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Patcon

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  1. Yeah, thats not an uncommon thing. There is a lot of force right there on the handle. It typically comes from people pulling the handle up too firmly until it stops. If you just pull it up enough for it to unlatch but not hit the stop it shouldn't do this
  2. That is the problem with the toyota calipers. It can be difficult to find the right ones. Some will take the vented rotors and some will not. Even though they are marked the same.
  3. Patcon posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    You really have to wonder who would think that little rail is suitable for picking up the car!
  4. I understand It just seems like it would be childs play for you considering all the fabrication you done in the past.
  5. How hard would it be to just add the chamfer?
  6. I agree an excellent video. I am also curious about his little blaster
  7. I would think the pump lever would absorb a lot of the energy that causes vibration but without it installed I would remove it. Now admittedly it has a low mass and a small radius but it shouldn't be very challenging to remove
  8. Yes, compound the glass. Scratches probably won't come out but they will get less noticeable
  9. I was under the impression that these hooks were used for tying the cars down on the voyage to their destination...?
  10. Well done!
  11. I would remove the eccentric. It will only add vibration and wear
  12. Patcon posted a post in a topic in Wanted
    Still looking
  13. Will be interesting to see if your heat soak is better...
  14. You could always sand the bushings a little until they fit the way you like
  15. Its much easier to use a zip tie. Install the chain. Remove the slack then cut the zip tie and pull it out.
  16. Patcon posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    Can someone clarify that? Maybe a sketch?
  17. Patcon posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    I have several suspects: Tank heater wasn't on but several other items seemed to do ok I added brightener and if you over do it, it can cause blistering My current was pretty high on the first few pieces. I suspect it might be a combination of things. On an interesting note, I had some of the bigger pieces that didn't want to plate evenly. The edges looked good but the center area was still dull. So I stood there for a little while and just cycled the current really high then low. Up and down over and over. It worked really well! I believe commercial power supplies do this automatically. Anyone have an idea on how to do this at home DIY?
  18. Are you using a zip tie on the tensioner to help with assembly?
  19. Patcon posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    Here is the plating from yesterday Wiper arms. I plated these myself because I had to wrap the chromed sections and I figure that was easier for me to do in house. It's always a challenge to get the tanks up and running when they've been sitting for a while These first few items blistered really badly. They didn't look this way until after 24 hours. I will blast them and replate later The later items seemed to have worked ok
  20. Patcon posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    Yeah, the wiring loom was a good find!
  21. Patcon posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    I've never seen those clips before
  22. Does Singer not offer an option?
  23. $4,000 six days to go! I figured 4-5k. Looks like it'll exceed that
  24. Patcon posted a post in a topic in Convention & Events
    Momma saw that the rooms were open for booking the other day. So she booked 5 rooms. I think the plan is for most of my kids to come too. It's also the bosses birthday week. So big plans!!
  25. Patcon posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    I made a little progress today Here is what the tar mat looks like all peeled Here are my templates for the tunnel jute I also did a little plating on some wiper parts Not as much progress as I'd like but something...
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