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Thanks Pete. My apologies for the repetitive use of the quotes above. Got carried away I guess. s

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

There is no such thing as a Magnum 500 Ten spoke wheel. I believe you have 67 Shelby Ten Spoke Wheels on your 68 Shelby. They weren't painted from the factory so it is hard to say what paint was used. You might try the Seymour Cast Blast paint as it seems that it is the go to product for a variety of finish's. https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-CA16-48-Blast-Spray-Paint/dp/B000ELXWAK/ref=sr_1_2?    . I use a old Craftsman thin wall deep well socket for Ten Spokes.

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

There is no such thing as a Magnum 500 Ten spoke wheel. I believe you have 67 Shelby Ten Spoke Wheels on your 68 Shelby. They weren't painted from the factory so it is hard to say what paint was used. You might try the Seymour Cast Blast paint as it seems that it is the go to product for a variety of finish's. https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-CA16-48-Blast-Spray-Paint/dp/B000ELXWAK/ref=sr_1_2?    . I use a old Craftsman thin wall deep well socket for Ten Spokes.

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

There is no such thing as a Magnum 500 Ten spoke wheel. I believe you have 67 Shelby Ten Spoke Wheels on your 68 Shelby. They weren't painted from the factory so it is hard to say what paint was used. You might try the Seymour Cast Blast paint as it seems that it is the go to product for a variety of finish's. https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-CA16-48-Blast-Spray-Paint/dp/B000ELXWAK/ref=sr_1_2?    . I use a old Craftsman thin wall deep well socket for Ten Spokes.

I knew when I posted this that I would name those wheels incorrectly. I actually have a set of correct and original steel wheels and covers for my 68 KR as well as these. Was that style of wheel even offered in 1968 or are all of those cars I see that have them either repros or technically incorrect for 68 car?

I have used Seymour cast blast many times and have found it to be just excellent. In fact I even have a can or two on my shelf, so t will be easy to test that theory.

About a year ago, I ordered some thin wall sockets from Amazon Now, looking at the webpage they no longer sell that brand. I returned them, but I can't remember why, other than they must not have fit correctly. At any rate, the set I got was unacceptable and I must've used something I found in my tool set. The first and only time I took the wheels off, I used a ratchet and it was done by hand for just a reason you stated. Once again if you want it done right, do it yourself. Thanks again for your advice. Steve.

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

In the process of getting my rear leaf springs re-arched, the place that was recommended really specializes in large truck suspensions, brakes and clutches. I did not inquire about rebuilding my clutch, as it doesn't need it, but you might check with some industrial truck repair shops and see if they don't do something similar. I live in Houston and we have a very large, large truck economy. Just a thought. Steve

OK, the denouement. I removed the old, original springs and replaced them, at least temporarily, with the correct Eaton branded springs, painted reasonably close to what they should be. I know this is a temporary situation, but it did bring the ride height to within a half an inch of equal, right to left. The left side is still a bit low, but it's clearly better than it was. I'd like to drive the car a bit more, although I put 35 miles on it before I took the measurements. Thanks again. Steve.

thanx so much, Royce. I did, but it's been awhile.steve

Thank you all for this most valuable information. It has been a pretty useful discussion and went way beyond hood hinges. Yes? Steve

Shelbymann70, Thanks for the gentle trip to the woodshed. Is my error that I did not see Pete's warning, and I paid the price. For any error one makes, the best you can hope for is not a repeat performance.

Pete, Sorry I didn't see your previous warning, but I hope you will relent and continue to post those you suspect of being trolls and scammers. It is a real service to all of us, and it really is best when we police ourselves. There will always be one rotten apple....

Just to be clear and not repeat my mista=ke, are you saying that you got a correct hinge from
Dewald Englebrecht133@gmail.com?

thanx steve meltzer
I got a new one this am Dewald Englebrecht133@gmail.com

Sadly and expensively, I learned the hard way. Pete got this one right on target. Caveat Emptor.Thanks again Steve. A day late and $135 short.

YES! CHARLES JOHNSON IS A FRAUD AND A SCAMMER. HE DIRECTED ME TO A GUY NAMED SCOTT CASSIDY WHO, FOR ALL I KNOW,  MAY BE THE SAME PERSON. SCOTT SENT ME PICTURES OF HINGES THAT LOOKED GREAT. WE SETTLED ON A PRICE OF $135 FOR BOTH, HE INSISTED ON PAYMENT THROUGH PAYPAL WITH "FRIENDS AND FAMILY", WHICH GIVES YOU NO PROTECTION FOR ANY SORT OF FRAUD. HE WANTED THE MONEY SENT TO AN EMAIL ACCOUNT THAT WAS NEITHER HIS NOR CHARLES JOHNSON'S BUT YET A THIRD PERSON. I'VE YET TO RECEIVE THE HINGES, I'M OUT THE $135 AND HAVE EGG ON MY FACE TO SHOW FOR IT. IT would be great if the forum could prevent him from sending any private emails, etc. That's where I got hooked. I'm really ticked, but find I have little recourse. Steve.

thanx Chris

    Thinking about cleaning some carburetor parts and other small parts and would like to know if anyone has had experience with an ultrasonic cleaner. If so, what brand did you buy? What cleaning solution do you use in it, and how much time and temperature for carburetor parts? Thanks Steve.

Thinking about cleaning some carburetor parts and other small parts and would like to know if anyone has had experience with an ultrasonic cleaner. If so, what brand did you buy? What cleaning solution do you use in it, and how much time and temperature for carburetor parts? Thanks Steve.

For some reason, the website has not notified me of the ongoing and most interesting discussion about what I thought was a straightforward question, regarding the oil change in my KR. The car is a correct and original CJ with A/C and oil cooler. My plan was to put in 5 quarts, drive it, and recheck the dipstick. I always like to drive my car "granny style" until I know she's fully warmed up, and then some modest, spirited of driving, but only for short runs, followed by cruising. In Houston Texas there's not much place to really drive, so it's not uncommon to have a bit of stop and go traffic. Thanks for all the information. Much appreciated Steve..

I started out using a nice microfiber towel, but I became a bit frustrated because it wanted to slide all over the place. Now, I'm using a very thin piece of rubber that I cut to fit, but it too, wants to slide around. At least it's better than nothing. If my wife were a "balabusta" (Yidddish for a complete homemaker, and often the ruling matriarch) I would have her make something with an elastic edging to tightly grip the console cover. Oh well, she's not.steve