Recent content by rodnut1

Yes, plain water definately cools better than an antifreeze mix. Also, the water used in a cooling system should be reverse-osmosis distilled, or use 'drinking water' found in the jugs at your local store. DO NOT use steam distilled water as it contains no minerals and will erode your cooling...

The body design did not allow for a full metal roof- perimeter skins over a hardwood frame, with the fabric top insert installed last, was definately the easiest method of closing the top. Steel roofs didn't appear until the technology was developed to stamp and assemble the body by welding...

Kind of trial and error, especially with repop rubbers. They come in about three different sizes, depending on who's selling them. I had to use a bench grinder and narrow mine down considerably on the face that enters the pocket to get them to fit. With the brass clip installed, you want a...

Pins are straight, with a knurled spline on the top end that locks pin to outer hinge plate. Once these puppies have rusted into the door inner hinge and stripped the knurl, getting them out short of drilling is near impossible. You can also try an air impact hammer, but be careful. Use low...