Ron Lawson Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Thank you Ted Will wait to hear from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 On 1/26/2021 at 7:03 AM, Ted Levitt said: Sounds good. I’ll get to work on it my friend. Hello Ron, I just received a sample proof that look amazing of the logo and all. I am now working on figuring out a good way to have it printed on material to rivet or bolt to the gauge. I’ll keep you posted. I’ll get a bunch made so I can offer them to others that have a need for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, Ted Levitt said: Hello Ron, I just received a sample proof that look amazing of the logo and all. I am now working on figuring out a good way to have it printed on material to rivet or bolt to the gauge. I’ll keep you posted. I’ll get a bunch made so I can offer them to others that have a need for them. That looks Great Ted. I will buy one for sure. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aunty norm Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I agree with Matt! They do look good. You can add me to the list of people who wants to buy one. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Ted , You are a bloody geneous, that looks the real deal Thank you so much for taking time to do this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlong Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Count me in too, let me know when and how. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) The gas tank face is just about done. Just have to make a few adjustments on the fonts and spacing. They will only $15. Hope everyone likes them. Will be out of town next week then when back will get them done and ready to send out to whom ever would like. Edited February 6, 2021 by Ted Levitt (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ted Levitt said: The gas tank face is just about done. Just have to make a few adjustments on the fonts and spacing. They will only $15. Hope everyone likes them. Will be out of town next week then when back will get them done and ready to send out to whom ever would like. Nice, they look good Ted! How did you end up doing the face - was that printed on a sticker or some other method? Did you manage to scan one to create the artwork or create from scratch? I need to re-do a few gauge faces but mine are white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, RichBad said: Nice, they look good Ted! How did you end up doing the face - was that printed on a sticker or some other method? Did you manage to scan one to create the artwork or create from scratch? I need to re-do a few gauge faces but mine are white. From two original faces I took pictures of them and my sister put them in her computer and made one good one from the two pics and they are printed directly on the metal disc. I think the process was called sublimation? They won’t scratch or peel, probably last longer then the originals. I just have to drill the holes when she gets them done. If you send me pics of yours she could make them for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 They look fantastic Ted I’ll take 2 please. One for the sedan as well. 👌👌👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 36 minutes ago, Mattml430 said: They look fantastic Ted I’ll take 2 please. One for the sedan as well. 👌👌👌 Got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) Here's an update on the Dodge rebuilding the Watson Stabilator/Shocks. Here a link to the video.. Edited February 7, 2021 by Ted Levitt (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Great Video Ted The Watson's on my 2249 are an earlier version than yours To adjust mine you use a special Watson tool and a set of spring scales 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Great video Ted I’ve actually never seen that style shock before so it was interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Ron Lawson said: Great Video Ted The Watson's on my 2249 are an earlier version than yours To adjust mine you use a special Watson tool and a set of spring scales Yes. the proper way to adjust these stabilizers is like you said with a spring scale. But from my experience and speaking with others that stabilizers and the next generation of shocks that were put in these cars didn’t do much. And when hand tightening using about 1 & 1/6 turns gives it the pressure needed to where it wasn’t originally set. But bottom line your method is the correct way. Thanks for adding that my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 4 hours ago, Mattml430 said: Great video Ted I’ve actually never seen that style shock before so it was interesting. Don’t quote me but t to GE information is in the CD put out by John Bittence on Dodge Brothers Victory Six. A must have for anyone that has a Victory Six. It’s sold by Tom & Cindy Myers of Www.MyersEarlyDodge.com for only $10. I actually printed it out and made my own shop manual from if, over 500 pages. It has just about everything there is to know about victory six’s, specs history, everything. As for this shock/ stabilizer, if I remember correctly they were put only on the front of the cars in early 1928 and rear ones were an option. Then that put them on standard and then late in 28 switched to the hydraulic knee action shock forget the name. And the became the standard for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Ted, your gauge face came out perfect. If you have a hand held Roper Whitney punch you could punch the hole instead of drilling it and they would look factory. If you don't have one you can borrow mine. What is the hole size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, nearchoclatetown said: Ted, your gauge face came out perfect. If you have a hand held Roper Whitney punch you could punch the hole instead of drilling it and they would look factory. If you don't have one you can borrow mine. What is the hole size? Great ideal, will give it a try... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Use an automatic center punch to mark the location. Then you can find it with the punch which has a pilot point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) Hello Everyone, Here is an updated picture of the Dodge Brothers Victory Six Gas Gauge. The are work is now done and just waiting on the round metal disc that they are going to be Sublimation/printed on. Should have them ready to ship very soon. Just let me know how many anyone wants. They will only be $15.00 each. The three dots you see in the center are where I will be putting the holes for the two rivets & dial stem to come through. Edited February 10, 2021 by Ted Levitt (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) They look perfect Ted very nice job. Ron and I will take 4 all together. If any other Aussie’s want them we might be able to post them all to me and then I can post them on from here. Might save on international postage. I’ll fix you up through PayPal for mine and Ron’s if that works. I think Terry might want one also so that would be 5 to us so far 👍👍 Edited February 10, 2021 by Mattml430 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Ted Levitt said: Hello Everyone, Here is an updated picture of the Dodge Brothers Victory Six Gas Gauge. The are work is now done and just waiting on the round metal disc that they are going to be Sublimation/printed on. Should have them ready to ship very soon. Just let me know how many anyone wants. They will only be $15.00 each. The three dots you see in the center are where I will be putting the holes for the two rivets & dial stem to come through. Beautifully done! Count me in for two please. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aunty norm Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Matt is right, I will take one. So if you ship it with Matts, I will fix him up for the cost. I just have to inform Matt! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, aunty norm said: Matt is right, I will take one. So if you ship it with Matts, I will fix him up for the cost. I just have to inform Matt! Terry Ya too late already done it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Little update on the 1928 Dodge Brothers Victory Six 5 Window coupe. Working on the mounting the tires on the rims, sanding the wooden spoke wheels, put epoxy on them, sanded more, primed & Stripped down the grill shell to get ready for plating. The wooden spoke wheels needed a lot of work. Primed the spoke wheels, but still need a little work, hoping to get color on them this weekend. And starting to practice pin stripping. I think I can pin stripe them and the car, so I'll have to practice this week and give it a shot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Looking great Ted I remember practicing my pin stripping for my wheels. I think I did a good 100 practice runs with the mow hair brush. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 18 minutes ago, Mattml430 said: Looking great Ted I remember practicing my pin stripping for my wheels. I think I did a good 100 practice runs with the mow hair brush. 😂 Live it. Thanks for sharing. I hope I can get half as good as you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 6 hours ago, Ted Levitt said: Live it. Thanks for sharing. I hope I can get half as good as you You’ll kill Ted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 2:44 AM, Mattml430 said: You’ll kill Ted. Have the wheels painted, have to do some sanding on the clear. And practice on pin striping this week. Hope to have them on the car soon. Will start working on the body while waiting on the engine to get back from the machine shop. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Update, Have the body, fenders & Hood primed. Found a few spots that need attention. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Looking good Ted. That’s a great set up for painting in the shop. How do you stop your feet sticking to the plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Mattml430 said: Looking good Ted. That’s a great set up for painting in the shop. How do you stop your feet sticking to the plastic. I put little plastic bags over my shoes, maybe have to change them every third time i go in and out to fill my gun. Seems to work well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 moving right along, just painted the body, hood and misc. parts and will wet sand the fenders and paint them in a couple days. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Looking great Ted you’ll have it back together before you know it. Is there much work to do on the guards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Update on 1928 DodgeBrothers Victory Six coupe. I wasn’t happy with he clear coat, don’t know why but I only put in two coats, so I sanded it and re- cleared it with another 4 coats, and it was a lot better, now wet sanding, compounding and polish. It’s only the 3rd car I painted on the last 35 years or so. But I thank be my friends for a lot of good advice ( Wayne E, Patrick W, & Dave S). Couldn’t do it without good friends. Thank you, enjoy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Your doing an excellent job of that car if it’s only your 3rd car you’ve painted. It’s looking great Ted you’d have to be happy with that. If I’m going to wet rub a job back I always try put 4 wet on wet coats gives you plenty to rub back without the risk of rubbing through to the base coat or undercoat. Keep up the good work Teddy. 👌 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Levitt Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 Update on 28 Victory Six 5 window coupe. I wasn't happy with the paint on the fenders or body so I redid it this week and now working on putting the radiator shell together... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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