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Ivygreen65 12-13-2018 02:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LMH (Post 1455140)
Going strictly by the cap color and how it appears on my monitor, this does look pretty close. Good find!
LT BLUE HAMMER FINISH AEROSOL HAMMERED FINISH AEROSOL CAN
Check your local Ace Hardware. My local store has this in stock for $9.99 a can.

dacobb 12-18-2018 05:38 PM
So the Rust Oleum light blue paint is too light.

Purchased the Blue Hammerite and will see if that's a better color.

dacobb 12-24-2018 04:00 PM
So I cleaned, sanded and painted the body today, using the Hammerite light blue paint.

The match was nearly perfect, The paint can cap is a bit darker than the actual paint.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...175054.jpg?511

LMH 12-24-2018 08:16 PM
Looks good!
Larry

dacobb 12-25-2018 07:37 AM
So here it is all cleaned up.

I might polish the tube later on, but it looks pretty good now.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...225_090827.jpg

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...225_090857.jpg

66AC 12-25-2018 09:35 AM
What brand clips are you going to use to mount the Tecalemit?

CSX3183 12-25-2018 05:25 PM
Here's a tip to really set it off, polishing the tube makes it look really nice, one thing you could of done was mask off the BRASS collar that crimps down the end of the gun, then polish the BRASS, that's how I always restored the ones that I did, AND from my memory, it wasn't painted, but is was left "natural"






Quote:
Originally Posted by dacobb (Post 1455691)
So here it is all cleaned up.

I might polish the tube later on, but it looks pretty good now.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...225_090827.jpg

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...225_090857.jpg

dacobb 12-25-2018 07:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 66AC (Post 1455694)
What brand clips are you going to use to mount the Tecalemit?
Acton has a set made in England (according to them) that is an accurate reproduction.

dacobb 12-25-2018 07:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CSX3183 (Post 1455709)
Here's a tip to really set it off, polishing the tube makes it look really nice, one thing you could of done was mask off the BRASS collar that crimps down the end of the gun, then polish the BRASS, that's how I always restored the ones that I did, AND from my memory, it wasn't painted, but is was left "natural"
Hmmm...taking a look at that collar, it is embedded into the pleats. Unless that collar comes off easily, trying to do that in place on this particular gun would be pretty difficult. Would be easy to do on a gun that isn't pleated at the top.

So, does the collar come off? If so I will do that. And I will be polishing the tube at some point.

Dan Case 12-26-2018 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dacobb (Post 1455717)
So, does the collar come off?



The brass bushings in both main body designs were fixed in place and both were painted by the manufacturer. Paint doesn't stick all that well to brass.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/Slide2_2.JPG

dacobb 12-26-2018 11:02 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Case (Post 1455725)
The brass bushings in both main body designs were fixed in place and both were painted by the manufacturer. Paint doesn't stick all that well to brass.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/Slide2_2.JPG
I looked at the bushing pretty close and it looks like it's pressed in there. It tapers out slightly above the pleats, doesn't look easy to knock out without damaging the top of the body.

I'll leave well enough alone, but it would look kinda cool if the paint could be easily removed from the brass.

CSX3183 12-26-2018 05:33 PM
As I said, to my recollection , the BRASS wasn't painted, of course maybe mine on my car was just worn off. I've restored at least 20 of them, and left the Brass natural and polished. The trick is to do it BEFORE you paint the gun, masking if off TAKES time and dedication.

Perfection of one's work in restoring maybe anal, but excellent work is always rewarded.

How to accomplish it now, Q-tips, and Wal Mart Carb Cleaner, lots of patience, (short version) or strip it down, mask it up carefully, and paint again. There really is no time limit on restoring something the way you'd like it to be.





Quote:
Originally Posted by dacobb (Post 1455732)
I looked at the bushing pretty close and it looks like it's pressed in there. It tapers out slightly above the pleats, doesn't look easy to knock out without damaging the top of the body.

I'll leave well enough alone, but it would look kinda cool if the paint could be easily removed from the brass.

dacobb 12-26-2018 07:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CSX3183 (Post 1455757)
As I said, to my recollection , the BRASS wasn't painted, of course maybe mine on my car was just worn off. I've restored at least 20 of them, and left the Brass natural and polished. The trick is to do it BEFORE you paint the gun, masking if off TAKES time and dedication.

Perfection of one's work in restoring maybe anal, but excellent work is always rewarded.

How to accomplish it now, Q-tips, and Wal Mart Carb Cleaner, lots of patience, (short version) or strip it down, mask it up carefully, and paint again. There really is no time limit on restoring something the way you'd like it to be.
I lack both patience and a jewelers talent.

LMH 12-26-2018 08:09 PM
Now you'll have to move on to countless hours of searching eBay for Elora 100 wrenches, a Shelley jack, BDS pliers, Thor hammer, bleeder tool that you can't buy, making a tool bag and spending huge amounts of hard earned dollars on a screwdriver.... all to put together an accurate tool kit just for display!:3DSMILE:
Larry

https://i.postimg.cc/D0NNHyW5/My-Tool-Kit.jpg

CSX3183 12-26-2018 09:34 PM
Beautiful

jolsen42 12-27-2018 07:20 AM
Larry, you take anal to a whole new level. :LOL:

John O


Quote:
Originally Posted by LMH (Post 1455759)
Now you'll have to move on to countless hours of searching eBay for Elora 100 wrenches, a Shelley jack, BDS pliers, Thor hammer, bleeder tool that you can't buy, making a tool bag and spending huge amounts of hard earned dollars on a screwdriver.... all to put together an accurate tool kit just for display!:3DSMILE:
Larry

https://i.postimg.cc/D0NNHyW5/My-Tool-Kit.jpg

strictlypersonl 12-27-2018 08:55 AM
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/...ive-disorder#1

LMH 12-27-2018 08:58 AM
You guys have no idea! When I started studying original bolt heads, I knew I was addicted!
Actually, it’s all Dans fault!:LOL:
Larry

dacobb 12-27-2018 10:17 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LMH (Post 1455759)
Now you'll have to move on to countless hours of searching eBay for Elora 100 wrenches, a Shelley jack, BDS pliers, Thor hammer, bleeder tool that you can't buy, making a tool bag and spending huge amounts of hard earned dollars on a screwdriver.... all to put together an accurate tool kit just for display!:3DSMILE:
Larry

https://i.postimg.cc/D0NNHyW5/My-Tool-Kit.jpg
Well, I was looking into a tool kit. That's a whole 'nother level of redic.

Annnnnd...I just bought my first wrench on ebay UK!!!

Larry, can you provide the specs for that kit, including the bag.

dacobb 12-27-2018 10:21 AM
Acton has the brake bleeder. ;>)


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