Thanks for the info. I'll keep my eyes open for
them.
Dick J
--- DOUG ODOM <popms@thegrid.net> wrote:
> 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.
> >
> > =====
> > .............................
> > ..........Dick J.............
> > ......(In East Texas)........
> > ..........# 729..............
> > ........Roadsters............
> > .Hemis and Flatheads Forever.
> > .............................
> >
> >
>
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