47-55.1 55 years ago I was given this USAF 54 3100

[VWNate1]

The main thing is : you're finally having fun with it .

I agree about the sound system, I usually get by with a decent radio, if I need more sound I just add a decent amplifier and better speakers .

I too love my own typ of music, I don't care what others think of my choices .

[vintovka]

More end project stuff. Rust here is serious threat to exposed steel. The ocean spray and 24 hour salt in the air can demolish stuff so fast its downright terrifying. I found a product called cerroseal somewhat effective at slowing corrosion. Water based and turns rust to a black magnetite coating that is touted as a primer. A good oil based paint seems to seal the deal. Heres some before, during and afters. Stuff paints on turns blue then black and takes black gloss paint. Not show quality just durable. BTW had it with our forum pic added so switching to imgur (despite their highly offensive nature). I do try to keep it off the disc faces as best i can but it seems not to cause problems.


AT 75+ this may be the last time i can get the wheels off and on by myself !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


https://imgur.com/a/hLeOgVB

[VWNate1]

That stuff looks good, I hope it lasts .

Don't forget the spray some Lithium grease in the leaf springs to prevent wear & noise plus makes it ride better .

[vintovka]

Still battling with the stupid gauge maker.. THis concerns a vacuum gage that developed a huge leak that made the 350 run so bad i had to have it towed. I think they are convinced all rodders and restorers are stupid and won't carry a fight. They respond to complaints by automatically asking for same info over and over again despite being shown it has been sent multiple times. Even the CC company has expressed their concern so the clock is ticking. Will post pics and info next time around if they fail to resolve the issue.

In other project related efforts all the near new lights in the truck "house" have all gone out. Tough times climbing the 10' ladder all morning. 10' up seems a lot higher off the ground nowadays. All the failed led shop lights were from Amazon (hylocity brand chineseum crapola) and were installed about 2 years ago. FWIW Costco has a hidden deal on 2 pack Feit shop lights for $34 delivered. At least I think I can take them back if they go sideways.

[VWNate1]

I hear you ! my Sweet's house has central AC and I told her it'd $ave $ to buy a washable AC intake filter, guess who gets to climb that dang ladder every three months ? . I don't so much mind getting filthy washing the greasy dust out of it on her patio but I know most older folks die from falls in their homes .

I'm INSANELY JEALOUS of your killer garage ~ it's even clean and tidy .

I look at and think "insulate the roof and install a heater......" .

I'm trying to remember where my big brother bought the LED conversion bulbs for his 50 year old florescent fixtures, they've lasted about 7 years now, I guess little made of Chinesium lasts overly long .

[vintovka]

Thanks for the complements BUT its really kind of a mess in my mind. I cannot recommend this type of garage at all for vehicle storage. Its basically a semi enclosed carport which cannot be easily insulated and acts like a giant water condenser in moist climates. This moisture will speed rust and why you need to think about your choice of materials and how to protect them. Forget chromed anything in one of these---- only plastic, painted or stainless will survive. Also Rain noise will drive you out and falling pine cones sound like explosions. Due to runaway inflation it cost the same as the really wonderful garage shown in this threads early pics. BTW the inside lights are all on a timed motion sensor which i really like and under 24 hr floodlight net camera which seem to amuse the deer and cougars. (see post 473)

Those who still have the $ to restore these old vehicles need to seriously consider the cost of protecting them from rotting away. This especially now they are easily approaching $40-75K in value

I think converting old florescent shop light to leds is best but not cost effective anymore.

[VWNate1]

Well ;

It's better than my 1923 'T' Model Ford garage that's tiny and I've never even had a Motocycle inside of, I hope it doesn't collapse before I die .

You're very correct about moisture ! I love a clean and smooth shop typ Concrete floor that if properly made had barrier sheets lain down before they poured the Concrete .

Thankfully it doesn't rain much here, even so I have rust issues .

[vintovka]

Its a dry summer day here. Only 58F with 91% humidity. A cleaned oil free razor blade will rust to pieces in 2 months outside. First rust occurring in hours.

[VWNate1]

And there you have it folks : why Oregon is so relentlessly green .

I love it there but unlike native Californians I don't want to move there .

[vintovka]

Well the sun has gone down on the bad gauge company. Been months. The item in question is made by GLOW SHIFT and they ghost you on service and complaints. This one has a wide open vacuum leak. Should have looked elsewhere. As you can see even the picture on the box does not match the item. I see they have pulled it everywhere i looked. If you have one beware that an instant leak may occur at anytime and run super lean or stop engine.

[vintovka]

Should add it has a full open to air leak, but permanently stuck/displays -25" HG vacuum as shown in pic. So much for accuracy and dependability. My engine ran so bad it misfired to point i luckily pulled over before damage. Plugs were like burnt white but not damaged. On the bench the gauge held NO vacuum at all using a hand pump. That it let go without warning is the most disturbing part . Bet their boost gauges are made the same.

[VWNate1]

Well ;

You gave them every chance to make it right and they demurred so it's open season on them .

Don't forget to make a post on YELP .

Your credit card company should back you up and reverse the charges .

Chinesium is always a crap shoot .

I'm still fighting a seller -and- E-Bay who keeps dropping the ball on a pair of shoes .

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Well ;
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Your credit card company should back you up and reverse the charges .

The CC company keeps saying the vendor has not responded to their inquiry. They have been saying that for 2 months now. I believe that the protection CC's used to offer may be a thing of the past. It appears stalling for 90 days is the tactic and becoming a standard practice. Will think long and hard before any big purchases.

[VWNate1]

That sucks .

I'm still trying to get E-Bay to honor their money back guarantee .

Keep at it, maybe ask for the next level supervisor, that's worked for me before .

[vintovka]

The CC company seems in league with the vendor. Wonder if they too are asian based. Hard to beleive banks are scammers too. Oh well

Seems best to just forget it and choose wisely when i get a new card (and fire wafd).

Like i said in another forum recently, Its just my daily driver. Set a new record today and its not even clean!. In one round trip to the post office got 6 waves, 5 picture takers, a number of honks and lots of smiles!!

This project is never done and thinking of what to modify or improve next!!

[vintovka]

Been busy with other things. Written off the GLOWSHIFT fiasco as a dead loss and will never buy another of their products - nor should you if smart. Attended nice local show featuring about 20+ cars and a free BBQ to boot. wonderful day as pics attest. Had the normal old town cruise with a real surprise. That surprise being i made it all the way thru the cruise - both ways- and didn't overheat. Think even our resident transvestite street violinist seemed impressed.

[VWNate1]

That looks lovely ! .

Do you want me to walk you through Citric Acid Cleaning ?. it takes time and a little effort, you'll need to lie down underneath the truck but its not costly .

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

That looks lovely ! .

Do you want me to walk you through Citric Acid Cleaning ?. it takes time and a little effort, you'll need to lie down underneath the truck but its not costly .

Thanks but mines all clean, cerrocoated and painted.

[VWNate1]

Yes, mine was too but when I took tje time to do this I was amazed at how much crud came out .

And, how much cooler it suddenly ran .

Often simply adding an electric fan does the trick .

[vintovka]

Sorry was thinking you were referring to chassis cleaning. My issues with engine overheating has been resolved although i find the very powerful SPAL racing fan noise a bit annoying. Fan pulls like 40 amps and required all new HD wiring and breakers. Its really loud but only needed intermittently at slow street crawl speeds or when stopped. I swear its so powerful it pulls me forward like an airplane propeller.. Yesterday was first time i had opportunity to cruise old town at like 5 mph with 70F ambient temp to try it out. Slowly got to 210F fan cut in and ran for like 45 seconds dropping temp to 190F. this lasts about 5 minutes and then the cycle repeats. This is acceptable but fan noise is not. Thinking of insulating hood. Its already rhino lined but not enough.

[VWNate1]

My solution to the noise problem was to delete the finjer protection device .

This is VERY DANGEROUS SO Don't DO IT ! .

Unless, of course......

[PhilnTX]

Have you thought about using a variable speed controller for your Spal Fan?

Something like this? https://www.jegs.com/i/Proform/778/6...MdJKvwovtSHxlw

[vintovka]

[QUOTE=PhilnTX;9342848]Have you thought about using a variable speed controller for your Spal Fan?

Yes but its pulls many amps and cools so fast its just a minor problem.

[PhilnTX]

This controller will handle the amperage and can do variable speed as required to cool it.

Just a thought.

[vintovka]

I agree. The idea is sound, but some of the reviews on these aren't the best. May keep looking for a heavy duty one that can reliably dissipate the heat involved. HAve to admit the big spal fan works well - so well i think it drops temps below the 185 thermostat.