Recent content by TStiles

'Been absent from this forum for awhile as my entire inventory of early Ford stuff found other homes, mostly given away in order to keep others' interest in the hobby going. Worked in some cases, didn't in a few. What impressed me before I went absent from this forum remains. The camraderie...

x2 Mike's Carbs

Been running a Powermaster on the pickup for about five years. Does the job and looks pretty original.

It is a beautiful place to visit, for certain. What mrtexas says, x2. We visit Hurricane Ridge a couple of times each year. Worth the trip. You can't be in a rush though. Slow down and enjoy. Take your walking shoes, too (a must). The trails, especially those leaving from the more remote...

I have a many-years friend who is a machinist by profession (retired) and can fix ANYTHING. After retiring, he found his calling doing yacht repair - something that he loves to do and is extraordinary at. His problem, as J Witt mentioned, is his rates. FAR too affordable. This kept him...

Hard to go wrong with C&G and Dennis Carpenter for many of the odds and ends. NOS parts are becoming harder to find as time goes on.

'Read your story to my wife. She laughed every bit as hard as I did!

C'mon guys, Lawrie was sharing a great story of bad/good fortune. Then some of you had to go and insult Australia...

Were that beautiful Mercury mine, I'd disassemble, taking LOTS of photos along the way. Because, at my age, the photos are always handy during reassembly. Most of the horror stories I've heard come from those who are too cavalier about documenting how it came apart so when reassembly time...

No disrespect for Charlie here. I know he does a great job. I have had only personal experience with Jim and his products and find both to be uncompromising.

Lenny, A personal observation: Don't compromise. Wait till Jan 1 if that's what it takes to get one of Jim's distributors...

Gotta go with Deuce_Roadster's suggestion - If possible, re-core. It doesn't matter HOW good a fit your manufacturer of a new radiator says their product will be, you'll wind up having to "adjust". Often much more than you like.

Easypoxy, a urethane one-part marine paint, might be a viable option for you. I've used it extensively for boat decks (walk-on) and it lasts through years of traffic and is simple to recoat if you ever need or want to. The stuff's not cheap, but you certainly get what you pay for...

I'm partial to the 51 & 52 f-1's, but love 'em all. Keep us posted on your progress. Reach out for ideas and experience. This place is the absolute best for both. You'll get "opinions", too. Welcome.

Where's the "un-do button"?