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by Wascator
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
Replies: 53
Views: 15592

Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound

Hi, Steve, so glad to hear you’re home!
I missed you at Hershey so inquiries made me aware of your accident.
Be blessed!
Randy R
by Wascator
Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 Coupe Gas Tank Rehab
Replies: 7
Views: 2019

Re: 1926 Coupe Gas Tank Rehab

I did buy new product!
The baffles in my tank seem solid.
As for the cleaner, I cleaned the tank years ago with Draino crystals, no longer available. The product I got:Metal Rescue concentrate, at Auto Zone, works great, no smell, apparently notvrisky to use either.
by Wascator
Sat Jan 29, 2022 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 Coupe Gas Tank Rehab
Replies: 7
Views: 2019

1926 Coupe Gas Tank Rehab

Finally got the tank out of my coupe and got after my rust problem. Turned out to be more there than I realized. I probably got morethan a cup of dry rust out, including a few chunks. Because I was quoted $650 at a gas tank renew place, tjis became a do-it-myself project. Looks like I found a really...
by Wascator
Sat Jan 29, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early Brush Painting?
Replies: 27
Views: 7285

Re: Early Brush Painting?

Flow coating was common before spray, as covered in previous posts. There are examples to be seen in vintage movies online at YouTube of this being done. For great information about brush painting, search on the internet “coach painting” and look in British sites. This is still practiced in the UK t...
by Wascator
Thu Jan 13, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1925 Ford Timer Assembly
Replies: 4
Views: 1457

1925 Ford Timer Assembly

I bought a reproduction Ford timer, new roller, roller pin, brass shield, and felt. The brass shield and felt were missing from my car, so I am unsure about how they go. I pushed the felt seal snugly in place (I think) but what holds the brass shield? Is tgere a washer between it and the roller!
by Wascator
Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1925 Radiator Lower Outlet Fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 1861

Re: 1925 Radiator Lower Outlet Fitting

Ok, great; I will know more after consulting the local radiator shop. This in a project car I was given, and all I need is enough radiator to see if I can get the engine running. This radiator appears to be in good condition, other than the rot in the outlet. I understand old radiators may not cool ...
by Wascator
Sun Jan 02, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1925 Radiator Lower Outlet Fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 1861

1925 Radiator Lower Outlet Fitting

Hi, everyone. I have a question about my new project's radiator: the lower fitting seems to be iron and it is badly rotted. I thought a replacement might be soldered onto the lower tank, but I am yet to find one for sale. I am headed to a local long-time radiator repair shop Monday, hoping I can fin...