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Mike "Hubbie" Stearns

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  1. Diamond T for sure. Chevy and GMC didn’t use Waukesha engines. Mike
  2. I saw this car when I came out from lunch. I don’t know European cars that well. Would someone id this car? Mike
  3. It was in the petrified forest in northern Arizona where there’s an old pachard that was abandoned on Route 66. Mike
  4. I think it’s a diamond t chassis. As far as vin location, several places to look. On frame above rear spring mount front frame rails just behind the bumper on cowl door posts post pics of engine may help ID the chassis maker. Mike
  5. I saw this bumper while on vacation. At first I thought of Buick from the 50s. Mike
  6. I wish they did that in the US. I can’t go a day without someone driving and on the phone in some form or another. Mike
  7. Been working on my wife’s tractor engine rebuild. Also my fire truck has sat dormant since last November. I didn’t think it would even turn over, but it did. I turned the gas on and hit the key. It started right up so I left it running and brought it up to temp. It ran great! I’ll need to do a couple of maintenance items later on this spring and it will be ready for the year. Mike
  8. Great find Matt. Since you already have the larger wrench, why don’t you machine the new nut down to match the old? Mike
  9. I’m just wondering if the boiler has to be inspected annually? I’ve worked on steam boiler for heating buildings and they have to be inspected every other year in Indiana. Mike
  10. Something else, most high build primers need a tip size of 1.8-2.0 minimum to lay down good. I’ve used a 1.0, but have to reduce. Mike
  11. Also check what the manufacturer wants psi to be. It can really make a difference. Mike
  12. I would assemble first then paint. You don’t have to worry about scratching the new paint and you don’t have to touch up any bolts and nuts. Mike
  13. I use a gasket maker from Napa. It’s a soft set and works great. The antiseize is just a coating. And yes, it won’t stop the water, but will stop the electrolytes between the two dissimilar metals. Mike
  14. I would stitch it over just about anything. Mike
  15. After thinking about it, I have a couple of suggestions. First is when you reinstall the studs, I would use a thread sealer at the block. And second I would coat the studs with antiseize. It will keep the corrosion from happening. Mike
  16. I’m not a tang man, but in general, it’s basically disassemble, fix, reassemble. If it were me, I would start with bodywork and panel fitment. Mechanics and then interior. Mike
  17. I like to do puzzles in the winter. Keeps me busy. Mike
  18. I m sure glad we have people like you that knows how to work on things Ike this. You are amazing. Mike
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