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That's unfortunate, but understandable. I've heard there are a few snowmobile shops that can manage the crank rebuilds, but not many.

Just curious as to how the Saab engine was coming along. I've been enjoying driving the DKW wagon a lot lately. The exhaust note from the two-stroke is formidable as it whips up to about 9000 rpm,...

Well, as many of you know, there have been Canadian-based small industry attempts to build lightweight super seven replicas as turnkey and kit forms in the past. The Ontario firm run by George...

Here is an old DKW engine block before going into molasses.8432
And after soaking for two weeks. 8433

This is was a mix of 1 part molasses to 9 parts water. As you see, the casting looks...

Massive amounts of talent!

I checked the horrible old rusted DKW crank with the rods that were rusted solid in place that has been soaking in molasses and water for two weeks. The rods now move freely and about 90% of the...

Ack! I don't know why the link always drops out on me. Just google "molasses rust removal". Lots of videos will come up.

The parts I did were way worse than this guy's wheels, but this video gives you a pretty good idea of how well it works. Actually there are lots of videos about it on the Internet.
Check out this...

I used 1 part molasses to 6 or 7 parts water. I've seen anywhere from a ratio of 1:4 to 1:10 used. I guess it would depend on how big your parts are and how patient you are. ;). I've got about 20...

Coffee Break - You can use it as a fertilizer/compost supplement. I agree that the length of time that it takes to chew through rust, would not be good for the impatient types, but if you've got a...

Just wanted to draw attention to an environmentally friendly rust removal trick that works unbelievably well, for those folks relying on old rusted parts for their builds. Clean off the grease and...

We went for a blast along the coast out the highway in Victoria, BC today as well. Happy motoring and merry Christmas to all.

You guys have got nothing on "stig" and Darth Vader in a Porsche Spider cruising Saskatoon Sakatchewan late last month.....
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This may not be the answer that you're looking for, but I believe that several people use the chrome backs of the headlights as convex "side mirrors". Takes a bit of getting used to, but it works...

Wow.

Totally agree, wemtd. I was just rebutting DeanG's "paint is for wimps" mantra.

Totally agree, wemtd. I was just rebutting DeanG's "paint is for wimps" mantra.

Polishing is for cutlery. Just thought I'd throw that in. :)

I actually prefer the oxydized aluminum look as it allows for a bit natural use wear polish to occur in places where the driver rests their arm, steps into the car, etc. plus I'm super lazy.

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I believe I saw a decent Berkeley for sale in Quebec pop up on one of the classifieds pages I frequent.

Yes, the trail-breaker is what I was thinking of. I recall one coming up for sale on Vancouver Island a year or so ago. They were never all that common here, but there were a few around for sure.

Very cool. I think there was a two wheel drive bike that folks used to use in the backcountry in Canada. It looked a bit like that, with the balloon tires, but was far from lightweight.

Just bought a really neat 1960 DKW Junior to go with the wagon. This time, it's in really good condition with 29,000 original miles. I must say that the public reaction to an adorable little car...

Lovely looking build. Nice one.