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  1. On 1/19/2018 at 9:41 AM, Tim Wolfe said:

    My 1930 Chryslers have a "carbosolve" unit that was installed at the factory. It used a small can of chemical mounted on the firewall, just before you shut the engine off- you pulled a valve under the dash and a vacuum line sucked the fluid into the intake manifold. This would stall the engine and flood the valves with the chemical. It would loosen the carbon and the next time you started the car, it would blow the carbon out the exhaust.  I had a concours judge deduct points from my car because I had it on my car, the following year I took my manual along and proved it was factory installed.  I have the original sales sheets for the system and the chemical. Very rare to see it still on a car..

    Please please post a picture of this device.  I think my 26 has one and I never knew what it was.  Thanks

  2. Something to consider.  Wood finishing products have drastically changed especially in the marine industry.  The old standbys like natural oils and varnishes have long been replaced by modern technology.  Look at what the big boys who own million dollar yachts use on their bright work.  If you are around a boat yard see what these monsters use.  The down side of all this is many of the best finishes are not made in this country and are very expensive.  How much are your wood wheels worth to you?  Mine will stay the same with a so so paint job because I know what ‘Ship shape and Bristol fashion’ means and costs.

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