CCRC LIVE! December 2019

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Managing Editor Mark Simpson and special guest Gary Simpson, professional metal fabricator and welder, spent an hour answering viewer questions regarding car repair, maintenance and restoration.

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8 Responses to “CCRC LIVE! December 2019”

  1. Gary Ellison

    I have a 1978 Corvette Pace Car. It has 43,000 miles on it. Mostly original. Good condition. When it gets up to operating temperature and stopped it is hard to restart it. It is dangerous to drive at that point. After it runs for a while I put it into the garage the gas fumes smells are horrid. There are no gas leaks that I can find. The Rochester carb is not leaking. The gas fumes last for weeks. Need your help and input how to fix these issues. Thank you.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Gary,

      Thank you for contacting us. Great question! The ‘Ask an Expert’ section is currently for members of our online community. By becoming a member, you will have access to our expert’s knowledge in car restoration. With your membership you will also receive discounts on products and hours of Premium video content.

      If you are interested in becoming a member to Classic Car Restoration Club, please click on the special offer below:

      https://go.ClassicCarRestorationClub.com/c20080

      If you have any further questions on becoming a member, please chat, email, or contact Customer Service at 1-855-706-3534.

      We greatly appreciate your business!
      Sincerely,

      Joan
      Classic Car Restoration Club Video Membership

      Reply
  2. Gabe

    As a beginner welder, I’m interested in purchasing a multiprocess welder. What recommendations? And, what suggestions do you have to start off practicing? Tips, etc…

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Gabe,

      Thank you for your patience while I asked the expert, here is the reply:

      You didn’t mention what your budget was so we’ll assume you want to weld everything from frames to sheet metal.
      We are fans of the Lincoln 210 MP, it’s a great little welder that is designed to run for years and a quality unit like this will hold its value better than any off brand.
      If you’re on a tight budget, we’ve heard good things about the Vulcan OmniPro 220 offered by Harbor Freight, and they do offer extended warranties.
      Start by practicing with the gauge or thickness of the metal you’ll be welding the most.
      If it’s 18 or 20 gauge sheet metal, cut up several 2″x 4″ metal coupons and practice doing different welds, (butt, lap, plug, T-joint, etc…)
      For sheet metal with a wire feed you’ll have best results using a thin wire .023-.030 with a shielding gas.
      You’ll find thinner fill rod also works well for sheet metal TIG welding.

      Wrench Safe,

      Mark
      Classic Car Restoration Club

      Reply
  3. Philip DiPascal

    I replaced the brake lines on a 1951 Ford F1 and almost every one of my flares leaked and could not stop the leaks. Resorted to using store bought brake lines and still had a few leaks. What am I doing wrong. Regret that I even opened the lines. Thanks.Philip

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Phillip,

      Thank you for contacting us. Great question! The ‘Ask an Expert’ section is currently for members of our online community. By becoming a member, you will have access to our expert’s knowledge in car restoration. With your membership you will also receive discounts on products and hours of Premium video content.

      If you are interested in becoming a member to Classic Car Restoration Club, please click on the special offer below:

      https://go.ClassicCarRestorationClub.com/c20080

      If you have any further questions on becoming a member, please chat, email, or contact Customer Service at 1-855-706-3534.

      We greatly appreciate your business!
      Sincerely,

      Joan
      Classic Car Restoration Club Video Membership

      Reply
  4. BILL

    Do you have a preferred media blast gun for a cabinet? I am mostly cleaning rust work black aluminum oxide and also glass bead for soft metal. Bill

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Bill,

      Thank you for contacting us. I’m sorry but we sell no parts or equipment.

      If you have any other concerns, please contact us at 1-855-706-3534, or chat with us on our site.

      We greatly appreciate your business!

      Sincerely,

      Joan
      Classic Car Restoration Club Video Membership

      Reply
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