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This looked like a fun project! Mike

Check with local truck supply companies. They usually offer drive shaft rebuilding/repairs/replacement. Mike

Lay off the beans! Mike

I really like my Astro crimping tool set. Mike...

What picture? Mike

You would think with my background that might have popped into my head? I think that is a good solution! Tin that steel well and you have a soft/lubricating surface to slide in the hole. Watch where this thread goes! Mike

Anyone ever try Teflon tape to build up the OD? Can you tell I was a plumber? Mike

Joe Suchy has it. Comes in a roll and has to be cut to size. I used plywood strips to simulate the glass for gluing. Don't get crazy with the amount of glue. Mike

How about a soda blasting? Mike

Do you mean chrome trim? Mine was so rusty I cleaned it up and painted it. Rechrome was quoted to me as about $95 per piece! That was 15 years ago. Mike

The piece that holds the weather strip has a strip of thin foam between it and the roof. It is adjustable in and out and it is trial by fire to get it in the sweet spot. Is the glass adjusted properly? If so it will help get the position correct. What are you doing for the weather strip? Is it...

I added a junction box in the right inner fender for the front end wiring needs. Mike That's probably why I have $100K in my 65 and I haven't seen the upholstery bill yet. I wanted one real nice car in my life. Mike

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Nice! Mike

Has anyone tried Cal Trac mono leafs without the bars? Mike