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Scotch Brite pads are perfect for aluminum
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Recently, I attempted to restore my moon caps using a Scotch Brite pad and it worked great. The caps were never glossy like chrome and had some really bad scuffs and scratches but the pads took them out fine and left the caps almost as good as new. The pads aren't as aggressive as sandpaper but with a lit...
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a neat tip I just learned for wiring
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[video=https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LSu142TXy5k] [video=https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LSu142TXy5k] -- Edited by poncho62 on Thursday 22nd of October 2026 05:34:40 PM
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fuel line at the tank
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Attached please find a photo of my fuel line connection - that currently leaks. I finally got the correct fittings for the thread (back and forth to town a lot) and used the correct adhesive (fuel resistant) by Permatex and gave it the proper time to set. When purchasing the silver fitting that fits in...
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Neutral safety switch
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I have a C4 transmission in a 66 mustang. I have one thing left to do to finish my wiring. I hooked up a rear view monitor and it works when I am in neutral, not when I am in reverse. Please advise. My ride is currently up on blocks. Thank you in advance.
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Cuddles
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model A door check strap install
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Does anyone know of a youtube video or images that show installation for model A door check straps and the footman loops ? I just want to position them correctly.
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Cuddles
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NSS
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I just removed my old neutral safety switch in. my 29 model A but I didn't have it in neutral. Does it really matter ? I think I am supposed to ensure it is in neutral before removing the switch. Will I be able to just slide it back in place and then put it in neutral to remove the NSS properly ?
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Cuddles
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duraspark distributor
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[video=https://www.facebook.com/reel/1499731361329341]
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Cuddles
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Information, please
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Is there such a thing as an oil filter block off? I'm really jammed for room with the 351W in the '51 Ford. Thank you for any info.
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jarvis1
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sheet metal shaping
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One of the better videos on basic sheet metal shaping that I've watched. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqlHX2dnnKI
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Rockhauler
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Hunt magneto
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[video=https://www.facebook.com/reel/728086537043827]
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Cuddles
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gauge cluster repair
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I don't know where to take my gauge cluster for repairs. I foun d a place in North York and he spoke not a bad rendition of English and was vaguely familiar with the concept of a gauge cluster in a vintage vehicle --- SO I AM NOT GOING THERE ! Found a place in the US - SO I AM NOT GOING THERE. Does anyone know a go...
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Cuddles
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1930 model a coupe header
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I have what I assume is remains of the original header its about 3/4” thick piece that is the bottom section with some rot at each end. This gives enough detail to fit the header to the metal part the windshield hinge bolts to. I was wondering if someone remembers if the top of the header is flat or a curv...
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soft cover
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I need to cover my 42 pickup for winter but all the covers now are made for crew cabs and short boxes. Can anyone tell me where to get a good soft cover to protect a classic pickup from winter weather ? Thank you
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Cuddles
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parts from USA hard to get
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Since last year I have not been able to work on my car because my health has gone down hill. I handed the car over to a street rod builder to finish, He is having problems getting door seals and even a Holley fuel injection unit. I want to know if anyone is having problems getting their parts . With this perso...
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MIKee
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save a few bucks
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I watched a lot of youtube videos on wiring, many promoting the purchase of a portable printer to make labels BUT if you already have a desktop printer, labels for wiring is still easy. So don't buy a portable if you don't need to. I wrote up a document listing all the things that demand wires in my ride, s...
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Cuddles
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1951 Desoto Custom S10 pop/backfire issue
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Hello, I have a 1952 DeSoto Custom S10 with its original V8 engine. It starts and idles very well. However, when I try to rev the engine, it consistently pops. I'm unsure if the sound is coming from the engine bay or the exhaust. If I maintain pressure on the accelerator, it continues to pop and backfire...
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ram1976
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1940 gauge cluster
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Does anyone know if a 1940 gauge cluster would fit into a 1942 ? And what is the ballpark for an old, unrestored gauge cluster ?
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Cuddles
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cluster repair
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looking for a shop to repair my 42 instrument cluster. Speedo is seized and fuel gauge unreliable. Found a shop already that cost me over $300 to tell me what I already knew - fuel gauge and speedo don't work. Looking for a shop that actually fix things.
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Cuddles
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old brakes
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I took my42 in to a reputable shop to have the brakes done because they have always been soft and squishy. They advised that I get a new master cylinder so I did and they installed it and --- the breaks are still soft and squishy. I have to pump them to get a secure stop. Screwed if I ever have an emergency s...
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Cuddles
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the denizens of my dash
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Progress is slow but I am enjoying the task of tidying up my wiring and I prefer doing it in the summer. It just seems like working on a rod in the summer makes a nice summer memory. Nicer if someone joined me but I'll enjoy as best I can. I have cleaned off my bench numerous times already but you can't tell...
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vin number
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I need to find the vin number on my 42 ford pickup but can't find it. I looked on the dash and on top of the frame rail on the driver side in front of the firewall. No luck. I looked on the door edge and the door frame. No luck. I understand it is also on top of the bell housing but that's no good to me. I can't get a...
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Carburetor rebuilt and hand brake cable
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Carburetor rebuilt I'm looking to have a Carter WA-1 single-barrel carburetor from a 1950 Hudson Pacemaker 500 rebuilt. Is there any shop or trusted contact that I can reach out to? Hand Brake Cable: Does anyone know where I can find or order the hand brake cable — specifically, the one that runs fro...
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ram1976
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Just Me?
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I'm either the unluckiest person in the world or there is a disturbing trend happening. The day of a big road trip, the mechanical fuel pump on my 440 Challenger started to leak at the diaphragm. It was an expensive Mopar Performance unit but what can you do right? Bought a replacement and sucked it u...
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window handle removal
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I have a 42 Ford pick up with a door that will not lock. I made a tool that allows me access to the base of the handle but when I push back the spring loaded mechanism, I can find no screw that allows me to remove the handle from the door interior. Please advise. I need access to the door lock from the inside....
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gauge cluster repair
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Took my truck in to have the gas gauge and speedometer repaired at Thompson's on Armour today. Expensive (what isn't) but very knowledgable guys. Told me to find someone in Canada who can repair a cluster. Speedometer is seized and the gas gauge isn't reading right. Might as well get the whole clu...
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PURPLE SPRAY GUN
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Just a heads up for all you painters out there. We’ve all heard about the Harbor Freight “purple” spray gun, the one that some guys like for primer and then throw away after one use because they’re so cheap. Well, Princess Auto has the same gun in their latest flier for just $17.99, same design and spec...
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mandrel bends
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On Friday I had the opportunity to visit a machine shop that was making up railings for a local business. The top rail was formed aluminum tubing and there wasn't a kink in any bend, and there were a lot of bends. I wondered out loud how they got such a clean bend and they told me they were done by a local gar...
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pizza pan disc brake covers
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I just ran across a post on FaceBook by a game named Owen Jeancart in HOME BUILT HOT RODS that looks interesting. He shows how he made disc brake covers from pizza pans. So my question is, are these used just to dress up disc brakes or do they help with cooling ? Should I go out and buy two pizza pans and sta...
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Is this a nice idea ?
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Or am I way out there again ?
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Tube bending 101 Part 2
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I used three pieces of 3/4" plywood for both 'wheels' and once I achieved a basic pulley shape to accomodate the tube, I added two piecees (per wheel) of steel to brace the wood and bolted them on the top and bottom. Next I'll add the base and larger center bolts and a lever and a few small brackets to hold...
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Lucas motor oil
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https://www.amazon.ca/Lucas-Oil-10679-10W-30-Petroleum/dp/B009M64CAW/ref=asc_df_B009M64CAW/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706745692768&hvpos=&am...
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who is correct ?
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In this video - https://www.youtube.com/live/syQnpbjzboU - the gentleman uses a 100 amp circuit breaker in wiring his ride. But I have a friend who has various degrees in electrical stuff and teaches electrical stuff and he says that a 100 amp breaker would be incorrect for that car. My friend say...
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wiring the engine area
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I think the idea for wiring in the engine area is to keep the wires as discreet as possible. Am I correct ? So if invisible is the goal, I am unsure where to run my coil wire on a 289. I have run my harness down the passenger side but with my coil on the driver side, it presnts a problem. I could run the wire be...
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speedometer cable grease
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Does it matter if the grease is thin or thick on a speedometer cable ? I have some WD 40 white grease but it is really thin. I also have an old tube of thick grease I use for my grease nipples. Should I buy something different ? The cable is in and spins but I forgot to grease it before going any distance. I n...
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keeping carbs clean
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I had my ride up on blocks for most of this summer with a full tank of regular gas. What should I do to ensure the carbs stay clean over winter ? Still up on blocks for a few more weeks I think. -- Edited by Cuddles on Tuesday 15th of October 2024 06:21:44 PM
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42 gas gauge issue
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I recently installed a Princess Auto universal gas gauge at the advice of a very knowledgable friend. I planned to use it until I got my 42 gauge fixed (when funds permit). So I mounted the new gauge, grounded it and for power, I attached it to the power side of the original gauge because I figured power is...
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tube bending 101
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Well, call me silly but I think there might be more to tube bending than I figured. I got the right size die for my 16 ton tube bender but all didn't go well. Hmm ?
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Electric Power Steering
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I see there are many EPS units available. Has anyone done an installation on a steering column with the shifter on the column. I do not want a floor shifter. Thank you.
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jarvis1
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filler pipe mess
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Every time I get gas for my 42, it slops all over the place. I think it is because the filler pipe is at such a slight angle. The cap is on the passenger side but the filler pipe runs to the driver side. So I am wondering, is there some kind of gadget I can slide into the filler pipe every time I gas up BEFORE inse...
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a small detail
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I am learning that sometimes small details matter in this pastime and sometimes they don't. With that in mind, I have been meaning to ask, when crimping a small connector, does it matter which way I crimp ? The split ring to be crimped can be squeezed against both sides of the split or across the top and b...
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Looking for Front Brake drums 1951 Lincoln
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So I am trying to get my 1951 Lincoln Cosmo. certified… all the major and minor stuff done…. but my front drums are oval and I need new ones or nos… WHERE…do I find these..? worst case … and the most $ … I convert to disc… ..my overhaul manual indicates they are 12 x 4 inches… ..did Dodge have drums this big...
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dialectric grease
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Is dialectric grease to be used as well as shrink wrap or instead of ? Maybe use the grease as well in open engine bays that are exposed ? Not sure ? I'll be tidying up this mess soon.
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Cuddles
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Wheel Alignment near Ajax/Pickering are
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Greetings all, I recently replaced all the wheels in my 1951 Packard 400. I would like to know is there any place I can get the wheel aliment done, Not many service centers are willing to take an old car :( Thank you
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ram1976
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test light
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Well I THINK i put everything in but I'm not sure. Switching from 6 volt to 12 volt, I swapped the generator for an alternator, put in a 12 v coil, new bulbs, new 12 v solenoid, new belts, a new resistor for the coil and a resistor for the gauges. I think that's everything. There is no fuse box in trucks thi...
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Taillights
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I'm looking at getting something different for my taillights. So far I've put chrome wrap inside the light housing. Change bulbs to 1157 led bulbs and added a third bulb per side. The light level is hard to see still. Now looking at flush mounted led strips. I don't want the surface mounted type. The pri...
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gauges
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I am working on my gauges in a 42 Ford pickup. I have to determine which wire on my oil gauge is the power wire. Looking at the rear of the gauge, can anyone tell me if the power wire is on the left or right side ? I think it is on the left but I don't know. I can't hook up the battery to test until AFTER I get the g...
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12 volt alternator install
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Is there a trick to getting a belt over a pulley ? I tried removing a bolt first and looping the belt over the pulley and then putting the bolt back but that didn't work. Is it a given that a new belt is required when cha ging from a generator to an alternator ? Thank you in advance.
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Allstar Performance Fuel Cell Filler Hoses
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Just curious, are the Allstar Performance Fuel Cell Filler Hoses ALL40168-5 from Summit legal in Canada and safe to use ? Fill ups would be easier for me if I could see when I'm almost full. Just asking.
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Cuddles
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1942 headlights install
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I removed the screw from my headlight trim and my parking light trim but neither wants to come off. I can even turn the trim but the trim holding the lights in place won't come off. There must be some sort or trick to this. Any ideas ? It is probably simple enough but so am I. Thank you in advance. I am sw...
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Cuddles
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12v electric fuel pumps
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I need to install an electric fuel pump on my car that is carbed. Does anyone know of a 12v low pressure fuel pump that is relatively quiet and will support 400 hp comfortably? So at least 35-40 gph flow rate I bought what was supposed to be an ultra quiet carter pump and it sound like a mini chainsaw runni...
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