Recent content by Scott H in Wheaton

I left the original metal floor in place. I replaced all the hardwood planks between the bed floor and the subframe. To finish the top, I used a piece of plywood, routered slots to add metal rub strips, three coats of stain and polyurethane, then bolted through the rub strips, through the...

You aren't the only one with a Frankenstein truck...I have a 40 flathead in a 1938 car frame, a 1936 cab with a 1937 bed. It all works ;)

White Post also rebuilt the disc brake proportioning valve for my 66 Mustang GT Very happy with the service

Eaton Detroit Spring is dedicated to making springs to OE specs. For example, many early Mustang parts houses show 1 leaf spring part number for 65-67, but Eaton has all the variables for coupe, conv, fastback, GT, non GT, v8, 6 cyl, etc.

When I put the wood in my '36 bed I ordered strips online and they pre-punched square holes for me in the locations I gave them dimensions for

My 36 is painted with Eastwood's Wimbledon White. I like the look of a single stage solid color. If I need to repair it, no problems blending a clear or getting a metallic to match. I highly suggest staying away from pearl or metallic. I've sprayed them in a both and done well, but would not do...

If at first you don't succeed, maybe skydiving isn't for you.

I would have liked to have gone to the Cedar Rapids swap meet, but since it is only a one day event on Saturday I will miss it. Have to be at a funeral in South Dakota that day. Driving through Iowas yesterday (Thursday), I saw quite a bit of red leaves on trees along the highway, I-35, 218...

yeah, on second look that may be correct. I used a big piece of pvc to soak my dash rail and steering column, but I used vinegar and I didn't cut the pipe, just put caps on both ends

the container appears to be a tall full size trash can with a recirculator pump to keep the part constantly wet

Didn't like your answers to the same question yesterday? ;)

But he knows what he is doing, and he has spent decades building his reputation and client list to get where he is today. His knowledge is what they pay him for, and that knowledge has come from hard work. Nothing says you gotta turn a wrench for 60 years and never make any progress.

The dash is two layers there. I put large flat washers and lock washers under the bolt heads.

Many thanks, you've always been a helpful resource to a fellow '36 owner :D