Peter J.Heizmann

I have no idea, however, knowledgeable people will make comment soon. Glad to see you know how to logue-on and post now. Let me know if you have any other questions concerning the forum. By the way, your quite welcome. Peter J.

Hi, Ron and John... John is correct. I experienced it, unfortunately, in my second hobby, hand lettering/pinstriping some years ago. Used a coffee cup. While working away, I did not notice that the cup literally melted and had gas all over my workbench. Same applies to paint thinner...being German, I guess I needed 2 lessons before getting the message. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Pat, keep waking me up. Teamwork, bud. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Bryan... Below, I am listing all the key/lock vendors from the 2003 Fall Hershey meet book. NOTE: Jesser's is a steady advertiser in the AACA's magazine: "Antique Automobile". If you opt to contact any of the leads I list, it would be nice to show some support by contacting Jesser's first. Jesser's ad in the magazine touts: --Emblem keys available for all American cars. --Comlete line of N.O.S. (Original) keys available. Jesser's Classic Keys 26 West Street, Dept. AAC Akron, Ohio 44303-2344 Ph: 330-376-8181 FAX: 330-384-9129 Here are the listed vendors who were at Hershey '03: --Chris Casperson, Hatfield, PA --Wayne L. Finney, Akron, Ohio --Jesser's (above) --Bradley Joynt, Chittenango, New York --William A. Morehouse, Utica, New York --Performance Years, Inc., Hatfield, PA --Douglas Vogel, Dexter, Michigan The vendor list in the meet booklet does not include phone numbers, so, you will have to call information. Hope this helps... Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks, Bill...had an "s" after "car". www.britishcarforum.com Checked it out from My Favorites and it connects. Regards, Peter J.

Pat, thanks for waking me up... Peter D...Welcome to the AACA Forum. Pat rang my chimes as I have a 1972 TR-6. I highly recommend you check out www.britishcarforum.com As this forum is well categorized, so is the British Car Forum. Give it a shot and continue to keep us up to speed on any successes. Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Ken... You got me on this one. The Varsol Universal Valve used had such a low flash point that they were using it in an open manufacturing area. As I mentioned above, they used it to represent the closest viscocity to gasoline without damaging the plumber's tape on 3 different threaded/bolted areas. During the test, the people wore rubber gloves, which, makes sense, especially if performing pressure tests all day long. I would have to ask the people at Universal Valve what grade they use. As far as using a particular grade for degreasing, I would ask the question to a pro, or, as you did, look it up on the web. I'm in the foundry/machining business, not, Varsol applications. Thank you for taking the time to look into it. Should give some guidance. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Reid...good point. You brought to mind what I forgot to relatively mention. When Universal, and, other companies, test assembled valve bodies utilizing Varsol, it is gentle enough, so as not to attack plumbers tape on the threads, soldered triggers, and so on. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Dave... Must be one of those experience jogging days on this site for me. "Odd ball stuff, like the tubular steel cast into the exhaust manifold topic." An account of ours, Universal Valve, produces gas pump/station products. We produced the shear valve body, of which, is a safety unit that shuts off a gas pump's flow at the hose should someone hit a gas pump. Universal would hot dip galvanize the casting, machine it, assemble the valve, then pressure test them by submerging the valve into a tank of varsol. Varsol represents the closest viscocity to gasoline safely. The other reason varsol was used is it cleaned the valves without oxidating any component parts. Goes without saying, the valves were new and had to look it in their customers eyes after testing. As you noted, it is cheaper than some alternative products. Hope this helps in some way. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hello, John... PackardV8, once again, offers a great case scenario. I would follow his advise. In our foundries, we have made many exhaust manifolds for Mack Trucks (Volvo, now), where the stainless tube was pre-heated to ward off thermal shock, inserted into the mold (same as if a core was placed in the mold), cast iron (2750 degrees) flows around the predetermined portion of the tube, and, the tube becomes a permanent part of the manifold. The pre-heating of the "cold" tube is the same as pre-heating a cast piece prior to welding to prevent thermal shock. I have absolutely no idea of how the GM tubes were inserted (cast or fitted later). Gave you my experience as a "heads up" that the tube is "really in there". Even if it was affixed into a manifold separately, the high heat atmosphere of simply running the engine has locked the tube in tightly. Regards, Peter J.

Mag...Welcome to the Forum! You can leave your post here, however, it could receive more attention within the Buick Club of America forum. (From the Main Page, scroll down and you will see it.) Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Terry...keep us posted on this project as it will be of value to others in time based upon the frequency of the subject. Guaranteed Welding, Jack Zerkle, or, a "good, local weld shop", not, just any shop, of which, I never suggested.

Pete...great job with the photos, as usual. Looked to be a good show. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Terry... As an option should you opt to use a good, local welding establishment. In my foundry business, we only weld "large" castings should a depression occur when breaking off the gate, and, with the customer's permission. Our guys use the following rods that are compatible with grey iron: MG-250: Has a 99% Nickel content and is touted to be easily machined across the weld. MG-289: It will leave a harder weld and I would advise more suited to your needs as you would only be grinding the weld flush if required. You are not machining the weld, so... It also can be used on contaminated grey iron castings (oil, light grease, etc.) As Tommy directed above this has been discussed at length. If you have someone locally perform the welding, be certain that they pre-heat the part altogether, and, most importantly the welding area to prevent crystallization of the graphite within the iron. Without pre-heating, very fine cracks could develop to the point you could hear them sounding like crinkling a candy wrapper as the weld area cools. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thanks, Bruce...should make it easier for Jennifer. Regards, Peter J.

Jennifer...Welcome to the Forum. You will more than likely receive responses here. In the interim, if you go back to the AACA Main page, you can scroll down to Regions & Chapters On-Line. Click on this "subject block" and you will see a map of the U.S. Move your cursor onto Missouri and click. You will receive a complete listing of AACA Regions and Chapter within your state, not only the ones on-line. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

tnt...Welcome to the Forum. Keep us posted on your project and do not hesitate to ask questions here. Regards, Peter J.

Hi, Judy... I just checked it out. Paged down on the main page to Regions and Chapters On-Line. Click on the R & C On-line "Title Block with orange background". The map showed immediately. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Go for it, Diz...you would look great in a Corvette. The way it is going with Ron Green's (MY!!) '55 Pontiac and you with a Corvette, I'm leaving the TR6 home for the AGNM. Not to mention Pat & Nelson Thorpe's invite to get the nickel tour of their collection on my way home, and, Wayne indicating today that he'll be there. See you guys soon in Buffalo... Regards, Peter. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Joe... Packin31 certainly said it all. We in the foundry business are desperate for pig iron. Literally, it has dried up due to China. Even foundries in India, who are known for dirt cheap castings, are raising their prices to the point it is more economical to buy from U.S. foundries. Before anyone gets on the flag-waving that work is returning to the U.S., back off for now. U.S. customers trickling back to the States are somewhat shocked at how many foundries closed up while they dancing in the streets at the "bargains" they thought they had from going off-shore. These U.S. customers, that went off-shore, are the guilty parties for the closing of so many foundries in this country. Guess which customers have the priority within our backlogue scheduling no matter how big a company they are...? Yes, it certainly is the customer who stayed with us. Where do you live? If there are any Ferrous (iron foundries) near by, call them. (If the distance is too far, the shipping would possibly cost more than the scrap is worth.) Do not give it away, unless you want to donate it as someone advised. You should get at a minimum, 5-8 cents per pound if you sell it, possibly higher. I have a customer who has "50,000 pounds of grey iron castings" and we wanted to buy it ASAP. Had them send me a sample to analyze and typical of the quality one gets from India or China, the Titanium levels were so high it would be a disaster for us. Our customers would kill me when they try to machine castings with this lousy metallurgy. If you sell it, get paid. If you donate it to a needy organization, feel great. Sorry for detracting from your originaly query. I will understand fully if another moderator wants to move or delete my post. Regards, Peter. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Dave... Yes, you are possibly correct (Carlisle, Hershey, Frogback, Arkansas, etc-etc). All I recall is it is the same topic that, really, did not mean that much then and less now. May have mentioned it as an example years ago. Dealt with a rather huge valve actuator customer within the Norfolk, VA area (Japanese owned). Purchasing was taken over by a Japanese lady. In idle chatter, she mentioned making a trip up to the Lancaster, PA area on a weekend. Quite frankly, I was shocked at the beration directed at me for how backward PA is as they could not purchase a 6-Pack on Sunday. I'm sitting in her office specifically to discuss my frustration with her company's lack of engineering communication capabilities to benefit their goal of gaining ground in sales within the U.S. All she harped about was a 6-pack. It has been a few years since I ceased wasting my time with them... Regards, Peter. (I'll take some digital photos at the Hershey Hillclimb on May 2nd. You would love it. Vintage race cars from '58-'70.) Great venue...

Hi, Randy...hope all is well. Wow!! Has it been a whole year already? Your subject appeared familiar to me from the fairly recent past. Time sure flies...Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

61-63...Welcome to the Forum. I cannot help with your question, however, I am confident you will hear from knowledgeable sources shortly. One suggestion, you could post it on the "Ford Forum", too for more exposure. Scroll down on the main page and post it there, too. Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, Pete... My plea is with all due respect to the storage situation and, it is your decision. I really do not like the following comparison I am making, however, just to make a point... --Like a donor card in case of death, one saved someone's life. We are all in this thing called life together. --As for your car being crushed, could you strip, or, post everywhere possible, for someone to either take the whole vehicle away, or, offer them, say, 8 hours to take any/all parts they can? To crush it will deny someone, somewhere of a rare/critical part. --I caught criticism from a popular/frequent participant within this forum for doing the following a few years ago. Met a very nice father/son visitor at Hershey '99 from Harrisonburg, Virginia. They were in the process of restoring a Triumph TR-6. Surprised the daylights out of them when I sent 2 boxes of old parts, of which, I accumulated "non-gratis". Met a very pleasant "young old car enthusiast" from New Stanton, Pa at Hershey '00. He was restoring a Triumph TR-6 and did not have many sheckles. On the way to the AGNM in Moline, Illinois in '01, I loaded 4 Michelin redlines, a few chrome parts I replaced with new for economics, some new hoses, older but nice chrome lug nuts (16 each), and, many other parts. In all of the 2 cases above, I felt "great" just knowing someone appreciated these parts. I am not in this hobby for making a buck. I am in this hobby to help wherever possible. Regards, Peter J.

You may want to post this on e-bay, or, a more modern car forum. This is the Antique Automobile Club of America's forum. Purpose is preservation of cars a "minimum" of 25 years old. Thank you in advance. I did not want to delete it, just inform you this time around. Regards, Peter J.

Albert...good to go! At most Nationals, the DF'ers try to meet in Class 5 (Motor Scooters) usually around 1:00 p.m. If you have a chance, come on over...nice, casual conversation. Good time to put a face to a keyboard. Regards, Peter J.