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Just checking out RumbleSeat.com.. Looks pretty cool!!!

You don’t see something like this ever day.

Kevlar band lining for the 1911 Model T is here.
I've cut an inch off of each lining and then split the lining in two. A sharp chisel works best for this since Kevlar is very hard to cut.
Once cut, the ends are dipped in rustoleum paint to stop them from unraveling.
Starting at one end, leave 1/4" of lining overhanging the end so the band lugs don't dig into the drum. Clamp the lining to the band and use an awl to poke between the fibers and make a hole for the rivet. Don't use a drill or anything that will cut the fibers. I use an o-ring pick, followed by a piece of steel rod which has been sharpened and put in my drill as a "power awl".
A band rivet tool is used to fold over the two tangs of the split rivet.
Then a ball-peen hammer and anvil are used to drive the bent over tangs of the rivet into the lining so they are below the surface and won't score the drum.
Do the same for both pieces of lining, being sure to hold the lining tight to the band so you don't have any gaps.
This method is covered in an old Ford service tip. Leaving a gap at the bottom of each lining allows for more oil flow and less heat. It also allows the band to grab better.
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Lol.

We talked about how some trades are dying out in another post and it reminded me of some videos I found ages ago.

This isn't auto related but I figured some of you might appreciate it. I enjoy watching how things were done before everything became mass produced, watered down and soulless.

My wife is a glass artist but a totally different style than this fellow.

More Model T parts arrived today so I'm back on the job.
New triple gear bushings installed. I used a bit of Loctite sleeve retainer just for some insurance.
#1911modelt #ifixstuffyoucant #sgmechanicalservice #modeltford #prewarcars

I’m only 44 years old but these new truck prices have me sounding like a bitter old man right now. Mother Nature has reclaimed both my personal truck and my shop service/plow truck at the same time so I have to go shopping. It has gotten officially impossible to buy a 4wd heavy duty truck for less than $50k now. Look at this window sticker. You can’t get much more of a stripped down, basic truck than this. I don’t get it.

If not for the fact that I know it would biodegrade in one year’s worth of salt, I’d go out and find the best ‘77 F250 highboy with a 4 speed that I could and run that instead….and it would get just as bad fuel economy.

Here is a story. About 10 years ago I'm trolling eBay and I see an advertisement for a scale model car that just happens to be mine. At one point I had a website for the car and a company in eastern Europe had taken the photos and creates a very accurate representation of the real car. The funny part of the story is my dad "Big Al" was mad about it and wanted to sue them. I told him he was crazy, we would have paid to have these models made! You see them every once in a while on eBay for couple hundred bucks. I wish I could attribute the seller on facebook for the photos but I can't find him anymore.

Bentley Tour 2026, day 4 and last day,

Busy weekend doing a bit of auto leather restoration / cleaning. Read a lot of positive reviews about the Leatherique system. Basically, an oil goes down first, and you give it about 24 hours to penetrate the leather, and then you come back with a pristine, clean. Pretty wild how effective this stuff is. I should have taken before pictures to provide a comparison, but I didn't even think about it. At any rate, this stuff comes highly praised by professional auto detailers. I was slightly skeptical, but after applying the pristine clean, I'm super impressed with the end results. Tons of dirt and debris and stains were removed. The leather is now way more supple and conditioned. Highly recommend Leatherique. Be sure to call out my comments if you have any other products that you use with good results. I'm wondering if I should find something to provide added protection.