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26 Jan 2017 20:23 #32372 by Rlamb10769
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It sure is a beautiful job and presents it self very well.

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26 Jan 2017 20:00 #32370 by Curt Schulze
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Richard, I believe that Randy restored that car exactly the way the customer wanted it.

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Be of Good Cheer
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26 Jan 2017 15:55 #32367 by johnmereness
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I have used Evans Cool - great stuff from a rust preventative/corrosion standpoint and super impressive as to high boiling point. Pricing takes some getting use to though.

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26 Jan 2017 14:28 #32366 by ilikescars
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Anybody here ever tried that Evans Coolant that Jay talked about?

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26 Jan 2017 05:06 #32363 by johnmereness
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Justin, I read somewhere that 80% of the pilots in WWII had never prior to military service ever operated mechanize equipment - an automobile or even farm tractor, so does not surprise me many of the manuals told you how to drive, rules of the road, and .....

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26 Jan 2017 04:58 - 26 Jan 2017 05:00 #32362 by johnmereness
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I used I think 08115 or 08223 3M Panel Adhesive (now unsure of exact number) - they use such for gluing on 1/4 panels and ... verses welding. I went to the local automotive paint store and they had a sample chart of all the 3M products. I chose product as it dried hard, dried glass black, was sand-able (turns out polish-able as well - allowed me to buff back to gloss black), quick set up time, and ... It is a 2 part epoxy adhesive and you apply with a mixer gun. By the way - do not get on your hands - wear gloves (also quite toasty when curing).

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26 Jan 2017 02:13 #32359 by Brad Hoskins
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John
Can you give me some more details on the 3M panel adhesive you used?
Thanks
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25 Jan 2017 22:17 #32357 by johnmereness
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Randy is correct - you can get an incredible look from a Bakelite steering wheel: On my 1936, I repaired a steering wheel crack with 3M panel adhesive (it is a pretty close black to original) and then I just spent an entire day handpolishing - I started with 2000 sandpaper and then went to various grades/brands of polishing compound on a rag and ..... matched to some Dremmel/Moto tool work in the corners - made for a week of sore hands thereafter, but you really can do amazing things when you take the time.

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25 Jan 2017 17:36 #32355 by Justin Kerns
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Wow - beautiful car! I love that it has no sidemounts since you rarely see that anymore. Nice job Randy!
It's also a really nice video with lots of information. Jay is very correct about the usefulness of the owners manuals. They actually told you a lot back then!

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25 Jan 2017 16:35 #32353 by RandyEma
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There is absolutely no clear on anything ........................ R

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25 Jan 2017 02:50 #32349 by Brad Hoskins
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1748: I've heard the 'no-declutch' Startix is either a source of amusement or terror depending on whether you were anticipating its operation .Like the freewheeling, I think there is a good reason why it was discontinued. Can you imagine either of those features in today's car's?
Speaking of freewheeling, it was funny to see Jay struggle( IMHO) to explain what it does because I've been there myself . I tell people it is a one way clutch that is only engaged when the engine is driving the the car .

Richard : I didn't notice the clear on the steering wheel but I did notice the amazing job Randy did on the disappearing wiper. Perhaps Randy can give us some tips on how he did that :)
I suspect is was a Hollywood filming thing so as not to deprive us of the star's impressive visage.

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24 Jan 2017 22:08 #32342 by Rlamb10769
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I was told that all that clear, such as the engine and steering wheel was considered as over restoration.
That is what I wanted to do to my Phaeton but was discouraged. It looks great but not correct.
Do you think if he went to Auburn in September would points be taken away?

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24 Jan 2017 21:52 #32341 by RandyEma
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Declutching not required

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24 Jan 2017 20:33 #32340 by 1748 S
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I saw this car when I was invited for a visit with Randy at his shop. It was a great day and this car looked fabulous. The smell of the new leather was something to remember from long ago playing baseball with a new mit. No detail was missed from what I saw. I did not know the startix operated differentl on these cars compared to the cord cars but maybe Jay had his clutch depressed???lo

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24 Jan 2017 16:42 #32337 by DavidK
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Thanks for posting this Brad!
Beautiful job Randy!!!!!!
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24 Jan 2017 04:00 #32330 by Brad Hoskins
Jay Leno's Garage - 1932 Auburn V12 was created by Brad Hoskins
Surprised that I am the first to post this but, in case you never go to his site:

www.youtube.com/channel/UCQMELFlXQL38KPm8kM-4Adg

Nice job Randy.

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