Recent content by Tim B.

Another option is to pull the old race and measure the inside diameter of the hub where the race sits with some calipers and call Bert's to see if their oversized race kit will work. Tim

Whoops! Brain cramp. Meant Snyder's. Tim

I installed a wiper wire from Bratton's in my May 29 Tudor a few years ago using what sounds like the same route you used and it was plenty long enough. I'd suggest you measure it and call Bratton's and ask if it's the correct length. You probably aren't the first guy that's called them with a...

X2. All their ring and spade connectors are identified as solder and crimp electro tinned. Heres their link. Tim www.riwire.com

Are these what you are looking for? Tim http://ferrulesdirect.com/electrical/FLAGNONINSRINGTONGUE.htm

I was looking to do the same. I ended up using vintage Kawasaki 1000 handlebar mounted marker lights and mounted them on the headlight bar. Swapped the bulbs for 6V dual filament bulbs so I'd have parking and directionals. Here's a picture. Tim

X2 on the mats from Bratton's. The molded marks for locating the fasteners, seat pivots and trimming may be a bit difficult to see until you held a light correctly to make them visible. Tim

Both arms I replaced needed weld repair on the shanks so I called Bratton's and explained the situation and they said I could just pay a core charge. It was cheaper than postage to ship the old ones and the cost of weld repair I'd be responsible for. Always great people to deal with. Tim

The prediction for the rise in Model A prices was based on a resurgence in the market for Cool Model A period banger and flathead hot rods. The market value discussions on the Barn are about stock vehicles (with a predisposition that it will remain as such). Same vehicle but different markets...

Put it in a small can knob end down. Fill with your favorite penetrating oil until the knob is covered and put the can on a shelf where you will be able to find it and let it sit. Check it in a month or so. Patience and penetrating oil may be your best tools. Tim

If you want to maximize the longevity of your wood apply your preservative and paint all surfaces after fitting it and prior to installing it. I've been using Abatron products to stabilize and restore wood in historic houses for 20 years. Amazing stuff consolidates spongy and rotten wood and...

Lots of nooks and crannies on the inside of the frame to reach. Mike V's suggestion allows for flexible access to difficult areas without damaging your sander's pad and wasting sandpaper since you won't be flat sanding. An inexpensive 4" angle grinder using assorted knotted wire wheel shapes...

Perhaps the station where you purchased the gas isn't checking their tanks for water and you got a bad batch of gas.

You may want to try using Jeweler's rouge and a buffer with very light pressure to see if that does the trick before using anything more aggressive. Tim

You may be able to use some hose clamps and 1-1/2" ID heat riser preheat tube (There is also 2" tube that may work better depending on the diameters of your heater and valve). Check with your local parts place. Some sell it by the foot. It's the black or silver flexible spiral tubing used on...