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Yesterday, 06:15 PM

Papa replied to a thread Hard Top Winch in '33 Hot Rod

Jeep owners have hard top hoist systems down to a science. https://www.quadratec.com/categories/jeep_hardtops/hardtop_hoists?ka=hardtop%20hoists

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Yesterday, 04:48 PM

Papa replied to a thread Thoughts on Polishing the Spinner Knock-Offs? in Roadster

Okay - Using elbow grease and Never-Dull, I think the results are promising. Before: After:

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Yesterday, 04:45 PM

Papa added 9 photo(s) to album Papa's MKIV Album

Yesterday, 02:14 PM

Papa started a thread Thoughts on Polishing the Spinner Knock-Offs? in Roadster

I'm considering polishing the spinners that came with the FFR Halibrand wheels. Any good reason not to? I may even clear powder coat them after...

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02-15-2019, 08:55 PM

Papa replied to a thread Upgraded Side Vents in Want To Buy - Parts

Those sort of remind me of a long-forgotten part of my childhood.

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02-15-2019, 08:53 PM

Papa added 2 photo(s) to album Non-Build

02-15-2019, 04:37 PM

Papa replied to a thread Papa's MKIV Roadster Build - #9115 (final assembly stages before paint) in Roadster Build Threads

The wedge I ordered from Breeze arrived and I installed it. It gets the pipe off the car, but leaves some more adjustments for Jeff K. to work on...

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02-15-2019, 12:54 PM

Papa replied to a thread Under body treatment in Roadster

Purely cosmetic in my opinion. I didn't want to see red, unfinished fiberglass from the underside of a blue car.

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02-15-2019, 11:51 AM

Ducky2009 replied to a thread MkIV Would Of's and Should Of's in Roadster

RT turn signals, seat heaters (and depending on where you live, FFR heater too). PS & PB. Hi-back Kirkey seats. Drop trunk. I did add a radio and...

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02-15-2019, 10:38 AM

Papa replied to a thread Under body treatment in Roadster

I used Herculiner roll-on bed liner. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002TDUW4/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Others have used a...

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02-15-2019, 10:03 AM

Papa replied to a thread Upgraded Side Vents in Want To Buy - Parts

From your post, I wasn't sure if you were just looking for a deal on a set someone wasn't using or if you simply couldn't find them. Here is the FFR...

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02-15-2019, 09:56 AM

Papa replied to a thread What's wrong with this picture? in Roadster

I got an e-mail from Dave C. at FFR and he personally made a new set for me and they are on the way. Another example of FFR's great customer support.

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02-12-2019, 08:27 PM

Papa replied to a thread Forum issue. in Off Topic Discussions

You can also click on the Activity Stream link to see what has recently been posted in any thread.

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02-11-2019, 10:36 PM

Papa replied to a thread What's wrong with this picture? in Roadster

I plan to do the same.

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02-11-2019, 08:58 PM

Papa replied to a thread Building a Cobra for a youtube series in Welcomes and Introductions

Boulder and a Cobra seem kind of like like oil & water, unless you are doing an all electric or pedal powered version. :p Welcome to Colorado and to...

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02-11-2019, 06:08 PM

Papa replied to a thread Patrick's 427 Build in Roadster Build Threads

+1 for a chassis dolly!

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02-11-2019, 08:56 AM

Papa replied to a thread Standard Brakes or Upgrade? in Type '65 Coupe

Again, I don't believe Wilwoods are a necessity, but good breaking is. This reminds me of the recent AT&T Wireless commercial where the mechanic...

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