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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 06:03 AM
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I purchased off E-Bay, Watford-Classic cars, $159.95 +$44.95 shipping
listed as E-type/MK2. Received very quickly. I am happy with it and I have paid a lot more for some of my hot rod steering wheels.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 11:21 AM
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Whats about the old steering wheel. Do you sell it? I am looking for a pre '63 version.

Oliver
 
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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 06:25 AM
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ollibee, it is hanging in the garage, if i can make a box I will get it to you. Don't be in a rush I am old, slow and hate to ship.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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finished the two stock wheels, others are 6.5" and 8"
Had to remove 1/2" from steering shaft to mount horn push
Gas tank being boiled out and gauge cleaned, unstuck and working properly
 
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 12:26 PM
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Radiator shop had the gas tank for two weeks and I stopped to check progress. Hadn't moved, needs to be sandblasted first then $175? I love people who thing YOUR life moves on THEIR schedule. I will do it myself....jeeez
 
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 07:34 AM
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I had an idea to start a business doing all those bits and pieces for restorations. But car guys are always on such a budget, I wonder if it would ever make enough money to survive?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 07:35 AM
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Gas tank repaired, just needs to be sealed. Front brake lines almost finished
 
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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 07:42 AM
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What are you going to seal the gas tank with?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2015 | 11:57 AM
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Probably Eastwood tank sealer
 
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Old Nov 10, 2015 | 12:10 PM
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Tank has been undercoated and the BB shake is underway.
The sway/Track/panhard bar was stretched by 1.5" and fitted
 
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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 08:18 AM
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gas tank, front brake lines and panhard bar
 
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Old Nov 18, 2015 | 07:09 AM
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Converted the signal lights to Park and turn signal lights. The parking lights have been removed and filled
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 01:13 PM
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enlarged lower valance opening for 3" x2 pipes
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 09:22 AM
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Received my sealer for the gas tank, lots of trash in the tank. removing the park light from fenders.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 07:30 AM
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Gas tank back under the Jaguar and park lights removed and roughed in.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 01:23 PM
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That is good progress. Gas tank looks like new!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2016 | 01:13 PM
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Fuel lines finished and back up light changed to third brake light. bleeding brakes tonight.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2016 | 05:18 PM
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Such an ingenious third brake light! Is it a custom lense?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2016 | 06:42 AM
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I just rewired to brake circuit and painted lens. All my vehicles now have additional bright brake lights....after being rear ended in my 39 Ford!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2016 | 09:50 AM
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When you got rear ended in your Ford, did your insurance company try to weasel out of the claim stating that you had inadequate brake lights ?
 
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