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Archive: October 2025

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Steelie Wheelies Get a Glow Up - Part 2

Back in Part 1, I painted the first wheel, but apparently didn't remember to take pictures or document the process. Apparently, I did a little better at that part in this installment. After the first one, I reversed the process. After wire brushing and cleaning up with acetone...

Fuel Door Bumper Go Bye Bye

At some point, the little black rubber bumper inside the fuel door disintegrated. It was suddenly VERY difficult to get the fuel door open. I had a roll of adhesive-backed foam weatherstripping which seemed to be just the right thickness and squishiness. Since I know this stuf...