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| Putty or ???? for pin holes?
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I am restoring a 1950's childs 78 inch boat. It has a Clinton 3-1/2 h.p. engine inside the hull with a small outboard lower drive monted under the boat. It is wood with fiber glass top layer.I have primered heavy and blocked, but have a few spots where |
| 11/26/2007 04:52 AM |
Paint Booth |
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| PPG one part base coat?
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Am I correct when I think I can sand PPG's one part base with NO TIME LIMITS B-4 I clear?Would I be wise to tint the sealer close to the color of the base coat? 2-4 coats of base?Thanks,Dale in Indy |
| 08/27/2007 10:53 AM |
General Discussions |
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| 1979 Vette disc brakes?
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I am going thru my 79 Vette that has 24k miles on it, and want to turn the rotors since they have rust from sitting so long. Nothing big time, but want to clean them up.I have never pulled disc brakes before, so seeking some advise or help.I haven't take |
| 08/08/2007 07:52 PM |
General Discussions |
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| GM 400 engine?
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A friend called a few minutes ago, HE IS A NON-AUTOMOTIVE GUY, and said his Aunt is to old to drive now and has a 1977 400 Grand Prix that he is selling for her. My question, since I know ZERO about GM's 400 could anyone shed light on wether it has any v |
| 08/02/2007 10:52 PM |
General Discussions |
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| Head light trim rings?
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My 41 Buick Limited has stainless head light trim rings with a heavy pot metal piece riveted on top that matches up with the turn signal fender piece. I have smoothed the fenders so now am looking for rings that are smooth. Mine like many I have seen ha |
| 07/25/2007 10:20 AM |
General Discussions |
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| FINE LINE TAPING, W/O PIN STRIPE?
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I have used 3M fine line tape in the past, and wonder what you PAINTERS use when you want a SUPER SHARP LINE, between colors?I have ALWAYS kept my tape in a dust free baggy, and have on occasion lightly sanded the tape edge with 600-800 before tacking. W |
| 05/29/2007 11:41 AM |
Paint Booth |
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| Paint and supply prices?
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Wow, I think I just got took, $40.00 for a quart of DP-90 plus $40.00 for the additive. I haven't purchased any paint stuff for 11 years so maybe the prices have just gone up that much. Any comments on such will be welcomed as I will need more stuff, SO |
| 05/10/2007 04:48 PM |
General Discussions |
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| Springs & shocks, Ride quality?
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My Buick, 142" W.B. sits on 90's Vette front and rear suspension. 29" & 31" tall tires on Vette wheels, so plenty of rubber to cushion the ride.. Vette glass leaf springs, and Vette shocks, and factory sway bars. It handles fine, tracks great, sways ve |
| 05/10/2007 01:36 PM |
General Discussions |
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| Radiator over flow tube
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I had a Griffin radiator built approx. 10 years ago. Lately I have smelled anti-freeze, but couldn;t find where it was coming from. Coming home from Knoxville we smelled it a couple times more, in checking I found the catch tank was 3/4 full and a 3-4 h |
| 05/08/2007 11:01 PM |
General Discussions |
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| Paint bubbling.
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I primed my Buick with DP-90 11 years ago and had someone else paint the car. I am starting to have some paint bubbling along th gutter rail, and would like to sand-grind down to bare metal and then apply primer for some protection. I do NOT plan on to |
| 04/30/2007 08:17 AM |
Event Coverage Pictures |
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| Radiator catch tank, INEXPENSIVE?
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I have a LT-1 engine running a Griffin rad. and looking for an INEXPENSIVE catch tank. Thanks,Smitty |
| 04/11/2007 03:27 PM |
General Discussions |
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| Opinions.
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Being a new comer to this site I have read quite a few OPINIONS, and EXPRESSED a few myself. WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO OUR OPINIONS, but VOICING such does not mean, OUR OPINION IS ALWAYS RIGHT. Me too. &n |
| 01/27/2005 10:59 PM |
Q&A |
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I am sorry to any I OFFENDED. I DO enjoy the site, and know first hand I can be a VALUED member. I will do better in understanding OTHERS posts. Dale |
| 01/20/2005 11:02 PM |
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| ZO-6 Vette
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If you have not seen the new Autoweek dated January 10,2005 and would like to read about the new Vette, then pick one up. WOW what a car. My brother just called me and his Ford GT is due in 4 weeks, and as far a performance goes he is co |
| 01/13/2005 05:50 PM |
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| Troy T. to HALL OF FAME.
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I have met and talked to Troy t. at shows, and TRUST me, he DOES take the time to talk. A close friend of mine Brian Stinger," keep this name in your memory file" as you will be hearing more of him, just did some art work for George Poteet, |
| 01/11/2005 11:40 AM |
Q&A |
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| FISH CARB?
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Anyone running a car with a FISH carb on it? |
| 01/02/2005 10:14 PM |
Q&A |
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| Welding screen?
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I want to build a portable WELDING-GRINDING area screen. I want to take plastic pipe and make a fold-up screen approx. 8 X 8 feet X approx. 6 feet high. Any thoughts on what material I should use? Needless to say I want to contain the GR |
| 12/22/2004 11:00 AM |
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| Ride asking PRICES???
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Is it just me, or are things getting out of hand? Just because you put $75,000.00 into a RIDE doesn't mean you will get it back. I understand FULLY that it takes JUST ONE buyer willing to pay such, but BILLET this and BILLET that seems to be O |
| 12/12/2004 11:25 AM |
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| Wide Whites
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Have not looked for any Wide Whites myself, EVER but have a friend in France that restores scooters like my Manurhin, he has a 54 Belair and is looking for a new set of WW's 670X15. Any thoughts on a good source for such, and price one s |
| 12/09/2004 01:23 PM |
Q&A |
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| WD-40 AGAIN
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Today I received from R&D at WD-40 a letter and THEY claim that any good paint cleaner will remove WD-40 prior to painting. WD-40 does NOT contain even a trace of SILICONE. If you spray a hinge then the over-spray shoul |
| 12/07/2004 02:05 PM |
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