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    rock auto

    Purchased a new heat riser for my '64 Corvette. They had the best price and it arrived in two days. They're good.
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    Home for Little British Cars

    Coincidentally (honest), it is.
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    Home for Little British Cars

    Tom, The LeMans Spitfires with their fastback bodies (and 1147c.c 4 cylinders) were raced in 1964 and 1965 (and yes, David Hobbs drove) - but that's before the GT6's introduction with its 2000c.c. 6 cylinder. While the 4A and the GT6 couldn't be any more different, I'd be hard pressed to say...
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    Let's see some soda machines

    Here's my Ideal "55" in Royal Crown livery.
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    Home for Little British Cars

    Waxer, Blank canvas is an apt description - that's got to have you excited. By the way, here are my two LBC's - surprisingly similar to TR4A's pair.
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    Grease Gun "diaper"

    Although not hi-tech, it keeps the barrel of the gun clean. The bracket is from Tractor Supply but I've seen them elsewhere. It's a paper towel held in place with a rubber band. The mount is positioned right over my trash can.
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    1972 Triumph Spitfire (1st official project)

    Tom, Looks like a good project - plus you'll find they're fun cars to own and drive. If you're looking for help/advice, try here: http://www.britishcarforum.com/ There's a wealth knowledgeable people willing to answer questions. This is my GT6 (it's the 6 cyl. coupe version). I enjoy the heck...
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    Creating a belt line on a high ceiling

    I think I did pretty much what you're considering. For me it worked as I had hoped.
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    Sell me a CORVETTE!! (Vette owners only..)

    I've had no regrets since purchasing my '64 - and that was 24 years ago. Here's a strong recommendation to go for one (just not mine).
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    Pretty sure that interlocking "DB" hub cap is actually - Dodge Brothers.
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    Tire size and speedometer calibration

    Mark, Addressing that question of different size wheels and tires and what effect they'll have on your speedometer, check this out: http://www.mintylamb.co.uk/?page=tyre.htm It allows two different tire/wheel sizes to be compared side by side. I think it might help.
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    Harbor Freight 13 drawer tool boxes $271.99

    Was on the fence as to whether to get in the truck and go. Then decided to. Just finished unpacking and positoning. Think it's one of the better valued purchases I've made. Colonial Cobra, thanks for the heads up.
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    Garage Journal Shirts

    Count me in for both - if they're 100% cotton. I just keep scratching in the polyesters.
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Restored 1930's Auto Shop

    Most entertaining from so many aspects - historical and otherwise. Congratulations on the restoration.
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    Anyone have a Bicycle garage or shop?

    Count me as another who hung up the apron after 32 years of selling and servicing bicycles. That's why I can now hang out here. Tweidman, your shop looks great - good order to it.
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    Let's see those 1950's era pickups

    Steevo, Thanks for the kind complement. By the way, I know what you mean shape wise. I'm a 1950 model an it's my Doc's opinion that I could use some new parts.
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    garage art question??

    Absolutely love the shoebox Ford drawing! What a talent you have.
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    Let's see those 1950's era pickups

    I like them too. Here's my '55. <a href="http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr268/3798j/20%20Automobiles/?action=view&current=IMGP1622.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr268/3798j/20%20Automobiles/IMGP1622.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a...
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    Vending Machines in Garage

    Here's mine, it's an Ideal 55. This one is from the late '40's, the 55 stands for how many bottles it'll hold.
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