Rust in Peace

Merry Christmas

Posted by on Dec 23 2020 in found on the web

Merry Christmas to all Hot Rodders, Metal Welders and Benders, Custom Bike Builders, Bad Ass Truck Owners and all Motorheads out there. Stay healthy in 2021!

Corona - COVID-19 prevention and protection

Posted by on Apr 07 2020 in other stuff, HowTo, FAQ and Tech Hints

Well, this is an off-topic article. No big engines, no rusty stuff, but important things to say in a time the whole world runs mad. I'll provide you with informations to reduce the chance of getting infected by the Corona virus. But first of all, let me clarify this: even if most borders are closed, Corona is not a chinese, US, UK and/or italien problem. The Corona pandemic is a fucking human problem. All stuff you buy on the world market to sell it for higher rates - masks, fabrics, medical equipment - is missing in other parts of the world.

Digital Restoration

Posted by on Aug 30 2019 in other stuff, HowTo, FAQ and Tech Hints, Ford Trucks pre '48, Ford Cars pre '48

Let me show you a way to restore a speedometer face plate. I had a working speedometer in my 1940 truck, but all parts where pretty rusted. If you have a car with rust patina, a rusted speedometer may look nice. But if you plan to paint your car during restoration, you have to replace or restore the speedometer to have a consistent appearence of your car.

How to upgrade a cheap valve spring compressor

Posted by on Aug 30 2018 in HowTo, FAQ and Tech Hints, General - engine

A short tutorial to show you, how to turn a low cost made in China valve spring compressor in a heavy duty tool, that can be used on bigger V8 engines.