I like the way you fixed your cross vise. I have a cheap Asian vise from a sale that I didn't know if I should bother with fixing. Think I will. Don't know why they can't put just a little more effort into making some things.
I have a 1949 chevrolet pickup that I am having restored. Has been in shop last 2 years or so. got it over 20 years ago from man in town who bought it from my uncle who got it from my grandfather who got it from his brother in law in St. Louis. will look real sharp with mostly new parts.