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Tom M

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  1. Marty, Do you know will this fit my '31 833 trunk rack?
  2. What a way to honor you father. Looking forward to seeing this photo. Fantastic, beautiful work you are doing there.
  3. Thanks all for the nice compliments, support and encouragement it sure really helps. It has been a long road, we are getting close to being complete.
  4. Thanks friends. It has been a long journey and it is getting there. As you can see I still need to tackle the front fenders and also need to find an upholstery shop to do the interior for me. That is one area I will leave to a pro.
  5. Tires mounted and took old Bessie out for a spin today. It was a beautiful day for it.
  6. Tires mounted and took old Bessie out for a spin today. It was a beautiful day for it.
  7. Left Bruce a message and he called me back with-in the hour. What a very pleasant person to talk to. He has email his catalog to my home email. I will look it over tonight. FYI, He stated he uses 303 stainless for the lugs. 3/4" is the hex-head of the lug. Threads are 9/16-18. Thanks HAVE A GREAT DAY
  8. I am having new bolts made by the machinist my brother works with but he had asked me few question which I hope someone here could help me out with his question and concern. Thanks for your feedback and help
  9. Ken, I was wondering to myself on how to protect the edges since them snap rings were a beast to get off. Thanks for the tips. Thought about painting after tire were installed but that would of been a whole lot of taping
  10. Some more progress on the rims. We did our traditional fourth of July at Indiana home. Got back home on Thursday morning so I spent most of the after noon, evening and Friday prepping the rims for epoxy primer and SPI SS Black. Got up early on Saturday did 4 rims and on Sunday did 2 rims. Each rim I sprayed two coats of epoxy primer let it setup for about four hours then sprayed 3 coats of the black. Last week I order tires from Universal and I received them on Tuesday two days earlier then I expected them to arrive. So now that I have the tires, rims all painted they are almost ready to go. I just need to get the snap rings off to the platter and get them platted and then they will be ready for the new skins.
  11. Some more progress on the rims. We did our traditional fourth of July at Indiana home. Got back home on Thursday morning so I spent most of the after noon, evening and Friday prepping the rims for epoxy primer and SPI SS Black. Got up early on Saturday did 4 rims and on Sunday did 2 rims. Each rim I sprayed two coats of epoxy primer let it setup for about four hours then sprayed 3 coats of the black. Last week I order tires from Universal and I received them on Tuesday two days earlier then I expected them to arrive. So now that I have the tires, rims all painted they are almost ready to go. I just need to get the snap rings off to the platter and get them platted and then they will be ready for the new skins. Attach file: web4101.JPG <small>(75.49 KB)</small> web4102.jpg <small>(77.35 KB)</small> web4103.jpg <small>(72.97 KB)</small> web4104.jpg <small>(82.87 KB)</small>
  12. That is true, What I have read to upgrade to wood wheels the cost was $25.
  13. Some progress on the rims. Have then stained and first cost of Satin Spar Urethane. In a day or two I will lightly sand them with 220 and then put another coat of Spar Urethane but that coat will be gloss. Once I have the wood portion finished I will tape them off so I could sand the metal portion, epoxy prime, a few coats of SPI Single Stage Black and they should be ready for tires which I still need to order. First two picture are without flash last one is with flash. Attach file: <hr noshade="noshade" size="1"> RIMS_COMPRESSED.jpg <small>(146.84 KB)</small> RIMS_COMPRESSED_1.jpg <small>(160.62 KB)</small> RIMS_COMPRESSED_2.jpg <small>(149.90 KB)</small>
  14. Some progress on the rims. Have then stained and first cost of Satin Spar Urethane. In a day or two I will lightly sand them with 220 and then put another coat of Spar Urethane but that coat will be gloss. Once I have the wood portion finished I will tape them off so I could sand the metal portion, epoxy prime, a few coats of SPI Single Stage Black and they should be ready for tires which I still need to order. First two picture are without flash last one is with flash. Attach file: <hr noshade="noshade" size="1"> RIMS_COMPRESSED.jpg <small>(146.84 KB)</small> RIMS_COMPRESSED_1.jpg <small>(160.62 KB)</small> RIMS_COMPRESSED_2.jpg <small>(149.90 KB)</small>
  15. Sorry only took a few pictures of some Packard's Hope you still enjoy them Attach file: <hr noshade="noshade" size="1"> DSCN4066.JPG <small>(168.63 KB)</small> DSCN4067.JPG <small>(172.13 KB)</small> DSCN4068.JPG <small>(226.75 KB)</small> DSCN4069.JPG <small>(236.24 KB)</small> DSCN4070.JPG <small>(252.25 KB)</small>
  16. A few updates. Last few weeks I have been stripping wooden spokes on the rims and staining them as I go. Will take some pictures soon and post them. Today I received the Trunk Rack Lock Knobs from the machinist that my brother works with. The one on the left are the new ones. What he did was tapped the center and made a screw that can be threaded in to it to hold down the locking part. The last picture is from Kanter as you can see the difference on the assembly. One would need to peen over the end thin rod to hold the locking part in place.
  17. A few updates. Last few weeks I have been stripping wooden spokes on the rims and staining them as I go. Will take some pictures soon and post them. Today I received the Trunk Rack Lock Knobs from the machinist that my brother works with. The one on the left are the new ones. What he did was tapped the center and made a screw that can be threaded in to it to hold down the locking part. The last picture is from Kanter as you can see the difference on the assembly. One would need to peen over the end thin rod to hold the locking part in place.
  18. I will be attending as a spectator anyone else here going? 44th Annual Father's Day Classic Car Show - Oakbrook Center , Oak Brook, Illinois
  19. Alan, Thank you very much for explaining your procedure and posting pictures. They sure do help us see and understand on how the stems are assembled to the tubes. I gathered you tested the tubes for leaks before you installed them? The stems for the wheels on my car come out straight per some of the old manufactor pictures I have seen. Sure hope when I order mine I don't have issues with them. Please keep us posted on how yours hold up.
  20. Alan, The tubes for my car also call for the nickle plated stems. I am curious on where this stands with any manufacturer? If the nickle stems just don't work I will resort in just purchasing the tires with the rubber stems. Authentic or not it would probably be our best bet. I have been watching this thread also http://forums.aaca.org/f169/inner-tubes-beat-goes-323894.html
  21. Restorer32, Please PM the company name so I don't go through the same thing when I go to purchase mine. Thanks
  22. Mark, This is such a small world I think I know who you are. When I worked for my stepfather at Ray and Tom's (RAT's as we us to call it) they would buy their parts from Brookfield Auto. Did you not work for Brookfield Auto at one time?
  23. Mark, Different Joe. He is Joe M. from Bolingbrook. I am not sure how long he has been involved but he said he really enjoys being part of it. I am not sure what day he was planning on attending but I had mention to him that I would like to tag along with him. Will let you know what day and look forward to meeting you also.
  24. Was on the phone the other day talking to my friend Joe and found out he is involved with Brushmasters he is one of the artists. I am hoping to make it out to the Show to support him and the work of others for this wonderful auction/event they do.
  25. Matt, Purchased mine from Narragansett Reproductions - Wiring Harnesses and antique car / automobile restoration supplies. The quality was great, price too. Came with easy to read installation instructions.
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