The Rodding Roundtable

Quote from: "348tripower"I'm starting the new year off with a lousy cold. The ice maker quit in our refrigerator yesterday. This will be number four that I have put in. Got with the glass guy yesterday for the wagon.  Ordered all the window setting rubber, rear fender welt, cowl seal,  trunk seal and door seals. $175.00 just for the vent windows. Looks like another $500.00 for all that and $1200.00 for the glass and installation. Interior is next. $3800.00 to $4000.00. I figured this would me my last build for me. If I don't run out of money.
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Quote from: "348tripower"I'm starting the new year off with a lousy cold. The ice maker quit in our refrigerator yesterday. This will be number four that I have put in. Got with the glass guy yesterday for the wagon.  Ordered all the window setting rubber, rear fender welt, cowl seal,  trunk seal and door seals. $175.00 just for the vent windows. Looks like another $500.00 for all that and $1200.00 for the glass and installation. Interior is next. $3800.00 to $4000.00. I figured this would me my last build for me. If I don't run out of money.
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Does your icemaker have a reset button? Our Samsung stops making ice about every two months, I hit the reset, usually have to do it twice, wait overnight and it works again.


Looks to be the flap door on the side that shuts it off when the freezer door is open. It is broken. New one on the way :D

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"That looks really good Matt... Where can we get a roll of that "Hole Fillin' Tape"  :?:  :?    That stuff works like magic   :!:  :lol:

Bob.. :wink:

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Quote from: CrosleySteering box fitment test.  Vega box, new reproduction piece.

I am running out of room past the engine mount I just tack'd in over the weekend. May need to use a round tube in the mount for the double D shaft to pass thru

 Hey Tony ...Maybe it's cause I haven't had my meds yet today, but isn't the pittman arm supposed to point the other way  :?:  
My Vega box seems to work better with the arm pointed to the front ... :?  :idea:

 Just curious.... 8)

Bob.. :wink:

       Ahhhhh........OOPS........ I see it now ...:oops:  :oops:   Lets see ... Two blue ones...A little Orange one ..The BIG Brown one...Those other meds are where  :?:  :?:  :roll:

Bob.. :wink:

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Quote from: "kb426"Did you find that at Howdy Fools Tool store?  How about "Rube Goldbergs " house of fixes? :)

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 I do a lot of my on line shopping with these guys .....They have most everything I need ...The product reviews are great too.....

http://kalecoauto.com/


Bob.. :wink:

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Quote from: "Crosley"Steering box fitment test.  Vega box, new reproduction piece.

I am running out of room past the engine mount I just tack'd in over the weekend. May need to use a round tube in the mount for the double D shaft to pass thru

 Hey Tony ...Maybe it's cause I haven't had my meds yet today, but isn't the pittman arm supposed to point the other way  :?:  
My Vega box seems to work better with the arm pointed to the front ... :?  :idea:

 Just curious.... 8)

Bob.. :wink:

       Ahhhhh........OOPS........ I see it now ...:oops:  :oops:   Lets see ... Two blue ones...A little Orange one ..The BIG Brown one...Those other meds are where  :?:  :?:  :roll:

Bob.. :wink:

Bob: I take you figured out. the steer box is in front of the axle.

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Quote from: "Beck"Tony,  Make sure you can get the steering shaft back out of the mount. I'm picturing another loop under the steering shaft? It might have been easier to start with a piece of tubing?

Quote from: "purplepickup"Had cataract surgery today. Seems to have gone well so far.

Quote from: "416Ford"You must have been in there bright and early seeing as how it is not even 8AM yet. :)

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"George, are you having both done?

Quote from: "purplepickup"Had cataract surgery today. Seems to have gone well so far.

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Are you trying to do a "one up" on Glen  :?:
Bob.. :wink:

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Speaking of Glen...Where's he been    :?:  :?:

Bob.. :wink:

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Very sad to hear Tony... Any idea what prompted him to do that  :?:   As KB said ....I hope all is well with him ..... :?

Bob.. :wink:

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Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Very sad to hear Tony... Any idea what prompted him to do that  :?:   As KB said ....I hope all is well with him ..... :?

Bob.. :wink:

I do not know the whole story.  

Glen is very busy with his job - career at this point.  Some of us joke that Glen works 32 hours a day , 8 days a week.

I was told by Glen that he would not change a thing  with how things are going for him right now.  That is the most important item. I wish him the best.

Glen is a 150% guy.  What ever he works at , it is 150% of his best effort

His friendship is something I value a great deal

Quote from: "Rrumbler"That engine hole looks nice.  Did you ever get into something like that and find that it became an almost zen like experience?  Sometimes, the rhythm of that sort of thing just sort of washes over you, or at least it sometimes seemed that way to me.

Quoteso I have not been on here in probably 8 months.    
two years ago I was talking with steve morris on another engine build, 4000HP plus twin turbo and I told him on Friday I would
call him Monday morning with a yes or no.  Over the weekend I told myself I needed to chill out and quit being irresponsible.

I joined a gym and lost 85 lbs. of fat and got down to 170 lbs.  feeling good and looking better I started travelling a lot
and enjoying some of the finer things in life.    I then started focusing more on weight lifting and really got addicted to it.
I don't know if you know this or not....but sometimes I go overboard on things  :roll:

six years ago my career took a huge leap in advancement and now this year my mentor retired so I took his position and another big leap forward.  A great opportunity and I'm the luckiest guy in the world.

so here I am at home and I jump on here to see whats been happening and I find this conversation.  Thanks for the kind words.  I ran the car last March for the $5k grudge race im sure i shared it.....and never drove it again, I sold it back in October.  I sold all of the racing equipment, tow vehicles etc.

I really have no interest in cars right now....but i didn't sell the equipment yet.  :twisted:  :twisted:

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Quote from: "Carps"Just packing my bags, going to a hot rod show a long way from home.

Thought I'd drop in and say gudday, haven't done so for a long time, been a bit preoccupied with other stuff.

Prolly got some pictures around the place if you wanna see what's been goin on around here.

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so I have not been on here in probably 8 months.
 
two years ago I was talking with steve morris on another engine build, 4000HP plus twin turbo and I told him on Friday I would
call him Monday morning with a yes or no.  Over the weekend I told myself I needed to chill out and quit being irresponsible.

I joined a gym and lost 85 lbs. of fat and got down to 170 lbs.  feeling good and looking better I started travelling a lot
and enjoying some of the finer things in life.    I then started focusing more on weight lifting and really got addicted to it.
I don't know if you know this or not....but sometimes I go overboard on things  :roll:

six years ago my career took a huge leap in advancement and now this year my mentor retired so I took his position and another big leap forward.  A great opportunity and I'm the luckiest guy in the world.

so here I am at home and I jump on here to see whats been happening and I find this conversation.  Thanks for the kind words.  I ran the car last March for the $5k grudge race im sure i shared it.....and never drove it again, I sold it back in October.  I sold all of the racing equipment, tow vehicles etc.

I really have no interest in cars right now....but i didn't sell the equipment yet.  :twisted:  :twisted:

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"HEY   :!:  :!:    Another long time friend heard from .... :D   Good to hear from you Carps...I think the last time you visited, you were knocking down trees & tearing your house down  :?:  :?
Hope that all is well with you .... 8) Bob.. :wink:

Quote from: "kb426"I got a good start on my small amplifier I'm building.

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Phat ...Check your PM's ..

Bob .. :wink:

Quote from: "kb426"I got a good start on my small amplifier I'm building. The wood is leftover from other projects. It's doweled and glued together. I used the mill to do this to take advantage of the digital readout.

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Quote from: "purplepickup"I need some help from someone who paid attention during algebra class.

I'm making a homemade spray to take dark streaks and algae off my roof shingles and the end product needs to be a 2% solution of benzalkonium chloride (homemade version of 'Wet & Forget').  The active ingredient in swimming pool algaecide is benzalkonium chloride but it's 40% solution. How much of the 40% solution do I mix with water to get a 2% solution in a 2 gal sprayer?

My old brain just goes zzzzzztt when I try to figure it out.

Edit* After more cyphering, I think I need to add 12.8 oz algaecide to 2 gal water. If that's wrong, oh well. :roll:

Quote from: "purplepickup"Thanks Chimp. What you came up with makes sense. I did have to re-read it a couple of times to wrap my brain around it.  And maybe it matches the 12.8 oz/2 gallons (256 oz) that I ended up mixing. That is 5% too...not sure if my 5% is the same as yours but I'll pretend it is. Problem solved. Now I wait to see if the concoction works.

Oh, Bob, if my roof was at the equator it would be traveling due east at 1037.6 mph, but since I'm at 42.3212° N latitude the roof travel speed is 767.182787197 mph...still easterly.  Sorry I forgot to put that in...got to remember the details...details.... :(U) At least it didn't make any stops or slow down to pick up passengers or apples.

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Quote from: "purplepickup"Thanks Chimp. What you came up with makes sense. I did have to re-read it a couple of times to wrap my brain around it.  And maybe it matches the 12.8 oz/2 gallons (256 oz) that I ended up mixing. That is 5% too...not sure if my 5% is the same as yours but I'll pretend it is. Problem solved. Now I wait to see if the concoction works.

Oh, Bob, if my roof was at the equator it would be traveling due east at 1037.6 mph, but since I'm at 42.3212° N latitude the roof travel speed is 767.182787197 mph...still easterly.  Sorry I forgot to put that in...got to remember the details...details.... :(U) At least it didn't make any stops or slow down to pick up passengers or apples.

Since Bob got on it you did pick up a nut or two. I came up with 20 to 1.

Quote from: "kb426"The amplifier is usable. There will be finish work and a permanent power supply added.

Quote from: "kb426"That has to beat multiple u-joints. :)

QuoteTony, from what I see, 2 is common, and as long as the steering column can't move, shouldn't it be solid? I was referring to the ones that have heims in 2 places to hold it.

Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Certainly not meant as criticism, Tony, but a question:

The shaft appears to extend quite a bit below the steering column.

Would the Heim joint be better if it supported the end of the shaft just above the upper u-joint to prevent any "whip" in the shaft as the two u-joints did their magic?

Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Certainly not meant as criticism, Tony, but a question:

The shaft appears to extend quite a bit below the steering column.

Would the Heim joint be better if it supported the end of the shaft just above the upper u-joint to prevent any "whip" in the shaft as the two u-joints did their magic?

Quote from: "kb426"I went to the country after work. I bought a 58 Ford 4 door sedan several years ago. My plan was to remove the dash from it. I got busy with other projects and it's still sitting there. This was a Fairlane 4 door that the complete front end sheet metal and the rear axle had been removed. I managed to get a jack under it and start looking for snake dens. :) This car was a 332 and 3 speed. The short block, trans, and bell housing are still there. I think I'm going to bring it to town. After I clean it up some, I'll make a decision as to what to do.

QuoteI didn't see any sign of snakes. :) The mice are gone for the winter also.

Quote from: "Carnut"56 Chevy is one of my favorites. Had a couple, they really fit me at the time have many fond memories of everything except the rust outs.

I know of one 55 with a 56 front clip. I'm not fond of swaping years front clips.

Heh, heh, kinda like the 33 Ford Coupe with the 34 hood sides and latches is a bit off.

Although I do get a kick out of some phantoms.

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Quote from: "Rrumbler"Nice '56 Chevy; '56 is my favorite of the shoebox years, but I never got to have one. Had a '57 quite similar to that '56, six and all; ran the wheels off of that thing - somewhere around 200K miles when I got rid of it, never got around to swapping in a V8 - traded it in on a new Pontiac Le Mans in '64.

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Heh, heh, kinda like the 33 Ford Coupe with the 34 hood sides and latches is a bit off.

A place for the rear latch to hook is present on the 33. Does that mean its a '34? I don't split hairs, just fix what they give me. I'm no rodder but I'm learning that many of those who are enjoy searching for faults and snickering to one another as a pastime. Looks like 61-4 Cat face swapping was a thing. I dig B-O-P front ends on el Caminos too. Sounds like we can all agree that 55-7 Chevy cars are best kept looking like they did, and that everyone has a favorite year. For me, a 57 would be for show and a 55 would be for go but I dig them both. One thing is certain, I'll never have to make that choice :!:  :lol:

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Yeah, the hood sides have the 33 louvers and fits a 33 grille, it appears it was just made with the 34 hood latches.

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Boy ...That Pontiac is nice ... 8)   Ya don't see them like that very often....Loose the skirts, loose the Moons, bring back the rest like Mr. Pontiac intended ... :idea:  8)

Bob... :wink:

Quote from: "GPster"Well I'm still here. I check this site probably six times a day to help spend the time  that I have to spend away from concentrating. I've been working on the wiring on the Jeepster, mostly trying to remember my reasoning when I cut out what I thought would be unnecessary  wires from the donor vehicle's wiring harness. I didn't do too bad with my initial thoughts when I cut out all of the courtesy center wires with the seat belt, door locks and entry light. To make matters worse because the donor was a pick-up tow lights. That is bad enough but the wiring diagrams I have cover the whole GMC S15 model list with trucks and Blazers, 2WD or 4WD, Std. or Auto., 2.5L four or 2.8L V6., instrument cluster with gauges or without and with or without a tachometer. I don't remember having as much trouble when I first sorted these wires out but now that they are installed it's hard to tell the difference between 30 year old wires under the dash that are Red/Blk , Org/Bjk ,or Pnk/Blk . I'm getting it all sorted out and the switches mounted until I came to the brake light switch. When I mounted the steering column I had to imagine where the seat would sit because the brake pedal would be in a certain place in relation to the firewall so that the pedals and the brake booster and master cylinder could use the factory assembly. The seat and the pedals kind of placed the steering wheel so the steering column had to be modified to hook to the steering box, get the shift arm in front of the firewall, get the pedal assembly under a narrower cowl,  get the shift lever in front of the dash and get the steering wheel where I could reach it while sitting in the seat. I got all of that worked out but now I find out I can't get the brake light switch into it's mount. Well now you have something to read while you're relaxing because I tried typing to think about something else. GPster

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Boy ...That Pontiac is nice ... 8)   Ya don't see them like that very often....Loose the skirts, loose the Moons, bring back the rest like Mr. Pontiac intended ... :idea:  8)

Bob... :wink:

Quote from: "chimp koose"that poncho needs to be lowered a few inches , chrome skirts painted and then left alone.

Quote from: "kb426"That Pontiac is a cool part of history. 59 Impala roof line, 3 deuce setup before everyone else had them, big as a train. It looks pretty good. It's the owners privilege but it seems real nice for his plans.

Quote from: "kb426"CK, by my calculations, you will have 18.1 US gallons.

Quote from: "chimp koose"You are probably right KB but imperial gallons are bigger . 2 1/2 cups to a pint  5 cups to a quart 20 cups to a gallon . 4.54L to an imperial gallon . I think to cover up the etch-a-sketch job on the bead rolling I will cover the gas tank with a fake suit case . Too bad because I had the beads spaced to match the ones rolled into the trunk floor .

Quote from: "kb426"Unless there's more hiding, the chevy looks good as compared to some of the past jobs.

Quote from: "kb426"John, glad you're better. What is the plan for painting the front end?
This morning, I removed the window from the left side of the 51. For some reason, the channel at the bottom of the window seems to have slid sideways some and the window got to chewing into the channel. I had some new channel so it was a fairly easy fix. I hope that is the last time I have to deal with that. Last fall, I did the right side. It appeared to me that the arms on the power window regulator were binding in their operation and causing the window to bind in the channel. I loosened up the arms on both sides of the truck but I must have missed something. I'm back in business till I'm not. :)

Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I drove the 54 to Springfield to a swapmeet.   The weather was summer like.  I have been sick and I am now mended and it was great to be able to enjoy the day.  I took route 66 home and snapped this shot of the car with the flying manure spreader aka "The Crapduster".

John

Quote from: "idrivejunk"She is bat-like, ain't she? Just a red pinstripe away from perfect! This morning I melted all the lead out of that right quarter repair with just a heat gun, then straightened it with the Spitznagel puller.

Quote from: "chimp koose"Crappy day today . Had to put our dog down ...took her to the vet with my wife and daughter.

QuoteMy niece's son was told to take their dog to the vet to be put down.  ...Son was very upset about that, but did what he was told.

He came back home with the dog.

Turns out, the dog was on the table, and just before the vet gave the injection, the vet collapsed onto the floor.  

Dog went back home wagging his tail.  ...Vet went to the hospital with a heart attack.

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 Boy ....That's almost like a "Man (Bob) Bites Dog" story.... :shock:  :shock:  8)  :lol:

Bob.. :wink:

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 Boy ....That's almost like a "Man (Bob) Bites Dog" story.... :shock:  :shock:  8)  :lol:

Bob.. :wink:

You'll do anything to grab some attention won't you Bob.   :)

My apologies Chimp....  :oops:   My intent was not to make light of loosing your pet ...I too know from past experience how hard it can be.... :(
Bob.. :wink:

Quote from: "kb426"John, how was the show?

Quote from: "kb426"In case you wondered about my "sanity", this is today's work.
One of my friends is a glass man. He stopped at the right time. We removed the rear glass in one piece and saved the stainless trim on the front and rear. I wasn't worried about the money, just saving the parts. :)

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Quote from: "kb426"Today I removed the back end from the 58 Ford. These pics will show how solid it is. There is some body damage but the trunk floor and wheel wells are solid. The front of the quarter panels had rust and the floor plans in the car were poor. I'm surprised that with the car sitting in the dirt for decades, it isn't gone. I removed almost 5 gallons of dirt from all the areas of the trunk. The quarter panels were almost level full with the trunk floor.

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Joe ...I hope that the magazine you sent for was something other than Rodders Digest ..

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Quote from: sirstudeAnyone that has a spare copy of July-August 1989 Hot Rod Mechanix, I am interested.  Can't seem to have too many of that issue.

 Is that issue kind of like the September '96 issue of Rod & Custom is for me  :?:  8)  :lol:

Bob... :wink:

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Quote from: "sirstude"Anyone that has a spare copy of July-August 1989 Hot Rod Mechanix, I am interested.  Can't seem to have too many of that issue.

 Is that issue kind of like the September '96 issue of Rod & Custom is for me  :?:  8)  :lol:

Bob... :wink:

Bob, what is it w/that issue that's important for you? The Purple '37 Minotti 3w featured in that issue was mine. My one & only 5 minutes of fame!!

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Quote from: "sirstude"Anyone that has a spare copy of July-August 1989 Hot Rod Mechanix, I am interested.  Can't seem to have too many of that issue.

 Is that issue kind of like the September '96 issue of Rod & Custom is for me  :?:  8)  :lol:

Bob... :wink:

Bob, what is it w/that issue that's important for you? The Purple '37 Minotti 3w featured in that issue was mine. My one & only 5 minutes of fame!!

 The article called "Independence Day" is where we proved that a Mustang II front end could be installed in anything except
maybe a Greyhound Bus .... :shock:   That was all prototype work on the "Ugly Olds" ...... :lol:
 It still lives & drives to this day  :!:   In fact, I just finished replacing the front springs yesterday ...... :lol:
 It's my 4 minutes of fame ...... :oops:

Bob.. :wink:

Quote from: "kb426"Matt, was that truck in the Wichita show?

Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I set up a youtube account so that I can post a link to a video.  This is probably not a big deal to most of you but it was something I wanted, and I have put off for a long time.  It was actually really easy.  I still fight technology but I really enjoy it once I have it going my way.

Recently I got off on another side track and I built something that has been on my mind for a long time.  I have always had a fascination with wind powered whirligigs.  If you have stopped at my place, you already know that I have one big one in my back yard.  I have built a couple more and even more are in the works.  Here is a link to one of the latest,  

  This will be the test of the youtube account.

John

Quote from: "kb426"John, how about you put up a video and maybe someone might have some insight into your problem.

Quote from: "chimp koose"Just when I thought I was going to be done the trunk !

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Dave ...What is a "rear brake splitter box"   :?:

Bob.. :wink:

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Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Dave ...What is a "rear brake splitter box"   :?:

Bob.. :wink:

QuoteIt also called a dohicky.  :)

  NOW I understand ...The brake line goesinda with optional matching goesouttas... :idea:

 Bob... :wink:

Quote from: "idrivejunk"8)  :D  George

Today I inquired how much to ship the back seat of a 2002 Grand Prix to Michigan. $350!  :shock:  :?  :lol:  Yeah but naw.

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Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Dave ...What is a "rear brake splitter box"   :?:

Bob.. :wink:

It also called a dohicky.  :)
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Quote from: "idrivejunk"8)  :D  George

Today I inquired how much to ship the back seat of a 2002 Grand Prix to Michigan. $350!  :shock:  :?  :lol:  Yeah but naw.

When I had something big to ship, everyone always told me to ship it Greyhound or Fastenal. I had called Greyhound in Peoria, and they didn't know what I was talking about. Maybe you'd have better luck where you are. I never tried Fastenal.

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Quote from: "idrivejunk"8)  :D  George

Today I inquired how much to ship the back seat of a 2002 Grand Prix to Michigan. $350!  :shock:  :?  :lol:  Yeah but naw.

When I had something big to ship, everyone always told me to ship it Greyhound or Fastenal. I had called Greyhound in Peoria, and they didn't know what I was talking about. Maybe you'd have better luck where you are. I never tried Fastenal.

Hey thanks for the tips! I remember Greyhound  http://www.shipgreyhound.com/e/pages/FAQ.aspx  and was unaware of Fastenal's service. https://www.fastenal.com/en/22/third-party-logistics-(3pl) so maybe there's hope. He needs all the seats and I was thinking of just selling him the covers. If I had a lick of sense I'd have sent them with the blue show truck to Detroit. I didn't know about that til after though. Thanks again.

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Quote from: "idrivejunk"The bucket sure looks more alert  :shock:  :)

Late breaking news... Fastenal said $150 to take a 40x48x60 wrapped skid of 300 lbs total from NW Arkansas to around Kalamazoo. I believe thats a sale! :idea:  Oh... now I gotta do the work  :roll:  but I get a bedroom back  :)

Thanks again for the tip, 58Yeoman  );b(

I researched (read wiki) paypal and thought hell no. We're using WalMart money transfer for the transaction. Fee but easy.

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Glad it worked out for you.

Now...back to watching you do body work. :)

Quote from: "kb426"What, no rust! I must be tuned into the wrong channel! :)

Quote from: "Crosley"Warmed up here in Aridzona..

Started hunting scorpions. Since last wednesday, killed 11.  Most received the abrasive boot maneuver  .. sorry no photos

Quote from: "wayne petty"had to get creative to do some measurements.

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i felt all sprung about how nice this worked out.

crazy car...    rod ends with a .553" or 14.04 shaft ID.. 14x1.5 pitch threads and a shaft width of 30mm or 1.175

http://i.imgur.com/hIYHJHg.jpg  nothing even close out there..  might find some in europe..  both left and right thread..  2" /50MM of thread with a 98MM overall length.  i though the 12 point head 7/16-20 nuts were hard to search out.  since this car uses 8 left and 8 rights on the rear of the car.. i am not going to change tubes..

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Quote from: "Crosley"Warmed up here in Aridzona..

Started hunting scorpions. Since last wednesday, killed 11.  Most received the abrasive boot maneuver  .. sorry no photos

did you ever get a UV lamp to assist in location of the critters.  they do show up brightly in it.

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i felt all sprung about how nice this worked out.

crazy car...    

Quote from: "Crosley"interesting raised garden feature in the form of a 1954 - 55 series 1 truck.

naw , you are not monopolizing the thread...  just the ebb n flow of stuff here

QuoteThe worst seems to be that no one could pour oil in with out spilling it all over the valve cover and both main seals leaking. It's going to get rings and bearings and a few new parts and back together.

Quote from: "kb426"I ran a few small parts through the vat. I'm done for the day. :)

Quote from: "wayne petty"yes.. you can start a ford on an engine stand.. without a bell housing.

QuoteRained all day here. Changed to snow in the afternoon but all melted. That's about 5" of moisture in the last 8 days here in the desert.

Quote from: "chimp koose"Well I've had a day to look at the trunk and I am inclined to do it over . If I take it apart again and narrow my top brace by 1/4" and narrow the repair panel 1/8" at the top on each end with the  narrowing tapered to nothing at the bottom edges  I should be able to close up the gap to the same from top to bottom of the trunk opening . As it is the gap widens as it gets to the bottom and looks bad. Yes it is more work but I have spent enough time on this car that another few hours is not going to kill me . Besides that , every time I looked at the car that gap would bug me . There really is nothing else on the car so far that I would do differently if given the chance so I might as well keep on doing it that way .

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Gee ...We street rod people go through that everywhere ... :roll:   Ya need to get used to it .... 8)

I normally get: "Golly ..Uncle Fred & Aunt Martha had an Hudson/Dodge/Plymouth/Ford/Chevy/Studebaker JUST LIKE YOURS   :!:  :!:  :!:
But they had a Four door/Coupe and it was green/orange/gray/brown/black/etc....During the big snow of '56, they................. :roll:

It kinda comes with the territory..  I have on occasion let seniors take photos sitting in the Ugly Olds /Kidd's Dumb Dodge... It kinda makes their day.... 8)  

I even heard one older lady remark to her, (Hopefully), husband...Look George   :!:  Look at the size of that back seat   :!:   Remember those   :?:  :?:  :oops:  :roll:

Bob.. :wink:

Quote from: "enjenjo"My Mom called and wanted me to taker to Costco to get her hearing aid fixed. When we were coming out they had a new Dodge Challenger R/T coupe 6.4 hemi, 8 speed auto trans in a bright yellow. I told her if she bought that car I would drive her any where she wanted. :lol:

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Quote from: "enjenjo"My Mom called and wanted me to taker to Costco to get her hearing aid fixed. When we were coming out they had a new Dodge Challenger R/T coupe 6.4 hemi, 8 speed auto trans in a bright yellow. I told her if she bought that car I would drive her any where she wanted. :lol:

Quote from: "phat46"Frank.....hold out for a Demon, tell her you can get her places more quickly.   😉

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Quote from: "enjenjo"My Mom called and wanted me to taker to Costco to get her hearing aid fixed. When we were coming out they had a new Dodge Challenger R/T coupe 6.4 hemi, 8 speed auto trans in a bright yellow. I told her if she bought that car I would drive her any where she wanted. :lol:

 Don't hold us in suspense...... :roll:

  What color did she order  :?:  :?:

 More important ....Will she let YOU drive it   :?:  :?:  :lol:  :lol:

Bob.. :wink:

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Quote from: "chimp koose"KB I am sorry . I do not do CNC either . The last time I programmed a cnc lathe we opened a door on the side and fed in a punch tape full of holes . That was the program for the part . We used to store the programs in film strip tubes . We were told that one day someone in the upstairs engineering office would be able to send a program to the machine from their office .  I laughed at that one , SURE they will  :roll: .

Quote from: "kb426"That's the little brother of the dr650 that I've owned since 2003. I think you'll be happy. :)

Quote from: "idrivejunk"Jumped around some on jobs today, laid hands on three of them. First thing I did was take the '67 Datsun off the rotisserie and get it all bolted to the freshened and wrapped chassis for body panel mock-up. I put the trunk lid on and switched gears after that but here she is. So petite :-o

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Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Remember the nice ,clean  '98 Chev pickup

I still can't understand what causes these trucks to rust as bad as they do ... For a REAL eye-opener, goggle " Chevy truck frame rust" & look at the photos .... :wink:

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Remember the nice ,clean  '98 Chev pickup I bought a couple of years ago when the frame on my old truck broke in half due to rust ??   When I bought it, the FIRST thing I did was power wash the frame , applied 2 coats of rust proof paint where ever I could get to & cleaned / painted ALL the brake & fuel lines down the bottom.... ( After what I went through with the old truck & this being our daily driver, I didn't want to take any chances) ...

Sooooooo.......  The fuel pump has been getting louder & louder, ( We all know what that means  :roll: ) , it stalled a couple of times when Mrs Ugly was driving it , so I decided that it was pump time ..... :idea:

The tank bottom still looked good, lines weren't too bad, so we pulled the bed rather than dropping the tank....  :idea:

Long story short ...I can't remove the pump snap ring because the TOP of the tank crumbles when you touch it ... :(
The fuel lines at the pump that were not painted when I bought it crumble when you touch them ...The brake lines in that area inside the frame crumble when you touch them .. :(  
 The frame in the front spring hanger area , ( where ALL the earlier series trucks rust) , are flaking so bad that I may need to make/install fishplates & box the frame in the "kickup" area   :roll:  :(

As long as the tank/lines & etc are out of the way, I'm using a needle-scaler to get rid of the flakey stuff & this time I will use some good old Rustoleum "Rusty Metal Primer" before anything is painted ... I've used it before & as long as there is somewhat of a rough surface, ( rust or sandblasted), the stuff WON'T let go..It seals whatever you put it on to STOP rust ....Maybe this time I will "dip" the rear frame up to the cab  :shock:  :lol: ..

Oh ...I'm also replacing ALL the lines from the bottom of the cab to the back of the truck ...None of that fancy/smancy o-ring bubble flair stuff either ....Good old 45* inverted flare ...like the OLD days ..( Besides, owning a GM truck, I've learned to keep that stuff in "stock"....)

I still can't understand what causes these trucks to rust as bad as they do ... For a REAL eye-opener, goggle " Chevy truck frame rust" & look at the photos ...Guys are scrapping 2005/2010 GM trucks due to frame rust ... BAD frame rust...Broken side rails at 75K miles due to rust ... :evil:  :roll:  GM even has a TSB for 2014 & later trucks to have the factory applied rustproofing re-applied at EVERY service visit ... :shock:   ( As long as the truck is still in the 3/36K warranty period ... :!:  )

From the photos online, it seems that the newer truck frames have a much more serious frame rust issue than the older trucks did, if that is even possible ...They now use 14ga. round tube for crossmembers ...with multiple low areas to hold moisture ...

 Lets see....$45K++ for a new GM truck...Touch up the rustproofing to avoid a known frame rust problem, ONLY while the truck is in WARRANTY  :?:  
After 3 years/36K miles, any frame issues are on the owner .... :twisted:      WHAT  :?:  :?:  :?:  :?:

 End of rant ...I'm going back to chip more rust scale ....I would post pictures, but I don't know if the truck is contagious.. Don't want to harm the camera..:roll:  :cry:  :lol:

Bob... :wink:

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Sorry for the "Rusty Rant" guys, I guess I was kinda "upset"....    :evil:    :oops:

KB..I have used the new copper/steel line on a few repairs .. I know that they do make a difference but they will still deteriorate after a few years in our salt/beet juice/tree sap & who knows what else they put on the roads up here....  A few of the local public works departments have started to spray the bottom of their salt spreading equipment with diesel fuel before they begin to work & pressure wash them off before they are parked ....  :shock:   Is there a message there  :?:  :?  

 Wayne...Thanks for the tips ...Up here in the "Rust Belt" , washing the wheel wells, frame rails,crossmembers, control arms & axles & anywhere else that can be reached with the spray wand is a weekly winter operation.....I have seen guys go to the local spray wash & spend $3 or $4 just to clean off the BOTTOM of their trucks & just rinse off the outside of the body... :?
 Remember when I had to replace the spare tire on my Chev Astro because the WHEEL rusted through under the body  :?:  :?:

 As far as your idea for "Rust Free" truck parts, there are multiple businesses in the midwest that do exactly what you are suggesting..   They sell anything from beds,front clips, complete cab assemblies to complete frames to resolve rust issues ...
If you get lucky, they will have parts available in YOUR color  :!:
 Something that I never knew, you can go online & there are multiple companies making PATCH PANELS to repair GM frames ...Theser are not reinforcements for off-roading, but designed to replace various area of rusted GM frames ...

This is a nice option for collision repair, or if you are restoring a vehicle, but I don't think it should be necessary to maintain a daily driver ... :roll:

 The scary part of this is that the newer style trucks,( 2000 & later all the way to 2015), seem to have a more serious rust issue than the older trucks did...I found one case on a Chev truck chat room where a guy had a 2013 truck with a rusted,broken frame at 85K miles & was only halfway through his payment book.. :shock:    GM told him "Too Bad--Soo Sad" ...Of course his bank was still saying "Money Please".....Bottom line...He has to replace the frame ... :roll:

 Oops ....I think I'm ranting again... :oops:  :oops:

Did I mention that this has me ...Ahhhhh....Upset.. :roll:  :oops:  :lol:

Bob... :wink:

Quote from: "enjenjo"I just picked up a lightly used Stihl chain saw. It was recommended to use the Stihl fuel premix. I went to the dealer today, it's $33 a gallon! It will get premium with valvoline two cycle oil, and Stabile.

Quote from: "enjenjo"I just picked up a lightly used Stihl chain saw. It was recommended to use the Stihl fuel premix. I went to the dealer today, it's $33 a gallon! It will get premium with valvoline two cycle oil, and Stabile.

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Quote from: "enjenjo"I just picked up a lightly used Stihl chain saw. It was recommended to use the Stihl fuel premix. I went to the dealer today, it's $33 a gallon! It will get premium with valvoline two cycle oil, and Stabile.

It's not just the Stihl premix that's outrageous.

I've seen premix in other brands at $9 + per quart.  ...I just shake my head and keep walking.

Non-ethanol gas is not available in my part of the world, so I use regular gas with 2-stroke oil.  ....So far, no problems, but maybe I'm lucky.

Quote from: "idrivejunk"Wow  :shock: look at all them stacks! :-o

Lightning struck my only tree last night, oh man wait until I can show you a pic! Unfortunately it also struck the ground nearby and cut the water supply line to my house (plastic, maybe 3 feet down) plus fried the buried internet and TV hose. Somehow I escaped with a fried modem, tripped breaker, and an adrenaline jolt that would choke a horse. And of course my beloved shade tree is ripped from stem to stern. Arm sized chunks of trunk were thrown over the house into the backyard, it was like a bomb went off at 11:15. Just as I was halfway through a Dragnet radio episode and winding down to hit the sack with soft rain sounds. POW! Never been that scared as an adult. It hit 25-30 feet from my chair. Whew!

Quote from: "idrivejunk"Wow  :shock: look at all them stacks! :-o

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Lightning struck my only tree last night, oh man wait until I can show you a pic! Unfortunately it also struck the ground nearby and cut the water supply line to my house (plastic, maybe 3 feet down) plus fried the buried internet and TV hose. Somehow I escaped with a fried modem, tripped breaker, and an adrenaline jolt that would choke a horse. And of course my beloved shade tree is ripped from stem to stern. Arm sized chunks of trunk were thrown over the house into the backyard, it was like a bomb went off at 11:15. Just as I was halfway through a Dragnet radio episode and winding down to hit the sack with soft rain sounds. POW! Never been that scared as an adult. It hit 25-30 feet from my chair. Whew!

Quote from: "enjenjo"I just picked up a lightly used Stihl chain saw. It was recommended to use the Stihl fuel premix. I went to the dealer today, it's $33 a gallon! It will get premium with valvoline two cycle oil, and Stabile.

Quote from: "kb426"Matt, I am so happy you had insurance. :)

Quote from: "kb426"This morning I purchased 40' of 5/16" chain and 2 hooks. I also picked up a chain saw. I spent the largest portion of the day pulling limbs from yards and stacking them in side streets awaiting pickup. I'm not sure I'll be able to move tomorrow. :)

Quoteman my brother is fast.....😄

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Quote from: "enjenjo"I have been looking at powering a lathe with a treadmill motor. You use a controller to adjust the speed. If it works out,
I may try one on the drill press too.

Quoteman my brother is fast.....😄

So are you saying his brother is half fast?

Quote from: 416FordNot last night but Sunday. I cleaned Vickie's parts car up and buffed out the paint on it one more time. Still need to get some wax on it but it does look a lot better then when we got the car.

  Lookin' good ...Kinda reminds me of the '70's...   8)

WOW..You have almost as much driveway as I do ...DON'T send it out to be "cleaned & pressed" .... :!:  :shock:  :lol:  :lol:

Bob... :wink:

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WOW..You have almost as much driveway as I do ...DON'T send it out to be "cleaned & pressed" .... :!:  :shock:  :lol:  :lol:

Bob... :wink:

Quote from: "kb426"I had a 69 Torino Gt, 390 auto. I still remember scrapping ice from the rear window. :) This was about 1972.

Quote from: "enjenjo"I have been looking at powering a lathe with a treadmill motor. You use a controller to adjust the speed. If it works out,
I may try one on the drill press too.

Quoteman my brother is fast.....😄

So are you saying his brother is half fast?

Quote from: "kb426"This might entertain some of you. The replacement motor for my mill arrived today. I did some research and Leeson/ North American Motors came up as a good choice. The ebay seller was far less money than anyone else I found. It arrives today and when I open the box, it starts to look Chinese. :) After unpacking, on the side of the motor is the made in China sticker. :) The Enco shaft appeared to be 7/8" with a 1/4" keyway. When I try to install the pulley on the new motor, things head south. It turns out the original shaft is 9 under. Maybe that's some metric size. I haven't checked. I fire up the lathe and make a few real light cuts till it is a light tap fit on the shaft. The new motor is cut for 3/16" keyway. No problem. Just fire up your mill and make a new double size key. But the motor for the mill is the offender. I put the key in the vise and take a die grinder and a cutoff blade and resize a portion to 3/16". Put it all together without hurting myself and wire it up. The motor has more wires than the original. I got it right the 1st time. I believe I'm back in business. I let it run for 5 minutes and didn't need the fire extinguisher so I'm kinda positive about this. :)

Quote from: "kb426"^^^^^^^!!!! WOW, how did that happen?

Quote from: "kb426"I spent most of the day machining on the 8 stack injector manifold. The work isn't real good. I didn't have tooling to do things as desired. The manifold is cut to the same height and parallel to the bottom. I had to do some work to make the center intake bolts a possibility to use. :) I machined an area where the IAC will have to go or connect to. 1 pic shows how the throttle will be positioned in general. I haven't finished checking geometry to assure equal operation on both banks.

Quotea division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Dichotomy

Quotea division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Quote from: "Crosley"Killed 4 scorpions sunday evening out in the yard

Quote from: "kb426"Frank, what are using for a pulley- belt setup? Do you think a 220 volt unit would be better than a 120v ?

Quote from: "Crosley"Killed 8 scorpions tonite.

3 adults.  1 of them had 5 baby scorps on their back.

We Had the wedding anniversary this week.  #44  :shock:

Quote from: "kb426"Congrats, Tony. Good luck with the scorpions. I'd be tempted to go "caddy shack" on them. :)

Quote from: "kb426"I watched Indy 500 today. Good race. I redid some wiring on my guitar amp and it now works as should. I had to change how I ran the circuits. I don't know if there's a way to do it as I originally planned but I quit. :) I could have titled this post: Chinese parts. After the race, I ran over to the machine shop to talk race with my friend. As I pull in the parking lot, the lower ball joint separates on the left a arm. I'm going about 3 mph but come to an instant halt. The wheels were turned straight ahead so it didn't destroy the fender. We use his forklift to get it away from the street. I put jack stands under it and he gives me a ride home. I load up tools and go back and have it apart in a little bit. Tomorrow I will go to Garden City for Memorial Day services. Autozone has parts in stock so upon returning, we'll see if reassembly goes as well as disassembly. I told my friend I thought I was really lucky. He's says I might reconsider. I'm in his parking lot with no lower ball joint. :) In case your curious, these have 3300 miles on them. They were greased upon assembly. I think the boots cracking let moisture in which hastened the demise of the joint. I'm so thankful this didn't happen anywhere else.  :shock:

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"The economy must really be in the tank. I had a 55 gallon drum full of scrap/aluminum plus a Genie garage door opener sitting on the curb for over two days, and it was still there. That is after posting on CL and the local FB page.  I hauled it back up to the shop and cut it all up with the Sawzall and fit it into two large bins.  We're taking the new Tacoma in tomorrow am to have the topper installed, so we'll have three hours to kill. The bins fit in the back of the Escape, so we'll take that to the recycle center in Peoria.

Hopefully, there will be a long line, and I can give the metal to someone else who needs the weight.  I just give it to the center, as it doesn't amount to much.  Last time I took a pile of metal scrap, it would've been about $.79.  But, a couple weeks ago, I took in a load of brass and aluminum, plus a radiator and cat that I found on the street in front of my house, and got $124. I was pleased.

Quote from: "kb426"The ball joint story continues. I had to do some research to verify that the ball joints matched the spindles which are 1980 camaro. I knew that Autozone would be open today. They sell their duralast brand and a cheaper line. How is that possible? :) I had double checked part numbers on several sites before deciding to try the AZ's. The Moog's I found were all listed as problem solvers and they're oversize for worn a-arms. I just wanted to press and go so I went to AZ after Memorial Day services and picked up the lower ball joint. Yesterday my friend is joking and says I better take some calipers with me. :) I didn't. I get home and go to fit the new one and it won't even start in the hole! Turns out it's a 100 thousandths to large. I fire up the lathe and turn the housing down. I press it in and put everything back together. The truck is back at my house and I'll start the search for good ball joints if there is such a thing. :) I've had enough exercise for the day. I need to wash the 32. It sprinkled on the way up this morning just enough to turn it brown. Looks really good with all the insects I killed. I hope you all had a great holiday. :)

Quote from: "Crosley"Killed 2 scorpions tonite... purty exciting beginning to the weekend.

Bought 2 front American racing wheels for my 1962 Falcon.  The Torq Thrust D grey center spokes. 15 x 4.5 wide.  Will match the rear wheels already on the Falcon.

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Quote from: "Crosley"Killed 2 scorpions tonite... purty exciting beginning to the weekend.

Bought 2 front American racing wheels for my 1962 Falcon.  The Torq Thrust D grey center spokes. 15 x 4.5 wide.  Will match the rear wheels already on the Falcon.

Have you tried a sonic pest repeller? Some have adjustable frequency. Sure worked for some squirrel pests.

Quote from: "kb426"Tony, is there any answer for the scorpions except moving?

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Quote from: "kb426"Tony, is there any answer for the scorpions except moving?

Hmmm... don't know which is worse, scorpions or the predators?

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Quote from: "enjenjo"Frank and his buddy were out back smoking meat yesterday, and while they were waiting they shot five groundhogs. I installed the rear fenders on the 46.

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Quote from: "enjenjo"Frank and his buddy were out back smoking meat yesterday, and while they were waiting they shot five groundhogs. I installed the rear fenders on the 46.

Nope we got six.

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Quote from: "enjenjo"Frank and his buddy were out back smoking meat yesterday, and while they were waiting they shot five groundhogs. I installed the rear fenders on the 46.

Nope we got six.

   Did you have enough smoke  :?:  :?:  :roll:

Bob.. :wink:

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Quote from: "enjenjo"Frank and his buddy were out back smoking meat yesterday, and while they were waiting they shot five groundhogs. I installed the rear fenders on the 46.

Nope we got six.

   Did you have enough smoke  :?:  :?:  :roll:

Bob.. :wink:

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Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"

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Quote from: "enjenjo"Frank and his buddy were out back smoking meat yesterday, and while they were waiting they shot five groundhogs. I installed the rear fenders on the 46.

Nope we got six.

   Did you have enough smoke  :?:  :?:  :roll:

Bob.. :wink:

A friend of mine tried to smoke meat once...he couldn't get it lit. He went back to joints.

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Quote from: "enjenjo"Frank and his buddy were out back smoking meat yesterday, and while they were waiting they shot five groundhogs. I installed the rear fenders on the 46.

Nope we got six.

   Did you have enough smoke  :?:  :?:  :roll:

Bob.. :wink:

Yes we did.

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Quote from: "Crosley"Took apart the Harbor freight Weld helmet.  Auto dark helmet  unit because it stopped working.

Battery in side (2) auto dark unit  went dead.  Found online hack to re-fit battery.  Waiting for small parts to arrive.

Quote from: "Arnold"Sorting through parts. SPENDING my life doing that lately. PLENTY :D of good memories. Deciding what to keep,what to sell(or try to) what to just take straight to the dump or scrap yard.

I do find it a LOT easier when I cannot even give some stuff away..to take similar stuff  right to the dump,scrap yard.

Google to me right now is a godsend :D when I come across so much stuff I have NO IDEA about. Also brings back plenty of memories.

Quote from: "kb426"I was working on the wiring on my mill with the dc treadmill motor. Everytime I turn off the power switch, I have to reset the rheostat to zero and start over before it will start the motor. Is that the way all dc controllers are?

Quote from: "chimp koose"Goofy season at school now . My shop kids were doing a large shop clean yesterday and there was getting to be a large pile of aluminum chips on the floor . Sent a helpful student off to a neighboring shop for the aluminum magnet . Each shop teacher sent him to the next shop . This one never gets old !

Quote from: "chimp koose"Goofy season at school now . My shop kids were doing a large shop clean yesterday and there was getting to be a large pile of aluminum chips on the floor . Sent a helpful student off to a neighboring shop for the aluminum magnet . Each shop teacher sent him to the next shop . This one never gets old !

Quote from: "kb426"Tony, is that toronado based?

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Quote from: "chimp koose"Goofy season at school now . My shop kids were doing a large shop clean yesterday and there was getting to be a large pile of aluminum chips on the floor . Sent a helpful student off to a neighboring shop for the aluminum magnet . Each shop teacher sent him to the next shop . This one never gets old !

My first real sorta 'real' job at age 16,  washing dishes at a resort near Scottsdale AZ..  one night , one of the chefs came back in  a hurry and ask me to go get a couple cans of steam. The steam table where the food was staged was low on steam. He was disappointed when I did not fall for the joke.

Quote from: "enjenjo"In the Air Force it was prop wash, and B1rd planes.

Quote from: "kb426"This is a long story but I'm going to whack it down to a short snip. I was at a friends shop this afternoon. It's 104 degrees out and we're enjoying summer. He's a lot younger than me. He mentions that he wants to know what to use to build a dragster seat. Before it's over, I'm volunteering to build a seat and whatever in a front engine dragster. This will be a cackelfest car at best, maybe just a show car. I'm aware that the addiction is still there for me at some level. Once a racer, always a racer?????

Quote from: "enjenjo"Spent the day getting Shelby married. She is now known as Shelby Ireland.

Quote from: "enjenjo"Spent the day getting Shelby married. She is now known as Shelby Ireland.

Quote from: "kb426"John, I can help with that a little. Most fed's have no room inside the shoulder hoop. Unless the car is a recent build, only midgets can fit in them. If you can't fit, it won't be good. A fed without a hellacious motor wouldn't be much anyway. Carbed engines with powerglides won't put too big of a smile on your face. If you have an engine in front of you that is scary to be next to, you could see why drivers did it and then didn't do it. :) One of the more interesting cars I drove was leftover from the real early 60's. It might have been 120" wb. Healthy small block and one of the 2 speed trans that was made from an IHC torque amplifier from the tractors. Non slipper clutch. Side step it and * the front for quite a ways. After the front came down, you could go to sleep. I've observed the restorations of the fed's and would kind of like to do one to make it look way better than they ever did. :) Those of you that have been to cackelfests have all seen the same thing. I'm not going to be a racer again with my bank account. :)
Frank, I hope Shelby is off on a long and happy life. Happy father's day to all of you!

Quote from: "kb426"I just spent almost 2 hours fabbing a cup holder for the 51. It's effective but not cool. The idea god doesn't know where I am today. :)

Quote from: "kb426"^^^^ Is 1 day enough?

Quote from: "Carnut"Massive Hail Storm pummels Ulysses Kansas in Southwest KS

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Quote from: "kb426"This was a light hail storm we had today. I have a metal roof on the garage and the noise is louder than the music. :) This damaged siding and newer cars but the older stuff is tough enough to withstand this size stones. I used a caliper and the largest one I measured was 15/16".

Quote from: "enjenjo"Drove to Indiana today and bought a lathe. 10 by 30 Atlas with much tooling. Looks and runs like new. I am going to pick it up this next week

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Quote from: "enjenjo"Drove to Indiana today and bought a lathe. 10 by 30 Atlas with much tooling. Looks and runs like new. I am going to pick it up this next week

 Frank .. Does it has a real gearbox or the "u-change it" gears like mine  :?:    Powdered metal gears ....What will they think of next   :?:  :roll:  :roll:

Bob... :wink:

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"John .... We have never used a V-8 mustang spring in any front end we've installed ...We use nothing but standard 4-cyl / no AC springs ...( Unless the car has big block or Hemi power )...The main thing we watch for is the lower control arm sitting level at loaded ride height....
The Moog # is 8558 ...$48.95 a pair from Rock Auto ...Specs:

Bar Diameter - Inches   0.57
End Type 1   Square
End Type 2   Tangential
Free Height - Inches   13.44
ID - Inches   3.51
Installation Height - Inches   9.50
Load - lbs   1388.00
Spring Rate - lbs per inch   353.00
Spring Type   Constant Rate


Here is the info on a Moog #8556, ( 6Cyl) spring:

Bar Diameter - Inches   0.59
End Type 1   Square
End Type 2   Tangential
Free Height - Inches   13.81
ID - Inches   3.50
Installation Height - Inches   9.50
Load - lbs   1561.00
Spring Rate - lbs per inch   364.00
Spring Type   Constant Rate


 When we first built the "Ugly Olds" , we used a 4cyl stock spring with 1.5 coils removed ... Lower control arm sat level when loaded, the front end was "on the ground" so to speak & all was well with the world .... 15 years & 40K some miles later, it still sat level, lower control arms level when loaded , looked really neat & rode like a cement truck ...Wait ..I used to work on cement trucks ...They actually rode better ....
I recently installed a set of used STOCK 4 cyl, no air springs & after settling for about 2 weeks it is almost at the same height as before, lower control arms are level , BUT the ride is like a normal car ....MUCH softer......

Attached is the Moog spring list to give you ALL the specs on the available springs ....

  http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/universal_coil_springs.asp

Here is the info from Eaton Spring ..They have the most info & availability of any spring provider I know ..They also have a free exchange program ...

https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/ordering/mustang-ii-coil-springs/


Hope this helps ..

Bob .... :wink:

Quote from: "Crosley"...we irrigate flood the property 2 times a month. .

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Quote from: "Crosley"...we irrigate flood the property 2 times a month. .

Curious George is wondering how you do that :?:

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Gee Tony ...   Maybe you should wait for warmer weather to catch up on your yard work ....Might be easier  :idea:  :?:

Bob... :wink:

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Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Gee Tony ...   Maybe you should wait for warmer weather to catch up on your yard work ....Might be easier  :idea:  :?:

Bob... :wink:

I mowed the upper and lower back yards this morning.  Started at 7:30am... It was 90* F here by then.  When I finished the mow, the edge trimming, etc.... it was 99*F at 9am

Do not move to AZ , you will not survive

Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I installed new rear springs in the 54 Chevy.  I had to make a leaf spring compressor in order to remove the old springs and to re install the new ones, but it worked and I got the job done.  The ride is greatly improved and I no longer need the supplemental air bags that I spent a few days building.  I should have changed the springs first.

The front end has settled a lot and now I must change my front Mustang ll springs.  I used new V 8 springs when I built the car.  Speedway has a chart where you can select a spring based on the weight of the front of your car.  I plan to weigh the front at the local farmers exchange and then order the springs.  I did a search of the rrt and the net and this seems like a good approach.  Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

John

Quote from: "Arnold"Better half had a new roof,eaves installed on her house. Before I came along. They started  the shingles to about 1" short of the facia. Why..I give up. Left the gap for the water to pour down of course between the facia and into the soffit..and down the front of the facia. . Put the eaves on crooked..even to the eye. Ran the eave to the side of the house..90deg wall. Cut a hole(yes) through the wood siding so the water would now run down inside the siding. Why..again..I give up. Put a proper downspout on the other end. NO water can ever flow to it!
There are no rafter ends exposed..or stub rafters. Soffits are pretty thick..almost an inch..about a foot wide 9' long. Attach to the wall with substantial looks like left over trim? Facia attaches to the soffit at the 90 deg of the soffit AND through the roof deck NOWHERE else.
Facia is all rotted. No surprise there.
Took off a very important eave saying it wasn't necessary. Water just poured in over the porch roof. Rot followed.

She says this is a lot better than the first guy..took substantial depost..disappeared.

About the only good thing is I still have the health THANKFULL :D to do this kind of work by myself up 2 stories on a ladder.

This will keep me busy for a few days.

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Quote from: "Arnold"Better half had a new roof,eaves installed on her house. Before I came along. They started  the shingles to about 1" short of the facia. Why..I give up. Left the gap for the water to pour down of course between the facia and into the soffit..and down the front of the facia. . Put the eaves on crooked..even to the eye. Ran the eave to the side of the house..90deg wall. Cut a hole(yes) through the wood siding so the water would now run down inside the siding. Why..again..I give up. Put a proper downspout on the other end. NO water can ever flow to it!
There are no rafter ends exposed..or stub rafters. Soffits are pretty thick..almost an inch..about a foot wide 9' long. Attach to the wall with substantial looks like left over trim? Facia attaches to the soffit at the 90 deg of the soffit AND through the roof deck NOWHERE else.
Facia is all rotted. No surprise there.
Took off a very important eave saying it wasn't necessary. Water just poured in over the porch roof. Rot followed.

She says this is a lot better than the first guy..took substantial depost..disappeared.

About the only good thing is I still have the health THANKFULL :D to do this kind of work by myself up 2 stories on a ladder.

This will keep me busy for a few days.

Really makes you wonder doesn't it? How do contractors think they will get away with these types of things? I had my house roofed a couple years ago, I had done it myself about 30 years prior and there was no way I was doing it again, it's two stories, with an attic, with about a 12/12 pitch. Hired the "best" roofing company in the area ( most expensive) , and they sent the "D" team to my house, you know, the guys with ankle tethers  who had to ride a bicycle to the job. They took eight days to do a job quoted for two days, they worked till after dark every night and fought like cats and dogs. One guy got fired in the neighbors driveway one night. The screw ups were numerous and mind boggling, long story short, they cut sheathing on my flat roof that they weren't going to be reroofing. They cut it flat on the roof.....with a circular saw...through the shingles.....The day after they finally finished it rained....water was pouring in my utility room doorway. I quickly patched the saw cuts with some wet sealing roof cement and called the company owner. He was baffled as to why they would do that....no #####, me tooo. They wove new shingles in the damaged area and promised to come back and reshingle my front porch roof, for free, since I had had a "bad experience" with their company. Well two years later I was still waiting for them so I did the porch roof, and yesterday I stripped and reroofed the flat roof they had damaged...it had
started leaking again. I don't give them any referrals....

Quote from: "papastoyss"The VW is probably a '68 , that was the 1st year for a gas door & collapisble (sp) steering column. If it has CV joints in the rear instead of old style swing axle it could be a '69 or '70. The vin is stamped on the center tunnel just in front of the oval access plate for the shift rod under the back seat, the 3rd digit is the year, ie 158 is a 1968 model.  Many thanks for taking the time for your posts, I really enjoy reading & maybe learning the right way to do something.

Quote from: "kb426"That Datsun gets my feeble mind running. There are so many neat engine combos that could go in along with modern suspension and brakes. Monster Miata style. :) I see you have one more sun roof hole to deal with. I'm glad that fad seems to have passed.

Quote from: "papastoyss"The VW is probably a '68 , that was the 1st year for a gas door & collapisble (sp) steering column. If it has CV joints in the rear instead of old style swing axle it could be a '69 or '70. The vin is stamped on the center tunnel just in front of the oval access plate for the shift rod under the back seat, the 3rd digit is the year, ie 158 is a 1968 model.  Many thanks for taking the time for your posts, I really enjoy reading & maybe learning the right way to do something.

Quote from: "kb426"Happiness is the sun coming up on hot rods. :)

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Quote from: "kb426"Happiness is the sun coming up on hot rods. :)

You and your confounded limitless gumption! :-o  Happiness is a warm Grand Prix, for the record. 8)

Yesterday I spent 4-5 hours on yard work. Used to mow this place in 40 minutes, one session, in my 30s. Weeds went nuts in the front yard after all the dirt got shuffled around fixing stuff after the lightning strike. So there was weeding by hand next to the house, then stringing the weed trimmer and only half finishing because the gas line began leaking again. This unit defies even simple disassembly attempts so that's another weekend's project. Today so far all I did was go buy oil and filter for the GTP, this will be the oil change that takes it past the quarter million miles mark. I don't even understand how boosted junk can do that. Car just serves and serves and serves and continually blows my mind by being so comfy and efficient. Good tool for the job. Had the '69 out a couple times this weekend too and the same could be said of it (good tool for job). It re-centers my mind in a jiffy. :D

Quote from: "Arnold"

   Trimmer gas line..visited that with one of my own last week. My gas line had become brittle and cracked. The new replacement one required a specific thickness of line PLUS some adapter/grommet thingy..to adapt it to a different thickness of line where it goes into the tank :roll: Sure.
 
  I found a piece of thicker more rubbery line and stuffed that in..doesn't leak.

Quote from: "idrivejunk"Arnold I guess I've had my trimmer several years now. Did the same thing as you a couple years back. That dang microscopic hose sure does swell up and get soft, don't it? I may have blew the line loose with overly enthusiastic priming but the hose just isn't big enough to take the heat and gas too. Business end of the hose is buried under interlocked plastic shielding and lots of torx screws that you can take out and still nothing is loose. Fairly enigmatic. I'll put my patient hat on one day and tackle it. Last time it stayed apart for awhile as I gathered the want-to. Tough not to just go buy a cheapo but this one is a decent model. At least I have reached the experience level where my dual line wind jobs actually feed when the head is bumped. Progress!

Rust combat for me today. This late 70s Bronco had a tree fall on it plus used to have a sunroof. Its actually not a bad specimen but does have some sketchy previous bodywork. Floors mainly. This looked like a nightmare when I started but the fellow employee who got it before me must have been mighty discouraged when he first saw it. He got the door opening back in shape and left off during fitting of the new door shell and welding of his roof hole patch. He also made the brace under the roof that was cut out. The roof is flanged under the patch, we have different styles. I could not bring myself to straighten or weld anything until the roof skin is clean enough to use. New ones are not available since this is a two year only bodystyle. Got a day and a half in it thus far, needs another good half day of rust combat then I'll bang out the shape. Lucky for me, this panel sits like 7 or 8 feet off the ground and repair expectations are way down by the lugnuts.

For you, KB. Got yer sick sack on? I'll stick to a simple before and after on one half, and this is the better side. If anyone has a Q about the procedure, pipe up. Wish I could keep going but the bottom pic may have to be good enough. I covered it in rattle can for the night and will hope to reach this point on the other half by lunch tomorrow.

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Quote from: "sirstude"I am arguing with the local adjuster for Grundy.  I had an accident with the Olds and the Impala last Wednesday/Thursday that I have not mentioned.  I was going to put brakes on my wife's van so parked the Impala under the Oldsmobile on Wednesday evening, like I do all winter with the Van.  I came out on Thursday evening and the roof on the Impala looked funny, kind of wet possibly.  Anyway, I went over to look and there was brake fluid all over the passenger back corner of the roof.  Backed the car out and scrubbed with wax and grease remover.  Pock marked the clear pretty good, but looks like the base color will be ok.  Painter wants to sand the clear, then recoat the back of the car, then sand again and recoat the clear again.  Doing 3 coats each time. The car is pinstriped and they will need to be redone so that half of them are not under the clear.  The adjuster seemed fine on this all until we got the bid.  He only allowed for 2 coats of clear and nothing on the pinstripes.  Emailed the agent at Philadelphia (Grundy's insurance provider) and he said the adjuster will get it worked out.  The adjuster is dodging both myself and the body shop.  We will see how it goes.  
Anyway, what happened is the master cylinder on the Olds leaked out the back side for some reason.  This was a new master cylinder/booster I got some years ago.  I have had brake fluid in it for about a year with no issues, then this.  I need to figure out what the cylinder is, I think a Corvette unit.  I purchased through by buddy Gary Dagel and he picked it up from one of the vendors that was near him when he was in Orange CA.  Doubt he remembers exactly what was picked out, but will be calling just in case.  Good excuse to talk to him anyway.

Quote from: "purplepickup"Leaving for the Byron Meltdown nostalgia drags tomorrow. Hooley will have his Willys pickup gasser there.

Did some U-pick cherries today. I like cherries. :D

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Quote from: "papastoyss"The VW is probably a '68 , that was the 1st year for a gas door & collapisble (sp) steering column. If it has CV joints in the rear instead of old style swing axle it could be a '69 or '70. The vin is stamped on the center tunnel just in front of the oval access plate for the shift rod under the back seat, the 3rd digit is the year, ie 158 is a 1968 model.  Many thanks for taking the time for your posts, I really enjoy reading & maybe learning the right way to do something.

I was told that by his best reckoning, the tech on it had determined by those numbers that the body was '57 and chassis was '67. I just know nothing about them and am glad that I am a bodyman so I won't need to really. The specifics will suface as the job progresses without me lifting a finger. Sure am glad to have the position that I do in the crew up there. Somehow just being around old cars makes everything seem OK. Glad to spread it around as forum fodder. :)

Quote from: "papastoyss"

Quote from: "idrivejunk"

Quote from: "papastoyss"The VW is probably a '68 , that was the 1st year for a gas door & collapisble (sp) steering column. If it has CV joints in the rear instead of old style swing axle it could be a '69 or '70. The vin is stamped on the center tunnel just in front of the oval access plate for the shift rod under the back seat, the 3rd digit is the year, ie 158 is a 1968 model.  Many thanks for taking the time for your posts, I really enjoy reading & maybe learning the right way to do something.

I was told that by his best reckoning, the tech on it had determined by those numbers that the body was '57 and chassis was '67. I just know nothing about them and am glad that I am a bodyman so I won't need to really. The specifics will suface as the job progresses without me lifting a finger. Sure am glad to have the position that I do in the crew up there. Somehow just being around old cars makes everything seem OK. Glad to spread it around as forum fodder. :)

The gas door & bumper bracket attaching points are '68 & up. Also 4 lug wheels came out in 1968. 1967 & older models ,you had to lift the front hood to refuel, the filler neck came straight up out of the tank. The convertible bodies were actually subbed out & built by Karmann who also built the Karmann Ghia.

Quote from: "phat46"
How's the cherry crop this year?

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Quote from: "phat46"
How's the cherry crop this year?

Very good. Picked these out on Mission Penninsula by Traverse City.  Some of the branches were breaking from the weight. I've got good memories of buying cherries at roadside stands up north when I was a kid too.

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Work on the padded dash stopped for a couple days. I found some 3M adhesive at the body supply store. Found the dash speaker is in bad shape. I'm surprised that I could still hear sound out of it. Went looking for a replacement yesterday and today. HAH! 8 ohms? Nada. all 4 ohm. I did find an electronic shop in the warehouse district in Peoria that called a guy for me that would re-cone it for me. Price? $125. Uh...no, I don't listen to the radio that much.

Came home and found a pair on Amazon that should work with a little work. $45. That's better.

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Frank, the stuff I got was 8101 panel adhesive. I went to the same company, different store today and returned it. They don't carry the 590, said to try Autozone, etc. None of them had it either, so I ordered it on Amazon.

Quote from: "kb426"How about 7075 t6 step plates? :) I made simple effective step plates for the 51 today. This is left over 7075 t6 alum that is brushed for a finish look. I kept thinking I would have a good idea but I gave up for time being. The more I drove it, the more scratches were appearing. I admitted defeat. :)

Quote from: "kb426"Matt, all I have seen is replacing the rubber with new which is about $250 and glueing or buying replacement bonded boards. I've not been in the right place to know of any other method. Most of what I saw, the mat was worn down so their was no rejuvenating, only replacement. If it was easily done, I would have my step plates gray hard anodized. I would have to take or send them to Wichita and beg some company to do them. I had a guy that felt sorry for me years ago who would do my race car parts. Most of the companies there are tied to aircraft contracts and don't do onesie twosie deals.

Quote from: "kb426"Matt, all I have seen is replacing the rubber with new which is about $250 and glueing or buying replacement bonded boards. I've not been in the right place to know of any other method. Most of what I saw, the mat was worn down so their was no rejuvenating, only replacement. If it was easily done, I would have my step plates gray hard anodized. I would have to take or send them to Wichita and beg some company to do them. I had a guy that felt sorry for me years ago who would do my race car parts. Most of the companies there are tied to aircraft contracts and don't do onesie twosie deals.

Quote from: "kb426"Tony, any thoughts about a t5? What are your plans for the car? Looks good with the tire and wheel combo.

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Quote from: "kb426"Tony, any thoughts about a t5? What are your plans for the car? Looks good with the tire and wheel combo.

This small Ford 6 cylinder uses an odd small round  bell housing & small clutch.  

The car was a 3 speed on the column when I bought it.  I gave all the manual trans & clutch parts to a friend with a Comet about 15 yrs ago. His 3 speed  trans was broke

Requires an adapter - spacer for the T5.  Folks that have converted to the T5 like them.  Something to ponder.  .

I just converted the C4 back to Automatic shift from Full manual when I was drag racing the car.

Quote from: "kb426"How about 7075 t6 step plates? :) I made simple effective step plates for the 51 today. This is left over 7075 t6 alum that is brushed for a finish look. I kept thinking I would have a good idea but I gave up for time being. The more I drove it, the more scratches were appearing. I admitted defeat. :)

Quote from: "kb426"Bob, that's nice that you crash tested that rubber mat material. I'm sure the manufacturer will want to compensate you for your efforts. :)

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"

Quote from: "kb426"How about 7075 t6 step plates? :) I made simple effective step plates for the 51 today. This is left over 7075 t6 alum that is brushed for a finish look. I kept thinking I would have a good idea but I gave up for time being. The more I drove it, the more scratches were appearing. I admitted defeat. :)

 KB ... When we built the Olds back in 95ish, we straightened the stock boards & covered them with rubber "Hallway runner".... You get it at the local hardware or big box store by the yard off of a big roll ...After 20 some years in the weather & an occasional splash of rubber dressing or Armor-All, they held up quite well...After our latest adventure, the covers are still in decent shape ...The boards, Ahh, not so much soo... :roll:

Bob.. :wink:

Quote from: "WZ JUNK"My wife and I spent the last two weeks in Alaska.  Part of that time was above the artic circle in northwest Alaska at two national parks that only accessible by bush plane.  Great trip.  Glad to be home but we are going back to Alaska next year.

John

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Quote from: "WZ JUNK"My wife and I spent the last two weeks in Alaska.  Part of that time was above the artic circle in northwest Alaska at two national parks that only accessible by bush plane.  Great trip.  Glad to be home but we are going back to Alaska next year.

John

Did you get to see the Aurora Borealis the other night?

Quote from: "kb426"I'm getting caught up a little. :) Frank, the reason I didn't consider Rhinoliner was the cost and a friend had a Jeep that the interior was done with that. It showed wear in the high traffic areas. Matt, the step plates are only .056" thick. I'm just planing on resanding them with 220 when ever they get ugly. A lot of the reasoning was quick and simple so I could get on with the summer plans. :)

Quote from: "enjenjo"Looks good Tony. I don't know if it will go fast enough to make the tires grow. :roll:

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Quote from: "enjenjo"Looks good Tony. I don't know if it will go fast enough to make the tires grow. :roll:

A 383 cid chevy engine will provide a larger amount of umph to the ol Falcon

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Quote from: "enjenjo"Looks good Tony. I don't know if it will go fast enough to make the tires grow. :roll:

A 383 cid chevy engine will provide a larger amount of umph to the ol Falcon

Then I guess a Sawsall will clean that up in a jiffy.

Quote from: "Crosley"Installed new tires on the rear of the 1962 Falcon.  205-70 x 15 tires.  China built Douglas brand from Wally World.   I figure the tires will flat spot and rot off the car before I wear them out.

The taller tires lowered the RPM  at  cruise  enough.  I am happy.

I knew the tire size was gonna be close to the front of  the wheel well opening.  And:  it is close.  Almost 1/2 inch clearance.  I could have bought 205 - 65 x 15 tires....  I wanted as much height as possible.

I need to bolt the center caps back on.

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Quote from: "enjenjo"

Quote from: "Crosley"

Quote from: "enjenjo"Looks good Tony. I don't know if it will go fast enough to make the tires grow. :roll:

A 383 cid chevy engine will provide a larger amount of umph to the ol Falcon

Then I guess a Sawsall will clean that up in a jiffy.

I am looking for a kit that bolts the chevy power into the Falcon ... #sarcasm  

:ha)



:-}

Quote from: "416Ford"Bob, are you going to fix the seam on the left quarter and do a complete repaint when they are doing this work?

QuoteI am looking for a kit that bolts the chevy power into the Falcon

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Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Work on the padded dash stopped for a couple days. I found some 3M adhesive at the body supply store. Found the dash speaker is in bad shape. I'm surprised that I could still hear sound out of it. Went looking for a replacement yesterday and today. HAH! 8 ohms? Nada. all 4 ohm. I did find an electronic shop in the warehouse district in Peoria that called a guy for me that would re-cone it for me. Price? $125. Uh...no, I don't listen to the radio that much.

Came home and found a pair on Amazon that should work with a little work. $45. That's better.

What is the part number on the adhesive? I like the 3M urethane glass adhesive in tubes for gluing down the dash cover. It will never come loose, and does not break down the foam. 3M Polyurethane Glass Adhesive Sealant 590 Black  About 20 minutes set time.

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"

Quote from: "enjenjo"

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Work on the padded dash stopped for a couple days. I found some 3M adhesive at the body supply store. Found the dash speaker is in bad shape. I'm surprised that I could still hear sound out of it. Went looking for a replacement yesterday and today. HAH! 8 ohms? Nada. all 4 ohm. I did find an electronic shop in the warehouse district in Peoria that called a guy for me that would re-cone it for me. Price? $125. Uh...no, I don't listen to the radio that much.

Came home and found a pair on Amazon that should work with a little work. $45. That's better.

What is the part number on the adhesive? I like the 3M urethane glass adhesive in tubes for gluing down the dash cover. It will never come loose, and does not break down the foam. 3M Polyurethane Glass Adhesive Sealant 590 Black  About 20 minutes set time.

Thanks Frank. I ordered that adhesive and used it on the dash. It stuck very well. But...I've said it before and I'll say it again, no more padded dashes for me. I don't know if they are made so far off that it takes mucho 'shaving' of the padding to fit or not, but this one sure was. I'm mostly done now...just have to get the a/c motor to run again; I think I forgot to attach a ground wire on that.

Quote from: "enjenjo"

QuoteI am looking for a kit that bolts the chevy power into the Falcon

You have that already, in that junk pile in the corner. Just start looking at the junk, and you will find pieces that will work.

Quote from: "ragdol"At a swap meet this spring I got quotes to chrome my '55 New Yorker bumpers, they ranged from $1,000 to $1,800.

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Quote from: "ragdol"At a swap meet this spring I got quotes to chrome my '55 New Yorker bumpers, they ranged from $1,000 to $1,800.

 The best price I can get in my area for my skinny little bumpers is $499.00 EACH...We decided on a REAL shiny silver paint to improve what we have now ...I can't afford $1K for a pair of bumper bars ... :roll:  :shock:

If I knew exactly what year & model they were , I could prolly by new for less than that ..... :idea:

I don't care for the "Briz" ribbed bumper look.... :roll:

Bob.. :wink:

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Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"

Quote from: "ragdol"At a swap meet this spring I got quotes to chrome my '55 New Yorker bumpers, they ranged from $1,000 to $1,800.

 The best price I can get in my area for my skinny little bumpers is $499.00 EACH...We decided on a REAL shiny silver paint to improve what we have now ...I can't afford $1K for a pair of bumper bars ... :roll:  :shock:

If I knew exactly what year & model they were , I could prolly by new for less than that ..... :idea:

I don't care for the "Briz" ribbed bumper look.... :roll:

Bob.. :wink:

Bob, did you try Quality Plating in Sterling?

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"The clock in the Galaxie doesn't work (do any?), and I read on the 'net on how the points can get burnt if your battery runs low on voltage. Well, my points have continuity, but the small coil that is supposed to separate the points has zero ohms resistance. I'm going to assume that that coil is toast, as in shorted out?

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Bob, my oldest brother and I both had the Motorola reverbs that had the springs in the box, and mounted in the trunk. I remember the boinngs going over bumps. The one my older brother gave me is a smaller box and is mounted under the dash. I don't remember what it sounded like. No instructions, so I may not try it out. At least now, I have an am/fm radio in the Galaxie. All I'd need would be to fry it.

I may look into converting the clock. not sure. Maybe a winter time project.

Quote from: "Crosley"I have a worn out 1984 Enco lathe... 240 volt , single phase.

Tried to fire it up this morning.  Buzz was all it would do.  Happened a few months ago, i checked wires then and it's been happy since.

Looks like the starter capacitor is bad.

Tested with my multi metrer on CAP setting.  Numbers are low at .0034 , then drop to zero , then to: O L

Guess I will scare up a new capacitor , see if that helps

Quote from: "Crosley"Once again, I am boned by shipping.

I ordered a part online. Shipping location was listed as:  Many US locations

Turns out: this part was shipped in Tempe AZ , arrived at USPS Origin Facility on Wednesday 9:31am ...Then:   1 hour & 15 minutes later...The same day , The package is in Los Angeles CA at USPS Network Distribution Center.

As of today (24 hrs later)  the package has not travelled any where Or at least has not been scanned ?


:(D)

Quote from: "enjenjo"
I bought some parts on Ebay yesterday about 2pm. Aug 7 delivery date. They arrived in the mail today at noon.

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Quote from: "enjenjo"
I bought some parts on Ebay yesterday about 2pm. Aug 7 delivery date. They arrived in the mail today at noon.

My part was off eBay too.

Ordered monday eve July 31.

Shipped from Tempe AZ on Tuesday August 1 .  About 18 miles from my house.

Arrived Friday August 4..

Why the H would this package go to Los Angeles , then back to Gilbert AZ ?

QuoteAnd if you're going to repair your clock, using the quartz movement will get you twice as far as using a pintz movement ...

QuoteI may look into converting the clock. not sure. Maybe a winter time project.

Quote from: "enjenjo"
Because of the way they sort packages. 99 percent of the packages outbound UPS packages shipped in the Phoenix area are not going to the Phoenix area, so they are shipped to LA for sort. The one percent that go to the Phoenix area are then shipped back along with the 99 percent of Phoenix packages coming from elsewhere in the country.

In my case the package was sent USPS from Milford Mi. The sort hub for Milford is New Boston Mi, which is also the sort hub for Swanton Oh. If it had been sent from Delta Oh, five miles away, it would have been sent to New Boston Mi, and then back to Swanton. Shipped from Bryan Oh, 30 miles away, it would have gone to Indianapolis, to New Boston, to Swanton. That is just the cheapest way to do it.

If it was shipped UPS Air it would have gone to Louisville Ky for sort, then back to Phoenix. All US air freight for UPS is sorted in Louisville.

Quote from: "kb426"Frank, what made the t56 so different than a 3550 or t5?

Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Frank,

Regarding the CTS-V T56... I have a 2005 that came to me early last year with 178,000 miles on the clock. The trans was "loose" but worked. I found a used 10,000 mile trans and swapped it when we put in a new flywheel and all associated parts plus a new Hurst shifter from a guy who converts a new Camaro unit to work in the V. I sold the "old" trans and have put almost 7,000 miles on the new one.

The V is an awesome touring machine....maybe the best long haul car I've ever had though it does have a few quirks. Runs like a scalded cat though.

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"We took our bicycles to the Hennepin Canal towpath to ride. My wife says to check the air in the tires, so I did. Sidewall says between 40 and 65. Okay, put almost 65 in all of them. We usually ride for 4 miles in one direction (standard one speed bikes with balloon tires). We got to the 4 mile mark, stopped and had a break. On the way back, at total 5.5 miles, my rear tire blew; sounded like a shotgun going off. Bikes are only two years old. Long 2.5 mile walk back to the truck. :shock:

Quote from: "kb426"Matt, I'm guessing you mean really large beetles. :)

Quote from: "kb426"John, did you post invisible pics? :)

Quote from: "kb426"There was a U-ship person here to pickup the bike I sold on ebay over the weekend this afternoon. He had a trailer with too much stuff in it. I hope the bike gets to the new owner in good shape. The pic is of the light switch I removed from the 49 cab. It took a blind old guy a little bit to figure out how it came apart.:)

Quote from: "enjenjo"Then he tried taking it out the broken fitting with an easy out, and of course broke that off flush too.

Quote from: "kb426"Wayne, where does the cherry pie fit in this story? :)

Quote from: "kb426"John, how quick????

Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Got stung yesterday above my left eye on my forehead by a wasp. The nest and all concerned died shortly afterwards. My wife put some stuff on the sting, then ice pack, then antihistamine pill and aspiring. Woke up this am with a swollen eyelid. War is declared on all stinging/biting insects in my yard.

Quote from: "kb426"I just finished mowing both lots. In the alley next to the dumpster, I find this. The motor is dead. My son has a better compressor but it only has about a 2 gallon tank. I think you know where this will end up. :) The only question is will it get a custom paint job? :)