Mudbone Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I was doing parts inventory this morning and I realized the mount bracket is missing from the draft tube. I was unable to find a photo of it or find it in my inventory. Does anyone have a close up photo of it so I can make one? Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I can send you one easier than I can take and post a picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 picture a pipe clamp. looks like a question mark without the dot..............bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I believe this is spot welded to the tube... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 I believe this is spot welded to the tube...Yep, that's it. It looks like Mr. Earl might have one. Thanks, Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I took a close look at one and it's simply a 1" wide sheet metal strap rolled at the end to fit the pipe diameter. Picture a J rather than a question mark. If Mr. Earl doesn't supply one it could be easily made and attached by brazing, welding, or even pop rivets. If Mr earl doesn't provide one I'd be happy to make one up for you for the cost of shipping...............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'M WORKIN ON IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'M WORKIN ON IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!No problem. Its not like I don't have anything else to do on the car! Ha! Bead blasted a few parts tonight and shot some Eastwood clear on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Finally stopped raining and I got it out. Don't mind standing on my head for ya but if I stand on my head while it's raining then water gets in my ears. If water gets in my ears, I can't hear well. If I can't hear well and Rita says shut up and I think she says stand up she will slap me back down. If she slaps me, I might slap her back. If I slap her back she might divorce me. If she divorces me, she might take all my Buicks. So I waited til it stopped raining. Will get it in the mail tomorrow. Parts are looking good. uhhh, is that flexplate cover suppose to be unpainted. Most I've seen are black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Ha, that was good. I had three covers and I did not find a spot of paint on any of them. So that is why I went with the clear coat. MudFinally stopped raining and I got it out. Don't mind standing on my head for ya but if I stand on my head while it's raining then water gets in my ears. If water gets in my ears, I can't hear well. If I can't hear well and Rita says shut up and I think she says stand up she will slap me back down. If she slaps me, I might slap her back. If I slap her back she might divorce me. If she divorces me, she might take all my Buicks. So I waited til it stopped raining. Will get it in the mail tomorrow. Parts are looking good. uhhh, is that flexplate cover suppose to be unpainted. Most I've seen are black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I have no idea if painted or not, but if painted it may have been like the nice semigloss paint on a NOS transmission heat exchanger/cooler. Just the little dribble of tranny fluid during installation took the paint off where it touched and then cleaning with mineral spirits removed the rest of the paint.Eastwood clear, unless recently improved has been disappointing in durability. Another product that looks identical to freshly blasted steel and is durable is: duplicolor fb106 gray bumper coating. Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 I think they may have used a wash type paint (Very thin) Sprayed or dipped just to keep it from oxidizing until it was installed. Most likely was also used on some of the front end parts. That's my guess. As far as Eastwood clear, only time will tell.....Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 This is what I typically pull and clean up to sell. Looks 'bout like what you described Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 This is what I typically pull and clean up to sell. Looks 'bout like what you described [ATTACH=CONFIG]226754[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]226753[/ATTACH]Looks like I better get the satin black out and re-spray. Its odd that I could not find a trace of black on all three of the ones I have. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Looks like I better get the satin black out and re-spray. Its odd that I could not find a trace of black on all three of the ones I have. Mud...yeah, and bring a jack, jackstands and creeper so I can inspect your work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ...yeah, and bring a jack, jackstands and creeper so I can inspect your work .wha happened to your pit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 I got the tube today. Thanks, MrEarl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 ...yeah, and bring a jack, jackstands and creeper so I can inspect your work .These are the guys to watch out for. They may be judges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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