Parts Department
Home Remedies
In the U.S., at least during the 1930s through much of the 1950s, money was a scarce commodity. Times were tough for most Americans. For many, paying someone to work on their truck or car was not an option. If you owned a vehicle, you or a close friend often became the mechanic.
Out of necessity, home remedies were invented using everyday household equipment. We hope you will find it interesting to see some of the repair techniques used by your grandparents during a different economic time.
- Rubber Cushion Protects Spark Plugs
- Twisted Drill
- Economy Overloads
- Hood Silencers made from Rubber Erasers
- Heavy Stud Bolts Removed with Lathe Dog and Lever
- Plumbers Friend Removes Headlamp Lenses
- Roller Skate Aids in Changing Heavy Tires
- Hand Pump Tests Automatic Spark Adjustment
- Curtain Rod Gauge Measures Wheel Toe-In
- Brake Bleeding
- Running Cool
- Battery Cables
- Bad Globe Sockets
- Accessory Wiring Hint
- Self Oil Check
- Timing Light Tip
- Silicone Rubber Gaskets (from a tube) The Radiator Repair Shops Friend
- Greasing
- Quick Oil Filter Check
- Help with Mirrors
- Wooden Blocks
- Points / Relay
- Removing Rivets
- Static Electricity
- Protect Chrome
- Shielding End of Starter Cable to Prevent Short Circuits
- Repair Tubeless Tires
- Steering Ball Joints
- Head Gasket Leaks
- Side View Mirrors
- Valve Spring Test
- Fuel Line Blockage
- Compressing Valve Springs
- Coil Testing
- Rattling Gear Lever
- Broken Key Removal
- Hide the Key
- Nuts Molded from Epoxy Cement
- Want Additional Gauges?
- Squeaky Glass
The above repair remedies are from Restored Cars. This excellent bi-monthly Australian magazine features special cars and trucks of earlier years. They can be contacted by calling 011-61-3-5476-2592.
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