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- Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:08 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Flexible sanding device.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2873
Re: Flexible sanding device.
I have made up custom sanding boards from 1/8" tempered Masonite (brand name). What ever handles used fastened with flat head machine screws and the sanding paper glued on . Pick a width that make it flexable enough to follow the curves . A short er block is not the way to go , will make waves ...
- Tue Nov 02, 2010 3:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Caption Competion....
- Replies: 11
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Re: Caption Competion....
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- Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:47 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Help Torsion bar removal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2497
I recently did this operation by using two large S hooks and a turnbuckle , top hook on the shock absorber lever and the lower hook on the torsion bar lever . Hooked and loaded the bottom trunnion can be released and the torsion lever let down by extending the turnbuckle , making sure you do not run...
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:48 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: front shocks
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4764
front shocks
The shock that I am taking apart was cleaned internally 3 years ago and was working fine , have been stored since . But , soon as installed recently, started leaking around the main shaft . The lever is now off , straining the limits of my press , and the use of more heat than I liked . The next ste...
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:08 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: front shocks
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4764
front shocks
Hi , has anyone managed to disassemble the Armstrong lever shocks at home . Removing the lever from the shaft is beyond the capabilities of my puller collection and my 20 ton hydraulic press . Next step would have to be heat . Any other ideas ? Milton
- Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:05 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: wiper motor grommets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1504
OK , I soaked them in hot water , lubed with brake rubber grease , pinched oval with needle nose pliers to start one side , worked in to place with a large screw driver and a ball ended Chrysler dealer rubber tool . All the while swearing non stop . Minor damage to the grommets and lots of paint scr...
- Fri Jul 03, 2009 12:51 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: wiper motor grommets
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1504
wiper motor grommets
Hi , I am attempting to install new wiper motor mounting grommets and finding it impossible to press them into the openings . Is there a trick to this operation or are these just another example of poor replacement parts ? Thanks 

- Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:01 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: Installing gas charged lift supports for raising bonnet
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12056
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:51 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Faulty chrome on rear lamp base.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9247
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:06 pm
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Lucas lamp replacement
- Replies: 0
- Views: 792
Lucas lamp replacement
Does anyone know if the Lucas replacement tail , parking , turn light as sold by Bull Motif , part number LMP135 and LMP111 will accept original glass Luca lenses ? Their response to my guestion sounded a little uncertain . \"not guaranteed to fit\" Thanks