Dick, There are some grinding disc's that work the best I have ever
used. They are hard to find and cost more but do the best job I've ever
seen to finish. The ones I've got were made in Italy. They are semi
flexible 120 grit 7" discs. They have holes in them so that when you are
grinding you can see the metal you are grinding. It's great for when you
want to finish off something and not take anymore metal off than you
must. If you happen to see one some place, pick it up and try
it. Doug Odom
Dick J wrote:
>
> I finally got a break in repairing plumbing,
> replacing circuit breakers, and fixing a leak in
> the roof. I got to spend a couple of hours out
> in the shop last night fiddling with the
> roadster. When I was down visiting Jimmy, he
> took me over to the body shop to look at the
> dragster. The guy that does the body work was
> out looking at my roadster (we stopped by as I
> was leaving and it was on the trailer) and I
> commented that it was beyond hope as far as body
> work goes. His answer was "no way" it could be
> saved, it would just take a lot of work. That
> little comment spurred me on to get the roadster
> looking a little better than I had planned. I
> figured I would leave it in primer forever, but
> I'm now working on welding the pop-riveted repair
> panels, and will try to at least splash a coat of
> white paint on the body. Last night I was
> trimming panels with my die grinder. In the
> past, I had used discs from Harbor Freight or
> Sears (out of conveneince), but this time I had a
> pack of discs from the NAPA store. I had always
> figured a disc is a disc - - not so! These more
> expensive discs cut a heck of a lot faster and
> cleaner! Anyhow, I'm getting my wife a digital
> camera for her birthday and I will be able to
> post some pictures of my car on line. When that
> time comes, I'm going to take up Jonathan Amo's
> generous offer and have him stick me a web page
> on his site. Progress is slower than I wanted, I
> don't think this roadster will see a track this
> year. I was getting frustrated with the slow
> progress and I was beginning to think about quick
> fixes - which is not the way to go, so I just
> decided to back off, take my time, and wait until
> next year. I envy you going to B-Ville this
> year. I'll be tracking your every move. When I
> get ready to have Jimmy finish the cage, I'll be
> sure you're home this time so I can come by and
> meet you, and hopefully "hear" your roadster run.
>
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> .............................
> ..........Dick J.............
> ......(In East Texas)........
> ..........# 729..............
> ........Roadsters............
> .Hemis and Flatheads Forever.
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