My Ranchero was stripped and labelled pretty well before I got it. Rummaging through a box yesterday I found this, it has two straps tie-wrapped to it (so I assume they go with it) and it is labelled "right hand" (so I assume I have a left hand somewhere), but where does it go? It looks like some sort of surround, the fixing screws/studs are at an angle on the back but so far I can't figure out where it's from?
Anyone know?
(http://imagehosting.rodsnsods.co.uk/24252f1064ed6cca.jpg)
(http://imagehosting.rodsnsods.co.uk/24252f1064f2acd0.jpg)
I hope you have one for the other side too. It is a cap that fits on the end of the front fender, sort of an extension. It is a dress item to give a finished look to the fender. We call them the "eye brow " , as they fit over and around the headlight. ....They look nice chromed, but didn't come that way on any Rancheros.
Thanks, oh so obvious now! I checked it up against everything except the fenders, I'll hunt for thr other one at the weekend.
Limey
That's for your headlight extension as was previously mentioned. I have spares if you can't find the other side. No charge. Jay
Thanks Jay, I'm going to sort through my other boxes at the weekend so hope to find the other side. The previous owner labelled EVERYTHING (I'm surprised the labels don't have labels.......) but if I get stuck I'll shout.
Jay, If Gary doesn't need any, I could use a good pair. Mine are not in good shape. Bob
Quote from: Contibob on 2014-02-04 22:10
Jay, If Gary doesn't need any, I could use a good pair. Mine are not in good shape. Bob
Bob
I'll take a look in a couple of days to see what I have. We have had three days of snow with more coming, making it not very easy to get out back and dig through stuff.
Sometimes the mounting studs on the eyebrows are missing. When that happens, the way to attach them is to bond them on. What state are you in? Jay
California, Sorry you are getting more snow.
Found both sides AND they've got all the studs still intact, result!!!
Quote from: Limey57 on 2014-02-07 12:47
Found both sides AND they've got all the studs still intact, result!!!
Well now you've got that looked after...how about polishing them shoes. HRD
Quote from: Limey57 on 2014-02-07 12:47
Found both sides AND they've got all the studs still intact, result!!!
Gary... That's great. Sometimes people do save and tag most of the parts when they take a car apart. It is even better that all of the studs are on them. Fifteen years ago when I took my 57 apart, I did the same. I tagged and put lots of stuff away for safe keeping. They are still safe, because I put them away so good that I can't even find lots of them.
Bob.... I have not forgotten you. Just haven't gotten into the storage places where some of the parts are kept. Jay.
Quote from: hotroddonnie on 2014-02-07 16:29...how about polishing them shoes. HRD
I'm going to paint them with brown Rustoleum.
Quote from: Limey57 on 2014-02-08 11:12
I'm going to paint them with brown Rustoleum.
Gary
You had better save me some of that brown Rustoleum because HRD is going to be on my case too when he sees that my work boots need polish .
Bob
This is what my spare eyebrows look like. I took them off of my 57 custom. Notice that the studs are hurting and they would have to be bonded onto the front fenders. NC if you need them. Jay
HRD Sorry that my boots were not shined for the photo shoot. I'll try to do better.
Don't polish the boots, leave them and call it "patina", someone's bound to pay over the top for them when you've finished with them!
Quote from: Limey57 on 2014-02-08 12:53
Don't polish the boots, leave them and call it "patina", someone's bound to pay over the top for them when you've finished with them!
Gary
I'm going to send them back to the manufacturer for a new pair. They have a lifetime guarantee on them and I noticed that one of the soles is starting to come loose. Jay
Well at least your not working on your car wearin what this guy has or doesn't have on....this couldn't be a car guy!
Noooo! Mens feet should be kept hidden from view, especially if they're as hairy and boney as mine!
I once dropped a cylinder head on my foot, fortunately i was wearing steel toe capped boots and have done ever since when I'm working in the garage. When it comes to being clumsy, I'm a proffesional!
I'm with you Gary, be safe so you enjoy the hobby...that guy in the picture looks like he may be stealing somebody's carb or maybe taking a dump, who knows! Oh well not my problem. HRD
Could it be that he just wants privacy or maybe that's where he goes to hide from his wife.
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2014-02-08 19:40
Could it be that he just wants privacy or maybe that's where he goes to hide from his wife.
It could be that Jeff.....I mean the guy could want privacy, but I don't think so.
Donnie..... Jeff Who??
He seems to be keeping a low profile these days. Do you think that he's hiding because they want to ask him what he knows about that roadster hitting the wall at the last show he attended?
Quote from: Ecode70D on 2014-02-08 21:00
Donnie..... Jeff Who??
He seems to be keeping a low profile these days. Do you think that he's hiding because they want to ask him what he knows about that roadster hitting the wall at the last show he attended?
I think he's been asked about that by everyone that knows he was there, but from what I understand he wasn't there when it happened. I haven't talked to Jeff in a bit because he has been working 24/7 on my sign for the car show....joking. That's the problem when you go away for a week and no ones back home able to do your work, you've got double the trouble when you get back. I took a week off to go to Florida with my family, now I'm working weekends for a while...not complaining just saying.HRD