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Old 01-11-2018, 08:12 PM
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I had some time today so I got the right fender leaded up and finished smoothing out both of them. There's still a lot of work to be done on the fenders before I can take them off the car.

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Old 01-11-2018, 10:55 PM
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I'll mount the suspension sub assemblies to the 49 frame. It's rust free and very strong with an X member like the convertibles used.
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Old 01-25-2018, 11:43 PM
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Wow. Down for two weeks with the flu. I lost 10 pounds that I really couldn't afford to lose. I found my way back out in the garage and started getting some cleaning done but I'm still moving pretty slow. This flu is brutal.

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Old 01-25-2018, 11:56 PM
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sorry to hear that Jack, draw yourself with a magic marker.. beefier looking lol, rest up bud
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Old 01-26-2018, 09:28 AM
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Best of luck with your recovery Jack, sounds like you've made it over the hump. Looking forward to further updates on your project, you've got some amazing skills and I've learned a lot.

The flu is truly no joke, a surprisingly large number of people die from it every year. This fact really hit home for us this year, as we just lost the music teacher from our local elementary school -- died just a few days after getting symptoms.

If you are experiencing what seems like a bad cold with a high fever, get to the doctor.
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Old 01-26-2018, 06:21 PM
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Glad to hear that you are recovering Jack.

There is a natural medicine called Oliviral, or something similar; Google olive leaf extract.

I haven't had nasty flu symptoms since 2006, after a doctor recommended them to my wife. As soon as I recognise flu symptoms, such as unexplained tiredness; a mouth ulcer starting, I hit the olive pills hard and the symptoms disappear usually in the same day,

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Old 01-26-2018, 08:07 PM
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Hope you feel better Jack. Losing 10 pounds when you don't have it to lose is tough. Plus it's usually muscle so make sure you get extra calories, protein shakes would help in building back some of that lost muscle.
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Old 01-28-2018, 12:20 PM
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Glad to hear that you are recovering Jack.

There is a natural medicine called Oliviral, or something similar; Google olive leaf extract.

I haven't had nasty flu symptoms since 2006, after a doctor recommended them to my wife. As soon as I recognise flu symptoms, such as unexplained tiredness; a mouth ulcer starting, I hit the olive pills hard and the symptoms disappear usually in the same day,

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2nd the Olive Leaf Extract! Friend turned me on to it, also they have a nasal spray form of it I use too. I usually get 2 or 3 colds plus the flu every year even if I get a flu shot. Been over a year since I started using both the pills and spray, no flu shot. Been cold and flu free since.
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It's taken me two days to read this entire thread and catch up. There is so much knowledge to absorb here. My hat is off to you Jack, you truly are a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate you passing it on. I have learned so much from this thread. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your post every day. It inspires me to get going on my own projects.
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Old 01-30-2018, 06:52 PM
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I'll mount the suspension sub assemblies to the 49 frame. It's rust free and very strong with an X member like the convertibles used.
Most people don’t understand why or how much torsional strength a proper X member can add to a car’s frame. The diagonal members should be straight as they cross from rail to rail if you want to get the most torsional strength. The height of the X members web between its flanges is a factor as well. Most hot rod X members I’ve seen are made more for looks and supporting the floor, pedals & transmission rather than obtaining the highest torsional resistance possible. I’m in no way saying those hot rod X members are junk, they just have a different focus or goal. ~ John Buchtenkirch
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