Thanks for the kind comments Robert. I know a lot of people dread it - it really becomes fun once you gain enough skills to have confidence that you will complete the repair successfully. I am trying to create the time to edit a series of videos on the little steps....ie welding the patch, how to grind, how to planish, etc....to make this less overwhelming for folks.

Are you one of those rivet counters? :-) She needs a little love Tom :-)

We are about ready for a visit from the Long Island crew :-)

Appreciate it Mat! Definitely one of those hold your breath and just go moments. See you soon.

Appreciate the comment Adam. I totally understand and am thinking about how to organize/tag this information to make it more accessible. One of my projects for this year is to make a series of 5 minute How To videos that cover the essentials of these types of repairs. In the meantime, I am going to start doing a better job of descriptions and tags so the search engine will help you find what you are looking for.

Thanks Rob....it happens. I really am doubting that I killed it...the oil doesn't smell so I don't think it got that hot. Will run the heck out of it today and see. Cheers!

It is almost the season Rob! I think the next water pump rebuild video will be for something unique and different - maybe a Scout Car? Nice on the 1919 1911....all incredible pieces of history. We need to get together for a shoot at some point this spring.

Thanks Tom!

Thank you Pierre! Really appreciate the feedback. Sorry to hear you had to sell the Ithaca - a shame. I have been private about firearms historically, but I am worried about the future of our 2nd Amendment with all the misplaced "do gooders" out there. I believe we need to be promoting responsible gun ownership. Cheers!

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