Author: HWYCRZR

‘68 Polara Convertible. Did we/I miss this? Nov 2023

I know this has sold some time ago, but wanted to put it out here for future reference if it comes up again. At one time I said that If I got another, it would be a convertible and match my current 2dr HT
I missed this one. Not sure I was a buyer at …

Parts cleaners – Ultrasonic, vibratory & solvent-experience welcome.

I have used many parts cleaning/ restoration methods over the years. I seem to spend a lot of time cleaning parts and trying to make them new again. I also dabble in cad / zinc replating (another time suck for a different thread).
I have always used so…

77 New Yorker 4door $3500 Fargo

Not mine,
This is a few blocks from me.
I have seen it sitting on his back 40 for a few years. Last fall they moved it into their yard and now just saw it posted. If someone is really interested I could look at it this week before Saturday and get pi…

Parts washing solvent, petroleum or Water based?

I have always had a parts washing solvent tank. To be fair it is only used in spurts and then sits for a few years.

I have typically used petroleum based solvents. I did try the water based concentrate type part way through my car restoration but did…

Found another project ‘74 Suzuki TC125 Prospector

I went back to the homestead this weekend to help Mom clean out our old shop and brought my high school motorcycle back. It is a 1974 Suzuki TC125 Prospector. The TC model has a two speed gear box which gives it decent power in low range for hill climb…

Real bumper bolts,1/2” do they exist? ‘68

I ordered some 1/2 x1-1/2” stainless capped (1-1/8” diameter)bumper bolts for my re-chromed bumpers on my ‘68 Polara. I noticed two things that I did not like.
First the heads were bulbous, meaning they were not as flat as the originals.
Second the s…

Hobby Upholstery shop setup and projects

Many of you know that I tend to jump into projects after doing a little research and try to re-create or learn new things. One of the things that I jumped headfirst into was upholstery. I am by no means an expert and I don’t think I am quick enough ye…