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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AMEREX-CORP, is the nation’s largest manufacturer of commercial fire extinguishers, including dry chemical, Halon 1211, Halotron 'Clean Agent', and CO2 - all made in the U.S.A. For a complete list of products and specifications; or to locate a dealer close to you, visit us at www.amerex-fire.com or email sales@amerex-fire.com

BOWDEN'S AUTO BODY: "Restoring Magic in Motion" Complete restoration, custom paint, wood and metal fabrication. Iinsurance work on all types of cars. 1848 Commercial Street Escondido, CA 92029 760-480-6330 BowdensAutoBody.com

BRAKEQUIP
, Need a Brake Line? Copper/Nickel EziBend brake lines, hose assemblies in OE rubber or braided stainless steel. A nationwide network of dealers for hose, tube or fittings. Toll free: 877-431-0075, www.brakequip.com, e-mail: Info@brakequip.com

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

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

HAARTZ FABRIC, authentic, high quality fabric for vintage car restorations. 87 Hayward Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 978.264.2600 www.haartz.com

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

HIRSCH AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, (C) Halogen lights, gas tank sealer, tank repair kits, fuel stabilizer, paint, leather and so much more. 800-828-2061 or 973-642-2404 website: www.HirschAuto.com   e-mail:  HirschAuto@aol.com 

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

KANTER AUTO PRODUCTS, (C): Providing quality parts and service for over 50 years for the hard to find and obsolete mechanical parts for Antique and Collector Cars. 76 Monroe Street, Boonton, NJ 07005 800-526-1096 WWW.KANTER.COM

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

LARES CORPORATION: Remanufactured steering components - From the oldest car to the newest truck. Proudly made in the USA. 877-830-7155 email: sales@larescorp.com, website: www.larescorp.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

MIDWEST CLASSIC INSURANCE, Personal attention to provide the very best classic car insurance for your car, cars or entire collection.24/7 claim service available, 365 days a year. 1-888-271-4000 www.midwestclassicinsurance.com

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

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.ringspacers.com e-mail: otto@ringspacers.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, custom made gaitors, leather spring covers for leaf springs, steering & shock absorber joints, fabric coupling discs to order. 4086 E. 71, Cleveland, OH 44105 (800) 248-7839, (216) 641-7711 Fax: (216) 641-0060 RudysRRParts@aol.com

RUNNING BOARD RUBBER, Authentic runing board restoration, made-to-order designs to match original rubber pattern. Complete running board restoration. Box 909, Coronation, AB, T0C 1C0 Canada, 403-578-4515 www.runningboardrubber.com, e-mail kmarneson@live.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 TRUCK MAGAZINE: light-duty commercial vehicles, all makes and models. The magazine focuses on restored and original trucks & daily drivers. Technical & historical articles. Editorial: 937-767-1433, www.vintagetruckmagazine.com ; Subscriptions: 888-760-8108

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