[Wireless turn signals]

 Check with a tow truck supplier. They have signal lights that tow truck drivers attach to the towed vehicle that are wireless.

[Let's stop the drama in the subject line,please.]

There have been subject lines recently that do not properly describe the content of the post.

 It is much like how the news is being hyped, causing the readers to read a story that they probably not read san the hype in the the subject line.

 If you want others to read about your 1937 Wisbang, don't start your post with "Guess what my best friend and my wife bought!" 

[Hurricane Sally pounding Mobile, Alabama, and the Florida Gulf coast]

Lebowski ,

 

 You definitely have to update your avatar. The color of your hair seems to be slightly different than your photo.🧔👨‍🦳  

[Battery for an American Austin]

Automotive batteries by size.

 

https://www.batteryequivalents.com/bci-battery-group-size-chart.html

 

 

[positive ground]

 Older cars wires and starter don't care if it is neg. or pos., 12 or 6 volt.

 The radio, voltage regulator and generator absolutely do care!

 As a matter of fact they get really mad!   🤬

[Ice cream]

 What police officer would give you a ticket, with a car full of kids, when he asks why you drive your historic plated vehicle every day? 

[Build quality]

15 hours ago, joe_padavano said:

 

The issue isn't the fact that they are skip welds. That's normal practice. The original issue was about the fact that the lengths of weld bead that were there looked like crap.

  A skip weld can be carictured as a weld, that when one holds a continuous arc, stopping momentary for a few seconds to achieve penetration.

 This allows the welder to travel along a line welding a few short tacs while not taking the time to re-establish a new arc.

[Build quality]

 That factory weld is what is known as skip welding.

 It is plenty strong for its intended use.

 It does not have to be a long solid weld.

 

Skip welds or what some people call intermittent welds are a good tool to use in the right situation. Use of skip welds can reduce distortion, speed up production, reduce costs and reduce weight. Sometimes every lineal inch of joint need not be welded. Certain components or weld joints require 100 percent welding. When that is not the case, we might consider the use of skip welds. Skip welds are welds that are not completely welded the entire length. A segment of the joint is welded followed by a segment not welded. This alternating of welded and not welded segments continues along the joint as needed.

Skip welds are defined by a specific length of weld, and a pitch dimension. The pitch is defined as the center to center distance between the welded segments. Too often the pitch is mistakenly thought to be the length of the unwelded segment as opposed to the center to center distance between welds.

If we have to produce a full penetration weld in a butt joint, skip welds are not an option. If we have to produce a pipe weld that has to retain air or gas pressure, skip welds are not an option. If we have to produce a weld that has to contain or seal a liquid type joint, skip welds are not an option. These are but a few examples of when we cannot use skip welds.

A flat bar attached to a cat walk as a toe board is a good use for skip welds. A stiffener attached to the back of a large flat surface is a good use for skip welds. Any tee or lap joint fillet weld that does not require full strength is also a good choice for skip welds.

Skip welds reduce distortion by reducing the amount of overall weld required, thus reducing the amount of heat input. Reducing the amount welding also reduces the shrinkage that occurs from welding.

Production speeds can increase because not all of the joint is required to be welded.  If the amount of welding is reduced to as much as half there is a chance to double production speeds.

The weight of a part can be reduced if the amount of weld applied is reduced. Skip welds are a great tool to reduce the amount weld required, and in the process reducing weight of the part. A specific welding pattern called staggered skip welds is a good way to maintain strength and reduce weight. In staggered skip welds, the weld on the near side of the joint is welded opposite an unwelded section on the opposite side of the joint.

Finally, reducing the amount of weld by using skips can reduce costs. Cost savings are seen in reduced, weld filler metal, electrical power, shielding gas and labor just to name a few. On the other hand, there are increased costs associated with skip welds in the area of labor too. Layout of the skip welds prior to welding adds to the labor and time required to prep the joint for welding. Cost savings, reduced distortion, reduced weight and increased production speeds can be had if skip welds are used in the correct application.

[California Fires are causing people to buy their own Fire Trucks to protect their property Craigslist has seen a huge demand]

21 hours ago, Fossil said:

A D8 cat would be a big help in a no to mild wind situation.  The sparks and burning combustables from a wind driven fire can carry a long long ways. Maybe an old dump truck with a big V-plow on the front for moving cars out the way when getting out Dodge. 

 

[Anyone know how expensive it might be to repair this, and who might do it??]

 I was looking for the similar part on my 76 El Camino and somebody asked me if I wanted to buy a parts car for $100. I now have plenty of parts to keep me going for years.

[Mounting winch in enclosed trailer]

 Mount it in the front of the trailer on the A frame.

 Cut a hole thru the box for the cable.

 Much easier access for maintenance and use.

 Put a box cover over it to protect from the weather.

[Towing a car that has overdrive]

 I towed a friends car from Ma. to Fla. and when we got there the rear axle gears were worn out to nothing and the car would not move.

 It was out of gear oil and we never heard it squeal all the way.

[1920-30 Fan blades; Painted tips?]

 My 58 Mercury had a red fan from the factory.

[Registering an old car - Tips and Tricks]

 I once sold a car with the serial # and the new owner went to his home city 90 miles away to get the registration.

 He came back the next day furious because that I made a mistake on the paperwork and only listed a 6 digit "VIN".

 I explained that they did not have VIN's when the car was made and it was the registry that did not know how to register it with a 6 digit serial #.

 

 In another event, I was told flatley out, that my car could not obtain a title because it did not have one.

 She said that it could never be registered ever again.

 

 She was wrong, as in Ma., one could request one from the main RMV office in Boston, or you could go to court and ask a judge to order the RMV to issue one.

[Con man alert!]

 One way to outsmart a scammer is to ask for a pic of the part with a distinguishing item in the photo. ie show me the part with today's newspaper showing the date, or with a bottle of milk next to it.

[The Sultan of Burnei's car collection of 7,000 cars worth $5 billion]

 If I drove a gold car with a large beach umbrella while sitting in the trunk, to a car show, I would be laughed off of the field.

[Anyone know how expensive it might be to repair this, and who might do it??]

 That piece could be built up fairly easily using fiberglass impregnated plastic resin (tiger hair) and finished with bondo,

 

 Simply make templates that you slide along the wet bondo for the finished shape.

 Not hard, but time consuming.

 Use a method similar to this,

 

[Must be something in the Water in NY. I don't think this is a $10,000,000 car but I could be wrong as I'm not up on newer models.]

 If you knew the whole story, you would think that the guy is a genius!.

 He is getting a divorce and in spite, his wife told the judge that he should sell his lifelong dream, the Neon, and give her 1/2 of the sale price as her half of the estate!

🤣

[Omni MBC ( magnetic/metallic) Wet Sanding or not.]

 When you sand metallic paint you will sand the little flakes of metallic and change the effect of the paint.

 You will have little gray specs where you took off the color that was covering the flake.

 If you must sand, you must recoat that area, then clear.

[What have you learned on the AACA Forum?]

 I have learned that I am the smartest person on this site and everybody else is stupid. Or is it that I am the most stupid person on this site and everyone else is smart?😉

 

 I have asked for advice and received wonderful answers and I have given advice that, (at least I think), was excellent advice.🤥

 

 I guess that it is all in the way you read the posts!😁

 

 All that being said, if you are offended by someone's post, maybe you read it wrong.🔁

 

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[The '57 Bel Air is "one of the worst cars ever made" according to this article...]

 Yea, he's right, who would want one of these?

[Moving a garage?]

 Just get a few friends together and pick it up.

(250 friends)

[Trailer battery]

 It sounds like a good idea but a lead acid battery is about 1/2 the cost.

[Advice needed. Cleaning old bronze castings.]

 This article, too long to post here, shows how to clean bronze and how to restore the patina if you clean it too much.

 It uses different products to give different hues to the metal.

https://deployant.com/the-bronzed-patina-the-curious-case-of-patina-how-to-get-it-and-how-not-to/

 

[Advice needed. Cleaning old bronze castings.]

 From google,

Bronze, brass and copper cleaner

1. Step 1: Mix 2/3 cup vinegar and 2/3 cup flour in a glass bowl.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup salt and stir.
3. Step 3: Spread on tarnished metal. Wait 1 to 2 hours.
4. Step 4: Rinse, dry and polish with a soft cloth and a dab of olive oil.

How To: Clean Bronze

Restore the deep, beautiful glow to bronze jewelry and home accents with these safe, chemical-free techniques—and learn how to keep it looking great.

By Michelle Ullman

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Photo: istockphoto.com

Durable and resistant to water corrosion, bronze has a lovely, warm glow shown off to perfection when crafted into jewelry and such household décor accents as cabinet hardware, vases, and candlesticks. Over time, however, bronze tends to take on a greenish patina—not a surprising development when you learn that bronze is an alloy typically composed of 88 percent copper and 12 percent tin.

While some people appreciate the patina—it does impart an air of great age, even if it’s actually a fairly new piece—most prefer to restore bronze to its original glow. Luckily, you don’t need smelly or potentially caustic chemicals to clean bronze and polish the metal; in fact, you can easily get the job done with just a few household ingredients. Here are two easy and effective methods for how to clean bronze.

METHOD 1: CLEANING BRONZE WITH LEMON 

This first option is fast-working but requires ample elbow grease.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS Available on Amazon
– Soft rags
– Small bowl
– Baking soda
– Lemon juice
– Rubber gloves
– Toothbrush (optional)
– Olive oil

STEP 1
First, rinse your bronze jewelry or décor in warm water to remove dust. Wipe the metal dry with a soft, clean towel or rag.

STEP 2
Pour two tablespoons of baking soda into a small bowl.

STEP 3
Drip lemon juice—either fresh or concentrate—very slowly over the baking soda until the mixture is just wet enough to create a paste similar in consistency to toothpaste. You might see a little bubbling or some fizzing for a minute or two; this is normal.

STEP 4
Protect your hands with lightweight household work gloves, and then smear the cleaning paste over your bronze piece, using your fingers if the piece is small or a rag if it is large. If the piece has many nooks and crannies or ornate trim, use an old toothbrush to work the paste into the crevices.

STEP 5
With a polishing cloth, soft rag, or scrap of an old T-shirt, work the paste into the metal with small, circular motions. Focus on any especially heavy areas of patina. Continue to rub until you don’t see any more obvious spots.

STEP 6
Let the paste dwell on the bronze for half an hour.

STEP 7
Rinse the bronze thoroughly under warm water, rubbing with your fingers to remove all of the paste.

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STEP 8
Gently dry your bronze with a second soft cloth. If patina still remains, repeat the above steps.

STEP 9
Apply two or three drops of olive oil to your rag and gently burnish the clean bronze to bring out its muted shine.

 

Photo: istockphoto.com

METHOD 2: CLEANING BRONZE WITH SALT

This plan takes a bit longer, but you won’t have to rub as hard.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS Available on Amazon
– Soft rags
– Small bowl
– Table salt
– White flour
– White vinegar
– Rubber gloves
– Olive oil

STEP 1
Rinse your bronze jewelry or décor under warm water to remove dust, and then dry the piece with a clean, soft rag.

STEP 2
In a small bowl, combine two tablespoons of table salt and two tablespoons of white flour.

STEP 3
Slowly drip white vinegar into the bowl, mixing until the cleaner has the consistency of thick paste.

STEP 4 
Protect your hands with thin rubber work gloves and use your fingers or a clean rag to rub the paste onto the bronze. Rub in small circles to work the paste over the entire surface of the metal, including any crevices.

STEP 5
Let the paste remain on the bronze for an hour or more.

STEP 6
Use warm water to rinse away the paste, rubbing gently to remove any residue.

STEP 7
Dry the bronze with a soft, clean rag.

STEP 8
Apply one or two drops of olive oil to the rag, and then burnish the metal to bring out its shine.

 

Keep Your Bronze Looking Its Best

After you’ve followed either set of steps for how to clean bronze, you can maintain its shine following these tips:

• Regularly dust bronze statues and décor. If the dust is thick, rinse the piece in warm water to remove it, and then dry the metal thoroughly with a soft cloth.

• Store your bronze jewelry, coins, and valuables that aren’t on display in airtight plastic bags to reduce exposure to oxygen. It’s this process of oxidation that creates patina.

• Apply moisturizer, sunscreen, makeup, and other skincare products before putting on bronze jewelry.

• Rub your bronze jewelry with a soft cloth after each wear to remove body oils.

• Never wear your bronze jewelry into a swimming pool, as the chlorine wears at the metal.