We would like to take a moment to thank our advertisers for their continued support. These folks are restorers too, and they are happy and willing to help you with your restoration project.

Why not give them a call or send them an e-mail. Many have free, or inexpensive catalogs - marked (C) - that will help you with your restorations. [The designation (C-fee) indicates that a small catalog charge might be involved.]

And please, mention Skinned Knuckles when you contact them. Thanks.

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ANDY ELSENER METAL FABRICATION AND RESTORATION
: Doors, fenders, hoods, running boards - any sheet metal part repaired, restored or refabrciated. "We NEVER Use Bondo!" Free estimates. Andy Elsener, 15561 Producer Lane #P, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 - 714-904-9640 or 714-379-9555 e-mail: andy@andyelsener.com

AUTOBOOKS/AEROBOOKS INC., Publisher of Miss Information's Automotive Calendar of Events, Published monthly serving California, Nevada & Arizona listing car shows, meets and other events. 3524 W. Magnolia Avenue, Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 845-0707 www.autobooks-aerobooks.com

THE BRILLMAN COMPANY, Your source for original-type cotton braided plug wires, battery cables & cotton braid wire, plus Rajah terminals, battery cable ends and primary and ignition terminals. 2328 Pepper Road., Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 toll-free (888)274-5562, e-mail brillman@shentel.net, www.brillman.com

BRAKE & EQUIPMENT, Complete brake service, parts and supplies. Braided stainless and rubber hoses, Brake shoes - riveted or bonded, Stainless steel sleeving and rebuilding of masters, wheel and slave cylinders & calipers. Authorized distributors for Cunifer brake tubing (800) 233-4053 www.brakeblace.com e-mail  info@brakeplace.com

THE BRASSWORKS, Radiator restorations, reproduction radiators and custom radiators for classic cars and manufacturer of Model T, Model A and Dodge Brothers radiators for thirty years.Telephone 805-239-2501 On the web at www.thebrassworks.net

CHESAPEAKE SODA CLEAN, INC:  Safely strip and clean fenders, doors, wheels, motors, transmissions and much more. Authorized Soda Works Dealer/Distributor, Soda Blast Equipment & Media Sales. 410-271-2652 www.ChessieClean.com  e-mail: ChessieClean@comcast.net

EASTWOOD COMPANY
, (C) Unique Automotive Tools and Supplies. A complete line of bodywork and metal finishing equipment and materials and some very special hard-to-find products. 1-800-345-1178, www.eastwood.com

GANO FILTER COMPANY, The Gano Coolant Filter is a window into your cooling system. Traps scale and gasket parts, easy to clean. PO Box 1502, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 659-1961 www.AutoCoolantFilter.com

HARBOR AUTO RESTORATION, Show quality restorations - foreign and domestic. 2121 US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL 32955 (321) 633-3227, website: http://www.harbor-auto.com
e-mail: harbor@harbor-auto.com

HARNESSES UNLIMITED (C-fee), authentic reproduction wiring systems thru 1953, installation instructions, schematics, wiring supplies, braiding service. Box 435, Wayne, PA 19087

IMCADO MANUFACTURING COMPANY (C-fee), hood belts, tire straps, top straps, crank holsters, fan belts, axle rebound straps, hood corners, door checks, more. All Grade A leather. 50 Winthrop Ave., Umtilla, FL 32784 (352) 669-3308

IMCADO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Water/vapor injection systems. Carbon build-up reduced, improved fuel efficiency and performance. Simple mount. 50 Winthrop Ave., Umtilla, FL 32784 (352) 669-3308

J.C. TAYLOR ANTIQUE AUTO INSURANCE, 50 years experience helping vintage car owners to drive through time with peace of mind. Get an instant quote online: http://www.jctaylor.com , 320 South 69th Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082 (800) 345-8290

L & L ANTIQUE AUTO TRIM, Running board mouldings - Superb replica aluminum trims for most makes and models from the early 1900s. 403 Spruce Street, PO Box 177, Pierce City, MO 65723 (417) 476-2871 blandoll@hotmail.com

LeBARON BONNEY Company, (C) Upholstery kits, carpets, tops, fabrics, top assemblies, headliners, parts and accessories for over 800 models of Ford, Mercury, Chevy, Buick & more from 1916-1962. 1-800-221-5408 www.LeBaronBonney.com , info@LeBaronBonney.com

MILT WEBB'S "Tuning Up Autos and Trucks" - a 445 page guidebook of solutions to testing, evaluating & analyzing computer controlled vehicles. Clearly written and easily understandable. 8737 Lodestone Circle, Elk Grove, CA 95624, (916) 685-4527 miltinstr@pacbell.net

OIL EATER "Hungry to Clean"
- (C) Waterbased Cleaners - for engines, garage floors, shops, in parts washers, household, laundry and so much more..., Parts Washers and Absorbant Pads and Rolls. OilEater.com1-800-528-0334

OLD CARS WEEKLY - A weekly publication covering restoration and collector car articles, Reader's Forum, auction results, classified ads, car prices and trends and more. (877) 300-0243 Old Cars weekly Newspaper

OLSON'S GASKETS
, Old cars, trucks, tractors, industrial. From a single gasket to a complete set. 3059 Opdal Rd. E., Port Orchard, WA 98366; phone (360) 871-1207, website: http://www.olsonsgaskets.com/, e-mail: info@olsonsgaskets.com

OTTO GAS ENGINE WORKS, new piston rings for all engines. We now have the piston rings from Paul Weaver's Garage. We need bore, ring groove, width and depth. Contact Dave Reed, 2167 Blue Ball Rd., Elkton, MD 21921, website: www.pistonrings.net, e-mail: otto@dol.net

RESTORATION SPECIALTY SUPPLY INC (C-fee), window channel, rubber weatherstrip, glass setting channel, bias, welts, windlace, clips, fasteners, bumper bolts, trimming sundries. PO Box 328, Windber, PA 15963 (814) 467-9842, FAX (814) 467-5323, website: www.restorationspecialties.com

RESTORATION SUPPLY COMPANY
(C), vintage floor coverings, trunk hardware, copper gaskets, horn bulbs & tubing, wire and connectors, headlight/specialty bulbs, more. 15182B Highland Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92025, (800) 306-7008, Fax: (760) 739-8843 website: http://www.RestorationStuff.com, e-mail: info@RestorationStuff.com

RUDY'S - RUDY ROSALES, pre-war Rolls-Royce parts, custom made gaitors, leather spring covers for leaf springs, steering & shock absorber joints, Hardy discs, fabric couplings to order. 4086 E. 71, Cleveland, OH 44105 (800) 248-7839, (216) 641-7711 Fax: (216) 641-0060

THE RUST DOCTOR, Eliminate rust and prime the metal in one easy step. Non-toxic and water clean-up. And Grease Doctor removes grease from metal surfaces. (800) 460-6167 www.rustproducts.com

UNIVERSAL TIRE Universal Vintage Rims - More Than Just Great Tires! Vintage tires, rims, running board and firewall brass molding. 2994 Elizabethtown Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 - 1-800-233-3827 www.universaltires.com

VINTAGE VEHICLES, INC., Interior and exterior auto stainless moldings, beauty rings, radiator shells, hubcaps, etc. We remove dents, holes and scratches and then polish. N1940 20th Drive, Wautoma, WI 54982 (920)787-2656 website: http://www.vintagevehicles.net

JERRY WASHBURN - Master Machinist (C) Waterpump conversions. Not just repaired, but re-engineered utilizing today's technology for yesterday's vintage automobiles. 2732 Limerick Road, San Pablo, CA 94806 (510) 724-5774 (Mon-Thurs 10AM-3PM); after hours (510) 235-2239 and leave message.