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As I am getting older and among other things, my sight is not what it used to be.  I am now having a hard time seeing my work when using the MIG welder unless I have some direct light on the work area.  In Street Rodder, there used to be an add for a high intensity light that mounted on the gun tube of the welder that would illuminate your work area.  Anyone out there know of this product or one like it?

Thanks ahead of time

I had that problem on a 41 Chev pick up one time and after changing everything I could think of including rebuilding the carb, it turned out to be a fuel line.  I was rubber on the inside, and it would collapse off under fuel pressure, the car would stop, then after a few minutes it would start again after the pressure released and allow the gas to flow to the carb.  So check all your rubber fuel lines.

Good day again- I need the tailshaft housing and shift rods from a 89-93 S10.  I am building a ford T-5 and need to place the shifter up closer to the case.  Unable to find one out here.  Any help would be appreciated as usual

Hey guys it has been awhile since I have been to the site but I have a question-  I want to dip my ride in Black suede.  About a year ago, there was some discussion on which paint to use.  In fact one member had some pics of his car that he had just painted.  If anyone remembers or can direct me to the right source, I would appreciate it very much.

Jud in Auberry CA

Ryan-  I sold my 38 chev cpe and ran across this one in a garage in the mountains here where I live.  It is a 51 Kaiser 2 door.  It was grandpas car, he bought it new and when he died in 1964, they put it in the garage on blocks where it sat until I got it.  Took it home, poured gas down the carb, jumped it with a 12v and it started right up.  Not a ding or dent in the car, just the damage from sitting for almost 40 years.  I have subframed it with an S10 stub (Mistake!!) and have a 350 with a 700r going in it.  Just finished the chasis last weekend, now am letting the body down to see what I have to do to the firewall.  This is the newest streetrod I have ever owned, it is so ugly it is kinda neat.  Has the heart shaped windshield with the sunvisor.

Jud

Ah, I know what youre talking about. There's one in the junkyard down the road of around that vintage.  Pics?

Yes, I have a few that I will try to send if I can figure it out.  I will give it a try this weekend.

My current project is the 51 Kaiser that I have painted myself into a corner with.  I really envy some of you guys and the mechanical backgrounds that you have.  I really would have loved to gotten into the machinist line.  Your knowledge has helped me on this current project.  When I finally retire, I plan to work on my projects and learn more.

What kind of Kaiser? Car or Truck?  I just bought a 68 Kaiser Jeep J3000 Gladiator with a Vigilante 327 in it.
-Ryan

Ryan-  I sold my 38 chev cpe and ran across this one in a garage in the mountains here where I live.  It is a 51 Kaiser 2 door.  It was grandpas car, he bought it new and when he died in 1964, they put it in the garage on blocks where it sat until I got it.  Took it home, poured gas down the carb, jumped it with a 12v and it started right up.  Not a ding or dent in the car, just the damage from sitting for almost 40 years.  I have subframed it with an S10 stub (Mistake!!) and have a 350 with a 700r going in it.  Just finished the chasis last weekend, now am letting the body down to see what I have to do to the firewall.  This is the newest streetrod I have ever owned, it is so ugly it is kinda neat.  Has the heart shaped windshield with the sunvisor.

Jud

Retired from  Calif Hwy Patrol, over 400,000 miles on motorcycles in LA area.  My first CHP motor was the last kick start Harley in the LA area, wasn't I lucky.  Anyway, we have 5 kids live in a mountain area out of Fresno.  I have my cars and my wife raises paint horses as her hobby.  My second career is in local gov't where I will take my second retirement shortly.  My wife is the County Animal Control Director for the County (Spay and Neuter *).  My current project is the 51 Kaiser that I have painted myself into a corner with.  I really envy some of you guys and the mechanical backgrounds that you have.  I really would have loved to gotten into the machinist line.  Your knowledge has helped me on this current project.  When I finally retire, I plan to work on my projects and learn more.

Here's a link  http://flamingengraving.com/

You guys go to bed too early!!!!!!!!!

I just had a set of valve covers and an air cleaner done by Flaming Engraving (flamingengraving.com) done and they are beautiful.  Go to their web site and see what they have.  Dee is the person I worked with. 1-866-663-5263. I had a custom set made for the Kaiser I am doing.  They put them on their web site to show what they can do.  Great people and good product.