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Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:53:31 -0800

Black & Decker ReadyWrench
Here’s a tool that would be a great addition in your tool box or a great Christmas gift for someone. Black & Decker...
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Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:27:32 -0800

Rust Terminator
The guys at Rust Terminator sent to me a gallon of this stuff to tryout and post the results for you to see. Rust Terminator...
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Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:52:11 -0800

1949 Mercury Convertible Restoration Part 56
The block sanding and priming process now begins. For the first step, we are sanding with 180 grit. For a good video about...
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Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:13:26 -0800

Pre-Plating Preparations Part 4
The bumper is now coated with the first layer of copper. The copper plating is comparable to the primer used in painting. It...
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Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:37:06 -0800

1949 Mercury Convertible Restoration Part 55
The body work is all finished on the car. We now have the car sprayed with primer so that we can start the block sanding...
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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:23:53 -0800

1949 Mercury Convertible Restoration Part 54
The work continues on fitting the front sheet metal. Here the body work is almost completed on the right fender. It’s...
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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:42:15 -0800

Pre-Plating Preparations Part 3
After much work and 320 / 400 grit he wipes the bumper down using wax and grease remover to give it a shine thereby allowing...
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:02:51 -0800

Pre-Plating Preparations Part 2
A bull nose file reaches those hard to get corners of which are dipped in and unsightly from the factory. The nice thing about...
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:50:41 -0800

My New Tool….TM Technologies Air Hammer Forming Machine
I bought the plans for this tool several months ago and I am finally about done, with the exception of purchasing the dies. ...
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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:06:42 -0800

Pre-Plating Preparations Part 1
Quality chrome plating is an expensive part of any restoration or street rod project. Prepping the parts for the nickel and...
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:12:24 -0800

1948 Tucker Convertible
Here are some pictures of the ‘48 Tucker convertible that was just recently restored. To see pictures of the restoration...
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:52:22 -0800

2009 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition Results
The top three, in order, were Decatur FFA (Decatur, TX), El Campo FFA (El Campo, TX) and Hudson FFA (Lufkin, TX). The...
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:30:35 -0700

1949 Mercury Convertible Restoration Part 53
We are now on the process of fitting the front sheet metal….fenders, hood, etc. We want to make sure everything fits...
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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:21:08 -0700

Vintage Ad- 1949 Mercury…Miser on Gasoline
The original ad claims owners were getting 20, 21, 22 miles per gallon and up! Plus the owners can’t get over the road...
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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:31:13 -0700

Auto Restoration and Hot Rod Build Tips……Part 2
Here are some more build tips for your restoration or hot rod project. Build tips are courtesy of Hot Rods When mocking up...
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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:38:19 -0700

1946 Ford Street Rod Part 14
The rust repairs and fabrication continue on the ‘46 Ford. Here are some of the rust repairs on the right rear upper...
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Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:47:49 -0700

Gilmore Car Museum Restoration Program for High School Students
From http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com An innovative pilot program that matches adult mentors with high school students...
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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:09:15 -0700

Teens Compete in Delo Tractor Restoration Competition
I never had heard of this competition until Chip from Cohn & Wolfe sent me an email about it. I watched videos that were...
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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:14:58 -0700

Auto Restoration and Hot Rod Build Tips…….Part 1
Here’s a new series of articles to give you some ideas and tips for building your car. These tips will come in handy...
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Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:40:23 -0700

Readers Rides…Jim’s ‘49 Merc Convertible Part 2
Here’s some more pictures of Jim’s Mercury convertible restoration. This shows the left side of the trunk floor. ...
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