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I wouldn't even attempt the fix on the bullet damage Owen but I'm kind of taking the same position that Joey is in that I would like to try to preserve the original windshield since it has the original Solex label embedded in it. One more question, were the build sheets for the 53's supposed to be located on top of the glove box? I haven't looked for mine because I didn't know where it was supposed to be located...I've located some in between the seat springs in some old 50's Fords. Thanks for sharing your experience with the polishing Joey, I've been wanting an electric buffer so will see what Harbor Freight has available.
Posted on: 2012/7/20 13:19
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I you have a Makita factory repair/outlet in your area, I suggest you check it out. I have a Makita variable speed buffer/grinder, and have used it professionally for over 20 years. The only thing I've had to replace is the cord. Sometimes you can find a refurb at the Makita store for little $$.
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I second that. I have several Makita tools and they are excellent quality. My small buffer/grinder/cutoff tool is Dewalt and is also a good one but slightly larger than the Makita. Some of the higher end HF or name brand stuff behind locked cabinets might be OK. Wouldn't waste my money again on any of the inexpensive HF small electric power tools on the shelves. Been there, done that. Even though they have a fancy brand name, IMO most of them are so cheaply made they give very poor and limited performance. You probably will not be happy with them for very long -- if they last long enough for you to start hating them.
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I have a few Makita tools- and can attest to the quality. If you ever buy one set- tool with batteries and charger- the 18v Lithium-ion series- you can buy additional tools very inexpensively by buying the "bare tools." I bought an impact driver bare tool for $77 from Amazon. Simply the tool without the battery.
Makita has excellent customer service too. I have a factory service outlet nearby, and they've replaced chargers and batteries free of charge that were way out of warranty. Just recently, I took a five year old battery back- they put it on the computer, and said it was bad, but it had only 19 cycles on it, so they gave me a new one. Makita says they should be good for 500-1,000 cycles.
Posted on: 2012/7/20 21:10
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