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  1. Craig Lewis

    Old car pic ID / quiz

    Hi fellas. Some of you may remember my name. I haven't posted for over a year as my marriage went sideways. In a nutshell we lasted 31 yrs with the good being great and the bad no so much. I'm happier, broker & hopefully getting a tad wiser.... My good friend Lucky passed on this family...
  2. Craig Lewis

    Tool ID quiz

    I found this tool at a swap meet...does anyone know some history on it? The Pat number looks like 1-4-19
  3. Craig Lewis

    paypal spending hype.

    This is the second time I've received this notice. Just part of getting old I guess, but for lack of a better word I find such marketing tactics distasteful. Exactly as received... You've got it, now spend it!Hello Craig Lewis,You have money in your PayPal account. It's yours to spend any...
  4. Craig Lewis

    NOS B cam on Ebay

    I can't believe this got zero bids! It don't get much better...:confused: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/251264999585?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
  5. Craig Lewis

    Cool fender fix tool

    These only show up very occassionally. Does anyone know ...were they an effective tool? I think it would be my garage sale dream find :cool: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310609211597&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:CA:1123
  6. Craig Lewis

    forum question

    Does someone know a way to access all the pictures ever posted to this site...setup so that we can just scroll through them? Thanks.
  7. Craig Lewis

    31 Cowl differences

    The 2 attached pictures show an indentation for the hood hinge. I'm looking for a clear closeup shot of the same spot with a "dimple" in the centre of the indentation. *pic#1 the bare metal piece, is evenly pressed & smooth ...while pic#2 the primered cowl, faintly shows that dimple. I...
  8. Craig Lewis

    Site brightness question

    Does anyone know of a way to change the background of this page to a neutral colour? Dunno if it's just me, but the white background is frying my eyeballs! For the record...I have gone into the screen settings and worked with my resolution & dimming features.
  9. Craig Lewis

    Searching for a picture

    I'm working on a 31 coupe cowl and hoped someone could help me with a closeup photo of the stamped detent in front of the cowl light hole? It seems that some cars have a smooth stamping...while others have a "raised bubble" in the centre of the stamping. (Still trying to determine when the...
  10. Craig Lewis

    "Accidental archive" ....old photos

    For those interested in old newspaper photos, here's a collection of 20 from the Vancouver Sun. http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Weekend+Extra+accidental+archive/7939571/story.html?tab=PHOT
  11. Craig Lewis

    Name this rare Model A ?

    This was found in a glossy trade magazine that frequents my business mailbox. The publication is packed with cutting edge product introductions & re-inventions, safety data, pix of conventions and large groups of happy humans in suits & ties and revolutionary tricks on maximizing corporate...
  12. Craig Lewis

    ebay clock shocker!

    ...it's sad when you miss them bargains ;) http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181053852924&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:CA:1123
  13. Craig Lewis

    Old gas station pix

    This great collection was posted over on the early V8 site. http://hipspics.freewebspace.com/gas/gas.html
  14. Craig Lewis

    Spot welders

    Has anybody here used the spot welder with copper tongs from Harbour Freight tools? Do you know if it will reproduce the correct look of the spot welds attaching the firewall to cowl? ....I'm speaking of the spot welds covered by the rear edge of a 30-31 hood. There's dozens of these style...
  15. Craig Lewis

    nipples

    My neighbour found these grease nipples on his 2005 Dodge Caravan. He came to borrow my shop grease gun and returned, frustrated that it wouldn't seal to the ball joints. They're so much like an Alamite that I dug out a Model A gun and tried it. These ones have a check valve but the Model A...
  16. Craig Lewis

    Unsafe safetyglass.

    A recent thread prompted me to type out these few notes on safety glass for anyone who may not be familiar with modern practices and current safety standards. I'd like to suggest there is nothing "safe" about the practice of using Laminated safety glass throughout an entire motor vehicle...
  17. Craig Lewis

    Mystery shock

    Does anyone have info or incite on this shock? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Ford-Model-Shock-Absorber-1928-29-30-31-Nice-Original-/380457186749?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item589503f5bd
  18. Craig Lewis

    Fan belt find

    Here's another Portland find that made it all worthwhile. I like this kinda stuff on my car...it's still flexible & I plan to run it. Not bad for $2.00 huh?
  19. Craig Lewis

    Tire lock...Restorer

    It seems to me they featured a study on "accessory spare tire locks" in the Restorer. ....I purchased one at the swap meet and need to find out if it's correct for my car, but danged if I can find the article :( Offhand, does anybody know what issue this was in? Thanks if you can help.
  20. Craig Lewis

    Portland swap meet this week

    This Friday-Sunday at the expo centre. Don't forget there's also the racetrack, down the road, with over 2 miles of vendors opening on Thursday. All together this is one Gimungous event which, if you attend, you won't soon forget. Bring good shoes cuz it's 2-3 days of walking to see...
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