tomwallace

thanks for the info. I'll check it out!

Thanks for the info. All I need now is for someone to find one hidden in the back of their garage! I'm still lookin'.

Looking for a spare clincher rim to fit a 30 x 3 1/2 in. tire for my 1920 Overland Model 4. Does that make the rim a 24" rim??? Any leads appreciated

I used KwikPoly (XtremePoly) which is apparently just like the stuff from West systems. I got several responses from people suggesting this type of sealer. thanks

much thanks on your advice. I am not going to paint this myself. The fellow who is going to do the job wanted some advice since he has not painted a wooden body as yet. The actual start date for painting may not be for another couple months or so. Time to think over multiple opinions.

My wooden 1911 cadillac body is now ready to paint. The body is sealed by an epoxy sealer. Everytime I ask how to paint it and with what type of paint, I get a different answer!! Enamel, lacquer, other paint types??? I am totally confused. Any help appreciated. Thanks

My wooden 1911 cadillac body is now ready to paint. The body is sealed by an epoxy sealer. Everytime I ask how to paint it and with what type of paint, I get a different answer!! Enamel, lacquer, other paint types??? I am totally confused. Any help appreciated. Thanks

Thanks to all members who gave me such useful input. I'm going to test the epoxy system (West products or Quick Poly). I'll let you all know how my tests turn out Thanks

I have the wooden body for my 1911 cadillac sanded down and with weak spots repaired. I have heard many suggestions on how to seal the wood in preparation for paint. Most suggest using a product called QuickPoly or ExtremePoly as a sealer. It is a watery epoxy that soaks into the wood giving a good base for paint. Is this correct? Any other suggestions? Thanks Tom

I have the wooden body for my 1911 cadillac sanded down and with weak spots repaired. I have heard many suggestions on how to seal the wood in preparation for paint. Most suggest using a product called QuickPoly or ExtremePoly as a sealer. It is a watery epoxy that soaks into the wood giving a good base for paint. Is this correct? Any other suggestions? Thanks Tom

Thanks all. I got two leads on instrument restoration. 1. for the speedometer APT Instruments 9632 Humboldt Ave S Bloomington MN 55431 2. for the electrical J PINTO- ELECTRIC'S REBUILDER J Pinto PO Box 15253 Philadelphia, Pa 19125 http://jpinto.20megsfree.com/ I hope they do a good job!

I'm a novice at restoration but I have lots of energy. I'm in the disassembly stage of restoring a 1920 Overland Model 4 first edition. I removed the dash with all of it's gauges and switches. Any suggestions on good restoration shops to send the Stewart speedo, ignition/light switch, anmeter and lights (head, tail). There is a couple links on the HCCA website for the speedo but no place for ignition switches and the lights. Any help appreciated. Tom

I have a 1911 cadillac that is ready for painting the wooden body. The wood is very dry with a lot of "open pores". The wood is solid. I have read in some forums that some restorers use an epoxy type sealer. The sealer is suppose to soak into the wood and strengthen it. It supposedly gives the wood a good hard surface for paint. Anyone have any thoughts or words of wisdom?

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I have a 1911 cadillac that is ready for painting the wooden body. The wood is very dry with a lot of "open pores". The wood is solid. I have read in some forums that some restorers use an epoxy type sealer. The sealer is suppose to soak into the wood and strengthen it. It supposedly gives the wood a good hard surface for paint. Anyone have any thoughts or words of wisdom?

I have a 1911 cadillac that is ready for painting the wooden body. The wood is very dry with a lot of "open pores". The wood is solid. I have read in some forums that some restorers use an epoxy type sealer. The sealer is suppose to soak into the wood and strengthen it. It supposedly gives the wood a good hard surface for paint. Anyone have any thoughts or words of wisdom?

I have a 1911 cadillac that is ready for painting the wooden body. The wood is very dry with a lot of "open pores". The wood is solid. I have read in some forums that some restorers use an epoxy type sealer. The sealer is suppose to soak into the wood and strengthen it. It supposedly gives the wood a good hard surface for paint. Anyone have any thoughts or words of wisdom?

thanks. I'll give it a try

I am restoring a 1911 cadillac touring car. The tufted leather seats are intact but just very dry and dusty. Does anyone have any tips to restore the suppleness back to the 92 year old leather? Thanks

I am restoring a 1911 cadillac touring car. The tufted leather seats are intact but just very dry and dusty. Does anyone have any tips to restore the suppleness back to the 92 year old leather? Thanks

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I am restoring a 1911 cadillac touring car. The tufted leather seats are intact but just very dry and dusty. Does anyone have any tips to restore the suppleness back to the 92 year old leather? Thanks

thanks a lot. I may give him a call eventually.

I need a pair of intact Gray & Davis # 934 brass carriage lamps for a 1911 cadillac touring car. I have a pair now but they are really beat up and have different bases. One lamp has no wick holder (burner). Any help is appreciated. Email me. tmwallace@woh.rr.com

I need a pair of intact Gray & Davis # 934 brass carriage lamps for a 1911 cadillac touring car. I have a pair now but they are really beat up and have different bases. One lamp has no wick holder (burner). Any help is appreciated. Email me. tmwallace@woh.rr.com