#59689
Wed Jan 14 2004 09:14 PM
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I'm in the process of restoring a Bowser 318 Varley Sentry pump. The question I have is, where the upper and lower skins come together a screw attaches both skins to the frame. The screw is made of brass. Do I paint the brass screw to match the skins, or do I leave it brass?
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#59690
Wed Jan 14 2004 09:18 PM
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i vote you polish the brass! i spend hours polishing brass bolts, screws, etc... makes pumps look pretty!
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#59691
Wed Jan 14 2004 09:26 PM
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Hey Ron... You're right down the road from a bunch of us. I say shine up that screw and attach those skins. Shiny Brass looks good anywhere. Mark your calendar for the "Almost Spring" Swap Meet in Puyallup .. March 13-14
------------------ Frank
[This message has been edited by FrankSargent (edited 01-14-2004).]
Frank
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#59692
Wed Jan 14 2004 11:40 PM
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Ron, I guess you ask because you're interested in originality. The only reason to paint the screw would be if the pump originally was painted with the skins attached. My guess would be that the skins were painted off of the pump, and therefore leave the screw as it is. rgds, Claes
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#59693
Wed Jan 14 2004 11:55 PM
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I WOULD POLISH THE SCREWS AND NOT PAINT THEM..... T~BONE~~~~~~~~
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#59694
Thu Jan 15 2004 06:41 AM
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I AGREE - LEAVE THE HARDWARE NAKED NUDE AND SHINING! JUST MY 2 SCREWS...ER, CENTS!
DOC
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#59695
Thu Jan 15 2004 07:54 PM
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A Bowser 318 "Varley Sentry"???!! Ron old buddy,you been holdin' out on me!You must have forgot to tell me about the Bowser when you were here to pick up your Wayne 70 hinges last week.LOL.You secret is out now.Nice score! (what else you been hiding from me?)Give me a call.........Tim
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#59696
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