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Forum: Technical & Restoration 05-09-2025, 11:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,701
Posted By 70post
Here's one potential plater you could consult...

Here's one potential plater you could consult with:

https://vacuumorna-metal.com/
Forum: Technical & Restoration 04-17-2025, 12:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,298
Posted By 70post
The packaging on all the tanks leaves a lot to be...

The packaging on all the tanks leaves a lot to be desired....but then again, that's what you get for relatively low ship costs. From what I've seen there is typically a thin layer of the white...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 04-16-2025, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,298
Posted By 70post
enio45 - Any word on what you found on the tank...

enio45 - Any word on what you found on the tank you picked up?
Forum: Technical & Restoration 04-13-2025, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,298
Posted By 70post
Be careful!!! The finish on the latest Spectra...

Be careful!!! The finish on the latest Spectra tanks I have seen is now a PAINTED grey paint finish.....NOT the original ternes steel/natural finish that Spectra used to sell.

This was in the...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 02-28-2025, 12:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By 70post
I think I may need a piece w/more teeth. I need...

I think I may need a piece w/more teeth. I need to do some more digging here to see if I have another one I can verify the tooth count on. In the meantime, if someone else wants this have at it. ...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 02-22-2025, 01:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By 70post
Can you tell how many "small" teeth are on the...

Can you tell how many "small" teeth are on the black plastic gear inside the bag....see PIC below for what I'm referring to.

Thanks
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-28-2025, 01:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,533
Posted By 70post
Not a huge concern if you go get a roll of clear...

Not a huge concern if you go get a roll of clear acetate film...from Hobby Lobby or order on the Internet. Figure out your window size and pre-cut a bunch of sheets of it.

Tape it on to the...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-25-2025, 12:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,533
Posted By 70post
Spend the extra $ (if required) for at least one...

Spend the extra $ (if required) for at least one (two is better) FLOOD LAMPS inside the cabinet. Really helps you check your progress w/out having to open the door. I have one flood lamp in a...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 01-23-2025, 06:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,481
Posted By 70post
That is not surprising if the primer is an...

That is not surprising if the primer is an epoxy....or even just a thicker coating of a non-catalyzed primer.
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-23-2025, 06:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,471
Posted By 70post
That would be a trademark issue.....and you can't...

That would be a trademark issue.....and you can't just "hold" the trademark. They do expire and have to be renewed. Finally, the trademark has to be "used" as opposed to "held". No "use" and it...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 01-12-2025, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By 70post
Mitch - Please check your "Inbox" for my latest...

Mitch - Please check your "Inbox" for my latest PM.

Thanks
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 01-11-2025, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By 70post
Mitch - PM returned to you clarifying the cost.

Mitch - PM returned to you clarifying the cost.
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 01-10-2025, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By 70post
Also - These originals have a curvature...

Also - These originals have a curvature stamped/shaped into them (from top to bottom)...I doubt the repros have that feature either.

PIC shows the subtle curvature.....that's not from being bent...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 01-10-2025, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By 70post
GM "DISC BRAKES" Stainless Pedal Pad Inserts - Nice originals

1/11/25 EDIT/ADD: Looks like all 7 are spoken for....I'll update this if anything changes and thanks again.

EDIT/ADD: 5 sold...2 left. Thank you.

These are original (not reproduction) "DISC...
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 12-09-2024, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 612
Posted By 70post
No part numbers on these originals. I have a few...

No part numbers on these originals. I have a few pair of the more common taller originals for various cars here and none of those have numbers either.

Thanks.
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 12-08-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 612
Posted By 70post
GM must have used some VERY GOOD rubber back...

GM must have used some VERY GOOD rubber back then. It's really cool to see how this stuff survives so well.

Thanks.
Forum: Parts/Memorabilia - For Sale 12-08-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 612
Posted By 70post
Original GM rear diff (El Camino and others?) bumpstops - 1 pair super nice

Here is a pair of original/GM (not repros) rear axle bumpstops. I believe I sourced these from a mid-to-late 60's El Camino.

Superb condition....rubber is still nice and pliable, no tears on...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-30-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,169
Posted By 70post
Pic of a MC lid/cover replated by Mike Gibbons...

Pic of a MC lid/cover replated by Mike Gibbons back in February of this year. This is the original lid/cover for a '69 Delco Moraine disc brake master cylinder I have (double bale style).....master...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 09-30-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,169
Posted By 70post
I'll repeat what Tuna Joe said....Mike...

I'll repeat what Tuna Joe said....Mike Gibbons/brakeboosters.co does superb work on the covers. The finish will be super consistent and nice. He can also remove pitting from the surface if that's...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 06-22-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,384
Posted By 70post
Are you referring to the lower shock...

Are you referring to the lower shock mount.....the item that connects the bottom of the shock to the rear diff??

If so, were they "integral" to the shock absorber like they were later on (ie -...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 05-13-2024, 02:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,623
Posted By 70post
Instrument Specialties will paint the vacuum...

Instrument Specialties will paint the vacuum metallized "chrome" pieces that they do. Not sure if the OP here is asking so he can do it himself or if he's just wondering if SOMEONE can/will do the...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-20-2024, 02:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,289
Posted By 70post
I don't think GM did any of it....meaning my bet...

I don't think GM did any of it....meaning my bet is that the roll steel sourced for the dust shields was specified to be galvanized (at the mill,etc). Then the pieces got stamped out from the rolled...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 02-19-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,289
Posted By 70post
Maybe there was some variation on the plating...

Maybe there was some variation on the plating used on these front disc rotor shields.....I have originals from 2 '70 Oldsmobile Abody cars and they are absolutely galvanized. Same thing for a '72...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-18-2023, 02:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,276
Posted By 70post
I'll see if I have a proper sized Torx socket...

I'll see if I have a proper sized Torx socket tomorrow and I'll try it on an '70 original Olds striker as well as a pair of NOS strikers I have.

Thanks for posting that link.....I'll stand...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 12-16-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,276
Posted By 70post
Good info to know on the transition...

Good info to know on the transition period......always wondered when this occurred. Thanks very much.
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