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When I do the underside of a build I buy a gallon can of Rustoleum black and brush or roll it on everywhere. Then I only need one spray can to get to...
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Hopefully it's a permanent fix, and not just enough to get him home. I know if it was my car I'd feel comfortable leaving it as fixed, and not worry about...
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I did the Cruisin the Gut in downtown Vancouver Sat. and had just parked the '39 and began walking up the sidewalk taking pictures when a guy in an old...
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I found my "squeak" in the chassis of my '39 over Mother's Day weekend! It first raised it's ugly head last fall before putting the '39 away...
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When I was building my Austin gasser I ran into all sorts of issues with new weatherstrip seals. To begin with nothing was available on this side of the...
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The only warning I've ever heard was to be sure to use lots of the special grease these poly bushings use, or to drill and tap them for zerks, and grease...
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From what I heard a number of the spaces were reserved and paid for, but people canceled. So it was too late to readjust and get more parking....
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Hit the big Portland Swap meet last Thu. and Fri. PIR opened Thu. so did it first, and then Expo opened Fri. and it was sad. Probably at least 30% of...
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Pictures, since we like pics.
The new springs and shock relocation brackets.
And the Moon pedal.
...Last edited by 1946Austin; March 20, 2023, 11:37 AM.
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Jacked the '39 up today, and dropped the axle down. Removed all but one leaf, and then bolted up the new spring packs. My shock mount wont reach anymore,...
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Getting back on the '39 to accomplish some winter changes. The front springs have sagged a bit as new springs often do, so going to drop the axle, and...
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I like the brazed joints myself, and much cleaner than the original MG joint. Sometimes custom is a big improvement over stock.
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I've used those paint stripper pads for my last three car projects, and they work amazing, and very fast! I used to use the flapper discs and they were...
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Had a width issue also, so bought a 2nd scraper attachment and just cut it down with a cutoff wheel, and cleaned up the edges. Made it 1" wide and...
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I discovered an easier way to remove the undercoating, but still required heat. I have one of those oscillating multi tools I got from Harbor Fright for...
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I usually found that a propane torch in one hand, and scraper in the other hand worked best. Still not easy, or fast, but easier than anything else I...
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Yes. I had to shift my front axle forward 1" on my Austin to make it legal to run at our local strip. It was 89" stock, and the original front...
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90" minimum. Used to be 92" but NHRA made the exception to allow Anglias to compete in Gas Class....
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I wonder if all those half assed repairs were done by an owner, or a bad body shop?...
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