Re: [old-chevy-truck] Horn button restoration

2005-02-18 Thread Tom C
- Original Message - From: "JONES, ALLEN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 1:42 PM Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Horn button restoration > > First, remove any high spots in the imperfections or pits; this will > make things easier down the roa

RE: [old-chevy-truck] horn button

2005-02-18 Thread Lowery, Jim
Thanks Tom, will be careful. Jim R. Lowery, 1952 Chevy 1/2 ton, Deluxe cab Abilene, Texas -Original Message- From: Tom C [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 8:38 AM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] horn button Jim, the horn

Re: [old-chevy-truck] horn button

2005-02-18 Thread Tom C
Jim, the horn button just pops off. But be careful prying it loose. It's easy to get a screwdriver down beside it and damage the steering wheel prying on the button. It should come off pretty easily. Tom Caperton '47-2nd Series ... in Whiteville, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message -

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Horn button restoration

2005-02-17 Thread Dan Robinson
There is alot of pride and satisfaction in doing a great job yourself, but I am sure glad I spent $20 or it would have never gotten done. "JONES, ALLEN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: First, remove any high spots in the imperfections or pits; this will make things easier down the road. I never use s

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Horn button restoration

2005-02-17 Thread JONES, ALLEN
le stage. Sorry if this was too long to explain. Good luck. Allen '50 3100 PS I'm still looking for the technical data on the harmonic balancer for Luke Zsiga -Original Message- From: Tom C [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 10:11 AM To: old-chevy-truck@

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Horn button restoration

2005-02-17 Thread dave
I paid $275 2 years ago. It was also a locking diff, but I went with a buddy and he paid $250 for a standard. -Original Message- From: Dan Robinson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 12:16 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Horn

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Horn button restoration

2005-02-17 Thread Dan Robinson
The core I sent had good chrome so I doubt that was an issure. I suspect painting was all that was done. BRW I have a lead on a guy with a couple of used 4:10 gears for us 3/4 tonners. He is asking $275 + shipping. Does anyone know a cheaper option other than finding an old van yourself? "

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Horn button restoration

2005-02-17 Thread Tom C
[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 10:21 AM Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Horn button restoration > > Even an original horn button that is "cleaned up", painted and clear > coated (no rechroming) can look pretty good! That's what I did, it

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Horn button restoration

2005-02-17 Thread JONES, ALLEN
Even an original horn button that is "cleaned up", painted and clear coated (no rechroming) can look pretty good! That's what I did, it's not perfect, but it's looking quite nice after several years (and many honks). Clear coat is magic. Allen '50 3100 -Original Message- From: Tom C [m