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by avm
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:35 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Review Mirror glass replacement.
Replies: 24
Views: 33857

Re: Review Mirror glass replacement.

That worked, but I was using a small picture already found on the Internet. Now let's try a decent-sized image...

Looks like this works. On a web browser, use Attachments. Ignore all of the other buttons that suggest image posting features.
by avm
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:30 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Review Mirror glass replacement.
Replies: 24
Views: 33857

Re: Review Mirror glass replacement.

Picture upload test...

Trying every means visible on the web browser screen...

[image][/image] Does nothing...FAIL
[album][/album] Does nothing...FAIL
Does nothing...FAIL

No images? How about videos...

Just inserts a blank video...FAIL
Embed any video site URL...... Seems to list every major ...
by avm
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Interior door pull handles - Fasteners?
Replies: 5
Views: 16061

Re: Interior door pull handles - Fasteners?

https://www.classicindustries.com/produ ... x1048.html !!! Very, very interesting website.

Not only do they stock suitable screws - They also stock numerous other Lucas items that interest me.

As for the screws, I am particularly attracted to the flat-bladed-screw-driving type (as mentioned by ...
by avm
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Review Mirror glass replacement.
Replies: 24
Views: 33857

Re: Review Mirror glass replacement.

Hi,

This post reworked due to popular demand (and me learning how to insert images into posts)...

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How I replaced original 8-inch wide rear view mirror with genuine near-period-correct GM remade 10-inch wide rear view mirror ...
by avm
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Interior door pull handles - Fasteners?
Replies: 5
Views: 16061

Interior door pull handles - Fasteners?

Hi,

Can you please help? I recently acquired a set of the original/NASCO-styled interior door pull handles - The ones that look like tool shed door handles and are meant to be fastened to the door using four fasteners per handle. What fasteners are recommended?

Sorry that I have not uploaded a ...
by avm
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:20 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Review Mirror glass replacement.
Replies: 24
Views: 33857

Re: Review Mirror glass replacement.

Originally I did consider replacing the glass. However, after driving the car several times and noticing how terribly narrow the field of view was in the originally 8 inch wide mirror, I bought a new genuine GM reproduction of a period-correct 10 inch wide version that was supposedly compatible with ...
by avm
Sun Feb 04, 2024 5:26 pm
Forum: What's happening in Victoria?
Topic: The Victorian Gallery Archive
Replies: 1
Views: 19571

Re: The Victorian Gallery Archive

Has the gallery been moved? I tried to use the link but it appears to not work anymore.
by avm
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: Body, Paint and Panel
Topic: Bonnet bird measurements
Replies: 18
Views: 30032

Re: Bonnet bird measurements

Thanks to @ekspcl and @blacky for variously sharing the measurements and the scanned instructions.

One thing that I find with these cars is the need to frequently deal with bonkers-sounding dimensions like "12 and 5/32" and "10 and 33/64" as opposed to clean dimensions like 309 mm and 267 mm. I ...
by avm
Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Maximum permissible thickness of sound-proofing material in ceiling
Replies: 5
Views: 17967

Maximum permissible thickness of sound-proofing material in ceiling

Hi,

Can someone please advise the maximum permissible thickness of insulating material (e.g. sound dampening material) that can be located between the roof and the ceiling liner?

For maximum sound control, I am seeking to adhere to the underside of the roof a material having the following ...
by avm
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: What's happening in W.A?
Topic: Sunday spottos
Replies: 8
Views: 17044

Re: Sunday spottos

Lovely photographs, thank you.
by avm
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: General sharing advice and experience
Topic: In tank fuel pump
Replies: 37
Views: 42600

Re: In tank fuel pump

I seem to have missed an important point - Why was there be a need to install an electric pump into the petrol tank?
by avm
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: What's happening in W.A?
Topic: Caffeine and Gasoline
Replies: 10
Views: 18546

Re: Caffeine and Gasoline

Thanks for sharing your photographs of an interesting and diverse set of cars that attended the event. I found every car to be interesting.
by avm
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:57 pm
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: EJ/EH wiper/washer switch - suitable or not?
Replies: 9
Views: 18782

Re: EJ/EH wiper/washer switch - suitable or not?

Thank you very much.
by avm
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Electrical System
Topic: EJ/EH wiper/washer switch - suitable or not?
Replies: 9
Views: 18782

Re: EJ/EH wiper/washer switch - suitable or not?

Thanks for your guidance and reassurance.