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Nope, and everyone kept their clothes on as well.

Do you have a heat shield on the carb? Sounds like the fuel may be boiling. I have seen some setups where they bolt on a plate between the carb and intake as a shield...from the factory...an aluminum plate. Is that what you guys are talking about?

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Thats what rob said too when I read the post to him. But I told him I couldn't say that LOL  But since you did I will  

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I used the 'IMO' so I could displace myself from those who like the looks of them on every car.

This is a big "to each his own" area. I'm not badmouthing the people/cars that use them, and I'm sure they are a great product, but personally, on my car- I considered them; decided against them. They would look out of place to me. All depends on the "look" you're going for.

I should also say, I have seen a couple cars where they looked right...they have to fit with the overall "look" of the car, but I'm more of the traditional style when it comes to headlights and 'frenching'- so that's what I gravitate towards. I've seen plenty of cars where they didn't work to me...more like the owner was saying "Hey, look at me, I got Hagens!"

Initially I liked them when they first came out...but all of a sudden a bunch of cars came out to the public that were high dollar stuff, and it then became the "norm" to have them, and that turned me off too.

If it flows with the overall design of the car, cool. If it looks like a tacky aftermarket add-on, for add-on sake, no...again, to each his own.

Hope that clears up my muddied thoughts on this topic!

Here in the only picture of the 47 after paint that I have here in front of me. Will post some when I get it back from interior shop

Love the color! Looks great.

I can't powdercoat the front end parts on the 32. Does anyone have any ideas for a durable coating for shocks, springs with sliders, etc.? This is going to be my daily driver.

If it were my car, I'd DP-90 them, then use the top coat of your choice. Will be almost as durable as powdercoat...Assuming you prep them right before the DP-90 goes on. Clean, Clean, CLEAN!

I WANT TO FRENCH THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 54 STUDEBAKER PICKUP. HAS ANYONE USED THE HAGAN FRENCHED HEADLIGHT KIT? IF SO HOW WAS IT? ANY LUCK WITH OTHER KITS OR METHODS?

Hagen's kits don't look right. IMO.

Winfield's kits seem to offer adjustments. I have yet to weld them in, but they are a nice kit from the looks - (I own a set.)

FWIW, the term "Frenched" with regards to headlights comes from the term "Frenched cuff", as in sport coats or suits, from the look of the sleeve.

These are more "tunneled" than anything; the "Hagen" style is a style all it's own. It's certainly not a "Frenched" look to me.

Just my .02