Recent content by Bob Jasinski

I may have an interest in these, and I'm close by in Danville. Are they 5 on 4 hubs? Can I look at them? Bob

Don, Thanks for the feedback. I've had issues with repro parts, glad to hear you're pleased with them. Bob

My sunvisor brackets are pitted and need to be replated. I've been quoted $405 to replate, which includes disassembly/reassembly of rods from mounting brackets. Has anyone bought and installed reproduction sunvisor brackets? Do they fit and function properly, are you happy with them? ?

For sale, a very nice original '65 Barracuda black dash pad. In storage for over 25 years, no cracks. One small indentation (see pics). I've had this for over 20 years and have not used any vinyl cleaners or silicones on it. Install as is or spray dye whatever color you need. No broken...

Keep the mast chains and carriage bearings lubed. Periodically raise it to full height to "exercise" the mast components and keep it all working smoothly. Don't leave it stored outside for extended periods unless covered. The sun and rain will dry up the lube and UV rays will damage the rubber...

Chuter, Great information, I was not aware of the "head whipping " from the tests, makes sense. Yes, LPG tanks for forklifts are not configured the same as BBQ grills. Grill tanks are smaller and upright 'cause burners need vapor. FL carbs need liquid, they have a larger tank, laying on its...

Prostocktom, You are dead right on the seatbelt issue, pun intended. OSHA forklift statistics indicate that tip over is the #1 cause of forklift fatalities. If a forklift begins to tip (hopefully you'll have your seatbelt on) but with or without it, do not attempt to jump off, as you will most...

Righty, Its common to convert a gas forklift to propane, there are kits to do it. Ask the forklift dealer about an LPG conversion.

Understand that a forklift's rated capacity is based on a 24" load center, the center of a 48" pallet with the forks fully inserted in the pallet. That may be an important consideration if you plan on lifting loads with a load center farther out than 24". Adding counterweight to a forklift...

matthon, Those are the rotors I bought and turned on the lathe (post #65) They are machined hats.

Mattax, Thanks for the pictures, and the link to your 2020 post listing rotor vendors, very comprehensive. I wonder if any of the listed rotors are still available. These recent posts have been very enlightening. I went though some old parts I've got and came up with a pair of correct, but...

Matthon, Thank you, a picture is worth a thousand words. It seems to me we should be seeking out rough cast hat rotors, 'cause they're easier to modify. The sad part is, I haven't come across any new for sale.

Mattax, Thanks for the thoughtful response. You make a good case about the possibility of drilled rotors being more vulnerable to failure than a solid rotor that's had the hat slimmed down. I have no plans on racing this car, but do plan on spirited driving on twisty roads up Mt Diablo and in...

I think we're talking about two different rotor hats, finished (machined) or rough cast. I've been working with machined hats. I could see grinding a rough casting hat using a flap grinder, take it down 'til smooth and even around hat, makes sense. Don't see doing that with a machined hat.

Let me get this straight. When you say "hit it with a grinder", what does that really mean? Are you turning the rotor while you grind away with a hand held grinder? How do you maintain consistency that way? Sorry, but it sounds sloppy to me.