New arrival – “I’ll Just”

[The Boat House]

I had my winter schedule all set and then this thing showed up.It didn’t look very promising but still has value as there is a strong demand for parts. I can get most of my money back if I cant get it running. These things almost always have a bad coil and often are so worn out they will no longer run. I have a Mate that is a wall hanger that after I modified a coil for it, it wont run. I set it aside with the intent of  NOT starting on it till the other projects were done.

 “I’ll Just” spin the flywheel. Compression feels good.

“I’ll Just” give it a quick look to see what needs fixing should I need to start looking for something.

[joecb]

Oh’ if these motors could only talk, what stories would be told of adventurous fishing trips, bumpy car rides and wana’ be teenage racers.

Joe B

[bob-d]

Tubs, I have had good results filling in small dents with JB Weld then putting a skim coat of body filler.
Bob D

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The Boat House

[labrador-guy]

Excuse me but what is it you are working on?

dale

[T….in Wisconsin]

Hmm, not sure about this one. You do like a challenge.

 

[The Boat House]

labrador-guy wrote:

Excuse me but what is it you are working on?

dale

It’s a 1/2 hp Elto Cub. Going by the serial number it was sold in 1939. Tubs

bob-d wrote:

Tubs, I have had good results filling in small dents with JB Weld then putting a skim coat of body filler.
Bob D

JB Weld is a way better idea than anything I was thinking. Thanks Bob, Tubs

 

[The Boat House]

T….in Wisconsin wrote:

Hmm, not sure about this one. You do like a challenge.

 

It’s not that bad when compared to this one I have coming up. Tubs

[crosbyman]

and JB can fix up minor  skeg breaks 🙂   cheaper than a 400$ snow job… held up real good all summer  … not good for rocks of course 🙂

buffed it and painted it and  looks a lot better  and for 15$ I can  always fix it again 🙂

Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

[labrador-guy]

The Boat House wrote:

T….in Wisconsin wrote:

Hmm, not sure about this one. You do like a challenge.

 

It’s not that bad when compared to this one I have coming up. Tubs

I might be tempted to take that greasy kicker to the car wash!

dale

[outbdnut2]

The dents, the rope, the silicone RTV,  faded decals and paint…..that stuff is “Patina”……gives the motor “Character”! ….a lot of that is being left on some old cars in that hobby now – just a quick wash and spray clear paint over the whole mess!   Some car clubs have awards for patina on unrestored “survivor” cars.  Maybe AOMCI needs to have a class like that??!! (LOL!).

Dave

 

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