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The Unrestored Car Appreciation Thread
drhach replied to alsancle's topic in The Unrestored Car Appreciation Forum
That seems like a good definition for original. So where's the line between maintained and restored? What parts can and can't be replaced? If you dirve the car long enough, you'll replace everything. Is that a restoration if you do it piece-meal over the course of decades? -
The Unrestored Car Appreciation Thread
drhach replied to alsancle's topic in The Unrestored Car Appreciation Forum
There seems to be a really fuzzy line here. It's one thing to put a car in storage and keep the mileage low. It remains "original" and "unrestored". But to really use a car through the years means that things break and must be repaired or replaced. One could say that paint and interior cloth could fall into that camp. Probably both types of cars would be appropriate for this thread. Where's the "restored versus maintained line though? I think most would agree that full disassembly and rebuilding would count as restored. What about just fixing what breaks though; even if that included paint and interior? -
1930 OAKLAND COUPE SURVIVOR IN THE SHOP
drhach replied to vincef1962's topic in Our Cars & Restoration Projects
It's great to see these cars preserved and still in use to some extent. -
1930 OAKLAND COUPE SURVIVOR IN THE SHOP
drhach replied to vincef1962's topic in Our Cars & Restoration Projects
Does that have a clear coat over the remaining paint? The car seems really glossy, -
Ebay Has a Hokey Policy About Bidders Who Don't Pay
drhach replied to leomara's topic in General Discussion
I'm sure people complained in 1913 too. -
Ebay Has a Hokey Policy About Bidders Who Don't Pay
drhach replied to leomara's topic in General Discussion
What's the alternative to ebay? They used to apply pretty strict rules equally to buyers and sellers. They've taken a very pro buyer stance in the last few years. I've known people who could make a living selling on ebay. I think that's been serisouly eroded. -
My first official project- 1936 Pontiac
drhach replied to Kingdomtraveler's topic in Our Cars & Restoration Projects
You can't get lacquer paint? Acrylic Lacquer Paint — TCP Global First hit on Google. -
Automobile restoration shop help - from the inside
drhach replied to duigoose's topic in General Discussion
I don't know. I don't find airing one's employer's dirty laundry on the internet to be terribly "loyal", even if it is anonymously. Frankly, if you worked for me and I got wind of this, you'd be walked out the door. This is very inappropriate and unprofessional. -
my 1966 Special rejuvenation
drhach replied to SpeedyBuick's topic in Our Cars & Restoration Projects
I see you opted for the 455. Fantastic work. It's going to be a shame to drive it and get it dirty. -
This is what 10% ethanol did to my new gas tank in 5 or 6 years
drhach replied to Pete Phillips's topic in General Discussion
Sort of. Alcohol is also hygroscopic, it draws water from the air, just like brake fluid does. The water and the gas don't mix so you get a stratified layer. The gas is less dense than the water so the water collects in the bottom of the tank, which is exactly where his rust line is. You can clean with alcohol, but if you leave it an open container, it will attract water. -
I guess we get all of our bad news and gossip from the internet now :).
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1940 Chevy 1/2ton pickup truck - $18,000
drhach replied to Leif in Calif's topic in "Not Mine" Automobiles For Sale
None are for sale in Northern Illinois. -
Better yet, post them here for all to see. I'm curious too.
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Upholstery temporary repair 1950 Buick Special
drhach replied to Sonomatic's topic in Buick - Post War
Nice job. At least you've checked the decline of the seat until you're ready to make the repairs permanent. -
Vinegar and wadded up newspaper has been the best thing I've ever used. I think that will even remove some hard water spots.
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What is the top speed of a typical 3 on the tree car?
drhach replied to Matt129's topic in General Discussion
I heard someone ask once about all of the mechanical noise coming from their old Harley. The great response was, "that's what ear plugs are for". -
Hufstader’s really really bad day
drhach replied to buick looks fine for 39's topic in Buick - Pre War
Wow, that's some serious detective work. Without knowing the backstory, I would have dismissed that as some sort of crackpot with too much time on his hands. These guys traced the origins of the watermarks in the paper. That's "Dick Tracy" stuff. -
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I try to hit Ace Hardware before I go to the big places. Locally owned and better employees.