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Corona - COVID-19 prevention and protection

Posted by on Apr 07 2020 in other stuff, HowTo, FAQ and Tech Hints

Well, this is an off-topic article. No big engines, no rusty stuff, but important things to say in a time the whole world runs mad. I'll provide you with informations to reduce the chance of getting infected by the Corona virus. But first of all, let me clarify this: even if most borders are closed, Corona is not a chinese, US, UK and/or italien problem. The Corona pandemic is a fucking human problem. All stuff you buy on the world market to sell it for higher rates - masks, fabrics, medical equipment - is missing in other parts of the world.

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Digital Restoration

Posted by on Aug 30 2019 in other stuff, HowTo, FAQ and Tech Hints, Ford Trucks pre '48, Ford Cars pre '48

Let me show you a way to restore a speedometer face plate. I had a working speedometer in my 1940 truck, but all parts where pretty rusted. If you have a car with rust patina, a rusted speedometer may look nice. But if you plan to paint your car during restoration, you have to replace or restore the speedometer to have a consistent appearence of your car.

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