Harold

Best wishes for a smooth and complete recovery.

I heard that Bon Ami changed its contents and is harsher than it used to be. There is a classic version of Bon Ami that is still the original formula. I checked their website and it's known as the '1886 Formula'.

Thanks for all the responses. I may end up leaving it alone.

I have an old squeegee in my daily driver that has a good rubber blade on one side and a metal edge on the other (left over from a plastic scraper that broke). I was in a hurry this morning and started using the metal edge, which made some light scratches in the windshield glass about 6" long. They're right in my line of sight and visible if the light is right. Most of it doesn't catch my fingernail but one or two small sections do. Is there anything mild I can use to try to lighten the scratches? I've heard of using Bon Ami or toothpaste. Are there any other home remedies to try?

In the old days, NYC taxicabs had the word 'taxi' drilled into the dashboard with a series of small-diameter holes. You could use the same process on an out-of-the -way location and use your initials or other identifier.

Funny that you mention Niagara Falls. The 'text me your phone number' guy had a 585 area code, so he's probably in the WNY area.

Moe Strauss left the company at some point to start 'Strauss Stores' auto parts in the northeast. The rumor was that the Pep Boys had a gentleman's agreement not to open Pep Boys stores in Strauss territory until after the last of them passed away.

I refreshed a few Facebook Marketplace ads early this morning and within a few minutes got three bogus replies (one person per item). Pretty strange for 7:00AM on Black Friday. The responses were all of the 'I'll take it' variety and no other verbiage. One sent a phone number to text my response. The person had 7 different accounts that were all just created. Same name and photo for each. All had a 'second recipient' that wasn't identified. I dumped them all. Be skeptical if you get a reply within a few minutes of posting your ad. It's just too coincidental that someone is looking for the gizmo you just posted. Search the sender's name on Facebook to see what kind of background info you find. One of the responses I got claimed to be from a woman and the photo was of a guy in an orange prison jump suit. Try not to be the first person in the thread to cough up personal information. Ask for a phone number early on. Another way to thwart scammers is to say 'We can meet at CVS' (or other public location) parking lot. You'd be surprised how many respondents disappear when you let them know your home address is not going to be released. Bottom line: Be vigilant and think ahead!

I worked at Pep Boys for a couple of years in the late 1990's and had to go through a fairly rigorous training program. Pep Boys started in 1921 in Philadelphia and opened stores on the west coast several years later. When was Hollander's started and in what area of the country were they located?

I over-inflate my spare tires by about 5 PSI as an extra precaution in case I don't check them for a while.

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I saw the Capone Cadillac in the Niagara Falls Museum in 1964. I still have the souvenir brochure that describes it.

Back in early 1970's, I went to college with Powel Crosley's grandson. He was really surprised I knew who he was and said the only Crosley product they had at home was a radio.

I don't have pictures but many years ago my friend was buying late-model cars from a junkyard that rebuilt totals. One car he bought was a repaired Olds 98 that pulled to the left. The seller said, 'no problem' and cured the pull by installing a grossly oversize tire on one side.

One of my best 'wins' happened back around 1980. A co-worker's brother was getting ready to junk a '71 Pinto because a local gas station diagnosed the car as needing both an engine and a transmission. My co-worker called me and I got the car for $25.00, which was scrap price at that time. It ran very rough and wouldn't shift. It turned out to be a torn 3" long vacuum hose that went to the transmission modulator. Replaced hose, problem solved. I kept the car for a couple of years and sold it for around $700.00.

Greg, I sent you a PM Harold

Nice old illustrated catalog covering truck body forgings. Many listings include item dimensions and thread sizes. Undated but I'd guess the catalog is from the 1930's-1940's. 16 pages, nice condition, with some light smudging on the cover. $14.00 includes USPS First Class mailing in the lower 48 States.

To the OP: I have seen many nicely done cars that were painted by the Maaco in Tinton Falls. You may want to check them out. NOTE: I'm not affiliated with Maaco, just offering my observations.

I have a '51 and '52 Plymouth and recently got a free copy of the factory build cards from Stellantis. You need to send proof of ownership (like a copy of the title) along with your request. The contact info is: danielle.szostak@stellantis.com. She's very nice and pleasant to work with. They will provide the name of the original dealer, so at least it's a starting point for you. In my case, the '52 was shipped to the local dealer near where I bought the car, and the '51 went to Detroit and somehow migrated to New York where I bought it.

FWIW, here's a tool website that's been around for a while that has an active section for automotive tools: Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools (papawswrench.com)

At least one of the car crashes during the chase scene was unscripted due to locals stumbling onto the filming area.

I toured the GM Lordstown assembly plant with my dad late in 1966 when the Camaros were being introduced. A black painted nose dropped down to be installed on a silver Camaro. The line stopped, alarms went off, and the silver/black combo car was pushed off the line. Mistakes did happen!

This is a Haynes repair manual covering 1971-1991 Dodge and Plymouth full-size vans. Includes detailed repair information, specifications, and wiring diagrams. Has some wear but complete and intact. A handy manual to carry along in your van! $14.00 postpaid by Media Mail in the lower 48 states.

This is a Haynes repair manual covering 1971-1991 Dodge and Plymouth full-size vans. Includes detailed repair information, specifications, and wiring diagrams. Has some wear but complete and intact. A handy manual to carry along in your van! $14.00 postpaid by Media Mail in the lower 48 states.