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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #125 on: June 30, 2013, 09:48:57 PM »
The tank doesn't leak.  I don't any staining or drips.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #126 on: July 01, 2013, 08:33:20 PM »
48-hour update... the vinegar seems to be working very well at this point.  I'll try to take some pictures Wednesday.

The tank straps I ordered arrived today.  They weren't supposed to be here for two more days.  The original straps look pretty good other than some road crust.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #127 on: July 01, 2013, 08:58:39 PM »
Looking forward to the progress pic update...you know we all love pics...hehe :couch:
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #128 on: July 01, 2013, 09:00:12 PM »
Got to keep it interesting.

The Irish kid at work has a Karmann-Ghia.  It's a rusty shitbucket, but don't tell him I said that.  He needs a full tank dip on that car.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #129 on: July 01, 2013, 09:09:11 PM »
Got to keep it interesting.

The Irish kid at work has a Karmann-Ghia.  It's a rusty shitbucket, but don't tell him I said that.  He needs a full tank dip on that car.

and depending on how old the "kid" is that is probably how he wants it...my shit is rusty cause I worry more how things run than look....its not by design...lol
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #130 on: July 01, 2013, 09:25:27 PM »
and depending on how old the "kid" is that is probably how he wants it...my shit is rusty cause I worry more how things run than look....its not by design...lol
He's about my age, maybe a little younger.  He said the VW was for someone else.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #131 on: July 01, 2013, 09:45:10 PM »
I thought of your Ford when I saw this, Chris.  I think I'd be sick to go to the auction and see what they bring.  I'd like that 58 Cameo pickup myself. 

http://hooniverse.com/2013/06/30/once-in-a-lifetime-the-lambrecht-chevrolet-company-with-500-vehicles-going-to-auction/




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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #132 on: July 01, 2013, 09:46:08 PM »
I thought of your Ford when I saw this, Chris.  I think I'd be sick to go to the auction and see what they bring.  I'd like that 58 Cameo pickup myself. 

http://hooniverse.com/2013/06/30/once-in-a-lifetime-the-lambrecht-chevrolet-company-with-500-vehicles-going-to-auction
I owned a '59.  It was a basic Apache with the Cameo cab and a stepside body.

It was ate up with rust.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #133 on: July 01, 2013, 09:47:09 PM »
Moore Pierce, Nebraska is going to get gang-raped by this auction.  The town's population is something like 1,700 people  So many people are going to show up for this thing, it's going to be a nightmare.

Sure, the town will make plenty of money but it's going to be a huge cluster**** until it's over. :-)
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #134 on: July 01, 2013, 09:56:30 PM »
Moore, Nebraska is going to get gang-raped by this auction.  The town's population is something like 1,500 people  So many people are going to show up for this thing, it's going to be a nightmare.

Sure, the town will make plenty of money but it's going to be a huge cluster**** until it's over. :-)

I was thinking about going.   :-)

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #135 on: July 01, 2013, 09:58:23 PM »
:rofl:

This thing is going to be like getting into Woodstock on the third day.  Miles and miles and miles of traffic.  If you want in, you better leave now.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #136 on: July 01, 2013, 10:04:01 PM »
Well I hope there isn't THAT many smelly hippies there....hehe
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #137 on: July 01, 2013, 10:06:30 PM »
I still haven't heard how long this is scheduled for.  How many cars does RM Auctions/Barrett-Jackson put across the line in a single day? 

Five hundred cars... I hope you packed a lunch.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #138 on: July 01, 2013, 10:58:21 PM »
They've got it schedule to run for two days.  Maybe I'll bring my tent, and camp out. 

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #139 on: July 02, 2013, 11:54:34 AM »
Got to keep it interesting.

The Irish kid at work has a Karmann-Ghia.  It's a rusty shitbucket, but don't tell him I said that.  He needs a full tank dip on that car.

That reminded me of one I saw at a 'points' show a few years back. This car was perfect, looked like it had never left the showroom. And it didn't even get an honorable mention. I was amazed at how great condition it was in for a northern car of its age which had never been restored.  Usually Ghia's are more likely to be like your friends unless they have been restored.   That said, it is another body I would consider making into an electric conversion vehicle some day.  
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #140 on: July 03, 2013, 09:33:55 PM »
I got plates for the car and my parts arrived today, but I didn't get to my insurance agent in time.  He might be open Friday or Saturday, but I'm not entirely sure.  I can't really drive the car without insurance so I won't be driving it this weekend other than taking it to visit my friend in Columbia.

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #141 on: July 05, 2013, 02:20:23 PM »
HOLY CRAP, IT WORKED! :yahoo:

I dumped out the ~4 gallons of vinegar that was in the tank, filled it with a bottle of The Works, and let it sit on each seam for about 15-20 minutes in addition to soaking the bottom of the tank for a few minutes.  This thing looks nearly new.  I rinsed it with a quart of acetone and I'm letting it drip dry after removing the drain plug. 

Wow.  I can't believe how good it looks.  I will try to get some pictures if it stops raining.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #142 on: July 05, 2013, 02:22:03 PM »
I will try to get some pictures if it stops raining.

It is still raining there?  Good grief.

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #143 on: July 05, 2013, 02:22:22 PM »
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #144 on: July 05, 2013, 04:47:35 PM »
No luck getting pictures.  I will try again later.

The rodine left a green coating but I'm not seeing any additional rust.  I'll find out how well it worked tomorrow when I put it back on the car and take it for a drive.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #145 on: July 05, 2013, 05:00:47 PM »
Did you blow out your fuel lines?

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #146 on: July 05, 2013, 05:04:17 PM »
Not yet.  There's no electrical outlet for me to use at this storage unit... I'm not sure how else to do it.

Hagerty updated my policy.  It only cost me an extra $10.
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #147 on: July 05, 2013, 05:23:44 PM »
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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #148 on: July 05, 2013, 06:25:53 PM »
Not yet.  There's no electrical outlet for me to use at this storage unit... I'm not sure how else to do it.

Hagerty updated my policy.  It only cost me an extra $10.

Oh, I didn't know you were keeping at a storage unit.  I guess the only way you could do it is if you had a portable air tank, then.

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Re: 1963 Ford Fairlane
« Reply #149 on: July 05, 2013, 06:33:34 PM »
That's one of the provisions of my Hagerty policy... it has to be garaged.  Right now, it's way out in Columbia, TN.

I should have it home tomorrow.  I'll put the MG in the storage unit until I get rid of the Accord.  That dirtbag finally sent me the title.  It arrived yesterday.  One of the women at work may want to buy it for her son.
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