Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-03-2021, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,139
Re: Fuel filler neck measurement
Thanks JeffB2. I received a reply from Speedway which stated the measurement at 6". What caught my eye was this tank has the in-tank EFI fuel pump mounting built in. Yes, longer straps and an...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-26-2021, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,139
Fuel filler neck measurement
Need a measurement for the filler neck for a 1955 passenger car fuel tank. The center line for the filler neck measurement taken from the right flange as the tank is viewed from the filler neck end...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-30-2019, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,102
Re: Single stage or base/clear
Lots of great info. For single stage solid colors some manufacturers have an option of adding clear to the final coats after coverage is achieved. This is not over the single stage but into the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-21-2019, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,634
Re: Preserving left over urethane paint
Is this "urethane" a two component (2K) product (needs hardener) or a one component (1K)? A 2K typically will not form a film inside a sealed container since the hardener (once added) produces the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-09-2019, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,564
Re: 1956 Mercury color code help
Not sure if this may help. In my NAPA Martin-Senour-Paints chip books I found a code 205A listed for a 1956 Mercury. There were also more codes listed alongside as well which may mean the color to...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-13-2019, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,657
Re: Basecoat clearcoat paint
How big a gambler are you? Would the various brands/components be compatible; maybe, maybe not. Might seem OK at first but fail later. I prefer to go with the "system". Good luck either way.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-17-2019, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,963
Re: Looking for Paint
I responded to another post concerning ways of finding a color. Ahem....Top of the line automotive paint stores usually have a spectrophotometer which reads a sample of the color you would like a...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-17-2019, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,963
Re: Looking for Paint
Dave, my bad, I thought I was making it clear :) I trained/instructed and worked with professional collision repair and fleet painters for 30 years; grew up in a mom & pop collision repair/mechanic...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-09-2019, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,963
Re: Looking for Paint
Trainer here: Comments on all the info given, in no particular order. Looks like building the foundation was done well. My preference would be to have a 2K primer or sealer applied over the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-03-2019, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,963
Re: Looking for Paint
Additional info in regard to rotorwrench post. White can vary all over the board as to hue (redder, yellower, bluer, greener), also "grayer" when black is part of the formula. In the 50s through...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
03-03-2019, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,963
Re: Looking for Paint
Recommendations from an Automotive Finishes Certified Technical Trainer: Look for PBE (Paint, Body, Equipment) stores. The top of the line automotive finishes include PPG, Axalta (formerly Dupont),...
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
02-25-2019, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,043
Re: 51 f1 paint
A couple of suggestions. If you have any part that has the original color, best if it has not been exposed to the elements since 51. (1) Find a supplier who has a spectrophotometer to read the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-13-2019, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
Re: Experienced Painter Advice Needed
One common issue for older refinishes: If lacquer primer was used (especially applied over non-treated bare metal - lacquer primer surfacer is porous) and then wet sanded before being painted,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-05-2019, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
Re: Experienced Painter Advice Needed
Paint forensics guy here. Frank is correct. Technical term used by most paint manufacturers is "rail dust". Happens when autos are shipped by rail. As the term implies, particles of metal from...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-27-2019, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-27-2019, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
Re: Experienced Painter Advice Needed
Dealt with a lot of forensics paint defects; Is this the original finish or has it been refinished at some point in the past? Close up photos would be a great help.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-16-2018, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,131
Re: 54 Victoria ride height
Found a 54 nearby. Measurements are approximately 12 inches for the front and 15 inches for the rear. Now I can begin the modifications.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-14-2018, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,588
Re: Body work question
If you can remove all the rust, most Automotive Paint Manufactures (PPG, Axalta, Sikkens, Sherwin Williams Automotive, NAPA Martin-Senour) Direct to Metal two component Epoxy Primer will do a great...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-14-2018, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,131
Re: 54 Victoria ride height
As to the "Shelby" relocation of the upper arm, at this point no. My top heavy Vicky would not benefit as much as your much lower T-Bird. I spoke with Brent Vandervort of Fatman Fabrications...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2018, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,349
Re: Home brewed DIY brewster green
Consider this: Using a three primary color wheel as an example (Blue, Red, and Yellow); Mixing Blue and Yellow make Green; mixing Blue and Red make Purple/Violet; mixing Yellow and Red make Orange....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-13-2018, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,131
Re: 54 Victoria ride height
Thanks guys. Its a long story of making room to fit a DOHC 4.6 Lincoln between the upper control arm brackets. Hope someone out there is willing to measure their Vicky and provide some...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-13-2018, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,131
Re: 54 Victoria ride height
Thanks for your reply. My thought was that an owner of an "original" might measure their Vicky which would give me a "close approximate" height to work from. I have modified my front suspension as...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
12-12-2018, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,131
54 Victoria ride height
Hi to all and hoping some of you owners of 52, 53 or 54 Victoria's can provide some measurements for factory type ride height. The measurements I need would be taken at the front and rear frame...
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