Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-20-2024, 02:49 AM
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-19-2024, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 23
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Maybe there was some variation on the plating...
Maybe there was some variation on the plating used on these front disc rotor shields.....I have originals from 2 '70 Oldsmobile Abody cars and they are absolutely galvanized. Same thing for a '72...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
12-18-2023, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,994
I'll see if I have a proper sized Torx socket...
I'll see if I have a proper sized Torx socket tomorrow and I'll try it on an '70 original Olds striker as well as a pair of NOS strikers I have.
Thanks for posting that link.....I'll stand...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
12-16-2023, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,994
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
12-15-2023, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,994
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
12-14-2023, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,994
Who knows why??? May be a deal where MOST folks...
Who knows why??? May be a deal where MOST folks are fine w/just getting a new set, even if not EXACTLY like the originals.......they can buy a new pair for relatively cheap $. I'd wager to say that...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
12-13-2023, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,994
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
12-21-2022, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
09-06-2022, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,284
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
08-22-2022, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,010
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
08-08-2022, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 821
?'s
>Do you already have keys and need the...
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>Do you already have keys and need the tumblers inside the locks changed to work with your keys??.....or....
>The keys are missing and you need keys made to work w/the locks/tumblers you...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
06-09-2022, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,633
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
06-09-2022, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,633
There's really no way to nicely repair those...
There's really no way to nicely repair those pieces if they are dried out, chalky, etc. Sure, you can try covering them w/vinyl but now the grain pattern is incorrect.
On the bench seat hinge...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
06-08-2022, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,633
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
05-11-2022, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,247
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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion
03-31-2022, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-27-2022, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,245
Bright dip anodized AFTER they were stamped.
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Bright dip anodized AFTER they were stamped.
Yes, they can be rehabbed w/out trying to have them reanodized. Plenty of time and basically it's a "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" type deal. ...
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-25-2022, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,245
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Forum: Olds
01-21-2022, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,651
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Forum: Olds
12-31-2021, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,583
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Forum: Olds
12-31-2021, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,583
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-18-2021, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,170
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
02-18-2021, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,170
Time (meaning deterioration of the plating) and...
Time (meaning deterioration of the plating) and beadblasting "wipes out" the distinctive flake appearance on these. It all depends on how "weak" the galvanizing was before you worked on the shields....
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Forum: Olds
01-16-2021, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,054
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Forum: Technical & Restoration
01-02-2021, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,292
I've called Eastwood twice on this...
I've called Eastwood twice on this product....most recently about a week ago. The individual I spoke to claimed they are trying to find another maker/supplier of the bronze carb paint.
I'm hoping...
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