my email.

Gary

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I've sent an email through the system link, hopefully it has the same address as on your note!

Gary

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You really don't need to do the alternator. I put a starter on my '11. I use a 6V Optima battery. I bought a Battery Tender; the connection is a pig tail about 12" long that hangs below the rear seat (you can barely see it). I can drive my car for days, always use the starter, and I don't have to ch...

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The person who owns the property doesn't want people dismantling assemblies in the yard. Someone would need to take them as is.

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I agree, that's why the owner is willing to give them to someone who wants them. I've found homes for a model A chassis and truck of model A stuff, 2 Buick chassis plus a trailer of other Buick stuff, and I've brought a bit home. We've made progress but there's still a Dodge chassis and a number of ...

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There's a 1918 TT rear end and a TT Ruckstell. Both are complete and have external brakes. You can have them, but you've got to pick them up quickly, preferably by the weekend. You'll need to be able to load them. I don't know the date they'll be scrapped, but I know it will be by the middle of next...

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Tom; The phone number you emailed for your friend is disconnected. I've put these up on the AACA site as well. All someone has to do is remove them, if they want to donate something to the grand kid's college fund that's great but not required. You've got to remove the entire undercarriage, it's not...

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I've done this in 4 engines. Only one needed a little flap disking in one cylinder for the head to lie flat on the block without a gasket. I haven't tried a 09-10 head, but my '11 is runnung an early 11 head with this. The other heads have been in the '14 and up variety.

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Terry;

This is about to be scrapped. Sure you don't want it? There is some sheet metal that may be for it.

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Tom; it's in Southern CA. Best is to email me.. The price is right, but you've only got a few days.

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Thank you Dick! There’s another 6 cylinder Dodge next to this, I don’t know the year. I wouldn’t have thought a car that late would have open valves, but who knows.... there doesn’t seem to be any way there could have been a cover, what with the pushrods running up the outside of the block. The 4 cy...

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I know it's not Ford, but it appears to be early and large, at least that's what we think based on the aluminum engine case and open valves. It is 6 cylinder and it is definitely a large car. The springs are huge..... I need to identify this and find someone that wants it ASAP. Everything in the yar...

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It's an awesome project, if I had space I'd buy it! Unfortunately I only have a 2 car garage....

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Thank you! I followed the link for the Star and actually found a name of someone I know, I'll contact them. Next up is the Buick..... Gotta save these from the scrapyard!

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I'll put a copy of this on the OT page, but that doesn't seem to be read as much.... I need to find people interested in, or involved with, Buick and Star vehicles. These are probably from the 30's. I'm in the southern CA area. If you know someone involved with these cars please ask them to contact ...

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I'll put a copy of this on the OT page, but that doesn't seem to be read as much.... I need to find people interested in, or involved with, Buick and Star vehicles. These are probably from the 30's. I'm in the southern CA area. If you know someone involved with these cars please ask them to contact ...

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If you can't find the rivet you need locally then go to McMaster Carr's website, they've got pretty much everythnig in the way of fasteners and they're fast and reasonable to ship.

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I just tried the process I found on line, it did pretty well. Basically it was spraying it down with vinegar 5 or 6 time to pickle the metal, then using a mix of 16oz Hydrogen Peroxide, 2oz vinegar, 1/2Tbsp salt. Spray that on and let it sit in the sun. I didn't expect it to work well but it's doing...

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Hi Jim

Most of what I find there are paints and pigments, and the sizes are for models. I need to do a few square feet, and need to force the metal to actually rust. Thank you for the idea, but it doesn’t seem to be quite what I need.

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Depending on what you’re shooting with it, and how you’re shooting, makes a difference. I like to Rustoleum Professional and Industrial paints for inexpensive, general use. I use those cheap Harbor Freight guns that go on sale for $10 for this.... Clean it a few rimes, and if it gets trashed it’s di...

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I’m working on a project and I need to make some sheet metal rust. I’ve seen the generic instructions on the web saying to use a mix of peroxide, vinegar and salt... it doesn’t sound like it gives a real significant rust coating. I’m sure some of you have gone through this before, I’m new to it. Man...

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A sound in the rear end sounds like it's from the U joint because the sound travels up the drive shaft tube. I'd suspect the rear end.

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I can’t really tell the condition of the pieces of the steel tubing from the pictures. If they are solid and it’s just broken In two pieces I think it can be TIG welded fairly easily. If I see this correctly, the break is at the point equal to top of the bracket, and top of the ‘interfering’ part Is...

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With a 14, why use a foot switch? You can easily use a small momentary push button to activate a solenoid. It’s an easy, clean way to operate the starter. I painted my switch to match the body. Nobody has ever asked what it is for, most people never notice it. Because I drilled it through wood I cou...

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Heat a corner with a small lighter to soften the adhesive, then us a sharp blade. I use a utility knife because it has a good handle and supports the blade well, but a single edge razor blade or exacto knife work as well.

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Larry; How is this political? It doesn't effect your rights at all. You have the right to participate, or not, in scheduled activities. The people scheduling have the right to postpone them when they feel it's best for the majority. I understand you may not agree with it, but overall the majority of...

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I try to remember to do this every time. If you get to your cart and realize you're just at amazon.com, just go to the smile.amazon.com website and your cart will be the same as it was. Every once in awhile I forget, but not often. If everyone in the club did this it would really add up!!!

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And here it is.... Jno Brown Model 78 taillight for my 1911

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I'll be there!

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What about having the presenters virtually with the platform we used Sunday?

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I'll buy the tail light

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What Scott said about not lifting from the corner is very real..... don't ask me how I know.....

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Acetylene tank inspections are different from high pressure tank inspections, they're primarily visual and deal with cracks and corrosion. You will ruin the tank if you put water in it, you'll never get it out. These tanks sit in the sun all day at welding yards, full of acetylene (it is dissolved i...

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Don't count on each socket being the same depth! You need to use that drawing and set up your bows so they're correct, but measure on both sides of the car!! You want the car to be on a nice level surface when you do it. I used a small upholstery tack, though a very small hole drilled in each bow, t...

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Check your rotor! If your cam is drilled all the way through you can easily put it on backwards.

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I'm trying to view these and I'm being sent to a site called postimages.org.

Is this a problem with the originator's posting of the pictures, or a problem with the forum website?

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Tony; distortion of the rear crossmember, or bending of it, was what I was trying to suggest. If it’s out of square with the frame the spring will be also.

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I was looking forward to it, hopefully they’ll reschedule it, maybe late September.. I don’t know though, that may impact next year.... That said, I’d rather live with the inconvenience than the consequences. It seems relatively minor to reschedule events a few months if time slots are open. It’s pr...

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Steve!

Give me a call over the weekend. I installed one on my 1911 and the drill is the same..... You’ve got my contact info in the upcoming tour stuff!

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It sounds like the rear cross member may not be Allowing the rear spring to be square to the frame. It wouldn’t take much of an angle to push the Center point of the rear axles back 1/2”

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Just for a point of reference, I bought my last 'extra' engine (a few years ago but not that long), a complete '15 with pan, head, hogshead, even the original timer and fan bracket, for $500. It turned freely.

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I did that on my '48 flathead F-1 (wish I still had it!)

Use a straight edge and be sure the head didn't warp, you don't want to trash another gasket.

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Sleeve if the crank is worn. I used a little loctite to hold it in place. Sorry, I don't recall the specific loctite I used... it wasn't thread lock, it was for holding items that were supposed to be a press tight fit but weren't. Take a look at their website, you'll find a few options, many are ava...

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I agree with Kerry, that looks like the distance plate in the picture, not a clutch disc. I have had an interference problem with removable bands. It's been some years, I know I was able to correct it with a little careful grinding. I'm thinking it was on the removable ear itself, it may have been o...

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I have about 30 years of these, 1969 to 1979 all, most from then to the mid 90's, a few recent years. I'd prefer someone pick these up so I don't have to ship them.... If I need to ship I'd like actual cost plus $20 to cover the trips and time.

Email is best!!

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Just sent in my deposit.

Larry; We'll be going down the hill, it's an awesome view!!

You've just gotta take it slow and have external brakes.

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Awesome, I missed this last year!

Deposit sent!!

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That link is a '15 horn without the 90 degree elbow. It does have the '15 mount. Here's a link to a correct early horn. https://www.ebay.com/itm/MODEL-T-FORD-1909-12-BRASS-BULB-HORN-COMPLETE/202612480126?_trkparms=aid%3D888008%26algo%3DDISC.CARDS%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20190920090938%26meid%3D597d52435099...

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I have a few of the KC Warford brackets available now.

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Yup, everything you need to install it is included.

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I'm making up another batch of Warford support brackets. These are for the KC Warford, but they will work for the original case aluminum Warford as well. There is a small difference in hole placement, so if I know it's for an original case I can drill it accordingly and save you a little filing. I ...

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I had a 4 dip with a cracked nose, and a narrow nose with a trashed transmission area. I wanted an easier way to reach the 4th main and have a narrow nose for appearance, so I put one together.

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Hi Martynn

I'm not sure when the change to this one was, but the tank on my '11 is on the passenger's side and permanently attached. It's an August '11 car.

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An '11 column is shorter, so you can't just buy the 5:1 kit because the shaft will be too long.

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Looks like 13/14

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I've contacted Festenall a few times in the past for shipping from CA, without success. I'm not sure why. If you have better luck with them I am willing to; there is a location in Oxnard, CA 93030. Media Rate USPS is pretty reasonable for price, I think I can get a couple of heavy duty boxes and shi...

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I am trying to complete me set. If you have any of the following you can part with please let me know. 1975 Vol. 10 6 1987 Vol. 22 4 1988 Vol. 23 2,4,5 1989 Vol. 24 5 1990 Vol. 25 1 1991 Vol. 26 3,4,5,6 1992 Vol. 27 2,3,4,5 1993 Vol. 28 4,5,6 1994 Vol. 29 5,6 1995 Vol. 30 4 1999 Vol. 34 5 2005 Vol. ...

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I pulled the copies I could use from the 'stash' I picked up from Chris, and I will pass on the rest to whomever can use them. You can have these for the cost of shipping and any materials I need to buy (they are in banker's boxes, I'll need to re-box them to ship) Here's what is left: 1975 Vol. 10 ...

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It looks like the 'hydromatic' hard lining we used in the late 60s-early 70s. I don't know if I spelled that correctly, but it sounds correct.

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Make sure the valve ores are tight.

Use the metal caps that have a small rubber seal inside them, not the cheap plastic ones.

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Concerning your compression check.... This may have been mentioned, I only skimmed the thread because it's gotten long. The vendors sell adapters to use modern plugs in a stock head; all you need is one of those, and you can use your compression gauge. They may only come in a set of four; share them...

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Hi Chris

I am missing many of these. Would it be OK to pick them all up and go through them to complete my set? I'm in Camarillo. I can pick them up early tomorrow (Sunday) or early Monday morning.

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Can anyone post pictures of an original bracket for a cast iron Warford? Maybe some of one installed? I've got some time to work on this, and it sounds like a good project. I just don't have a cast iron case Warford or bracket. Are there different bracket styles? Are there different case styles? The...

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I'm here, I've just been swamped with retirement stuff, too little time! The brackets I make are made to fit the aluminum KC Warford, and with a slight change in the drilling they will fit an original aluminum case Warford. I've got a couple of those made up that fit cars, and one or two made up for...

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Fuel Gauge?

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I have 5 HVLP and one RP, 3 are Sata, 2 are Devilbiss. The last gun I bought was a Devilbiss Finishline FLG-4; I bought the kit. My intent was to use this for the PPG sealer I was shooting, then use the Sata RP for the color. I liked the Devilbiss so much I used it for everything, and it's my 'go to...

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I had a similar issue... it turned out the nut holding the mag wire at the top of the terminal was loose and when running the car vibrated enough that it touched the block and shorted out the mag. It was a very simple loose connection.

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I've finally found a Model 78 tail light, but it needs some attention..... I'm hoping someone here is more familiar with the details early tail lights than I am!! I need to install a round red lens into the rear panel of an early Jno Brown tail light (Model 78), and a blue lens on the side panel. 1...

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Looks like a perfect Christmas present for me!!

email sent.....

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Hi Kim

I would like the 78 light

Gary London

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I use a rubber O ring under my cap. You can take your cap into any hardware store and find one that will fit, and they're cheap.

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Thanks Keith!

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