Mika Jaakkola

Thanks Keiser, I have almost all i need already. Ordered directly from US of A!

I'm rebuilding one at the moment. It seems to be worn out, that the cylinders needs to be drilled to 030 oversize. After this, is the balancing necessary? Did they do it for factory engines ? This will be in 100% stock use, no races or anything like that.

Thanks again for helping me out on this one. I should get my classic home in couple of weeks, so I will post more information then. :-P before that, I keep you all excited

John, I haven't received any PM's yet...

Well, this topic might have been here before but let's give it another try. Just took this photo couple of days ago. That is considered an old car already I think, but it gets about 300 miles/every week

Hah, thanks Bob! Yes, I do have the stainless trim. Thanks!

Keiser31, a stainless? It has a vinyl roof. I don't quite get it what you mean

Here's the car before.

Just received pictures of my car (which is currently in Florida) from my brother. The was a major dent in passenger side front fender and it was taken to body shop. They decided to paint the whole car, which is still ongoing. Also they are replacing the vinyl top. I hope they get it finished this summer.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oldwhizzer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If we had some measurements we might be able to help. ow </div></div> Hi, sorry, I haven't got the measurements, since I don't have any lenses... atleast not yet.

Thanks for the replies guys. The glass lens i'm referring to looks this. (see the picture attached) It's from 1935 Pierce-Arrow.

Steve, the headlight lenses I'm referring to seem to be non-existant. Restorer, thanks for the info. Any ideas what kind of process is that and who might know more on this?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shop Rat</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Then to top it off, the dealer did the inspection for free, which normally costs about $13.00 now. The guy said that any car that old should be inspected for free.</div></div> Oh, you have to inspect older cars in US every year? Or does it depend on the State where you live? In Finland we have to do that too, though it costs ~$70 /year. (+exhaust fume measurement cost) So it easily goes over $100 / car / year.

I've seen new repro taillight lenses (plastic) and NORS headlight lenses, but has anyone ever considered reproducing NEW headlight lenses in glass ? They made them earlier, so it shouldnt be impossible. Is there someone out there who does them?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Fields</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There was an earlier Soviet car brought in that looked like a 1942 Packard It was discussed in Argosey around 1950. This car, or a simular one was at the 1999 PAckard meet. I believe the original artical was titled Stalin's Sloppy Copy. </div></div> Dave, you mean ZIS 110 ?

So am I .. !

Wow , great Max! Congratulations! In case you need any parts for it, I'd bet that Finland is one place to find those. There were lot's of Pobedas in Finlnad during 50's and 60's.

Fiat 500 Bianchina

Wow , what great photos and cars! Please, let us know about the progress!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wk's_olds</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I was double and triple clutching, but it still was hard to change gears. </div></div> May I ask how does that work..?

mail'd ya !

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jaxcaddy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I will include an extra 1958 engine if bought by a fellow AACA member. </div></div> More offers like this when a fellow AACAn is making deals! Great idea!

great videos WK!! You should post more of these! Always fun to watch! ps. Get a Macintosh = No problems

Bought something already thanks!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peter Gariepy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">After 4 years of Arizona summers without air conditioning I finally decided to buy a new car. </div></div> Peter, when I first saw the topic, I was almost CERTAIN that this topic would contain some sort of picture of a car with roof cut off and a cow sitting in it, or something like that. But, you were serious! Hey, they didn't use A/C back in the 30's, so I don't think it's a MUST accessory in todays world either!