Recent content by DFroster

Keep it. You'll regret it later if sold. Part of your familys history.

Before a rebuild make sure you have a good core. I took a bare carb, blasted it, painted it only to find the spray valve threads were stripped out when the new parts came in. Felt dumb after that mistake.

Keep it and make Grandpa proud.

Dang, too bad I'll be in Bonneville. Maybe next time, Frosty

Be careful with the radiator, be sure the shop is familiar with T's, as you don't want them to pressure test it. Got to be gentle with old stuff.

Check out the MTCA website, lots of info to get you going.

I cleaned the reflectors on a set of electric 26 headlights with Simichrome Polish. Turned out great. Would think a quick wipe down with kerosene would remove the soot to get you started.

Body mounts? Hand brake? What else was involved? Thanks, Dave

Thanks, guess I'll be looking for a 26 frame.

Possible to use an earlier frame under a 26 Roadster body without much trouble? Realize I'll need pre 26 rear spings, but what else will be needed? Have a 26 Coupe that I plan on restoring. Found a rusty 26 Roadster body, fenders, hood and radiator shell that I'd like to assemble as a beater RPU...