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.

1. Rubber Cushion Protects Spark Plugs
2. Twisted Drill
3. Economy Overloads
4. Hood Silencers made from Rubber Erasers
5. Heavy Stud Bolts Removed with Lathe Dog and Lever
6. Plumbers Friend Removes Headlamp Lenses
7. Roller Skate Aids in Changing Heavy Tires
8. Hand Pump Tests Automatic Spark Adjustment
9. Curtain Rod Gauge Measures Wheel Toe-In
10. Brake Bleeding
11. Running Cool
12. Battery Cables
13. Bad Globe Sockets
14. Accessory Wiring Hint
15. Self Oil Check
16. Timing Light Tip
17. Silicone Rubber Gaskets (from a tube) The Radiator Repair Shops Friend
18. Greasing
19. Quick Oil Filter Check
20. Help with Mirrors
21. Wooden Blocks
22. Points / Relay
23. Removing Rivets
24. Static Electricity
25. Protect Chrome
26. Shielding End of Starter Cable to Prevent Short Circuits
27. Repair Tubeless Tires
28. Steering Ball Joints
29. Head Gasket Leaks
30. Side View Mirrors
31. Valve Spring Test
32. Fuel Line Blockage
33. Compressing Valve Springs
34. Coil Testing
35. Rattling Gear Lever
36. Broken Key Removal
37. Hide the Key
38. Nuts Molded from Epoxy Cement
39. Want Additional Gauges?
40. Squeaky Glass

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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.