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Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: enjenjo on April 23, 2010, 04:57:12 PM
I am cleaning the shop, I rebuilt the rear suspension on a 1970 AMX this week, springs, shocks, and torque links. It did not want to come apart after 40 years in Ohio. :shock:
I'm laying in a hospital bed hoping to be released today. No hot rod projects the last few months and won't be again for a few more, but I'm recovering from cancer so its not a bad thing!
I am getting the Ugly Olds ready for another season of mis-adventures & folly ... 8) I also started making things "round" in my new to me lathe... :lol: Little chips ..big chips...silver chips ...blue chips ..... :shock:
Bob........ :wink:
Quote from: "OldSub"I'm laying in a hospital bed hoping to be released today. No hot rod projects the last few months and won't be again for a few more, but I'm recovering from cancer so its not a bad thing!
Best wishes on your recovery, getting back in the shop will get you feeling even better!
I put luan down in a big kitchen today, tomorrow we'll put the flooring down over it, you gotta love 120 year old houses, we found a trap door (?) in a kitchen closet that had to be made permanet before we floor over it.....
I'm sitting inside watching Judge Judy while it's raining outside. too lazy to walk to the shop
I went to work today
Linda is the most concerned person in the community garden accross the street. She is being volunteered as the spokesperson and because I seem to be the only husband with a truck I seemed to be volunteered for other chores. Last night I got to load half of last years un-functioning compost pile into my truck. Today I un-loaded the truck and loaded the other half (I need a bigger truck). Tomorrow I get to un-load my truck again and maybe load it with a load of mulch. I won't do that unless I find someone to help (knows how to leah on a pitch fork). I'm getting closer to the Jeepster all the time but I still got a bunch of firewood in the garage between the Jeepster and the door. GPster
Good luck on your recovery---Serviced a wheel chair van today--new pads , front and rear, Wired a printer in the back of an ambulance. Came home and worked on wifes coupe
I hauled off 1500 pounds of scrap steel from behind the shop Friday. I am not called junk by accident. I have one more load next week. Believe it or not, I am trying to get better organized.
In the course of hauling off the scrap, I had a flat on my old utility trailer that I built 20 years ago. That is when I discovered that the idiot that built the trailer did not allow room to change a tire. I used a bottle jack to push the axle down more so that I could get the old tire off and the new one on. I will have to do a little clearancing with the torch today.
This morning I will go to the Gearhead Cafe for coffee. Then to a little car show we have each spring in honor of the man who owned a vintage salvage yard locally. I will hang around a while and visit with friends then home to mow the yard.
John
spent yesterday morning at the doc's (no obama jokes, he's a joke all in himself)
doc sez to me, "it's never anything normal with you"....
have a ganglion cyst on my big toe...
today i'm gonna wander out to the shop and fix some big gaping holes in the trans tunnel on the rambler and make a couple of calls..
I had to pull the rear end out of my 53 (w/ 57 rear end) & reset the preload on the pinion. It was making a little noise when I'd ease off from drive to coast.
When I pulled the punkin & inspected it the case that holds the spider gears in place had some curved lines about every inch across it. The pinion gear was just barely touching the carrier case on deceleration causing these marks.
I originally pulled the punkin & had someone rebuild it & set it up (he did a very good job because I checked backlash & preload before I installed it)
Thinking back, after driving it everything was fine, no noise, but after a couple days I seen the pinon seal was leaking. So I took the whole car back to him & he had his young helper replace the seal. Well the seal was fixed but after that I started just ocasionally hearing a wierd noise & as it turns out he didn't get the preload set properly. As time went on the noise began to show up a little more, which led to my "punkin patch" this weekend.
I set the preload & checked the backlash & installed the punkin last night. Today I hope to get a test drive in between rain showers.
I know this is a little long but you asked. :lol:
Thanks,
Bud
Quote from: "OldSub"I'm laying in a hospital bed hoping to be released today. No hot rod projects the last few months and won't be again for a few more, but I'm recovering from cancer so its not a bad thing!
Get well soon. We are all pulling for you.
Quote from: "tomslik"spent yesterday morning at the doc's (no obama jokes, he's a joke all in himself)
doc sez to me, "it's never anything normal with you"....
have a ganglion cyst on my big toe...
today i'm gonna wander out to the shop and fix some big gaping holes in the trans tunnel on the rambler and make a couple of calls..
Do they still fix them with a hammer?
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "tomslik"spent yesterday morning at the doc's (no obama jokes, he's a joke all in himself)
doc sez to me, "it's never anything normal with you"....
have a ganglion cyst on my big toe...
today i'm gonna wander out to the shop and fix some big gaping holes in the trans tunnel on the rambler and make a couple of calls..
Do they still fix them with a hammer?
my toe or the trans tunnel?
Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "tomslik"spent yesterday morning at the doc's (no obama jokes, he's a joke all in himself)
doc sez to me, "it's never anything normal with you"....
have a ganglion cyst on my big toe...
today i'm gonna wander out to the shop and fix some big gaping holes in the trans tunnel on the rambler and make a couple of calls..
Do they still fix them with a hammer?
my toe or the trans tunnel?
A Ganglion cyst. That is how they fixed the one on my wrist.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "tomslik"spent yesterday morning at the doc's (no obama jokes, he's a joke all in himself)
doc sez to me, "it's never anything normal with you"....
have a ganglion cyst on my big toe...
today i'm gonna wander out to the shop and fix some big gaping holes in the trans tunnel on the rambler and make a couple of calls..
Do they still fix them with a hammer?
my toe or the trans tunnel?
A Ganglion cyst. That is how they fixed the one on my wrist.
i'm gonna have this one cut out...
Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "tomslik"spent yesterday morning at the doc's (no obama jokes, he's a joke all in himself)
doc sez to me, "it's never anything normal with you"....
have a ganglion cyst on my big toe...
today i'm gonna wander out to the shop and fix some big gaping holes in the trans tunnel on the rambler and make a couple of calls..
Do they still fix them with a hammer?
my toe or the trans tunnel?
A Ganglion cyst. That is how they fixed the one on my wrist.
i'm gonna have this one cut out...
That's no fun! :twisted:
I'm at the bunker getting it ready for the summer and rebuilding the outhouse today...this time with a better vent system.
The cabin was broken into over the winter but I don't see where anything was stolen. They jimmied a window lock to get in but even locked it back up when they left.
OldSub, its good to hear you're recovering. Best wishes!
Bought a Wellsaw metal cutting bandsaw at a garage sale. Needs a blade and a couple bearings, but otherwise in nice shape
I worked today
Helped set up the alignment on the race wagon today. It weighs 300+ pounds less than last year so we should get a high 8 second pass in some time this summer.Also did some panel pulling on the anglia.
Quote from: "OldSub"I'm laying in a hospital bed hoping to be released today.
It seemed appropriate to update this. I'm now in an interim apartment close to the cancer clinic instead of hospitalized. Today I spent much of the day at the clinic, but being out of the hospital is good even so.
I'm probably three months from returning home and hope to spend a month or two 'recovering' in my shop before returning to work.
Thanks for the well wishes and support!
Quote from: "OldSub"Quote from: "OldSub"I'm laying in a hospital bed hoping to be released today.
It seemed appropriate to update this. I'm now in an interim apartment close to the cancer clinic instead of hospitalized. Today I spent much of the day at the clinic, but being out of the hospital is good even so.
I'm probably three months from returning home and hope to spend a month or two 'recovering' in my shop before returning to work.
Thanks for the well wishes and support!
sounds like you're making good progress
glad to hear it, keep it up
later jim
Hope your recovery goes well.
Drove to Newark Ohio today to look at a car for my grandson. Piece of junk, he didn't buy it.
Quote from: "enjenjo"
Do they still fix them with a hammer?
I found this interesting Frank ........
" The traditional method of treating a ganglion cyst was to strike the lump with a large heavy book, causing the cyst to rupture and drain into the surrounding tissues. An urban legend states that since even the poorest households often possessed a Bible (referring to the large family Bibles), this was commonly used, which led to the nicknaming of ganglion cysts as "Jillian's lump" "Bible Bumps" or "Gideon's Disease."[1] This type of treatment is not recommended by some doctors as it can damage the area around the cyst and the cyst may come back anyway."
Glad to hear that you're on the road to recovery, Old Sub, hope it goes well and is complete.
Me, I'm sickie-poo, got the ague - or some such; spent Saturday laying around in my reclining chair mostly napping and feeling like s&*(. Gonna try to go sleep in the bed tonight.
I spent Saturday at the Swap Meet (I use that term with much humor) in Great Falls, and then got the Impala out of winter storage. I had almost forgotten what it looked like. Sunday, I helped swap out several truck boxes at a friends.
Doug
Quote from: "TJ's Dad"Quote from: "enjenjo"
Do they still fix them with a hammer?
I found this interesting Frank ........
" The traditional method of treating a ganglion cyst was to strike the lump with a large heavy book, causing the cyst to rupture and drain into the surrounding tissues. An urban legend states that since even the poorest households often possessed a Bible (referring to the large family Bibles), this was commonly used, which led to the nicknaming of ganglion cysts as "Jillian's lump" "Bible Bumps" or "Gideon's Disease."[1] This type of treatment is not recommended by some doctors as it can damage the area around the cyst and the cyst may come back anyway."
Did you think I was lying to you? :lol: I had no insurance at the time, the doctor said it would work, and it did. He laid a block of wood on the cyst, and hit it with a mallet. In a few days it was gone.
A woman I know, who was a few years older than me, was very attractive, except for a huge nose. After her nose job, she had told my (then) wife that they broke her nose with a hammer during the op. It did wonders for her looks...but, I don't think I could've done it. :shock:
OldSub,
Glad to hear that you are on the mend.
Today I replaced a rear axle seal in the track roadster. Have it up on stands so I'll give it a good cleaning underneath. I drove it quite late in the Fall and got it really dirty, and that's how it went in the trailer for storage. Shame.
I'll have it ready for use in the the next week or so. need to fatten up the idle circuit one jet size and drop the initial timing back just a nudge or two. No hurry cuz roadster weather doesn't start here until late May anyway.
Charlie
Today I am into the second day of babysitting a crashed server, of course it is the backup server for the Hospital. A bit like watching paint dry, with all the vendors involved. I wish they would just let me do it, or at least explain some of what they are doing. I finally had to run the hardware guy out and do that myself.
Doug
If the vendor had let me do what I wanted yesterday, we would be already done.
Quote from: "sirstude"If the vendor had let me do what I wanted yesterday, we would be already done.
When I was young and healthy I'd pull all-nighters to get things done myself.
Today I worked on the 32 for a while, then I rerouted the down spouts on the rear of the house where the foundation was fixed last fall. Now they go into drain pipes in the ground.
Yesterday I bought home the band saw I bought last week.
Today I drove down to Portland In to pick up a set of axles at Moser. On the way I stopped at Harmon Chevy parts to pick up some stuff for my Buick. On the way back we stopped at a salvage yard in Geneva In, and got some parts for a 62 Chevy truck. They have a lot of 60s and 70s cars there.
I goofed off today. Took a drive in the cpe that was just over 300 mi. so I was gone most of the day.
Quote from: "phat rat"I goofed off today. Took a drive in the cpe that was just over 300 mi. so I was gone most of the day.
I assume it ran cool the whole trip. You must be a heck of a mechanic.
John
Got to work, the Ford dealer called and said our ambulance was done. Piked it up--they ran one call and broke again--blew turbo hose off. Real pain to get to in a van--fixed blower motor in another ambulance. Then went to grandkids Spring sing.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Quote from: "phat rat"I goofed off today. Took a drive in the cpe that was just over 300 mi. so I was gone most of the day.
I assume it ran cool the whole trip. You must be a heck of a mechanic.
John
Running cool so far. I hope I was right in going to a regular radiator instead of the triple pass that was in it
Wish you a speedy recovery there OldSub.
Today I refitted the trans line on my bucket that blew off a couple of days back so I can drive it tomorrow on a cruise.
I also removed the fuel tank sender from my 34 sdn to get the sender repaired and if that wasn't enough I removed the steering box from my 34 coupe as well as can be seen elsewhere on here.
Oh yeah my nissan parts hauler has the head of it but I'll have to pull the rest of the motor out when I get time. :roll:
Today I boxed up parts to ship. Some that I sold, and others that I am reshipping for our overseas friends.
Yesterday I built a 9" for a local car, Nodular carrier, spool, 4.56 gears, and Moser axles. After that I took the wife to the emergency room. She had a lump on her leg, turned out to be a bruise, but I was worried about it being a blood clot.
Quote from: "enjenjo"After that I took the wife to the emergency room. She had a lump on her leg, turned out to be a bruise, but I was worried about it being a blood clot.
Yes a very scary thing. I'm glad she's OK Joe
Cros, I see a pattern starting to form here. You need a life mate!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
We took in NSRA Nats South in Knoxville Fri & Sat. Nice mix of rods & a few post '48 models. Ha, the only donk wheels I saw were at the Billet Specialities display! Several longtime vendors were nowhere to be found. Had severe flooding in Middle Tn Sat & Sunday , Interstates 40, 65 & 24 shut down in lower areas, some loss of life, many homes destroyed & autos washed away.A normally small creek across from my dayjob shop washed the railroad tracks off the piers where it crosses the creek.
Yesterday I repaired a lift axle on an 18 wheeler. Today I worked on the band saw I bought last week. All I need is a blade now.
I sold the dirt tires and orange wheels off the Whiskey Ridge (never thought I'd ever say "okay" about them), but the car just didn't feel right.
So I went back to a set of orange steel wheels with a new pair of Traction T/A 185-65-15's on the front and remounted the 265-75-15's off the Hals.
Finished up today and snapped a couple shots. I believe the planets are correctly aligned again.
i like the orange wheels. suits the truck very well.
later jim
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"I believe the planets are correctly aligned again.
Yup...looks right to me too.
I looks real good to me. I would not take my opinion about looks to the bank. My wife has to pick out my clothes. Levis and orange Tshirt always look okay to me. :D
It does look good Charlie. You have good taste.
John
Sounds strange ,but to me the aluminum wheels actually detract from the looks of the car ...They look "out of place" or "Too Prominent" for some reason..... They catch your eye before the car does ....Not good....
Bob..... :wink:
Wheels are subjective to opinion but if performance is the determining factor, radials have to be better than bias ply????
Quote from: "kb426"Wheels are subjective to opinion but if performance is the determining factor, radials have to be better than bias ply????
Oh yeah, hands down, the radials out perform the bias dirt tires I originally had on the car.
Charlie
Putting another banjo rear together. 3:25 gears( the other one has 4:11) and both open drive. Setting these up with the gaskets is a pain.
Charlie,,,,,, might I ask what tire sizes you have on you orange wheels and what widths the rims are,,,,,,,,, which by the way look 8)
Quote from: "taxpyer"Charlie,,,,,, might I ask what tire sizes you have on you orange wheels and what widths the rims are,,,,,,,,, which by the way look 8)
The fronts are 15x6 with Traction T/A 185-65-15 radials. The rears are 15x8 with Long Trail T/A 265-75-15 radials. I buy most of my tires from the Tire Rack. Their South Bend, IN store is about 125 miles away. Sometimes I order ahead and pick them up if I can combine it with another trip. Basically it's cheaper for me to pick up a set of 4 and to have 2 shipped by UPS. I ordered the 185's in the AM one day and got them the next afternoon.
I had the rears on 7" rims before, I think they look "better" on the 8's. The Tire Rack has an excellent web page where it is possible to check specs and reviews on thousands of tires. I rarely buy a tire anywhere else unless I'm forced to for some reason. I find their prices to the best - an exception once in awhile - but hardly worth running around to the local tire stores.
Charlie
Today I took my wife to Fatcats house for her mothers day dinner. I did not make it to coldwater yesterday, wife was still feeling poorly. Dr now thinks she has an infection in her leg.
Installed wiring on the 32 5 window today, a couple plugs, and the chassis is done. Also worked in the garden, planted some tomatos.
Drove Linda to Akron yesterday so that she could be with our daughter for her Dr's appointment. Keleigh will need surgery because she has an 80% chance of having another blood clot in her arm. Doctor says she'll be OK for a while if she stays on medication. With Linda's up-coming Cataract surgery I have been cautious about her driving but she drove home and did OK but awfully slooow. She had to stop and rest at the Flower Factory for a couple of hours and then had to stop at a Walmart and Lowes garden centers to buy something to fill the new flower pots she had bought at the first stop. GPster
I spent today driving. Left Williamsburg Va. 7:15 a.m and pulled into home here at 11:00 p.m. My wife was riding shotgun so we stopped and ate in Columbus Oh. Enjenjo I tooted the horn when I went past your exit off I-475/US 23
Quote from: "phat rat"I spent today driving. Left Williamsburg Va. 7:15 a.m and pulled into home here at 11:00 p.m. My wife was riding shotgun so we stopped and ate in Columbus Oh. Enjenjo I tooted the horn when I went past your exit off I-475/US 23
I wondered who that was :shock:
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "phat rat"I spent today driving. Left Williamsburg Va. 7:15 a.m and pulled into home here at 11:00 p.m. My wife was riding shotgun so we stopped and ate in Columbus Oh. Enjenjo I tooted the horn when I went past your exit off I-475/US 23
I wondered who that was :shock:
Glad you heard it. :lol:
Tuesday afternoon the neighbor, who works as an 18 wheeler owner operator, got home with his truck, showered, ate dinner, and went to bed, to leave at 3 am wednesday morning. As he is going to bed, he looked out the bedroom window, and saw the truck was on fire. He jumped up, ran out with an extinguisher, and put the fire out. The cause, several years ago when he bought the truck, he had a wet kit installed for his dump trailer. The installer fastened the hydraulic hose to the battery cables, and over time it wore through the insulation on the batter cable, and through the rubber cover on the hose. When the steel braid on the hose, and the copper battery cable got together, it cause arcing, thus a fire. As he put the fire out, the hose burst dropping 50 gallons of oil on the ground under the truck :shock: Yesterday he and I spent 7 hours fixing it. We had to replace three battery cables, rewire one wiring harness, replace the wet line, and splice 8 air lines.
Now, the strange thing about this, because of a water puddle, the truck was not parked where it normally would be parked. In the normal parking spot, he could not have seem it from the house. If he had gone to bed 5 minutes sooner, he would not have seem the fire, and the truck would have burnt. If he had gone to bed 5 minutes later, it would have been too late to save it. Some times luck just goes your way.
You're right.JUST lucky.
Maybe you two should share a lotto ticket .. :wink:
Too close for comfort!
I sold at Billetproof in Ypsilanti. Its was okay but they didn't let many guys in with money to spend. Saw Frank and Don C.
For a Billetproof show I thought it looked a lot like the street rod nationals And somewhat disorganized.
But still had a good day and got a bit of forehead sun. And I have a generous forehead.
Charlie
I installed a suspension travel limiter on the rear axle on the 32 and removed alot of the interior and worked on sealing air leaks. Not real fun but way better than real work. :D
QuoteSaw Frank and Don C.
What a coincidince, I saw Charlie, and Don C, plus Mike Louden, and Rudy.
Oh yeah....and Rudy.
Rebult the edges of the Olds hood, try to fit it back on the car tomorrow, then it is time to take it apart. Tinted primer, then block, and jam.
Quote from: "butch27"You're right.JUST lucky.
sometimes it's better to be lucky then good, sounds like he was good AND lucky 8) 8)
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"But still had a good day and got a bit of forehead sun. And I have a generous forehead.
Charlie
that's not a FOURhead that's a SIXhead :lol: :lol: :lol:
later jim
Today, Fatcat and I fixed the hood on a Freightliner. The hinge bracing was all broken loose. We glued it all up with Fusor, and made a metal reinforcement for both sides. Good for another million miles.
today.. messed up good....
was removing the broken off bolt from the number 7 exhaust port on a chevy pickup... used my transfer punches to try to mark the center of the broken bolt before taking the manifold loose.. of course it marked it slightly off center.. but at least i tried... it was close... so i took my right angle drill went in with one of my bulk 1/8 inch drill bits... drilled right through it.. just slightly off center... tried my left hand drill bit... nothing... got a larger drill... drilled it ..... while drilling it to the right .. it turned a bit... ohh!!!.. its going to be an easy one.. now that its moving.. so in i go with the number 2 straight fluted easy out.. brand new one... VA... still a bit tight... nothing moving.. hit it again with the right hand drill so i can get in my number 3 easy out.. it moved again.. tried the lefty .. still nothing... i don't want to run it into the back of the hole with the drill.. so in with the #2... tight.. tight tight.. snap... off tears the end of the easy out.. at a 60 degree angle.. just below the surface...
not a problem... i can drill a relief hole next to it.. so i can work the easy out loose...... got the hole drilled... then snapped off half an inch of 1/8 quality drill bit... again... just below the surface..
i have a small package of Carbide drill bits.. but i don't have a clue where in this haystack they are..
oh... after i snapped off the easy out.. i jacked it up and pulled the inner fender... so i can now see what i am doing ... instead of standing on a chair and doubling over the tall fender of this truck.. i was thinking of just taking the front tires off it.. so it sits low enough to work on properly... i am now looking for my dremel tool .. and the box of bits for that.. i don't really want to pull the motor or the head to take it to tap ex... i have done these so many times.. and only broken one easy out in 20 years... now i have done the double whammy... and only have my self to blame... trying to get rid of the exhaust leaks so i can get this past smog for a long time friend...
i am almost sure that i have some self tapping solid thread inserts to repair any damage.. if i do manage to damage the threads more than i think will hold..
I know the feeling Wayne, believe me.
Today was moving day.I unloaded the 59 Apache from my trailer, loaded the 32 Ford on it, and took it to the body shop. Unloaded the 32, drove a couple miles and picked up a 47 Chevy truck. Brought the Chevy truck home, onloaded it, and loaded up my Buick wagon. Hauled it two miles down the road, for storage, and came back home, only to load the 59 back on the trailer.
today... i spent quite a few hours on my knees with the dremel with a tiny carbide tool bit. straight sided cylinder.. about 0.020 i would guess... plunging it into the non tool blocked areas.. carefully removing metal behind the easy out.. once i got behind it.. i used a punch and moved the easy out around.. then i was able to get it out.. used my pointed 1/4" carbide to make a cone shaped hole.. tapped in the number 3... loose.. tapped in the number 4.. it came out.. never did get the drill bit loose from the broken stub.. was i relieved... i used a stud grade 8 stud and rod bolt on the last hole.. after bottoming it out first..
the felpro replacement gaskets would not clear the spark plug wire holders... so i reused the original multilayer stainless steel gaskets..
with 5 new 2 inch grade 8 bolts..
i think i will start using the gm multi layer steel gaskets more often.. as long as its just a straight six bolt exhaust pattern.. not the 7 bolt patterns used on some cars.. it looks like they will work good as header gaskets also.. 98 c2500 5.7
i just thought i would share.. that all is not lost .. when you break off a easy out and then a drill bit on top of that..
wayne...
Danimal came over today, dropped off some parts, picked up some parts. We had a nice visit.
Hi Guys
This weekend Scooter and I decided to get out of town for the weekend, so we got up at 4am to drive to Sydney for Joseph's day of the drags.
http://www.ozrodders.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=36822
Had a great day at the drags and headed over to a mates place for a BBQ and a few beers.
On Sunday we heard there was a cruise near by so we dropped in there before heading home.
http://www.carsofaustralia.com.au/events_gallery.php?details=576
Was a nice way to spend a chilly autumn day, with rodding mates and a nice cruise home.
Finally got the Model A sealed in and out and the outside primed with 3 coats of polyester primer. After smoothing and fabricating all winter long, it was good to see it in one color even if it is primer. Tom...
Yesterday I installed a new fuel pump in a Super Duty Ford. Today I installed an aftermarket grille in a 47 Chevy truck. It did not fit well. :shock:
Going to my granddaughter's 12th birthday party. Boy she's getting old.
Lee
went to a"SMALL" car show, split fire wood ( while I have acces to the splitter) yard work...
Today was the first day in about a month that Linda was allowed to wear her contact lenses. Spent the day helping her remember what she's been telling me that she wanted to do when she could see again. In preparation for more of the same tomorrow and for an appearance at a graduation party tommorrow I was going to go to church tonight. The jeep wouldn't start (or even crank over). I had been doing fine all day so I thought maybe just a dirty post so I took my "Mobile Compost Pile" to church. Checked my cell phone after mass to find out I was supose to meet Linda and friends for dinner. After dinner I checked the Jeep and cleaned the battery terminals. Didn't fix anything. My spare battery on jumper cables bumped the engine a little so It's off for a new battery. Didn't get the old one out til 9:15 so first thing tomorrow it's hunt for a battery. The original battery in a 2004 would be questionable and I hope that's all it is because we need to be at a 1:00 party 75 miles away. GPster
Went to a car show in the rain. The students at my school planned and ran a charity car show today . This was a project the mechanics students took on to raise funds for students against drunk driving. They have been planning it all school year. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of cars from local clubs that came out to support the cause on a cold and rainy day.The students got to show our school project car and our in progress mini chopper project as well as some of their own cars.If your local school ever runs a car show please attend,you have no idea how much of an affect you can have with the kids when you can encourage them to enjoy our hobby.
Finally managed to do some work on the roadster pick up today after a long absence.The new body panels I had bought had decided to go rusty so I cleaned them up and sprayed a bit of paint on them. Tomorrow I have to go to the museum to see an art exhibition that my young bloke has a photo in then hopefully I can refit the panels tomorrow afternoon. So much to do and so little time.
Washed and waxed the new truck plus polished the aluminum wheels. Looks pretty decent now
spent the last 2 days ripping boards off our deck and replacing them with composite boards. So much for any car shows this weekend. Will finish deck tomorrow if the rain holds off and then open the pool. Just love the Honey Do lists
Well it's good that it was a three day weekend. After spending saturday being Linda's relief driver to garden shoppes and Farmer's Markets, I had that deal with our Jeep not starting. After praying for it at church saturday evening I came home and got the battery pulled but too late to find a replacement. Sunday morning I had a replacement at 9:03 and I treated it to the $109.00 version. It started, but for added safety I packed some tools as we headed out for the graduation trip. With two days taken up with not typical duties that left only Yesterday to do weekend chores before Linda would go back to work today.Twisted my back up real good while being on my knees and changing the filter for the pond. Managed with it and went ot bed early. Woke up having to visit the "John" about 3:30. Must have let out a scream when I hurt myself getting up because I woke Linda. Good thing because she watched me take the first step and fall back-wards and split my skull open on a closet door frame as I crumbled to the floor. Laid crumbled-up on the floor for a 1/2 hour til I could get up and get my business done and get back to bed. Had our nurse/neighbor check the wound this morning and she thought it needed some care so off to the emergency room. They glued it back together and after Linda being on sick leave for two weeks she was late for her first day back to work. GPster
Tearing out the kitchen floor to ceiling. Everything goes wiring, plumbing,floor,and appliances. Out with the old and in with the new.
John
Good to hear Linda is better. Bad to hear you hurt yourself.
It was back to work for me today. I took friday off and installed a new walkin door on the garage. I spent some time on the bike over the weekend. I had some company from saturday afternoon on. Monday I rode to a larger town for Memorial day services. The county attorney gave the speech. He did this back in 2001. He is a vet. After he finished his program, he received a standing ovation. Pretty good for a lawyer. His 2001 program was good but his 2010 program was better. It was a great weekend. Today it almost hit 100 degrees. The forecast is all over the place for the next couple of weeks. I have my schedules out trying to figure out which smaller shows I'm going to. I'm thinking it's going to be a fabulous summer. Gpster, I hope you heal up quickly.
I started putting together a Mar-K AD Chevy pickup box today. Very nice quality pieces. As to fit that still remains to be seen.
Took the front end off the Olds yesterday to finish up the core support and the inner fenders. I have spent all evening today welding and grinding the support. Should have it ready for prime by the weekend. Trying for paint by the end of summer. I figure it will take about 50 gallons to paint this long son of a gun. :wink:
Doug
Replaced an under-achieving alternator on the '32 today. Hope that cured my weird acting gauges. I'll find that out when I take it for a spin in the morning. Also tomorrow morning having the support rod bracket rewelded on my wonderful aluminum radiator. Make that my LAST aluminum radiator. The old one broke off at the weld. Trying to leave Thursday morning for an all '32 Ford cruise on Saturday from Cornelius, NC up to Blowing Rock in the mountains, if I get everything squared away.
Lee
Painted the Buick over the weekend. Putting it back together now, where did I but all those small pieces? Pat has the patience for the color sanding so I'll hit a few licks with 1000 and let her finish it this weekend.
I had a 51 Meteor here today, had to fix the overdrive. nice car. Ended up they installed a rebuilt engine, and "lost" the wire that connects the overdrive to the coil. replaced that, and it worked fine.
The Markay box is on the truck for fitting. Only found a couple holes miss punched. I made some blind mounting bolts, so they do not come through the wood floor.
Built a bookcase to hold some of the manuals out in the shop. A start on the bench cleanup.
I painted the rest of my shop. I put up some slatwall board and have to wait until later in the week for all the hooks I ordered to show up. I will still be deep in mess until everything is put up. It's bright white everywhere now.
I was pleasantly driving home looking forward to working on my shop when suddenly a mountain sheep bolted out from the side of the road and wiped out my pickup. :shock: So now I have more work to do in my shop. :x
spent the evening listening to wang chung play live under the redondo beach pier..
had a great time...
every body had a wang chung night... :D
Quote from: "taxpyer"I was pleasantly driving home looking forward to working on my shop when suddenly a mountain sheep bolted out from the side of the road and wiped out my pickup. :shock: So now I have more work to do in my shop. :x
just curious... were you driving a Dodge RAM pickup??????
glad you were not hurt anywhere but your wallet..
Going out to the garage and work on the Olds. I was at a Project Hope car show yesterday and here is the star of the show. Rich and Page Udell were there with their little dog also. Complete with billet spiked collar and padded stroller. I guess we do spoil our pets.
Doug
Quote from: "wayne petty"spent the evening listening to wang chung play live under the redondo beach pier..
had a great time...
every body had a wang chung night... :D
What year is it??? Did i just time travel??? :shock: :D :D
no.. you did not time travel... it was live... without crutches or any walkers.
last year they sold out the gibson at universal... last night .. they played for 400 people...
http://tickets.brixtonsouthbay.com/
they got more artists coming..
Turned the power on in the '40 PU for the first time! Everything works so far and no smaoke or fire! Life IS good!
Charlie Chops stopped by today on his way back from Akron Ohio. It was nice seeing him.
Last night I finnaly got around to converting my coupe from a * seat to trunk. I got the hinges a while ago, and was told it would take a bit to convert.
But it was a lot easier than I thought, I just had to fabricate some hinge mounts and weld them in, I did have to remove a fair bit of upholstery to get access back there, but no big deal.
And I can still fit the * hinges back when ever I want, so best of both worlds :wink:
Headed for Iowa Speedway this weekend for the IRL race. It promises to be near 90 with high humidity...except when it storms. Not a particularly good forecast, but the track has lights.
I haven't been on for a few days, no internet. I'm on the road and in Caldwell Id. I hauled a car out here for a guy and am taking a Harley back. to Mi. for him. So I'm on another parts hunting trip. So far I have a 51 GMC cab w/title from Id. and a first series Bronco 9". I'll be going to a yard that supposedly has over 7,000 cars. Having local contacts helps finding some of the smaller ones that I'm going to also. Have a line on a 30's roadster that I figure on seeing either Mon or Tues. Hopefully that pans out ok.
phat rat...
if your going to be heading east on 84, check out vintage automotive in mtn home, huge yard, lots of 20's and 30's tin....
I spent yesterday working in the attic in the shop. Insulating and painting. A smart guy would have done that when it was 60 outside, not 100. I have a few other things to finish and then it's back to hot rod projects.
Quote from: "wvcab"phat rat...
if your going to be heading east on 84, check out vintage automotive in mtn home, huge yard, lots of 20's and 30's tin....
That's ones already on the list. Thanks
I spent yesterday and hopefully today putting up the ceiling in the shop. Hot and humid both days, but it's supposed to rain today, and I need to have the saws etc. outside, so I hope it holds off. Seems like I've been working on this forever. After the ceiling is done, I can finish the walls, then finish painting.
Took the track roadster to the SMSRA Charleton Park show near Hastings, MI.. Great roadster drive at 7 this morning. Talked to 348tripower for a few minutes Had to leave early for a 5pm birthday party at the kids. Decent drive home too. 3" more legroom and the roadster would be a coast-to-coast car....a roof wouldn't be a bad option either...LOL
Charlie
I finuished tacking together the exhaust on this pickup I am working on. All done in stainless steel. I have to finish weld the tailpipes yet, the rest is done. 2 1/2" all the way through with flowmaster mufflers.
We are into the fourth week of a remodel of the kitchen, dinning, utility and one bathroom of the house. It is starting to go together now but it has been a big job. We should be done in a couple more weeks. I will be glad to have this job done and get back to the shop.
Today we are taking the day off. We are going as a family to a minor league baseball game. I am ready to get away for a day.
John
A couple of weeks ago some women from a church group spied our yard and asked if it could be put on their annual garden tour. We said yes and then they started writing up about it for the tour. Their write-up was so impressive that we thought we ought to clean it up a bit more. Rented a man lift and had a handy-man top four trees in the front yard this week and I've also been weeding as I see fit. I saw fit to weed between the pond and my garage and I got carried away and cut into the 2" plastic water line between the skimmer and the waterfall. The cut was right in the middle of a long, sweeping bend of the line so the shape of the line is somewhat oval. The first fix with a rubber coupling didn't work. My second try involved putting a stiffener inside the ends of the line to make them round and gluing a coupling in. I'm sitting here typing while the 2 hour waiting time for the glue is passing. This garden tour is the same weekend as Goodguys, Columbus. So that my be shot too. GPster
Supposed to be going to a local car show today. I haven't been to a show as a participent in at least two years, but I see on the Weather Channel that there's a big storm headed this way. Since I don't have fenders or any side windows in my truck I think I'll wait a while! (Yeah i know...I'd never make it as a roadster guy)
Went fishing with my sons and grand daughter today. Of course I dropped the car keys into the lake. :roll: Younger son had to go swimming to get them back. We made some memories.
QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"Went fishing with my sons and grand daughter today. Of course I dropped the car keys into the lake. :roll: Younger son had to go swimming to get them back. We made some memories.
At times like that I thought the rule was "Captain goes overboard" ...... :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bob..... :wink:
Good to read you guys are still gettin things done and havin a good time makin memories.
Been busy doing the coporate boogie, it's still fun but gettin to be not as much as it used to. Sign of the times I guess.
Occasionally find some time to do some car modelling and paint slappin, even a bit of rod runnin.
Maybe I'll see some of ya'all in August.
Staying inside, mostly, putzin' with odds and ends. It's a good thing I have A/C in the shop, I can get something done out there if I'm of a mind - temps are a-cookin'; that's desert life for ya'.
Had left over Stromboli for lunch - thanks, Frank; Four Kegs has become one of my favorite places to go when I am in the mood. For the illumination of the unknowing, Frank introduced me to the Stromboli sandwich a while back, and it has become one of my favorite things to eat.
QuoteFrank introduced me to the Stromboli sandwich a while back, and it has become one of my favorite things to eat.
Now if I could just find a decent Stromboli in Toledo. :(
I sold a car today, the 82 Concord I kept out west. Party time.
I changed the tires on 2 of the bikes today. The vfr had 8400 miles and the dr had 7400 miles on them. Happiness is new tires??? I have no big plans for this weekend. Next weekend starts with car shows again. I want to get all my chores taken care of so I can play for awhile without worry.
Quote from: "enjenjo"
I sold a car today, the 82 Concord I kept out west. Party time.
Saw one of those 4x4 wagons on the road ( running) the other day... AMC called them Eagles or something?
A fellow I knew would buy those 4x4 wagons when he found them. he drove em for years and had parts cars for repairs
I'm on the internet machine today. It went down a few weeks ago and I just got the new crater motor installed complete with windows 7. Trying to learn my way around the new system.
Going to take my son out for his birthday later and then I get to work on the mower again. I'm having another John Deere moment. The center blade bearing seized. I guess greasing twice a season isn't enough. :roll:
Tom
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I sold a car today, the 82 Concord I kept out west. Party time.
Saw one of those 4x4 wagons on the road ( running) the other day... AMC called them Eagles or something?
A fellow I knew would buy those 4x4 wagons when he found them. he drove em for years and had parts cars for repairs
They seem to have a bit of a cult following. It's like Corvairs, they own several of them at the same time
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I sold a car today, the 82 Concord I kept out west. Party time.
Saw one of those 4x4 wagons on the road ( running) the other day... AMC called them Eagles or something?
A fellow I knew would buy those 4x4 wagons when he found them. he drove em for years and had parts cars for repairs
If my memory is correct (always a fair question) Renault called their line Eagle after they bought AMC. There was a very popular AMC dealer here in Des Moines back in the day of those 4x4's and the LeCar. The AMC 4x4 line actually seemed to be decent, reliable cars. Too bad time had virtually run out for them by that time, and of course Renault was at a low point.
I finished the tail pipe installation on the AD truck, made some fancy hangers. Then I repaired the running board extensions, both of them had broken bolts and other damage. After that, I made a camp fire ring so my grandson could have some Smores.
"After that, I made a camp fire ring so my grandson could have some Smores."
Always importatnt to have your priorities straight. Smores for everyone!
I sandblasted the doors on the # 974 this morning. I am going to patch some of the rust that has developed along the bottom of the doors. I am doing some fast and sloppy body work to make it look better but in the near future I will need to replace the bottom of the outer door skins. I made the inner part of the bottom of the doors when I originally did the body work years ago but the outer skins are bad now. To many years on the salt flats and some bad metal originally. The salt is very hard on any kind of metal.
Hooley has changed the roll cage to accommodate him wearing the Hans device and he has changed the seat some. He has spent a lot of time on maintenace and just going over the car. Time has not been a friend to the # 974.
John
I spent a good part of the day figuring out how to fit a saddle to my daughters horse. Finally got a large wooden transfer gage (like the metal ones with tiny pins we use to copy a contour) and transferred the shape across the withers to a thick piece of plywood. I will cut that out to take to a used tack sale that is on tomorrow. So far we have not had any luck fitting the beast.
The rest of the day I spent reading the NHRA rulebook. I am going back to being a tech inspector at the drag strip. ( a great way to make new friends) I havent done this job since 93. Lots of new rules,very few rules about computers in the 93 rulebook.
Look what I found in the shed, it arived just the other day.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/32coupe/DSCF1190.jpg)
It's a 671 to go onto a big block chev in a 47 chev
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/32coupe/DSCF1200.jpg)
It's all got to fit under the bonnet, so I fabricated some adapters for the Impco LPG carbs to hang off to one side :wink:
I get to fit it in a couple of weeks, can't wait
Today I'm here at the salt mines doing whatever it is I do. :cry:
today.. after i finish a MPV valve job.. the wife is taking me to Chris and Pitts steak house for my birthday lunch..
Quote from: "wayne petty"today.. after i finish a MPV valve job.. the wife is taking me to Chris and Pitts steak house for my birthday lunch..
Happy birthday!!!
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "wayne petty"today.. after i finish a MPV valve job.. the wife is taking me to Chris and Pitts steak house for my birthday lunch..
Happy birthday!!!
Hello;
Happy Birthday from me too! Enjoy that Lunch!
Bruce
Well, even though my day started out shaky other things happened to keep my mind occupied so I didn't spend my day fretting. Yesterday was the garden tour. There were 188 people toured our yard not counting other stragglers. There were enough people asking about the pond that I didn't have to appear dumb not knowing the proper name of this green growing thing (grass?). Unfortunately we served refreshment and between questions I may have been too close too close to the tray of cookies but my blood sugar was passable this morning. Now I have six days to convert our backyard into a playground for our grandchildren. I'll find something to worry about. GPster
Quote from: "wayne petty"today.. after i finish a MPV valve job.. the wife is taking me to Chris and Pitts steak house for my birthday lunch..
Happy birthday & BTW thanks again for the help on the Chevy pickup brake hose. That POS is fixed.
QuoteQuote from: "wayne petty"today.. after i finish a MPV valve job.. the wife is taking me to Chris and Pitts steak house for my birthday lunch..
Happy Birthday from us also ..Enjoy your lunch :!:
Bob...... :wink:
Happy burfday (note correct Austrailian spelling) Wayne.
Happy Birthday also :D
Took wife in for minor hip surgery this morning--supposed to be on crutches for 7-10 days. Guess it is time for me to do some housework for awhile. She is worth it. :wink:
Happy Birthday Wayne!
As some know I have been working the last couple years on long overdue rust repair on my '40 Chevy convert. The rockers and floors are done finally and I've moved into the trunk. I found some fiberglass on the top of the passenger side rear wheel well. Chipped it all out and found some lacey holes around five if the caged nuts. I've marked what to cut out and will make individual patches to hold each cage nut.
When I started scraping old undercoat that has basically changed to dirt I was reminded of the checkered past of the car. I've had the old girl for 31 years and stripped and repainted the outside about 25 years ago. It had the original maroon, then Firebird green, then silver and maroon with flames front to rear when I got it. I'll see if I can scan a picture later today and post it. Anyway, scraping the undercoat away revealed a light coat of Firebird green in the rear wheel well area. I'm sure the other side will yield the same.
I don't have any pictures of the car as I bought it but I do have a copy of the feature done on it in Rod Action in 1977 or '78 in the green. Probably haven't looked at that in 31 years.
Charlie
YEOW.... :b-d: 31 years is a LONNNGGG time to own a car .....I had a couple that I think the payment book went that far ...Or so it seemed ... :shock:
Is yours like my Kid's Dodge ? Built for him in 1988 & still under "warranty" at Pops Garage :?: :lol: :lol:
Bob.... :wink:
I was thinking the other day, I have had the Marlin for 21 years.
Today I drove down to Lima Ohio and picked up a 99 Buick Century we bought, to fix Shelby's car. Her's was involved in a deer accident, damaging the front sheet metal. The one I bought has a bad engine, but no body damage, and is the SAME color and trim level as hers. So for the price of the replacement parts, we have OE parts painted the correct color, and a bunch of parts to sell, or use on other projects.
If her car **** a deer it must have a bigger tailpipe than my truck!!! :shock: :D :lol:
Quote from: "phat46"If her car **** a deer it must have a bigger tailpipe than my truck!!! :shock: :D :lol:
The problem was the deer and the car tried to occupy the same space at the same time. The car won, but not without damage to both. I might add, this was before Shelby got the car. It was all cosmetic damage, the car is still driveable, but it needs a front bumper cover, grille, hood, left fender, and headlight.
I went to work. It got up to 103 today. Not a problem for me but I'm trying to get excited about going to the garage. May not be the best time for a project.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "phat46"If her car **** a deer it must have a bigger tailpipe than my truck!!! :shock: :D :lol:
The problem was the deer and the car tried to occupy the same space at the same time. The car won, but not without damage to both. I might add, this was before Shelby got the car. It was all cosmetic damage, the car is still driveable, but it needs a front bumper cover, grille, hood, left fender, and headlight.
Ahhhh, you changed the wording in your original post, now my reply makes even less sense.. :D
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "phat46"If her car **** a deer it must have a bigger tailpipe than my truck!!! :shock: :D :lol:
The problem was the deer and the car tried to occupy the same space at the same time. The car won, but not without damage to both. I might add, this was before Shelby got the car. It was all cosmetic damage, the car is still driveable, but it needs a front bumper cover, grille, hood, left fender, and headlight.
Ahhhh, you changed the wording in your original post, now my reply makes even less sense.. :D
You must have misread it, that was one of my posts that I didn't have to edit, unless someone else did.............
Here's a shot from Nats North in Detroit in 1980 - silver & maroon and a pic at Bonneville 2005 - blue.
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"As some know I have been working the last couple years on long overdue rust repair on my '40 Chevy convert. The rockers and floors are done finally and I've moved into the trunk. I found some fiberglass on the top of the passenger side rear wheel well. Chipped it all out and found some lacey holes around five if the caged nuts. I've marked what to cut out and will make individual patches to hold each cage nut.
When I started scraping old undercoat that has basically changed to dirt I was reminded of the checkered past of the car. I've had the old girl for 31 years and stripped and repainted the outside about 25 years ago. It had the original maroon, then Firebird green, then silver and maroon with flames front to rear when I got it. I'll see if I can scan a picture later today and post it. Anyway, scraping the undercoat away revealed a light coat of Firebird green in the rear wheel well area. I'm sure the other side will yield the same.
I don't have any pictures of the car as I bought it but I do have a copy of the feature done on it in Rod Action in 1977 or '78 in the green. Probably haven't looked at that in 31 years.
Charlie
Hey Charlie! I much prefer the current version! 31 years is a long time....I bought my 68 Firebird in 1970 with 8K miles on the clock.....guess I've had the old girl 40 years.....seems like yesterday! The original color of my old bird appears to be the same "Ugly" green as was on your 40.....Sure glad I painted it Red a few years ago!
what did I do today? I finally got the filter and pump working on my sons aquarium. We picked up a 260IMP gallon aquarium the other day from an old friend of mine.Getting it in the basement was an ordeal to say the least.
Just spent the past two hours convincing a pair of skunks that they didn't want to live in my garage! Time for a shower!
I am going out to the yard to cut a quarter panel out of an early Pinto, for the yard owners V8 pinto that got hit in the parts store lot. A friend is fixing it for him, and I have the cordless saw. Also getting the "A" piller from an early Mustang for another friend. And then, of course, there are parts for my Oldsmobile waiting there for me to remove them and bring home. Should be a fun day. Forecast is for 85 today.
Helping wife around the house. She is getting around better--no crutches for now---I am sure she will overdo herself. Have to work on a 57 Chevy pickup for a bit and then get the 55 out for Saturday night cruise.
I blocked sanded the doors of the 974 for the last time this morning. I will paint them first thing tomorrow. I glassed the air dam back together yesterday and I will start filling and sanding it today.
I noticed the Landracing board is really getting busy. Lots of people from all over the world are getting excited.
John
I'm about five minutes away from boarding a plane to Noo Zillund.
Hope they've got Baaabaaara warmed up for me. :lol: :lol: :lol:
I got my motors mounts in today..
Build tread with pics tomorrow.
My dog is helping me in the shop today
small block chevy engine in shop at work.
it is out of a sand rail drag car
That would fit real nice in your Lancer. :roll:
Today I installed the new glass fenders on the bed for this 47 Chevy pickup. Then I istalled a pair of 49 Mercury tail lights on the fenders. Suprisingly they were a near perfect fit, a skim coat of plastic will be enough to correct the curves. Now I'm working on the fuel door. Still in the idea stage.
No car work for me today :cry: . I can't afford to be to far away from the WC.............................................................. :oops:
(Had planned on starting work on my new chassis, but that aint going to happen today unfortunately)
Quote from: "enjenjo"That would fit real nice in your Lancer. :roll:
Today I installed the new glass fenders on the bed for this 47 Chevy pickup. Then I istalled a pair of 49 Mercury tail lights on the fenders. Suprisingly they were a near perfect fit, a skim coat of plastic will be enough to correct the curves. Now I'm working on the fuel door. Still in the idea stage.
I used a VW Beetle gas door on my truck. It is in the right rear fender. Seems like I did modify the way the gas neck came in to get the angle right.
John
Quote from: "enjenjo"That would fit real nice in your Lancer. :roll:
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it would fold up the Lancer like a cheap J C Penny suit
Crosley if you mistakenly ship that blower motor to my address there will be a nice present for you at christmas!!! That puppy would fit in my front engine dragster chassis just fine! If I am not mistaken that injection has hat nozzles and port nozzles. Are those fuel nozzles feeding into the back of the blower as well or are they oil lines?
Took the body off a 88 Ram, have a 62 Dodge Townwagon to go on it. Need to lengthen the frame 8 in. I have enough help that know's what their doing to make it work.
Quote from: "chopped"Took the body off a 88 Ram, have a 62 Dodge Townwagon to go on it. Need to lengthen the frame 8 in. I have enough help that know's what their doing to make it work.
You'll need about 2 quarts of frame stretching gell for that. :roll:
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "chopped"Took the body off a 88 Ram, have a 62 Dodge Townwagon to go on it. Need to lengthen the frame 8 in. I have enough help that know's what their doing to make it work.
You'll need about 2 quarts of frame stretching gell for that. :roll:
does that work on body parts? especially, ahem, certain ones? :oops: :oops:
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "chopped"Took the body off a 88 Ram, have a 62 Dodge Townwagon to go on it. Need to lengthen the frame 8 in. I have enough help that know's what their doing to make it work.
You'll need about 2 quarts of frame stretching gell for that. :roll:
does that work on body parts? especially, ahem, certain ones? :oops: :oops:
Yes it will work on doors. :P
Nothing car related for me today. This morning I did a little more work on my new shop build, and in a few minutes I get to head out to cut some customers lawns.
QuoteI used a VW Beetle gas door on my truck. It is in the right rear fender. Seems like I did modify the way the gas neck came in to get the angle right.
I thought of that, but not too many of them left here. I ordered a hinge from McMasterCarr, and a magneric latch, I am going to try to hinge the part of the fender I cut out as a gas door. We'll see how that works. In the meantime I'll hit the salvage yard, and see if I can find anything I can use there.
Well, today is officially the first day of "Grammy Camp". Responsible adults are leaving us with 3 grandkids and my 14 year old niece. In good timing this is also the weekend for the Broughton's Ice Cream Social.We bought tickets and it's an all-you-can-eat ice cream smogasboard (Frank can fix the spelling). The closest I'll get to the garage this week will be "lifeguarding" the pool which will be set on the concrete apron in front of it. But I will be logging in her in an attempt to preserve my sanity. "Gramps"GPster
Today I sterted making hidden latches for this AD truck I am doing. I can post some pictures if you like.
QuoteI get to head out to cut some customers lawns
You have a lawn service?
I'm looking at the floor in my 72 Chevy C-10 and trying to decide where to buy patch panels from
I did some work on my mini bike project. I'll post pics on down the road. I had a real axle bearing leaking in the 32. I radiused the axle housing end and the new oring went right in. I think that will be the end of that problem. I'm leaving friday morning for Salina for the show.
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteI get to head out to cut some customers lawns
You have a lawn service?
Yes and no. I started my own business last year doing junk removal, deliveries, and odd jobs. It started out quite slowly so I started cutting lawns to keep myself busy. Business has picked up so much this year that I've dropped all but two of my lawn customers as I can't dedicate the time needed to keep them happy.
Al
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteI get to head out to cut some customers lawns
You have a lawn service?
I guess Frank used to do lawns, but it wasn't considered a business because he wouldn't wear a uniform. For some reason when he starts getting ready to do the chore at home now so much help appears that he doesn't get the chance. GPster
As I am no retired, I worked on my 50 Tudor Ford, thoroughly enjoued myself working at my pace and no boss to nag me!!!!!!
Woke up really early. Took my now "16"year old daughter for her rode test and to the SOS to get her first real driver license! She is thrilled. I am scared!.... She is a really good driver. Fortunately she did not take after her mother.....
Tim
Went to work on the frame swap but didn't get much done. It's 96 here, hasn't been under 90 during the day for a couple months. I'm about done in.
Cleaning up the garage and getting ready to head for the GoodGuys show in Puyallup on Thursday. It will seem strange going over as a spectator, instead of with my hot rod. Mostly, just need to get away from work for a while.
Doug
Finished putting injector in 6.0 diesle and then front brakes. Slow afternoon. Still sweated like crazy
Hello;
I'm in Orlando, It's hot as can be, I'm POed because a shop that was supposed to be working on my 57 Chevy hasn't even started on it and it's been there a week tomorrow!!! Has something to do with a (what I call) lift queen hoging the lift!
Had to vacuum my office to let of some steam!!!
Bruce
I am a glass brick bathroom window and new tub surround away from working on my car stuff for the rest of the summer.
Went sailing, with the Kiwi America's Cup Team. They have some pretty slick boats.
Worked on the AC on an Eclipse today, no fix, part of the wiring harness is missing. Then adjusted the valves on a Honda Prelude. Yes, I know :roll: , but they are family. :oops:
I spent some time studying the keels of those big racing boats, coz they be givin me some ideas about racin' on salt water. Just delete the water (leave the salt) and add wheels and engines. :D
Quote from: "Carps"I spent some time studying the keels of those big racing boats, coz they be givin me some ideas about racin' on salt water. Just delete the water (leave the salt) and add wheels and engines. :D
So what's the speed record for a wind powered car?
I'm down in Raleigh, North Carolina babysitiing the "new" grandson while the kids are away for a mini vacation/seminar. Man it's hot here, before 9 a.m. this morning it was 86, supposed to get over 100 today and the next couple days! I'm from Michigan so this is hot to me. Has anyone ever driven the Midland Trail (Route 60) from Charleston W.V south? What a great drive through the mountains; lots of twisties that are fun for a flatlander like me!
Quote from: "enjenjo"So what's the speed record for a wind powered car?
I'm not thinkin wind Frank.
The shape of thse things is refined from the shape of the belly tanks used on WWII bombers etc. These guys do some incredible work to refine them so they cut through the water with almost no drag. They are similar in shape and size to a traditional belly tank so that's my vision, a new high tech belly tank. Maybe powered by a blown hi tech banger with lotsa cams and valves, pent roof chanbers and straight ports etc. The fin would crate the perfect shape/form for the axles and a little F1 tech could be used for steering, strength and weight management to make it all work.
Probably not cheap, but none of my 'visions' ever are. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Been raining here in Aukland all week, but today it's turned sunny, so I may get some car guy action in afterall.
Yesterday a guy from here in Ohio and one from Michigan dropped off parts. They got a quick tour and a cold drink. Today a guy from Canada picked up parts. A bit of a crossroads here I guess.
Went to a swap meet in Napoleon Oh today. not a lot there, I did get a couple things. Then I came back home and helped Shelby put the good body parts on her Buick. The parts car had new tires, and brake pads, and rotors, so they went on too. Shelby got to change the tires by herself, she needs the practice.
Yesterday I put a new AC unit in the garage. Today I picked up a Ford 9" This afternoon we fired up the grille and did ribs, taters and corn on the cob. Hmmmmm
I just got back from Salina. Real good show. Lots of cars, Lots of people. It was plenty warm.
Quote from: "Carps"Quote from: "enjenjo"So what's the speed record for a wind powered car?
I'm not thinkin wind Frank.
The shape of thse things is refined from the shape of the belly tanks used on WWII bombers etc. These guys do some incredible work to refine them so they cut through the water with almost no drag. They are similar in shape and size to a traditional belly tank so that's my vision, a new high tech belly tank. Maybe powered by a blown hi tech banger with lotsa cams and valves, pent roof chanbers and straight ports etc. The fin would crate the perfect shape/form for the axles and a little F1 tech could be used for steering, strength and weight management to make it all work.
Probably not cheap, but none of my 'visions' ever are. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Been raining here in Aukland all week, but today it's turned sunny, so I may get some car guy action in afterall.
How about using last years hull? That should be pretty cheap.
Saturday I moved some equipment for a pizza restaurant then took the Essex over to a local car show. Today's plans are to drill holes in the studs of the new shop for the wiring.
Packing up to head back to SoCal; death in the family, funeral, long drive in this heat; thank God for A/C. Forty years ago, we were doing these drives across the desert without A/C. Back in a couple of days.
Later.
Quote from: "Rrumbler"Packing up to head back to SoCal; death in the family, funeral, long drive in this heat; thank God for A/C. Forty years ago, we were doing these drives across the desert without A/C. Back in a couple of days.
Later.
Sorry to hear that.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you at this time.
I worked on the door jack I am building, about done with it. I'll post some pictures when it's done. I also worked on the tail gate latches on this truck I am doing, and making a pair of hub centric wheel spacers.
built a trans brake t-350 saturday... should help the car into the 10's.
Slept about 1/2 the day sunday. A little Yard work
I did not want to see car parts today. kinda tired of them this week
Drag raced all weekend. Runner up sat., 2nd round today
Well done for Sat, comiserations for the next day, that's motorsport huh.
Carps , ever changing headwind , sunny with clouds, corrected altitude fluctuating by 500' every10 minutes or so led to a dial in .06 second more "optomistic" than conditions would allow.We are usually within .02 of our dial in.Thats the best excuse I can come up with for now.
Thursday I started working on the tailgate for this truck I am doing. Then the lawn service I do work for brought over a broken bagger off their big mower. They had lost some hold down bolts, and the frame was cracked in a bunch of places, and twisted pretty bad. Took several hours to fix it.
Friday, I made seat mounts, and an aluminum radiator shroud for a streetable race car replica of Bobby Allisons 75 Matador.
Today I finally got back to the AD truck, and finished making the hidden latches. Most of the bed parts are done, and going out for paint monday. Still working on the left fender, making a gas door.
No car stuff for a while, My brother and I were hired by our sister to re-do her kitchen. We stripped it out to the walls and are starting over. The last couple days have been drywall and electrical. I have to wonder what some people are thinking (or not) when they do house wiring. I'm surprised the place hadn't burnt down!! :shock: Taking Sunday off, next week will come painting, flooring, cabinets, countertops, lights, plumbing and appliances....I'm tired. :lol:
I do a bit of LPG (propane to you guys) work every now and then on a friends Holden ute, he has fitted a 383 stroker chev to it now and is running out of puff at over 3500rpm.
The solution that we have been told will fix this is to fit 2 converters, as 1 will only feed up to 325hp, so lets see what the dyno tells us it has now.
The funny thing about this is that on my blown 350, I have twin mixers and only 1 converter, and I don't have the same problem, maybe I could get a few more ponies out of it if I fit a second converter as well.
Spent Friday and Saturday at a big event (Super Run 2010) about 45 minutes from us. Heading back there in a few minutes for the final day. Pics will be posted later today or tomorrow.
I'm about finished installing a Walker radiator in the 32. The 2nd alum. one started leaking a week ago. I have to mount the grille shell and charge the ac. Rrumbler, my sympathies to you.
Replaced the master cylinder on my big Van today, of course I found out I was out of brake fluid after the parts store closed. Went to the dollar store, and bought a pint of fluid to fill it up.
Took the Olds off the hoist today, so we could get my friends Galaxy on to check under and he could clean the bottom to get ready to go to Spokane. He is a bit anal on the clean stuff.
miserable day... been sick since late saturday night.
the digestive system has been very upset
Making a gas filler door in a glass fender. I made a fiberglass recess for the door today. I have to start getting ready for Lville now.
I finished up the 32 and am ready to move back to the prior project. When I was testing the ac, I used a thermo. to check the air temp at the register. Vintage air says it should be 48*. It was 100 in the garage and I have 48*. That means it's as good as it can be. I think it's been like this since I built the truck, I hadn't checked it yet.
I wasn't to happy with the way the coupes steering column was mounted at the bottom through the firewall so I redid it.
This is how it was when I bought the car mounted by a exhaust clamp.
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I made a plate and welded it to the bottom of the column and bolted it to the firewall.
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I think it's a lot better like this.
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While I was at it I played around with the brake pedal height and moved the gas pedal across to give me a bit more foot room. That should make the DMV happier.
and once again if anyone recognizes the 34 coupe I would be happy to know who the original builder was.
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Started installing the soffits on my new garage yesterday. Had to go out and re-do it today as I screwed up a bit. :oops:
It wouldn't be too bad but we're having a VERY warm day for this part of the world. 30C with about 90% humidity. I do about an hour or so then have to come in the house to cool down a bit. I hope to have the soffits and fascia done later today or tomorrow.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Had to go out and re-do it today as I screwed up a bit. :oops:
I'd use screws also. I have enough trouble swinging a hammer, but on a ladder? GPster
I organised a 671 blower for a big block chev for a friend of mine a couple of months ago.
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and he finally brought the 47 chev around to get it fitted.
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Looks pretty empty in there, it needs a little something.
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It runs on propane, what else?
He wanted to keep it all under the hood, so I fabricated some adapters to mount the mixers down low.
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I think we got it right, looks good, works even better :wink:
Would you all believe I'm sitting here watching it rain?? Just checked the patio weather thing: 86 degrees ( was over a hunret a couple of hours ago) and relative humidity is 44% (about 30 a while ago), which is pretty high for this neighborhood.
I cleaned vehicles this morning. The 32 was dirty after the run to Augusta yesterday. Around 560 miles round trip. Changed oil in the wife's charger and then went to work on the mini bike. I cut bent tubing out of the front end and made inserts to replace the tubing on the lathe. Welded it up and went to the glass beader to clean up some areas that were difficult to access. I have cleaned the rest of the frame and am ready to prime the next day that I have time. I did some measuring on my go kart exhaust pipe to see if it's worth modifying or that I should start over. It's time to think about another week of work!
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "Boyd Who"Had to go out and re-do it today as I screwed up a bit. :oops:
I'd use screws also. I have enough trouble swinging a hammer, but on a ladder? GPster
Haha!! Yes, I used screws for the soffits, much easier than trying to hammer upside down.
I got all the soffits installed and just have to install the fascia trim then I can get started on the siding. Once that's done the electricians can come hook up my sub-panel. Then the fun begins! Insulation, interior wall sheathing, shelves and cabinets, lights, heat...woohoo!!
Drag raced all weekend. We went 3 rounds on sunday. Monday I started shingling a garage roof in 30degree heat. Had to take my helper home early, got overheated and started to feel woozy.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Drag raced all weekend. We went 3 rounds on sunday. Monday I started shingling a garage roof in 30degree heat. Had to take my helper home early, got overheated and started to feel woozy.
Been 30+ and humid here for the past few days. I'm not getting too much done on anything right now, I don't like it this warm with the high humidity.
QuoteI don't like it this warm with the high humidity
Neither do I, but I have to get the brakes fixed on the wife's car. I found one brake line rusted through, two next to it ready to go, and one that looks like brand new. :shock: So I ordered a roll of Cupernickle brake line, and a box of metric bubble fittings, $90. Since I am in there, it needs a LR caliper, both rear rotors, and rear pads. Fronts were done already.
Booster is ordered for the Marlin, should be here Friday. I am going through the brakes on that too, while it's torn apart.
Started putting an F100 power steering gear box into a 50 Merc chassis. The car is receiving a 351W with overdrive. I saw that Fatman's offers an adapter kit for the F100 retrofit, so thought I could make one myself. After measuring both boxes I see that including a boxing plate of any substance would relocate the pitman arm inboard between a 1/4 and 3/8 inch, depending on the chosen material for the adapter. I have elected to mount the box in the exact location by building the mounts into the existing frame rail. a couple holes with bushing through the rail and a tab for the top locating hole should make it an easy swap. Next is the engine and trans mounts. Looks like basic fabrication should handle that end.
My other current project is installing a CNC Plasma table I purchased. Should help with bracket construction. The table is currently 8ft. by 11ft. and expandable to 21ft. I am using Smartcam for the programming. Anyone here had any experience with this program? I am on a learning curve here! Thanks, Rick
Got all the brake lines replaced on the Pontiac today between the thunder storms. Still waiting on a caliper for it.
Pontiac is done. The caliper came in, had the wrong bracket on it. :evil: But I was able to switch it to the old bracket, and make it work.
Washed the truck to get the mud off and loaded up to leave at 6:00am tomorrow. In-N-Out, here I come, and then of course, the SALT
Doug
Quote from: "sirstude"Washed the truck to get the mud off and loaded up to leave at 6:00am tomorrow. In-N-Out, here I come, and then of course, the SALT
Doug
Lucky bugger!! :P
One of these years I'll make it back to B'ville.
Today I spent a few hours and got a good start on the siding for my new shop. It's a closer match to the house than I expected, although you can definitely tell it's vinyl and not real wood like the house.
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It's Friday 13th
I think I'll stay in bed.
Garage is looking good Al.
I went to Defiance Ohio, and tore down a big block today. He thought the left head was cracked, or had a blown gasket, but I found no problems when I pulled it. I did find a soft plug popped out. :shock: He bought the car last fall, and never checked the antifreeze in it.
I have not been working in the shop much this summer, but it is a mess. I did redo the doors on Hooley's #974 Bonneville car and some other little jobs but the shop is generally a mess. I am washing down the walls and trying to clean and throw away junk. End of summer house cleaning I guess. I moved the 54 out today so that I could start the cleanup. It is the first time it has been out in the light since I painted it.
John
I'm with Harry. I won't admit to being phobic about it, but we have had several unpleasant things happen on this day in years past, so I tend to try to keep a low profile - more than usual.
We've had our Baby Girl (she's six and eleven twelfths - I taught her that yesterday) all week this week instead of our usual three days, so I'm also "sitting". Her mom is picking her up anytime, now, then back on Monday.
Got the new A/C compressor mounted on wife's coupe along with intake--rerouted water hoses, move temp sending unit and new low side hose made, then went to a cruise. Did a lot of sweating--looks to hit about 110 tomorrow. Hope the air works--another cruise tomorrow.
If anyone is in the NW Ohio/SE MI area this weekend, Sammy Thompson is having a Plow Days. Sign up started this morning but there were 100 plus tractors there by 5 am when I went over to help the 4H BBQ set up. They were plowing with a steam engine last night for warm up. Also, several antique trucks were there helping including the steam engine's water truck.
Quote from: "Danimal"If anyone is in the NW Ohio/SE MI area this weekend, Sammy Thompson is having a Plow Days. Sign up started this morning but there were 100 plus tractors there by 5 am when I went over to help the 4H BBQ set up. They were plowing with a steam engine last night for warm up. Also, several antique trucks were there helping including the steam engine's water truck.
It is on Thompson Hwy Riga, MI 49276
saturday morning... mow the back yard... irrigation comes in this after noon 4;30
8)
Quote from: "Crosley"saturday morning... mow the back yard... irrigation comes in this after noon 4;30
8)
Irrigation? Why would anyone WANT to mow?!
Holy crap, am I ever tired and sore!! Siding a building with no experience and no help is a *!! I have 3 of the 4 walls finished as of this evening, and I only swore a few times. :lol:
The only thing left to do on this end is the fascia trim and some landscaping.
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The garage isn't even finished and it's already a mess! Most of it is materials for the garage so I guess that's ok. :o :oops:
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Boyd Who, I probably shouldn't say this and be a bearer of bad news. BUT your garage is TOO small!! :P Looks good, nice job.
Quote from: "phat rat"Boyd Who, I probably shouldn't say this and be a bearer of bad news. BUT your garage is TOO small!! :P Looks good, nice job.
No, it just needs a bigger door so he wouldn't have to cut all those short pieces of siding. GPster
I've been working on my latest project. A 1968 taco 44 mini bike. This is the frame in 69 Plum Crazy purple. This is probably going to be garage art when finished. I don't think it makes sense so I won't try to justify it. It was pretty rough when I started.
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "phat rat"Boyd Who, I probably shouldn't say this and be a bearer of bad news. BUT your garage is TOO small!! :P Looks good, nice job.
No, it just needs a bigger door so he wouldn't have to cut all those short pieces of siding. GPster
LMAO at both of you!! :roll: :lol:
Garages are never big enough, are they? Considering I didn't have ANY garage at all when I built my '48 Chevy p/u all those years ago, even a small garage is appreciated. At 20' x 22' this new one certainly isn't huge, but combined with the smaller 12' x 20' garage that was here we have lots of storage space. :D
Oh yeah...it looks like I'll have power in it before the end of the week. The guys were here today doing some preliminary work and may be back tomorrow to tie the sub-panel into the main panel in the house. Woohoo!!
That's right, they are too small before they are half done
Garage is turning out nice Al.
Busy day again today. Welded up a tailgate cover, repaired a commercial mower bag, fixed the muffler on a Wacker tamper, and tried to trace down electrical gremlins in a 57 Chevy, no luck so far.
They also poured the concrete for my rear porch today. Only took 10 months :roll:
I really ought to be running the vacuum so the house doesn't look like I've been "baching" it for 3 weeks. Picked up our Jeep today. Had it repaired by someone that new where to look for the solution (on the NET). Seems the back of the cylinder head and the firewall tend to work on the wiring for the injector. My dog has an appointment with his "Specialist" at 1:00 and then me and the"Boys" can knock around Columbus and then get a motel room and wait for Linda's flight to land at 11:30. Only about half the things on my list got done but then I have a list of things that got done that weren't even on a list . GPster
Quote from: "kb426"I've been working on my latest project. A 1968 taco 44 mini bike. This is the frame in 69 Plum Crazy purple. This is probably going to be garage art when finished. I don't think it makes sense so I won't try to justify it. It was pretty rough when I started.
i had a Taco mini bike in 68 or so. I installed a slick tire off a go cart on the back. Do burn outs with the mini bike in the street
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "kb426"I've been working on my latest project. A 1968 taco 44 mini bike. This is the frame in 69 Plum Crazy purple. This is probably going to be garage art when finished. I don't think it makes sense so I won't try to justify it. It was pretty rough when I started.
i had a Taco mini bike in 68 or so. I installed a slick tire off a go cart on the back. Do burn outs with the mini bike in the street
If you wore a jean jacket and Converse, you were my hero. I remember a kid doing the same thing when I was little (mid-70s). Man did I want a minibike, BAD.
I'm repainting a couple of parts tonight. This was easier when I had good eyes.
spent the day cutting rust out of my 65 mercury truck. this is the one to replace the 65 ford truck I currently drive.I had to remove the lower 1/4 of the driver side A pillar.A little more cutting tomorrow and I should be able to start welding some metal back in.
Finished up the tailgate for the AD truck. I welded a louvered cover on it, with the hidden latches. Ready for finish bodywork, and paint. Then started repairing a bucket for a backhoe.
The repaint of mini bike parts was successful. I looked over the 32 and tomorrow I'm headed to Gunnison Co. for a car show. It was 100 degrees here today and the low in Gunnison should be in the mid 40's. I'm thinking insulated coveralls. :lol:
I ended up buying a complete kit from Durall. I am using their Dura Seal 400 product. They talked me out of the Durapoxy, said it was overkill for a home garage. It was half the price so I said OK. It's going to a long couple days, the prep process is quite extensive. I'll post some before and after pics. I went with the deep red. Was going to use gray, but my wife said "why paint the concrete to look like concrete?" I hope it looks good. :lol:
Pulled the baffles out of the roadster side pipes to replace the fiberglass matting or what was left of it. Man is that stuff itchy and I still have to do the other side yet. :(
And he said "let there be light!"...and there was light, and he saw this was good... :D
Yes...I got my shop tied in to the house today so I now have 100-amp service out there! You guys have no idea how excited I am about this! :lol:
There's a total of eleven, 4' T-8 fluorescent lights on 3 switches. I may rent the place out to the local hospital as an operating room. LOL
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The black metal "ladders" in this pic are a heavy-duty shelving system from our local furniture store. They are renovating the warehouse and were going to throw them out. I figure I can turn them into a killer work bench.
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I worked on the gas filler door on this pickup today I had to mold a fiberglass cup to fit the filler pipe. Here's what I came up with. How did I do it?
fiberglass over a baloon?
Going to prime the hood and core support for the Olds. These are the last pieces that have not been primed and blocked. Might manage to get paint on it this year yet.
Doug
Quote from: "chimp koose"fiberglass over a baloon?
No, that's not it.
Fiberglass over a ball :?: Fiberglass over a round thing !! :lol:
Frank..This proves that you're alway's thinkin' "outside the sphere" .... 8)
Bob....... :wink:
Headed out of town for nephews wedding today--then back home and back to wife's coupe trying to get it to run cooler in traffic--so she can take it to Frog Follies..Won't let the 55 in there. :D
Quote from: "reborn55"....back to wife's coupe trying to get it to run cooler in traffic--so she can take it to Frog Follies..Won't let the 55 in there. :D
Only a matter of time Ken. Everything changes. I think the Louisville show proved that. I loved seeing Tri-fives there as well as a host of other cool cars!
I'm working on installing door panels and trying to figure out why my autometer gas gauge won't operate right. I suspect a bad ground, but not sure yet.
Also installing a new GSP location unit that will send messages to my cell phone under certain conditions and allow me to send messages to cut off certain functions using my cell phone. Got it on E-bay for $58 (plus $25 shipping - ouch!) but have to buy a pre-paid phone SIM card to work with my cell provider. Instructions suck but I THINK I have it figured out. Wiring it in today.
glassed over a plastic pop bottle bottom?
Quote from: "34ford"glassed over a plastic pop bottle bottom?
Nope, I thought of that, but the hewer bottles are no longer round on the bottom, and it wouldn't work.
QuoteFiberglass over a ball Fiberglass over a round thing !!
Frank..This proves that you're alway's thinkin' "outside the sphere" ....
That's what I ended up doing. I found a rubber ball at the dollar store that was just bigger than the hole. I squeezed it into the hole, added a tape covered wood block where the notch is, and glassed over it with two layers of mat,
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "34ford"glassed over a plastic pop bottle bottom?
Nope, I thought of that, but the hewer bottles are no longer round on the bottom, and it wouldn't work.
QuoteFiberglass over a ball Fiberglass over a round thing !!
Frank..This proves that you're alway's thinkin' "outside the sphere" ....
That's what I ended up doing. I found a rubber ball at the dollar store that was just bigger than the hole. I squeezed it into the hole, added a tape covered wood block where the notch is, and glassed over it with two layers of mat,
NEAT :!: :!: And what do I win :?: ( Me thinks I shoudn't have said that..... :shock: ... :roll: ...)
Bob............ :wink:
Put windshield wiper kit in my 34 Chevy coupe. Used Specialty Wipers. Mounted the motor in the quarter panel behind the driver's seat. It's really quiet and works great. The wife is happy that this car has a wiper on her side too.
.bjb
Well I finally got to put some color on the COE. I am pretty happy with the final product. All day Saturday and Sunday prepping and painting. With that I only got the fenders doors hood and side skirts done. Pictures will follow later in the week. I am going to try and shoot the cab this weekend.
I have spent countless hours blocking this out and it showed. :D Nice and flat panels. The only problem I came across was getting my metallic to lay out flat. :( I will use a drop coat next time. There is so much metallic in the paint that it is terribly hard to strain. I also need a coarser filter in my gun. It wanted to plug it up also. I wish I had the week off to paint some more.
Don
Well I've started cleaning cars and getting our display ready for our Street Rod and Street Machine Spectacular Show this weekend. I've entered my bucket with my sons roadster and my two brothers cars a 34 roadster and 35 coupe.
I've tried not to leave things to the last minute but hell plans are meant to be messed with.
After this weekends show I'll post some pix. It's midnight down here and I'm still working on our display.
I was driving my 34 down the freeway today when an all mighty noise broke out at 65mph. I thought the worse a big end or something but after close inspection I found the tranny inspection cover had come loose. What a relief that was. I removed the cover and drove on home to carry on with the show preps.
Till the weekend....
Rearranging the garage to pull the engine in my 36. Gotta change the flexplate and starter. :shock: :( :evil:
finally started replacing metal in the 1/2 ton.Got the bottom A pillar welded in and the tops of both fenders too. Next its doing the bottom rear of both fenders and then cab corners.Nice to actually start putting things back together.
Finished up the gas door on the AD truck.Then I repaired a rechargable work light, had to do a bit of rewire to make it work.
Upper inner fenders repaired,fenders all welded up. Next is front cab mounts,then cab corners.the 65 is starting to look decent.
Yesterday afternoon I went up to the county seat, and renewed my drivers licence. Today I finished up the fuel door, I made a hinge cover, and I took care of some details, After that, I fabricated a rack mount to install a Marval rack on a 35 Plymoutn with a straight axle.
By the way, Shelby passed her drivers licence test today with flying colors.
Please Please...... Show pictures Would love to see what you did to get a Rack & pinion to work on a parallel leaf spring car. Did you mount the Rack on the axel or Frame. If on the frame how did you clear the rack between the spring and the frame . If the rack is mounted to the axel how did you get every thing between the Rack and the steering column to work without binding when a bump is crossed Have more dumb questions ..... but this will hopefully get some opinions and different ways to do this kind of engineering started
Cab mounts repaired ,now on to the cab corners.I will hopefully get to the filler stage this weekend.
Quote from: "bowtietillidie"Please Please...... Show pictures Would love to see what you did to get a Rack & pinion to work on a parallel leaf spring car. Did you mount the Rack on the axel or Frame. If on the frame how did you clear the rack between the spring and the frame . If the rack is mounted to the axel how did you get every thing between the Rack and the steering column to work without binding when a bump is crossed Have more dumb questions ..... but this will hopefully get some opinions and different ways to do this kind of engineering started
Well, first I used a end take off rack that just steers from the right side like a normal cross steer box. Second the springs were moved to the outside of the frame to lower the front without a dropped axle. And three, the rack is actually below the spring, so it clears with no problem.
It's a modified setup made for 28 to 34 Fords, I modified the bracket to fit the Mopar frame, which is factory boxed. It uses the stock steering box mounting holes, and has a second bracket I designed to capture the frame between two brackets. I'll post a picture of the bracket when it comes back from powder coating.
The owner has driven the car, and reports it steers very well. I had to redo the bracket because I felt the drag link was too close to the tie rod. Not hitting, but closer than I wanted it.
Quote from: "Jokester"Put windshield wiper kit in my 34 Chevy coupe. Used Specialty Wipers. Mounted the motor in the quarter panel behind the driver's seat. It's really quiet and works great. The wife is happy that this car has a wiper on her side too.
.bjb
A friend of mine was building a russnomore '33 Ford Coupe and asked his wife if she wanted a windshield wiper on her side and she told him that there would be one on her side (driver's side) the question is does he want one on his side!
AL
I am going to the Frog Follies today through Saturday.
My German buddy stopped by today. He is back in the states buying cars again for his museum. Only two containers full this time. :roll:
Quote from: "enjenjo"My German buddy stopped by today. He is back in the states buying cars again for his museum. Only two containers full this time. :roll:
Any for you to work on? Maybe he could find something at Kalamazoo. GPster
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "enjenjo"My German buddy stopped by today. He is back in the states buying cars again for his museum. Only two containers full this time. :roll:
Any for you to work on? Maybe he could find something at Kalamazoo. GPster
He is leaving friday, he came in last week for a big auction near here. He bought 5 cars there, and had some in storage here before that.
Got through changing tires off the wife's coupe back to the 55----have to buy new ones for her car--got big bulge on it. Put new light bar on Supervisor's Expedition. Finished wiring new strobe pack on one of the ambulances.
Watching American Graffiti again for the umpteenth time
Opened the shop door this morning and there was a rather large snake just in front of me on the floor. I chased him out with a broom. I looked for his mate the rest of the day while I worked. Where there is one there is two.
Changed out a new faulty turn signal switch in a friends 64 Chevy truck today. I spent a lot of time trying to find something else wrong before I changed out the new switch but it turned out to be the problem. I have had lots of new bad parts the last couple of years. Now his horn is not working correctly. It worked before I changed the switch, so tomorrow or someday soon, I will fix his horn.
John
I just came in from the shop. It's almost 8:45 pm. It's the last day of August and it's still hot in the shop. I'm so happy that only a "summer" guy can understand. This summer has vanished. I've had a good summer but it lasted about 1 minute. That being said, I'm trying to decide how to finish the wheels on the mini bike project. They are aluminum 2 piece. They were burnished when new. That makes them shine but when you look close, they are rough. I don't have access to a tumbler to re-burnish them. My options are to sand and polish, sand and paint or glass bead and leave natural. Anybody have any thoughts?
I started to build my workbench yesterday. It will be 8' long, 30" wide, and 37" high. The frame is made up of 2x1 and 1x1 steel tubing and it's very heavy! The top will be 3/4" plywood covered with a 1/4" layer of Masonite for the work surface. I should have it done on the weekend. Pics to follow.
I sterted fixing the frame on a rusty Ranger. The rear of the frame, where the hitch bolts, rotted out. I am replacing the back 20" of the frame, and replacing the spring hangers.
I put on new brake lines on the '99 Ranger last weekend, and new shoes, cylinders and drums on the rear tonight. In the next day or so, I'll put on new rotors, pads and calipers on the front. I bought a newer Ranger, '05 FX4, so I'm giving the old one to my daughter. It's hot and muggy out there.
Scrubbed up a pair of tires to mount on some rims for sale, polished 4 rims for sale, and packaged some stuff going to the UK...WHERE DID THE DAY GO TO, anyway?
I took the easy way out on the mini bike wheels. I glass beaded them and then painted them to match the engine. Single stage urethane. I tried to polish one side last night. Way to rough for a small project.
finished welding up the last cab corner on the truck tonight. Now I find a bunch more rust in the pass. side a pillar. someone used spray foam to seal holes in this thing and it has caused a bunch of rust wherever it was used.Hopefully I will get to filler and paint by the weekend.
Quote from: "chimp koose"finished welding up the last cab corner on the truck tonight. Now I find a bunch more rust in the pass. side a pillar. someone used spray foam to seal holes in this thing and it has caused a bunch of rust wherever it was used.Hopefully I will get to filler and paint by the weekend.
You only use spray foam if it's on it's last legs. I've done it on a rust bucket or two.
I am not trying to make this truck pretty by any means but I do want to make it solid again. Once I am finished the rust repair I will undercoat the firewall, floors and inner fenders to slow the rust process. A fresh coat of rustoleum should hold it together for a good few years.
Spent a few minutes spraying PB Blaster on this 1948 Simca. 62 yr old car must have been in Aridzona most of it's life.
In removal of bolts from the running boards, front sheet metal and left rear fender....I broke 3 bolts in 2 pieces and had to cut off 1 bolt.. all in the running boards. The remaining bolts all threaded out
Going to Auburn today. Will I see you there Frank?
Bracing for wind and rain, the weather guessers reckon we're up fotr the worst we've had in over 20 years.
Blowin' a gale outside at present but the rain has been steady not too hard.
The western part of the state seems to have copped the worst of the precipitaion with widespread flooding reported.
Meanwhile across the way, the Kiwis have copped it big time with a 7plus quake almost demolishing Christchurch which is the biggest city on the south Island.
Miraculously nobody was killed.
Sadly on the other side of the island a plane has gone down killing all on board.
Quote from: "phat rat"Going to Auburn today. Will I see you there Frank?
Nope. The county fair starts today.
I finished up the Ranger yesterday, new frame sections all installed.
a friend brought over some wheels with tyres on them for test "look" on my Simca 1948
Looks kinda neat
This gonna be a drag car?
I'm almost finished with the mini bike project.
Quote from: "enjenjo"This gonna be a drag car?
yes it is... fiddling with it, seeing what will fit here and there
finished all the patch work on my truck. undercoated the floor and the a pillars.fenders are bolted back on and a few dents are now hammered out.Tomorrow I will pull the remaining dents ,grind the rest of the welds and start filling. I hope to have the cab and fenders painted by the end of this long weekend,
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"This gonna be a drag car?
yes it is... fiddling with it, seeing what will fit here and there
Inline power?
The Ranger is done, the owner picked it up yesterday. The Marlin is back together, still have to bleed the brakes, and it will be done.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"This gonna be a drag car?
yes it is... fiddling with it, seeing what will fit here and there
Inline power?
Not inline power.
I am stepping onto the dark side with V-8 power :shock:
It's time to go faster in something different, like I did years ago
I think I am close to rung out the Falcon for the combo in the car now. Not putting mo - money into the 6.
I wanted to put the Falcon into the mid - low 15's at 90 mph. That may still be in the car, when the temps kool off here
8)
I've been terrorizing the neighborhood on the Taco. It's 104 degrees here! I'm happy but it's a surprise.
I am finishing putting the front back on my 36 Sedan. Had to pull the engine to replace the flexplate. Couple exhaust hangers and its ready to lower back to the ground.
See those who make it in the Zoo. Same corner Frank???
Just got done replacing my hot water heater. Soon as my son gets home, I have to drag the old one out of the basement.
I hope to get to the garage tomorrow. I want to get my wheels and tires down to the basement so I can make some room to work in again. Between putting the motor/trans back in the Olds and the wheels and tires and a few more items, I hope to get enough room to put the hood on a stand and start sanding.
Quote from: sirstudeJust got done replacing my hot water heater. Soon as my son gets home, I have to drag the old one out of the basement. [/quote
Make sure to drain it before trying to get it up the stairs. I had a friend ruin his back because he did not want to wait for it to frain. Water is heavy!!!!!
Tim
Quote from: "moose"I am finishing putting the front back on my 36 Sedan. Had to pull the engine to replace the flexplate. Couple exhaust hangers and its ready to lower back to the ground.
See those who make it in the Zoo. Same corner Frank???
As far as I know yes.
Crosley, why dont you slip in the blower motor from work. That would make the simca faster than the falcon by a bit!
Quote from: "kb426"I'm almost finished with the mini bike project.
My Taco mini bike had no suspension, no jack shaft on the drive chain. Chain guard was cast aluminum with TACO cast into it
Quote from: "chimp koose"Crosley, why dont you slip in the blower motor from work. That would make the simca faster than the falcon by a bit!
which one? there are 2 blown motors at work right now... plus the one with Hilborn style injection and zoomies on it
either engine would work well. takes money though and I aint got that amount of cabbage
I've gotten the '99 Ranger brakes done, plus checked it all over, and am giving it to my younger daughter this afternoon as an early Birthday present. I'll junk her Taurus or donate it. Anyone know which is the best place to donate an auto?
I put the Essex into winter storage on Saturday. Sure didn't drive it much this summer, maybe 300 miles total. I'll spend the winter finishing up the inside of the new shop so it's ready when I start the Essex rebuild in the spring.
Quote from: mooseQuote from: "sirstude"Just got done replacing my hot water heater. Soon as my son gets home, I have to drag the old one out of the basement. [/quote
Make sure to drain it before trying to get it up the stairs. I had a friend ruin his back because he did not want to wait for it to frain. Water is heavy!!!!!
Tim
I did let it drain all night just to make sure, still was not fun hauling it up the stairs, but it is in the truck right now and that mess is done.
I've spent the day trying to remember how to eat solid food. Last Tuesday I had a strange feeling in my stomach. I called my wife at work and relayed the symptoms to her. Some people at her work had been having some kind of stomach virus and I resolved myself to the fact that the problem would pass (literally). Wednesday had gotten worse but still bearable. Wednesday night I got so weak curled around the "Throne" that my wife had to get the computer chair and help me into it so she could use it to wheel me back to bed. Thursday the Squad took me to the hospital where it all was diagnosed as an impacted bowl. Didn't seem anything like the last time it happened and it took till yesterday for Jello and broth to seem like a safe bet. Seemed to be a shortage of family with handy "lap tops" so I couldn't Log-in, read or talk. I'm home now so I won't be so quiet tomorrow. GPster
It's good to hear you are better.
Impacted bowl..
impacted bowel would be no fun
good to hear stuff is moving again
GPster good to hear you are OK. Been there ,done that . Not at all fun.
I'm repainting the triangle door panel covers and the spokes on the steering wheel on the 32. They're going from green to black. If I don't like them, I'll try something else. I went to Hooker Ok. to a car show yesterday. It had 184 cars. It was a pretty good day. Nice weather and some good people to visit with.
went to small swap meet sunday morning in AJ. Mayb 25 - 30 folks selling stuff.
Dang near bought a mini bike for 80.00 dollars. Was complete with real Briggs engine on it. Who would have thought that the phrase : " It is a real Briggs engine, not Chinese copy" .. would be part of the discussions on mini bikes?
Fiddled with front axle narrowing on Simca gasser project idear. Width looks close so far
Tony, I believe your Taco was a model 22. That's what I was looking for when I found the 44.
selling my lathe I hope
Strung two 300 foot strands of barbed wire to replace the old rusty stuff between my yard and the neighbors pasture where he grazes cows. I have one more 300' strand to run. That's the easy part...taking down the old rusty twisted wires is a bear to do.
Putting a new engine in my van.............. interesting. :? Anyone have a shoe horn I can borrow? :lol:
Drag raced this weekend. Funny how you miss the simple stuff. We found a simple problem and fixed it , found .2 seconds on a 9 second car. The guy we always pit next to found a basic problem ,fixed it and ran a 7.84 down from 8,60's . He was thrilled to say the least.
Didn't do too much over the weekend. Got the last of the gable-end fascia trim done on the new shop though. All that's left to do on the exterior are the rain gutters and some landscaping. This week's project is putting new shingles on the old garage.
Work seems to be settling down as does my personal life and finally I got back in the garage this weekend. Cleaned off the benches and made a new adjuster screw for my Oxy regulator. Next up isn't fun stuff, it's putting head gaskets in my brother's Taurus but it'll feel good to have tools in my hand and grease under my nails.
You can tell that I live in the desert by: my wife and I had the pleasure of standing in the garage and watching it rain some. It has been about 30 days since there was a rain. It was 98 degrees here today. That was higher than predicted by a few degrees. the rain cooled it down and it smelled great. A great way to end a monday.
somebody crashed into my pre impacted van
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ruined a really nice early 240D... lost her brakes... took a short cut across the ivy.. took out a stop sign... tried to make the corner and hit the only piece of straight metal on the van...
whats really funny.. when i opened the door.. there was a wrinkled dollar bill sitting on the floor... must have been really hard to knock money loose..
swapped truck boxes today. the lesser of two rusty evils goes on the project truck.I am really starting to enjoy this hack job I am doing.
Wayne, I have not seen a Ford van of that style on the road in years.
I finished up the loader bucket yesterday, looks like new. I had to make a new back for it, the old one was too twisted up to straighten.
Today I started assembling the left door on the AD truck. I got the weatherstripping on, and started on the window channel.
I bought a new daily driver this week, so the old one is getting scraped out, the engine is sold and so are a few odds and ends.
So I will be spending the next few days pulling it apart and listing stuff on Ebay :D
I have to pay for the new car somehow.
I picked up a grenaded engine for parts from a racer friend today.I now will disassemble it and see what I can use.It has a callies crank that I may have to straighten,Canfield heads that need valves and guides and a billet roller cam that seems ok but will probably need to be straightened.It also has splayed 4 bolt billet main caps ,SFI rated balancer,complete stud kit and aluminum water pump.
Quote from: "chimp koose"I picked up a grenaded engine for parts from a racer friend today.
i have always wanted to ask this...
did somebody push on the throttle so hard they knocked the pin loose on the grenade??? causing the explosion of parts.?????? :wink:
and frank...
that van was a free one over 20 years ago.. the junk yards would not take it without pay... so my boss gave it to me... i drove it for a while... gave it to another friend who ran it for almost 20 years and now it has returned.. 69/e200/289/C4/9 inch posi... i know the original owner.. he bought 12 of them identical in 1968... used them in his hardwood floor installation and finishing service.. battered and abused by hundreds of different drivers who did not care for it.. he says it had over a million miles on it when he gave it to me.. pull the choke out.. pump the gas a dozen times while cranking the motor and it will start and run all day long.. i am hoping to get the most wrinkled car in hollywood award.. my ranchero is a close second...
frank.. google map my snail mail address.. and use street view to see both of them parked on the street...
Went to the Rebel Run today, first time in about 6 years. Lots of nice cars there, I was entry number 1807.
Now my dad and mom are taking me out for my birthday. :D
Just got done moving the seat in my son's new/used car back 2 inches.
Those of you that have been on this forum for 3 years might remember that the dash in my 32 was all white. I got tired of it. Here's one of today's projects.
I did some fiddling today with my Simca today (saturday)
Wayne... About the grenaded engine. Someone held the nitrous on enough to hang three rods out the block and pan. Two more rods got shrapnel wounds that tore the beams. Timing chain broke ,all the valves are bent,four pushrods broken.The billet roller cam looks untouched and the solid roller lifters appear fine.I will check the crank ,rods and cam for straight,fix them if needed. If this was an aluminum block the damage would be repairable.
I finished putting the left door together today. The insulation/sound deadener finally came in. One down, one to go.
Quote from: "OldSub"I'm laying in a hospital bed hoping to be released today. No hot rod projects the last few months and won't be again for a few more, but I'm recovering from cancer so its not a bad thing!
All the best in your recovery - there's just TOO much of that going around nowdays! What'd I do today - I tried to put the door windows in my 40 pickup! That didn't go well! I'll be picking up a new one in a day or so!! :cry:
Tonight I had to fix a burned out starter in my 65 ford 1/2 ton.last night someone tried to steal it and burned up the starter before giving up. I have a switched wire going to the coil.They then proceeded to steal my wifes truck out of our driveway. Insurance will wait 2wks before starting to process the claim. My wife loved that truck and wants it back. If they ever recover it I dont know what shape it will be in. For the time being my 65 merc truck project is on hold.
I've got nothing to report except work. Some of you are have rough days. My sympathies to you.
Now that the outside of my new shop is finished, I started to re-shingle the roof of my old garage. I should have it done by Sunday.
Wired up turn signals - put on new wheel cylinder and ready to fire tomorrow .
Today, I did nothing. Not for want of trying. I installed a Nu Relics power window kit in this 47 AD truck. The window would not go down all the way. After cecking for three hours for a reason, I called Nu Relics. They gave me a couple things to look for, but no solution. After more checking, I removed the motor from the lift, and it would go down all the way. :shock: I marked it at the low point, and removed the lift. It needs about 3/4" more travel to go down all the way. In other words, three more teeth in the gear. By this time they were closed, so I have to wait until monday to call them again. :roll:
This is not the first time I have used these lifts, and no problems in the past. I'm sure it will be worked out.
So since I was at a dead end on that, I figured I would install the corner windows. Got the first one in, no tool to install the lock strip, none available until tuesday. :roll: So I try to install the second window, and the weather strip is 4" too short. :shock:
It was just one of those days.
This stolen truck thing is getting me bummed out.My wife gets really attached to her vehicles , she was teaching our son to drive in this one. So I decided to try working on the project truck to distract myself. I welded up the 8 holes in the door from previous rear view mirrors and one hole in the lower corner of the door. Time for putty, putty on now where is the grater? I could blame it on the car thief but I know I misplaced it. I will have a lot of sanding tomorrow!Went and put on the last coat of white for the two tone.
Quote from: "enjenjo"
It was just one of those days.
Full Moon. :wink:
Nothing car wise. But this morning between 8:30 and noon I dropped 11 trees. Had a guy here with a loader and backhoe so the stumps are already gone. Now I need to cut, split and clean everything up. Six of the trees were done to make a larger parking space for my trailers. Two were setting closer than we wanted for a three seasons room being added to the house within the next couple of weeks. The others were simply to open that portion of the yard to some sun. They are about evenly split between oak and maple. So I have a good supply of wood for heating the garage next winter.
We had an open house at Lo-Boy's this afternoon. The Legends car club has a fall tour every September and they asked if they could stop for a tour of my shop today and see what projects we have on the go. This is their third stop in the past few years. The weather was fine, cloudy but comfortable. Had about 50 cars in the tour. Everything from street rods to numerous muscle cars to late model 'vettes. Fun time. I love these tours. Makes me clean up the shop!
I've really got to drop by for a visit and a coffee one of these days, Rick!
Today we worked at putting together the Fleetline I want to sell. Got the engine and trans inm and the front sheet metal installed. Still have to install the rear fenders and bumpers.
Also my buddy came over with his backhoe, and dug out for a parking pad about 40 by 40 next to the garage, and got the coarse stone down.
not to much today.. but tonight got terrifying.. since i live next to the hollywood freeway... there are crashes sometimes....
tonight was a big one... by the time i got out there.. 5 cars had smashed together... mostly off in the 3 and 4 lanes.. but this is at the bottom of a big hill and around a blind curve... i could not see the cars at the front of the crash... but i could see the 2 that were at the back and they were full of people... the freeway was still flying... i started waving my bright spot light at the crushed cars on the freeway to light them up... and let the on coming drivers see them... then i started yelling to get out of the cars and off the freeway... somebody next to me with a fog horn voice took over that... they were busy trying to get somebody out of the back seat and pick up their purses... the guy next to me yelled even louder... they got away from the car and not 10 seconds later 2 more cars came through at high speed and went right through the pile... those two cars stopped in the 1 and 2 lanes about 1000 feet farther down.. i did not see any body get out... i kept flagging the back of the pile.... i watched the video of a camera man a few years back who shined his lights into the eyes of the traffic.. they watched him and drove straight into the crashed cars in front of them...
i think i am going to buy some road flares.. light them and throw them like grenades out onto the freeway to slow down traffic next time... just wobbling the light is not that great... i have not idea how the people in the cars are... the tow trucks moved them to the right shoulder and the fire trucks and paramedics were still with those cars when i left.. i did hear a siren about 10 minutes later...
those people would have been human bowling pins out there ... the 6th and 7th cars hit right were they were standing...
what causes me to cringe is the motorcycle riders who make late night runs on the hollywood freeway... at what sounds like 150+... caltrans carved away about half an inch of the concrete surface to get rid of the highs and lows... so its like glass... the salt flats of hollywood..
Finished putting the Fleetline together, it's on Craigs list now. Also got the fines spead out on the new parking pad. It came out nice.
fixed a header this evening. the open collector had caught on the trailer as a fellow was backing his car off. cracked 3 tubes, one real bad
I cut the collector off, bolted the header to a head , tack welded it. Then I welded the edges together, cut and fit a piece for the center.... then fit the collector back on. Check for alignment, then fully weld up
Here's my new parking area. A fair amount of room now.
Quote from: "wayne petty"not to much today.. but tonight got terrifying.. since i live next to the hollywood freeway... there are crashes sometimes....
tonight was a big one... by the time i got out there.. 5 cars had smashed together... mostly off in the 3 and 4 lanes.. but this is at the bottom of a big hill and around a blind curve... i could not see the cars at the front of the crash... but i could see the 2 that were at the back and they were full of people... the freeway was still flying... i started waving my bright spot light at the crushed cars on the freeway to light them up... and let the on coming drivers see them... then i started yelling to get out of the cars and off the freeway... somebody next to me with a fog horn voice took over that... they were busy trying to get somebody out of the back seat and pick up their purses... the guy next to me yelled even louder... they got away from the car and not 10 seconds later 2 more cars came through at high speed and went right through the pile... those two cars stopped in the 1 and 2 lanes about 1000 feet farther down.. i did not see any body get out... i kept flagging the back of the pile.... i watched the video of a camera man a few years back who shined his lights into the eyes of the traffic.. they watched him and drove straight into the crashed cars in front of them...
i think i am going to buy some road flares.. light them and throw them like grenades out onto the freeway to slow down traffic next time... just wobbling the light is not that great... i have not idea how the people in the cars are... the tow trucks moved them to the right shoulder and the fire trucks and paramedics were still with those cars when i left.. i did hear a siren about 10 minutes later...
those people would have been human bowling pins out there ... the 6th and 7th cars hit right were they were standing...
what causes me to cringe is the motorcycle riders who make late night runs on the hollywood freeway... at what sounds like 150+... caltrans carved away about half an inch of the concrete surface to get rid of the highs and lows... so its like glass... the salt flats of hollywood..
That's a bad situation, makes you wonder what people are doing instead of driving when that happens.
We have an area like that locally. Two major freeways , I-69 and I-94 merge right outside the city and are both headed to the international bridge that is located here. That means that there are many non local peole and an insane amount of truck traffic passing through to reach the border crossing. As you approach the border there is a long curve in the expressways and a really poorly designed entrance/exit. The local call this area "confunction juntion", the local bypass around the city merges with the expressway here and you can also exit the expressway locally here too, it is literally an "X", then a local access ramp joins the expressway just where you need to be in that lane to exit to Canada, so the trucks and border crossers don't want to leave that lane to let people merge on. It's been the site of many severe and fatal wrecks. Yesterday it rained all night and all day and for some reason there was a backup on that part of the expressway. The backups are usually caused by slow border inspections on the Canadian side at their Customs booths. When this happens the traffic backs up over the mile long bridge and back down the expressway. Then you get to confunction junction and the long curve. Usually what happens is that someone doesn't see the stopped traffic and plows into another vehicle. With all the rain yesterday a truck had to brake hard because of a backup and jacknifed the rig across the road. This instantly caused a stoppage behind him and a few minutes later someone in a van rearended another semi and was instantly killed. A few minutes after that a woman inan SUV clipped another semi and crashed and caused that semi to jacknife. So we had a two mile long wreck, the police had to shut down the freeway for the rest of the day and route all that traffic on local surface streets. This is the second busiest border crossing with Canada, after Detroit, and it really makes a mess with all the extra, literally thousands, of vehicles, many of them semis, traveling the surface streets trying to get to the bridge. Hopefully this will all go away within the next few years, the area leading to the bridge at the border will go from four lanes to nine lanes and the confunction junction area will be redesigned to eliminate the "X" factor. Meanwhile signage hs been added to alert people to possible backups, some with flashing lights when there is an actual backup, but people seem to still be able to just drive right into the back of another vehcle at freeway speeds. Really makes you wonder what people are doing right before they crash..... :?
i am part way into writing an email.. to the governor and to cal trans...
about using the existing network of inductive sensors in the pavement and adding a few to keep track of traffic speeds... and adding some electronic signs on the overpasses just before this area to alert people that there is slow or stopped traffic and to slow down or prepare to stop....
perhaps its time to write your highway departments also...
all i have to do it get it past the paper people who block all attempts of anything important getting through....
Hello;
Wayne, There is a road here in Florida I drive, and the dang thing makes a 90 degree turn. Well, I guess someone got tired of scraping cars off their back yard so someone (I don't know who) put some new reflectors on the divide. These have (I think) LED lights in them (bright as can be) and they all blink at one time. What a super great warning about the curve and believe it or not there is a sensor that your car goes through to activate this little warning!!
Here in Ohio they are equiping stop signs at dangerous intersections out in the country with solar powered blinking LEDs right on the sign. You can see them for over a mile.
Spent the day cleaning up for the build day. Not done yet, but we made a big dent in it.
Does that work? maybe we should have a build day at my place so I can get my shop cleaned up.
I use that border crossing all the time to go to our hydrogen plant over in Sarnia. I usually get there late in the evening and come back across after midnight so I don't hit the big backups very often. It's good to hear that the road is going to be widened but I dread the many months of construction we will have to endure in the meantime.
Tom
Had an excellent roadster day. Left home at 9AM wearing the usual and a winter coat to go 40 miles to lunch. Got back at 5PM down to a tee-shirt and another 150 miles on the rpu. Lots of back road two lane black top with a few miles of gravel thrown in too.
Wore out the clutch and gas leg even though I shift 4th and 5th without a clutch most of the time.
Charlie
Quote from: Charlie Chops 1940Had an excellent roadster day. Left home at 9AM wearing the usual and a winter coat to go 40 miles to lunch. Got back at 5PM down to a tee-shirt and another 150 miles on the rpu. Lots of back road two lane black top with a few miles of gravel thrown in too.
Hi charlie,so i see your GPS gets you lost too :) ,how's the "Bowls" mobile going,great to hear your having fun,ain't retirement great,don't know, how i used to fit work in :roll:,if you get bored,its summer over here,you could always come out & play with the new toy,& pick the differences between the US body & the Aussie one,catcha Chappo
Quote from: "39deluxe"Does that work? maybe we should have a build day at my place so I can get my shop cleaned up.
I use that border crossing all the time to go to our hydrogen plant over in Sarnia. I usually get there late in the evening and come back across after midnight so I don't hit the big backups very often. It's good to hear that the road is going to be widened but I dread the many months of construction we will have to endure in the meantime.
Tom
Next time you cross the bridge be sure to wave. Since they have torn down the two blocks of houses between myself and the bridge I can now see the trucks as they leave the expressway and approach Customs. If you knew where to look you could see my place.
Joe and I got the BBQ cleaned up, and put into storage. Shop is ready for the work tomorrow.
This isn't my best post. I headed out to see my son today. It's a 370 mile round trip. About 40 miles from home, I met a semi and trailer. The truck kicked up a large rock and it landed on the visor above the windshield on the 32. Hell of a dent. Paint gone, etc. the good news is that if it would have been 3 inches lower, it would have gone through the windshield and caused some excitement. It wasn't in my plans to repaint anything right now but I have bare metal showing. I've been amazed my whole life what the fractions of seconds amount to. We were the only vehicles out 30 miles from the end of the earth. In my part of the world, we have lots of trucks and rocks. It's rare for one to be large and do this much damage. I hope the rest of you have a "damage free" weekend.
oh gee, sorry about the rock thing, and yes it could have been worse.
Heh, heh, kinda reminds me of my 77 Silverado Pickup that has a rock chip in the windshield.
I had a brand new windshield installed about 22yrs ago and on the way home from the installer a rock got kicked up and chipped the windshield.
Since then nothing else has hit the windshield.
Worked on the project truck today. I didnt get much done . tried to get some "fixes" repaired,like replacing the block of wood bolted in to replace the missing rag joint in the steering from the previous owner. I also managed to get the master cyl. working. Tried to bleed brakes only to find bleeder screws rounded off from the last persons likely vice grip job. Frustrating.
been arguing off and on with toilet for 2 weeks..
replaced the flapper valve to stop a leak into the bowl.. next week the filler up valve acts up and replace it
then the new filler up valve starts cycle for a split second every 5 - 10 minutes.. I find a crack in the plastic over flow tube where water is seeping into the bowl
replace the tube today.... now I can not get the G-D tank to stop leaking some where on the bottom between the tank bottom and bowl top.
May try another different gasket or buy whole new crapper.
EDIT: looks like a new crapper is needed. Leak i was chasing must be a crack between mount hole on tank bottom. I guess I cracked the tank trying to stop the leak at the gasket and created more of a problem. I do not see a crack , but it leaks between the mount hole and water flow hole.
:shock:
Had planned to go to build day but another night of no sleep. My grandmother had a stroke and is in bad shape. The boys don't have their homework done. Ugh. I need a nap.
We did get the new '49 1.5 ton truck home yesterday, though.
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z198/Danimal_9395/AD%20Trucks/NewBlue49028.jpg)
Put the Impala away for the season, and got the Olds back on the hoist. Now I can park both cars in the garage so I don't have to scrape and dig out all winter.
Doug
Waited for the two guys to show up this am to help erect the tv tower, but they didn't show. I called the main guy, and he said that he couldn't contact the other. Got PO'd and my wife and I went to the car show/swap meet in Morris, IL today, just to get away from the house. Didn't buy anything but a couple small 'glue' brushes; 6 for a buck.
Let's see... $10 for the two of us to get in, almost a 1/2 tank of gas, $20 to eat there...yep, I got those brushes cheap. LOL. At least we got away from the house for a day...though the tower is still lying on the ground. :x
A casual observation: summer is over for most of us. Summer lovers attitudes go down the toilet for awhile when we realize it will be about 7 months until we enjoy the weather again. Am I correct in this thought????
I'll try to get a couple more roadster days in this month and will park it in the house garage for the winter. The Volvo will go in the box trailer so that the shop canl be turned over to getting the '40 Chevy back together for next year.
Let's see...nov, dec, jan, feb, mar, apr, may...yep, pretty much 7 months to roadster weather.
Yep, time to hole up in the garage. Expect the new motor for my dually to be done next week. 454 bored and stroked to 489. Maybe if the weather holds off I'll be able to get some miles on it yet this year. Then I need to get the 4 bucket seats, console, new carpet and extra gas tank installed
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Let's see...nov, dec, jan, feb, mar, apr, may...yep, pretty much 7 months to roadster weather.
well in AZ that is the reverse. nov, dec, jan, feb, mar, apr, may...yep, pretty much 7 months OF roadster weather :D
although May sometimes is too warm
later jim
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Let's see...nov, dec, jan, feb, mar, apr, may...yep, pretty much 7 months to roadster weather.
well in AZ that is the reverse. nov, dec, jan, feb, mar, apr, may...yep, pretty much 7 months OF roadster weather :D
although May sometimes is too warm
later jim
Dang, that really cuts into the snowmobile season! :lol:
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Let's see...nov, dec, jan, feb, mar, apr, may...yep, pretty much 7 months to roadster weather.
well in AZ that is the reverse. nov, dec, jan, feb, mar, apr, may...yep, pretty much 7 months OF roadster weather :D
although May sometimes is too warm
later jim
QuoteDang, that really cuts into the snowmobile season! :lol:
It SURE DO :!: :!: :!: Where do I sign up :?: :?: :?:
Bob..... :wink:
Did some striping on a 67 Galaxy.....
Went and picked up the bed parts for this AD Chevy truck from the body shop. Now to put it together.
I was proven correct today that a problem Dodge truck in the shop had a Cummins diesel engine problem, not a problem with our trans - converter
Been trying to get rid of some fermossa trees from my moms place that I take care of. This fiels was cut the first week of July they have growen 4-5 feet. Had a guy with a brush hog cut them I follow up with some stuff called Tordon and squirt some on the cut, PIA!!!!!!!!!!1
Those of you that have been down this road can appreciate this story. My clutch master cyl started seeping out the pushrod end. Rather than kit it and have to repeat it again in another 10,000 miles, I bought a steel sleeve master. Same bore, same bolt spacing should be simple. You can start laughing now. The register on the original was 1.250. The new one was 1.375. Not a problem for a man with a die grinder. The 5/16 pin that hooked to the pedal was wore badly. I redid the clevis as in cut it apart and saved the threads. I changed it to .375 dia. pin and doubled the thickness of the side plates. I have about 4 hours in the "remove and replace" job. I think I'm good to go for many miles. We'll see. Because of the amount of travel I need on the through out arm, I need as much travel on the master as possible. That's made it interesting in making it work. Those of you that are familiar with 32 Ford pickups know how much room there is under the dash that limits clutch pedal travel. Sound like fun yet? Anyway, I'm done and ready to go again.
I have the truck bed pretty much assembled, except for the floor. When that's done, then it's back to the body shop for final paint
This is not auto related. I made a little excursion on the bike today. I went 100 miles to a small town and looked at a dome house that I've followed the construction of. It's 4900 sq. ft. Not my cup of tea but interesting to observe. I rode home in shirt sleeves. Pretty nice for mid October. Very nice way to spend the day.
I went to a local car show that I have been attending for many years. I think there were about 650 entries. Not bad for a local $10 entry car show. Today I will go to another smaller show for part of the day. Just fun to be out in the old truck. This will be the last runs of year for me.
John
Went to a long standing race car parts swap meet in Ionia , MI this morning. Always some good deals. Got pair of sbc pad type side mounts, a medium sized canister fuel filter assy, a new 15" steel 7 blade fan and a turbo style 4 barrel carb low profile 90 degree air cleaner elbow with a couple/three feet of 3" alum. tube and a K&N pointy filter - all for $40.
The good thing is I have a home for each piece - he said convincingly.
Charlie
I went to the Adrian swap meet. Bought some seats, and a Borgeson U joint. Took my Fleetline up there to sell it. It didn't sell there, but there was a lot of interest in it. We'll see.
First thing for today was to remove the 5hp engine from the Taco and put a 2hp in. This makes it look more original than the 5. The weather is really nice the last couple of days so after doing a few small things to the 32, it will be time to play.
Installed new toilet saturday... still fighting with water leak at the valve at the wall.
re-did the water valve and hose feed to the toilet on sunday... finally no leaks
I recently went to my friend Carls Garage Warming.
(http://carnut.com/photo/rides/10/spic089.jpg) (http://carnut.com/cgi-bin/10/image.pl?/photo/rides/10/pic089.jpg)
This is a panorama view of his 3 stall garage in which he has two car lifts one at each end. One a 4 poster and one a 1 poster. So he manages to get 5 cars stuffed into the place.
Went to Goodguys Bowling Green, KY
Here are the pictures:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=522282&showall=1
Quote from: "Flipper"Went to Goodguys Bowling Green, KY
Here are the pictures:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=522282&showall=1
Thanks for the link. Almost every thing was nice but the guy that screwed-up that early "Vette" should be shot. GPster
Sunday was my wife's birthday, so on Saturday we drove up to Bigfork for lunch and then on down to Missoula for dinner. We ended up staying in Missoula so she could watch the race, it would have been half over when we go home otherwise. Nice day, really pretty up by the lake this time of year.
Doug
Working at my job. :(
Well for starters I had the pleasure of teaching my daughter in school for the first time today. Her homeroom is now in my machine shop class for the next 3 weeks.
Cut the wood for the floor of this AD truck. Black walnut.
Took care of my driveshaft angle problem. Shimmed the trans up a little. Hope it works.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Cut the wood for the floor of this AD truck. Black walnut.
Pics? :)
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "enjenjo"Cut the wood for the floor of this AD truck. Black walnut.
Pics? :)
Maybe later today.
delivered a mates '40 chrysler coupe project, 500klms (300 mile) round trip, no drag link in it, flat tires, binding brakes..fun!
finished replacing the rotted split rail fence posts today. Finally...
83 degrees here in the afternoon. I spent several hours with the weedeater. Compared to being stuck in the office, I thought it was great. Took one of the bikes for a ride when i got home. Doing regular chores now. Just one more nice day!
My wife and I will be celebrating our 43rd wedding anniversary. It's really our 44th year together because we got married a year (exactly) after we met. We are planning a private dinner out (minus two dogs and a cat) without the TV, computer or telephone. Here's hoping we don't bore each other. GPster
Today, I'm flying to Sydney to attend the Australian International Motor Show.
Tomorrow, I'm going to a special luncheon to celebrate my 25 years with the company.
Sunday, I'll be headed out for a hot rodding breakfast and then I may just relax in the shed with a couple of model cars.
Maybe not, just remembered Dave wants me to pinstripe his new Roadster Pickemup.
Congratulations to GPster and Carps on their anniversaries.
I still don't have the floor wood laid out to take a picture.
I installed a 6 way power base on a Ford bucket seat today. The base came from a Dodge seat. I still have to figure out how to mount the controls.
Then Shelby and I made a deflector for the top of the wood stove chimney out of stainless steel.
I am trying to get everything buttoned down for winter before it gets too cold.
"I am trying to get everything buttoned down for winter before it gets too cold."
Me too. And I hope it's not real soon. We haven't had our first freeze yet. That's a little overdue but it's sure not hurting me any.
Got a load of wood today, 2 more loads to go.
Quote from: "kb426""I am trying to get everything buttoned down for winter before it gets too cold."
Me too.
me too we are getting into the cold part of the year. it's getting down to the high 50s tonite BRRRRRR
later jim
Saturday am we head out on the Midnight Rodders Fall Cruise. All on Middle Tn. back roads. We sold our 47 Ford coupe last month so we'll be the caboose in our daily driver. Great weather forecast , sunny 80 degrees , probably 80 cars.
Did a brake job on my one ton Ford van, rear only. It needed Wheel cylinders, shoes, drums, return springs, adjuster kits, three brake hoses, several brake lines, even one of the pins that push on the brake shoe. $400 plus in parts at my cost
Still working on the seats for the AD truck. Drivers side is done, on to the passenger side.
Well I have a job being sidewalk superintendent. LOL Been busy making final decisions on the new addition to our house. Some before during and after pics
Quote from: "enjenjo"Did a brake job on my one ton Ford van, rear only. It needed Wheel cylinders, shoes, drums, return springs, adjuster kits, three brake hoses, several brake lines, even one of the pins that push on the brake shoe. $400 plus in parts at my cost
Still working on the seats for the AD truck. Drivers side is done, on to the passenger side.
frank....
just curious.. if you use high temp red or orange silicone RTV to stick the spring ends to the shoe webs.. and springs to springs...
(http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad39/waynep7122/siliconeonbrakesprings.jpg)
so everything will move.. but if a spring breaks... it cannot fall to the bottom to drag under the shoes and eat up the drums...
i have had to pull the drums a few times after a washboard road.. where the springs bounced off..
Quote from: "wayne petty"Quote from: "enjenjo"Did a brake job on my one ton Ford van, rear only. It needed Wheel cylinders, shoes, drums, return springs, adjuster kits, three brake hoses, several brake lines, even one of the pins that push on the brake shoe. $400 plus in parts at my cost
Still working on the seats for the AD truck. Drivers side is done, on to the passenger side.
frank....
just curious.. if you use high temp red or orange silicone RTV to stick the spring ends to the shoe webs.. and springs to springs...
(http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad39/waynep7122/siliconeonbrakesprings.jpg)
so everything will move.. but if a spring breaks... it cannot fall to the bottom to drag under the shoes and eat up the drums...
i have had to pull the drums a few times after a washboard road.. where the springs bounced off..
I always took my pliers and squeezed the ends of the springs together on the pivot block.
Working on the doors of the Coe today. The passenger was a mile off. Ground the edge, welded it up, ground it off. Hammered it in. Putting paint back on.
I see why the body shops get so much for this. :shock:
Back to add the clear coat!
Quote from: "wayne petty"Quote from: "enjenjo"Did a brake job on my one ton Ford van, rear only. It needed Wheel cylinders, shoes, drums, return springs, adjuster kits, three brake hoses, several brake lines, even one of the pins that push on the brake shoe. $400 plus in parts at my cost
Still working on the seats for the AD truck. Drivers side is done, on to the passenger side.
frank....
just curious.. if you use high temp red or orange silicone RTV to stick the spring ends to the shoe webs.. and springs to springs...
so everything will move.. but if a spring breaks... it cannot fall to the bottom to drag under the shoes and eat up the drums...
i have had to pull the drums a few times after a washboard road.. where the springs bounced off..
Never thought of that, but it looks like a good idea. I think I'll steal it. :roll:
gettin near finished with disc brake conversion on econoline spindles.
all paths of 3/8 inch thick ready to go caliper bracket fell threw , so I have fabbed up a sheet metal template. Need to find a source for 3/8 inch thick plate and get a couple of pair cut out
10 Dorman Wheel studs came in from Rock Auto. 2.00 dollars a piece shipped to me.. best local price was 2.97 each plus tax and I had to go get em
Quote from: "Crosley"Need to find a source for 3/8 inch thick plate and get a couple of pair cut out
in case you forgot, Elpolacko/Steve has a CNC plasma table. his prices are reasonable too!
later jim
Just got done putting the headers and hooking up the exhaust on the Olds. More stuff out of the way. Found a bunch of wrinkles on the inner fender passenger side. I guess that tells me to keep doing my own work. I paid a guy to do all the fenders and doors. I have had to redo all of what I had done.
Doug
Worked on the second seat for the AD truck, got one bracket made, the other laid out. Got the Jag up on stands to start stripping it, and sold some parts off of it. Fixed one chimney, two to go. Did some trimming on the front splash apron.
Spent a little time on the dash for My A. Forming an adapter lip to fit the 46 Chevy truck dash to the original dash rail mount surface...
Then taxied a friend to the airport.
Tim
A couple of pictures of the Olds motor.
Lots too keep polished there Doug
I was gone for most of the weekend. I did a few yard things getting ready for the predicted freeze in a couple of nights. Sorry I don't have anything good to report.
Spent several hours in the shop today just cleaning up and re-arranging things. I had to find a home for my new/used welder. It's way too big to put when the little P.O.S. welder was. Had to move the drill press to the old welder location to make room for the new one....
Heh, heh, I spent the day same as most everyday for me, slaving over a hot laptop.
Printing out photo prints for my ebay sales and preparing other pics for ebay listing.
Started out the day by going to Bob Evans and then to the home improvement store to get several things that will keep me busy for far too long. Color sanded and rubbed out the clear on the quarter panel of my son's Monte Carlo that I shot a couple of weeks ago. Moved a big workbench from the garage to the basement. Since I built my shop I don't need a bench in the house garage any more. It just fit through the sliding door with little room to spare. I'm going to install it in the back room and build some storage around it this winter. When I get up in the morning I have to do some wiring in the basement, change a couple of light switches that have been acting up and and clean up my wife's car.
Tom
Quote from: "sirstude"A couple of pictures of the Olds motor.
That doesn't look like an Olds motor :roll:
Yesterday was bowling/shopping day, so nothing was done in the shop.
Today I headed down to Defiance Ohio to reaasemble a 454 motor I tore down in August. As I got there, the big storm passed through. After waiting until it passed, we got to work. He though he has a blown headgasket, but I did not find any sign of that. I did find a Welch plug out, and told him I thought it had frozen up last winter. Anyway he picked up the parts we needed, including a pushrod to replace the bent one I found tearing it down. Put the Welch plug in, and then started cleaning the block to put the head back on. I saw something funky at the top of the deck, and after checking it closely, there was a crack about 5" long at the top of the deck. Now I am sure it froze up. So now he needs a good standard bore block. The heads checked ok, so he can reuse them. That was the end of putting the engine together.
Stopped on the way home and picked up some powder coated parts, and installed them on various projects.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "sirstude"A couple of pictures of the Olds motor.
That doesn't look like an Olds motor :roll:
Don't rub it in, I started this project out with a 455 and got talked into the big block. Pretty much have regretted it since, but not changing again now.
Doug :oops:
Well, it sure ain't anything car related. Cardiac rehab at 1000, then back to the septic tank repairs. :shock: :wink: :lol: That is, if I feel like it. :P
Quote from: "sirstude"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "sirstude"A couple of pictures of the Olds motor.
That doesn't look like an Olds motor :roll:
Don't rub it in, I started this project out with a 455 and got talked into the big block. Pretty much have regretted it since, but not changing again now.
Doug :oops:
I'll bite. Why the regretts?
QuoteQuote from: "sirstude"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "sirstude"A couple of pictures of the Olds motor.
That doesn't look like an Olds motor :roll:
Don't rub it in, I started this project out with a 455 and got talked into the big block. Pretty much have regretted it since, but not changing again now.
Doug :oops:
Gee...You can't even tell them its a mid 70's "corporate engine" like I do..... :roll: :lol:
I too was starting with a 455 & got talked out of it ..... :cry:
Bob............ :wink:
spent a couple hours on the mill pocket porting the heads for my anglia.
The regret is that it would have been ALL Olds then. Not a big regret, just one all the same.
Doug
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "enjenjo"Cut the wood for the floor of this AD truck. Black walnut.
Pics? :)
Maybe later today.
Finally took a picture of the floor wood
I had a day of vacation yesterday. It was a beautiful day for the end of October. I had new tires mounted for the rear of the 32. The 3rd member had a slight leak so I pulled it and put a new gasket and a little silicone on it. I think there is something wrong with the housing but I haven't been able to figure out what. I put it all back together and went for a ride. That truck is a million miles away from great but it never fails to put a smile on my face. Today was another beautiful day. After lunch, I exercised all the bikes including the Taco mini bike. The sun is about to go down and I have good thoughts about the last 2 days. I hope you guys have had good days. It will soon be winter and we'll have less outside stories to tell.
I pulled the floor out of the box on the 32. It was scratched up and had some rust on it. It will get painted this week and should be back in before thursday. I really hadn't planned on this so late in the year but I want to be ready to run without things that look like I should have done a little more work in the fall.
Well, I have cooled off enough to post about it. Yesterday I was installing the corner window in this AD truck cab. I got it in, installed the lock strip, and 2" from the end, the rubber ripped on the weather seal. Not a total disaster, I had enough rubber left for another try. So on the second try, while putting the glass in the rubber, it slipped out of my hands. Luckily I caught it, but not before it took two big chips out of the finish paint! :shock: I don't think it can be touched up, it will have to be spotted in. I still don't have the lock strip in it, and the center window to go yet.
Pulled the motor out of the crew cab today. Getting it ready for the new 489"
Frank, I have the same kind of stories about glass installation. I don't seem to have the magic touch. I always get it done but not always on the first try. Today I finished stripping the floor panels for the 32. My simple project has grown again. I don't think it will be warm enough to paint for a few days so that gives me some time to get prepared.
Back in the early 90's when I was installing the original w/s in the '58, with a helper inside, I was gently pushing on the outside, when the w/s cracked right down the middle. Geez...
Yesterday, I pushed all the 'stuff' aside, and parked the '58 in the unfinished shop. I don't want to spend another winter scraping the snow and ice off the truck.
I pulled the rear end out of the Jag today. A few trim pieces and I am done with it.
I worked on the AC and heater hoses on the AD truck today. I discovered the Caddy engine only has one connection for the heater hose. In the original application, the other hose connected to the right radiator tank. In this truck, that is now the bottom tank, so I am making up a fitting to connect the hose to the bottom tank.
Frank, that was a surprise.I have the floor panels ready for paint this weekend. It will be too cold to paint the next couple of days.
I was going over my truck in anticipation for the drive to deer camp next Friday. It's over 1100 mile round trip plus whatever driving we do up at camp. The brakes have had a little pulsing so I decideed to change the front rotors and pads. While I had the calipers off I wondered about the passenger side wheel bearing. Last year on the way home from camp the drivers side front wheel bearing started growling so I changed in when i got home. The passenger side was starting to make some noise if you listened real hard so while I had it apart I decided to change that one so i wouldn;t have to do it in the snow at camp. They are the bearing/hub deal, and a real bear to get out of the knuckle. the first one took me about three hours to beat out. I got smarter on this on and heated the knuckle and took a five foot piece of 2" square tubing and set it on a jack stand and up against the inside of the bearing with the other end sticking out in front of the front bumper; a few, quite a few actually, smacks with a large sledge and it started to move. I have found the best way to get someting out like that rather than to keep beating on it is to use a chisel as a wedge. I put a cold chisel in the small gap I had opened between the hub and the knuckle on the outside and just a few heavy taps and it came out. I'd like to know who thought it would be a good idea to put a steel hub through an aluminum knuckle! I felt like quite a hilbilly, but it saves me a couple hours! :D
phat46, where do you go for deer camp?
I finished fixing the bumper on a Dodge Dakota, made a new center to replace a rusty section. Then I repaired the exhaust pipe on a commercial leaf vacuum, it kept setting the leaves on fire. I then made some hinges for a gate.
Then back to making parts for the AD truck. I made an inner fender extension for the left side, for some resont the parts I had would not fit. It might be because the pieces are a mix of different year parts.
I am running the heater hoses through the fender well, up into the side of the cab, then out of the kick panel behing the dash, through the old heater opening. So I silver soldered some copper line, and some elbows to make a water manifold in the side of the cab. There will be short pieces of hose inside the cab, and hose from the engine to the manifold. It will eliminate any chance of hoses leaking where they can't be reached.
The AC lines will also run through the side panel behind the dash to keep the firewall clean.
Quote from: "kb426"phat46, where do you go for deer camp?
I'm half owner of a camp near Iron River in the U.P. of Mich. If you're at all familiar with that area we're about 7 miles off U.S.2. T he road literally ends at our gate. We hunt about 3600 acres with about ten people. nice and isolated.
Found the problem with the 4.3. Just as I suspected, the gasket had moved.
Now the fun part. Back in 1969, September as I recall, I bought a brand new 1970 Chevelle SS 396. Red with black stripes and a saddle tan interior. Marriage, kids and a house removed that car from my life.
I have been looking for a 70 SS. Not too hard, but looking. I was dealing on one in Va. but we couldn't come to terms. I couldn't justify his price along with repaint and interior. I found a Malibu in Detroit last Sunday. A very good start to a SS clone. I sent out 4 emails to the guy only to find it sold for best offer. :(
Yesterday morning I got a call, a number I didn't recognize. Low and behold the guy still had the car and re listed it on Ebay. The other buyer flaked on him. I made a deal and will pick it up tomorrow afternoon. :D
This is a very solid foundation with a bucket seat interior, very nice console and a cowl hood. I will do a frame off on this one and change the interior from green to tan. I have a 396/402 in stock and a 400 trans waiting for me.
I guess I shouldn't use clone here. The thing I am looking for is a red, black stripe, tan interior big block go fast Chevelle. :lol:
Maybe 58 Apache will let me hang with him. :)
I'M getting the 88 ford f150 out of moth balls to take the place of the broke down OLDS, looks like a muffler will get it legal.
Last week I purchased a questionable rear bumper for my truck and put it on to replace the one on my truck that was worse. When I picked it up I gave the guy $20.00 for the tailgate because it had more straight places than mine did. One latch was missing but my old latches were serviceable so I wasn't worried. When I got to looking when the missing latch had been removed the captured nuts in that side had twisted out. Going to the other side I found that one of the bolts was missing and that captured nut was broken out too. I tried my hand on the remaining bolt and I did the same to the last captured nut. Then I had to drill through the bolt's head so that I could get the latch out. So now I am re-old-half skinning my tailgate. I drilled out the spot welds (neater than the guy that dis-mantled the Crosley did) and will try to fashion a workable tailgate out of the pieces. My wife is out of town this weekend and she left me with the instructions to take it easy and work on something for myself like this tailgate. She still thinks I should have that 2001 GMC Sonoma and she probably thinks if she left me alone to think about it I'd come her way. GPster
I'm painting the floor of the box from the 32. It's all removable so I have it outside in 70 degree air. This is a really nice day for the 6th of November. I should be done within a couple of hours and I can start on something else. Tomorrow I'll put the floor back in and start looking for my next project. :)
The floor is painted. The Taco mini bike and I have been for a ride and I'm enjoying 78 degree weather in November. :)
I'm spending the day installing vapour barrier and hanging drywall on the ceiling of my new shop. Should be ready for insulation in a few days! It'll be nice to be able to keep some of the heat inside the building once it gets cold out.
Temps outside today should hit 60F or warmer which is quite unusual for this part of the country at this time of the year. I'm taking advantage of it while it lasts!
I put the floor back in the 32 and discovered that one of the machine crimped lines on the ac is leaking at the crimp. More fun in the future. I cleaned up some areas to get ready for winter. The wind has blown at least 35 mph most of the day so that has made it a little less wonderful.
Yesterday I traded a 10 year old - low miles - Vision 44 recumbent bicycle for a 2010 Trek road bike. Spent the coffee hours this morning making seat and handle bar adjustments so it might be suitable for me to ride.
Then I raked leaves and tossed them in a trailer to go to the dump tomorrow.
Next project for the evening is a billet bracket for a flashing light on the back of the Trek. This might be one of the nicest bikes I've ever owned - certainly the nicest road bike anyway. Aluminum frame, carbon fiber fork, 27 speeds, arm rests on the handle bars for that delightful bent over posture, and satin red paint from the factory. I'll be styling with the racers now.....
Charlie
Yesterday we had to put one of the cats down, he had bladder cancer, and the vet could not help him.
I have needed a cover to mount the seat switch on the seats I converted to power. Today while working on the AC, I had a eureka moment, and came up with a solution. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Yesterday we had to put one of the cats down, he had bladder cancer, and the vet could not help him.
Aww, sorry to hear that. We had to do that to one of ours back in January. Sure miss the little bugger. :cry:
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Quote from: "enjenjo"Yesterday we had to put one of the cats down, he had bladder cancer, and the vet could not help him.
Aww, sorry to hear that. We had to do that to one of ours back in January. Sure miss the little bugger. :cry:
Third one we have lost in the last year. they were all old, but we miss them just the same.
They sure become a part of the family, don't they?
On Sunday a couple of friends dropped by to help put up the vapour barrier on my shop ceiling. Definitely a 2 or 3 person job trying to get that stuff up if you want it fairly straight. One of my friends also dropped off a drywall lift so I could hang the drywall myself later on. We got all the poly up and by supper time I had about half of the drywall installed.
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vacation time for a few days this week... various items on the 'to do list'
That garage is looking good. You might have enough lights for us blind old guys.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"On Sunday a couple of friends dropped by to help put up the vapour barrier on my shop ceiling. Definitely a 2 or 3 person job trying to get that stuff up if you want it fairly straight. One of my friends also dropped off a drywall lift so I could hang the drywall myself later on. We got all the poly up and by supper time I had about half of the drywall installed.
In between a bunch of meetings on Monday I managed to get the rest of the drywall hung and all the lights back up. If I have time on Thursday I hope to get the insulation blown in. If not it will have to wait another week or two.
As Mike Holmes says : " DO it Right.. the first time"
I worked on finishing the fit of the tailgate on this AD truck. Still have to fit the gate supports, and it's done.
Quote from: "kb426"That garage is looking good. You might have enough lights for us blind old guys.
As with horsepower, there's no such thing as too much light. The closer I get to 50 the more light I like for working in. I may even add a couple of wall mounted lights once the walls are finished. :lol:
Boyd who, another thing to consider would be to paint the ceiling with a gloss white when you are finished construction.It is amazing how it will brighten things up. If you paint with a scrubbable paint you could clean it occasionally with a broom. Floor paint has been discussed before as a way of brightening up a shop as well. I have grey paint on my shop floor and it does a good job of brightening things up as well.It also cleans up easily.
I definitely plan to paint the ceiling and walls to make it brighter. The walls will probably be light grey on the bottom half and white on the upper, and the ceiling will be white as well. I'm still debating on what I want to do with the floor.
Finished the tailgate, why doesn't anything fit wothout modification? Started cleaning up for the build day. Got the woodpile covered for snow.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Finished the tailgate, why doesn't anything fit wothout modification? Started cleaning up for the build day. Got the woodpile covered for snow.
That's alot better than having the woodpile covered IN snow. :lol:
And if parts always fit without modifications we wouldn't be hot rodders, we'd be assembly line type people. :wink:
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Quote from: "enjenjo"Finished the tailgate, why doesn't anything fit wothout modification? Started cleaning up for the build day. Got the woodpile covered for snow.
That's alot better than having the woodpile covered IN snow. :lol:
And if parts always fit without modifications we wouldn't be hot rodders, we'd be assembly line type people. :wink:
what is this snow you speak of? 8)
later jim
Quotewhat is this snow you speak of? 8)
later jim
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GGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR............ :evil: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bob.......... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Quotewhat is this snow you speak of? 8)
later jim
GGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR............ :evil: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bob.......... :wink:[/quote]
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What Bob said. LOL
I spent 3 hours on my 1972 model snow blower. I changed some things on the auger and blower shaft but I'm not happy with it. This was a $50 used unit. The drive pulley is better than it was but to fix it, would take a new shaft for the gearbox. I'd be surprised if anything is still available for this. It's ok but not 100%. My plan is for no snow. :lol:
Quote from: "kb426"My plan is for no snow. :lol:
hehehe mine too!!
later jim
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "kb426"My plan is for no snow. :lol:
hehehe mine too!!
later jim
SIT ON IT JIM!!!
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "kb426"My plan is for no snow. :lol:
hehehe mine too!!
later jim
SIT ON IT JIM!!!
Jim would do that..
It has been 37 - 38*F here at the house the last couple of mornings. When we drive down the road , my truck's ambient temp gauge 'beeps' and displays "ICE" in that window. I have not yet found the dispenser where this ICE comes out
:lol:
Installed a new set of plug wires on the Dodge Lancer 1961 chevy motor. The Dodge has never had a matching set of plug wires
Got the wire installed with diode in place for the alternator. The alt charges on fire up now.
I may install a heater into the car... LOL
Ice dispenser! :lol: :lol:
Tell what I'm gonna do. Out of the charity of my heart, I'm willing to sacrifice my current lifestyle for the winter and will trade places with one of the AZ rodders (Jim, kb, etc).
You can come up here and spend the winter enjoying all the wonderful excitement of the season, and I'll come down and look after your place. You can have the keys to the Essex for the winter and I can make sure that your hotrod gets exercised regularly as well. You can even have the use of my AWD Durango. It has snow tires...I'm sure your daily driver does not.
It will be tough leaving my chosen home, but for the goodness of all mankind I'm willing to do it. I'm even willing to throw in a couple of lessons on how to use a snow shovel and snow blower.
How about it fellas...any takers? :wink: :roll: :P :lol:
GGGRRR......Never Mind ....Just review my snow "comment"........ :lol:
Did I mention that ...I HATE SNOW :!: :evil: :evil:
Todays headline ..
Snowstorm causes 400 Minn. crashes; 2 die in Wis.
Must be winter ............ :roll:
Bob......... :wink:
That's just telling you that you still have an Internal Combustion Engine...
Charlie
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "kb426"My plan is for no snow. :lol:
hehehe mine too!!
later jim
SIT ON IT JIM!!!
Jim would do that..
It has been 37 - 38*F here at the house the last couple of mornings. When we drive down the road , my truck's ambient temp gauge 'beeps' and displays "ICE" in that window. I have not yet found the dispenser where this ICE comes out
:lol:
Installed a new set of plug wires on the Dodge Lancer 1961 chevy motor. The Dodge has never had a matching set of plug wires
Got the wire installed with diode in place for the alternator. The alt charges on fire up now.
I may install a heater into the car... LOL
Have a good Turkey Day Everyone! :D
fiddled with some parts that Speedway Motors sent me... after work of course.
I'm in the public library in Kent Ohio using the computor. I'm minding our grand daughter while my wife is in the waiting room of an Akron hospital waiting for our daughter to come out of surgery. This has been an expected happening since June and it will lay her up through the holidays so I don't know when I can plan for another build day. GPster
Working on a customers YJ :? and sitting about 10ft away is my T that I've had for far too many years. :cry: It's 80% and sitting. :roll: Planning a build day by the end of the month. :shock: Would love to message with other T owners. 8)
I'm cleaning house waiting for my wife to get home. Thanksgiving at the inlaws tonight.
I have been vegging for the last week. We drove out to Nevada, stopped at Wzjunk's on the way, and We have spent the last week connecting with the grandkids. Colder here than it is at home. :shock: We'll come back home when we feel like it, another week or so.
Hauled my 65 merc truck to the school tonight,there are some students interested in working on it. I also did some figuring and came up with dimensions for the front crossmember for my T coupe frame. I am doing the frame in 2x3 1/8 wall tubing. Sure is nice having an original frame to use for a guide.
I'm going some sheetrock work in the kitchen. I'm going to do several house projects in between now and Christmas. I'll try to be more interesting after I get the house stuff finished.
Sand, sand, sand, sand. One way or another, paint by summer on the Olds.
Went to my grandsons first birthday party!! I was going to give him the coolest ride on roadster, but "mom" nixed the idea, so we got him something "educational"...wait till he's three, he's getting something with an engine!!! :lol:
Quote from: "phat46"Went to my grandsons first birthday party!! I was going to give him the coolest ride on roadster, but "mom" nixed the idea, so we got him something "educational"...wait till he's three, he's getting something with an engine!!! :lol:
Why didn't you tell her the roadster would be educational?? :lol:
On the past Wednesday I had another "skin thing" on my cheek froze off via liquid nitrogen... I am trying to not scratch the area raw. It itches like a beach!
thankfully it was a type of sun damage that is not cancerous.
Messing with econoline axle brakes, other tid bits.
Cloudy , windy kool day here. About 43*F at the house, wind is about 10 - 15 mph
It was 68 degrees here. 40 mph wind. I have my sheetrock project roughed in and took a break and took the dr650 out for a run in the country. Even dodging the tumbleweeds, it was a nice ride for the end of November. I saw a 59 iImpala 2 door hardtop and a 59 Elcamino in a weed row while I was out. There was a 53 Merc 2 door hardtop that I may try to buy. :D
-10C here all day with nasty north winds. I should have been out clearing snow for my customers but it was drifting too much. I'll be out first thing tomorrow morning, though.
Since I had a "free" day, I spent the afternoon putting up insulation in the walls of my new shop. I managed to get about half of it done so far. If everything goes well I'll have the blow-in insulation done in the ceiling within the week, too.
Even with no insulation my little 5kw electric heater kept the inside temp about +10C (50F). I found it quite comfortable to be out there working in just a long-sleeve shirt. I can't wait to have it fully insulated...it'll be like heaven in there! :lol:
Spent some time cutting tubing for the T frame. Front and rear crossmembers are welded up,body mounting tabs are fabbed up,just have to make the firewall mounts and farthest forward apron mounts. The original running board mounts will fit on this new frame.I still have to make the forward fender mounts as well,then its time to fire up the welder.
Chimp,,,,,,,,,, would love to see some pics of your T project,,,,,,,,,, 8) especially pics on the running board and fender mounts,,,,,,,, Hows about it? :wink:
Had minor surgery on the 23rd and that kept me in the recliner for the next 3 nights. Went back to work on Monday--too soon I should say, but it is a lot better than sitting at home when your wife has a day care in the house. Back to the doctor on Friday and hopefully back to work on the coupe. Was given a 55 2door post and a garage full of parts and put a down payment on a Corvette. No where to put the stuff---but oh well.
Still recuperating from elbow surgery last Tuesday, and probably will be til the end of this month. But, we went to see "Unstoppable" with Denzel...it was great.
Got the wiring finished for my milling machine.
Hopefully I can test it tomorrow.
I,m still playin' "Restore the Astro" ..... :lol: :lol:
Bob...... :wink:
You guys are more exciting than me. I finished scraping the kitchen ceiling tonight. As soon as I find a texture pattern I like, I'll start putting the house back together.
QuoteQuote from: "kb426"You guys are more exciting than me. I finished scraping the kitchen ceiling tonight. As soon as I find a texture pattern I like, I'll start putting the house back together.
Wanna trade :?: :?: :?: :lol:
Bob....... :wink:
Taxpyr , when it comes to computers I am rather "special needs" . Pictures are beyond my abilities. Wayne sent me an email about how to post pictures and I couldn't even get my thank you reply to send. I think I will get some pictures to post and then get my daughter to try and post them . I have a photobucket account that has some Anglia stuff on it chimpkoose is the name I use there too. I have a lot of stuff I should be showing pictures of including a mini chopper .
Taxpyr, I have a complete ,original frame to work from. Are you needing any measurements?
Hi Chimp,
I wish I could use some measurements but unfortunately my frame is a custom rectangular tubing type. :( It's stretched and will have a functional box on it. 8) Would like to somehow fit some running boards just to ease the entry exit thing. I have fiberglass body no doors and am trying to find a good steel body but if nothing shows up before spring then glass it is. :roll:
I'd like to see pics of any T's I can just for reference. I've loved them scince I was a kid. :wink: Had a '27 steel body when I first got married but sold it. :cry: I figured you needed a enclosed car with a baby (what an idiot) so I bought a 34 chev coupe and you know I never liked it at all and missed the T ever scince. :? I am working on the diff for the T this weekend. No body locally has one so it's just me in the wilderness.
I'll be watching for your pics. I sure appreciate the offer.
taxpyr, I will be using the original running board brackets on my 2x3 tube frame. The original frame is 3" tall where the running boards mount. they span from side to side. By the way there is a set of T running boards on saskatoon kijiji right now.
Returned home last night, spent the last three weeks in Vegas. SWIMBO and I went out to lunch with Rumbler while we were there one day. I did some wiring, and plumbing on my son's house, also fixed a gate, and reroofed his Gazebo. I got a chance to bowl in his PBA league while I was there, beat him three out of four games. Got to spend some time with the grandkids, went to one of their preschool programs, feed them junk food and candy, then turn them back over to the parents.
I've been hammering down on my 40 coupe project. My paint pimping bud Earl Schieb came over last week ,rubbed his hands over the sheet metal &pronounced it ready for color despite the amatuer body work.I highly recommend the 3M Dry Guide Coat. It enables a rank amatuer to do pro quality work. Sunday I pulled the body off & set it on a dolly so I can keep the frame & finish it while the sheet metal is in the paint shop.The frame is at the blaster today.I finished the engine assembly today, it's a 2004 LS 6 w/ the 243 heads &Z06 cam. Should haul my fat azz plenty fast.
I'm still workin' on the Astro Van........ :(
Bob................. :wink:
My ceiling is ready for paint and my archways need one more evening of finishing. By sunday, the kitchen might be back to normal and clean.
Today I got the insulation blown into the ceiling of the new shop. Good thing, too. It's supposed to drop to -30C on the weekend. Have I mentioned how much I love winter? LOL
Worked on the 65merc truck tonight. Engine is ready to come out .
I'm going to be working on finishing up some wiring I started in the basement. I put up some lights outside the walkout sliding door and I'm starting to run separate circuits in the basement in preparation for the walls I will be putting up when on vacation over Christmas and New Years.
Once I get the walls and storage area done I can move everything back downstairs that has been plugging up my shop since I got flooded 2 years ago next spring.
Cheryl and I have both been sick, since before we got home, picked up a virus out there. But today I had to move some cars. Took the Jag body to a salvage yard, then hauled Josh's Prelude to a shop for repair, oil leak. Then went over tand looded the Buick wagon out of storage, monday I have to put it in another place.
The kitchen project is finished. My wife is happy and I have cleaned up most of the mess. Christmas is going to take up most of my time for the next 2 weeks. I haven't had time to track down the owner of the 52 Merc I found out in the country yet. I'm still thinking. :D
Quote from: "kb426"The kitchen project is finished. My wife is happy
if she's happy everyone is happy
Quote from: "kb426"I'm still thinking. :D
careful don't hurt yourself :P :P
later jim
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Quote from: "kb426"I'm still thinking. :D
careful don't hurt yourself :P :P
later jim
yeah.... don't do a Jim Rivers
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Installed the 300-6cyl and 4spd into the merc truck tonight.My son helped,he is not into cars at all but loves to pull or install engines,go figure.
River1, it's too late. I've done hurt what little brain power that was left.
I ran into the owner of the Merc in the weedrow this morning. I told him to come up with a price. This could be real entertaining.
I worked on routing the AC and heater hoses on the AD truck today, I was short one fitting, and some -8 hose, so I have a couple lines to make up yet.
I took the Buick over to Holland Ohio, and put it in another storage unit, had to move it out of the one it was in.
I went to the shop tonight and continued stripping the 65 ford truck for parts for the 65 merc truck I am doing. As I get the last salvageable pieces off this truck I keep thinking about how much I enjoyed this old ford. I drove it for 5 1/2 years and I enjoyed it more than any of my other beater trucks . I called it mater,the urban tractor.
working with a different group of power glide transmittins at work. Not much there is real powerglide from the 1960's.
You need 2,000 hp or more to need this trans - converter setup.
Bell housings bolt on
It's almost midnight here on Christmas Eve, first time in two years I've not been in hospital so I'm just sitting here savouring the moment.
Might hit the hay and get some shut eye so Santa can deliver the goodies to be left under the tree.
Have a happy day in your world!
Quote from: "Crosley"working with a different group of power glide transmittins at work. Not much there is real powerglide from the 1960's.
You need 2,000 hp or more to need this trans - converter setup.
Cool, are you delivering that or do I have to pick it up? :D
Pulled up all the vinyl tile in my wife's basement office, 13x13 feet. It came up pretty easily using a straight long handled ice scraper. For all you people that don't know what one looks like, it looks like a garden hoe, but the blade is straight on the end. :lol:
I only got one blister...ouch. We're planning on putting down self stick carpet tile to keep it a bit warmer in the winter.
Got all the presents wrapped and ready to go.
On the AD truck, all the AC lines and heater hoses are run, Had to move the fuse block fo AC duct/speaker clearance. I have to wire the rest of the AC and the radio now.
We varnished the back side of the bed wood, three coats, then black enamel over that. When it dries, I'll flip it over and start finishing the top side.
Just finished making Kapusta. :D
Just putting the lid on what was a most pleasant day.
Time to seal it all by making the traditional long distance phone calls before hitting the hay.
Wishing ya'all have as good a Chistmas day in your corner of the world.
Replaced lite sensor in exterior lite... on at dusk - off at dawn again,
Glen.... that XP4 powerglide is an 8k trans - converter package. Pro Mod level of hp
Quote from: "Crosley"Glen.... that XP4 powerglide is an 8k trans - converter package. Pro Mod level of hp
Ya, I saw the HP rating in your post.....awesome pieces, its crazy where this stuff is going. Have you seen the new F4 procharger? they made something like 33xx HP on a 521 hemi motor.
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Crosley"Glen.... that XP4 powerglide is an 8k trans - converter package. Pro Mod level of hp
Ya, I saw the HP rating in your post.....awesome pieces, its crazy where this stuff is going. Have you seen the new F4 procharger? they made something like 33xx HP on a 521 hemi motor.
Glen, you gonna run methanol in your combo?
No...I'm going to run a water to air intercooler instead
Cleaned the fish tank today. All 260imp. gallons of it . We are bringing a new fish home tomorrow. The cleanup is about a 4hour job if my son helps,we do it every 6 months.
Set out on our third day of recovery, my Bride and I. Our kids from California were here from Monday thru Thursday last, and our granddaughter brought us both a nice present: a cold; sniffle hack. We had three days of a house full of seven year old girls, and teenage boys, and it rained the whole time so we couldn't even put 'em outside and lock the doors. When the last one left Thursday evening, we both just sort of collapsed afterward. Had a quiet Christmas. Back to the race tomorrow.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Cleaned the fish tank today. All 260imp. gallons of it . We are bringing a new fish home tomorrow. The cleanup is about a 4hour job if my son helps,we do it every 6 months.
I had to put the fence up around our's the other day (all 5500 gallons of it). The dogs were "Ice Skating" on it and Linda was afraid they'd break through the ice. We have a carp that does a lot of our cleaning and he's gone from about 7" long to over 2' in length. We're seriously considering having a swimming pool cleaning company come in and vacuum the bottom of ours next year. We found out that it is not wise to place a pond under a tree (Willow) but I already had the hole dug and the lining ordered. To get back to the subject the only thing I'm doing car related is reading the posts here daily. GPster
GPster , wow a 2' carp! Carp are my son's favourite fish.We have oscars ,our carp did not fare so well.There is a park about a mile from my house with a huge pond for runoff collection. There is a pumping system that recirculates the water so it doesn't go stale. Someone let out a hundred or so fish into it two summers ago. Now when you go for a walk past the pond you can see the orange fish at least 50' before you get to waters edge,they are getting big.
Did a little more disassembly in the shop yesterday. The cab is unbolted and ready to be pulled off the chassis, and the engine/trans are two bolts away from removal. Once I have the cab off I'll yank the drivetrain.
I also mocked up the pair of used chrome reverse wheels I bought. Turns out they were not a matched pair...one has a smaller center hole than the other and won't fit on the 8" rear I have for the truck. :(
I guess I'll just wait and order a new set of four once I determine exactly what front end I'll be using.
Working on my basement walls and storage area today. Going to Frank's tomorrow for the build day. When I get the basement finished I can clean out the shop and get going on fun things again.
Tom
Will be doing finish work on the65merc truck the next two days. Odometer,fuel gage,park brake,rear license plate light,temp gage,heater temp control do not work. I have all the parts from other truck to fix these. I also have to finish painting the doors and end gate. I will have to repaint the drivers side of the box as a co-worker painted some backward facing flames on that side as a joke.Remember this is a rustoleum foam roller job ,not a spray job.He will never rest for worry of the payback!!
Worked on the AD truck today. We got three coats of Shellac on the top side of the bed floor, about three more to go before the final finish. Tried to install the left quarter window again, ruined another rubber seal. :evil: I gave him the rear glass, and told him to find someone else to do it. I installed the left door windlace, wired the power seats, and started on the AC wiring.
Then I moved things around for more room for the build day.
Choco has asked me to do some work on his son's Plymouth.
So after he dropped the motor and trans over, I fabbed up some nounts.
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What do you think?
I like them :wink:
QuoteWhat do you think?
I like them
They look like the mounts I did on a 40 Plymouth truck for a 392 Hemi. They look good from here.
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteWhat do you think?
I like them
They look like the mounts I did on a 40 Plymouth truck for a 392 Hemi. They look good from here.
Not wanting to admit how OLD school I am they look like mid '50 Cadillac engine mount brackets. I don't know how old the idea is but I had to have seen it in a magazine in the late '60s. The junk yard I frequented pulled all the engines out of cars and when the owner had spare time he stripped engines down to clean cast iron because it was worth more than junk sheet metal. When I built my Model A, I went through the engine pile and found a set still on a motor. I had rescued a 354 Hemi out of a "Demolition Derby" car and started to build the car around it. As soon as I could run the motor it blew up. Sitting in the motor pile it evidently got some junk in it. It was semi locked up but I got it free and never investigated why it was locked. Because the engine mount stands were already in the frame I put the Cadillac mounts on a '68 318 out of a Dodge Dart and everything fit the same as it did on the Hemi. Because of the amount of company we have had the only thing I've done with cars lately is make excuses why I haven't worked on them. GPster
Monday I took all the sheetmetal for my 40 coupe to Volunteer Auto Body aka Earl Scheib in Hartsville, Tn,. Off all this week from my day job so it's full blast on the frame in my home shop.I've installed rear boxing plates & reinforced the center section w/ 1.5 angle welded inside the rails. Would like to get the frame painted by the weeks end.
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteWhat do you think?
I like them
They look like the mounts I did on a 40 Plymouth truck for a 392 Hemi. They look good from here.
Yeah, I got the idea from another 392 I know of, the one out of that 48 paneltruck
Quote from: "32coupe"Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteWhat do you think?
I like them
They look like the mounts I did on a 40 Plymouth truck for a 392 Hemi. They look good from here.
Yeah, I got the idea from another 392 I know of, the one out of that 48 paneltruck
I didn't do them, but they were similar.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "32coupe"Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteWhat do you think?
I like them
They look like the mounts I did on a 40 Plymouth truck for a 392 Hemi. They look good from here.
Yeah, I got the idea from another 392 I know of, the one out of that 48 paneltruck
I didn't do them, but they were similar.
Speedway has them. I don't know where in their catalog but the appear in their magazine ads every once in a while. I seem to remember a price near $60.00 (a pair?) but I'm sure the cashe of '50s Cadillacs is drying up. One other way you might do it is take the '58 to '60s Chevy V8 motor mounts (the ones that torque would rip apart) and mount them upside down. Use a bolt through the bottom of the mount and the two top bosses on the side of the block. Then mount the triangular (motor) side of the mount to a plate with three bolts. GPster
Over the last 3 weeks we've had a couple of extremes , first was 6" of rain overnight causing floods , followed by a locust plague with billions of them visiting and taking my lawns with them , today we have 100kph winds and a temp of 41 c ( 103 F ) so I'm relaxing in front of the air con and sipping on a cool beverage ! :lol:
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The above grass was green and lush from the earlier rain .... 24 hrs after the locusts hit town it was patchy and brown , now all that's left are weeds and bare earth ..... all vehicles need a bug screen fitted to avoid clogging and windscreens need cleaning between 30 and 50 kms .
We've just seen the end of a 13 yr drought so were looking forward to a bit of green thru summer ... it's not going to happen now.
Up north in Queensland severe rain has seen many towns evacuated , houses flooded to the eaves in some cases , highways cut and if ever it stops raining a huge clean up .... naturally in towns cut off the fresh vegies are tripleing in cost due to crops being lost , odd when they cant be getting new stock as roads are closed !! :roll: .... Rockhampton the media reported Brocoli @ $10.00 per kilo :evil:
Got are * kicked good around here at about noon, twister touched down where my wife works the grocery store 3 blocks away, heavy damage threwout the area. Many homeless some injurys. Pictures dont show much.
Heading toward Indy!
i am out back of my shop... under the Sprite unbolting the differential. It is about 41*F here, lite wind.
Trying to figure out what this 8 inch differential under the Sprite is built out of.
Also waiting on a few parts to arrive via Fed - x , which will happen next week.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Cleaned the fish tank today. All 260imp. gallons of it . We are bringing a new fish home tomorrow. The cleanup is about a 4hour job if my son helps,we do it every 6 months.
by the way... i know there are not any fresh growing roses where you are now....
but.. with a few gallons of fish tank water... fresh water type fish..
pouring it around the base of a blooming rose bush with light colored roses will make the roses blush yellow and red in minutes.. and will last for a few days....
where i used to live .. the landlord has fish.. told her about it.. she spiked the white roses growing along the sidewalk... you could see the change happening.. i wish i had a slow motion camera...
Quote from: "papastoyss"Monday I took all the sheetmetal for my 40 coupe to Volunteer Auto Body aka Earl Scheib in Hartsville, Tn,. Off all this week from my day job so it's full blast on the frame in my home shop.I've installed rear boxing plates & reinforced the center section w/ 1.5 angle welded inside the rails. Would like to get the frame painted by the weeks end.
Tell him I said hi.
QuoteTrying to figure out what this 8 inch differential under the Sprite is built out of.
First, I don't know of any 8" rears in any year Bronco. There may have been some in early ones, but I doubt it. Bronco wheel bolt pattern was 5 by 5 1/2" all years.
As far as 8" parts interchanging, any year center will fit into any year housing. As long as you have the size of the brake shoes, all the brake parts interchange too.
Are you sure it's an 8"? 49 to 56 Ford rears look much the same as an 8" rear. Biggest give away is the shape of the carrier mounting gasket. 49 to 56 is pretty much oval, and an 8" is flat on top and botttom with round ends.
Wayne,neat idea! We have a rose but its red,might try it anyway.I heard if you spread iron powder around plants it helps. I may have to clean out the surface grinder one day and find out.
trimmed some trees today.. for x-mas I received a "pole chain saw"
it is one of those long tree trimmers with a small chain saw at the end of a 6 foot pole extension.
it is a cutting muther.. need to be careful
I hung some more pegboard in my shop and moved around some of my collectibles. My poor Hot Wheels and Tiny Tonka collection has been sitting in boxes ever since we moved 3 years ago. It was nice setting them up on display again.
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I also spun the Essex around in the shop so we can pull the cab off easier. It's sooooooo nice having a shop big enough to turn the truck around in! :D
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Quote from: "enjenjo"First, I don't know of any 8" rears in any year Bronco. There may have been some in early ones, but I doubt it. Bronco wheel bolt pattern was 5 by 5 1/2" all years.
As far as 8" parts interchanging, any year center will fit into any year housing. As long as you have the size of the brake shoes, all the brake parts interchange too.
Are you sure it's an 8"? 49 to 56 Ford rears look much the same as an 8" rear. Biggest give away is the shape of the carrier mounting gasket. 49 to 56 is pretty much oval, and an 8" is flat on top and bottom with round ends.
We know it is an 8 inch, not from a Bronco. The 1 axle is hacked as i posted, other axle spliced together. Tag on center section indicates 1963 Fairlane , axle built in late 1962
3.0 gear , non posi trac OEM gears in the center chunk.
not sure of the value if any on the housing. Track width at wheel mount surfaces is 49 3/8 inches
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I hung up my wife's Christmas present to me today. I didn't really feel safe welding and grinding out there without one.
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I also had a buddy drop by and we lifted the Essex cab off the frame. Sure looks nekkid now! :p
Hopefully I can get the engine and trans yanked out this weekend.
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Well Al, looks like you are making some progress??? :shock:
Today I finshed the wind lace on the left door of the AD truck, and put three more coats of shellac on the bed wood. It's just about there, I'll know after sanding if I need to do more.
I got talking to a friend of mine the other day and he was telling me he was off on a road trip of Tasmania on his motorbike with a few mates.
Not all of his bike mates were able to get the time off to do the trip, but some were heading off with him to Victoria to see him off to the ferry and then head back home.
Now seeing as I don't own a bike I tossed up the idea of following them in the coupe, well I haven't had it out for a while so I sealed the deal over a few beers on New Year's night.
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So five bikes and the coupe, 7 of us in all met at 8am on Sunday morning for a cruise down to Bairnsdale in Vic.
Now you might not think that is much of a cruise for a bunch of bikes, so these guys decided to take the long way, instead of 435ks, they said it would take us 700ks to get there. :shock:
First stop was Cooma, then instead of heading south as you would expect, these guys decided to head west, up through Adaminaby, Kiandra, then up to Mt Selwyn, yep we were heading up through the snowy mountains.
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See the yellow lines on the road instead of white ones?
That's because you can't see white lines when it snows.............
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And the roads up here aren't very wide, and there are heaps of dams, all very full.
After Mt Selwyn we headed towards Tumbarumba, but turned off for Tooma, then crossed into Vic and a stop for fuel at Corryong.
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Now I have to say I've never been up this way before and these bike guys tend to like the windy roads, man there's some windy stuff up this way. :D :D
We hit the road again, but not after deciding we needed to find a pub to get some lunch, oh and a few beers. :wink:
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My nose can lead me to a pub with uncanny accuracy, so in we went for a few beers, I mean lunch. :D :D
It was after Tallangatta that the guys were ready to start heading south; we headed for Kiewa, and turned south towards Mt Beauty.
But by now they needed to stop for fuel again.
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YES, I finally got to park under the clock tower at Bright, and got the photo to prove it. :D :D :wink:
Now if you haven't got your maps out yet, you probably haven't figured out where we have to go next to keep heading south and get to Bairnsdale.
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Yep more winding mountain roads.
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This is the lookout near the top of Mt Hotham
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Not a bad view.
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Check out the signs on the posts, sounds like good advice to me. :wink:
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Now look back at how nice and sunny and warm it was in Bright, this is only 50ks down the road at the top of Mt Hotham, that's a cloud we're driving through, man it was cold.
From here it was an easy run through Omeo, and then on to Bairnsdale, again on one more of the windiest roads that I have ever driven on, boy am I glad we're heading home on main roads tomorrow.
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And guess where we were staying.................
It's a Tavern with its own bottle shop and its own petrol station.
Now, Bairnsdale is usually only 435ks and 5 hours from home, but we did take the long way and it took us nearly 12 hours, but man it was fun keeping up with the bikes on the twisty mountain roads, and the coupe did me proud, and it surprised a few of the bike boys.
After a good night, good food, good friends and a few beers, it was time for bed.
Today we got up a bit late, had a late breakfast and headed back home a little after 10am. Now the guys that were heading off to catch the ferry to Tassie were in for a nice sunny day, buy the weather back towards Canberra was not looking to good, for the bike guys anyway, I can wind up my windows and turn the heater on. :D
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We stopped just out of Bruthen for a quick Pit stop and for the remaining bike guys to put on their winter woollies and wet weather gear.
It was a pretty uneventful trip home, but all in all it was a pretty good road trip on some roads I would have never seen if I didn't follow the bike guys, and yes I would do it again at the drop of a hat. And I might just get an invite on one of their up coming rides :wink:
Whats the story on the clock tower?
Thanks a bunch for the pictorial tour, great narration as well.
Heh, heh, just a tad bit disappointed the tour didn't go on to Tasmania.
One of the posters on my goldmonkey.org forum lives in Launceston, Tasmania.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Whats the story on the clock tower?
That's in a little mountain retreat town that is host to one of Australia's biggest rod runs, and parking around the clock tower is at a premium all weekend. I have never been able to get even close, until now :D :D
Road trips just for their own sake are always good. Thanks for sharing.
Charlie
Wow, looks like an awesome trip.
I'm taking my desk for a long drive today...again.
Seems to me I got a raw deal, though. Last month my work week was reduced by 20%, now this week all at once I have to work 25% more. What's up with that?
Quote from: "jaybee"Wow, looks like an awesome trip.
I'm taking my desk for a long drive today...again.
Seems to me I got a raw deal, though. Last month my work week was reduced by 20%, now this week all at once I have to work 25% more. What's up with that?
Way back in the 80's the company I worked for went to 4 ten hour days. Being in management I was fortunate to work 5 ten hour days. The experiment didn't last long though - the extra 2 hours at production machines was too tiring and the average rate per hour fell quite a bit.
Then they started an incentive program company wide. That worked real good until the company had to start paying out. Lasted about a year.
Charlie
Nice trip report. Because I'm a bike and rod car, I see both view points.
Quote from: "32coupe"Quote from: "enjenjo"Whats the story on the clock tower?
That's in a little mountain retreat town that is host to one of Australia's biggest rod runs, and parking around the clock tower is at a premium all weekend. I have never been able to get even close, until now :D :D
It's neat that you got to park by it. Why is it there to begin with? Lest we forget?
Loved the road trip photos! That's an incredible beautiful country!
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "32coupe"Quote from: "enjenjo"Whats the story on the clock tower?
That's in a little mountain retreat town that is host to one of Australia's biggest rod runs, and parking around the clock tower is at a premium all weekend. I have never been able to get even close, until now :D :D
It's neat that you got to park by it. Why is it there to begin with? Lest we forget?
The "clock tower" appears to be a cenotaph to honour the locals that have died in the wars.
Hi Frank
It's a memorial to our Anzacs.
http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/
Quote from: "32coupe"Hi Frank
It's a memorial to our Anzacs.
http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/
I looked at the link. Aussies paid dearly in the war, 1 out of 7 casualties.
I worked on the AD truck a bit this week. I got the windlace done on the left side, and the door back on. Then we pulled the right door off the install the weather strip and the window in that door.
We have been working on the bed floor too. After it was cut and routed, we sanded it, then applying several coats of shellac to seal it. The shellac was not sanding good, eating a lot of paper and not smoothing out. Today I was reading on shellac finishes, and there was a method of scraping it to make it smooth. I figured I had nothing to loose, so I tried it. Boy, did that work nice! It's as smooth as glass now, and it only took about 3 hours to do the whole floor. It's almost ready for the finish coat.
Found a spindle for straight axle with Econoline spindles.. I had one spindle that was bent
Everything cleaned , greased, reinstalled finally.
Farting around with some chassis tubes this weekend ... I hope
Went to swap meet out in Apache Junction... that is east of me 6 miles ... looking for a 525 saginaw steer box, a few end wrenches 1 1/16 - 1 1/8
Ran into a fellow there, I've known for way too many years to count. We had a chat about eBay and swap meets. He never does eBay , only sells at Swaps. He loves the atmosphere at the swat meets.
Never thought I would see him there, he lives on west side of Phoenix. It is a bit of a drive to AJ area... although most of it is freeway now ( if the freeway is open)
Yesterday Linda and I were going through the news paper and surprisingly she took a look in the Classifieds. She mentioned a Jeep listed and I asked her if it was that RH Jeep that was probably an old mail carrier. That one has been in there forever but she replied that it was a newer listing. I don't normally get excited about Jeeps because they're usually out of my price range, have standard transmissions and don't have power steering or power brakes. This one won on most categories. It's a '80 Jeep CJ7 with the big six (with a carb and no computer), automatic transmission, and power steering. There's no vacuum canister for power brakes but it stops easy (hydra-vac?). All for $2,500.00. We went to look at it yesterday and I was not impressed. It was just sitting outside with snow on it, one low tire and a dead battery (I was warned about it needing a battery). The body showed it's age but it is a serviceable vehicle. We left him with the idea that we'd get back to him and I spent a lot of hours awake last night coming up with reasons that I didn't need another project. Was going to call today and tell him that we were going to pass but he called first. He had AAA come and start it and pump up the tire and he drove it over for us to hear it run and see that it would move. Linda and I talked about it and even though I couldn't say I wanted it I couldn't tell her we should forget about it. While I was trying to talk myself out of it she got to talking to him and got him down to $2,000.00. So it might be because it's taking so long to get anything done with the phaeton (Jeepster) I may be driving a roadster to pass the time. We'll see (like I don't know what will probably happen). GPster
I'm rooting for the Jeep purchase. Seems too good to pass up.
Sounds good ,I would go for it.
Thanks for the encouragement. I have no idea what things sell for or are worth these days. It's parked less than a 1/2 mile away, just over the bridge and it's still in his name. I hope the owner of the private lot doesn't call the Police to have it towed away. They might notice the expired 30 day tag. Of course they could put it in my driveway rather than the impound lot and send him the bill. I talk a lot about nothing. Don't I. GPster
Quote from: "GPster"Yesterday Linda and I were going through the news paper and surprisingly she took a look in the Classifieds. She mentioned a Jeep listed and I asked her if it was that RH Jeep that was probably an old mail carrier. That one has been in there forever but she replied that it was a newer listing. I don't normally get excited about Jeeps because they're usually out of my price range, have standard transmissions and don't have power steering or power brakes. This one won on most categories. It's a '80 Jeep CJ7 with the big six (with a carb and no computer), automatic transmission, and power steering. There's no vacuum canister for power brakes but it stops easy (hydra-vac?). All for $2,500.00. We went to look at it yesterday and I was not impressed. It was just sitting outside with snow on it, one low tire and a dead battery (I was warned about it needing a battery). The body showed it's age but it is a serviceable vehicle. We left him with the idea that we'd get back to him and I spent a lot of hours awake last night coming up with reasons that I didn't need another project. Was going to call today and tell him that we were going to pass but he called first. He had AAA come and start it and pump up the tire and he drove it over for us to hear it run and see that it would move. Linda and I talked about it and even though I couldn't say I wanted it I couldn't tell her we should forget about it. While I was trying to talk myself out of it she got to talking to him and got him down to $2,000.00. So it might be because it's taking so long to get anything done with the phaeton (Jeepster) I may be driving a roadster to pass the time. We'll see (like I don't know what will probably happen). GPster
Hey, remember NSRA's 30 year rule! You're legal now, see ya at Louisville.
Quote from: "papastoyss"Hey, remember NSRA's 30 year rule! You're legal now, see ya at Louisville.
Believe it or not the '48 and earlier rule was part of the reason I was attracted to buy my '48 Jeepster the week I got out of the hospital. I was NSRA 1550 but with the depressing fact that I didn't know if I'd ever drive again I let my membership lapse (also didn't get my "Lifetime Member" of HOG). I'm going to hold off until the Crosley runs and maybe join SCTA or maybe the ECTA. Seems like the most I'm doing today is typing. I ought to be putting the Jeepster together enough to roll it outside so that the new(er) Jeep has a new place to stay. GPster
Took my Ford Van in for a cruise control recall, took all of 15 minutes. Then I went and watched my team bowl, I am still stove up enough I can't bowl yet.
Painted some more parts for the Model A. Tom
Thems purty
Worked on a new dash (fiberglass) sorry. Mad a bracket for my tach. Cold in Michigan!
I spent a good part of the day stripping the paint off of, and removing dents out of some stainless that will go on the RRT Crosley. I will probably work on it again tomorrow. I quit counting at 40 dents. Each one has to be worked out, then filed, and then sanded with 6 different grits of paper before it is buffed. I have been taking some pictures and I will post later a how to on repairing and polishing stainless.
I like to do this kind of stuff.
Very cold here but the shop is toasty.
John
Warm here, shop is warm, Heat is not on in the shop
Changed the H7 headlite bulb in my 2006 VW Jetta this evening.
Modern cars are interesting. The Veedub tells me via warning lite I have a headlite out. I buy the bulb on the way home.
Swap out the bulb... turn on the headlites. Nope, they dont come on. You have to put the ignition key in to get headlites on. Then the car is beeping it's butt off.. the door is open, the head-lites are on. the ignition is on. :roll:
Assembled the right door for the AD truck, and put it back on. The left side took 4 months, right side three days. :shock:
I had to fix the house furnace yesterday, the hot surface igniter went out. No one in town had one, except the furnace guy, and he wouldn't sell it without a service call. :x $129 total.
Tom36, they look good. Is the whole car going to be that color?
Quote from: "kb426"Tom36, they look good. Is the whole car going to be that color?
Yes, it's a Ford color called Torredor red. I think the paint code is FL. Basecoat/Clearcoat. A gallon of base was over 500bucks ! :shock:
The car is a 31 Model A, chopped 4 " on 32 rails
Re the Hot Surface Ignitor - I went through 5 of them in the first 3 years we had the furnace, and kept buying them from the local HVAC "service" at $65.00 a pop. My wife found a place in town that had them for $95.00, but with a lifetime guarentee. Great, we thought - buy two, always have a spare because they always fail on a weekend, and then just rotate using the warrenty. Same brand and part number, but the first one is on its third season and still working fine. Go figure - sabatage from the first supplier?
Quote from: "1800guy"Re the Hot Surface Ignitor - I went through 5 of them in the first 3 years we had the furnace, and kept buying them from the local HVAC "service" at $65.00 a pop. My wife found a place in town that had them for $95.00, but with a lifetime guarentee. Great, we thought - buy two, always have a spare because they always fail on a weekend, and then just rotate using the warrenty. Same brand and part number, but the first one is on its third season and still working fine. Go figure - sabatage from the first supplier?
Years ago my neighbor had trouble with a new installation of the first generation of a high efficiency furnace. It was still under warrartee so they made a lot of in warrantee replacements. When it went out of warrantee the installer a franchaised dealer turned the furnace back into an old style with a constant burning pilot. The biggest problem seemed to be high humidity. I know that I get an awful lot of water from the condensate drain on mine as it goes into my A/C drain with a sump pump and it fills the sump ever couple of days and pumps out. I haven't had a problemwith the igniter but I had a service call recently because the combustion chamber drain had plugged and the combustion blower wouldn't overcome it and "make" that safety. Maybe some one makes a stainless steel igniter for humidity problems. GPster
A gallon of base paint - over 500 bucks? that is obscene price
Quote from: "Crosley"Warm here, shop is warm, Heat is not on in the shop
Changed the H7 headlite bulb in my 2006 VW Jetta this evening.
Modern cars are interesting. The Veedub tells me via warning lite I have a headlite out. I buy the bulb on the way home.
Swap out the bulb... turn on the headlites. Nope, they dont come on. You have to put the ignition key in to get headlites on. Then the car is beeping it's butt off.. the door is open, the head-lites are on. the ignition is on. :roll:
this might help.... its for an 05 model.. but it should be the same the o4s and earlier were different...
http://repairguide.autozone.com/znetrgs/repair_guide_content/en_us/images/0900c152/80/1b/f9/89/large/0900c152801bf989.gif
found it on this page...
http://www.autozone.com:80/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0900c152801bf981
Wayne... thanks for the information.
Changing the bulb was easy. The part that twists my shorts is you can not simply turn on the head lites to test the new bulb install.
You have to place the key in the ignition on this Veedub Jetta to turn on the head lites... then the car sits there beeping at you since the lites are on , the ignition is on, the door is open. My 2006 Silverado truck is just as bad
Here is something I just discovered on the Jetta, although I've owned the car since sept 2005, 115k miles. I rolled into a parking spot right off Thomas road and I-17 freeway area. Shut the car down, open the door.
The car starts to beep (ding ding).. I look and look. Key is out, lites are off, I can not figure out W T Fart is the problem. Finally I find it, The turn signal was still in the 'right turn' position. The car is beeping at me because of the turn signal lever position and the key is off - removed!
Sorry, but I grow tired of the daily driver cars that now warn me at every little thing.
ABS brakes.. air bags, new seat belt designs... I 'get that' ... telling me the turn signal switch is in the 'on position', after the key is removed.. nope
Gee Tony .....Make sure that your next car has that "Hands Off, I will park it for you" option ...... 8) :lol: :lol:
You would be amazed how irate people get when the "Touch Screen" function goes out on their new cars .... :shock:
People call frantic & advise they are not able to use the vehicle .... :roll:
Bob..... :wink:
Quote from: "Crosley"Wayne... thanks for the information.
Changing the bulb was easy. The part that twists my shorts is you can not simply turn on the head lites to test the new bulb install.
You have to place the key in the ignition on this Veedub Jetta to turn on the head lites... then the car sits there beeping at you since the lites are on , the ignition is on, the door is open. My 2006 Silverado truck is just as bad
Here is something I just discovered on the Jetta, although I've owned the car since sept 2005, 115k miles. I rolled into a parking spot right off Thomas road and I-17 freeway area. Shut the car down, open the door.
The car starts to beep (ding ding).. I look and look. Key is out, lites are off, I can not figure out W T Fart is the problem. Finally I find it, The turn signal was still in the 'right turn' position. The car is beeping at me because of the turn signal lever position and the key is off - removed!
Sorry, but I grow tired of the daily driver cars that now warn me at every little thing.
ABS brakes.. air bags, new seat belt designs... I 'get that' ... telling me the turn signal switch is in the 'on position', after the key is removed.. nope
most new cars have one or more time delay relays that keep the power to some items for several minutes after the key is off... some designs shut off power to the systems after the drivers door is opened and shut... this is one of the reasons that one has to have one of the green knob type battery disconnect switches with test leads attached to either side for parasitic draw testing.. running the engine for several minutes... shutting down ... getting out and locking the door with a key... waiting 5 minutes ,,, then loosen the green knob and read the parasitic draw...
if one disconnects the battery.. the shut down relays will not be in their normal position for automatic shut down.. and may not be in the proper position to find that pesky parasitic draw that you are actually looking for...
loosening the green knob with properly attached test leads run through the amp shunt in the digital volt meter... does not disconnect the power totally..
many cars mid 2000s... have reduced the amount of wire by having the ECM control things.. so there may be a ground and power wire with a tiny pair of control wires to every device.. the same 4 wires.. the computer sends commands to each module... so it will set a trouble code when a lamp is out.. probably a B????
i ran across this link a while back.. that readers with OBD2 cars should bookmark...
http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/
look at the generic codes at the bottom of the page.. for manufacturer specific codes.. click the icon at the top of the page for the brand of car you are working with..
the people who make the neat scan tool for harbor freight have come up with a slight improvement.. one that can now read CAN better and ABS Codes...
http://www.auteltech.com/ms609.htm
Started re-assembly of the frame for the Model A . Brake lines, gas line oil cooler, steering box all back in. Lots of 10/32 screws holding all the line clamps. Haven't scratched the paint yet, but there is still more to assemble :lol: :lol: :lol: . Tom...
Tom36. Looking good. I watched a tv episode once where they we're assembling a car. They used several rolls of 2" tape trying to protect everything. That might be the answer.
Looking great Tom. I have gotten in the habit of using the blue painters tape for that. Less likely to lift paint.
Took the AD truck bed to the body shop for final paint, I should have it on in a week or two. I hope. :shock: I probably won't have back by then. :roll:
Today I installed the NEW dome light. It would not shut off. I thought I may have wired it wrong, but it turned out the switch is defective. Back to the drawing board,
Airbag warning lite is on in the dash of the Jetta. My Work scanner will not scan since the European software is not installed in the scanner.
Most common trigger appears to be wire connectors in the seat belt mechanisms... weak connections cause additional resistance the PCM system tests for.
Not gonna spend much cash on this car for repairs..
oh, work sucks lately. too many problems
My brother Sam (MO JUNK) and I are going to the Hot Rod Breakfast at the Gerhead Cafe this morning. I will take a picture if I remember. It is about 15 degrees this morning so it will be a brisk ride in the old truck.
John
Hooked up the speed-O in my 1961 Dodge Lancer... had the car near 10 yrs... never hooked it up. MPH works , the mileage numbers do not roll over.
Got the car for sale ( again) and now is the time to fix stuff I never gave a chitt about over the years. LOL
more work putting the frame back together. Front end put together and installed- Rear end installed. It's a roller again! Tom...
Had to pick up some parts at the junkyard for my wrecked daily driver and change the tire on the girlfriends truck that blew out about 2 this morning when she was coming home from work.
I posted earlier that my Vee Dub Jetta has an airbag warning lite on in the dash. The lite came on wed morning.
In the USPS mail saturday ( yesterday) I received a notice of a service bulletin on the replacement of wire harness in the seat that causes high resistance in that circuit and will turn in the warning lite in the dash. The replacement of the harnesses is Free under this program.
Very nice and they say timing is everything
The 3.55 gears came in yesterday for the 8 inch thats in my 37,I wont be installing them today but its tuesday nights project since its supposed to be a little warmer. What sucks is I cant take it for a test run due to all the snow and salt on the roads but will put it in the other garage and get my 55 in the big garage for a cam change.
Changed the right side head lite bulb... I should have just bought 2 bulbs and changed both at same time since they burned out a week apart 2 years ago.
Another gripe of mine.... DRL burn up bulbs faster than the old daze
:lol:
I have the wood done for the bed floor on the AD truck. Just needs the final finish. I was going to do a urethane final coat, but on a test panel I did, I am getting some reaction between the urethane and the shellac. I may have to go with an epoxy final coat.
Set a cyl head on the mill tonight and started boring out the bowl area just under the valve seat. I am going to port these out for the anglia motor.
I am so boring you'd think I was dead. It was 63 degrees here today. I worked on the patio for awhile and started cleaning parts for my next project. It's a cafe racer cycle so it will be way off topic for here. I'm supposed to have one more nice day before I have to be concerned with winter again.
Quote from: "kb426"It's a cafe racer cycle so it will be way off topic for here.
nope not off topic.
in fact i would very much like to see what you are doing, i love cafe style bikes.
later jim
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "kb426"It's a cafe racer cycle so it will be way off topic for here.
nope not off topic.
in fact i would very much like to see what you are doing, i love cafe style bikes.
later jim
Me too. But what do I know. I have been telling everyone that there really is no such thing as off topic, here on the RRT, but no one seems to believe me.
Quote from: "Fat Cat"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "kb426"It's a cafe racer cycle so it will be way off topic for here.
nope not off topic.
in fact i would very much like to see what you are doing, i love cafe style bikes.
later jim
Me too. But what do I know. I have been telling everyone that there really is no such thing as off topic, here on the RRT, but no one seems to believe me.
i think they believe you, we all just don't listen to you :roll:
Crikey. I have had 3 days plus with a new computer and have only just been able to use it. Talking to foreign people all over the world and understanding every second word makes it hard to get the thing connected. This new one works quicker . Now I have to catch up with it. Dave
When I get the parts gathered, I'll start a build thread and try real hard not to be boring.
Quote from: "river1"
i think they believe you, we all just don't listen to you :roll:
jim .... who you talking to? :lol:
Been straightning, filling, and sanding for the last month. Took the last parts over to my buddy's shop to prime tomorrow. Little more 220, and then time for tinted primer and start the sanding all over again, wet and fine this time. Still hoping to get paint on by the end of summer.
Doug
Finished up the brake system for the Model A. Adjusted brake shoes; installed emergency brake cables , bled system, tightened loose fittings, bled again. tightened up some more, bled system, made up a new line for a new line I couldn't tighten any more and bled again. all is well now. Tom...
We've had 2 fabulous days with temps in the upper 60's and low 70's. I've got the cycles out for exercise, cleaned the 32 again, done some house projects and tried to get ready for this week. Tuesday's high is supposed to be 8 degrees.
I will start digging my way north from the house. There is a shop out there somewhere. At least we did not get the ice.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I will start digging my way north from the house. There is a shop out there somewhere. At least we did not get the ice.
John
Bet those school bus's will be parked for awhile! We missed the ice too, just 3 inches of sleet and a couple inches of snow.
I tryied somthing different this time! I took a discarded swimming pool cover an layed it on the driveway then filled the driveway with cars, Ill give it a pull later today and see what happens.
We got a couple inches of new snow, a little sleet, and that was it. About 6 " total over the last two days. North of us, and west of us it was much worse as far as snow. South of us they got a lot of ice.
Not a lot going on in the shop the last week. The AD bed is out for paint, the bed floor is out for the final urethane finish. I have been tieing up the loose ends on the wiring, I have a ground problem in the dash to track down.
official snowfall here so far is 14"
I was out at 7AM with the snow blower. 8" of snow down the middle of the driveway and some 4' drifts across the front of the hose and between the house and the shop. The machine earned its keep today.
Normally I wouldn't be out that early except I had a real early doctor appointment Of course right after I got back the plow trucks came by so I had to do the end of the drive and the area in front of the mailboxes again.
It's just one of the pleasures of the winter wonderland.
Charlie
Took my wife out for our 43rd anniversary dinner.
QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"Took my wife out for our 43rd anniversary dinner.
Hey ....Congrats to you guys ..... :b-d:
Bob........... :wink:
That's excellent!
Congrats Frank, your wife is surely eligible for sainthood by now. :lol:
We got 14" of snow here too, the drifts were quite impressive as the wind was up about 40 m.p.h. at times. I was sick yesterday and couldn't shovel, so today I got to shovel all the paked down stuff, got tired really quickly and just did the one shovel width job, will go back out tomorrow and finish.
Quote from: "phat46"Congrats Frank, your wife is surely eligible for sainthood by now. :lol:
We got 14" of snow here too, the drifts were quite impressive as the wind was up about 40 m.p.h. at times. I was sick yesterday and couldn't shovel, so today I got to shovel all the paked down stuff, got tired really quickly and just did the one shovel width job, will go back out tomorrow and finish.
The weather has been getting to her the last couple weeks. All she does is just stand and stare through the widow. If the weather stays like this I may have to let her in. :roll:
congrats to you and your wife enjenjo. I hope you had a fine day!
Congratulations! After I read it last night I was going to congratulate you two but I think someone had crops to harvest. Our 44th will be in October. We were going to celebrate Valentines Day this year by having the new cat spayed but that situation won't wait so we'll be free to have dinner/something together. Maybe Linda and I can will plan this summer away so we'll have time to plan our anniversary. GPster
Uh..L'emee see now. Today..just another day. I had to be away for a few days. When I came home I found that I had lost control of my snow removal process. Very fortunately one of my neighbours (don't know who..have to find out) just came in while I was gone with a back hoe and a bucket and helped me out.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "phat46"Congrats Frank, your wife is surely eligible for sainthood by now. :lol:
We got 14" of snow here too, the drifts were quite impressive as the wind was up about 40 m.p.h. at times. I was sick yesterday and couldn't shovel, so today I got to shovel all the paked down stuff, got tired really quickly and just did the one shovel width job, will go back out tomorrow and finish.
The weather has been getting to her the last couple weeks. All she does is just stand and stare through the widow. If the weather stays like this I may have to let her in. :roll:
You're a good man Frank!
Congrats Frank, admittedly late, but sincere, none the less.
You know, you really ought to go let her in. :wink: :D
Congratulations to you and the Mrs. Frank--nice to see a couple happily married.
Quote from: "reborn55"Congratulations to you and the Mrs. Frank--nice to see a couple happily married.
You're right it is. But are you sure Mrs Frank is happy. We won't know until he lets her in. :lol: :lol:
congrats to Mrs and Mr Frank.... my wife has key to the door
Nice to see multiple people with long marriages. We just celebrated our ninth last month - but - if I had been smarter it would have been the 41st. I hate rushing into commitments :lol:
I offered to buy her a new snow blower but she decided dinner out would be good enough.
Been 45 yrs of marriage for me, 23 yrs with the practice wife and 22yrs with the keeper wife
The 11th is 33 years for me. I don't think I could have been any better period.
47+ for us...we've gotten used to each other.
Charlie
41 years for us ...She sure does have a sense of humor & a BIG bunch of patience... 8) Lucky for me ,huh :?: :lol: :lol:
Bob........ :wink:
sold my Dodge Lancer this morning. Got my steak dinner tonight for my birthday in january
Quote from: "Crosley"sold my Dodge Lancer this morning. Got my steak dinner tonight for my birthday in january
Happy birthday
I took the last parts to be painted for the AD truck in today. It will take a couple weeks to get them back, the body shop is busy with collision work.
I am making a panel to fit a 55 Chevt dash that will accept Vintage Air heat/ac controls, and fit in the stock position.Vintage Air makes on for the newer style AC, but not for the older one in this truck.
Crosley, if waiting makes things better, that should be a fabulous steak. :D I ran the snow blower this morning and the temp was below zero. That's the first time in 26 years. I hope Frank's wife got back in. She's liable to have bad attitude if she stays out late.
I spent the better part of my afternoon tearing apart an old harrison lathe. It was run to ruin by a metal butcher who should not be left alone with a sharp file. If all goes well I should have it ready to use in my school shop in a short while.
Steak dinner was good.. I had good company
My 2006 Silverado turned over 30k miles .... Owned the truck 5 yrs and 4 months now.
I just found out the thermometer in my PT Cruiser can show negative numbers.
Quote from: "Carnut"I just found out the thermometer in my PT Cruiser can show negative numbers.
:lol: :lol:
Today's project is stripping down the mocked up deuce frame for the Model A and get some tig welding done.
I haven't been doing much of anything in the shop lately.
However, the other day I drove into the city and stopped at a TSC store. They had a 30% off sale on hardware so I scored 28 lbs of assorted grade-5 nuts, bolts, and washers for $2.99/lb.
I've never had a decent stock of hardware before. It will be so nice not having to dig through my used bolt buckets trying to find something suitable to use. :D
I'm with George, 6 below today.Been kinda frequent lately. I'm soooo ready for summer!
Quote from: "Boyd Who"I haven't been doing much of anything in the shop lately.
However, the other day I drove into the city and stopped at a TSC store. They had a 30% off sale on hardware so I scored 28 lbs of assorted grade-5 nuts, bolts, and washers for $2.99/lb.
I've never had a decent stock of hardware before. It will be so nice not having to dig through my used bolt buckets trying to find something suitable to use. :D
I buy bolts from TSC also. They carry the same brand bolts as McMaster Carr at a better price, they just don't have a lot of selection. No fine thread, and no 7/16" bolts at all. I get all grade 8 bolts though.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I buy bolts from TSC also. They carry the same brand bolts as McMaster Carr at a better price, they just don't have a lot of selection. No fine thread, and no 7/16" bolts at all. I get all grade 8 bolts though.
I noticed the lack of selection as well, although they certainly carried alot more than our local hardware stores do. That's the biggest drawback of living in a very small town in the middle of nowhere. The closest city (pop. 40,000) is 45 miles away.
I use grade-5 for most things but bump up to grade-8 for drivetrain and suspension use.
Does TSC sell hardware by the pound or "Per Piece " ?? If they sell by the pound I am going to have to search for one ...All I have for "decent" ,( IE: American), hardware is Ace ..
And $ometime$ I am not $ure where they get it from..... :?
But they $ure are proud of it .... :shock:
Bob.......... :wink:
I think they sell it both ways, Bob. The gr-5 stuff was by the pound, the gr-8 looked like it was by the piece. Prices didn't look too bad though, especially compared to your local big-box store.
Here they have the grade 8 bolts by the pound too. It runs about $5 a pound.
Years ago we had a County Post store herem similar to TSC. When they closed they had things priced at 60 percent off. I bought the entire stock of grade 8 bolts for $1.25 a pound.
I am going to find the closest TSC to me ....$2.00 & $3.00 each for bolts at Ace ain't makin' it anymore .... :(
Thank You for the info ..... :D
Bob....... :wink:
It's Sunday, so I'm wasting time surfing the 'net. Might go out to the shed and continue work on a couple of model cars, do some pinstriping, take one of the old gal's out for a cruise.
Quotetake one of the old gal's out for a cruise
.
I had to think about this for a minute... :?
Then I remembered .... :idea: You guy's got SUMMER ... :!:
Bob..... :wink:
Had another tool failure today. My real safety-type gasoline can that has the fancy spring loaded flipper cap on the handle.. Leaking around the seam on the bottom.
Not good to walk into the shop , smell gasoline, find a small puddle of gas around the can
last week my Mikita chop saw power switch broke. Had the saw for 20 yrs or longer. Of course the switch was obsolete.... but, I found the switch that replaces mine from a place called "ToolBarn" in Nebraska. 35 bucks shipped
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"You guy's got SUMMER ... :!:
Almost! Instead of summer, our ten plus year drought was finally broken. Yup, we should have summer but we got winter instead, complete with ten years worth of accumulated rain not to mention floods and wind and...... just crap really.
But today is OK, overcast but no rain, yet.
Here's what I did with the model car, AMT '51 Chev, chopped and customised using a few Corvette parts, plus a little paint detail.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Models/1chevfrt.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Models/1chevbody.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Models/1chevrear.jpg)
Didn't do it all today, it's taken a month or so to get to this point.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"I am going to find the closest TSC to me ....$2.00 & $3.00 each for bolts at Ace ain't makin' it anymore .... :(
Thank You for the info ..... :D
Bob....... :wink:
The outrageous price of fasteners at the local hardware stores was the driving force behind my trip to the city. The cost of gas to get there and back (100 mile round-trip) was minor compared to the amount I saved on the fasteners.
Carps...beautiful work on the model!! Now that I have a shop I should dig out some of my old kits and build some of them. I haven't built a model in almost 25 years, but I have a number of unopened kits sitting in storage.
Heh, heh, Carps that looks like a good start on a replica of the 'Corvette Impala Dream Car'. Now if you could just get a 59 Impala top on the car.
(http://www.corvettes.nl/gm_prototypes/impala/files/page64-page64_1.jpg)
http://www.corvettes.nl/gm_prototypes/impala/index.html
It got up to 76 degrees today, I motorcycled and cleaned vehicles.
I spent the day doing a tech seminar and writing a test to get my NHRA tech inspector certification.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Now that I have a shop I should dig out some of my old kits and build some of them. I haven't built a model in almost 25 years, but I have a number of unopened kits sitting in storage.
Hi Al, I'd strongly recommend you do that, it's great therapy.
Here's the interior for the Chevy.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Models/1intdash.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Models/1intrhs.jpg)
Carnut, one of the great things about modelling is that anything is possible and changing tops is a no brainer in plastic. :D Haven't seen that pic before so can't say it influenced this model, but it may very likely influence a future build. ;) Thanx
PS - Glue is much less expensive that nuts and bolts.
Fabbed a panel to go below the Kaiser instrument cluster to hold the switches. Switches and are 56 Ford Pick up. Tom...
That's neat ^^^^^^^^^^^ I like it :!: 8)
Bob.... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"I am going to find the closest TSC to me ....$2.00 & $3.00 each for bolts at Ace ain't makin' it anymore .... :(
Thank You for the info ..... :D
Bob....... :wink:
Speaking of TSC..their insulated work coveralls..maybe/probably their house brand (I am guessing) I think they are "Work Horse/Iron Horse" or something. They have a little train logo in them. These are dirt cheap in Canada(Ontario anyway) about $49 when on sale. Regular I think about $69. Forget the price(If you can) I have had a lot of insulated coveralls over the years!! They run about $160-$200 up here. The TSC ones are seriously heavy(fabric too) ! and warm. No kidding.Maybe too heavy. Nothing compares to them. If you have to work..or want to..outside in the cold. Buy a pair. Drawback: Flat out zero breathability. You want warm,heavy,buy them. You want breathability,not heavy..not for cold weather. Leave these to me haha.
After a week above freezing, most of the snow is gone. I can get in the barn again, the drifts around it have melted.
I went to Wichita and picked up the 650 Yamaha for the cafe racer project. Shouldn't be too long before I start a build thread. I want to make sure it runs before the disassembly. I want to know what all needs attention.
pulled some muscles in left lower back again.. same deal I did in january. Must be gettin worse with age?
Hard to believe the pain from it.... but it is something I have dealt with for decades
tom36 that dash is cool! I was thinking of something similar for my modelT . I have the dash insert and gages from my last 65 ford truck that I would like use. Its nice to see yours as it lets me know what mine may look like when done.
Bit of a sad day today I sold my 34 sdn that I had for many years. I used it as my daily driver but something had to give with 5 vehicles in the garage the constant maintence was taking up too much of my time. The 34s gone my roadster p/up project is gone so that gives me a bit of working space.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/goodfella1934/34%20sedan/OLD34003.jpg)
I'm gonna finally start the RHD conversion on my 34 coupe and then hopefully start on my 30 roadster project that I've been wanting to do for sometime.
So it's not all bad.
did some machine work today, My head milling fixture works well, took .030 off a set of 291 casting heads for the anglia engine.
Eli and I went to Autorama. Court is catching up on his math for college so he decided to stay home and study. He just had an exam and did pretty well so he wanted to focus on that. I can't blame hm and am actually pretty proud he made that choice.
Quote from: "Danimal"Eli and I went to Autorama. Court is catching up on his math for college so he decided to stay home and study. He just had an exam and did pretty well so he wanted to focus on that. I can't blame hm and am actually pretty proud he made that choice.
I was there too, all day long. I got home about an hour ago.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Danimal"Eli and I went to Autorama. Court is catching up on his math for college so he decided to stay home and study. He just had an exam and did pretty well so he wanted to focus on that. I can't blame hm and am actually pretty proud he made that choice.
I was there too, all day long. I got home about an hour ago.
Obviously, we didn't see you or we would have said "Hi!"
Couple weeks ago... the base board in the dinner table area... pulled away slightly from the wall. A section about 8 inches long just barely pulled away. Never hit my brain at that time what the problem was.
Tonite it dawned on me... it is wet. Both bath room showers are on the opposite side of the wall
I am gonna see if I can find a bore scope with a lite and look through the wall to locate which shower is leaking so I only cut into the area I need to tear up and repair
spent saturday unplugging and plugging the water heater back in...
seems it does not restart without repowering..
its a 80 gallon commercial with a power damper on the top..
the power damper gets a signal for heat and starts to open the damper.. when the damper opens 90 degrees.. it closes another pair of switches that continues the signal for heat back to the control board to start the ignition process..
the plastic cam wears slightly.. but when i took it apart.. and used my DMM on the switch in beeper mode.. i got a raspy tone from it.. instead of a nice clean tone..
just for your information.. most of the power dampers have a hold open switch.. that is supposed to bypass the circuits.. and keep the damper open all the time.. for some reason.. this function did not help with the water heater.. so i figured out which were the 24V AC power wires.. and jumped the other 2... this allowed call for heat signals to go direct...
oh.. i also removed the power damper.. from what i read.. it reduces the rating by only about 5%... i noticed the price on this model water heater was 3600 bucks new.. no small change.. the previous version was almost as expensive.. but the plumbers were not in the diagnostic mode.. they were in the replace mode... so instead of fixing a commercial water heater. they just replaced it.. most commercial water heaters that are not leaking.. and less than about 10 years are worth fixing..
i know that many of you are going to be installing new water heaters in the next decade... some will come with power flue dampers... knowing how they work.. and how they fail... can save hundreds if not thousands.. when reading up on these power dampers.. some HVAC companies quote 800 to 1200 bucks for a replacement.. this is a 250 buck part.. and won't tell you that it will work without it.. took me about 3 minutes to remove it.. after figuring out how to bypass it.. as i have not done commercial plumbing for 25 years..
here is the 4 page PDF file for this type.. they all work in a similar fashion...
http://www.effikal.com/rvgpksf_manual.pdf
there were also a few models other than this.. that were recalled as they failed to open do to broken parts.. leaving the damper closed as it called for flame... not a good thing...
don't forget to hook up a garden hose to the drain once a year.. and let it empty any crud from the bottom of the tank.... i normally swap the drain valve.. for a boiler drain valve that has the high heat seals... and hook up the hose when i need to wash something.. with hot water... why waste the water... and who wants to wash in ice cold water...
(http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/4c/4cee0ea5-7084-4530-922b-09cc8a0d7c7c_300.jpg)
MUELLER GLOBAL 1/2 in. Brass Male Threaded Boiler Drain Valve to drain water from a boiler and also to release any sediment that may have accumulated. 5 bucks at HD...
tried on some wheels
(http://oi55.tinypic.com/1hrxn9.jpg)
Quote from: "art.flame"tried on some wheels
(http://oi55.tinypic.com/1hrxn9.jpg)
Are they going to work?
I replaced the drive belt on my garage furnace blower. I got the furnace free more than 20 years ago, and the belt broke today. You can't depend on anything.
Spent 3 hours of work on combustion chamber valve relief work.One head almost done.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "art.flame"tried on some wheels
(http://oi55.tinypic.com/1hrxn9.jpg)
Are they going to work?
I replaced the drive belt on my garage furnace blower. I got the furnace free more than 20 years ago, and the belt broke today. You can't depend on anything.
yep ,255.60 17" tide but it fits
Quote from: "art.flame"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "art.flame"tried on some wheels
(http://oi55.tinypic.com/1hrxn9.jpg)
Are they going to work?
I replaced the drive belt on my garage furnace blower. I got the furnace free more than 20 years ago, and the belt broke today. You can't depend on anything.
yep ,255.60 17" tide but it fits
new ride?
Headed back out to the garage to sand some more. Spent the morning working on my son's various cars. Redoing what he had the local dealer do. On my 3rd resetting of the height of his Grand Am seat that the motor siezed up on . Common problem with that size GM cars.
Doug
enjenjo,
you have sharp eye
and your right it my new daily ,sold the thunderbird and bought this 48 coupe
the heids ifs with airride ,parallel leafs ,5.0 efi -aod and wheels are in stock,
just need some time to get it all on the car.
Art
Quote from: "art.flame"enjenjo,
you have sharp eye
and your right it my new daily ,sold the thunderbird and bought this 48 coupe
the heids ifs with airride ,parallel leafs ,5.0 efi -aod and wheels are in stock,
just need some time to get it all on the car.
Art
Why not start a post with some more pictures ? You do have a stand under it, and not just the floor jack.
Goin' to the garage shortly to put front brake pads on one of the DDs and look to see where it's dripping a little coolant. It'll be good to get a little garage time. I work for a guy who's never run a trucking company who works for a guy who's never run a trucking company. They're running the other manager at my level and I ragged looking for a game changer in every little corner of the P&L instead of focusing on the basics of the business. They're freaking out and it's this simple; 1) We schedule everything too conservatively and don't quite run hard enough. 2) We need to raise rates and have run behind our competitors in that regard. 3) Someone needs to figure out how to hire some drivers. Three hires in an entire month ain't gonna get it, even with good turnover.
Sorry to talk business...it's all I get to think about anymore.
I spent yesterday hooking up the eastwood 200 amp tig I bought and installing a Igaging 24" DRO scale on my mill. The welder works fine, the dro isn't as accurate as advertised. They say 10 thousandths per 6". I say 10 thousandths per inch. I'm going to send them an email and ask questions. Today i spent the afternoon removing brackets from the frame on the cafe racer project. A little more and I'll have pics to post.
All I've been doing lately is cleaning up my wife's car, getting it ready to sell. I'll be back working on the Essex shortly.
My senior machining class is ahead of schedule on their projects so this week we are working on our mini chopper project.It is fun watching and helping the kids out with the problems they are trying to solve with each of their mini engineering challenges. Not like working from a blueprint,they have to be creative to solve the puzzle.
i ran into something new today...
seems when you buy 134A here in cal... there is a 10 buck deposit on the empty can... on top of the price of the 134A... this is probably to prevent stocking up.. it also takes a new adaptor for the top... as the cans are NOT pierce anymore... the adaptor only costs 3 bucks.. and converts the piercing valve to a device to operate the valve like a spray can...
Planning my NSRA Nat's/ Bonneville vacation for August.
Drove to Cleveland yesterday, picked up some parts for an Aussie buddy. Today I tore down two TR5A manual transmissions for a Ford to rebuild them. Then I modified some running board brackets to fit this AD truck.
Tagged along with a friend to Edmonton to pick up a car for another friend of ours. 125" wheelbase ,former A/A moly chassis.The car weighs about 600pounds rolling and is going to get an all aluminum 632 and powerglide.
Picked up some of the parts for the AD truck at the body shop today, I'll get the rest tomorrow. I installed the front bumper and splash apron this afternoon.
Went to doctor to try and figure out a few things, ordered brake cables for wifes coupe and back to work.
I have been spending the last couple of weeks helping Scooter to fire up that Hemi we fitted to his project 33 Dodge sedan, so we can take it to a family day at the drags for some test and tune runs.
Wow it sounds sweet with the blower on it, and of course it now runs on Propane :wink:
We had a little temp inversion here today. It's 84 degrees. I sprayed the engine in the cafe racer project down with solvent. it's nice working outside in shirt sleeves and being warm. :)
Quote from: "32coupe"I have been spending the last couple of weeks helping Scooter to fire up that Hemi we fitted to his project 33 Dodge sedan, so we can take it to a family day at the drags for some test and tune runs.
Wow it sounds sweet with the blower on it, and of course it now runs on Propane :wink:
I paid 3.45 US for propane gallon on monday
I spent a couple hours with a stripper today... :P
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boyd who, I stripped my anglia a year ago with a water based product that worked really well,especially when you covered the stripper with saran wrap so it couldnt dry up. I would remove the wrap and all the paint would come off with it. I think it was 3M safest stripper . Real easy to use if the product you are using gives you grief.
Cancelling flights to Japan and the Middle East.
Quote from: "Carps"Cancelling flights to Japan and the Middle East.
That sounds like a good idea. Here the government is advising people to stay away and those already there too leave
Quote from: "chimp koose"boyd who, I stripped my anglia a year ago with a water based product that worked really well,especially when you covered the stripper with saran wrap so it couldnt dry up. I would remove the wrap and all the paint would come off with it. I think it was 3M safest stripper . Real easy to use if the product you are using gives you grief.
That sounds like a good way to do it! I'll try the saran wrap idea...this stuff I'm using dries very quickly. Thanks!
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "32coupe"I have been spending the last couple of weeks helping Scooter to fire up that Hemi we fitted to his project 33 Dodge sedan, so we can take it to a family day at the drags for some test and tune runs.
Wow it sounds sweet with the blower on it, and of course it now runs on Propane :wink:
I paid 3.45 US for propane gallon on monday
Down here Gas is $1.50lt and Propane is $0.75lt, that's why it is so popular here. :wink:
Bolting the fenders & aprons to the bare frame on horses BEFORE doing body & paint work ... :idea: BRILLIANT :!: :!: Sure beats chasin' them around the floor :!: :lol: :lol:
EXCELLENT idea ... 8) I LIKE IT );b( Sometimes it's the simple things ..... :oops:
Course nobody ever picked me as being the brightest bulb in the chandelier either .... :roll:
Bob........... :wink:
QuoteI spent a couple hours with a stripper today...
My wife doesn't like it when I do that :roll: It makes her .....testy, yeah, that's it, testy.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Bolting the fenders & aprons to the bare frame on horses BEFORE doing body & paint work ... :idea: BRILLIANT :!: :!: Sure beats chasin' them around the floor :!: :lol: :lol:
EXCELLENT idea ... 8) I LIKE IT );b( Sometimes it's the simple things ..... :oops:
Course nobody ever picked me as being the brightest bulb in the chandelier either .... :roll:
Bob........... :wink:
Glad I could help! I hate chasing stuff around the floor too! :D
I have to fix a lot of "mistakes" that the original builders of this truck did, so I'm going to be doing a number of mock-ups like this before I'm done.
One thing I'm doing is separating the splash aprons from the front fenders. For some strange reason they brazed them together when they did the bodywork. Grrrrr!
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enjenjo...as long as the strippers in my shop come from a can, my wife doesn't seem to mind. :lol:
Quote from: "Boyd Who"as long as the strippers in my shop come from a can, my wife doesn't seem to mind. :lol:
I though that a nice can was part of the attraction. GPster
Quote from: "GPster"I though that a nice can was part of the attraction. GPster
Why, yes! I think you would be correct, sir. :lol:
I spent some more time out in the shop with my favorite stripper. I've got all the fenders done as well as the front splash pan. Splash aprons will be next, now that I got them separated from the front fenders. Thankfully they were brazed together and not welded, making it alot easier to get them apart.
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I also blocked up the front tire to see where I want it to ride.
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There was surprisingly little bondo on these fenders. It will be fairly easy to whip them back into shape for painting. :)
After driving my Dodge Charger to an eye dr appt, I did what I do best.
I went cruising on a beautiful sun shiny day down streets and the main drag here 'Douglas' that I've been driving on for 40+ years now.
The old Charger still gets the stares and thumbs up.
Heh, heh, I was kinda wondering what the younger folks who are into the 20" Chrome weird spoke wheels and rubber band tires think of my old car with it's old 15" aluminum wheels and fat tires.
Do they even think of the Charger as an 'old car' or that it's actually modified a bit?
Oh well, it was good for my psyche.
Heh, heh, just think of all the valuable earths resources i was wasting for my own selfish purposes.
I fitted the AD truck tailgate. Why is it that all the parts that fit together so well three months ago neded to be modified to fit as well now?
After I was done with that, I repaired a quick mount for the bucket on a JD end loader, and assembled a FWD 5 speed transaxle.
I started to work on my model t frame today ,or rather some of my students did. We sat down and figured out where holes needed to be drilled and planned out the build . The kids did all the drilling while I supervised.Next week we will probably start welding the frame rails to the crossmembers that my last batch of students helped to build. I hope to mount the body to the frame by the end of the school year.
about to do a 250 mile roundabout trip, pick up a mates 52 dodge to go to his place, then pick up my 26 dodge rod project from his house, to come home to be worked on.. my first rod build :D.. it's a full build :shock: scary but fun yay!
In the shop today making parts for the cafe racer. Cold and damp outside but still no rain this year.
QuoteI fitted the AD truck tailgate. Why is it that all the parts that fit together so well three months ago neded to be modified to fit as well now?
Same thing happened with the lift gate on the '58. Same hinges, same lift gate, body never came off the frame...
I'm finally back out in the garage and getting back to work on the crew cab. Yes for those wondering the Hot Shot with button is gone, that was one of the first things I did. Still need the cane sometimes but most of the time I do fine without it. In fact been doing well enough without it that I've had to hunt for it a few times. I'd get busy doing something amd lean it against something then walk off forgetting to take it with me
I am making some one of a kind fiberglass parts for a new Bonneville car. It is a 38 Chevy coupe with a blown and injected Cadillac flathead motor. It will run in a Vintage Altered class and a Vintage Competition Coupe Class. There are some post on the HAMB showing the construction to date.
My son is getting married this next Saturday. I made his wedding ring which is a whole post in itself. I took pictures of the process and I will post something on the Throne Room board someday. It is the most important thing I have ever made and I really enjoyed the whole project.
John
Just got done with this years taxes, and am headed out to the garage to beat on the Olds door some more. When I took it off the other day, I realized just how beat up it was in the inside bottom. Got to get it straight enough that the door panels will fit.
Doug
I went to a metal shaping seminar at Ididit today. I saw Moose there too.
Frank, how was the seminar? It looks to me like we're back alive again. Happy spring to everyone.
Bought a Holley dbl pumper carb off craigs list today.
it is in nice shape
WZ JUNK , I made my wedding ring too. Over 21 years ago. Crosley, nice carb but look inside the fuel line ,that type are often quite restrictive to flow in the part where the gage is.
I drove the two hours into Winnipeg today to check out the World of Wheels car show. Got to meet and chat with Gene Winfield while I was there, he's a really cool guy!
Pics will be posted once I sort through them all.
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, how was the seminar? It looks to me like we're back alive again. Happy spring to everyone.
It was ok. The people there for the most part were more interested in hawking their products than teaching you anything, with the exception of one guy. Of course for $12 with a free lunch, I did not have high expectations I am seriously considering a three day class with the guy who was trying to teach us something.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Crosley, nice carb but look inside the fuel line ,that type are often quite restrictive to flow in the part where the gage is.
Holley 4781c carb, 850 cfm rated
the fuel line came with the carb. It will be swap meet part. I will use lines to each bowl from a good flowing regulator.
The fellow told me he had troubles with the floats, so shelved the project for a while .... 4 yrs ago. LOL who has not done that with something.
he was putting 12 psi to the carb and the floats did not hold. gee wonder why?
I spent a few hours out in the shop today listening to Pink Floyd and working on a new grille for the Essex. The truck runs a 1930 Chevy rad shell and it's always bugged me that it didn't have the cool louvers that a stock Essex shell has.
Essex shell on the left, Chevy on the right...
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I was given that very ratty Essex shell last year and decided to mess around with it a bit today. I pulled the louvers out and tweaked them a bit so they'd be a little straighter. I then grabbed some small angle iron and drilled it for the ends of the louvers. I set the whole assembly into the spare Chevy shell that I have to see how it looks.
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I think it will look ok. I'll get the louvers nice and straight then they'll be welded to the angle iron so they can't move around. I don't need them to open and close and most of the stock tabs are broken anyway. The whole mess will be painted black then mounted to the shell. :)
Spent the weekend in Sydney at the drag strip for "day of the drags", my coupe didn't go as well as I expected so I parked it early.
Scooter was running his 33 dodge with the blown hemi for the first time, and had a few teathing problems, one of them being too much power and not enough traction which resulted in a visit to the left hand guard wall, and his chassis is a little bit shorter than it used to be.
Time for chassis mkII, and we need to spend more time setting the diff up better, lucky he has a spare chassis.
Finally got some time to spend working in the shop; it's still a mess and has a path through all the stuff that's waiting to be put away once I finish the walls. I did move the sandblast cabinet and put the antique wooden desk in its' place. I cleaned the desk, then found that the drawers wouldn't slide back in. I peaked inside and noticed the the locking mechanism had slipped.
I then pulled the drawers out, and removed a panel on the bottom so I could repair the locking mechanism. It's really quite a work of art. I'll have to get some pix later.
Quotewhich resulted in a visit to the left hand guard wall, and his chassis is a little bit shorter than it used to be.
Sorry to hear about that. At least he has the parts to fix it.
visited Harbor Freight , bought an engine stand and an air tank for the track.
H-F is like the IKEA of tools
Machined a convertor snout to fit the crank in the drag wagon I help with.
Ground a cam for a customer.
Drank beer. Bench raced with customer.
Finished the radius lifter assembly for the FlatCad project.
Drank beer. Bench raced with guy on phone.
Finished ignition mods for my hot rod.
Drank beer. Bench raced with wife.
Fixed party lights on the fence.
Drank beer with wife and bench raced.
Got ready to go out to race gang party.
Quote from: "Pete"Ground a cam for a customer.
Drank beer. Bench raced with customer.
Finished the radius lifter assembly for the FlatCad project.
Drank beer. Bench raced with guy on phone.
Finished ignition mods for my hot rod.
Drank beer. Bench raced with wife.
Fixed party lights on the fence.
Drank beer with wife and bench raced.
Got ready to go out to race gang party.
Sounds like the racing is interfering with the beer drinking, you are going to have to set some priorities. :roll:
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Pete"Ground a cam for a customer.
Drank beer. Bench raced with customer.
Finished the radius lifter assembly for the FlatCad project.
Drank beer. Bench raced with guy on phone.
Finished ignition mods for my hot rod.
Drank beer. Bench raced with wife.
Fixed party lights on the fence.
Drank beer with wife and bench raced.
Got ready to go out to race gang party.
Sounds like the racing is interfering with the beer drinking, you are going to have to set some priorities. :roll:
Hee hee....I just take whatever comes along at the moment.
By the way Frank, are you going to Bonneville this year?
If so, maybe I will get to meet you.
Quote from: "Pete"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Pete"Ground a cam for a customer.
Drank beer. Bench raced with customer.
Finished the radius lifter assembly for the FlatCad project.
Drank beer. Bench raced with guy on phone.
Finished ignition mods for my hot rod.
Drank beer. Bench raced with wife.
Fixed party lights on the fence.
Drank beer with wife and bench raced.
Got ready to go out to race gang party.
Sounds like the racing is interfering with the beer drinking, you are going to have to set some priorities. :roll:
Hee hee....I just take whatever comes along at the moment.
By the way Frank, are you going to Bonneville this year?
If so, maybe I will get to meet you.
At this point, I don't know. I have not really planned the summer out yet.
Quote from: "Pete"Ground a cam for a customer.
Drank beer. Bench raced with customer.
Finished the radius lifter assembly for the FlatCad project.
Drank beer. Bench raced with guy on phone.
Finished ignition mods for my hot rod.
Drank beer. Bench raced with wife.
Fixed party lights on the fence.
Drank beer with wife and bench raced.
Got ready to go out to race gang party.
I like your approach but I have had to back off on the beer some, at least if there is work to be done.
I was working on the flatcad project yesterday myself. People are making parts for it all over the US.
John
I welded the front and rear crossmembers to the main frame rails of the T frame tonight. Tomorrow I hope to weld the body mounting tabs to the main rails. It sure is nice to have a stock frame to go from for measurements.
gotta try to fix the rope pull thing on my leaf blower... 7 yrs old and it takes a crap
Quote from: "Crosley"gotta try to fix the rope pull thing on my leaf blower... 7 yrs old and it takes a crap
What do you do with a leaf blower in Arizona? :)
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "Crosley"gotta try to fix the rope pull thing on my leaf blower... 7 yrs old and it takes a crap
What do you do with a leaf blower in Arizona? :)
:ha)
Sand blower? :-}
QuoteQuote from: "phat46"Quote from: "Crosley"gotta try to fix the rope pull thing on my leaf blower... 7 yrs old and it takes a crap
What do you do with a leaf blower in Arizona? :)
Those litttle stones can get out of hand ......... :roll:
Dust is prolly a real issue too........ :shock:
Bob...... :wink:
Quote from: "wvcab"Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "Crosley"gotta try to fix the rope pull thing on my leaf blower... 7 yrs old and it takes a crap
What do you do with a leaf blower in Arizona? :)
:ha)
Sand blower? :-}
I understand you folks are waiting for "the season" to arrive.
Sadly I already have run the lawn mower around twice this year. Crappy job, gotta do it though.
It costs 19 dollars a month to irrigate the yard too
I like what I see, Tony. I changed the oil in the wife's charger this morning.
( work than play) Then I went to work on my cafe racer project. I can spend as much time on a bike as it takes to build a hot rod. The temp got up to 91 degrees here today. Monday it is supposed to be a high of 46 and a low if 28.
I took a small wire brush to the Essex rad shell shutters that I've had soaking in vinegar for the past 4 or 5 days. If I didn't see it with my own eyes I would have never believed how well that stuff works as a rust remover! Pics will be posted at some point.
Spent the day removing rocker studs from the heads for my anglia. I broke down and bought screw in studs instead of pinning the studs as I am putting in some rather hefty valve springs.Went to the mill and drilled 4 properly spaced holes for the studs 2-3/8 and 2-7/16 in a piece of 3/4 square bar. That way I could pull 2 studs on the 7/16 holes and tap them with the block in place as an alignment guide,then flip it around and use the new studs to locate the bar to do the other pair. I have 2 left to do,ran out of thread locker so I had to stop for the day.I also welded the body mounts onto the T frame this week and made 2 blocks from 3x2 tube to space the diff below the frame at ride height. Maverick 8" rear is perfect width. Model T will have to wait for a while as the students and I have to get back to the mini chopper project as it will be entered in a car show in 3 weeks as a work in progress.I hope to have the Anglia engine finished shortly . Then I will get back to re assembling the Anglia with the underside getting detailed .
I spent the day sanding and filling on an antique butcher block I am restoring..
Lotsa gluing left to do...
Arms are sore...Need wife to massage them and pour me another beer.
Pics later if there is any interest....after all, few people are interested in antiques......lol
Quote from: "Pete"I spent the day sanding and filling on an antique butcher block I am restoring..
Lotsa gluing left to do...
Arms are sore...Need wife to massage them and pour me another beer.
Pics later if there is any interest....after all, few people are interested in antiques......lol
Post a pic. Most of us here ARE antiques. :lol:
Heh, heh, Phat rat beat me to it.
Actually I just didn't have the courage to post it.
Here's a couple of pictures from my Essex rad shell shutters de-rusting project.
What I started with...
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I soaked them in a 1-part water & 2-parts white vinegar solution for 5 days and give them a light scrub with a wire brush. This is what they came out like...
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I can't believe how well that worked! I'll straighten them up a bit more then shoot them flat black before installing them in my Chevy rad shell.
Al, That sure worked well and they will look great on your Essex.
If you would like them powdercoated instead of paint, I can get them done for you. We have stuff coated everyday and it is really cheap compared to paint and much more durable!
All you would have to do is get them to me. A fellow from town works at the Ford shop in Neepawa and I am sure he would drop them off for you.
Rick
Last week I got a conversion for my flux welder. Practiced. This weekend I went to Harbor Freight. I now have a angle die grinder, body saw, self darkening weld helmet, clamps, welding cart and misc supplies. Organized the peg board for more tools. Put the welding cart together. Tried out the new helmet. I can't believe how much better that works. Took the Coupe out Sat. & Sunday. Almost 200 hundred miles on it this week. Its got almost 60,000 miles on it. Started to hook-up a switch so I can turn the radiator fan on manually. No wire connecters. Will finish next week. Service truck is in the shop. ( rear brake broke) The mechanic went out and took the drum off and bolted the wheel back on. Then drove it to town. No tow truck bill at least. Who would have thought?
Got squat done car wise today. On the plus side I got my Federal and State tax returns e-filed. That was pretty easy once I got all the data into Turbo-tax. I was happy.
Charlie
Thanks for the offer, Rick, but these are in pretty rough shape. Lots of pitting and pinholes. If I can get them straight enough to use they'll just get a few coats of Tremclad flat black. I'm just trying to make the Chevy shell look a little more like an Essex. Eventually I'd like to find a really nice Essex shell to use, but it's not high on my list of priorities.
I went to a small nostalgia drag race today.
My buddys orange Henry J runs much better now. Still sorting the tune on the new engine.
The white Henry J has the big block chevy from the Willys Aero car that Sam built a few years back
I installed the bed on the AD truck today, fit like a glove. I also finished putting the cool mat in the cab, it took three rolls to do the cab.
bought a tube notcher at Harboer Freight this morning... I had a 20% off coupon to use.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Thanks for the offer, Rick, but these are in pretty rough shape. Lots of pitting and pinholes. If I can get them straight enough to use they'll just get a few coats of Tremclad flat black. I'm just trying to make the Chevy shell look a little more like an Essex. Eventually I'd like to find a really nice Essex shell to use, but it's not high on my list of priorities.
What you can do is have them epoxy powder coated. Then you can sand the epoxy to smooth them out, and have them powder coated again. It works pretty good.
This evening was Craigs list evening. Josh had a guy who wanted to trade a 96 Firebird for his 4 wheeler. So we loaded up the 4 wheeler and headed to Toledo.
The Firebird looked pretty good, nice red and black factory two tone paint job, chrome aluminum wheels. The interior needed some work, but nothing serious. The engine is a LT4 with AFR heads, aftermarket throttle body, nitrous, a cam, and headers. Six speed manual trans.
When we fired it up, it sounded good, no strange noises, no smoke, but the owner said it had an ignition problem after it warmed up. I felt that might be a problem with the cam being too radical for the programing, rather than ignition. We decided to take it for a drive, but I could not get it into gear with it running. The clutch was not releasing, it appeared to be a problem with the hydraulic throw out bearing. After getting it moving, the only gear I could find was third, may be from the clutch problem, but after a block or so, the engine quit. I tried to restart it, and nothing. No crank, no click, nothing. So Josh told him unless he could get it going right, he was going to pass.
So we came back home, only to get a message to call fatcat. He found a console I have been looking for on Craigs list at a great price. I called, he said to come on over, the address was within a mile of where the car we looked at was. So back into Toledo. The console was really nice, worth at least twice what I paid for it.
So one loss, and one win.
working on a t-425 trans axle at work... along with other transmittins
I'm just thinkin about what we're gunna do on the weekend........
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If yer in the 'hood, drop by and enjoy the party.
Must be boring there with a landmark of a burnt store. :shock:
It's OK, Flooded Bridge Road is the next street across and just around the corner is the world famous 'Pub With No Beer'.
Quote from: "Carps"It's OK, Flooded Bridge Road is the next street across and just around the corner is the world famous 'Pub With No Beer'.
Sounds like that area is right up your alley.
I'm heading to a swap meet in Regina Saskatchewan tomorrow afternoon so I hauled all my junk home from my storage building to sort through.
This is some of what I'm taking...
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Boyd who ,I just got home from regina tonight. We were at a skills Canada contest. Is that one rad a model T unit?I didnt have a chance to get on the computer yesterday or we could have arranged to meet in Regina.If that rad shell is from a 26 27 T I may need it later on.
Do you have any idea what that second radiator sheel is for? It looks like it could be followed by a hood top with-out a center hinge. Just planning from the front. It could be the start of my single seat Indy like racer. Knowing what it fits would give me an idea what car "title" to look for. I'm getting close to finding enough parts to getting the '80 CJ7 back on it's wheels Because it already has plates and insurance I can test drive it around the block (it's not close to "Build Day" Toledo trips). It's getting time to push the JEEPSTER back in the garage so we can set-up the picnic table. GPster
I'm still working on the cafe racer project. The wind blew 60 mph. here most of the day. These pics are of the tail cowl I fabbed.
Quote from: "kb426"I'm still working on the cafe racer project. The wind blew 60 mph. here most of the day. These pics are of the tail cowl I fabbed.
Put two wheels in the front and it will look like a Morgan Plus 3 clone. GPster
bought this Mac to use and new monitor that uses HDMI connectors. Darn clear - sharp image on the monitor.
Now to learn a new operating system and software
Quote from: "Boyd Who"I'm heading to a swap meet in Regina Saskatchewan tomorrow afternoon so I hauled all my junk home from my storage building to sort through.
This is some of what I'm taking...
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That's a nice tourer body!
i'll be starting a similar project build myself soon.. wishing i was starting with this body, :lol: :lol: :lol:
sold the VW Jetta in couple of hours on Craig's list... gonna miss the 40+ mpg.
Now I need to buy a daily driver car.
Hyuandai , Toyota , Honda Goldwing?
Finished installing the carpet pad in the AD truck. fabricated an antenna mount, and a mount for the console. Installed the window switches in the console.
QuoteQuoteQuoteHyuandai , Toyota , Honda Goldwing ?
Ride a horse.....Save a cowboy :?: :?: :shock: :lol:
Bob...... :wink
Quote from: "Crosley"sold the VW Jetta in couple of hours on Craig's list... gonna miss the 40+ mpg.
Now I need to buy a daily driver car.
Hyuandai , Toyota , Honda Goldwing?
I have been real happy with my Hyundai Vera Cruz. I have just under 40,000 in it and it has averaged 21 MPG with most drives less than 10 miles. On the highway it has given me 26-27 at 65-75 MPH. This seats 7 adults comfortably. They have several smaller versions called the Santa Fe and Tucson. If I were buying another now I would get the Santa Fe. Seats 5 and has a 2.0L or 2.4L four cylinder giving 28 MPG in the city. They also have several coupes and sedans that I would consider buying.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Boyd who ,I just got home from regina tonight. We were at a skills Canada contest. Is that one rad a model T unit?I didnt have a chance to get on the computer yesterday or we could have arranged to meet in Regina.If that rad shell is from a 26 27 T I may need it later on.
That shell was from an earlier T, Chimp. It's too short for a '26-27. All four shells sold on Saturday. I sold about 85% of the stuff I took, but the touring body didn't sell. I'm disappointed and happy about that. I could use the $$ to put towards the Essex, but I really didn't want to sell it.
GPster...the second shell from the left is from a '27-9 Essex. They normally have vertical shutters in them but I took them out so I can adapt them to the Chevy shell my Essex uses.
I spent another day of the cafe racer. This is a pic of the tank after I cut it apart again. :lol:
I spent the whole weekend wiring on the 35 Ford. The inside is done and the rear. Tomorow I will be working on the wiper system some and then wire the front and the engine. It takes me longer than most people because I solder everthing that I can. I try to only use crimps on end terminals. I have never had a solder connection fail. This car uses more relays than most and that takes more time. I think there were 7 relays to wire. I do wiring by the job and not by the hour but I have kept track of my time and so far I have 32 hours in this one.
John
Quote from: "rog"That's a nice tourer body!
i'll be starting a similar project build myself soon.. wishing i was starting with this body, :lol: :lol: :lol:
Thanks, rog! The body didn't sell so it will be put back into storage for now. It's not quite as nice as it looks...there's quite a bit of rust along the lower edges. However, it is one of the nicest ones I've found and it was the only decent one I could afford to buy. In a way I'm glad it didn't sell.
OBT was down yesterday, he picked up a motor home near here. Nice motorhome. We had a short visit, and he left to find some cheap gasoline.
I am just about done with the carpet in the AD truck, I had to figure a way to access the batery under the floor, and still have it look right. I think my solution will work. The rear fenders are on, the tail lights wired and ready to install. Finish up the fuel filler, and install the running boards, and it will be done.
built a 4l80e for 1000 hp big block chevy.. then worked on glide for 3000 hp nitrous 748 cid chevy motor door car.
I was told the door nitrous car pulled some 1.01 60 foot times in Vegas recently. Purty dang quixk 60 foot times
friday... start work on another t-425 transaxle. This one is suppose to actually be out of one of those GM FWD motorhome.
geezzz , 2 different t-425 transaxles in 3 weeks. I did not work on the t-425 that often when the units were still on the road
helped put our display together for the draggins car show today. We are hoping to sell out of tickets for the mustang raffle.
Here are the pictures I promised from my rad shell revamp. My goal was to make the '30 Chevy rad shell used on the truck look more like an Essex shell.
I used some scrap pieces to make the top and bottom mounts for the shutters. Once everything was in place I welded the shutters in the open position. When I bought the Essex it had some wire mesh for a screen and it looked like crap. The shutters aren't in perfect condition, but I think this looks quite a bit better than it did.
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These two pics were from the mock-up stage before I welded the shutters in place. I got them sitting better before welding them.
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^^^^^ That's the answer 8) ^^^^^
I like it );b(
Bob......... :wink:
I had a day of vacation. I spent it working on the cafe racer project and working on an electrical contactor for a friend. Washed a few cars and quit. It was a beautiful spring day. The rest of the weekend isn't supposed to be as nice. Happy Easter to all.
Installed a couple valve springs in the 37 and got rid of most of the rattle,will be ordering 10 more so I can replace them all.
Working on the fuel tank.
Looking good so far.
Pulled the A into the light of day to check the profile from a distance.....
As usual, sanding. Going to get the Impala out of storage tomorrow, before the rain/snow starts again on Monday.
Wow Moose that is a great looking coupe.
That's exactly the way I'd build my coupe if I were to build it again.
Quote from: "Carnut"Wow Moose that is a great looking coupe.
That's exactly the way I'd build my coupe if I were to build it again.
Thanks, Still have a ways to go and a couple mods to make!
Tim
That's coming along very nicely Moose. The profile ans stance is right on the money!
Charlie
It looks great. That '32 frame is the right addition to that un-fendered body. When I built mine I channeled it over an "A" frame for 3 reasons. The body I started with had no floor ( or rear apron, or trunk, or back window, or firewall ). I built it on a $3.00 "A" frame out of a restorer's junk pile. I had grown up with an "East Coast" mind-set. The body needs to sit on the heigth of a frame and the 4" of an "A" frame is not enough. It leaves too much mechanical stuff hanging down in view. Remember you'll have to put a gas tank somewhere. If you hang it on the back that rear apron will have to be more like a '32's. GPster
Nice, Moose. Just like a pretty girl: No matter which way you look at it, it is good lookin, and in my mind, that profile and quarter shot are b-e-utiful. Put some new clothes on her, and you'll be knockin' eyes out everywhere you go.
Always cool to see a project rolled outside like that. The coupe looks great!
I spent part of the morning stripping an Essex cowl that I picked up for next to nothing. I wanted it mainly for the firewall, but I was also able to save the dash, the cowl vent, and the passenger door dovetail.
The dash from this cowl is the upper one. I plan to use the bottom one in my truck, though. It's a year or two newer and I prefer the slimmer look of it.
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I never knew how much fun drilling out spot welds could be!! :roll:
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It will be nice having a stock firewall to replace the butchered one that is currently in my truck. There should be plenty of room in the engine bay for a SBC without having to cut the firewall. I'll gain almost 11" of legroom in the cab by going back to stock. :shock:
Lots of holes to fill. I think my record for firewall holes is 43.
Haha! Yes, there's a few holes to fill. I plan to actually weld them up this time, unlike my '48 Chevy truck firewall that I used black duct tape on. :lol:
FWIW...I think there might be more than 43 holes on this firewall. I should be pretty good at filling them when I'm done! :cry:
QuoteFWIW...I think there might be more than 43 holes on this firewall. I should be pretty good at filling them when I'm done! :cry:
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Be sure & move around ..Do it slowly .. You don't want to warp it ...
Do you realize you have completed more work on your car since you built your garage than I have done on my
Model A since 1980 :?: :shock: :b-d:
Bob.... :wink:
The wife and I are tearing down our old mouse, coon and bird infested garage. we're going to build a new storage shed, so we will have a clean place, to store The Comet parts. Had shower and think I need another.
Quote from: "Mikej"The wife and I are tearing down our old mouse, coon and bird infested garage. we're going to build a new storage shed, so we will have a clean place, to store The Comet parts. Had shower and think I need another.
Gonna have a barn raising?
Not exactualy a barn but a 12-12 pitch roof to match to house. I still need to build 1 more rafter. I'm looking forward to put up the new, as tear down stinks. :cry:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Be sure & move around ..Do it slowly .. You don't want to warp it ...
Do you realize you have completed more work on your car since you built your garage than I have done on my
Model A since 1980 :?: :shock: :b-d:
Bob.... :wink:
Thanks Bob. I've done lots of sheetmetal welding in the past, I'm just not looking forward to filling that many holes. :lol:
What's taking you so long with your "A"? I'm actually taking my time with this Essex rebuild. My goal is to have it back on the road in the spring of 2013. When I built my '48 Chevy p/u back in 1998 it was done in 3 1/2 months, and I was working outside on a gravel parking pad with no garage! It was after that that I vowed never to build anything else until I had a decent shop to work in.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"When I built my '48 Chevy p/u back in 1998 it was done in 3 1/2 months, and I was working outside on a gravel parking pad with no garage! It was after that that
I worked faster before I had a garage too. GPster
Al ....Some of the "Store Bought" parts for my Model A have gone "out of style" ... Returned as "Retro-Rod" & now have gone out of style AGAIN ... :shock:
I have guy's call me to verify the age of their swap meet " Antique Scores" as they know I prolly have the same thing new & unused ... :oops:
It has always been referred to as a "Retirement Project" ... :roll:
I guess when the Mrs. tells me to start on the "A", retirement will be right around the corner ... :lol: LOTS of other Cars / Trucks / Projects have been completed while the "A" sits .....We always seem to have something handy to work on ... 8)
Bob....... :wink:
I think you qualify for the "world's longest hotrod project" award, Bob! :lol:
I did some more cutting, hammering, and swearing today.
Out with the old...
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What an abortion!!
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In with the new! I mocked up the "new" stock firewall to see how it will look. It still needs to have the lower legs trimmed, then it'll be cleaned and have most of the holes filled before being welded in place...
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From the inside, old...
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And new. Holy toe-jam Batman...we'll have legroom!! :D
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The wiring looks LOTS better on the new one too ... :? It's hidden so well you can't even SEE it :shock:
Boy ....What a difference a firewall can make ........ 8)
Bob.... :wink:
I spent the last two days reworking the seat so it goes far enough back, and making new seat belt brackets so they fit better. I am now exactly where I was saturday, except now it all fits. :shock:
I spent the day undercoating the trunk ,wheel tubs and underside of the anglia. Painted the trunk with spakle finish trunk paint but ran out before I could finish.
I got my new compressor up and running today. It's a HUGE improvement over the little 20-gallon unit I've had for the past 15 or so years.
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I sent a student off to find an aluminum magnet today. The other rolling magnet I have only picks up steel! I will have to tell him tomorrow that its made of unobtainium and see if he understands.
Quote from: "chimp koose"I sent a student off to find an aluminum magnet today. The other rolling magnet I have only picks up steel! I will have to tell him tomorrow that its made of unobtainium and see if he understands.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Chimp, I hope that kids parents don't come looking for you. :lol:
Chimp.....What will you do when he comes back with a wad of tissue paper :?: :?:
Best aluminum "magnet" I ever found ...... :idea:
Bob........ :wink:
Chimp, that is a new one on me, and a good 'un at that. I can't remember all of the inane stuff I've told apprentices and trainees, or sent them off looking for; mostly young impressionable kids over-eager to make a good impression, but a few were more mature, and just plain naive.
I broke the news to him today . He was sent to electronics,cooking,band,graphic arts,welding,aircraft maintenance ,woods,sewing,and the vice principals office(former shop teacher). Nobody knew where it was! The connection between listening and logic has been repaired.I try to get my students to be 'active listeners' . Try this with a teenager, "get me a point file from the top right drawer of the big red toolbox" and see what happens. Quite often they will stop listening after 'point file'and wander aimlessly through the shop waiting for it to appear..I find if you give the most important detail last they will listen to more of the instructions.If I say " go to the big red toolbox ,open the top right drawer and get the point file." they will follow your instructions because they have to listen to all your instructions before they know what you need.This is not universal but more prevalent in students who are wanting to please. If the student does not know what a point file is they may get anxious with the first type of instruction because panic hits when they are sent to find something they cannot identify.That is when active listening stops . With the second type of direction they will get to the right drawer and find files . They can either determine which is the right tool or be able to ask a simple "is this it" to find the right tool.In the first situation the student may feel they cant get anything right ,in the second situation they will at least get most of it right. This is a way to help them build confidence.
Didn't make the swap at Coldwater. Instead I went and bought another 41 Ford business cpe. This one is a good project for someone. Yes I bought it to turn
I have had lots of little projects this weekend. I rode to another town for a family getogether for lunch. It was the first time I've been on the bike for awhile. About 4 this afternoon, I took this pic. Pretty unusual for the first part of May. I'm building small parts for the bike project. Hope you all had a good weekend.
Rainy and cold today with nothing booked for work, so I spent a few hours in the shop this morning.
My wife and I managed to manhandle the Essex cab back onto the frame, then I mocked up the rad shell and hood to see how things will work for the planned SBC install.
I'm very pleased with the way the modified '30 Chevy rad shell looks with the Essex shutters installed. :)
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Should be lots of room for a 350/T350 combo without having to cut the firewall.
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Al ...That looks really good ... 8)
You are going to have a lot of people scratchin' their heads & sayin' ..... Studebak.....Hmmmm...Nash?????....Noo... :? :? Hudson :?: :?: :?: Fargo :roll: :roll: Neargo :?: :?:
I GOT IT ....BUICK :!: :!:
Just like Grandpa had !!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bob...... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Al ...That looks really good ... 8)
You are going to have a lot of people scratchin' their heads & sayin' ..... Studebak.....Hmmmm...Nash?????....Noo... :? :? Hudson :?: :?: :?: Fargo :roll: :roll: Neargo :?: :?:
I GOT IT ....BUICK :!: :!:
Just like Grandpa had !!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bob...... :wink:
Except his was a Packard, and had a rumbleseat and a convertible top. Oh...and it was green. :roll:
Neargo... :lol:
This truck has always had the "purists" scratching their heads. For one, Essex never made a truck, all the ones you find are cut-down sedans. This one started life as a 2-door.
Secondly, when it was being built in the late 70's they replaced the piano hinges on the doors with normal ones from a '30 Chevy.
Thirdly...everything on the truck aside from the cab and the hood is 1930 Chevy...rad shell, fenders, running boards, frame, etc. Nothing like a Heintz 57 hotrod to mess with people's heads! 8)
I like the "neargo". Looking good, Al.
I finished cutting my pistons for valve clearance tonight. Finally!Made a fuel pump block off plate .
Getting ready for our annual garage tour on Saturday. My olds is getting final primer on Friday to be ready. Then I get to sand, sand, sand some more. At least this time it is with water and fine paper. Hope to have paint on it this summer.
Doug
We have been testing a saddle for my daughters horse all week. One week short of a year and we finally have one that looks to be working well.
Quote from: "chimp koose"We have been testing a saddle for my daughters horse all week. One week short of a year and we finally have one that looks to be working well.
Works well? the saddle, the horse or the daughter? GPster
GPster , all three! When we got our horse I knew very little about saddle fitting. The first saddle we had did not fit the horse well,and fit the rider ,my daughter ok. I have been trying to shape saddle pads to fit the saddle to the horse better and it was getting better but still a long way from good.The new saddle fits the horse much better and with a bit of work I should be able to shape a saddle pad to make a great fit. My daughter sits better in this saddle as well so it is a win win so far.
Quote from: "chimp koose"GPster , all three! When we got our horse I knew very little about saddle fitting. The first saddle we had did not fit the horse well,and fit the rider ,my daughter ok. I have been trying to shape saddle pads to fit the saddle to the horse better and it was getting better but still a long way from good.The new saddle fits the horse much better and with a bit of work I should be able to shape a saddle pad to make a great fit. My daughter sits better in this saddle as well so it is a win win so far.
That sounds like a lot of time spent to get ONE HORSEPOWER! :roll: :lol:
The saddle will probably stay the same size but I imagine the other two might get WIDER with age. GPster
the past week, we had this Caddy in the shop for some shift adjustment for the E4OD trans.
Powered by a large Ford engine with E4OD trans. Nice car
Owner of Hughes Performance current 4 yr old project. Ford F-250 crew cab. A real crew cab truck , not a built crew cab.
Air bags, wheels are 22" Cragar SS , Currie rear differential
Large CID engine Ford 540 or 570 cid with EFI, E4OD trans. Still lots of work to be done
installed auto dimming mirror in the daily driver. My wife likes them and the modern ones seem to work purty good.
Pain in the tush to deal with the headliner drop at the front to get the wire harness up in there
Quote from: "Crosley"Owner of Hughes Performance current 4 yr old project. Ford F-250 crew cab. A real crew cab truck , not a built crew cab.
Air bags, wheels are 22" Cragar SS , Currie rear differential
Large CID engine Ford 540 or 570 cid with EFI, E4OD trans. Still lots of work to be done
A friend out here on the Island has one of these but it's a Mercury. Same thing, different badges.
He also has a spare body or two.
The logging companies used them.
Quote from: "Crosley"installed auto dimming mirror in the daily driver. My wife likes them and the modern ones seem to work purty good.
Pain in the tush to deal with the headliner drop at the front to get the wire harness up in there
My wife's Subaru had one, but went bad, so I replaced it with one I bought on ebay...it also has the compass. I ended up putting one in the Ranger, too, with temp and compass (she needs the compass). Really a nice item that should be standard.
2 weeks ago, my wife went pheasant hunting with her car. Took the left headlight out. I had to remove the front of the car to change out the light. Yesterday we're off to a graduation. 1 hour down the road, the car goes hunting again. This time the left mirror is removed. This is starting to p*** me off. I did get to take a new mustang gt around the block. Nailed it in first gear for just a bit. 40 mph. instantly. I'm impressed with what that engine can do. :)
Hangin' out in SoCal, sittin' on the girls, waitin' for the show to start. Number one Grandson is putting on a fundraiser for his Eagle Scout project. Was raining this morning when we came out of our hotel, thought I was drownting; don't see much water fall from the sky where we live.
I fitted Propane to this :wink:
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32 lets see some more of that COE
Here is a link to our garage tour from last saturday. Just select on the right side of the page.
Doug
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Tacked in the diff on my T frame and then mounted the body on. Set it at desired ride height, threw some slots with tires on the back,put on the pass front fender and hood,then stood back to admire. This coupe is going to look good!
Garage tour looked great.
I like the Coe too. Garage tour looked like a great time. I fixed a leaky fuel line and oil pan on a 98 Ford. Doing a bit of work on my Coe getting ready for the Hot Rod Power Tour. My pal Red and I are going to do the long haul. Headed to Fla. on June 1. We are taking the truck out Friday for a day of cruising to see what falls off. :D Going to Billetproof on Saturday in Ypsi. I am kinda getting used to this unemployment thing. :)
Quote from: "348tripower"I like the Coe too. Garage tour looked like a great time. I fixed a leaky fuel line and oil pan on a 98 Ford. Doing a bit of work on my Coe getting ready for the Hot Rod Power Tour. My pal Red and I are going to do the long haul. Headed to Fla. on June 1. We are taking the truck out Friday for a day of cruising to see what falls off. :D Going to Billetproof on Saturday in Ypsi. I am kinda getting used to this unemployment thing. :)
So I'll see you here in Muskegon?
Undercoated the floor and firewall on the anglia. Ran out of undercoating with a spot the size of both hands in the middle of the firewall left to do.
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "348tripower"I like the Coe too. Garage tour looked like a great time. I fixed a leaky fuel line and oil pan on a 98 Ford. Doing a bit of work on my Coe getting ready for the Hot Rod Power Tour. My pal Red and I are going to do the long haul. Headed to Fla. on June 1. We are taking the truck out Friday for a day of cruising to see what falls off. :D Going to Billetproof on Saturday in Ypsi. I am kinda getting used to this unemployment thing. :)
So I'll see you here in Muskegon?
Oh ya!
Today's project involved chain saws, chokers and tractors.
Finally finished my cylinder heads today.Tomorrow I should be able to finish up the long block.
I spent 6 hours sitting in my cold "shed" surrounded by piles of crap that we've collected over the past year. Even though it was a miserable day outside, I still had enough people stop by the garage sale to pay for the new front axle kit for the Essex. AND...I have lots of extra space in the shed again. Win-win situation! :lol:
I'm getting drunk, and contemplating my fate on the tree of woe. Well that, and trying to decide what to do with my bastard transmission situation.
I went to Highway99 Hot Rods to visit DRD. I have some pictures I'll post later. I got to see th Olds in person, nice.
Spent the last couple days undercoating/reassembling my anglia. Late arriving pushrods have pushed fresh engine fire up back to next week.We have a car show tomorrow at our school ,Iwill be taking the anglia there minus engine to show as a project in the works.I have invited others to bring unfinished cars to the show,the kids can learn a lot from works in progress.
Made some rear axle saddles for the 8" Maverick rear end I got for the Essex...
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I also got the aforementioned 8" pulled apart for rebuilding. I still need to cut the factory saddles off it...
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And I took a trip out to snap some pics of the working Bennett 966 gas pump that I stumbled across last month. This beauty should be following me home shortly. :D
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Our car show was a success. About 60 cars and bikes showed up and about$1000 was raised for the childrens hospital.
Went to Earl Schieb's shop Sat. & picked up my 40 coupe body. His paint work is awesome as usual. Sat the body back on the frame & started shimming for proper door alignment. Three day weekend, in the shop all 3 days.My goal was to drive the car on the Street Rodder road tour from Knoxville to KZ in Sept. , doesn't look like that will happen now.
Season opener at the drag strip today. RAIN! next race in 2 weeks.
Attended my first rod run of the season yesterday, and today I will be doing what I seem to be doing all the time, SAND, SAND, SAND. Also going to change the plugs in the Impala.
Doug
Did some block sanding on the '40 this morning and just got done mowing the grass. Been wet here. Third cutting in 8 days and it's 82 and humid. Having a cold brew as I Type.
Charlie
Had a Lincoln spec C6 trans in the shop this week. Have not seen one in many years.
Used behind the 462 engine for 2 yrs as I recall, the case top was slanted off to provide clearance for the HVAC stuff on the firewall. Engine block was special too. Some blocks had dual patterns for bell housing
QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"Had a Lincoln spec C6 trans in the shop this week. Have not seen one in many years.
Used behind the 462 engine for 2 yrs as I recall, the case top was slanted off to provide clearance for the HVAC stuff on the firewall. Engine block was special too. Some blocks had dual patterns for bell housing
That's a STRANGE one ....I,ve never seen one like it ..... :?
Hope the case ain't bad ........
Bob......
Mounted the intake on the anglia motor today. wouldnt you know it I can only find 7 of my plug wires!As soon as I find a carb and fix my headers I will start this engine on the run in stand we have at work.then I get a convertor and its in the car .
Quote from: "enjenjo"I went to Highway99 Hot Rods to visit DRD.
Dude looks like the consumate rod shop owner.
Been way too long, think I' had better visit and give him a shake-up. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Meanwhile winter has started, all the dams are full with water for the first time in ten years and we're freezin our * off. Global warming huh?
Finished this one a few days ago, but forgot to post, so we'll call it what I did today.
Mildly customised '48 Ford F1 with a little surpise under the hood.
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Inside and underneath detail.
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Pait colour is candy pearl red touch up paint from my daily driver, over gold flake base.
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Fabricated throttle linkage, plumbed injection and fully wired engine...
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The '41 Plymouth bumper is a perfect fit, dunno why nobody has done it in 1/1 scale.
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I took a little ride to Cleveland today, I had to deliver a car I sold. While I was there I met up with three of the Cleveland mafia. Frank (slo-cro) Joe and Tony. They met me where I was dropping the car at and then we went for lunch and caught up on things. I hadn't seen them for over three years. Enjenjo I would have stopped at your place on the way home but it would have been around the supper hour so I came on home. I'll catch you another time
Had a big storm last weekend. No power until Wednesday here. Neighbor lost about a 100 year old Maple. Came down on the power lines ripping 2 or 3 poles and several exploded transformer. Lost stoves, fridge, and lots of other stuff including Eli's computer.
Since we heat with wood, our neighbor told us if we cleaned up the tree, we could have it. Burned through about 5 tanks of fuel on my Stihl and have it nearly down to the major trunk. 5 or 6 truck loads of wood thus far. Shopping for a tilt type splitter now. Hope to have all that I've cut cleaned up tomorrow. Hoping to borrow a big saw from one of Court's friends to get the rest.
Boys went to Pirates 4. Edie and I went to dinner in Blissfield.
Tomorrow should be another sweaty day!
I've had more time available lately, have been doing a lot of cleaning and organizing in the garage getting it ready to get back to work. Took a couple of unneeded 100# propane bottles back to the supplier, did a little exhaust work on the minivan. Things have been so wild I just got tomato and pepper plants in the ground today. Fortunately they're big, healthy plants and the Spring has been so cold and wet I don't think they would've done well had they been planted earlier.
Quote from: "phat rat"I took a little ride to Cleveland today, I had to deliver a car I sold. While I was there I met up with three of the Cleveland mafia. Frank (slo-cro) Joe and Tony. They met me where I was dropping the car at and then we went for lunch and caught up on things. I hadn't seen them for over three years. Enjenjo I would have stopped at your place on the way home but it would have been around the supper hour so I came on home. I'll catch you another time
It would have been tough, I'm still in Vegas.
nothing car related, been digging trenchs for sprinkler lines... i hate digging
I got a new toy this week.
recovering... bad food friday evening. I think the wife is poisoning me slowly with some bad corn chips
[It would have been tough, I'm still in Vegas.[/quote]
We discussed that and were wondering if you were back yet or not.
QuoteQuote from: "kb426"I got a new toy this week.
A Flamjamber winder-upper :!: 8) ....NOS no less with multiple lever gizmo's & a CALIBRATED hand crank wheel thingie..... :shock:
GREAT Find ......... :lol:
Bob........ :wink:
Wait till I explain to someone that I bought a Flamjamber winder-upper thingy. This good be really good. :)
Kb426, did you get a 4jaw or a faceplate too?
I spent the weekend removing my blown small block and crating it up to ship to Darwin, I have to make room for a Hemi now :wink:
My wife is cussing in the kitchen. Turns out the microwave has quit working. Owners manual is no use with the displayed code "F6", suggestion is to call "service"
As I am looking up online the code, I am reading suggestions about slamming the door or whack the microwave because the code indicates a stuck relay inside.
Before I can get up from the computer I hear the door slamming on the microwave and my wife yells : " Fixed it"
Crosley, her name isn't Emmitt is it?? Mine, the one I never use, is, and my Bride has always said I needed to have my own Emmitt's Fix-It Shop like was on, I think, Mayberry or maybe Green Acres back in the sixties. That Emmitt's way to fix most stuff was to whack it with a mallet or something.
Went to a sandblast shop today to have my headers done as our blaster at work is not working. Got quoted $150 to blast a set of headers.No thanks, I bought them for less!Is this the kind of price people pay for blasting?
Have you considered buying a sandblaster for yourself. It really comes in handy for those small things you want to clean up.
Have a blaster at work ,just need to fix it ,again!
Chimp, I only bought the 3 jaw chuck. If I need something along the lines of a 4 jaw, I have a center finder and a clamping kit I'll use. A 6" table isn't big enough to do much but it fits my mill table pretty good.
kb426 ,Now you can make billet wheels for your mini bike!
The wife and I went to dinner with Rumbler and his lovely wife tonight.
Just watching the creek here in East Helena, It went over yesterday and is trying to do it again. LOTS of rain forecast for today. We had 1.5 inches Monday night, and remember we only get about 10 for the year normally. Everything is pretty much under control, and I am far enough away that is is not an issue for me at my house. The road next to me about a mile north is sure a mess. The irrigation canals picked up the overflow from the creek and it is a mess. There were emergency calls yesterday that a dam had collapsed, but that turned out not to be exactly true. Just a blockage that had caused a temporary backup came loose.
Dog
I spent some time on the weekend working on the dash for my Essex.
This was the old one...
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This is the new...it's a stock Essex unit that looks much better than the padded one did.
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I also had my donor vehicle delivered last Sunday. While I was hoping to score a 327 for the hotrod, the 350/T350 in this truck will do for the time being.
(http://www.northwestcoin.ca/00680.JPG)
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Had dinner last evening with a couple of nice folks from Ohio; good company and good food is a hard combination to beat. I know it was a good evening, 'cause I slept like a baby last night. :D
Today?? Well it started out a bit dicey, with a sick Grand baby - she cropped up with something after her Mom dropped her off at six AM, and we had the pukeys and crying for while until Mom got free of work and came and took her home about ten. The rest of the day has been business as usual. My life is so exciting! :roll: :wink:
we had the draw for the mustang today. I didnt win. I feel kind of bad for our mechanics instructor having to part with the car. Its been a shop project for the past 7 years and I think it was kind of hard to let it go.
finally got my chassis painted and all the running gear installed
built a brake lever for a friends bonneville car .
Hung some shelves in the garage today and immediately started storing stuff on them. At this point I'll actually have it worked into decent shape pretty soon.
In the process I relocated an existing shelf directly over the normal home of my toolbox and had an idea to convert an old ceiling fan light kit into a light for that corner of the shop. Two birds with one stone, don'cha know. Something that was just taking up space got new life and I get some extra light in the shop.
I've become firmly convinced that there's no such thing as too much light. More light often does me as much good as putting on my glasses.
I agree with the light statement. Never enough light!
I spent most of the day going over the 32. It hasn't been looked at very much all winter. I just drive it and put gas in it. I found a few things that needed some work before I go to Pueblo at the end of the week. I have mixed emotions about how much time you should spend on a highboy that's daily driven to keep it nice. It's got rock pits, grease from trucks, dirt, bugs in places that I can't believe. Fenders sure could save alot of trouble. I'm not into show cars right now. I just want to go and have a good time. I hope most people look at rock pits in a good way and not that I don't care about my stuff. I hope all you fathers had a good week end.
kb426 chips just show it's a driver not a trailer queen. Have fun and forget what someone might think of them
KB... Dont think of them as "chips"... :? Refer to them as "Badges of Courage" .... :idea: They are a part of enjoying all your hard work .... 8) If I tried to touch up the chips on the Olds, I would prolly have to use a roller .... :shock:
Bob...... :wink:
the general manager of Hughes Performance had his 2006 Chevy 3/4 ton crew cab diesel truck stolen from in front of the shop today about 1:30pm
This fits the description the police released a year ago about the drug cartels from Mexico operating in Arizona .. they like Ford and GM diesel trucks, 4x4 crew cabs and extra cabs... they find trucks near the freeways and head south after the vehicle is stolen.
Hughes is about 500 feet from the I-17 freeway
Wow! They have to be fast and brave.
Went through the rear end in Josh's Mustang. 8.8 with a posi, 4.11 gears, carrier cap girdles, welded axle tubes, and a housing girdle. Then we put it back in the car. We still need to do the driveshaft, I need a companion flange for the rear end that will take a big Spicer U joint.
I spent an hour under the 32 cleaning the grime from use off. It's 220 miles to Pueblo which means it won't be clean when I get there. At least it's cleaner than when I started. :lol:
I helped Scooter pull the Hemi out of his bent chassis so he can strip the chassis and put all the running gear into a new chasssis, and the bonus is I can borough it to do the setup in my coupe before my Hemi gets here :wink:
Building several high horsepower trans lately.. the pictured glide is for a 705 cid powered dragster.
Bell housing not bolted on yet. All powder coated , chrome or polished alloy external
Tony ..... What's the "canister" type thing hanging off the left rear of the trans ???
Bob .... :wink:
Fixed a quick attach on a Bobcat. Started on another truck, prostreet 67 Chevy, I have to fix the brakes. Found I don't have the right driveshaft for the Mustang, I will have to get one cut.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Tony ..... What's the "canister" type thing hanging off the left rear of the trans ???
Bob .... :wink:
That is the solenoid for the trans brake.
QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Tony ..... What's the "canister" type thing hanging off the left rear of the trans ???
Bob .... :wink:
That is the solenoid for the trans brake.
What does it activate inside the trans ???
Bob.... :wink:
I'm leaving for Pueblo in a few minutes. NSRA.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Tony ..... What's the "canister" type thing hanging off the left rear of the trans ???
Bob .... :wink:
That is the solenoid for the trans brake.
What does it activate inside the trans ???
Bob.... :wink:
the transbrake valve is pushed by the solenoid.
the General Manager's stolen truck was recovered late tuesday after being stolen from the shop on monday.
The Mexican coyotes abandoned the truck when it ran out of fuel in Maricopa AZ. The bed of the truck had water containers, hi-lift jacks, tools, fix-a-flat cans. Police said this was common equip the illegal drug running coyotes use. The illegals did not think to stop and fuel up the truck since the owner remembers the tank was at less than 1/4 full
Went to the National Threshers Reunion today with both my sons, and most of the grandkids. Looked at old steam engines, operating a sawmill, and tons of old farm tractors.
I had some fun trying to make this big lump fit my coupe.................
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/32coupe/DSCF7155.jpg)
I had to fabricate new engine mounts and relocate the trans mount further forwards to fit the T700 in
rained out of a 2 day race meet this weekend. :cry:
It was a little warm in Pueblo. When I came through Las Animas Co. it was 110 degrees. This was 4:30 pm. The show was good. I think they said 2049 entries. If any of my pics came out good enough to do justice to the cars, I'll post them tomorrow. Hope you all had a great weekend.
Went to my first carshow this year. it seems now that I'm "retired" I don't have time to do anything. i could only got for about three hours because i promised my daughter I'd figure out why her car had a big "clunk" noise in the back. ( broken exhaust hanger) While I was at the show my brother called me and wanted me to go with him to check out a car for his college bound daughter. Total time at the show was about 1.5 hrs......but I managed to give away my old '46 Chevy front suspension that has been residing at the front of my shop for about 16 years... :D
I've been busy with work and household stuff lately, but yesterday I found some time to start taking apart my donor truck. With a little luck I'll be able to pull the engine & trans out of it this coming weekend. Once that's done I can send the rest of it to the crusher and get my backyard back.
Installed Air conditioning in the shop today. It makes a big difference. :D
It's 112 here today. I'm waiting a while before going to the shop.
:shock: :?
Spent the morning getting ready for company, and making plans to help a couple of "kids" get hitched "Las Vegas Style" tomorrow or Sunday. Bestest friends from California called last evening and told us their 33yo son wants to make an honest man of himself. It's beyond my ken, but we can't opt out because we've known him all his life and he considers us to be family, and we're already here in THE "destination city". Gonna be an interesting weekend. :shock: :wink:
Finish installing new florescent tubes in the garage. Probably will add a few more fixtures. Then going to start hanging sheet metal from everywhere so I can prime and guide coat it.
Getting ready for the graduation party.
about 90 degrees today, finished putting a fuel pump on one of the kids pickup
Quote from: "enjenjo"Getting ready for the graduation party.
big congratulations and well done to Fat Cat (alius Frank III). GPster
My son and new wife were here from Minnesota. He has to work Sunday so they are on their way home. Gave the daughter-in-law a ride in the coupe. Had her giggling. Good weekend so far.
I had a long list of items for the weekend. I'm making good progress. One of which was a roll up paint booth. Not so much to be dirt free but to keep overspray off everything else. I used 3/4 pipe, 3 mil plastic and 3 bicycle hangers. Total cost was $90 for 2 21' sides. The area is 10' wide and I haven't got the end engineered yet. :lol:
spent the last three days in medicine hat at a drag race. First time working on this car .8-71,bird on methanol,540" BBC in a chopped metalflaked 63 nova. Best ET was an 8.06 lifting 100' early ,best mph 172.8 in 5300 ft air. We made 16 passes and tried something different each pass. I am beginning to understand the injector stuff better .The motor is still fat but we finally got it leaned out enough to see some heat on the plugs.It is fun to just play with a combination to try and pick up performance . I am also getting better at packing a parachute. I had not done any work on a blown alcohol deal since '94 .
Today's work.
Installed the C4 trans back into the 62 Falcon... made some changes to the converter for more RPM at stall. The 10 inch converter is near max out for the low HP I have with the 200 CID inline 6.
Next option is an 8 inch converter which would be a bit of a custom build since the small Ford 6 has a starter ring gear on the converter.
Also pulled the 4.63 gears out of the 8 inch, going back to 4.11 gear. The rear tires are 24.5 inch tall and I was running out of RPM near the 1000 foot area. The engine was still accelerating , but not really pulling.
I know this is unexciting to many folks , a 6 cylinder Falcon used for drag racing that runs 15.70's. Some folks poke fun at me, that is fine.....
Keep in mind I had a true 10 second street Camaro back in the early 1980's when HP was not so easy to generate as it is today.
I am having fun and if the Falcon had a shiny side ...... :lol: I keep the tires on the ground anyway
QuoteI know this is unexciting to many folks , a 6 cylinder Falcon used for drag racing that runs 15.70's. Some folks poke fun at me, that is fine.....
Keep in mind I had a true 10 second street Camaro back in the early 1980's when HP was not so easy to generate as it is today.
I am having fun and if the Falcon had a shiny side ...... :lol: I keep the tires on the ground anyway
I am glad you are enjoying the Falcon. I had a lot of fun with the slant 6 drag car I had a few years ago. I think I made 17 passes in one afternoon at the strip. The most I had made in any car on a single day.
The track announcer accused me of thinking I was at an oval track.
John
Recovering from a relatively hectic weekend. The "kids" tied the knot at 2200 Saturday night at one of Las Vegas's all the time wedding chapels; sort of "production line" procedure, but pretty nice, none the less, for a quickie thing. I wish them all the best. Yesterday, we got the folks on the way back to Cali, and I took the Best Man home; road trip; he lives in Bullhead City, on the Colorado River a hundred miles south of Las Vegas. On the way home, I ran through one of the most intense thunderstorms I have seen in a long time; just west of Hoover Dam it was raining so hard that the only thing I could see through the windshield was the rear lights on the semi ahead of me. When I dropped over into the valley at Railroad Pass, it was a bit of a strange sight: there was a large dark spot in the middle of the valley - the north end of "the Strip" was dark. What one usually wees from that vantage is the entire "Strip" from Mandalay Bay on the south to The Stratosphere Tower on the north. Last night, there was no "Strat", no Wynn, no Encore or Aria, or Turnberry Towers, just a big dark spot. Kind of give one the 'willies'. By the time I got across the valley around the north end, though, it was all lit up again. Whew!!! :wink: 8)
Frame is acid rain yellow. Needs sun to be good. The paint booth has no ventilation. In a little bit, it was tough to see. Short of clean up, that's it for today.
I bought this today. It has sat for a year on a patio but it was running when it was parked. I bought it cheap. I plan to build a bobber/cafe racer out of it. While surfing the net recently, I found this site and I got interested in bikes again. http://www.ngwclub.com/
It all depends if I can get it running and how much it needs. I will play with it some in a week or so.
I rode an older version of this bike many years. I have said that I was done riding but maybe not.
John
Crosley, making a car work better down the track is a rewarding feeling no matter what speed or et. Running 10's in the early 80's was VERY fast, at my home track we had 2 doorslammers in the high 9's during that era.Of those 2 cars,one owner is now a successful engineer and the other currently runs a pro mod .Remember ,the 500" pro stocks were low 8 cars then and you would qualify in the fuel classes with a mid to high 5.
Stacked over 500 hay bales today. Cleaned up my shop at school all morning.
I'm leaving for the Iola swap this a.m.
I loaded the swap trailer yesterday for Columbus GG. I have waaaay too much cra... er, stuff.
Charlie
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"I loaded the swap trailer yesterday for Columbus GG. I have waaaay too much cra... er, stuff.
Charlie
you know the difference between stuff and crap (or sh*t)?
ownership, i have stuff, you have crap... :lol:
I've been too busy working to do much of anything in the shop, but today I ordered an axle kit and some assorted front end pieces for the Essex. I'd really like to have it as a roller again before September.
I actually spent some time in the shop last night. Got the cowl vent removed and I cut the windshield out of the cab. It was glued in with some kind of gooey tar-like substance, made quite a mess! :-o
My original plans for the rebuild was to splash some flat-black paint on the truck and run it like that, but I've changed my mind and will be doing a proper paint job as well as a new interior. A new colour has been chosen but I don't plan to reveal what it is until it's painted. Let's just say the truck will have a totally different look when it's done. 8)
i've re-assembled my Falcon trans and converter into the car. A quick stall speed test after warm up indicates I have picked up 500 RPM of stall. I can push the engine RPM to 3100 now, earlier about 2600 was it.
Hopefully I can get my 60 foot times down some. I would like to get 1/2 second off the 15.70 it runs now. Will need more fine tune and other ideas to get that much time off
Ready for bondo.
trimmed some more of the trees and edged most of the grass.
I think I may be on to something, if I water this stuff it grows and i must cut / trim it
did tech inspections at the track today. We got rained out.I had to fail a car through tech today for a few things. the car owner was happy when I showed up in the pits to help him fix it up to pass.
I got primer on my parts last night. It's feeling good to be closer to the end than the beginning. :D
Quote from: "kb426"I got primer on my parts last night. It's feeling good to be closer to the end than the beginning. :D
it never ends..
What He Said....^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ :roll:
Bob...... :wink:
This will be the utmost in boring. Block sanded and the 2nd coat of primer.
Got me some new luggage, a pocket full of dead presidents and a plane ticket, so it seems I'm goin on a roadtrip, by air.
Has it stopped rainin' at Bonneville yet?
Paint on a few parts.
Decided tonite it was time to fix the door hinge on my Falcon. I bought the hinge bushings 7 yrs ago. Pins were in nice shape, spring is broken on the door stop thingy
Harbor freight lift table worked real well to hold the door as I unbolted the hinge.
Not today but a couple of weeks back, at Shibetsu Proving Ground. It's a top secret facility, so there's no cameras allowed in, so sorry no pictures.
Driving my first lap of the high speed banked oval at 100km/h I noticed this bloody big eagle just standing there in the left lane. Bugger didn't flinch as I went past.
Next lap at 140km/h and the bird is still there and again it doesn't flinch.
Another lap now at 180km/h and the bird remains glued to the ground, completely unflustered.
Fourth lap at 200km/h and the bastard decides it's time to go. I figure the last thought that crossed his mind as he took flight was, "Oh shoot! Wrong way." or stronger Japanese words to that effect.
Made one helluva 'WHUMPFH!" as his beak shattered the badge in the middle of the grille, head and shoulders went thru the opening it vacated, wings wrapped around both headlamps and body slammed against the lower grille opening.
As are the rules of driving fast at this place, i did not panic, just reached over and turned on the hazard flashers to let anybody else on the track know I had a 'problem'.
Maintained speed plus lane position and waited for my co-driver to call it in and take instructions from the control tower. Quite some distance from the point of impact, I realised he was sitting there half stunned in the passenger seat, with eyes like dinner plates. So asked quite calmly if he could call it in and get some instructions from our minders who observe all high speed activity on CCTV. They'd already sent out the fire truck, ambulance and all manner of other support and emergency services, which had my colleagues in the 'pit' area thinking the worst and that I had finally had 'the big one'.
The CCTV monitors had shown that the car wasn't losing any fluids and the bird was not about to fall off, so we were directed to slow to 60km/h and continue around the circuit to the pit area on the other side of the track.
Meanwhile the locals had advised my buddies that I had hit a bird and would return momentarilly. They now decided it was funny and wet themselves laughing at my situation.
When we cruised in with this enormous bird plastered all over the front of the car, they saw the serious side. Not only was the sound of impact rather loud, at the speed we were travelling it also unsettled the car.
The Japanese safety crew had him removed, neatly sealed in a large plastic bag and whisked away in a large black and white sedan with flashing red lights on the roof, before I could get out of the car.
I immediately bowed and apologise to the Chief Engineer for breaking his new baby. He smiled and said stuff happens and it could have been worse as the area is inhabited by deer and brown bears. Besides, the only damage to the car appeared to be the shattered badge, so it wasn't a total loss.
That night at dinner I was presented with a lovely stuffed eagle and a plaque pronouncing me as the 'Eagle Man of Shibetsu', responsible for taking out the last breeding male Japanese Mountain Eagle. Yup, the Japanese do have a sense of humour.
Funny too, how the grapevine works, as everywhere I've been since, I'm reminded of my threat to the native wildlife and my role in potentially making a species extinct. I doubt that's the ccase as there's many of these birds can be seen flying in the area around the proving grounds, although my Japanese colleagues tell me I'm the first person to hit one with a car.
Taking out such a magnificent creature gives you a sick feeling and I still feel bad about it, but it was just one of those unavoidable things that happen.
(http://www.davidbjack.com/White_Tailed_Eagle_with_feather.jpg)
I started assembling the cafe racer project. The parts I painted yesterday look poor compared to the frame. There's a repaint in my future. I think I may paint it all the color of the frame with a lot of polished parts and a black wrinkle engine. The gold is a good color but doesn't go with the yellow at all. Oh well. It's been awhile since I had this happen.
I finished the Door hinge repair on the 62 Falcon.
Turns out a pump slide spring from a 700r4 trans works well for the door hinge. Both door hindges had broken springs.
I rotated the tires on my 2006 Silverado. It turned over 32k miles, so I gave it some attention. I washed it too
I sanded all the dark parts that I painted over the weekend. They looked really bad against the color of the frame. In the next couple of days, I get to repaint a different color.
sitting here waiting for my new granddaughter to be born.
The color change on the project is completed.
Today's project. Those of you that have been around the last 4 years will understand.
drag racing,we went to the semi final tonight. A .008 red light put us out.
Just because I own a paint gun.
I just finished sanding and buffing.
Finidhed up the blue truck, all works great.
various bits completed this weekend.
Performing a small clean out. how many 9 inch ford center sections to keep? I had 3 complete , parts for 2 more. Looked at a used pinion and ring gear set I have shelved for 15+ yrs. The pinion gear is junk. Wonder why I keep the crap?
A moderate pile of scrap metal in the truck.
We keep all the crap because we think that the second we toss it out we'll need it for something! :lol:
I had a GREAT day today. Things are starting to come together with the Essex.
This morning I went to the post office to pick up a couple of parcels then came home to the shop to start unwrapping everything...
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Of course I had to quickly do a rough mock-up...
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It already looks better than the old Corvair IFS did.
This afternoon I went out to Geordie Vincent's place and dug this out of the bush...
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It's a '37. He normally doesn't sell just parts, but he owed me a favour and I need the spindles and wishbone for the Essex.
I am trying to get my anglia together for the superrun in saskatoon this weekend . I am going to put it in the old car corral -for sale- . I have also listed my front engine dragster chassis in quick times -for sale- . I would like to get going on the T coupe and have too many things on the go at one time.If the anglia sells now ,the new owner can do interior and paint to their liking .
This is my bike project as of this morning. I took it apart today for painting and cleaning. It is a simple bobber bike made out of an old Goldwing. I rode it some the last couple of days and I like the feel. So far it has been a fun cheap project.
My goal for this project was to keep it simple and cheap. I used the Corbin seat that I bought at a salvage and I custom made brackets to fit it to the wing. I made the tail light assembly using some left over custom LED assemblies from a 37 Ford project and turn signals from Speedway Motors. The mufflers were sawed off just ahead of the baffles and the baffles drilled larger to make a more pleasing exhaust note. I bought some flat track style handle bars and I like the way they feel. The bike is lower, and the short nearly straight bars makes it easier to control at slow speeds and the bike does not feel top heavy. The rear fender is the bottom section of the original rear fender. I cut down (bobbed) the front fender and I bought a new large chrome headlight assembly. I made the mount for the headlight which is also the mount for the front turn signals. I used the same signals from Speedway that I used on the rear.
I needed to do something different.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"This is my bike project as of this morning. I took it apart today for painting and cleaning. It is a simple bobber bike made out of an old Goldwing. I rode it some the last couple of days and I like the feel. So far it has been a fun cheap project.
My goal for this project was to keep it simple and cheap. I used the Corbin seat that I bought at a salvage and I custom made brackets to fit it to the wing. I made the tail light assembly using some left over custom LED assemblies from a 37 Ford project and turn signals from Speedway Motors. The mufflers were sawed off just ahead of the baffles and the baffles drilled larger to make a more pleasing exhaust note. I bought some flat track style handle bars and I like the way they feel. The bike is lower, and the short nearly straight bars makes it easier to control at slow speeds and the bike does not feel top heavy. The rear fender is the bottom section of the original rear fender. I cut down (bobbed) the front fender and I bought a new large chrome headlight assembly. I made the mount for the headlight which is also the mount for the front turn signals. I used the same signals from Speedway that I used on the rear.
I needed to do something different.
John
looks good
looks like an early 1980's bike. Gas tank would be below the seat , so the weight is down low.
there was a kit to replace the 4 carbs with one GM basic two barrel , so only one carb to deal with, not 4
8)
I like it. I sure do miss riding. The closest I get to open air motoring is having both windows rolled down in the Ranger. I always thought the Gold Wings missed their chance of looking like a BMW by putting so much junk on them. You can't see all that junk if you're sitting on it. GPster
Tonight I give the 32 a bath and in the morning, I'm off to Salina. Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Got to drive a "67 Dodge Charger with a 426 Hemi in it. A guy from Canada had one two many cars to drive over the border after buying thme here in the States so he left the Charger at my house overnight. Nice car, not overly restored, i wouldn"t worry about gatting a rock chip in it. He also had a "63 Stude Atvanti R2 (supercharged) and a beautiful "63 Falcon Sprint with a 427 Four speed in it. Some guys have all the fun! :D
I installed a new window and a second air conditioner in the shop today. I'll see if it's any cooler tomorrow.
I finished assembling the engine for the anglia. Put engine and trans back in the car and reassembled the front body panels. Installed door handles and interior handles. Painted and installed fuel tank. I am taking the anglia to superrun tomorrow to put in the old car corral to put it up for sale.
I picked up a little something the other day.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/32coupe/DSCF7164.jpg)
And spent the day turning it into this
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Was at the Lenawee County Fair all week. Made the paper today from a Sheep to Shawl demonstration yesterday.
I know you all thought Harvey was a rabbit...
http://www.lenconnect.com/photos/x555031316/Sheep-to-shawl?foto=0
tht engine is a true work of art.
Quote from: "Danimal"Was at the Lenawee County Fair all week. Made the paper today from a Sheep to Shawl demonstration yesterday.
I know you all thought Harvey was a rabbit...
http://www.lenconnect.com/photos/x555031316/Sheep-to-shawl?foto=0
A great foto... A HAMB t-shirt on while shearing the sheep.
Rebuilt a T5 today. When that was done started on a TR5A transaxle rebuild.
QuoteQuote from: DanimalWas at the Lenawee County Fair all week. Made the paper today from a Sheep to Shawl demonstration yesterday.
I know you all thought Harvey was a rabbit...
Doesn't Harvey get a little upset when you do that :?: I mean ...Right in front of everybody & all .... :shock:
Good thing EMSjunkie ain't around ... I could see him drooling in his keyboard now ....... :roll: :roll:
Bob ..... :wink:
Harvey is as calm as can be. He hoticed that there were no boots in the area. Boots are a sure shine of an amature.
He certainly didn't mind my near Brazilian to his underbelly assetts.
He did like my HAMB shirt and the fact that I ended up on my knees working down the sides and through the lower leg areas.
Quote from: "Danimal"Was at the Lenawee County Fair all week. Made the paper today from a Sheep to Shawl demonstration yesterday.
I know you all thought Harvey was a rabbit...
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i always pictured you as being better looking :roll:
BTW who's the guy giving you a shave? :shock:
Quote from: "Danimal"Harvey is as calm as can be. He hoticed that there were no boots in the area. Boots are a sure shine of an amature.
He certainly didn't mind my near Brazilian to his underbelly assetts.
He did like my HAMB shirt and the fact that I ended up on my knees working down the sides and through the lower leg areas.
Hey this isn't an X rated site. You should keep the description of your foreplay to one of those sites :P :lol: :lol:
Nice. Dan likes small farm animals. :shock:
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "Danimal"Harvey is as calm as can be. He hoticed that there were no boots in the area. Boots are a sure shine of an amature.
He certainly didn't mind my near Brazilian to his underbelly assetts.
He did like my HAMB shirt and the fact that I ended up on my knees working down the sides and through the lower leg areas.
Hey this isn't an X rated site. You should keep the description of your foreplay to one of those sites :P :lol: :lol:
I have the sinking suspicion that I was hacked. Fat Hacked, I believe.
Quote from: "Danimal"Harvey is as calm as can be. He hoticed that there were no boots in the area. Boots are a sure shine of an amature.
He certainly didn't mind my near Brazilian to his underbelly assetts.
He did like my HAMB shirt and the fact that I ended up on my knees working down the sides and through the lower leg areas.
OK , you also have qualifications for TSA work at the airport
:lol:
I cleaned up the shop today. Not done, but I made a dent in it.
I'm polishing alum. parts on the bike project. Whose idea was this???
It finally got cool enough to spend some time in the garage yesterday. Between the new exhaust fan over the benches and a blower just outside the front door it stayed as cool inside as it was outside. Last night I planned to put up pics of that work but #1 son loaned the thumb drive with the pics to his girlfriend.
Had the lawn mower apart to deal with a bad spark plug lead. Not sure what I've done but somehow I got the governor linkage jammed with the throttle wide open. Not sure how that happened when I never touched the linkage or even had the carb off, but apparently I'm just that talented. :roll:
Quote from: "jaybee"Had the lawn mower apart to deal with a bad spark plug lead. Not sure what I've done but somehow I got the governor linkage jammed with the throttle wide open. Not sure how that happened when I never touched the linkage or even had the carb off, but apparently I'm just that talented. :roll:
Did you have the flywheel off? You may have got that wind vane locked in place on the wrong side of the flywheel. It acts like some sort of govenorand connects to that spring that is on the carb'slinkage. I've got a mower that I just use for edging, that I've used for 17 years and it's starting to give out. Neighbor just bought a house and there was an unused mower stored in it's garage and the gas in the tank had dried up. Can only get it to run on either and no more than 10 seconds. The two of them got me thinking that I'm in the market for a new one. GPster
Nope, just the shroud. Not sure if I inadvertently pulled something over center or what. Will have to look at it after the weekend. Last weekend of racing at Iowa Speedway on Friday and Saturday.
Helped change the hood on the neighbors class 8 Ford truck, it was in an accident, no one hurt. The installed the hydroboost in the truck out in the shop, still fighting with one fitting.
had this old B&M clutch flight come in for rebuild today
40th class reunion tonight and tomorrow. I guess the best part is 40 years ago I gave a young lady a ride home from the senior all night party (fter spending most of that party with her) in my then 1965 Impala. I am taking that same young lady (now my wife) to the reunion in my current 1965 Impala. I think that is pretty cool.
Doug
Quote from: "sirstude"40th class reunion tonight and tomorrow. I guess the best part is 40 years ago I gave a young lady a ride home from the senior all night party (fter spending most of that party with her) in my then 1965 Impala. I am taking that same young lady (now my wife) to the reunion in my current 1965 Impala. I think that is pretty cool.
Doug
I think you're right, that is very cool! 8)
Have fun this weekend!
Bolted on electric Moroso water pump drive on my Falcon inline 6 . If you look below the water pump motor , you see I installed a larger pulley on the alternator to slow the alt down some. Save HP for moving the car is the plan.
I figure I may have 80 HP to work with now.. :lol:
If the electric drive motor for the pump quits, it is a ford heater fan motor. If you do a lot of racing you might want to throw one in your spare parts supply. I helped a fellow racer try to get to the next round last summer after the drive motor gave out.
Quote from: "chimp koose"If the electric drive motor for the pump quits, it is a ford heater fan motor. If you do a lot of racing you might want to throw one in your spare parts supply. I helped a fellow racer try to get to the next round last summer after the drive motor gave out.
thanks, i may need another motor. I could see the tape over the vent tube hole for a hvac application. I bought this drive setup off eBay for 33 dollars delivered.
I have an idea for a fresh air feed to carb that involves home duct work parts.
After these mods are finished hopefully the Falcon picks up some.
Next step is a power adder. After that ,when this inline 6 gives out, I think a LS chevy engine will go in
:shock:
It took me three days, but I finally got the hydroboost replaced on the green truck. I had one line that would just not connect back up, I ended up rerouting that line after 5 hours of trying. Just for future use, do not run hard lines all the way to the hydroboost under the car. It makes it real hard to service.
I also repaired a turbo clamp on a 450 Cat in a Ford 9000, and replaced the grille on the same truck.
I'm not too far from completion of the bike project. When it's done, I'll post a link to a slide show so those that are interested can see what transpired. I connected all the hydraulic lines and some other small stuff today. I buffed the paint again. I had some scratches showing under neon light.
crosley, the nice thing about a power adder is that it will transfer from one motor to another. If you scatter the motor,you still have the adder for the next powerplant.
Lawn mower is fixed. The lever on the throttle shaft is made from a flexible plastic. At some point something must have snagged it, allowing it to move to the opposite side of the throttle stop.
Had a fight with my service provider tuesday, no internet wednesday, but I am back now.
I picked up some damaged shopping carts at the local supermarket, I'm going to build some engine dolleys.
I fired up the Hemi for the first time, boy does it sound good with the 671 on top of it.
Ps. Frank you will never guess, but the module in the brand new Mallory Dizzy has gone belly up and I needed to use Scooter's MSD to fire it up, go figure :roll:
Quote. Frank you will never guess, but the module in the brand new Mallory Dizzy has gone belly up and I needed to use Scooter's MSD to fire it up, go figure
At least they are consistent. :roll:
Quote from: "32coupe"I fired up the Hemi for the first time, boy does it sound good with the 671 on top of it.
Ps. Frank you will never guess, but the module in the brand new Mallory Dizzy has gone belly up and I needed to use Scooter's MSD to fire it up, go figure :roll:
I heard it run with the Mallory unit. ......Do you think vibration or shock during shipment made it fail?
Here we have a DIY fail ... customer figured he would save some cash. Buy parts and rebuild his 48RE Dodge diesel truck transmission.
You can see he got the trans apart and figured out he was way over his head. LOL
Now we get to rebuild it and find out how many small parts he lost
Looks like he has it nice and clean for you.
This is way off base for us. I'm going to see the band " Survivor" tonight. It's a fundraiser for an organization. Tomorrow, I hope to finish the cafe racer project. I hope you all have a good weekend and good stories for monday. :D
I just went for the maiden voyage on the cafe racer project. I haven't finished the seat and there is a few little things but it's about to become a rider and not a project. There is a few local car shows coming up in the next couple of weeks so the 32 will get put back in use.
I installed a second air conditioner in the shop about a week ago, one was just not cutting it. The other day I went to turn it on, and it did not work. I checked the circuit breaker, it was fine and I had power there. Tested the plug by plugging a light into the other of the duplex socket, the light came on and the AC did too! So I thought I better check it out. Yesterday I pulled the circuit breaker, and tore down the plug. The black wire was broken about 1" from the socket. I replaced the duplex socket, and repaired the wire, all is fine now. No idea why it broke, but I better check the other sockets, that wiring is over 30 years old.
I had to move my tool boxes to get to it, they had not been moved in 8 years or so. Lots of dust and crud. I also replaced the window in that end of the shop with a new. used double hung window with triplex glass, and a storm sash. Should be warmer there this winter. I still have to reinstall the bars on the inside of the window.
Quote from: "Mikej"Looks like he has it nice and clean for you.
Some cleaning was done... the case has been painted, dirt and all :lol:
A 4L60E trans in the shop for the 3rd time in 1 year and 6 months.. Super charged LS powered truck.
One photo shows the inside of main clutch drum. Planetary unit has busted shaft stuck in it.
This blown up unit, pushed the out put shaft out the back so hard the collar on the shaft welded it's self to the bushing for the yoke. We could not remove the tail housing because all the stuff was 'stuck together'.. we had to hammer the parts loose inside the case to disassemble the trans fully
The kid keeps paying the bill.
I finally messed up the floor of my new shop! Transmission fluid all over the place, even though I drained as much out of it as I could. :D
It only took me 9 weeks, but today I pushed my donor truck inside and yanked the engine and transmission out. Nothing like a little procrastination, eh? :lol:
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Now comes the fun of scraping all the crud off it in preparation for a rebuild. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! :roll:
Finished the garage cleanup today. Then Josh and I made a set of adjustable upper control arms for the rear axle so he could adjust the pinion angle. It helped but it still vibrates. After that I assembled a traction lock for a 9" I am building. Also started on a rewire on a Karmann Ghia.
Getting ready to head to the Good-Guys in Spokane tomorrow. I haven't been really anywhere this summer. The last month has been spent enjoying my new grandaughter, and the cars have kind of gone by the wayside. However, the sanding on the Olds has continued.
Doug
Went to a cruise night at Wauseon Oh. They had about 500 cars show up.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Went to a cruise night at Wauseon Oh. They had about 500 cars show up.
Did you take Shelby's Prom Limo? GPster
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "enjenjo"Went to a cruise night at Wauseon Oh. They had about 500 cars show up.
Did you take Shelby's Prom Limo? GPster
Yes I did.
Straightened the lower control arm on the DD Contour. #1 son slid it into a curb the last slick day of the Winter. I got it straightened some at the time but not enough to quite get it back in line and these cars aren't adjustable through eccentrics or shims. Eventually it chewed up the tires, which were about due anyway. With brand new tires on it today it was time to come home and get serious about the situation.
A new lower control arm would have fixed it for sure but I decided to see if another approach would save me the time and trouble. On the plus side it's a very shallow stamping in heavy material, and the bottom edge is supposed to be perfectly straight. The arm wasn't kinked, but had a gradual bend in it beyond a certain point.
No surprise that the BFH didn't faze it--it took throwing the whole car against a solid object to bend it, after all. Same for trying to jack under the bent part. No luck trying to get a pipe wrench on it to bend it locally and finesse it back into shape.
That leaves the blue wrench. A jack stand under the center of the bend, careful application of heat along the top of the hat section at the edge, and it fell right in line. My steel rule tells me it's as close to perfectly straight as I have any right to expect and the length measures exactly the same as the opposite side.
Now the wheel sits dead level, the car tracks straight down the road at any speed, on or off the brakes. Maybe it's partly the new tires, but I'm almost afraid to take it in for an alignment for fear that'll mess something up.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I am cleaning the shop, I rebuilt the rear suspension on a 1970 AMX this week, springs, shocks, and torque links. It did not want to come apart after 40 years in Ohio. :shock:
Went and tryed to fix the brake lights on the New Yorker turning segnal and stop light use the same glob so pulled the streering wheel of and might have found the problem one wire not fitting . Will take a solding iron up on the week end. Boy it has been cold here is Vic or it might be I am just getting old.
Got the COE back from upholstery today. Of to Woodward tomorrow for the day. Pictures to follow. Been busy with a lot of work in thew shop.
I just got home from the Scott City rod run. 119 cars and only 1 32 Ford and no 55 chevys! I ran into EMSJUNKIE. He said to tell everyone Hi. He's not doing any projects now but still checks in some. Good day, nice weather, pleasant people.
After 20+ years... I ground off some weld snot - beads - test spots a fellow put on my engine hoist.
I used a common China process when I built this knock - down engine hoist in the early 1980's .... I copied a rental knock-down engine lift. LOL
I loaned the hoist to a fellow ( I forget whom) and he used it to set an engine into a car and build mounts. He used my hoist as a spot to warm up the weld rod I guess.
I guess it took a couple of decades to get a "round 2 it" to perform that task.
:lol:
Yesterday, 2 of my brothers and I went to the HAMB Drags. My youngest brother (53) had never been down a drag strip. I put him in the truck and he made 3 passes. One of the best days ever.
John
John, glad you had a great day. I changed oil in the wife's car and the 32. I'm finishing some small things on the bike project and then I'll start on some mundane tasks that I've postponed for awhile.
I saw some pics of your truck in one of the HAMB drags threads, John. Looked like fun!
That event is on my bucket list...hopefully done right after another trip to Bonneville. :D
added a few tubes to the car's roll cage on sunday. There are no TIG welds in the vehicle , only MIG is used
I picked up a rotisserie from a friend at work, who is the welder there, plus has his own shop. He had built it for doing his Duster, and is now done with it. So, now it's mine. It'll still be a while before I get it on the '41.
Got back from Spokane, and it was a great time as usual. Anyway, I popped the hood yesterday evening, and checked the oil. I had used quite a bit more than usual. Plugged the dipstick in and then happened to look at the core support, and there was my oil cap from when I added a quart. Today, i am going to wash off all the oil on the other side of the car from the dipstick. Sometimes getting old gets in the way of my mind.
Doug
well i was feeling good until i started the corvair in my Vw van for the first time in several years... put some gas in the tank and it fired up on the second turn of the key... let it run for a minute.. watched the oil pressure.. shut down.. went to take a look... a single about half grown mouse comes crawling up from the blower wheel.. i had no idea they were living in there..
i know it's only a mouse... but. i still feel bad..
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i am also retiring my 69 E200.... its going as soon as i can arrange for a ride back... it was a good van... i just don't need this many cars... i only have gotten offers for 300 bucks from scrap... i will get a grand from the cap and trade program ... i hate to see it go... its got about a million miles and 20 years of memories... a great running 289 the biggest 4 core radiator you could fit.. i had it custom made.. ...a freshly built C4.. a 9 inch rear end with posi... all new brakes... i just don't need it .. and don't have a decent place to take it all apart for the pieces. the last straw was last week somebody smashed another window out of it.. thats the 4th in the last year.. not including the windshield.. thats broken also.
some benz even ran into the front... look at what happened to that benz.. and in only bent the bumper.. took me 5 minutes with a come along to unbend it... as hard as the benz hit.. it never got to the already smashed sheet metal..
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Quote from: "wayne petty"well i was feeling good until i started the corvair in my Vw van for the first time in several years... put some gas in the tank and it fired up on the second turn of the key... let it run for a minute.. watched the oil pressure.. shut down.. went to take a look... a single about half grown mouse comes crawling up from the blower wheel.. i had no idea they were living in there.. i know it's only a mouse... but. i still feel bad..
That sheet metal piece between the cylinders and the push rod tubeswould make a simple clean up impossible. Of course the "O" rings at the ends of the push rod tubes are probably cracked with age. Sounds like the start of a cheap sand buggy with the pieces. Is it one of your starage sheds? GPster
I got the bike project licensed yesterday and I have rode it a few miles this morning. I still have a lot of cleaning and detailing to do. I will change out the engine case savers for some smaller ones. As you can see I kind of made a tribute to the #974. Eventually it will have a 974 on it.
John
Picking up anything loose that I think will blow around : putting all the toys under cover. Now just waiting to see what track Irene takes. Supposed to be here on Sunday. Warm and muggy today---the calm before the storm. Tom...
Good looking bike, I really like it. When I was a teenager an older brother of a guy in my High School class had an early Gold Wing that wasn't dressed. Took a little getting used to because so many of them were full fairing and saddle bag equipped, but obviously it was very comfortable because he'd ride it around town all day long and barely ever stop. Looked almost like he was sitting on the couch it was so tractable and smooth.
John, the bike looks good.. some of the goldwings I have seen 'bobbed' do not have the proper "look".
It will make a good pit cruiser at b-ville or Maxon. Small trailer in tow, supplies = liquid and tools
John, bike looks good. I spent the day at an estate sale. I saw a 30 model a 5 window all disassembled but with very little rust bring $3500, 64 Falcon Sprint convertible, mostly disassembled bring 3 grand. 56 Cadillac with 47,000 miles, all there, pretty good condition with no visible rust bring $5600. 36 chevy 2 ton truck in really good condition bring $1500. The scrappers are out buying up lots of stuff. This man had antique tractors also. Some brought 2 grand for the restored ones and some brought less than a grand. It was an interesting day watching the results. There was around 200 bidders numbers. This is in a town of 30,000 people. A lot of us were from out of town.
Did a brake job on the front of my big van. $325 in parts, and I did not use the premium pads, or replace wheel bearings. Rotors, pads, and one tie rod end.
Im off to our Hotrod and Street Machine show this weekend. Last year I entered the show with my brothers and son so this year I'm just a spectator.
I'll post some pix later on.
I went to the Tumut rod run, but the coupe didn't make it, I think I have spun a bearing, I only got 20ks from home and it had to be flatbebed back home, so I had to take the grocery getter instead.
New carb(1150 dominator ) on the race car this weekend. We got a tune up in it and it ran a best ever for our track in 4100 ft air. Car is off to Gimli next weekend ,with good air it may run its first 8.
Well as with most weekends for the last 2 months, I have been working on getting all things in line for my big debut of my new business venture. Today I went up and got another order of bottled soda to sell at the local county fair this upcoming week.
Miss Kitty and I have decided to sell gourmet bottled soda and have spent the last 2 months swimming through government red tape to get the business setup and running.
Quote from: "32coupe"I went to the Tumut rod run, but the coupe didn't make it, I think I have spun a bearing, I only got 20ks from home and it had to be flatbebed back home, so I had to take the grocery getter instead.
Was this with the new Hemi motor?
Quote from: "Fat Cat"Well as with most weekends for the last 2 months, I have been working on getting all things in line for my big debut of my new business venture. Today I went up and got another order of bottled soda to sell at the local county fair this upcoming week.
Miss Kitty and I have decided to sell gourmet bottled soda and have spent the last 2 months swimming through government red tape to get the business setup and running.
at this point , you only have about 5 or 6 more months of gubmint red tape? :lol:
When I set up my repair shop in Tempe AZ (1998), a move from the west side. Kripes, every 3 - 4 weeks the city sent me some notice to comply with a rule - ordinance.
You are selling a food product, that must be plenty of paperwork.
Quote from: "Crosley"You are selling a food product, that must be plenty of paperwork.
Fortunately I am selling pre-packaged products so as long as the vendor that packages the soda complies with food service regulations I am exempt from health department inspections.
installed a few more tubes in the Morris minor drag car project.
Glen bent up a pair of tubes for me. I got them fitted in and welded up. Fit great.
I had a minor incident while trimming a tree saturday... a ladder, a pole type gas chain saw were invovled. A tree limb ( dead wood) got me as it fell. I will heal up I guess
I'm in the process of wiring two cars at the same time, a VW Karmen Ghia, and a Chevy powered 32 Ford. If I get tired of one, I can go to the other one. I notice the price of wire has taken a big jump in the last year.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "32coupe"I went to the Tumut rod run, but the coupe didn't make it, I think I have spun a bearing, I only got 20ks from home and it had to be flatbebed back home, so I had to take the grocery getter instead.
Was this with the new Hemi motor?
Yes :(
Quote from: "32coupe"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "32coupe"I went to the Tumut rod run, but the coupe didn't make it, I think I have spun a bearing, I only got 20ks from home and it had to be flatbebed back home, so I had to take the grocery getter instead.
Was this with the new Hemi motor?
Yes :(
Bummer!!!
Just got home from work and have striped it down far enough to find a cam lobe gone on the exhaust valve on piston No8.
Looks like I can fit a blower spec cam now :wink:
Quote from: "Fat Cat"Quote from: "Crosley"You are selling a food product, that must be plenty of paperwork.
Fortunately I am selling pre-packaged products so as long as the vendor that packages the soda complies with food service regulations I am exempt from health department inspections.
That makes it easier...
Good-Guys events have a new rule jokingly refered to as the Hughes Performance rule. At Good-Guys events where Hughes Performance would display, we gave out hot dogs and sodas = free .
3 yrs ago we were shut down in Snottsdale AZ Good-Guys event....no food handlers permit or classes attended. So , one Hughes employee got the permit and attended required classes. The next event were shut down again from food vendors complaints at the Good-Guys event.
Now, no food is allowed to be given away or sold in the commercial vendor areas
:shock:
Spent a lot of the day typing about carburetor (parts) problems. Am slowly getting the Jeepster closer to the garage (so it will stop killing the grass). Put the Jeep behind the garage on the gravel last week because it at least ran and was drivable. Then I pulled the carb off of it. Oh well, gravel doesn't kill as easy as grass. Tried to do some welding on the front bumper that came with the Jeep so that my welding spot could be filled with the Jeepster. I'm going to have to get longer weld leads for my buzz box or learn how to use that wire feeder. I need to get more old cars. The grass I haven't killed needs mowed. I threatened to mow the grass naked unless someone else did it but because I'm alone most days and and I have a six foot high privacy fence, nobody seems to care. GPster
Quote from: "32coupe"Just got home from work and have striped it down far enough to find a cam lobe gone on the exhaust valve on piston No8.
Looks like I can fit a blower spec cam now :wink:
Not good, Andrew !! .......Does this mean a complete teardown to clean out the grit?
Do you have any idea why it happened?
I drained the oil from the engine & filter before shipping, so I know it was in there before. ......Did you pre-lube the engine before firing it? .....Do you think the engine was assembled with a worn cam?
Quote from: "chimp koose"New carb(1150 dominator ) on the race car this weekend. We got a tune up in it and it ran a best ever for our track in 4100 ft air. Car is off to Gimli next weekend ,with good air it may run its first 8.
Sounds good! If you're passing through Neepawa on your way to Gimli, smile and wave! Better still, stop by the house if you have time. We're right on Hwy 16, one block west of the traffic light.
Back to wiring today, no more scrap to haul/ Two days, $500 for scrap.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Bavk to wiring today, no more scrap to haul/ Two days, $500 for scrap.
How much did they pay for brass?
Is bronze considered the same as brass by scrapyards?
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "enjenjo"Back to wiring today, no more scrap to haul/ Two days, $500 for scrap.
How much did they pay for brass?
Is bronze considered the same as brass by scrapyards?
Yes it's the same, $1.75 a pound.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "enjenjo"Back to wiring today, no more scrap to haul/ Two days, $500 for scrap.
How much did they pay for brass?
Is bronze considered the same as brass by scrapyards?
Yes it's the same, $1.75 a pound.
Thanks, Frank!
Why is it that when you are finishing a wiring job, you need one more wire in the harness run inside the frame? After everything is hooked up?
boyd who..... Thanks for the invite but I will not be going on this weekends outing. I will be repairing a deck for a friend of mine. He has offered me an 84 ford 1/2 ton W/5.8L HO /c4 (RUSTY) for my trouble.Question of the day? Do I put this driveline in my 65merc 1/2 ton in place of the 300-6/4spd or save it for the T coupe?I have a bunch of sbc engines I could use in the coupe 1-350 2-400s and a selection of gm transmissions.
early friday eve heading into the weekend.
Dropped the Simca on to it's feet for first look see. Dont get eggcited, bare body shell tacked onto frame tubes is all that is there.
Straight axle front with cross spring over axle... will be Vega box with cross steering behind axle
9 inch Ford on 4 link rear differential
Rolled the Simca outside to blow out the crud and rat turds. This car sat in the desert at the former owners place for many years.
Still a few more bars to add to the roll cage and bars to the front area near engine (when it gets an engine) . Roll cage is all mild steel, 1-5/8 x .134 tube.. smaller tube is 1-1/4 x .134. All is MIG welded
I lowered my O/T daily driver today. I found a set of lowering springs on craigslist for $65. In my opinion, this is they way it should have come from the factory.
Before:
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I am at work sanding and polishing timber floors :(
I should be home in my shed working on my Vauxhall on this beautiful sunny Sunday.
barnsey
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QuoteStill a few more bars to add to the roll cage and bars to the front area near engine (when it gets an engine) . Roll cage is all mild steel, 1-5/8 x .134 tube.. smaller tube is 1-1/4 x .134. All is MIG welded
What's it getting for power? another six?
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteStill a few more bars to add to the roll cage and bars to the front area near engine (when it gets an engine) . Roll cage is all mild steel, 1-5/8 x .134 tube.. smaller tube is 1-1/4 x .134. All is MIG welded
What's it getting for power? another six?
331 cid small block chevy
Quote from: "Crosley"331 cid small block chevy
with 43 lbs. of boost :shock:
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteStill a few more bars to add to the roll cage and bars to the front area near engine (when it gets an engine) . Roll cage is all mild steel, 1-5/8 x .134 tube.. smaller tube is 1-1/4 x .134. All is MIG welded
What's it getting for power? another six?
331 cid small block chevy
one of these little damliers would be nice,
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or how about a Top Fuel version.
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I want one for my Vauxhall :D :lol: :lol:
barnsey
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Crosley"331 cid small block chevy
with 43 lbs. of boost :shock:
I can hear the track announcer now "Twin Turbo Tony in the Tower lane......"
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Crosley"331 cid small block chevy
with 43 lbs. of boost :shock:
I can hear the track announcer now "Twin Turbo Tony in the Tower lane......"
I took a co-worker for a ride in my first boosted motor (69 Camaro = SB-Chevy) with 6-71 blower..around 1982 as I recall
I hit the throttle purty hard in 1st and 2nd gears, let up on it into 3rd gear. He was not too impressed till I told him we were doing 107 mph as we traveled down 67th avenue. No seat belts on.
2 years later the 6-71 blown BBChevy in a different 69 Camaro.... 18 pounds of boost was fun.
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Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "32coupe"Just got home from work and have striped it down far enough to find a cam lobe gone on the exhaust valve on piston No8.
Looks like I can fit a blower spec cam now :wink:
Not good, Andrew !! .......Does this mean a complete teardown to clean out the grit?
Do you have any idea why it happened?
I drained the oil from the engine & filter before shipping, so I know it was in there before. ......Did you pre-lube the engine before firing it? .....Do you think the engine was assembled with a worn cam?
I got around to pulling the heads off and found that the bores are scored and the guy has just honed over the grooves, it needs to be bored over size and new pistons fitted. I will be taking it to the local engine rebuilders and having it checked and machined acordingly now, so no cruising for a while I guess.
At least now I will know that everything will be good, not just hoping it is.
See, an Ebay bargain is not always a bargain.
Finishing and installing a new bedroom door this weekend. That door is one I've wanted to replace since moving in here 22 years ago. The new one is 6 panel oak, with 2 coats of poly it already looks pretty good.
Still waiting for the carb parts to come so I did something else on the list. The Jeepster has been takien of it's grass killing job and is now back in the garage. GPster
Finished rebuilding a 9" rear today. I finally got all the parts in.
Quote from: "32coupe"I got around to pulling the heads off and found that the bores are scored and the guy has just honed over the grooves, it needs to be bored over size and new pistons fitted. I will be taking it to the local engine rebuilders and having it checked and machined acordingly now, so no cruising for a while I guess.
At least now I will know that everything will be good, not just hoping it is.
See, an Ebay bargain is not always a bargain.
Wow! ......It sounded great when we heard it run and there was no visible smoke at all. .....Of course, it was only running for a few minutes with no load.
I tried to protect your financial interest in the transaction, but without a pre-purchase teardown, there was no way of knowing what was inside. .....I'm sorry things did not work out better!
The term, "rebuilt," means something different to each person. .....Carl & the guy who built the engine were at a show a few weeks ago. .....They had two other Hemi engines with them for sale. .....Had I known of these defects at that time, I would have questioned them publicly.
......Due to distance and the blind purchase, I doubt you will have any recourse with them.
I did a little body work on the lower door sill on my Dakota. I bent it about 3 or 4 years ago when a piece of ice got in my way. :lol: That's one less thing on my "p***ed off " list of things to do.
Nothing on the hotrod, but tonight I'll be setting up the Lincoln 180 Mig welder that I bought today. I bought a MigPak 140 two years ago and love it. I didn't have 240V in my little garage at the time and that welder was ideal for my needs. Now that I have a proper workshop I wanted to bump up to a welder suitable for frame work. :)
I have a Lincoln 180-c & I really like it.
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "32coupe"I got around to pulling the heads off and found that the bores are scored and the guy has just honed over the grooves, it needs to be bored over size and new pistons fitted. I will be taking it to the local engine rebuilders and having it checked and machined acordingly now, so no cruising for a while I guess.
At least now I will know that everything will be good, not just hoping it is.
See, an Ebay bargain is not always a bargain.
Wow! ......It sounded great when we heard it run and there was no visible smoke at all. .....Of course, it was only running for a few minutes with no load.
I tried to protect your financial interest in the transaction, but without a pre-purchase teardown, there was no way of knowing what was inside. .....I'm sorry things did not work out better!
The term, "rebuilt," means something different to each person. .....Carl & the guy who built the engine were at a show a few weeks ago. .....They had two other Hemi engines with them for sale. .....Had I known of these defects at that time, I would have questioned them publicly.
......Due to distance and the blind purchase, I doubt you will have any recourse with them.
I have stripped it down even further now and found the cause of all the problems, the big end journals on the crank are 0.010 down and the bearings are standard. The oil pressure was dropping off the warmer the engine got, some people don't seem to own a micrometre, or know how to use one.
drag racing today and tomorrow. We went 4 rounds lost by.04 sec in the semifinal.
Moved stuff around my shop, cleaned the shop some...
removed the front axle from the Simca, need to machine up a few parts for the steering arm to fit the Econoline spindles. Not too many aftermarket choices for Econoline spindles that I found.
Re-install axle, setup hair pins and build mount brackets for them.... then steering box to be added
Installed new horns with relay on daily driver Honda Civic car... the OEM horn had that sick "eeeeeee, eeeeeeee " sound. My Goldwing has louder horns than the Civic. New horns are much louder, sound like real car horns
Trimmed out an interior door that I installed last weekend. The back bedroom is an addition. When they put it on they didn't pull the old sheathing off the house, just drywalled over it so the wall was 3/4" thicker than the door frame. Not a difficult fix.
Finally getting around to hanging some drywall in the garage, as well. Can't believe how much brighter it is in there even before it's primed and painted. I have white primer and thought it was time to dig through my paint collection to see what I can combine for use. Over a gallon of white, a dash of cream color, and about 1/2 gallon of yellow should combine for a warm off-white at my favorite price, and I get to reduce my inventory of partial paint cans for good measure. Better paint a dab on something portable, though. If I run out it's the definition of a "custom mix." :)
Leaving in about 10 minutes to head for Columbus, Ohio to walk my college graduation ceremony. Spent the day yesterday selling retro soda and a chili cookoff.
Congratulations, Fatcat.
Congratulations, Fatcat!
Congratulations Fat Cat; it's never too late. What, if I may ask, are you matriculating in?
Congratulations, Fatcat!
Congratulations, Fatcat!
now the big question,
did you learn anything?
I have been unhappy with a K&N style filter on my deuce since day one. There were space problems and the idea god wasn't helping me. Today I had an idea that I could live with. It doesn't look cool but it will be effective. I rolled some beads to make the base plate and welded in a stub that's offset to provide some clearance. I still need to trim and paint but you'll get the idea. I have less than 1/4" clearance where the filter clears everything. I'm happy now because the engine isn't going to eat near as much dirt. :D
Congrats Fatcat ....Good Job ... :b-d:
bob...... :wink:
I completed my Bachelor's degree in Information Technology majoring in Software Engineering and a minor in Information System Security.
Congrats fatcat! I got pleasant news today about one of my students . His after school/summer employer has informed him they will be apprenticing him as soon as he finishes high school. This means no tuition and partial pay as he completes the post secondary schooling to become a machinist. He could qualify to become a journeyman by the age of 21!
kb426, I saw a car on the internet in which they put a 180* on the air intake in order to turn the corner to a conventionally-mounted air cleaner. The purpose was to enable a shaker scoop on a muscle car to work as in the original.
Wallboard in the shop is coming along and I've replaced a bad windowsill in the house as well. That turned out to be much easier than I believed or I would have done it much sooner.
I pulled a 454 out of a 50 Chevy car, I'll be setting a 350 back in it.
I'm changing my halogen 32 headlights for Dietz 7" halogen with led turn signals hoping I'll be able to see after dark. In about 5 hours, I'll know if I went forward or sideways.
I just returned. The high beams are very good. The low, not so good. I'll do some more tinkering tomorrow to see if there is a better compromise. I'm pretty sure I can see the deer right before I hit one now.
I'm watching Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas on Speed Channel.
Got my frame and firewall back from the sandblasters today. Now I can actually get started on the rebuilding process! :D
Finished wiring the 32 5 window today.
I'm off to Goodland Ks. for a car show. Looks to be great weather for this time of year.
We rode 430 miles on saturday. Ended up in Holbrook AZ for lunch. We also checked on the retirement location. Our dirt and trees are still there
Sunday morning... watching the sun come up. Just me n the dog sitting out back. A kool morning here for a change
Not much. Just watchin' the "Physics Question" thread and tryin' to figure ways to poke at Al. :P :P :mrgreen:
Finished painting the new drywall in the garage and I've been putting things back together. The color turned out to be a blue/gray a bit darker than Robins Egg Blue...dark enough to not show every mark, light enough to brighten the shop, and I like blue.
Everything needed a good cleaning and I've been making some small changes additionally. This time around everything steel or wood will have a treated lumber pad underneath to protect from wet floors. The low bench that had to be moved for drywall behind it moved a little when shaken, so I hooked it to the wall with some lag bolts. Plus, everything needed a good clean and can benefit from some reorganization.
I finally got all the parts together and the crank polished on the Hemi, a friend came over last night to dial in the cam, needed to be 4deg retarded, and now it's full steam ahead to put it back in. :D :D :D
I think I'm going to be a lot happier this time around :wink:
I helped my friend Roger (T-vicky) put a new crossflow aluminum radiator in my 61 Chrysler Windsor.
Heh, heh, It ain't exactly heavy duty work but heh it's what I did.
Hope the pics aren't too much, but then again, I like to take pics.
I kinda blame the new radiator on some of you folks bragging about your aluminum radiators, so I figured I better try one out.
Sure do hope it works.
Also sorry about the junky look, the Chrysler is a 'driver' and not a show car, and we ain't exactly craftsmen, just old shade tree rodders.
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Well, we're in Denver. I've read some of the happenings but I don't see well enough to type on Linda's computor so I'm at the library with my mother's library card. My brother thinks his job is to keep us amuzed so today we're going to lunch. At the Coors factory.This doing nothing is OK but I can't even think. My brother gave me an ad for a Jeep salvage yard but I can't think of anything I need unless I'm looking at it. I probably couldn't get anything in the suitcase anyway because today is 1/2 price seniors day at the DAV thrift store and my mom wants to go. I say something there the other day I might have them buy. It was an artist rendition of an Oldsmobile concept car of the early '50s. It was a two seater that had a '53 Corvette tail section and the front end had the '57 Olds bumper grill assembly. I'm running out of time. GPster
Finished up wiring the 32 today. It's ready to go. Just have to install the distributor and radiator and the 50 Chevy is done. Back on the Ghia now.
Had an expensive pump develop problems on the dyno... located the trouble, corrected it.
Re-dyno this morning, works great..
Dentist visit this afternoon. Went smooth. Voices are still in my head though :idea:
Quote from: "Crosley"Had an expensive pump develop problems on the dyno... located the trouble, corrected it.
Re-dyno this morning, works great..
Dentist visit this afternoon. Went smooth. Voices are still in my head though :idea:
well, at least YOU got somebody to talk to, all i hear is ringing (and it ain't the phone)
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well, at least YOU got somebody to talk to, all i hear is ringing (and it ain't the phone)
Went to the Dr yesterday. He asked if my ears ever buzz. I told him I didn't know, I can't hear it over the ringing.
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well, at least YOU got somebody to talk to, all i hear is ringing (and it ain't the phone)
Went to the Dr yesterday. He asked if my ears ever buzz. I told him I didn't know, I can't hear it over the ringing.
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Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "Crosley"Had an expensive pump develop problems on the dyno... located the trouble, corrected it.
Re-dyno this morning, works great..
Dentist visit this afternoon. Went smooth. Voices are still in my head though :idea:
well, at least YOU got somebody to talk to, all i hear is ringing (and it ain't the phone)
yuuup. My noise in the ears is ramping up. I noticed this a few weeks ago. I try to explain to my wife the volume level of ringing in my ears by comparing it to noise that is around us at any given moment... like road noise in the daily driver car and my ears are slightly louder.
I am having more difficulty understanding words from more people. My concern with hearing aids is will they increase the volume of ringing in my ears as the volume of the hearing aid speaker is raised so I can understand words easier?
I may buy a set of the TV ears. Some nites I have the TV so loud .... just to understand the words
TV ears are great! I take out my hearing aid and use just them in the evening. The ear phones muffle out all background noise so that you can concentrate on just the TV sound. Unfortunately most showes have so much backround music for me it's hard to understand just talking.The new style of hearing aids are tuned to filter out (quiet) loud noises. Unfortunately only one of my ears works and the hearing center of my brain is slow (TBI) so I can only tell what's making the noise if I'm facing it. My wife's in line for a pair of hearing aids because both of her ears are failing (years of riding Harleys) so sometimes her ignoring me is not because I don't talk loud enough. GPster
Quote from: "GPster"TV ears are great! I take out my hearing aid and use just them in the evening. The ear phones muffle out all background noise so that you can concentrate on just the TV sound. Unfortunately most showes have so much backround music for me it's hard to understand just talking.The new style of hearing aids are tuned to filter out (quiet) loud noises. Unfortunately only one of my ears works and the hearing center of my brain is slow (TBI) so I can only tell what's making the noise if I'm facing it. My wife's in line for a pair of hearing aids because both of her ears are failing (years of riding Harleys) so sometimes her ignoring me is not because I don't talk loud enough. GPster
Joe.... agreed on the back ground music on TV shows.
Dont tell any one, I have been using 'closed caption' on many TV shows the past month. Some of the mis-spelled words is interesting.
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Eh?!? Whatzat ya' sayin'!?!??? Cain't hear ya' fer this motor runnin' in my right ear; left one's volume is turned to low.
:P :P :wink: :)
A local hospital had a deal going on a few years ago; try new digital hearing aids for 90 days, and if not satisfied, return them for a refund, minus $100. I tried them ($3400) in both ears, had them fine tuned a couple times, but just didn't seem to help understand what people were saying. I got my $3300 refund. I'd rather be able to hear.
The other day, my wife said her ears started to ring for no reason. I told her mine do that 24/7. We also use close captioned tv, and make fun of the mis-spelled words. It's also amazing that many times there are captions, but no one is saying anything. Sometimes I want to say "HEY, FOLLOW THE SCRIPT." :lol:
I want to know why women talk loud to get your attention and then turn away and talk once they have it? So this ringing is normal? I just figured my hearing was ok because the ringing get louder. :(
Mine have been ringing as long as I can remember.
True story. When I was in VN, I was on an air base (I was Army). They sent me to the AF dispensary to have my hearing checked. That was a first for me, sitting in a booth with the button. The guy told me to just push the button every time I heard a tone. It was a LONG time later when he came back and told me he forgot that I was in there. Geez...and I had just kept pushing the button. They still said that my hearing was okay.
A fellow I know, I think he can hear a fly break wind. For the better part of 10 yrs I have asked him to speak up and he says ; " I forgot"
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Hey Guys ....The ringing in your ears is called "tinnitus"... Trust me ..It ain't something to joke about ...
The guys we see in KA-Zoo probably never noticed it ,but if you are on my left side & speaking , I don't have a clue that you are even there. :roll:
Mine started back in 1992ish & I went to every ear specialist that we could find ...I ended up at the University of Chicago for a special examination by a team of Doctors that determined there was nothing that could be done .. :(
I even requested surgury to cut the nerves in the inner ear .... They advised it would do nothing to help....
( Two of the doctors were concerned about my feelings on suicide .. :shock: They explained that some of the patients they saw with this condition had tried to resolve it with a pistol in the ear..) :shock:
The noise in my left ear is a cross between an ambulance siren & a bearing being blown dry with compressed air .. ( We haven't EVER done that, have we ???) :oops:
It is there 24/7 ..Sometimes bad ...Sometimes worse ... :(
No mater how many ad's you see , a good otolaryngologist ( Ear Specialist for us normal kids ) ,will tell you there is no "resolution" .. There are devices that are marketed to "help" the ringing that resemble a hearing aid .. They are "noise generators" that will mask the ringing by substituting another noise ..( "White Noise" ) . The Doctors at the U of C said to try listening to a radio turned "off station" so nothing but static could be heard, that closely resembles the noise ...If that helped I was to return & they would arrange for one ... I tried ..No good...
I'm not complaining ....I just don't want to see you guys go through the same BS & $$$$$ that I did ..
Bottom line ..If the ringing starts OR gets worse ...GET TO AN EAR DOCTOR NOW ...Don't wait to see "if it will go away" .. Trust me ..It won't ...
What are the "T-V Ears" everyone spoke about ?? I my be interested so my lovely wife can watch TV without cotton in HER ears ... :lol: :lol:
Thanxxx....Bob .... :wink:
Well, our "what are you doing" thing has got sidetracked onto a treatise on tinnitus, it seems; it appears that we all have it to one degree or another. I'm throwing the next switch, back to the main track.
Today, we are going to observe and participate in, as much as necessary, the buyers inspection of our new (to us) house. Situations change, and we have been forced to find new digs, so we are using our retirement account to buy this new place outright; won't be near as much left in the IRA, but without the mortgage payment, we can get along pretty well on SS and other sources - as long as "Uncle Sugar" allows. I'm going to have to shed some weight, so to speak, most of my shop tools and toys, even my old truck, if it comes to that, but it seems that I have pretty much come to a grinding halt in my heavy activities, anyhow, so, ----- :? :( :(
I'm going to rent a trencher this afternoon. I have to dig two trenches about 75-100', one behind the house and the other behind the shop. I live on the side of a hill, and heavy rains collect behind both building, so I'm going to help it along.
I adjusted the handbrake on my 61 Chrysler today.
I can't remember how long ago my ear ringing started. Will a gun in the left ear really end it?
Just found a front tire on the front of my pickup blown to shreds apparently while just sitting in the garage. Heck it was only 25/30 yrs old with probably 90% of the tread left. It was a 60 series BFG T/A. I'll probably go with a 70 series BFG T/A replacement.
The 32 is gone, he picked it up about 2 pm
I'm restoring a 68 CL160 Honda. I'll put up some pics this weekend. It will only be interesting to guys who had the Honda love affair as a kid.
We just had a little hail storm. I didn't see it do any damage to me but it took the large window out of the the surburban across the street.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Hey Guys ....The ringing in your ears is called "tinnitus"... Trust me ..It ain't something to joke about ...
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What are the "T-V Ears" everyone spoke about ?? I my be interested so my lovely wife can watch TV without cotton in HER ears ... :lol: :lol:
Thanxxx....Bob .... :wink:
Been there, done plenty of it. I have not been to a high level joint as you mention. I have seen 4 doctors over the years on my ears. 2 of them were very open and honest with me.
Ear specialist told me nothing to be done about tinnitus. I mentioned it would better to be deaf and enjoy the quiet. Ear doc then told me how some completely deaf people suffer with ringing in their ears.
My inner noise will ramp up n down in tone and volume. Doctors tell me : " That is unusual" LOL.
Google search TV ears ... there is a pile of ads out there on them.
I spent some time in the shop yesterday mocking up the new front end for the Essex. The old 'Vair front end is gone...time to get a little traditional!
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Looking good so far Al.
Quote from: "kb426"I'm restoring a 68 CL160 Honda. I'll put up some pics this weekend. It will only be interesting to guys who had the Honda love affair as a kid.
My first bike was a CB160, I had wanted an enduro type bike so i took the mufflers off the CB and put universal tires on it. Man was that thing loud, my dad said he could hear me when
I left work at Burger chef at 11:30 p.m. I know he wasn't serious as that was about two miles away!
Boyd, looking good. How does that line up with your wheel wells centers? I managed to get two old bodies over the weekend, one a 33BB truck cab and chassis and the other a 27 Essex sedan body with full frame but missing drivers side door. Any idea where I might find one?
as a fellow sufferer of tinitus, i have found that as the blood sugars rise, so does the volume of the ringing.
mine started in the late 80's, and is now a constant ringing. it gets worse when its quiet.
I have the ear ringing thing too. We must face the facts, we are old. It was not bothering me much until you guys started talking about it.
I spent the day getting the old truck ready for the nostalgia race tomorrow.
I worked on Hooley's new air dam for the Studebaker. I need to get it painted soon as he is to run on the Texas mile later this month.
Hooley and Sam Woodard will be doing an exhibition match race tomorrow with the Henry Js. I will try to get a couple of pictures.
John
Quote from: "taxpyer"Boyd, looking good. How does that line up with your wheel wells centers? I managed to get two old bodies over the weekend, one a 33BB truck cab and chassis and the other a 27 Essex sedan body with full frame but missing drivers side door. Any idea where I might find one?
Thanks!
I just have the front crossmember tacked in right now. I have to mount the front fenders again to double check things, but I did some measurements and mock-ups in the spring to make sure I had the axle where I wanted it.
The only guy I know with Essex stuff is Geordie Vincent, a local guy. Unfortunately he won't sell parts, just complete cars/bodies. I'll keep my eyes open for you though. Is your sedan a 2 or 4 door?
"I can't remember how long ago my ear ringing started. Will a gun in the left ear really end it? "
Van Gough tried cutting his off but maybe it just itched.
Going to finish the new shed so I can start storing parts as I take them off the Comet. May hide the SBC in the back somewhere. Don't want the Comet to start getting nervous yet.
Took the trencher back today. I took off yesterday afternoon, so I could pick up the trencher early. When I got there, he said it hadn't been returned yet, but would be there by 4pm. I wasted time until 3:30, when he called and said it had been returned, but the renter had broken the digging chain. It wouldn't be ready til next week.
He called around and found another place that would rent one for the weekend. What he didn't tell me was that this one was over twice as expensive; $155 vs $450. The guy ended up renting it to me til 5pm Saturday, so I went home and dug all the ditches in near darkness in two hours, and returned the maching this am at 8:30. Geez. It only cost me $225.
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He called around and found another place that would rent one for the weekend. What he didn't tell me was that this one was over twice as expensive; $155 vs $450. The guy ended up renting it to me til 5pm Saturday, so I went home and dug all the ditches in near darkness in two hours, and returned the maching this am at 8:30. Geez. It only cost me $225.
the equipment rental business is something. When I rent a small tractor for landscape work here at the house.. it is near 200 dollars a day with trailer and all the fees they hit you with. It's been 4 yrs, so I imagine the rate is higher now
and ... you have the tractor for 24 hours, but can only use it for 8 hours on the meter. Every tenth of an hour over 8 hours is some ridiculous amount of extra $ .
Everything is 'your fault and you pay' ... the place I use loaded a tractor on the trailer and I noticed a front tire going down. They aired it up. I tossed a fit because if I come back with the tractor and the tire is going flat .. I pay for repair.
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Yeah, the new guy told me that I must've been wrong about the price on the broken one; no way could they rent it from Friday afternoon to Monday morning for $155 when his was $450. AND, he told me that he also charges for the trailer, whereas the first place the trailer was included. Granted, maybe the DitchWitch wouldn't have been as good as his Vermeer, but hey, it was only a couple hundred feet.
BTW, the jack didn't work on the Vermeer trailer, and the contact switch was iffy to engage the gears. Anyway, most of the trench is dug, the rest is by hand; behind the propane tank and over the underground power lines.
there is a local guy that will come trench my yard for a very reasonable price. the two times i had him out his rate was less then the price of rental AND he did the work. WIN WIN in my book.
i think this is the guy. he didn't have a website when i used him last. hell i didn't even have a computer back then. his prices have gone up a bit but what hasn't :lol:
http://www.trenchmasters.com/
later jim
Hi Boyd,
My Essex is a four door (all four are suicide doors) Just missing the drivers side ,Thanks for any help if it is possible. :wink:
I too have the ring in the ears. guess it comes with the grey hair and years of machinery and trucks. :roll:
Went to Speedworld drag strip today. had a good time
Hooley and Sam Woodard put on a great show at the drag strip yesterday match racing the Henry J's. I ran in the Open Gas bracket race and I went out in the third round. It was driver error, as I brought up the RPM's the old truck moved and pushed through the the staging light and I lit the red. I guess I did not have the brake set hard enough. It was still fun. I think I was the only one racing that drove to the strip and drove home.
John
My son came over yesterday and we started on the second stage of a retaining wall. I'll have a nice flat area when done for a second patio.
As for the tinnitus there is no cure but there are many things you can do to aggravate it. The audiologist at the VA hospital last Thursday rattled off a list of things to avoid. The 2 that applied to me were Tylenol and Coffee. I live on coffee. I have a good degree of auditory nerve damage that limits what I can hear in the high tones. She says I miss a lot of nature and it also causes background noise to limit hearing people talking plainly. My wife still thinks it's just selective hearing loss.
I love my wireless TV headphones. I can watch TV when I come home from work in the middle of the night without disturbing the wife. They do make things clearer. Sometimes I use them just because it's easier to hear.
Tom
I had a fairly productive day in the shop. I fabbed up some rad mounts and tacked them on, set the rear springs and axle in place so I could measure for u-bolts and bottom plates, plus I got all the dimensions needed for boxing plates. As soon as I have some time I'll head down to Loboy's Rod Shop and get Rick to cut them out with his CNC plasma machine. Sure beats the hell out of trying to torch them out by hand. :P
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I'm rebuilding a set of control arms for a 56 Chevy. Burned all the bushings out, I wish I knew a better way, but I don't. Top ones are done, I have to blast and assemble the lower ones.
One more wire to run on the 50 Chevy, and that will be done.
I took the coupe for it's maiden voyage with the new Hemi, I thought where better to go than where i was headed when she let go, so off to Tumut I went.
All up about 450Klms round trip, the engine went great, ran cool and had good oil pressure all the way there and back, all I need to do now is sort out the new trans, T700 4 speed with that TV cable that needs to be set just right.
Andrew
That is looking great Al! Must make you feel great to see the chassis coming together. Look forward to going for a ride next summer! Give me a call when you want the pieces cut. If you call me with the measurements I can have them ready. If you are busy, a fellow from Baldur works in Neepawa, travels daily and would likely delivery them to you, unless you want to come for a visit and want to watch the pieces cut. Your call! Rick
Thanks Rick!
Yes, it feels great to finally be making some progress on the beast. I did very little to it over the summer. I highly doubt it'll be ready for next summer though. My goal is to be back on the road in time for the Super Run in Brandon in '13.
I'd most definitely want to come down for a visit and get the parts cut. It's been awhile since I've dropped by. I may have some time next week, I'll let you know.
Hey, I don't suppose you have any '53-56 Ford F-100 front brakes lying around, do you? I'm looking for a set for the Essex.
I'm done with the longer trench, about 150', all the landscaping is done except for the grass seed. If it doesn't rain tomorrow, I'll start on the one behind the shop, about 80'.
Last year, I bought a small Mantis tiller at a garage sale for $35...what a handy gadget. I used it to dig a trench behind the propane tank, plus pulverize the clay gumbo soil that the trencher tossed out. That stuff is heavy and sticky. I used the Mantis to dig a trench almost 20" deep.
Tried starting the 50 Chevy today. It has a Holley colander on it, and I couldn't keep the gas on the inside. I'll have another carb thursday.
You all bringing up the tinnitus thing, got me to thinking about it again.
The things I have tried to deal with it include adjusting TV audio settings to decrease base and increase treble. This helps a bit.
I also have been using some quality earphones awhile which also helps a lot, but I still think I have to work hard to get some of the voices, I may just be slow, not real sure.
So, I recently emailed some audio experts to see if any those 'in the business' have done anything to help with this problem outside of the general purpose hearing aides, or if there were any suggestions I haven't tried. Got back a rather emphatic no help.
So I thought about maybe some form of equalizer to adjust frequencies to get more better voice sounds. I still don't know what 'frequencies' should be adjusted which way, but I guess trial and error would work.
So I did a search specifically for a headphone/earphone equalizer.
About the only thing I could find was a KOSS Stereo Headphone EQ50 equalizer. Read some reviews on Amazon.com on the item and there seemed to be some positive reviews from folks looking for better voice or vocal sound discrimination and poorer reviews from music purists I think.
Heh, heh, unfortunately the equalizer is battery powered and on amazon.com kinda expensive at one listed for like $32.
Then I searched on ebay and found a deal for the equalizer in a pkg deal with some headphones and a splitter for $25 delivered so I jumped on it.
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The ebay listing if interested:
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The equalizer is only 3 channels, but that's better than what my TV provides with just treble and bass adjustments.
Guess I'll see how it works.
I spent most of my working time installing elevators. Drilling holes in a concrete shaft is hard on the ears. WCB the Compensation Board supplies me with the small hearing aids. I used to miss a lot of conversations, especially the higher tone ones. Don't be shy, get hearing aids.
Also, from all that concrete dust from drilling, I have silicosis. Silicone in my lungs. But it's not life threatning.
On a good note, I'm getting ready to head south to Charlotte, NC. My son has tickets to the NASCAR race on Saturday. And...the seats are in Richard Childress' condo. Should be a good view from there.
Lucky dog. Can I go too? Be sure to get there in time to watch the Better Half Challenge. It looks to be a real hoot.
Tom
Txpayer you were looking for Essex doors? Kijiji Saskatoon ,classic cars section has a 26 sedan for sale for $300
We are hosting a conference for shop teachers at our school this weekend. Took a few guys to tour a local gear manufacturing plant today.Interesting to see such large scale work.
I'm trying to get a good game plan to paint 21 different parts on my Honda project where I have enough space for about 5. This shouldn't be a problem but the weather is about to change and it will be too cold to paint. I have bare metal parts all over the shop.
I recently had a tire blowout on the front of my pickup while it was sitting in the garage. Guess Old Tires just don't like sitting.
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So I spent the day today transferring the wheels and tires off my 89 Suburban to my Pickup. Suburban hasn't been tagged in awhile and I can't really afford new tires.
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Heh, heh, did I paint the house to match my truck?
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We've had some discussion about tires blowing out. Kinda scarey to think that age has more to do with it than mileage.
I picked up the u-bolts for my 8" rear end yesterday. Today I made some temporary lower plates to hold everything together and got the back end up on wheels for the first time since I tore the truck apart.
I had the u-bolts made extra long in case I need to run lowering blocks. I will be running different wheels & tires on the truck, these are too wide and have way too much backspace.
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It was a great day weather wise. I got a few parts painted for the CB160.
shopping trip to Wally World... as usual I park out away from other vehicles
you can guess it, we come out and a worn out truck is next to us with many empty spaces around.
I am starting to like Big Lots store too
Little more progress today. It's about to get cold so painting will be waiting for next season.
Charging up a battery to try and start a truck I have stored at a friends place. Someone stole my wifes truck out of the driveway ....Again,...it happened 13 months ago the first time.
Is your wife's truck something interesting?
Geez, that sucks about your wife's truck. I hate thieves. :x
Today I set the Essex cab back on the frame as I want to make some new cab mounts before I box the frame. I also wanted to see how much room I'll have for the engine.
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From the firewall to the rear of the front crossmember u-bolts is 28.5". From the rear of the block to the front of the damper is 25". I plan on using a short water pump and single-pulley belt setup. I think it's going to fit with room to spare. Depending on how low the engine sits in the frame I may not even need to notch the firewall for the distributor. :)
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I'll hopefully mock the engine into place tomorrow, then take the cab back off and start to work on the boxing plates.
I went to the ACCA swap meet in Adrian Mi today. I bought a test light, saw some other stuff I could use, but did not buy it.
I saw a 26 Essex pickup there, another cut down sedan. Asking price was $2,500. There was a 41 Willys 4 door sedan there, stock, running, unrestored for $3,500, I thought that was a deal.
I looked at a 9" rear housing and axles, 35 spline axles by strange. They had a 5" bolt pattern. They were too long, and at $175 for the package, by the time the axles were shortened, the pilot hub turned down, and redrilled for the wheels we have, I can buy new axles. I was thinking about the Crosley
Quote from: "enjenjo"I looked at a 9" rear housing and axles, 35 spline axles by strange. They had a 5" bolt pattern. They were too long, and at $175 for the package, by the time the axles were shortened, the pilot hub turned down, and redrilled for the wheels we have, I can buy new axles. I was thinking about the Crosley
Dave's and Ed's Performance Swap Meet is in Canton on November 5, 6 . Depending on how our daughter's surgery goes on the 1st I may still be up in that area. I might be tempted to look but I don't know if I'm up for buying any more shares at this point. Is there a Swap Meet coming up That we could all donate parts to, to help the Crosley fund? I have some stuff that could find another home that I wouldn't mind GIVING up. GPster
Friday I hsd the 50 Chevy ready to start. After I started it, while I was setting the carb, it stalled,when I went to restart it, it made horrible grinding noises, and I figured it ate the flex plate. :evil:
I was mad, seeing myself pulling the engine to change it, so I went to another job to cool off.
I had cooled off by today, so I slid under it, saw no damage to the flex plate. I pulled the starter, an aftermarket mini, and found it had exploded the Bendix drive. :D I had another starter for it, so after installing that, it would start again.
I'm happy now.
We go from happy to sad and back with the same speed. This is probably a real good thing. :)
Good news! police called today and our truck has been recovered apparently gently used. My wife is very happy. She is the kind of person who cries when a vehicle leaves with a new owner,she names her vehicles.'Blue' is a 92 silverado ext cab short box ,she loves it. The last time it was stolen she was nearly inconsoleable, I bought another one not quite the same shade of blue to ease her pain. We got home with that one to find out that the real' blue' was recovered.
Glad to hear your wife got her truck back, CK! :D
I did some more mocking up in the shop tonight.
"Welders Series" engine mounts that I'll be using.
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Rick from Lowboys Rod Shop in Baldur MB made up some really nice boxing plates and rear u-bolt plates for me yesterday on his CNC plasma cutter. What a cool machine to watch in action! Had a great visit with Rick while he worked, too. Next time I'm down there I'll have to take along my camera, he has a lot of cool projects on the go in his shop.
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The engine is somewhat located. Yes, I understand that I still need to tilt it down at the trans to get the angles correct.
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Note the fancy "billet pine" engine locators. :lol:
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With the hood and rad shell mocked up. I'm thinking the whole engine is sitting a little low and should be raised up a couple of inches. Opinions?
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Plans are to run a short water pump and single pulley setup. How much room between the lower pulley and the front spring u-bolts is needed? If I can slide it forward another inch or so I might get away with not having to indent the firewall for the distributor.
Y'know, a blower would fill up that space nicely, and you wouldn't have to raise the engine...
A sbc carb base is tilted 4degrees down in front. If you want it level ,tilt the engine down 4degrees in the back so the carb sits level at ride height. If your frame is mocked up at actual ride height,you can set your pinion angle to 4 degrees up. now measure the height of your pinion and the trans output shaft. If the pinion is higher than the output shaft I would raise the engine.You can calculate the driveshaft angle by making a right triangle using the difference in pinion and output shaft heights as the short side ,and the length of driveshaft as the hypotenuse.short side/driveshaft length = sine of the angle . Inverse sine of that # ,or 2nd function sin on the calculator will give you the angle of the driveshaft.Try to get the angle to be a degree or so greater than the 4 degrees of trans to diff or your driveshaft will be in a straight line from trans to diff,not the best for u-joint life.
Looks, like your oil pan might be below the scrub line. Are you going to use an electric fan? If not you might want to put the pump and fan blade on to test for fit.
Well yesterday the "Middle Jeep" made the big move. I drove it from behind my garage to the driveway out in front of the house. It made that trip (about 250') OK so because it's had licence and insurance since I bought it, I ventured out for a real trip to see what still needed to be repaired. It seems to have enough power because it can move in-spite of the emergency brake that I forgot to relaese (first check) but I don't know how fast or how far because the speedometer didn't work (second check). The brakes seemed to work but they seemed to require a lot of effort but then I remembered that everything else I drive has power brakes. I stayed on the back roads but didn't venture too far because I don't know how much gas is in it. The gas gauge doesn't work (third check). I tried to stay away from trafic because there isn't any dash indicators for the directional signals (fourth cneck). I know it has brake lights and I think directinals but I'm not sure about headlights (fifth check) so I probably won't take it out today because it looks like rain. I won't drive it in the rain with-out headlights on to see if one windshield wiper is enough.. Probably should get a new switch for the heater/defroster fan (sixth check). Even though I can see daylight through every seam in the doors/top I wouldn't want the new windshield to get fogged up. Even though George Poteet says every vehicle has a character and some short-comings it will take me some time to live down to this one. Maybe when the "Trade Paper" comes out tomorrow someone will want to swap something for it. They had mud racing at the fair grounds last weekend but I chose to ignore them. GPster
For appearance purposes I would certainly raise the engine a few inches.If you can make room for an HEI distributor you won't be sorry.
The 50 Chevy left yesterday. Back on the Ghia. Helped Fatcat getting his store ready today, and put the BBQ trailer in storage.
I painted a few more parts today. The nats won't leave my paint alone. I'm going to get to repaint one. :(
I got daring and drove the middle Jeep up the street to lunch Wednesday (it looked like rain). When I finished eating I walked outside and sure enough rain. Everything was fine and I drove it home and put it in reverse to back it into the driveway. The column shift wouldn't go into reverse or park position. I drove it around the block and drove it into the driveway nose first and left it because of the rain. Later I checked it and the bellcrank for the linkage between the engine and the frame was making the linkage hit the bellhousing so that it coulddn't go to the last two gear positions. When I bought this Jeep the guy told me that he had had trouble with the shifting but had gotten it fixed. I figured the problems had come about due to the body lift kit so I corrected some of his "Mickey Mouse" fix and thought it was OK till I had driven it enough for everything to rattle into position. I modified the bellcrank to get some clearance because I had no way of knowing if his "fix" involved using the right parts or not. Put it together 2 different ways to see if it looked engineered and started to look on line to see if I could find a parts diagram that might show the proper positions for the parts. Found nothing except people on Jeep sites complaining how bad Jeeps shifted and how they were happy with their B&M shifters. Found a site with 17 Jeep profesionals to answer your questions FREE. The only free part was where they allowed me to ask the question. It would be $38.00 to give me a satisfactory answer. It took me so long to type the question I gave them my Discover card number with the hope I would be satisfied that much. Got a reply this morning wanting the s/n and the build number before they would go any further. I've bought enough stuff for this thing that I know that most of these kind of parts are '80 to '86 and the common stuff is '76 to '86 and I told them I just wanted a picture. It took me 1/2 hour to fill out the forms for a refund. I figured that $38.00 might go better towards a floor shift kit. Went through Jeep sites for shifters they were recomending because B&M wasn't showing Jeep as an application. This Jeep has a 999 torqueflight transmission which is like the 904 but if it was going to require a special installation kit that would add to the price. While fumbling through a Jeep site there was a question from a guy that was having the same problem as me. In the answers there was a parts diagram but it was hard to see and it wouldn't inlarge. I squinted at it closely and I think I found the problem. The bellcrank was installed downside-up so that the arms were positioned for the rods to be long enough. I put it together the way of the picture and it worked. So I turned the jeep around in the driveway so it doesn't look like a casualty. Fixing that and typing about it it what I did today. GPster
I repainted the gas tank that I painted last weekend. :) It was real nice here. I exercised all the bikes and the deuce.
i started on this switch panel this afternoon. need to mount it some how, paint it, label it
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Started work on the '59 pickup on Saturday, got to be able to move it so I can move it. Poor ol' thing has been sitting so long the tires gave out when I tried moving it, so getting it back on rubber is first priority, and trying to do it without spending an arm and a leg is a challenge. Maybe I can find a donor for an extra arm or leg.
Quote from: "GPster"I got daring and drove the middle Jeep up the street to lunch Wednesday (it looked like rain). When I finished eating I walked outside and sure enough rain. Everything was fine and I drove it home and put it in reverse to back it into the driveway. The column shift wouldn't go into reverse or park position. I drove it around the block and drove it into the driveway nose first and left it because of the rain. Later I checked it and the bellcrank for the linkage between the engine and the frame was making the linkage hit the bellhousing so that it coulddn't go to the last two gear positions. When I bought this Jeep the guy told me that he had had trouble with the shifting but had gotten it fixed. I figured the problems had come about due to the body lift kit so I corrected some of his "Mickey Mouse" fix and thought it was OK till I had driven it enough for everything to rattle into position. I modified the bellcrank to get some clearance because I had no way of knowing if his "fix" involved using the right parts or not. Put it together 2 different ways to see if it looked engineered and started to look on line to see if I could find a parts diagram that might show the proper positions for the parts. Found nothing except people on Jeep sites complaining how bad Jeeps shifted and how they were happy with their B&M shifters. Found a site with 17 Jeep profesionals to answer your questions FREE. The only free part was where they allowed me to ask the question. It would be $38.00 to give me a satisfactory answer. It took me so long to type the question I gave them my Discover card number with the hope I would be satisfied that much. Got a reply this morning wanting the s/n and the build number before they would go any further. I've bought enough stuff for this thing that I know that most of these kind of parts are '80 to '86 and the common stuff is '76 to '86 and I told them I just wanted a picture. It took me 1/2 hour to fill out the forms for a refund. I figured that $38.00 might go better towards a floor shift kit. Went through Jeep sites for shifters they were recomending because B&M wasn't showing Jeep as an application. This Jeep has a 999 torqueflight transmission which is like the 904 but if it was going to require a special installation kit that would add to the price. While fumbling through a Jeep site there was a question from a guy that was having the same problem as me. In the answers there was a parts diagram but it was hard to see and it wouldn't inlarge. I squinted at it closely and I think I found the problem. The bellcrank was installed downside-up so that the arms were positioned for the rods to be long enough. I put it together the way of the picture and it worked. So I turned the jeep around in the driveway so it doesn't look like a casualty. Fixing that and typing about it it what I did today. GPster
I can see where all the typing would wear a guy out. :lol:
Quote from: "Mikej"I can see where all the typing would wear a guy out. :lol:
Me trying to make sure everybody undestands what I'm talking about is counter-productive. At least somebody read it. GPster
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "Mikej"I can see where all the typing would wear a guy out. :lol:
Me trying to make sure everybody undestands what I'm talking about is counter-productive. At least somebody read it. GPster
We all read it Joe. You just had it covered already.
I read the whole thing. :D
Today I started putting the Buick head back on . I have a 4554 OTC torque angle gage. It is a piece of junk. I have ordered a Lisle 28100. So, I am stuck until 8am tomorrow. That is my tool review for today. :shock:
Joe .....Be careful with those "Free Help" sites & your credit cards ...
Rule # 1 .... There ain't no free nuthin'
Rule #2 ... See rule # 1 ...
You will do MUCH better asking for help HERE than at those sites ...We ain't gonna BS you & hold you up so the "minutes" raise higher & higher so it costs you more ... :shock:
PLEASE call Frank for help before visiting those sites .... :idea:
Bob ........ :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"You will do MUCH better asking for help HERE than at those sites ...We ain't gonna BS you & hold you up so the "minutes" raise higher & higher so it costs you more ... :shock:
PLEASE call Frank for help before visiting those sites .... :idea:
Bob ........ :wink:
I know that's true but I wanted to slow down my asking before everyone got tired of answering. Loking at my Discover statement I think I was successful with getting off their list. GPster (?)
Kinda digging into a '31 A coupe on '32 rails for a young local fellow. At one time the back of the body was hacked off with a torch diagonally from the upper trunk line area down towards the lower rear corner area...and then at some later point in its life it was gas welded back together.
It's shorter - front of the pass. wheel well to the rear and also lower at the back. By 3/8" - 1/2", take your pick. I'm building a bulkhead framework under the rear window to the floor and side to side so that I can"fix" the car's shape at that point before I surgically (in comparison) hack the pass. side loose vertically at the trunk line.
Does anyone have a '30/31 that they can give me an average measurement for from the lower front edge of the fender well opening back to the center of the hole that goes through the wheel well and the Cee shaped panel below the lower trunk panel?
Thanks,
Charlie
Might be easier to make an extended cab pick-up out of it. Doesn't Brookville make the whole quarter panel? Sounds worse than the one I built one time. Some restorer must have wanted to change one from trunk to rumbleseat. Took the back window from the roof seam to seam, lid with gutters and the back end section from wheel well to wheel well. For $15.00 I bought what was left from a widow. Her husband had committed suicide. Nice to her of an "Old Guy" helping a fellow that's not related to him. Moose is building one but I haven't seen anything from him for a while. Maybe you could PM him. GPster (that was short)
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Does anyone have a '30/31 that they can give me an average measurement for from the lower front edge of the fender well opening back to the center of the hole that goes through the wheel well and the Cee shaped panel below the lower trunk panel?
Thanks,
Charlie
Hi Charlie. I have an original unmolested '31 coupe in my garage. Not sure sure if I have the right measurements for you, but I will try. I measured from the front edge of the fender opening to the centre of the "crow-foot" body line at 17-3/4". I also measured from the front edge to the rear fender mounting boss as 33-7/16". This was on the drivers side. The passenger side was a 1/4" shorter on both measurements. If you need more info I can check further. Rick
Getting ready to go out west again. Spent the day getting supplies for my son that he can't get out there. Mostly food.
Where is he, that there is no food?
Quote from: "Harry"Where is he, that there is no food?
There is food there, just not the local to here stuff he can't get. Hot dog sauce, Pizza sauce. Baked beans, ect.
Got crazy today and bought a 46 Ford convert project to resell
Quote from: "mrloboy"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"
Does anyone have a '30/31 that they can give me an average measurement for from the lower front edge of the fender well opening back to the center of the hole that goes through the wheel well and the Cee shaped panel below the lower trunk panel?
Thanks,
Charlie
Hi Charlie. I have an original unmolested '31 coupe in my garage. Not sure sure if I have the right measurements for you, but I will try. I measured from the front edge of the fender opening to the centre of the "crow-foot" body line at 17-3/4". I also measured from the front edge to the rear fender mounting boss as 33-7/16". This was on the drivers side. The passenger side was a 1/4" shorter on both measurements. If you need more info I can check further. Rick
Driver's side from lowest front edge of the body wheel well opening to the center rib is 18-1/4". From the same front location to the last hole center in the well which I assume is the fender and rear subframe hole. is right about 33-3/4". Plus 5/16" from yours if we are measuring the same is probably within Henry's tolerance band. Confirm how you measured again. The rear hole is about 3/4" from the rear bead around the opening. The passenger side is 33-1/4" for the same detail.
Sounds like I'm on the right track. I'm going to take the driver's side as the baseline and move from there until is looks"right".
I was helping a pal square up his '31 Cabriolet recently and found one quarter panel almost an inch shorter than the other. I'll try to get a measurement off his tomorrow to get a 3 car consensus.
Thanks Rick,
Charlie
I made a little progress on the Honda.
I have not seen one of those in years. Several years ago, I helped my grandson do a 1981 125 Elsinore. Parts are a bit dear for that model. I learned to ride on a 125 Harley back in the late 50s.
I had a day of vacation. Little more progress.
What is wacky ... a few weeks ago, I was in down town Phoenix headed to pick my wife up from work. A Honda CB160 rolled up along side me at 7 avenue and Van Buren. The bike looks a lot smaller than I remember
5:30 AM here in Dexter Michigan. Off to Georgetown Texas at 7 AM. We are delivering a 70 Torino and bring back a 39 Ford convert to finish street rodding. Friday thru Sunday we are going to the Nascar races. Garage passes and all. :D
Really like the bike kb.
We're headed to SEMA to wear out some shoe plastic for the next few days.
Going Home and get the car out. 65 degrees out today. Cold and wet tomorrow. 8)
Been fairly busy the last few weeks. I managed to get all the body parts jammed and bed lined for the Oldsmobile, Put the Impala away for the winter and bring back the Olds so we can get the body jammed and then get it running. I lost my storage for the Vicky, so it came to the garage too. Pretty full in here now. A friend of mine wants the ramjet out of the Vicky, and I have a rebuild 302 Ford located to drop back in. The plan at this time, after the Olds is done of course, is satin black, the mild 302, auto, air, and not much interior. I want a car that does not take so much time like the Impala does, and the Olds will take. I don't car that the primer look will be out of phase when I get done, just building it for myself anyway.
Doug
a little rust removal on some old knee action shocks... trying to get them to free up ( stuck) via the electrolysis process.
PB Blaster and other rust stuff failed
Bought a new daily driver/work truck. 2006 Chevy Avalanche LS 1500 Z71. VERY low mileage...55K kms (34K miles). I get to pick it up on Monday.
I recovered the seat and worked on my ebay pipe.
Spent 6 hours yesterday walking a "Performance" swap meet in Canton. I found what I wanted at the 10th vendor. The rest of the time I spent looking for a Nodular 9" center section and after market axels.The only axels I found other than a stock set were only 18" long. Most of the vendors were selling parts for "floaters" and any 9" center section that had the big N on it was stuffed with 4.88s or 5.13s. The housings mostly had floater ends on them or were "Quick Change" All the axels were splined on both ends. Did get a business card from some guy in Indiana that was a dealer of spherical rod ends. and he seemed to have all kinds of quality and prices. So I bombed out but spent a while doing it. GPster
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Bought a new daily driver/work truck. 2006 Chevy Avalanche LS 1500 Z71. VERY low mileage...55K kms (34K miles). I get to pick it up on Monday.
Kool.... my 2006 Silverado LT 1500 crewcab just turned over 33k miles two weeks ago.
I read a few issues of Car Craft and R&C from 1954-57. A friend loaned them to me. Pretty entertaining. The custom articles were the best part. "Let's go over to the salvage yard and get some Packard taillights". Pretty slim pickens in salvage yards in my area.
Only had it a day but so far I LOVE my new truck!! :D
Here's a couple pics...
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I put it to work today delivering 10 appliances to a new condo project in town. Hardly knew there was a trailer behind it. 8)
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built this XP-5 lockup power glide today. It is coated with a carbon fiber looking material with clear powder coat. Looks way neater in person.
Very intense parts in the XP series glides we build. The input shafts are built of same material the axles of a 747 air craft wheels
The glide looks cool. Some parts shouldn't be covered by floor boards or shields. I finished the wiring on the Honda 160. I disassembled everything to make sure it would work. I now have lights, horn, and the starter should work. I honed the cylinders to the first oversize on a Sunnen rod hone. I didn't have access to a boring bar small enough to bore and then hone. In honor of all the vets: Thank you.
*, that looks too good to put in a vehicle!! :D
This morning I built an engine jig that I'd seen on the HAMB yesterday. It's adjustable so you can tilt and level the engine during mock-up. The legs are spaced to sit on top of the frame rails. It should make fitting the engine mounts 100 times easier than if the engine was hanging off a hoist.
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Quote from: "Crosley"built this XP-5 lockup power glide today. It is coated with a carbon fiber looking material with clear powder coat.
so the customer bought the case, had it coated, then shipped it back? or did you guys take care of the coating too? neat-o
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Crosley"built this XP-5 lockup power glide today. It is coated with a carbon fiber looking material with clear powder coat.
so the customer bought the case, had it coated, then shipped it back? or did you guys take care of the coating too? neat-o
We have the case coated. You must be careful with the SFI stickers and numbers on them. When we first start with a new vendor on powder coat it is a process to get them to understand how important the numbers and certain surfaces of the cases are
It is the trans for the PRI show in december down in Florida. It is for sale at the show.
I have built a couple of trans with this powder coating that looks like Carbon fiber. I am told it is not an inexpensive process.
We also have a full polished 4L80E trans setup for Ford Modular engine with our custom bell housing adapter for bolt on bell housing. Bell housing is SFI rated.
Boyd who, that is one neat fixture! I think I will use one like that next time
[quote author="Boyd *, that looks too good to put in a vehicle!! :D
This morning I built an engine jig that I'd seen on the HAMB yesterday. It's adjustable so you can tilt and level the engine during mock-up. The legs are spaced to sit on top of the frame rails. It should make fitting the engine mounts 100 times easier than if the engine was hanging off a hoist.
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That is pretty darn neat.
It's so simple it's ridiculous! :lol:
I was scratching my head trying to come up with a way to safely hold the engine in place while I set my angles and trimmed my engine mounts. I kept thinking it had to cradle the engine underneath, which involved a lot more fabrication. It never occurred to me to go up! :oops:
"Da Tinman" on the HAMB posted this design the other day and I thought it was brilliant. I'll post some pics of it in action later this weekend.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"It's so simple it's ridiculous! :lol:
I was scratching my head trying to come up with a way to safely hold the engine in place while I set my angles and trimmed my engine mounts. I kept thinking it had to cradle the engine underneath, which involved a lot more fabrication. It never occurred to me to go up! :oops:
"Da Tinman" on the HAMB posted this design the other day and I thought it was brilliant. I'll post some pics of it in action later this weekend.
Kudos, a simple and effective design. Wish I'd have thought of it.
Charlie
Today my club the Goodfellas are holding a Show n Shine and hopefully the weather will be fine.
Last week I went cross country for the Bright Rod Run in the roadster, I'll post some pix when I get a moment. :roll:
I cleaned the head on the cb160. I lapped the valves and measured everything. It may get assembled tomorrow.
Sitting here now, in "WHEW!" mode. Our youngest son got married yesterday, his big bro was in from Calif., and all of the kids, and we had us a "circus" day. Now, they have all gone back to their corners, and it is quiet again.
Escrow funded yesterday and we got the keys to the new place today, so now I am going to start setting up shelving in the garage over there, got a door to get replaced, and locks and hardware to get changed, and the moving will start. At least it is only about five miles away, and we are still ok in this place for the time being, so maybe it won't be too much of a strain.
I assembled the cl160 engine. The side covers need to be removed and polished and it's ready to install.
I spent all morning and most of the afternoon playing in the shop. Got a portion of my boxing plates trimmed and installed, then went to work mocking up the engine & trans. You can see the engine jig in action, it sure works slick!
I boxed the area for the engine mounts. The entire frame from the front crossmember to the mid crossmember will be boxed.
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Engine fixture in place. I used a jackstand to hold up the rear of the trans.
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Engine mount mock-ups. I'm using a set of "Welder Series" universal engine mounts, so they needed some trimming to fit. I used hardboard for templates.
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Rad clearance should be fine, using a short water pump.
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Engine in, althought the mounts still need to be welded...
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And for those who claim my shop is too clean... :lol:
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That's a great idea! Mounts are looking good, too.
I spent the entire weekend roofing on a side job. Money was well worth it, but I'm sure sore tonight!
Thanks Jay!
The first time I ever tried roofing was last summer when I built my shop. By the time I was finished I realized why I'd normally pay someone else to do it! :lol:
Tonight I quickly welded up the new mounts and removed the jig. I bet the Model A guys would love to have that much room around their engines! :D
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This thread has gotten too quiet!
Today I welded in some boxing plates then set about mocking up the drivers side fenders. I'm quite pleased with things...the ride height out front will be killer!
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Once the rest of the weight is on the suspension it should drop another inch or two. Love it!!
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For the first time in 4 years I'm logging back in. Life goes on and I have made a lot of changes. Just wanted to say HI and wish everyone a happy Turkey day
Glad to have you back Bob.
Heh, heh, ok, guess I'm just getting jealous of KB426 posting all the Honda CB pics, so I figured I'd post a couple of mine.
Now don't laugh, it's in pretty sad shape now but when I bought it brand new in 1974 it was a pretty cool ride. Rode it last semester in college and a couple years after college to work at Boeing Wichita. If anyone knows about Boeing Wichita Parking lots they'd know why I rode a bike to work exclusively. Besides back in 74 gas was scarce.
Anyhow I still have it in the back yard if KB426 needs another restoration project.
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George, I might have a weak moment and show up with an empty pickup.
Quote from: "kb426"George, I might have a weak moment and show up with an empty pickup.
I remember those days. I was a little kid and there was a dude with a super chopper painted purple. Hair in a long braided pony tail and a skull cap. He'd stop and talk to us kids about life. Made me want one then. Now, only to sport around!
I've got a cast iron powerglide on the bench. It's been near 30 yrs since I worked on one of these heavy turds.
I can guarantee it will be the last one. :shock:
Still in final assembly on my 40 coupe project. Had a minor malfunction & had to get Earl Schieb to repaint both front fenders. Working on fitting the hood now. 4days this weekend, gotta make some real progress. Have an interior appt. Jan 1st, car runs & shifts gears on the rack but has yet to move under its own power.
Had a pleasant evening yesterday, met Frank and his lovely Bride for dinner, it's always good to see them.
Getting started on Thanksgiving today; youngest son is hosting this year in their new home, so we are playing an ancillary role instead of being the epicenter for the day. I'll go help (supervise, point, and tell) him hang a couple of new light fixtures later on this afternoon.
Hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving.
got the cast iron glide half built ... with other stuff going on at work.
whatcha dooin' with the anchor, cros?
I remember them well .... :roll: Had a "chunk" of one in my leg after a case broke .. :oops:
Long time ago ........ :?
bob..... :wink:
Quote from: "tomslik"whatcha dooin' with the anchor, cros?
slik ... it is called a full rebuild on ''numbers matchin car'' cast iron glide ... 1957 Chevy. I do not know which model of 57 chevy.
I did have to pop the bubble on the car never being touched with major rebuilds ... this trans has been apart and rebuilt at least once. Several tell-tale signs in the transmission
Quote from: "Crosley"I did have to pop the bubble on the car never being touched with major rebuilds ... this trans has been apart and rebuilt at least once. Several tell-tale signs in the transmission
i bet you enjoyed that :lol: i sure would have, especially if the owner had an attitude about it.
later jim
heh, heh, I can remember having to deal with a couple of those iron case powerglides.
Both broke the reverse band, or whatever makes the go in reverse.
Heard at the time that it wasn't an uncommon problem.
Got an iron case pushbutton Torqueflite in my 61 Chrysler, hoping like heck nothing goes wrong with it.
I just finished moving the snow blower to the garage from the storage shed. I don't want to have to use it but it sure isn't any good where you can't get to it. I am painfully aware that I have more toys than storage space.
Quote from: "Carnut"heh, heh, I can remember having to deal with a couple of those iron case powerglides.
Both broke the reverse band, or whatever makes the go in reverse.
Heard at the time that it wasn't an uncommon problem.
Got an iron case pushbutton Torqueflite in my 61 Chrysler, hoping like heck nothing goes wrong with it.
The rear band in this cast iron glide was fine. Broken rear band was a problem in these cast iron glides, I have no personal knowledge of that.
Chevy came out with a suggested mod to avoid broken rear band. I performed that modification on this trans.... sshhhhhh, dont tell the current owner
:lol:
Just got done putting up the the Nativity Scene inm the City Park. We designed a manger 4-5 years ago and it just bolts together in an hour. We have eleven full size figures that are made out of fiberglass. This is a Kiwanis project.
hmm...
In a small Southern town there was a nativity scene that indicated great skill and talent in its creation. One small feature bothered me though. The three wise men were wearing firemen's helmets.
Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a "Quik Stop" on the edge of town, I asked the lady behind the counter about the helmets. She exploded into a rage, yelling at me, "You darn Yankees never do read the Bible!"
I assured her that I did, but simply couldn't recall anything about firemen in the Bible. She * her Bible from behind the counter and ruffled through some pages, and finally jabbed her finger at a particular passage.
Sticking it in my face she said, "See, it says right here, 'The three wise men came from afar.'"
Quote from: "wayne petty"hmm...
In a small Southern town there was a nativity scene that indicated great skill and talent in its creation. One small feature bothered me though. The three wise men were wearing firemen's helmets.
Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a "Quik Stop" on the edge of town, I asked the lady behind the counter about the helmets. She exploded into a rage, yelling at me, "You darn Yankees never do read the Bible!"
I assured her that I did, but simply couldn't recall anything about firemen in the Bible. She * her Bible from behind the counter and ruffled through some pages, and finally jabbed her finger at a particular passage.
Sticking it in my face she said, "See, it says right here, 'The three wise men came from afar.'"
BIG GROANER. Made me smile though.
Charlie
That's one of my favorites, Wayne; as Charlie says, it never fails to get a couple of groans, an occasional dirty look, or one of total incomprehension.
Today is door hardware changing day; have to replace and re-key five entry sets at the new place, and meet the tile cleaners for an estimate, get the floors done before we start moving stuff in. I may wind up building a gate, too: called a couple of local welder/fab guys for an estimate, and still have not heard from either of them; maybe it's time to do up some comprehensive drawings, make a cut list and get the metal ordered, get a new bottle of argon and put the Maxstar to work again.
Y'all have a good day, now.
My Dad remembers the early Powerglides quite well, having worked on them when new. The rear band problem in the very first units was due to a too-rapid pressure rise when engaging Reverse, shocking and breaking the band. The solution was to pound a lead plug into one of the fluid passages and drill it out to make a restriction in the flow, slowing the pressure rise.
He also remembers the first sbc's going through oil as fast as you could pour it in. Obviously they got both those things fixed.
Speaking of early p'glides...I had a '57 210 post 265/glide car when I first got married. Used to rest my right hand on the shift lever and more than once hit a bump and slapped it into reverse...not much detent in those early column shifters. The trans never died and the car was in the family for a number of years.
Charlie
Quote from: "jaybee"My Dad remembers the early Powerglides quite well, having worked on them when new. The rear band problem in the very first units was due to a too-rapid pressure rise when engaging Reverse, shocking and breaking the band. The solution was to pound a lead plug into one of the fluid passages and drill it out to make a restriction in the flow, slowing the pressure rise.
He also remembers the first sbc's going through oil as fast as you could pour it in. Obviously they got both those things fixed.
kool ,
if you look at the photo I posted of the case internals. You can see the line of holes in shape of a banana (on left in case) , where the term of banana gasket came from.
The shiney hole of that group is the feed passage to reverse servo. I tapped that, installed a restrictor plug
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "jaybee"My Dad remembers the early Powerglides quite well, having worked on them when new. The rear band problem in the very first units was due to a too-rapid pressure rise when engaging Reverse, shocking and breaking the band. The solution was to pound a lead plug into one of the fluid passages and drill it out to make a restriction in the flow, slowing the pressure rise.
He also remembers the first sbc's going through oil as fast as you could pour it in. Obviously they got both those things fixed.
kool ,
if you look at the photo I posted of the case internals. You can see the line of holes in shape of a banana (on left in case) , where the term of banana gasket came from.
The shiney hole of that group is the feed passage to reverse servo. I tapped that, installed a restrictor plug
Nice! Looks like some mods stand the test of time.
Drinking :wink:
Alternator went bad on my wifes 92 silverado. I buy one and install it with a new belt . within the hour of purchase I am calling the parts store for warranty as in the 2 mile drive home from the shop ,the alternator siezed and snapped the new belt. Do they just throw these things together or do they still do quality checks before the parts get sold?
Quote from: "chimp koose"Do they just throw these things together or do they still do quality checks before the parts get sold?
unfortunately the rebuilders are rebuilding to a price point, usually a LOW price point. add to that the fact that most bearings sold in the US are not made in the US, you get a two alternator.
lucky for me i have a local alternator/starter rebuilder that has been in business for decades and they still care about quality
sorry you got bit
later jim
River... this was a new not rebuilt alternator. I bought new thinking I could avoid the rebuilder nightmare.Live and learn I guess.
WOW new SHOULD have lasted longer then two hours
did you go with a different brand when you returned it?
i once has a new Bosch fuel pump last 6 miles, when i returned they offered replacement but i got my money back and bought a different brand at a different store.
hope you have better luck with the replacement
later jim
today.. i got a call and got a late start to the bank.. i guess you heard about the guy with the gun shooting up sunset and vine street.. thats only about 10 blocks from my house and was my first stop.. except i could not get there.. traffic was all backed up and people were driving crazy to get away from there...
where the guy was finally shot.. was right were i park to go to that bank..
you can see video on some channels taken from above.. one of the guys in the condo tower is actually a hero.. as he was leaning out his window yelling SHOOT ME.. SHOOT ME UP HERE.. trying to distract the guy from shooting more people in cars passing him in the street..
my wife came in later.. saying a guy had fallen into our trash can.. said somebody was chasing him.. was really freaked out.. he seemed to be on something.. perhaps the same stuff the guy with the gun was on..
he wanted to talk to the police.. so i called them for him.. left him talking to them.. this area is named wrong.. should be called hardly weird...
this is still not as bad as korea town a few miles south.. where i lived for many years.. my brother lived in a house thats rear faced an empty lot.. he had to put multiple layers of plywood against the back inside wall of his bedroom to be able to feel safe.. seemed his bedroom wall was hit several times by stray shots.. i don't know how many shots were blocked by the 6 inches of plywood..
boring day here compared to Wayne's place... visited a few stores for food and supplies.
Saw this ElCamino in the parking lot at Wally world. Nice looking.
Got to hang a new Micro Wave on the wall over the stove. Old one keeps going wack-o
Finished the hartz cloth top insert, installed the cut down van seat and went for the maiden road test. all systems go. Tom...
That came out real nice Tom.
We just got home from Vegas monday morning, The wife was sick, she picked up a sinus infection out there. Josh had his college graduation last night, Fatcat has his store open, Dave flew in to go to a Lions game, I have not been out in the shop yet since I got back.
I went to Wichita yesterday to see Brian Setzer. I thought it was fabulous. I took the 32. I think I get strange looks in the winter. Maybe people are unaware that you can install heaters in hot rods. The highest temp I saw today was 31.
Recuperating from the Mooneyes Christmas Party, race & show today...
I spent a few hours today working on the transmission crossmember for the Essex. When it's done the ends will be boxed and molded into the frame.
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I am rewiring a 1932 Ford tudor sedan. A very nice car with bad wiring. It came to me to have the steering column turn signal wiring fixed, a battery disconnect switch, and the horn connected. When I started to work on the car I noticed so many other wiring problems and I could not stop. I will charge for the work the customer requested and eat the rest. I can not charge for work he did not ask for but I can not let the car out of the shop with the wiring the way it was. It should all wash out in the future though as he has some more work for me.
The funny thing about wiring is that this car was a driver when it entered the shop and it will be a driver when it leaves, after me working on it for a week. There will be very little visible changes to the car but a whole lot of work. I could see how a customer would wonder why he was charged for so much labor.
I do think that in the future I will reach an agreement beforehand, that if I see something wrong, the customer can expect to pay for fixing the problem. I am not complaining on this job, as this work was my own decision, and I did not have to do what I have done to his car.
John
Boyd Who, nice progress! Was it you who was looking for essex doors a few months ago? I have heard of some near yorkton that sound like they are in nice shape.
Thanks CK! Slowly but surely. I need to get some front hubs asap so I can get it up on 4 wheels again.
It wasn't me who was after some doors, but I can't recall who it was. I'll get back to you if I remember.
Fedex backed into my driveway today! christmas came early as my front axle showed up for the modelT. Bat wings should be here tomorrow!
Working on my 2wd full size bronco project,removed the transfer case tonight and will be pulling the trans tomorrow,its going to be replaced with a 2wd AOD. I switched the front suspension this summer and the trans swap is the only big thing left to do and then on to a couple little things on the motor.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Fedex backed into my driveway today! christmas came early as my front axle showed up for the modelT. Bat wings should be here tomorrow!
I know that feeling well! Gotta love it when a big shipment of parts arrive. :D
I was looking for some Essex doors Chimp. Could you post a link or message me on this forum?
As for my project I am starting the final stages of my T pickup after starting it ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, you guys won't believe this ,,,,,,, but I started it 34 years ago :roll: . It's been on the back burner so long the chrome has peeled and the parts I bought way back when are still in a trunk and are now collectable in their own right. :shock: (God, it is embarassing to admit that) :oops: My buddies sure rib me alot about it. Oh well at least it's paid for. :wink:
In the mean while several cars and trucks have come and gone while it sits in the corner. :(
Taxpyer my cousin told me about the doors last weekend ,he said he was surprised at how good of condition the door handles were . I will get a message out to him to see how good or bad they are and what they are worth to the owner.If he sends me pictures I will see about sending them to you. Cousin is not a hot rodder but a muscle car guy ,he thought the doors were from a 27 essex.By the way , I have wanted to build a T coupe since I started reading street rodder mag....35 years ago! I have had the body for the last 8 years .If it was not for the desire to build this specific car all those years ago, I probably would not have anywhere near the automotive/fabrication skills I have today.
The 32 went home and a 40 showed up.
After I work on the 40, I am going to work on some of my own stuff.
John
QuoteAfter I work on the 40, I am going to work on some of my own stuff.
That's the same story I alway tell. You told me the 32 was the last one before yours. I have been home two weeks, built a rear end, started on a sign, made some handles for a cooler, and rebuilt a mower engine. I still have the customer car before mine.
We had our Christmas here yesterday. We're trying to avoid the rush so we can rush into something else. Linda had a heart catherization Wednesday to assure she would be OK for surgurey schedualed for next Wednesday. The closest I've gotten to work on anything of mine is to walk in front of it going to the refrigerator in the garage. Over the Thanksgiving brake (?) we (?) bought a "Big Screen" TV and our son and son-in-law have finished hooking up the remote and surround sound so that Linda can work things from the couch while she's recooperating. Then all I'll have to do is change the DVDs. Our Christmas has been Merry so far. Hope it is the same for everyone else. GPster
We had the big christmas party today for the extended family. Just the close family next sunday.
I got back from Colorado Springs for the family Christmas on my side of the family. The weather was good for this time of the year. I got all the cycles out for exercise when we got home. The high today was 61 degrees. Tomorrow has a storm predicted. Sleet turning into snow. I hope they're wrong.
Just been workin' myself to a nub, fixin' and upgrading things at the new 20 year old house so we can move in tomorrow; still got some wiring to get cleared up since the original construction certainly didn't meet code. Got the mover guys coming tomorrow at 0730 to move the furniture and some other large stuff that I can't handle by myself.
I spent all day digging out from the snow storm. I don't need to tell you how I feel. :)
Quote from: "kb426"I spent all day digging out from the snow storm. I don't need to tell you how I feel. :)
Estatic?
Quote from: "kb426"I spent all day digging out from the snow storm. I don't need to tell you how I feel. :)
Elastic? :D
Good answer!
i spent the day with a friend.. he ask me to help him swap the transmission in his 97 tbird.. for some reason.. and he has been a mechanic for about 10 years.. he had never done a transmission R & R..
so i am out laying in my shirt sleeves under this tbird all day.. fighting the various tight fits and wondering how the drive shaft ended up being right through the center of the fuel tank.. where you have to drop the tank slightly to free the drive shaft..
this is just about par for me.. back in the 90s.. i spent many christmas days building transmissions with the boat owner..
tomorrow.. i get to depin the transmission connectors.. as several exposed wires are missing all the insulation.. great..
sorry you guys got stuck shoveling snow..
Quote from: "kb426"I spent all day digging out from the snow storm. I don't need to tell you how I feel. :)
SNOW?? 8) 8) 8)
it's a bit chilly here :wink: mid to upper 60s :D
i wore shorts and a tshirt to work today
later jim
hey all,it was 41degrees F here today! My only worry is that sometime this winter mother nature is going to even the score.
Fit hood to Model A today. Now I need to come up with some way of fastening it down. Something other than "old school, back in the day" sheet metal screws thru the side :lol: :lol: :lol: Tom...
You could paint the c-clamps :lol:
Quote from: "Mikej"You could paint the c-clamps :lol:
Of course! What was I thinking??? :wink:
Christmas came early! :D
The headers I bought online arrived today and I wasted no time bolting them up to see how they'd fit. The passenger side drops at a slightly steeper angle than the drivers side and will hit the splash apron so I'll need to tweak it a bit, but otherwise I think they'll work just fine.
You can also see the transmission crossmember I'm building in these pics.
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Quote from: "tom36"Quote from: "Mikej"You could paint the c-clamps :lol:
Of course! What was I thinking??? :wink:
I'm thinking chrome. :roll:
I thought 'old skool' was Dzus Fasteners?
leather straps?
Magnets? The ones inside refrigerator door gaskeys. It may be unsightly but I made hose clamps work on a hood for hold downs one time. I took each clamp (four, one for each corner) and cut them in half. I took the half with the male end (lack of description) and fastened it with pop rivets to the firewall and radiator shell in such a way that when the female end of the clamp (with the screw!) which was fastened to the hood could mate with the compatible male end and a few turns of the screw would secure the hose clamp halves together and the edge of the hood they were fastened to. I have no idea what this description will look like after River gets a hold of it. GPster
Quote from: "chimp koose"leather straps?
That's a thought but it seems to be the "in thing" to do at the moment so I would like to come up with something else. Right now the hood halves are sitting on the car and I keep looking and thinking while doing other stuff. Waiting for the light bulb to turn on. :idea: :idea: :idea: Tom...
Staple gun?? :P
4 aluminum blocks, one at each corner. In two of them a fixed 1/4" stainless pin, tapered on the end, sticking out about 1/2". On the other end install spring loaded pins with a handle to release them. You can then install a bracket in the firewall and the grille shell for the pins to go in.
To install the hood, insert the fixed pins into the bracket on that end, retract the pin on the other end, and let it snap into the bracket on that end. You can hide the block under the lower edge of the hood, and bolt it into place on the bottom flange.
Side panel attachment suggestion.
Hooley, showed me these the other day and I thought they were really nice. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Ouik-Latch-Products-Mini-Quick-Latch,51942.html You could make an internal hook at the top or bottom and use these at the other side of the panel. That way two to a panel should do it.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Side panel attachment suggestion.
Hooley, showed me these the other day and I thought they were really nice. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Ouik-Latch-Products-Mini-Quick-Latch,51942.html You could make an internal hook at the top or bottom and use these at the other side of the panel. That way two to a panel should do it.
John
Those look real clean. Would I assume that you press down on the panel to release them?.The description doesn't really say.
Charlie
As I remember ( that is a disclaimer ) :) , you push the center button and it releases. I thought about using one for a glove box catch.
John
New to us air compressor at work. It is plumbed in, electrical hook up next week.
We should have less problems with low air pressure when blasting cabinets are in operation
Here is a photo of the old tired dog compressor the Curtis unit is replacing. This one was our back up. When air pressure dropped to below 100 this unit kicked on.
It is my belief that this compressor did not compress air, it simply waved at the air as it passed thru the compressor.
Our 10 hp compressor is now the back up unit to the Curtis
QuoteIt is my belief that this compressor did not compress air, it simply waved at the air as it passed thru the compressor.
Our 10 hp compressor is now the back up unit to the Curtis
That is just like the one I use daily. I bought it used 25 years ago. The only repair I made was new valves about 5 years ago.
John
Saturday morning coffee at the Gearhead Cafe. Doug Lee brought 5 black powder cannons that he had made. He set them up in the parking lot with different link fuse on each one so that they fired one after another. I have a video. It was fun and loud.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Saturday morning coffee at the Gearhead Cafe. Doug Lee brought 5 black powder cannons that he had made. He set them up in the parking lot with different link fuse on each one so that they fired one after another. I have a video. It was fun and loud. John
Myth Busters had a deal not too long ago with a cannon. Apparently they fired on and weren't concerned where it went because it was out of camera range. They decided not to air the resultsbut it did provide some un-neccessary air hole in a house and a car. GPster
QuoteDoug Lee brought 5 black powder cannons that he had made. He set them up in the parking lot with different link fuse on each one so that they fired one after another. I have a video. It was fun and loud.
Did he fire the one he had in there the day last month when I was there?
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteDoug Lee brought 5 black powder cannons that he had made. He set them up in the parking lot with different link fuse on each one so that they fired one after another. I have a video. It was fun and loud.
Did he fire the one he had in there the day last month when I was there?
Yes, it is one of the cannons in the picture. They are very loud.
John
A rock crawler in the shop 1 week ago. Notice relationship (?) of gas pedal to the front drive shaft.
yes , it as close as it looks
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"QuoteIt is my belief that this compressor did not compress air, it simply waved at the air as it passed thru the compressor.
Our 10 hp compressor is now the back up unit to the Curtis
That is just like the one I use daily. I bought it used 25 years ago. The only repair I made was new valves about 5 years ago.
John
This is photo of the twin pump 10 hp unit we have beat up for about 8 - 9 yrs now. The compressor pump is 8 yrs old or so, the remainder is older. The old pump blew apart, it kicked a rod out the block.
This 10 hp twin is now the back up to the Curtis pump. We have added some large air consuming devices in recent years. the addition of the Curtis compressor long over due.
:shock:
Changing exhaust header configuration on Falcon. Header is unknown brand, 3 into 2 configuration
I am changing it to 3 into 2 into 1 ... primary tube is 1.5 inches. 3 pipes into 2.5 collector as I have run for over 1 year.
I am now shortening the 2.5 pipes some and merge into a single 3 inch collector.
I have no idea if this is good or bad or if the car will run slower or faster.
Not finished with exhaust yet... getting there
Our Hughes Motorsports crew chief mentioned that our Lumina race car will run 7.30's full out , off the throttle stop. He can make 2 passes and still be faster than my Falcon's 15.70s ... that is OK with me, I can eat popcorn on a pass and not spill any.
Keeping busy. Christmas day. Wife woke up sick = hacking , coughing ,, on the couch wrapped up in blankets.
did anyone else mow the yard today? 8)
Quote from: "Glen"did anyone else mow the yard today? 8)
MOWING??? Why did you have to mention that? It's cold back in this part of the country. So now Frank will have to post a pic of himself wearing socks and mowing. Think what that will look like! :lol: :lol:
Quote from: "Glen"did anyone else mow the yard today? 8)
I refuse to install a ''winter yard'' since it requires mowing. 5 years ago when we could afford a ''yard service'' , the company installed rye grass in the front yard with out asking me. That stuff still grows in a few sections of the yard. :evil:
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Glen"did anyone else mow the yard today? 8)
I refuse to install a ''winter yard'' since it requires mowing.
i also stopped putting a "winter yard" in a few years ago. i got tired of mowing year round and it save a good bit of water also.
later jim
Most of the AZ yards I've seen aremore or less a continuation of the nearby desert. Good for planting barely rusty old car parts.
Charlie
I shifted 3 cars around in the shop so one of them can go away for a while. I didn't like something a saw in my 'modified'frame so i have that cut back apart. I added another crossmember to a frame work table, the crossmember will support the engine block so i don't need a transmission bolted up, i wondered why i hadn't thought of that before and when i test fitted a frame rail i found out why so tomorrow i will be modifying a crossmember to fit both an engine and a frame rail. Jeez! Something about two seperate masses occupying the same space has been a gorilla in my small room my whole life. Hopefully we'll be able to test fire the engine for my nova in the space i created, we'll strap the cradle down and have a set of tractor pull headers on it. With luck we'll do that tomorrow - that'll be worth a pic or two.
Polishing my serpentine pulleys for the AMX and worked on the shop.
I spent part of Christmas morning assembling the Lincoln welding cart my wife got me...
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Then today I assembled some of the sheetmetal on the Essex to get an idea on how much I'll have to modify the lakes headers I bought for it. They sit very close to the fenders so I'll have to cut the flanges off and re-weld them so the tubes come out closer to level with the ground, plus I have to move the dumps back a few inches. Shouldn't be too big a deal, and they're sure going to look sharp once I'm done!
The front is sitting at ride height, the rear still needs to come down a few inches.
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Quote from: "Boyd Who"Then today I assembled some of the sheetmetal on the Essex to get an idea on how much I'll have to modify the lakes headers I bought for it. They sit very close to the fenders so I'll have to cut the flanges off and re-weld them so the tubes come out closer to level with the ground, plus I have to move the dumps back a few inches. Shouldn't be too big a deal, and they're sure going to look sharp once I'm done!
Keep in mind keepers so the doors don't open too far. GPster
Good call, but the Essex has suicide doors so I don't have to worry about them hitting the headers. :D
is it an optical delusion or does the engine / trans oil pans in the Essex sit real close to the ground?
Must be the angle you're looking at it from. There's actually quite a bit of clearance under the engine & trans. The center of the front axle will be the lowest part of the truck.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"I spent part of Christmas morning assembling the Lincoln welding cart my wife got me...
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I bought one of those carts w/ my Lincoln welder & quickly tired of bending over to reach the controls. I moved the front upright leg to the rear & made taller front legs from angle stock. Much better.
Had to plug a tire this evening, daily driver. Dang sheet rock screw in left rear tire.
Tried a new plug kit from DynaPlug , It leaked. I Got out the old rope type kit, got the job finished.
looks like I may need a corvair type steering box for drag car project
Cleaned out the garage, in readiness to put the plymouth in there tomorrow.. Get a start on it over the next two weeks whilst on holidays..
Happy New Year indeed :D
I'm at work closing out the books for 2011 but it is going to be warm this afternoon so the Coupe is going for a ride. Have a safe and happy New Year. Mike
Nice here today also. I've already taken the cpe out for a drive
This was yesterday's project. When I finished the minibike 2 years ago, I bought a seat for it. I had the original foam but not enough skills to recover it. The original foam is now covered in purple carbon fiber weave vinyl. I tried 2 other color schemes before settling on this one. Because the bike isn't 100% original, the desire to modify became overwhelming. It's 45 degrees here but the ground still has lots of snow cover. Most of the streets should be clear by dark. Hope everyone has a good new year's day.
Quote from: "Crosley"is it an optical delusion or does the engine / trans oil pans in the Essex sit real close to the ground?
I took a quick measurement this morning and there's 6" under the oil pan. 8)
Took a lunch ride to Florence AZ. Temps were low 70*F . It was a fun smooth ride.
:twisted:
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Quote from: "Crosley"is it an optical delusion or does the engine / trans oil pans in the Essex sit real close to the ground?
I took a quick measurement this morning and there's 6" under the oil pan. 8)
very nice. 8)
Quote from: "kb426"This was yesterday's project. When I finished the minibike 2 years ago, I bought a seat for it. I had the original foam but not enough skills to recover it. The original foam is now covered in purple carbon fiber weave vinyl. I tried 2 other color schemes before settling on this one. Because the bike isn't 100% original, the desire to modify became overwhelming. It's 45 degrees here but the ground still has lots of snow cover. Most of the streets should be clear by dark. Hope everyone has a good new year's day.
i need to find one of those and put a side car on it;)
Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "kb426"This was yesterday's project. When I finished the minibike 2 years ago, I bought a seat for it. I had the original foam but not enough skills to recover it. The original foam is now covered in purple carbon fiber weave vinyl. I tried 2 other color schemes before settling on this one. Because the bike isn't 100% original, the desire to modify became overwhelming. It's 45 degrees here but the ground still has lots of snow cover. Most of the streets should be clear by dark. Hope everyone has a good new year's day.
i need to find one of those and put a side car on it;)
When Fatcat was a kid, I built him a bicycle with a side car. It's still around here someplace. It worked real good at swap meets.
I have been building an outdoor sign for Fatcat's new store. two ft by six ft with fluorescent lighting. The light box is done, now I have to install the mounts for the lamps, and the ballast. I'll take pictures when it's done.
Before I started driving again after my accident I was anxious for some motor-less transportation. I came into a cash of Junk bicycles. My wife and I had been touring with our Harley that I had put a sidecar on. I thought I could adapt the technology to the pile of bicycle parts and build me a plathing for over town. The problem is that the contraption is "Top Heavy" because of the seating position and a single bicycle wheel for the side car doesn't provide much ballast. It flipped kind of easy. I started to expand on the theory and was going to power the side car wheel. I had acquired the rear wheel and transmission from a small scooter but in Ohio anything with motor bigger than 49CC needs to be licensed. Being legal threw the whole idea out the window. GPster
Took a short 180 mile ride today.. south of the house here, into Florence AZ again, around Coolidge AZ and further south on State route #79 past the Tom Mix memorial / marker.
Tom Mix was in the silent movie stuff, died in the Florence area in AZ in 1940 of a car crash
I'm working on a bag to take all my junk to car shows. Lots of the shows hand out bags but I wanted something different. If I don't mess up again, I'll post a pic tomorrow. :D
From what I read the Mexican restaurant Los Dos Malinos on the south side of Phoenix is Tom Mixes old hacienda. Have you ever eaten there? Last time my wife and I were there everything was so hot it all tasted the same.
yes as the story goes los dos molinas is in tom mix's house. it is also known for it's HOT food. i've been there a couple of times.
i won't go back because the last time i went they added a tip to my credit card after i signed. i had already left a nice tip in cash on the table. luckily i still had the receipt so was able to get it back but will never be back.
later jim
The first time we ate there it was great. The next time we were in Phoenix we headed there right away. That night the food was absolutly on fire and you couldn't tell one food from another. It all tasted the same and we determined right then to never go back. As to your credit card. We had an experience like that once. Now if the tip is left on the table instead of added to my card I draw multiple heavy wavy lines though the area for the tip entry
Drove 800 miles home from Raleigh N.C. today, not much traffic, but what there was the the cream of the idiot crop. It was 66* in Raleigh yesterday and I took my grandson for a ride in his wagon, when we got home here today it was snowing.... :?
Quote from: "phat rat"As to your credit card. We had an experience like that once. Now if the tip is left on the table instead of added to my card I draw multiple heavy wavy lines though the area for the tip entry
yup me too, i call it a lesson learned.
later jim
We always write the name, or number, of the server on our receipt. IF there's a problem, and there has been, we go back to the manager and give him/her that info. Several places have given us free meals because we pointed out a problem.
I have not been to the Los Dos Malinos place. If the food is that spicey hot, it does seem to all taste the same as you try to calm down your mouth with water, beer or soda. :shock:
We have an Arribas Mexican food place just down the road from us.. tried the place 3 times, 2 times we had problems with service or the food. I am done with them. The one time there was no problem with service , we witnessed a tossing of food as a woman got angry at the other members of the group. She tossed food at them and walked out
Entertainment with your meal. You should pay extra. :P
I'm at work again. Still do the books. Going to go home a watch some football. Rooting against Nebraska. Sorry Daryle and Bob
Quote from: "Crosley"If the food is that spicey hot, it does seem to all taste the same as you try to calm down your mouth with water, beer or soda. :shock:
milk also works, supposed to work the best but beer tastes better with mexican food :oops:
later jim
Sour cream works the best for cooling down the hot food.Hot food is acidic all dairy product are base, they cancel each other acid/base.
i wonder just how "hot" the stuff is...
we used to have a burrito gut that came around that when he said "ees hot", you'd best believe him
i'd kill for one of his burrito's today...
myself, i can't handle bland food, gives me a bellyache....no kidding.
This won't make sense to lots of people. A lot of the car shows hand out a goodie bag. Usually from a non-automotive source. Just to do something different, I made this to take with me. Those of you that are familiar with my truck will understand.
KB426 let me guess.... it matches your shoes?
Good guess! On St. Patricks day I'll be in style.
I sold the 48 Fleetline I had for sale for 18 months now. He picked it up today.
I worked on the sign some more, got it to light up! I have to mount the cover, then tear it down and paint it.
Found another Essex sedan body quite straight and complete. For some reason these things are following me around. :shock: Funny how these diversions pop up and keep you from paying attention to your main project. :roll:
Quote from: "taxpyer"Found another Essex sedan body quite straight and complete. For some reason these things are following me around. :shock: Funny how these diversions pop up and keep you from paying attention to your main project. :roll:
Essex?? Geez...who would want one of those? :roll: :wink: :lol: 8)
Still moving bits and pieces, but we are living at the new place now. Finally got back on line after frying the old computer when I plugged it in here; don't know what happened, but it smoked and stank, and wouldn't do anything else - went and bought another one. This trying to cram everything into about half the space is tough; somethin's gonna have to go.
changing oil n filter on daily driver car.. 5,500 mile on oil.. why do they put the oil change capacity at 3.9 quarts for a USA type car?
Drag strip ( I hope) on saturday for Falcon if something does not come up again.
Messing with adding trim lites to my bags and trunk on the scooter. Hope to have brighter appearance at nite from the sides.
LED lites will be in each little lens, red in colour with voltage applied, other wise they are clear. Bought the LED off ebay out of Hong Kong. Did this in december early. Wrong lites arrived, they were white lite when 12 volts applied. After 2 days of arguing with "Mr Lee" via eBay messages that the lites were WHITE in colour, not RED. I filed a complaint thru eBay. Finally received the correct red lites 5 days ago.
:shock:
I bought extra trim pieces from other Goldwing owners to try my skill at this. There is a company that offers this LED lite install service, I decided to try it my self like most of us hot rodders do
You can do mine next, Tony... :lol:
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"You can do mine next, Tony... :lol:
Phil... Very difficult to line up the these holes straight on the curved trim. It took me days to finally drill a hole in the trim and this is extra trim i bought to modify. if I goof up, my OE trim is still fine. LOL
So far only a couple holes off by a 32nd or so. Not Bad doing by hand
A photo of the back side of one piece of saddle bag trim. Each LED has 2 wires, 16 LED lites = 32 wires to deal with.
went to pic a part with my son-in-law and one of my sons. got a set of chevy center dump exhaust manifolds for $14.989 each for my 57. son pulled a 57 caddy steering wheel for $5.00 with horn ring. good times
got my Jegs special m/c and now have brakes on the rambler.......now if it would move under it's own power;)
I received a shipment from speedway motors for the Simca. The cross spring setup was causing too much problems with steering setup.
Parallel springs will be under it, Ford spindles Super Bell hubs and brakes. I bought the Super Bell parts around 1995 or 96
what a learning curve on simple stuff. I learned that I needed to bend the LED wire tabs a certain way to avoid breaking the solder joint on them.
I may need to buy another group of LED lites since I have broken 8 so far. :twisted:
just finished up swapping S-10 rear end out of wife's coupe to a Nova rear. now have to run new emergency brake cables.
Hope you all had a great New Years.
had a 4L60E pump brought in, that a customer removed all on his own.
You are suppose to remove the trans pan first... remove the filter, remove the lock up solenoid from the pump too.
Clamp on the splined tube was used for extraction from the case. Many gouge marks from screw driver to pry pump outof case.
Second foto shows broken piece of lock up solenoid in the small hole on the left. He broke the filter tube too that goes into the larger hole.
Still trying to find out why only this part was brought into the shop. Kinda wonder what else the guy is "fixing" :shock:
I finished up the sign for Fatcat's store. He still has to put the letters on it, but it lights up.
Tony, I really like those lights on the bike. It's given me an idea to solve a problem I've been wrapping my head around for some time now.
Haven't done much today. Stayed in and battled a head cold I received from my grandchildren! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have learned this 4L60E pump has been out 3 times as the DIY owner is trying to fix a leak. he does not seem worried about the other parts he broke pulling the pump or the damage done to the sealing areas of the pump to trans case
:twisted:
Quote from: "Crosley"I have learned this 4L60E pump has been out 3 times as the DIY owner is trying to fix a leak. he does not seem worried about the other parts he broke pulling the pump or the damage done to the sealing areas of the pump to trans case
That's strange ... :? Usually the third time is the charm ..... :lol:
More " Gasket inna tube" needed :?
That is a nice fabricated puller though .... :idea:
Some people don't know when to say "when" ... :(U)
He prolly want's it resolved for $25.00 or less with a 3/36 warranty ...correct :?:
He will be back next week with a "You fixed it & NOW it goes ____ "... :roll:
Bob.... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Quotequote="Crosley"]I have learned this 4L60E pump has been out 3 times as the DIY owner is trying to fix a leak. he does not seem worried about the other parts he broke pulling the pump or the damage done to the sealing areas of the pump to trans case
That's strange ... :? Usually the third time is the charm ..... :lol:
More " Gasket inna tube" needed :?
That is a nice fabricated puller though .... :idea:
Some people don't know when to say "when" ... :(U)
He prolly want's it resolved for $25.00 or less with a 3/36 warranty ...correct :?:
He will be back next week with a "You fixed it & NOW it goes ____ "... :roll:
Bob.... :wink:
I heard friday that the remainder of the transmission parts are coming to the shop for a proper repair. LOL Some folks do not know when to stop fixin stuff.
I am gonna try to drag race the Falcon today (Again) ... After last couple of failures : I have checked the weather, checked road closures, called the track ''information line" . I need to check my horoscope to see how that looks, then load the truck n trailer up.
:twisted:
I pulled the seat out of the 32. I'm going to modify the foam and recover it. It won't scream "minivan" when I'm finished. :D
River1 ( Jim ) needs to post up about his curb jumping and tree trimming with his daily driver pickup. Jim is fine, truck needs some attention it sounds like
:shock:
QuoteQuote from: CrosleyRiver1 ( Jim ) needs to post up about his curb jumping and tree trimming with his daily driver pickup. Jim is fine, truck needs some attention it sounds like
WOW ....Winter hit you guys hard , huh :?:
Streets that slippery :shock: :?:
Bob...... :wink:
Yesterday I stayed in the house for the most part. I did go out and make a sink drain wrench for the neighbor. Today I worked on the 38 Packard floor pan. I had to patch the bottom edge so it will fit the floor again. One more patch to go.
Quote from: "Crosley"had a 4L60E pump brought in, that a customer removed all on his own.
You are suppose to remove the trans pan first... remove the filter, remove the lock up solenoid from the pump too.
Clamp on the splined tube was used for extraction from the case. Many gouge marks from screw driver to pry pump outof case.
Second foto shows broken piece of lock up solenoid in the small hole on the left. He broke the filter tube too that goes into the larger hole.
Still trying to find out why only this part was brought into the shop. Kinda wonder what else the guy is "fixing" :shock:
Don't you wish they would bring it to you BEFORE they screw it up?
Delivered a 46 Ford convert I sold to Peoria Il today
I worked on some stainless trim for a friends 55 Chevy and then I practiced on my sewing some. I changed the leverage on the sewing machine so that the treadle is slower reacting than it was previously. My machine was used in a factory for piece work and it was set up to run fast. It occurred to me that I am not in the habit of slowing things down but it did help in this case.
John
Quote from: "phat rat"Delivered a 46 Ford convert I sold to Peoria Il today
If I'd known, I'd have invited you to stop and say hello.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Quote from: "phat rat"Delivered a 46 Ford convert I sold to Peoria Il today
If I'd known, I'd have invited you to stop and say hello.
Thanks for that offer. It was a rather quick trip. He called me Wed night and wanted to know how quick could I deliver it. With the weather the way it was I took the first window I saw. I left at 6:45 a.m. and was back at 7:30 p.m. and just over 700 mi
This car showed up this evening for some work. I had never met the owner until he brought the car to me. I had a little chuckle when he got out of his truck. I am no spring chicken but he has a good twenty years on me. The car is tubbed and has a roll cage and a really good sounding small block. I would have never imagined the owner matched to this car but I am tickled that he enjoys one like this.
John
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Quote from: "Crosley"River1 ( Jim ) needs to post up about his curb jumping and tree trimming with his daily driver pickup. Jim is fine, truck needs some attention it sounds like
WOW ....Winter hit you guys hard , huh :?:
Streets that slippery :shock: :?:
Bob...... :wink:
It involved a freeway incident... female did something stupid in a car that caused another driver to swerve , into another car, Jim had to swerve to miss that and ended up in the landscaping along side the freeway. His truck trimmed down several bushes and small trees.
:shock:
Foto update on the 4L60E trans with hack job of removed pump.
Photo is close up that shows the amount of sillycone this DIY mechanic put on this pump area. This is a very bad idea using silicone there.
The whole area the pump slides into the trans case here... is coated with silicone. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Quote from: "Crosley"River1 ( Jim ) needs to post up about his curb jumping and tree trimming with his daily driver pickup. Jim is fine, truck needs some attention it sounds like
WOW ....Winter hit you guys hard , huh :?:
Streets that slippery :shock: :?:
Bob...... :wink:
It involved a freeway incident... female did something stupid in a car that caused another driver to swerve , into another car, Jim had to swerve to miss that and ended up in the landscaping along side the freeway. His truck trimmed down several bushes and small trees.
:shock:
i was in the number one lane getting ready to exit to another freeway. i noticed some movement to my left and glanced over. i saw a red car being driven by a blonde women and a grey truck swerving away from each other. i look back forward and was smacked by the grey truck. it pushed me off road thru bushes and trees, just missing an electrical box, up a small hill then back down the hill till i hit a bush big enough to stop the truck. after the initial away from me swerve the grey truck was hit by a small black car pushing him across 4 or 5 lanes into me. the red car kept going, whether she knew she caused this mess i don't know.
all told no one was hurt but my truck has damage to almost all surfaces. we'll see what insurance says.
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where i went off the road you can see the small hill and the knocked down bushes i went thru and the electrical box i missed
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view from top the hill
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view from top of my path to where i stopped
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close up where i stopped
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where i stopped from the front
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tow truck pulling me out, after i was pulled out he put me back on the ground and i drove the truck home
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after the tow pulled me out
Any photos of the Blonde :?: :?: :shock:
Bob.... :wink:
"Any photos of the Blonde?" My kind of guys. :lol:
I spent the evening putting the vinyl graphics on the face of my sign that Enjenjo built for me. I am happy with the way it turned out.
Unfortunately as I was finishing up the graphics install the plexiglass panel broke free from the frame. So we now have to figure out why it came loose and how we are going to fix this problem.
Quote from: "Fat Cat"I spent the evening putting the vinyl graphics on the face of my sign that Enjenjo built for me. I am happy with the way it turned out.
Unfortunately as I was finishing up the graphics install the plexiglass panel broke free from the frame. So we now have to figure out why it came loose and how we are going to fix this problem.
looks good!! hope it draws in lots of customers for ya );b(
I haven't been doing much of anything lately, but my '53 F100 front brake assemblies arrived today so I may spend some time getting everything installed. It'll be nice to be able to roll the chassis around on wheels again!
Neat looking sign Frank ...Are you going to sneek some of your wares into the "Zoo" :?: :idea:
Bob..... :wink:
Jim,
Well, my friend, that little foray into the pucker brush could have been a whole lot worse. Glad you weren't hurt.
It'll be interesting to see the amount on the estimate to repair.
Charlie
I assembled the steering column for my Buick today. Considering I tore it down for modification and rebuild over 2 years ago, and have had it painted for 6 months, I guess I am doing all right.
Finished the saddle bag lites on the Goldwing.. not a great photo, best I could do tonite.
Those lights look really good, Tony.
Yep, the lights look good, Tony. What year is your bike? Honda has a recall on '01 to '10 GW's. I had traded my '02 on an '07 at Pete Hatfield's in '07, and I got a recall notice on it also. I sent them Pete's address as being traded in, but he went out of business a couple years ago...
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"had a 4L60E pump brought in, that a customer removed all on his own.
You are suppose to remove the trans pan first... remove the filter, remove the lock up solenoid from the pump too.
Clamp on the splined tube was used for extraction from the case. Many gouge marks from screw driver to pry pump outof case.
Second foto shows broken piece of lock up solenoid in the small hole on the left. He broke the filter tube too that goes into the larger hole.
Still trying to find out why only this part was brought into the shop. Kinda wonder what else the guy is "fixing" :shock:
Don't you wish they would bring it to you BEFORE they screw it up?
I guess this is a common problem in many areas of various industries. Some body ''thinks'' they can fix something and tear into it.
I am about to attempt repairs on my house A/C unit. Service tech told me solenoids and circuit board are weak in my house A/C unit. Sometimes the air handler in the attic does not ''turn on the blower fan''... then the condenser unit on the ground runs for hours driving my electric bill way up. Tech wants near 600 dollars for repair, I find the parts on line for about 100 dollars shipped.
I posted a photo of the 4L60E trans in question. DIY fellow welded a socket onto the drain plug to remove it. These drain plugs are a female dog to remove at times. I usually weld on a large nut to the plug to make removal easier.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Yep, the lights look good, Tony. What year is your bike? Honda has a recall on '01 to '10 GW's.
My bike is a 2010 I bought used, with 2400 miles on it.
Odd how a brake master cylinder recall pops up on a bike brake system design that is 11 years old now. Actually the problem is a simple adjustment of the apply rod to the secondary master cylinder
I am about to attempt repairs on my house A/C unit. Service tech told me solenoids and circuit board are weak in my house A/C unit. Sometimes the air handler in the attic does not ''turn on the blower fan''... then the condenser unit on the ground runs for hours driving my electric bill way up. Tech wants near 600 dollars for repair, I find the parts on line for about 100 dollars shipped.
Hope this doesn't turn out like the guy fixing his own transmission :shock:
Quote from: "Mikej"I am about to attempt repairs on my house A/C unit. Service tech told me solenoids and circuit board are weak in my house A/C unit. Sometimes the air handler in the attic does not ''turn on the blower fan''... then the condenser unit on the ground runs for hours driving my electric bill way up. Tech wants near 600 dollars for repair, I find the parts on line for about 100 dollars shipped.
Hope this doesn't turn out like the guy fixing his own transmission :shock:
I hope it does go better. I usually know when to quit ''fixing something''
the fellow with the 4L60e leak problems.... he had a cracked converter hub. All the sillycone in the world would not help his problem. He was chasing the leak in the wrong part. LOL
Went as far as I can go on the steering column today until I get some more parts. Made a clamp to hold it to the dash, and painted it.
When I finished that, I worked on the Ghia wiring. Good thing he is not in a hurry, that's the first time I have touched it in a month.
We put up Fatcat's sign today, looks real good.
My neighbour has a 62 Impala with a 350 chev, it's not good enough for him so....................he went shopping for something with a few more horsepower.
We took the 350 out....
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And put this in it's place.
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This should do the job :wink:
Quote from: "32coupe"My neighbour has a 62 Impala with a 350 chev, it's not good enough for him so....................he went shopping for something with a few more horsepower.
We took the 350 out....
And put this in it's place.
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This should do the job :wink:
I hope he didn't get that from Black Mountain Hemi. :evil:
Quote from: "32coupe"My neighbour has a 62 Impala with a 350 chev, it's not good enough for him so....................he went shopping for something with a few more horsepower.
We took the 350 out....
And put this in it's place.
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This should do the job :wink:
see if he'll get rid of that glass filter, i have heard of them breaking and catching the car on fire. :twisted:
i do like his style of power adder tho :lol:
later jim
I've never had any problem with those glass filters breaking, but I have had a problem with them clogging up and still looking unclogged.
I still like seeing the fuel going thru the glass, Just have to remember to check the element outside the glass when fuel problems occur.
Today I started some work on this car. The years, and someone who did not understand wiring, have been pretty hard on it, but I almost have it fixed. The wheels are 14 inch Halibrand.
On another note, I have a large pile of those gas filters on my desk. I remove them from every car that comes in the shop with one of those filters on the engine. I tell everyone not to use them. They are a poor design and have caused many engine fires. They break or crack but more often they loosen and leak. I do not know why they are allowed to still sell them.
I like the engine a lot, but please change the filter.
John
Quote from: "Crosley"I posted a photo of the 4L60E trans in question. DIY fellow welded a socket onto the drain plug to remove it. These drain plugs are a female dog to remove at times. I usually weld on a large nut to the plug to make removal easier.
that reminds of me of this part I made.....I had the ability to machine the male square in my mill, but i didnt have any way to make the female part....i ended up using an old socket and cut it down in the lathe, it allowed me to slip it over the male piece and make my pedal on my motorcycle. The hole in the center was threaded to prevent it from slipping off the end.
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I swear half the guys on this forum are machinist/fabricators, what incredible work. :D I on the other hand feel a real sence of accomplishment if I get a gear clamp on the right way so it doesn't dig into my hand when I work on my motor. :shock:
playing in mud today ... on a fiberglass hood
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I made a cover for a guitar amp I have. Each sewing project has been physically larger than the one before. Accordingly, I'm finding new ways to screw up. :lol: Today I'm starting on the 32's seat. I have a plan which may prove to be one more prototype on the way to a acceptable ending. My wife has mentioned that I could have paid someone to do this and spent less time and money. I'm sure she's correct. :)
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "32coupe"My neighbour has a 62 Impala with a 350 chev, it's not good enough for him so....................he went shopping for something with a few more horsepower.
We took the 350 out....
And put this in it's place.
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This should do the job :wink:
see if he'll get rid of that glass filter, i have heard of them breaking and catching the car on fire. :twisted:
i do like his style of power adder tho :lol:
later jim
I have replaced a couple of those Holley fuel pressure guages because of leaks also :!:
I did a little electrical work on this 32 today. It belongs to a friend. He has driven it as a streetrod for over 30 years. He has photographs of his kids when they were young sitting on the running boards and now he has photos of his grandchildren sitting in the same spot. This one is a driver.
John
A small project coming along. Small alternator I bought on eBay.
Fab up an alternator mount for the Simca drag race car. I need to cut some metal up for the adjuster / tensioner arm.
The aluminum spacers between the brackets ... on a lathe I drilled a 3/8 hole in aluminum rod, cut to approx length I needed... set them down somewhere in the shop, never to be seen again.
I machined up another set
Tony .. Looks neat .. Please post a photo of the "Adjustment" bracket ..
Something that shows the mounting from the rear view .... :idea:
Thanks .... 8)
Bob.... :wink:
cros, is that a suzuki samuri alt?
been thinking about one that size for the rambler....
shoveling snow :(
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Visited the UFO museum in Roswell N.M. and one in Lincoln N.M. Lincoln was the site of the Lincoln county wars of the late 1800's. This is where Billy The Kid gained notoriety. Lots of history there.
Don't forget that I'm blind and senile. This is the end of the minivan and the beginning of something more compatible for the hotrod world. I'm a rank beginner with this so try not to be too disappointed.
I made a dust cover for a guitar amp I have. This was before the seat project.
Ypo're gettin' pretty handy with that new machine ... 8) :lol:
Bob.... :wink:
So when do you want me to bring my seats out?
Woke up to 12" inches of this stuff yesterday morning.
Quote from: "34ford"Woke up to 12" inches of this stuff yesterday morning.
Beautiful! We really need some of that over here.
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "34ford"Woke up to 12" inches of this stuff yesterday morning.
Beautiful! We really need some of that over here.
NO we do not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roll:
I have been struggling with a steering column that I have had in the 54 Chevy for some time. I finally gave up on it yesterday as it just would not work the way I wanted it to. Today I replaced it with a different version of a GM column and I think things are going to work out okay. Sometimes you just need to start over.
I practiced my sewing for an hour or so. I am getting better but it is slow going. Making the pedal slower reacting has helped. It was formally a production machine and it had a hair trigger. I changed the leverage on the treddle pedal that operates the clutch to make it less sensitive.
John
I installed a winch mount in the trailer, and started wiring winch controls, until I ran out of parts. It's been in the 40s outside all week.
Today I got the Essex back up on all four wheels for the first time in over a year!
I bought a set of '53 F100 front brakes from a fellow and finally got the bearings needed for the swap. After modifying the bearings I was able to bolt the hubs to the '37 Ford spindles I'm using.
I also got a set of wheel adapters with the brakes so I bolted up my old mags to see how it looks. I eventually plan to go with solids, like the last pic.
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I'm really happy with the ride height. Once the rest of the truck is together, combined with any spring settling, it should sit an inch or so lower than this. Much better than it was the the old Corvair suspension.
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Been re-fitting some of the old s/s exhaust along with a pair of Hush Power Flow Masters and some better hangers on my '40 convert. The car is so low in front that it takes a lot of work to get the pipes nestled and hung strongly enough to take an occasional hit. May have it this time.
It was a nice sunny afternoon so I got the Bullitt out for a little ride. Got my fix for a few 6500 rpm shifts.
Charlie
getting near finished mount for alternator. Adjuster bracket needs final work, longer slot for more adjustment.
Gonna drill in some holes to lighten the steel parts
Tomslik, I sent you email on alternator, you receive ?
Quote from: "Crosley"getting near finished mount for alternator. Adjuster bracket needs final work, longer slot for more adjustment.
Gonna drill in some holes to lighten the steel parts
Tomslik, I sent you email on alternator, you receive ?
yep, got it.
thanks.
do you know what the original aplication is/was?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ALTERNATOR-KUBOTA-LOADER-R310-V1305-16231-64010-/360425242924?hash=item53eb04c12c&item=360425242924&vxp=mtr
Tony a tab back to the fuel pump block off would make it much stronger.
Quote from: "enjenjo"http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ALTERNATOR-KUBOTA-LOADER-R310-V1305-16231-64010-/360425242924?hash=item53eb04c12c&item=360425242924&vxp=mtr
Tony a tab back to the fuel pump block off would make it much stronger.
yep...
on the back side of the bolt through the alternator , I was gonna add a bracket from that bolt to the fuel pump mount bolts. That will help stabilize the business end of this.
I am using the low mount alternator bracket for full size chevy alt as a template for this. I altered the size and shape slightly. Besides the loss of the first set of spacers, :shock: ... I only re-cut one bracket so far.
tomslik ... yanmar tractor application as enjenjo posts the link.. I bought the one wire version claimed on the same vendor dbelectrical on eBay
Tony, just a reminder too in case that gives you trouble, this mount worked very well. Its close to yours. And that is a full size 145 amp alternator.
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Quote from: "Glen"Tony, just a reminder too in case that gives you trouble, this mount worked very well. Its close to yours. And that is a full size 145 amp alternator.
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Looks good. you have a big block chev there and wider frame rails than mine.
I am near finishjed with my mount, need to narrow up a couple of spacers, drill a few holes.
With my back as it is again, I can not work on the project too long. Standing is good, sitting is OK , for now. My back is getting better slowly. So much fun being worn out and gettin old
8)
I got the winch installed in the trailer and all wired up. I have a wired remote, with a plug for it in front, and another in the back. I had to wire the solenoid box twise, diid it wrong the first time. Works like a champ.
I posted a video. Testing a XP4 power glide trans on the dyno at Hughes Performance.
it is a first for me on video stuff. This link should work... I hope.
Audio is not great, I was using my digital camera to record
http://vimeo.com/36586733
Quote from: "Crosley"I posted a video. Testing a XP4 power glide trans on the dyno at Hughes Performance.
it is a first for me on video stuff. This link should work... I hope.
Audio is not great, I was using my digital camera to record
http://vimeo.com/36586733
Quite a test, do all the trannys get a test like this or only the race ones?
Quote from: "Crosley"I posted a video. Testing a XP4 power glide trans on the dyno at Hughes Performance.
Is that Brad Pitt playing your part in the movie?
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "Crosley"I posted a video. Testing a XP4 power glide trans on the dyno at Hughes Performance.
it is a first for me on video stuff. This link should work... I hope.
Audio is not great, I was using my digital camera to record
http://vimeo.com/36586733
Quite a test, do all the trannys get a test like this or only the race ones?
All of the transmissions are run on the dyno. Keep in mind this video is an abbreviated view of the test.
The dyno is a VERY useful tool... We had a fellow with a Ford C6 full manual shift trans in a race car. He complained loud about NO SECOND gear shift. He brought the car in, we took the trans out of the car. Placed the trans and his converter on the dyno in front of the customer. The C6 ran - operated perfect. He is still complaining
QuoteIs that Brad Pitt playing your part in the movie
Brad was not available... they say the camera adds 10 pounds. There was only one camera on me, not sure what happened.
:roll:
You better start looking for hidden cameras, several of them by the looks of it. :roll:
Bleeding the brakes for the first time on the 48. Now I remember why I hate bleeding brakes!
This morning I hosted the annual Hot Rod Breakfast at the Gearhead Cafe. We had a fair turnout even though it was 7 degress F this morning. I drove the old truck and several others drove their cars but not as many as in the past. I had a large group come to the shop after breakfast and we had a good visit and some trading and parts were sold. Tall tails were told and a good time was had by all. A good day to have a hot rod and friends .
John
I made a hot wire knife for cutting foam. I restored a heater control for a friend's 65 ElCamino. Tomorrow I will attempt to upholster the seat that I trimmed the foam on. It's cold again. Pics tomorrow.
Quote from: "kb426"I made a hot wire knife for cutting foam. I restored a heater control for a friend's 65 ElCamino. Tomorrow I will attempt to upholster the seat that I trimmed the foam on. It's cold again. Pics tomorrow.
How about a tech article on the knife build?
How about a tech article on the knife build?
I shouldn't take any credit. There was several youtube videos that I watched. I tried using a guitar string for the cutter. I don't think that is a long term solution. I'm going to order some nichrome wire for this. When that arrives, I'll post a pic.
Quote from: "kb426"How about a tech article on the knife build?
I shouldn't take any credit. There was several youtube videos that I watched. I tried using a guitar string for the cutter. I don't think that is a long term solution. I'm going to order some nichrome wire for this. When that arrives, I'll post a pic.
how about gutting an old toaster?
The last time a toaster went to the dump, this project hadn't been thought of. I'll keep that in mind.
This is a really poor pic of the modified seat for the cafe racer. It's way too cold here today to install it on the bike. Every upholstery project teaches me something I needed to know. Usually after the fact. :lol:
I put the seat on the cafe racer this evening. By the time the cover was pulled tight, the rear hump isn't tall enough. Back to redo city. As I stated, I keep learning. :)
made a shifter knob today
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finished the alternator brackets. painted, drilled a few holes to lighten the parts up
This is redo No.2 on the seat. I'm not real pleased but I'm going to have to take some time to think about what I'll have to do to improve it.
I spent part of the afternoon chopping up a set of lakes headers for my Essex. I bought them used off the 'net and they wouldn't quite work the way they were set up, so I have to modify them a bit. While I'm at it I'll be repairing some previous mods and ugly welds that were done by the previous owner.
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Quote from: "art.flame"made a shifter knob today
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I like that! is that resin or carved wood? I can't tell from the piture.
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "art.flame"made a shifter knob today
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I like that! is that resin or carved wood? I can't tell from the piture.
phat46 ,it carved hard wood it need some blackning ,i'm planning to make some more probably 2 or 3 in different styles, if your interested just let me know :D
Art
Today's project is overkill in the best way. I made a stand to stack a guitar amp on top of another one. I used a square tube die that I bought 2 years ago for the first time. The round tube is 4130 .058 wall. It's tig welded. The feet are leftover titanium valves on one side and 426 maxwedge intakes on the back side. It's going to the vat and then getting painted with leftover urethane when it warms up in a couple of months. I used the lathe's digital readout to cut the 4130 to an precise length + or - .001. It was cold, windy and we had a snow shower today. A great day in the shop.
You kind of get all over the map, don't you? I like that.
I chucked up a piece of 3/4" T6 in the mill and made a bolt circle drill guide. I always have people asking me to redrill axles and rims with the other bolt pattern so I made a plate with 5 on 4 1/2 and 5 on 4 3/4 bolt circles evenly spaced. I also turned it round and bored the ID to just slip over a ford axle spud. Now I can drill axles and rims with this unit in a short time. I may drill out the holes and put in hardened sleeves,I havent decided yet.
It got up to 70 degrees here today. After work, I rode the 5 cycles that are in my shed. Started out with the fastest and ended up with the cl160. Great day for February.
Used my new drill jig to do a set of axles today. Works great.
Tore down another Mustang T5 today. The local Mustang guys have found out that I can rebuild them.
dusting 8)
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You guys will be impressed. Installed new cabinets in my wife's bathroom. It's 72 degrees here and about 40 mph wind. Because it has forgot to rain for about a year, it's brown!
It's 70 degrees here in Sedona. The wife and I just got back from a 5 1/2 mi. hike in the red rock country
I just got home from Cobo. Saw some RRTers there, lots of nice cars.
Quote from: "phat rat"It's 70 degrees here in Sedona. The wife and I just got back from a 5 1/2 mi. hike in the red rock country
My Goldwing displayed low 80's ambient temps today. It was a short ride, under 200 miles
Summer is around the corner
A DIY person attempt to rebuild his Dodge trans... he got it apart and stopped.
This is not a fun item for us, since we must watch for lost parts.
Returned today from a week in Florida. Among other things we went to the twin qualifing races at Daytonna. (save your money and do not go). One of the highlights is that yesterday, by a stroke of good luck, we got to see a large Atlas rocket launch from the Cape. We were told it was the largest of this type that has ever launched. It was a lot neater than Daytonna and it was free.
John
I would have liked to see the rocket launch. That's been on my list for years.
Had this old car in the shop recently
Not much tire clearance there. :shock:
I went and looked at this Impala project tonight....very different. While it is a "Lowrider", I think its a pretty subtle version.
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Wow, I can see the quality there and I am definitely not a lowrider fan. Lace and artwork actually is a good break from the norm, someone has a lot of $ and time in this, ya gotta respect the perseverence.
Ya, I totally agree with what your saying. When the body was in the rotisserie, they layed up a fiberglass headliner, fiberglass floor pan and trunk pan for the interior and package tray. The intention was to paint it all. The new owner is not going to use the floor pan but I think he will use the 'glass headliner, i will update it every once in a while.
The lowrider crowd certainly can turn out some stunning paint work.
Finally got my hands on some really old stuff. I primed the 58 Fairlane on the right last week then spent all this week fixing metal work on this 31 Ford body. Fitted and welded the rumble decklid skin Friday. Yep it used to be a five window.
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something happening here, or about to happen
My lame project for the afternoon. I had run my ac hoses under the dash, letting them blow straight down to hide them. That didn't work well when it was 105 degrees outside. I bought 2 dash vents and installed them in the lower panel I made when I built the truck.
Tony , do you have one of those high tech two piece bearings in that?
QuoteFitted and welded the rumble decklid skin Friday. Yep it used to be a five window.
Who made the windshield frame?
Worked for a couple of hours, then got on the leaky p/s my son brought me. An hour and a half to find out it's a bad pressure hose, find one at a parts store and go get it, then back to work until about 7:30.
Maybe tomorrow I'll get a chance to finish the job...if I can hold the paying job at bay long enough.
Went to a local indoor Swap Meet yesterday. Was sponsored by a local club (W Va) "Country Roads A and T (not T and A) Club". It's mostly an old guy restorer's get together where they can sit around and enjoy each others company so it wouldn't be anyplace I could sell anything for the Crosley fund. One guy did have an old Quadrajet clear on his back table (didn't want to be imbarassed by it) that I could have gotten for $20.00 but spending more money on that 4.3L V6 and donating it to the cause didn't appeal to me at the time. GPster
Quote from: "kb426"Tony , do you have one of those high tech two piece bearings in that?
Each end has the roller ball bearings with race.
I need to machine the threaded end for the shaft seal, then re-assemble the box
Dish washer quit. I don't think I need to tell you what I did for awhile today. :D
Quote from: "kb426"Dish washer quit. I don't think I need to tell you what I did for awhile today. :D
washed dishes? maybe if you offer the dishwasher a raise she'll come back
later jim
QuoteQuote from: "kb426"Dish washer quit. I don't think I need to tell you what I did for awhile today. :D
Washed Dish's ??? :lol:
Bob..... :wink:
Good answer Bob. We have to go to the next city that has anybody open on Sunday and see if we can find a new one. The choices were very limited but we were able to find a comparable unit to the one that quit. The connections were different so the 10 minute job turned into about 1 hour with a trip to buy parts to hook up the water supply line. Bottom line is it's completed but more than half the day was consumed.
I bought a new trailer and found that nobody makes a coupler lock for it. I spoke with the dealer and several people in the business and everyone said to make one.
I copied someones idea and made one today.
the legs are 1" solid steel and have a hole in the bottom to accept the pad locks. The plate is .500 thick and the stud in the center is a piece off of a motorcycle transmission coupler, its a hardened steel shaft. Of course a thief could find a way to get it off, but i think it will slow down the average idiot. I know they are not going to pry it off.
If you think your trailer lock is good, look at the videos on the website for mega-hitch lock, they have some demo's of themselves knocking trailer locks off.
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Glen, with the current list of battery powered grinders and cut off wheels available , thieves will cut one side of your lock pins, swing it open.
i am surprised the Mega lock folks did not use more battery powered tools, that would have been easy on the demo locks they used too.
I would suggest you add some "C" channels down the side of your lock to conceal the pins on the side , front and back. Also cover some of the access to the locks too. Of course you then have a 15 pound locking device
Quote from: "Crosley"Glen, with the current list of battery powered grinders and cut off wheels available , thieves will cut one side of your lock pins, swing it open.
I would suggest you add some "C" channels down the side of your lock to conceal the pins on the side , front and back. Also cover some of the access to the locks too. Of course you then have a 15 pound locking device
Good idea, i will add that the next time i have the trailer here at the house. It is a 14 lb. lock now, so an extra pound isnt going to matter
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteFitted and welded the rumble decklid skin Friday. Yep it used to be a five window.
Who made the windshield frame?
A man named Rick, at a local restoration shop. Started with half inch square tubing. Two guys did most of the fab and patchwork, and his stuff was much better than the other guy's. I am just shaping it all up for paint. But I may have to refine the door and quarter tops because the shape needs work, when viewed from the rear.
The Craftsman electric garage door opener quit today. Plastic gears inside chewed up after 13 yrs.. odd though, this is the opener on the single width car door.
Guess i need to find a new garage door opener
Quote from: "Crosley"The Craftsman electric garage door opener quit today. Plastic gears inside chewed up after 13 yrs.. odd though, this is the opener on the single width car door.
Guess i need to find a new garage door opener
I think you can buy the platic gear, if i remember correctly, i replaced the gear on my craftsman door opener.
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Crosley"The Craftsman electric garage door opener quit today. Plastic gears inside chewed up after 13 yrs.. odd though, this is the opener on the single width car door.
Guess i need to find a new garage door opener
I think you can buy the platic gear, if i remember correctly, i replaced the gear on my craftsman door opener.
yuuup, looked at Sears parts. My opener's shaft / bearing for the chain sprocket seem to be trying to seize up, that would eggsplain the plastic driven gear is shredded. 38 bucks for the kit.
eBay has kits / parts too
Fitting and cutting emergency brake cables and eliminating leaks in the brake lines on the 48. Did get the ZZ4 fired up a few days ago. Sounds real strong.
I've bought a couple of those garage door opener repair kits off ebay,
They easily installed for me and so far are working great.
On the road headed home. Ran from Sedona Az. to Tulsa Ok. It was just a bit over 1025 mi. Took 14 1/2 hrs. With 75mph speed limit in Az, NM and Tx. plus few towns or traffic you can really make time.
I think you exceeded the DOT hours of service.
This was back in the shop yesterday. One of my favorites. The turn signals had quit working. There was a broken wire connection inside the signalstat switch. A new switch, with a bad factory connection. The car is to run in the great race again this summer.
John
tore down a monster truck power glide this afternoon.. Bounty Hunter is name of the truck.
These trucks are hard on parts. Ring gear is blown to bits, inner explosion shield bent, case has a few minor cracks from explosion.
Re-assembled the corvair box the other day.. I machined the threaded cover for the seal and pressed that in place during the reversal process
made frame brackets for the 4 bar front end on the model t.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I think you exceeded the DOT hours of service.
LOL Yes today also. But the wife did do some driving. Left Tulsa just before 9 a.m. est and got home 11:45 p.m. est. So Sedona to home in 2 days. For both of us once we start for home it's like the horse headed for the barn. But we've never done it as quick as this before.
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"I think you exceeded the DOT hours of service.
LOL Yes today also. But the wife did do some driving. Left Tulsa just before 9 a.m. est and got home 11:45 p.m. est. So Sedona to home in 2 days. For both of us once we start for home it's like the horse headed for the barn. But we've never done it as quick as this before.
At least you had some help driving. SWMBO has Narcolepsy, so she can't drive for any distance.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"I think you exceeded the DOT hours of service.
LOL Yes today also. But the wife did do some driving. Left Tulsa just before 9 a.m. est and got home 11:45 p.m. est. So Sedona to home in 2 days. For both of us once we start for home it's like the horse headed for the barn. But we've never done it as quick as this before.
At least you had some help driving. SWMBO has Narcolepsy, so she can't drive for any distance.
I'm just the opposite, I cannot sleep in a car, I don't even get drowsy, that is unless I'm driving. If I get tired driving and my wife takes over, which is rarely, I am then wide awake. I have never been asleep in a car...except those micronaps you have while driving. the ones that give you a little shot of adrenelin and keep you awake for a few minutes! :shock:
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"I think you exceeded the DOT hours of service.
LOL Yes today also. But the wife did do some driving. Left Tulsa just before 9 a.m. est and got home 11:45 p.m. est. So Sedona to home in 2 days. For both of us once we start for home it's like the horse headed for the barn. But we've never done it as quick as this before.
At least you had some help driving. SWMBO has Narcolepsy, so she can't drive for any distance.
I'm just the opposite, I cannot sleep in a car, I don't even get drowsy, that is unless I'm driving. If I get tired driving and my wife takes over, which is rarely, I am then wide awake. I have never been asleep in a car...except those micronaps you have while driving. the ones that give you a little shot of adrenelin and keep you awake for a few minutes! :shock:
It's the first time she's driven with us on vacation. In fact she rarely drives with me in the car. Last year when I had my broken pelvis I HAD to let her drive me. She likes to dirve and she really had a ball driving the mountain curves from Cottonwood Az thru Jerome to Prescott Az. It's over 100 curves
i'm gettin healthy again since recent back - hip problems again. This thing of getting worn out, broke down and tired is bull feathers
I recieved a few parts this week. I am able to get back to work on the Simca.
New straight axle off eBay, guy located in TN. Parallel leaf springs are Speedway Motors.
The spindles, hubs, rotors I;ve had for 15 yrs or more. Just bought VW calipers for the setup
Monster truck glide guts all pretty again... install pump and valve body. Dyno test.
Go out n drive all nutz and jump stuff again
We're going to hit more garage/estate sales today, same as we do every Saturday. Always hoping to find more deals like this one; paid $15 for it, and only had to clean years of dust off it. It went to Russia.
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I spent a couple of hours wandering around a farm this morning. Lots of cool vintage tin scattered about, including a late 50's Fargo garbage truck. My heart was racing when I spotted it, and when I slogged through the lake-field and got the hood open I was quite pleased to find a complete, low-miles hemi!!
In talking with the farmer it sounds like I can probably have the engine/trans out of it, once we figure out how to get it moved from the field. It's sunk up to the frame in the back. :D
Thar's GOLD in them thar hills!
Pics from this mornings adventure. This is all in one farm yard about 10 miles from us.
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I wany all of them, but I'll settle for one of the panel trucks. :roll:
I like the second panel truck...
Lots of good tin there, even some of the "late model" stuff. Even the four door cars have a ton of good parts on them. i notice the vehicles are all numbered, why is that?
Quote from: "phat46"Lots of good tin there, even some of the "late model" stuff. Even the four door cars have a ton of good parts on them. i notice the vehicles are all numbered, why is that?
I'd bet they were bought at auction
The ones with the numbers are for sale. Some of the others might be sold later, the family is still trying to decide. I'm working on getting the hemi out of the garbage truck. I believe it's a 354.
The light green panel is really rotten along the bottom of the body. There's not much holding the ds rear fender on. A friend of mine bought the pair of them.
Groan,
I think Boyd Who is trying to give me a heart attack.
All those great Chrysler spare parts, ugh.
Just got done with our Spring Kiwanis Pancake Day. I was suspose to be in charge. You can imagine how that works... :lol: Fun people.
Swap meet this morning... usually a good one by Vintage Chevrolet Club group.. a 2 day deal.
Many empty spaces, smaller crowd than last one by the same group.
I found nothing I had to buy. A few old tools, old oil cans , dispenser stuff..
1949 Nash there... in decent shape, clear title, 4500 dollars
I painted the amp stand that I made a few weeks ago and a guitar body that is my son's birthday present. I machined the tremelo block to make it function better because of the manufacturing tolerances that seem to be in place. It got up to almost 90 degrees here again. I had green beer for the first time today. :lol: Tuesday I should be freezing again.
just got back from a short trip out to hemet.. had to change out some exhaust manifolds on a 96 ford straight six van.. not a simple job.. not impossible ... darn things only last 200,000 miles before they fail.. this is the second set i have had to install.. yes.. its got 400K and still going strong.. i did replace the fiber cam gear about 6 months ago at 380K and the harmonic damper just before that.. i should have taken some pictures..
if it makes it to 600K.. i think i will have a set of shorty headers welded up.. as three times is the most i want to do any job.. :roll:
The king pins for the spindles we are using on the race car were pretty bad, so we needed replacements. A king pin set for a Volvo PV544 is $160. :shock: The stock Volvo king pins measure .747", or 19mm. I found a source for 4140 prehardened .750" bar stock for $12 a ft. One foot was plenty. An hour on the lathe and we have new king pins. And the old bushings can be honed to fit the new pins.
The axle ends that Speedway sent were the wrong ones, they were for a .812" king pin. I called and the smaller version has been discontinued, so that's why they sent me the ones they did. So I sleeved the king pin boss in the axle end, and rebored to the correct size for the Volvo pins. I still have to shorten the king pin boss by .187 on each end, then we can finally put it all together.
i was going to go out for a drive.. but the los angeles marathon is running in the next block.. so all the traffic is on my street.. i just backed my van into its parking spot and gave up..
nascar is on fox from bristol.. and american lemans from sebring later this afternoon on ABC...
I was wondering what material would be sufficient to make king pins out of. Enjenjo, I guess 4140 prehardened is the stuff .I had ordered kingpins and bushings for my econoline spindles and the wrong ones were shipped.Also , Ford size is .741" . I had already made sleeves to size my axle down to .750" and put in spindle bushings that size. I think I will copy you and make kingpins. Less work in the long run since I have bushings in and sleeves made to that size. Then I will hone the bushings to fit with our rod resizer.My axle flange is .060" wider than the spindle so I am cleaning up the lower face where the bearing goes to get clean up the worn surface and to make up for the sizing issue. I was not sure what material to use for the kingpins, thanks for the tip.
Quote from: "chimp koose"I was wondering what material would be sufficient to make king pins out of. Enjenjo, I guess 4140 prehardened is the stuff .I had ordered kingpins and bushings for my econoline spindles and the wrong ones were shipped.Also , Ford size is .741" . I had already made sleeves to size my axle down to .750" and put in spindle bushings that size. I think I will copy you and make kingpins. Less work in the long run since I have bushings in and sleeves made to that size. Then I will hone the bushings to fit with our rod resizer.My axle flange is .060" wider than the spindle so I am cleaning up the lower face where the bearing goes to get clean up the worn surface and to make up for the sizing issue. I was not sure what material to use for the kingpins, thanks for the tip.
Sent you a PM
I put on a new chain and sprockets and changed the oil on the vfr800. It's all ready now. Yesterday was 90 degrees here. I had all the bikes out exercising them. I'm wore out and ready for work tomorrow. :)
Worked on the Buick today. Modified the side trim, shortened some quarter trim to use on the front fenders, and shortended another pair of quarter spears for the rear doors. I am using Skylark trim, I like the looks better than the Sportwagon trim. I also removed the integrated portholes on the front fender trim. The rear doors on a Sportwagon are 4" longer that Skylark doors, which is 1" longer than front doors. Now off to an ace welder.
Well I got crazy last night on Ebay. I bid on this and got it, much to my surprise. He lowered the reserve so much it was more that $1000 less than bid on it just over a week ago. Now I'll be making a trip to Ft. Lauderdale to get it
I'm particularly boring. I'm rewiring a guitar that will be a birthday present and I just installed a combo wall receptacle that is 120v and has dual usb plugs. :)
Quote from: "phat rat"Well I got crazy last night on Ebay. I bid on this and got it, much to my surprise. He lowered the reserve so much it was more that $1000 less than bid on it just over a week ago. Now I'll be making a trip to Ft. Lauderdale to get it
that looks like a dang loooong trailer.
Quote from: "phat rat"Well I got crazy last night on Ebay. I bid on this and got it, much to my surprise. He lowered the reserve so much it was more that $1000 less than bid on it just over a week ago. Now I'll be making a trip to Ft. Lauderdale to get it
that things long..
how are you ever going to get it over speed bumps...
can air bags be installed over the axles to boost the height when you need to get it up to clear dips...
is it going to hang up going in driveways... looks like you might have to disconnect to get into gas stations. if there are No truck stops around.... or carry a fuel transfer tanker like dealer shops have...
perhaps i am running long on this..
it might also call for some back up cameras mounted looking back from the rear of the fenders to see what the tail feathers are doing.. when turning a corner... kinda like they need on the A380s to stop from running into stuff with the wing tips..
perhaps one of the 4 camera set ups from costco with a DVR and 4 screen output.. for your dash board video display.. perhaps put two cameras on the back of your truck.. and just two on the trailer fenders...
look like it has some side rail pockets along the back sides.. going to shave some 2x4s down to fit tight and cut the top to an angle so you could mount of pair of traffic cones on the top so people will see it..
or slip some of the tubular traffic lane marking poles over the 2x4.. but some traffic cones would work great.. even if you bungee them down to the last pair of D rings on the back... just to make it more visible. shapes and colors the brain sees as danger.. something there to avoid..
Quote from: "phat rat"Now I'll be making a trip to Ft. Lauderdale to get it
well it IS spring break time in fla. post lots of pictures
later jim
A buddy of mine bought a used 351 Windsor to replace the one in his truck. He called me and said he broke off 6 of the spark plugs removing them. I went down and too a look, the spark plug bodies were rusted clear through just above the head. I managed to use a easyout made for brass fittings, and a little heat to get the plug bodies out of the head. It took about an hour.
The bolts in the exhaust manifold were rusted to nubs, so I cut the heads off the bolts with a torch, and removed the manifolds, leaving the bolts intact. 15 of them came out fairly easily, using heat, but one would not come out. We ended up drilling it out, only to find that in the past, someone had Helicoiled it, and had not tapped the Helicoil deep enough, locking the bolt in place. I removed the Helicoil, and retapped the hole deeper, and installed a new one. Took me 5 hours to do all of them, about 2 hours for the bad one..
Wayne and Crosley. I'm not to worried about the length. As far as gas stops go I usually do truck stops. I have a 76 gal capacity with the 02 Chevy HD and 110 gal with the dually. It has the required reflective strips on the side. I'll also have a semi sleeper on the front. At this time I don't know if I'll buy another one or transfer the one from my other trailer pictured here. Jim, I don't know if it's spring break yet or not, but in any case I won't have time to check it out. Besides why tease yourself? :lol: :lol:
Since we're talking length anyway ...
Reunited this body and chassis today-
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Ooh, that's nice. The unibodies are pretty uncommon, too.
Just to show y'all we dont always work on race car or nice street rods... we get unusual stuff too
Tony, I'd be afraid to ask. :)
just curious...
that looks like a 20,000 pound PTO driven winch on the front bumper.. yes.. or is it a hydraulic winch.. driven off a belt driven pump.. or does dodge even offer a PTO drive option on any of their transmissions???
he must go DEEP DEEP into the wilderness with that.. bet its got huge fuel tanks also..
Quote from: "wayne petty"just curious...
that looks like a 20,000 pound PTO driven winch on the front bumper.. yes.. or is it a hydraulic winch.. driven off a belt driven pump.. or does dodge even offer a PTO drive option on any of their transmissions???
he must go DEEP DEEP into the wilderness with that.. bet its got huge fuel tanks also..
not sure on the drive of the winch.. there were some large power cables near it.
The stack at the rear of the truck passenger side. it looks like a stove pipe stack.. it is. A wood burning stove is inside. I was told the interior of the vehicle front n back smelled strongly of poop.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "wayne petty"just curious...
that looks like a 20,000 pound PTO driven winch on the front bumper.. yes.. or is it a hydraulic winch.. driven off a belt driven pump.. or does dodge even offer a PTO drive option on any of their transmissions???
he must go DEEP DEEP into the wilderness with that.. bet its got huge fuel tanks also..
not sure on the drive of the winch.. there were some large power cables near it.
The stack at the rear of the truck passenger side. it looks like a stove pipe stack.. it is. A wood burning stove is inside. I was told the interior of the vehicle front n back smelled strongly of poop.
Looks like a "prepper"
Made two trips to the scrap yard, one yesterday, one today. Hauled some pretty clean structural steel from an old farm. We had to hump it up a hill and about 50 yards to the trailer. Made $436 for about 3 1/2 hours work! Got about 1/4 of it cleaned up, the rest is big I beams and channel that's too heavy for us to carry by hand. We're working on a way to get it out of there. What's left is far heavier than what we carried, some of the I beams are 15' long and about 10" tall; looks like about 3/8" thick. There's a lot of money sitting there if we can haul it out.
Well the deal on the big trailer was canceled. the seller had no idea how to measure a trailer. He had it advertised as 33' I started to get concerned with how long it looked and call the factory and found that it was really 38' so with the tongue it's 42'. At that length I would be over length in many states I run through and I didn't want to deal with the DOT.
Fixed the garage door opening device with replacement plastic gears a couple eweeks ago.
I have now checked the othjer opening devices and they look like new inside. Plastic gears are OK , plenty of lube on them.
thanks for the help and concerns. :D
Quote from: "Carnut"Groan,
I think Boyd Who is trying to give me a heart attack.
All those great Chrysler spare parts, ugh.
Sorry!! :P
I believe they're asking $500 each for the two Chryslers.
There's a very good chance that the '58 Fargo garbage truck will be coming home with me as soon as the field dries out. All I want is the 354 hemi that's in it and a few trim pieces...does anyone need anything else off it if I do get it?
Quote from: Boyd WhoQuote from: "Carnut"Groan,
There's a very good chance that the '58 Fargo garbage truck will be coming home with me as soon as the field dries out. All I want is the 354 hemi that's in it and a few trim pieces...does anyone need anything else off it if I do get it?
that garbage truck might make a neat partially enclosed car transporter.. if the humpback door was removed and ramps installed.. probably never get the smell out of it...
don't forget.. that thing probably has a massive hydraulic system on it.. so there are LOTs of valves , cylinders , flow splitters and pumps for log splitters..
I finished up my son's birthday present. This is way off topic. This was the base Fender Stratocaster. Real cheap. I bought this off of ebay. It came with a bag and a strap. It was black. I have painted it to match his motorcycle. Then I gave it a little hotrod tune up. The guitar world is just about like hotrods. The pickups have been rewired. The tremolo has been replaced and modified. I used the new vise that I bought in the mill to modify the tremolo. I'm tickled that it takes lots of equipment to do any project anymore. Hope I'm not putting anybody to sleep with this. :)
Although I am not a guitar player, I can appreciate the work that goes in to a custom one. I read the other day about a 1955 Strat that was found in a basement, in the box, unopened, never been strung. Valued at $100,000.
Remember the Ford engine I spent most of a day get broken bolts and plugs out of? Today whole cleanig up the exhaust side of one of the heads, a rust hole appeared in the head itself. I have never seen that before on a running engine.
The day has finnally arrived, do you remember the trip to your fair shores when I took with my friend Scooter to pick up a 48 panel truck with a 392 hemi in it?
Well we have been building him a 33 Dodge sedan for it to go into, and the hemi is now at home in his Dodge and finally on it's way to get rego today, I spent the weekend giving the sedan a coat of white primer so it was all the same color and boy does it look good.
Here's hoping to be cruising in it this weekend :wink:
I had some friends come over today so we could lift the cab onto the chassis. Still in the mock-up stage but it's starting to look like a truck again! :D
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Al .......The truck looks GREAT ...... 8)
How do you keep your garage so clean :?:
It's got to be a toss-up between you & Glen for neatness & organization... :lol: :lol:
Bob......... :wink:
Thanks Bob!
I'm pretty anal about keeping the shop as tidy as I can. It really does get dirty and messy at times, I just don't take pictures when it's like that. :lol:
I had some friends stop by for lunch today. All three cars are fuel injected. This was the first outing for the 57 Olds. I built the Plymouth several years ago. A good day.
John
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Thanks Bob!
I'm pretty anal about keeping the shop as tidy as I can. It really does get dirty and messy at times, I just don't take pictures when it's like that. :lol:
It always takes a bit of effort to keep things tidy. I've been in my shop for 38 years and it occasionally gets bent out of shape, but I do sweep the floors every day I'm out there.
I was out riding my bicycle on Sunday and stopped by my wife's brothers shop. He built a new 3 stall unit last fall and in 6 months he has managed to make it look like crap. His wife more or less made him put this up so the house garage could be cleaned out and parked in...ha, now they are both a mess.
I felt better about my clutter as I finished my ride home. I'd have taken a picture but I only had my cell phone with me....
Charlie
John, it all sounds good to me. The 57 gets my attention.
This is the engine compartment on the 57 Olds. It looks like it came from the factory with the LT1 motor. Note the Olds name plate on the engine.
On the other topic of shop neatness, my place is a mess. I do clean, throw away junk, and wash the place down regularly, but it still looks bad. 25 years of painting, cutting metal with a torch, and welding has made it the way it is and I do not think it will change. Of all the stuff on my list to do, a clean new looking shop is at the bottom of my list. Every piece that is hanging out of a cabinet or piled against the wall, has a story as to why it is there.
John
QuoteQuoteOn the other topic of shop neatness, my place is a mess. I do clean, throw away junk, and wash the place down regularly, but it still looks bad. 25 years of painting, cutting metal with a torch, and welding has made it the way it is and I do not think it will change. Of all the stuff on my list to do, a clean new looking shop is at the bottom of my list. Every piece that is hanging out of a cabinet or piled against the wall, has a story as to why it is there
I agree 110% ...... :D
Mine is neat & "Tidy" but 20 some years of the same work have taken their toll... Maybe if i painted the interior again, I could turn off half of the lights :shock:
Bob ..... :wink:
I just love mocking new parts up!
Out with the old...
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Getting rid of the old recessed firewall and shifter console almost doubled the legroom in the truck! :D
Looking good Al, you'll have it back on the road in no time.
I drove to Defiance Oh, and picked up a car I have sold, he is supposed to be here tomorrow.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"This is the engine compartment on the 57 Olds. It looks like it came from the factory with the LT1 motor. Note the Olds name plate on the engine.
On the other topic of shop neatness, my place is a mess. I do clean, throw away junk, and wash the place down regularly, but it still looks bad. 25 years of painting, cutting metal with a torch, and welding has made it the way it is and I do not think it will change. Of all the stuff on my list to do, a clean new looking shop is at the bottom of my list. Every piece that is hanging out of a cabinet or piled against the wall, has a story as to why it is there.
John
John,
I think you are supposed to hire an 'apprentice' to do the cleaning and painting of the shop in exchange for being a gofer and learning some menial tricks of the trade.
At least that was the way I started out.
I hooked a chain to my 8x8 wooden shed, and pulled it about 100' to a new location with the Ranger 4x4.
Our nostalgia race today got rained out.
Hooley was going to run the Henry J. I was going to make some passes with the old truck. And we were going to help our friend Kerry with his nostalgia blown Hemi dragster. With the roll pan on my truck, I did not have a way to attach a tow rope and tow Kerry back after a pass. Yesterday I made this can opener type key to attach the tow rope. I hope I get another chance to test it.
John
had a LONG term friend break down in his 85 SAAB 900S just a few blocks away.. got the car here.. the fuel pumps were acting very strange.. got them out.. tested them.. they worked outside the tank.. i forgot to snap some pictures.. there is a primary pump that feeds a container with the high pressure pump shoved into it.. and that is supported in a rubber funnel sort of device.. the pumps still did not seem to have the proper power to them as they ran for 2 seconds but stopped..
pulled the fuel pump relay.. found the contacts worn.. burnished them.. resoldered the mini circuit board ..
no start.. found the time delay relay that runs the fuel pumps.. had to open the aluminum can.. found one terminal blade had broken loose from the circuit board.. resoldered everything.. reinstalled.. NO start.. hmm. pulled the main power relay.. burnished the contacts.. resoldered .. still no start.. oops forgot to plug in the fuel pumps 2 relays ago.. they were needing work.. now got a stumbling start.. i looked over at the 3 wire connector to the hall effect unit in the distributer .. i had cleaned and sanded the contacts before.. i wiggled the wires.. the engine would cut out.. then catch again.. found the owner had sanded the connector opening the pins too far.. i closed them with a sharp probe to increase the grip on the slide in distributer connector.. fired the car up on the first touch of the key.. unlike this car had EVER done before..
this was my SAAB story of the day..
i won't mention needing to reshape my 17MM line wrench to get it around the neck of the high pressure bosch fuel pump to hold the check valve tight to break the banjo cap loose.. man what a pain..
GREAT Diag work Wayne ... That repair would have amounted to about $2500.00 ++ in " parts changing" diag at the local SAAB place .. IF they would have found it at all.... :roll: We get into MEGA $$$ wiring loom replacements at times due to "technicians" not having the skills / desire to repair connections ....VERY frustrating ...... :evil:
Bob..... :wink:
I spent the last two days building a utility trailer. I made every thing but the coupler and the springs. I made the axle out of tubing, and a pair of Rambler spindles. I have to weld the spring perches, and the spring saddles, and it will be done outside of paint and assembly.
I made arrangements to buy an early 60's go kart. If the deal goes through, this will be my next auto project. Those of you that are familiar with Moriarty on the HAMB may be familiar with the go kart he restored. Mine won't be that good but it will make great garage art. Right next to the Taco 44 mini bike. :lol:
Picked up some parts from SoCal Speed Shop yesterday.
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Quote from: "Boyd Who"Picked up some parts from SoCal Speed Shop yesterday.
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Really like that gauge panel!
Mock up inside the Simca. Not much floor space. i may have to straddle the transmission
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That looks like the inside of the Crosley, about the same amount of room.
'Twas a good day today...picked up our new passports at the post office this morning. We've never had them before and now that we can't drive across the border I decided maybe we should get some. Bonneville (and other US destinations) will be on the radar once again! :D
Quote from: "Boyd Who"'Twas a good day today...picked up our new passports at the post office this morning. We've never had them before and now that we can't drive across the border I decided maybe we should get some. Bonneville (and other US destinations) will be on the radar once again! :D
You'll have to come down to Kalamazoo now.
I spent the day yesterday driving to a chrome shop in Indiana to drop off some parts for polishing and plating.
I've been in and out of ER and hospital past 3 days, going in for surgery tomorrow on my shattered wrist.
typing with one finger is an ordeal for a touch typist.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Boyd Who"'Twas a good day today...picked up our new passports at the post office this morning. We've never had them before and now that we can't drive across the border I decided maybe we should get some. Bonneville (and other US destinations) will be on the radar once again! :D
You'll have to come down to Kalamazoo now.
I spent the day yesterday driving to a chrome shop in Indiana to drop off some parts for polishing and plating.
Once the Essex is back on the road we plan to hit as many US events as we can with it. This summer I think we'll drive the daily down to the Black Hills for a few days. My wife has never been there and my last time was as a kid in the mid 70's.
Quote from: "Carnut"I've been in and out of ER and hospital past 3 days, going in for surgery tomorrow on my shattered wrist.
typing with one finger is an ordeal for a touch typist.
Ouch!!! Hope you can heal up quickly!
Quote from: "Carnut"I've been in and out of ER and hospital past 3 days, going in for surgery tomorrow on my shattered wrist.
typing with one finger is an ordeal for a touch typist.
Sorry you're out of touch. Hope the surgery goes well.
George, I hope everything goes well. The shattered part doesn't sound good.
I hope it goes well George,we are counting on you.
When you play with big horsepower , things break big time.
About 2500 HP, drive shaft failure of some type.
This is a Hughes XP-5 power glide with lock up converter clutch type of torque converter in a drag race car.
Not a total loss. The input shaft is straight. I have not checked all the parts yet.
dont be posting that kind of stuff.....when did it break? at the launch?
could that break be because of a front and mid motor plate AND a solid rear trans mount? I have seen chassis flex do just that.
i have always wondered if the companies who forge aluminum pistons could not with the customer supplying forging tooling.. create forged aluminum parts like the tail housing.. for extra strength.. i am not talking about the bell housing. thats way too big for most of the machines used for forging pistons..
have a look at a video for piston forging blanks being forged..
then envision something like the tail housing.. same process..
much stronger.. i would think..
perhaps on a second look .. there is enough room to forge a bell housing in that aluminum forge..
Visited drag races today.
Henry J ran consistent 10.92 , 10.94, 10.92 today. 119 - 120 mph. Quickest the car has run so far
Good looking Henry J. I really like the color.
I sold the Naked Wing today. The profit will finance my trip to Bonneville this August. It was a fun bike but I really do not feel comfortable on a bike anymore. I did enjoy building it.
John
Quote from: "wayne petty"i have always wondered if the companies who forge aluminum pistons could not with the customer supplying forging tooling.. create forged aluminum parts like the tail housing.. for extra strength.. i am not talking about the bell housing. thats way too big for most of the machines used for forging pistons..
have a look at a video for piston forging blanks being forged..
then envision something like the tail housing.. same process..
much stronger.. i would think..
perhaps on a second look .. there is enough room to forge a bell housing in that aluminum forge..
wayne, the bell housing and case meet required SFI ratings now. Although , those parts were tested different in the car this time. :shock:
Tail housings do not need SFI rating. I think JW performance transmittins in florida offer a SFI rated tail housing.... or they did offer at one time.
I went 150 miles to pickup a 70's go kart. It was better than the pics but worse for me. I had intended to use the wheels and use it as a blueprint for measurements to build one with left over 4130 tubing. It's good enough that I should repair whats bad and sell it to someone for a child's kart. I want kids to share our love affair with toys. I'm going to strip it and see if there are surprises. If it's good enough to be safe, I have a friend that has grandkids. I may make a donation. :D
Been real busy this week. Josh bought a 94 Chevy Silverado, it needed exhaust work. The right manifold was too rusted to use, we had a replacement on hand, but the studs for the pipe connection were broken off. Then both mamifolds were so warped we had to use a spreader to get the bolts in. We got it running yesterday, sounds good, but has a hesatation when accelerating, we have to track that down.
I picked up another customer car thursday, a 37 Packard, I have to do floor repairs on it. I went down to pick it up, when I got there I shut it off, when I went to move it no start. :shock: So I jumped it, and left it running while I loaded the car, the whinch battery, which has an isolator, was near dead too. I got it home, and found the alternator was bad. I had to replace that before I could finish.
Did something different yesterday. Pulled the engine on a 26 foot Tiara fishing boat. 350 Chevy. Had one bad valve and the head gaskets didn't look good. We had the heads freshened up a month ago. Tornados and such have stalled this project. It belongs to the contractor that is fixing my house. He is also a very good friend. I suggested we look at the lower end and put in a new oil pump since we were so far into it. Rods and mains looked really good. Slow trolling seems to be hard on the pumps. I had one fail on a boat I had and have heard of others. Still seems odd if it has oil it would fail. Going to finish the cooling system and charging system this morning.
The drywallers hung board and put tape on yesterday. :D We have hooked up with a crew that really gets after it. Siding begins tomorrow and new roof on the pole barn Wednesday.
I have two jobs in the shop and the 39 convert rebuild that is ongoing.
I bought a large wooden structure playground for my 3 year old grandson, from a family that the children had outgrown it. Total length is 30 feet but it came apart in two 15 foot section. I had to jack it up out of the ground a couple of feet and bust the concrete off of the legs. Then I built skids so that I could winch it onto my trailer. I hauled it about 12 miles on back roads to my house with my wife following me to make sure I was going to clear the electric lines. Interesting Sunday drive.
Now I have to unloaded it, dig holes, and reassemble the whole mess. He is a wonderful grandson.
John
John, I couldn't tell that you liked him. :lol:
I went to a swap meet in Monroe Mi. today, bought some little junk. Then I worked on my new trailer, it's almost ready for paint.
Yesterday I peeled the back window out of the Essex cab, then I hit the doors with some 80-grit on an angle grinder and stripped all the paint off them. Found a bit of bondo underneath, but not as much I was I expecting. Once I can roll the cab outside I'll start to strip it down to bare metal.
Spent some more time in the shop today...
This is a stock '27 Essex dash...
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I bought a finned aluminum dash insert from So-Cal Speed Shop at the Majestics show in Regina. It will look nice, but I didn't like the way the bottom edge didn't match the original dash...
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So, with a few cuts and a little patience, I reworked the bottom of the Essex dash to more closely match the shape of the insert...
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I still have some work to do to finish it off, but I think it looks a lot better now.
Ready to go to the paint shop tomorrow.....wierd to think a week ago this car was running and now its completely stripped. I made the cart so the painter can get under and paint the belly.
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Moved the engine in my Simca. I cut the mounts loose and Moved engine / trans forward 3 inches, lowered by near 2 inches.
Much better location. More room inside the car for me and my feet.
Distributor will remove easily now.
Engine balancer & pulley sit right at the axle center line, so I think the engine is still set back far enough
I bought a 6.5 hp HF engine for the go kart project. It arrived today and started on the first pull. I let it run for an hour and let it cool. I set it in the kart frame and see that it won't clear the seat frame with the current mount. I have to decide which direction I'm going now. That maybe the reason to build a kart from scratch. Hope you all have a good weekend.
One of those trucks that run around a road course thing. We built a power glide with Gear Vendors over-drive for the truck. Owner had a race shop in north Phoenix perform the install of the new trans - over drive combo .
At the First race the truck has troubles. Owner says the power glide is slipping BAD. He drops truck off to us. Truck will not move in any gear
On the hoist, the tech drops the pan. I am asked to look at this power glide since it is a direct drive "no converter" setup. I look at the pan (clean), linkage looks fine, valve body bolts are tight. The tech spins the drive shaft and asks me if it should do that with the quick change style rear end (tires have weight on them). I look at him and say "no"
It seems the customer's Quick change differential is broken. Transmission and Gear Vendors are both fine. Dumb racer.
I am in Columbus Oh today, my father is being inducted into the Ohio military hall of fame for heroism in WWII.
That's great, Frank.
Went bone yardin' this morning, looking for a pair of power seats for the '40 Chevy. Came back with a pair of '99 Eldorado 12 way power jobs for $100. Looked on line for the wiring diagram and found that the extra plug was for heat. Geez, all I wanted to do was go back and forth. After I get them recovered, I'll need to take a course on gettin the things set in the right position.
Wonderful about your dad Frank.I spent last night fitting the king pins on my T axle ,almost done .
Quote from: "enjenjo"I am in Columbus Oh today, my father is being inducted into the Ohio military hall of fame for heroism in WWII.
That's fantastic Frank, congratulaions to him. A LOT more of these guys need recognition for the bravery and sacrifices during WWII.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Wonderful about your dad Frank.I spent last night fitting the king pins on my T axle ,almost done .
It was a very nice ceremony. It was held in the atrium of the Ohio state house, with a luncheon after at the AmVets post in Westerville.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I am in Columbus Oh today, my father is being inducted into the Ohio military hall of fame for heroism in WWII.
Congratulations !! I agree .. We need to recognize the people that helped keep the freedoms that we have ....
Bob ....
A picture of him getting the award
Quote from: "enjenjo"I am in Columbus Oh today, my father is being inducted into the Ohio military hall of fame for heroism in WWII.
kool, congrats to yer dad.
8)
I'm about to go to a classic car auction. I do not expect to be poorer upon my return. :lol: There's a 33 Ford panel wagon that one of my friends instructed me to bid on for him. I don't think we're going to own it. I'm planning on entertainment for a couple of hours and that's it.
Since I have relocated the engine / trans in my 1948 Simca , I built new trans cross member.
I was able to keep the same frame mounts and use the fancy bent tube to move the mount pad forward
Frank, you must be so proud of your Dad...I'm sure he was busting his buttons as well.
#2 son graduated from Iowa State last night. Housework today, party tomorrow.
That's 2 through college, no pregnancies, no arrests. Mom and Dad can breathe a sigh of relief.
The 33 panel was restored. It brought $36100. 31 Model a deluxe roadster brought $33000. 23 t runabout brought $16000. 1931 Model a slant windshield 4 door sedan brought $19900. I was surprised at the prices. Pretty good entertainment for an hour and a half.
Frank....awesome story about your dad.
Went by the paint shop today....A friend is painting the chassis at his shop, then it is going to Dean. PPG mixed the base color to match the powdercoaters grey....its easy to do that, impossible to match powder coat to paint.
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Tore down a Jag rear, actually pretty simple. This is the first I have done, and it took less than 3 hours. The calipers are stuck so they and the rotors will need replaced, but it has a 3.31 gear, and a posi.
The yellow xs650 cafe racer that I did a year ago left today. I have a tiny bit of space now. :D
Cleaning out stuff, cabinets , shelves .
Found some old lacquer paint, old paint guns... it is like I painted automobiles at one time in my life.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Tore down a Jag rear, actually pretty simple. This is the first I have done, and it took less than 3 hours. The calipers are stuck so they and the rotors will need replaced, but it has a 3.31 gear, and a posi.
I used a Jag rear under a 32 Chevy I built 20 some odd years ago. Kugel makes bushings to replace the bearings & mickey mouse shim packs in the suspension pivot points.
A Jag is a Dana 44 I believe.
Quote from: "kb426"A Jag is a Dana 44 I believe.
I was thinking the same thing: a Dana 44 or something mighty similar.
Quote from: "kb426"A Jag is a Dana 44 I believe.
Yes, and no. The early ones are Dana 44, the late ones are Salisbury, but virtually identical. Some parts interchange, some don't.
I finished rewiring the Ghia today. Between waiting for parts, and figuring out how it worked, I made no money on this job. The horn was the hardest part, I finally got it working saturday, and sunday it would not work again. So today I made up a new ground for it, and now it works. The last thing was the brake lights, both switches were bad, but the local parts store had them in stock.
I spent most of the day today building side boards for the trailer I built a couple weeks ago. Then I started on the next project, replacing the transmission in a 51 Crosley pickup.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I spent most of the day today building side boards for the trailer I built a couple weeks ago. Then I started on the next project, replacing the transmission in a 51 Crosley pickup.
Stock transmission or Powerglide? I was talking with a guy about fiberglassing a front end for our Crosley one time and when I started the conversation he said that he had finally gotten rid of most of his Crosley parts and all he had left was a transmission. I've got a few other sources around here for mechanical parts but body parts seem non-existant. Of course being so close to Crosley's home town (not the Cincinatti one) transmissions are probably laying around in every home made lawn tractor. GPster
I built a frame for an AD truck using an S 10 frame and then fabricating all the body mounts and such. The parts changed hands a couple of times and then recently my friend Larry bought all the stuff and assembled it. He drove it to the shop today and I took a couple of pictures. The wheelbase looked good and he said it drove good but I have not driven it yet. I was glad to see it all together.
John
Truck sits nice.
I installed Bilstein shocks on the front of the 32. I'll find out in about a week if I accomplished anything.
Fatcat and I went to the Coldwater swap meet. sold some stuff, nothing spectacular, did raise $40 for the RRT racer. We go back tomorrow.
Hooley and I went drag racing Saturday. Hooley ran the Henry J and I made some passes in the old truck. It was a great day. This is the 11th year that I have drove the truck to the strip, made some passes, and drove it home. I had one good run against a 40 Willys coupe.
Life is good.
John
I was chatting with folks about the 60's & 70's here in metro Phoenix area. High school stuff we did , places we ate.
Blakes Lotaburger came up and I last ate a burger there in the mid 1970's. Blakes is now mostly located in New Mexico, none are in Aridzona .
On saturday I made a 625 mile round trip to eat a burger in Deming New Mexico. It was a trip on the Goldwing. It was a good day
Yesterday I got the Jeepster back in the garage. Pulled the tarp off of it and was shocked how much stuff I had stuffed into the passenger compartment before I pushed it outside last fall. I need to unload it and start putting a floor in it. A convertable without a floor looks like a "Sway-back" and after the middle Jeep goes down the road I might have to license it. I was lucky enough to get a personalized GPSTER plate and if I don't keep it I may not be able to get it back. GPster
I'm pulling the CDM (Bose brain) from under the dash OMG, its 4 hours already and I can't seem to get it done. I'm using old cuss words a lot. Why oh why did they put it there........... :cry:
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I just watched a little of the video. When he says " this looks easy but it's not", that should be a warning that you might lose your religion. I have done partial restorations on a 60 and a 64 corvette. I thought the 64 was easier but in retrospect, that may have been because I liked it more. What's wrong with the cdm?
Quote from: "kb426"What's wrong with the cdm?
I don't know but the radio plays for 10 seconds at turn on and then goes silent. It comes on now and then for another 10 seconds or so and I figured it's not the relay, and not any one speaker it's all, so it must be the CDM. I got one that might be good from a 90, which should work and I was planning on a swap to test but this thing is a SOB to remove and that link says it is worst getting it back in. As of tonight it's still in the car and I'm frustrated. Tomorrows another day.
I tore a stockCrosley apart today.I am resealing the rear end, and replacing the transmission, and a bunch of little stuff.
Frank, with some radios it could also be a speaker. If there's a problem with one they all shut down. I had an intermittent problem with the cpes radio and tried everything, new grounds, wiring, etc. to no avail. Four years ago I decided to try new speakers and it's been fine ever since.
Bob K stopped by for a visit this morning on his way to PA for the show down. He had the lovely Maggie with him.
Dropped the Wife off at the airport. She going to Germany to see her dad. Hasn't seen him in 33 years. Hate having her travel alone. Travel isn't the same anymore.
Quote from: "phat rat"Frank, with some radios it could also be a speaker. If there's a problem with one they all shut down. I had an intermittent problem with the cpes radio and tried everything, new grounds, wiring, etc. to no avail. Four years ago I decided to try new speakers and it's been fine ever since.
Yeah, I hear you Jack but I believe with all speakers working for 10 seconds or so, every once in a while that the problem is elsewhere. According to "DR Don" the corvette Bose expert per Corvette forum and after my description of what was happening, in believed it was the CDM. That's why I'm in that direction. After this R&R, I hope he's correct.... Frank
Taking off tonight to go help as crew for a friends jet funny cars.He is booked in to do a show in medicine hat.I helped him out in '94 for a season of top alcohol racing with a TA/D and TA/FC.
i found this great video on replacing the intake manifold gaskets of a 2000 F150 with the 4.2 liter V6 as i am right in the middle of this job as i type..
this all started as a ford specific code P1518.. then i saw the seeping intake gaskets...
for those with 4.2L V6 fords... 13 minutes of video watching will really help...
I am finishing the body work on a 02 Dakota I am rebuilding. If all goes well I will paint the box this weekend.
I installed a pair of gas shocks on the back of the 32. Tomorrow is a road trip to try out all the new parts from the winter.
Sharon and I participated in a neighborhood yard sale today. I hauled up a bunch of old house project pieces, old camping gear and even a couple of 4-bolt Mustang aluminum wheels, not to mention the 3 card tables worth of trinkets that most ladies like to buy. The leftovers fit in two small boxes similar in size to milk crates and are going to a local charity store on Monday. We also had a drawing table left which I'm going to try to match with a needy student next week.
We can eat out 4 or 5 times on the proceeds, and it was kinda fun.
Charlie
I finished the crosley pickup yesterday, Among other things, I installed a NOS guage cluster. I started it, checked the speedo, and all the gears, and shut it off. Ate lunch, and when I went back out there was oil all over the floor in the cab. :evil: My first thought was there was a problem with the oil line, but after fooling with that for an hour, I pulled the guage out of the cluster, which was full of oil, to find the Borden tube was cracked. :twisted: I reinstalled the old guage, and it was fine.
What it appears, some time in the past, someone took the new oil pressure guage out of the cluster, and installed a defective one in it's place, then put it back on the shelf. Live and learn.
I went to the Atwood early rod run yesterday. The weather didn't cooperate. I put 360 miles on the recent mods on the 32. The gas shocks were a pleasant upgrade. In retrospect, I don't know why I didn't buy them in the first place except the standard shocks are what you see on 95% of all the cars. The seat modifications helped my throttle leg considerably. The new front tires are balanced well so I'm good to go.
Yesterday I bolted up the tie rod and rolled the Essex outside for the first time in a year and a half. Still have a long ways to go with it, but it's coming. Now I can roll it outside to finish stripping off the old paint. Things will progress slowly for the next while as we deal with my wife's health issues.
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I finished painting the new 12x12 shed, just in time for the rain to start. Now, I can start taking all the lawn junk out of the shop and put it in there where it belongs.
Daily driver maintenance on the Silverado truck... new brake fluid, oil change, tire pressure check = including the spare tire (25 psi in it), grease job on the few points that have zerts
I last changed the oil in the truck on June 19 , 2011 at 31,900 miles. It now has 34,430 miles. I'm gonna wear this truck out quickly
Just got back from medicine hat. The one car went 7.0 /234mph clicking off early.The other had issues. Its a stretch ,but, anyone here have much experience with a J85 westinghouse jet engine?
I snuck off work a bit early, I have been insulating and sound deading the Impala for the last few days. First rod run of the season is Friday, and I hope to be done by then. Might not have the doors done, but will have the rest done. I am too old and fat to be climbing in and out and all the kneeling, should have done this a long time ago.
Doug
kicked back, sitting in shop at 5:30am, kool morning here at 69*F
Second day of vacation for me.... my wife retires from current job in 3 weeks. Hope she finds a fresh job quickly. :lol:
Quote from: "Crosley"kicked back, sitting in shop at 5:30am, kool morning here at 69*F
Second day of vacation for me.... my wife retires from current job in 3 weeks. Hope she finds a fresh job quickly. :lol:
Tony, old guys do not sleep much, even on vacation. I noticed Hooley posted the other night at about 2:00 AM. I was up at 2:00 AM this morning filling the swimming pool. I am on a community well it needed to be done at a low usage time. I had to remove the cover as the fill water was getting on top of the cover instead of in the pool. The cover is usually a two man job but I did it myself in the dark.
Now I want to take a nap.
Enjoy your time off.
John
"Tony, old guys do not sleep much, even on vacation. " I just realized I may be an old guy!! :lol:
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Tony, old guys do not sleep much, even on vacation.
Now I want to take a nap.
Enjoy your time off.
John
I've been an "early riser" for years. Although I now hit the bed by 9:30.. awake by 4am , sleep in till 4:30am some days.
Today, the Goldwing gets new shoes on it. I bought the tires a few months ago, while they were "on sale" .
Next on the agenda this week: "audiogram" to see where my hearing is at via machine testing. LOL , I already know how bad the hearing is. If people would simply speak up , stop mumbling , speak clearly ... I'd be fine. :shock:
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Picked up some of the first pieces from the powder coater today and couldnt be happier.
Everything is going to be powdercoated the same color. I even painted the inside of the doors so when they are closed you cant see any green on the door frames.
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That looks good Glen. This is going to be a beautiful car.
My neighbor bought a car trailer made from an old travel trailer frame. He wants to haul his John deere backhoe on it. The backhoe weighs about 7500 lbs, and the trailer is just not heavy enough for that. So I am installing more crossmembers, tie downs, and a full steel deck. About half way through the job, working on it three days so far.
I've been so boring this week that I have nothing to post. Work and more work. I'll try to do better. :D
Quote from: "enjenjo"That looks good Glen. This is going to be a beautiful car.
My neighbor bought a car trailer made from an old travel trailer frame. He wants to haul his John deere backhoe on it. The backhoe weighs about 7500 lbs, and the trailer is just not heavy enough for that. So I am installing more crossmembers, tie downs, and a full steel deck. About half way through the job, working on it three days so far.
Axles are probably too light also
Hey Tony ....How did your "Audio-gram" test go :?:
HUH :?: :?:
(It looks like you had a few days to study for it .. :lol: )
Bob... :wink:
QuoteQuote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"That looks good Glen. This is going to be a beautiful car.
My neighbor bought a car trailer made from an old travel trailer frame. He wants to haul his John deere backhoe on it. The backhoe weighs about 7500 lbs, and the trailer is just not heavy enough for that. So I am installing more crossmembers, tie downs, and a full steel deck. About half way through the job, working on it three days so far.
Axles are probably too light also
Watch out for tire capacity also .. Most equipment trailers use 10 ply or Special Trailer tires ....
It has reached the point of being an "issue" for us to get broken down vehicles back on the road ....The correct size trailer tires are VERY hard to find quickly ...
Bob...... :wink:
QuoteAxles are probably too light also
QuoteWatch out for tire capacity also .. Most equipment trailers use 10 ply or Special Trailer tires
The axles are too light, 3500 lbs each. He doesn't want to change them. He did put bigger trailer rated tires on it.
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteAxles are probably too light also
QuoteWatch out for tire capacity also .. Most equipment trailers use 10 ply or Special Trailer tires
The axles are too light, 3500 lbs each. He doesn't want to change them. He did put bigger trailer rated tires on it.
He can change them now or later. It might be a lot more expensive later.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Hey Tony ....How did your "Audio-gram" test go :?:
HUH :?: :?:
(It looks like you had a few days to study for it .. :lol: )
Bob... :wink:
Nope... they could not get me in, then suggested I drive 30 miles to Snottsdale AZ for the test.
Why drive 30 miles one way , when I have a place local to me 1.5 miles away?
oh well. Not all handicaps are easily seen or heard :lol:
I had a guy from down the street stop by this morning. He bought a supercharger kit for his 94 Escort 1.8 engine. The supercharger belt would not stay on. A little checking found that the supercharger was not mounted square with the crankshaft centerline.
I opened up the holes for mounting the supercharger, adjusted it to be square, tightened it down, and drilled holes for dowel pins to hold the alignment. After turning a new idler pulley on the lathe so the belt we had would fit, it worked like a champ.
I got nuttin to report for saturday
:shock:
Quote from: "Crosley"I got nuttin to report for saturday
:shock:
Me neither! Nor for any of last week.
Today, however, I plan to pull the front suspension out from under the Essex to do some work on it. Pics to follow.
I'm watching Indy. Too many commercials.
Sharon and I went out for breakfast today - we used to do it every Sunday morning with one of our 3 sons but as they got married and their own families we sorta let it go. We enjoyed, then went to Mom & Pop's cemetery for flowers and a short visit.
Watering the grass today. Been very dry and we don't have underground so I'm dragging 3 sprinklers around. Takes about 6 hours with an hour on each spot.
So, I'm relaxing, doing a little clean-up in the garage and a little work on the '40.
Charlie
I'm sitting here pushing buttons on this infernal machine.
Recuperating from yesterday?? Had the crew over for 'Que yesterday, spent most of the day cooking and preparing, then enjoying my grandkids and their pup, along with fresh homemade tater salad, rib steaks from the grill, and other such stuff.
Enjoying the day with my 2.5 yr old grandson. We only get to see him about every six months or so. He seems to have taken to me, Papajoe, almost to the exclusion of his other grandparents including my wife; it's kinda strange, he grinned at me when they got here while still in the car then jumped into my arms and doesn't want Gramma to pick him up. Of course that means that Papajoe has to change diapers, put him down for naps and put him to bed at night. I'm lovin' it. Maybe it might have something to do with the five hot wheels cars, the toy sprintcar, two toy tractors, and huge frontend loader, and the Big Wheels he found here. :lol: I'm gonna ruin that boy, he and I sat in my pickup for about twenty minutes in the garage at his insistance....then we got out and looked at the two real hotrods in the shop.
Can't be anything better than grandkids! :D
My grandson just turned two. He says "hotrod" plainly. His dad and I both have trailers to hook on our bikes for him. All three of us took a ride Friday afternoon.
We have the boy two days a week for daycare. It has changed my life.
Charlie
Drag racing saturday and today. The wagon I work on went 9.06/150mph on its only good pass,still a little fat. New NOS system to work the bugs out of.Did 8 hrs of tech inspections as well.
Working on a go kart project. This will be some little kids kart when it's completed. It will be an excellent way to waste time for awhile.
Spread a yard of compost in the vegtable garden so we can plant it.
Fixed my 8 yr old Sears 2 stroke gas powered blower. Carb was falling off again, cylinder was loose again.
Had to make a new intake / carb gasket. Screw holes were stripped. Could not find proper length - size screws to replace the goofy sheet metal thread type screws so ,,,,, I stuffed some flattened wire in the holes, green 628 locktite and called it good.
Little 24cc engine runs good again. Cant beleive this old thing still runs
QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"Fixed my 8 yr old Sears 2 stroke gas powered blower. Carb was falling off again, cylinder was loose again.
Had to make a new intake / carb gasket. Screw holes were stripped. Could not find proper length - size screws to replace the goofy sheet metal thread type screws so ,,,,, I stuffed some flattened wire in the holes, green 628 locktite and called it good.
Little 24cc engine runs good again. Cant beleive this old thing still runs
Sounds like a "Ryobi" brand...... I used to have to take mine apart every spring & Tighten the cylinder , carb , etc ...They vibrate themselves apart & there is not much to be done .. I finally put the carb on with longer bolts , locknuts on the cylinder side & red locktight ....6 weeks later the carb came loose again & it in went "in the can" .... :roll:
Now I just buy a new one every three years & garage sale or pitch the old one ..... :(
Bob ....... :wink:
I also worked on my weed whacker/blower yesterday. It's a Yardman 4 cycle, and just started running bad for no reason (known to me anyway). I took the carb off and cleaned it, and the O-ring under the primer swelled up and wouldn't fit back in, so i left it out. Surprisingly, it didn't leak, and ran a little better. I think my next one is electric; I have long cords...
This morning I ride 50 miles to attend a Memorial Day service. Thank you to all the service members on the forum.
Cleaning house and doing laundry. Be glad when the wife gets home........ :lol: I put out an alert for some wild women but no one showed up yet. :shock: They have a new Vietnam memorial at the Court House ( VFW and donations from the towns people) I'm going to see it in a few minutes.
Clearing out more stuff. Cleaning , sorting, tossing stuff
Today old catalogs and manuals are going in recycle trash and a few to GoodWill store.
You guys know the story : If I have not used the parts or stuff in 10 -20 yrs, time to toss it, sell it, donate it. Make room for better stuff
The dog is keeping her distance from me.
:shock: :!:
I took all the stuff out of my garage, that I had moved into the garage when I cleared out the old shed, and put the good stuff back in the shed, some stuff to the shop, some to the scrap metal pile and the rest to Goodwill. Now, I can park my truck in the garage again.
We had the family over for a cookout today, fun for all.
Took a couple Chevys down to a show in Fayetteville and pulled up right next to a real '66 Batmobile!
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This 55 Thunderbird left today. I converted it from 6 volt positive ground to 12 volt negative ground and installed a fuse panel. The original wiring used circuit breakers and did not have a fuse panel. It was very difficult but it is done. Part of the problem was not having a good wiring schematic.
I am going to take some time off from customer work and do some stuff for myself until fall.
John
New monthly Harbor Freight mailer arrived today.
Pictures of tools to look at! :shock:
I had a chance to get a tarp custom made for the RRT BBQ, so I did. It fits nice.
QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"New monthly Harbor Freight mailer arrived today.
Pictures of tools to look at! :shock:
Did you notice the prices in the Monthly Mailer are about 10/15% higher than the ad's in various magazines :shock:
Bob ...... :wink:
Quote from: "chimp koose"Taking off tonight to go help as crew for a friends jet funny cars.He is booked in to do a show in medicine hat.I helped him out in '94 for a season of top alcohol racing with a TA/D and TA/FC.
i was online doing research for another post
ran across this picture..
thought you probably did not have a copy ..
looks like some party favors on the trunk..
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/waynep712/waltandartarfonjetfunnycar.jpg)
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"New monthly Harbor Freight mailer arrived today.
Pictures of tools to look at! :shock:
Did you notice the prices in the Monthly Mailer are about 10/15% higher than the ad's in various magazines :shock:
Bob ...... :wink:
:T)
Have you noticed the local taco shop to me ; Los Favaritos has raised prices too? More than once this year
The menu on the wall prices were raised with nice looking stickers to match the other prices... now they just tape up prices over the old. I guess they gave up on keeping the price increase too obvious.
gone: ... )bye(
All of the price increase, which according to the Govmint are not inflationary, are just there to match the increases in my retirement income...so that I can keep up wih my yacht and private jet notes. HMMMM.
Charlie
This BBQ rig was across the street from my work place at the tire shop...
:T)
Went to Shelby's graduation tonight. 3.7 GPA
Quote from: "enjenjo"Went to Shelby's graduation tonight. 3.7 GPA
Congratulations Shelby! GPster
Congrats to all involved in the graduation.
Congrats SHELBY :!: :!: 3.7 GPA is GREAT :!: 8)
Bob ......... :wink:
Congrats to the young gal Shelby. Never met her, feel like I know her though.
Kool, 3.7 GPA ... I hope she continues on to college. :!:
Atta girl cruisin' pal.
Charlie
Quote from: "enjenjo"I had a chance to get a tarp custom made for the RRT BBQ, so I did. It fits nice.
Kool, good idea.
it seems like only last year I was reaching into Franks pants pocket, making change for the food he was grilling. Frank was smiling, giggling like a school girl :shock:
Spent the day yesterday making an exhaust system for a Ford pickup with new headers on it.
I found a guy who is selling out his barn remodeling business. I bought a bunch of lumber and steel barn siding. He cut me a great deal since he found out he knows my dad. :lol:
After A breakfast burrito , we drove out to east Mesa / AJ area. Small swap meet there monthly at local American Legion.
It is a small lot and the lot is usually 3/4 full of vendors. IF there were 12 sellers there today i would be surprised.
The area is a heavy population of retired folks and snow burds from foreign states n countrys. Trailer parks, RV parks are every where there. I gues folks have left with the heat of summer here
I just got back from Wichita. I took in the 40th Lake Afton car show and the Vintage Motorcycle club show. I finally got to meet Carnut in person. I can't count the number of shows that I've been at and seen one of his cars but never him. I ran into a few friends, met some new people. It was a great day.
Yep, met KB426 today at Lake Afton Show.
Drove by and saw his 32 Pickup when I first got there and I feel really stupid and guilty because I didnt get a pic of his 32.
But it was nice to put a face to the username, it did take me by surprise and it took me a bit to catch on to who was talking to me. I'm a little slow.
Managed to get 702 pics or so, I've just posted them online, with the handicap of my damaged trigger finger the pics didn't come out as well as I would have liked, I hope to enhance them a bit as soon as I can.
http://carnut.com/show/12/all/allp1.html
I got up and out bright and early today, I needed to do some welding, and I wanted to do it before it got too hot. I welded a rack for the ramps tothis trailer I am working on, I welded the heck out of that sucker. and then found out I had mismeasured, and made it 1/4" too narrow. :roll: It ruined my motivation. :evil:
So I started fixing broken tools, several C clamps that had missing handles, or pressure pads, some maintenence on the sand blast cabinet, fixed the cutting torch, then unloaded a trailer full of wood that I bought friday. I am residing the garage, and some new trusses in the back building, so I can get rid of the three posts down the center, and raise the celing several feet.
I brooded most of the day,came up with a couple satisfactory ways to fix the rack problem, I just have to decide which one to do.
Quote from: "Carnut"Yep, met KB426 today at Lake Afton Show. Managed to get 702 pics or so, I've just posted them online, with the handicap of my damaged trigger finger the pics didn't come out as well as I would have liked, I hope to enhance them a bit as soon as I can.
http://carnut.com/show/12/all/allp1.html
What a different collection/type of wheeled vehicles. Great to have a selection that you don't have to judge the style or year. I liked the #3 "T" speedster. I really ought to take the top off the "middle Jeep" and see if I could stand that "open air" motoring (although after my accident I traveled in a sidecar for 17,000 miles with my wife driving). I like vehicles where the only "High Tech" piece would be the cell phone in my pocket.
Course at the end of the day at All Wheels when it was time to go, loaded every one into the 61 Chrysler and turned the key and nothing.
Checked dome light worked, headlight worked, tried again, nothing.
Raised hood checked my bat disconnect was tight, tried again, nothing.
Managed to draw a crowd, out came offered jumper cables, guys tried jumping from various locations around abattery still no go.
Then some guy walks by and asks have you checked neutral pushbutton was in?
Well of course not, I never park without pushing the neutral button.
(http://carnut.com/photo/mopar/pb/pb61cr1.jpg)
So after some more exasperation I double check the buttons and the drive button is pushed in instead of neutral, push neutral and it fires up.
Red faced, apologies and thanks for the effort are made all around.
Friend says she saw someone reaching in and messing with the buttons earlier, so I'll blame it on him.
I've driven push button drives most all my driving life.
Ego and age plus a little stupidity get you everytime.
Carnut,
You are not alone. I have made some real silly mistakes lately. The good news is that your neutral safety switch is working. That is a very good thing. I will not let a car leave the shop without a neutral safety switch. Imagine what could have happened if it started in gear.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Carnut,
You are not alone. I have made some real silly mistakes lately. The good news is that your neutral safety switch is working. That is a very good thing. I will not let a car leave the shop without a neutral safety switch. Imagine what could have happened if it started in gear.
John
yup just ask Don/DRD57
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Carnut,
Imagine what could have happened if it started in gear.
John
That's what happened to me Christmas Eve 2010. My wake up call was my pelvis broken in 4 places. But by the grace of god I have no after effects
When I was working on the sandblaster the other day, it became obvious that it needed more work, to work right. It is a TIP 49" unit, I have had it over 20 years. It needed new expanded metal in the bottom, the center was gone completely. TIP wanted $96 for a grate shipped. I bought a 4 by 8 sheet for $65, enough to replace it three times, here locally. It also needed a couple crossmember braces replaced, I made new ones out of 16 ga steel. I cleaned it thoroughly inside and out, it was really dusty inside. I am making a 14" kickout on one end so I can get axle housings and so forth into it. I am also putting a door, with a rubber liner on one end, so I can let really long stuff stick out the end.
So, the next thing, my shop has never been plumbed for air. While the sandblaster is out, I am plumbing the shop for air, using DOT plastic air line. So there will be no more hoses all over the floor.
Quote from: "enjenjo"When I was working on the sandblaster the other day, it became obvious that it needed more work, to work right. It is a TIP 49" unit, I have had it over 20 years. It needed new expanded metal in the bottom, the center was gone completely. TIP wanted $96 for a grate shipped. I bought a 4 by 8 sheet for $65, enough to replace it three times, here locally. It also needed a couple crossmember braces replaced, I made new ones out of 16 ga steel. I cleaned it thoroughly inside and out, it was really dusty inside. I am making a 14" kickout on one end so I can get axle housings and so forth into it. I am also putting a door, with a rubber liner on one end, so I can let really long stuff stick out the end.
I'll have to be retrained. GPster
QuoteI am plumbing the shop for air, using DOT plastic air line. So there will be no more hoses all over the floor.
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Frank ...Will this give you the same volume as using 1" & 3/4" black iron pipe ?? What about the cooling advantage from using black pipe ??
Jus' thinkin' ...... :?
Bob ....... :wink:
Took a short drive today to go to a yard sale I saw on Craigslist. Came home with an Edelbrock trip set up w/carbs for a pre 48 flattie along with a set of Edelbrock heads for the same.
Quote from: "phat rat"Took a short drive today to go to a yard sale I saw on Craigslist. Came home with an Edelbrock trip set up w/carbs for a pre 48 flattie along with a set of Edelbrock heads for the same.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Quote from: "phat rat"Took a short drive today to go to a yard sale I saw on Craigslist. Came home with an Edelbrock trip set up w/carbs for a pre 48 flattie along with a set of Edelbrock heads for the same.
Ad said Model A parts and hot rod stuff. So I drove 45 mi one way to see. But the only real A stuff was a frame that wasn't in good shape. Had a couple of flattie blocks, one with the rods torched off the crank to get the crank out as it was froze up bad. A couple of years ago I did ok at another yard sale but it certainly isn't common. Here's the wording of the ad
some smaller farm equipment.cleaning out the garage and 2 sheds.old motorcycles and parts.modela hot rod parts.come dig around something for everyone.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"QuoteI am plumbing the shop for air, using DOT plastic air line. So there will be no more hoses all over the floor.
Frank ...Will this give you the same volume as using 1" & 3/4" black iron pipe ?? What about the cooling advantage from using black pipe ??
Jus' thinkin' ...... :?
Bob ....... :wink:[/quote]
5/8" DOT tube has about the same ID as 3/4" black iron. So that should not cause a problem. Cooling has never been a problem in the past, with rubber hose, I don't anticipate one now.
I would think black pipe would get a lot of rust in an air line. I used 1/2 & 3/4 in. galvanized in about 6000 feet of the shop and have had no problems. I also put a 6 in. drop with a drain at every outlet. I would think you would get a lot less condensation with the plastic pipe.
I'm sure a lot of us already know this but one thing to remember when piping for air is to have a slight rise in the line all the way to the end so condensation will drain back to the compressor.
Also, be sure to use a flexible hose between your compressor and piping.
Quote from: "Digger"Also, be sure to use a flexible hose between your compressor and piping.
The DOT line is all flexible. It's the reinforced nylon air line made for air brakes on trucks. It uses compression fittings.
I'm enjoying a day off. I rode 65 miles for breakfast early this am. I'm doing yard chores and then cleaning the deuce for Pueblo this next weekend. I love summer. :D
Interesting ride to work this AM .. Left as always with my pickup..
( Pickup is ALWAYS used on "Garage sale Friday" ) .. :D
Driving along the interstate at about 75/80 in the left lane with all the other commuters , saw about 1/4 mile ahead everybody slamming on brakes , going for the shoulders , etc .. I started braking early , ( the cars in front of me had no idea yet about the back up ), & the pedal went to the floor ... :shock: I hit the pedal again & locked up the rear brakes.. Slid/Steered the truck to the left side shoulder & thought I was going to make it ... Then 2 cars dove on to the shoulder in front of me .... :roll: .. I had no choice but to hit the barrier or hit the cars ...
I hit the barrier as "flat" as I could but the L/F wheel caught the tapered bottom of the barrier & up the wall we went .... I remember banging my head on the upper door jamb & the truck coming back down .. A car was still in front of me so back into the wall we went ...
This resulted in another "Head Bang" into the door jamb .... :(U)
Long story short ... I missed the cars...( Thank God !!) .. The skid marks showed the truck "Air born" for about 20' & then hitting the wall again ...
The marks on the barrier show that the L/F tire went to within about 4" from the top of the wall before the truck came down ... :shock:
The police never stopped , ( or slowed down) , I got AAA to sent a flatbed to fetch me ....
The L/F corner of the truck needs some , aaahhhhhh, "attention" at this point ... :oops: What shocked me is that the truck twisted so hard it broke the fiberglass in the R/F corner of the bed & tore the cap loose in the R/F corner ... :shock: .. No other damage on the right side & I KNOW that I hit nothing on that side ......
Parts are ordered ..All the FRONT brake lines get replaced this time ... Life will go on... I hope the knot on my head goes away soon .... :lol:
Bob ...... :wink:
Bob, that doesn't sound like a good day. Glad you weren't seriously hurt.
Sorry to hear that Bob. Pictures, or it never happened, :roll:
QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"Sorry to hear that Bob. Pictures, or it never happened, :roll:
The one's I got on my phone cannot be downloaded to the PC .. (Old technology phone ...Older PC ..)
I will snap some of the truck tomorrow ... ( My undies went through "refurbishment "already.. :oops: No photos available.. :lol: ) ...
I will see if my lovely Wife will snap one of the bruise on my noggin .. She said the bruise was caused by a lack of "cushioning material" on impact... :? Wonder what she is talking about ... :? :?:
Bob...... :wink:
Well it kinda falls into that old pilots saying, 'any landing you can walk away from is a good landing'.
Heck of a deal though, any idea what had started it all up ahead?
I have the sandblaster back in service, it works better than it has in years.
It amazing how it slowly degrades over time, and you don't even notice it.
I welded up a trailer hitch for the new to me van. Then I finished welding up the bottom side of the trailer I am working on, a little paint, and I can flip it back over.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Interesting ride to work this AM .. Left as always with my pickup..
( Pickup is ALWAYS used on "Garage sale Friday" ) .. :D
Driving along the interstate at about 75/80 in the left lane with all the other commuters , saw about 1/4 mile ahead everybody slamming on brakes , going for the shoulders , etc .. I started braking early , ( the cars in front of me had no idea yet about the back up ), & the pedal went to the floor ... :shock: I hit the pedal again & locked up the rear brakes.. Slid/Steered the truck to the left side shoulder & thought I was going to make it ... Then 2 cars dove on to the shoulder in front of me .... :roll: .. I had no choice but to hit the barrier or hit the cars ...
I hit the barrier as "flat" as I could but the L/F wheel caught the tapered bottom of the barrier & up the wall we went .... I remember banging my head on the upper door jamb & the truck coming back down .. A car was still in front of me so back into the wall we went ...
This resulted in another "Head Bang" into the door jamb .... :(U)
Long story short ... I missed the cars...( Thank God !!) .. The skid marks showed the truck "Air born" for about 20' & then hitting the wall again ...
The marks on the barrier show that the L/F tire went to within about 4" from the top of the wall before the truck came down ... :shock:
The police never stopped , ( or slowed down) , I got AAA to sent a flatbed to fetch me ....
The L/F corner of the truck needs some , aaahhhhhh, "attention" at this point ... :oops: What shocked me is that the truck twisted so hard it broke the fiberglass in the R/F corner of the bed & tore the cap loose in the R/F corner ... :shock: .. No other damage on the right side & I KNOW that I hit nothing on that side ......
Parts are ordered ..All the FRONT brake lines get replaced this time ... Life will go on... I hope the knot on my head goes away soon .... :lol:
Bob ...... :wink:
I bet the truck is a Chevy right? I had to replace those on my 02 Chevy before 100,000 mi because or rust
QuoteI bet the truck is a Chevy right? I had to replace those on my 02 Chevy before 100,000 mi because or rust
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It's an '89 GMC.. Was a nice truck .. Just turned over 114K 8)
I have replaced every piece of tubing from the firewall back at least twice ..
The front lines have always looked good & shiny ...( No rust) .. It let go at the connection from the steel line to the R/F brake hose ..
I thank the Lord that this happened while I was driving & not my wife.
I don't want to think about what the outcome would have been ... :roll:
I have to spend some time looking at the truck today & decide if it worth fixing ... The rust issues are REALLY starting to get old .....( This is the truck that had the never used ..Never removed spare tire wheel rust through)
The up side ...It is an "Old fashioned" truck that runs GREAT that I can still repair .. 8)
( No "push button gizmos" ) ..
It is paid for ... 8) 8) 8) 8) :lol:
The down side ... This chassis rust thing is gettin' kind of old ..... :(
Time to inspect ......
Bob ..... :wink:
I missed a Deer on the way to town this morning by this much - I think my eyes were bigger than hers. The old Coupe doesn't stop as fast as I think it should but it stops straight.
- might not be much but it's as good as a mile. Glad you were able to miss it.
We have a local snow burd RV park a few miles away, they seem to bring in old cars, try to sell em.
Some of these were at Goodguys events in Snottsdale AZ , I guess they did not sell
Wow Bob, glad you're OK. No fun at all in that!
I did a little messing around with a cardboard box this evening. This is just a rough first shot at what I want the new box to look like. It's almost 6" taller and 10" longer than the one I took off the truck. I always thought the old one looked odd and out of place.
Old...
(http://www.northwestcoin.ca/5907.JPG)
(http://www.northwestcoin.ca/5911.JPG)
New...
(http://www.northwestcoin.ca/02504.jpg)
(http://www.northwestcoin.ca/02502.jpg)
(http://www.northwestcoin.ca/02506.jpg)
The proportions look pretty good on that. I would make it about 5" shorter, but that is just my opinion.
Quote from: "enjenjo"The proportions look pretty good on that. I would make it about 5" shorter, but that is just my opinion.
+ 2
Here's a quick photoshop Al. I added height but no length. I agree that it needed to be taller but shorter than the old one would look out of proportion IMHO.
Here's what a local 27 Essex pickup bed looks like, don't know if it's original or not.
(http://carnut.com/show/00/ark/ark024.jpg)
Thanks guys. The new box is about 10" longer than the old one. I always felt the old box wasn't quite long enough. It was only 4' long. I like the look of the box extending past the end of the frame a bit, plus the extra length will allow me to carry more stuff on long distance runs. Once I get the front suspension bolted back in I'll roll the truck outside and get some profile shots of it.
Carnut...that's almost exactly what I want for a look on mine. Essex never made a truck. All the ones you see are cut-down sedan bodies. Mine was originally a 2-door. The yellow one started life as a 4-door. He built his own box.
QuoteQuote from: "purplepickup"Here's a quick photoshop Al. I added height but no length. I agree that it needed to be taller but shorter than the old one would look out of proportion IMHO.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What He Said ..... 8)
Bob ............. :wink:
cardboard mock up looks much better than the 'original'.Maybe just a little long proportionally but definately better.
Gee.. .... Is this the meaning of the phrase "The Long & Short of it " :?: :roll:
Returning now to your regular programing ....... :?
Bob........ :wink:
I have been busy this week. I had some honeydos to take care of,went to Bontrangers surplus tuesday, built an alternator bracket for a 37 Packard, and finished the welding on a trailer. I also built a trailer hitch, and started wiring the trailer. Yrsterday I started putting new siding on the garage.
10 of are doing what we most Saturdays , we are going to a Car Show !
We meet at a local restaurant and caravan to a car show and most of all HAVE FUN with our HOT RODS !
Rick
At the momemt I'm sittimg im the shade at Iowa Speedway waotimg for tje Imdycar race.
I'm at Pueblo working on my tan. :lol: :lol: It's hot but great!
Quote from: "jaybee"At the momemt I'm sittimg im the shade at Iowa Speedway waotimg for tje Imdycar race.
it is just a guess, are you enjoying some ''adult beverages'' too ?
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "jaybee"At the momemt I'm sittimg im the shade at Iowa Speedway waotimg for tje Imdycar race.
it is just a guess, are you enjoying some ''adult beverages'' too ?
I caught a buzz just reading that! :lol:
I am going stir crazy......after two years of working on the nova every free minute of the day. I am stuck....the body/chassis is at Deans for paint.
I have everything ready to go back together.
Anyone have any experience with the 60's 3-wheel harley davidson carts? thinking of buying one and hopping it up for the wife unit to ride in the pits.
you could buy my '02 electraglide and put a sidecar on it;)
I took a helicopter ride over part of Glacier N.P.
Quote from: "phat rat"I took a helicopter ride over part of Glacier N.P.
WOW!!!!
All I got to do was take the rear air bags out of the Olds getting ready to put the 4 set in there. I have to make up my mind, the car has not moved yet.
Doug
I went to the National Threshers reunion in Wauseon today. Massey Ferguson and it's predecessors were the featured brand this year, Kind of neat for me, I have a TO30 Ferguson. They have a neat flea market too, not too much hot rod stuff, although I have found some good stuff in the past.But a lot of machine tool parts, fasteners, and small engine parts. I had a good time. Fatcat is vending there, so I even got free soda, and a place to set.
Quote from: "phat rat"I took a helicopter ride over part of Glacier N.P.
We were there two years ago. An amazing place. Have a huckleberry ice cream for me please.
John
I'm just about ready to drive the track roadster pickup over to Sam's Club for a drink of $3.49-9/10's pr gallon gasoline.
Charlie
Heh Heh I once owned a Harris Ferguson TO20 'back in the day' when my hair was a bit darker.
(http://carnut.com/iowned/hfto20.jpg)
I also went out and did a photo shoot of a Bugin here in Wichita. A friend of mine has a bug that I think is so cool.
(http://carnut.com/show/12/all/all068.jpg) (http://carnut.com/show/12/bug/bugp1.html)
Bug-O-Rama Wichita (http://carnut.com/show/12/bug/bugp1.html)
John, I unknowingly had it for you yesterday and yes it was great, surprised you didn't get the taste. Today was roundtrip on the Going To The Sun Road. I'd never been up there before, what a magnificent wonder of nature. The road was just opened Tues and the snow melt has the rivers and waterfalls in full flow, just unreal.
Built a fixture to hold 9 inch center sections for assembly work.
it slides into the receiver I use for the fixture to hold a transmittin for building.
Now I have no excuse to build the center section for the 1948 Simca
My family attended our son's graduation ceremony today. My wife and I are very proud.
Quote from: "chimp koose"My family attended our son's graduation ceremony today. My wife and I are very proud.
You should be. Congratulations.
Quote from: "phat rat"John, I unknowingly had it for you yesterday and yes it was great, surprised you didn't get the taste. Today was roundtrip on the Going To The Sun Road. I'd never been up there before, what a magnificent wonder of nature. The road was just opened Tues and the snow melt has the rivers and waterfalls in full flow, just unreal.
Quite the road isn't it? Were the buses out?
Doug
We had a big fire yesterday in the valley. Started at about 4:30 in the afternoon and was at 700 acres by evening. Still some smoke from that area this morning, but looks like the fire has gone back to the west and away from the majority of the homes.
Jack, this is straight down the hill from Buzz's wrecking yard where you were a few years back.
I don't think I have ever seen a fire come up like this one did in this area.
http://helenair.com/news/local/scratchgravel-hills-erupt-in-flame-homes-evacuated/article_283fc730-bf58-11e1-9177-001a4bcf887a.html
More wind today. the fire flared up again this morning and was at 1500 acres by 11:00. Evacuating more people. 4 houses have gone up as of last night. One of the guys in my office was moving his in-laws out and he said you should have heard the bangs when the fire hits the propane tanks on the bar-b-ques. He said one of the houses that burned had ammo in it and every so often you would hear a round going off.
Doug
Doug, yes the buses were out. Yesterday I did Idaho 95 from Lewiston to Boise, what a beautiful drive.
Right now I'm in a McDonalds in Ogden UT. headed toward home. 4 cabs, 2 Model A frames, frt 1/2 of a Dodge touring and a few miscellaneous parts is making a decent load.
Stay safe and hopefully the fire is under control soon
I'm so boring. It's 111 degrees here. I'm going to the garage after a while to work on the go kart project.
Yesterday I painted the bottom of the trailer I am rebuilding, this morning I finished wiring the lights, and installed the marker lights. I have to flip it over, and finish painting it, and it will go down the road.
This afternoon, I did some rewiring on the house, put in a seperate circuit for the water pump.
stopped by today and checked out the Nova. Dean has been good to work with, the sheetmetal is all lined up and they have been doing body work. The Harwood hood fits terrible, there is a huge gap at the back near the cowl. They are going to cut it and add more fiberglass. I never mounted the hood because i knew they would align the front end better than I can. Now that it is lined up they can drill the hood for the dzus fasteners.
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the fire is 35% contained, but it is out of the housing area. Sure was a scary time there for a couple of day.
I will be doing a final cleanup on the Impala for the weekend show here. Big one for Montana, about 350 cars. Don't know if I am going to race it this year, probably will make that decision on Sunday.
Doug
Quote from: "Glen"stopped by today and checked out the Nova. Dean has been good to work with, the sheetmetal is all lined up and they have been doing body work. The Harwood hood fits terrible, there is a huge gap at the back near the cowl. They are going to cut it and add more fiberglass. I never mounted the hood because i knew they would align the front end better than I can. Now that it is lined up they can drill the hood for the dzus fasteners.
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Harwood hood fits poorly ? :shock: (sarcasm) At least they keep consistent quality. :lol:
Looks good so far.
8)
I had a day of vacation. Lots of yard work, cleaned up the storage building and put all the crap back in and worked on the go kart a little. I only saw 106 in the garage today. :lol: I love summer! I had to wait 9 months for this. I have no idea where my coat is!
Spent the day bs'ing at the startup party for this weekend's rod run.
Hooley, I was talking with Frank Morris (Salt Cat Racing) and he says he would like to talk to you some time about running alcohol in their cars. We were talking about the miles and I said you were running alcohol on them.
Doug
I got up at 5 am yesterday, went out to finish the fabrication on this trailer before it got too hot.. I made fenders that fold out of the way. It's all done outside of paint. Today I am going to clean the shop, it's a mess.
Tell me about the fold up fenders.
I'm just relaxing and enjoying being back home. Got in just after 1 this morning. Here are a couple of pics of the load I brought back
Quote from: "phat rat"I'm just relaxing and enjoying being back home. Got in just after 1 this morning. Here are a couple of pics of the load I brought back
How is that dually doing for you? Pulling, Fuel MPG? As I recall you picked the dually up out west here.
Went to 2 swaps in North Carolina w/ my junking bud Earl Schieb Thursday & Fri. In recovery mode today. Yesterday was the hottest temp ever recorded in this area, 109 degrees officially in Nashville about 30 miles from here.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "phat rat"I'm just relaxing and enjoying being back home. Got in just after 1 this morning. Here are a couple of pics of the load I brought back
How is that dually doing for you? Pulling, Fuel MPG? As I recall you picked the dually up out west here.
Your recollection is fine, I got it in Phoenix. It pulled through the mountains fine. Mileage sucked, 6.7-8.5mpg. It's not a 454 anymore it's a 489. Next trip will more than likely be my 02 Chevy HD with the 8.1. I get as high as 9.5-10mpg with it pulling the trailer
What all did you buy?
34 Chevy cab complete w/title and 2 hoods, 35/36 Chevy cab and hood, 41 Chevy COE cab with fenders, grille, hood, etc, 45-47? Diamond T cab, front half of an early 20's Dodge touring w/windshield stanchions, 2 Model A frames, pair of Model A rails no cross-members, 41 Ford car hood, 3X2 Flattie intake, Lakes style Flattie headers new still in the wrapping, pair of 39/40 Ford cpe doors. I don't think I forgot anything
Interesting mix
Quote from: "kb426"Tell me about the fold up fenders.
I'll take some pictures. They are crude, both fenders were bent, but they work.
Quote from: "kb426"Interesting mix
If it's hot rod stuff that I figure I can turn for a profit I'll buy
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "kb426"Interesting mix
If it's hot rod stuff that I figure I can turn for a profit I'll buy
What is this word you use : " profit" :?
this week, we had 2 mesquite trees removed. One was about 30 foot tall and it was falling over slowly. Roots were coming up out of the ground as the tree leaned over. We made the decision to remove both of them in the front yard
This is what I've been working on some. It's not my main focus so when I feel like it, I work on it. I just did finish fixing oil leaks on the engine and cleaning the carb and adjusting it. Cables are next followed by a test run.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "kb426"Interesting mix
If it's hot rod stuff that I figure I can turn for a profit I'll buy
What is this word you use : " profit" :?
^^^^^ What Tony said!! :lol:
For stuff I'm buying to resell, if I feel I can't make anything I don't buy.
Quote from: "kb426"Tell me about the fold up fenders.
Here they are. Like I said, kind of crude, but they work. The outside pivot is actually what the fender pivots on, the inner one has a quick pin to hold it in place when traveling.
Going to put some wheels on the jack stand?
Why do the fenders fold? :shock:
Quote from: "Mikej"Going to put some wheels on the jack stand?
On final assembly it gets cables to limit the fenders, so the jack stand will be available to slap you up side the head.
Quote from: "rooster"Why do the fenders fold? :shock:
He has a big mower deck that will fit between the tires, but not between the fenders.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Mikej"Going to put some wheels on the jack stand?
On final assembly it gets cables to limit the fenders, so the jack stand will be available to slap you up side the head.
Looking forward to it..... I'll bring a helmet :lol:
Well we got hit with the Friday night storm. The worst 1/2 hour for us broke four 4"x4" posts and brought down 5 sections of privacy fence. The wind split a fork in a willow tree in the yard which unfortunately has our phone line goin through it. We didn't loose the phone but I took two truck loads (Ranger) of willow linbs to the compost farm to get the weight off the split branches until I can get a professional cut them out (higher than my 20' extension ladder). Imediately lost electric (along with half of the state I guess) and didn't get it back till 4:00 Sunday morning. Had another thunder storm Sunday afternoon and lost power again till about 4:30 today. The loss of power was so wide spread that for the first 12 hours none of the gas stations could pump. When some of them got power they had traffic so tied up that the police were there directing traffic. Most of the stations have power today but the ones that worked yesterday are sold out. Got one gas station at an interstate exit that will sell an unlimited amount but prepay CASH.. I was afraid that Wilmington would be out of the question this week but I think I can get things stable by Thursday if it doesn't storm any more. Looking foreward to seeing John. GPster
We had a gully washer here yesterday. No damage here, but my buddy down the street lost part of his garage roof, and they had no power until this afternoon.
I got the trailer painted today, it should be gone tomorrow.
Trailer is delivered, he's happy, I'm happy, the world is right.
Taking a break from prep for a family Q after while, and marveling at the change in the weather; seen it many times before, but it is always a marvel to me. Yesterday it was 105 - 110 depending on where in the valley one happened to be, rh was about 30 - 40%; right now it is 84 on the patio, rh is about 60, cloudy, and it has rained real rain, and continues to drop just enough moisture to keep that "wet desert" smell in the air, a wonderful smell to me just because I like the way it smells; rain, yeah, we can use it - less than a half inch so far this year - but the aroma of wet greasewood and sage and desert dirt is just marvelous. :D :D :D
Rrumbler, I understand your statement about the smells. I concur. I spent the morning doing yard work. I messed with the go kart some just to get some ideas about how to run the brake and throttle controls. The wind is blowing about 30 mph here with 102 temp. I'm glad to be an American celebrating the 4th!
today... mostly KICKING myself..
was doing a water pump on a friends 03 dodge intrepid.. 2.7 DOHC..
the water pump is behind the timing cover.. behind the timing chains.. behind the timing chain guides...
so after renting the proper damper puller.. removing both headlight assemblies.. the upper core support/filler panel.. the radiator cooling fans.. the belts and tensioners, the ps pump bolts.. the timing cover.. the upper plenum... the coils and harnesses from the top of the motor.. both valve covers.. turning the engine enough times to bring the bright links to the proper setting.. undoing the cover over the chain tensioner.. having both cams jump 1/8 of a turn.. i removed the passenger side cam sprocket..
this is kinda the point where everything shifted...
i got the chain out of the way by looping it kinda over the drivers cam sprocket.. got the guides and the water pump out.. then the new pump in.. then the guides..
after cleaning the timing cover and removing the old silicone molded seal.. i opened the box with the new felpro timing cover seal..
this is the first time i have done one of these..
when i layed the new aluminum framed molded silicone seal over the face of the timing cover i realized that its NOT going to seal... there is like a 1/8 inch gap.. where there is a step up from the timing cover face..
its exactly the same shape as the new aluminum /silicone gasket..
i scratched my head.. looked at it for almost an hour.. there is no way this is going to seal.. and its going to hold the timing cover out 1/16 of an inch or so.. there are two bosses that bolt tight to the front of the block in the middle of the cast aluminum timing cover.. when i tighten these bolts. the timing cover is going to CRACK.. the belt tensioner is going to be out too far throwing off the belt alignment....
i had the wife look up the part online and verify the part number.. read the package.. looked inside for instructions.. called a friends parts store.. got the felpro tech line.. gave him the info.. and described the issue.. this darn step above the face of the timing cover.. exactly the same shape as the new aluminum gasket .. less the silicone i removed..
the tech line said to return it to the store and pick up a mopar part..
so i put everything away.. as i needed to make a costco run also..
cleaned up.. drove over to dodge parts.. nobody at the counter.. hmm...
just sitting there on that mopar stool must have made me a LOT smarter.. pushed my brain back into my head..
i realized sitting there on that stool... that the stepped part was the previous aluminum gasket frame.. that some previous tech had GLUED to the face of the timing cover with grey silicone that matched the aluminum of the timing cover and the gasket frame.. it was glued on really tight too.
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sorry to bore you .. but i feel this is a confession.. sort of.. as least a got a chicken bake out of it at costco...
i hope all of your days went better than mine..
Isn't it fun to follow behind a previous "Tech" :?: :evil:
What you discovered is what separates Technicians from the "Hacks" ....
Good on you for doing the job correctly ..... 8)
At the rod shop at GG Des Moines , one of the guys helping change my water pump un-knowingly gave me a super "Pat on the Back" when he said it was obvious that someone was "Thinking Ahead" when the Olds was assembled ......It was that easy to work on....... :oops:
Bob....... :wink:
I pulled a small Mesquite tree out. Trunk was about 3 inches diameter. I planted this one from a seedling we had pop up in the middle of the yard.
We have decided most of the mesquite trees in the yard need to go away. Too messy (seed pods) , I need a suit of armor when I trim them to avoid the spikes these trees grow.
Corn's on, the party is about to start.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Corn's on, the party is about to start.
Same here, first local corn of the year, having it with BBQ and then off to the second night of the local "Car Cruise Weekend"
Game day with my grand girls today, indoor soccer; they got stomped.
Tony, are you going to save the wood for grilling or smoking? I think I would be so inclined.
Since it has cooled off some today I think I'll wash the wife's Corvette and her Equinox. If I'm lucky I can get her to to clean the interior. I also have some stuff to move to the storage room in the basement so I can park my car inside again.
Tom
I'm hotrodding a Fender Jazzmaster. When I'm finished with some of the stuff, I'll post pics. I'm spending the same time level as building a good hotrod.
Took a run to West Alexandria Oh, it's near Dayton, to deliver 3 cabs a guy bought from me. Part of this years western parts hunting collection
spent the day helping my son get a new (to him)motorcycle. 2006 vulcan 800 with 1400km (800 miles) on it. He is pumped.
Quote from: "chimp koose"spent the day helping my son get a new (to him)motorcycle. 2006 vulcan 800 with 1400km (800 miles) on it. He is pumped.
Isn't the '06 a 900?
Either way, the Kawi Vulcan is a fantastic bike. I had a '96 800 that I loved.
If he's interested, send him to the vroc.org website...the best Vulcan site and online club around.
06 is the last year of 800 and chain drive. Got boots, gloves ,jacket W/elbow ,shoulder, &spine board,rain gear,shades and a new helmet that has a blinking light in the back you can turn on or off and a set of "shades " that drop down from the brim like the helmet on an f18 flight helmet.Now that he has the gear we are going to pick up the bike.Found another almost identical vulcan with LESS km on it on kijiji, GREAT bargaining tool.
Very cool! There are a bunch of easy mods that can be done to the 800's to boost power, they really are nice bikes. I was looking at an '02 in Winnipeg recently but with my wife's medical situation I think it's better to save my $$ for things we really need.
I've been spending the last couple of weeks building a slotcar track, I got the bug again after 35 years a couple of months ago.
Now I have collected roughly 40 cars and I can't seem to stay away from Ebay, still collecting.
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Not quite finished yet, I need to rig up a pulley system to run to a boat winch so I can lift it up when I need the room to work on cars.
That track looks to be loads of fun. I think I'll run across the ocean and challenge you to a race!
I spent the day trying to get the body sill out of this Packard. I didn't make it. 4 more screws to get out.
I started changing out the engine of the COE to a TPI setup. New long block and Painless wiring kit. Lots of wire. :shock: I have had to change the upper and lower radiator connections and add a tee in the lower line for the heater hose. I had a set of full length Hooker headers on this. I am tossing them in favor of stock manifolds. The heat under the engine cover was way to much. Hope to have it completed this weekend. :D I will post pictures when it is done. Not too pretty now.
I got a HUGE bonus from a job I did a few weeks ago. Most of the money will go towards a trip with my wife this fall, but I took some of it and bought the tires for the Essex and ordered up some custom sized steelies.
Quote from: "348tripower"I started changing out the engine of the COE to a TPI setup. New long block and Painless wiring kit. Lots of wire. :shock: I have had to change the upper and lower radiator connections and add a tee in the lower line for the heater hose. I had a set of full length Hooker headers on this. I am tossing them in favor of stock manifolds. The heat under the engine cover was way to much. Hope to have it completed this weekend. :D I will post pictures when it is done. Not too pretty now.
Gonna make it to the Street Rod Nats in Louisville this year?He He, long range forecast is 80 degrees , partly cloudy, 10 mph breeze (I wish)
Replacing the work shop A/C wall unit today. Had an old-old-old Whirlpool that I bought used 15-20 years ago. Went to switch it off Monday evening and the selector switch broke off flush with the switch. Managed to turn it off but it was toast. P/N is NLA. Called around a few old appliance service parts places...no luck.
I had to go fill up with cheap gas at Sam's Club this morning ($3.34/9) while everyone else was going up to $3.59/9, so I strolled in Sam's knowing there wouldn't be a machine in the place. There sat the last unit on a cart so it went out with me.
Wiggled the old one into the room from outside, gave the the one last shove and it had a very satisfying crash as it hit the floor upside down. Drug that dead rascal of the way and wheeled the new one in to working distance and found the case is 1" shorter and 3/4" too wide. Making hole wider after lunch. The works slides out of the case so it will be easy to install the case first then slide the works into place.
I know...I'm spoiled.
Charlie
I went to the Crosly national meet with my son David, brother love here on the board, and my grand daughter Quinn. No parts in the swap meet I couldn.t live without. Some nice Crosleys, there will be more tomorrow, but I can't go. :cry:
The water pump on my house has not been working right, I diagnosed it as a bad diaphram in the tank. Josh came over to help me, took us about an hour to change it, now it works fine.
Then I went out to the shop and worked on the Packard. He wants an electronic conversion, and the original distributor has two sets of points, each one fires 4 cylinders. No one makes a conversion for it, so I remachined a Buick window cap body to fit the Packard. After I got that done I welded in a body structure patch, and fitted a second one.
So for weeks I have taken items to the powder coater and dropped them off during lunch.....killing two birds, i would pick up a load and bring them home. Most pieces are too lite to put in the bed because they would blow out.
fast forward to last monday and the powder coater called and it seems there is a problem, they found that color requires a clear coat or it will turn black and spotty. So, i wrapped it all back up and loaded it in my trailer for delivery tomorrow morning. Luckily the only part on the car is the core support, i will have to do it when the car is apart for color.
This is only a small sample of parts
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I did pick up a safety blanket for the intercooler just in case of an explosion thru the intake.
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We have a new blasting cabinet at work. this uses sodium bicarbonate as blast media.
We developed some problems with transmission shifting and bushing in pumps were scraped up. We traced the problem to glass beading cases and not getting ALL the media out of them. Many of the trans cores we buy look like they were in a river for years, the blasting is required
The soda blast media washes off - out easier. 60 grit soda blast media is used. It's expensive at 90 dollars a bag. Once it hits the case once the media is done. Machine cost around 10k
We have a new international account in Australia : Rocket Industies . We needed to make sure problems are minimum with the long distance shipping
tony.. at one engine rebuilder we had that kind of trouble once in a while... turned out.. several things.. the water blast cabinets (there were 4) had reduced flow from clogged and improperly angled nozzles.. there were large areas that did not get water washing.
one had reduced pressure because the pump impeller was worn. just did not have the pressure to wash the parts clean..
we would check nozzle spray and alignment by starting the machine with the door open..
i personally would think that creating a properly machined pump opening cover with ring bolts to attach it.. that sealed across the opening with some neoprene rubber sheet... so the opening of the pump cavity would not get sand blasted into it..
another is just a neoprene section that matches the pan gasket and a scrap pan with handles welded on is bolted on.. sealing the bottom of the case..
another to seal the tail housing opening.. and something for the dip stick tube openings.. the manual lever opening.
this would allow you to use cheep sand on the outside of the main case to get it really clean .. a lot of work creating them... cost savings overall.. i would think HUGE..
i actually put a tee behind the hose bib.. a globe valve.. a quick connect to match the air hoses around the shop.. this was to give the wash guy a water hand spray hose at the cabinets.. used one of the 24" air nozzles. with the end bent slightly more to redirect some of the kick back from bolt holes..
you probably already have this..
I got to help my friend Kerry run his nostalgia hemi dragster. We used my old truck for the return vehicle. It was the 50th anniversay of MOKAN Dragway. It was a blast.
John
Quote from: "wayne petty"tony..
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i personally would think that creating a properly machined pump opening cover with ring bolts to attach it.. that sealed across the opening with some neoprene rubber sheet... so the opening of the pump cavity would not get sand blasted into it..
another is just a neoprene section that matches the pan gasket and a scrap pan with handles welded on is bolted on.. sealing the bottom of the case..
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Wayne, many of these trans cases are corroded inside.
Case in point, C4 Ford trans were a real problem. We were really cleaning the case good after blasting. Problem was the interior sprag race in the back of the case , it bolts in.
Abrasive was behind the race. Too much labor to remove each race. We tested on some cases with soda blasting. Works great. Torque flight transmittins have a rear sprag race int he case. Even more work to remove and sometimes the case will crack with the race removal
We had to dismantle of trans dyno. Each hose end was removed, hoses ( 8 ) was flushed with solvent pumped thru. We removed one inline oil filter ( there were 2) , then added 2 new filters inline. One filter is a 100 micron, then a 10 micron filter.
We have on order a special oil cartidge filter. it is serviceable with O-rings and replaceable filter cartridge and contains magnets for the ferrous material
WZ junk ,I can't think of a better way to spend a day than working on an FED . Except strapping in and going for a rip.
In 1976, one of my friends bought a real old fed that was flathead and 2 speed equipped. The previous owners couldn't get it to run. It had a real early Hilborn injection on it. Turned out the ground wire from the mag was grounded where it passed through the firewall. :lol: The 2 speed was one of the IHC torque amplifiers that later took Garlits foot off. None of us back then wanted anything to do with a flattie. He put a pretty good 283 in it and went bracket racing. I think this thing was around 110" wheelbase. Rev it up, drop the clutch. Front end comes up and away we go. It wasn't real fast but it was alot of fun. I've spent the day messing with brake and throttle cables on the go kart. I'm about to take the guitar apart again and change the wiring as per the pickup manuf. instructions. I might be lucky and have the hum disappear. It's windy here and not that pleasant.
I wanted a keyless chuck on my drill press. That should be simple. Just spend money. Wasn't quite like that. The drill press has JT2.5. If you look around you'll find that cheap drill presses are one of the few things that use that obscure JT. I bought a JT33 chuck because I had a 5/8's to J33 adapter. I thought I could counter bore the spindle and press the adapter in. The spindle was to small to do that. These pics are of using the JT33 adapter in a 4 jaw chuck and the dial indicator to sent the angle on the compound rest. The unmachined spindle, the machined spindle, and the finished product. I spent so much time doing this, I'm embarrassed. It's been years since I had to use my 4 jaw chuck.
Finally got the shop cleaned up enough that I could actually work in it again. While waiting for my new wheels to arrive I thought I'd mock things up again. I hope to roll the beast outside shortly so I can check the proportions on the box.
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from the angle of the photo the truck looks just fine!
I went drag racing in Edmonton this weekend. Helped a friend sort out his T altered . day 1, 7.59@175mph,DA 4600, Day 2, 7.46@178mph,DA 5300. Had to stop there,issues with oil pressure after burnout and on decelleration at the top end. Pan needs baffles.Watched sprint card in the dirt on sat night. I would love to crew on one of those if we had a local track ,way more interesting than nascar in my opinion.
this morning.. i went out early to look for parking spots to move the cars i have stashed on the street .. street cleaning day..
as i walked up to my 70 ranchero.. i noticed the stash of tires i have in the back had been moved around.. the scrap guys dig in the bed for various items to recycle.. they emptied the truck one night.. and i did not want it thrown away..
but today was different.. there was something Under everything...
somebody left me a GOOD complete gas tank for my ranchero.. with straps and hooks.. its a ONE year only tank.. with a huge plastic thing for the fuel vapor trap..
i don't have a clue of who left it.. my old tank has a giant hole in the bottom i kinda soldered over.. i could not find any reasonable shops to weld it up.. they saw gas tank and either had dollar signs or get out of here with that.. they explode.. its not out of a pinto .. but they did not want to hear that..
since i don't have a shop to work in.. i don't have any welding tanks to do a proper patch..
this week i will remove the patched tank.. its still dry.. and install the good one as soon as i dilute the stinky gas out..
its going to be so nice to get that ranchero mobile again..
pouring gas in a 2 inch pipe section with bell reducers and hose barbs just gets old after while..
I spent friday, saturday and sunday working on the garage remodel, I am installing steel siding. Today I went out to work on the Packard ignition. All the machine work is done on the distributor, so it was time to paint and assemble it.I just got started, and was tripping over a stool I was building, so I decided to finish it to get it out of the way.
After that was done, back to the distributor. The paint on the body was dry, so I put it into the vise for assembly. The light over the vise was flickering, driving me crazy, and I had a new ballast for it, so I stopped, took the light down, and started to install a new ballast. The reflector was pretty dark, so I cleaned it up, and repainted it white.
Then I needed some parts to finish the light, a cap and rotor for the ignition, and some parts for another project, so i went uptown to get them. I finished the light, tested it, and put it back up.
Back to the distributor.I got it assembled up to the advance weights, and the wife got home. So I stopped again to deliver a car back to the owner.
When that was done, I had to fix dinner, a promise to the wife, so I never did get the ignition done. I made corn on the cob, brocoli, and tomatos, from the garden, along with hamburgers.
You had me all excited for supper until you got to broccoli.
Quote from: "kb426"You had me all excited for supper until you got to broccoli.
We both love broccoli fresh out of the garden, steamed. Also cauliflower, and brussel sprouts.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "kb426"You had me all excited for supper until you got to broccoli.
We both love broccoli fresh out of the garden, steamed. Also cauliflower, and brussel sprouts.
i KNEW there was something wrong with you :twisted:
QuoteQuoteWe both love broccoli fresh out of the garden, steamed. Also cauliflower, and brussel sprouts
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Broccoli is not so bad ...But what kind of flower ia a "Cauli" ?? And when did Brussels "sprout" ????
Wish we could grow our own tomaters ...... :(
Bob..... :wink:
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We both love broccoli fresh out of the garden, steamed. Also cauliflower, and brussel sprouts.[/quote]
I always new you were a "Sick" man Frank now I know why.........
moose
checked on the Nova today, they are ready to wetsand the last coat of primer in preparation to spray color. The hood still needs a last coat of primer and the same wet sand treatment.
Hopefuly we can see some color late next week.
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Glen, I'm excited for you. I don't envy the task of assembly without damage.
Quote from: "moose"[quote="enjenjo"
We both love broccoli fresh out of the garden, steamed. Also cauliflower, and brussel sprouts.
I always new you were a "Sick" man Frank now I know why.........
moose[/quote]
I must be "Sick", too; those are three of my most favorite veggies.
Quote from: "kb426"Glen, I'm excited for you. I don't envy the task of assembly without damage.
Thanks, I feel confident in putting the car back together, I have taken that car apart so many times its natural. I will definitely have to be careful, but the car was fully functional before I took it apart so there is no guess work.
Today, I left Stoney Creek, Ontario and am driving to Vancouver Island in a '37 Ford, Chev powered. So far, I'm in Blind River, ON, for the night.
Quote from: "Harry"Today, I left Stoney Creek, Ontario and am driving to Vancouver Island in a '37 Ford, Chev powered. So far, I'm in Blind River, ON, for the night.
Which route are you taking through Manitoba? We're in Neepawa...about 25 minutes north of Carberry.
Harry, if you swing through saskatoon give me a call .Pm for a ph#
Just loading up the car to head off for GoodGuys in Puyallup in an hour. See you all next week.
Doug
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Quote from: "Harry"Today, I left Stoney Creek, Ontario and am driving to Vancouver Island in a '37 Ford, Chev powered. So far, I'm in Blind River, ON, for the night.
Which route are you taking through Manitoba? We're in Neepawa...about 25 minutes north of Carberry.
Once I get to Winnipeg, I'm going down to Hwy 2.
How far would that be from you?
Quote from: "chimp koose"Harry, if you swing through saskatoon give me a call .Pm for a ph#
I'm going to take 13 across the bottom of Sask.
I want to see the old farm houses and barns, etc.
Thanks,
DJ
That's quite a bit south of us, at least an hour or so. You'd pass within 15 miles north of Lowboy's Rod Shop in Baldur, though. If you like old houses our town is full of them. Our house was built in 1910 and is pretty much restored to original inside. Lots of big old brick farm houses along Hwy 16 around here.
The deuce has been cleaned and serviced. In the morning I head to Salina. The forecast is for 103 on friday and 105 on saturday. I'm in for a Good Time!
Another day in racing. XP4 powerglide trans blow'd up big time.
These guys with all this power and weight.
I refer to this as job security : :twisted:
tony, is that more monster truck stuff?
I made these parts for a friends 32 coupe this week. His idea and drawings, i just whittled the parts. the coil holder and the exhaust cut out.
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Going to the Telegraph rd. cruise in Michigan. BIG event. Fun. Nice day.
I worked on the garage siding. I got half the front done today.The siding itself goes up fast, the time consuming part is doing the trim. I am bending it all up from flat stock, and it takes me a while to figure it out.
Quote from: "Glen"tony, is that more monster truck stuff?
yep.. heavy monster trucks.
When you see the monster trucks running backwards running-jumping over stuff, then the truck engine revs up and no more movement... this is what the inside of the trans looks like.
Some drivers seem to like running backwards over stuff for the crowd
That's not considered a "warrantable" situation , is it :?: :roll:
The warranty only covers "forward" jumps , correct :shock: :lol:
Is this the strongest model of trans that can be used in this application :?:
Bob.... :wink:
Here are some pictures. The new siding on the garage, the alternator on the Packard, and the Delco distributor in a straight 8
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"That's not considered a "warrantable" situation , is it :?: :roll:
The warranty only covers "forward" jumps , correct :shock: :lol:
Is this the strongest model of trans that can be used in this application :?:
Bob.... :wink:
It is the big dog of powerglide transmissions. I dont make decisions on warranty stuff, I just fix them
there is a lot going on in reverse at the RPM's the guys run. The ring gear is spinning very fast. The direct drum spins at 1.5 times the engine RPM in reverse.
If they wing the engine to 7k RPM, the drum is at 10.5 RPM.... Special drums are used.
These guys jump stuff and if they land on the ground under power, stuff breaks. IF you watch the smart drivers, they are ''off the throttle'' when the truck lands on it's tires.
Also , a side note: the "Monster Jam"" monster truck series is owned by the Barnum - Bailey circus folks
Quotethere is a lot going on in reverse at the RPM's the guys run. The ring gear is spinning very fast. The direct drum spins at 1.5 times the engine RPM in reverse.
If they wing the engine to 7k RPM, the drum is at 10.5 RPM.... Special drums are used.
These guys jump stuff and if they land on the ground under power, stuff breaks. IF you watch the smart drivers, they are ''off the throttle'' when the truck lands on it's tires.
This explains a bunch.. The powertrain is seeing a 7K RPM "Neutral Drop" when they land under power.... :shock: It is surprising that they last as long as they do ... Special Built Heavy Duty or not ..... :roll:
Bob.... :wink:
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"That's not considered a "warrantable" situation , is it :?: :roll:
The warranty only covers "forward" jumps , correct :shock: :lol:
Is this the strongest model of trans that can be used in this application :?:
Bob.... :wink:
It is the big dog of powerglide transmissions. I dont make decisions on warranty stuff, I just fix them
there is a lot going on in reverse at the RPM's the guys run. The ring gear is spinning very fast. The direct drum spins at 1.5 times the engine RPM in reverse.
If they wing the engine to 7k RPM, the drum is at 10.5 RPM.... Special drums are used.
These guys jump stuff and if they land on the ground under power, stuff breaks. IF you watch the smart drivers, they are ''off the throttle'' when the truck lands on it's tires.
Also , a side note: the "Monster Jam"" monster truck series is owned by the Barnum - Bailey circus folks
On a much smaller scale we learned the same thing when playing with VW off road buggies. The diff. spider gears are fairly small & will break easily if you land from a jump under power. First rule of off roading "always keep at least 1 wheel on the ground at all times"
I like that - "First rule of off roading "always keep at least 1 wheel on the ground at all times"
I was crew for a Volvo in the 2008 Carrera Panamericana. First day of the 7 day event the car was 5 hours late for the noon checkpoint. I'm chewing my nails, worried that it was something I was going to get blamed for. Sure enough - when the recovery truck pulled in driver and navvy were both still shell-shocked and shaken. The driver said the throttle stuck, the navvy said the brakes failed - both my responsibilities. Turns out the car was well off the ground and flying when the brakes were applied.
I was forgiven after sufficient beer was applied to the crew.
QuoteThe driver said the throttle stuck, the navvy said the brakes failed - both my responsibilities. Turns out the car was well off the ground and flying when the brakes were applied.
Had they requested "Air Brakes" before your work was completed :roll:
See ..... Oversight on their part ..... :lol:
Bob..... :wink:
Team Smart to the rescue! :lol:
OBT and I set up at the swap meet at the Nats in Louisville this morning. I think Ken sold a couple things, I sold 3 sets of tires and wheels. It'll be a much lighter load on the way home.
Charlie
ran across this truck the other day...
thought a few of you might enjoy it..
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the rear fender wings are fiberglass..
don't know more than this about the truck.. have seen it a few times.. never seen the owner to talk too..
Looks like heavy hubs & axles for a smaller truck like that .....
No door handles but it has entry "Assist" handles :?: :?
The wings make the truck .. Without them it's "Another Chevy" .... :roll:
Bob ...... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Looks like heavy hubs & axles for a smaller truck like that .....
Bob ...... :wink:
A 3/4 or 1 ton
Traveled to Prescott AZ today for the old engine fire up , car show - swap meet at Watson Lake. We have not been there for several years. There was a large crowd. We ended up north in Ash Fork to look around, then over to Flagstaff for lunch, then over thru Payson and the pine trees. 446 miles on the daily driver car today
I painted the go kart yesterday. Today is another paint day. The Jazzmaster is getting a color change.
Quote from: "Crosley"Traveled to Prescott AZ today for the old engine fire up , car show - swap meet at Watson Lake. We have not been there for several years. There was a large crowd. We ended up north in Ash Fork to look around, then over to Flagstaff for lunch, then over thru Payson and the pine trees. 446 miles on the daily driver car today
The Cushman looks a bit over-powered. Maybe it could use some "wheely bars". GPster
I tried some Lowes "Peel and Seal", a replacement for Dynamat in the old truck. If it seems to work out okay I plan to use it more.
Also in the picture is the Z gate that I made for my column shifter. I keep shifting from low to drive. I had to idiot proof the shifter.
John
John, did the Dynamat fail or you just comparing? Some of the users say that it smells of asphalt for awhile. It will be interesting to hear your results on down the road.
Back to working on the shop again. I replaced several ballasts in the lights, much brighter and no flickering. I am also preping the other half of the front for siding, I have three days in retrimming the overhead door to take out the sag in the center and square up the sides.
Still working on the Packard too. Most of the body sills are done, some paint work, and I can start reinstalling them.
Quote from: "kb426"John, did the Dynamat fail or you just comparing? Some of the users say that it smells of asphalt for awhile. It will be interesting to hear your results on down the road.
I have not used Dynamat in the past. I will not be able to compare this product to it. One of the properties that I am intrested in is if it will omit odors. I will try to post after it is out in the sun some. The old truck is a good test bed as it is hot and loud.
John
QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"Back to working on the shop again. I replaced several ballasts in the lights, much brighter and no flickering. I am also preping the other half of the front for siding, I have three days in retrimming the overhead door to take out the sag in the center and square up the sides.
Still working on the Packard too. Most of the body sills are done, some paint work, and I can start reinstalling them.
Gee, Frank ...What's on the schedule for after lunch :?: :?: :lol:
Bob..... :wink:
Hi gang, have been AWOL for some time, but I have managed to knock out a couple more model cars recently.
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Practised pulling a few lines too.
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If the sun shines on the weekend I may roll the Holden out and clock up a few more miles.
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Carps I'm as impressed by the photography of the models as I am in the work that went into building them.
Houston, we have color. Just the door jambs, bottom of the hood, bottom of the trunk lid are cut in...... and the inside of the front fenders are painted chassis grey. I know....... weak picture, but its all I took.
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Glen, are you getting excited or is it "just one more project"?
Very excited....two year's of effort and i will finally be able to enjoy it. Now we get to start the new task of dialing everything in to go fast.
Some of you might remember the "Block sanding round stuff" thread where the hero was a metal scrap that I used as a sanding block and loved. Well, the paint shop finally put the shiny down on that project ... :D
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What are you grinnin' about?? :wink: :wink: That is right purty. 8)
Quote from: "idrivejunk"Some of you might remember the "Block sanding round stuff" thread where the hero was a metal scrap that I used as a sanding block and loved. Well, the paint shop finally put the shiny down on that project ... :D
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The go fast guys are headed to Bonneville. I can't make it again this year. I wanna go! BOO HOO! I in a funk.
A video of a twin turbo LS Chevy engine powered drag car in Sweden. It runs a 6.87 at over 200 mph. This car has a Hughes XP5 powerglide trans I built in it. XP5 has a lockup clutch in the torque converter
If you watch the car and the tire tracks, the car never fully hooks up and still ran that quick.
When the converter is locked up, near the end of the run, the car actually looses traction. And yet the car has run 20 mph faster than last year with a regular glide in the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQVkolpKJgU&feature=youtu.be
I finished up the go kart project. It needs to go to someone's house that has 10 year old kids. I replaced most everything except the engine and upholstery. If I'm lucky, I won't loose too much money on it. :lol:
spent yesterday replacing the last bearing on the Front of my Impala. I did not do the inner on the drivers side in Puyallup a couple of weeks ago. The bearing was fine, but the spindle had a burr on it and took a while to get the bearing to fit. Interesting that the the original one I installed about 10 years ago fit fine. I have gathered up the spare spindles and brakes and will probably get everything ready to replace this winter.
Doug
Veging in SoCal - "babysitiing" my 16yo Grandson while he goes to football practice and the rest of the family is vacationing. I'll be heading back to Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Going to get my physical in the morning for my NHRA license....wish me luck. I should pass but i have not had a blood test in a long time, at 43 hopefully nothing is creaping up?
I dont mind the visit, needles, or anything about the visit....but i dont trust doctors.
Glen, they check for sugar and blood pressure and that was it. At least when I had my last one in the 90's. Other than the " rectal exam" , it was a piece of cake. You'll be out in minutes with a smile. :lol:
At age 40 , I had a full check up from the doctor. Blood tests: .... oh what they can show. Been on some meds since then. Liver has straightened up, heart is doing good, cholesterol under control.
I have a heart valve that likes to bounce as it closes. The little blip of the heart beat you see on a screen... mine will have two little blips as the valve bounces closed. Doctor says it is a "common abnormality" ... I like to be common and abnormal at the same time. LOL
Then stuff that a MRI can show. :shock: another discussion.
Quote from: "Crosley"A video of a twin turbo LS Chevy engine powered drag car in Sweden. It runs a 6.87 at over 200 mph. This car has a Hughes XP5 powerglide trans I built in it. XP5 has a lockup clutch in the torque converter
If you watch the car and the tire tracks, the car never fully hooks up and still ran that quick.
When the converter is locked up, near the end of the run, the car actually looses traction. And yet the car has run 20 mph faster than last year with a regular glide in the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQVkolpKJgU&feature=youtu.be
Very nice indeed!
Spent the last couple days trimming out the siding on the garage. I boxed the eaves, and installed vinyl soffet, and aluminum facia. Some of it got a bit complicated.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Spent the last couple days trimming out the siding on the garage. I boxed the eaves, and installed vinyl soffet, and aluminum facia. Some of it got a bit complicated.
looks good Frank
8)
I am cleaning the salt off of my wife's mini van. I spent our 42nd wedding anniversay on the salt flats and I was driving her van. I figure the least I can do is clean the salt off of it. I have a great wife.
John
Bucked rivets...what ever possessed me to rivet everything together with those roundheadded rivets i'll never know. You know how that little monster sits on your shoulder and whispers in your ear, well he got me good this time. I started with a pack of 250 1/8 X 3/16 - so tiney i have to use needlenose to set them in place. It took all of yesterday to set 250 of them little wretches and i got to order more.
They do look sexy. I'd post a pic but can't figure out how.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I am cleaning the salt off of my wife's mini van. I spent our 42nd wedding anniversay on the salt flats and I was driving her van. I figure the least I can do is clean the salt off of it. I have a great wife.
John
When you say that you where driving her van I hope you do not mean that you where driving on the Salt at speed? If so you do have great wife LOL
Quote from: "oj"Bucked rivets...what ever possessed me to rivet everything together with those roundheadded rivets i'll never know. You know how that little monster sits on your shoulder and whispers in your ear, well he got me good this time. I started with a pack of 250 1/8 X 3/16 - so tiney i have to use needlenose to set them in place. It took all of yesterday to set 250 of them little wretches and i got to order more.
They do look sexy. I'd post a pic but can't figure out how.
What are you setting the rivets in? Send me the pictures by email, I can post them
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "oj"Bucked rivets...what ever possessed me to rivet everything together with those roundheadded rivets i'll never know. You know how that little monster sits on your shoulder and whispers in your ear, well he got me good this time. I started with a pack of 250 1/8 X 3/16 - so tiney i have to use needlenose to set them in place. It took all of yesterday to set 250 of them little wretches and i got to order more.
They do look sexy. I'd post a pic but can't figure out how.
What are you setting the rivets in? Send me the pictures by email, I can post them
Yeh! I'd like to see. I've always liked that "Peterbuilt" cab that's riveted together and wondered if one could be "down-sized" and riveted back together (Lego?). But then again, I wondered if I could "Chop", "Channel", "Section" and "Shorten" a school bus. GPster
I have several one day shows to go to in the next month. I wanted to take the mini bike but didn't want to have to mess with it. I've spent the last couple of evenings building the white bracket to hold the bike. It's 3/4" square tube. I remove 4 bolts from the floor that go into the floor frame cross pieces. Then it's bolted down. You line up the foot pegs with the saddles and flip up the brackets and install the quick release pins. It's real solid. Mission accomplished. In case anyone cares, that's a 1968 Taco 44 that I restored in 2010. 5 hp. hot rod engine.
Quote from: "kb426"I have several one day shows to go to in the next month. I wanted to take the mini bike but didn't want to have to mess with it. I've spent the last couple of evenings building the white bracket to hold the bike. It's 3/4" square tube. I remove 4 bolts from the floor that go into the floor frame cross pieces. Then it's bolted down. You line up the foot pegs with the saddles and flip up the brackets and install the quick release pins. It's real solid. Mission accomplished. In case anyone cares, that's a 1968 Taco 44 that I restored in 2010. 5 hp. hot rod engine.
i had a taco like that.. think mine was a taco 100.. but i was never sure.. had teloscopic forks..
i always wanted to convert the rear control arm to swing on the jack shaft.. so it would not throw the chain..
had some thick 5/8 washers with a long aircraft machine screw welded to make it like a lollipop... and a folded piece of metal to go over the open end of the fork.. so i could easily control chain tension and rear wheel alignment..
that was a lot of money back in 1975 when i bought it at flexo..
that one's beautiful..
i still have the 24 Volt DC floor scrubber brush motor that i scrounged for it.. never got around to installing it.. i got tired of the carb falling off, the pull rope breaking or the return spring snapping .. figured make it an EV mini bike..
i was in a trash pile at a lawn mower shop one day.. from a sears lawnmower.. a crank up starter... where you wound the handle a few times.. folded it closed.. and then pulled the release.. allowing the spring to spin the motor.. the mower shop guy would not sell or give it to me.. said it was dangerous... people left them wound up... kids like me would release the trigger and the mowers would start..
i spent many a joy filled summers riding around lummi island.. then pushing it home when it broke... could only go a few miles.. as the roads are only 10 miles from end to end... and there is a ferry boat to get to the mainland..
i can hear the clutch ringing as i type..
Quote from: "kb426"I have several one day shows to go to in the next month. I wanted to take the mini bike but didn't want to have to mess with it. I've spent the last couple of evenings building the white bracket to hold the bike. It's 3/4" square tube. I remove 4 bolts from the floor that go into the floor frame cross pieces. Then it's bolted down. You line up the foot pegs with the saddles and flip up the brackets and install the quick release pins. It's real solid. Mission accomplished. In case anyone cares, that's a 1968 Taco 44 that I restored in 2010. 5 hp. hot rod engine.
Kool. I had a Taco minibike. I rode the whiz outta that mini bike
Quote from: "oj"Bucked rivets...what ever possessed me to rivet everything together with those roundheadded rivets i'll never know. You know how that little monster sits on your shoulder and whispers in your ear, well he got me good this time. I started with a pack of 250 1/8 X 3/16 - so tiney i have to use needlenose to set them in place. It took all of yesterday to set 250 of them little wretches and i got to order more.
They do look sexy. I'd post a pic but can't figure out how.
I added the pictures to your post.
OJ, I like it. What's the rest of the story?
Quote from: "kb426"OJ, I like it. What's the rest of the story?
Thanks KB, it is a modified except for the V8 motor. The rear end is hung from quarter elipticals so the frame ends right where you see it. It is at ride height in the pic. No, it isn't a ratrod but the finished paint might be 'distressed' a little, it will be properly finshed and upholstered.
Thanks, oj now, about them rivets....
At the work place today:
Some ''good-guy'' deal on a basic rebuild of a t-350 trans with converter, Carry out. Kid does his own installation, 1978 Camaro, the BIG P.O.S. version of Camaro. Every panel is bent on this car. Air cleaner sticking thru nice (not) hole in hood
Kid called monday unhappy. Now the trans HAS problems. He is told to bring it in.
Tuesday morning. Customer comes in with car. He is a major ''richard'' to sales manager. Manger tells him to kool his jets and lets see what is wrong.
Test drive shows the trans works great, but there is a vibration with engine RPM.
The photos show the converter bolts, loose. Converter is bolt pads are ruined.
Trans bell housing bolts were just as loose.
Kid has changed his tune now. Asking for another ''deal'' on the repair.
Tell the kid, let's play "Let's Make A Deal". Do you want to leave through door number one, door number two, or door number three? :lol:
QuoteQuote from: "58 Yeoman"Tell the kid, let's play "Let's Make A Deal". Do you want to leave through door number one, door number two, or door number three? :lol:
OR ......All at the same time :?: :?: :shock:
Will that be cash sir , or "C.O.D. " ....... ~:)
Maybe sign him up for "Rightie-Tightie ..Lefty-Loosey Class" :idea:
Bob..... :wink:
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Tell the kid, let's play "Let's Make A Deal". Do you want to leave through door number one, door number two, or door number three? :lol:
I'm with you. You can't do any more work for people like that because of the liability and he has shown irresponsibility. When - not if - something happens he will be pointing fingers at whomever touched the car last.
Busy day.
Washed the back side of my house and one wall of the work shop, got a check in the mail and rode my bike on a 10 mile round trip to deposit same, laid out some louvers on the tops of a 28/29 A hood, then had to put a gallon of hydraulic fluid in the machine to get it to work - 10 year leak down I guess, then punched 62 holes.
Time for supper.
Charlie
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Busy day.
Washed the back side of my house and one wall of the work shop, got a check in the mail and rode my bike on a 10 mile round trip to deposit same, laid out some louvers on the tops of a 28/29 A hood, then had to put a gallon of hydraulic fluid in the machine to get it to work - 10 year leak down I guess, then punched 62 holes.
Time for supper.
Charlie
Boy you got Wilsons hood done quick. Wife and I were on the river kayaking for 4 hrs today. It was a great day for it
I went to the Hugoton Rod Run yesterday. The weather was great. There was a nice turnout and the evening meal and get together was very good. Just a few pics of diversity.
Squeeze another short walk.. out of my not in pain yet..getting crippled..with some disease that Lab's with Shepherd in them get between
8-10 years, My American Lab is 13.
Start doing a few very small touch ups on my pretty much rust free
12 y/o daily driver. Ditto for my cop Burb that I just bought.
Try and figure out if the wheels..8 bolt..off my 94 1 ton van will fit
my 01 Burb. (There doesn't appear to be any interchange there?)(I suspect only the trim cap)) We'll see.
Still trying to desalt my wife's mini van. I will run the lawn sprinkler under it again today and then I will treat it with Salt X. This is the second day of flushing the bottom of the van.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Still trying to desalt my wife's mini van. I will run the lawn sprinkler under it again today and then I will treat it with Salt X. This is the second day of flushing the bottom of the van.John
Just buy her a new one, save the trade-in and when you go to Bonneville next year,take it and leave it there. GPster
Still working on the shop. The front is done, I did most of the back today. I still have both ends to do, and finish the soffit. This is taking longer than expected.
Worked on fresh air intake for my 1962 Falcon. Hooking up air tube through headlite hole. I removed the headlite assembly first :shock:
Trying to figure a method to install light springs between the brake pads on front disc. I want to reduce the resistance on the car as it accelerates
Quote from: "Crosley"Trying to figure a method to install light springs between the brake pads on front disc. I want to reduce the resistance on the car as it accelerates
Just take brakes off. You will be using a chute, right? :lol:
Later jim
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Trying to figure a method to install light springs between the brake pads on front disc. I want to reduce the resistance on the car as it accelerates
Just take brakes off. You will be using a chute, right? :lol:
Later jim
The Falcon is not fast enough to deploy a chute
Still trying to get moved out of my shop at the old place; escrow is supposed to close in a week or two, and I can't figure out where or what to do with all of the stuff. I fill boxes and boxes, and still have way more stuff than I know what to do with. I filled up a 10 x 15 storage unit with most of my machines, and stored stuff from the garage and office and my gun shop, and hate the idea of having to rent another unit. Think I'm going to have to give the scrappers some business.
Fixed the starter on my sisters Caravan today, it was just "clicking" a couple times before it would start. Her husband has terminal cancer so they need to be able to go at a monents notice. The nice thing for them was that I could put new contacts in the starter and save them the expense/trouble of a "new" starter. Bit of a hassle on those things to get to the starter but worth the peace of mind when it's done. This was a Denso starter, I wonder what other brands have replaceable contacts in them. Supposedly that is the same starter used in Toyotas.
I drove up to Westland Mi to pick up soda and candy for Fatcat's store.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Trying to figure a method to install light springs between the brake pads on front disc. I want to reduce the resistance on the car as it accelerates
Just take brakes off. You will be using a chute, right? :lol:
Later jim
The Falcon is not fast enough to deploy a chute
Hence the laughing smilie 8)
Later jim
Tony, would it be an option to put drum brakes on so there was no drag????
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Trying to figure a method to install light springs between the brake pads on front disc. I want to reduce the resistance on the car as it accelerates
Just take brakes off. You will be using a chute, right? :lol:
Later jim
The Falcon is not fast enough to deploy a chute
Hence the laughing smilie 8)
Later jim
but, I'm not laughing.. is 86 mph enough to even keep a chute off the ground? :oops:
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Trying to figure a method to install light springs between the brake pads on front disc. I want to reduce the resistance on the car as it accelerates
Just take brakes off. You will be using a chute, right? :lol:
Later jim
The Falcon is not fast enough to deploy a chute
Hence the laughing smilie 8)
Later jim
but, I'm not laughing.. is 86 mph enough to even keep a chute off the ground? :oops:
You don't need no stinking front brakes....that big hole you're gonna have where the headlight used to be should slow you down pretty fast... :lol:
Re: Front caliper drag. Normal run-out of the rotor should kick the pads back enough so as to not have pad drag, assuming the calipers are in good condition. If there is not enough run-out, or you just want more, there are shims made to go behind the rotor to correct excessive run-out. It seems they would also work to add some. Keep in mind that moisture in the fluid can cause expansion, pushing the pads out and causing drag, also.
Quote from: "kb426"Tony, would it be an option to put drum brakes on so there was no drag????
That is an option.
I would like to keep the disc brakes since I took off 4 lug spindles and drum brakes to install the 5 lug disc brakes from a Ford Maverick.
i need to look at the calipers. Maybe some light springs or rubber bumpers between pads to open them slightly after peddle is released
do the brakes have a Residual Pressure valve in the MC or inline? if its in the MC switch to a wilwood style with no internal RPV.
I used to pry the rear caliper off of my go fast bike and would pick up quite a bit. it just takes an extra pump at the end of the track....your choice.
Tony, if you put healthy springs on the piston side and put some kind of stop behind the pad so the springs could retract the pad enough to be free but not so far back as to require double pumps of the pedal, would that be an option? Such as drilling into the pad or caliper and having a threaded adjuster to control the amount of retraction?
I just strapped the go kart that was a summer project to a pallet. It's all ready to go to the new owner and hopefully make some kid real happy. :D
Falcon air intake through the headlite opening.
Not pretty, but should help the engine get air in though that dang integral log intake on the head
Quote from: "Crosley"Falcon air intake through the headlite opening.
Not pretty, but should help the engine get air in though that dang integral log intake on the head
do the corrugations in the flex duct slow down the air by causing the outer layer to tumble??
or does it become a boundary layer allowing the inner layers of air to flow faster..
i ordered some nice smooth bore silicone molded elbows to replace some hard to find air box to throttle body flex elbows and was fairly happy with them.. not a ton of cash either..
you will probably need to stick to the bending reducers or the 45 degrees elbows to get the big size you might need at the front..
http://www.siliconeintakes.com/index.php?cPath=14&osCsid=f0fb1430c524f664d16788c65ad3becd
just an idea..
just curious.. knocked out the log end plug and ported the log section as i recall... any change that there is a freeze plug at both ends?? i don't think there was.. but i could be wrong.. how about a set of custom adaptors.. to a single butterfly for each end. to hook to a J pipe to that is also TEEed into the intake just below the carb.. so you can open them during high speed operation.. probably would throw off the resonant pulses and screw up the air flow to the cylinders.. but again.. just an idea..
Quote from: "wayne petty"Quote from: "Crosley"Falcon air intake through the headlite opening.
Not pretty, but should help the engine get air in though that dang integral log intake on the head
do the corrugations in the flex duct slow down the air by causing the outer layer to tumble??
or does it become a boundary layer allowing the inner layers of air to flow faster..
i ordered some nice smooth bore silicone molded elbows to replace some hard to find air box to throttle body flex elbows and was fairly happy with them.. not a ton of cash either..
you will probably need to stick to the bending reducers or the 45 degrees elbows to get the big size you might need at the front..
http://www.siliconeintakes.com/index.php?cPath=14&osCsid=f0fb1430c524f664d16788c65ad3becd
just an idea..
just curious.. knocked out the log end plug and ported the log section as i recall... any change that there is a freeze plug at both ends?? i don't think there was.. but i could be wrong.. how about a set of custom adaptors.. to a single butterfly for each end. to hook to a J pipe to that is also TEEed into the intake just below the carb.. so you can open them during high speed operation.. probably would throw off the resonant pulses and screw up the air flow to the cylinders.. but again.. just an idea..
I dont have the cash for the smooth flow tubes or the silicone parts on a fixed income. I've had no pay raise in 4.5 yrs and my wife retired in june. Big adjustment in car funds.
Ford log head intake has core plugs in each end. I did not remove them to port the interior.
Ford knew there were problems with the log head design. Ford altered - increased the size of the log intake a couple times. The log head is well known for very poor distribution of fuel to cylinders.
One fellow removed the log intake off the head and installed 6 motorcycle carbs on the head. Seems a bit complicated to me.
I might hafta do some werk fixin a few broken things around the house and yard. We'll see.
trimmed a tree today.
My pole chainsaw got stuck in the limb as it cut. I hooked the truck and tug-em strap up. I brought the tree limb into compliance of what I wanted
Went to the County fair yesterday, had a good time with all the fair food. Today I had my head examined, the Dr. said I am normal, I don't know if that's good, or a commentary on how low the world has sunk.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Went to the County fair yesterday, had a good time with all the fair food. Today I had my head examined, the Dr. said I am normal, I don't know if that's good, or a commentary on how low the world has sunk.
Shows you how much Drs. really know. :D I have to go to my Dr on thursday and it will go like this... DR:"Well what are we here for todday?"
ME: "I don't know, you wanted to see me in three months"
DR: "Oh, just a checkup?"
ME: " I don't know, you tell me"
DR: " Hmmmm, let me see what's in your file"
And five minutes later I walk out.....Same conversation for two years now! :D
Quote from: "phat46"
Shows you how much Drs. really know. :D I have to go to my Dr on thursday and it will go like this... DR:"Well what are we here for todday?"
ME: "I don't know, you wanted to see me in three months"
DR: "Oh, just a checkup?"
ME: " I don't know, you tell me"
DR: " Hmmmm, let me see what's in your file"
And five minutes later I walk out.....Same conversation for two years now! :D
Sounds as though it's time for a new Doc.
Today was back to work after 4 days off. I feel like I need to be retrained. :lol: It was real warm here over the weekend. That's my kind of weather. I made 2 new dies for a simple metal bender that I bought 2 weeks ago. I gave the deuce a bath so it's ready for the next show this next weekend. The garage has been cleaned and I'm looking for the next project.
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "phat46"
Shows you how much Drs. really know. :D I have to go to my Dr on thursday and it will go like this... DR:"Well what are we here for todday?"
ME: "I don't know, you wanted to see me in three months"
DR: "Oh, just a checkup?"
ME: " I don't know, you tell me"
DR: " Hmmmm, let me see what's in your file"
And five minutes later I walk out.....Same conversation for two years now! :D
Sounds as though it's time for a new Doc.
Naw, he's really a good Dr. he's helped me a lot, but it's just amuses me when everyone from the receptionist to the nurse to the Dr hisself asks ME what I'm there for. :)
Spent the weekend drag racing in gimli. Broken valve spring in the camaro,no other damage as we took heads off to check.The altered did a best ever 7.40 , 1/4 mile w/151mph at the 1/8 mile. Next pass went into a wheelstand and near blowover,came down and broke the external oil pump and bent the frame.Jig time for that one . The station wagon I usually help on went 8.95@152 and 8.97@152 first 8 second passes ever.Took 2 years to get into the 8's.
Quote from: "phat46"
Naw, he's really a good Dr. he's helped me a lot, but it's just amuses me when everyone from the receptionist to the nurse to the Dr hisself asks ME what I'm there for. :)
My regular - primary doctor does the same deal , cept it is every 6 months he wants me in. My numbers are always the same. Blood pressure is fine. I still need to lose 20 pounds.
PSA number is always so low, yet I still receive the ''inspection'' once a year. Then the doc comments I have the prostate of a 30 yr old. I comment : " I wonder if he wants it back?"
I am tired of hearing the phrase: " at your age we need to do this"
Quote from: "chimp koose"Spent the weekend drag racing in gimli. Broken valve spring in the camaro,no other damage as we took heads off to check.The altered did a best ever 7.40 , 1/4 mile w/151mph at the 1/8 mile. Next pass went into a wheelstand and near blowover,came down and broke the external oil pump and bent the frame.Jig time for that one . The station wagon I usually help on went 8.95@152 and 8.97@152 first 8 second passes ever.Took 2 years to get into the 8's.
Sounds like a great weekend overall, aside from the damage.
Which way to you travel to Gimli? If you take Hwy 16 all the way you have to drive right past our house in Neepawa.
Boyd who, I am not sure how we get there . I ride shotgun as I cannot drive a semi.we take hwy16 out of yorkton but this trip we arrived in gimli about 2am. I am sleeping for quite a lot of the trip.I was supposed to be in neepawa with the jet funny cars this summer, made the trip out and was called back home as my uncle passed away.Next time with the jets we will have to arrange to meet up.
I spent this evening clearancing a set of sbc shaft rockers.there was evidence that they were just touching the reainers so I chucked them up in the mill and fly cut another .015 clearance.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Boyd who, I am not sure how we get there . I ride shotgun as I cannot drive a semi.we take hwy16 out of yorkton but this trip we arrived in gimli about 2am. I am sleeping for quite a lot of the trip.I was supposed to be in neepawa with the jet funny cars this summer, made the trip out and was called back home as my uncle passed away.Next time with the jets we will have to arrange to meet up.
Sorry to hear about your uncle. :(
I wasn't in town that weekend anyway, we were in Alberta visiting people and taking in the Super Run. If you're ever out this way again please let me know. I'll try to make sure I'm around for a visit.
I did some more mocking up on the weekend. Everything fits well and will give me a ton of leg room.
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However, I found a hopefully minor problem. It appears that the drivers side frame rail has kicked out at the bottom approximately 5* off vertical in the center. This makes the brake pedal lean over to the passenger side a bit. Yes, I should have used a frame jig, so anyone who wants to say "I told you so" may do so now. :oops:
I wonder if this is a real problem, or should I just trim the pedal mount at a slight angle to tilt it back to vertical.
Also, I need to build a new box for the truck. I've got one mocked up in cardboard that would be built of sheetmetal, but I've also toyed with the idea of building one out of wood. The Essex is a cut-down sedan that was done in the 40's, so I expect a wooden box was what was put on it back then. This is more or less what I had in mind for a box design. Opinions?
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boyd who, check the opposite frame rail,maybe they both tilt out at the same angle.It could be possible that the frame was that way from the factory or has taken a set from the engine and trans weight over the years.The wood box idea looks good on the other truck because of the wire wheels. I think wheel choice makes a big difference as to whether or not a wood box 'works ' or not.
The other frame rail is straight. I think this happened when I welded in the boxing plates on the drivers side. It's not a huge amount and if the pedal mount was shimmed/angled it won't be noticeable to anyone but me, but it bothers me a bit.
I'll be running reversed OEM early 60's steelies on the truck. They'll be painted black and have trim rings and spider caps with blackwall tires. I'm betting that that was pretty much what the Essex would have had for a box back in the 40's when it was first converted to a truck. I also have access to some gorgeous Oak boards to build it with.
I like that wooden box design a lot. Very attractive, will not rust, and easy to tie a tarp to. Can't go wrong.
Charlie
Tomorrow, I get to go see the hookers! Car show in Hooker Ok. Way better than you would think. Full report later. :lol:
Just walked across the bridge to a car show over town. This is a big weekend in Marietta for "Sternwheel Festival" when a bunch of smaller sternwheel pleasure boats gather for what's billed as a race. It's been going on for 37 years with fireworks. bands, vendors and for probably the last 15 years the car show. No classes, just hourly chances at the door prizes. Something to do for a couple of hours but the only thing that shook me out of my mood and ask questions about was a 369 (?) Peterbuilt cab on a one ton something frame. Didn't see anything to trade my CJ7 for. GPster
Yesterday at Hooker was very good. 231 cars, trucks, bikes. The weather was fabulous. Great day in many ways. I'm exercising the bikes today. Still looking for the next project.
There's a private old-car wrecking yard about 40 minutes away from us and today I drove down and bought some carbs and a distributor to rebuild.
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Quote from: "Boyd Who"There's a private old-car wrecking yard about 40 minutes away from us and today I drove down and bought some carbs and a distributor to rebuild.
Are you familiar with rebuilding carbs for a tripower? There was a good article in one of the magazines recently, and I have some other tips you might want.
I replaced the brake lines on the van I bought last spring. I just licenced it this week, when the plates on the old van expired. I used copper/nickle brake line. $40 for enough to do the whole van. Now I have to install the hitch, wire it for trailer brakes, install the winch battery and isolator, and convert for dual rear tires.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Are you familiar with rebuilding carbs for a tripower? There was a good article in one of the magazines recently, and I have some other tips you might want.
Aside from a few posts on the HAMB I've read and one online article, no, I've never messed with anything like this before.
However, I'm still trying to decide if I'll run it as a working tripower or if I'll block the end carbs and just run the center. I'm not building the truck for racing and just running a 2BBL should be more than enough for it.
I rested, sort of following the biblical admonition. Spent the last two weeks from dawn to dusk getting moved out of our old place; sold it, had a short escrow. Took the last trailer and pickup full out Friday at 1700; transfer deed was recorded at 1600, and the new folks were there to get the keys. Finished unloading at about 1930, and just plain fell down and laid still for a spell. I do feel much better, though; that $2000.00 a month albatross is gone from around our necks, and we may be able to live the rest of our lives in reasonable fashion. Wells Fargo was no real help through this, actually just sort of blowing us off when we asked for help; to their credit, though, they didn't fight the short sale at all, settling for about $.30 on the dollar mortgage value, and forgiving the rest. Tomorrow is a new day.
good weekend at the track. The wagon picked up to a best ever8.93@153mph in4200 foot air.not bad for a 3400lb foot brake car.
Quote from: "Rrumbler"Wells Fargo was no real help through this, actually just sort of blowing us off when we asked for help; to their credit, though, they didn't fight the short sale at all, settling for about $.30 on the dollar mortgage value, and forgiving the rest.
I was told by someone that the "forgiven" amount is taxable as income.
Can you confirm or dispute that info?
.....Thanks!
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "Rrumbler"Wells Fargo was no real help through this, actually just sort of blowing us off when we asked for help; to their credit, though, they didn't fight the short sale at all, settling for about $.30 on the dollar mortgage value, and forgiving the rest.
I was told by someone that the "forgiven" amount is taxable as income.
Can you confirm or dispute that info?
.....Thanks!
Maybe :?
There are stipulations but for more info
http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/The-Mortgage-Forgiveness-Debt-Relief-Act-and-Debt-Cancellation-
Later jim
Spent part of the morning finishing the re-hook-up of my sand blast cabinet. It's been out of commission for 3 or 4 years due to a move from one work shop room to another. Nice to have it operational again. Blasted a a couple pairs of Buick nailhead sheet metal plug wire covers. Had 3-1/2 sets. One set is pretty lacey now. I'm about 50/50 on good ones to crappy ones. The problem is that most are seen only in pictures before purchase...and pictures lie a lot. Two of the pair are probably plateable with minor polishing.
Charlie
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "Rrumbler"Wells Fargo was no real help through this, actually just sort of blowing us off when we asked for help; to their credit, though, they didn't fight the short sale at all, settling for about $.30 on the dollar mortgage value, and forgiving the rest.
I was told by someone that the "forgiven" amount is taxable as income.
Can you confirm or dispute that info?
.....Thanks!
I can not, but that is the next step in the process: dealing with the IRS. In the agreement with the bank, there was a convoluted explanation of the terms set forth by 'Uncle", and it seems to me that a portion of the difference will be taxable, but we don't know to what extent, yet. We are going to get an appointment with the accountants this week or next. I don't think the rules are "set in stone", but they have a lot of "- if this, then that" sort of stuff; different rules for different situations. We shall see. :?
Today, it's back to the grind; got some stuff on CL I have to fine tune, a sale pending, etc.
Later.
I got a call from the Greyhound bus depot this morning regarding some boxes waiting to be picked up. :D
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I'm just waiting for the box with the trim rings to arrive. Once these wheels are painted gloss black I think they'll really suit the truck. I'm really happy with my choice. :)
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I like the way the rear wheels are concentric with the fender opening. GPster
Al, I like the cardboard box. I think you should keep it. :shock: Wheels look good too.
Al, what brand are the wheels?
Those are made by Wheel Vintiques. I special ordered them through WheelMaster Classics in Calgary AB.
The taller tire in back really helped to fill the fender up. I've very happy with the whole look.
Mike...the only thing worse than a cardboard box is some paper *! :shock:
I made that box so I could mess around with proportions a bit. The final box will be made of oak boards the way it may have been back in the 40's when it was first converted to a truck.
was doing some supervising today... knees really sore..
working on extracting a blown y2k ranger 3.0 that had a coolant leak into the oil pan.. causing the rod bearing failure and lots of mad men pounding inside of the engine...
the back plate on the impeller failed... the folded blades unfolded.. scored their way through the timing cover..
yes.. that is the Cam sprocket and bolt you are seeing right through the timing cover..
" Once these wheels are painted gloss black I think they'll really suit the truck"
Al, I would consider having the wheels powder coated black. Where I live there are several places that powder coat for a very reasonable price. I can not paint most things for the price that they will powder coated them.
John
I vote with John if this is possible.
Powder coating them was my original choice as I expected them to be in bare steel. However, they arrived nicely primered so I think I'll just end up shooting them myself.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"I got a call from the Greyhound bus depot this morning regarding some boxes waiting to be picked up. :D
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I'm just waiting for the box with the trim rings to arrive. Once these wheels are painted gloss black I think they'll really suit the truck. I'm really happy with my choice. :)
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I like that centre covers. Where did you get them and what paton is that mine is Jag and Ford
A work place thing.
Cyphering out the spacing , clearances, setup needed on a T-400 trans bolted to a big block Mopar.
A work bench is what you make it out of... this one is pallets
Quote from: "kiwipaul"I like that centre covers. Where did you get them and what paton is that mine is Jag and Ford
I got those at "The Rod Shop" in Calgary Alberta. They're called "Spider Caps" and I think So-Cal carries them, and possibly Speedway Motors. I know you can get them in 4.5" and 4.75" bolt patterns, not sure about other sizes.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Quote from: "kiwipaul"I like that centre covers. Where did you get them and what paton is that mine is Jag and Ford
I got those at "The Rod Shop" in Calgary Alberta. They're called "Spider Caps" and I think So-Cal carries them, and possibly Speedway Motors. I know you can get them in 4.5" and 4.75" bolt patterns, not sure about other sizes.
Jag is 4.75"
I have been designing a new front for the flat cad Bonneville car. It uses a blown 40's Cadillac flathead. Interesting engine with a lot of modification. They set two records at speedweek and had a top speed of about 160 MPH. I will try to post pictures of the present look and a photshop look at what I am thinking of changing. The changes mean it will have a narrower front track of about 10 inches.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I have been designing a new front for the flat cad Bonneville car. It uses a blown 40's Cadillac flathead. Interesting engine with a lot of modification. They set two records at speedweek and had a top speed of about 160 MPH. I will try to post pictures of the present look and a photshop look at what I am thinking of changing. The changes mean it will have a narrower front track of about 10 inches.John
Will SCTA change it's class because the front wheels aren't out in the wind? GPster
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I have been designing a new front for the flat cad Bonneville car. It uses a blown 40's Cadillac flathead. Interesting engine with a lot of modification. They set two records at speedweek and had a top speed of about 160 MPH. I will try to post pictures of the present look and a photshop look at what I am thinking of changing. The changes mean it will have a narrower front track of about 10 inches.John
Will SCTA change it's class because the front wheels aren't out in the wind? GPster
The car runs in two classes. Vintage Competition Coupe and Altered. In altered you can remove body parts but no streamlining. In comp coupe you can do anything ahead of the firewall. So they might remove the body work and change the front axle but we do not know for sure about the axle.
John
packing bags,leave for las vegas tomorrow. Barret Jackson for thursday and then take in the sights.
Early ''out'' day for me at work
Small isolated fire in main electrical service panel at work...fuse burned rather than pop.
this is one of the main feeds for 3 phase. No 3 phase and the machines dont run well
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I have been designing a new front for the flat cad Bonneville car. It uses a blown 40's Cadillac flathead. Interesting engine with a lot of modification. They set two records at speedweek and had a top speed of about 160 MPH. I will try to post pictures of the present look and a photshop look at what I am thinking of changing. The changes mean it will have a narrower front track of about 10 inches.
John
Interesting how tall that flat head gets with all the blower stuff
We had this yellow car in the shop today, small tune up on the trans in it. I watched it run saturday nite at the drag strip.. low 11s
High compression Buick motor, runs on E85
working on the top wood and over the doors kept breaking band saw blade. 1st time it was my fault other 2x weld broke. try to find a new one today. :roll:
Working on bed wood for my pick-up today
I redid the amplifier cover that I made last weekend. :D My engineering was poor. The new version is better but not perfect. Until I sew on a regular basis, I don't expect to be better. Too many interests, too little time. :D
I spent the day welding up rust pinholes in the running board apron for this 36 Packard. It was not rusted bad overall, but had some deep pits that went clear through it. Weld, hammer, grind, all day long.
Quote from: "Crosley"We had this yellow car in the shop today, small tune up on the trans in it. I watched it run saturday nite at the drag strip.. low 11s
High compression Buick motor, runs on E85
I have not seen an "X" forever! Thanks!
I regret not buying an "X" 442 when I saw one cheap a long time ago.
Pulled a steering box and column out of an early 60's Econoline van this afternoon. I'm hoping to make it work in the Essex, although it may be a bit too short.
Trying to decide if I should bring my bicycle to Wilmington. Depending where Hooley finds space for his pit, it could be a mile from the pit to the start line. Plus there's a lot of cars to look at. I aired up the tires (there's three) and put it in the back of my truck. I could always use the excuse that I could ride it back to the trailer if someone needs something while we're waiting at the starting line. I was going to put some paint on it to cover some of the rust and bare metal now that it's high enough to see it but it's raining. GPster
Not a bad idea on the bike. It can be a long walk. Looks like I might get there for a few hours on Saturday, early afternoon. Time will tell I guess.
I just returned from a trip to Northern Nevada and southeastern California(Death Valley). I happened on to these vehicles parked near the road and I stopped to take a picture. This may be a new trend in hot rodding and custom car building. I wanted to get a picture for future reference.
John
I went to the Goodland Ks. fall festival yesterday. It was so foggy in the morning that I had to wait a few hours to leave and then it didn't clear off until noon. It was a good day and a nice show. Pics to show the variety that was there.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I just returned from a trip to Northern Nevada and southeastern California(Death Valley). I happened on to these vehicles parked near the road and I stopped to take a picture. This may be a new trend in hot rodding and custom car building. I wanted to get a picture for future reference.
John
lol..Thanks! for the laugh(actually the Volvo doesn't look that much worse)
WHY?? do I even play around with Police vehicles!!
I sure did my homework. THOUGHT I would put a blade on my Cop 'Burb
and plow..instead of blow my driveway..plus do a few of the neighbours.and then do a few others..nothing serious maybe make a few bucks..(NO more contract or commercial plowing)
I figured what harness would fit..went back and forth between the Meyers site,my Cop 'Burb..and donor vehicles..did as much looking/figuring/measuring as I reasonably could..bought a plow,harness.
Sheesh..what WON'T a Meyers harness fit GM wise after 2000.
Cop 'Burbs(at least here) have different frames.Nice.
I DID luck out though! There is a welding/fabricating/machine shop out here in the middle of the sticks..not far. HE can cut,fab.,weld the old one
into a new one and put in on..(not welded) for $150-$450
I put the last of the siding I have up, today I trimmed it out. I have to special order the rest of the siding I need.
Finally hung the doors and rumble lid on a long project at work ...
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Spent some time giving the roadster the once over for its annual inspection to get it re licensed. Considering we have to have our rods reinspected yearly you don't find much wrong with them. I adjusted the wheel bearings and brakes and that was about it. You know building rods is a lot more fun than doing maintenance.
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We got back from Vegas last week monday. Our kids meet us at the airport and my son is having difficulty breathing.We took him to the hospital and they admitted him immediately. Long story short ,he has pneumonia and didnt want to tell us he was sick because he wanted us to enjoy a holiday and not come home early.We brought him home from the hospital yesterday after a 10 day hospital stay.
C.K., glad your son is doing well
Thanks KB.8 days on a respirator makes you think about what is important. I may not have a lot of money but my kids are my greatest source of pride.
Sorry to hear about your son. It's great that he is on the mend. Tell him to take it easy, that is nothing to mess with.
I had to disconnect an outside welder plug on the garage when I was installing siding, so this morning I reinstalled it, and did a cleaner rewire job.
The I went to work on the 36 Packard. I made up and installed the plug wires, installed and wired the coil, and distibutor, and fabricated and installed a floor crossmember in the rear seat area. Fatcat has the last of the body sill parts made, tomorrow we are going to glue the body sill parts together, and install and shim the body mounts for the last time.
I took the old truck to the drag strip. I made three rounds in open gas and then I red lit by .003. The guy I ran broke out, so I beat myself. It was a fun day anyway.
John
WZJUNK ,back in '83 I finished the points series tied for first place. In the runoff for the series championship I redlit by .002 for a runner up spot. Then if it didnt happen again,'96 season finished tied for first place. This time I was NOT going to red light. My opponent red lit by....... .002 . It was my turn.
Quote from: "chimp koose"WZJUNK ,back in '83 I finished the points series tied for first place. In the runoff for the series championship I redlit by .002 for a runner up spot. Then if it didnt happen again,'96 season finished tied for first place. This time I was NOT going to red light. My opponent red lit by....... .002 . It was my turn.
Hooley schooled me before the run and told me not to red light as chances are the guy that was chasing me down would brake out of his dial in. He told me if I jumped the gun, I would be out of the show. I did not listen very well I guess as I tried to cut to good a lite. However, I have watched Hooley light up the red too. It sure was fun. I think I want to do a little bracket racing now.
John
I drove down to Hagarstown Indiana, and picked up the trim for my 65 Buick from Custom Metal Finishing. He did some plating, and some stainless polishing. It all came out nice, at a reasonable price.I'll post pictures tomorrow when I unpack it.
The wife and I are on day 9 of our 32-day "fall colours" driving tour of eastern Canada/north-eastern USA. We've been in the Toronto area for the past 3 days and are heading to Niagara Falls this morning. Not doing much car stuff on the trip but we have met a few cool rodders so far ,plus we spent a couple of fantastic days at Denise's place in Livonia.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Quote from: "chimp koose"WZJUNK ,back in '83 I finished the points series tied for first place. In the runoff for the series championship I redlit by .002 for a runner up spot. Then if it didnt happen again,'96 season finished tied for first place. This time I was NOT going to red light. My opponent red lit by....... .002 . It was my turn.
Hooley schooled me before the run and told me not to red light as chances are the guy that was chasing me down would brake out of his dial in. He told me if I jumped the gun, I would be out of the show. I did not listen very well I guess as I tried to cut to good a lite. However, I have watched Hooley light up the red too. It sure was fun. I think I want to do a little bracket racing now.
John
I always told my driver "if you don't redlight occasionaly you're not pushing the light enough". I would much rather go red every now & then as be a "day late". I couldn't drive worth a flip, finally put someone else in the car & concentrated on the wrenches.
I am wiring the gauge panel for the 1954 Chevy. I made the panel out of fiberglass. It mimics the shape of the original cluster but is a little different. It is hard to place all the gauges into the original bezel so I made my own.
John
Heh, heh, just got out today and changed the oil & filter, air filter, and lubed the chassis on my 61 Chrysler. I'm sure the real gearheads will be aghast to see that it's been 4yrs and 2000 mi since last service. Oh well, it sure brought home how old I am, what a chore. Heh, heh, also noticed how much I seem to be leading a lifestyle like Burt Munro was portrayed to have lived in his bio movie 'The Worlds Fasted Indian', heh, heh, but without the desire to go to Bonneville.
Carnut, you killed me with the burt monroe comment.Coffee on keyboard!
Spent the day shimming the body on the Packard. Took a while, but it's done.Also started making new floor pans.
I got the center floor pan made and installed,pattern made for the front one,and the last floor brace installed in the rear.
Made the rest of the floor today, fitted it to the car, drilled all the mounting holes, disassembled it all, and painted all the parts. Assembly tomorrow, and it will be done.
Finishing up the repair / restoration on a HB Smith vise patent date Aug 1 1865 .. I found it at an estate sale & thought it would make a welcome addition to my 1940's Morgan vise & my 1880's anvil... 8)
Why is it that older tools seem to work better :?:
Bob....... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Why is it that older tools seem to work better?
They have more experience! :roll:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Why is it that older tools seem to work better :?:
Bob....... :wink:
Same reason old FOOLS do :roll: :roll:
Later jim
The older tools only got old by being good. If they were no good they would never have become old in the first place. I think in the good old days they didnt have computers to over analyse something before they built them so they over built them. Nowadays with all the computer simulations they seem to use it to design an item to have a predetermined lifespan rather than last forever.
I really watch for old body hammers & dolly's ... I always hope they can rememder some of their training ..... :D
Bob..... :wink:
I registered and insured the Nova today.....I like to do that just in case we are at a cruise night and a cop gets nasty or i back into someone's Mercedes. We are taking the car to the track Saturday, may not make it to the starting line, but I dont want to test the trans brake at home or run the car at the house any more than absolutely necessary. It is 100% done and all the glass is installed.
Glen, we expect a full report with an et slip. :lol:
Dont hold your breath. Im sure we will have to spend some time in the pit with the laptop. If we can get it tuned to go up on the transbrake i will drive it down with a 17 et at 52 mph. Ya the motor was dyno tuned but now its in the car and the exhaust is open.
Quote from: "Glen"Dont hold your breath. Im sure we will have to spend some time in the pit with the laptop. If we can get it tuned to go up on the transbrake i will drive it down with a 17 et at 52 mph. Ya the motor was dyno tuned but now its in the car and the exhaust is open.
yea... but i bet you are going to be looking at those 60 foot times..
got your G meter mounted???
its a thought.. but how about a P shaped pipe.. that has a Slip inside fitting to take the exhaust down the right rocker panel.... just for those special street voyages... silicone o rings to avoid the outer ends from banging the finished pipe.... just an idea..
Actually the 60 foot will be the bad area. It runs the efi in open loop at idle so it doesnt try to compensate. The open header, the proximity of the 02 sensors and big cam show lean at idle. I currently have the closed loop set at 4000 rpm. There are modifiers to adjust that act like a carb squirter to get it off idle and up on the cam.
I know this will be real interesting. because I'm from the mech. f.i. world, I'm amazed at what you can do in seconds with a keyboard. I respect your patience also. It costs lots of money to be in a hurry.
I spent the last two days replumbing the air system in my shop. It cost more for fittings, that it did for the air line. I did it all in DOT plastic air line, with compression fittings.
I made a cover for the latest guitar amplifier. Then I made a little 100 mile cycle trip. It's the 20th of Oct. and I was in t-shirt coming home. :D
Cleaned out the attic of the garage so they can get in to insulate the attic and they will also be doing two walls.
Today I replaced the vent pipe for the gas furnace in my shop.
i have been working on the shop for a week now, and it looks worse than it did when I started. :cry:
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Don't worry Frank ...The clutter will return ....I have faith in you ....... :lol: :lol:
Bob...... :wink:
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Don't worry Frank ...The clutter will return ....I have faith in you ....... :lol: :lol:
Bob...... :wink:
Picking up anything loose in the yard ; op checking the generator and preparing for Hurricane Sandy. Hopefully if I prepare, it will be a non event here. Time will tell. Tom...
I made a pair of dies to radius punched sheet metal. I don't have a project lined up to use them yet. I started looking at some drive in speakers my wife gave me decades ago. They are disassembled and I'm ready to make decisions about their future.
Yesterday I put the transmission filter on/in the middle Jeep and got the pan back on. With the cold and rain and lack of sunlight I just got all of the bolts on to hold the pan but I didn't get them tight because I wanted them all about the same snugness. I wanted the pan back on it so when I started scraping all the dirt off around the shift/throttle mechanism none would end up in the transmission. After that I can put the thing back together and hope. I got so cold and wet and dirty rolling around in wet floor dry (kitty litter) that I can't develop any enthusiasm for playing with it in the rain today. I bought some short 3/8" studs to screw into the frame for mounting the skid pan. I figured that if it rusts on the frame I can get exposed nuts freed easier. Soon I'll be able to get the FOR SALE sign back in the windshield. GPster
Here's where my nephew Troy Pate has gotten done on his coupe project. I'm not particularly enamored with how things have worked out. About all Troy used of 'My' old coupe was the paint job.
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It was 79 degrees here this afternoon. After work I exercised a few cycles and set in the garage and enjoyed the warmth and caught up on my magazine reading. The pile is way shorter now. I hope all in the path of the storm are doing well.
Went and picked up a Ford E450 cutaway van I bought today, it's a 2007.
Getting ready for vacation.
I went to work today and changed out the laundry room equipment. The washers and dryers were 28 years old and still working.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Getting ready for vacation.
How do you get a vacation from being retired? I'm on vaca everyday since I retired, even those days when i work my * off! :D :lol:
Quote from: "kb426"I went to work today and changed out the laundry room equipment. The washers and dryers were 28 years old and still working.
At Kzoo there was a street rod trailer that had a coin-op washer & drier for the body. Talked w/the owner & he was a laundry maintenence Mechanic! Sure was neat & different.
Changing a ball joint in my DD truck today getting ready for the drive to deer camp on the 12th. It sure seems like things don't last as long as they used to. This truck has 77k miles on it and I have replace both front hub/bearings, both tie rod ends, one sway bar link and now a ball joint. the new ball joint from NAPA is greasable so I hope it last the next 100K.
Went to a swap meet with the Mrs this AM... Don't really need any car parts ...Stocked up on garage supplies & found some used tools to buy ...
Going to try rebuilding a Hein-Warner jack I bought from a guy while waiting in line at the scrap yard ... It's a normal 1 1/2 ton floor jack .. Broken caster ...Everything except the ram rusted from sitting too long outside ... I gave him $5.00 for it ... If I cant bring it back to life , I can always get my $5.00 back as scrap .... :?
Bob .......... :wink:
I mowed the yard for the last time this year. Took the dual sport bike to the country for a ride. Not much to see after the crops are harvested and the frost has killed most things. Still looking for the next project.
Quote from: "kb426"I mowed the yard for the last time this year. Took the dual sport bike to the country for a ride. Not much to see after the crops are harvested and the frost has killed most things. Still looking for the next project.
You can do one of mine. I just bought another one, E450 Ford cutaway.
I'm in Clinton Ok tonight.
Friday the Allstate Insurance adjuster came to settle up on my truck that was damager over a month ago on my way back from Wilmington. Their insured (supposidly) had told them that I had the wrong directional signal on (not what he told me or the sheriff ) so it's been this long fighting with them about me being 20% at fault. After they looked at the estimate and Book Value they wanted to Total the truck. My financial advisor and negotiater got me a $1,500.oo settlement so it's now piece it together or find a newer one. I like Ford Rangers and this is my third so that is the way my mind is headed. For the last month I figured it would go this way so I've developed a list of likes. I like the newer cabs and I have liked the "flare-side" beds since the first "Splash" and I've toyed with the extended cab. Just looking I stoped at a lot that delt mostly with trucks and they had a basic '02 Ranger for $6,900.oo but it had 130,000 miles on it. Then the salesman asked me what I was looking for. I told him I needed an automatic transmission and power steering. He took me to the back of the lot and showed me his "salesman's driver". It was an '03 Ranger extended cab with a "Fllare-side" bed. 2WD, V6, auto, power steering, power brakes, A/C, power windows, cruise, and a factory lift with 15" tires. Beautiful truck and I would have taken it without driving it only $4,500.oo. It has 150,000 miles on it! That's 2,000 more than my '89 has on it. Mine only has 25,000 miles on a rebuilt transmission and a new battery and 2 tires this year. My financial advisor said we should keep looking and I hate to admit she's right so I'm just typing this so you'll have something to read. GPster
It's probably the last 70+ degree sunny day we're going to have this year so I'm doing all the things I've put off all summer......changing oil, flushing radiators, cleaning & waxing, refreshing rust proofing inside doors & inner fenders on my fleet ( Ford Taurus, van, Rav4 & Vibe).
If time permits I'll harvest the last of the oak leaves covering part of the yard.
Possible snow is predicted for tomorrow. :cry:
We should be outside with the nice weather, but we're in the basement scraping up old vinyl tile so we can put new stuff down. This winter, I'll wish that I'd gone outside...
I spent the last day and a half repairing things in a rental that my son is moving into. Yesterday we had 60 mph winds and 80 degrees. Today is fairly calm and mid 30's.
69 and very breezy today. My chainlink fence is working overtime catching more leaves from the yards to my west. I cleaned the Trailblazer and Bullitt inside and out. Moved a sort of customer car out of my box trailer into the shop to finish some sheet metal work this week...and then I hope it will leave. Got up on the house roof to remove some branch debris from last nights winds from Kansas.
Track roadster in right after that for a cleaning and change of induction system. More as that happens.
Charlie
Same thing as yesterday, moving snow. My house, my daughters house, and several of the neighbors. My son has done quite a bit of it, so no all dependant on the old guy. We got a couple of feet and for a change it was pretty wet and heavy.
Doug
Charlie, tell us about the "induction change".
Quote from: "sirstude"Same thing as yesterday, moving snow. My house, my daughters house, and several of the neighbors. My son has done quite a bit of it, so no all dependant on the old guy. We got a couple of feet and for a change it was pretty wet and heavy.
Doug
I'm headed to the U.P. tomorrow at 6 a.m. for deer camp. I see that huge area of snow heading that way. I sure hope it's just rain where we meet up with it, I have made that 552 mile drive in an ice storm and don't ever want to try it again!
Quote from: "kb426"Charlie, tell us about the "induction change".
I'm working on a 350 cfm 2 barrel Holley 2300 series carb on an adapter to a Clifford 4 barrel intake for the Chevy II 4 banger.. The 4 barrel intake has a variation of the old WCFB/Rochester small bolt pattern.
I've never been overly pleased with the dual Weber side drafts on the engine even though I have modified the jetting combination a number of times and tried a couple different mechanical advance curves over the 4 years I've been driving it. The transition from the idle circuit to the main circuit is stumbly and the engine is sluggish, though it will pull the sort of rpm (6K) it should...it just isn't quick.
The Webers don't have any vacuum ports and picking up vacuum down stream from the butterflies just demands more fuel. The "new" setup will work with a vacuum advance dizzy and otherwise be "normal"...I hope. It's worth a shot.
Charlie
Charlie, performance wise that sounds good. What are you going to do with the visuals on the hood?
I am in the process of building a foam cutting machine. The time has come to make things easier for me to fabricate foam blocks. I am making the plugs to lay up the new scoop for the flat cad Salt Flat car. There is a small picture of it on the cover of hot rod this month and another picture in the article on Bonneville. I will build the scoop first and then the aero front end. The scoop will be the same design as the one I made for Hooley's Studebaker but different dimensions.
Pictures will follow as I progress. I posted a photoshop picture before but here it is again.
John
Quote from: "kb426"Charlie, performance wise that sounds good. What are you going to do with the visuals on the hood?
Plan A is to build a log style fresh air duct that will hold the side draft air cleaners and connect with an appropriate silicone tube to a low clearance carb bonnet - similar to a Buick V6 GN turbo to carb connection. That keeps the air inlet looking the same.
If the carb and bonnet clears the hood then plan B will not be required. Plan B would be for a clearance hole cut in the hood and an oblong bubble hammered out and riveted into the hood.
But - you know the fate of most of our plans.
Charlie
Well for what is worth, I've just finished installing a new hi flow waterpump, hiflow 180 thermostat, all new hoses and a new crossflow aluminum radiator in my 67 Dodge Charger. Continuing to ruin the original value of my one owner 49K mile Charger. Mucho work for this old feeble geezer.
I just PROUDLY watched my daughter, Tori, change the oil in her car! She went out purchased it and asked that I watch to make sure it was done correctly! She did well. She then proceeded to check and correct the air pressure in her tires! I raised a good one !!!!! :lol: :lol:
Went to Scottsdale Goodguys over the weekend. Lots of cars, most pretty *. Was pleasantly surprised to see enjenjo today, had a short chat with him. GREAT weather, all in all a good weekend.
Later jim
Quote from: "river1"Went to Scottsdale Goodguys over the weekend. Lots of cars, most pretty *. Was pleasantly surprised to see enjenjo today, had a short chat with him. GREAT weather, all in all a good weekend.
Later jim
I took some RRT racer parts down to Zebby for machine work, so I made sure I had some time to hit the Good Guys show this morning. Glen's Nova is fantastic, It is the best owner built drag car I have ever seen. He introduced me to his lovely wife, I tried to steal her, but he must have talents I don't know about. :roll:
I did get t have a short conversation with Rivers, but outside of a phone call I did not get to catch up with Crosley. I also went to the Pavillion show saturday evening, it was nice to see the mix of cars that were there.
good to meet you, i need to do a clean up on the garage this weekend and see if i can come up with some parts for the racer. I think i have a lot of small stuf that might be good for the car. Parts i took out of the nova when i bought it like switches, relays, circuit breakers, brake lines, misc. stuff that is light and could be shipped.
Quote from: "Glen"good to meet you, i need to do a clean up on the garage this weekend and see if i can come up with some parts for the racer. I think i have a lot of small stuf that might be good for the car. Parts i took out of the nova when i bought it like switches, relays, circuit breakers, brake lines, misc. stuff that is light and could be shipped.
That would be cool.
I made a run about 50 mi. west of Chicago today. I bought a 34' open car hauler last night on EBay and am very pleased with it. Of course there are some things I need to do to it. More D rings for tying things down, electric jack, put my sleeper and winch on it
Today I'm trying to catch-up after what I did yesterday. Have been looking and trying to decide on a new(er) truck. It had fallen between an "03 Ranger in town and an "02 Ranger in northern Ohio that I had found on E bay classifieds. I was planning on going north to get the grand daughter for Thanksgiving on Monday anyway so that trip would fit in but wanted to look at the local one with Linda and get her help to decide. We made it to the lot 15 minutes after they closed on Saturday so just relied on a look til Monday morning on that one. Called Sunday and made arrangements to look at the one up north on my Monday trip. Went to the carlot early Monday and looked at the '03. They just happened to also have an '02 on the lot that would have been a mirror image of the one up north (except for mileage). I couldn't see driving out of my way 80 miles when my mind was already made up. So I signaled my financial negotiator to do her job. She got the price down enough to cover tax and title. Then we left and visited her Credit Union and took care of the money end (and grocery shopping for Thanksgiving Dinner).Went back to the carlot (which is only 1/4 mile from the Interstate) and I put my suitcase in my new(er) truck and headed north to "Grand Daughter" Land. It remains to be seen if I made a bad decision. The truck has 153,000 miles on it but the former owner liked it and only traded it for something with AWD. It's an '03 Ranger extended cab with a step (Splash) bed. 3L V6 2WD w/auto PS PB PW A/C cruise 60/40 seats and a factory raised chassis with 15" wheels. It's Black with black bumpers and a poor example (soon to be lost) of a "Headache Rack". You all are the first people that might care that I've told about it. Now I need to work harder to unload some of the other vehicles in the driveway so I don't have to park it on the street. GPster
I think that Ranger could be fine. I'm curious if you get any kind of gas mileage. I had a traveling salesman tell me that his was always less than 20. Myself, I like splashes. The truck, not the surprises. :lol:
Quote from: "kb426"I think that Ranger could be fine. I'm curious if you get any kind of gas mileage. I had a traveling salesman tell me that his was always less than 20. Myself, I like splashes. The truck, not the surprises. :lol:
A quick guess on this first trip could be 22mpg. That's just rough because I still have 1/2 tank showing on the gauge. GPster
Quote from: "enjenjo"
I did get t have a short conversation with Rivers, but outside of a phone call I did not get to catch up with Crosley. I also went to the Pavillion show saturday evening, it was nice to see the mix of cars that were there.
Hi,
Glen's wife Laura is a treat. She likes cars, always willing to help on them too.
You told me you would be in town soon. Sorry I was not able to get together with you. I've been fighting a head cold and this after noon , we fly out to visit the kids for the turkey day - weekend.
:T)
I've got an '05 Ranger supercab w/ 4.0L auto, and I consistently get 18+- combined driving. It's also a 4x4.
Quote from: "Crosley"
Hi,
Glen's wife Laura is a treat. She likes cars, always willing to help on them too.
:T)
Yep....shes pretty darn cool. I think its in her genes though.
Just doin' general rat killing (chores), quiet today; this is the first time in several years that we have not had a house full of people for the holiday. All of the kids and grands have made other arrangements for today; but we are going to have a whole bunch of little girls at Christmas time, just after, actually, and their folks are going to take a few days off.
Had a nice dinner evening with Enjenjo and his Bride on Tuesday; it is always good to see them; I think we may shoot for another before they head back to Ohio.
My brunch is settin' in on me; I think I'll go take a nap. :)
Hope all have a good day.
Spent my Black Friday cutting, splitting and loading firewood. Enjoyed time roasting hotdogs, marshmellows around a campfire and watched other folks making smores.
Dave and I went to Nevada Pic a part, and picked up some parts for my grandson Josh. He just bought a slightly wrecked Dakota, and could find no parts at home. Still need to find a front bumper.
I always get better gas mileage at half a tank tnan when I fill it up. :lol: :lol:
I've had alot of Rangers over the years and gas mileage is not their strong point. That is why they quit making them. They didn't keep up with the times. I never got better than 20mpg. with the 4 cly. but the wife gets 22-23 mpg. My current 4 liter 4x4 get about 15mpg up to 18 if I'm lucky. But I like the size. My Tommy Gate and tie down rack fits. Next time I will have to buy a new lift and make a new rack or retire. Truck is a year old. Should last another 5 years. I should be so lucky
My mobile compost pile('89 Ranger) might get 18MPG when I go to "build days" but I don't even bother guessing about around town. It's a 4 cyl. with automayic trans. but it also has 14" tires and a 4:10 rear end. Most of the time around town it never sees OD or converter lock-up. This new one is my fourth and I only get them because I like them. GPster
My Saturday. I got a call about 9:30 on Saturday morning from the IT on-call person here at the Hospital. She said that she had just gotten a notice about a server down, and then could not get in from the outside connection. I gave it a try and then headed on in. When I got there, we had 1-2 inches of water in the computer room, the temperature was 95 and the power to the main network switch had shorted. The maintenance guy that was there, had his finger over a copper pipe to keep water from running in. Maint called in more help and 3 hours later with a bunch of the IT guys it was dry and cooling, and only 2 servers killed from the heat. It is amazing how much water you can move with a wet and dry vac. What happened is the condensate pump froze up and ( I think the maintenance guys disconnected the drain line) water ran back into the room. With the pump dead, the water might also have run over the tray into the room. Just have previous experience with this guy, and while a nice guy, not the most competent in the bunch. Anyway, it made for an exciting day, and then I sure didn't get back to the plumbing on the Olds that I had planned for Saturday.
Went to a salvage yard this morning, and pulled a pair of rear fenders off a 48 Olds model 68. They bolt on to a Chevy, and are about 2" wider. A couple dents, but no rust.
In the back of my pickup is a ?? 1960 Percival Hellcat go kart frame. It's pretty poor. I'll post pics once I get started on it. This is a twin engine frame. I'm not doing a restoration but rather a restomod. It's a bare frame without any bolt-on parts. It should be a good way to waste time and money. :lol:
I spent the day driving. Went to Gary In to pick up a rolling Chevy dually frame, I'm going to use the rear w/3.73 gears to replace the 4.56's in my dually. Then it was back on the road headed over almost to Cincinnati Oh. to pick up a 60" semi sleeper I'm going to use on my new car trailer. Left about 10:30 this morning and got back 20 min ago.
I have a new money wasting project. A 1986 Yamaha G1 golf cart. Been playing with it when time allows. I put a new jug and piston on it and new case bearings and seals. Modified the governor to get 20 mph. Four new 22x12x8 tires ready to be mounted after I get a 6 inch lift kit.
Don
Going to putter in the garage ... Trying to burn off vacation days before the new year ... ( Use 'em or Loose 'em) ...
Gotta fix a vacuum cleaner & still working on restoring my "aquired" floor jack ..... :?
Preparing to pick up the Kid's car for some "long term" repairs & updates .. He will be deploying soon & has already given me the keys & a "list" ..... :roll:
Bob..... :wink:
Very busy at work. We are down 2 transmission builders. Both fired for same reason, although different causes for poor quality.
We test hired a young transmission gun from Cheecago area, he had moved to metro PHX. He ''talked'' a good story. After 2 weeks he was sent on his way.... still talking. LOL
Myself and another guy have fixed near all of his transmissions he built. None got out the door till we gutted them and checked them out.
Strange there were all these problems because we were watching him. His first trans built (a 700r4 HIS specialty we were told) was torn down before it even was bolted to the trans dyno. Mulitple small problems corrected, advice handed out. He did not listen well , bull headed, oh well
I fixed his last 2 t-400 trans. Multiple rookie mistakes that would have trashed the units. One t-400 smoked it's self as the kid dyno'd it. I fixed that one too.
Between the 3 of us seasoned trans builders, there is near 90 yrs of experience and this kid told us we were building stuff wrong. :roll:
Funny that a "builder" from the "Cheecaaago" area had to go to Phoenix to find work ... Any builder worthy of the title can almost name his price in this area .... Some "Aamco's" are running with out builders as there are none to be found ... Some dealers have a three week backlog on trans repairs as they only have 1 or 2 tech's qualified in transmission repair ...
Bob..... :wink:
I am starting work on the new front for the Flat Cad land speed car. The first part is a scoop similar to the one I built for Hooley's Studebaker. I cut the plug for the air inlet this morning. It went okay but I have some places to fill and work. It is useable. If you stop or slow down while cutting the hot wire burns a mark in the foam. It was a large piece and hard to work with.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I cut the plug for the air inlet this morning. ... If you stop or slow down while cutting the hot wire burns a mark in the foam.
John
John, I might have missed it, but do you have info posted showing your foam cutter?
I'm parting a 66 Buick with a 401 w/switch pitch and 45 fin drums
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I cut the plug for the air inlet this morning. ... If you stop or slow down while cutting the hot wire burns a mark in the foam.
John
John, I might have missed it, but do you have info posted showing your foam cutter?
George,
I will take a picture. I made one that will cut vertical and horizontal. The cutter worked fine but it was difficult because of the foam I used and the shape and size of the piece.
John
Not what I did, but what my wife did. She fixed a car guy Christmas tree.
Good wife.
John
Spent the day getting loaded up so I can head home.
took the nova to the track today. First time using the transbrake and actually trying to launch the car off the line. Now its a whole new ball game.
I have my four link and I/C plotted well, the pinion angle is good, and I scaled the car with my weight in the front seat and adjusted the 4 link to square everything up.
made a shock adjustment and left pretty good on the third attempt, lost the back of the blower belt pulley at 330 feet, luckily the belt slid back and covered the crank sensor and shut the car off.
I think I am making good progress though, I have the right equipment and it is cutting a lot of corners. For example, My four link is from Jerry bickel and he offers software for plotting the chassi that has his bracket dimension already in the system. It helped me to find the sweet spot quicker.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Not what I did, but what my wife did. She fixed a car guy Christmas tree.
Good wife.
John
Really Nice!
Great! Wife.
John, what's more important is the car guy gifts that go under it! Obviously your wife has a great sense of humor. Glen, all the new toys sound fabulous. You still have to run the car but when you calculate the cost per run, I'm sure it pays out in short order. There's only a few reason's to toss a belt. What caused that?
Myself, I've spent the last 2 days sanding and buffing on the 32. It had a little orange peel that I'm trying to say goodby to. I won't get all the little places done this week end. I'll save the rest for after my body heals up. :lol:
Began build of trellis from copper tube. Arizona is copper state. I like copper. Less than half finished on one trellis. Wife likes them, all that matters to me
Hope nobody steals the trellis. there will 2 of them in the corner of the front yard.
I braze these tubes together with silver flow rods and oxy-acetylene torch.
Center upright base is 1 inch tube, the large hoops are 1 inch tube. 3/4 inch tube up from 1 inch base... 1/2 inch tube after that. Will use 1/4 inch tube in there some where too.
After finished, I will sand the tubes a bit with red Scotch brite pad.... leave them natural exposed copper.
I already have water pipe and pvc electrical pipe in ground. Will use LED landscape low voltage lights
Here is a picture of the foam cutter I made. It cuts two ways vertical and horizontal. My intention was to use it to cut a type of foam that I have a supply of and I like to work with. However, it will not cut that kind of foam. I think that it must be a kind of urethane foam. It will cut styrofoam really nice. I bought a digital power supply to power the nichrome wire.
John
Blew the dust off the power tools and spent the last coupe of weekend building some matching end tables for the new coffee table we bought for the living room. Built 3 of these in material for what one would cost, and these are mostly solid oak. Have to get them to my painter friend for the finish. He has a shop where he sprays wood finishs all the time. The top on the one with the door is not fully attached until the finish is done.
Quote from: "kb426". There's only a few reason's to toss a belt. What caused that?
pretty simple, when it was assembled there no was loc-tite on the four 1/4-20 screws that hold the plate on the back of the pulley :roll: . Two were picked up off the track and one was laying on the water header.
seems like the manufacturer should do that when they assemble them.
Luckily I have a belt guard so it slung it down and hit the water header, then it spit out the back of the car.
the car is fast....the driver? not so fast.
Quote from: "Glen"the car is fast....the driver? not so fast.
But certainly NOT half-fast !!!!! :D
I'm sure you will be thrilled when you get a full-power full-pass run !!!
Please keep us posted !!
I'm at the library using their computor. When I was coming home last Wednesday from Cincinnati I called my wife to let her know my expected arrival time because she was schedualed to leave that afternoon for a 5 day meeting,visiting and baby-sitting trip. She answered and told me she was just leaving home and headed back to work. Our computor had died again and the repairman had just come to pick it up. It had died the Sunday before Thanksgiving and it had been fixed but the repairman said that he has seen the replacement parts to fail when new which he'll replace N/C if that's the problem but as old as it's getting it may not be worth much more repair. With winter closing in I've found enough stuff to do in the yard so now I need to empty the "Mobil Compost Pile" so I can put the For Sale sign on it. Oh Well! GPster
Road trip today. Muskegon to Joliet, IL and back. Met a guy from Springfield, Il to deliver a Whirly-Gig rotisserie I sold to him. I think it found a good home, in that I never unbanded it after buying it in 1996, and he's gonna restore a '55 T-Bird body on it.
Cash money and breakfast at Cracker Barrel.
I made a new bottom for a Packard gas tank - what a mess welding it in. They had leaded the ends as a seal and it thought i'd never get across them! That lead drove the tig nuts. Then i had to relead the thing.
I started on making a valve spring compressor for a hemi shaft to replace the vale springs on the head.
A buddy that does scrapping came by with a large machinests' tool chest. He was cleaning out a basement of an old machinest, he didn't know what all the stuff was but didn't want to throw it out so he brought it to me. It is packed! I've only gone thru about 1/2 the drawers, i'll clean it out and give the chest back to my buddy.
Recovering.I left Vegas sunday afternoon, pulled in my driveway at 330 am this morning. We stopped and spent a day with wzjunk and his wife, had a great time. Glad to be home though. When we got home this morning, SWMBO asked if I knew anything about the new dishwasher under the counter, I told her I knew nothing :roll:
Quote from: "enjenjo"When we got home this morning, SWMBO asked if I knew anything about the new dishwasher under the counter, I told her I knew nothing :roll:
So your wife finally found the other woman you've been hiding? :oops:
Welcome home! ....Do you have any money left to buy a compressor?
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "enjenjo"When we got home this morning, SWMBO asked if I knew anything about the new dishwasher under the counter, I told her I knew nothing :roll:
So your wife finally found the other woman you've been hiding? :oops:
Welcome home! ....Do you have any money left to buy a compressor?
I told you, I know nothing
Quote from: "enjenjo"I told you, I know nothing
Knowing the problems that installation would have been, knowing nothing and being on the other side of the country would be the best way of taking care of it. GPster
We are very busy at work still.
Had a new twist on something with acetylene gas bottle. My bottle is about kneee high tall, NOT large bottle you see in shops. Commonly referred to as a ''owner bottle'' out here in Aridzona
I ride my Goldwing full time for commuting to work. I straped the gas bottle to the back seat, rode to work. At lunch I rode to the supply house for an exchange on the bottle.
The guy would not exchange the bottle, because the ''new company'' Matheson that bought US Air does not allow the bottle to be loose in a bed of a truck or strapped to a cycle seat.
I had another guy at work , run down to the supply house in his truck for me.
that evening I discovered the bottle will actually fit in my saddle bags. The Goldwing saddle bags are longer inside than they look. I wonder IF that would have been OK with the guy at Matheson?
Quote from: "Crosley"We are very busy at work still.
Had a new twist on something with acetylene gas bottle. My bottle is about kneee high tall, NOT large bottle you see in shops. Commonly referred to as a ''owner bottle'' out here in Aridzona
I ride my Goldwing full time for commuting to work. I straped the gas bottle to the back seat, rode to work. At lunch I rode to the supply house for an exchange on the bottle.
The guy would not exchange the bottle, because the ''new company'' Matheson that bought US Air does not allow the bottle to be loose in a bed of a truck or strapped to a cycle seat.
I had another guy at work , run down to the supply house in his truck for me.
that evening I discovered the bottle will actually fit in my saddle bags. The Goldwing saddle bags are longer inside than they look. I wonder IF that would have been OK with the guy at Matheson?
That would not satisfy him either. An acetylene bottle should be transported and stored vertically. The bottle is full even when empty. The older ones with balsa wood, newer ones with plastic foam, used to stabilise the acetylene gas, which is dissolved in acetone. If the valve is opebed with the bottle laying down, it's possible for liquid acetone to come out causing a fire. If it is transported on it's side, it should be stood up for several hours before using.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"We are very busy at work still.
Had a new twist on something with acetylene gas bottle. My bottle is about kneee high tall, NOT large bottle you see in shops. Commonly referred to as a ''owner bottle'' out here in Aridzona
I ride my Goldwing full time for commuting to work. I straped the gas bottle to the back seat, rode to work. At lunch I rode to the supply house for an exchange on the bottle.
The guy would not exchange the bottle, because the ''new company'' Matheson that bought US Air does not allow the bottle to be loose in a bed of a truck or strapped to a cycle seat.
I had another guy at work , run down to the supply house in his truck for me.
that evening I discovered the bottle will actually fit in my saddle bags. The Goldwing saddle bags are longer inside than they look. I wonder IF that would have been OK with the guy at Matheson?
That would not satisfy him either. An acetylene bottle should be transported and stored vertically. The bottle is full even when empty. The older ones with balsa wood, newer ones with plastic foam, used to stabilise the acetylene gas, which is dissolved in acetone. If the valve is opebed with the bottle laying down, it's possible for liquid acetone to come out causing a fire. If it is transported on it's side, it should be stood up for several hours before using.
I know of the acetylene tank design and contents.
I will haul the tanks as I want. Tired of gubmint or others injecting their rules on me for every little G-D thing on the planet.
I've picked up bottles at my supply place; they would take it as far as the truck and leave it there for me to load, sometimes in my old van. Not a good idea, I guess, as I've since seen what happens when one blows while inside a vehicle. :shock:
There is a thread someplace about an acetylene explosion in a plumbers van .. I think it was in Oz ... Really tore up the neighborhood.. I have seen the result of a mishap in a van carrying liquid oxygen ..( The one's that deliver oxy & home health care products ) ... It took out multiple cars & all the windows in a 1 block radius ....But then ...I bring my bottles home in the back seat ...Upright of course .... :)
Bob..... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"There is a thread someplace about an acetylene explosion in a plumbers van .. I think it was in Oz ... Really tore up the neighborhood.. I have seen the result of a mishap in a van carrying liquid oxygen ..( The one's that deliver oxy & home health care products ) ... It took out multiple cars & all the windows in a 1 block radius ....But then ...I bring my bottles home in the back seat ...Upright of course .... :)
Bob..... :wink:
Yep , the tanks can be dangerous...
new rules a few years back, ALL large tanks will have threaded covers on them.. You know the covers that no one used. :shock:
At one time the large tanks were only ''leased'' , people could not own them. Then that law changed, people could own the large tanks again.
I was in Colorado in the mid 1970's ... had my oxy & acylene tank set with me. The 3 companys in Colorado Denver area I went to would not touch the tanks, exchange them , re-fill them. I was told by all 3 , the tanks were unsafe, not certified. You could read the test dates on the tanks. The tanks were legal.
I came back to AZ ... went to supplier and had tanks checked. They showed me the date stampings, the paper work with Fed laws on how the tanks were legal. I guess the Colorado companys were trying to grease up my butt and screw me
A local company was replacing their countertops in their office. I bought them and turned them into sewing tables. One is 4' long and one is 10' long. They're both 2' wide. I cut a hole and routed around it to sink my machine level with the top. I used the long one today just sitting on some supports. It's more solid than the white plastic table I've been using. I'm out of storage space so I have another problem to deal with. The weather changed today and the temp went down almost 50 degrees. It won't be fun for a few days.
When I was in the Army, our Recovery Track ( M88) stored the tanks laying down. We just pulled them off and used them. I know in shop class they told us not to lay them down and open them.
the day before the northridge earthquake i had brought home my big tanks to do some welding in the driveway.. when done i capped the O2.. but got distracted before i could remove the regulator on the other. it was in my hall closet with my long hoses out across the living room .. when the quake hit.. the ringing noises of the 2 tanks reminded me that the gas was still uncapped.. i rode out the quake holding them up and apart bouncing around in the closet doorway..
i still have a tiny MC tank with a turbo torch on it .. i don't even know where it is right now... i guess the search is on now.. you know you are in trouble with those when under a house and the flame goes out..
I picked up the rocker panel trim for my Buick today, I took them to a guy in Ft Wayne In to polish. They look like new now. Then I went to Bontrangers Surplus to but some hardware, and some marker lights.
I just returned from 3 days at the hospital 100 miles north of here. My daughter had her water break on Friday and they stuck her in a hellicopter and flew her to Great Falls. We drove up and as of Saturday, we are grandparents again. Little Jonah is 11 weeks preme and weighed in at 3lbs 12oz. He is doing well and we will be making the trip north for probably the next 2 months or so. When we left it was 40degrees and clear, snowed late Friday, and the road was closed on Saturday, and not much better on Sunday. Pretty good today, I screwed up and took the Caravan instead of my 4x4. I will do better next time, just a bit flustered on Friday.
Doug
Doug, I hope all goes well for your family. Jonah is one little dude. That's almost 3 months premature!
Our daughter is doing well also.
Congrats Doug ...Happy to hear everybody is doing well ... 8)
Bob...... :wink:
Congratulations Gramps! How many does that make you?
It's wonderful isn't it? Glad to hear both are doing well.
Charlie
Quote from: "phat rat"Congratulations Gramps! How many does that make you?
Three.
Quote from: "sirstude"Little Jonah is 11 weeks preme and weighed in at 3lbs 12oz. Doug
When he's a teen ager he will complain about his birthday being so close to Christmas and how he get's short changed on presents but if mom would have waited his birthday would have been closer to Valentine Day. Nice when they come and they're healthy and safe. GPster
Had another fellow mention that it is hard to find a competent transmission builder in Australia for the older automatic transmissions and drag race transmissions.
i told that fellow it was hard for me to believe that no one down under could build popular performance automatics or import rebuild parts for the USA brand race trans
As you have seen Tony ...It's now one of the "Dying Trades" ....GOOD trans builders are hard to find ... Parts replacers are everywhere .....
Bob... :wink:
Re-wired a couple circuits in my work shop. Something I have planned on for 3 - 4 years. Bought most of the parts & wire 3 years ago.
My tired ol body did not like the hunched over - crawling in the attic
I may finish that shop before I die .
That must be a disease. I have wire and parts for a few new circuits in the basement that have been laying around for a couple of years. We won't even talk about the laundry sink and plumbing parts that has been setting there in boxes for... oh, probably 15 years. There isn't enough room here for a list of my other projects that are stacked around just waiting their turn.
Tom
I spent the last couple of days working on the seat in the 32. I'm still a beginner at this and blind and senile. The previous version was white vinyl and black suede. I wasn't satisfied with what I had done or the way the suede was working. I bought ultraleather and went to work. It was really different to work with than the previous material so I got educated some. I'm not planning on another redo soon. :lol: There's some things that aren't perfect but I'm ready to drive my hot rod.
Bolted the center chunk back into the 8 inch Diff under my Falcon. Had the posi apart checking clutch packs.
Need to decide If I want to pull the C4 trans out of the Falcon... to install a rollerized gear train into the C4.
Fixed a new underfloor brake pedal assembly I bought off eBay for the 1948 Simca project. Fellow build this stuff, sells on eBay. I Figure the pedal arm and rod should be in line with the master cylinder. Not sure why I have to fix so many new parts I buy any more
Not today, but back on Christmas day we had some gail force and bitterly cold winds going on.
So, a repaired area of my old roof decided to come up and blow in the wind. Lost one full shingle and what remained was bent up in such a way that with each wind gust they would bang down on the roof quite loudly.
I couldn't handle this, I don't know the first thing about roofing or shingling, but I figured I had to do something to either save a portion of my roof or at least stop the irritating noise.
So I got the ladder out and went up onto the roof. Now I didn't do this with much aplomb, I just happen to have quite a fear of heights so this wasn't just an easy excursion for me. I literally crawled my way up to the peak and then along the peak to the end of my roof and to where the shingles were blown up and flapping in the wind. Again I know nothing about how shingles work, but I didn't think I could get anyone out on Christmas Day to come work on my roof, so I went at it.
When I got to the shingles i moved them around and nudged things back in place and then sat on them to maybe get the gummy parts to stick and not blow up again.
I then moved back around and crawled back along the roof and very gingerly got myself back on the ladder. This was tremendously scary to me, all the time I was thinking how my healing broken wrist was gonna handle the situation. It hurt but it held up and I managed to get back down and back into the house out of the wind and sub 20 temps.
Feeling all flushed at the success of my activity, and warming up in my warm house, it only lasted for about 5mins and the banging started again.
Now what to do? I was almost too scared to get back up, but in my feeble mind I just had to get back up there and fix it. So i gather up what little courage I had left and took a powered drill driver, put a box of screws in my coat pocket and went and grabbed the ladder and climbed my way back onto the roof. For some reason with the drill driver along for the trip crawling my way back along the roof seemed ever scarier. I don't have much balance ability left in my body so I didn't trust myself to get off all fours, or maybe that should be all six as I was using hands, knees and feet to hold on.
Anyhow I made it back to the repair area and determined that I would have to remove my gloves to be able to handle the screws and driver together. Surprisingly I managed to get some screws and out, connect to the driver and get some screwed into the shingles which then helped my hands to really get frozen. Think I got enough in to hold them down for the rest of the weather. I know there are probably many engineering reasons why I shouldn't have done what I did with the screws. Hopefully I can get someone to do a correct repair some day, but so fat they are still holding.
I managed to get myself back across the roof and down the ladder successfully without losing or damaging anything and to this day the repair is still holding. Heh, heh, but my poor bare hands really took a beating in that cold blowing wind.
Also one of the reasons I remembered this episode and decided to post about it is because I'm now recovering from the worlds worst rug burns' on my knees from my crawling across the roof. I bet I was a quite a site up there on that roof hugging it with all my might.
I've never been known for having any common sense.
Modified - fixed brake pedal assembly. master cyl is a unit I bought some time back for the Simca Project.
A few photos with notes on the corrections I made
Quote from: "kb426"I spent the last couple of days working on the seat in the 32. I'm still a beginner at this and blind and senile. The previous version was white vinyl and black suede. I wasn't satisfied with what I had done or the way the suede was working. I bought ultraleather and went to work. It was really different to work with than the previous material so I got educated some. I'm not planning on another redo soon. :lol: There's some things that aren't perfect but I'm ready to drive my hot rod.
I find leather much harder to work with than vinyl. You seat looks good from here.
QuoteSo I got the ladder out and went up onto the roof. Now I didn't do this with much aplomb, I just happen to have quite a fear of heights so this wasn't just an easy excursion for me. I literally crawled my way up to the peak and then along the peak to the end of my roof and to where the shingles were blown up and flapping in the wind. Again I know nothing about how shingles work, but I didn't think I could get anyone out on Christmas Day to come work on my roof, so I went at it.
I find that the older I get, the more fear of heights I have. I guess because I am not as nimble as I once was.
enjenjo, thank you.
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteSo I got the ladder out and went up onto the roof. Now I didn't do this with much aplomb, I just happen to have quite a fear of heights so this wasn't just an easy excursion for me. I literally crawled my way up to the peak and then along the peak to the end of my roof and to where the shingles were blown up and flapping in the wind. Again I know nothing about how shingles work, but I didn't think I could get anyone out on Christmas Day to come work on my roof, so I went at it.
I find that the older I get, the more fear of heights I have. I guess because I am not as nimble as I once was.
I know a 12' drop is not enough to start flying but maybe 25' would do it. Get back up there.......... :lol:
I absoulutley agree on the heights. Today I am up in Great Falls seeing my grandson. He just had lunch and drank from a bottle for the first time. He shouldn't be able to do that for 3 to 4 more weeks, so is doing great! I did manage to get the fuel line build and installed in the Oldsmobile last weekend, just need a couple of clamps that I was out of. Should be able to finish putting the original air bags back in the rear tomorrow. I have to quit changing my mind. Happy New Year to all
Doug
I put up a coat rack today that the wife got for Christmas. I needed a stud finder for the screws that hold it up. It wasn't much help, it would only go off when I pointed it at myself :roll:
Quote from: "enjenjo"I put up a coat rack today that the wife got for Christmas. I needed a stud finder for the screws that hold it up. It wasn't much help, it would only go off when I pointed it at myself :roll:
I'd take that stud finder back, it's obviously broken! :lol: As a side note I have a lot better luck just tapping on a wall with my knuckles to find studs.
Quote from: "kb426"I spent the last couple of days working on the seat in the 32.........
It looks real good to me too. The diversity of the projects you take on is always impressive.
If I'm going to keep my truck much longer into my senior years I've got to change my seating to something more like you've got with the back as far back as possible with the bench part angled to fit me and long enough, front to rear. It looks like you built in some lumbar support too. Is that seat frame a modified frame from something like a minivan or something? Did I miss a post you made when you originally made it?
I think those battery powered stud finders work best when you remove the drywall/plaster/whatever in the way....
Purplepickup, the seat is one of those lovely Chrysler mini van seats. When I went looking I found some at around 38" wide and then some at about 45" wide. I had to shave most of the foam off at the top of the back. It was the same thickness from top to bottom on the back. Way comfy, way thick. Not working in our trucks. I used 2" medium density foam for the lumbar and then shaved from the peak back to a taper both directions. When I recovered it the first time a year ago, I added almost 2" to the bottom also. My right knee was up off the seat in normal driving position. Because most shows are 200 miles one way for me, I wanted some more support. I tapered it back towards the rear of the cab down to just a little bit. Now with the ultraleather, I'm really looking forward to warming weather. The original build was back in 2007. I drove it until a year ago with that god awful stock mini van upholstery. It served it's purpose but it sure is a buzz kill to sit on a seat just like the soccer kids. :lol:
made a local tire shop owner smile HUGE...
today i got to fine tune the 77 quadrajet on his 71 GMC shop truck..
i had rebuilt it last week but the truck was not driven until yesterday... and it had a huge bog...
i had him back up across the parking lot.. accelerate with some decent throttle.. it accelerated, bogged hard then picked up hard again... i pulled the air cleaner.. took out the APT tool in my pocket.. and gave it a whole turn upward.. counter clockwise.. it was set at 2 1/2 turns up from the lowest limit. when i took it apart i found it bottomed out.. he backed it up and hammered down again. the bog was almost completely gone.. i turned it up 1/4 turn more.. had him try it again... he got rubber on that attempt and had a huge smile.. i sent him around the block this time.. said no bog.. but i gave it another 1/4 turn up.. sent him again around the block.. had to go back down 1/4 turn.. man .. was he happy.. he had no idea that truck would run like that...
some time soon.. i am going to throw together a group of images and put it up about quadrajet APT adjustments..
i managed to overwrite the ones i had taken of the carb when it was apart.. darn cell phone cameras...
Quote from: "kb426"Purplepickup, the seat is one of those lovely Chrysler mini van seats.
Thanks for the helpful info. I'm still looking at options. Just got a Pontiac Vibe interior for another project and tried buckets and reat seats in the truck...some potential but still need mucho reworko.
My wednesday afternoon went bad.
See photos:
Intoxicated jackazz pulled out from a hotel parking lot in front of me.
Tire tracks on my right arm of jacket, helmet looks like tire scuffs on it too
Quote from: "Crosley"My wednesday afternoon went bad.
See photos:
Intoxicated jackazz pulled out from a hotel parking lot in front of me.
Tire tracks on my right arm of jacket, helmet looks like tire scuffs on it too
Yeah, Tony...that's why I'm putting mine up for sale this spring...too many people not paying attention. You didn't get hurt, did you?
Wow, a day glo jacket and a bright yellow bike. I hope he didn't say "I didn't see you". Glad you were wearing a helmet, they repealed the helmet law in Mi. last year and i still cringe when i see a guy on a bike without a helmet. I hope you faired better than the bike and i hope he's got some good insurance. Did he go to jail for DUI?
That same thing is what caused me to quit riding.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Quote from: "Crosley"My wednesday afternoon went bad.
See photos:
Intoxicated jackazz pulled out from a hotel parking lot in front of me.
Tire tracks on my right arm of jacket, helmet looks like tire scuffs on it too
Yeah, Tony...that's why I'm putting mine up for sale this spring...too many people not paying attention. You didn't get hurt, did you?
I hurt in many places. I had gloves , jacket, helmet on. To simplify, only place I don't hurt is left leg and my back. Where tire ran over edge of the elbow is worse on inside and out. Cuts in many places on hands thru the gloves
* was arrested, refused breathalyzer, he failed field sobriety test. Blood was drawn from him.
Off work for today and Friday. Thanks
Quote from: "enjenjo"That same thing is what caused me to quit riding.
I thought you said years ago that you quit riding..because
That W30 engine that you stuffed in your F250..
was almost as fast in lo range as your 900 Kaw.. :twisted:
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Quote from: "Crosley"My wednesday afternoon went bad.
See photos:
Intoxicated jackazz pulled out from a hotel parking lot in front of me.
Tire tracks on my right arm of jacket, helmet looks like tire scuffs on it too
Yeah, Tony...that's why I'm putting mine up for sale this spring...too many people not paying attention. You didn't get hurt, did you?
I hurt in many places. I had gloves , jacket, helmet on. To simplify, only place I don't hurt is left leg and my back. Where tire ran over edge of the elbow is worse on inside and out. Cuts in many places on hands thru the gloves
* was arrested, refused breathalyzer, he failed field sobriety test. Blood was drawn from him.
Off work for today and Friday. Thanks
Too bad :cry: but real glad you are not worse :)
Very sadly..I very much doubt that they will EVER get drunks off the road :evil:
Up here..Ontario..seems when the economy goes down..more drinking problems. Then when it goes up..more drinking problems again. Go figure
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Yeah, Tony...that's why I'm putting mine up for sale this spring...too many people not paying attention. You didn't get hurt, did you?
I do hear what you are saying. I need to make a decision on the bike riding. I enjoy the ride so much, I can not describe it or imagine stopping.
Daily commute via motorcycle may need to be out for me. I use the bike since I can use the HOV lane. Faster to get home. Keeping the bike around for simple pleasure weekend rides is too expensive.
At my age , and the mileage on my body from mechanical work, I may need to re-think my thinking on the motorcycle thing
Been reading and catching up here; hard to believe I had not looked at this thread for a month.
Sorry to see you and your scoot got banged up, Tony; it does make one tend to re-think things a bit. That is the reason I got off of two wheels many years ago: one too many accidents. I still miss the wind in my face though and am constantly fighting the urge to get back in the wind, even with my (now) short leg and balance problems - three wheels is a real temptation, but the risk from inattentive cagers is still a hazard. And, at my age, any owie takes a lot longer to get over. Get well soon.
I have a couple of stud finders, and the oldest one, which I bought way back when they first came on the general market, is still the one I fall back on; I have gotten too many oopsies with the newer ones. Of course, the old measuring tape, tapping on the wall, and poking a few "test" holes still works, too, but the patching is a pain in the tookus.
Glad to hear you got your roof patched up without any serious problems, Carnut, I would be like you if I had to get up on the roof, now. I am not afraid of heights, heck, my career was heights - lineman and construction electrician; I built power lines and substations and switchyards. But, I seem to have got broken somewhere along the way, and can't even walk in a straight line sometimes, now, and climbing a ladder is a test of will and fortitude. Besides, falling hurts way too much to do it any more, and it takes way too long to get over it, too.
That is a right nice bit of sewing, there, KB426.
Quote from: "Crosley"My wednesday afternoon went bad.
Tire tracks on my right arm of jacket, helmet looks like tire scuffs on it too
Looks like the elbow protection in your jacket might have helped some...if you had it in.
I just bought my first jacket with elbow, shoulder, & back armor last week and am shopping for a full coverage helmet. I should have done it a long time ago for both the dirt and road bikes.
Hope you recover without complications...and the idiot in the suburban loses his patoot.
Tony,
Glad you're okay - well, as okay as you get, anyway. It's a jungle out there these days...not much better in a cage. God knows I loved to ride motorcycles and for many years now bicycles have been my choice, but that is getting dicey too.
Charlie
I used to watch out for the old grey hairs while driving. Now I am one and their watching out for me. It's a good thing too. My screw ups seem to happen more frequently.
Tony - I'm glad your able to be here to tell us about it. I wish you didn't have the boo-boos.
Charlie - I fell off of my bicycle last spring. I was just barely moving and couldn't get my feet unclipped from the pedals. Jammed by arm so hard the ball in my elbow split my arm bone. Like Tony, I will never be the same. Just one more nagging pain.
That's not good Tom. I don't ride fast enough to need clips to keep my feet on the pedals...that's funny. I do have clips on the recumbent tadpole bike though; too much work to keep your feet from falling off.
Charlie
Well, not as exciting as Crosleys wreck, but for me extremely stressful, one of my webservers just died on me and I had to do a bunch of rearranging things and still had problems. Things at carnut.com will be limping along until I get new server setup.
Ordered a new replacement server and got it in two days.
Now for all the stress of seeing if I can setup and configure it again like the last one. Heh, heh, just noticed that my webserver that just died was 7yrs old. Guess I got my moneys worth out of it. I'll probably be hibernating until I get this working.
Since I don't do OS installs and software setups and configures except once in a blue moon, this is really hard on my diminishing brain cells.
Had a fun inspection at doctors office. Coordination tests, strength pull - push tests, look in the eyes , ears.
It appears this very middle aged guy is healing OK from bouncing off a suburban.
I may post photo of my arm that was run over. The bruise is quite impressive. :shock:
I drove up to Mount Clemens, Michigan to look at a Mustang body today. A pretty nice one reasonably priced. Now if I can just get the owner of the one I have here to pull the trigger.
today... one of the guys who lives down the street was standing looking under the hood of his 03/04 jeep liberty..
he had the engine replaced about 2 months ago when it overheated because of a radiator cap failure going up the grapevine...
i measured his battery voltage and it was at 12.1.. about 25% charge..
it would click.. sometimes.. sometimes it would almost crank.. it was strange.. but when i turned on the headlights.. they stayed bright while the engine failed to crank.. HMM...
with the volt meter still set to 20 volts DC.. i tested between the Negative battery post and the engine block while he attempted to crank the engine.. instead of the fraction of a volt... i found 8.5 volts.. while attempting to crank....
even with jumper cables hooked to the battery from my van... it would not crank...
so i moved the jumper cables so both clamps were on the NEGATIVE TERMINAL.. and both on the other end were clamped to the engine block...
and guess what.. the engine cranked right up... here.. i snapped a picture...
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/waynep712/battery_negative_to_block_ground_test.jpg)
this negative battery cable to the engine block use of jumper cables might be an idea to keep in the back of ones head... to test hard to crank engines... see if the ground wires are properly hooked up .. the voltage drop testing #2 works great while cranking also...
later on when i could get it off the street... i found the ground strap from the back of the block hooked up on top of the coolant recover bottle...
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/waynep712/2003_jeep_liberty_firewall_ground_wrong1.jpg)
but then i looked carefully... the ring terminal was MELTED into the bottle surface..
you can see that on the left side of this image...
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/waynep712/2004_jeep_liberty_firewall_grounds.jpg)
what i also found.. but i don't have pictures of because i could ONLY feel it with my arm up through the front suspension... the battery negative cable.. the end that connects to the block.. was NOT connected to ANYTHING.. it was just dangling under the driver side exhaust manifold..
the guys who put the reman engine in.. just left it dangling.. or the screw was left loose and it vibrated out..
i never did feel a place to hook it up to... but i will tomorrow after i search out a ground wire connection image online someplace..
everybody might want to make a copy of this test (print it out) run it on all the cars in your driveway.. or that you work on..
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/waynep712/VOLTAGE_drop_testing.jpg)
well it's been a while since ive been here but i'm helping out my wasters cc bro with his chevy
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=729081
Quote from: "art.flame"well it's been a while since ive been here but i'm helping out my wasters cc bro with his chevy
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=729081
You do nice work, but we already knew that.
Photo of my right arm 01-16-2013... it was run over by the suburban. I was blacked out at the moment
Crosley - For a second there I thought we were showing tatoo photos here. Ugly!
That's gonna take some healing :shock:
Man, that's gotta hurt Tony.
Is there some way you can see Jesus's face in there somewhere? You could charge admission.......never mind.... :roll:
Tony, that's surely the largest bruise in one place that I've seen. Hope it hurts less than it looks.
that hurts to look at!
Hello;
I don't want to even ask!?
Bruce
Quote from: "Beck"Crosley - For a second there I thought we were showing tatoo photos here. Ugly!
I thought the same thing, i cruised thru this thread during lunch on my phone. Does that say goodyear on it? :shock:
(http://hotrodsbyglen.net/tattoo9.jpg)
Quote from: "Crosley"Photo of my right arm 01-16-2013... it was run over by the suburban. I was blacked out at the moment
no *' the gherkin for you!
how ya doing?
QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"Photo of my right arm 01-16-2013... it was run over by the suburban. I was blacked out at the moment
Hey Tony ....... The other guys WERE right ....
It DID leave a mark .... :lol:
Hope you are feeling better soon ...
Bob ....... :wink:
Quote from: "Beck"Crosley - For a second there I thought we were showing tatoo photos here. Ugly!
Some of the design texture in my arm like the 2 lighter stripes that seem to run around the arm ..... that must be from tape I use. I am strapping on those chemical "heat pads" , I use tape to keep them in place.
Those "heat pads" that are air activated. They help with the swelling and pain.
QuoteThey help with the swelling and pain.
The question is, are you getting better?
I hauled the trailer up to Port Huron today to pick up an 89 Mustang Josh bought. I was within 20 miles of the 65 Mustang I looked at monday. I stopped to see phat46 while I was up there for a short while, talked myself right out of a nice MIG welder with my big mouth. :roll:
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteThey help with the swelling and pain.
The question is, are you getting better?
I hauled the trailer up to Port Huron today to pick up an 89 Mustang Josh bought. I was within 20 miles of the 65 Mustang I looked at monday. I stopped to see phat46 while I was up there for a short while, talked myself right out of a nice MIG welder with my big mouth. :roll:
Well Frank, if I try your suggestion to fix it and it still doesn't work then maybe we can talk about you buying it again. :D It was good to talk again and nice to meet Josh.
For those of you that have followed my 32 seat recovering episodes, you might recall the first cover had 2" pleats. The latest has 4" pleats. Being that car people are worried about fashion and matching accessories, I had to make another bag to haul junk to the car shows that had 4" pleats. :lol: This is out of green metalflake and black vinyl. It's 14" x 14" x 6" wide.
Quote from: "Crosley"Photo of my right arm 01-16-2013... it was run over by the suburban. I was blacked out at the moment
How you doing Tony?
Quote from: "kb426"For those of you that have followed my 32 seat recovering episodes, you might recall the first cover had 2" pleats. The latest has 4" pleats. Being that car people are worried about fashion and matching accessories, I had to make another bag to haul junk to the car shows that had 4" pleats. :lol: This is out of green metalflake and black vinyl. It's 14" x 14" x 6" wide.
We'll have to get you to do the race car seat.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"Photo of my right arm 01-16-2013... it was run over by the suburban. I was blacked out at the moment
How you doing Tony?
thanks for asking :
Gettin better a little bit each day. As I work , the pain is not as strength limiting as a week ago
Leg is healing up well. Infection was a concern from road rash. Bike went down on right side. It appears I stayed on the foot brake till crash. That explains damage to my right leg
Arm bruise primarily is above the elbow now, below the elbow has mostly cleared up. Arm is still swelled up some, good size knot where the drunk run over my elbow.
Left hand and wrist is better. Wrist does not like pressure against it. If I am pulling on a wrench, the wrist is fine. Pushing a wrench is a big no-no.
Messed up knuckle on left hand is healing well. Needed stitches, BUT I glued it together, cut up sheet metal and built a splint for it. Easy to flip off people with this setup
oh ........... next bike will be red. People cant see yellow
Quote from: "Crosley"oh ........... next bike will be red. People cant see yellow
"They" say the most visible color is the dayglo yellow/green like your jacket is. A bike that color might be almost as ugly as the color of my truck :roll:
Quote from: "Crosley"oh ........... next bike will be red. People cant see yellow
Maybe a harley then they could hear it before they see it :roll:
Glad to hear your doing better
Later jim
I'm not sure about the color red Tony. My '02 Wing was red, and people still didn't see me. My '07 is burnt orange, and it might as well be invisible too. Good luck with your color choice, and I'm glad you're healing up.
I drove to Wabash In. to deliver the Sprite we got the front clip from for the race car. Then we drove up to Bontranger's surplus to get some supplies
First time out in the shop in months and I did some fabrication on my dash insert. Pics to follow.
Hey Tony,
I'm glad to hear you're progressing. Any motorcyle collision can be brutal.
You might want to re-think your colour choice for the next bike. I used to run the Motorcycle licencing program at our local college. Here in Ontario you don't have to take a training program to get your licence, BUT, the insurance rates will reflect the absence of a training program. I got a copy of a survey done in the province of Quebec. THE most collision involved colour for cars bikes etc., was ...ready ...wait for it....RED
Seems they can't see it ??? Or any other colour for that matter!!!
I wish you a speedy recovery and keep the shiney side up, OK?
Quote from: "Rochie"Hey Tony,
I'm glad to hear you're progressing. Any motorcyle collision can be brutal.
You might want to re-think your colour choice for the next bike. I used to run the Motorcycle licencing program at our local college. Here in Ontario you don't have to take a training program to get your licence, BUT, the insurance rates will reflect the absence of a training program. I got a copy of a survey done in the province of Quebec. THE most collision involved colour for cars bikes etc., was ...ready ...wait for it....RED
Seems they can't see it ??? Or any other colour for that matter!!!
I wish you a speedy recovery and keep the shiney side up, OK?
I got my bike licence so long ago that it was right around that time..maybe a few years earlier.. when they stopped licensing
BICYCLES. That they NEED to AGAIN in Toronto!
My bike licence: There were NO training programs. Just be 16 years old and buy a 650 Triumph Trophy :D ..and learn to ride it..without a licence.In a big city..Toronto.When you were ready to take the test..just ride over to the Ministry..right on Highway 401.. a BUSY! large, multi lane divided highway(the only place to take the test) like EVERYBODY ELSE with no licence.Write the written test,make an appointment for the driving test. Ride home still with no licence. They gave you a "licence" at that time for ONE DAY :roll: I kid you not :!: SOoo that you could ride over to take the test.
If you passed.. you kept your 1 day licence got your licence :roll:
If you failed..they took away your licence and there were cops there to make sure you did not ride home without a licence :roll:
If you are like me , I can't tell what color a motorcycle is until I run over them.......sorry that was wrong wasn't it........ I like the ones that have their headlight on all the time. Helps alot. I doubt if the guy was drunk the color mattered.
Here's an open letter written by a bike rider that sort of pertains to those of us that still choose to ride: http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2012/06/an-open-letter-to-every-person-i-meet-who-finds-out-i-ride-a-motorcycle/
Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "Rochie"Hey Tony,
I'm glad to hear you're progressing. Any motorcyle collision can be brutal.
You might want to re-think your colour choice for the next bike. I used to run the Motorcycle licencing program at our local college. Here in Ontario you don't have to take a training program to get your licence, BUT, the insurance rates will reflect the absence of a training program. I got a copy of a survey done in the province of Quebec. THE most collision involved colour for cars bikes etc., was ...ready ...wait for it....RED
Seems they can't see it ??? Or any other colour for that matter!!!
I wish you a speedy recovery and keep the shiney side up, OK?
I got my bike licence so long ago that it was right around that time..maybe a few years earlier.. when they stopped licensing
BICYCLES. That they NEED to AGAIN in Toronto!
My bike licence: There were NO training programs. Just be 16 years old and buy a 650 Triumph Trophy :D ..and learn to ride it..without a licence.In a big city..Toronto.When you were ready to take the test..just ride over to the Ministry..right on Highway 401.. a BUSY! large, multi lane divided highway(the only place to take the test) like EVERYBODY ELSE with no licence.Write the written test,make an appointment for the driving test. Ride home still with no licence. They gave you a "licence" at that time for ONE DAY :roll: I kid you not :!: SOoo that you could ride over to take the test.
If you passed.. you kept your 1 day licence got your licence :roll:
If you failed..they took away your licence and there were cops there to make sure you did not ride home without a licence :roll:
Got my Michigan Motorcycle liscense without ever taking a road test. All you did was take a written test, something like 25 questions and if you got most of them right you got your Cycle Endorsement. That must have been about 1971 and I have kept the endorsement active since then although I haven't owned a streetbike in decades. Now you have to go to "Motorcycle school" and take a riding test before you get it. Must be pretty easy to pass judging by some of the idiots riding bikes now. Between them and the kids getting a drivers liscense with two hours of time behind the wheel in drivers ed. it's a wonder they don't all just crash into each other all day! ( geeze, I sound like an old man today...wait... it's my 60th B-day today, I Am an old man!!!) :shock:
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "Rochie"Hey Tony,
I'm glad to hear you're progressing. Any motorcyle collision can be brutal.
You might want to re-think your colour choice for the next bike. I used to run the Motorcycle licencing program at our local college. Here in Ontario you don't have to take a training program to get your licence, BUT, the insurance rates will reflect the absence of a training program. I got a copy of a survey done in the province of Quebec. THE most collision involved colour for cars bikes etc., was ...ready ...wait for it....RED
Seems they can't see it ??? Or any other colour for that matter!!!
I wish you a speedy recovery and keep the shiney side up, OK?
I got my bike licence so long ago that it was right around that time..maybe a few years earlier.. when they stopped licensing
BICYCLES. That they NEED to AGAIN in Toronto!
My bike licence: There were NO training programs. Just be 16 years old and buy a 650 Triumph Trophy :D ..and learn to ride it..without a licence.In a big city..Toronto.When you were ready to take the test..just ride over to the Ministry..right on Highway 401.. a BUSY! large, multi lane divided highway(the only place to take the test) like EVERYBODY ELSE with no licence.Write the written test,make an appointment for the driving test. Ride home still with no licence. They gave you a "licence" at that time for ONE DAY :roll: I kid you not :!: SOoo that you could ride over to take the test.
If you passed.. you kept your 1 day licence got your licence :roll:
If you failed..they took away your licence and there were cops there to make sure you did not ride home without a licence :roll:
Got my Michigan Motorcycle liscense without ever taking a road test. All you did was take a written test, something like 25 questions and if you got most of them right you got your Cycle Endorsement. That must have been about 1971 and I have kept the endorsement active since then although I haven't owned a streetbike in decades. Now you have to go to "Motorcycle school" and take a riding test before you get it. Must be pretty easy to pass judging by some of the idiots riding bikes now. Between them and the kids getting a drivers liscense with two hours of time behind the wheel in drivers ed. it's a wonder they don't all just crash into each other all day! ( geeze, I sound like an old man today...wait... it's my 60th B-day today, I Am an old man!!!) :shock:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY :D
1971 was a BAD YEAR! for me too(Got my bike licence too that year!)
I went from fast streetbikes decades ago..to just filthy stoopid powerful
fast dirt bikes..to nothing..a long time ago.
I still downhill ski..have all my life :twisted:
Bike accidents here=young inexperienced riders+really high powerred bikes.
I used to tell myself that when I could afford it I would get a drag bike and trailer it to the strip. I can afford it and have not done it. YET.
I think part of that was a 10 second bike. 10 second street bikes were a very long time ago. I cannot even imagine a 200HP bike.
:cry: I have gotten old.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"I'm not sure about the color red Tony. My '02 Wing was red, and people still didn't see me. My '07 is burnt orange, and it might as well be invisible too. Good luck with your color choice, and I'm glad you're healing up.
you are correct, colour does not matter. Most cycle riders KNOW we are invisible. I've owned a titanium and red Goldwings. I did not kill them off like the yellow bike
Loud pipes just * off people, but mayb they are safer with loud pipes?
I've been licensed for motorcycles since 1970 when I turned 16... before that i owned a couple of Cushman scoots. AZ dropped scooter license the year I was 14. Scooter license was for 5hp or less. On a Cushman you installed the higher HP engine and went riding
Anywho ... I will start the search for replacement Goldwing in february
:T)
I'm scraping the ceiling in about 1000 sq. ft. in my house. I'm just putting paint back on. I wanted to do something better but I don't have the skill with texturing to do a large room and make it look right. If I have a good weekend, I'll be done by sunday evening.
Quote from: "kb426"I'm scraping the ceiling in about 1000 sq. ft. in my house. I'm just putting paint back on. I wanted to do something better but I don't have the skill with texturing to do a large room and make it look right. If I have a good weekend, I'll be done by sunday evening.
I was ABOUT to do that. But my buddy..who does this sort of thing just got a textured roller.Looked pretty simple..came out really nice.My .01.
Quote from: "kb426"I'm scraping the ceiling in about 1000 sq. ft. in my house. I'm just putting paint back on. I wanted to do something better but I don't have the skill with texturing to do a large room and make it look right. If I have a good weekend, I'll be done by sunday evening.
Did that in a house last weekend, a hallway, living room, dining room and the kitchen. It went remarkably well, very messy though. Just sprayed the texture stuff with water and scrape. Lots of tape and plastic to protect things. Then they wanted us back the next day to paint it all! Easy money!
Been raining all day here
I'm all done scraping and half done with mudding. The original work wasn't real good. If tomorrow goes well I'll get it painted. I bought a new weed sprayer to do this. My old one was leaking pressure too quickly for a job this size. Probably a good $20 investment. :lol:
I took the Flat Cad Bonneville car back to my friend Randy's shop. He has some fabricating work to do on it and install the narrow front axle. I am waiting for SCTA to rule on the hood scoop that I built. They do not like it and they are to let us know soon what changes I will need to make. It is of the same design as the one I built for Hooley but now they do not think it is legal.
I designed and made the patterns for the rear spoiler and I will get the parts made up for it. The next step will be the aero front end.
Sometime soon I will start making the panels to lengthen Hooley's Studebaker front end. We are adding 24 inches between the door and front wheel opening. I will build molds and make the parts for the splices.
I have a 34 Ford coupe coming next week for some work and I really need to get back to some of my own stuff. I do not know how I am going to get all this done.
John
I hear what you said, John. Never enough time for me either.
Yesterday's travels
The simple path is should have been. Get to the Helena airport at 4:45, take off at 6:00, get to Salt Lake City at 7:30 or so. You can't go anywhere from Helena without going through Salt Lake City. Sit there or 3 hours then fly to Burbank, and get there about noon. Grab rental and drive to Calabasas and check in. Scope out route to training center, then go to the beach, rain or shine on the beach.
Actual day.
Get on plane and get ready to leave. Salt lake airport closes because of low visability. Get off plane and sit around for 2 hours. Get back on plane and head off. Get almost to Salt Lake and the close the airport again, so we will circle. Airport opens, and we make 2 attempts to land. Then we go back north to Pocatello ID. Land there along with 6 other CRJs. There is a pop machine and nothing else there. I have not eaten since Friday night and my blood sugar is down to nothing ( I am Diabetic). Grab a pop off the machine and stand around. The Cell signal is no existant since there are a hundred or so people trying to hit the single cell tower in Pocatello. After an hour or so, the first plane gets to leave, our crew has met it's hours allowed so our plane is grounded until Sunday. They finally stuff us on the other 2 planes and we all get out, but our luggage is still in the plane on the ground. Get to Salt Lake about Noon, and start the process of getting rebooked. The guy at the front of the line is trying for Burbank and they are telling him there is one seat left, possibly. After a while one of the other Delta ticket agents takes pitty on me and takes me over to another location and starts working. She looks and says the flight is only oversold by 1 and says it should be ok and books be with a seat location for the 4:50 flight. She then trys to make sure my luggage will follow but it does not even show up (still in Pocatello) and tells me I will need to file a claim when I get to Burbank to have it delivered to my hote. Get to Burbank about 7:00 or (8:00 my time) and make sure the rental car place will be open for a bit, and then get ready to find the baggage guy. Figure I better make sure it does not arrive (just in case) before I start any paperwork. Looking up the line when it starts and the 3rd bag looks like the bottom of mine. it was! Thank you Delta. Picked up my rental and started the next process. I am absolutly turned around and the directions are not working for me. After a few wrong turns I get to the Hotel, not used to driving in a sea of taillights. We might see a couple of dozen cars on 2 lanes at home, not 4-6 lanes of solid red lights. What a day.
Today I am headed up to the Roadster Show in a couple of hours and hope to meet Glen there. Always nice to put a face to a name
Doug
Heading to the shop to finish cleaning up the wheels on the Goldwing, getting it ready to sell come spring.
I went to the Dr this morning, he said I was normal.......As I could expect. This afternoon I started making a rear end stand, for building rear ends.
Quote from: "sirstude"Today I am headed up to the Roadster Show in a couple of hours and hope to meet Glen there. Always nice to put a face to a name
Doug
Nice to meet you, thanks for stopping by and chatting.
been doing some repairs on the local tire shop owners 70 torino 429CJ...
got to thinking about the bolts dropping out of the manifold as i was trying to wrestle it in.. came up with this idea..
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/waynep712/429CJexhaustrubberbands.jpg)
and don't even think there is a LOT of room there..
the engine is hanging with one mount cross bolt out with the support bar straining to pick it up on one side..
I started a little project about a year ago. I've been slow moving but it is almost finished. Just a little detail paint to go. 3 ft long, 50 cc chainsaw power. 11" tall rear tires. You can see it here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rcpullingtractors/photos/album/97000578/pic/649217482/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc
Quote from: "Beck"I started a little project about a year ago. I've been slow moving but it is almost finished. Just a little detail paint to go. 3 ft long, 50 cc chainsaw power. 11" tall rear tires. You can see it here:
For some reason my computer won't let me see that page but I went to youtube and looked at RC pulling tractors and....WOW!! :shock: I never knew....
I'm going to have to mess with my settings to see yours.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I went to the Dr this morning, he said I was normal.......As I could expect. This afternoon I started making a rear end stand, for building rear ends.
Really, Frank, that is a suprise.
Here is one of the photos from my above link. The Yahoo site may require a log in to access.
It still needs the yellow hood stripe, John Deere logo, grill bars, and headlights painted on. I am considering putting a name on the side. Most pulling tractors have names with some air brush work on the hood sides.
I just cannot come up with something that I like.
Quote from: "Beck"Here is one of the photos from my above link. The Yahoo site may require a log in to access.
It still needs the yellow hood stripe, John Deere logo, grill bars, and headlights painted on. I am considering putting a name on the side. Most pulling tractors have names with some air brush work on the hood sides.
I just cannot come up with something that I like.
I have a friend here in Dexter that has a real John Deere pulling tractor. It runs very well. He is pretty high in the state points. I will have to show him this thread.
Don
Quote from: "Beck"I am considering putting a name on the side. Most pulling tractors have names with some air brush work on the hood sides.
I just cannot come up with something that I like.
I suppose one painted Farmall red with "Radio Flyer" on the side has been done....
I like the idea of using rubber bands on the manifold bolts. Since I always use dental floss to hold gaskets in place with good luck, I have tried using it for bolts as well. It works - kinda - but it's a real PITA to tie. I'll use rubber bands the next time.
Just thought I'd post some pics of my continuing project of devaluing my one owner 49k mi. 67 Dodge Charger. Recently installed an aluminum crossflow radiator on my 61 Chrysler and liked that so much, I decided I needed to put one in my Charger. It just seems to fit right, just like an SBC V8 fits so well in an early Ford engine compartment. So here's some pics.
My 67 Charger Page (http://carnut.com/iown/67chrgr.html)
Heh, heh, now a days this is about the limits of my mechanical abilities, but I sure can take pics.
(http://carnut.com/iown/chrgr/chrgr24.jpg)
(http://carnut.com/iown/chrgr/chrgr25.jpg)
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George, as long as you keep going, it beats a complete standstill all over the place. I like new radiators as compared to old leaky ones. :lol:
I just about have the rear end stand done, I have to make some clamp bolts and it will be done
Frank, is it height adjustable? Looks good. I know that it will be well worth the effort.
FRANK :!: :!: QUICK :!: :!: Look at your garage :!: :!:
There's a broom on the loose in there :!: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Trap It ... Catch it before it before it ruins another floor :!:
Before you know it , yours will look just like Glen's :shock: :shock: :P
Nice axle stand by the way .... 8)
Bob ...... :wink:
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, is it height adjustable? Looks good. I know that it will be well worth the effort.
No, and neither is the width. It is set up for avle tubes from 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches. I may rework it to make it adjustable.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Before you know it , yours will look just like Glen's :shock: :shock: :P
Bob ...... :wink:
Not likely to happen in this lifetime. :wink:
Getting ready to start the flight back home process. Hope it goes better than the flight down here.
Doug
fixed the damper door on our ford ranger today. Easy fix, I just cut into the area where it moves and moved it over to full heat position,then fixed it there with a screw. Only problem was mobility . I had a surgery on monday that left me with stitches up and down both legs. My legs resemble Crosleys arm for colour. Back to the couch!
I just finished rolling texture on the ceiling that I stripped recently. Tomorrow it will get paint and be done. My wife ordered new carpet that will be in around 3 weeks from now. Eventually the house will get back to normal.
Chimp, what was the surgery for?
Vericose vein stripping. Had it done 13 yrs ago and it took this long to get bad enough to need doing again.Been standing on concrete floors all my working life,that has some to do with it.
Ceiling is painted, mess cleaned up, life is semi normal.
Spent some time working on the "new" dash for my Essex.
It went from this...
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Quote from: "Boyd Who"Spent some time working on the "new" dash for my Essex.
It went from this...To this...
I like the new one.
Started weed control today; we have had three days of real nice weather, and the weeds have just about overrun us overnight. Guess I'll get an early start on spring yard work.
Good work on the dash! Nice and clean ,no clutter. Are you gonna put the 8-track back in er ?
Al, I like the direction you're headed.
Well, I think it's a done deal. He paid me for it. The '89 Ford Ranger is headed to a new home.Just in time. Linda said it was time to get the extra vehicles out of the driveway. The new Bulletin Board comes out tomorrow. Maybe someone will have something they want to trade for a Jeep. GPster
Well..we in S. Ontario are in the middle of a snowstorm..30-40cm.-12C
Some areas got the fluff.
Last nite during a lovely birthday dinner my g/f made for me..pretty much right at the beginning..a big piece of my tooth broke off. :lol:
That SORT OF dampened the rest of the evening :oops:
We only got about 4-5" of snow where I am. Easily could have backed my Focus out of my lane.
Lucked out and got an emergency appointment this morning :D
$370 to replace 1 filling :evil: I guess better that then doing it myself :twisted:
I come back from the dentist 1 HR LATER. The plow has come.
My 4x4's plow is at the BACK of my lane. :twisted:
The plow has left knee high snow :evil: . I take a little run at it :roll: . I am not that much of a fool :idea: . Forward motion ends. Moving backwards was not easy. I inch forwards. OK GETTING STUCK NOT HAPPENNING!! Object=Get 6700lb Suburban ON ROAD. Rocked it a bit. Tank on road. :D
Plow in lane BEHIND snow bank left behind by plow :lol:
Walk to snowbank. Stand on snow bank to test snow pack. I was VERY IMPRESSED :!: with my 'Burb..the tracks were REALLY DEEP :D
I weigh 210 lbs with small feet..I ONLY sink in about a few inches :lol:
My snowBLOWER :D It is pretty big :D It is in my shop :roll: There is a big drift in front of the shop :twisted:
The wind has really kicked up. I will need my balaclava and goggles :lol: Now I am putting on my big suit.
I do know where my SHOVEL IS :lol:
What was Rrumbler saying about "weed control" the other day :roll:
I might have to do some of that when I am finished this 8)
Quote from: "Arnold"I weigh 210 lbs with small feet.. :lol:
How much do you weigh with big feet?
Quote from: "Fat Cat"Quote from: "Arnold"I weigh 210 lbs with small feet.. :lol:
How much do you weigh with big feet?
I'll be weightless/flying high by the time today is done 8)
I envy those guys with the size 13 work boots today :lol: . Size 9 is too small :oops: :shock:
I used to have this Labrador..he weighed 109lbs without an ounce of fat.
Poor dog..used to sink like a stone in the snow with his TINY feet.
My g/f dog sits this Bermese Mountain Dog. This sheer size of this dogs paws are just unreal :lol:
Hey Al ... That dash looks great ... 8)
You almost have room to install another seat up there :shock: 8) :lol:
What are you ever going to do with all that leg room :?:
Did you check to see if you can reach the pedals :?: :lol:
Bob ...... :wink:
Thanks guys!
No tunes in this truck, just the sound of the exhaust. :D
Good luck with all that snow, Arnold. Sure glad we didn't get hit with any of it. :P
I may lease the truck out as a limo, Bob. Haha!
Seriously though...it will be nice being able to drive it without having to fold my legs up like a pretzel. My goal is to make a long-distance cruiser.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Thanks guys!
No tunes in this truck, just the sound of the exhaust. :D
Good luck with all that snow, Arnold. Sure glad we didn't get hit with any of it. :P
I may lease the truck out as a limo, Bob. Haha!
Seriously though...it will be nice being able to drive it without having to fold my legs up like a pretzel. My goal is to make a long-distance cruiser.
I hear you about the "no tunes..just the sound of the exhaust". :D
I do have tunes..but must confess to just listening to the sound of the exhaust..off with the tunes..now and again. Although..I do drive it a fair bit..and do get sick of the noise too now and again.
My 4x4 Police Suburban came with factory 3" pipes..right from the manifolds back..into 2 cats..and right at the very back into a single nothing muffler. Pretty loud,rumbly,really sweet exhaust note!
As far as the snow..oh well..I just got caught off guard and behind with a dental emergency. At least we did not get 3' like Boston did.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Good work on the dash! Nice and clean ,no clutter. Are you gonna put the 8-track back in er ?
8 track lol..I still have a couple of old 8 tracks kicking around somewhere :roll: I was so far into 8 tracks at the time I even had a machine to RECORD them. Think I still have that somewhere too :roll: as well as some blank ones too :roll:
Quote from: "Boyd Who"No tunes in this truck,
I have tunes in my truck, I just know better than to listen to them. When I was tested to see if I could/should start driving again in 2004 the instuctor observed me driving and cautioned me to lessen the distractions. When anyone is in a vehicle with me driving they know to be quiet and the grandkids come equiped with Ipods and earphones. If I was driving something with a "throaty" exhaust I'd probably need to take my hearing aid out. GPster
Yesterday I installed crown molding in the areas that I redid the ceilings. I have fastener holes to fill and things like that left. I think that will be the end of home projects for a while and it will be back to garage stuff. It will be spring in just a bit. :D
Started teaching my night class tonight. Of the 15 students in class ,4 are repeats from last year ,one repeater brought his brother too. They all passed the class ,they just enjoyed it and wanted to take it again.
Started on this 55 Chevy pickup yesterday. Fabricated a bracket to mount the compressor and tank in the bed, and started building the traction bars for the rear end.
Finishing up on the restoration of my "Almost Free" floor jack...
In the paint stage now ... Pretty soon back to work on CARS !! 8)
With the Kid in Afgannystan, his Dodge was brought home for a "referb" .. He gave me a list of "Things to Do" ... After 89K miles , I guess some things wore out ... :roll:
Bob..... :wink:
Last Sunday went on a cruise to a out of town Pub with about 50 other cars.
Nice sunny day but it was a hot 40 deg (104) in a open car,made the beers going down easy.
We experience a similar summer to California so the heat has been relentless this summer.
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Fixing more crap work from another shop in Calliefornia... kripes, if you wire up something inside a transmittin... do it better than a 3 yr old would.
Also , had an MRI scan today for my low back "Lumbar Spine". I did not study, hope I passed. :T)
Quote from: "Crosley"Fixing more crap work from another shop in Calliefornia... kripes, if you wire up something inside a transmittin... do it better than a 3 yr old would.
Also , had an MRI scan today for my low back "Lumbar Spine". I did not study, hope I passed. :T)
I've had a couple MRIs...bulged discs, narrowing of the spinal canal and a bit of arthritis. I studied but my back has failed.
Charlie
Had a pretty and nice day here, so I went out and abused my bum leg to failure doin' the second installment of weed control; dadgummed things are butt high to a giraffe already.
Sold the Goldwing, so now I'm looking for a 63 1/2 Ford to spend the money on. :lol:
I went bowling today, I couldn't do it. I have a rotator cuff on my left shoulder that is acting up, can't get into the DR until tuesday. So I get to suffer for the next four days. :evil:
Just got the '67 Mustang back from media blasting and priming, it is a mess. Needs complete floors, firewall, cowl, inner rockers - you get the idea. The only nice thing is that it is a convertable and on a rotisserie because i'll be welding for the next three weeks on replacing everything.
I spent time assembling my sbc race motor and broke the caged roller bearing that supports the front drive distr'fuel pump drive spud. That was a bummer, i have a call to Summers Bros hoping to get another bearing. I looked in mcmaster-carr but couldn't find anything. So i am dead in the water there.
I tacked the rear suspension into the modified last saturday, i get me some 16" tires and i'll have a roller! It is taking shape. I bumped into one of them 4cyl mercruiser engines that is 1/2 of a ford 460 and i am sorely tempted to stick it in there instead of the hemi. Wicked little motors.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Sold the Goldwing, so now I'm looking for a 63 1/2 Ford to spend the money on. :lol:
I noticed you sold the bike. I am near ready to go shopping for another Goldwing. Maybe an airbag model
What happened to the fiddy 8 wagon?
Got the brakes done on my truck. Now I am working on a throttle cable and gas pedal. This is a dual quad tunnel ram intake so the back carb is close to the firewall. Trying to get away from buying the high dollar after market stuff. I have a pedal and cable out of a donor car but buy the time I got it cut apart to shorten it I think I made junk out of it.
Mike
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Sold the Goldwing, so now I'm looking for a 63 1/2 Ford to spend the money on. :lol:
I noticed you sold the bike. I am near ready to go shopping for another Goldwing. Maybe an airbag model
What happened to the fiddy 8 wagon?
I'm still getting emails from a guy in Kansas City that wanted the bike. Good luck on your new one. I've still got the '58 and the '41 Poncho. I've just always liked the fastback '63. Seem to be none for sale in the Midwest; all far south, SE, or far west.
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Quote from: "Crosley"
Also , had an MRI scan today for my low back "Lumbar Spine". I did not study, hope I passed. :T)
I've had a couple MRIs...bulged discs, narrowing of the spinal canal and a bit of arthritis. I studied but my back has failed.
Charlie
Charlie ... you and I are twins in the low back area. My MRI results were: "Lumbar spinal stenosis" is worse. Last MRI = 2 yrs ago
I expected that news since some days I can hardly walk on my left leg the last 12 days. I'm Gonna go visit a specialist to get answers on how bad, what to do, what to try. Of course I may not like those answers.
In geezzer years, I am only a "tween" , but a very high mileage tween geezzer.
:lol:
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Quote from: "Crosley"
Also , had an MRI scan today for my low back "Lumbar Spine". I did not study, hope I passed. :T)
I've had a couple MRIs...bulged discs, narrowing of the spinal canal and a bit of arthritis. I studied but my back has failed.
Charlie
Charlie ... you and I are twins in the low back area. My MRI results were: "Lumbar spinal stenosis" is worse. Last MRI = 2 yrs ago
I expected that news since some days I can hardly walk on my left leg the last 12 days. I'm Gonna go visit a specialist to get answers on how bad, what to do, what to try. Of course I may not like those answers.
In geezzer years, I am only a "tween" , but a very high mileage tween geezzer.
:lol:
Tony, I did anti-inflammatory drugs for 3 or 4 years until I developed allergies to them. At the beginning of 2012 I quit taking anything and survived until April/May when I got a set of shots in the lower three discs but still had left lower leg numbness. Got a slightly different set of shots for that and was told I could take Tylenol or generic...no awards for suffering. So far, so good, but far from pain free. Have to treat my back very carefully.
Charlie
Tony ....
Just a thought ....
Could your back issues be caused by your recent "incident" on your bike :?:
If you never had back issues before ... :?:
Bob ... :wink:
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Quote from: "Crosley"
Also , had an MRI scan today for my low back "Lumbar Spine". I did not study, hope I passed. :T)
I've had a couple MRIs...bulged discs, narrowing of the spinal canal and a bit of arthritis. I studied but my back has failed.
Charlie
Charlie ... you and I are twins in the low back area. My MRI results were: "Lumbar spinal stenosis" is worse. Last MRI = 2 yrs ago
I expected that news since some days I can hardly walk on my left leg the last 12 days. I'm Gonna go visit a specialist to get answers on how bad, what to do, what to try. Of course I may not like those answers.
In geezzer years, I am only a "tween" , but a very high mileage tween geezzer.
:lol:
Tony, I did anti-inflammatory drugs for 3 or 4 years until I developed allergies to them. At the beginning of 2012 I quit taking anything and survived until April/May when I got a set of shots in the lower three discs but still had left lower leg numbness. Got a slightly different set of shots for that and was told I could take Tylenol or generic...no awards for suffering. So far, so good, but far from pain free. Have to treat my back very carefully.
Charlie
When I hurt my back in 90, L4,L5, disc, I had surgery in 91, still hurt, shots in 92, still hurt, rehab in 93 with Mackenzie exercises, that finally fixed it so it didn't hurt, and fixed it so I could make it stop hurting when it did.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Quote from: "Crosley"
Also , had an MRI scan today for my low back "Lumbar Spine". I did not study, hope I passed. :T)
I've had a couple MRIs...bulged discs, narrowing of the spinal canal and a bit of arthritis. I studied but my back has failed.
Charlie
Charlie ... you and I are twins in the low back area. My MRI results were: "Lumbar spinal stenosis" is worse. Last MRI = 2 yrs ago
I expected that news since some days I can hardly walk on my left leg the last 12 days. I'm Gonna go visit a specialist to get answers on how bad, what to do, what to try. Of course I may not like those answers.
In geezzer years, I am only a "tween" , but a very high mileage tween geezzer.
:lol:
Tony, I did anti-inflammatory drugs for 3 or 4 years until I developed allergies to them. At the beginning of 2012 I quit taking anything and survived until April/May when I got a set of shots in the lower three discs but still had left lower leg numbness. Got a slightly different set of shots for that and was told I could take Tylenol or generic...no awards for suffering. So far, so good, but far from pain free. Have to treat my back very carefully.
Charlie
When I hurt my back in 90, L4,L5, disc, I had surgery in 91, still hurt, shots in 92, still hurt, rehab in 93 with Mackenzie exercises, that finally fixed it so it didn't hurt, and fixed it so I could make it stop hurting when it did.
So far.... Primary doctor is talking "management" on my back problem. I want answers to my questions first, then move forward. His answers are too generic for me. Will see specialist for better defined answers I hope, then management.
Pain is tolerable now... I have good hours and bad hours during the day. Not good days or bad days yet
UGLY OLDS ..... to answer your comments. yes and since my 20's off and on. Now , it's mostly "on"
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Quote from: "Crosley"
Also , had an MRI scan today for my low back "Lumbar Spine". I did not study, hope I passed. :T)
I've had a couple MRIs...bulged discs, narrowing of the spinal canal and a bit of arthritis. I studied but my back has failed.
Charlie
Charlie ... you and I are twins in the low back area. My MRI results were: "Lumbar spinal stenosis" is worse. Last MRI = 2 yrs ago
I expected that news since some days I can hardly walk on my left leg the last 12 days. I'm Gonna go visit a specialist to get answers on how bad, what to do, what to try. Of course I may not like those answers.
In geezzer years, I am only a "tween" , but a very high mileage tween geezzer.
:lol:
I am always very sympathetic to those with back problems..(or knee problems) as I have never had either of those and I still d/h ski well.
However..I have always had a good diet..been fit,healthy.
2001-2005..a 42 month period in there. Out of those 42 months..I spent 14 of them in bed..20 hrs a day..chronic gout.
Health has been pretty good since :D I am on the "drugs everyday for life plan" :lol:
Sort of like one of those "Cash For Life" lotteries :lol:
Good Luck!
Quote from: "Arnold"Well..we in S. Ontario are in the middle of a snowstorm..30-40cm.-12C
Some areas got the fluff.
Last nite during a lovely birthday dinner my g/f made for me..pretty much right at the beginning..a big piece of my tooth broke off. :lol:
That SORT OF dampened the rest of the evening :oops:
We only got about 4-5" of snow where I am. Easily could have backed my Focus out of my lane.
Lucked out and got an emergency appointment this morning :D
$370 to replace 1 filling :evil: I guess better that then doing it myself :twisted:
I come back from the dentist 1 HR LATER. The plow has come.
My 4x4's plow is at the BACK of my lane. :twisted:
The plow has left knee high snow :evil: . I take a little run at it :roll: . I am not that much of a fool :idea: . Forward motion ends. Moving backwards was not easy. I inch forwards. OK GETTING STUCK NOT HAPPENNING!! Object=Get 6700lb Suburban ON ROAD. Rocked it a bit. Tank on road. :D
Plow in lane BEHIND snow bank left behind by plow :lol:
Walk to snowbank. Stand on snow bank to test snow pack. I was VERY IMPRESSED :!: with my 'Burb..the tracks were REALLY DEEP :D
I weigh 210 lbs with small feet..I ONLY sink in about a few inches :lol:
My snowBLOWER :D It is pretty big :D It is in my shop :roll: There is a big drift in front of the shop :twisted:
The wind has really kicked up. I will need my balaclava and goggles :lol: Now I am putting on my big suit.
I do know where my SHOVEL IS :lol:
What was Rrumbler saying about "weed control" the other day :roll:
I might have to do some of that when I am finished this 8)
At least SOME good came from this.
Got the lane HAND shoveled.
Could not get the plow on my truck :evil: Spring loaded pin mount.
Plow frozen in the snow. Couldn't line it up.
Snowed the next day.Hand shovelled again :lol:
Took off one side of the spring mount pin set-up.Went out and bought
a very heavy,long,thick tapered bar.This lines up the holes real easy :D
Just stick a regular pin with a handle and a pin in there now. Takes 2 seconds :D
About a week ago... the battery in the daily driver Honda Civic 2011 model = 22 months old died.
Under warranty, FULL coverage since we only had 35,600 miles on the car. Warranty is 36k on primary bumper to bumper coverage.
We were told IF the warranty had been expired , battery replacemnet at Dealer would have been 120 dollars
After a new battery... heck E durn, I changed the engien oil too. Actually I change the engine oil n filter every 5 K miles.. easier to remember 5k mileage for changes
Hey Tony,
I've still got four grip covers for the Wing. If you want them for your new bike, let me know and I'll send them your way.
I just bought a Power Products 2 stroke engine for a go kart project. This has set in a guy's garage for years after supposedly been overhauled. Knowing that 2 strokes are becoming difficult to find, I'm excited. :D
I picked up most of a 327 for rebuilding. The block looks great and it came with 462 camel-hump heads with what appears to be the 2.02 valves. I'll have to double check that later.
I got a new set of .030 pistons as well as new rings and bearings. Still have to find a crank and get a cam & lifters, etc. Not bad though, and all for under $100! :D
I need to decode the engine numbers to determine exactly what the engine is. The code charts I've seen don't seem to line up with the numbers I found on the deck at the front of the block... K03 16KL.
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I also looked at a project car that a buddy bought to flip. It may already be sold but if the guy doesn't want it I'm next in line. More to come after tomorrow.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Still have to find a crank and get a cam & lifters, etc. Not bad though, and all for under $100! :D
I need to decode the engine numbers to determine exactly what the engine is. The code charts I've seen don't seem to line up with the numbers I found on the deck at the front of the block... K03 16KL.
Just remember that '65 and later 327s have the bigger journal cranks. Around here people are asking that much for just one of those heads. Good buy. What's the project? GPster
This afternoon it got up to 71 degrees here. :D All the bikes have been exercised. This time of year creates excitement in my world. It's the downhill side of winter and I can't wait to get back to the garage and begin doing stuff I'm passionate about. I vatted the go kart frame that I'm using as a pattern for one of my projects. It appears to have been broke in half and welded by a real beginner. The paint may have been all that was holding it together. I have a summer of good times scheduled and can't wait for it to start. I hope the rest of you are sharing my enthusiasm. I know we're a few months away but I've had enough of icy windshields and cold.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"I picked up most of a 327 for rebuilding. The block looks great and it came with 462 camel-hump heads with what appears to be the 2.02 valves. I'll have to double check that later.
I got a new set of .030 pistons as well as new rings and bearings. Still have to find a crank and get a cam & lifters, etc. Not bad though, and all for under $100! :D
I need to decode the engine numbers to determine exactly what the engine is. The code charts I've seen don't seem to line up with the numbers I found on the deck at the front of the block... K03 16KL.
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I also looked at a project car that a buddy bought to flip. It may already be sold but if the guy doesn't want it I'm next in line. More to come after tomorrow.
Nice find!
You might have to find some info..or even some old Hollanders..that diferentiate between casting and part#'s for applications.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"I picked up most of a 327 for rebuilding. The block looks great and it came with 462 camel-hump heads with what appears to be the 2.02 valves. I'll have to double check that later.
I got a new set of .030 pistons as well as new rings and bearings. Still have to find a crank and get a cam & lifters, etc. Not bad though, and all for under $100! :D
I need to decode the engine numbers to determine exactly what the engine is. The code charts I've seen don't seem to line up with the numbers I found on the deck at the front of the block... K03 16KL.
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I also looked at a project car that a buddy bought to flip. It may already be sold but if the guy doesn't want it I'm next in line. More to come after tomorrow.
Casting info:
K looks like a St. Catherines Ont. casting
03..March
16..March 16
KL..1967 327/275 Impala
There will be a block stamped # too.
Blocks get "re-stamped"
Purrty hard to re-cast.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"I picked up most of a 327 for rebuilding. The block looks great and it came with 462 camel-hump heads with what appears to be the 2.02 valves. I'll have to double check that later.
I got a new set of .030 pistons as well as new rings and bearings. Still have to find a crank and get a cam & lifters, etc. Not bad though, and all for under $100! :D
I need to decode the engine numbers to determine exactly what the engine is. The code charts I've seen don't seem to line up with the numbers I found on the deck at the front of the block... K03 16KL.
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I also looked at a project car that a buddy bought to flip. It may already be sold but if the guy doesn't want it I'm next in line. More to come after tomorrow.
I doubt 2.02 Heads..(If they are original) on that application. Who cares? They are probably 1.94's..same for all intents and purposes. If they're original 2.02''s 8) I would just sell them and put that money in my pocket. Lol..I would sell the 462's too! :lol: and put that money in my pocket too! The aftermarket heads are 10 times as good. If you are staying stock and steel heads..and using this as a street engine..I would go with dirt cheap later heads..1.94's. Get the ones with good ports.The combustion chambers are larger..but you can make up the compression difference with how well the breathe..and how much more timing you can run. Just clean them up and do a good valve job/port/gasket match/cc. Those old heads really like very high octane gas! Are prone to cracking. Have no accessory holes in the ends usually..and don't drill them.My .02.
If you want diesel like torque..and NO h/p.lol :-o There were some small chamber 350 truck heads..with small intake valves too..in 1969...and 1970.They came back in 1974/5/6 with raised induction hardened seats.
Need more torque and less h/p.haha :shock: Find some old 327 truck heads..off a med duty truck..or 350's..with 3/8 valve stems and tiny ports.
Have fun :!:
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "Boyd Who"Still have to find a crank and get a cam & lifters, etc. Not bad though, and all for under $100! :D
I need to decode the engine numbers to determine exactly what the engine is. The code charts I've seen don't seem to line up with the numbers I found on the deck at the front of the block... K03 16KL.
Just remember that '65 and later 327s have the bigger journal cranks. Around here people are asking that much for just one of those heads. Good buy. What's the project? GPster
This had a small journal crank. From what I've found online the large journal engines didn't start till '68. This one is a '67. My goal is to build a traditional styled engine for my Essex project and I've been searching for a decent 327 to build. I'm hoping for around 300 hp and this will work perfectly for my needs.
As for the project, I didn't get it. It was an incredible rust-free '53 Chevy 150 2-door sedan that had been parked in '85. I really didn't need another project anyway, but I love the body style of the 150 and it would have been an ideal candidate for building a 50's custom.
Those look bigger than the 1.94 valves. Watch your quench when you pick gaskets. Or have the block decked. 300 HP should be an easy build.
I'll get a close-up pic of the combustion chamber next time I'm out in the shop. I'm not well-versed enough in engine stuff to ID some of this.
Al, this might help.
http://www.fastnuf.com/Headguide.html
Thanks, kb.
Casting number is 3890462, which can have either 1.94 or 2.02 valves. This appears to have the 1.94's.
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Those are likely 1.94s ,if they were factory 2.02 there would likely be an unshrouding cut at the chambers edge. I would leave the 1.94s in unless the seats are sunk.Without unshrouding the chamber you will likely LOSE flow with a 2.02 valve.If your heads require much rework you might consider selling them to a restorer that needs them and check into aftermarket heads. Patriot used to make really good heads for the price.They have recently gone out of business. Engine quest makes some inexpensive performance heads that are probably as cheap as rebuilding the ones you have.They make heads for sbc with chambers as small as 49cc.
I put the house back together today. The ceiling is finished. I installed crown molding in that area. The carpet we picked out has been discontinued. There wasn't anything else my wife wanted so we passed on that for now. That's it for house projects for a while.
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Thanks, kb.
Casting number is 3890462, which can have either 1.94 or 2.02 valves. This appears to have the 1.94's.
Those are 1.94 valves intake.
You will need hardened valve seats installed... I'd suggest modern heads, sell those camel hump heads to a restorer
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Hey Tony,
I've still got four grip covers for the Wing. If you want them for your new bike, let me know and I'll send them your way.
I will likely take you up on that..
I just bought some Gerbing power harnesses off eBay. I did not remove the power harnesses off the crashed bike. I Will need some place to plug in the heated clothing at some point when I get that next Wing
Drinking coffee..waiting for the road plow :roll: (So I don't have to do it twice)..getting ready to plow my lane..we had about 3" of snow,rain last nite and now it is all frozen into 3" of crap....wating for more snow in a few hrs..then squalls tonite.Fighting with the shipper :evil: over the delivery of another pair of skis for me to test :twisted:
Hope they have the ski hills all groomed nice so my g/f and I can ski and snuggle up on the chairlift :D
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Hey Tony,
I've still got four grip covers for the Wing. If you want them for your new bike, let me know and I'll send them your way.
I will likely take you up on that..
I just bought some Gerbing power harnesses off eBay. I did not remove the power harnesses off the crashed bike. I Will need some place to plug in the heated clothing at some point when I get that next Wing
I sent them out today. Try to keep your next bike upright... :wink:
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"
I sent them out today. Try to keep your next bike upright... :wink:
I try to keep them all upright, they ride smoother....
Folks I work with would often say: " Ride careful out there" .. I would always say , "I ride careful, it is the Donkey Drivers , I have no control over"
Actually I used the term Jackas- not donkey.
Quote from: "Crosley"
I try to keep them all upright, they ride smoother....
Folks I work with would often say: " Ride careful out there" .. I would always say , "I ride careful, it is the Donkey Drivers , I have no control over"
Actually I used the term Jackas- not donkey.
Tony, sometimes you really make sense.... :P>
Going skiing :D I have not been since yesterday :shock: Before that it was TUESDAY :twisted:
Quote from: "Arnold"Going skiing :D I have not been since yesterday :shock: Before that it was TUESDAY :twisted:
I have literally skiied down 4 ski runs where they run World Cup and Olympic Downhill runs.
Depending on your "STONES" :shock: Olympic atheletes hit 80mph in less than 3 seconds :twisted: I hit about 20mph on those runs :lol:
My g/f's good friend and neighbour..Todd Brooker..(former literally Olympic &World Cup skier..rated the #1 skier in the world in 1984)fell doing 190kmhr.It is online..see "Todd Brooker Crash". It is rated as one of the greatest..if not the greatest crash ever. Hard to believe he lived.
Another legendary skier..said.. :lol: "..ya..AFTER you hit 80mph in less than 3 seconds..THEN it gets REALLY STEEP :roll:
Worth a look for anyone interested in speed..crashes.
Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "Arnold"Going skiing :D I have not been since yesterday :shock: Before that it was TUESDAY :twisted:
I have literally skiied down 4 ski runs where they run World Cup and Olympic Downhill runs.
Depending on your "STONES" :shock: Olympic atheletes hit 80mph in less than 3 seconds :twisted: I hit about 20mph on those runs :lol:
My g/f's good friend and neighbour..Todd Brooker..(former literally Olympic &World Cup skier..rated the #1 skier in the world in 1984)fell doing 190kmhr.It is online..see "Todd Brooker Crash". It is rated as one of the greatest..if not the greatest crash ever. Hard to believe he lived.
Another legendary skier..said.. :lol: "..ya..AFTER you hit 80mph in less than 3 seconds..THEN it gets REALLY STEEP :roll:
Worth a look for anyone interested in speed..crashes.
Just another quick little speed/acceleration tid bit.
It was in the mid 1990's when Warren Miller made the movie Freeriders.
Downhill speed skiers were able to accelerate FASTER than the speed of gravity! They had special aerodynamics..and special bases on their skis that melted the ice into water and sucked them to the mountain!
The broke through the 100mph barrier into the 3 second range!
I don't know what a wicked fast street bike would do now? I am guessing
5 seconds?
Going that fast is not skiing, it's a semi controlled fall
Talking about skiing and winter olympics, do any of you guys remember the Pepsi commercial with the 4man bobsled team and they did a 'stop motion' so you could see what they were doing at 80mph? It showed them chit-chatting and pointing out interesting things to each other - i loved that commercial!
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "Crosley"
I try to keep them all upright, they ride smoother....
Folks I work with would often say: " Ride careful out there" .. I would always say , "I ride careful, it is the Donkey Drivers , I have no control over"
Actually I used the term Jackas- not donkey.
Tony, sometimes you really make sense.... :P>
I'm gonna print that out. :lol:
Quote from: "enjenjo"Going that fast is not skiing, it's a semi controlled fall
Great point! One of the greatest skiers of all time..and one of the greatest ski races/runs/victories..Frans Klammer..said after that run
"That was a controlled fall..all the way down"
Quote from: "oj"Talking about skiing and winter olympics, do any of you guys remember the Pepsi commercial with the 4man bobsled team and they did a 'stop motion' so you could see what they were doing at 80mph? It showed them chit-chatting and pointing out interesting things to each other - i loved that commercial!
Don't mention bobsleds :!:
Lake Placid.. Olympic bobsled run.
g/f wanted to go ..(members of the public can ride with official bob sled racers).. she chickened out. :idea: Me..oh so tough..fast cars,fast motorcyles,fast skiing :roll:
An official medic there.. you sign waivers. Why :?:
They have flipped with members of the public aboard. :shock:
Time to wet pants.
Walking to the sled..the most foolish words ever spoken :oops: By me :roll:
"Let it go..a bit..don't kill me"
The two professional bob sled racers looked at each other like they had a tough guy here.
Just absolutely terrifed me. Made fast cars,fast motorcyles,fast skiing seem like little kids playing with toy wagons.
I got on..and then..they put another young woman on..right in front of me.1 Bobsled racer at the front.1 at the back.
I had to put my hands,arms around her chest around her thick coat. She didn't care.
I felt her heart POUNDING :!: at just an OUTRAGEOUS rate :shock:
I really thought it would kill her..
I think I died of sheer terror.
I think they lost control of the thing..as it SMASHED back and forth against the barriers on BOTH sides :shock: ..before the got it back under control.The sheer acceleration from one turn to another..can just bend ones mind. I THOUGHT mine was already bent :roll:
At the end of the run (with a full diaper :oops: ) I asked these bobsled racers what it is like in real competition. He said "In real competition..it scares us just as much as it just scared you"
A Formula One GP racer went into bobsled racing and said after that compared.."Formula One Grand Prix racing is passe"
One of the female racers on the Canadian Olympic Bobsled team used to be a circus stunt performer. She said being shot out of a cannon was
"Boring..compared to bobsled racing"
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Sold the Goldwing, so now I'm looking for a 63 1/2 Ford to spend the money on. :lol:
Arnold check your email. I found that 63 1/3 Ford.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"
I sent them out today. Try to keep your next bike upright... :wink:
Received the box thursday , thanks a bunch.
Quote from: "Beck"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Sold the Goldwing, so now I'm looking for a 63 1/2 Ford to spend the money on. :lol:
Phil check your email. I found that 63 1/3 Ford.
There, I fixed it for you.
thanks Tom.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"
I sent them out today. Try to keep your next bike upright... :wink:
Received the box thursday , thanks a bunch.
Cool...
I have been working the last two weeks on a 55 Chevy pickup, doing air ride all around. I had to re-engineer the whole rear suspension,there are no off the shelf parts that will work by just bolting them on to get the ride height he wants. So most of it is made from scratch. but I am having fun. :D
I hate getting a college edumacation the hard way.
I am working, I take breaks, sit down when possible.
Sorta rambling here, I apologize
Had a good chat with primary doctor on my low back problem and results from MRI recently performed. First MRI was 2 years ago = march 2011
Good news is L1 thru L4 are stable. Bone Spurs remain the same, bulging discs are stable, unchanged. Stenosis in one spot L3-L4 actually opened up .8 mm , listed as mild to moderate stenosis
L4 -L5 is where stuff went worse. Bone spurring is worse, Stenosis is worse on left side in L5- S1. The disc bulging is unchanged and stable. Right side has moderate spurring / stenosis.
Basically; arthritis in my back has a serious grip on me
So, the pain and aches will remain. My mild goofy walk - limp on left leg may improve with pain blocking treatment. So far, I do not have good days , bad days. I have good hours, bad hours. Pain changes location & level often , even with current meds
I will tell you younger guys you NEED to be good to your back. :shock:
Stenosis = choking , restricting. My leg nerves are being compressed by arthritis build up. Worse in L5 - S1 location
Gee Tony .... Almost the same as me .... :( My L4 & L5 are growing closed around my spinal column... :roll: One twist in the wrong way & my leg ,(either side) , will go dead from the pocket down ... :shock:
Funny thing ..When it does this , my "back" has no sensation of pain at all ... My leg just quits workin' .... :evil:
Be very careful with your back .. My neurologist refused to open me up until he see's me crawling into his office .. He advises the risk in operating in that area & completing what has to be done is just too great as long as I am still walking around ....... :roll:
Bob ... :wink:
I was told that "narrowing of the spine" was a byproduct of getting old. Is that correct?
Quotequote="kb426"]I was told that "narrowing of the spine" was a byproduct of getting old. Is that correct?
I dunno ....Can you define "old" :?:
Bob...... :wink:
Bob, will "past 50" work?
QuoteQuote from: "kb426"Bob, will "past 50" work?
Ah ......50 inchs in circumference :?: :?:
That may include a few of us .... :oops: :roll:
They told me it was NOT an aging issue ..
It seems most people get "spurs" in their vertibae like Tony has ..
For the growth to go around the complete circle seems rather un-common... I'm just special I guess .. :?
Bob..... :wink:
Is a 64 the same? This looks pretty. I don't know their value.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3570681403.html
and another
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3549479828.html
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Quote from: "Beck"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Sold the Goldwing, so now I'm looking for a 63 1/2 Ford to spend the money on. :lol:
Phil check your email. I found that 63 1/3 Ford.
There, I fixed it for you.
thanks Tom.
Quote from: "Beck"Is a 64 the same? This looks pretty. I don't know their value.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3570681403.html
and another
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3549479828.html
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Quote from: "Beck"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Sold the Goldwing, so now I'm looking for a 63 1/2 Ford to spend the money on. :lol:
Phil check your email. I found that 63 1/3 Ford.
There, I fixed it for you.
thanks Tom.
Outside of the outer skin from the beltline down it is the exact same car. I have no idea on value either, but I had the opportunity to drive one back in the day, and it was impressive.
Wow...that black '64 is gorgeous, and a very good price. I've always liked the 63's better, but that one has me thinking. Sometimes it's just a minor thing or two that makes a person like one car over another.
I didn't like the Monte Carlo's when they came out in 1970, but when they moved the parking ligths/signals next to the grille in '72, it changed the cars character completely...at least for me. Later, I bought a Classic with a 454 in it. Nice car.
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Working on New Yorker got a run on next week end
Washed vehicles today. Sat on the patio around 4:00pm in shirt sleeves and was comfortable for the first time since last fall. I read the newest version of Nitro Madness magazine. I'm so looking forward to summer. :D Hope you all had a good day.
Had an email discussion with a friend on batterys... we both use the same type and size, how long they last or If he had a bad battery with a short life span ... stuff like that.
The difference here is we were discussing "hearing aid batterys"
Quote from: "kb426"Washed vehicles today. Sat on the patio around 4:00pm in shirt sleeves and was comfortable for the first time since last fall. I read the newest version of Nitro Madness magazine. I'm so looking forward to summer. :D Hope you all had a good day.
I was comfortable too! Thank You :lol:
I had on my long sleeve insulated undershirt,a long sleeved sweatshirt,and my big insulated suit.
Laying on my back on ice..and snow..wonderring WHY I don't have tow hooks on all my vehicles :roll: ..AS I was under my van..trying to find somethng substantial to hook a hook/chain onto..
To TOW it out of my driveway as it was STUCK!
See..several days ago we had some pretty good snow..then days of high blowing winds..packing the snow all nice under and around my van.(Would not have mattered if I had moved it then)
Then we had a warm spell..and I did not get around to moving it then either :roll:
Then we had a cold spell..so everything froze up all nice :lol:
Oh yeah..THEN I needed my van :idea:
Then I had to hand dig out the end of my lane because the plow had come by..SOoo I could get out my turned around 4x4..
And pull my van out.
Then I went to see my blonde girlfriend :D
Yep..purtty good day
My grandson bought a 89 Mustang a couple months ago. He took it all apart, did some rust repair. The rear end in it had been changed, it was supposed to be a 3.73 posi 8.8 with disc brakes out of a 97 Mustang, even the axle code was right. But when we checked ratios, it was a 2.73 open. So we scrounged up a posi, and a set of 3.73 gears. So when we went to put them in, we found it was a 7.5, not an 8.8. :evil:
So Josh found a 94 8.8 open with 3.08 gears. The brakes were stuck so you couldn't turn it. Price was $150. So today we opened it up to change the gears, and SURPRISE, a Richmind 3.73 gear with an Eaton locker. So now we have parts to sell.
Quote from: "Crosley"Had an email discussion with a friend on batterys... we both use the same type and size, how long they last or If he had a bad battery with a short life span ... stuff like that.
The difference here is we were discussing "hearing aid batterys"
Tony, if you get one of these you can plug in your hearing aid, pacemaker, and sex machine.
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "Crosley"Had an email discussion with a friend on batterys... we both use the same type and size, how long they last or If he had a bad battery with a short life span ... stuff like that.
The difference here is we were discussing "hearing aid batterys"
Tony, if you get one of these you can plug in your hearing aid, pacemaker, and sex machine.
George, thanks for sharing how you adapted to your needs on this. Keeps rain off the hearing aids too. You are a smart fella
I am so glad that's not me! :lol:
Fatcat has been making a bed floor for a Chevy stepside out of black walnut. This is after two coats of Varnish. He does real nice work.
Helped my son do his brakes on his 05 Silverado. We ran into some problems and had to call in the heavy artillery (Enjenjo). After 5 hrs of education we finally got it done.
What "varnish" are you using on the wood? Method of application?
EPIFANES , http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=92&familyName=Epifanes+Gloss+Clear+Varnish imported from Holland. Applied with a foam brush.
Quoteelped my son do his brakes on his 05 Silverado. We ran into some problems and had to call in the heavy artillery (Enjenjo). After 5 hrs of education we finally got it done.
I had to tell them over and over,"righty tighty, lefty loosey"
Quote from: "enjenjo"Fatcat has been making a bed floor for a Chevy stepside out of black walnut. This is after two coats of Varnish. He does real nice work.
8) Very nice! What year stepside? I have had a few and some fond memories of wooden beds!
Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "enjenjo"Fatcat has been making a bed floor for a Chevy stepside out of black walnut. This is after two coats of Varnish. He does real nice work.
8) Very nice! What year stepside? I have had a few and some fond memories of wooden beds!
47 actually a 53 bed
Customer bought a C6 for a replacement of a C4 trans.... C4 was to be the core exchange to avoid a 100 dollar core charge. We can always use a 26 spline C4 trans to build for orders
Sales guy wheels the C4 core back to trans dept.
Only one small problem... it is a FMX trans not a C4. Basically if you rearrange the letters in FMX you can spell scrap metal , which is the value to us.
Sales guy received a quick schooling on trans ID from the sales manager.. #FAIL
:)(
I finished a fiberglass transmission cover today. This shifter installation was difficult because the engine is in the frame a little high and the floor is very close to the transmission.
Just a couple of little jobs to finish up tomorrow and this one goes home. Next the flat cad returns for the aero front end. When it is done I will be ready to start on Hooley's "Just Glad to be Here".
John
The weather was ugly here today. Yesterday I made a bag for my son's laptop. Blue Zodiac vinyl with black suede liner. Today I patched 2 surge tanks for irrigation engines. Pretty exciting.
Put up some shelving for things that just aren't used that much. Came up with an idea for the hangers from the cieling. Cut slit beside truss, insert rod, turn and hook over truss then seal cieling back up with expanding foam. :roll:
Had a bunch of guys come around and give me a hand to put the body back on the chassis for the last time. :D
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Just got a project done on my Dodge Charger.
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For those who aren't familiar with how 66/67 Dodge Charger headlights work an explanation. The headlights are contained in a 'bucket' that rotates 180 degrees to bring the headlights to the front when the headlight switch was pulled and rotated back when the switch was turned off. This process lighted the lights and then rotated the buckets each powered by separate electrical motors that have been energized by 3 different relays depending on if opening or closing.
Well living with this situation for the 46 yrs has been a bit of hassle. Because of the draw on current for the two motors with the headlights on, it was always a bit of a dicey situation for them to open reliably, so had to really keep the electrical power going good when they were needed. Also in very cold weather the process was even more unreliable because not only the juice was affected but the nylon bearings would become even more difficult to rotate.
So after going thru 2 different motors and then having a relay or two go bad, I decided to work on an alternate setup. My first solution was with a switch that by passed the headlight switch and the relays to operate the opening and closing with out any power going to the headlights. It worked just fine but I was still concerned about those darn headlight buckets not turning in cold weather, which is essentially when I would often need headlights, so this project came to my mind.
When I rotated the headlights out to use them I didn't like their looks, but I kept them out in fear of not getting them to rotate again in the real cold weather.
Looking at the headlight buckets I realized they were symmetrical both front and rear halves. The rear halves had the fittings to contain the lights but otherwise were the same as the front halves with the holes for the lights to shine thru.
I then realized that I had a spare set of headlight buckets I had scavenged a long time ago and figured it might be worth trying to come up with new fronts that still had the grille on them over the lights just like my existing parking lights were doing from the factory.
So I got my friend Roger Mingle (t-vicky) who likes messing with modifying metal stuff to knock out the light mounting fittings in the bucket and then modifying it so it could fit on the existing bucket like the standard front parts and then cut openings for headlights in between the bars.
Then because I knew that would cut down on the light coming thru I went and bought a set of late model hi power off road style Halogen bulbs and lenses to make up for the lost light thru the grill.
Now I'm a happy camper, I can leave the lights out all the time and they still look almost as good as the hidden originals. And this didn't mess up the turning function or the hidden side of the buckets so I can still rotate them back anytime I wish.
Just another in a long list of mods on my low 49K mi Dodge Charger to destroy it's original vintage value.
Cool eh? Should mess up some hardcore Dodge Charger guys who get a look at them.
I hope the high density lights don't get hot enough to melt the plastic in front of them. I do like the look. GPster
Heh, heh, what plastic in front of them? That's genuine gawdawful heavy pot metal grille.
And as my friend Roger Mingle says, I never really drive the car at night anyway.
That looked like a nice mod, but I found a picture of a stock one to re-fresh my mind. Now I see it's a really nice improvement. If the mod is reverseable it shouldn't hurt the value one bit.
A friend of a friend bought a Charger that looked identical to the one above, same year same color but not all original. His had a new 426 crate Hemi in it. He is Canadian and had to leave the car at my place for a couple days because he had bought three cars here in the U.S. and only had two drivers to take them back to Canada. As he and our mutual friend were leaving he tossed me the keys and asked if I would drive it around to garage out back where I had told him he could keep it till he could make it back to drive it home. It was a very fast car....that's all I better say!l
Without GPS it was probably hard to find the garage..... :lol:
I made a little road trip today. I stopped to look at a restored gas station. Here's one more gratuitous pic.
Quote from: "kb426"I stopped to look at a restored gas station.
Too bad they didn't restore the pumps to sell gas for $.19/gal. while they were at it.
Truck is looking good 8)
Today's first project.Several years ago my engine machine shop friend bought this grinder. It was on sale and pretty cheap. He is not a H.F. fan. It was a typical poorly machined product. It's laid in the corner of his shop for most of it's life. About a month ago he told me to get it ought of his way. Today I had time to remedy it's problems. On the underside of the end plates are miter adjustment plates. They wouldn't rotate through their arc of travel. I had a redneck contraption in my mill to use the rotary table to recut the radius's. It still didn't work properly. I found out that those brackets weren't 90 degrees to the mounting faces. A simple facing in the mill vise cured that. It had paint or powder coating on all the mounting surfaces. The heat gun and a scraper removed that. It still wasn't real good. I put a little grease on the mounting surfaces and it works good now. I spent a couple of hours on this. I just finished sharpening a collection of lathe bits. Sure beats the hand method.
Today I returned the grinder to the shop. He has more space than I do. :D I have a H.F. stool that I have used for alot of years. It was time for a update. I added a second layer of foam and covered it in leftover ultraleather with a vinyl side.
I haven't been on here in forever. Got a new computer, switched to a MAC and love it. I'll be around a little more often now. This was always one of my favorite boards...not as much drama.
Today I'm not doing anything car related, taking a break. The NC Legislative Delegation came to call on me earlier today...
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" The NC Legislative Delegation came to call on me earlier today... "
I get it. :lol:
I did the first test of the air suspension on the rear of this 55 Chevy pickup, it works as desired. now to get the front done.
At my work place, we've had a few problems with wires to credit card machine and computer lines getting chewed on. We have small mice in the warehouse. We catch a few time to time.
A large tray with sticky goo was placed in the area the wires were chewed up.
This morning we found a large rat stuck in the tray goo (see photo)... notice power strip in photo for size comparo of the rat.
In photo the rat is alive and quite * off .... Rat was deceased shortly after the photo was taken
I can speculate as to the cause of death. :lol:
That would be interesting if they replaced spike strips with a glue tray, to catch police chase people.
Nice rat Crosley. He'll be good eatin'...nice & fat.
What kind of goo was used to catch your pet rat, Tony?
I have a need for something sticky that does not harden, but will keep its prey anchored.
Bruce, I used to buy sticky traps at the store. They stay live for a long time.
Quote from: "Crosley"At my work place, we've had a few problems with wires to credit card machine and computer lines getting chewed on. We have small mice in the warehouse. We catch a few time to time.
A large tray with sticky goo was placed in the area the wires were chewed up.
This morning we found a large rat stuck in the tray goo (see photo)... notice power strip in photo for size comparo of the rat.
In photo the rat is alive and quite * off .... Rat was deceased shortly after the photo was taken
nice catch...
metal trash pails.. with enough stuff around the outside for rodents to climb up... some of yesterdays lunch left overs in it... but only at the bottom... allows them to drop in for lunch.. but they will usually eat enough that they cannot jump or climb out.. leaving you with live cat or snake food in the morning..
these are six bucks and will handle most large rats..
http://www.harborfreight.com/16-inch-l-x-5-1-2-half-inch-w-x-5-1-2-half-inch-h-collapsible-small-animal-trap-94397.html
my wife used to work next door to a discount warehouse.. that was filled with RATs... i tried to get the owners to create a pallet.. with cardboard coated steel boxes... so it looks like other pallets in the warehouse... but there is a hollow tube shape on the inside.. that the rats could crawl up.. either a mechanical or an optical sensor spins the turnststyle and dumps the rodent out of the tube and into the steel container.. a small muffin fan would be blowing yesterdays left over lunch fumes down the crawl up hole...
the pallet could be positioned in many parts of the warehouse .. a different area each night..
just as long as the catch bin is removed and cleaned up daily.. so no smells are left over... it will become the ultimate rat trap..
Can't believe this wasn't remembered
http://www.roddingroundtable.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9120&highlight=
later jim
Although I was not real clear... at my work place we have small mice around. This rat was captured at front sales counter.
The rat was fighting to get loose, ended up 8 feet away from where the trap was set. It was under a desk the receptionist uses.
We have never seen such a large rodent in the building. We can not have open containers of antifreeze sitting around. :lol:
Quote from: "Crosley"Although I was not real clear... at my work place we have small mice around. This rat was captured at front sales counter.
The rat was fighting to get loose, ended up 8 feet away from where the trap was set. It was under a desk the receptionist uses.
We have never seen such a large rodent in the building. We can not have open containers of antifreeze sitting around. :lol:
ATF should work too :D :D :D
My post was pointed more at Bruce since he is needing a trap.
later jim
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"Although I was not real clear... at my work place we have small mice around. This rat was captured at front sales counter.
The rat was fighting to get loose, ended up 8 feet away from where the trap was set. It was under a desk the receptionist uses.
We have never seen such a large rodent in the building. We can not have open containers of antifreeze sitting around. :lol:
ATF should work too :D :D :D
We have ATF all over the floor in the shop ... ask river1 fellow.
Various locations of solvent chemical tanks too.
Worked this morning for four hours came home and sorted out motor part for the pick up as that is the next step put the motor and auto together and put it in and get it going.
Quote from: "kb426"Bruce, I used to buy sticky traps at the store. They stay live for a long time.
Thank you!
For mice, I made one of the anti-freeze/bucket traps that Purplepickup showed several years ago. ....It works perfectly.
Parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York have an infestation of stinkbugs from Asia.
I was inquiring about the goo used at Tony's work, thinking something like that could be used to hold/capture the stinkbugs.
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"....thinking something like that could be used to hold/capture the stinkbugs.
out here we call them farts
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"
Parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York have an infestation of stinkbugs from Asia.
I was inquiring about the goo used at Tony's work, thinking something like that could be used to hold/capture the stinkbugs.
Bruce, apparently stink bugs are attracted to light and that makes them catchable. There are quite a few kinds of traps people have come up with on youtube. This one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwUuHhWYvDA) doesn't use glue and this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lFtKWTvqlE) does. The glue is available in bulk (http://www.pestcontrolamerica.com/catchmaster-bulk-glue-1-gallon-can/) if you want to make your own traps. I can think of different ways to make the traps in the videos.....an led 12v trailer running light hooked to a battery instead of the AAA powered light used in the first one....and clear Christmas tree lights stuffed in a clear tube that has been smeared with glue similar to the second video. Those are the only two videos I watched but I'm sure there's more ingenious ways to catch them. We have some stinkbugs here but nothing like you guys do. I'd be real upset if they slept with me.
I wonder what Freud had to say about us getting great satisfaction in torturing pests and varmints :twisted:
Yesterday, the Uship delivery man picked up my CL160. It's on it's way to it's new home in the Phoenix area. I needed the space in the storage building but that is probably the only project in my life that I may miss. Riding that bike could almost let you feel 12 years old again. :D I'm usually looking forward to the next project long before an older one gets sold.
Putting new s cam shafts, bushings and brakes on the drives on my semi. Got about half done yesterday. Quite a job, axles and hubs have to come off to get s cam shafts out. I am sore this morning.
Mike
QuoteQuote from: "50 F1"Putting new s cam shafts, bushings and brakes on the drives on my semi. Got about half done yesterday. Quite a job, axles and hubs have to come off to get s cam shafts out. I am sore this morning.
Mike
Mike ...I think both Enjenjo & I can both relate to your pain ... :roll:
Full day & you're only half done :?: Good thing you don't do that for a living, huh :?: ..... :lol: :lol:
Bob ..... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"QuoteQuote from: "50 F1"Putting new s cam shafts, bushings and brakes on the drives on my semi. Got about half done yesterday. Quite a job, axles and hubs have to come off to get s cam shafts out. I am sore this morning.
Mike
Mike ...I think both Enjenjo & I can both relate to your pain ... :roll:
Full day & you're only half done :?: Good thing you don't do that for a living, huh :?: ..... :lol: :lol:
Bob ..... :wink:
That was a 4 hour job, one hour for each wheel. :roll:
I just put my wallet and contents (some addresses and stuff go back to the eighties) through the complete cycle in my washer. Bunch of lottery tickets too (the ones I was planning on winning) Seems to have done a good job, everything looks clean. I probably won't have to wash this stuff again for several years. :roll:
Quote from: "Digger"I just put my wallet and contents (some addresses and stuff go back to the eighties) through the complete cycle in my washer. Bunch of lottery tickets too (the ones I was planning on winning) Seems to have done a good job, everything looks clean. I probably won't have to wash this stuff again for several years. :roll:
Were some of those old addresses "old girlfriends"? :shock: If so was it you or the other half who washed it. :lol:
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "Digger"I just put my wallet and contents (some addresses and stuff go back to the eighties) through the complete cycle in my washer. Bunch of lottery tickets too (the ones I was planning on winning) Seems to have done a good job, everything looks clean. I probably won't have to wash this stuff again for several years. :roll:
Were some of those old addresses "old girlfriends"? :shock: If so was it you or the other half who washed it. :lol:
Nah just me, no other half for many years now. Good point though ( you must know her) :lol:
Quote from: "Digger"Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "Digger"I just put my wallet and contents (some addresses and stuff go back to the eighties) through the complete cycle in my washer. Bunch of lottery tickets too (the ones I was planning on winning) Seems to have done a good job, everything looks clean. I probably won't have to wash this stuff again for several years. :roll:
Were some of those old addresses "old girlfriends"? :shock: If so was it you or the other half who washed it. :lol:
Nah just me, no other half for many years now. Good point though ( you must know her) :lol:
HA HA you must know her' love that. I have to ask where does Digger come from The name Digger means a lot here down under?
enjenjo & Ugly Olds-------- Only one hour four each end!! Wow I better stay behind the wheel. I have to top off the lube in rears, find a little hill to drive on sideways to make sure hubs have lube in them and take it for a quick test drive and then go to work in the morning.
Mike
Went to a car auction yesterday. Several didn't meet reserves. The total for around 40 cars, tractors and 2 boats was $283425. Several were above 20 grand.
Quote from: "purplepickup"Bruce, apparently stink bugs are attracted to light and that makes them catchable. There are quite a few kinds of traps people have come up with on youtube. This one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwUuHhWYvDA) doesn't use glue and this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lFtKWTvqlE) does. The glue is available in bulk (http://www.pestcontrolamerica.com/catchmaster-bulk-glue-1-gallon-can/) if you want to make your own traps. I can think of different ways to make the traps in the videos.....an led 12v trailer running light hooked to a battery instead of the AAA powered light used in the first one....and clear Christmas tree lights stuffed in a clear tube that has been smeared with glue similar to the second video. Those are the only two videos I watched but I'm sure there's more ingenious ways to catch them. We have some stinkbugs here but nothing like you guys do. I'd be real upset if they slept with me.
I wonder what Freud had to say about us getting great satisfaction in torturing pests and varmints :twisted:
Thanks for the info & the links, George!
The infestation was really bad here in 2010 & 2011. ....We didn't see as many in 2012. ....It's too early to know about this year's crop.
Repeating cycles of warm-up and re-freeze seems to kill off many of the early risers.
They seek shelter in the Fall, and over-winter under siding and in chimneys, in my wood chipper, and any other place they think is comfy.
If we find any indoors (most likely coming through the fireplace) we flush them, because the last thing you want to do is squish them.
They leave a scent to attract others, which is pretty undetectable to humans. .....The stink is emitted when they feel threatened or when they are crushed.
Quote from: "50 F1"Putting new s cam shafts, bushings and brakes on the drives on my semi. Got about half done yesterday. Quite a job, axles and hubs have to come off to get s cam shafts out. I am sore this morning.
Mike
Mike, I just realized that you're one of the original RRT members from years ago (aka 30 Coupe). I spend summers at the cabin and don't have electricity or internet there so I missed your re-intro thread last fall. It's nice to see you back. :D
Quote from: "50 F1"enjenjo & Ugly Olds-------- Only one hour four each end!! Wow I better stay behind the wheel. I have to top off the lube in rears, find a little hill to drive on sideways to make sure hubs have lube in them and take it for a quick test drive and then go to work in the morning.
Mike
We drilled and taped a hole in the hub between the bearings, pumped in a pint of lube after it was together. This was done on an exchange basis, you pulled the hub intact, and installed a different hub and bearings that was already done with a new seal.
Don't feel bad though, I know of a shop near here that took 4 weeks to do a 4 wheel reline on a trailer, with two guys working on it.
Some hubs come from the factory with the "Filler Plug" already installed ... 8) I made up a small hand pump gizmo for filling hubs ... :idea: Gave it to an apprentice when I packed .....
Along with a home made trailer electrical tester.. Many other "Home-Made" tools I knew I had no further use for ..... 8)
Quote from: "kiwipaul"Quote from: "Digger"Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "Digger"I just put my wallet and contents (some addresses and stuff go back to the eighties) through the complete cycle in my washer. Bunch of lottery tickets too (the ones I was planning on winning) Seems to have done a good job, everything looks clean. I probably won't have to wash this stuff again for several years. :roll:
Were some of those old addresses "old girlfriends"? :shock: If so was it you or the other half who washed it. :lol:
Nah just me, no other half for many years now. Good point though ( you must know her) :lol:
HA HA you must know her' love that. I have to ask where does Digger come from The name Digger means a lot here down under?
Digger was just a nickname hung on me by some other racers in the 60's when I ran a couple dragsters (diggers) What does in mean down there? Anything printable? :shock:
Quote from: "Digger"Quote from: "kiwipaul"Quote from: "Digger"Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "Digger"I just put my wallet and contents (some addresses and stuff go back to the eighties) through the complete cycle in my washer. Bunch of lottery tickets too (the ones I was planning on winning) Seems to have done a good job, everything looks clean. I probably won't have to wash this stuff again for several years. :roll:
Were some of those old addresses "old girlfriends"? :shock: If so was it you or the other half who washed it. :lol:
Nah just me, no other half for many years now. Good point though ( you must know her) :lol:
HA HA you must know her' love that. I have to ask where does Digger come from The name Digger means a lot here down under?
Gee not problems a Digger is some one who has returned home from a war . Held very high so you can hold your head up high becouse down under you are some one very speceal.
Digger was just a nickname hung on me by some other racers in the 60's when I ran a couple dragsters (diggers) What does in mean down there? Anything printable? :shock:
Thanks George. We have a couple mutual freinds and live pretty close to each other. We have to meet someday.
Mike
I spent the day with my son re arranging ,cleaning our fish tank.I totally re did the air lines. It now looks like the bottom of a river . I put in an old beat up tricycle on its side with a 7' piece of driftwood run through it. We also put a 1926 license plate,a rusty fan pulley and an old tire iron on the bottom. There is an old shakespear spinning reel in one corner with the cover plate from an outboard power lift . I cannot find my absolutely beat old prop to throw in there but I do have a model T headlight bucket and stand that will go in tomorrow.We were joking about floating a fish hook and bobber in the tank( barbs removed of course)I am thinking about going to the grocery store and buying a lobster to put in the tank. What and how much do they eat?
tricycle, 7' driftwood?? Sounds more pond size than fish tank. How big is this tank?
Do/will lobsters live in fresh water? By your description this aquarium must be more like a swimming pool with a glass side. GPster
sounds like an april fools joke.
Seriously guys it is a 260 gallon aquarium I have in my basement.I don't think the main floor could support roughly 3000 LBS of glass and water. The tank is 2'x8'x30"deep.I made a wood mockup of it to see if I could get it down the stairs before I bought it. It took 4 of us over an hour to get it into the basement.I have had it for about 3 years.Lobster will not live in fresh water so that part is over. I had 5" crayfish in the tank before but my Oscar ate them.I spent today in my shop. Racing season is near,I made parts for a 638"BBC in a Studebaker,modified a brake handle for a Front engine dragster 540BBC powered,milled an angled carb spacer for a dominator carb and started on some clutch pieces for a nitro Harley.At some point this week I am supposed to work on my T coupe.
I went over and picked up a truck that I sold today out of storage. It dawned on me on the way home I have had it for 31 years, and have not done anything with it in all that time. 49 Diamond T pickup.
GENERAL Manager of Hughes Perf had his fiddy-5 in the area last week
Today I cleared a fence row that was overgrown with honeysuckle bushes (I hate them), cut down & cleaned up 5 big trees in the yard that died in the heat last summer, dug up some plants and moved them for Sue. Yesterday I recovered and added a layer of foam to a motorcycle seat. It was orange. :roll:
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Quote from: "purplepickup"Today I cleared a fence row that was overgrown with honeysuckle bushes (I hate them), cut down & cleaned up 5 big trees in the yard that died in the heat last summer, dug up some plants and moved them for Sue. Yesterday I recovered and added a layer of foam to a motorcycle seat. It was orange. :roll:
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When you said "cleared" the fence, with the motorcycle picture on the post I thought you meant "Jumped" it with the cycle. With the stains on the seat that added to the picture and explained why you added more foam. Of course this is after wondering why Frank is playing "Taps". GPster
Quote from: "Crosley"GENERAL Manager of Hughes Perf had his fiddy-5 in the area last week
Why is there a car on the roof? Impressive '55 by the way :shock:
Making plans/reservations to head to Ann Arbor, MI tomorrow to buy (hopefully) a 63 Ford.
Quote from: "Crosley"GENERAL Manager of Hughes Perf had his fiddy-5 in the area last week
Hope he has a Uni-Syn!
George, the seat looks good.
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "Crosley"GENERAL Manager of Hughes Perf had his fiddy-5 in the area last week
Why is there a car on the roof? Impressive '55 by the way :shock:
First race car of Jim Hughes. It was crashed. hit guard rail just past the traps.
Something pitched the car to one side. Kevin our Motorsports director was driving. This was about 20 yrs ago
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Making plans/reservations to head to Ann Arbor, MI tomorrow to buy (hopefully) a 63 Ford.
So you're going to be in my neighbor hood?
Yes, it looks like I will be. Won't be in Ann Arbor til late tonight, then going to see the car in the am. I borrowed a tow dolly to tow it home if I buy it.
Don, maybe you know this car?
http://s153.photobucket.com/user/BELL7105/library/1963%20GALAXIE?page=1
Phil, I share your affection for those cars. It looks pretty good. What's the story on the 64 interior?
I think the guy who restored it a few years ago must've liked the interior better when he replaced it? The vin tag also says it should be a 352, not a 390. Luckily, I'm not an 'original' guy, I just want one because I like 'em. This one is the best I've seen for the price, not looking for a show car.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"I think the guy who restored it a few years ago must've liked the interior better when he replaced it? The vin tag also says it should be a 352, not a 390. Luckily, I'm not an 'original' guy, I just want one because I like 'em. This one is the best I've seen for the price, not looking for a show car.
Looks like it's a driver, so why are you going to use a tow dolly? I think I'd rather drive it. Plus driving it you won't have to disconnect the driveshaft.
My wife wouldn't make the 6 hour trip if she had to drive, so we're towing it. I'd rather drive it too.
This is the big city wide garage sale weekend in my home town. Traffic is a nightmare. No school for the day as the school buses can not get through the city streets because cars are parked everywhere. I usually leave town or at least not leave home. I made up my mind to give in for one hour of looking and just in areas near where I live. I bought 5 Paashe air brushes for $22 and called it a day. Some of the 5 had never been used and the others were new appearing. Also included were some new extra tips. I like these for flame painting.
I did see a pair of Ford flathead heads for $5 each. I had no idea what series engine they fit. I guess I should have bought them for wall hangers but I have enough junk.
I might make another quick pass tomorrow morning.
I am busy on the Flat Cad project. The last few days I have been building the fiberglass front end. Yesterday I took a break and I fabricated most of the parts for the spoiler that I designed. This morning I started assembling the spoiler and spill plates. About 200 coutersunk machine screws hold it all together. I hope to mount it on the car tomorrow. It will be a big job to get it on the car and aligned correctly. I need a minimum of 4 more people to get it done. I wish some of you were closer to me.
John
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "purplepickup"Today I cleared a fence row that was overgrown with honeysuckle bushes (I hate them), cut down & cleaned up 5 big trees in the yard that died in the heat last summer, dug up some plants and moved them for Sue. Yesterday I recovered and added a layer of foam to a motorcycle seat. It was orange. :roll:
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a61/hotrodpurple/TW200/orangeseat_zpsae3761d4.jpg)
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When you said "cleared" the fence, with the motorcycle picture on the post I thought you meant "Jumped" it with the cycle. With the stains on the seat that added to the picture and explained why you added more foam. Of course this is after wondering why Frank is playing "Taps". GPster
Lookin good George! :)
The Ford was a bust. Geez...people make the outside of a car look good, but leave mechanicals/electricals in bad shape, then drive the car likes it's been all fixed up. Left wiper flopped around, E-brake not connected, horn not working, radio dead, gaps between rear seat so large you could almost reach into the trunk, and rubber gone on vent windows, just for starters. The car did run/shift well, though. Too bad.
It was a nice day for a drive. We got out of Ann Arbor before the rush for the big game started, and took mostly 2 lane roads back to IL.
Didya go ahead & buy it or leave it where you found it? I made a similar trip almost to Dallas 5 yrs ago to buy my '40 Ford coupe project from internet pics & it was just as good or better than the seller represented it. On the other hand I made a shorter trip to look at a '40 sedan & wouldn't have hauled it home if it was free!
I left it, although it had mostly new (and some rebuilt) parts to install PS and PB. Too bad, I really like the color.
Take your time Phil.... I also have a soft spot in my heart ,( Head??) , for those cars ... Thats what I was driving in the mid to late 60's ... I think over all I had 7 or 8 of them ... ( Including a 63' Country Sedan wagon with a roof rack & a 2X4 427 that I put together for, ahhh, shall we say , "commuting" ?? ) It was the best money maker that I had built up to that time .......
There are a lot of those cars still out there & it sounds like you know what to look for in them ...... Keep looking...The right car will find you ..... 8)
Bob..... :wink:
Changing the blower belt on the nova, shredded the back of it last outing. Pain in the butt to change. Made an offer on a house yesterday.....sounds like they are accepting. They followed up with a question this morning.
Note to self; do not stick thumb in path of propane torch. it will burn
Moved the Chevy from the single side of the shop to the double, moved the Pontiac to the single, and rearranged the stuff that was in the middle. The shop hasn't been this clean/organized since I bought this place in October '08. Also sold the JD lawn tractor.
Quote from: "Glen"Changing the blower belt on the nova, shredded the back of it last outing. Pain in the butt to change. Made an offer on a house yesterday.....sounds like they are accepting. They followed up with a question this morning.
Was the question : "Will payment be in cash?"
Quote from: "Crosley"Note to self; do not stick thumb in path of propane torch. it will burn
LOL, made me think of when i was working. One job I had at the die shop was welding the joints on steel rule dies. I had a contraption that was mounted overhead and pressed down on each side of the joint to level it. I used to check with my thumb or finger to see if it was level before welding. My touch seemed to be even more accurate and quicker than looking at the joint to check for level. About once ever six months i would release the contraption and recheck the joint after welding. This would make me remember not to do it again for about six months. :oops:
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Glen"Changing the blower belt on the nova, shredded the back of it last outing. Pain in the butt to change. Made an offer on a house yesterday.....sounds like they are accepting. They followed up with a question this morning.
Was the question : "Will payment be in cash?"
nope, they were asking when we wanted to close.
Last week I made an offer on a house that was on the market two days....offered 16k over asking price and someone offered more. it was a one acre corner lot.
Glen, I'm somewhat sympathetic to your situation.The lower end housing in my town is what my son was looking at. If you were first in line and wanted a day to think about it, it would be sold. He's closing on a repo this friday. I found out about it before anyone else. The bank accepted his offer and it never was shown after that. It's something of a project but it will be a good exp. for him. And it was affordable so he won't be broke making house payments. I'm not envying your circumstances. Good luck with the house.
That sounds like the real estate situation in Raleigh N.C. where my daughter and s.i.l. Live. Except it is the opposite there, the high end places sell immediately and the mid range houses sit. The kids looked at several places and waited to think it over and the houses were sold in a day or two. The place they got they looked at on a Friday and made their offer on Monday. Their had to rent out their old house, which I thought was a nice place in a new sub because it wouldn't sell. On the other hand the market here is dead, but it sure would be nice to be a young couple with good jobs. You can get a place here for $100,000 that would have been well over $2000,000 a few years ago.
The seller took my offer, now for the inspection process.
Quote from: "Glen"The seller took my offer, now for the inspection process.
kool .. what area of the valley?
64th st. a couple blocks north of Cactus. We are trying to stay neutral in the valley, laura works in Scottsdale too. Half acre lot, ranch home.
Edgar and Harriet bought it new in 1970 :roll:
Getting ready to straighten a couple spots on the dragster body where it looks like somebody tap danced on it :roll:
Nuthin much happening here.
However, I too have been house shopping, made an offer over a month ago which was rejected, buty the place still has the for sale sign out front.
Guess they aren't in need of the money and are prepared to hold out for top price.
Everything else we've looked at is unsuitable, so we may just buldoze the old shack and build a new one at the same address.
Good to see you here carps.
Today I removed the 39 tai lights and replaced them with baby lincoln LEDs that have both tail lights and turn signals in one. 8)
Quote from: "Crosley"Note to self; do not stick thumb in path of propane torch. it will burn
I know that feeling
Had this cast iron chunk of Mopar history arrive at the shop for a rebuild.
No idea if parts are available yet... we have not checked on it
Had a genius master fabricator bring in his C4 trans for a rebuild. He left his cooler lines attached for some stoopid reason.
Cooler lines are what i refer to as JUNK. Terrible bends, block off flow, bent with pliers or axe of some type.
End fittings nearly rounded off , probably from use of an adjustable wrench
Buffed and waxed the pass side of the AMX.
Had a bad ice storm up here in Michigan. Power was out for 38 hours. Power just came on about a hour ago. It got cold in the house. 41*
Mike
Quote from: "50 F1"Had a bad ice storm up here in Michigan. Power was out for 38 hours. Power just came on about a hour ago. It got cold in the house. 41*
Mike
Wow, we didn't. Get any ice down here but we had three days of heavy rain, rivers flooding, yards flooded, but nothing as bad as no power!
Taxes :(
Did my taxes with Turbo Tax 3 weeks ago today, submitted elrctronically and had both refunds in my accounts by the next Thursday.
Changed the tranny fluid in my wife's Saturn Vue today. It's a Honda drivetrain so you have to use the ATF Z1 fluid. I got 12qts. For only $80. :shock: the procedure is to drain the pan, see how much came out and refill, repeat this twice more with a short drive in between. At least they make it easy with a easy to access drain plug on the trans and a short piece of hose on the dipstick tube made it easy to refill each time. Only took an hour and a half including the ten minute trips between refills. I spent over ten minutes looking for the dipstick . The manual says it's at the rear of the engine compartment near the center..somehow mine got to the front of the compartment next to the battery.
Road trip to Apache Junction. looking for outdoor fire pit (propane) for wife. Found some fireplace funnel pipe stacks (clay type) she wanted.
No firepit yet.
Treid to re-fill a propane tank. I was told it is out of date by 4 years. Odd, I have been filling it regularly at a place in Phx
priced out the new Goldwing I want. 2013 model with an airbag. $29,770 out the door.
It is top of the line with ABS , GPS, heated seats grips, iPod hook up , yada , yada
I'm gonna need to save up some more Sheckles till the purchase happens
Our Menards will take old tanks in exchange for new ones...
Quote from: "Crosley"Road trip to Apache Junction. looking for outdoor fire pit (propane) for wife. Found some fireplace funnel pipe stacks (clay type) she wanted.
No firepit yet.
Treid to re-fill a propane tank. I was told it is out of date by 4 years. Odd, I have been filling it regularly at a place in Phx
Kill two birds with one stone
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later jim
recent winds in AZ have been heavy.
An old HF wind mill I bought years ago must have over sped RPM and blew it's self apart. Last year my wife repainted the wind mill, looked good till last winds
I welded it back together today. Straightened up the blades, spins fairly true
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Our Menards will take old tanks in exchange for new ones...
I could probably stamp some new dates on the tank and the dancing monkey I was dealing with would not know the difference
Quote from: "Crosley"recent winds in AZ have been heavy.
An old HF wind mill I bought years ago must have over sped RPM and blew it's self apart. Last year my wife repainted the wind mill, looked good till last winds
I welded it back together today. Straightened up the blades, spins fairly true
the after pics, looks like my windmill
Quote from: "phat46"Changed the tranny fluid in my wife's Saturn Vue today. It's a Honda drivetrain so you have to use the ATF Z1 fluid. I got 12qts. For only $80. :shock: the procedure is to drain the pan, see how much came out and refill, repeat this twice more with a short drive in between. At least they make it easy with a easy to access drain plug on the trans and a short piece of hose on the dipstick tube made it easy to refill each time. Only took an hour and a half including the ten minute trips between refills. I spent over ten minutes looking for the dipstick . The manual says it's at the rear of the engine compartment near the center..somehow mine got to the front of the compartment next to the battery.
The last couple of trans. fluid changes I have done recently on my
vehicles I have used one of those vacuum pumps that you pump up
and siphon it out. I felt confident in not taking the pan off because I had just had them off,filters changed,no muck,good fluid..the last time I changed the fluid,filter. I paid almost $40 for 5 Litres of Mobil1 Dex V1.
I thought that was steep.Actually the fluid I pumped out looked so good I was wonderring why I was even doing this?
Spent some time contemplating buying another car. I inherited a little bit of money from Karen when she passed last month and it would give me something nice to cruise around in while I work on the Essex. It's all original steel and has a 153ci Chevy "Iron Duke" 4-banger with a powerglide. Front end is a dropped I-beam and 4-bar, rear is an 8" with 4-bar. I have to call the owner today for more information on it.
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Sweet!! It takes me back a whole bunch of years, to the late forties and early fifties. My Dad delivered the Los Angeles Times newspaper, and on Sunday mornings; even back then, it was a BIG paper. His boss had a tourer similar to that, and he let my Dad use it on Sundays to do his routes - and I got to go along to help. We'd lay the top down, and fill the front and back seats with rolled and tied papers; I stood in the back with papers piled up to my arm pits, and kept the front seat full so he had papers to throw - yep, he had a good arm. We started at 2AM, and usually finished up about 7 or 8. Summer time was pretty great most of the time, but winters were sort of uncomfortable, most of the time.
Did you make it to "Viva"? Hope you had a good trip, sorry to have missed you.
My son bought a Fannie Mae repo on friday. It's something of a project. Yesterday i concentrated on getting all the water system ready to turn the water back on. Today's main task was replacing the electric panel. The new panel is in but I have some wiring to run in the attic to replace the oldest panel in the house. It had 2. The bathroom floor had tile that was the worst laying job I've ever seen. That was removed and discarded. There won't be any hot rod projects in my future for about the next month. By then the mechanics and interior cosmetics should be finished. Once hot rod season starts I'll be checking on him instead of assisting. :lol:
In traffic today, under it's own power... a Chevy Luv truck. It was not smoking out the tail pipe.
it did not rumble like a V8 was in it.. It was the popular grey primer color
everything is moving well with our new home purchase so we started packing Friday night. I started packing up the shop and unplugging things that are mounted in the floor. The 3 phase converter and compressor were all hard wired into the shop.
We hope to close around the first of the month, its just over a half acre.
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Quote from: "50 F1"Had a bad ice storm up here in Michigan.
Not familiar with this phenomenon, only ice we get down this way goes into a glass of scotch whiskey, but I'm thinking this isn't a good thing, hope you got thru without too much damage or too many frozen attachments.
Quote from: "50 F1"Had a bad ice storm up here in Michigan. Power was out for 38 hours. Power just came on about a hour ago. It got cold in the house. 41*
Mike
We got the ice storm too. About 1 1/2 hrs NW of Toronto.
Broke off 3 limbs off my monster Willow tree. 2 were about 14" thick and about 40' long and about 40 feet off the ground. They broke cleanly and came down ACROSS my road...and took out a piece of my fence.
The last one..about 20' off the ground did not break clean..and was too unstable to even put a ladder against it. I had to secure a ladder to the back of my van..choke it with a long cable and pull it down with my van.
Spent yesterday behind my chainsaw.
Need 1 more day.
No damage to the house. Just allot of downed branches. We have a small generator that we move from fridge to freezer to tv. Just a long time without power when I had stuff planned to do in the garage.
Mike
Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "50 F1"Had a bad ice storm up here in Michigan. Power was out for 38 hours. Power just came on about a hour ago. It got cold in the house. 41*
Mike
We got the ice storm too. About 1 1/2 hrs NW of Toronto.
Broke off 3 limbs off my monster Willow tree. 2 were about 14" thick and about 40' long and about 40 feet off the ground. They broke cleanly and came down ACROSS my road...and took out a piece of my fence.
The last one..about 20' off the ground did not break clean..and was too unstable to even put a ladder against it. I had to secure a ladder to the back of my van..choke it with a long cable and pull it down with my van.
Spent yesterday behind my chainsaw.
Need 1 more day.
kinda related...
there was a news reporter here last year that made a trip to the national weather service.. one women who worked there mentioned that her job was to monitor the partials that come across from china...
when the smog blows across the pacific.. the particles that get here are so small that they do not attract enough water to make it rain.. it just stays as clouds...
but when there are dust storms across the gobi desert.. those partials are large enough to not only make it rain.. but to make it snow...
same effect as when dust storms blow west off the sahara desert into the atlantic.. when that happens.. it makes storms.. when there are massive amounts of particles.. it makes super storms.. these become hurricanes..
now.. what i want to know.. is do the dust storms out of arizona.. cause it to rain farther east... and does the smog from southern california.. have anything to do with the drought in the mid west and the texas area..
sure would be nice to know what size the particles are... so perhaps... some of the water bomber jumbo jets could dispense them .. or air force bombers dispense them.. to create rains downwind...
might be really nice to control some of the weather..
[quote="wayne petty] have anything to do with the drought in the mid west and the texas area.. sure would be nice to know what size the particles are... so perhaps... some of the water bomber jumbo jets could dispense them .. or air force bombers dispense them.. to create rains downwind...
might be really nice to control some of the weather..[/quote] "Sky King" did that one time but the storm knocked out the radio in his plane and Miss Penny didn't know he was safe til the end of the episode. GPster
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...sure would be nice to know what size the particles are... so perhaps... some of the water bomber jumbo jets could dispense them .. or air force bombers dispense them.. to create rains downwind...
might be really nice to control some of the weather..
Before you rent a bomber Wayne ya might want to check with Gov Moonbeam. I'm sure he'd want to tax you for flying over his state dropping carbon atoms all over the place. And the chem-trail conspiracy people always like to see things falling out of planes. :roll:
Kidding aside, I read where China has been seeding clouds to manipulate rainfall and temperature around Beijing. They have increased their water reserves by over 10%. Now my conspiracy laced brain is wondering if manipulating the weather will be used as a form of warfare once someone perfects it. :(U)
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "wayne petty"
...sure would be nice to know what size the particles are... so perhaps... some of the water bomber jumbo jets could dispense them .. or air force bombers dispense them.. to create rains downwind...
might be really nice to control some of the weather..
Before you rent a bomber Wayne ya might want to check with Gov Moonbeam. I'm sure he'd want to tax you for flying over his state dropping carbon atoms all over the place. And the chem-trail conspiracy people always like to see things falling out of planes. :roll:
Kidding aside, I read where China has been seeding clouds to manipulate rainfall and temperature around Beijing. They have increased their water reserves by over 10%. Now my conspiracy laced brain is wondering if manipulating the weather will be used as a form of warfare once someone perfects it. :(U)
ok.. i won't mention my idea... to build a pair of back to back 8 foot diameter elbows.. that form a slightly tapered single outlet at the top... so on really smoggy days... call up the wind machine rentals... send a pair out.. turn them on blowing into the elbows... in a normal position.. the air flow goes vertical and bumps constantly against the inversion layer... where cold air is pushing down on the warm air.. once the warm air can push thru the inversion layer.. this might move the smog upward.. but also the excess Ozone upward..
from some areas.. you can see air craft landing at LAX plowing wakes through the inversion layer.. like they were landing on a lake..
having some of the LAPD and LAFD choppers hover just above the inversion layer so their 125MPH down black will start the blending of the atmospheres.
if the updrafts were created next to the mountains.. it might also work..
lastly.. i wonder after looking at the number if electrical storms around the globe when viewed from the ISS...
if the lightening discharges are what causes the Ozone layer to form ... lightening does create Ozone .. could that explain the ozone layers existence..
Quote from: "Boyd Who"Spent some time contemplating buying another car. I inherited a little bit of money from Karen when she passed last month and it would give me something nice to cruise around in while I work on the Essex. It's all original steel and has a 153ci Chevy "Iron Duke" 4-banger with a powerglide. Front end is a dropped I-beam and 4-bar, rear is an 8" with 4-bar. I have to call the owner today for more information on it.
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That is a nice looking A
It is, and I've always loved tubs. However, he's firm on his price and by the time I got it home it would be way over my budget due to taxes, transport, etc. I'm going to have to pass on it. On the plus side I'll still be plugging away at the Essex.
Quote from: "wayne petty".... one women who worked there mentioned that her job was to monitor the partials that come across from china...
Man! Is there nuthin that doesn't come from China these days? :shock:
Quote from: "purplepickup"........I read where China has been seeding clouds to manipulate rainfall and temperature around Beijing. They have increased their water reserves by over 10%. Now my conspiracy laced brain is wondering if manipulating the weather will be used as a form of warfare once someone perfects it.
I have an easier way to manipulate the weather, just wash your your pride and joy which then must be driven to a fun place or parked out in the open.
Warning: Do not park the freshly washed vehicle beneath a tree or powerl lines as that will not make it rain. It will simply induce the birds to eat more fruit and suffer a dose of Diarrhoea. And you know where that's gunna land and you should also know that when it does, the sun will shine until you wash it off and so the cycle starts again. :(D)
Falcon back to full time street duty.
Fresh air intake removed from headlite and head light will b re-installed. Regular air cleaner installed
Alternator small pulley re-installed, water pump driven by crank shaft again.
Gonna install the 3.55 gears I have into the rear end 8 inch Ford unit
Quote from: "Carps"Quote from: "wayne petty".... one women who worked there mentioned that her job was to monitor the partials that come across from china...
Man! Is there nuthin that doesn't come from China these days? :shock:
yep toyotas
Sold my Front engine dragster chassis today. It had sat for enough years that it had to go. Local guy bought it so I will see it around and likely will be machining some parts for it in the future.I have sold my Anglia and this car in the last three months. Now to find some time to do the T coupe. I kind of like it when I only have one project .
Quote from: "chris spokes"Quote from: "Carps"Man! Is there nuthin that doesn't come from China these days? :shock:
yep toyotas
Nup, Camry, Corolla, Yaris, Lexus are all built in China.
VW is top selling car brand, Buick is #2 and the Old Toyota D series conventional truck (also built in China) is top selling vehicle.
I'm staying home from work today, as either bridge that I have to use to get to work are both closed due to flood waters. Yesterday, we took a ride to Henry, IL. where I work and saw the Rt. 18 bridge closed due to high water. The water was up to the road on the west side of the Rt. 17 bridge where I live. Today, our bridge is closed due to high water. It would be a 40 mile drive to the next bridge to cross the river to get to where I work; that's one way. Nah, I'll take a days vacation.
The pic of the road with the water on it is the Rt. 18 bridge yesterday. The pic with the Mustang Mach1 is the road to the Rt. 17 bridge yesterday. The cop at the barricade this am told me that the water is almost 2' high on the west side of the Rt. 17 bridge this am. Shucky darn, I'll find something to do at home today.
BTW, the railroad tracks are the ones used to supply my work with railcars...it'll be a couple days before we get rail service.
Josh has his Mustang in the shop this week. It needs to front frame rails replaced, we are making the new ones from 2x3 tubing. We are doing one rail at a time, starting with the right rail.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Josh has his Mustang in the shop this week. It needs to front frame rails replaced, we are making the new ones from 2x3 tubing. We are doing one rail at a time, starting with the right rail.
Frank, is that the same Mustang you had when you stopped by my place earlier this year?
Yes, he has it all torn apart. He replaced the floor pans, the front rails are all it needs yet to put it together.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Yes, he has it all torn apart. He replaced the floor pans, the front rails are all it needs yet to put it together.
I didn't' get a close look at it, but it didn't look that bad. Just a typical Michigan rust bucket I guess! Good one for Josh to learn on.
Today downunder is ANZAC Day, so we are all raising a glass and taking time out to give thanks to the men and women of the Australian and New Zealand Armed Corpes (ANZACs) and our allies.
LEST WE FORGET
We'll celebrate those who fought and returned from many wars, but more importantly we'll remember and toast those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we who came after them, can live in peace with each other and the descendants of those they fought against
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LEST WE FORGET
We'll celebrate those who fought and returned from many wars, but more importantly we'll remember and toast those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we who came after them, can live in peace with each other and the descendants of those they fought against
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Cheers!:b-d: That, sir, was very well said. If only we could all live in harmony.....
One side done. Excuse the picture quality.
Nice job Frank! How often we tend to forget about the necessity taking a project back to the basics of the original construction and starting over. Those Fox body Mustangs are really very nice simple performance cars that were under designed for the harsh northern climate.
Good job.
Charlie
I can't take credit for it Charlie, Josh did most of it with my advise.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I can't take credit for it Charlie, Josh did most of it with my advise.
You're a good Grampa. I'm glad to hear that Josh is doing most of the work.
Charlie
Spent the day running a Skills Canada provincial Machining contest at the local post secondary trade school. I had a good time. My student did not do as well as he had hoped. He is capable of better.He finished in the top half of contestants though. First time at this contest and he may have had a few jitters about it.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Spent the day running a Skills Canada provincial Machining contest at the local post secondary trade school. I had a good time. My student did not do as well as he had hoped. He is capable of better.He finished in the top half of contestants though. First time at this contest and he may have had a few jitters about it.
yep, some folks do not test well , yet are amazing at what they do when left alone.
Josh got the other side of the Mustang done today, in primer, and seam sealed. I tore down a couple T5 trans trying to find enough parts to build one good one. I have everything but a front bearing retainer.
Camping in Kentucky, going to Nats south.
Quote from: "Ohio Blue Tip"Camping in Kentucky, going to Nats south.
Maybe we'll see you there. One of many red '40 Ford coupes.Swap meet is real good,but not as good as Kzoo. We usually park right below the swap Fri. am. David & Sue Midgett
Just had to put our 12 year old Golden Retriever down this morning. She has been under the weather this week and just breathing really hard. Took her in this morning and her lungs were full of liquid and she had a large mass in her belly. The vet couldn't understand how she was upright and wagging her tail. There was only one lobe of her lungs that had air in it.
One of the harder things I have ever done, but we have a responsibility to our pets to give them the best life we can and not let them suffer. They give us all they can.
Doug
Quote from: "sirstude"Just had to put our 12 year old Golden Retriever down this morning. She has been under the weather this week and just breathing really hard. Took her in this morning and her lungs were full of liquid and she had a large mass in her belly. The vet couldn't understand how she was upright and wagging her tail. There was only one lobe of her lungs that had air in it.
One of the harder things I have ever done, but we have a responsibility to our pets to give them the best life we can and not let them suffer. They give us all they can.
Doug
Sorry to hear that. It's always hard to lose a good friend, two legs or four.
Doug, sorry to hear that. I know it's painful. Better days ahead. :cry:
Quote from: "sirstude"Just had to put our 12 year old Golden Retriever down this morning.
One of the harder things I have ever done, but we have a responsibility to our pets to give them the best life we can and not let them suffer. They give us all they can.
Doug
yep , a tough deal. I have a 8x10 foto on the wall of my last German Shepard dog : Flash ... Still miss the big guy and that was near 10 yrs ago I put him down
note to self.... when figuring out why the plasma cutter is not running, plug it in. plugging in the welder will not power the plasma machine .
Quote from: "Crosley"note to self.... when figuring out why the plasma cutter is not running, plug it in. plugging in the welder will not power the plasma machine .
I find myself changing the propane tank on my lift truck at work, but forgetting to turn on the valve. I don't get very far before it dies. :lol:
Quote from: "sirstude"Just had to put our 12 year old Golden Retriever down this morning. She has been under the weather this week and just breathing really hard. Took her in this morning and her lungs were full of liquid and she had a large mass in her belly. The vet couldn't understand how she was upright and wagging her tail. There was only one lobe of her lungs that had air in it.
One of the harder things I have ever done, but we have a responsibility to our pets to give them the best life we can and not let them suffer. They give us all they can.
Doug
I had to put my 13 y/o Labrador(American) down in November.
Some days..you are further along than I am.
When you say" One of the harder things I have ever done". I hear you.So do others.Losing your dog can be pretty severe. I have lost dogs before..but this time it really hurt.
I think it is important to communicate with others that have been there.
Thank you for sharing.
Take Care
Thanks everyone.
Last week I got to see first hand how you can use pieces of a Carrier roof top A/C unit's sheet-metal to piece together a Crosley, a AH Sprite and Dodge roof panel. Tried to put what I learned in practice. Worked on the Jeepster today by trying to use grocery store shelves to make the floor between a Willys and an S10.'ll probably have to learn how to use that wire feed welder that I bought almost 20 years ago at "Sam's Club". This grocery store shelf metal is a bit thinner than the Sperry Rand Safe File metal that was heavy enough that I could "tack it" together with my "buzz box". Of course there's always "Pop Rivets". GPster
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Quote from: "Crosley"note to self.... when figuring out why the plasma cutter is not running, plug it in. plugging in the welder will not power the plasma machine .
I find myself changing the propane tank on my lift truck at work, but forgetting to turn on the valve. I don't get very far before it dies. :lol:
At least you are working with one forklift .. :lol:
I was standing there looking at the extension cord with the plug in it from my mig welder, wondering why the plasma machine would not come on with the switch. :idea: On the third check , I realized my mistake. :arrow: My life aint very interesting any more.
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I was standing there looking at the extension cord with the plug in it from my mig welder, wondering why the plasma machine would not come on with the switch. :idea: On the third check , I realized my mistake. :arrow: My life aint very interesting any more.
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At least you found it. Think how you would have felt if you'd taken it to someone to repair. :oops: :oops:
Quote from: "sirstude"Just had to put our 12 year old Golden Retriever down this morning. She has been under the weather this week and just breathing really hard. Took her in this morning and her lungs were full of liquid and she had a large mass in her belly. The vet couldn't understand how she was upright and wagging her tail. There was only one lobe of her lungs that had air in it.
One of the harder things I have ever done, but we have a responsibility to our pets to give them the best life we can and not let them suffer. They give us all they can.
Doug
So sorry to hear about the dog. And you did the right thing by not letting her suffer. Mine are laying at my feet while I am typing this. Black lab is Jordan Yellow lab is Niko. I have had a virus for about a week and been doing nothing.They seem to understand that and keep close tabs on me. That is unconditional love.
Don
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Quote from: "Crosley"note to self.... when figuring out why the plasma cutter is not running, plug it in. plugging in the welder will not power the plasma machine .
I find myself changing the propane tank on my lift truck at work, but forgetting to turn on the valve. I don't get very far before it dies. :lol:
At least you are working with one forklift .. :lol:
I was standing there looking at the extension cord with the plug in it from my mig welder, wondering why the plasma machine would not come on with the switch. :idea: On the third check , I realized my mistake. :arrow: My life aint very interesting any more.
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Yesterday, Josh tried to plug the Metabo into the air hose, put them both down, picked up the extension cord, and the air sander, and tried to connect them. I told him it was time for a break.
I am putting together my wife's laptop.Shelby and her tore it apart a couple weeks ago to " clean the fan". the fan was bad, it took two weeks to get another one, now I am putting it together. About a 50 percent chance it will work. :roll:
Sorry to hear about putting the pet down. Yes we have all had that sad experience and it is true that they will tough it out far more than we could ever imagine. We put our cat down a few years ago with similar fluid filled lungs.This cat was my son's first pet. Unconditional love is what they give us , unselfish love is what we show them by ending their quiet suffering.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Sorry to hear about putting the pet down. Yes we have all had that sad experience and it is true that they will tough it out far more than we could ever imagine. We put our cat down a few years ago with similar fluid filled lungs.This cat was my son's first pet. Unconditional love is what they give us , unselfish love is what we show them by ending their quiet suffering.
Warning about pet cremation:
When the time comes you will be very,very vulnerable.
You will probably be offered options. This will probably be one of them.
Here where I am..about 1 1/2 hrs NW of Toronto...the cost varies
from about $150-(on average..about $1500-$2000) - $800.
Your regular vet might try and "sell you"..'"Upsell you"
There are a LOT! of "options". The choice can be dizzying.
Yes..sadly..there are even options..that sound cheaper..where you
do not get the ashes back!
Urns,little caskets..some places are not cheap..you get your pets ashes back in a bag!
My own vet almost had me..around $800..I would get the ashes back in a bag. I was still thinking about burying him at home. 110lb dog.
I asked my vet if I could bring him up in my work van and have him put to sleep in there..at the vet's..and brng him back home and bury him.
AFTER the "sales" pitch about the cremation..I was told that it would be an EXTRA house call..visit..as the vet had to LEAVE the premises..to put my dog down in HIS PARKING LOT IN my van.
Always reassuring to see that even in your weakest moments..
THERE ARE DIRT BAGS!
I could barely even think at this point. I did manage to do some shopping around. I found a place $150..I get the ashes back..it was about a 2 hr drive. More shopping..I found a place..I think it was $300..close to me..I get the ashes back in a bag or container.
I picked up the ashes in a very nice blue gift box..with a very nice card.
Inside was a meticulously wrapped really BEAUTIFUL :D little casket..with my dog's name on it. This vet was reccommend to me by my g/f who does a lot of business with them. I hesitated to ask if there were any other charges..they said they had quoted me $300 and there was some confusion..the ashes were put in a bag..inside this little casket..and no..we were all good..$300.A cabinet maker friend said they did not charge me for the casket..forgot? because it was a rare type of rosewood.It is really some piece of woodworkng/craftsmanship.
Coincidentally I had a talk show on and a lot of people phoned in and said they were caught off guard at their weakest moment..and paid from
$1500-$2000 for cremation..some getting their ashes back in cheap tacky bags.
We have been dealing with the same vet for over 40 years. He was doing his intern ship with our regular vet when we started. We rescued a vet from a farm that was the son's of a friend of ours. He was a yellow lab and had ripped his chest open on a barbed wire fence. He was friendly to everyone that saw him and we had the occasion to go to the farm and he came running to meet us with his chest torn open. The son was just going to let him die or treat him with a "Lead Pill". We took him and to our vet who saved him and boarded him for 13 days for healing. He came home and got along famously with our other dog and after 2 days our house was flooded by the Ohio/Muskingum rivers and they both went to the vet's to be boarded for 3 more days. He lived with us for 7 more years and had to be put down because his arthritis got so bad he could hardly move. I had been taking him for shots once a week but when he couldn't help I couldn't lift him into the car. Our vet came and "Put Him Down" at our house and took him to bury him on his farm. Our first dog was a registered Sheep Dog and when had to have him put down when he was 2 1/2 because his mind snapped. Every other dog (many) have been humane society rescues and we loved them all. We were on a trip one time and spotted a lost pit bull pup in a rain storm. We rescued him, doctored him and took him to a pit bull rescue in Georgia. We love our animals and they love us back. I don't think we will develop the same feeling for our chickens but I don't think when they're put down we'll cook them and eat them. GPster
P and V aren't even close on the keyboard. We saved a PET from the farm. GPster
Oh gee, so sorry for you all who have had to put down a treasured friend.
I'm still missing my 18.5yr old Shadow after having to have her put down back in september.
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I was bawling like a baby when I finally loaded her into my car to take her to a vet. She had been laying immoble in the back yard for 2 days, not taking any food, only sipping on water from a bowl I would lift her head to get to. I finally decided it was time.
When I finally got to the vet, I could barely screech out that I had a dog that I thought needed to be put down. I carried her into the office and to a room where the ladies in charge 'managed' me to get it all done.
When asked what to do with the remains, I chose to have her cremated and I didn't want the ashes. It cost me $70, so I guess I made out well on the costs involved, I think I came across as a really poor old guy loosing his best friend so I got lots of tender care there.
Still not over losing Shadow. Been tearing up a bit reading all the posts above. Heh Heh, especially Crosleys electrical post.
Somewhere there is a lonely dog with no home. Contact a rescue group or kennel and go rescue him.
I had to put two of mine down in one year. I couldn't get the words out to the vet either.
My heart goes out to you guys who've lost your pets. To some people they're just animals. To most of us, they're family. I had to have my cat put down 3 years ago. Cried like a baby when I called the vet. Luckily he does house calls so I didn't have to traumatize my little guy with a final trip to the vet. I had him cremated and his ashes are in a tiny urn in my china cabinet.
Not today, but last Sunday I bought this little gem...
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It's a '68 Bonneville 650. I'll be picking it up on the 12th and hope to be riding it by the end of the month, if we ever get rid of all the * snow!
You bought a couple of saws. Thats great........ :lol: The motor cycle is pretty nice too.
[Quotequote="Mikej"]You bought a couple of saws. Thats great........ :lol:
It looks like the saws may be computer controled also.... :shock:
Oh ya ..... Nice Scooter ..... :lol:
Bob.......... :wink:
after a lot of trial and error, this looks to be the final design to hold my hood top down. Fabricated brackets on the firewall will catch spring loaded arms to hold the hood down and tight. tom...
Yep...bought a CNC table saw! :lol:
I messed around with a few British bikes back in the 80's and always wanted another one. I sure hope my back can handle the rigid frame...I'm not as young as I was back then. :P
Quote from: "tom36"after a lot of trial and error, this looks to be the final design to hold my hood top down. Fabricated brackets on the firewall will catch spring loaded arms to hold the hood down and tight. tom...
Nice work!
a Friend of mine sent me this picture of a bike from my past. My dad was a Yamaha dealer in the 60's and 70's and this was one of our flattrack bikes. At the time of the picture it was set up for the local hillclimb. The serial number on this 650 was 000002. Sure wish I knew what ever happened to it. At the time we were running it, Kenny Rogers was running a 650 Yamaha for K&N engineering and going pretty well. We called them up and they told us everything that they had done to his bike and we built a clone of it. 750 kit, weber cams, 34 Mukini's, trackmaster frame and the rest of the goodies.
Doug
Wow, cool bike, Doug! I had a '73 Yamaha 650 for awhile.
Camping at Knoxville, going to nats south tomorrow.
May be looking for a new small welder for sheet metal. My big Hobart is not real good on thin stuff.
Been on the road for over a week, having a great time.
I tinkered with the green 47 Chevy truck I finished a couple years ago today. I had to repair the turn signal switch, repair a remote door opener, and rewire the window switches. Then went back to work on Josh's Mustang.
I could shovel some snow this morning but I will not as it should rain today and melt it away. This is the first measurable amount of snow, during the month of May, in the recorded history for our area. Leaves on the trees, green grass, flowers blooming and it all covered with snow. This is strange weather.
John
Worked on a DIY rebuilt (??) T-350 trans. Always amazing to learn new stuff that can be wrong or ignored.
Extensive rust in the pump passages, gears ground into sides and cover of the pump. Worn out bushings re-used, corrosion on sealing surfaces causing leaks. Parts missing
Only correct item was the valve body build and he bought that from a supplier.
Job security
:lol:
We have a new employee , a young girl working in the front office. taking are of general office work to take some load off the staff
I learned her name is Shelby, dark hair, good looker. Of course , I wonder if her dads name is Frank Kocinski. 8)
I doubt it is our Shelby, since she is asleep upstairs.
Quote from: "Crosley"We have a new employee , a young girl working in the front office. taking are of general office work to take some load off the staff
I learned her name is Shelby, dark hair, good looker. Of course , I wonder if her dads name is Frank Kocinski. 8)
I bet I know her. It has been fun to watch her grow up. I can not believe she is out on her own. The years move by so fast.
John
Quote from: "Crosley"We have a new employee , a young girl working in the front office. taking are of general office work to take some load off the staff
I learned her name is Shelby, dark hair, good looker. Of course , I wonder if her dads name is Frank Kocinski. 8)
I doubt it is our Shelby, since she is asleep upstairs.
Not sure? I dont have an "upstairs" at this house
:?:
Installed new front brake rotors on my 2006 Silverado truck today. 43k miles and they are slightly warped , driving me crazy on stops when they warm up. Same brake pads used, The pads are like new since this is not a Ford truck. The 2001 F-150 truck I had ate front brake pads in 28k miles.
Modified a small landscape light fixture with a new socket for a LED bulb. Works well, wife likes it, a win - win . Will modify a few more light fixtures for LED bulb use. Save some electrical power
Tried to fix a ford truck of mine. 84 f150 351W/H.O. . My daughter got her license this week so its time to make this thing run.Did intake gaskets as there was a vacuum leak but I am still having trouble with the carb.QFT slayer 600cfm.Nice carb but I have the idle screws turned in to 1/2 turn before seated and if I turn them all in it will still run.Float level is fine ,it has the sight glasses in the bowls. I dont think it is a power valve deal because it idles nice ,just seems rich.I am thinking my air bleeds are plugged .This truck bites my butt every time I work on it.
its been a rough week here..
family matters... and mom.. not feeling or doing well..
then today... i got a call from a customer... van won't start..
went over to where he was .. found this when i pulled the distributer cap...
i rarely see a rotor burned this bad... it was burned right thru..
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I've had this car in my head for a few years now and finally after all the parts selecting and mocking up, I'm getting started, using the old AMT kit shown.
This mock up pic should give an idea of where it's headed, nothing radical, just a nice clean late fifties/early sixties style '40 coupe.
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The beginning of wheel cap detailing, can you guess what colour it's going to be?
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Meanwhile, here's the donk, it comes from the same '57 'Vette that supplied the wheel caps, with the trans crossmember removed and a little trimming inside the X member brace it fits like it was meant to be there.
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Here it is wired, plumbed and ready to go.
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The wheels look good fully detailed and the body has taken a bit of work to get right.............
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............including re-radiusing the rear wheel arches, think the fronts need some work also.
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So, after touching up the front wheel arches I got stuck into laying on some colour.
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I now remember why I gave up painting cars as soon as I finished my apprenticeship, although not too much screwed up and I'm almost happy with the end result. So while the paint was drying I got stuck into the interior.
Pretty straight forward, using the parts in the kit and some brush and paint detailing. The dash and dials don't look as good as they will tomorrow, coz I shot these pics before the liquid 'lens' material had cured clear.
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I swear the engine fitted before I added colour (one reason I hate paint, it changes everything) and then it didn't fit anymore. Had to relocate the generator for fender well clearance, all else is OK.
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The 'guards and bonnet have had a coat or two of Future Floor Polish, applied by airbrush. This is the first time I've used this stuff even tho a lot of model builders swear by it. The paint is enamel and with so much metal in it, dries a tad flat and since I hade no enamel clear coat, I figured I'd give it a try. Seems to work OK, but I guess only time will tell, I hope I can use auto wax on it like I would to bring out the shine on regular clear coat.
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The bumpers are the stock units from the kit with the overiders removed and then refinished with Alclad Chrome, I seem to be getting better with this stuff, although it's still not perfect. I'm also a bit bummed that the Studebaker tailamps don't sit neatly on the fenders. Being so small they're impossible to trial fit, maybe next time I'll sand the surface flat so they sit down nicely. The red and white pinstriping seems to reduce the big expanse of blue on the boot lid perfectly.
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Still a few details to complete before final assembly but I reckon by tomorow night it will be finished and on the shelf.
8) nice work carps, did you do the striping or is it a sticker
Did you do the pin striping, or is it a decal?
I guess great minds think alike Chris.
I have pinstriped models previously, but this time it's a decal.
In recovery mode from NSRA Nats South. App. 2100 cars registered. Got to speak briefly w/Ken (ohio blue tip) Friday,couldn't ask for better weather. Rain moved in Sat. about noon,stayed w/us thru Sunday so a lot of people left for home. Sunday the fairgrounds looked like a ghost village.Sure felt sorry for the vendors that paid big buck$ for their spaces.At the awards a couple standing right behind me won one of the $3,000 cash awards. She screamed so loud my ear is still ringing. I told her that would about cover my hearing aid!
Modifying e brake cables so an 89 Mustang handle will work wit 94 Mustang brakes.
Doing my best to get the Ugly Olds ready for another year of "Fun With Cars..... :lol:
Boy ... Did I find a bunch of stuff that needed "attention".... :shock:
I prolly should look underneath the car more often.... :?: :roll: :idea:
Hopefully the rear air bag setup is going to resolve the "ride" issues..
THEN ...I get to start on the Kid's car so it's ready for his return from the "sandbox" .........Some things are being corrected this time that should have been changed 20 years ago ..... :roll:
Bob....... :wink:
Bit the bullet tonight and bought a new too me welder. A supposed to be one year old Miller 210. I've been wanting a bigger welder and a Miller for some time. I borrowed my sons 210 last week and that did it I had to have one. So now I'll have an Esab migmaster 185 to sell.
I have a miller 210 also . I really like it.
we close on the new house tomorrow. I already have the race trailer loaded with stuff. Just me and the wife unit so its not too bad. The shop will be another challenge in itself. After 19 years at our current residence it will be a big change.....but the new place is awesome.
our current home goes on the market next week empty....so that will bring another moment of anxiety.
Josh fired up his Mustang last night. Sounds good. Now I get my shop back.
Glen.
Congrats on the new house and I hope you have good luck selling your
other house.
Mike
Quote from: "enjenjo"Josh fired up his Mustang last night. Sounds good. Now I get my shop back.
I'll bet he had a big grin on his face!! :D
Quote from: "rooster"Quote from: "enjenjo"Josh fired up his Mustang last night. Sounds good. Now I get my shop back.
I'll bet he had a big grin on his face!! :D
He took it home today, under it's own power.
Sorted through the stuff in my shed and shop and filled a trailer-load to take to the swap meet in Winnipeg tomorrow. Hopefully I sell a bunch of stuff. After the meet is over I'm going to pick up my new bike project. :D
The swap meet was a fantastic success! Sold the old wheels & tires, bumpers, and headlights from the Essex, plus a pile of other goodies. Now I have some $$ to put back into the hotrod and a little more room in the shop. :D
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And my new ride...
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Went to the funeral for my old friend Gary "Mad Dog" Maddox. He died in a car accident last Thursday. We traveled a lot of roads together and spent a lot of time a car events. Gary did sandblasting and just about everyone in the area that builds cars had mad dog do their blasting. He was good. Gary served three tours in Viet Nam as a Marine. God Speed old buddy.
John
My sympathies to you, John. I certainly understand long term friendships. :cry:
My condolences also. It's tough to lose a good friend, especially when it's so sudden.
Sorry to hear that John.
sorry for your loss.
My condolences, John.
John , sorry to read that. RIP Gary
I made a tool for adjusting dzus fastener springs. I welded a steel dzus to a old T handle and ground down the weld. You slide the tool through the hole and turn the tool so that it hooks the spring. You can pull or push to adjust the spring so that it holds the fasteners correctly. I was tired of the old needle nose pliers and screwdriver method. I am sure that this is not a new idea but I had not seen one
I have gone from car builder and fabricator to domestic home improver.
We moved in the new house last weekend.
We have the steel to build some new gates this weekend. The posts are 4x4x.180 steel sq. tube. the gates are 2x2x.120 sq tube, the plan is to cover them with sheetmetal and let them rust and patina up. Should look cool and modern.
I also bought a bunch of glass block tonight, I have three 6ft. tall windows on the garage that are only about 9" wide, the glass block will fit right in.
You move fast, don't you?
Quote from: "enjenjo"You move fast, don't you?
Ya...I am a very impatient person. We closed Friday last week and Tuesday I had 6 contractors here working.
the old house went on the market yesterday morning and I had an offer last night so now I get to deal with that part.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I made a tool for adjusting dzus fastener springs. I welded a steel dzus to a old T handle and ground down the weld. You slide the tool through the hole and turn the tool so that it hooks the spring. You can pull or push to adjust the spring so that it holds the fasteners correctly. I was tired of the old needle nose pliers and screwdriver method. I am sure that this is not a new idea but I had not seen one
Great idea! I'm going to steal it. );b(
Planted two Montmorecy cherry trees today. That seems easy enough, but it took nearly a week to do it. My wife wanted them for her birthday last Sunday so we went and bought them and then she decided she wanted them right where our Mulberry tree was. So after cutting the tree down, bundling the branches for the city to pick up, hauling the big wood to my nephews to burn we got the trees plated today. Oh yeah, the chainsaw took a dump in the middle of tree cutting and the city now charges $40 to come and pick up branches , it was free just last year. I told my wife that there better be some good cherry pies from these trees! :D
Quote from: "Glen"I have gone from car builder and fabricator to domestic home improver.
We moved in the new house last weekend.
We have the steel to build some new gates this weekend. The posts are 4x4x.180 steel sq. tube. the gates are 2x2x.120 sq tube, the plan is to cover them with sheetmetal and let them rust and patina up. Should look cool and modern.
I also bought a bunch of glass block tonight, I have three 6ft. tall windows on the garage that are only about 9" wide, the glass block will fit right in.
koool.... I looked up the address in Google maps... Looks like th e back yard will need a few trees trimmed for a work shop and trailer parking.
Sorry I was not able to help you move. With my health troubles now, I am kinda a slow moving worthless putz any more
Quote from: "Crosley"koool.... I looked up the address in Google maps... Looks like th e back yard will need a few trees trimmed for a work shop and trailer parking.
Tuesday they took out three trees and 15 bushes. I hate bogenvilla's they are messy. Unfortunately I had to take out two orange trees for the shop.
Quote from: "Glen"I have gone from car builder and fabricator to domestic home improver.
We moved in the new house last weekend.
We have the steel to build some new gates this weekend. The posts are 4x4x.180 steel sq. tube. the gates are 2x2x.120 sq tube, the plan is to cover them with sheetmetal and let them rust and patina up. Should look cool and modern.
if the hinges are up to it... you might think about filling the bottom tube with some sand.. then seal it in.. gives the gate some weight... less chance of rattling and sounding tinny when closing it..
also depends if its a rolling gate or a swinging gate... rolling gates don't need it usually.. swinging gates make them into a dead blow hammer ..
i always found this catalog handy when building gates for jobs...
http://ramcaststeel.net/ornamental_designs.html
there is a download link there.. start looking down around page 47 for gate and fence decor items...
just a thought...
looking for header flanges I had cut out 12 - 15 yrs ago. I found a use for them today , if I can find them, if I have them still. :lol:
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Crosley"koool.... I looked up the address in Google maps... Looks like th e back yard will need a few trees trimmed for a work shop and trailer parking.
Tuesday they took out three trees and 15 bushes. I hate bogenvilla's they are messy. Unfortunately I had to take out two orange trees for the shop.
I hate bogenvilla plants for same reason... just installed 3 of them , on purpose
Quote from: "Glen"
the old house went on the market yesterday morning and I had an offer last night so now I get to deal with that part.
Good news....the house sold on the first day. we signed the contract today.
My builder has been drawing up plans for the new shop....I like my old shop, just plan to change a few items and increase the size from 750 sq. feet to 1200 sq. feet.
Put the coupe body on the frame for mock up tonight.Looks good.
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Glen"
the old house went on the market yesterday morning and I had an offer last night so now I get to deal with that part.
Good news....the house sold on the first day. we signed the contract today.
My builder has been drawing up plans for the new shop....I like my old shop, just plan to change a few items and increase the size from 750 sq. feet to 1200 sq. feet.
Kool .... You had the house priced correctly.
Laura and you kept the place in good shape. );b(
1200 sq feet is size of my first house we owned in 1973
Cool. My present house is a little over 1500 feet, the shop is about 1000. Never big enough.
I am finishing up the work on the flat cad Bonneville car. I designed and built an aero front end for the car. The air dam, fenders, hood side panels and hood are all removable with dzus fasteners. Everything but the radiator support and grille can be removed by one person in less than five minuets. I made the fiberglass grille and the two teardrop bubbles on the side a couple of years ago. It is not noticeable in the picture but the front is flat and V shaped up to just above the opening for the grille. The design is to make the air go around the car rather than over the top. The hood scoop slips over the inlet for the Enderle injector went you put the hood on the car. All the air that inters the scoop inlet goes directly into the engine. The same design that I built for Hooley's Studebaker a few years ago. At the rear of the car I have made a large spoiler with large vertical spill plates that are going to act more like rudders than spill plates.
Cars that run at Bonneville take on some odd shapes. Part of reason has to do with the high speeds but also partly because of limitations of some very unusual rules. This car will run in two classes, Competition Coupe and Altered. Altered rules do not allow any streamlining, so most of the panels I made will be removed to run in the altered class. The front axle will also be changed as the axle in the picture is a very narrow custon axle.
This has been a tough project and it has took its toll on me. I have Hooley's car to do next and then I am going to take a brake. I may take up stamp collecting.
John
John, I'm pretty sure you won't be a stamp collector! :lol: Most of us that are really involved with a project understand the "drain" on us. I expect you to be ready to go in short order. Do you think a week or two will be enough to be ready?
dog was having a fit last night at 10pm... I head out front door. Catch 6 kids climbing over my 6 foot chain link fence. Now , they are nice pleasant LDS kids trespassing on my property, bending my fence as they climb it.
I talked to a neighbor that is an "elder " or something in the LDS church up the road. He knows the familys. I told him , next time I call the PD. I will call the PD every time I see them. GIve the kids a little police history for future endevors in life.
what peeves me off so much , the arrogant attitude they have. They are doing nothing wrong, my fence is in their way, why did I put that fence up. Their parents are not much better... been there, done it with the parents too. One * that lives south of me told me my section of neighborhood was built wrong. LOL
acquired this Monte Carlo, towed home on my stretcher. 1983 unit, I bought from the original owner in 1994. I owned it from 1994 till 2000 , sold it to my brother.
It has sit since 2007 with little driving, some 3 day trip permits used to move the car around
Originally sold at local MidWay Chevy dealer. Original sheetmetal. no major collisions.
Interior is decent shape still. blue in color.
You technical guys will notice the Buick wheels. I had chevy logo stickers on center caps. Tyres are rotted
The Green AD Chevy truck left today, the one I finished a couple years ago. A couple days after it was finished the finish on the wood floor in the bed started bubbling. I told him I would fix it.
I believe the problem was incompatibility between the base coat and the final finish. So to eliminate the problem, I bought more black walnut, cut new boards, and used a different finishing system, doing every step to the manufacturers recommendations.
I had to pull the bed off the truck to install the new wood, most of the bolts could not be reached with the bed installed. Since it has to go to the body shop to have the fender fixed from a junk tire blowing, I made some filler panels for the running boards, and modified an apron that did not fit right.
I told him this time the warrentee was void at the end of the driveway. I had $800 invested in fixing it this time.
Our school had its car show today. It rained a bit. It has rained each year at the show. Took my T coupe work in progress there. It is kind of weird how it looks so different when you can look at it from a distance. I am so used to walking past it or seeing it from 5' away. I kind of forgot how it looks from a distance.
Out in the shop doing some putter work on the track roadster while glancing up at the 500 now and then. Probably haven't the race on in 20 years or more. Boy, have the cars changed...but still an Andretti dicing up front.
Charlie
Quote from: "enjenjo"The Green AD Chevy truck left today, the one I finished a couple years ago. A couple days after it was finished the finish on the wood floor in the bed started bubbling. I told him I would fix it.
I believe the problem was incompatibility between the base coat and the final finish. So to eliminate the problem, I bought more black walnut, cut new boards, and used a different finishing system, doing every step to the manufacturers recommendations.
Can you run the old boards through a planer to remove the finish and have a clean surface to refinish?
Can not get this tire to hold air...
Try a little Green Slime, Tony...
Gee Frank, I thought that should buff out. :D You've done the right thing. The owner should be proud of who he chose to do his work. On April 12, my son closed on a fannie mae repo. I have been spending a lot of time over there. I'm real close to completion. I rewired, gutted the bathroom, replaced all the entrance doors, painted and repaired sheetrock, cut new base boards, re-plumbed a lot, new water heater, and lots of small repair work. He'll get moved in a couple of days. It's about time for hotrod stuff. :lol:
Crosley , that tire can still hold air ,just a little at the top!
Crosley, what's the problem it's only flat and torn on the bottom?
Headed to a show this AM with the Ugly Olds ... Had to charge the battery before we left as it was DEAD .... Very strange .. It was fine during the recent engine repairs & road test after....I am sure nothing was left on .. Oh well ... Got it running & verified that it was charging ..drove approx 30 miles to the "breakfast stop" ... Dead again ... Boosted it & brought it back home .. :( ..
The electrical testing will begin in the AM ... :idea:
The good news is the steering shaft modifications & adding the Air Lift bags to the rear springs make all the difference in the world ... It rides & steers 300% better that before ... 8)
Bob...... :wink:
QuoteQuote from: "phat rat"Crosley, what's the problem it's only flat and torn on the bottom?
Looks to have fairly decent tread also .... :?
Maybe just use the top part :?: :idea:
I thinks it's a "keeper" .......
Bob... :wink:
Here are my gates I said I was going to build.
4x4 main post .180 wall with 2x2x.120 wall runners.
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and yes...that right panel is low...I have to raise it a little, no concrete yet.
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The game plan is to fill them somewhat like this or maybe just a solid panel with some waterjet work:
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And yes Tony...the wife was helping too.
I got these hinges and advice from a pro....These hinges are rated up to 2000 lbs., they have an internal bearing and are slotted on top for adjustment.
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Glen ... Is the gate going to be a "swinging" operation (as on hinges) or a "rolling" operation" ..( Rolling or sliding to the side ?? ) :?:
Also ..Do you need any special zoning or "approval" from your neighbors to build your shop & fence in the area ??
Just wondering ... 8)
Bob ..... :wink:
Quote from: "Glen"Here are my gates I said I was going to build.
And yes Tony...the wife was helping too.
I do not see any grass yet. I know Laura likes to mow the grass since she did ALL the yard work at your old house.
The dog may want some grass too?
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Glen ... Is the gate going to be a "swinging" operation
Two swinging gates. No special requirements for zoning, this is zone for horses/livestock so its pretty loose.
I put the post in this morning before lunch, ended up using 35 60lb. bags of concrete.
Tony....There is a small section of grass in the back yard.
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Glen ... Is the gate going to be a "swinging" operation
Two swinging gates. No special requirements for zoning, this is zone for horses/livestock so its pretty loose.
I put the post in this morning before lunch, ended up using 35 60lb. bags of concrete.
Tony....There is a small section of grass in the back yard.
35 bags, 2100# of cement! Or was that supposed to be 3 1/2 bags?
Quote from: "phat rat"
35 bags, 2100# of cement! Or was that supposed to be 3 1/2 bags?
Yep....35 bags in the ground today before lunch. I have six left to start on the other side of the yard. The dirt was very hard...nobody has been in there for years, I used a jackhammer to cut down.
This one is locked in well by the driveway. I cut it out with a saw and then dug it out in a pyramid shaped hole getting wider at the bottom.
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This one I bridge the two together with a 8" deep runner between the two posts.
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I still have to make a six foot gate here too.
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check out this house around the corner.
It looks like it should get the job done.
Tom
Gate-a-palooza 2013 continues
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We will probably waterjet some kind of design in the panel later. I didn't weld them on, I tapped the tubing and bolted them onto to the square tubing.
I'm working for a new company today, Mexichem Specialty Resins. They bought the company I've worked for for over 38 years; better bennies, same pay, same seniority. Life could be good. But...retirement comes sometime in the next two years anyway.
Same ol' same ol', boring huh?
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35 bags, 2100# of cement! Or was that supposed to be 3 1/2 bags?
Yep....35 bags in the ground today before lunch. I have six left to start on the other side of the yard. The dirt was very hard...nobody has been in there for years, I used a jackhammer to cut down.
holy smoke... I just released it was 35 bags. I have a harbor freight cement mixer if you need it. About 2 bags (60#) at a time is capaicity
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "phat rat"
35 bags, 2100# of cement! Or was that supposed to be 3 1/2 bags?
Yep....35 bags in the ground today before lunch. I have six left to start on the other side of the yard. The dirt was very hard...nobody has been in there for years, I used a jackhammer to cut down.
holy smoke... I just released it was 35 bags. I have a harbor freight cement mixer if you need it. About 2 bags (60#) at a time is capaicity
Did you about this place http://www.phoenixpullandpour.com/ might be a bit far from you to be convenient but you might be able to find a place closer
Gate looks like it going be nice, can't wait to see the finished product
later jim
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "phat rat"
35 bags, 2100# of cement! Or was that supposed to be 3 1/2 bags?
Yep....35 bags in the ground today before lunch. I have six left to start on the other side of the yard. The dirt was very hard...nobody has been in there for years, I used a jackhammer to cut down.
holy smoke... I just released it was 35 bags. I have a harbor freight cement mixer if you need it. About 2 bags (60#) at a time is capaicity
Did you about this place http://www.phoenixpullandpour.com/ might be a bit far from you to be convenient but you might be able to find a place closer
Gate looks like it going be nice, can't wait to see the finished product
later jim
I used a pull n pour from a different company... pure garbage cement mix. The mix was waaay incorrect. Of course I did not know this till about 1 year later when the concrete started to fall apart.
Thankfully , nothing important . Concrete base for a landscape retaining wall. Grass kinda hides some of it.
Quote from: "Glen"Here are my gates I said I was going to build.
4x4 main post .180 wall with 2x2x.120 wall runners.
I got these hinges and advice from a pro....These hinges are rated up to 2000 lbs., they have an internal bearing and are slotted on top for adjustment.
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every time i see somebody building gates with hinges.. i think of these 96 K1500 welded control arm lower ball joints..
link to the image below..
http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/ksm/FA2099/image/4/
one could pre drill the edge of some thing like some 3/4" or 1 inch thick rectangular bar stock.. so you could make a clamping ring for the lower part of the ball joint when you cut a slot that meets a circle cut..
this gives one the ability to raise and lower the ball joint body by perhaps 3/8 or half an inch ..
a tapered hole for the upper on the gate...
but using something like a dana 35 upper ball joint or a dana 44 upper .. even something like the upper on a 96 econoline.. so you have an eccentric upper bushing to allow you to change the angle of the dangle. again with the cut and bolted clamping ring.. to allow one to turn the offset bushing and to raise or lower the ball joint body..
yea.. its kinda crude.. using car parts for gate hinges. wait till somebody sees my idea for wind turbines using front brake hub and bearing assemblies mounted on the steering knuckles.. so the brake rotor and disc brake caliper could be used also.. to be able to stop the turbine. a shaft coming right thru the splines to run a generator.. but the pole also being mounted right to a vertically mounted hub and bearing assembly.. again with a disc brake rotor.. and a caliper to clamp it.. but also some kind of drive.. perhaps carved into the cooling fins of the rotor to allow a motor drive to change the angle of the blades above.
i have a friend in california city where every afternoon.. he gets 30 to 70 mile an hour winds. he was out in his pickup one day when a gust caught him.. and blew the mirrors flat on his truck..
also during my voyages around hollywood today.. there were 3 hotrods right on my street.. made a loop around and headed back to sunset.. i followed as i was going that way to.. the last of the 3 was a very nice ford roadster.. as i was following i noticed the right rear wheel on the roadster was wobbling ... a random wobble.. i mentioned it to them but they kind of blew me off. i kept after them.. the passenger looked back at the tire while they were rolling along and his eyes kinda got wide.. i offered tools but they called the lead car that had tools.. i blinked and they all vanished.. did not know which way they went.. but i feel i did a good deed for today.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "phat rat"
35 bags, 2100# of cement! Or was that supposed to be 3 1/2 bags?
Yep....35 bags in the ground today before lunch. I have six left to start on the other side of the yard. The dirt was very hard...nobody has been in there for years, I used a jackhammer to cut down.
holy smoke... I just released it was 35 bags. I have a harbor freight cement mixer if you need it. About 2 bags (60#) at a time is capaicity
Did you about this place http://www.phoenixpullandpour.com/ might be a bit far from you to be convenient but you might be able to find a place closer
Gate looks like it going be nice, can't wait to see the finished product
later jim
I used a pull n pour from a different company... pure garbage cement mix. The mix was waaay incorrect. Of course I did not know this till about 1 year later when the concrete started to fall apart.
Thankfully , nothing important . Concrete base for a landscape retaining wall. Grass kinda hides some of it.
Sorry to hear you had bad luck with pull and pour, I have used various companies three times and no problems at all
later jim
Quote from: "river1"
Sorry to hear you had bad luck with pull and pour, I have used various companies three times and no problems at all
later jim
Possibly a bad mixing guy the day I used the device. i also had problems with the hydraulic brake system on the trailer. it would lock the tires up as I slowed down and the unit would bounce.
I had a contractor neighbor look at the concrete falling apart.. he said concrete was too wet when poured and not enough cement added. Oh well, I bought the HF mixer and all works welll so far
Loaded up car stuff. Swap meet tomorrow at Glendale AZ College, June 2
Go see if I selll some stuff or buy some stuff. LOL
I stopped at an antique store in the middle of nowhere today and found these...
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The price was right and there's very little rot in them that I can see.
Boyd Who .....SCORE! T doors with window trim.Dare we ask how much?They wouldn't have a coupe trunk lid there would they?
Psyching myself up to re-do the roof on my shop :twisted:
This should be fun.
Old barn(with a drive door). 42X22 16' high. Concrete pad. At least the wood looks all good.See what the top looks like when stripped.
Layer 1..tin.Layer 2..shingles (nailed through the flaps too :roll: ).Layer 3..ditto. Layer 4..ditto. Not done yet. Layer 5..roll roofing laid at 90deg.
All coming off.
I bought it this way.
It still barely leaks :D I have been relying on mother nature to do some of the stripping :D .I live in a high wind area.
I re-roofed a house for someone that had..1 layer of cedar shingles,3 layers of shingles,another layer of cedar shingles,2 more layers of shingles.The last layer of shingles was pounded in with 3 1/2" twist nails :roll: There were 9 tons on this roof..caused extensive damage.
This house was slated for demolition..city ordered.Saved that house.
Building code here allows for 2 layers. No one puts one layer over another here anymore. Just doesn't last.Building code also allows for
3/8 ply on 24" centres with clips.Ya that is gonna last in the snow belt :roll:
Metal seems to be the way to go..but at 3 times the cost. Metal roofs for the average house here start at about 20-25K. Tin alone here with NO fasteners,rubber washers starts at $20 for a piece 20"X8'
Yeah, tear-off is a pain in the rear end; that's why so many "roofers" scab a new on over an old one. Better to do it right, tear it down to solid, whether that is the sheathing or the rafters, and start up from there.
Quote from: "Arnold"Psyching myself up to re-do the roof on my shop :twisted:
This should be fun. All coming off.
got some long 2 x 10s or 2 x 12s. some other 2x for cross bracing..
this was made up of 8 foot galvanized Corrugated roofing panels with holes punched in one end to screw into place then cover with the next one up... it was originally fiberglass roofpanels as they were already on site but some jack decided to toss a complete toilet down it..
it saved 88 steps each way... the slide alone covers 68 steps..
a springy board was screwed across the hand rail uprights when the dumpster was not there. a different person actually rode it down with a box .. .TWICE.. glad that board had bounce.. the lady across the street was worried that stuff might end up in her yard. only a few pieces bounced off the top of the big dumpster and hit her fence..
I;ve been most of the week in Cincinnati with grandkids but I got to do something that I've been trying to do for a couple of years, I got in contact with a shop through the "Ol' Skool" forum and I've been trying to visit him on a trip but it hasn't happed. The shop's name is "Cornfield Cusoms" and it's now in Loveld, Ohio. Made it to the shop on Wednesday and he mentioned that he was havng an "open house" Sunday so the grandson and I drove over. A lot of his customers were there wth their cars and his shop was full wth customer's projects under construction. It seemed to be smewhat of a "Rat Rod" type of gathering but the quality of his work is before or under any gaudy sick-ons. He is a goverment certified welderand seems turn out good quality fabrication. Nice place to visit. GPster
After finally getting time to tear into the '63 Ford to remove the oil pump, and FINALLY getting all the parts from Autozone, I got the pump installed today. It now has oil pressure, but it may take a while for the lifters to all get pumped up.
I must be coming down with something, as right after I started working on the car, my stomach really started churning. I had to keep stopping to take rests and let it settle down before I could continue. I just had to see if it had pressure, and after I saw that it did, I'm quitting for the day. No dinner tonight.
The Flat Cad left this morning on its way to my friend Randy's shop. He will be doing some modifications and then the car is off to the body and paint shop. The engine goes to California for the dyno runs in early July.
I am starting on Hooley's in about a week.
John
saturday I replaced the broken winch controller for my trailer. A kit from Superwinch to retro fit the older winch I have.
The kit had instruction sheet for new color wires. It was complete kit. I must say it is nice to buy a kit that does exactly what it needs to!
Kit had spade connector blades that attached to the solenoids. New wire harness plugged on, worked like a champ!
Tony I think that is the same winch that I have on my car trailer. I bought it years ago when I was rebuilding wrecks and mine has been used a lot. It looks like it is to small to do much but it has served me well.
John
Everything went very smooth today, pieces were falling into place and my digital angle finder was coming up 0 and 90 every time. So of course that couldn't last. The last piece of 2x2 I needed, I cut 63" instead of 68".....and you cant find a piece on a Sunday. I have some 2x2 .120 wall but those two dividing supports are only 16ga. to keep weight off. They also hide the gap between the two pieces of sheetmetal.
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I also added my top secret adjustment chain to the back of the gate which allows you to make small adjustments as the seasons change, there is a turnbuckle at the top corner. It worked great on my last house.
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Nothing could ruin the day though because the Wife unit brought this home from the grocery store. Four pages inside and the cover.
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Good work glenn! I think I will get a copy of that magazine. I bet it will pale in comparison to the build updates we were treated to here on the RRT. Thanks again for all the build posts.
Glen ... congrats on the magazine cover!
When my Camaro was on Car Craft... the cashier did not understand why I was buying 5 of the same magazine.
RE: Gates ; .... Look good. I am going to Industrial metal today. Thanks!
CONGRATS Glen ... 8)
Your patience & attention to detail is now being recognized ....
Like Chimp said ... I doubt that they have the "coverage" on 4 pages that you shared with us ... Congrats again & thank you for including us "along the way" ..... :D
Oh ...The gates look good too...... :lol:
Arizona has "Seasons" :?: :?: :?: :?
Bob..... :wink:
My brother says that when your car appears in a magazine, go to the next town and buy up the copies you want. That way your buddies will buy the local ones before they sell out.
John
Quote from: "Glen"Everything went very smooth today, pieces were falling into place and my digital angle finder was coming up 0 and 90 every time. So of course that couldn't last. The last piece of 2x2 I needed, I cut 63" instead of 68".....and you cant find a piece on a Sunday. I have some 2x2 .120 wall but those two dividing supports are only 16ga. to keep weight off. They also hide the gap between the two pieces of sheetmetal.
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I also added my top secret adjustment chain to the back of the gate which allows you to make small adjustments as the seasons change, there is a turnbuckle at the top corner. It worked great on my last house.
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Nothing could ruin the day though because the Wife unit brought this home from the grocery store. Four pages inside and the cover.
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);b(
Glen, I have to confess that the illusion of your perfection made when you built the Nova are completely shattered since you cut a piece of your fence too short. :twisted:
Congratulations on the magazine coverage, it's an incredible car that deserves attention.
I've considered doing something similar to your gate adjuster with one of mine. One gate just won't maintain a consistent gap with changing moisture levels. It's a wooden fence and I suspect the soil and fence lumber are both moving.
Glen,
Nice job on the mag coverage :!: :!:
Nice job on the gate as well
A suggestion maybe? start a new thread with your gate and move it into the build of your shop. That way all of us jealous fellas can live vicariously thru you :D
later jim
Quote from: "Glen"Everything went very smooth today, pieces were falling into place and my digital angle finder was coming up 0 and 90 every time. So of course that couldn't last. The last piece of 2x2 I needed, I cut 63" instead of 68".....and you cant find a piece on a Sunday. I have some 2x2 .120 wall but those two dividing supports are only 16ga. to keep weight off. They also hide the gap between the two pieces of sheetmetal.
I'm surprised you didn't weld it back together and recut it correctly
Glen, Cool on the car
That's awesome, Glen! Congrats!
Chimp...the doors weren't really cheap, but I should be able to make a few bucks when I sell them. :D
Had breakfast with a few friends......
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Finally ready to roll! I've been busting my tail getting this new trailer and sleeper together and ready for my trip. I was supposed to leave today but wasn't quite ready. So at O dark 30 tomorrow I'll hit the road.
Carps, pretty good looking bunch of friends. :D
It's been 7 weeks since I started on my son's project house. Only small items are left. I spent the afternoon in my garage for the first time in 2 months. I'd much rather work with metal than wood. I'll try to get started on a project and be more entertaining. :D
Josh sold his Honda Prelude yesterday, he has been negotiating on a Bonneville SSEI for the last week. So today we drove down by Mansfield Oh to test drive it. He liked it, made the deal. The salesman brought out a remote for the Viper security system, and started pushing buttons at random. It has not run since. :roll: One of their "mechanics" worked on it for an hour and a half, no help. They said they will have a master mechanic fix it in the morning, and they will deliver it here.We'll seeeee.......
The dealer called Josh this morning, it was all fixed. They would Have it here about 1 pm. Josh called them at 3 pm when they had not shown up, and they told him on the way up a brake line blew, so they took it back to the dealer to fix it, and bring it up later today. At about 6 they called him and said they could not start it again, and they were taking it to the GM dealer to get the security system fixed. :roll: They will let him know when they get it back.
Went for a 200-mile bike ride through one of our national parks.
I picked up a couple of motorcycles recently, a 650 Triumph bobber for playing with, and a '96 Harley Heritage Softail for touring. It's been over 5 years since I've owned a bike and there is no better therapy in the world. The Essex project is on hold for the time being.
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What year is that Triumph? 'long time ago, I had a 1950 Speed Twin 500cc,and later on I had some other model, 650cc. I always liked them.
That Trump looks a lot like the one I had in 1961.
The dealer delivered Josh's car about 5 pm. About 5 minutes after the driver left, it wouldn't start. :shock: 5 minutes after that it would.
Quote from: "enjenjo"The dealer called Josh this morning, it was all fixed. They would Have it here about 1 pm. Josh called them at 3 pm when they had not shown up, and they told him on the way up a brake line blew, so they took it back to the dealer to fix it, and bring it up later today. At about 6 they called him and said they could not start it again, and they were taking it to the GM dealer to get the security system fixed. :roll: They will let him know when they get it back.
When my brother/partner & I bought a car to resell if it had an aftermarket alarm we immediately installed it into the trash can. Problem solved!
Boyd , be careful on the bikes. Folks that return to riding after years off, have a higher accident rate from rusty skills
last Crosley car ready to leave. An eggciting day for me. Odd how I am relieved to see these cars leave.
Empty parking at rear side of my shop. Crosley cars gone, Crosley engines & differentials gone... Misc Trans cores (700r4, T-350, T-400) gone. Empty trans cases for mock up use in car building... gone
Will the Triumph car be the next to leave?
Thanks guys, and yes, I'll be careful. I've ridden just over 1,000 miles on the Harley in the last week. :D
The Triumph is a '69 Trophy Sport engine with a Bonneville head mated to a '68 frame. It has an odd-shaped hardtail section added that has no stretch or drop. It looks almost like an older military rigid model, which is kinda cool. I'm still chasing some electrical issues but hope to have it running by the end of the month.
Went to a Kim Mitchel concert with my son tonight.Awesome !
Finall.....gates are done. I take my plans to the city next week for the shop build. The plans are 30x40 with an additional covered end to park the race trailer inside.
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overall very happy with these....no drag or sag, and smooth operation.
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Glen, What will the final finish on the gates be?
Doug
Rust
Quote from: "sirstude"Glen, What will the final finish on the gates be?
Doug
Quote from: "Glen"Rust
I believe the preferred term is patina :wink:
Looks good glen :!:
later jim
Returned from the Hot Rod Reunion at Bowling Green, Kentucky late last night. Great event. Good time.
John
QuoteQuote from: "river1"Quote from: "sirstude"Glen, What will the final finish on the gates be?
Doug
Quote from: "Glen"Rust
I believe the preferred term is patina :wink:
Looks good glen :!:
later jim
So the final finsh will be "Patina/ Rust".... :idea: Soo... That means out by you guy's your final finish should be ready in what ...12 to 15 Years :?: :?: :lol: :lol:
Looks good Glen ...Can't wait to see the shop ...
Bpb .... :wink:
Quote from: "Glen"Finall.....gates are done. I take my plans to the city next week for the shop build. The plans are 30x40 with an additional covered end to park the race
overall very happy with these....no drag or sag, and smooth operation.
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Glen, gates look good. As Ulgy mentions, nothing rusts in AZ. You may need to spray the gates with chemicals or water often.
Will b interesting to see what the city says on the shop plans
ran across this one the web...
dragster pov 360...
http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/Dragster_POV/
he may be excited.. but i wonder if he needed to wash out his fire suit..
QuoteQuote from: "wayne petty"ran across this one the web...
dragster pov 360...
http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/Dragster_POV/
he may be excited.. but i wonder if he needed to wash out his fire suit..
OOPS ..... :shock: Centerlined another pair :!:
Bob ... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"QuoteQuote from: "wayne petty"ran across this one the web...
dragster pov 360...
http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/Dragster_POV/
he may be excited.. but i wonder if he needed to wash out his fire suit..
OOPS ..... :shock: Centerlined another pair :!:
Bob ... :wink:
Actually it is a SHE and she handled it pretty well
http://bangshift.com/blog/incredible-video-watch-in-car-as-a-dragster-blows-a-150mph-donut-at-the-top-end-and-hits-nothing.html
Longer video I got from facebook
later jim
I spent the day finishing up a no shifter van column I have been building. I painted it today, maybe I can assemble it tomorrow. Then more cleaning parts for the Mustang. Took a box of parts down for powder coating
I just finished cleaning up the deuce. It's off to Pueblo for NSRA for 3 days. Tomorrow is the first day of summer which is my favorite day of the year. The forecast is hot and dry. I'm really looking forward to this trip. After completing my son's house, this is the first hot rod trip of the year. I hope the rest of you truly enjoy the first day of summer.
I bought the last body/parts today to make a very full load. I now have four 27 T's, two early 30's Ford pu beds and a completely rust free 29 Hudson cpe on the trailer. Still need to pick up the 33 Chevy cab. I also have a few parts in the truck. Plus some Olds rear fenders for Enjenjo
Trimmed trees, mowed the lawn,and helped fatcat with the replacement engine for his Olds, the camshaft broke in his.
moved dirt in front yard. Widen out the area so I can swing around the corner from front yard into back yard. Will b a large RV going thru there in a few years.
rented a john deere tractor. compact unit, h120 model I think. Tough little tractor for what I was doing. 4x4 hydraulic drive
Put a new crossbed box on my truck this morning; got out before it got hot, but the sun heated up the truck bed long before the air got uncomfortable - scorched my arm pits reaching over the side, and my knees crawling around in the bed. Now I can get all my stuff out of the cab and be able to use the back seat to sit on instead of to keep tools and junk in.
anybody else up watching lemans on speed.. or streaming it??
http://stream.speedtv.com/corvette
gets you in the car with the #73 corvette..
only about 2 hours to go..
Among other things I spent the last three days rebuilding the mower deck. I found two spindle bearings bad, and one idler bearing bad. The other idler bearing was replaced two weeks ago.
I also found that the mounting rods were all worn out, so I am rebuilding all of that too. Parts should be here tomorrow.
installed new door drivers side door latch and adjusted carb level.
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I got home this morning with the results of my tin hunt
Quote from: "phat rat"I got home this morning with the results of my tin hunt
Wow, are all those bodies spoken for?
You the T man!!!
That is a nice looking bunch Jack.
I assembled the tilt column today, and just this minute realized I left a part out. At least I can install it without a complete teardown. Then I made some fence for fatcat's soda booth.
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "phat rat"I got home this morning with the results of my tin hunt
Wow, are all those bodies spoken for?
At this time only one is already sold. The black roadster body, the one on top, is going to Pennsylvania. All others are available, although tonight I took them to a local cruise night and one guy wants the Hudson so back he could taste it. He wanted to do some trading but I wasn't interested in a 29 Chrysler 4dr for the cpe and the other roadster
Do you have all these cars/parts lined up before you go, or do you out, then find them? Seems like you always come back with a full load.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Do you have all these cars/parts lined up before you go, or do you out, then find them? Seems like you always come back with a full load.
I had four of these bodies and one more bought before I left. I start looking months before I leave. The one roadster body had been waiting at my sons place in Mt. since last fall.
Josh and I mowed the grass today. He bought a 54" Toro zero turn, and wanted to try it out. My mower works good with the rebuilt deck, but it is much slower than the zero turn.
I took the steering column I did apart, and installed the missing pieces. I needed a puller to get the top off without damage, I have wanted one for a long time,so today I made one, it works slick, pictures when I get it cleaned up and painted.
had company all day. but yesterday i figured out how to adjust the valves in my engine (flathead) and put it back together. ran much better wife & i celebrated w/crunchy munchy peanut butter @ the local ice cream shop. 2 goods, car & ice cream.
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picked up my shop plans yesterday, I need the truss calc/stamped sheet and then I can submit to the city.
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I finished texturing and painting a bathroom ceiling. I spent some time with a water hose washing the dirt out of the corners of the 51 Ford cab. I didn't find any surprises. It's been around a 100 everyday for two weeks. Today was only 84. Little humid. :D
I got started working on the junk.
Quote from: "Glen"picked up my shop plans yesterday, I need the truss calc/stamped sheet and then I can submit to the city
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Looks good. Plenty of room. You have a straight shot at parking the trailer?
Quote from: "Crosley"
Looks good. Plenty of room. You have a straight shot at parking the trailer?
The trailer will not be a straight shot back off the street/house, but still pretty simple. My main focus is the appearance of the house and back yard....then trailer backing second. I don't want to look out the patio every day and see the shop and the front of a trailer. Maybe Im getting old to think that way?
Got back from a trip to Kelowna today . Went to my aunt & uncles 60th anniversary.
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Crosley"
Looks good. Plenty of room. You have a straight shot at parking the trailer?
The trailer will not be a straight shot back off the street/house, but still pretty simple. My main focus is the appearance of the house and back yard....then trailer backing second. I don't want to look out the patio every day and see the shop and the front of a trailer. Maybe Im getting old to think that way?
May be an age thing. Or a smart thing
You've seen my shop a few times. Several friends suggested a metal building that would have cost half of what I spent.
A metal building would not have looked correct as the building I have that matches the house design.
Since we are discussing age...I will point out that today is the most important day of the year in my household (at least that is what I constantly remind the wife unit of). I have reached 44 today.
Happy Birthday, Glen...you young pup...
Quote from: "Glen"I have reached 44 today.
Never did reach 44. I got to 38 once but then my legs started to appear shorter so I backed off. Now I just stay around 33. GPster
^^^ :lol:
Good going Glen.
By GPster's reasoning I've been up to 44 but lately I'm getting back to 42.
Another project for team smart for me:
Blood on the Washer.
I can't believe this.
I was sitting in the living room at my laptop last night and started to smell nail polish, or paint thinner.
Just a few whiffs at first and then even more as time passed.
My house normally has a smell to it because of Shadow's remains, and my lack of housecleaning and such.
Anyhow, it started getting overpowering as I sit and wondered what the heck was going on.
Refrigerant leak? an ink pen leak, a bottle of something tipped over and finally leaking?
So, got up and tried to follow my sniffer around.
It wasn't too hard to follow it back to my washer/drier area adjacent to my dinning/kitchen in the wall next to the garage.
Opened up the doors and much to my horror, My open washer was covered in blood splatters all down the open door, over both sides of open top and all down the agitator.
Upon further analysis it turned out to be Chevrolet Engine Orange paint.
I've had 3 cans of Krylon Engine Orange spray paint on the shelf above the washer since back when we put the 350 Chevy engine in my 40 back in 89.
Kinda thought it would last longer inside instead of out in the garage with it's range of temps. Never gave it any thought.
Now it appears the bottom of the can finally rusted thru and let the paint spay out all over my washer.
Doesn't appear there's much I can do about it now, except let the paint dry, which it pretty much has now, and just use it as a very colorfully spotted washer.
Guess I should take the remaining two cans out to the garage now.
At least my house now smells like a paint shop.
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Quote from: "Carnut"Good going Glen.
By GPster's reasoning Chevrolet Engine Orange paint.
I've had 3 cans of Krylon Engine Orange spray paint on the shelf above the washer since back when we put the 350 Chevy engine in my 40 back in 89.
let the paint dry, which it pretty much has now, and just use it as a very colorfully spotted washer.
Guess I should take the remaining two cans out to the garage now..
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You've got two more cans of a matching color, no telling how long these cans will last because they were stored under the same conditions for the same amount of time. I'd use them to paint everything else around the washer, You don't know what they'll paint in the garage. The only place safe for them there would be under the hood of the '40. GPster
Quote from: "Carnut"Good going Glen.
By GPster's reasoning I've been up to 44 but lately I'm getting back to 42.
Another project for team smart for me:
Blood on the Washer.
I can't believe this.
I was sitting in the living room at my laptop last night and started to smell nail polish, or paint thinner.
Just a few whiffs at first and then even more as time passed.
My house normally has a smell to it because of Shadow's remains, and my lack of housecleaning and such.
Anyhow, it started getting overpowering as I sit and wondered what the heck was going on.
Refrigerant leak? an ink pen leak, a bottle of something tipped over and finally leaking?
So, got up and tried to follow my sniffer around.
It wasn't too hard to follow it back to my washer/drier area adjacent to my dinning/kitchen in the wall next to the garage.
Opened up the doors and much to my horror, My open washer was covered in blood splatters all down the open door, over both sides of open top and all down the agitator.
Upon further analysis it turned out to be Chevrolet Engine Orange paint.
I've had 3 cans of Krylon Engine Orange spray paint on the shelf above the washer since back when we put the 350 Chevy engine in my 40 back in 89.
Kinda thought it would last longer inside instead of out in the garage with it's range of temps. Never gave it any thought.
Now it appears the bottom of the can finally rusted thru and let the paint spay out all over my washer.
Doesn't appear there's much I can do about it now, except let the paint dry, which it pretty much has now, and just use it as a very colorfully spotted washer.
Guess I should take the remaining two cans out to the garage now.
At least my house now smells like a paint shop.
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Well...there was a thread about getting the marble out of an aerosol can..
Let the can rust..out comes the paint..let it rust some more.. :idea:
I don't believe your idea was mentioned :oops:
Sorry about your mess..
Actually..appliance paint..pretty hard stuff! I bet if you used some sort of paint thinner/mineral spirits/lacquer thinner quick you might be able to get a lot of that off.
I saw the pictures, before I read the story, and thought Oh CRAP!
The wife and I drove up to Muskegon to pick up some fenders from PhatRat. He lives so far out in the Woods, he had to used an ax to keep the mosquitoes at bay. :roll: We had a short visit, nice, but we had to head back
home.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I saw the pictures, before I read the story, and thought Oh CRAP!
The wife and I drove up to Muskegon to pick up some fenders from PhatRat. He lives so far out in the Woods, he had to used an ax to keep the mosquitoes at bay. :roll: We had a short visit, nice, but we had to head back
home.
Shoulda shouted.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I saw the pictures, before I read the story, and thought Oh CRAP!
The wife and I drove up to Muskegon to pick up some fenders from PhatRat. He lives so far out in the Woods, he had to used an ax to keep the mosquitoes at bay. :roll: We had a short visit, nice, but we had to head back
home.
Yea. and you left the car door open so you could capture some of the best breeders. I hope they do well for you. If you breed them with those from Ohio it's sure to improve the breed down there.
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Quote from: "enjenjo"I saw the pictures, before I read the story, and thought Oh CRAP!
The wife and I drove up to Muskegon to pick up some fenders from PhatRat. He lives so far out in the Woods, he had to used an ax to keep the mosquitoes at bay. :roll: We had a short visit, nice, but we had to head back
home.
Shoulda shouted.
I thought about it, I would like to see how your projects are coming. We didn't make it home until after 7
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"I saw the pictures, before I read the story, and thought Oh CRAP!
The wife and I drove up to Muskegon to pick up some fenders from PhatRat. He lives so far out in the Woods, he had to used an ax to keep the mosquitoes at bay. :roll: We had a short visit, nice, but we had to head back
home.
Yea. and you left the car door open so you could capture some of the best breeders. I hope they do well for you. If you breed them with those from Ohio it's sure to improve the breed down there.
Could be. As they say, when someone from Ohio moves to Michigan, it raises the IQ of both states. :D
Frank, you almost went by my house and you didn't stop??
Quote from: "Ohio Blue Tip"Frank, you almost went by my house and you didn't stop??
Probably. I only found it by accident the last time I was there :D
pulled the T-350 trans out of Monte. Making noise in first gear. Shift to 2nd gear, noise gone. Found problem. Not a planetary unit. Input shaft and output shaft were touching.
road trip to a Sears store in Chandler AZ.. I usually avoid Chandler, they have multiple traffic radar locations at intersections.
any who .... I had 4 broken tools to exchange and was looking for a few new tools. Broken tools are years old in broke condition. I stopped taking tools to Sears for replacement, because it was always a hassle for some reason.
Today a complete different story. Cashier told me to find replacement tools for broken ones. Asked if I needed help looking. :shock:
I found the replacement tools, found most of the new items I wanted. The exchange on broken tools went smooth as glass. Paid for the new stuff and I was off down the road to Harbor Freight.
Mayb Sears being in the crapper (money wise, sales wise, etc) has helped them figure out they needed a few policy changes?
I just came in from working on the 51 Ford in the driveway. It's 104 here. I've removed the engine and the running boards. All the bolts are ruined. They either get broke or cut to remove them. This was a coyote wagon. Everytime something came loose they welded it back on. While I was out there, the friend that built the turtle go kart came by. He's doing a 52 for a customer. They're buying a new box and he's letting me have their old one. It's not great but it's way better than mine. :D The bottoms of the rear fenders have some rust where they attached to the running boards. That's the worst that I've found so far.
Today I gutted the doors on the 51. I removed them and vatted them. Not great but way better to work on now.
Drag raced today. 8.82@154.97mph from the 83 marquis wagon.We went 2 rounds.
Working on the 65 Chevy. Yesterday installed lower ball joints and new front brakes.
Today I'm changing the rear pinion seal and cover gasket. Then if I haven't run out of steam I need to change the Power Glide filter and rear seal. The new radiator should be here today which is another job.
Last week I changed motor mounts, fuel pump, heater core and rebuilt the carb.
Sure glad I bought a car that didn't need any work. :lol: :shock:
"Sure glad I bought a car that didn't need any work."
I know the feeling. I had to replace the oil pump and distributor on the Ford, plus adjust the neutral start switch, trans/carb linkage, and find that the a/c has a leak...and no receiver/drier. :shock:
Quote from: "Ohio Blue Tip"Working on the 65 Chevy. Yesterday installed lower ball joints and new front brakes.
Today I'm changing the rear pinion seal and cover gasket. Then if I haven't run out of steam I need to change the Power Glide filter and rear seal. The new radiator should be here today which is another job.
Last week I changed motor mounts, fuel pump, heater core and rebuilt the carb.
Sure glad I bought a car that didn't need any work. :lol: :shock:
Yea but think of how long it was just sitting in storage
QuoteI know the feeling. I had to replace the oil pump and distributor on the Ford, plus adjust the neutral start switch, trans/carb linkage, and find that the a/c has a leak...and no receiver/drier. :shock:
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QuoteQuoteWorking on the 65 Chevy. Yesterday installed lower ball joints and new front brakes.
Today I'm changing the rear pinion seal and cover gasket. Then if I haven't run out of steam I need to change the Power Glide filter and rear seal. The new radiator should be here today which is another job.
Last week I changed motor mounts, fuel pump, heater core and rebuilt the carb.
Gee....What are you guys planning on doing AFTER lunch???
I'm on page 2 of a 4 page punch list on a car I built in 1986... :?:
I started with the transmission replacement .... That was the EASY part ... :shock:
Worse than that ...it's STILL under warranty :!:
Bob.... :wink:
After lunch I plan to do more! :D When you're old as I, you have to work fast as you may not have much time. :lol:
woohoo.....right on schedule I got my permit today for the new shop. We hear so many nightmares about permits on shops. I dropped the paperwork on 07-02, they cruised thru the plans with me and noted one issue with a red pen in regards to property setback. The person told me another person would review the structural/electrical side of it and I should get my plans by 07-15....thirteen days later? wow, here I am today with a permit. They didn't even make me re-submit for the red line, just noted to correct it. Diggging party starts Tuesday.
Last time I needed a permit, it didn't meet the setback either. I called the commissioner, he called the zoning inspector, and I went over and picked up the permit.
I mowed the grass yesterday, kept my clothes on. josh bought a zero turn commercial mower, I used that. Less than an hour to mow 2 acres.I have to get one of my own.
I am working on the Marlin today, new steering column, and a Grand Cherokee steering box. Steering box bolts in outside of one hose fitting that needed an adapter
The steering column is a no shifter van column that I built. I am using a Le Carra wheel, and of course the hub would not fit this column without machining. Le Carra said they would do it no charge, but I did not want to wait, so I did it myself. They said this only affects Van and Pickup columns 67 to 72.
Frank, what's the reason for the grand cherokee box?
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, what's the reason for the grand cherokee box?
It's much faster, 12 to 1 rather than 16 to 1. The Hoses use an Oring end rather than a inverted flare, so the pressure line needs an adapter.
The other thing I ran into, the old box, also an 805, has four mounting bosses, the new box has only three, and only two of them line up with the three bosses on the box adapter. So I am making a second adapter that fits between the third boss on the box, and the adapter so I still have three mounting bolts. I'll post pictures of it.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Last time I needed a permit, it didn't meet the setback either. I called the commissioner, he called the zoning inspector, and I went over and picked up the permit.
I had my plans drawn per code....but what I did not know is I have a special utility setback on my lot. There is a phone line running across the back of my lot underground and it showed up on the monitor when we reviewed plan together on day one. No big deal, I just had to bump up 3 feet.
The actual required setback minimum on my property is only 3 feet.....that's right, I could build the shop 3 feet off the property line if it were not for that phone line. I would never put it that close to the fence, I need to start my own crosley collection now that tony is out of the business.
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "enjenjo"Last time I needed a permit, it didn't meet the setback either. I called the commissioner, he called the zoning inspector, and I went over and picked up the permit.
The actual required setback minimum on my property is only 3 feet.....that's right, I could build the shop 3 feet off the property line if it were not for that phone line.
In my case the setback was 40 ft from the property line. I was adding onto an existing nonconforming building that was only 20 ft from the property line. The inspector could only see one solution, tear the old building down and start over. the commissioner thought that was a bit radical. He straightened it out.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "enjenjo"Last time I needed a permit, it didn't meet the setback either. I called the commissioner, he called the zoning inspector, and I went over and picked up the permit.
The actual required setback minimum on my property is only 3 feet.....that's right, I could build the shop 3 feet off the property line if it were not for that phone line.
In my case the setback was 40 ft from the property line. I was adding onto an existing nonconforming building that was only 20 ft from the property line. The inspector could only see one solution, tear the old building down and start over. the commissioner thought that was a bit radical. He straightened it out.
That sounds like a situation my brother and I ran into. A customer wanted a storage building built to replace an old 20X20 tool shed. The tool shed was closer to the road than the house because it had been part of the old farm where the newer house had been built. The codes wouldn't allow a structure to be built closer to the road than the front of the house, even though the house is more than 200 ft. From the road. But we were allowed to repair the existing tool shed. We jacked the shed up out of a low area and put it on a foundation. Then we built a new building around the tool shed using the shed framing. It was literally new walls, new rafters, sheathing and roofing and windows, inside it looked like the old shed, outside it looked like a new building. The inspector was impressed and signed off on it.
Quote from: "Glen"I had my plans drawn per code....but what I did not know is I have a special utility setback on my lot. There is a phone line running across the back of my lot underground and it showed up on the monitor when we reviewed plan together on day one. No big deal, I just had to bump up 3 feet.
The actual required setback minimum on my property is only 3 feet.....that's right, I could build the shop 3 feet off the property line if it were not for that phone line. I would never put it that close to the fence, I need to start my own crosley collection now that tony is out of the business.
We had a surprise easement - setback of 3 feet for utility lines at a house in 1979. A pool was being installed at our house in Glendale AZ.. it was found by an inspector. Pool was already dug, rebar , gunite installed.
We ended up with no kool deck behind the diving board, the pump - cleaning system had to be moved in 3 feet. It was a goof by the city and Paddock pools. And we suffered for it.
After all was said n done, we poured more concrete with kool deck surface where we wanted it.
City screws up, and the citizen suffers as usual.
Glen you are too smart and organized to buy a bunch of Crosley cars. I know better now too.
watching these videos..
1990 Mopar meet at Englishtown NJ Bill Golden & Don Garlits discuss their early days in the sport. Includes great archival footage of both drivers.
A while back a drunk backed into the drivers door of Shelby's Buick. Today we changed it out for another one. Then I made a set of door sill plates for an old Jeep wagon.
I gave the 32 a bath in preparation for Salina this weekend.
We went to Eldora yesterday for the NASCAR truck race. Talked briefly with Kenny Schrader before qualifying. He sat on the pole and won the first heat race. He led a bunch of laps and I think he finished about 5th. Not bad for an old guy.
I have to hose off my wife's Corvette for the local car show tomorrow night. Hope it doesn't rain.
Tom
I spent a couple of days last week detailing my 02 and today bought new tires and rims for it. Looks pretty good I think
came home to a footer today. They return tomorrow for rebar and cleanup. Does anyone want a separate build thread? I plan to take lots of pics.
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Quote from: "Glen"came home to a footer today. They return tomorrow for rebar and cleanup. Does anyone want a separate build thread? I plan to take lots of pics.
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That would work for me Glen.
For all of the Marlin/Rambler fans on this board.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-RAMBLER-MARLIN-RARE-ALL-ORIGINAL-FASTBACK-V8-1965-AMC-AIR-EXCELLENT-287-V8-/171079561723?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27d522f1fb
Started putting cab corners on my son's 92 silverado ext cab yesterday. I just have to do about 200 more tack welds and grind them down before filler and paint.Hopefully I am done before he gets back from his camping trip.
Quote from: "Glen"Does anyone want a separate build thread? I plan to take lots of pics.
Yes, me! .....Please do!
Quote from: "phat rat"I spent a couple of days last week detailing my 02 and today bought new tires and rims for it. Looks pretty good I think
Looks GREAT :D
My g/f has an 01..similar..2500 4x4..extended,short box
I have a similar Suburban..
IF I could post a pic..WE(here) :lol: WOULD SAY:
Looks pretty BAD
Hers is a farm vehicle..that gets driven on the road haha..AND in and through :roll: her horse field..I have been in it. Actually hers is looking better lately..it NOW looks like someone is in the process of replacing the rockers as they have pretty much rotted right off :lol:
Mine was a Police vehicle..still has the bars in the windows.. 8)
Hers goes where it is pointed..(Great 4x4!) Mine just sinks because of it's weight.
I bought mine new and have just over 122K on it. So far the only rust has been the tailgate and I found a replacement last year when I was in Az that was even the right color. Mine has the 8.1/Alision
I picked up a new Goldwing this week.
2013 red Airbag model. It has the SAT-NAV , XM-Sirrus, ABS, iPod , USB port , yada , yada on it.
Finishing a metal roof on a new addition to the cabin in the 50 degree rain. If it weren't for the screw heads for traction it would be like a waterslide. Had to build a fire in the woodstove to take the chill off.....in July :?
Also making a list for Bonneville trip camping as I think of things. Tagging along with Charlie chops beginning on Aug 1. We're taking a meandering route to visit some people and see a little more of the good old USA.
That's quite a scooter Tony....nice!
I just got back from Salina. Wee bit cool.
Just got back from dropping Mrs Ugly at the Kid's house for a welcome home visit ... .. He arrived safely from his "Vacation in the Sand" courtesy of the USAF .. I would have stayed but could not get the time off work ...
Strange .. He left Afganastan last Tuesday AM & arrived at St.Louis this afternoon .. He has spent all that time in various airports , sometimes going the wrong direction to make it home .. When he arrived in Baltimore , he actually could have rented a car & arrived sooner than taking the reserved flights :shock: He is home ..Safe & sound ..That's the important part ..
Now ..I HAVE to finish the repairs to his car ASAP ... :roll:
Hey Tony ... Neat Bike .. Seems to have lot's of "Controls" ... Buttons , switches & things .... :?
Bob.... :wink:
Started "The Old Folks Salt Tour"
On the road in Columbia, Missouri, had a good day and about 660 miles, Colorado Springs tomorrow.
See ya on the salt.
this is really moving fast. They return tomorrow to pour the driveway pad and the carport pad on the south end by the wall.
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Quote from: "enjenjo"I am cleaning the shop, I rebuilt the rear suspension on a 1970 AMX this week, springs, shocks, and torque links. It did not want to come apart after 40 years in Ohio. :shock:
Spending the night in Durango, CO.
We were in Cripple Creek last night and in Silverton today, tomorrow it's off to the Grand Canyon continuing "The Old Folks Salt Tour"
Sure glad gas is cheap!
Building an outdoor fish pond with my son.Roughly 1000 gallons.We will be building the filtering system tomorrow , lining the structure and ,glug glug, glug,filling it up hopefully by evening. Rock and roundstone waterfall to follow.
Sitting here in front of this infernal machine shaking my head in amazement. I had a completely new experience this evening. Two of my ten year old granddaughters have been staying with us during the day and evening for most of the past week, and this evening, one of them came in and said the other had gotten a brush tangled in her hair, and couldn't get it out. Oh my!!! She did have it tangled up in there; her hair is almost 30 inches long, and they had been playing at being hairdressers, and attempted to tease her hair into a pouf - or some such thing. I learned something new: conditioner is your friend - in such a situation; soaking the wad up with some conditioner got it greased up enough to finally be able to pull it apart strand by strand. Got the brush out and she went and showered the conditioner out, and came out happy as a duck in the rain - not at all what it was like while we wer trying to get it untangled, two upset, sobbing little girls, aughh! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Tomorrow will be a better day: I have to tear into the brakes on my Tundra. :wink: :wink:
Decisions made.... scrap metal pile is what this Simca will be.
I've decided the drag race thing is over for me.
Gonna scrap this Simca car. the 1962 Morris minor will be cut up too :evil:
There are many parts to return to friends, those parts were loaned to me.
I have a slight possible deal on my 1962 Falcon going away in a trade deal.
Thinking : I am gonna go back to daily driver street cars, whiz on the drag race deal as a participant
Quote from: "Crosley"Decisions made.... scrap metal pile is what this Simca will be.
I've decided the drag race thing is over for me.
Gonna scrap this Simca car. the 1962 Morris minor will be cut up too :evil:
I have many parts to return to friends, those parts were loaned to me.
I have a slight possible deal on my 1962 Falcon going away in a trade deal.
I am gonna go back to daily driver street cars, whiz on the drag race deal as a participant
sell it on Craigslist.. strip off the donated and borrowed parts..
those are TOO RARE to cut up for scrap... somebody will love a partially completed project...
load it on a trailer.. so you can meet them at a remote spot.. there are a Lot of people you don't want off CL at your shop.. or knowing where you are... even going as far as covering the license plates on your truck when you tow it out...
create a photobucket account with all the pictures to link to the CL posting..
if that can be done..
its also.. a bring your own trailer and tie downs or pay x per mile for delivery from the location you decide to start from... that looks small enough it might fit inside one of the 12 foot long walled open top uhaul trailers...
you are also within range of DVAP... they would also love them ..
or any of the components ...
cash in hand creates a bigger pile from a complete part than it does from a scrap dealer ...
Today I'm trying to locate a nice Pontiac GTP coupe. Wednesday another careless driver smashed into me and finally killed my 99 Grand Prix GT commuter. Third total loss on it this year, no at faults. Can't figure whether its me or the car thats the jinx. Probably me, this makes eight "no fault" totals in my life. Careful out there guys, never let your guard down on the street.
Crosley ,slap the simca on racing junk,free ad . Did something happen to turn you off of drag racing?I tend to agree with you on the street strip type car,but every time I try to build one it ends up being a drag strip car.
Finally got the hood painted and latch system perfected for the Model A.
Tom...
Trying to get caught up here at work from being gone for the last 2 weeks and get ready to go to Bonneville on Friday.
Doug
I've kinda had to do a project for my 40 Ford. It's had a button tucked interior for 43 yrs now. The seats are original factory 40 Ford and I've kinda been trying to keep the 'heritage' of the car in tack. But recently the material on the front seat has started ripping out from the seams on the drivers side seat back. So, I'm a bit tight on money and can't really afford to get the seat recovered in the same style, and I've never been comfortable on the original seat anyway and every time I get in I can feel some bottom seat springs giving way and broken and I've been wondering when a broken spring will poke thru. So I've decided to go to some late model bucket seats. As would happen I found the perfect bucket seats sitting in the garage right next to the 40 in my 02 PT Cruiser. So I checked out local salvage yard and found a set of leather Cruiser seats to put in the 40, but since there weren't a whole lot of black interiors in PT Cruisers I had to get some grey leather seats and then paint them black. So that's my current project, heh, heh, ain't much but it's what I'm doing.
Here's a pic of the 43 yr old interior done by a local upholstery guy Paul Matz.
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Here's the grey passenger seat as I have disassembled it preparing for paint. Using some 'Hot' solvent to clean the leather in paint prep.
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Here's the seat after painting black with SEM brand Vinyl/Leather paint. The headrest is just to help me handle the seat after painting, I won't be using the headrest after installation.
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here's the parts and pieces off the seat after painting. This is kinda cool paint, I noted a few runs in the paint after spraying but after 24hrs they all had flowed out and couldn't tell where they had been. Now I just hope the paint sticks for awhile, at least as long as I will be around.
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Sure hope I can get these pieces back on the seat. Then I'll still have to do the drivers seat and hopefully get T-Vicky to help put them in the car.
I've been doing a little bit of "Old School" rod construction (the way I remember doing things 40 years ago). I've been working on the Jeepster making some body bracing and floor support and body to frame mounts. I saved a bunch of 1/2" x 2" rectangular tubing when I junked out some old lawn furniture. I'm not able to weld it with my "buzz box" even down at 50 amps and I didn't even take the new wire feeding welder out of the box because I don't need to add to my depression by failing at one more new task. I've been cutting the rectangular tubing and brazing it together like an "erector set" project. The plan is for the floor to be high enough to be flat like a pick-up bed floor over the rear frame "Kicks". Next I'll have to make a floor and trans tunnel in the cowl so that I'll have enough frame mounts so that the cowl can be mounted so the doors will open and close (sway-back convertible body). Read somewhere the other day that the old school look is becoming passé so true to form it should be ready about the time it's out of style. GPster
The walls were put up this morning.
12 ft. walls
48x60 windows X 6
12x10 garage door
The car port posts go up tomorrow.
8ft. tall doors X 2
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I put a few miles on the cpe today and went to the NSRA Appreciation Day at Classic Instruments. Had a nice talk with ncrodder while there. Boy those guys really do a bang up job putting this together. Lots of prizes donated for raffles. Some people are super lucky and were multiple raffle winners. Ended up the day by rolling 88,000 mi on the cpe by the time I got home..
They got the beams up for the car port today. all of the walls were squared up and a few trusses squared and ready to sit.
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Took time yesterday putting he Jeepster up on jackstands and wood blocks. To put a floor in the cowl and around the transmission I'll have to do all the measuring while I'm down on my knees (I'm Catholic). Had to raise it up some to get the numbers on my ruler in bifocal range. It will also be necessary for me to do some finish welding (brazing) on the bracing for the back floor. Rectangular tubing has four sides. My garage has provided me with some security. We have not had a night for the last month that we haven't had company and someone staying over. My sister and niece came last Wednesday and they're scheduled to leave tomorrow but we'll but we're still grand dog sitting until Monday. I haven't gotten this much work done on the Jeepster since I wrecked my truck in 2010 and had to stop and fix it. GPster
Doing bondo on the cab corners of my son's truck. I am not very good at bodywork.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Doing bondo on the cab corners of my son's truck. I am not very good at bodywork.
I make my own filler.
I go to a plastics/fiberglass or boat repair place and buy the stuff.
You can get way,way better resin if you buy it like this. The resin component in most auto body fillers is not the best quality.Some is just crap.
I use non waxed fiberglass resin.(You can use waxed but you have to scuff it before you add more) Mix that up with the hardener.I buy medicine droppers to mix it from a drug store. I use about .7ml hardener per ounce.
.6 if it is warmer..in the sun..sets faster. Up about 8 when cooler.
I use old windshield washer fluid or clean oil/anti-freeze containers.
Then I add some short strand fiberglass strands.I mix that until the mixture is pretty thick.
The strands make it prickly and a bit of a pita to remove..but the stuff sure is sticky and strong. I cut the "prickles" off with wire cutters.
Final coats I mix the resin with baby powder (as talc) for the desired
consistency.
If you want to go further this route you can make up or buy gel coat..and the tint.I like to make the gel coat and tint it close to the original color.
Sand,prime,paint,clear coat.
You can re-use the mixing containers by flexing them after the stuff has hardened.
You might not think you are good at body work..but this stuff will stick..
and is strong..and once getting past the prickles is easy to work with..
If you need sticky and strong..this stuff is hard to beat.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Doing bondo on the cab corners of my son's truck. I a
m not very good at bodywork.
It's really pretty easy. just put on plenty of Bondo and sand off anything that doesn't look like a cab corner. :wink:
I should have stated "I am not very fast at bodywork" I do OK ,not exactly show quality or anything but I take forever. How many times do you have to fill the same spot to get it right? with almost no waviness (welded in cab corners)I seem to need to fill and sand three times to get it decent.This is a patch job on the son's 91 silverado.I am painting it right away.
Quote from: "chimp koose"I should have stated "I am not very fast at bodywork" I do OK ,not exactly show quality or anything but I take forever. How many times do you have to fill the same spot to get it right? with almost no waviness (welded in cab corners)I seem to need to fill and sand three times to get it decent.This is a patch job on the son's 91 silverado.I am painting it right away.
My friend the Hamb famous Earl Schieb introduced me to 3M Dry Guide Coat, its a fine black powder that you spread over your filler or primer before sanding. You will see vividly all the low spots. Like all 3M products its a little pricey but is money well spent IMHO. It goes on dry so you don't have to wait on it to dry & it doesn't clog your sandpaper like black spray paint.
bought new tires for my Monte Carlo car 1983.
Scuff'd and painted the black in the centers. Looks much better. Should drive better too. Pop the center caps back on, bolt them to the car.
Quote from: "Crosley"bought new tires for my Monte Carlo car 1983.
Scuff'd and painted the black in the centers. Looks much better. Should drive better too. Pop the center caps back on, bolt them to the car.
It looks like zero mile's on those tire's! Wheels look good!
Upper control arms w/ball joints ,rotors ,bearings and pads on the 98 ranger.
I went to the Scott City Rod Run yesterday. There was 159 cars. They said that was the 2nd highest total in 34 years. It was a very good visiting with friends and seeing what was new. This 58 Chevy showed up. He was at Salina but I don't remember seeing it. This was entirely owner built. The man is a barber. I believe he said he took 40" out of it. Had a small block and 3 speed overdrive.
I went to the Swanton Chicken festival car show yesterday. They had about 300 cars, most of them local. Good times, saw a lot of people I had mot seen in years. One of my old buddies was there with his new COPO 350 Camaro factory race car, with both optional engines.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I went to the Swanton Chicken festival car show yesterday. They had about 300 cars, most of them local. Good times, saw a lot of people I had mot seen in years. One of my old buddies was there with his new COPO 350 Camaro factory race car, with both optional engines.
Wait....Chevy makes a Camaro with TWO engines!!!?
Been working on replacing the front seat in my 40 Ford.
Here's how the original seat and the 43yr old upholstery looked.
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Here's why the seat needed to be removed.
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The 43yr old upholstery started splitting out and I really don't have the funds to have it reupholstered or repaired in anyway.
I've been keeping the seat and upholstery in the car for what I call 'Heritage' purposes, I'm just an old guy with some traditionalist views that only mean something to me. Heh, heh, even though the 35yrs I've had the car that seat and it's seating position was never comfortable for me.
So I did the buy on the PT Cruiser Bucket seats and painted them black.
So out came the 'Heritage' and in go the Buckets.
I got the Buckets painted my self but had to help my friend T-Vicky here to put them in my car.
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One rather interesting event occurred when we put the seat in the car and found the bolt holes in the Cruiser mounts lined up with the stock 40 seat bolts.
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I'm still dealing with some regrets to the changes but I'm dealing with it, and I really like sitting and driving in the new seats.
Heh, heh, they set in a way and are stiffer and almost feels like riding in my old Model A Coupe.
There's still some trim parts left to attach around the base mounts to pretty that up and then it's all done.
Now I just hope the paint lasts as long as I do.
Heh, heh, as I was out taking pics of my seats a mini car show kinda happened.
My friends Keith Miekle with his 53 Ford and Mike Behrendt with his 34 Ford Loboy Coupe showed up.
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Been working on the Jeepster and I got some "A" pillar frame mounts made and welded/bolted to the frame. The welded part is on the top of the frame so when the floor for the body is installed you won't be able to see the welds. Because this S10 (S15) frame that I am using is from a junkyard the rear springs had some broken leafs. The main leafs were OK so to make it a "roller" back then I just used the main leafs and some wood blocks because there was no heavy weight to support. I saved the longest/best pieces of the rest of the leaves to give me something to make a pair of lighter duty springs out of. Of course this was years ago and I had forgotten about it until yesterday when I was getting ready to get underneath the back end of it and finish my floor structure brazing. Checking my collection of "Saved" leafs the longest one I have would make a fine 3rd leaf so I'll be hunting for second leafs. I want to put the spring together close to "right" now so when I finish my brazing and put the gas tank back in I can get the thing off jack stands and back to "roller" status. None of that will happen today or tomorrow as I'm making a trip to Kent to return our grand daughter. The only car related thing I'll be doing is stopping at Summit Racing to look and see if there's anything I need to use my Christmas Present Gift Certificate on. GPster
Just lately I've been installing new outlets in the garage. Between the two overhead doors I now have an exterior and interior outlet, both of which I've wanted for a long time to cut down on stringing extension cords. As long as I'm stringing wire anyway I also placed an overhead outlet for the opener on the single wide stall. Again, I've wanted that for a long time as that opener has been on an extension cord all the way over to the other opener...not a recommended set up.
They're all live now and GFCI protected, so it's on to a pair of ceiling receptacles to for two more twin tube, 4' fluorescent fixtures I picked up recently. They're roughed in and one of the receptacles is wired. I just need to wire the other box and connect the end of the run to my existing fluorescent circuit.
After that I'd better take a break from the garage and roof the house.
we have a new pest spray, supposed to kill scorpions quickly. A contact spray, you need this to contact them. I've used it outside many times in the yard, never seen the scorpion again... so I never know for sure it worked.
Usually when outside, If I had the chance to apply an abrasive procedure that involved my shoe and the ground... that worked well. I used a black lite type flash lite to locate the scorpions
tonite.. a scorpion in the house garage , on the wall , up in a corner. SPrayed him-it-her. 15 minutes later, I look. Dead scorpion laying on the floor
QuoteI used a black lite type flash lite to locate the scorpions
Are they black? Do they glow in the dark if you shine that light on them?
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"QuoteI used a black lite type flash lite to locate the scorpions
Are they black? Do they glow in the dark if you shine that light on them?
Scorpions at my house are light tan in colour. There are different varieties of them. Darker in colour (brown) ect. Some have nasty venom
The scorpions glow under a black lite. Very easy to spot them in the dark
QuoteScorpions at my house are light tan in colour. There are different varieties of them. Darker in colour (brown) ect. Some have nasty venom
The scorpions glow under a black lite. Very easy to spot them in the dark
Hmmm... :roll: There may be another location off my retirement list .. :cry:
Bob.... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"QuoteScorpions at my house are light tan in colour. There are different varieties of them. Darker in colour (brown) ect. Some have nasty venom
The scorpions glow under a black lite. Very easy to spot them in the dark
Hmmm... :roll: There may be another location off my retirement list .. :cry:
Bob.... :wink:[/quote]
Depends on the area of town you live in, I haven't seen a scorpion since I was in middle school, which was a couple :wink: of years ago
later jim
Beer seems to keep scorpions away here in Michigan. I haven't seen a single one since I started drinking and spilling beer over 48 years ago.
Guess I'd better go to the fridge and open a beer then.
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Depends on the area of town you live in, I haven't seen a scorpion since I was in middle school, which was a couple :wink: of years ago
later jim
I would see scorpions here n there. 1 or 2 in the house (maybe) a year. Then , I was stung by a scorpion in my bed. Kinda whizzed me off
I bought the small black light sold in many places now in Arizona, we had some bug spray that claimed to kill them. In 3 weeks time, I had killed , sprayed, stomped on 38 scorpions. Probably killed more than 50 now in 2+ years
The scorpions like desert landscape, block walls (fence). Especially around the corner and center pillars of the block fence common in Arizona. I dont find them in grass too often
my Chandler home did not have scorpions, but the new home does....I have an exterminator coming out once a month to spray the yard. First thing he hits is the block wall with a powder substance. Trying to eliminate the food source, and seal off the house.
I go out about 1030 with the black light and small torch. I was told they carry their brood on their back
Quote from: "Glen"my Chandler home did not have scorpions, but the new home does....I have an exterminator coming out once a month to spray the yard. First thing he hits is the block wall with a powder substance. Trying to eliminate the food source, and seal off the house.
I go out about 1030 with the black light and small torch. I was told they carry their brood on their back
We have dry granules now too. BOught the stuff from Pest n Weed Mart near us. He was very specific where to install the granules = at fence pillars, rock landscape near house. You want the scorpions crawling thru it. Spread granules, light water over it.
The new spray is what I used the other nite and it worked like a champ
i wonder how much the pet store pays for backyard scorpions..
might be worth capturing them in bottles..
i bought a black light flash light for the exact same reason ..
for a friend up near mojave..
much cheeper than the ones from HVAC suppliers
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/FL-UV2/UV-FLASHLIGHT-21-LED/1.html
home depot also sells 11 buck UV flashlights..
20 buck ones also
Scorpion Master 28 LED UV Flashlight
Model # 900221
Internet # 203772119
$19.97 / each
but they also sell 5 buck
Feit Electric 13-Watt (60W) Twist CFL Light Bulb - Black light..
Model # BPESL15T/BLB
Internet # 100553168
Store SKU # 246783
$4.98 / each
Bulb Color Black Light
Bulb Diameter (In.) 2
Bulb Length (In.) 4.7
Dimmable No
and then..
Scorpion Master Bug Grabber + 10 Stick-N-Seal Traps
Model # 900226
Internet # 203772132
$9.97 / each
Scorpion Bug Grabber- Capture, kill and dispose of scorpions. All from a SAFE 3 ft. distance. Great for roaches, spiders, crickets, ants, and more. With the Stick-N-Seal Traps and a 36 in. reach, you will never have to get near the bugs again. Easy, one hand operation. Get bugs in hard to reach places. No more bug spray or poison. Non-toxic and pet safe. The Scorpion Bug Grabber Story: Invented in Arizona to combat the formidable bark scorpion, the unique STICK-N-SEAL TRAPS along with the Scorpion Bug Grabber give you the ability to capture a scorpion or any bug off the or wall- seal it within the adhesive trap- and dispose of it, all with just one hand while maintaining a safe 36 in. distance. This amazing product is effective for many of the insects that invade your home- including: roaches, crickets, earwigs, spiders, ants, and almost any other crawling bug. There is also a very convenient flashlight clip so you can hunt at night and find scorpions with a Scorpion Master UV Blacklight (flashlight sold separately). The Scorpion Bug Grabber holds the adhesive traps so you can smash the pest, fold the trap over (ensuring to trap the bug if it's still kicking), and drop the trap in the trash, for a safe, no-stress, easy-to-use solution to almost any insect invader in your home, all while staying 3 ft. away. The convenient flashlight clip also serves as a clip for extra Stick-N-Seal Traps (10 included) for easy access to more traps, on the GO.
STICK-N-SEAL traps + 36 in. reach = never get near the bug
Capture, Kill, and dispose of scorpions all from a safe 3 ft. distance
Great for roaches, spiders, crickets, ants and more
Easy, lightweight, one hand operation, get bugs in hard to reach places
No more bug spray, Non-toxic, pet safe
Convenient flashlight clip to see scorpions glow
Includes 10 adhesive 3 in. x 4 in. size STICK-N-SEAL traps
MFG Model # : 900226
MFG Part # : 900226
jeez the worst we get are gophers up here! I guess 4' of snow will do that.
i just ran across this... 2005 to 2010 F250 and F350 super duty owners should watch this...
its only 2 minutes..
steering box gears that fracture.. is not a good thing...
QuoteQuote from: CrosleyQuote from: "river1"
Depends on the area of town you live in, I haven't seen a scorpion since I was in middle school, which was a couple :wink: of years ago
later jim
I would see scorpions here n there. 1 or 2 in the house (maybe) a year. Then , I was stung by a scorpion in my bed. Kinda whizzed me off
I bought the small black light sold in many places now in Arizona, we had some bug spray that claimed to kill them. In 3 weeks time, I had killed , sprayed, stomped on 38 scorpions. Probably killed more than 50 now in 2+ years
Ya know ... Mrs Ugly has really mastered the snowblower ...We have guy's that travel from house to house with plows on their trucks ....The house is the right size ... The shop is kinda set up the way I like it ... Maybe there's still hope :?: :?: :roll:
Bob.... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"
Ya know ... Mrs Ugly has really mastered the snowblower ...We have guy's that travel from house to house with plows on their trucks ....The house is the right size ... The shop is kinda set up the way I like it ... Maybe there's still hope :?: :?: :roll:
Bob.... :wink:
Killed 2 more scorpions last night. One on the block fence wall... other in the planter near my shop. they glow a pale yellow under the black lite
In the hospital for the 4th day. Had some pretty major surgery friday. Had allot of plumbing removed and some added. Rectal cancer. Get your colonoscomys we are all getting older
Mike
Quote from: "50 F1"In the hospital for the 4th day. Had some pretty major surgery friday. Had allot of plumbing removed and some added. Rectal cancer. Get your colonoscomys we are all getting older
Mike
Take care of yourself.
I installed seat belts in the 63 Ford yesterday. Wife doesn't like riding/driving in a car w/o them. She'd rolled a Buick end over end a few years back, and the belts saved her.
I got the retractable ones, and the outboard retractor is a very tight fit between the seat and the door.
Quote from: "50 F1"In the hospital for the 4th day. Had some pretty major surgery friday. Had allot of plumbing removed and some added. Rectal cancer. Get your colonoscomys we are all getting older
Mike
I hope things go well.
Very true words on the colon inspection. Get it done at 50 - 55 yrs old.
Friend of mine waited too long, till he was 62.
Quote from: "50 F1"In the hospital for the 4th day. Had some pretty major surgery friday. Had allot of plumbing removed and some added. Rectal cancer. Get your colonoscomys we are all getting older
Mike
I guess that is major surgery. Good luck on your recovery.
Hope for a good recovery, Mike, sorry you're going through this. I just had my latest scoping, both ends at the same time, nothing too serious, but needs watching. I asked the Docs if they shook hands in the middle - two relatively young guys, they sort'a looked at me like I had farted in church; whatever happened to humor?
Take care of yourself and heed what the docs tell you
Can't stress enough how important a colonoscopy is. And it is so easy and painless. I guess some guys are embarrassed, but there's no need for that. When I went in for one a couple years ago the attending nurse in the procedure room was a good friends wife. She asked me if I would prefer a different nurse. I told her it didn't bother me, I'd be asleep and she'd be the one having to look at some old guys butt. Next one I get I'm gonna have my wife write "HI LISA" on my bum! The doc told me it was a good thing I had it done, there was a couple polyps that could have become cancer in the future.
The peace of mind is great.
Can't the doctors watch for issues there by watching the "PSA" count in you blood or is that for some other issues common to old guys :?: :?:
Bob..... :wink:
Hope you heal up quickly Mike. I had a colonoscopy a couple years ago, and they told me to come back in ten years.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Can't the doctors watch for issues there by watching the "PSA" count in you blood or is that for some other issues common to old guys :?: :?:
Bob..... :wink:
PSA prostate-specific antigen. That's for the front he's talking the rear
Quote from: "Rrumbler"Hope for a good recovery, Mike, sorry you're going through this. I just had my latest scoping, both ends at the same time, nothing too serious, but needs watching. I asked the Docs if they shook hands in the middle - two relatively young guys, they sort'a looked at me like I had farted in church; whatever happened to humor?
Same here 2 years ago... although same doc viewed both sides.
I cant stress it enough for guys to get the scope inspection early.
the RN gave me the 'stuff' in the IV... next thing I knew: I woke up and my wife was sitting there with a folder and print outs
Good luck Mike, I had the same thing in 08 and have had 2 more colonoscopys (sp?) since then. You will probably have to make some lifestyle changes but what the hell it just gives us more stories and lies about how tough we are to tell our grandkids. :b-d:
Had a good friend turn 50 & go in for his colonoscopy. Was diagnosed with cancer, & was dead in 7 months. *, I miss him.
We're out when it's done and it doesn't hurt. So what's the problem? The worst is the stuff you have to drink and what it does :wink: :shock:
Quote from: "phat rat"We're out when it's done and it doesn't hurt. So what's the problem? The worst is the stuff you have to drink and what it does :wink: :shock:
Amen...
Thanks for the well wishes
40 days ago a I went to my family Dr for what I thought was some pain in the butt hemroids.
I am going home today. I have some problems peeing so it will be a interesting few days at home. They have to teach me how to put a hose up my who ha before I go home.
Thanks Again
Mike
For the first time in months I actually went into my shop and did a little bit of work on the Essex. I got the front shock mounts tacked into place as well as the front spreader bar. I had all but given up on the truck but perhaps the spark is slowly coming back.
Today I'm helping get my two new housemates settled. On Aug 6th I had to put our cat to sleep as she had cancer. I was devastated as it was only 5 months since I'd lost Karen and it was her cat and my only companion in the house. Yesterday I picked up a pair of pure white 8 week old brother kittens and they are slowly getting used to the house. Very rambunctious little critters, too!
Quote from: "50 F1"Thanks for the well wishes
40 days ago a I went to my family Dr for what I thought was some pain in the butt hemroids.
I am going home today. I have some problems peeing so it will be a interesting few days at home. They have to teach me how to put a hose up my who ha before I go home.
Thanks Again
Mike
Best of
Luck Mike, It!'s nice to know there's another survivor and not another victim.
50 F1 take care. I turned 51 this year and your warning has struck home . I will make the appointment soon. Boyd Who , I am glad you did not sell the truck and am also glad you have new room mates. I have never lived without a pet since the age of 7.
Quote from: "50 F1"In the hospital for the 4th day. Had some pretty major surgery friday. Had allot of plumbing removed and some added. Rectal cancer. Get your colonoscomys we are all getting older
Mike
Mike it's good that they dealt with it quickly and thanks for sharing personal info. It's definitely a vivid reminder to everyone to get checked regularly even if there are no symptoms. They've found & removed polyps in my colon and I have to have a retest every year for a while. Without the test & removal they say the polyps could have turned into cancer.
Best wishes, prayers, and thoughts go to you from this side of the state.
I have been checking on the Lambrecht car auction. Go to the first day sale and click on start bidding to see pre sale bids. The new cars are getting out of my price range because I would have to drive them instead of look at them. The red corvair might still be ok. Must be I few people out there who like them. Anyone going?
http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/online_auction.htm
I'm media blasting parts from the 51 Ford. That brings meaning to "labor day weekend"!
Quote from: "Mikej"I have been checking on the Lambrecht car auction. Go to the first day sale and click on start bidding to see pre sale bids. The new cars are getting out of my price range because I would have to drive them instead of look at them. The red corvair might still be ok. Must be I few people out there who like them. Anyone going?
http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/online_auction.htm
I find it amazing what some prices are. $18750 for this already and it's still 4 weeks before the actual auction?
1955 Chevrolet Belair 150 Sedan. It is a 2dr. This is part of the Lambrecht Chevrolet Company used car inventory. It was inside and then went outside. VB55K066803. The car is yellow in color and has some rust in the lower body and the floor. It has a 265 V8 and Automatic Transmission. There are only 29,870 miles on the odometer. It does not run. The interior is 2T Green and white with cloth and vinyl bench seat. manual windows and locks. Am radio. The interior is rough condition.
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "Mikej"I have been checking on the Lambrecht car auction. Go to the first day sale and click on start bidding to see pre sale bids. The new cars are getting out of my price range because I would have to drive them instead of look at them. The red corvair might still be ok. Must be I few people out there who like them. Anyone going?
http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/online_auction.htm
I find it amazing what some prices are. $18750 for this already and it's still 4 weeks before the actual auction?
1955 Chevrolet Belair 150 Sedan. It is a 2dr. This is part of the Lambrecht Chevrolet Company used car inventory. It was inside and then went outside. VB55K066803. The car is yellow in color and has some rust in the lower body and the floor. It has a 265 V8 and Automatic Transmission. There are only 29,870 miles on the odometer. It does not run. The interior is 2T Green and white with cloth and vinyl bench seat. manual windows and locks. Am radio. The interior is rough condition.
It's really too bad that the cars that were never sold, with less than 20 miles on them, were stored either outside or in unheated sheds. The descriptions and pictures show rust and dents. It's hard to understand why some people would rather let a car rot away instead of letting someone buy it and truly preserve it as a real survivor.
Cutting tubes out of the Morris Minor car roll cage.
Slow progress, scrap it or something
Quote from: "Crosley"Cutting tubes out of the Morris Minor car roll cage.
Slow progress, scrap it or something
how come?
Quote from: "chimp koose"Boyd Who , I am glad you did not sell the truck and am also glad you have new room mates. I have never lived without a pet since the age of 7.
Thank you. I never really wanted to sell the truck but my lack of enthusiasm and dwindling bank account had me seriously thinking about it. I guess in a way it was lucky that there was no interest in it when I advertised it. I'm working with my bank to see if I can renegotiate my loans. I still won't have any cash to put into the Essex but I have lots of things I can do on it that don't cost anything.
With the exception of a few years I've had cats most of my life. Salem's death hit me really hard as I'd been away for 17 days on a motorcycle trip and came home to her in very bad shape. The vet was able to give her something to get her through the weekend so I got to spend a few more days with her. The new cats are adapting fairly quickly, although I have a feeling my house will be in a shambles for awhile. :lol:
Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "Crosley"Cutting tubes out of the Morris Minor car roll cage.
Slow progress, scrap it or something
how come?
Might make the cage easier to ship East so it can be put into a Crosley ? GPster
This is self explanatory. :D
Well..my 1989 Craftsman lawntractor..brute strength..still does a great job on cutting the grass :D got a flat yesterday.
Today I went to pump it up..not taking air..hmmm..Ahh..'cause something had torn the inside of the tire apart :shock:
There is a bracket that is welded to the bottom of the king pin that the
"tie rods" attach to
The weld broke..king pin just flops around in the bracket.Bracket chewed up tire inside.
Easily re-weldable.
JUNK :lol: that lawn tractor has only lasted 24 years. What has been fixed/replaced on it? A few batteries,plugs,belts,ignition switch.
Oh yeah..for the last 4 years I have to use it with the hood up..otherwise it overheats :lol: That is all right..It STILL overheats haha..I just run in till it quits..give it a rest..and away I go again
Ya..plenty of grease on the king pin..
Oh yeah..I remember now..I did hit something ..pretty hard..a while ago. :lol:
I can't believe the deck is still good..and I never clean it :oops: just wait till it cools and put it back in the shop.Seat is like new.Cuts great..haven't sharpened the blade in 4 years.
I have about a 200X200 yard to cut too
I have some parts in black epoxy primer. I ran out of time to get all that was blasted covered with 2 coats but it won't take long tomorrow to finish. I had more parts than space. :D
Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "Crosley"Cutting tubes out of the Morris Minor car roll cage.
Slow progress, scrap it or something
how come?
I have 2 drag car projects in the shop. I think , 1 too many
trying to a find locksmith store to cut some keys is near impossible around here. Open on the weekend? nope.
so, at Lowes today I chat with the fellow there to get a key cut for the 1983 Monte I have.
Only have one key, been trying to get the extra set from my older brother. That has become a cluster F - mess. He has them, the keys are in Black Canyon City now..... long story & I aint driving to Black Canyon city up the hill. My bro lives in north Phoenix
back to the story. Lowes guy looks at the key: " boy that is an old GM car?" I tell him it is a 83... he rolls his eyes and says: " oh boy, that is an old one".. so I ask him about getting a key cut for my 1962 Ford Falcon; that may be a ''no go?'' Answer was : " cant do that one"
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "Crosley"Cutting tubes out of the Morris Minor car roll cage.
Slow progress, scrap it or something
how come?
I have 2 drag car projects in the shop. I think , 1 too many
what's the other one?
falcon?
btw, got an Ace hardware store there?
they did mine for the thing I bought last weekend...
Hey Tony...I went to Walmart to get keys cut for my '63 Ford; no dice. The guy did tell me that if I couldn't find any anywhere, to tell him and he'd bring in his own machine from home.
I was in RP Lumber in my town (2500 pop.), and I saw that they had a key cutting machine. I asked the guy if he could help me, and lo and behold, he had the blanks for both the ignition and trunk. I got four keys cut for under $6. Try the odd ball places...
Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "tomslik"Quote from: "Crosley"Cutting tubes out of the Morris Minor car roll cage.
Slow progress, scrap it or something
how come?
I have 2 drag car projects in the shop. I think , 1 too many
what's the other one?
falcon?
btw, got an Ace hardware store there?
they did mine for the thing I bought last weekend...
the key cuttin guy at Lowes , suggested Ace Hardware. The Monte new key works. Old key was worn heavily.
Drag car projects=
1948 Simca
1962 Morris Minor 1000 sedan
1962 Falcon is finished as a drag car - street car. Finished as its gonna get. I may (?) fix up the interior seats a little bit on the Falcon or change the wheels. I hate to hurt 51 yr old patina
:T)
I drove to Homer Ill. today to pick up more soda for Fatcat. He sold all he had at the fair yesterday, and has 4 days to go yet. 600 mile round trip.
QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"I drove to Homer Ill. today to pick up more soda for Fatcat. He sold all he had at the fair yesterday, and has 4 days to go yet. 600 mile round trip.
Guess that makes you a "Full Time" employee now , huh :?:
Does he give you discounted pricing for personel use :?: :lol: :lol:
Bob.... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"I drove to Homer Ill. today to pick up more soda for Fatcat. He sold all he had at the fair yesterday, and has 4 days to go yet. 600 mile round trip.
Guess that makes you a "Full Time" employee now , huh :?:
Does he give you discounted pricing for personel use :?: :lol: :lol:
Bob.... :wink:
Lets see, My vehicle, my time, my gas money, and he gave me a free diet soda, yeah, I guess you could say I was"employed".
All the parts I've blasted have 2 coats of epoxy on them now. I did that outside this morning. it's very rare to have a no wind morning in this part of the world. I have 3 other projects for today. I got the "labor" part down good. :D
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"I drove to Homer Ill. today to pick up more soda for Fatcat. He sold all he had at the fair yesterday, and has 4 days to go yet. 600 mile round trip.
Guess that makes you a "Full Time" employee now , huh :?:
Does he give you discounted pricing for personal use :?: :lol: :lol:
Bob.... :wink:
QuoteLets see, My vehicle, my time, my gas money, and he gave me a free diet soda, yeah, I guess you could say I was"employed".
Ahhhhhh... :idea:
Full Time "volunteer " ...That's even BETTER :!: :b-d:
Bob.... :wink:
i got behind on the spraying for black widow spiders on the old cars and trailer that sit out back. Killed about 8 black widows and many other smaller spiders last nite.
i go out after dark with flash lite, spray them with some bug stuff.
This afternoon I cleaned carbs on a Yamaha sport bike. They're pretty compact and not fun to work on. I made a jet holder and screwed the blocked pilot jets into it. I heated them with a heat gun and with 150lbs of air, I finally got them cleared. The orfice in them is around .010. The owner came by and left with a big grin.
I started to get ready to begin to commence to putting "old people" bars in our master bath tub/shower; have not used it since we moved in because of the lack of them. In the process of vacuuming up dust and drywall leavings, I burned up my old Dirt Devil vacuum that I have had for over 25 years; stinky! Kind of makes me sad, that old thing and I have been pretty good buddies for a long time. Another day tomorrow.
The wife and I have been staining siding and trim on the house for the last few weekends. Yesterday I replaced one siding board on the south side that was getting crispy and screwed down a bunch of other places. Short galvanized deck screws hold a lot better than siding nails once the thin cedar starts to curl. Pre drilling through the siding boards prevent splitting in most cases.
Tom
started to rehang the electric fan. i used those plastic things that went thru the radiator, and didn't like to have the fan pulling on the fins. so i''m making a metal bracket.
*
I'm cleaning the 32 again! It's 102 degrees in the shop and I'm happy. I'm getting a little more summer. Tomorrow is the Hooker Ok. car show. It's been a great day the last few years. I expect that to repeat.
killed 3 more scorpions tonite. Gonna get some 2 wheel exercise on saturday and I aint talkin bicycle
QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"killed 3 more scorpions tonite.
Gonna get some 2 wheel exercise on saturday and I aint talkin bicycle
One would think that by this time the word would get around to the other scorpions that they are not welcome :?: :?: :roll:
Perhaps these are scouts for an upcoming invasion :?: :shock:
Bob..... :wink:
Well we live 2 blocks and a river from a large fire works display tonight. This is "Stern Wheel Race" weekend in Marietta. Last night there was a concert on the Levi (I don't know who), today festivities and vendors, tonight fireworks and tomorrow the races. This side of town is in the completion for dollars and is having an amusement park size train giving rides and talking about the railroad. People won't be able to see any of the old houses because every parking spot is taken already by people here to see the fireworks tonight. Also in completion is TSC that is having an antique tractor show today and tomorrow there will be a car show over town. Last week was the county fair and things were getting so busy that Robby Kaneval's jump over the Ohio River and a Walenda walking a tight rope over the river had to be canceled. The quietest place in town is in my garage and I've been working on making super market shelf metal into rear wheel wells in the Jeepster. It will work well with the lawn furniture metal floor braces. Soon I'll be able to put the doors back on and try to get the front half of the body and the back half at the same height so the doors will latch. GPster
Still staining siding and trim this weekend.
I did spend a few minutes routing the relay harness for the headlights in my stepside. I needed to see where the relays were going to mount so I could locate the Painless remote battery shutoff and it's fuse where I can get to them If needed.
I went to Hooker Ok yesterday. 245 cars in a one horse town. The man parked next to me bought his 32 in 1959. He said that someday he would fix it. Someday was 5 years ago. It has 231 miles on it. This was the third event for this year. 59AB flatty from Baxter Ford, most everything else was owner redone. I know this man was older than me but i didn't ask his age.
Dang, my 2006 Silverado 1500 turned over the mileage to 50k this morning.
Raining cats, dog, small farm animals here this morning
I am continuing with "warranty repairs" on my kidd's car ... I should have everything completed just in time for winter storage .... :roll: :roll:
I prolly should look at the Ugly Olds before K-Zoo... :idea: I'm sure its down a quart or 3 by now ..... :oops:
Bob ... :wink:
fixes today
1983 Monte Carlo: fixed grounds at bulb socket on front turn signals. I was getting a steady green arrow some times when the headlites were on. That steady green was telling me a ground or bulb problem. I knew this from experience with GM cars when I was in general auto repair biz.
2011 Honda Civic: drivers visor repaired. Honda builds these Civic cars cheaply. Honda even lost a class lawsuit over the visor design for cars 2008 and earlier. It looks like they still did not learn their lesson.
My visor is 2.5 yrs old from new and it broke.
Photos show my drilled holes and installed 2 screws with captured star washers on them. Hope this lasts a while. Not too pretty , not too ugly , but the visor works again
Quote from: "Crosley"
2011 Honda Civic: drivers visor repaired. Honda builds these Civic cars cheaply. Honda even lost a class lawsuit over the visor design for cars 2008 and earlier. It looks like they still did not learn their lesson.
My visor is 2.5 yrs old from new and it broke.
Photos show my drilled holes and installed 2 screws with captured star washers on them. Hope this lasts a while. Not too pretty , not too ugly , but the visor works again
My sister's 09 civic has the same problem she's had them replaced 4 or 5 times under extended (for this particular problem) warranty. Said warranty is about to run out (100,000) so I used a binder clip for additional support. If that doesn't work I'll use your idea.
I wonder why they just didn't fix the problem
later jim
Josh and I spent the day trying to make a "bolt on" exhaust system fit his Mustang.One more pipe and we'll have it.
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"
2011 Honda Civic: drivers visor repaired. Honda builds these Civic cars cheaply. Honda even lost a class lawsuit over the visor design for cars 2008 and earlier. It looks like they still did not learn their lesson.
My visor is 2.5 yrs old from new and it broke.
Photos show my drilled holes and installed 2 screws with captured star washers on them. Hope this lasts a while. Not too pretty , not too ugly , but the visor works again
My sister's 09 civic has the same problem she's had them replaced 4 or 5 times under extended (for this particular problem) warranty. Said warranty is about to run out (100,000) so I used a binder clip for additional support. If that doesn't work I'll use your idea.
I wonder why they just didn't fix the problem
later jim
Part of the settlement was extended warranty for the visors. A sane person would redesign to fix problem. Not Honda.
My two screws are on each end of the spring clip thingy. We are near day 3 of post repair.
I just made some "A" pillar mounts in the Jeepster's body. I made them to line up with the frame mounts that I had made weeks ago. I also spent some time cleaning up those frame welds. I now have six body mounts for the body behind the doors and four mounts four the cowl. Now I can put the doors back on and do some shimming to get things to line up. It is at a good place for me to leave it with some sense of accomplishment while I'm on vacation. We leave Sunday for Denver to spend a week with my mother, my brother and his wife, my nephew and his wife, my niece, her husband and their new baby. I became a Grand Uncle the beginning of this month. GPster
Killled 5 scorpions last night... we will never be rid of the buggers. We live in an area where the land is flood irrigated. Larger lots, the scorpions run every where. I kill a bunch, new ones move it.
Kill the food source first. Seal off the house to keep them out.
Quote from: "Glen"Kill the food source first. Seal off the house to keep them out.
Not too practical with the diet scorpions have. I'd have to kill every insect in the back yard. they like crickets, but will eat any insect and also kill lizards too
Also , scorpions can survive on very little food & can stay under water for 1 or 2 days before coming up for air... so my flood irrigation does not kill them either.
I could get some chickens or cats, I read chickens & cats eat scorpions. I'd get chickens before a cat
Chicken tastes better!
Chickens.
I only mention sealing the house because I don't worry about the yard I just don't want to step on one at night going to the toilet.
BTW we are sitting on the patio in the dark with no power. APS turned off the power for the panel swap this morning and now have all techs working on a power outage. I drug the generator out we use at the race track to run the fridge. Luckily it has cooled off.
I started out the day by removing the cracked glass from the 51 to save it for patterns. I blasted on the cab until after lunch and then went and borrowed a tractor from a friend. He was kind enough to let me use his 1953 tractor with a scoop and rear blade for just the fuel. No power steering, no power brakes, no easy clutch. 3 hours later I reached a stopping point. The tractor lasted longer than the operator. :lol:
Chillin' out!
Quote from: "Glen"BTW we are sitting on the patio in the dark with no power. APS turned off the power for the panel swap this morning and now have all techs working on a power outage. I drug the generator out we use at the race track to run the fridge. Luckily it has cooled off.
That is no fun... I imagine they found the problem ? My fridge was plugged into the neighbors house via long cord when my service panel was upgraded, I had one very large Richard Cranium in the mix.
He was the guy to reconnect the power at the transformer (at the corner of my property)... He was here looking at the work performed. Told me he had not received notice it was approved for re-connect and would check 'tomorrow' , it was only 1 pm
I explained I had a list of names and phone calls that noted the work had been approved over 1 hour earlier. He disagreed. He claimed he did not know any of those names I had
He drove off. I called the SRP folks. The Richard was back in 45 minutes and re-connected the house power.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Glen"Kill the food source first. Seal off the house to keep them out.
Not too practical with the diet scorpions have. I'd have to kill every insect in the back yard. they like crickets, but will eat any insect and also kill lizards too
Also , scorpions can survive on very little food & can stay under water for 1 or 2 days before coming up for air... so my flood irrigation does not kill them either.
I could get some chickens or cats, I read chickens & cats eat scorpions. I'd get chickens before a cat
Seems like I remember a series of programs on tv a few yrs back about an African desert animal called merecats. They seemed to have a taste for scorpions. New pet?
Doing some electrical work in my attic.
Crawling over rafters,insulation,laying down cross pieces etc to lay/kneel/sit on.
NO access to this attic(cathederal ceiling)in the middle.Had to cut a hole in the livingroom ceiling and using a ladder to get up and through the rafters.
I never had so much fun :lol:
Oh well..at least I still have the health to do it :D
My brother and I painted the front of a local downtown restaurant this morning. The restaurant is doing very well and the owner had expanded into the neighboring building a while ago so we painted the new storefront to match the old so it is clear that it is one business. Last week we had painted the rear of the restaurant, which has an entrance from a city owned parking lot behind it. There was two doors one the back and the owner wanted to move his sign so the traffic would come in the door that didn't make people walk past the kitchen. After we moved the sign the area where it had been was a big blank wall, it needed something. Since the name of the restaurant is Fuel and their logo has fire in it, I suggested putting flames in place of the old sign. The owner said to go for it so we made flames out of 18ga. Steel that are 11 feet long, side to side and about 18" high, painted like, well, flames. The owner loved it and wants us to do the same out front on the new part of the restaurant. So tomorrow we make more steel flames for the front, I can't wait to hear the remarks from the locals. Especially the downtown historic commission, who had been dragging their feet letting the owner know what colors would be o.k to use on the restaurant! :lol:
Leaves are a major problem for me each fall. I have a 2 acre yard with lots of oak trees. Years ago I built a rather large odd looking contraption that I pulled behind my riding mower to collect the leaves. Recently I bought a zero turn mower and a grass catcher attachment. I can not leave anything alone, so I modified the hopper and nearly doubled its size. Note the galvanized portion of the box. I also added a large Lexan window so that I could see when the box was filling. It seems to work great on the grass trimmings. I will find out how it does on the leaves in about a month.
John
Nearly done shingling the roof of the house now. I'm down to 9 courses on the main part of the house and cap shingles. It's turning out quite well.
Saturday I drove a stock car at Iowa Speedway. I have to admit it's far more difficult than I imagined, even with only 400hp and enforcement of short acceleration zones and early turn ins. I've been driving cars HARD when the mood strikes since I was a teenager and simply couldn't get a smooth lap in the short time I had available.
We had a small project that required a small bit of contact cement. Preferred the brush on type , not spray can since the brush type liquid holds better.
We have used the contact cement over the years when my wife did upholstery work on cars we built. That was decades ago though. She has done small jobs here n there.
At Lowes my wife finds a small bottle of glue behind locked screen doors. A Lowes employee manager is found with keys. He asks for a current drivers license and 'forms' are filled out.
It seems the state of AZ has turned Lowes and other businesses into police over the glue purchase. I have seen these items behind locked doors for years like spray paint. never had to whip out ID... ALL this to protect the children that want to 'huff' the stuff to get high and the kids could die from that.
QuoteNot too practical with the diet scorpions have. I'd have to kill every insect in the back yard.
Every time I see this, I can't help but wonder,"what is a diet scorpion?".
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteNot too practical with the diet scorpions have. I'd have to kill every insect in the back yard.
Every time I see this, I can't help but wonder,"what is a diet scorpion?".
One the is low fat of course :roll:
later jim
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteNot too practical with the diet scorpions have. I'd have to kill every insect in the back yard.
Every time I see this, I can't help but wonder,"what is a diet scorpion?".
One the is low fat of course :roll:
later jim
they eat chinese!?!?!?
:lol: :lol:
Happiness is: (Fill in the blank) a 32 Ford in the shop. I changed oil and gave it a bath getting ready to go to Goodland Ks. tomorrow. That's the last show of the season for me. A little later today I'll be back at blasting the cab on the 51 Ford. There's high wind warnings for later so I may get shutdown.
Stopped by the local to me Radio Shack last week. They are (were) in same parking lot as Freddy's Burger and Custard place. We stop in Freddys, eat lunch. Janice and I enjoy it , early mid morning on sunday.
Radio Shack place is covered in white paper on the windows with "available" sign.
Today i was out on the Goldwing. I plugged in the words: Radio Shack into the GPS, It found several near me. I ride to one hope it is still in business.
I am looking for a terminal barrier strip that you can link wires together via screws and spade type terminals. As I explain the item to the gal over n over.... she finds the terminals. I explain: I have the terminal ends, I need the strip with the screws in pairs that I can attach to.
so... any way I found the strips in another isle while she was looking else where and never fully understood what I wanted.
and a person may wonder why Radio Shack is in the financial crapper? Not
I think there are only a couple Radio Shacks left around here.All they want to do is sell Phones.
I did some cleanup around the shop today, and helped Fatcat install the engine in his van.
I have to fast tonight, 7am appointment for an ultrasound. Next sunday I have to prep for a colonoscopy. I am not looking forward to it, the prep, not the procedure.
the prep is the best part, couldn't think of anything better than running for the bathroom at all hours of the nite (not) thats about all you will remember of the ordeal the rest is a brease :) 8)
Quote from: "chris spokes"the prep is the best part, couldn't think of anything better than running for the bathroom at all hours of the nite (not) thats about all you will remember of the ordeal the rest is a brease :) 8)
Yes, I know, I have been through it before.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I think there are only a couple Radio Shacks left around here.All they want to do is sell Phones.
I did some cleanup around the shop today, and helped Fatcat install the engine in his van.
I have to fast tonight, 7am appointment for an ultrasound. Next sunday I have to prep for a colonoscopy. I am not looking forward to it, the prep, not the procedure.
Actually I found the prep extremely funny, my wife didn't, I sure did! :lol: but then again my 3 1/2 year old grandson and I find a lot of the same things funny. " hey PapaJoe, I tooted"
Hope everything comes out alright, Frank. Sorry, I just couldn't help myself. :wink: :wink:
I had one a few weeks back, colon is fine, but they did an EGD (scoped my upper GI) at the same time and my stomach is not so hot; doesn't work too good anymore, so food tends to hang around in there and keep hanging around until something pushes it on down the line - it's called "gastroparesis". These young Docs may be smart, but the come up short on the sense of humor scale. When I found that they were going to do both ends at the same time, I told them to be sure to shake hands when they met in the middle; neither one of them even smiled. :roll: :lol:
Well for at least one day you'll know that you're not full of * :lol:
I ran new underground phone, CATV, and computer cables to the shop, spent the day connecting it all up.
Signed contracts & put a deposit on a house.. Our first ever purchase :D
I checked over the old truck and I am ready to go to the nostalgia race at MOKAN this Sunday. http://www.mokandragway.com/event_info/ahrr.html Unfortunately we are to get our first blast of cool temperatures this weekend but it should be okay.
My friend John Umlauf is match racing a twin hemi front engine rail. That should be fun.
John
John, I expect you to have a good weekend with coveralls! The twin is RC's old car. I got to talk to him at Salina this year. It was the first time since 2004 that I got to talk to him. We go back to the 70's with alky dragsters. He looked good. It was great to visit with him.
The inspectors found a few minor faults on my roadster that I have to fix to get it relicensed for another twelve months. Hopefully I should have it all done this afternoon.its a bit of a pain in the *,I'd rather be working on the coupe.
To make it worse the football season finished last week, there won't be anything to listen to or watch in the garage.
Quote from: "rog"Signed contracts & put a deposit on a house.. Our first ever purchase :D
That's got to be the best feeling in the world! Second best is the day it's paid off. :)
Quote from: "bucketmouth"To make it worse the football season finished last week, there won't be anything to listen to or watch in the garage.
For a while, we were getting Aussie football on our tv in New Jersey.
Your games make our American footballers look like a bunch of wimps!!
For some reason, the network that was carrying the Aussie games stopped broadcasting them here. ....I enjoyed watching them much more than American football.
Been working on the Jeepster. I'm getting the back end of the body positioned and mounted where I want it to be and cleaning the back end of the frame of un-needed cross members and mounts so I can remount the gas tank. I'm going to have to make a gas tank filler neck and I wanted to have every thing in it's proper location first so I wouldn't need to use the cutting torch or cut-off discs in my grinder while the tank was in place. Working on the frame ('87 S15 GMC) has me laying in 25 year old dirt but the body is mounted to it well enough that grinding and hammering adds 65 year old dirt ('48 Jeepster) to it.GPster
Finally back working on the Olds. Just finishe up replacing more of the plastic air line for the bags with pressure hose. It is just close enough to the exhaust that it bothers me. I also moved the 2 small air tanks from the inside of the frame next to the mufflers to outside the frame. Still have to build the safety hookup to hold them if the mounting bolts happen to come loose. I always seem to over build everything. My son-in-law is a truck mechanic and he told me about some wire/pipe insulation that the truck use. It wraps around whatever you are trying to insulate and then snaps together. I still want to wrap some of the fuel line and the air lines above the rear crossmember. Because of the air bags, the exhaust runs right up inside the crossmember over the rear end. The air lines and gas line are above the crossmember. I still wonder why I had to have all the air suspension stuff. Got to quit reading all the magazines!
Doug
Had a landscape low voltage transformer photocell system go bad... any time the daylight changed the system would turn on the lights. I had the unit set for 6 hours operating time after it came on...
So, at sun down lights came on = good... sun comes up lights came on = bad
New transformer was about 135 dollars. I bought a 20 dollar 15 amp timer with photocell sensor on it. I plugged the low voltage landscape transformer into the new timer. All is good now.
20 bucks spent rather than 135 bucks is good ,,,,,,,, so far
I spent most of the day working on the cab of the 51. I'll have more info and pics tomorrow.
Granddaughter's soccer game this AM, then brunch at a local casino, then put new rotors and pads on the front of my Tundra. The first side was a real gropefest, over an hour and a half, but the second one took about 20 to 25 minutes; cleaning up took longer than that. Did the break in procedure EBC suggested, got major fade on the fifth hard brake down, but a little cooling and some more hard slow downs and more cooling down, and they are as good as, or better than any I have ever had. Original brakes were still viable, but on the verge; good service from OE brakes at 89129 miles in 11 years.
bought a new laptop computer for my daughter as hers gave out. By the time we got the bells and whistles added the price had doubled. Going to go pick up my tru spoke wheels tomorrow. I am still waiting on a refund on the first set I paid for from someone else.
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "bucketmouth"To make it worse the football season finished last week, there won't be anything to listen to or watch in the garage.
For a while, we were getting Aussie football on our tv in New Jersey.
Your games make our American footballers look like a bunch of wimps!!
For some reason, the network that was carrying the Aussie games stopped broadcasting them here. ....I enjoyed watching them much more than American football.
Glad you like our game the only trouble with it it makes other games look slow.
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I remember the first time I visited the states one of our first visits was to go to Hooters and they were playing our footy on tv, me and my buddy thought we were in heaven :D
Anyhow did all I had to to get the roadster ready for re inspection yesterday.
Today I'm sorting out the heater hoses,A/C hoses and accelerator cable on the coupe.
Yesterday I wire brushed and painted (by had) the gas tank mounting brackets, the tank and the inside of the frame rails so I could re-install the gas tank in the Jeepster's frame. I can't see any way to keep from cutting a hole in the body's side and have a recessed gas cock. If I made a surface munt gas filler it would have to go immediately into a short radius 90 and then into another 90 to go into the side of the tank and it would all be too tight to get a gas nossel into. today I'll go to Auto Zone and get a pre-bent exhaust ell and manufacture a gas filler neck. This project is going to be somewhat between a "Rat ...) and "Nelly Bell". GPster
I went and had my colonoscopy today. He removed a couple polyps, but said things looked good otherwise.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I went and had my colonoscopy today. He removed a couple polyps, but said things looked good otherwise.
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Quote from: "enjenjo"I went and had my colonoscopy today. He removed a couple polyps, but said things looked good otherwise.
Could offer a second opinion but this is a family utilized site. Glad to hear all is well...perfect so to speak.
Charlie
Quote from: "enjenjo"I went and had my colonoscopy today. He removed a couple polyps, but said things looked good otherwise.
Good news, how long before you have to go again?
Glad everything came out alright. GPster
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "enjenjo"I went and had my colonoscopy today. He removed a couple polyps, but said things looked good otherwise.
Good news, how long before you have to go again?
Wednesday, another fast, and a CT scan for another possible problem
Quote from: "GPster"Glad everything came out alright. GPster
That was before the test :shock:
GOOD DEAL frank
later jim
Quote from: "enjenjo"I went and had my colonoscopy today. He removed a couple polyps, but said things looked good otherwise.
Glad to hear that, hope the next thing goes as well.
Bought new car for wife 2 weeks ago. 2013 Civic, nice car. Replaced 2011 Civic with 46k miles, it needed tires soon.
A Civic with backup camera, blue tooth for phones with voice command.
Quote from: "Crosley"Bought new car for wife 2 weeks ago. 2013 Civic, nice car. Replaced 2011 Civic with 46k miles, it needed tires soon.
A Civic with backup camera, blue tooth for phones with voice command.
Reminds me of the old joke...if you were a Texan it would only need a tank of gas.
Frank glad your first test went good and hope your second test went good too. I had my surgery 6 weeks ago. I went back to work 3 weeks ago. About 2 weeks to early, my a** is still dragging. I had everything in my back side removed and sewed up tight back there and now have a ostomy bag. No problems though, been trucking all over and serviced my semi the other day. Starting harvest today. Soy beans then sugar beets then corn. Along with all the stuff they removed from me they also took out 17 lymph nodes and there was not a bit of cancer in any of them. That a real good thing. No chemo or radiation.
Mike
QuoteThat a real good thing. No chemo or radiation.
Great to hear. Good luck with the harvest. Not too many beets around here any more, they have to haul clear to Shelby Oh. now, no profit. Beans are mostly off, corn will start next week. Beans are better than they have been the last two years. too wet two years ago, too dry last year.
I have all my test results back now, the polyps they removed were benign, that was great. On the CT scan, on an Xray a couple weeks ago, they thought they saw an aneurysm on my aorta, so they were checking that. turns out it was a false positive, it's normal, so that was a relief. I'm all happy now :D
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteThat a real good thing. No chemo or radiation.
Great to hear. Good luck with the harvest. Not too many beets around here any more, they have to haul clear to Shelby Oh. now, no profit. Beans are mostly off, corn will start next week. Beans are better than they have been the last two years. too wet two years ago, too dry last year.
I have all my test results back now, the polyps they removed were benign, that was great. On the CT scan, on an Xray a couple weeks ago, they thought they saw an aneurysm on my aorta, so they were checking that. turns out it was a false positive, it's normal, so that was a relief. I'm all happy now :D
Great news Frank, it's always a relief to to get that news!
glad it all worked out well frank :D
Good news , Frank.
Sorry Frank I wasn't paying enough attention,good to hear your op went ok.
Good news Frank.. those scans are amazing in details nowadaze.
I've had a couple ''false positives'' on stuff. Also , I am now a firm believer in better living thru pharmaceuticals :lol:
That is good to hear, Frank.
Thats great news Frank. I had both those problems in 2008-- in Jan. I had a ruptured aortic anuerism, the following oct. they removed 18 in. of colon. and it aint no fun!
Glad to hear it. That should make conversations at an upcoming "Build Day" a little easier. GPster
Vacation day for me. More rust repair on the 51 Ford.
Yesterday I had to move 100' of barbed wire fence over 3', to make room for a new wooden fence going in, but had to keep the wire fence so the neighbors' cows/bull won't get out. This clay soil really hangs onto the steel posts, which I had to use a porta-power to remove. After the fence is built, I'll have to pull steel posts out again. The barbed wire only bit me on the arm once.
Worked on old Mopar this week, was in shop Hughes Perf.
Large engine, Large tires. Rumpity Engine
That car looks like a LOT of fun.
Mr. Bondo went to work today. If I get far enough, I may get primer on the 51.
Canadian Thanksgiving Day today.
Best wishes to all.
Mr. Bondo is still working. There sure is a lot of rough spots on the 51. This was after work. This maybe the last warm day I get. Tomorrow looks like the first freeze of the season. :cry:
Thanks Harry ,same wishes to you!
Took the last of the body parts to the painter today, I still have the body yet, it will go later this week when I get the dent in the dash I just discovered fixed.
Worked most of Sat. & all day Monday pulling engine & trans (6.0,4l80e) from a wrecked 2002 Chevy 2500hd truck for my '57 Chevy wagon project.I'd starve if I was a flat rate mechanic on these things!Same yard has several Ford explorer rears that have 3:73 limited slip for $100.00, you pull price. I have a 9" 3:70 in my '40 coupe w/4l60 trans, it's 2300rpm at 70mph ,kinda thinking about a 3:55 might be a better choice for road trips. I'm a tightwad so fuel mileage is important. What do you think?
I think it would be a step in the right direction. But I also think you might see 2 mpg difference so if the lost performance is an issue, it might not be the right thing to do. I have 3.50's in the 32 with a .68 overdrive in the 3550. I run 1750 at 69 mph but I have 29" tall tires.
Papastoyss, I'd love to see some write ups and pics of your engine/trans swap as you put it together. It'll be a great combination for your car.
I'm not sure I'd go to the trouble of changing out the 3.70 gear with the 4L80E, for the limited fuel mileage improvement.
Quote from: "jaybee"Papastoyss, I'd love to see some write ups and pics of your engine/trans swap as you put it together. It'll be a great combination for your car.
I'm not sure I'd go to the trouble of changing out the 3.70 gear with the 4L80E, for the limited fuel mileage improvement.
The 3:70 gear is in the hauling butt '40 Ford coupe w/LS1/Ls6 5.7/4l60e . I was thinking about the 3.55 gear for the '57 Chevy since it will have the more torquey 6,0 truck motor & we really like doing the Street Rodder Road Tours which cover a lot of distance. I'm pretty much a 'puter dummy, if someone would send me simple instructions on posting pics I'd be glad to!
I've no doubt we can manage to get you fixed up when you have some pics to show.
I bought my wife a newer car today, a 2011 Chevy HHR with low miles. She is happy about the car, but not the payments.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I bought my wife a newer car today, a 2011 Chevy HHR with low miles. She is happy about the car, but not the payments.
You bought her a car, but she makes the payments?!? I want to try that with my wife....I, er I mean she, has always liked Cadillacs! :lol:
A time for newer vehicles. Today I bought this. It's a loaded 07 GMC CC dually diesel with 65,000 on the clock
Jack, the 07 is before the urea has to be added?
Yes. It's the LBZ motor the one so many want
Took the Mustang up to the body shop to finish cutting it in.
I watched it spit ice balls, rain and snow today. I miss summer already. :cry:
I finished a part of an intake manifold I am making for a friend. He is putting a 93 T bird turbo coupe motor in a Pinto. I made a piece that puts the throttle body facing the front of the car instead of going over the valve cover.This should allow the hood to close over the engine.
That'll be a sweet little car. IMO the Pinto got a bad rap. Millions of cars covering most if not all mfrs had the same drop in gas tank. they weren't built all that well, but let's face it...not much from that era was built all that well. Consider the Motor Trend Car of the Year winners from that era;
1971 Chevy Vega
1972 Citroen SM
1973 Chevy Monte Carlo (not an awful car, but not the car the earlier ones were)
1974 Mustang II
1975 Chevy Monza
1976 Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volante
Apologies if I've offended anyone's memories of their favorite car, but not much on that list was well thought of.
All the more reason to juice them up with some later technology in the best hot rodding tradition.
Hey.... We owned a 71 Vega wagon. Only replaced the engine twice.
Picked up my Crosley logo sign for my faux gas station inside my shop. Odd , I have the logo sign finally after selling all Crosley cars
Jaybee, I agree with you.
Worked on a cardboard template for some patch panels today. I'm not quite happy with how it looks, but it'll do for a first run.
Glad I decided to start with cardboard.
Crosley logo sign. Some type of foam material. A little over 10 feet long.
I set it out on the floor of the shop for a look see. Need to hang it up on the wall now
I went to Detroit to re-install two large stain glass windows in an old church and take out four more that need to be fixed. We took the original two out about a month ago and a local stain glass artist repaired the areas that were crumbling. It was kind of nerve racking pry a crumbling 4' X 6' stain glass window from where it's been the last 105 years!
QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"Crosley logo sign. Some type of foam material. A little over 10 feet long.
I set it out on the floor of the shop for a look see. Need to hang it up on the wall now
Neat sign Tony ... 8) Your timing was perfect on that one ..... :lol: :lol:
Bob.... :wink:
I am recovering from back surgery that was a week ago today. All is well and for the first time in 14 years or so, there is no pain in my legs and lower back. I think I have more plastic and stainless steel, in my lower back, than I have bone now. I will have a slow recovery but that is okay. I am spending a lot of time walking the streets in my neighborhood. I told the neighbors to call my wife if they see me laying in the street. I have fallen and I can not get up.
John
I have a buddy who is redoing his 56 Chevy post car.He spent a lot of time and money finding a 62 327 block, and no accessory hole 202 heads to build a motor like his 56 he had in the 60s. He called me to look at the motor last week, it's on a run in stand, and one of the lifters was getting noisy. I diagnosed it as a flat lobe on the cam, as the lifter would not come out through the top, which usually means a burred up lifter on a fresh engine.
So he pulled the engine apart to have it reworked, and when he got the heads off, he found a suspicious spot on number one cylinder wall. I went over with my Magnaflux kit today, and found a 3" crack in the cylinder wall.
So now he is looking at a sleeve in a .060" over engine, or finding another block.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I am recovering from back surgery that was a week ago today. All is well and for the first time in 14 years or so, there is no pain in my legs and lower back. I think I have more plastic and stainless steel, in my lower back, than I have bone now. I will have a slow recovery but that is okay. I am spending a lot of time walking the streets in my neighborhood. I told the neighbors to call my wife if they see me laying in the street. I have fallen and I can not get up.
John
sounds what my back doctor is suggesting, L4/5 area. I go in thursday for another injection. I had the last one 7 months ago, and have been hurting since early august.
What kind of time frame for going back to work?
Quote from: "wvcab"Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I am recovering from back surgery that was a week ago today. All is well and for the first time in 14 years or so, there is no pain in my legs and lower back. I think I have more plastic and stainless steel, in my lower back, than I have bone now. I will have a slow recovery but that is okay. I am spending a lot of time walking the streets in my neighborhood. I told the neighbors to call my wife if they see me laying in the street. I have fallen and I can not get up.
John
sounds what my back doctor is suggesting, L4/5 area. I go in thursday for another injection. I had the last one 7 months ago, and have been hurting since early august.
What kind of time frame for going back to work?
I tried the injections and they worked well at first but then they did less and less. I was to the point where something had to be done. I was up walking the next day. A week later, I am outside taking short hikes around the neighborhood 3 times a day. The doctor told me that he anticipated I would be able to drive the school bus in two to three months. I do not plan to go back to school bus driving. I will keep you posted on the recovery. Others on this board have had similar operations with great success.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Quote from: "wvcab"Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I am recovering from back surgery that was a week ago today. All is well and for the first time in 14 years or so, there is no pain in my legs and lower back. I think I have more plastic and stainless steel, in my lower back, than I have bone now. I will have a slow recovery but that is okay. I am spending a lot of time walking the streets in my neighborhood. I told the neighbors to call my wife if they see me laying in the street. I have fallen and I can not get up.
John
sounds what my back doctor is suggesting, L4/5 area. I go in thursday for another injection. I had the last one 7 months ago, and have been hurting since early august.
What kind of time frame for going back to work?
I tried the injections and they worked well at first but then they did less and less. I was to the point where something had to be done. I was up walking the next day. A week later, I am outside taking short hikes around the neighborhood 3 times a day. The doctor told me that he anticipated I would be able to drive the school bus in two to three months. I do not plan to go back to school bus driving. I will keep you posted on the recovery. Others on this board have had similar operations with great success.
John
I did my back in in '67 taking out a floor furnace at my job. I was never diagnosed so just rest got me back to work (no insurance or sick pay). Had a spell with it in '72 and went home to lay down and they had to carry me out of bed to the hospital. Doctor that saw me then had in his mind what it was (still no insurance or sick pay) and told me I might learn how to live with it but I'd be looking at surgery with-in 10 years. I learned to live with it and it became part of my being, so much so that it was not a concern to anyone in the job physical for a new job in '79 (with insurance and sick pay). Three months into the new job and I had trouble standing up and I had no feeling in my right leg. Got an appointment with an older doctor and during the examination he almost drew blood "pin pricking" in my leg trying to find feeling. During the examination I could see the screen when they injected the dye (?) into my spinal core. When it got to between L4 and L5 the haze that was on the screen told the story (and made me sick to my stomach). He did a laminectomy the following day and had the nurses get me up to walk when I woke up in recovery. I was back to work "light duty" in 3 months. Any back problems I have now (not often) the pain is mostly because I stiffen-up thinking that my stupidity has done it again. That's not been the case. Any time I see anyone that is having the trouble I remember having and they are going for shots or some "out patient lapriscoptic procedure" I wonder if it will fix the problem. Been there, done that. My body has been through some accidents over the years but that part has held. I'm not as strong but that's probably age. GPster
The last 2 evenings, I swapped out the heater in the garage. I installed the old one in 1981. It came out of a house built in the 40's or early 50's. The motor was about to die so I installed the one that I took out of my son's house this spring. It appears to be about a 1975 model. The motor has been replaced before and the exchanger looks solid. I should be good for another 30 years. :D
I haven't done much in my shop for quite some time. Today however I gave my "new" B/A wiper cabinet a bath. I picked this thing up in a junk removal job I did last week. Haven't decided if I'll keep it or sell it.
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My shop is getting crowded!
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Good to see from ya', Al.
welded some transmission parts together. Converter parts, custom cut metal..
Landscape yard art stuff
Quote from: "Rrumbler"Good to see from ya', Al.
Thanks, Rrumbler. I haven't spent much time in the shop lately but I'm hoping to get out there a bit more this winter.
Same here. I tuned up the shop furnace so it'll be ready to go.
I also sourced a shade 5 glass to go in my welding helmet in place of the autodarkening module so I can oxy/acetylene weld with my glasses on. My eyes have gotten to the point where there's no way I can see well enough without glasses.
Hello;
Well, it's been a long time coming but I am slowly stripping the trim off my 57 for a well deserved paint job.
Got the side trim off to find pretty bad rust under the side pieces in the rear quarters. Don't know if this can be fixed or should I re-use those long aluminum trim pieces? Buying new is way too much $$$ at this point, may be I could opt for powder coating them? (chrome).
It is also looking like I will have to paint the bumpers, no budget for new or re-chromed. Got to figure out how to remove the long pieces of trim on top of the rear quarters. The more I do, the more I save.
Am also thinking about having the car soda blasted before taking to paint?
I plan to stop by the shop and ask first before I mess up everything like I usually do!
Bruce
Quote from: "BFS57"Hello;
Well, it's been a long time coming but I am slowly stripping the trim off my 57 for a well deserved paint job.
Got the side trim off to find pretty bad rust under the side pieces in the rear quarters. Don't know if this can be fixed or should I re-use those long aluminum trim pieces? Buying new is way too much $$$ at this point, may be I could opt for powder coating them? (chrome).
It is also looking like I will have to paint the bumpers, no budget for new or re-chromed. Got to figure out how to remove the long pieces of trim on top of the rear quarters. The more I do, the more I save.
Am also thinking about having the car soda blasted before taking to paint?
I plan to stop by the shop and ask first before I mess up everything like I usually do!
Bruce
On my '57 wagon the trim pieces on top of the fins have a series of studs that snap into a spring socket in the top of the fin. Start at the front w/ a forked pry tool & go slowly to prevent damage.There is a connecting piece spot welded into the verticle pc of trim on the back of the fin, it just slips into the back of the horizontal piece you were asking about.The verticle piece is held on by a stout wing shaped retainer at near the top rear of the fin, there are also 2 clutch head @#%^&*$# screws on the gas door side. To avoid bending the connecting link and/or breaking the spot weld you must move the verticle fin trim up along w/ the horizontal trim.Go easy &good luck, I learned this the hard way! BTW, all the trim on my wagon is stainless, not aluminum, & its the elcheapo model.
I built one of those little prybar tools today to turn a flange on sheet metal. Yeah, I'm aware that "built" is an ambitious word for cutting a slot in the end of a piece of steel, trimming the corners off to narrow it down to a "nose", rounding the edges for comfort, and painting it yellow, but there you go. I put a 1/2" deep slot in one end, 3/4" in the other and dang that's an easy way to turn a flange.
After that I finished grinding out a hollow in the end of a metal working stump and treated it with Linseed Oil. It's been sitting in my garage for several years drying. I tried to cut a dish then by making plunge cuts with a Skil saw, but at the time the wood was too wet to work well. A Skill saw was still the wrong way to do it but an angle grinder got the job done. I'm sure that isn't how a woodworker would do it, but my woodworking skills won't qualify me as a cabinetmaker.
A few minutes playing with the stump and a piece of waste sheet metal tells me this is going to be fun to learn how to use. I have an old baseball bat that'll make good mallets to use with it.
Hello;
Progress is slowly moving foreword. I got the two long trims on the top of the rear of the car off by using a large slot head screwdriver. They came off pretty good no broken parts but did have a issue with rust on the driver's side which was there previously.
The two, and I do believe they are aluminum, inserts on each side revealed previous rust as well a present rust. Went to the body shop and discussed my ideas further. They will paint these side panels to look like stainless steel. I have the gold crests it's the Bel Air scripts I need to re anodize or? New ones are about $50.00 (pair)
Still can't figure out how to get the exterior belt moldings off because the windows either have to be out or lower than normal to get to the screws that hold these in place. I also have a new set of window fuzzies to install.
I still have to get the AC finished up but as I have about 85 percent of it in place, just mostly make 3 to 4 hoses, get them crimpted and then vacuum the system and charge it up although this is a old (new) system from defunct Hot Rod Air, I expect no problems (ha ha ha)!
Bruce
Dug a trench, and buried a conduit from the shop to one of the outbuildings. Now I can run the 220 electric, and the air lines underground.
so for two months I have had a build sheet in my truck to special order a new F350, I was going to order it today. I was at the light thinking how spotless my f250 is and I never eat in the truck, no dings, nobody sits in it but me......one mile later a kid in a geo decided to cut across three lanes traffic in an attempt to turn left, i don't even know if i hit the brake pedal before impact. They are going to measure the frame rails on my truck tomorrow, the appear to be shifted left. drivers door is kinked open at the top, and rubs on the back door.
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Aren't you glad it wasn't your new truck?
ya, good point, now just trying to figure out how im getting my stuff to vegas in two weeks for the Street Car Super Nationals.
Wow Glen, that's awful! You didn't say if everyone is OK, that's the most important thing.
Second most important would be for the kid to have insurance.
I've shifted to projects in the house for a few days. First up was to build a wall mount for a flat screen TV. Nothing fancy, just a some scrap stuff I had laying around in order to give it a good, solid anchor and angled down a bit because it's centered at standing eye level.
Quote from: "jaybee"Wow Glen, that's awful! You didn't say if everyone is OK, that's the most important thing.
Second most important would be for the kid to have insurance.
Ya, he was knocked out and woozy when I went up to the door, and yes, he has insurance, luckily a young skinny kid is tough enough, an older person would be worse.
holy smokes. glad you are doing Ok Glen
Glen, that was a heluva hit! Definitely time to order that new truck. Glad you weren't hurt.
First thought :Glad you're OK Second thought :Glad the kid survived and is OK Third thought :I hope the dealer doesn't try to change the "trade In" value. Maybe you should get The first estimate from that dealership's body shop. I bet there would be volunteers that from a CHEVY ii site that would offer to tow your car in so it didn't appear behind a FORD truck. GPster
Today is Linda's Birthday (65). We went out to dinner last night because today I'm going up to pick up a grand daughter after school tomorrow and bring her down to visit. Son and grand son will be here tomorrow night to spend the weekend so we'll have son and two grandkids (cousins) here to celebrate plus Saturday is son's (father's, uncle's) birthday. Sunday I'll have to return grand daughter so I don't know how soon I can plan " GPsterThanksgiving Holiday Build Day"
Glad everyone is OK Glen .... First Tony with his bike ... Now you with your truck ... Your area may not be the "Retirement Haven" everyone thought it to be ... Did the Air Bags deploy in your truck ...If not ..Find out WHY.. That hit was certainly hard enough to set them off ...
Glad you are ok .... 8)
Bob...... :wink:
Both bags went off. Talked to the ins co.today...they are nervous about costs....I picked up a full size truck to drive and told them I need a tow vehicle in 11 days for one week. Enterprise rents diesel trucks thru the commercial side. I know more about the process than she did. Wait til I bring up diminished value.
Quote from: "Glen"Both bags went off. Talked to the ins co.today...they are nervous about costs....I picked up a full size truck to drive and told them I need a tow vehicle in 11 days for one week. Enterprise rents diesel trucks thru the commercial side. I know more about the process than she did. Wait til I bring up diminished value.
Claims person may be acting stoopid.. Claims gal for the drunk in my crash was being 'dumb' , then she learned after a while I was educated in the process, terminology , etc.
Both bags going off is a red flag on your truck's history.
I saw a Ford truck today, looked like your year F250 diesel, different color.. It was rear ended near I-17 merge to I-10 east bound. Loading on roll back
If you have frame damage along w/ deployed air bags your truck will probably total out. Don't let the ins. co. get the upper hand, esp. if the wreck is clearly the other person's fault. Even if your truck is properly repaired that site w/the fox in their ads will flag your VIN as having had serious damage & that will follow the VIN to its eventual grave.In Tennessee that much damage would probably result in a salvage or rebuilt branding on the title.
I was doing some routine maintenance stuff on my truck today in preparation for the trip to deer camp in a few days. Changed the oil and was cleaning the battery terminals. As i was cleaning the positive terminal i noticed something between the battery and firewall. It was a walnut. The squirrels around here, and there's hundreds of them, get the walnuts from the trees in the fields across from me and stash them all over, this means a squirrel got up in my engine compartment and left that walnut there. The truck is always parked in the garage unless I'm driving it, dunno when the little bugger got up under the hood.
Quote from: "papastoyss"If you have frame damage along w/ deployed air bags your truck will probably total out. Don't let the ins. co. get the upper hand, esp. if the wreck is clearly the other person's fault. Even if your truck is properly repaired that site w/the fox in their ads will flag your VIN as having had serious damage & that will follow the VIN to its eventual grave.In Tennessee that much damage would probably result in a salvage or rebuilt branding on the title.
If you were going to trade it on the new truck maybe there is a trade-in value written down that you can use if need be in dealing with the insurance. GPster
Im taking the roadster out today and picking up my grandson, we're off to watch some Jet boat racing.
I changed the cam-stat in the used heater I installed in the garage a few weeks ago. Then I changed the chain and sprockets on the daily rider. The lift table is really useful. Now I'm going to clean up some before beginning the frame for the 51.
bought propane fueled firepit for wife. She can start n stop easily. We tried a wood firepit... too long to get fired up, so we went this route. She is happy.
Harbor freight hydraulic lift table has been a very handy item at home. I can not lift the heavy weight now with my degrading low back, this table really helps me
Tony, my table is one of the most useful tools I own. I wish I would have bought the high lift version when I bought mine about 6 years ago. I bought mine from recommendations on this forum.
good news, they found a tear in the frame rail up near a crossmember just on the visual inspection. The insurance company involved has a policy of not replacing frames so there is no reason to look any further or setup and measure. They will cut me a check asap to get me out of the rental to reduce their expense. I sent in the order today for the new F350 Lariat.
Quote from: "Glen"good news, they found a tear in the frame rail up near a crossmember just on the visual inspection. The insurance company involved has a policy of not replacing frames so there is no reason to look any further or setup and measure. They will cut me a check asap to get me out of the rental to reduce their expense. I sent in the order today for the new F350 Lariat.
Hopefully your medical is not much of an argument... I look forward to seeing your F350 truck... A dual or single rear wheel.... seems like you said dually?
I sold the 52 last night and am getting ready to leave for Huntsville Al area Tues to deliver it. I'm going to find out a little sooner than expected how the new (to me) diesel dually does for mileage hauling the trailer
Jack, you're in for quite a trip. If you're into motorcycles at all, you might consider a side trip to the Barber Motorsports Museum at Birmingham Alabama. I expect a good story when you return.
I'll second the Barber museum. It's amazing!
Thanks for the tip, but I'm not into bikes and I'll be 100 mi north of there. I'm going down Tues and coming back on Wed. Well coming back Wed is the plan right now but you never know
Here is what I did yesterday.
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After just shy of 33 years it was time to go. Lots of changes over the years some good, a lot not so much. I'll need to find another job sooner then later but not right away.
later jim
Best wishes, Jim. 33 years at one job is an accomplishment.
So are you retiring, or just changing jobs?
I'm hoping Jim is fully vested in his union retirement plan .
All I did this weekend was some yard work, litle work on vehicles, went to a swap meet sunday morning.
I may take a break from swap meets again. For About 4 yrs I did not visit any auto type swap meets. Couple yrs ago I started back in on swap meets. Usually a few deals to be had, Some reasonable prices on some parts. most items way over priced for condition they are in.
Looked at a early round body Ranchero this morning. Ruff is a term to use. Engine non operational - apart.. Every inch on the vehicle was banged, surface rust to rust-rust. Glass? Interior remanants. Grill? Headlites? It did have a title per the sign on it.. $1500.00 , I guess that is a starting place for price. I will not touch a vehicle any more unless it has a proper title.
Quote from: "enjenjo"So are you retiring, or just changing jobs?
Retiring from the printing trade AND changing jobs
later jim
Quote from: "Crosley"I look forward to seeing your F350 truck... A dual or single rear wheel.... seems like you said dually?
Yes, DRW, crew cab, 4x2, Charcoal Gray, Lariat, black interior, leather. I did not intend to buy a lariat but I cant pass up the package price and all the add ons that come with it. I really look forward to having the back up camera, its mounted in the tailgate handle and you can see the trailer ball.
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "enjenjo"So are you retiring, or just changing jobs?
Retiring from the printing trade AND changing jobs
later jim
You can go after your dream of ballet dancing? :wink:
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "enjenjo"So are you retiring, or just changing jobs?
Retiring from the printing trade AND changing jobs
later jim
You can go after your dream of ballet dancing? :wink:
You promised not to tell :oops:
Quote from: "phat rat"I sold the 52 last night and am getting ready to leave for Huntsville Al area Tues to deliver it. I'm going to find out a little sooner than expected how the new (to me) diesel dually does for mileage hauling the trailer
Too late, there was a decent swap meet Sat. at CBI performance outside of Athens, Al.Myself & Earl Schieb went & found enough to make it worthwhile.
Just my luck. Athens is where it's going
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "enjenjo"So are you retiring, or just changing jobs?
Retiring from the printing trade AND changing jobs
later jim
You can go after your dream of ballet dancing? :wink:
You promised not to tell :oops:
Reach for the stars Jim.
My dream is to be a dog groomer. Specialize in little yappy , quivering , bulging eyes, dogs
Quote from: "Crosley"
My dream is to be a dog groomer. Specialize in little yappy , quivering , bulging eyes, dogs
Somehow I have trouble picturing you as the Vidal Sassoon of the Chihuahua beauty world. But hey....who am I to say... some guys like yappy, quivering, bulgy eyed women too...
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
QuoteQuote from: "river1"Quote from: "enjenjo"So are you retiring, or just changing jobs?
Retiring from the printing trade AND changing jobs
later jim
Gee Jim.... What will they wrap the fish in after you're gone :?: :?: :lol:
Good Luck & enjoy ...... 8)
Bob.... :wink:
Did a bit of driving yesterday and today, 1350 mi. I delivered the 52 to the guy in Al. Left yesterday morning and got back a couple of hours ago. Pleased with the dually diesel, I got a high of 15.1 mpg and a low of 13.1 mpg. From everything I've been told and read when I get a tuner in it I can expect better.
We bought a 2013 Volt. Had it a day. Haven't put any gas in it yet. :lol: All the electronic are overwhelming.................but it drives nice. The 2013 has where you can run on the motor instead of the batteries. Why would you want to do that you ask. Batteries only go 40 miles so if you go on a longer trip you can save the batteries for in town driving. Wife likes.
Quote from: "Mikej"Wife likes.
Most important thing :wink:
later jim
Quote from: "Mikej"We bought a 2013 Volt. Had it a day. Haven't put any gas in it yet. :lol: All the electronic are overwhelming.................but it drives nice. The 2013 has where you can run on the motor instead of the batteries. Why would you want to do that you ask. Batteries only go 40 miles so if you go on a longer trip you can save the batteries for in town driving. Wife likes.
Question:
If you used all your battery up and started your gas engine to drive does it also charge the batterys also?
Well done!! Keep us informed!
Hello;
The saga continues. Worked on the Chevy all day today! Got most of it striped down to deliver it to the shop tomorrow! Wish me luck! The shop is about 4 blocks from my house. They are always busy so I think I will get a good paint/experience from this. Price is just over 6K. Thats to fix rust and install floor pans plus 2 tone 2 stage paint.
Found out today the the self stick (foil backed) insulation is dangerous! That stuff will cut the poop out of you! Of course I found out the hard way.
Had rusted screws to fight with but one of the seat belt anchor bolts was absolutely astounding to remove!! But so far, so good.
Bruce
I went over to my dad and mom's house,and put up a steel shed for them.mom said she doesn't know how I can stand to work with him, and I told her it was easy, just ignore him and do what I want.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I went over to my dad and mom's house,and put up a steel shed for them.mom said she doesn't know how I can stand to work with him, and I told her it was easy, just ignore him and do what I want.
Now a question Is that what Fat Cat does with his dad? :lol:
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"I went over to my dad and mom's house,and put up a steel shed for them.mom said she doesn't know how I can stand to work with him, and I told her it was easy, just ignore him and do what I want.
Now a question Is that what Fat Cat does with his dad? :lol:
For the most part, yes :shock:
Quote from: "rooster"Quote from: "Mikej"We bought a 2013 Volt. Had it a day. Haven't put any gas in it yet. :lol: All the electronic are overwhelming.................but it drives nice. The 2013 has where you can run on the motor instead of the batteries. Why would you want to do that you ask. Batteries only go 40 miles so if you go on a longer trip you can save the batteries for in town driving. Wife likes.
Question:
If you used all your battery up and started your gas engine to drive does it also charge the batterys also?
Well done!! Keep us informed!
I don't think so, it has the regenerative brakes. I've got a lot more to learn about it. We're going to take it on a 1000 mile trip at thanksgiving. Will know more about it after that. I know I will need the 220 volt charger instead of the 110v. The 110v is to slow. Going to see if the REC will let me put on my lower rate meter. And maybe a rebate. The wife did make it to work and back on the batteries yesterday. She is having fun.
Not today but yesterday. My brother and I were hired to remove an old winch that was once used to haul boats out of Lake Huron. It was quite a contraption and very rusty. We had to cut all the bolts holding on the concrete base and then saw it up into managable pieces. The main gear redcution and spool must have weighed 250 lbs. alone. We took it to the scrapyard and it weighed a total of 720 lbs! netted us about $58. We also took in $117 worth of copper and brass. In the picture I have included you can see three ships on the Lake, the one on the left is a regular freighter upbound into Lake Huron, the middle one is a foreign ship waiting at anchor for a pilot before proceding downbound into the St. Clair River. The ship on the right is a "footer", it's just over one thousand feet long, I believe it's the M/V Paul R Tregurtha, although it could be the Mesabi Miner, or the Barker. I could see by the painted stacks it was an Interlake boat.
Our local Cracker Barrel restaurant has a charging station for electric cars. Good deal, get charged up & gain 5 lbs. on their "comfort food".
Quote from: "papastoyss"Our local Cracker Barrel restaurant has a charging station for electric cars. Good deal, get charged up & gain 5 lbs. on their "comfort food".
Do you have to prepay for a charge?
I read where one grocery store chain charge $2 an hour. It was a store charge card. If it was only a 110v station it would cost $20 to go 40 miles. I've heard other places don't charge. We will see.
Quote from: "Mikej"
She is having fun.
is there anything more important?
on another note, I know the ford products have a smart phone app to help you plan your trip, it will show you charging stations inside your area based on the current charge of the vehicle. Im sure the GM has similar technology.
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Mikej"
She is having fun.
is there anything more important?
on another note, I know the ford products have a smart phone app to help you plan your trip, it will show you charging stations inside your area based on the current charge of the vehicle. Im sure the GM has similar technology.
Glen we still have dumb phones. There is a web site: my volt .com that has those as well. It also came with 3 years of ON STAR. She was going to wash it today because it has some dirt on it. I may wax it while it is charging. I asked the REC about the lower rate and a rebate. He laughed at me but was going to check in to it. :roll: The full charge is suppose to be around 40 miles but so far only at 34. She did make it to work and back and still had 11 miles.
Quote from: "Mikej"
Glen we still have dumb phones. There is a web site: my volt .com that has those as well. It also came with 3 years of ON STAR. She was going to wash it today because it has some dirt on it. I may wax it while it is charging. I asked the REC about the lower rate and a rebate. He laughed at me but was going to check in to it. :roll: The full charge is suppose to be around 40 miles but so far only at 34. She did make it to work and back and still had 11 miles.
Good luck on the mileage on batterys only. Will be interesting. We have Nissan Leaf owners complaining on mileage. The Leaf car is all electric, no other power. AZ heat is ruff on the Nissan Leaf battery power is what I have read.
The Volt is all electric drive with fossil fuel engine for lectric power as needed....... IF I remember what I read on the Volt. The Volt makes sense if you have a short commute or a longer one where you can plug in at work. IF you need to travel 1000 miles , fire up the engine.
Kinda reverse/ different of the PrIus operation, yet similar. Volt is sure better looking car than the PrIus is. Seems like the PrIus runs on lectric up to 22 mph? Then fossil fuel engine 'seamlessly" engages ?
Are the Gubmint $$$$$ rebates on the Volt still in place?
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Mikej"
Glen we still have dumb phones. There is a web site: my volt .com that has those as well. It also came with 3 years of ON STAR. She was going to wash it today because it has some dirt on it. I may wax it while it is charging. I asked the REC about the lower rate and a rebate. He laughed at me but was going to check in to it. :roll: The full charge is suppose to be around 40 miles but so far only at 34. She did make it to work and back and still had 11 miles.
Good luck on the mileage on batterys only. Will be interesting. We have Nissan Leaf owners complaining on mileage. The Leaf car is all electric, no other power. AZ heat is ruff on the Nissan Leaf battery power is what I have read.
The Volt is all electric drive with fossil fuel engine for lectric power as needed....... IF I remember what I read on the Volt. The Volt makes sense if you have a short commute or a longer one where you can plug in at work. IF you need to travel 1000 miles , fire up the engine.
Kinda reverse/ different of the PrIus operation, yet similar. Volt is sure better looking car than the PrIus is. Seems like the PrIus runs on lectric up to 22 mph? Then fossil fuel engine 'seamlessly" engages ?
Are the Gubmint $$$$$ rebates on the Volt still in place?
in the prius in electric mode it is 25, but in eco mode it is 45... i drive one as a taxi, and I love it. 47 to 49 mpg everynite.
What do you do to hotrod a volt?
:shock:
Quote from: "kb426"What do you do to hotrod a volt?
"HOT" Wire it
Rebuilt the suspension on my car trailer. One of the equalizers was broken, the other needed to be rebuilt, and all the springs were bad. I guess 25 years on used parts was too much.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Quote from: "papastoyss"Our local Cracker Barrel restaurant has a charging station for electric cars. Good deal, get charged up & gain 5 lbs. on their "comfort food".
Do you have to prepay for a charge?
I don't know for sure, can't see it being a freebie. The charging station was put in w/a lot of hoopla to coincide w/ the roll out of the Nissan Leaf which is built 30 miles from here.
I got the trailer all back together, axles installed, wiring hooked up, tires mounted, all ready to go for a while. I have to go over the brakes, and repack the wheel bearings yet, but I will do that in the spring.
Started new project today, resto-modding a 69 Camaro
So the trailer is fixed, the sandblaster is fixed, of course the shop furnace goes out. :shock: Parts should be in today.
Worked on the Kiwanis' Nativity Scene the last 2 days. Ready to put it up next Saturday. Time go home and watch the last NASCAR race. Rooting for Jimmy. Wife has let me drive the Volt since I brought it home. She put gas in it yesterday. A Lady there thought they didn't need gas. :lol: We are going to get a lot of that. Just like taking the coupe out. Every trip to the gas station is a car show. She was over 200 miles to the gallon but she drove it to the city and back on gas. :shock:
multiple things this weekend.
I used a Harbor Freight windsheild chip repair kit. Followed instructions eggzackly. It worked very well on 1983 Monte Carlo.
Car had a chip about size of quarter. The slight star cracks and the bubble circle in the middle. All that shows now is the center spot where the stone hit. IF you look close, sure you see the out lines slightly, but I am very happy
Completed the annual changeover from "Summer to Winter" ..... :roll:
All the summer time decorations & yard equipment put away ... :(
All the Wintertime tools & equipment in place & ready for Winter .... :cry:
Bob.... :wink:
Installed a 70 gal auxiliary fuel tank in my brothers truck yesterday and finished up the small details this morning. He delivers RV's so this will really let him take advantage of low fuel prices when he sees them. He's left here and will be delivering a 36' 5th wheel to Pa. tomorrow. He started doing this in June and has been in 26 states and put 53,000 mi on his new truck since then.
Well I got the rear tires back on the Jeepster today and got it back down on the ground. After spending days researching parking brakes cables and getting new ones and then discovering that the shoe anchors were worn and not finding replacements available the brakes are nicely assembled in two piles and gathered under the work bench. I thought it was a wise move going to the 4wd rear end and getting the extra width. I was excited when a rear end came available at a reasonable price. Now I'll have things to look for at swap meets in the spring. GPster
I drove down to Wapakanatta Oh today, and bought 5 Mustang T5 transmissions, three of which have never been in a car. I am ashamed to say what I paid for them, but it was his asking price.
Josh and I installed a new ring and Pinion in an 8.8 Ford rear end today. Went from a 3.08 to a 3.73.
I also tore down a NWC T5, only to find it was a T4. Now I have to convert it to a 5 speed. No big deal, just installing the OD gears, and a shift rail.
Blowing and shoveling snow. I hate winter!
Today it was -36C here -40C is the same as -40F. I could shovel but I cracked my ribs and its too cold out to shovel anyways.The nice thing about snow is that you can always pile it up out of your way,not so easy with other forms of precipitation.Did I mention I am on happy pills for pain?
Chimp, that whole description sounds terrible. I suppose it will be at least 6 weeks before you're better?
24 hours of rain, I think my next project is going to be an Ark
Doc says 4-6 wks. The worst was a couple days ago.I had injured myself last friday and I was handling it on my own with just some tylenol and it seemed like I had weathered out the worst. Any time you go in with ribs there is just about nothing they can do but prescribe and say poor you. Anyways ,I was just about to go back to work for my night class and I had to cough! That put me on the floor!It felt like my ribs crossed over each other again. I finished up my night class and went in for the real meds.I have been off work for the last 2 days.Try again monday.I wanted to go in this weekend and finish up motor mounts on the T coupe but that will have to wait.
Quote from: "Glen"24 hours of rain, I think my next project is going to be an Ark
yuuup.
most of the yards here are flooded like we irrigated them.... cept we didn't
Bought some LED flashlites at Home Depot... 9.88 for a pair. Not plastic, some type of alloy metal
These are basic On- Off lite switch. Not low - high - flash 3 way switch type lites. Came with basic batterys.
Good for in vehicle use , motorcycle, around the shop. Good quality lite, I like them...
Put the Kiwanis' Nativity Scene up. 9 degrees this morning. Fingers don't work well with gloves on. Better than -40 though :lol:
Bought new Optima Battery for my truck on saturday. The Optima battery I traded in was bought in March 2001. That battery was barely starting my 1962 Falcon inline 6.
The old Optima from my truck is in the Falcon now... the car starts much better
Hanging a replacement door on the back of Mrs. Ugly's Astro Van ...
$^&*$%^*#%^&& Frozen hinge pins :!: :!: :!: :!:
( The old door came off using the "Sawzall" method... :idea: )
Bob ...... :wink:
I scooped more snow today. The sun finally came out so it's melting a little.
I bought a couple electric space heaters, to keep the house warm until the parts come in for the furnace :roll:
They always break down at the worst time, don't they? Not when it's 40 degrees and you need it some, always when it's bitterly cold.
Finally made time to strip the '83 Trans Am. Got the engine, trans, T-tops and steering column today. I sold most of the 'good' stuff; hood, deck lid, dash, wheels/tires, etc. Now, it's ready for the scrappers.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Finally made time to strip the '83 Trans Am. Got the engine, trans, T-tops and steering column today. I sold most of the 'good' stuff; hood, deck lid, dash, wheels/tires, etc. Now, it's ready for the scrappers.
chop off the frame horn behind where the steering box mounts... and the triangular brackets that bolt between the bottom of both frame horns and the cross member.. save the 3 special shape bolts from each reinforcement..
the early 3rd gen Fbodies had terrible issues with the steering boxes coming loose when the frame fatigued and cracked.... so it should be a great Ebay item
also pop the sway bar brackets off and look and see if there is a cross bar bolted on under them that connects the left and right frame bracket together..
this is like the wonder bars or montecarlo bars.. used above. really tightens up the steering... and that model probably has a ws6 fast ratio box.. some cars had a factory reinforcement bar added.. others had aftermarket versions bolted in...
i always wanted to make one that fit between the idler arm bracket bolts and the steering box... but was like a triangulated ladder bar.. with a clamp around the box near the hoses.. another around the big end.. and the third either around the lower case just slightly above where the pitman shaft comes out.. or with the replacement nut like dodge trucks and jeeps use to limit the reaction from all pushing pulling and twisting..
Replaced some 8 foot long T12 bulbs in the shop.. around 8 buck$ a bulb now. 6500k rating ,
My friend Doug Lee came by today with his prototype turbo intake manifold for the GM Duramax engine. The picture I took is not very good but you get the idea. It is all made in his shop. It has an internal inner cooler and the water connections are the four large threaded holes you see. The connection for the turbo piping is on the other side. I think he said it is designed for 80 psi boost pressure. A beautiful piece of work. Doug has helped us a lot with parts for Hooley's Studebaker and he also made the oil pan for the Flatcad Flathead Cadillac engine. Doug's website is http://www.propan.net/
John
Waiting for the Highway Plow to come and clear my road so the furnace guy can come and fix my furnace :lol: . (One time the Highway plow did come..but after 3 tries to ram through it gave up :lol: ..and they came back with a different machine..3 DAYS LATER)
My road in front of my house can go from zero to wind whipped up serious snow pack/density (just leave the HD 2500 Police Suburban 4x4 in the drive) in a few hours.
Oh well..I have power..a generator..heaters..wood stove too :idea:
Had to rip out a gate & posts. replace with stronger , less rusted out posts.
Turns out one upright post was getting filed with rain water and being held in. It rotted out at the base.
New posts are 3 inch square. Should last till I am dead or till I am more feeble & dont care.
Saturday, the gate is remounted ; I hope
Turkey day morning I built this flower yard art deal for my wife. She has waited about 6 yrs for this one... 2 more to build
Almost finished... I will add a few more larger flowers. It will be allowed to "rust up" as that is "in" now a daze.
Flower pieces are laser cut material...
I replaced the blower motor on the shop furnace, again, second time in two weeks. I bought an A O Smith replacement motor two weeks ago, it did not work right from the get go. It took a dump wednesday.I replaced it today with a vintage GE motor, and it works fine. They are giving me a refund on the A O Smith motor.
Replacement parts in general are scarey. Every time I buy something I wonder if it will work.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I replaced the blower motor on the shop furnace, again, second time in two weeks. I bought an A O Smith replacement motor two weeks ago, it did not work right from the get go. It took a dump wednesday.I replaced it today with a vintage GE motor, and it works fine. They are giving me a refund on the A O Smith motor.
Had my furnace serviced,inspected 2 weeks ago..
Quit the other day..circuit board had a good burn.
Furnace guy says it was probably caused by some severe line voltage fluctuation..he says he sees that now and again out in the country with circuit board stuff.
Drove up to Defiance Ohio, and picked up my 48 Fleetline, I lost my storage, he sold the house, and the barn goes with it.
OK today I did a new one. We mess with students from time to time sending them for plaid paint or aluminum magnets etc. Today I walk into another teachers auto mech class and one of his students is playing with a cutaway of a rotary engine. This thing has one rotor and a sheet of plexiglass across it to see the inner workings ,about a 1/4 scale model. I ask if he knows what it is,he does not, so I proceed to explain to him that the square holes (ports) are where you stick in the carpenters pencils . This is a pencil sharpener for the carpenters pencils.The other instructor did a good job of holding himself together. Sometimes I just can't help myself ,its too easy.
Quote
Had my furnace serviced,inspected 2 weeks ago..
Quit the other day..circuit board had a good burn.
Furnace guy says it was probably caused by some severe line voltage fluctuation..he says he sees that now and again out in the country with circuit board stuff.
I had the same problem a few years ago at some of my rentals. The boards kept frying. I learned to repair them somewhat. I eliminated the problem by installing cheap surge protector power strips into the bottom of the units. After a little rewiring the furnace plugs into the power strip. Easy to disconnect all the power for service.
one item I was able to complete welding on is the yard gate rebuild.
I had actually started this repair in january. Then I had the unexpected motorcycle crash with the drunk driver. Once I had recovered enough to finish, it was summer. I had no interest in welding , cutting, digging in 110*F weather.
New 3 inch diameter posts in new concrete. I fitted the old parts into the new posts. Took some trimming and fittin, we got it done.
Now to clean , sand blast, prep and paint.
Guess I am going over to my Nephew's house to see the first start up of the coupe since his rebuild of it.
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Looks good Tony.
George, don't forget video!
Tony, it looks good.
I hope that's a "fat man" style steering wheel in that coupe!
Coupe looks like more fun than my recent rebuild of a gate.... :lol:
Oh gee, sheepishly posting now. I don't have any videos yet.
Yes that is an original 'Fat Man' steering wheel, Troy is quite proud of.
Troy got the coupe started, seemed like on the first tick of the starter.
Fired up loud and idled fast, those pipes don't have any muffle just straight out loud.
Guess I'm a bit more conservative than Troy, I'd never even consider driving a vehicle on the streets, on a regular basis, with totally unmuffled pipes. Just a bit too audacious for me.
But I guess he gets it from his late father.
The blue coupe in this pic was Troys father Jonny Pates. I don't have a good pic that shows his coupe with the open headers he had on his coupe, They were individual pipes straight out and swept back like early dragsters were before the zoomie style came along. And if you llook close you can see the tips of a couple of the pipes just behind the front tire on Jonny's coupe. Jonny's only attempt to muffle the sound was welding washers into the ends of the pipes with about a half inch hole for outlet. Kinda made a funky noise but I guess it wasn't loud enough too get in trouble for and I was always amazed at that.
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Heh, heh, and just for grins, here's a pic with nephew Troy hiding behind the tire on his dad's coupe on the left. The kid that now owns my coupe.
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If and when I get my hands on the videos I'll post them.
Ok, just got first video of the startup.
Posted it on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmFhmtYGH9Y
excellent job preserving the history of the car, what a neat piece for the family.
Here's a short clip of Troys Coupe first drive.
http://youtu.be/iZZ5QpxeiZY
Here's the clip again of Troys Coupe first startup.
http://youtu.be/zmFhmtYGH9Y
Decided to change the '40 Ford coupe I trade dthe track roadster for back to a clutch car. I removed the clutch/brake bracket from the car to find that the clutch end of the cross shaft had been sawed off. I went to press it out of the bracket but it wouldn't move. So I dressed up the end to where I could see the circular witness line of the shaft - which was interrupted in two areas by what I suspected was weld.
I drilled a 3/8"center hole in a ways and worked that up to a 3/4" hole that wouldn't drill past the edge of the weld. So, I set it up in the press again and pushed the shaft on through. The shaft broke away from the sliver of weld which remained to be filed away. Man, it was hard.
Looking at the original job, it would have been easy to drill and tap the shaft after it was cut off and secure it from pulling through with a bolt and large washer....or just tack it without cutting it off. Instead they hid their work under weld and paint.
Not the first "why did they do that?" that I have run into on this car or others. Often times I think I would rather start with a stocker than a "done" hot rod...
Charlie
Charlie, I agree with your statement.
I finally made the plunge and picked up a Drill Doctor.
I seem to be supernaturally talented when it comes to dulling drill bits, but only with a hand held drill. I do whatever I can think of--keep the speed low, use a good cutting oil, hold the drill steady at the hole, and I've tried a variety of different pressures, but I dull bits consistently when drilling by hand.
I bought another set of tires today. I'm doing my best to keep the tire companies in business. I've bought a total of 26 tires this year, 18 10 ply truck and 8 passenger. The good thing is I shouldn't need any tires in the near future. The bad was I'd put 4 new tires on the 02 truck a couple of months before I traded it for the 07 dually which of course needed 6 new tires
Took my Christmas change jar to the credit union for Christmas money$.
After filling up their machine, I netted $695.00
Now what should I buy me?
:lol:
[Quotequote="jaybee"]I finally made the plunge and picked up a Drill Doctor.
Can you let us know how well it works ?? I am starting to loose my "touch" sharpening bits ... :( Maybe if they weren't so darn small ?? :roll:
Bob ..... :wink:
my new truck arrived last week.....crappy pictures but here they are.
Ya....I like it.
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Glen, what's all the tires in the bed?
Quote from: "kb426"Glen, what's all the tires in the bed?
The factory 17" wheels and tires.
kool looking truck...are those new wheels - tires the same size, just alloy wheels? I may need a 2015 truck if retirement plans hold tight.... although I doubt they will.
Many Weeks back, i bought a pair of Craftsman Lithium batterys for 19.2 volt drills and reciprocating saw I have. The ni-cad batterys gave up.
these small lithium batterys make the saw usable now. If I had the larger lithium battery I think the saw would be much better. The ni-cads barely powered the saw for a few minutes of cutting
Quote from: "Crosley"kool looking truck...are those new wheels - tires the same size, just alloy wheels?
They are 20" 10 lug wheels similar to the 22.5 semi wheels, they have the big 33MM lug nuts. I wanted the semi wheel but didn't want the crappy ride of the 16 ply, 22.5" semi tires, so I had them made in 20". It will allow me to run the Michelin 20" E rated 10 ply which is what the SRW super duties come with from the factory.
The 19.5" wheel is an option but I couldn't find a wheel I liked.
Im a little more conservative than I was a few years ago.
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Crosley"kool looking truck...are those new wheels - tires the same size, just alloy wheels?
They are 20" 10 lug wheels similar to the 22.5 semi wheels, they have the big 33MM lug nuts. I wanted the semi wheel but didn't want the crappy ride of the 16 ply, 22.5" semi tires, so I had them made in 20". It will allow me to run the Michelin 20" E rated 10 ply which is what the SRW super duties come with from the factory.
The 19.5" wheel is an option but I couldn't find a wheel I liked.
Im a little more conservative than I was a few years ago.
Did not notice the 10 lugs... are these wheels adapted to 8 lug hubs on truck?
I've seen the 22.5 wheels on these trucks. Not a look I care for. Your truck looks 'correct' tire size & fitment to me... FWIW
Getting ready for a possible ice storm. Got gas for the generator and test fired it. Hopefully it's not as bad as predicted. My brother is a firefighter and is working today, could be bad for those guys and the police and linemen. My daughter is a dispatcher, I know she will be busy tonight!
Spend the day in the garage working on the Oldsmobile. FINALLY go the doors to fit again. They were fine when I did all the body work, the took them off to jamb, and could never get them to fit again. Had to make all diferent spacers and now ok. Only going to take the bolts out one at a time to put lock washers on them. Been driving me crazy for the last 2 years on that. Dropped my steering column off with a friend to prime it, then sand and paint it and the dash. Trying to get all the little stuff done so I can fire it up.
Doug
Quote from: "sirstude"Spend the day in the garage working on the Oldsmobile. FINALLY go the doors to fit again. They were fine when I did all the body work, the took them off to jamb, and could never get them to fit again. Had to make all diferent spacers and now ok. Only going to take the bolts out one at a time to put lock washers on them. Been driving me crazy for the last 2 years on that. Dropped my steering column off with a friend to prime it, then sand and paint it and the dash. Trying to get all the little stuff done so I can fire it up.
Doug
That same thing happened to my Yeoman with the liftgate. It fit fine when I took it off, but wasn't quite right putting it back on.
Minor electrical faults with the house this week.. the place is 15 yrs old now. No problems till:
Rear porch lights, no function last night. Pull cover plate from switch. Lazy electician simply pushed the wires into the back of the switch. Power wire came loose.
Today, clothes washer = nothing. No buzz, no click.. volt meter into the socket = 1.23 volts. Seems low at 1 volt
Check breakers in box. Find one for GFCI for bathrooms looks slightly set off, not fully tripped. Turns out the breakers are marked wrong. Bathroom GFCI is really the washer, the washer is the bathroom GFCI ... fixed that
I installed a shower door for my son this afternoon. That was his Christmas present from his mother. The door was heavy enough that it took both of us to hold it and install the hinge screws. For what it cost, I sure hope it's a good one.
6" of snow overnight, temps dropping below zero tonight. This is the first I've needed the snow thrower so far this Winter, it fired on the 3rd pull and chugged through everything.
6" isn't a huge snow, but where my driveway ducks between my house and the neighbor's I have to throw snow ahead of me and plow back through it until it's all moved past the houses. It's always pretty deep by the time I got to that last pass.
After watching a little basketball and getting dinner I'll spend some time out in the garage working on my brother's car. Glad I have heat and glad I put a new belt on the big air compressor. That oilless BRAAAAAAAT!! gets really old.
Yesterday it was 23 degrees here. Today it was about 55. Beautiful day for Dec.24. I spent the afternoon working on the rear end for the 51. Several complications. The last was finding out the tracloc was wore out on one side. I'll order clutches on thursday. It seems that everytime I disassemble something it has to be rebuilt to be usable. So much for used parts.
Cleaned out stuff. Still large piles to deal with.
Trying to gain control of the shop again. Never be as clean as Glen's place, but I try.
I managed to whack my back a little yesterday. Today I whizzed the back off again. I brought out the stronger meds tonite. :shock:
was talking to a friend about the drive shaft he needs for his car.. said i would look up a few articles.. found way more info than i thought i would..
these only take a few minutes each to go thru ..
each one has slightly different info...
sticks and stones can bend your driveshaft.. but articles with drive shaft knowledge are free..
yea. i know.. its a poor twist
the last two articles are important to read as they are jeep related that some will run into.
enjoy...
wayne...
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/drivetrain/hrdp_0003_driveshaft_slip_yoke/
http://www.hotrod.com/muscle_car_review/mscp_1206_choosing_installing_the_right_driveshaft/
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/engines_drivetrain/driveshaft_rearend/1004chp_how_to_measure_install_a_custom_driveshaft/viewall.html
http://www.circletrack.com/drivetraintech/ctrp_1203_drivetrain_tech_driveshaft_maintenance/
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/drivetrain/mopp_1109_driveshaft_redbuild/viewall.html
http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto/5208_universal_joints_replacement/
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0904_drive_shaft_basics_balancing_tips/viewall.html
http://www.circletrack.com/drivetraintech/ctrp_0902_formula_1_nascar_driveshafts/viewall.html
http://www.circletrack.com/drivetraintech/ctrp_0712_racing_driveshafts_101/viewall.html
http://www.circletrack.com/drivetraintech/ctrp_0801_driveshaft_102_classroom/viewall.html
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_1011_performance_driveshafts_insight/
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/drivetrain/mopp_1206_driveshaft_tech/viewall.html
http://www.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/drivetrain/mufp_0601_ford_driveshaft/viewall.html
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_0410_carbon_fiber_driveshaft/viewall.html
http://www.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/drivetrain/mdmp_0108_inland_empire_driveline_driveshafts/viewall.html
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_1201_six_shooter_chevy_corvette_driveshaft_couplers/
http://www.lowridermagazine.com/tech/0304lrm_hydraulics_driveshaft/
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/techarticles/1008rc_project_1949_chevy_driveshaft/viewall.html
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/featuredvehicles/0608rc_1958_1964_chevy_driveshaft/viewall.html
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/1007-4wd-rock-crawler-driveshaft-buildup/
http://www.trucktrend.com/features/gear/163_0905_product_spotlight_cornay_cvx30_series_cv_jointed_equipped_driveshafts/
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/m5lp_0310_driveshaft_safety_loop/
http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/40900_powerhouse_products_driveshaft_angle_tool/
jeep chrokee driveshafts with a CV joint that has failed fix for half the price
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/tech-qa/129-0709-september-2007-willies-driveshafts/
same failure.. 2007 rubicon jeep
http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/154-0905-jeep-wrangler-cv-driveshaft-replacement/
Dealing with snow.ice,removal.bad roads/driving..pretty much EVERY DAY :evil: for the last FEW WEEKS! :evil:
HAD A GREAT CHRISTMAS :D :D
My drive almost every day has gone from small fuel efficient car about 50 minutes..to dropped valve seat (I think) :evil:
TO: always 1hr 15min often 1hr 30 minutes several 2 hr BAD drives.
in an extremely HD Police Suburban.Never sees od/rarely 3rd gear. About 99.99% of the time in 2nd gear and NOISY! Exhaust(no resonators(factory),and engine(3.73's)
The sun almost never shines. Today it was BEAUTIFUL! SUN! BLUE SKIES :D
That lasted about an hr.Looks like another blowing snow poor visibility drive.
Love and hate with this daily driver.
Somehow and stunning it is averaging about 16mpg though this.(Has never gone below 14.5.)No vehicle ever sold to the public for personal transportation has ever burned as much fuel going through drive throughs :twisted: I park and walk in now :roll: The difference between going though a drive through and not stopping is just stupid.I can literaly fill it up across the street/go through the drive through and the gas needle ain't where it was :oops:
It is so much heavier than my g/f's GMC 2500 HD 4x4 that even with the same tires it sinks like a stone leaving huge ruts in her farm lane and I have to listen to it's SWEET! exhaust note as I power thorough it :lol:
G/F and daughter have a "SLIGHTLY" differerent view point to the above :twisted:
Have a GREAT NEW YEAR TO ALL :!:
sit back... relax... click on this link to an image... it will take you about 2 minutes to read it
http://imgur.com/gallery/NNyAaXd
i lost my mom on the 17th.. it had been a struggle for the last 7 months..
this just brought back the tears..
Sorry for your loss, Wayne.
Sorry for your loss Wayne. It can be tough to deal with.
In February 2014 it will be 39 yrs since my mom passed away. I still miss her.
Wayne, truly sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my mom 25 years ago in october.Worst day of my life.Over time the nice memories will outweigh the sadness.I will always miss my mom.
I am sorry to hear that, Wayne. Losing a parent has a peculiar effect on a person.
It struck me somewhat, because I lost my Dad on the 17th of December in '02; we lost Mom in may of that year, and he never seemed to recover from it. They were married sixty one years.
Rumbler, being married forever is really different. It doesn't mean that it was good everyday but those couples made a commitment to each other that was for there lives. I've known several couples that have been married forever and it's good to watch.
Sorry to hear about your Mom Wayne. Thank you for that link, my Mom is 89 and it's getting to be a struggle for her also. I have to take her grocery shopping tomorrow and that sheds a new light on what it might mean to her. I will have to slow down with her and not see how fast we can get put of the store.
Weather changed last night. This will be a house day instead of a shop day. We have blowing dirt and light snow with a few tumble weeds mixed in.
Judging from her son..Wayne..I am sure your mother was a fine woman/person.
May she rest in peace.
Take care Wayne..there is a lot of help/support available.
Wayne, I've delighted in your mention of your mother in various replies you've made on this forum. You've always made me feel like she was real life version of "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena". I'm sure she'll be missed but never forgotten. When you had mentioned previously that you were on 7/24 duty I assumed that this was coming. I hope you recover from the extended stress. GPster
thanks guys...
mom helped so many people in her life.. i have tried to do the same..
I have spent the day getting ready to take the grandsons, and their parents, my Sister-in-law, wife, and my middle son to Disneyland tomorrow morning. Have to get to the airport before 5:00am, since my Sister-in-law is a recovering cancer victim and needs wheelchair access. The 10 year old is beyond the moon, and I am sure looking foward to being with him on his first trip there. My parents (both gone now) were with us when we took our daughter for her first trip, about the same age as JT is now. I remember how much fun they had with Becky. The parents are my daughter and her husband. JT is Joe's son, and he and Becky have residental custody of him, and we just love him to bits.
Doug
Disneyland is always fun. Hope you have a good trip.
Started fabing the headers for my 1948 Simca. 2 tubes tacked together so far
Don't you love building headers?
Quote from: "wayne petty"thanks guys...
mom helped so many people in her life.. i have tried to do the same..
Sorry for your loss Wayne. Mines still with me, but not sure for how long as she is getting very frail, but at 92 I guess she's entitled to.
Trying is all any of us can do as well mate, you're obviously one of the good ones.
Just tring to stay warm -21 this morning.
Wow that's cold. We had 10 above
Shelby's Buick was stolen this morning, the Toledo police recovered it this afternoon, and it went to the impound lot. It has some damage, I have to pick it up at impound in the morning. Damage is to the steering column.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Don't you love building headers?
nope, took me a year to dive in. one item is I worked for a header builder back in late 1980's for about 6 months. Learned a lot. The guy was / is an a** hole, so I exited the place
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"Don't you love building headers?
nope, took me a year to dive in. one item is I worked for a header builder back in late 1980's for about 6 months. Learned a lot. The guy was / is an a** hole, so I exited the place
I work for a guy like that..........................Hey wait a minute I'm self employed :lol:
fitted 2 more header tubes. Cut n fitted together. Need full welding now.
The tubes are in firing order in a circle of the collector. that is method I was taught
Fussy work, but it's looking very smooth at this point.
Cut n fit the right side header tubes this afternoon. Now I need to weld up all the tubes, then weld whole header together, then , then . Probably another year or so.
1 3/4 inch tubes, with 3 1/2 inch collector. Should support 400+ CID engine
Quote from: "Glen"my new truck arrived last week.....crappy pictures but here they are.
Ya....I like it.
(http://hotrodsbyglen.net/f350a.jpg)
(http://hotrodsbyglen.net/f350c.jpg)
did you have to recalibrate the speed sensor, or is the tire size close enough?
its been beautiful out here the last few days...
a few days ago.. a friend got me to go to his sisters house for a late xmas as she might not make another. one of the other guests was coughing and hacking something fierce.. i was not driving so i could not leave.. today.. i got up and my lungs are all congested.. the back of the throat is raw... now i have chills.. oh great.. there is H1N1 flu all over the place right now..
hopefully this will not be as bad as it is for others..
rats....
Quote from: "enjenjo"
did you have to recalibrate the speed sensor, or is the tire size close enough?
The pcm can be corrected by diameter and its very user friendly. .but the error is on my favor so I will leave it. The OEM tires were just over 31" and these are 34.0"
Picked this wire storage rack years ago.. It was free (sorta) had some wire rolls on it.
I modified it to hold 3 more rows of wire. Bought some 100' rolls of wire from Del City.
Still trying to bring some organization into my shop
I am still recovering. Last week I drove a vehicle twice, my first time since the first week of October. Everything is going good but slow. I should be fine at sometime in the future.
I have been doing a lot of reading the last few months. Lots of old R&C and Hot Rod. Funny how a lot of old things become new again.
I got the March issue of Street Rodder yesterday. One of the featured cars is one that I did a lot of work on. It is a red Willys coupe "Suicide Ride". It is part of an article about the Hack brothers who are all friends of mine.
Champion spark plugs has some kind of video contest going. Buddy and some others put together a short video about the flat cad. Near the end of the video it shows the car leaving the line at Bonneville with the body work and spoiler that I made for it last spring. Look close and you will see Hooley priming the injector in the video. http://alwaysachampion.com/search-for-a-champion/entry/1568064#.UsILqbRPmLE
John
John, when you heal up, will you be left with some amount of disability?
Take it to impound..
Glad you're getting better John. Back shot day this coming Tuesday for me. Last one held on for 5 months.
Charlie
Quote from: "kb426"John, when you heal up, will you be left with some amount of disability?
.
I should be able to do about everything I want to do but I will have some loss of movement in my back. I will be limited in the weight of things that I can lift. I have a lot of stuff floating around in my head that I plan to build in the future.
John
Glad to hear you're on the road back.
attended a swap meet today... some small items sold. Still have the Monte Carlo, although I was offered a trade deal on a 1964 Chevy step side truck. May go look at truck in person..
: Good to read you are doing better John.... 8)
Tony, I'm a truck guy so if the truck isn't rusted down, I'd be interested. In my part of the world I see truck and muscle car projects most often. If a guy is looking for less junk instead of different junk, it really isn't much different.
ok.. i want one of these..
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-lift-riding-mower-atv-jack-60395.html
now i need a riding mower...
springs coming..
i wonder if its going to be Coil spring or leaf spring..
i must be feeling better.. i am making posts that should be deleted..
Quote from: "wayne petty"ok.. i want one of these..
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-lift-riding-mower-atv-jack-60395.html
now i need a riding mower...
springs coming..
i wonder if its going to be Coil spring or leaf spring..
i must be feeling better.. i am making posts that should be deleted..
I use one of these. It does so much more then just lift a lawn mower.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1100-lb-electric-hoist-with-remote-control-60345-9279.html
Quote from: "416Ford"Quote from: "wayne petty"ok.. i want one of these..
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-lift-riding-mower-atv-jack-60395.html
now i need a riding mower...
springs coming..
i wonder if its going to be Coil spring or leaf spring..
i must be feeling better.. i am making posts that should be deleted..
I use one of these. It does so much more then just lift a lawn mower.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1100-lb-electric-hoist-with-remote-control-60345-9279.html
That price makes it interesting. I've avoided thinking about one at $150.00. Putting it under a table with a shelf it might bring things into "bi-focal range". It's not easy driving up on my wheel ramps and then it only raises my mower up maybe 8". A lot easier than jacking the mower up and putting it on jack stands> GPster
The issue I have with a unit like you listed is that I can not get my blades off with those. You still need to climb under the tractor and lay on your back. With the hoist, I can stand the tractor up to a 70* ish angle and zap them off with a impact.
I can also lift and engine out of a trailer if need be. :)
Quote from: "GPster"That price makes it interesting. I've avoided thinking about one at $150.00. Putting it under a table with a shelf it might bring things into "bi-focal range". It's not easy driving up on my wheel ramps and then it only raises my mower up maybe 8". A lot easier than jacking the mower up and putting it on jack stands> GPster
Joe if you're thinking about getting one don't forget to use a 25% off coupon. That makes it $67.50 before tax.
Finished metal flower yard art work my wife wanted. It took 6+ yrs, but hey I am finsished
Quote from: "Crosley"Finished metal flower yard art work my wife wanted. It took 6+ yrs, but hey I am finsished
I like those....they don't require much water or a sprinkler system, they don't drop a lot of leaves to clean up either. . Laura is always wanting to plant stuff and you just end up with something else to maintain.
I bet given the opportunity she could kill those you made too.
QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"Finished metal flower yard art work my wife wanted. It took 6+ yrs, but hey I am finsished
Hey Tony ....Are those made from little fan blades ??? If so, do they spin & where can I get some ???
Mrs. Ugly saw those & advised... "You will make some of those for the garden" ..... :idea:
Enjoying the cooking around here , I guess that I am somewhat committed ..... :D
Thanks ...
Bob .... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"
Hey Tony ....Are those made from little fan blades ??? If so, do they spin & where can I get some ???
Mrs. Ugly saw those & advised... "You will make some of those for the garden" ..... :idea:
Enjoying the cooking around here , I guess that I am somewhat committed ..... :D
Thanks ...
Bob .... :wink:
you asked:
Not fan blades. these are my design, I had lazer cut from vendor we use at Hughes Performance. Water jet guy wanted near 4 times the $$
See photos. Flowers are flat, I bend them in crude device with wood and hammer. 3 sizes I have now (11 - 9 - 7 inches) , will be ordering 2 more smaller sizes. Stems are rebar (large flower) & .250 or 5/16 solid round bar for smaller flower.
Kool side effect on the height of the flowers: the wind moves the flowers around. they tap each other. Little bit of a "wind chime" effect. Wife likes it
This gives me something other than 'car stuff' to work on. During the week, I get burned out on car stuff. Maybe "PO'd at car stuff is a better phrase. :shock: That all explains why I can not get a car built or finished the last 15 years........
I'm liking all of the flowers but I'm really liking the ones in front of garage
GOOD JOB lots of brownie points there
later jim
NEAT idea Tony ... I'm gonna have to put my thinking cap on ... :D
We just came back in after 3 hours of " landscaping work" .. Now I can move things around & get the Olds back into the garage where it belongs ...
Thanks ...
Bob ...... :wink:
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "GPster"That price makes it interesting. I've avoided thinking about one at $150.00. Putting it under a table with a shelf it might bring things into "bi-focal range". It's not easy driving up on my wheel ramps and then it only raises my mower up maybe 8". A lot easier than jacking the mower up and putting it on jack stands> GPster
Joe if you're thinking about getting one don't forget to use a 25% off coupon. That makes it $67.50 before tax.
Well I found a coupon (and read the fine print) made a copy of the ad and took the coupon to see the lift and see if it was one of the "fine print's" exceptions. The local store had maybe six of the but didn't have one assembled and on display. Probably didn't display it because it wasn't anything like the one pictured in the add. It appeared to be barely able to do what it was designed to do and certainly not able to make an elevated table or to lift any part of an engine out of a trailer. The Dog enjoyed the ride. GPster
My wife and I went out to dinner with Rumbler and his lovely wife tonight.
Ordering the necessary parts & pieces to install fuel tank # 4 in
my pickup.. :roll:
You guys in the southwest don't know how good you have it .....
I HATE RUST... :twisted: :
Bob..... :wink:
Took a little drive down to NW Indiana today to buy 3 original '40 Ford rear fenders - two driver's and one passenger. All three are salvageable but at least one of the driver's side will try my patience I expect. Good originals are getting hard to find in this part of the country and new ones are just too expensive - if Carpenter has them yet - not to mention freight.
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Took a little drive down to NW Indiana today to buy 3 original '40 Ford rear fenders - two driver's and one passenger. All three are salvageable but at least one of the driver's side will try my patience I expect. Good originals are getting hard to find in this part of the country and new ones are just too expensive - if Carpenter has them yet - not to mention freight.
Yeah, pretty much all '40 Ford rear fenders are in bad shape, esp at the lower rear edge below the bumper, you can't see very well out the back window when backing up due to its high location in the body. The rear fenders on my '40 coupe were bad enough that I would have gladly pd the $ for new ones if they were available at the time & I 'm a tightwad!
Charlie, you just won't leave that nice 40 alone will ya!
UGLY OLDS, I'm very thankful I don't deal with the everyday problems you guys handle. I'd become a proponent of plastic cars if that was the case. In regards to the 40 fenders, that applies to almost all the metal I come across. The 49 Ford cab I bought last spring is the only thing in 20 years that I have found that was rust free. The 51 that I'm working on looked good until I media blasted it. Paint is a pretty good filler. :)
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Ordering the necessary parts & pieces to install fuel tank # 4 in
my pickup.. :roll:
You guys in the southwest don't know how good you have it .....
I HATE RUST... :twisted: :
Bob..... :wink:
No plastic lined tank available?
Several years ago we got a"NEW" :evil: type of salt/brine for our VEHICLES :roll: up here.
I have heard it is pretty hard to get off? :evil: There is already some special stuff to get it off that is sold. Also our major rustproofer reccommends some type of treatment now before rustproofing to get this stuff off.
Even then..daily drivers up here..do whatever you want to/with them to protect them. There are just tons and tons of problems relating to them rusting in inaccessible places when they reach about 12-13 years. Pretty hard to keep a daily driver up here on the road that is over that age.
Even if it isn't/hasn't rusted out..sometimes some part that is no longer available can do them in.
Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Ordering the necessary parts & pieces to install fuel tank # 4 in
my pickup.. :roll:
You guys in the southwest don't know how good you have it .....
I HATE RUST... :twisted: :
Bob..... :wink:
No plastic lined tank available?
Several years ago we got a"NEW" :evil: type of salt/brine for our VEHICLES :roll: up here.
I have heard it is pretty hard to get off? :evil: There is already some special stuff to get it off that is sold. Also our major rustproofer reccommends some type of treatment now before rustproofing to get this stuff off.
Even then..daily drivers up here..do whatever you want to/with them to protect them. There are just tons and tons of problems relating to them rusting in inaccessible places when they reach about 12-13 years. Pretty hard to keep a daily driver up here on the road that is over that age.
Even if it isn't/hasn't rusted out..sometimes some part that is no longer available can do them in.
Quote from: "fast401"Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Ordering the necessary parts & pieces to install fuel tank # 4 in
my pickup.. :roll:
You guys in the southwest don't know how good you have it .....
I HATE RUST... :twisted: :
Bob..... :wink:
No plastic lined tank available?
Several years ago we got a"NEW" :evil: type of salt/brine for our VEHICLES :roll: up here.
I have heard it is pretty hard to get off? :evil: There is already some special stuff to get it off that is sold. Also our major rustproofer reccommends some type of treatment now before rustproofing to get this stuff off.
Even then..daily drivers up here..do whatever you want to/with them to protect them. There are just tons and tons of problems relating to them rusting in inaccessible places when they reach about 12-13 years. Pretty hard to keep a daily driver up here on the road that is over that age.
Even if it isn't/hasn't rusted out..sometimes some part that is no longer available can do them in.
My son works for ODOT and the brine they use here is just water and salt.
diesel dusenbergs at indy in 1934
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/news/1402_mystery_machine_pilot_injection/
just in case you are not doing something in the next 5 minutes..
Visited the Snottsdale Pavillions car gathering saturday. It starts early with car auctions in town.
A large amount of different vehicles to view that normally not seen there. Met up with some friends I've not seen for a while. These folks seem to be gettin older. :shock:
I drove my 1983 Monte out there... of course the fuel filter in the carb was clogging up again from the blended gasoline we have here. I "think" when the Monte sits for a few days: the fuel dries up in the carb. This leaves some residue in the filter... bit by bit the filter clogs.
I have a filter at the frame before the fuel pump. It never clogs up, since it stays wet: "I think" ... Some times thinking gets me in trouble
It got up to 69 degrees here this afternoon. It was 29 this morning. I spent some time today modifying a H.F. stool. One of my friends is in love with diamond pleat pattern. He's about to get a surprise. I had all the cycles out, washed the truck, cleaned the garage, etc. This was a great day for the middle of January. :)
finally got some work done on front yard planter. Another project that was side lined from my motorcycle crash
Quote from: "kb426"It got up to 69 degrees here this afternoon. It was 29 this morning. I spent some time today modifying a H.F. stool. One of my friends is in love with diamond pleat pattern. He's about to get a surprise. I had all the cycles out, washed the truck, cleaned the garage, etc. This was a great day for the middle of January. :)
You forgot to shine your shoes.... :lol:
:lol: :lol:
I'm helping the widow next door by running new water lines for her. The house is fully plumbed with 60-year-old galvanized pipe that barely dribbles anymore.
This is my first time working with PEX, and I like it. The crimp rings aren't hard to check with the go/no go gauge, and its flexibility has advantages. I can lay in the whole run without having to put the piping just where the old is coming out to keep down the amount of time without water, and in an old house it's also handy to route it through spaces you couldn't use for hard piping.
It was -1 this morning and reached 51 this afternoon. The weather report is for a descent weekend followed by the deepfreeze on monday. I'm not sure what I'll do tomorrow but I plan on taking advantage of afternoon temps.
Quote from: "jaybee"I'm helping the widow next door by running new water lines for her. The house is fully plumbed with 60-year-old galvanized pipe that barely dribbles anymore.
This is my first time working with PEX, and I like it. The crimp rings aren't hard to check with the go/no go gauge, and its flexibility has advantages. I can lay in the whole run without having to put the piping just where the old is coming out to keep down the amount of time without water, and in an old house it's also handy to route it through spaces you couldn't use for hard piping.
I had PEX water line ran from my house to my shop in 2009. I don't heat the shop at night & so far no problems, it was 2* here this AM
Quote from: "kb426"It was -1 this morning and reached 51 this afternoon. The weather report is for a descent weekend followed by the deepfreeze on monday. I'm not sure what I'll do tomorrow but I plan on taking advantage of afternoon temps.
Our AZ forcast
That forecast looks pleasant. ^^
LMAO
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Quote from: "jaybee"
This is my first time working with PEX, and I like it. The crimp rings aren't hard to check with the go/no go gauge, and its flexibility has advantages. I can lay in the whole run without having to put the piping just where the old is coming out to keep down the amount of time without water, and in an old house it's also handy to route it through spaces you couldn't use for hard piping.
We bought a house in 1985. A new construction house. Never thought to ask or knew that some type of Polybutylene plastic plumbing had been approved in city of Phoenix. I doubt it was PEX.. as I recall it was a gray color, with copper compression rings at connections
Years later; I guess this Polybutylene tube started failing at a high rate. There were new companies created to fill demand for repairs - re-plumb with copper
I think those were actually an earlier form of polyethylene pipe, and it was a big deal at the time. PEX is actually PolyEthylene Crosslinked (X for shorthand) which is a different form of the plastic. The failure mode for that tubing was that the long chain molecules were very strong but not connected to one another side to side. As a result of the way the molecules were oriented in the tubing it meant the crimp rings would cause something like a stress riser that would separate the "threads" of the plastic from one another. In PEX the molecules are both very long and linked to one another to create a material that is strong in all directions.
I get being leery after the issues with earlier materials, but this stuff seems to be tough as nails and has been used in Europe since 1970 even though it's comparatively new here. It doesn't help that the price of copper has gotten just plain crazy. I have no love for iron pipe, it's just a pain to fit unless you have the machine to cut and thread it.
In any case working only 2-3 hours at a time the hot water was all hooked up by Thursday night and the only leak in the whole system was a water heater connection not quite fully tightened.
Looking at an interactive map that shows(as well as my neighbour calling me) that pretty much all the highways/roads leading to my house..
which I am selling..
are closed
due to yet another..seemingly ENDLESS round of snow/storms. :evil:
At least I don't have to spend an hr or two each way in very bad driving conditons driving a Police Suburban :D
But then tomorrow there will be that much more snow to HAND shovel before I can get acces to my shop door to get the blower out :roll:
Arnold, I'm sympathetic. Nature always wins.
Quote from: "wayne petty"LMAO
Wayne, is that propane propellant used in tire sealant exploding? ...or just an idiot that likes to hear things go boom?
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "wayne petty"LMAO
Wayne, is that propane propellant used in tire sealant exploding? ...or just an idiot that likes to hear things go boom?
Probably ether. It does work, but I will only do it when there is no other way.
My Texas Ash trees are starting to bloom. Spring is near or perhaps already here
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "jaybee"
This is my first time working with PEX, and I like it. The crimp rings aren't hard to check with the go/no go gauge, and its flexibility has advantages. I can lay in the whole run without having to put the piping just where the old is coming out to keep down the amount of time without water, and in an old house it's also handy to route it through spaces you couldn't use for hard piping.
We bought a house in 1985. A new construction house. Never thought to ask or knew that some type of Polybutylene plastic plumbing had been approved in city of Phoenix. I doubt it was PEX.. as I recall it was a gray color, with copper compression rings at connections
Years later; I guess this Polybutylene tube started failing at a high rate. There were new companies created to fill demand for repairs - re-plumb with copper
They had programs to replace the gray water lines Class action law suit.. Not the same as PEX. The gray was used in trailer homes mostly... Say junk...I'll bet it was UL listed though..
I did a little research, the piping that failed in lots of homes creating class action lawsuits and Attorneys General actions all over place was flexible PVC. Now that I've spent a few hours working with it I'm just flying through the cold side.
i did a little carving on an old AVS primary booster.. LEFT...
thought i would share it...
carter edelbrock AFB/AVS flat spots just off idle have been around for too long.
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if the engine displacement is larger than about 355 Cubic inches..
or you have a big cam .. a big plenum intake.. perhaps large intake ports..
you will need to increase the idle feed restriction size.. just a tiny fraction at a time..
the idle transition circuit feeds the engine from just off idle.. thru about 2000 rpms on most..
you can tell if the idle transition circuit is out of whack..
take the engine to 2500 RPMs.. then slowly back off the throttle until the RPMs are down around 1000 to 1200 .. it should still be running cleanly.. you should be able to slowly accelerate the engine or deaccelerate the engine from 700 to 2200 .. you can tell if you are running on the idle transition circuit.. use a mirror and look down the primaries.. you won't see any fuel being pulled over by the primary booster nozzles.
at low cruise.. the engine operates on both IDLE transition feed and the primary mains..
you can see the primary mains in this image..
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at cruise.. the manifold vacuum is high.. the metering rods are pulled down .. if you tip into the throttle.. you lower the manifold vacuum the spring pressure overcomes the reduced vacuum . so the metering rod and piston pop up slightly allowing more fuel past the metering rod.. but this only works when there is enough throttle opening to lower the pressure in the booster leg and pull the fuel up and over..
one can also use an air fuel ratio display.. and look at the idle air fuel ratio.. and then tip slightly into the throttle.. without going fast enough to really get the pump to squirt..
or take the engine to 2500 RPMs and then back off slowly as you monitor the air fuel ratio..
Worked on Falcon a little today. Putting it back into race trim.
Lectrik water pump drive, fresh air intake..
Built new exhaust collector for end of header. Rectangle tube.
I gave the H.F. creeper an update. I found out that the large section had 3/8" plywood that was about to die on it. I replaced it with 1/2" and installed 2" high density foam and a new skin. One less item on my to-do list that was postponed when I started the 51 project.
Quote from: "kb426"Arnold, I'm sympathetic. Nature always wins.
Thanks..it has just been a SLOG for over a month now.
I am as prepared as one can be for this stuff.
The Police Suburban is too un-civilized to use as a daily driver. I knew that. Sure is tank like for this kind of driving :D I will keep it as a toy..getting another 4wd truck on Tuesday.
The area where I live..about..roughly..45 minutes North to South..about 30 minutes East to West..Police had to rescue 400 trapped/stuck motorists Fri nite and somehowget them all to a warm community centre
Our Provincial Police..1600..yes..1600 accidents in the last 24 hours.
A big enough part of the problem is there are some ski resorts..resorts..wealthy people who come up from Toronto.
I think deep..buried in their sub-concious..is:
Just how far can I get this awd/4wd thing FROM THE ROAD :lol:
when I DO lost control of it. :twisted: Man..to see just how far from the road some of these yahoos get their vehicle :lol:
The other day..in the parking lot of one of the private ski resorts :roll:
Brand new 4x4. Outta control..hits the snow bank..spins around..
Truck is junk..all 7 air bags went off :lol:
Weekend over... not as much work performed as I wanted.
Wife is very sick. Came home friday afternoon with 101 fever. Saturday and sunday fever still at 101 - 102
I may take her back to the doctor on monday... time will tell. She saw the doctor 1 week ago with the throat crud - coughing... Got a bit better with meds, then back worse on friday. Got more meds friday evening.
New Year resolution: I made a simple one.
To "unsubscribe" from most of the vendors, web forums, web sites that send out daily, weekly, monthly email offers.
SO far I have dumped about 26 as they come in, I decide if I 'really' need that email notice.
Only had one web forum operator send me a message asking: "why?"
Quote from: "Mikej"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "jaybee"
This is my first time working with PEX, and I like it. The crimp rings aren't hard to check with the go/no go gauge, and its flexibility has advantages. I can lay in the whole run without having to put the piping just where the old is coming out to keep down the amount of time without water, and in an old house it's also handy to route it through spaces you couldn't use for hard piping.
We bought a house in 1985. A new construction house. Never thought to ask or knew that some type of Polybutylene plastic plumbing had been approved in city of Phoenix. I doubt it was PEX.. as I recall it was a gray color, with copper compression rings at connections
Years later; I guess this Polybutylene tube started failing at a high rate. There were new companies created to fill demand for repairs - re-plumb with copper
They had programs to replace the gray water lines Class action law suit.. Not the same as PEX. The gray was used in trailer homes mostly... Say junk...I'll bet it was UL listed though..
We acquired a 70 ft. Mobile home for our deer camp this past summer. It was plumbed with the grey plastic tubing. We decided to replumb 99% of it with Pex and ran it independent of the old system. We have to bring in our own water and store it in a tank so the majority of the plumbing is exposed. This makes leak detecting easy and the drain valves are all exposed. I used Sharkbite type fittings so it was very quick and simple to plumb it all. For a pump from the tank we use a cheap H.F. well pump that has been going for years, just transferred from our old trailer.
Quote from: "phat46"
We acquired a 70 ft. Mobile home for our deer camp this past summer. It was plumbed with the grey plastic tubing. We decided to replumb 99% of it with Pex and ran it independent of the old system. We have to bring in our own water and store it in a tank so the majority of the plumbing is exposed. This makes leak detecting easy and the drain valves are all exposed. I used Sharkbite type fittings so it was very quick and simple to plumb it all. For a pump from the tank we use a cheap H.F. well pump that has been going for years, just transferred from our old trailer.
Few yrs ago, we looked at a motorhome, class A unit. I asked several questions here about the RV stuff.
That MH was plumbed with the gray pipe. Mice had eaten thru the tube in several places. I would think rodents would & could eat thru the PEX lines too?
:?
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "phat46"
We acquired a 70 ft. Mobile home for our deer camp this past summer. It was plumbed with the grey plastic tubing. We decided to replumb 99% of it with Pex and ran it independent of the old system. We have to bring in our own water and store it in a tank so the majority of the plumbing is exposed. This makes leak detecting easy and the drain valves are all exposed. I used Sharkbite type fittings so it was very quick and simple to plumb it all. For a pump from the tank we use a cheap H.F. well pump that has been going for years, just transferred from our old trailer.
Few yrs ago, we looked at a motorhome, class A unit. I asked several questions here about the RV stuff.
That MH was plumbed with the gray pipe. Mice had eaten thru the tube in several places. I would think rodents would & could eat thru the PEX lines too?
:?
I suppose they could. But it was not something I ran across in 7 years of working on motorhomes. Rodents seem to be attracted to certain kinds of plastics but PEX does not seem to be one of them.
I just used the left over PEX to plumb an extension to my shop air system. Can't find anyplace to say that's OK, but it's rated 160psi @ 140 degrees with no reductions or restrictions when used with motor oil. On top of that its failure mode is supposed to be a split as opposed to shattering like PVC, so it was worth a try.
The setup has a downhill slope from where it goes up into the rafters to a drip leg at the end. The service line tees off upward before dropping to another drip leg. That leg has a tee to a 24" semi-truck air tank of about 5 gallons capacity. The tank is mounted vertically so air enters at the bottom and exits near the top.
So far I'm pleased in every way. The goal is to increase air storage and get the air as dry as I can without an air dryer through multiple strategies. A lot of the moisture should drop out at my main, horizontal air tank which enters at one end and leaves at the other. While the plastic tubing doesn't transfer heat as well as copper, a 100' roll of PEX doesn't cost much more than a 10' length of 3/4" copper at current prices. Most of what condenses in there should end up in the drip leg instead of traveling up into the service drop. What does make that turn should mostly fall into the drip end. Much of what's left is likely to condense out when the air enters the auxiliary tank and fall out before it can reach the regulator.
As a bonus the new service port is less restrictive and pressure drop when I trigger a tool is a lot less. Pressure drop from where the existing service port to the new one is located isn't noticeable. The new regulator also has a filter and a clear bowl.
I won't have a full picture of how well it works until Summer when the heat and humidity return, but so far I see some water in the drip leg, a lot less in the drip leg of the service drop, and none whatsoever in the regulator filter bowl. That's a good sign.
well.. last year i lost a double wide storage locker filled 5 feet deep with my collected shop equipment and other stuff for it.. valve grinders, distributor machines. work benches.. air compressors brake lathes parts storage cabinets hein warner floor jacks.. i only had 7 of them my manual collection back to 1935.. armature lathes with mica undercutters.. an amazing collection of goodies. just could not find a shop to rent for a decent price.. 3 grand a month was too much to start up a single man shop.
friday.. i lost 2 of my cars to the LAPD impound.. there is an UNPOSTED 72 hour time limit on parking on the streets in los angeles.. i was on the phone on friday and did not get out there till 3 pm to move them.. the lapd officer said the empty lot owner across the street complained about those old cars parked in front of his vacant lot on the public street.. i have to time my moves with the Lets make a deal show and the arcenio hall show that starts taping about 3 30 or so.. i lost my collection of various car parts .. probably 50 carbs of various brands and models.. i have not needed to make a junk yard run for carb parts for years.. just dig thru the pile. cylinder heads.. transmissions...starters, alternators. some more shop stuff.. all gone..
with mom lost on dec 17.. i have been in a tail spin..
even the wife is leaving..
i cannot wait till the planning meeting on the new mega apartment building he is planning on constructing on the vacant lot and 2 more next door to it.. wait till he applies for a variance on the number of parking spots he is required to provide on his site.. this is going to be fun..
back in the 90s.. there was a project 300 feet from where i lived.. wanted a 700 car variance.. so instead of 1400 car parking lot.. they wanted to only provide a 700 car lot and let people park on the streets.. in an area where no apartment buildings had any parking at all.. you should have seen their eyes roll when i ask them if they had FAA permission to put a 29 story building in the middle of the santa monica air port glide path..
Wayne, very sorry to hear about tough things going on in your life. My condolences and a sincere wish for things to start going your way.
Wayne ,I echo Jaybee's sentiments. You are sure going through a tough stretch over the last while.
Hang in there bud :!: :!:
Heading back to Ohio today, wish me luck.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Heading back to Ohio today, wish me luck.
Are you pulling a boat trailer with a Studebaker truck frame on it? Take your time. Maybe the roads will be better in March. GPster
You guys up north might laugh at this: today was the first time I've run a snowblower in below zero temps.
What's a snowblower? 8)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8)
later jim
^^^^^ Good answer!! :lol:
Good luck, Frank. Do drive careful. Sorry I didn't get with you again about that stromboli.
Make sure you check your tyres before you go if you know what I mean :wink:
Wayne everything is worse in the moment but things have a way of working out.hang in there.
Quote from: "river1"What's a snowblower? 8)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 8)
later jim
The old joke if you want to move to where it's warm all year, just put a snowblower in the back of your truck and drive south till someone asks "What's that thing in the back of yer truck?"
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
That's my plan ............ :idea: 8)
Bob..... :wink:
not to break the flow..
but the olympics have started on NBC on late night for those who don't sleep at night..
and there is a link that might get you a streaming feed for those with high speed net connections..
http://stream.nbcolympics.com/live-extra/
In St Louis tonight, Wee should be home tomorrow.
Home again, jigity jig. The neighbor called and asked me how stupid was I coming home now.
Ran my Falcon at the new (old Firebird) Wild Horse Motorsports drag strip on saturday. Best of 15.26 which is .09 from fastest the car has run @ 15.17
As it warmed up the car slowed down. Guess I should have reduced jet sizes in carb a little.
Had to push the car off the trailer to jump start it from my truck. I had the charger on the battery a few days ago. Guess the Optima is giving up
Sold old car parts at a swap meet in Grand Rapids, MI today. Less sellers and less buyers by a third than usual but I tripled last years results there. Had a good time.
Last evening, we got out the rug shampooer to do the living room rug. The motor made about 1/2 revolution, then quit. I thought I blew a breaker. Nope. The Hoover was dead. I took it all apart this morning, thinking the switch was bad (it's the last thing to come out). Nope...it was good. I spun the motor with a long screw driver, looking for a bad spot on the commutator. Nope. I plugged it in and turned on the switch. It made about a 1/2 revolution, then stopped.
I looked at the motor again, and found a 1/4" ball of fluff/dust had wedged in behind one of the motor brushes. I pulled it out, and re-assembled the steamvac, and it works! :D
Of course, I still have three screws left; I thought I put them all back in. Anyway, the machine did a fine job on the living room carpet. One of these days, I'll take it apart again to see where those screws go. :shock:
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Last evening, we got out the rug shampooer to do the living room rug. The motor made about 1/2 revolution, then quit. I thought I blew a breaker. Nope. The Hoover was dead. I took it all apart this morning, thinking the switch was bad (it's the last thing to come out). Nope...it was good. I spun the motor with a long screw driver, looking for a bad spot on the commutator. Nope. I plugged it in and turned on the switch. It made about a 1/2 revolution, then stopped.
I looked at the motor again, and found a 1/4" ball of fluff/dust had wedged in behind one of the motor brushes. I pulled it out, and re-assembled the steamvac, and it works! :D
Of course, I still have three screws left; I thought I put them all back in. Anyway, the machine did a fine job on the living room carpet. One of these days, I'll take it apart again to see where those screws go. :shock:
Good save, so many things end up out at the curb because of something so simple. The other day we were doing a job for a customer and the light bulbs on his ceiling fan wouldn't thread in because the sockets were just flopping around, he wanted us to replace it with a regular ceiling light so we did. I took the ceiling fan home, took the light part apart and rethreaded the sockets onto the threaded shaft where the wires come through, all fixed, it's going up in my spare bedroom.
I fixed the water pump in the house, it sprung a leak while we were gone. I tightened up a fitting, it's holding for now, but will have to be replaced soon. Then I replaced the fan control on the shop furnace to get that working again. Then I got the snow blower out and cleaned up some of the snow, before it starts snowing again.
I went to work. Again. Today. Retirement could be this year. I don't know if I will wait till I hit 40 years in November or not. (Don't tell anyone...it's still a secret).
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Sold old car parts at a swap meet in Grand Rapids, MI today. Less sellers and less buyers by a third than usual but I tripled last years results there. Had a good time.
Was that the hot rod meet at the Delta Plex? I am still looking for info on that one...Maybe I can stop now.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"
Of course, I still have three screws left; I thought I put them all back in. One of these days, I'll take it apart again to see where those screws go. :shock:
If you're like a lot of us by then you'll have forgotten where you put the screws :oops: :P
Dave, it's not to late to go to the Delta Plex. Of course if anyone is there it'll be for something other than a car parts swap meet.
Uh, yup, that would have been the one.
Charlie
not much snow on the ground so I started on planter number 2 in front yard this afternoon. Only 2 more to do.. this one and one at the corner of the yard.
Visited my mothers grave this morning
Finished up hanging the last three doors today of seven we hung for a gal. It was -8 degrees this morning, we got a couple small, one or two inch, snowfalls over the weekend. We have had just over six feet of snow this winter, with four to six inches forecast for tonight, which is quite a bit for this area. I like Winter, but I'm ready for Spring, maybe it will be warmer in China next week!
Went in for yet another skin cancer surgery today, beside my right eye. This one was major, just over half dollar sized. The finishing surgeon had to get creative with the closing up. Still have at least two more on my head and one on my arm. I've lost track with how many I've had on my head and neck... :shock:
Quote from: "phat46"Finished up hanging the last three doors today of seven we hung for a gal. It was -8 degrees this morning, we got a couple small, one or two inch, snowfalls over the weekend. We have had just over six feet of snow this winter, with four to six inches forecast for tonight, which is quite a bit for this area. I like Winter, but I'm ready for Spring, maybe it will be warmer in China next week!
Come over here. We've had, as of Sat, 114.1" and it's snowing to beat the band right now and headed your way. I past ready for spring
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "phat46"Finished up hanging the last three doors today of seven we hung for a gal. It was -8 degrees this morning, we got a couple small, one or two inch, snowfalls over the weekend. We have had just over six feet of snow this winter, with four to six inches forecast for tonight, which is quite a bit for this area. I like Winter, but I'm ready for Spring, maybe it will be warmer in China next week!
Come over here. We've had, as of Sat, 114.1" and it's snowing to beat the band right now and headed your way. I past ready for spring
No thanks, I see that on the news that nearly everyday it's snowing over there, where do you put it all? We usually don't get as much as many other places in the state, the lake (Huron) actually protects us some what.
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "phat46"Finished up hanging the last three doors today of seven we hung for a gal. It was -8 degrees this morning, we got a couple small, one or two inch, snowfalls over the weekend. We have had just over six feet of snow this winter, with four to six inches forecast for tonight, which is quite a bit for this area. I like Winter, but I'm ready for Spring, maybe it will be warmer in China next week!
Come over here. We've had, as of Sat, 114.1" and it's snowing to beat the band right now and headed your way. I past ready for spring
No thanks, I see that on the news that nearly everyday it's snowing over there, where do you put it all? We usually don't get as much as many other places in the state, the lake (Huron) actually protects us some what.
It's snowing here right now, we are going to beat the all time record by midnight tonight.
I looked it up and our record winter snowfall was 174" the winter of 81-82. I remember that winter I lived about 25 mi north of here and my kids had 3 days of school the month of Jan. The plows would just get the country roads clear and another storm would be forecast so rather than take a chance of the busses getting stuck taking the kids home they just canceled school another day.
here's a picture I just scanned. It shows a 6X6 Oskosh with V plow opening the road in front of my house the end of Jan. 82
they had to send the Oskosh in to get this guy. He'd broke the rear spring shackles ramming the drift just before my house driveway
Just finished "Road Testing" my snow blower around the drive way AGAIN ... :twisted:
I too am MORE than ready for spring ....
The impeller bearing let go back in the gearbox end ... Time for some more repairs ... Amazing .. Parts are still readily available for a 1976 machine .. 8)
Bob..... :wink:
Helped a neighbor plant a tree today. Made sure I had sun block and a wide brim hat to protect me from the sun. 8)
later jim
didn't have to bother using sun block here. :lol:
Snowed several inches this morning, 43 degrees this afternoon.
That's just weird.
Quote from: "phat rat"I looked it up and our record winter snowfall was 174" the winter of 81-82. I remember that winter I lived about 25 mi north of here and my kids had 3 days of school the month of Jan. The plows would just get the country roads clear and another storm would be forecast so rather than take a chance of the busses getting stuck taking the kids home they just canceled school another day.
here's a picture I just scanned. It shows a 6X6 Oskosh with V plow opening the road in front of my house the end of Jan. 82
I remeber that winter well, the storms were like a freight train. My daughter and I dug caves and tunnels in the snow piles from my driveway and back walk.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Just finished "Road Testing" my snow blower around the drive way AGAIN ... :twisted:
I too am MORE than ready for spring ....
The impeller bearing let go back in the gearbox end ... Time for some more repairs ... Amazing .. Parts are still readily available for a 1976 machine .. 8)
Bob..... :wink:
I have not used my blower in almost a week :D :D :D
It was pretty much a few hours a day for weeks on end. :evil: :evil: :evil:
About an hr ago I pull in to get gas..my new to me vehicle..
has a bad noise in the engine NOW :cry:
Oh well..back to my back up vehicle..Police Suburban.. :evil: :twisted:
WTF :?: is THAT NOISE? I shut it off and the noise continues..wtf?
Fan?/(new vehicle has a built in air compressor :roll: )?
The guy ahead of me was REALLY messing with me
He had actually left his snow blower running in the back of his pickup.
Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Just finished "Road Testing" my snow blower around the drive way AGAIN ... :twisted:
I too am MORE than ready for spring ....
The impeller bearing let go back in the gearbox end ... Time for some more repairs ... Amazing .. Parts are still readily available for a 1976 machine .. 8)
Bob..... :wink:
I have not used my blower in almost a week :D :D :D
It was pretty much a few hours a day for weeks on end. :evil: :evil: :evil:
About an hr ago I pull in to get gas..my new to me vehicle..
has a bad noise in the engine NOW :cry:
Oh well..back to my back up vehicle..Police Suburban.. :evil: :twisted:
WTF :?: is THAT NOISE? I shut it off and the noise continues..wtf?
Fan?/(new vehicle has a built in air compressor :roll: )?
The guy ahead of me was REALLY messing with me
He had actually left his snow blower running in the back of his pickup.
Reminds me of the time I came out of a gas station, walking to my truck. A guy on the island calls out my name, and I turn towards him, and couldn't remember him at all. He says something like "you don't remember me, do you?" I finally say no. He laughs, and points towards my license plate with my name on it. :lol:
Funny stuff. A few years ago I watched the Monterey Historic Races and there was a 4-rotor Mazda in the race that only ran briefly in its day. As it came up alongside a slower car with an in-car camera the driver heard the Mazda and backed clear out of it, thinking his own car was blowing up.
I was at a couple of Grand-Am series races when RX8s were still running. They are by far the loudest and most unpleasant things on the track, enough to make the jet driers shut down with embarrassment.
i was on another forum.. and found this link to german tools..
there is some stuff from harbor freight.. but there is some amazing tools in the automotive and puller sections..
i have not looked in the others yet.. so thats what i will be doing today.. drooling over tool catalogs...
i have trouble putting sockets in the socket drawer..its kinda full..
http://www.kstools.com/com/produkte.html
enjoy...
click the down arrow below the catalog thumbnails and it will download. hopefully..
That 174" story sounds horrible. About 10 years ago we had 56" and that wasn't much fun. When you know your snow blower better than anyone else, that isn't a good day in my world. About the rotary, I concur. Bad, horrible, loud, all the other adjectives. I have a vhs tape from Amarillo that has a rotary with a B&M blower and a jet car on it. The jet car caught on fire when starting it. The rotary was really bad. I haven't watched that in years. :)
Heading home today for 2 weeks RnR and hopefully get the coupe finished and ready for licensing if all goes well.
Spent the day working on my model T ,finally.I will work on it tomorrow and hopefully get the trans mount and center crossmember built.I have 8 plumb bobs hanging off the car ,looks kind of funny. One at each frame corner, one off each side of the balancer,one off each side of the trans yoke .Measuring to a chassis center line drawn on the floor.I used to have students make a plumb bob as a project, when they don't take them I can always find a use for them.
Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Just finished "Road Testing" my snow blower around the drive way AGAIN ... :twisted:
I too am MORE than ready for spring ....
The impeller bearing let go back in the gearbox end ... Time for some more repairs ... Amazing .. Parts are still readily available for a 1976 machine .. 8)
Bob..... :wink:
I have not used my blower in almost a week :D :D :D
It was pretty much a few hours a day for weeks on end. :evil: :evil: :evil:
About an hr ago I pull in to get gas..my new to me vehicle..
has a bad noise in the engine NOW :cry:
Oh well..back to my back up vehicle..Police Suburban.. :evil: :twisted:
WTF :?: is THAT NOISE? I shut it off and the noise continues..wtf?
Fan?/(new vehicle has a built in air compressor :roll: )?
The guy ahead of me was REALLY messing with me
He had actually left his snow blower running in the back of his pickup.
Perhaps I should get some honorary Team Smart....
I posted this with my laptop BEFORE I had actually gone home..I left the night before and stayed at my g/f.
Waist deep really dense windblown..
3 hrs to clean that up
:roll:
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Just finished "Road Testing" my snow blower around the drive way AGAIN ... :twisted:
I too am MORE than ready for spring ....
The impeller bearing let go back in the gearbox end ... Time for some more repairs ... Amazing .. Parts are still readily available for a 1976 machine .. 8)
Bob..... :wink:
I have not used my blower in almost a week :D :D :D
It was pretty much a few hours a day for weeks on end. :evil: :evil: :evil:
About an hr ago I pull in to get gas..my new to me vehicle..
has a bad noise in the engine NOW :cry:
Oh well..back to my back up vehicle..Police Suburban.. :evil: :twisted:
WTF :?: is THAT NOISE? I shut it off and the noise continues..wtf?
Fan?/(new vehicle has a built in air compressor :roll: )?
The guy ahead of me was REALLY messing with me
He had actually left his snow blower running in the back of his pickup.
Reminds me of the time I came out of a gas station, walking to my truck. A guy on the island calls out my name, and I turn towards him, and couldn't remember him at all. He says something like "you don't remember me, do you?" I finally say no. He laughs, and points towards my license plate with my name on it. :lol:
While I was in Las Vegas, I went to Albertsons. As I was walking in, a guy walks up to me, grabbed my hand, started shaking it, and says "Hi Frank". I asked him if I knew him, and he said " no, my name is Darrel", and walked away. I was a bit confused, and it was only later I realized I was wearing work clothes, had my name on my shirt. :roll:
Quote from: "phat rat"didn't have to bother using sun block here. :lol:
around here we call "sun block" , "clouds".
more yard work this weekend. Cutting stones for the planters I've built. Top row of stones, I want them to fit nice
Bought HF wet saw.. hope it cuts well. Of course the included tools , only half fit the machine
Speaking of HF Chicom tools, I got the small belt/disk (4"/6") sander yesterday for $45 using a 25% coupon. Put it together today and it seems to work well for now....we'll see how long.
I also got an ultrasonic cleaner and cleaned up a very nasty rototiller carb. So far HF has been a decent value for me on tools that don't get used much or precision isn't a factor. :roll:
I am rebuilding a T5, so I needed my parts washer. It was not working, the pump was running, but no solvent came out. The parts washer is over 30 years old, so I figured the pump was bad. Nope, the tank was empty! while I was gone, apparently the tank rusted a pinhole in the bottom, and let the solvent run out. I had another drum I had picked up, so I put that on and it's all fixed.
ol wet saw worked well, a few adjustments to get the saw blade at a 90* angle ... cut 9 stones this afternoon. more tomorrow
Mounted saw on a Craftsman cart I had
Got busy on the model T this weekend. Engine /trans mounts tack welded in along with the centre brace/crossmember/running board mounts.
I got my Medicare card in the mail yesterday. A pivotal day in anyone's life.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I got my Medicare card in the mail yesterday. A pivotal day in anyone's life.
John
dont forget part A and B
Quote from: "purplepickup"Speaking of HF Chicom tools, I got the small belt/disk (4"/6") sander yesterday for $45 using a 25% coupon. Put it together today and it seems to work well for now....we'll see how long.
I also got an ultrasonic cleaner and cleaned up a very nasty rototiller carb. So far HF has been a decent value for me on tools that don't get used much or precision isn't a factor. :roll:
I have a similar sander in a Delta brand, it's as handy as a shirt pocket. I mostly use mine w/the belt in a upright position. That way the top works real good for cleaning up an inside radius on a bracket.On mine the back side of the belt support has gaps,this lets the belt flex enough to do an excellent job of deburring a sharp edge. You'll wonder how you got by without this tool if you do much fab work.
A stationary belt sander is on my short list of tools to get. They're just so useful.
I have the bigger 6"/9" HF model .. I had some alignment issues to resolve during assembly but once set up ...It really does the job... Just don't use HF belts for steel & it will work fine ... I get mine from a vendor up in Milwaukee that frequents one of the local swap meets ... He gets them in bulk ... Norton & some German brand ... Pretty good belts ...... Oh... Also be VERY careful sanding steel on the disc...( The guard is plastic & does NOT seem to like sparks .... :oops: )....
While waiting for parts for the snow blower repair , I spent today cleaning out the parts washer & re-filling with fresh solvent ...YUCH.....What a pleasant way to spend an afternoon..... :roll:
Bob...... :wink:
Unoh, just got my nostalgia mood kicked in with the mention of cleaning a solvent tank.
My first job was as a gofor in a local 4 stall garage. It had a an old Maytag wringer washer as a parts cleaner tub. Like the one in this pic.
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The wringer and guts were removed and the drain hole was welded up.
Cleaned many a greasey part in that tub thru the years and had to clean it almost monthly. Got quite familiar with various types of bristle brushes.
The garage was located adjacent to gas station on one side and an open dirt lot on the other side. So, when cleaning time came I would roll the tub out onto the dirt and just tip it over and spill out the old solvent. Then take a putty knife and water hose and spray wash out the 1" thick layer of gunk in the bottom. Guess you could say we were 'asphalt paving' the dirt lot in 1 foot sections at a time.
Then when cleaned and scrapped out I would set it back up and roll it back to the garage. The garage had those old freestanding pumps one each for clear solvent, trans fluid and bulk oil. I would then fill the washer tub up about 3/4's full with clear solvent and then put in a gallon of bulk oil to 'cut' the solvent just a bit. And we would be back in business.
I still have fond memories of the odor and ambiance of a dirty old garage.
Used to get clear solvent here at a local gas station that actually had a gas pump that dispensed clear solvent, but it closed down several years ago. I still have about half a 5 gal jerry can of that solvent left. Don't know what I'll do if I ever run out, Don't think anyone in town still sells it anymore.
I also spent some time Saturday replacing the power steering pump on my 61 Chrysler with a different one that I hope won't leak as much. Plumb wore me out, I'm just too old and feeble for this stuff anymore.
Well now, in addition to my car addiction I'm also a bit into computers.
Just for grins here's my latest work and tension filled activity.
"Geese, what a day. I have a T1 connection which uses an IAD for connection to the net. I had a Vina eLink for 6yrs or so that worked just fine, but lately it started dying and loosing connect. I've had to reboot it several times over the last few weeks, so it was getting to be a bit of a headache.
I finally complained to Windstream and they sent out a replacement device a new Adtran Total Access 600B. Switched out easily and lights were blinking and all seemed well so the Tech left.
Then I noticed that my servers with Static IP addys were working but none of my Dynamic DHCP addys were working.
So a call to tech support and a long conversation a more than a few gut wrenching hiccups on my part we narrowed down the problem to the new Adtran can't be configured to provide both Static and Dynamic access at the same time. At least that is the story I got.
Seems if I wanted DHCP I had to hookup a router on my end to do the DHCP.
Well I whined quite a bit about having to put in my own router when my former IAD did everything by itself. So they relented and say they will send out a different device tomorrow that should solve my problem.
Meanwhile I can't be without my online access fix. And having several routers and switches in my possession, but all being dumped in a cabinet without setup instructions or matching walwarts, I dug into the mess and came up with a router and a walwart that seemed to match and went in and trial and errored my way into a working device that can access the net.
I really get tense and leary at working with these things now adays, I am getting old and have lost a lot of confidence and knowledge on these things, but apparently I've now got a working connection thru the router because I'm here, sure hope I haven't screwed up anymore of my network.
Well the new device that came out was one similar to my old one so it was concluded I would stay with the new Adtran and I would keep my own router for doing my DHCP connections.
Heh, heh, it's really scary for me not being connected, it's all I do."
George, I understand your statement about the tech stuff. I used to be good at this. I got better, more reliable equipment and don't have to mess with it very often. Now I have to relearn to repair things.
It doesn't help that Windows 8 took the opportunity to change a whole bunch of things that have worked for YEARS, apparently just because everyone now understands them.
Quote from: "jaybee"It doesn't help that Windows 8 took the opportunity to change a whole bunch of things that have worked for YEARS, apparently just because everyone now understands them.
I'm one of those XP guys that's gonna have to step out of my comfort zone real soon. :roll:
Whenever I have an update or a patch or something that saids this will improve my computer I save it to my spam file :D
But then one day I turn my computer on and it's different WHY WHY WHY! :evil:
Well today I'm happy to say nothing has changed so I'm able to post my latest offerings. Here's what I finally got around to doing. I fitted my second wall cabinet,these are cheap but they hold all my polish,paint cans,cleaners and assorted aerosols freeing up benches and floor space how good is that :D
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Now back to the coupe.
Quote from: "bucketmouth"Well today I'm happy to say nothing has changed so I'm able to post my latest offerings. Here's what I finally got around to doing. I fitted my second wall cabinet,these are cheap but they hold all my polish,paint cans,cleaners and assorted aerosols freeing up benches and floor space how good is that :D
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Now back to the coupe.
What kinda car are you, there are still empty area in those shelves :wink:
later jim
Shoveling snow, mostly letting my son do the job and just working the edges. There are some benefits to old age. Anyway, there is about a foot sitting there right now. The wife got stuck trying to get out of the garage yesterday, so got it all cleaned up and 4 more inches last night. Then of course, the plows filled the end of the alley, so here we go again.
Crikey I've never seen snow and to be honest seeing what you guys have to deal with you can keep it. We've had a fair bit of news coverage down here showing your extreme weather conditions and it's even a talking point here.
When I looked out the window this morning my biggest worry was do I wear a cap or not in the roadster .sorry :)
[quote="purplepickup"I'm one of those XP guys that's gonna have to step out of my comfort zone real soon. :roll:[/quote]
George, my desk top is an aged XP equipped HP unit. I took delivery a couple weeks ago of a new HP unit with Windows 7, which matches my almost one year old laptop. 7 runs pretty much like XP. I haven't set up the new one but hope to soon.
I think I will bring the old XP unit out in the shop where it can live out whatever time it has left. I did a new power supply a month or so ago and just cleaned up the drives,memory, etc. Should be good to go and has a good photo program on it. I have an external hard drive to back up pictures once every week or two in case of a hard drive failure.
Charlie
I made a tool to work dents out of stainless. I used a pair of Harbor Freight welding pliers ($4.00) and two coupling nuts and screws. The screws make the male and female dies. You adjust the pliers for the amount of push you want on the metal, line up the male or female die over the spot, and then close and open the pliers. Repeat applications slowly move the metal up. It is amazing how far past level you need to push the metal to make progress.
I usually work the metal with an assortment of punches I have made and some different weight hammers that I like to work the punches. I also make many wooden and metal bucks to hold behind the trim. These pliers allow me to fine tune how much force I want to apply and to locate the spot exactly. In the end, it is still a very slow process and it is often difficult to place the pliers into a tight area.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I made a tool to work dents out of stainless. I used a pair of Harbor Freight welding pliers ($4.00) and two coupling nuts and screws. The screws make the male and female dies. You adjust the pliers for the amount of push you want on the metal, line up the male or female die over the spot, and then close and open the pliers. Repeat applications slowly move the metal up. It is amazing how far past level you need to push the metal to make progress.
I usually work the metal with an assortment of punches I have made and some different weight hammers that I like to work the punches. I also make many wooden and metal bucks to hold behind the trim. These pliers allow me to fine tune how much force I want to apply and to locate the spot exactly. In the end, it is still a very slow process and it is often difficult to place the pliers into a tight area.
John
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WZ JUNK, are you using the threaded end of one screw against the hex head of the other & what size screws did you use? That is a neat idea, be flattered cuz I'm going to copy it!
Quote from: "papastoyss"WZ JUNK, are you using the threaded end of one screw against the hex head of the other & what size screws did you use? That is a neat idea, be flattered cuz I'm going to copy it!
I drilled the Phillips head making a countersunk hole to allow an area to push the metal into, with the blunt end of the other 1/4" X 20 screw. You adjust the amount of push with the adjustment on the pliers. You can adjust the two screw dies so that they engage correctly centered into each other.
John
Greetings from Suzhou China. I've been here a week, I Think, the time change is a killer. We're 13 hrs ahead of my U.S.A. time. So far things have been hectic, the plant here is a real mess and communications, even with an interpreter is very difficult. We have to revamp the entire system here and of course the workers aren't crazy about changing things. The scenery here is fantastic, I seeing things I never thought I would see. I'll have to post pictures when I get home. Also the traffic here has to be experienced! Will be back in two weeks.
Been busy chasing pre season softball practice for ten year old Granddaughter, Bella. Season Opener tomorrow, and it started raining today; weather guessers are saying it is going to be raining tomorrow, too - I hope not.
Went to the World of Wheels show yesterday ... First indoor car show for Cathy & I in prolly 35 years ....( She has problems with noisy indoor places ) ..
Lots of neat cars ...Got lots of idea's for the "A"... ... :idea:
Best of all ...Got to meet " Moose" ..... );b(
Bob ..... :wink:
Recovering from having 3 teeth pulled and jawbone grafts. Decay got under most of my 30-40 yr old crowns. :( Prepping for implants. Big bill :cry:
WZJUNK's tool sort of looks like one of the tools on my dentist's tray. :shock:
George, ouch on many counts!
LOTS more snow!!! At least 2 foot on the ground now, and not stopping. The wind is not helping either.
George, don't wish that for anyone. I guess that is why the dentist is always talking about my crowns and taking care.
Doug
Quote from: "phat46"Greetings from Suzhou China. I've been here a week, I Think, the time change is a killer. We're 13 hrs ahead of my U.S.A. time. So far things have been hectic, the plant here is a real mess and communications, even with an interpreter is very difficult. We have to revamp the entire system here and of course the workers aren't crazy about changing things. The scenery here is fantastic, I seeing things I never thought I would see. I'll have to post pictures when I get home. Also the traffic here has to be experienced! Will be back in two weeks.
Been wondering how you were doing over there. look forward to your picture and your thoughts on China.
Monday I assembled a Fox T5. At the end of the day, it would not shift into reverse. So yesterday, I pulled it all back down, examined every parts, exchanged the shift tower for a known good one, reassembled it, and it still won't shift into reverse. So today I did something else, so my nerves have a chance to settle.
Frank, did you utter some 4 letter words? :) I know this is frustrating to us old guys. I bet tomorrow you find the reason.
I've been experimenting with some sheet metal forming...simple hammer forming, forming flanges, bending some hat forms. Pretty basic stuff compared to what many of you are capable of but it's all in preparation for some upcoming work.
shivvering for all the people who live where it's cold..
http://gcaptain.com/great-lakes-ice-cover-break-record/
Quote from: "wayne petty"shivvering for all the people who live where it's cold..
http://gcaptain.com/great-lakes-ice-cover-break-record/
I'm still on the other side of the Earth, but my buddy that sails on the Lakes e mailed me and said he was supposed to report to his ship on the 10th. I can't imagine why, the Lakes won't be open for shipping for weeks.. My brother lives right on the Lake Huron shoreline and it's been frozen all the way to Canada for about two months, the downriver area from us is expecting major flooding when the weather breaks!
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "wayne petty"shivvering for all the people who live where it's cold..
http://gcaptain.com/great-lakes-ice-cover-break-record/
I'm still on the other side of the Earth, but my buddy that sails on the Lakes e mailed me and said he was supposed to report to his ship on the 10th. I can't imagine why, the Lakes won't be open for shipping for weeks.. My brother lives right on the Lake Huron shoreline and it's been frozen all the way to Canada for about two months, the downriver area from us is expecting major flooding when the weather breaks!
i wonder if the next generation if polar rated ships are going to have self powered excavator arms on rails to allow them to move back and forth along the sides of the ship from the bow and they tuck into a area near the stern.. this would allow ships to use them for loading items from docks and barges. used like mobile davits.. but also to break ice away from the bow and sides on their own.. could also be used to push away from other ships they are moored next to or docks..
i cannot see a reason they would not have them.. other than they never thought about how handy they would be.. i wonder if i should place a call to cat engineering..
This video from the News is really cool.
Shows the ice breaking free and heading south.
http://fox17online.com/2014/03/05/incredible-time-lapse-of-ice-movement-on-lake-michigan/#axzz2vHUYuNRb
Update on the Chevy Volt. Its at 47 MPGe. I think this number is in relation to the cost of the miles per gal of gas and electricity. Our fist trip was about 1200 miles and we got 37 MPG. New car not broken in. I went on a trip a couple week go of 300 miles and got 43 MPG. Getting better. It is rated at 38. We have driven 50/50 on gas and electric. The winter has been cold so the gas comes on to help heat below 15 deg. It should do better as it warm up. It is fun to drive. As for being a hotrod, its not, but all bet it quicker off the stop lights then most cars. It has 5500 miles on it and no problems. The wife loves it. It goes good in the snow. Weight almost 4000 lbs. Our driveway is steep and she has had no trouble. Total MPG is currently at 60+ and is climbing as the weather warms up.
MPGe, now theres one I haven't heard yet! Mine knocks down 21 in heavy traffic, bless it's heart. No mercy.
Waiting for a break in the clouds, been riding the round Pontiac pretty hard in crummy weather for weeks but the snow is about gone. Spending weekends swapping parts onto this GTP off another that I rolled last year. Also got run into three times last year. A total of four totals in a year so I'm glad its 2014, 13 wasn't my lucky one! Shop projects- currently blocking a 40 Ford cab but have been working on square Broncos and a 63 T-bird most recently. Thank goodness there are some GM things in there, too.
After all the road salt, I found some inches-deep butterscotch pudding to run through. It was like racing on the beach, Ha.
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i as just asking friends who live around LA this evening if their gas tanks are full.. as i was looking at the pattern of small quakes around so cal..
then this happened tonight.. at 10:18
There's quite a pattern going on there. Matches the San Andreas fault pretty closely. The map says 719 earthquakes on the map since last week. Hmmm. Like you say, Wayne, keep your tank full, meds handy, and a bag packed. Californians that I know don't seem to have much concern however.
By the way, I just checked that map and the number has gone to 733 since you posted that. I guess that's normal though, eh?
One of my racer friends told me in 1978 that if the big one happened, they'd all be an island and be just like Hawaii. I know he wasn't serious but that was his response to not worrying.
everybody who lives in the middle of the country should really not feel safe from quakes..
http://www.iris.edu/hq/programs/education_and_outreach/animations/23
its just that there are over 20 million people here on the southwest side of the san andreas fault in southern california..
when the quake happens..
interstate 10 will be sheared out north of palm springs..
interstate 15 will be sheared up in the Cajon pass..
highway 14 will be sheared at palmdale.. just south of the palmdale blvd exit.. where you drive thru a road cut.. check out the strata in the road cut on google maps street view.. looks like marble swirl ice cream or partially blended taffy..
interstate 5 will be sheared at gorman. gorman , lebec where the flying J station is and frazier park are IN the san andreas fault .. last time it broke there.. it broke off mature oak trees just above the roots..
the 101 north will more than likely be washed out in ventura.. there are several reservoirs above santa clarita . that might fail during an extended shaking..
even the hollywood reservoir might fail.. it has been damaged since just after they built it.. so much so. they piled up 400,000 yards of soil across the front.. it was the first of the dams built by mullholland.. the second was built using the same blueprints and it failed washed out newhall santa paula and some areas of ventura..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Francis_Dam
read the pop science link at the bottom of this page..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulholland_Dam
this is the same dam shown to break up in the movie earthquake..
thats only about 2 miles from where i live.. will flood waters get me.. perhaps.. but unlikely.. i would not want to live a mile west of here..
mom (rip) told me that her aunt and uncle went up to the mullholand dam and found it cracking.. they got the dam keeper to start dumping water to relieve pressure..
somebody will eventually figure out that the earths orbit is because we are sling shotting around the sun as the sun moves around the milky way.. the sun is moving in its orbit at 220KPS.. that's kilometers per second.. or 792,000 miles an hour. what am i talking about.. jump out of the passenger side of your car while your friend drives along.. start running circles around the car. try to make them round.. what happens.. now. there is the effect of gravity bungee cord.. guiding your circles.. if you start out running along side.. in the same direction. you have to run faster to pass the car.. and you move out in front of the car.. you are moving across and the car is coming nearer.. you pass out the far side and the car passes you. then you sling shot around the back bumper stretching that bungee tight. and snap back forward to go past and around again.. this has got to effect the earth..
Wayne...you have to get 10 million people to move to the NE side of the San Andreas fault to even out the load... :shock:
You know how when all the passengers go to one side of the ship to look at the dolphins, and the ship capsizes... :lol:
I was able to get the old truck out today and go for a joy ride. They were doing some test and tuning at the airport with this little truck. The same guys do a lot of shows with the jet Peterbuilt "Shockwave".
John
I have a friend who is entered in the Mint 400 this weekend. He runs the BAJA races also. I have learned a little bit about this type of racing and I am really impressed. They are very tough individuals and they go very fast. I will try to post a picture of his car.
John
Cleaning up the snow from the latest storm. 7" this time.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Cleaning up the snow from the latest storm. 7" this time.
We must have gotten about 10". I am so sick of snow. Plowed most of the day yesterday and again this morning.
We are close to the coast, so we had rain yesterday 'till about midnight then sleet and finally snow. Got an inch or two. Inland and the mountains got 16 to 20 inches. tom...
Beat. Winter has beaten me.
Last Mon. I d/h skiied quite well.
This Mon about a 2 month series of explosive pain/stiffness/unpredictable on off arthritic attacks in my knees FINALLY left me unable to walk.Mo.Tue I caned around..yesterday we got hit with another storm.
Today I am in no shape to deal with it and will either have to wait for it to get warm..or pay someone to deal with it.
Or get better.
As one of my 4wd trucks is stuck in my lane . The other 4wd truck is parked on the road.My blower sits in my shop.
My g/f boards dogs. One of them is a Shepherd. This thing does not let me out of her sight..or let me close to her.Hasn't mauled me YET :lol:
Last night my g/f and I had BIG LAUGHS :lol:
This dog was laying on my feet..stood up and really let me pet her.
This dog has known me 2 1/2 years.
The dog said.."YOU are OLD..with your white hair and beard
NOW you are no longer a threst" :lol:
I'm going to say this not with any negative intent to anybody. It appears that winter broke about a week ago here. We had snow on friday night a week ago. It got into the 40's on saturday and then into the low 70's on sunday and monday. It still won't be good here for 2 more months but I don't expect continued cold spells. That said, it was 18 this morning and it's 71 right now. I'm truly sympathetic to someone that gets so much snow that you don't see the ground for 6 months.
Leaving China today, it's Friday morning here, Thursday evening back home, I won't be back there till Friday night at home. Have short day at the shop here today, just checking that the things we want changed are implemented, then a couple hour drive to the airport in Shanghai, then the 14 hour flight home. We were able to change our seats at the last moment to three adjoining bulkhead seats...BIG SCORE! Not looking forward to the weather at home, but it sure will be nice to get there! Can't wait to drive a vehicle again.
I don't know if that remote reading thermometer I got for Christmas is a blessing or a curse. It was 15 this morning and now it's 48. The one to three inches of snow we were warned about for here yesterday only turned out to be a dusting. The pressure cap on the wife's Jeep daily drive seems to be more than the 120,000 mile radiator can stand and it's too cold for me to do anything but keep adding anti freeze/water. BARRS hasn't stopped it and I can't even get excited about cleaning off the engine and fixing it or trading it. Located a used radiator and the local ADVANCE has a new one in stock and I ought to just get something to replace it with because there'll be no way I can repair it. The oil level is not rising and it's wet/sloppy enough under the hood for me to be comfortable that it's an external leak. I'm sure the neighbor has a radiator test air pump but it's been to cold for him to open his garage and I don't like to bother him with repair problems in his residence. Been a depressing winter and I check here at least 4 times a day and nobody has any thing better to say so I mostly keep my mouth shut. GPster
Hello;
May be too late but I always had luck with adding a heaping tea spoon of black pepper to a leaky radiator.
Ad it cold, start it, bring it up to temp and check it out!
Bruce
Today I spent several hours doing brain surgery.
I was repairing a ruptured artery in the brain of an
atomic digital clock.
I just booked a cherry picker truck for sunday to pick up my new to me LATHE. I saw a lathe last spring for a family to put a price on it for them to sell(owner had passed).I even brought someone over to look at it for purchase.The lathe has not sold in all this time and the friend who took me there in the first place told me they really wanted it gone.I would like a lathe but dont need one at home yet as I have 13 lathes at work. It makes no sense to spend good money on a lathe to have it sit for years until I retire . The family offered it to me ,the price was right,I will let it sit now until I need it. I am kind of excited because now I can spend what I may have saved on this machine to buy a better mill (MRS. math) . I need to have a lathe and mill at home before I retire or I will die of boredome in retirement.
Mrs. math. :lol: :lol:
Finally home from China, awake for 30 hrs.to make the trip. We had to sit on the plane at the Shanghai aiport on the tarmac for two hours before we could start the 13+ hour trip. It was very interesting, I made some new friends, but I wouldn't want to live there. Between the food, the crowds, the traffic and the pollution and the general way of life, most places have no heat, including work areas, restaurants, even the hotel lobby, I can much more appreciate what we have here. Hopefully the plant will take our ideas and suggestions and be better prepared for what's coming for them. Nice to be home, now I just have to readjust my body clock 12 hours....again!
:-o
Good to hear you're home safe & sound Joe. Obviously you weren't on the plane to nowhere that they still haven't found. :shock: That is a strange and sad situation.
Quote from: "purplepickup"Good to hear you're home safe & sound Joe. Obviously you weren't on the plane to nowhere that they still haven't found. :shock: That is a strange and sad situation.
Thanks George, the lost plane was about the only news over there, most of the people onboard were Chinese nationals. We were hoping to be out of the country before they determined if it was a terrorist situation, that would have made our travel even more "interesting".
Welcome back, Joe. I'd really like to hear about your trip sometime. A cultural exchange seems to have a good way of putting one's life in perspective. :)
Welcome Home Joe ..... Good to see you made it safe & sound ... 8)
Bob ... :wink:
Quote from: "kb426"Welcome back, Joe. I'd really like to hear about your trip sometime. A cultural exchange seems to have a good way of putting one's life in perspective. :)
I wrote a post about the trip on the Throne Room page, but I must have taken too long and it timed out and was lost. I'll try to post it again when I get time. I'll have to learn to type faster! :lol:
I had to lower the small medicine cabinet in the bathroom today. That's because the left door would hit the new overhead lamp fixture globe. I had to replace that overhead light two weeks ago, because my wife wanted to clean the globes, and I COULD NOT get the left hand (of two) ceramic nut off the socket. The 2 1/2 year old light fell apart. The new lamp has four globes (couldn't find one like the original).
Oh, and when I was trying to get the globe off, I sat on the vanity to get a better angle....and the cultured marble top cracked (also 2 1/2 years old). She told me that she really didn't like that one anyway, as you could see a whole lot of scratches on it, even after using the right cleaners and rags.
I had had to 'grind' off 1/2 that marble top to make it fit between the walls (who builds a house with tolerances too small for a 61" top)? I used my brothers' belt sander last time...this time we went to Menard's and bought my own. I'll do that job when warm weather gets here.
One other thing...the new faucet is the oiled bronze. All the oiled bronze drains are a different color now (she tried cleaning the old one, and the finish came off). So, I guess I'll be replacing the faucet and drain also...
Put the last coats of paint on the upstairs hall way. Installed lights in the bathroom and closet. Replaced all the outlets in all the rooms then went out to the garage.
Finally fired the engine back up after a top end rebuild.
I can hopefully get back to the garage on Tue to adjust the rockers and get the good valve covers back on.
Took a ride to Roosevelt Lake area. Not been up there is a few years.
Did not travel all the way up the hill like a few weeks ago
I bet you didn't go by way of Tortilla Flats :)
Quote from: "phat rat"I bet you didn't go by way of Tortilla Flats :)
Wrong bike for that section of the #88 road. Dual Sport needed and one rider per bike. Very scenic road though...
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I have a friend who is entered in the Mint 400 this weekend. He runs the BAJA races also. I have learned a little bit about this type of racing and I am really impressed. They are very tough individuals and they go very fast. I will try to post a picture of his car.
John
Jon was first in his class yesterday and 6th overall, which means he passed many of the trophy trucks. A good day in the dirt. The race is to be aired on national tv this summer.
John
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "phat rat"I bet you didn't go by way of Tortilla Flats :)
Wrong bike for that section of the #88 road. Dual Sport needed and one rider per bike. Very scenic road though...
We couldn't believe it the time we went through there. We were at the scenic overlook and here came a tour bus from the direction of Roosevelt Lake. The amount of traffic really surprised us until we were told that many boaters used that as a shortcut from the lake to Phoenix. As you said certainly not the bike for that run.
woke up to a 4.4 quake.. minimal damage.. a brass napkin holder swan fell off the living room TV. just goes to show. that brass swans cannot fly very well after they have been plated..
what ever happens the next time any of you experience a quake and your spouse is next to you.. lean over and whisper in their ear.. Did the earth move for you too???
Shoveling some more da*n snow. 4 inches of wet heavy stuff.
Quote from: "40 Chev Coupe"Shoveling some more da*n snow. 4 inches of wet heavy stuff.
You can keep it, we've had enough.
It's raining here now. At least that doesn't need shoveling or blowing
Battling :!:..what I think is some sort of HORRIFIC :!: gout attack..I think.. that has gone on/off for like 2 months now. :evil:
I have a sordid history of gout..and have been on drugs for it for 15 years everyday.None of the classic triggers apply to me.
I have moved and given up my gp that is 3 hrs away..and the new doc that I was led to believe would see me..will..BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.When appointments come I have been in too much pain to even move.The local hospital WILL see me..and do whatever tests..THE DR reccommends..AFTER I see him :evil: :roll: .
I am trying..TRYING..right now to get rid of this new Dr..and see my old Dr..3 hrs away.
I am in very rough shape on and off.
I have not had any attacks really..since about 2005.
Arnold I feel for you. I have had that gout and it is no picnic. first time I got it I thought I had a broken foot.Hope things work out.
Quote from: "40 Chev Coupe"Shoveling some more da*n snow. 4 inches of wet heavy stuff.
Happy Spring!...arrived at 12:57PM today. :roll:
Ya, our white stuff hasn't melted yet either. Forecast 29/13F for Sunday. Cabin fever is getting bad... :(
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "40 Chev Coupe"Shoveling some more da*n snow. 4 inches of wet heavy stuff.
Happy Spring!...arrived at 12:57PM today. :roll:
Ya, our white stuff hasn't melted yet either. Forecast 29/13F for Sunday. Cabin fever is getting bad... :(
just sayin
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Quote from: "wayne petty"oh no.....
Like your signature says Wayne.... Bang Ding Ow! That wheelie totally screwed up their day :shock:
One pic shows the chassis is bent right at the engine and I'd bet the front end will need some attention.
Quote from: "Arnold"Battling :!:..what I think is some sort of HORRIFIC :!: gout attack..I think.. that has gone on/off for like 2 months now. :evil:
I have a sordid history of gout..and have been on drugs for it for 15 years everyday.None of the classic triggers apply to me.
I have moved and given up my gp that is 3 hrs away..and the new doc that I was led to believe would see me..will..BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.When appointments come I have been in too much pain to even move.The local hospital WILL see me..and do whatever tests..THE DR reccommends..AFTER I see him :evil: :roll: .
I am trying..TRYING..right now to get rid of this new Dr..and see my old Dr..3 hrs away.
I am in very rough shape on and off.
I have not had any attacks really..since about 2005.
One of my breakfast coffee buddies has gout & he swears that drinking cherry juice helps quite a bit w/the symptoms. At least it will taste better than most meds!
Since I am still recovering from back surgery, I am entertaining myself with some woodworking stuff. I built a harmonograph for my grand kids. You can see one of these work if you do a search on the net or on utube. Mine is a two axis but the three axis are pretty neat to watch. Basically the varying swinging weights control the changing paths of a pen. By starting the pen in different ways it will change the shape of the final design. It has kept me busy for several hours, and I am sure it will do the same others.
John
what amazon is planning with Drone deliveries. has been put into effect locally for ice fishermen..
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I have been working on 348tripower's Studebaker that he sold to my buddy Tom. Tom wanted some small changes made in the front suspension to ease alignment, a cover over the lower dash area to hide the wires,and move the brake pedal for his big feet. The front end work is done except for painting the hew wheels, I'll move on to the dash tomorrow.
Quote from: "phat rat"I bet you didn't go by way of Tortilla Flats :)
A pair of Chinese Students went over the edge on the 88 above the Tortilla Flat area a few days ago ... one dead, one survived. They were out "star gazing" as I recall the reason given they were driving on that dirt road at night.
" One of my breakfast coffee buddies has gout & he swears that drinking cherry juice helps quite a bit w/the symptoms. At least it will taste better than most meds!"
Never had gout, in fact I'm not really sure what it is caused by. I do know the cherry juice concentrate has really made my knees work a whole lot better - in fact I wish the rest of my body felt as good.
Quote from: "Arnold"Battling :!:..what I think is some sort of HORRIFIC :!: gout attack..I think.. that has gone on/off for like 2 months now. :evil:
I have a sordid history of gout..and have been on drugs for it for 15 years everyday.None of the classic triggers apply to me.
I have moved and given up my gp that is 3 hrs away..and the new doc that I was led to believe would see me..will..BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.When appointments come I have been in too much pain to even move.The local hospital WILL see me..and do whatever tests..THE DR reccommends..AFTER I see him :evil: :roll: .
I am trying..TRYING..right now to get rid of this new Dr..and see my old Dr..3 hrs away.
I am in very rough shape on and off.
I have not had any attacks really..since about 2005.
THANKS VERY MUCH GUYS :D
GREAT SITE WITH GREAT GUYS HERE :D
Cherry juice for gout. I know a lot about gout..SADLY. I have heard that it works..tried it before..did not work for me..but others do swear by it.
Right now I am beginning to MAYBE wish this WAS gout.
As I had mentiontioned..I moved 3 hrs away..and switched GP's. Made sense..new doc seemed like a nice guy/good doc.
Made appointment,saw him..(after 3 "attacks").He knows my history,I mentioned tests,x-rays (standard procedure). He did not want to do anything..other than say "come back if it flares up"..I did..would not see me..make an appointment.Another attack..phoned his office..make an appointment.Went to the local hospital egy..they would not do anything because the first doc wouldn't. Finally phoned the provincial health # to see about going to another hospital.NO..they would not see me,,BECAUSE NOW 2 Dr.s had seen me. Phoned the ambulance..non-emergency#. Emergecny or not they would ONLY take me to the nearest hospital that would not see me.
FINALLY phoned my OLD GP. They fell all over themselves trying to help me..come now..come whenever you can..they would see to it that I got x-rays. Drove the 3 hrs to Toronto to another hospital. Told them the SAME story.
CLEAR AS DAY. The x-ray showed a piece of broken bone in the joint.
The bump I had asked the first 2 Dr's to see about was now gone.
THAT WAS THE BIG BONE CHIP. It could have been very easily removed THEN.
Now it has broken into more pieces. Now they do not know where the smaller chips are..they are floating around somewhere?? The need to do surgery to go digging around to find them.
In the meantime..I did see my rhuematologist..he said it would be several weeks to several months..to get to see an orthopedic surgeon..and maybe several months to get the surgery. A few weeks of no moving the joint. Then some rehab/physio etc.
My rhuematologists diagnosis..I have seen him for 13 years.
"Use 2 canes at all times. Try to walk normally and only use the canes to stabilize when the bone chip pain suddenly drops you to the ground.Dont walk too hard or you may provoke it. Don't be too easy or the muscles,ligaments will become loose and leave more space in the joint for the bone chip to get into.There are NO pain meds that can help you..believe me if there were you would get some from me right now.
NOTHING you can do to stop this or deal with it or the pain. This can drop you when you get up from this chair..on your way out..or at any time between now and the few months until you have the surgery."
I dont' recall EVER receiving such BAD medical help..from the first few Dr's or hospitals. The rhuematogist said this was not negligence..or in-competency..IT WAS WORSE..in that they just did not care.
On the bright side..I don't recall EVER receiving such GREAT HELP! from the medical community at the end.
I am going to try and explore the possibility of having these bone chips zapped soniclly or lasered
THANKS VERY MUCH GUYS :D
Wow Arnold, that's painful just to think about. Getting some decent assistance is always the first thing. Hopefully now that you know it can be dealt with properly. Good luck and please keep us posted.
Got out today. Nostalgia races at Wild Horse drag strip
My buddys Henry J racing a Gremlin.. Who knew it could happen?
Same races... Caught up with Glen at his pit area. Been about a year since I seen him in person. My fault.... life gets in the way at times.
Had a good chat with Laura his wife, looked at pics of house remodel underway
Changed a serpentine belt today that I would have SWORN had to be a bad idler bearing from the sound of it. I pulled the belt and checked everything with a pulley...all smooth, quiet, and without unusual motion. Put the belt back on and dripped a little water onto the belt, just a drop or two at a time, and it quieted right down. As the belt threw off the moisture and dried the noise would return. It showed no signs of cracking or unusual wear, but a new one completely eliminated the noise.
Yesterday there was a classic car auction here. The only surprise to me was watching a restored 58 chevy convert with a 348 bring 78 grand. The 2 high bidders were both in the audience. They passed the online bunch at 50 grand. I saw a restored 66 SS396 bring 29 grand and a restored 70 chevy c10 with a big block bring 15 grand. Around a 35% no sell ratio. From what little I watch, that seems common.
Arnold, the first time I went in with my gout I wanted x rays for a broken foot. One of the last times I was in for the problem I got a foot Xray and the doctor asked me if I played soccer. Yes years ago,I have bone fragments all over around my big toe, just never really broke a piece off.By the way I have heard sea food will contribute to the problem.When I have a shrimp cocktail I usually feel it a bit the next day.
Made a heavy duty bearing retainer for a T5 countershaft, Then drilled the mounting holes wrong :evil: It can be fixed but I am not Happy , I think I am Dopey today
Frank, you and I drank the same water today.
I have had four days in a row to work on the '40 coupe after fitting the 350 with the T56 6 speed in it last Monday. Took an afternoon to nibble interferences away in the back of the x-member. Then a day of welding edges back of the x rails from the 700r4 fit in a prior build. New transmission tunnel about done and a lot of floor fixes around the tunnel opening.It had been so hacked up I had to start with new reproduction toe boards to find where everything had to go.
Maybe take some pictures tomorrow.
Charlie
You have seen some of my in car videos, the camera is mounted solid. This is what tire shake feels like.
The outside temp was about 82, im sure the track temp was well above 115.
probably not the best track prep either.
I should have lengthened the amount of time I pulled power out of it and just made a solid slower run. The good news is I took some preload out of the four link and got the car launching more square, it was dipping the right rear and lifting the left front too much.
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, you and I drank the same water today.
It wasn't just you two. :D I made two trips to auto zone yesterday just to put a fuel pump in the Jeep.
Got a new pump strainer but forgot the module strainer.
12 miles round trip. 1/2 hour each time.
Think I will stick with the beer rather than the bad water :lol:
Good news is it runs great!!!!!!!
Two more bone grafts in my jaws today. Hurt my back shoveling wet snow last weekend....never had a back problem before. At least I'm getting double benefit from the pain meds. This getting old stuff is getting old. :(
Quote from: "purplepickup"Two more bone grafts in my jaws today. Hurt my back shoveling wet snow last weekend....never had a back problem before. At least I'm getting double benefit from the pain meds. This getting old stuff is getting old. :(
You have my sympathy
Quote from: "purplepickup"This getting old stuff is getting old. :(
Better than the alternative :roll:
Take care and follow DR's orders
later jim
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It's definatly not for the weak :) Tom...
Quote from: "tom36"[quote=" This getting old stuff is getting old. :(
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The weak don't get old :cry:
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George ...You are no different than the rest of us ... :?
The mind's alert...The body's shot ..... :roll:
Bob... :wink:
I was dumb enough to think that if you didn't abuse your body that you would be good until you fell over dead. :)
Better living thru pharmaceuticals ; became my motto a few yrs ago
also:
Pain management is your friend
Quote from: "kb426"I was dumb enough to think that if you didn't abuse your body that you would be good until you fell over dead. :)
That's what I thought , too. Only problem is what I thought was good for me, hard work and good living turned out to be what is doing me in. :? :? 8)
Quote from: "kb426"I was dumb enough to think that if you didn't abuse your body that you would be good until you fell over dead. :)
It is a REAL TRAGEDY WHEN a man DOES NOT ABUSE HIS BODY
and this kind of stuff happens :twisted:
I have pretty much always seen,FELT those kinds of "abuses" as pleasure :twisted:
I say abuse it..let the bone chips fall where they may :lol:
Gotta check my "balance" now..(how much pleasure I have had versus pain). Looks like I am still good for a smoke and a beer :lol:
Take care guys..
Quote from: "purplepickup"Two more bone grafts in my jaws today. Hurt my back shoveling wet snow last weekend....never had a back problem before. At least I'm getting double benefit from the pain meds. This getting old stuff is getting old. :(
Good Luck there buddy..
Quote from: "purplepickup"Two more bone grafts in my jaws today. Hurt my back shoveling wet snow last weekend....never had a back problem before. At least I'm getting double benefit from the pain meds. This getting old stuff is getting old. :(
I asked the Dr, he didn't have a good answer. How does the medicine know where it hurts?
Quote from: "enjenjo"
I asked the Dr, he didn't have a good answer. How does the medicine know where it hurts?
Ya know, it is wacky. The vicodin relieves my back pain every time.. yet the pain in my elbows from one of the ''family of fun'' (arthritis, tendentious, ect) is not relieved by the med.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I asked the Dr, he didn't have a good answer. How does the medicine know where it hurts?
Ya know, it is wacky. The vicodin relieves my back pain every time.. yet the pain in my elbows from one of the ''family of fun'' (arthritis, tendentious, ect) is not relieved by the med.
Different pain drugs work/do not work for different things and for different people.Try some different drugs..ask others. Try a different Dr. if you can.
There is some science behind this.
Not that uncommon is for some Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatories (NSAIDS)..the kind that have NO pain relieving properties but are great at reducing inflamation..to work at of course reducing the inflamation..then the pain goes.
Some need a scrip for the potential damage they can do.
Indocin is a good example. (Indomethicine) for me.
One example.
Not uncommon is for a severe gout attack to simply not respond at all to ANY med's(including demerol and morphine)((been there done that))..except one.And no this is not a case where it has been used too much..(abused). The drug of choice in that case is colchicine.Colchicine is a scrip drug..a pretty bad poison.It lowers the white blood cell count. This of course lowers the white blood cell attack..that is the cause of the pain.Either killing them or modifying their behaviour. I don't think it's mechanism is known.
BEFORE using it :!: ..get the strongest adhesive known to man..a good size tin of it..paint the toilet seat..grab a book.Sit your * down..You ain't leaving..even if you want to..leaving when you think it is safe..NO..USE THE ADHESIVE! :lol:
I tore down another T5, and put one together. And for a change this one worked on the first try. I think I found the problem on the other one, I believe I have the wrong shift rail in it for reverse gear.
Quote from: "Arnold"
Different pain drugs work/do not work for different things and for different people.Try some different drugs..ask others. Try a different Dr. if you can.
There is some science behind this.
Not that uncommon is for some Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatories (NSAIDS)..the kind that have NO pain relieving properties but are great at reducing inflamation..to work at of course reducing the inflamation..then the pain goes.
Some need a scrip for the potential damage they can do.
Indocin is a good example. (Indomethicine) for me.
Yes sir.. I am on 3 meds for my arthritis problems in my back. 2 pain type meds, 1 anti inflammatory. All meds at this point are mild on the scale of stuff. Only cause n effect I have is my BP increased slightly. There were other small problems till the levels of meds was worked out over a year or so.. 8)
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Arnold"
Different pain drugs work/do not work for different things and for different people.Try some different drugs..ask others. Try a different Dr. if you can.
There is some science behind this.
Not that uncommon is for some Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatories (NSAIDS)..the kind that have NO pain relieving properties but are great at reducing inflamation..to work at of course reducing the inflamation..then the pain goes.
Some need a scrip for the potential damage they can do.
Indocin is a good example. (Indomethicine) for me.
Yes sir.. I am on 3 meds for my arthritis problems in my back. 2 pain type meds, 1 anti inflammatory. All meds at this point are mild on the scale of stuff. Only cause n effect I have is my BP increased slightly. There were other small problems till the levels of meds was worked out over a year or so.. 8)
I took the last of my pain medicine last week. I hope I do not start again anytime soon. I had been on one thing or another for the last 20 years. The surgery on my back took the pain away. I am still not back to the physical condition that I would like to be, but I feel better everyday.
As a side note, I have not had a cigar in nearly 6 months. I am sure that those of you have been caught down wind of me will appreciate the fact that I will not be blowing smoke your way. Pay no attention if I back slap you for no apparent reason, or scream and holler at a moments notices. I do not have a lot of patience or tolerance for things that do not go my way. Since I am still under my doctors care, I have been unable to return to work. To help protect the school children I am resigning from my bus driving job today. I decided that I have had all the bus driving fun I can stand. It was a good time for me to quit (the smoking and the bus driving).
John
Don't worry John, the patience and tolerance will come back to you in 4 or 5 years time, 6 tops. :lol: Biggest problem I faced when I gave up smoking was my food started tasting so * good. So * good I ended up carrying an extra 20 Kgs, which by the way I still have and just don't seem to be able to slip away from. Hope you're back to your old self sooner rather than later. Must be good to be off the drugs. Is school bus driving really fun?
Had a doctor appointment last week and had a blood draw done. This week I get a phone call from his office. Oh oh, that's usually not good after a blood draw. Amazingly they told me to stop taking one of my meds, the tests showed normal levels!!! At least one thing is normal about me. :D
Quote from: "grazza"Don't worry John, the patience and tolerance will come back to you in 4 or 5 years time, 6 tops. :lol: Biggest problem I faced when I gave up smoking was my food started tasting so * good. So * good I ended up carrying an extra 20 Kgs, which by the way I still have and just don't seem to be able to slip away from. Hope you're back to your old self sooner rather than later. Must be good to be off the drugs. Is school bus driving really fun?
I have gained some weight, and I was already to short for the amount that I weighed, so this is even worse. I think that I can get the weight gain under control.
I liked most of the bus driving. I am a retired teacher and that makes it easier. The driving is not bad, it is dealing with the children's problems as you drive that becomes challenging. It paid well for a part time job.
I live about a half mile from the bus garage. On those cold still winter mornings, I can lay in my warm bed and hear the backup alarm go off at 6:15 as someone else backs it out of the garage.
John
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I made some lower dash filler panels for this Stude I am working on. I hammer formed them.
It's been a LONG time since I had a smooth and quite engine in one of our classic cars. My engine in the 46 has always had a light tick until the rocker stud pulled out beyond a minor ticking sound. My wife's 65 Galaxie had the 135000 mile tick from day one so it has been at least ten years.
Tonight we adjusted the rockers on the rebuilt heads and Voila ...
:D :D :D
Quote from: "416Ford"My wife's 65 Galaxie had the 135000 mile tick from day one so it has been at least ten years.
I had a '75 Ford Econoline with a 351 that ticked from new until I sold it with over 160K miles. It ran great the whole time.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"As a side note, I have not had a cigar in nearly 6 months. Pay no attention if I back slap you for no apparent reason, or scream and holler at a moments notices. I do not have a lot of patience or tolerance for things that do not go my way.
Us quitters understand, John. They say the orneryness goes away after a few years....but it doesn't. :twisted: I always used to admire your cool, calm, collected demeanor.....oh well...
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"
As a side note, I have not had a cigar in nearly 6 months. I am sure that those of you have been caught down wind of me will appreciate the fact that I will not be blowing smoke your way. Pay no attention if I back slap you for no apparent reason, or scream and holler at a moments notices. I do not have a lot of patience or tolerance for things that do not go my way.
Since I am still under my doctors care, I have been unable to return to work. To help protect the school children I am resigning from my bus driving job today. I decided that I have had all the bus driving fun I can stand. It was a good time for me to quit (the smoking and the bus driving).
John
Hmmmm, I have never smoked. Wonder what my drive is? LOL, actually I know.
it is good to know when to quit. Some folks can make the decision, others never can
http://gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits.html
just in case you missed it..
might be worth looking at if you own a gm car or truck.
Quote from: "wayne petty"http://gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits.html
just in case you missed it..
might be worth looking at if you own a gm car or truck.
Thanks Wayne!
Great stuff Wayne, I just downloaded the one I need.
when i run across good stuff.. i do try to share.
i have a question. today is
friday march 28th.. there were tornados and hail storms reported on the news in the middle of the country..
i heard just a few days ago.. that members from arizona will need to comfirm.. that there were giant dust storms in arizona..
we also had a fire here in so cal last week.. i forgot where it was..
so.. if you were effected by the tornados and hail storms.. please ask your local weather men. if the dust storms from arizona could have placed enough dust in the atmosphere to create the additional strong weather.. if so..
perhaps.. we need to find a way to take some of the finest particle size dust and dispense it via aircraft several hundred miles upwind of where we need at least some rain in drought areas...
take a look at this article...
http://gcaptain.com/monstrous-saharan-dust-cloud-puts/
this happened just a week or so before a Massive hurricane almost hit hawaii but was blown away by high winds.. and about a week and a half or two before the massive hurricane with 300 Miles an hour winds wiped out several areas of the philippines.
there was a local los angeles news channel that visited the NOAA or NWS offices locally here in so cal.. either west los angeles or oxnard. they talked to a lady who monitors the yellow dust off the gobi desert and the smog from china that makes its way across the pacific ocean..
she described that the smog particles are too small to gather enough moisture to make it rain so it just stays as clouds .. but the dust particles create not just rain but also snow when they blow across the pacific..
so... does the smog from the so cal area.. drifting east create dust bowl conditions as it attracts tiny amounts of moisture that never falls..
these are just things that have been bothering me.. that i cannot seem to get an answer to from my local weather men here in los angeles.
most of them are when is it going to rain.. and when it starts raining.. when is it going to stop..
so this is what i am doing today... trying to make it rain where it should..
i know i have brought this up before..
but i thought since the weather had just happened..
Wayne, it's spring. That's an acronym that here in Kansas refers to: sporadic painful random incidents naturally growth-inhibiting.
I'm a weather watcher. Before we make any conclusions, compare a 100 year history of past occurrences. I've heard many times:" I don't remember this happening before." That would be correct. Either we didn't remember or we aren't old enough to have known what happened many decades ago. Our drought has people referring to the early 50's. As a newborn, I have no knowledge of that. If there is a logical conclusion as to dust particles causing a unique weather pattern, that's way beyond my level of accumulated weather knowledge. :lol: Sleep well my friend.
Wayne; it has been windy here in metro Phoenix area for many days.. Real windy out here where I live.
The dust storm the other day was a large slow moving storm. Big and messy , yet moved slower than most dust storms we see here
http://www.data.scec.org/recenteqs/Quakes/ci15481673.html
5.1 quake ... about 15 miles east of downtown la..
the floor here was rolling sliding about 2.5 to 3 inches..
all quiet...
but i did find another GEM for your collections...
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits/Cadillac/1938_Cadillac_V16_VVI.pdf
I read a little of the last one, Wayne. That's real interesting. I may have to read all 348 pages now. :shock:
Quote from: "wayne petty"all quiet...
but i did find another GEM for your collections...
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits/Cadillac/1938_Cadillac_V16_VVI.pdf
A little trivia....A pair of V16 powered 1938 Cadillac convertibles were specially built for the White House and were used by FDR, Truman, and Eisenhower. Pretty classy car. Those were the days. No need for a fully enclosed armored vehicle.
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/web01-cadillac-v16-presidential.jpg)
Quote from: "wayne petty"5.1 quake ... about 15 miles east of downtown la..
the floor here was rolling sliding about 2.5 to 3 inches..
Wayne, if I remember right your mom was a tugboat captain. Maybe you could use your connections to get a retired boat to park in the backyard for when an earthquake drops Hollywood into the ocean....sort of an ark. Sturdy boats seem to survive.
(http://www.survivalsimon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/japan-tsunami-debris-trash-boat.jpg)
We have a full day of Girl's Fast Pitch Softball today; our girls are playing two games, two hours apart. I do enjoy them as far as my broken body will let me, but by the end of a day like this, I'll be truly worn out.
Interesting stuff there Wayne. Wasn't that Cad 16 used in tanks in WWII? I don't think I have ever seen one, but I've always thought of them as something special.
So, Wayne, how's the shakin' goin'? The last quake that was centered in that area, that I know of, made me a lot of moolah through overtime, did some serious damage to a few power substations. That was the "Whittier Narrows" shaker in the mid-late eighties. Since I retired in '95 and left SoCal, I am not sure of any others in the area since.
Harbor freight budget stuff got me.. Fuel line hose on a auger for digging dirt. Hose is fallin apart.
had this auger for about 1 year. Guess I need to find some small fuel hose. This stuff is near 3/16" in diameter. Goes thru a grommet into the tank.
Hose is literally falling to pieces as you touch it
Quote from: "Crosley"Harbor freight budget stuff got me.. Fuel line hose on a auger for digging dirt. Hose is fallin apart.
had this auger for about 1 year. Guess I need to find some small fuel hose. This stuff is near 3/16" in diameter. Goes thru a grommet into the tank.
Hose is literally falling to pieces as you touch it
find a Model aircraft shop. they will have the proper hose for fuel..
sears home service stores where they have lawnmower parts also as will some garden supplies.. even ATV stores...
something like this..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261322826588?lpid=82
So here we are first day of Autumn, we don't call it Fall down here because Aussie trees don't drop their leaves before winter.
What better time to have a nice little car show in the parking lot of the local pub, with all proceeds donated to our volunteer fire services who have worked pretty hard during the summer months to keep us safe.
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Since there's plenty of Deuce coupes in the US of A, I'll stick with a few of our local oddball cars just to help maintain interest.
Naturally the Police come along to help out.
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Let's start with some MOPARS, L to R they are all Valiants starting with the '69 four door sedan, then a '71 Charger and a '72 Regal Two Door.
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This angle shows the short wheelbase of the Charger Vs the standard wheelbase of the other two.
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This was Chrysler's first Aussie performance model, the Hemi Pacer, based on the regular four door because that's the only body they had aside from a station wagon........
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The Hemi wasn't the big V8 you 'Murrican's think of, but a 245 cubic inch straight six with hemispherical combustion chambers.
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The Pacer's bucket seats said 'sporty' and the instrument panel got a few extra gauges whilst the floor change operated a three speed manual gearbox.
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In addition to a boot lid stripe, the hot versions had a Holley four barrel carb a slightly lumpier camshaft and high performance electronic ignition.
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All things considered they were a pretty good package and could stick with the v* offerings from Ford and GM.
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The next generation Valiant was 100% Australian and no longer based off the US Dodge Dart. It was also bigger to compete with the larger Ford and Holden models. This one is the luxury Regal model as indicated by the four headlamps.
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The part number for outer door handles for this model is 3408JS1, 2 or 3, indelibly printed in my mind because that broke and required more regular replacement than oil filters. Which I figure explains why this car has none.
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This model was actually the last year for the Australian Valiant before the local operation was sold of to Mitsubishi of Japan.
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The grille on this one tells me it was the first series of this final Valiant body style.
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There was a much more luxurious version of the two door called Chrysler by Chrysler but they are quite rare now days. The Valiants had much smaller lamps and lighter bumper bars.
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This is the third series Valiant Charger, it competed with GM's Holden Monaro coupe and Ford's Falcon GT coupe and was built on a shortened wheelbase.
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The black panel on the C pillar fairing indicates this was the luxury rather than sporting variant fitted with the 318 V8 and torqueflite auto.
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Performance Chargers all had the Hemi six and this car is the grandaddy of them all.
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The 'six pack' logo indicated three two barrel carbs just like on US MOPARS and this was the hottest version of the Hemi six with three side draft Webers.
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Tex Smith replaced the Pontiac six in his Dollar a Pound roadster with one of these engines. This is exactly how they came from the factory.
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This car is the e38 Option, which includes a huge 38 gallon fuel tank and other things required for long distance endurance touring car racing. Those wheels are also factory stock.
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Inside were high back bucket seats, full compliment of instruments and a stubby shift lever for the four speed manual trans which used a twin plate clutch.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Autumn%202014/992E3544_zps129fcf68.jpg)
Meanwhile Ford slipped a 351 Windsor into the Falcon, added a few more go fast bits and called it GT.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Autumn%202014/992E3489_zps895d1e0a.jpg)
Unfortunately GM's new Holden Monaro Coupe beat the 351 Falcons on the track. This one is the the poverty pack model.
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However the GTS version was fitted with a Corvette 327 and Muncie four speed, allowing it to kick Ford's butt on the road race tracks of Oz.
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Ford's answer was simple, when the car git a midlife facelift the GT version also got a new drivetrain, which included a 390hp 351 Cleveland, top loader four speed and LSD 9 inch all from the performance parts bin. In it's day the XY Series Falcon GT with the HO option was the worlds fastest four door sedan with a top speed over 140 mph.
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The HO optioned cars were easy to pick from regular GTs as they had a huge front spoiler and rear wing from the Mustang on the boot lid.
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Because the Holden and Valiant coupes had become popular Ford would not be outdone and their next generation Falcon........
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........included a pretty mean looking coupe with huge rear wheel wells because for racing, tyres were limited to whatever could be fitted in the stock wheel housings. The wheels on this car are part of RPO 83, the racing pack.
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The Falcon coupe was a pretty heavy car but was so powerful it dominated touring car racing.
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No matter what GM did, the Falcons continued to dominate.
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The coupe was so popular they also did a luxury variant.
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GM Holden built a better looking coupe but even with the Chevy 350 it couldn't beat the Falcons.
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So, they came up with a better idea. GM also marketed a small fanily car based off the compact English Vauxhaul, it was called Torana and their better idea was to stuff they small lightweight car full with a 400hp 350, Muncie four speed, four wheel discs and a whole bunch more. That the mechanical bits including wheels and tyres don't fit under the car was no big deal, they just made a few plastic bits and bolted them on to cover everything. The A9X Torana's were unstoppable for the next four or five years, until Ford's Turbo Sierra arrived on the scene.
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That's kinda how the Aussie Muscle car wars panned out, so now I guess we can look at some of the regular stuff from the '50s and 60's. Starting with a '64 Holden Panel Van, which is our take on the sedan delivery but with more carrying space.
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Panel vans were all based of regular boot models, with an added top and the cabin back open into the cargo space.
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The sporty options were also offered on all ute and panel van models.
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I still have fond memories of the first time our pal Don Dillard came to Oz, as we left the airport he almost jumped out of his seat exclaiming that he'd just seen a flatbed car! These are affectionately known as 'One Tonners' and they were exactly as Don described. The front half of a passenger car mounted to a truck style chassis with a flatbed and one ton carrying capacity.
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Of course the wheels didn't usually protrude thru the bed that only happens when they are lowered and tubbed.
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When Australians refer to Zephyr they don't mean a Lincoln model, they mean the English Ford like this '60 Zephyr wagon.
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As a British Empire nation, we had lots of cars from mother England and this was the GM equivalent of Fords pommy car for 1960, the Vauxhaul Cresta.
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Of course the Japanese arrived in the late fifties and in 1965 the new Corolla was made in Australia as well as Japan.
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However only the Aussie ones got superchargers.
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This was Fords Luxury model for 1971, the ZD Fairlane, I had one just like this. Most came with the 302 engine but ours, like this one, had the 351 with all the GT gear and was quite the sleeper. I sold mine for a pittance, today it's worth bucket load of money.
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I've often said it was probably the bast car Ford of Australia ever built, great to drive and bloody fast, handling was OK too,
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The next generation (the one on the left) was bigger and heavier, comfortable but slow as a wet week on the road and could only be had with a 302 V8. The car on the right is the Aussie '65 Falcon which was kind of a continuation of the tooling for the first models as was won't to happen in Oz to amortise costs.
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Here's the other end of the same Falcon.
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GM's Oz styling lagged well behind the US through the fifties, here's a rare '54 Holden Wagon. It's rare because GM still didn't make a Holden wagon, that would have to wait until '58, but a couple of local coach builder did cars like this one.
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The thing has been perfectly restored right down to the last detail.
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Although the sedan back doors confirm it's clearly not a factory design.
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Here's GM Holden's '58 model, which has many '55 Chevy styling cues.
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And the station wagon.
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Here's their 1960 model which is more like a scaled down '57 Chevy.
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By '63 and 4 they'd caught up and the cars looked a little more contemporary, 63 model Van to the right and '64 model sedan to the left.
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Here's the 63/4 yoot.
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In '66 GM introduced curved side glass and suddenly thy were at the forefront of contemporary design. This is a '67 model.
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Back of the same car.
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Here's what happens when you wash your '35 roadster too much, it shrinks.
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As Dorothy once said, "This definitely aint Kansas Toto!"
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Thanks,Carps.
I like seeing the "weird" stuff :lol:
Great pics! Thank you.
Quote from: "wayne petty"Quote from: "Crosley"Harbor freight budget stuff got me.. Fuel line hose on a auger for digging dirt. Hose is fallin apart.
had this auger for about 1 year. Guess I need to find some small fuel hose. This stuff is near 3/16" in diameter. Goes thru a grommet into the tank.
Hose is literally falling to pieces as you touch it
find a Model aircraft shop. they will have the proper hose for fuel..
sears home service stores where they have lawnmower parts also as will some garden supplies.. even ATV stores...
something like this..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261322826588?lpid=82
great minds think alike:
One of the first comments my wife made was go to Hobby Lobby or some business with airplanes.
Great Photo's Carps ..... Thank You for posting .... 8)
Bob...... :wink:
Washed the Coupe yesterday and changed the oil. Went to coffee this morning. The first couple of nice days. Purrs like a kitten.
Thanks for the pix, Carps. When I was growing up, there was an older couple living up the street that had a boxy Vauxhaul sedan. I used to look in the windows at it, and walk around the outside looking at it. I think that's what got me started on foreign cars, and to this day I still like odd-ball cars the best.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Thanks for the pix, Carps. When I was growing up, there was an older couple living up the street that had a boxy Vauxhaul sedan. I used to look in the windows at it, and walk around the outside looking at it. I think that's what got me started on foreign cars, and to this day I still like odd-ball cars the best.
I had an uncle who always drive odd ball cars. He had a Borgward, Vauxhall, Simca, Renault, he did have a Miata when he passed.
I finished another T5 today. Now to get back to the one that won't shift. The Stude is done, goes for alignment tomorrow.
I truly enjoyed peeking at the Australian cars, those things trip me out. Reminds me of the cars on Grand Theft Auto videogames, where they all look familiar but not from every angle. Also made me wonder if the Pontiac OHC6 was ever marketed overseas. Thanks for the post!
I was wondering where to find gas hose for my weedeater too. Bonus!
Thanks for the show, Carps, those are great. I particularly like that "One Tonner", and the "Yoots" - got me jonesin' for an El Camino or a Ranchero. I agree that I found them to be somewhat unusual to look at, too; I kept thinking that the "negatives" must have been printed wrong side up, but, then the license plates were all reading correctly - made my mind spin. :wink: :wink: :wink: 8)
I also kept noting the power lines in the background; like an old firehorse jumping at a bell, I spent my whole life building things like those, and couldn't keep from noticing them, virtually no different than the ones I used to help build - as if they ought to be, huh.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Monday I assembled a Fox T5. At the end of the day, it would not shift into reverse. So yesterday, I pulled it all back down, examined every parts, exchanged the shift tower for a known good one, reassembled it, and it still won't shift into reverse. So today I did something else, so my nerves have a chance to settle.
I figured it out today. The picture shows the problem. I had a reverse gear shift fork from a T4, rather than the T5 fork I needed. I found it only because I compared that fork to another one I had on hand. The right fork is on the left.Shifts like a charm now.
Thanks for the pics, Carps. A lot of them look "familiar yet strange" to these American eyes and that's very cool.
Had to replace a caliper on my wifes Vue this afternoon. I replaced the same caliper on Jan. 14 this year, it was seized. This one was seized also. That's ten weeks, it had a lifetime warrantee so it was replaced free, but it's just another example of "new" parts that are junk.
I'm feeling the burn today, like most. Been bathing a '41 Ford pickup with filler for weeks on end and my shoulders are on FIRE! A '37 Packard coupe rolled in today also, for a (aw, maaan) SBC swap. What would be "the right" engine swap for one of those? The six did fire up. The '41 Ford is getting a "Coyote".
I want to see pics of the coyote in the 41.
Quote from: "kb426"I want to see pics of the coyote in the 41.
Chassis should be in this week, so mockup soon. Valve covers will sit right up next to the hood/fender seam. All I'm doing right now is the mud work but if I catch them using the shoehorn on it later I'll snap a pic!
Quote from: "idrivejunk"I'm feeling the burn today, like most. Been bathing a '41 Ford pickup with filler for weeks on end and my shoulders are on FIRE! A '37 Packard coupe rolled in today also, for a (aw, maaan) SBC swap. What would be "the right" engine swap for one of those? The six did fire up. The '41 Ford is getting a "Coyote".
A friend has a '40 Packard coupe with a 440 Mopar in it....that seem right!
Quote from: "phat46"A friend has a '40 Packard coupe with a 440 Mopar in it....that seem right!
Thats what the resident mopar guy suggested. I say Pontiac it! :twisted:
Not a lot of play time today, but I did make progress on an oxy/acetylene cart. Next time I trade bottles I'll move up from the backpack-sized bottles to the next size up...3 times the gas for barely more money.
They won't fit in my current setup, though, which holds them underneath my portable welding table, an aluminum table saw top mounted to an old gas grill cart.
I have the broken bottom of of a 2 wheeler frame and a top (extension) loop that I'll combine into a cart about 30" high, just tall enough to make a handy size for the relatively small bottles. The parts are heavy duty Magliner 2 wheelers, so strength won't be an issue, and with big, pneumatic tires it'll be a snap to move around.
Quote from: "kb426"I want to see pics of the coyote in the 41.
How about a coyote in a nascar?
from a few years ago
http://jalopnik.com/5336603/nascar-driver-hits-coyote-at-190-mph/all
later jim
^^^^ :lol:
Quote from: "idrivejunk"A '37 Packard coupe rolled in today also, for a (aw, maaan) SBC swap. What would be "the right" engine swap for one of those? The six did fire up.
Well, le's'see; Packard joined up with Studebaker in the fifties, and Studebaker merged in with American Motors, and AMC went to MoPar, sort of, Jeep was about the only remaining part of AMC when MoPar took it in. So, maybe a Hemi?
That Packard would be a good place for a 500 inch Cad or a big "Nail Head" Buick. It needs a motor than will quietly get the job done, not something that you can hear barking and snarling while it's trying to come up with the power to pass something. GPster
I am amusing myself again.
This is the clown on the tightrope and the mechanism I made that raises and lowers the wire so that he will move back and forth across the shop. He does not work. I need a more precise wheel as the current one has to much drag. I will come up with something.
John
I was wanting to put an OHC Pontiac 6 in my '41 Pontiac, but a little digging and I found that they had problems, plus were expensive. I found a '77 Caddy w/ a rebuilt 425, so I put that in instead. It's still not on the road, so I can't tell how it does.
Surely theres a way the clown can be fixed with more power. Rockets and 'chute? Mentos and Coke? Whiz-bang synthetic lubricants?
Yeah the main thing about the OHC6 is availability. Apparently a Chevy crank can be used, I saw a turbo build on another forum. I am a big fan of displacement myself. A B-O-P / Cad would suit me fine in there, any of em.
I'm hearing that engine choice has changed twice already but the guy doing the job says it had the same six as a Dodge from that year, so I would say Mopar might be the nicest thing to do. Of course the offroad guy wants to LS it. I know gen1 Chevys and Pontiacs so I say what I say. I did hear of a '67 RV 440 for $650 today ...
All I get to do for now is watch. And sand! Hoping to not get a third round of hail damage on my old Grand Prix tonight or tomorrow, that last round cracked filler in a couple spots.
John, does the clown have a name?
Quote from: "kb426"John, does the clown have a name?
Actually, I have called him several names but he does not answer to any of them so far.
The clown tightrope toy was made in Germany during the 50's and 60's. Collectors give a lot for them today but this one was not worth much as he was not in the original box and he was missing the balance beam parts. I was not told that his wheel was out of whack when I bought him through ebay. You can do a search using "clown tightrope toy" and get a lot of information. I am looking around for a nice wheel with some really good bearings.
I built a solar heater for the swimming pool today while I searched for inspiration to fix the clown. I think I will call the clown "Fecal".
John
Quotethe guy doing the job says it had the same six as a Dodge from that year,
I remember years ago my grandfather telling me that Packard, and Dodge used the same pistons, so that may be true.
I started the day modifying an engine stand so I could put larger casters on it. Then I spent 6 hours removing the adhesive on the Mustang roof rail stainless so it can be reinstalled with new weather striping.
Finishing upgrading the front suspension in my '28 hiboy sedan and getting my Eldorado ETC out of winter storage for a little comfortable sport cruising.
The local Caddilac dealer did a laundry list of $ervice items on it last week.
Still working on the roof rails, I have 10 hours in them now, and more to go. One is done, the other not so much.
The Stude was aligned today, came out perfect.
Frank is this a black residue that you have to scrap off?
Quote from: "kb426"Frank is this a black residue that you have to scrap off?
It's old rubber and a couple layers of adhesive. It also has a retainer groove on each side that is hard to get into. Paint stripper dissolves the rubber pretty good, but the adhesive, not so much. So I have been using adhesive remover on that. And specally made scrapers to get in the groove. Back and forth, back and forth.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "kb426"Frank is this a black residue that you have to scrap off?
It's old rubber and a couple layers of adhesive. It also has a retainer groove on each side that is hard to get into. Paint stripper dissolves the rubber pretty good, but the adhesive, not so much. So I have been using adhesive remover on that. And specially made scrapers to get in the groove. Back and forth, back and forth.
Finally!, all done with the cleaning, sanding, and polishing. They are ready to install. I put the emergency brake handle back together after powder coating it.
Test fit of a new 90* fitting for the nitrous plate on my Falcon.
Needed a 90* fitting to clear rocker arm cover
Quote from: "Crosley"Test fit of a new 90* fitting for the nitrous plate on my Falcon.
Needed a 90* fitting to clear rocker arm cover
Is that going to make the front tires leave the ground when activated. You better put a warning label on that car!
Riveting aluminum...
almost 10 minutes... a MUST view for the knowledge...
i was going to say.. absolutely riveting.. but i won't
Josh and I did a major cleanup on the shop today, now I can get two cars in it.
I've realized I have ADD. Yesterday at long last I finished bracing up one door frame on the wagon in preparation for new floors. Today I went to start cutting pieces for the other door frame, but of course it still has a door. Pulled that door off the car, put the striker and all the hardware in a carefully labeled zip lock bag...of course I never bagged the same bits from the other door, find it all and do likewise...not sure how I hadn't lost some of it.
Now I have two big clunky doors in the way. Hmmh, I have some brackets I overbuilt to hang folding chairs on the wall, that'll do. The chairs have to go someplace, and I cleaned some junk out of that back corner as It was just in my way.
After that I worked some more on that cart I'm building for the welding bottles...except I don't have bolts long enough to do what I want. Wander outside to check out the heater and seats in Grand Am while it's light out and I can actually see them...yup, I think I want them...but time is running short for a project that big. What can I do in the time I still have?
Hey, I could start cutting pieces to brace up that other door frame!
Stand and ponder for a few minutes. I've already learned an important lesson from doing the other side. Using big, heavy material just because it's laying round is a bad idea. It takes a lot of heat (read gas since I'm oxy/acetylene) to weld and welding thin things to thick things is a lot of work. Plus it's a lot of work to get it fitted properly and clean enough to weld properly.
I realize all you experienced welders know that, but my newly discovered ADD compels me to say it anyway.
62 degrees and the doors are open :D
Built a gate for the vegetable garden. Taking care o the list today :shock:
To heck with the car work I needed a change :)
Trying to come up with a console for the AMX tonight. I found some stainless cup holders that are lighted. Now do I make it out of wood and then have it leather wrapped?
Quote from: "fast401"Trying to come up with a console for the AMX tonight. I found some stainless cup holders that are lighted. Now do I make it out of wood and then have it leather wrapped?
You could use ABS foam board and wrap that. I just did an AC cover that way. Stop by and I'll show you how.
Quote from: "enjenjo"
You could use ABS foam board and wrap that. I just did an AC cover that way. Stop by and I'll show you how.
I'd be interested in seeing how too. I'm not sure what ABS foam board is.
Same here, sounds like an interesting project.
I made a new post about it
We traded a 126,700 vehicle for one that only had 326. Bought a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Now for 5 years I won't have to worry who will fix it if it breaks. GPstr
sounds nice Joe :D
I needed some bolts for sons 350 build, got the box out and started seperating by size! Coulden"t find what I needed.
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Working under my Simca... got up to close the shop up for the evening. Found this snake by the open door.
15 - 16 inches long. Took it out my yard to the irrigation ditches down the way... turned it loose.
It was wagging its tail like a rattle snake. Dont look like a rattle snake
Nice lookin' King Snake, Tony. If you can live with them, they are good ones to keep around. I had one that liked to coil up under the bench in my garage shop and nap; kept the mice and other snakes cleared out. But the first time I was made aware of him/her, I was under my '57 Chevy on a creeper, torquing the bearings after an in chassis. I had asked my Bride to come out and bump the starter for me because I was lying with my feet towards the rear of the car and couldn't turn the flywheel without crawling around too much to suit me at the time. When she walked in the front of the garage, she squealed and jumped into the car and yelled "snake". My first question was: what kind of snake? Of course, she didn't know, and no matter what questions I asked, she couldn't tell me if I was lying there with a rattlesnake or what, so I finally gathered myself into as much of a crouch as I could, got my feet against something under the car, and pushed off. I went skating out from under the car and out the garage door and down the driveway. I hit the dirt apron at the end of the drive and slid off of the creeper and got some good road rash when I roll-bounced onto the street. That snake stayed around there until we moved, and every so often I'd hear my Bride squeal or yelp out in the yard, and I knew she had come on it somewhere.
Today, I'm giving the devil his due. Taxes. :cry:
I have to do them different ways and pick the best refund combination. It's not too bad since all were short forms as we don't make or spend much. There is a difference though. This year the best combo is filing separate for Federal and joint for state...I owe $39. If we filed joint for Federal and separate for state we'd owe $508. If we filed joint for both we'd owe $224. If we filed separate for both we'd owe $323. My head hurts....I need a nap.
I'm happy that I don't get a refund and made the devil wait for his due. :twisted:
Fixed a few sprinkler valves for yards. We have flood irrigation tomorrow evening.. usually the grass grows quickly after you water it.
Been working on my Simca as my back allows me to crawl around and under it
Well, this week I rolled past 200K on the daily driver 99 GTP. Changed SC oil, de-badged it and rubbed up the paint here and there. Roadster Shop chassis showed up for the 41 pickup, with shipping damage of course. I'm working front fenders now and discovered some hacksaw work when I went to fit the new HL buckets and trim rings. Somebody down the line had also went around all the fenders on this thing and brazed half inch rebar in around the inside of the cracked wheel openings so I am correcting most of that stuff.
Quote from: "idrivejunk"Well, this week I rolled past 200K on the daily driver 99 GTP. Changed SC oil, de-badged it and rubbed up the paint here and there. Roadster Shop chassis showed up for the 41 pickup, with shipping damage of course. I'm working front fenders now and discovered some hacksaw work when I went to fit the new HL buckets and trim rings. Somebody down the line had also went around all the fenders on this thing and brazed half inch rebar in around the inside of the cracked wheel openings so I am correcting most of that stuff.
We need pics! :D
I take it the frame is mainly what you want to see. The crate had been turned onto it's side, broken and dragged with the tip of a spindle on the ground. Small parts box was missing too. Luckily the diff stayed in place, in it's packing. A phone call set things right. Mock-up should begin in the coming weeks. Haven't snapped a pic of the engine yet... this fender is about ready for filler work-
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Got that fender "muddy" today, but tomorrow I'll start insurance repairs on a 68 Mustang fastback that jettisoned a wheel / axle. Splines on the axle whipped around and made a big nasty on the door, and the tire reshaped the wheel opening a little. I thought that wasn't supposed to happen with Ford rearends? I reckon any bolt can be left loose ...
Heres the "Coyote" engine, in case you want to see that too. Crate with the trans in it is just as big. I know this isn't really "rodding", just old skin on a new aftermarket truck but I just do whatever I'm pointed at, y'know? Another more highly skilled mechanic will do the job, I am primarily a body man.
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Quote from: "idrivejunk"I know this isn't really "rodding", just old skin on a new aftermarket truck but I just do whatever I'm pointed at, y'know?
I dunno what anyone else things, but I figure this is as much "rodding" as it was when someone did exactly the same thing by dropping a Model A body on a '32 chassis in order to get the latest power and technology.
Thanks for sharing.
I reckon it IS rodding, because its modifying a production vehicle for more speed. I made a wisecrack today and said it was "box rodding" because everything but the cab and fenders came from a box. Our guy was over there putting 14" Wilwoods on it and had it rolling this afternoon. Helped him push it back to the mech shop and y'know I bet that engine was between the rails by five. I'll shoot for getting another pic for you guys when the metal is mocked up around all that. Glad to share, its just not my truck. I would sure take one because they are beautiful, mine could be much more tame though!
The red GT500 clone is about ready for paint work, one more spot to block out and glaze. That poor car has had some nasty previous work too.
Guys, I don't know all your names yet (I'm Matt) but for the ones who expressed interest ... here are follow-thru pics. Gonna fit, but thats a kit firewall and floor. And those are pry bars holding the fenders up. Think of this as the rough sketch stage. The AOD is tight on the tunnel area. I swear I won't hog this thread with these. I'd make a thread for it but this is kinda skunkworks stuff if you know what I mean. This really is the fun part, the rodding- holding up an air filter and saying "hmm- here? No maybe over here..." I heard ideas flying and tossed in my own. Way over my head really, so heres just the pics. Thanks for the looks. Study hard, I'm gonna try to refrain from more peeks until its done and thats gonna be awhile. Primed that Mustang today.
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IDJ... can you do me a small favor.. pick up some shop towels and stuff them into the inlet duct.. so they are visible. but prevent any dust or grit from working their way into the inlet duct..
wrapping that motor would be a great use for that single sided peal off adhesive film. so any dirt or dust does not cover the engine components.
just forward thinking..
what i did yesterday..
resolder job..
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every single solder joint..
that's not the worst ones.. the double circuit board 98 GM versions are a chore. fun ones are jag turn signal relay boxes.. owners are so happy to have all the lights working on a car with lucas electrical systems.. no more burned out bulb indicator on the dash glowing at them..
I dont watch much live TV.. recoord shows on DVR off DirectV.
Today eating lunch, watched a little bit of the Hoarding Buried Alive show. It is a train wreck. Can't look away, can't stand to look at the messes
Quote from: "Crosley"I dont watch much live TV.. recoord shows on DVR off DirectV.
Today eating lunch, watched a little bit of the Hoarding Buried Alive show. It is a train wreck. Can't look away, can't stand to look at the messes
I'm the same way, i haven't watched that show for at least a year because it was frustrating to watch...today I watched it again and it's like you said, can't look away can't stand to see the mess...
Saturday installed new rubber on back of my Goldwing. Hope to get near double the miles and it is a run flat tire
Tony, a friend from work installed a run-flat tire on the rear of his Wing. He really likes it, but says he will have to cut it off when it needs replaciing.
Replaced my stock rotors and ceramic pads on the 2010 Malibu. I got some vented rotors from Summit along with some new ceramic pads. Took it out and Seasoned the rotors and it stops real good now. This should help in the warping problem I picked up when driving through the mountains of West Virginia and Virginia. My wife hopes they work better than the last ones since I never us the brakes!!!!
trying to get back to speed...
been sick the past few days. Wife thinks I picked up a flu bug. I did receive a flu shot last fall, that may explain why I was only sick for a few days. Mine started saturday afternoon... worse sunday, monday was real bad. Tonite I feel much better and I am fully "cleaned out" too.
My wife was sick in February. 4+ days of over 101* fever. She had not been that sick in 10 yrs. She had a flu shot in october too, but caught something.
hope you folks are doing well.. It seems to be the season for this stuff.
on a different .. Cough..
i ran across this totally at random.. and thought it was too good to not post..
http://www.rvmagonline.com/travel/1402-travel-permian-basin-petroleum-museum/
if you click on it.. expected to be sucked up and blown out the back.. if that's not a big enough hint..
these were some of my favorite cars ..
I am back out to Las Vegas. I won't be here long this time. I flew to Phoenix to pick up a S10 I bought, then drove up to Blanding Ut., and spent a couple days with Sum. Today I drove to Vegas, and I will spend a few days rebuilding the axle on the trailer I bought out here, loading it up, and heading east. In the mean time it's my grand daughter's birthday tomorrow, and I will be here for that.
I also found out wednesday that I am going to be a great grandfather in December.
SOLD !
I sold my 1983 Monte Carlo today. It was time for it to leave, been in the family for 21 yrs.
the 1962 Falcon is on the short list to be sold next... still thinking that sale through. yes, no , yes, no
Congrats on the great grand child , Frank
Frank, congratulations on your news!
I started the day relaying my brother toward his other car. If anyone remembers my long struggle with the Taurus from hell it suddenly seems to be dropping a transaxle. Trans fluid is still full, red, and doesn't smell burned, but the car acts like it's stuck in a higher gear and has a "service transmission soon" light. Sometimes it's steady, sometimes it blinks. Unless this proves to be something quick and easy like a sensor failure it's time to say goodbye to that lemon.
After that I changed the oil in the van, played with my new Power Probe, cleaned in the garage, and threw a bunch of stuff in the garbage. With a home sale and move coming up in a few months I find my urge to hold on to things that I might be able to use some day is being dramatically overpowered by my desire not to move that stuff. I hereby declare my hoarding to be in check.
Some of that stuff might include a collection of Street Rodder and other magazines going back into the 1990s. I may throw them on Ebay in groups of 12 issues. Does anyone know if there's a market for them?
Quote from: "enjenjo"I am back out to Las Vegas. I won't be here long this time. I flew to Phoenix to pick up a S10 I bought, then drove up to Blanding Ut., and spent a couple days with Sum. Today I drove to Vegas, and I will spend a few days rebuilding the axle on the trailer I bought out here, loading it up, and heading east. In the mean time it's my grand daughter's birthday tomorrow, and I will be here for that.
I also found out wednesday that I am going to be a great grandfather in December.
Congrats on the great grandchild! I only hope I live long enough to experience that!
I rebuilt the axle on the trailer I am towing back. I adapted SN95 Mustang sealed hubs to the axle, and picked up some Aerostar wheels and tires to put on it. I still have to come up with some fenders.
I have the Studebaker truck stripped to the frame. I checked the ratios, both the rear ends I have are 4.88 geared Dana 44. The Jeep guys may want them. I have to finish pulling the bed off one frame. So far all the bolts have come right out.
Quote from: "enjenjo"
I also found out wednesday that I am going to be a great grandfather in December.
Congratulations old man. Josh or Shelby?
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I also found out wednesday that I am going to be a great grandfather in December.
Congratulations old man. Josh or Shelby?
Shelby
My pal Shelby? That sweet little gal who cruised the grounds at Kalamazoo with me? That Shelby? How quickly the time goes by. Give her my best wished Frank.
Charlie
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I also found out wednesday that I am going to be a great grandfather in December.
Congratulations old man. Josh or Shelby?
Either way this means that Fat Cat will be a grandfather. Congratulations, GPster
Congrats on the new young'un. I'm behind the curve on knowing who is who here... I'll get there though. Gonna post a frame Q for some feedback from all you rodders, right after this.
A little sad and a little sympathetic today, last nite a helluva hot rodder passed away, a friend and co-worker. Strokes- small then large, then coma, rehab, almost walking again, then aneurysm. A human musclecar encyclopedia is now offline, RIP Andy P.
That was the sad part. The sympathy goes to co-worker Mike, who got 2nd and 3rd degree burns from wrist to elbow on right arm Friday. Welding on a boat pontoon and boom, burnt. He said sealer fumes. Dadgummit. He is borderline skin graft and needs to stay out of action. Poor guy. He delivered the boat back to it's owner before hitting the ER. Thats just being a cowboy! His skin was hanging like a split sleeve.
BUT-
Today I fixed this- cracked LF fender on a cream puff '31 Model A. Of course the wind caught the driver's door at a show and the spare tire caved it in. Well, that part popped out decent but it opened up this old crack on the fender edge near the spare well. Guess this ain't her first rodeo. Had to keep this repair as small as possible, so much of the old weld stayed.
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Anyway, thats part of what I was doing today. That and block out a Firebird decklid most of the way.
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I have the truck frame loaded on the trailer, today I bolted it down so it won't move. I also took the other frame/bed/rear end apart, and it's ready to load. I am supposed to have some help tonight to do that. I still have to come up with some fenders.
Hey Frank ...Congrats on the new munchkin :!: :D
Bob ..... :wink:
I have this reoccurring nightmare about another naked lawn mower in Ohio. :shock:
Congrats Frank :)
I am leaving in the morning to head back to Ohio.
Yesterday we decided something simply had to be done about my trusty 1995 Ford Windstar. With a mere 220,000 miles on the clock it developed a lack of oil pressure when warm and the time has come to say goodbye. As a result we came home from the Ford dealer with a 2014 Fiesta.
As a byproduct, though, I may break a promise I made and pull another HVAC unit...though I'm not going to tear apart another dashboard. This time it's the side air from the Windstar. It sits behind a side panel that's easily removed and I've already confirmed that it's very slim. The unit appears to be set up for either full heat or full a/c, but air blend could be handled by routing both to the same outlet and converting the existing flapper door to run on a cable instead of a vacuum motor. Of course there needs to be some consideration for defrost as well.
Looks like JayBee & I had a similar "urge" today ...
My trusty Red '89 GMC has rotted to the point of only being suitable for a plow truck .. Very sad ..It's still a great truck at 122K miles ..I just cannot control the rust any more .....
With Mrs. Ugly's blessing , it got replaced by this ....
108K miles ...One owner ...Loaded .....
Bob ..... :wink:
if you ever intend on open ocean fishing.. you probably don't want to view this 30 second video..
if you have bad dreams.. this is also NOT THE VIDEO you ever want to see.. or sea..
http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/animals/Shark_Following_Boat/
perhaps this is why the dolphins are all out in front of the boat..
Quote from: "enjenjo"I am leaving in the morning to head back to Ohio.
Long story, I am still in Las Vegas. I left last sunday morning, and got 22 miles when one of the tanks on the radiator cracked. In my favor, it did it right in front of an Autozone, and they had a radiator in stock. took about an hour, and I was back on the road. For another 160 miles. I got a ticking noise in the engine. I called my son to come get me with a trailer, and started back west to meet him with my truck.
It was not a flex plate. It was the timing chain, and it broke. No serious damage to the engine, but I decided to rent a truck to haul it home as the cheapest option. In loading the truck on the trailer along the road, I fell and badly bruised my right knee. After a visit to a clinic, some good drugs, and stay off of it for a few days, it was just badly bruised. It's much better now, I pick up the rental truck monday, and we'll try again.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "enjenjo"I am leaving in the morning to head back to Ohio.
Long story, I am still in Las Vegas. I left last sunday morning, and got 22 miles when one of the tanks on the radiator cracked. In my favor, it did it right in front of an Autozone, and they had a radiator in stock. took about an hour, and I was back on the road. For another 160 miles. I got a ticking noise in the engine. I called my son to come get me with a trailer, and started back west to meet him with my truck.
It was not a flex plate. It was the timing chain, and it broke. No serious damage to the engine, but I decided to rent a truck to haul it home as the cheapest option. In loading the truck on the trailer along the road, I fell and badly bruised my right knee. After a visit to a clinic, some good drugs, and stay off of it for a few days, it was just badly bruised. It's much better now, I pick up the rental truck monday, and we'll try again.
Geeze Frank, if it weren't for bad luck you'd have no luck at all! I hope the second round goes better for you!
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "enjenjo"I am leaving in the morning to head back to Ohio.
Long story, I am still in Las Vegas. I left last sunday morning, and got 22 miles when one of the tanks on the radiator cracked. In my favor, it did it right in front of an Autozone, and they had a radiator in stock. took about an hour, and I was back on the road. For another 160 miles. I got a ticking noise in the engine. I called my son to come get me with a trailer, and started back west to meet him with my truck.
It was not a flex plate. It was the timing chain, and it broke. No serious damage to the engine, but I decided to rent a truck to haul it home as the cheapest option. In loading the truck on the trailer along the road, I fell and badly bruised my right knee. After a visit to a clinic, some good drugs, and stay off of it for a few days, it was just badly bruised. It's much better now, I pick up the rental truck monday, and we'll try again.
Geeze Frank, if it weren't for bad luck you'd have no luck at all! I hope the second round goes better for you!
Yeah, what he said.
Geez Frank; on the other hand you have an empty trailer. Take it easy.
After spending the last 7 months working on my '40 Ford coupe I decided the other day to take a break and get my '40 Chevy back on the road.
Yesterday morning I put the driver's door back on and lined it up in the opening. Went around it this morning and dabbed a bunch of nicks in the rear fenders and quarters and started wet sanding the door and quarters for paint. The car is half the old blue blue or grey primer in front and the back half is sanded new black lacquer and a few spot of grey primer. I almost have the quarters and driver's door ready for a few quick coats of black this weekend. I also installed the driver's side windshield this afternoon. The other side tomorrow.
Next is take the passenger door off for some rust bubbles repairs in the bottom outside skin. 25 hard years since the last repair there. While that door is off I will finish the front of the new rocker panel installed a couple years ago.
I'm disgusted that I've gotten so far behind on this car. I've started a punch list and hope to have it running and driving this month.
Charlie
Just after you mentioned that you had gotten an S10 to haul the new trailer and Studebaker parts home I started a message to you to tell you that I had some parts from the truck that I junked out to get the drive train for the Jeepster. One of the things I was going to mention was a used radiator that was labeled for an '89. But then I figured that with the S10 frames you had in your stash you had probable managed to save a radiator. Also you probably would have chosen something newer and in better shape to pull a trailer from Las Vegas than I could provide parts for. My trying to type this got so confusing that I just "X"ed it. GPster
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Geez Frank; on the other hand you have an empty trailer. Take it easy.
Since I have plenty of room, I have been looking for some other stuff to bring back.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Geez Frank; on the other hand you have an empty trailer. Take it easy.
Since I have plenty of room, I have been looking for some other stuff to bring back.
You may need to find a knowleagable mechanic to check the vehicle out for other stuff that may need attention
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Geez Frank; on the other hand you have an empty trailer. Take it easy.
Since I have plenty of room, I have been looking for some other stuff to bring back.
You may need to find a knowleagable mechanic to check the vehicle out for other stuff that may need attention
Rental truck, they have to take care of it.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Geez Frank; on the other hand you have an empty trailer. Take it easy.
Since I have plenty of room, I have been looking for some other stuff to bring back.
You may need to find a knowleagable mechanic to check the vehicle out for other stuff that may need attention
Rental truck, they have to take care of it.
Last U Haul I rented had no oil showing on the dipstick and tank was only 3/4 full...they played dumb but reimbursed me.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Geez Frank; on the other hand you have an empty trailer. Take it easy.
Since I have plenty of room, I have been looking for some other stuff to bring back.
A buddy of mine needs a Ford F-150 hauled from local here to Wisconsin
we went to Tucson last night to run their track. We heard they do a great job with track prep. I still had a 4 second timing retard programmed and ran a 7.37 right off the trailer.
I moved the Instant Center back 3" to help with that left front tire, moved the wheelie bar down one inch and went up 3/4 pound of air pressure.
seems to have worked.
Glen, what was the corrected elevation?
I have every thing ready to load in the morning. I hope to get out of here tuesday. Josh has been burning up the internet finding parts for me to bring back. He found a few LOL
Quote from: "kb426"Glen, what was the corrected elevation?
Im not sure what you are asking? The DA was 6000 FT. the track is at 3075ft.?
Glen, corrected elevation is the same as density elevation. Both are based upon true elevation, temp, humidity and barometric pressure. 6000 ft. is a ways up there. There were times at Denver that it was right at 10,000 ft. Sure makes it tough to make power. Are you at a point where you know what the car will run and do when you unload it from the trailer?
Both sides of the new windshield are in the '40convert and I found rnough new trim screws to put the garnish molding in. I had gray tint glass in it for many years. It is now getting light green tint. I like it already. I installed all the top latch bits today and ordered some new front header seals, door dove tails and dove tail repair kits.
Tomorrow is gas tank fill neck back on with a new hunk of hose and the two rear fender to frame braces. Will give all of the the back half underneath a once over with wrenches and eyeball. It's been a couple years since I worked on it...and I've forgotten where I was at.
Charlie
Quote from: "kb426"Are you at a point where you know what the car will run and do when you unload it from the trailer?
Not really....I know what it will run with the previous settings, but I really want to get to that 6.99 and 200 MPH mark. I hope I can continue to pick up in the 60 ft. times by improving the chassis setup and then I can put power back in.
multiply that challenge with inconsistent track prep and its a crap shoot.....but man its a rush. Its funny because people just see a 1966 nova in stock trim but they are confused by the dual chutes and exhaust. Then you pull out a low 7 and they get a big smile.
Glenn are you doing track and tire temp comparisons run to run? We found some ET when we paid more attention to it.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Glenn are you doing track and tire temp comparisons run to run? We found some ET when we paid more attention to it.
No I have not played with that. M/t tire told me to try and get the tire within
10 degrees within track Temps. I have not tried it.
All loaded, ready to go in the morning, with a ton of help from Rumbler.
Quote from: "enjenjo"All loaded, ready to go in the morning.
Good luck Frank (you know you need it) :-o
Glenn when we ran the 10.5 tire it was very important. we have seen improvements in consistency by being even within 40 degrees of track temp .The hotter the track gets the more it seems to help.If you have a helper for the burnout get him to temp gun the track and then your tires, after burnout temp tires again. You will see a pattern for how much heat vs how many seconds of burnout in high gear. Then your helper may be able to hand signal you out of the box when they think you have the right heat.These are the little consistency things that can help you creep up on playing with the rest of your launch.Our best 10.5 tire launch with a 3700lb wagon /ladder bar /1100hp(300 n2o off the line) from off idle was a 1.26 60'.
car security defeated story and a video of them breaking in.
http://abc7news.com/news/7oys-investigates-high-tech-car-burglaries/54042/
not really rodding related.. but everybody has daily drivers and a lot of members spend a lot of miles on the road.. stopping in hotels and other places..
Quote from: "wayne petty"car security defeated story and a video of them breaking in.
http://abc7news.com/news/7oys-investigates-high-tech-car-burglaries/54042/
not really rodding related.. but everybody has daily drivers and a lot of members spend a lot of miles on the road.. stopping in hotels and other places..
Frank, safe travels to you always.
Wayne, do you think that device reacts with something in the door itself or talks to the module? Theres a switch attached to the back of many modern lock cylinders and I wonder if they are fooling that or the actuator possibly. A friend with an 06 Honda says if he key unlocks, his alarm goes off, I don't think that should be. My 99 Pontiac can be set up to arm and disarm a couple different ways. But I have to think that they are essentially telling the car that somebody is locked inside and wants out. Just thinkin ... and up too late ...
NEW PICS IN THE THRONE ROOM, GENTS:
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Quote from: "idrivejunk"
NEW PICS IN THE THRONE ROOM, GENTS:
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I think the springs are to short. :)
Other then that. It looks great.
No thats those Stealth-Springs from the muffler bearing isle ... ha! Ones in the kit sat WAY too high, shortys on the way. Good eye! :wink:
Quote from: "idrivejunk"No thats those Stealth-Springs from the muffler bearing isle ... ha! Ones in the kit sat WAY too high, shortys on the way. Good eye! :wink:
Your guy does nice work. I made it home, three days 2050 miles.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "idrivejunk"No thats those Stealth-Springs from the muffler bearing isle ... ha! Ones in the kit sat WAY too high, shortys on the way. Good eye! :wink:
Your guy does nice work. I made it home, three days 2050 miles.
Good on you..I couldn't drive 150 miles..forget that..110. Ya..if it is more than about 20-30 miles for me up here now..ya forget that..I don't feel like driving.
I am still recoverring from the winter from hell.
Good to hear you made it back Frank. Hope the knee is feeling better.
When you said you hurt it I was going to post "Walk it off Snack Fairy" :) but you didn't seem like you would have been in the right mood for it.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "idrivejunk"No thats those Stealth-Springs from the muffler bearing isle ... ha! Ones in the kit sat WAY too high, shortys on the way. Good eye! :wink:
Your guy does nice work. I made it home, three days 2050 miles.
Three days!!! Where all did you stop too take that long!
I spent the day with a local car guy from Kalispell showing me around some yards in the area. So far this trip has been pretty good for finding stuff. I have the front half of 2 touring cars, they make nice roadster buckets, 2 Diamond T coe's, 40's International cab, 40 Chevy sedan, 400 sbc and 406 sbc. At this time I don't have room to bring it all home. I'm going to a local swap meet tomorrow and maybe I'll get lucky and sell some things. If not 1 roadster body and the International cab are staying here at my sons place
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "idrivejunk"No thats those Stealth-Springs from the muffler bearing isle ... ha! Ones in the kit sat WAY too high, shortys on the way. Good eye! :wink:
Your guy does nice work. I made it home, three days 2050 miles.
Three days!!! Where all did you stop too take that long!
Santa Rosa NM, and Muskogee OK. 2156 miles, $1053 for fuel, 7.78 MPG. I left Las Vegas tuesday at 7am Pacific time, and arrived in Swanton at 230Am Eastern time friday. I spent the day yesterday unloading. Now I have to sell some of this junk.
I am spending the day with Sumner and Hooley at El Mirage. Life is good.
I am glad to hear that you made it home Frank.
John
Quote from: "416Ford"Good to hear you made it back Frank. Hope the knee is feeling better.
When you said you hurt it I was going to post "Walk it off Snack Fairy" :) but you didn't seem like you would have been in the right mood for it.
See a Dr. Now,get x-rays and an mri.If the doc won't do it(like mine) get another doctor,go to a hospital.See a specialist.
I banged mine in Jan..my doc(new) wouldn't x-ray it..neither would the local hospital. I had to drive to Toronto to stay in Hotel to wait and see my OLD Gp.On the way I stopped it a Toronto hospital. I was in some serious pain..and had been..on and off..for like a few months.I had d/h skiied a few weeks earlier..then I had another "attack" that I thought was either gout or a broken bone.The Toronto hospital could not understand why the other doc and the hospital would not x-ray it.Anyway..broken piece of bone in the joint.
As I have painfully learned all about knees and being disabled for the last few months.I walked with 2 canes for about 6 weeks.I celerbrated walking without canes 3 weeks ago..and right away I was barely able to check the oil in my truck. I
It is..as I found out through talkikng..and reading..A LOT! not really all that uncommon for someone to bang their knee..and cause some very serious pain and damage.Pieces of bone chips..break off for a whole bunch of reasons. Banging is right up there. Wow. You may have no idea something is wrong. I had no idea other than I banged my knee.Then I got 100% better.Then I spent a few months in hell
I have had 2 shock wave therapy treatments to break up/take the sharp edges off the bone chip/remove any calcification. The last one was stupid painfull...too painful. But I am much.much better.I still might need knee surgery..not sure.I saw my rhuematologist(gout)..and he said..2 months ago..that it would do no harm to try this for a few..several weeks..so I gotta get this knee checked out again.
Tearing a piece of cartiledge out..if it is a tiny piece..is no big deal if it is a small piece..you won't feel yourself do it.If it is big enough and gets poking around..ya that can be problematic.Worse part of that is an x-ray won't show cartilege. Other tests will but by the time you get them the cartilege has decomposed.A piece of bone may be attached to the cartiledge..they decompose at very different rates.This can get jammed up somewhere..then all of a sudden the little bone chip is free to move around again.
Right now..as far as knee injuries,banging them etc..I think forget whatever Dr.,health plan/services you have etc..and just go and pay whatever it costs to go to a sports clinic and see a Dr that specializes in knees. They see this stuff all the time.I wish I had done that. At the very least get his opinion.This bone head Dr. and the first hospital I went to. I knew there was something terribly wrong..I just should have gone to a sports clinic right away.
From seeing a Dr to knee surgery here is 7/8 months..to a year and a bit.
Private knee surgery can be done in a week or two..$6000.
Yikes. Nice decision to have to make.
At least we have a govt. health plan that does not cost that much.Problem is..you get knee problems..it is going to be several weeks to several months before they can see you.The wait times for surgery are so stupid long that ther govt has a wait time website. Haha.
I hope your banging your knee is nothing at all. But I would thoroughly check it out.
Glad you got there ok, Frank. How did the S-10 ride?
Quote from: "Rrumbler"Glad you got there ok, Frank. How did the S-10 ride?
No problem with the S10. The tie downs worked fine.
took Falcon to Tucson AZ drag strip. AKA Southwest International Raceway. IHRA track.
Falcon did not like the heat or the air too much. 15.63 at 86 mph was all I could beat out of the car. Near 5 tenths slow.
For those that may wonder: headlight is out for fresh air intake to carb.
Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "416Ford"Good to hear you made it back Frank. Hope the knee is feeling better.
When you said you hurt it I was going to post "Walk it off Snack Fairy" :) but you didn't seem like you would have been in the right mood for it.
See a Dr. Now,get x-rays and an mri.If the doc won't do it(like mine) get another doctor,go to a hospital.See a specialist.
I banged mine in Jan..my doc(new) wouldn't x-ray it..neither would the local hospital. I had to drive to Toronto to stay in Hotel to wait and see my OLD Gp.On the way I stopped it a Toronto hospital. I was in some serious pain..and had been..on and off..for like a few months.I had d/h skiied a few weeks earlier..then I had another "attack" that I thought was either gout or a broken bone.The Toronto hospital could not understand why the other doc and the hospital would not x-ray it.Anyway..broken piece of bone in the joint.
As I have painfully learned all about knees and being disabled for the last few months.I walked with 2 canes for about 6 weeks.I celerbrated walking without canes 3 weeks ago..and right away I was barely able to check the oil in my truck. I
It is..as I found out through talkikng..and reading..A LOT! not really all that uncommon for someone to bang their knee..and cause some very serious pain and damage.Pieces of bone chips..break off for a whole bunch of reasons. Banging is right up there. Wow. You may have no idea something is wrong. I had no idea other than I banged my knee.Then I got 100% better.Then I spent a few months in hell
I have had 2 shock wave therapy treatments to break up/take the sharp edges off the bone chip/remove any calcification. The last one was stupid painfull...too painful. But I am much.much better.I still might need knee surgery..not sure.I saw my rhuematologist(gout)..and he said..2 months ago..that it would do no harm to try this for a few..several weeks..so I gotta get this knee checked out again.
Tearing a piece of cartiledge out..if it is a tiny piece..is no big deal if it is a small piece..you won't feel yourself do it.If it is big enough and gets poking around..ya that can be problematic.Worse part of that is an x-ray won't show cartilege. Other tests will but by the time you get them the cartilege has decomposed.A piece of bone may be attached to the cartiledge..they decompose at very different rates.This can get jammed up somewhere..then all of a sudden the little bone chip is free to move around again.
Right now..as far as knee injuries,banging them etc..I think forget whatever Dr.,health plan/services you have etc..and just go and pay whatever it costs to go to a sports clinic and see a Dr that specializes in knees. They see this stuff all the time.I wish I had done that. At the very least get his opinion.This bone head Dr. and the first hospital I went to. I knew there was something terribly wrong..I just should have gone to a sports clinic right away.
From seeing a Dr to knee surgery here is 7/8 months..to a year and a bit.
Private knee surgery can be done in a week or two..$6000.
Yikes. Nice decision to have to make.
At least we have a govt. health plan that does not cost that much.Problem is..you get knee problems..it is going to be several weeks to several months before they can see you.The wait times for surgery are so stupid long that ther govt has a wait time website. Haha.
I hope your banging your knee is nothing at all. But I would thoroughly check it out.
the latest in knee info videos not for the faint at heart
http://www.uctv.tv/search/?keyword=knee&x=0&y=0
Well, I misread the event folder. The Midwest Willys Jeep reunion was not about Willys but about Jeeps. There was not a single Jeepster there. I saw three station wagons, five pick-ups, four cab-overs and about twenty jeeps. The event was a good get together for old jeep likers but it came short of my need. I had taken all of my Jeepster "Won't Use" parts down from the rafters of my garage and put them in the bed of the truck hopeing that they would be trading items for anything I might find and can use. I packed them so they would stay dry which was a good thing because as soon as I got out of the truck it started to rain. The rain didn't bother me but as soon as I got to the first pile of parts it started to hail. Everyone covered up their parts and the weather made that the order of the day. What I did manage to collect this weekend was a slight bend in the rear bumper of my truck. Going to dinner Friday night I "cut-off" someone that I never saw when I was pulling in to a restaurant parking lot. I thought that I had hit the curb but while I was eating a police officer came to me and asked me to step outside. He walked me to my truck. I was expecting that my front tire might be flat where I hit the curb but seeing the cop had me wondering if I had hit a fire hydrant. He showed me the bend in the rear bumper and then took me over and showed me the front fender of a car. The car that I had cut off didn't come out as well. The edge of my bumper had caught the front edge of it's fender and cut the fender from the headlight to past the front wheel well. No one was hurt but I was so "dumb founded" that I never even thought to say I was sorry. It's all starting to sink in now. GPster
Josh and I started assembling his 5.0 for his Mustang. We had to modify the cam retainer to clear the double roller timing chain.
Another oddity. Saturday evening my wife and I checked into a large 10 story hotel in Los Angeles, a city with the population of about 5 million and 1600 miles from our home. We were standing in the lobby waiting for a luggage cart, when a friend, and former student of mine, walks up to me and says hello. He was staying in the same hotel and just happened to be passing through the lobby at the same time we were there. After our visit I never saw him again during the next two days that we were there. The odds of this happening have got to be way up there, but it happened.
John
Good story, John. At least you were with your wife. :lol: :lol:
Quote from: "GPster"Well, I misread the event folder. The Midwest Willys Jeep reunion was not about Willys but about Jeeps. There was not a single Jeepster there. I saw three station wagons, five pick-ups, four cab-overs and about twenty jeeps. The event was a good get together for old jeep likers but it came short of my need. I had taken all of my Jeepster "Won't Use" parts down from the rafters of my garage and put them in the bed of the truck hopeing that they would be trading items for anything I might find and can use. I packed them so they would stay dry which was a good thing because as soon as I got out of the truck it started to rain. The rain didn't bother me but as soon as I got to the first pile of parts it started to hail. Everyone covered up their parts and the weather made that the order of the day.
What I did manage to collect this weekend was a slight bend in the rear bumper of my truck. Going to dinner Friday night I "cut-off" someone that I never saw when I was pulling in to a restaurant parking lot.
I thought that I had hit the curb but while I was eating a police officer came to me and asked me to step outside. He walked me to my truck. I was expecting that my front tire might be flat where I hit the curb but seeing the cop had me wondering if I had hit a fire hydrant. He showed me the bend in the rear bumper and then took me over and showed me the front fender of a car. The car that I had cut off didn't come out as well. The edge of my bumper had caught the front edge of it's fender and cut the fender from the headlight to past the front wheel well. No one was hurt but I was so "dumb founded" that I never even thought to say I was sorry. It's all starting to sink in now. GPster
Quite the weekend for you Joe.
I took yesterday off to get the 32 ready for the summer. I found that the rear u-joint had slop in it. The original battery would be 7 years old in October. I had to order the u-joint as it is a combination that nobody stocks here. This morning, I installed the new u-joint, the new battery and ran an additional ground from the top of the intake manifold the the original shifter mount plate on the tailhousing which is where every ground on the system is located. I've had the surging idle that is famous with eec iv. For the most part, the surge is gone. I was sceptical that another ground would help but it has. The 96 mustang that I removed a harness from had more grounds than I could remember. That appears to be what it takes to run a 5 volt system properly. Another lesson learned. :D
Had a wonderful morning, I decided this was the day to change the seeping pinion seal in my Dodge truck. After I split the back of my hand open slamming into the floor the neighbor stops by and asks if he can use my compressor to inflate his flat trailer tires. Sure, bring it over. He can't back into my driveway from the alley so we decide to unhitch it an wheel it in.....of course it's loaded. We struggle most of the way in then he slips, falls and drops the trailer. The tongue slides down my shin and lands on my foot, taking a lot of skin with it. Fill his tires, finish my truck and go in to look at my leg which by now isn't working so well and starting to hurt. Yup several inches of skin gone, leg swelling up pretty good and foot is, um, discolored. Supposed to finish redecking my daughters porch, but I'm taking the rest of the day off.
Quote from: "phat46"Supposed to finish redecking my daughters porch, but I'm taking the rest of the day off.
How did you get your neighbor to time it so well? GPster
I replaced a rusty brake line on my big van today. It only took me an hour to get the rusty fitting out. Started at 9/16" and I had it down to 10mm before I could get a grip on what was left.
Josh and I have his 5.0 short block together, tomorrow we will start setting up the aftermarket heads.
Phat46, I'm sympathetic. I have those days too. Frank, what is the whole description of the 5.0?
Quote from: "kb426"Phat46, I'm sympathetic. I have those days too. Frank, what is the whole description of the 5.0?
.030 over 93 block, 10, 10 forged crank, new Ford motorsports rods, Sealed Power Hypereutectic pistons, new E303 Ford cam and roller lifters, new Mellings oil pump. Heads are Pro Comp 210 with good SS valves. Springs are 110 on the seat, 285 at .500. Cam is advanced 4 degrees. Comp Cams roller lifters, trick flow plenum, MSD, 1" plenum spacer.
We got the heads on today. We have plenty of piston to valve clearance, that was no problem. I checked pushrod length, came up with 6.125". That seems too short to me, so we are going to check that again tomorrow using another method.
Frank, seems like 6.25 is standard for non adjustable rockers. That's coming from my 7 year old memory so that maybe way off.
I started to take the windows & door latches out of the doors on this 1948 Simca. Dang Aridzona car... little bit of PB Blaster, the screws spun out easily. Probably did not need the PB... used it anyway
Quote from: "Crosley"I started to take the windows & door latches out of the doors on this 1948 Simca. Dang Aridzona car... little bit of PB Blaster, the screws spun out easily. Probably did not need the PB... used it anyway
Living in the Northeast, that was just mean :lol: Tom...
Fixing to get on the cycle and go to Memorial Day services at Garden City. It's a great day to be an American!
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, seems like 6.25 is standard for non adjustable rockers. That's coming from my 7 year old memory so that maybe way off.
6.248" is the original. Yesterday I measured 6.125" Today using a different method I came up with 6.500". So I double checked with a third method, and came up with 6.500" again.
Pictures of Josh's 5.0
Frank, what's the choice for valve covers?
Working at getting things sold or put away after my trip. This is what the trailer load looks like
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, what's the choice for valve covers?
He has a set of fabricated aluminum ones.
friday evening I removed tail pipe bracket from 1948 Simca. Also removed brackets for gas tank straps.
Spun the bolts out with impact gun. Nothing broke off. Dang Arizona car
That is pretty wow on a '48 model. I have been amazed by some really ancient threads before, maybe the older metals were more corrosion resistant. My 99 model car needs torch heat on everything for initial removal.
The five-oh looks crispy fresh. I can smell the engine paint cooking out now, mmm.
This thread is for Tony & Wayne & all the others on the "Dry Coast" ...
You guys have heard me sing the praises of my "Little Red Truck".. The go anywhere, anytime, nothing can stop it '89 GMC pickup.. I always took good care of it, trying to make it last a Long , Long time ... I bought this truck with 70K miles from the original owner in 2000 as a virgin .. No rust anywhere. .Maintained just like I would have ..( I bought it from a personal friend) ... . It currently has 120859 miles ..Runs & drives like new ...until last Thursday .... :cry:
Thursday morning I noticed the truck sitting "funny" ...
Kinda like this .. \ /.....
Notice how the molding that goes from front to rear is no longer "level" ...
It kinds "sags" in the middle ?
I found the back of the cab resting on the front edge of the cap ..
After some investigation , this is what I found left of the frame behind the cab ..
The frame is actually broken through the lower & side rail all the way to the top flange ... The lower flange of the rail behind the right rear spring hanger is not even there.. I need to be REAL careful removing the parts that I want as the frame actually flexes & moves around when I try to unbolt things .. And this truck still runs & drives !!!
BELIEVE ME ...
Tony , Wayne & our friends that live where things don't rust do not know how good they have it .......
Bob ..... :cry:
that really sucks
better check mine
WOW that sucks
just two post above is an AZ car with little rust, quite the two extremes
later jim
Hey Bob...a little JB Weld and some bondo and it'll look good as new. :shock:
Wayne already sent me the "Key to Rust Repair" ...... :roll:
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Bob..... :oops:
That's pretty bad even for a rust belt vehicle. A few years ago my daughter came over to have (another) brake line replaced on her Topaz. While under the car i saw the rear floor mats hanging through the floor, upon closer inspection the car was rusted in half side to side at the rear frame "rails". I wouldn't let her drive it home. It had about 90,000 miles on it. When we were younger a friend had a Pinto that would buckle the roof when both doors were opened.... :-o
You guys tell rust stories that I can't imagine!
Using a piece of lumber to fix that frame rail was a good move. It'll hold enough moisture to finish the job nicely.
I new a guy who stopped his '65' Galaxie for a stoplight, heard a "clank" when he hit the brake pedal to slow down, and a thump as the tire ran over it. Pulling off to investigate a foot long piece of frame rail had just dropped out on the road.
Yesterday, I made a farm tractor cruise control for the 32. You guys probably won't be very proud of me for this. I ordered a cam-lock for the pivot point to hold tension. I'm planning on going to LA in 2 weeks and I can't hold my throttle leg in one spot for hours on end on I40. An aftermarket cruise control wasn't an option.
Quote from: "kb426"Yesterday, I made a farm tractor cruise control for the 32. You guys probably won't be very proud of me for this. I ordered a cam-lock for the pivot point to hold tension. I'm planning on going to LA in 2 weeks and I can't hold my throttle leg in one spot for hours on end on I40.
Form follows function !!!! ......I can appreciate your K.I.S.S. engineering!
In place of a cam-lock, I would have probably stacked a few Bellville washers to provide sufficient tension. .....In an emergency situation, pulling the lever back would cancel your cruise control, without having to fumble with a cam-lock lever.
Of course, I may not be thinking correctly about the style of cam-lock you will be using.
for those of you who like to get buzzed... the HARD Way..
http://motorcar.winkworth.us/coils/buzzercoils.htm
this reminds me of a night a long time ago.. winchells donuts.. sepulveda and plumber .. a friend pulled in that midnight friday or saturday morning. his V8 vega would not shut off.. he had just replaced the starter.. had managed to get the R wire pinched into the top post wires. and we were talking beside the car deciding how to shut off the engine.. i said.. i will just smother the carb with this shop rag.. greg the car owner said.. no.. that will foul the spark plugs.. i said.. you have an MSD7A ignition system on that thing.. it will fire a fouled spark plug no problem.. before he or i could do anything about it.. another friend stepped between us.. leaned over the polished black fiberglass fenders on this vega and said.. i'll pull the coil wire.. he reached up and grabbed it.. oops. mallory pro coil that the coil wire is firmly attached and you need a screw driver to release it.. so it came off on the cap end.. he was trying not to lean on the fiberglass fenders.. but did have his wrist on the throttle linkage bracket.. his hand was covered in sheet lightening.. up up his wrist where it was touching the bracket.. it looked like michael jacksons sequened glove.. the engine was idling about 1800 rpm.. i don't know how long it took that motor to slow to a stop.. but steve got every multiple spark off that MSD system. it would have been totally different if he had been leaning against steel fenders.. he eventually pulled back and tried to walk it off.. there was only about 6 or 7 guys who saw this happen.. and no matter what we did.. he would not repeat the performance for the other 150 guys there that night.. he said he was ok. walked away unscathed.. lucky as heck it only did one hand..
i just thought you might enjoy some memories of mine..
Bruce, the cam-lock I ordered is adjustable. My thought was to set it so I could pull the throttle back if I needed to but be able to release all tension for areas that require multiple throttle openings.
I took a load of scrap in today, $180 a ton for shred.
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"This thread is for Tony & Wayne & all the others on the "Dry Coast" ...
You guys have heard me sing the praises of my "Little Red Truck".. The go anywhere, anytime, nothing can stop it '89 GMC pickup.. I always took good care of it, trying to make it last a Long , Long time ... I bought this truck with 70K miles from the original owner in 2000 as a virgin .. No rust anywhere. .Maintained just like I would have ..( I bought it from a personal friend) ... . It currently has 120859 miles ..Runs & drives like new ...until last Thursday .... :cry:
Thursday morning I noticed the truck sitting "funny" ...
Kinda like this .. \ /.....
Notice how the molding that goes from front to rear is no longer "level" ...
It kinds "sags" in the middle ?
I found the back of the cab resting on the front edge of the cap ..
After some investigation , this is what I found left of the frame behind the cab ..
The frame is actually broken through the lower & side rail all the way to the top flange ... The lower flange of the rail behind the right rear spring hanger is not even there.. I need to be REAL careful removing the parts that I want as the frame actually flexes & moves around when I try to unbolt things .. And this truck still runs & drives !!!
BELIEVE ME ...
Tony , Wayne & our friends that live where things don't rust do not know how good they have it .......
Bob ..... :cry:
Hmm..I wonder where the worst rust problem is.I live in S. Ontario..several years ago I thought that we had the worst rust problems.
THEN they introduced some much more aggressive road salt/brine.
The major rust proofing company up here wants to charge extra to get that stuff off before they rustproof.
This sure ain't no contest..but up here..look for a used pickup(in this case). There are lots of them advertised 2001 and older with rotted frames.TRY and find an UN-ROTTED minivan older than 2003.Lots and lots of 2005 and older strut towers rotted out.2002 and older..subframes rotted.
I looked for another vehicle last fall. I happened to see an 08 pickup on a hoist while my vehicle was getting an o/change.The owner of the shop had to call it's owner and tell him his truck was just about finished..there was so much rot everywhere that this thing was just going to keep falling apart.I looked at another 08 p/u near me. Just junk.Rotted.2004/5/6 p/u up here can have some very,very serious rot issues.
It is just HARD/SAD to look at..a not bad looking truck..2004/5/6..and upon closer inspection..the cab corners have about 5 minutes left.The rockers ditto.Hard stuff to fix..like body mounts,
Trans lines are rotting off vehicles after 7/8/9 years.I have an 07.The trans lines are sure not good.
Brake lines,gas lines..very,very common rot repairs at 9/10/11 years old.
We live in the snow/ice/salt belt..hard to believe that there are 4x4's advertised as not winter driven rust free..haha
The rust free,always,always rust proofed vehicles that seem to advertise that.Ya..they don't see much winter driving haha.
You do not go more than about 1 1/2 years up here without all the wheels coming off..rotors,drums,and lubing everything up.If you do you won't do it again.
One of my own vehicles..I went 1 1/2 years. What is THAT NEW noise??
Oh...that is just the rotor rotting and all the crap falling and jamming behind the dust shield for the rotor.
Coated rotors are almost a neccessity up here.
I had 2 identical vehicles. One I did not rust proof. Frame rot at the bottom of the sealed dog leg. The other..it rotted at the miniscule area around the plug where they drilled to rust proof it. What..ya gotta seal aroound the rust proofing plugs..I guess so.If that even helps.
Guess all you can do when someone loses their vehicle to rot..is say sorry for your loss.
I am beginning to think that rust proofing/oiling..whatever..is just a complete waste of time and money around here.Ya..you get it all coated whatever every year for like $150..and the machine gun effect of salt..sand..mixed with water,ice pellets..just blasts a lot of it off.
Rust proofed vehicle that rotted out in odd places.Wander around a junk yard up here.
I have rust repair work to do on ALL 4 of my vehicles this year.
My old 94 van seems to be about the best of them :lol:
Should see the rot on my 07 gate..where NO rustproofing would have worked. :cry:
I think cars were better when they were made of metal. At least that way you could fix them with more metal. All this galvanized/rocker/moulding crap..great till it rots.Then it is just stoopid hard to fix.If it is even fixable.
http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/hrdp_1008_howards_cams_twin_bears_digger/
rust... wow.. i just found the can of wd40 i lost a year ago... i needed it to assist in drilling a hole.. ..
No question about it, the rust monster gained a lot of strength when they introduced brine spray.
Quote from: "jaybee"No question about it, the rust monster gained a lot of strength when they introduced brine spray.
Just wait until you see beet juice.
I worked a little on some repairs and modifications on the Flatcad landspeed car. It did not get to run at El Mirage during the May event as the wind came up and the event was shut down. We are getting it ready for Bonneville.
John
They started using beet juice here, some. I'm still working on the 41 truck, seems like thats gonna eat most of my year. Sure is nice rust free for gennie stuff.
The quick version of this story is "I fell into the pond". Years ago I built a garden (?) pond for Linda in our back yard. It is angle shaped and is about 15' x 21' and about 4 1/2' deep in the center and holds about 4,500 gallons. It is rubber lined with a skimmer on one end and a pump fed 3' high water fall on the other end. We got enough rain last night that the pond water level was too high for the skimmer to work. When this happens I normally set a siphon of water from the water fall to the ground to drop the water level of the pond an inch or so. The siphon usually has to run an hour or so to lower the water that much so I set the siphon up and started the rest of my day. I showed, put on clean work clothes and started a load of wash with all the wet towels and bath mat. When I went back outside it was time to stop the siphon. So , I stepped over the plants, between the rocks and onto the foundry stone to pull the hose out of the water fall. I hadn't put my sun glasses on and I wasn't wearing a hat. The sun blinded me during these maneuvers and I lost my footing and went into the pond. You can't stand up on a slime covered rubber pond liner under water so I had to swim to the shallow end of the pond with my (clean) clothes on. Luckily I hadn't put my wallet in my pocket but my cell phone was on my belt and my hearing aid was in my ear. Walked to the house and took off my wet clothes to go in to take another shower. Of course all the handy towels were in the washer with the bath matt. As soon as I got out of the shower the phone rang. It was Linda wondering what I was doing. I told her the story and she tried not to laugh, but wasn't successful. I get reminded not to drive after dark, not to climb a ladder but I haven't been told not to maintain the pond. GPster
:ha) :ha) :ha) :ha) :ha) :ha)
sorry couldn't help it :-}
just be glad it wasn't january
later jim
The latest picture of Josh's 5.0 He has been working a lot of OT lately, so he is making slow progress, but he is getting there. I have been letting him do it himself, this is his first engine build.
Quote from: "river1":ha) :ha) :ha) :ha) :ha) :ha)
sorry couldn't help it :-}
just be glad it wasn't january
later jim
In January he can walk on the water :D
Great story GP. Made the start of my day.
Frank, can you tell me why there are two holes on each side of the exhaust?
Quote from: "416Ford"Great story GP. Made the start of my day.
Frank, can you tell me why there are two holes on each side of the exhaust?
In some of the big cube Windsor engines, they port the exhaust considerably, and use the second set of holes for big tube headers.
I'm working on fuel lines. pics tomorrow.
QuoteQuote from: "kb426"I'm working on fuel lines. pics tomorrow.
Strange ...Me too ... :shock:
I'm under the "New to Me" DD pickup trying to seal all the brake & fuel lines with Rustoleum in an attempt to keep them from rusting .... :idea:
At 15 years old, this is probably the cleanest vehicle I have ever bought..
I want this one to last a LONG-LONG time .... :D
( Sorry ..No photos to follow .. :lol: )
Bob........ :wink:
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "jaybee"No question about it, the rust monster gained a lot of strength when they introduced brine spray.
Just wait until you see beet juice.
Is the beet juice corrosive?
Guys are using it in tractor tires to replace calcium chloride solution for ballast. ....They are trying to get away from the corrosion caused by the ca/cl.
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "jaybee"No question about it, the rust monster gained a lot of strength when they introduced brine spray.
Just wait until you see beet juice.
Is the beet juice corrosive?
Guys are using it in tractor tires to replace calcium chloride solution for ballast. ....They are trying to get away from the corrosion caused by the ca/cl.
In combination with salt, it makes the salt stick to the car, and much harder to wash off.
Worked on the back shop again today. We have half of the trusses done. We have to do some more demolition before we can do the other end, and the trailer has to be emptied before more demo can be done.
Its a dreary one so I went out and spooked a mailbox or two. Can't let the weekend get by without some V8 noise. So I share for you-
These pics will take you to short videos on Photobucket if you click them: (be sure to crank up the sound)
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This one was a couple days ago in the wrong wheel driver. I made some slots in the stock airbox to let blower whine out, ha! Not sure which car is faster but I know which one is cooler.
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I love my Grand Prixs even if they are 30 years apart!
Yesterday Shelby's boyfriend mowed the lawn.There is an air hose that runs from the front shop, to the rear shop. He ran over it with the mower, and cut it in several pieces. I replaced the hose early this spring, when Josh got my truck stuck on top of it, and burned it in two trying to get out.
Last fall I ran a 1 1/2" plastic conduit underground between the shops, so Fatcat and I pulled an electric cable, a 5/8" plastic air line, and a RG 6 Video cable into the conduit last night. Today I hooked every thing up, so now I have air, 220 V electric,and TV cable in the back shop.
My wife bought me a kit to build a working model Trebuchet (catapult) for my recent birthday. Simple kit, that took two weeks to build. Of course I had to modify it to make it better.
John
Now you need a scale VW to toss with it!
Roughed in the '41 roll pan and outlets
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I really like the way that looks. A good through the bodywork exhaust always seems to look good.
craigslist accidental find.. to a forum post to the cover of hot rod magazine..
sometimes it all works out...
be sure to click the last link on page 2..
http://forums.highperformancepontiac.com/70/9540578/pontiac-restoration/55-hilborn-injected-pontiac-you-have-to-see-quickl/
here is the cover image..
http://www.hotrod.com/toc/hot_rod_0814_toc/
I'm doing brake line clamps on the '40 Ford coupe this morning after running some new front lines due to a master cylinder change. The whole system on the car had one broken plastic clamp and 2 wire ties.
Also re-routed the rear line to follow the X rail to a new residual valve and on to the master. I'm feeding out of the master towards the center of the car so that I won't be running exhaust parallel to the brake lines.
Easy stuff when you "get over" the prior poor workmanship.
Sending two to the scrapper today, the '94 Grand Am and the '95 Windstar for $350 hauled away. Grabbed a bunch of stuff out of the Grand Am including front (two door) seats, jack pack, and a box of switches, lights, and relays. The Windstar is giving up its underhood power station, side a/c, and wheel center caps that are going for about $13 each on Ebay. I'd keep the alloy wheels that are going for $90 each on Ebay, but the scrap dealer really wants those and I do want it gone today. Both cars have batteries headed for O'Reilly at $5 each core. The Windstar has some almost new tires that I sold to another car guy $50 for the set with him removing the wheels, paying for the dismount, putting the wheels back, and leaving it on blocks.
I figure that'll be a little cash in the wallet for the work involved.
Been crazy busy. At work n home. Even had the retirement property up for sale agin... no sale. Guess I will retire some day
Quick latest project was welding cart mods. Changed from 55 cubic foot tank to 120 cf tank. Larger tank lasts longer and it is still a size (weight) I can manage with the B-S that life has thrown at my health (lower back problems)
Added a patio on back of cart for tank to sit. Former tank mount was on bottom of cart. Modded that into holder for clamps. I've used this same cart for 20 yrs
G/F says her lawntractor needs an oil change. I know nothing about this thing. She has a guy that does it every year.
Has it EVER been changed :shock:
In front of my buddy the stick has so much crap on it/in the oil it is hard to get a good reading.We need to run it for a few minutes.He pulls the stick I fire it up..there is so much smoke/water vapor :lol: it blows out the dipstick oil into a jet out the dipstick into his glasses. I laugh :lol: he doesn't :evil:
We have to put the stick back in.
I run it for a few minutes..check the oil again..run it again.
Ya..there is so much crap in this oil..I don't even want to drain it..
this needs to be pumped out..and some fresh oil added..run..ditto..
We get it a bit warmer..and stick the vaccum hose from the pump in the dipstick hole..it keeps getting plugged up.. :shock: :lol:
We do this for awhile..poking around at the crap in the bottom of the pan..pumping oil out..adding some. This is all fun.
Got most of the crap out..oil looks pretty consistent.She can run it..then I can drain it.
Looking forward :lol: to cleaning out the fuel system next :twisted:
Got the joy of working on the wife's van again today. Background. 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Needed front brakes at 23k miles. Dealer did it, kind of under warranty, only charged 100 bucks. My wife was happy, and so I did not rip someones head off for taking advantage of her. She had taken the van in for some other warrant;y work at the time.
I had to put on rear brakes at 45k. The fronts have been pulsating almost since they did the work.
Finally replaced the fronts again today. 55K miles. The pads were great, but the rotors look like they were the original ones. Looks like they did the scotch brite on a die grinder trick and replaced the pads. Sure makes that a pretty expensive brake job for warranty.
Any way, I went out to Rock Auto, never bought anything from them before, and bought slotted and drilled rotors and pads for 150 shipped to me. The local parts houses wanted 140 just for the stock rotors. Got it done and drove down the alley and around the block, and every time I hit the pedal, there was a big clunk in the front. Checked all the bolts and everything was ok. Took it down the street and really punished the brakes. Btw, the rotors had a "silver zinc" coating on them. Brought it back to the garage, sure stunk, but the clunk was gone and it stops pretty nice. Must have had to seat in the pads and clean off the coating on the brake surface. First time on either slotted and drilled, or zinc coated rotors for me.
When Dodge came out with the new mini van design in 2008, they seemed to have skimped on the brakes. I guess they put really soft pads on them so they could meet the stopping distance requirements. They really should have a recall, but not going to happen. I think, but not sure, that they changed the brakes on the later models.
I got back from LA about an hour ago. Great show, sore feet. I walked all day saturday continuously. Hope I can move tomorrow. :)
I finally fixed my exhaust leak on the truck. Many years ago I made my own cutout valves. They work great but I never took the time to adjust them correctly and they always leaked a little and chattered under acceleration.
As you can see, they are made from flapper valves that you would use on the exhaust of equipment left outdoors. I made a gasket for the flapper. The pipe that they clamp to has been machined in a lathe so that it is a true surface. They are controlled by rod and bell crank system to a lever just in front of my seat. I can open and close the exhaust by flipping the lever one way or the other. The first shot shows the flapper and the other shots is from under the truck with the left side removed so that you can see how they mount and how they look installed.
They enable me to drive to the drag strip and then open my exhaust or open and close it at any time I choose. I find that by opening them while cruising an event it clears a path for me to drive. Sometimes I can be behind people who are walking and give them a little scare when I open the valves. The old truck goes from a relatively quiet idle to a louder chug, chug......
John
John, what did you have to do so they didn't leak? Are they spring assisted?
Quote from: "kb426"John, what did you have to do so they didn't leak? Are they spring assisted?
I adjusted the flapper so that it seated correctly by carefully moving it in and out on the pipe and then checking the seal with a dollar bill like checking weather stripping on a door seal. It needed to be adjusted to tighter tolerance than I had taken time to do in the past.
If I was going to reinvent them today, I would use an electric seat motor and set it up like the mock up in the attached photo. The present system of bellcranks, levers, adjust rods, and springs is an engineering marvel, but the electric version would work better.
John
Back in my younger days, doing stupid things was pretty much par for the course.
It's great to have friends who help me re-live my youth and enjoy life by continuing to do stupid things.
What did I do that was not so smart?
Well a couple or three weeks back, on Friday afternoon I flew home to Melbourne from Sydney where I'd been for a few days.
Drove home from the airport, collected my weekend stuff and drove 100 miles to Castlemaine, picked up my buddies, then drove all the way back to Sydney.
The next day, once we were done havin' fun, turned around and drove all the way back to Melbourne, so I could fly back to Sydney.
So thanks, Stuart, Sam and the Lonestar team, for putting on the open day and to Dave and Chai, for helping me re-live the good old days. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Speaking of Stuart, he sure does seem to have a way with the ladies. :shock:
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I like to get some people in the photos occasionally.
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That must be one very strong drink.
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The Laurel & Hardy of tyres.
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Stuart's model A has it all, stance, wheels, wide whites and a unique colour.
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Here's two old codgers havin' a chat.
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Another rusty old thing.
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And a variation on the same.
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Just because.
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Another pair of old guys......does two pair make a full house?
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Yup we clearly aint in Kansas!
Considering all the repro cars here are based on US variants, it was kinda refreshing to see a whole bunch of real Aussie model 40s all lined up for a foto.
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This one was my favourite.
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Same year, different brands.
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Black n white seemed right for this one.
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But then, it looks OK in colour too.
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Speaking of colour.....
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I figured some experimentation was in order when I spotted this old junk in the shed.........
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On the other hand, this junk seemed to be stacked just right.
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Speaking of junk, I'm not sure if these guys were picking up or delivering.
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Another one just coz I like it.
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And yet another that was just begging to have the colour sucked out of it.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Lonestar/S28_zps820a80f6.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Lonestar/S28_zps820a80f6.jpg.html)
A modern engine.....
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Lonestar/S26_zpsf9153417.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Lonestar/S26_zpsf9153417.jpg.html)
And to close, the Lonestar Worksop under lights.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Lonestar/S29_zps7cf147da.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Lonestar/S29_zps7cf147da.jpg.html)
On the topic of doing stupid things..........
After many years of my high tech door closure system and organic air-conditioning, I've been making a few small changes to my old Ford.
Yup, those wheelcaps hold a special place having been sent to me many years ago by our departed buddy C-9. So the '70s era mag wheels and blackwalls are gone and the engine now hides beneath the freshly painted original hood.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/The%20Family%20Cars/blu33_zps6022fd60.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/The%20Family%20Cars/blu33_zps6022fd60.jpg.html)
It also now has these......
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.....and this stuff filling in the big holes in the body sides and doors.
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Then last weekend, we did this one.
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Lakes Entrance is a series of coastal lakes separated from the sea by large sandbars on the eastern coast of Victoria, Australia. It is used by the southern fishing fleet as a protected port and by others as a recreational area, often referred to as the Australian Riviera.
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Around mid-day, the first hot rods and customs started rolling into town.
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The day moved on, fishermen cleaning their nets and sorting their stuff.
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Slowly more and more hot rods rolled into town.
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The cars came in all shapes and sizes, even some humpy ones.
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Some, like the fishermen's prey have fins....
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E4031_zps315b670c.jpg)
..... others were just smooth, with few lumps and bumps to disrupt the straight lines.
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Some parked by the port to check out the boats and other marine machinery.
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A few needed to re-fuel after the long road trip.
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Friday evening was a pretty quiet affair, with nothing organised, most of the early arrivals found somewhere to grab a bite followed by a quiet evening catching up with old friends.
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Saturday morning and it was time to cruise down to the foreshore at the far end of town.
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Some folks seemed to be headed in the wrong direction.
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Yep, he's headed the wrong way too, but Stampy's '40 deelux coupe was looking a treat and illustrates very clearly the correct and perfect stance can be achieved even in Australia.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3981_zps603f643b.jpg)
It's a shame Neal's ability to know which way to go was not so good as his ability to figure out the key elements that make the perfect hot rod. I guess he didn't see the injuns either.
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Eventually he found the park.
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As did everybody else, although I'm thinking this guy was searching for a workshop or his missing parts....
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3951_zps643e48d1.jpg)
Registration was quick and simple, just walk top to the desk, give the ladies your name and/or entrant number and you were instantly on your way.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3909_zps7eac9393.jpg)
Some cars it seems have changed hands recently.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3912_zps538a569f.jpg)
Others are just helping get the young-un's prepared for their turn (The L stuck to fender indicates a Learner driver).
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3920_zps129acd48.jpg)
Instead of parking cars along the shopping strip as in years past, the lake-front park was made available and proved a much better venue for Saturday's show.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3917_zpse8248968.jpg)
Not sure if I'd be surfing the waters down this part of the southern coast, but this wooden bodied Chevy sported a neat mascot all the same.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3919_zpsdbeefc14.jpg)
There's usually one or two Humpies turn out for this event, but it seems in recent times, they have really started to come out of the woodwork and could have qualified as the most polar model at the event.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3905_zpsf9cba723.jpg)
Of course there were lots of hot rods too.
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Including many unique Aussies.
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(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3960_zps945fe83b.jpg)
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And a whole bunch of '50s era American Classics.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3937_zpsbe654887.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3969_zps472717ce.jpg)
Seems these guys have been pretty quick to jump ship following the announcements of the demise of the local car industry.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3946_zpsdbdf32c1.jpg)
These guys did a fantastic job all weekend, it seemed they were everywhere and I mean everywhere, relentlessly pumping out the tunes.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/992E3923_zps03add7a6.jpg)
Saturday evening is the traditional pie night at the local golf club.
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Again, the band were there. providing the rythum for the dancing folk to strut their stuff.
This was kinda new, as dancing hasn't been a big feature of the Saturday night activities in the past, just eating, drinking and swapping tall stories, so it was a refreshing change for most.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/DSCN1213_zps1f41ebae.jpg)
Sunday morning, we cruised from Lakes Entrance, to Bairnsdale then across to the lakeside village of Paynesville.... It all starts with a gathering of the clan at the bottom of the hill at Lakes Entrance.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4072_zps08258e1d.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4077_zps1762782b.jpg)
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We left the park as the last of the stragglers were arriving, in order to find a nice location to photograph the cars as they cruised down highway one, towards Bairnsdale.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4074_zps4640611f.jpg)
We figured these guys weren't the only late starters as it was at least ten minutes past departure time when the Police car that was to lead the procession flashed past us on the highway.
Very soon he was back, followed by a long conga line of hot rods and customs.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4087_zps3256e84f.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4205_zps24640d99.jpg)
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I'm still learning all the cool things that my new camera can do, so I set it for continuous shooting, and locked in a very slow shutter speed.
The effect I think is quite good, however not every shot came out the way I would have liked, but there are a lot that did.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4091_zps07626af8.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4102_zpsbe5bf7af.jpg)
The traffic was unusually light on the day and that allowed the convoy to be travelling rather quickly, which helped the effect, but also made me dizzy.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4151_zps1edd779a.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4112_zps5ffa225d.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4120_zps485eb4e6.jpg)
The cars are shown here in no particular order, because it's late and I'm I'm too tired to sort them any further.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4419_zps16babb05.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4397_zps9395b285.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4390_zps7da1dfbe.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4294_zpsc3fed6c3.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4297_zpsada1bbe4.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4110_zpsee397056.jpg)
What makes this event fun, is that instead of cruising the local fair/show grounds, the venue is a whole big area of south eastern Victoria and the event takes entrants from one place to another, cruising on the highways or back-roads just like cars are meant to be doing.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4271_zps9fd893da.jpg)
Here's a pair of neat Model A Tudors, one may even be more than a little familiar to folks here.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4356_zpsbf0bed52.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4341_zpsa9166726.jpg)
Steve's Dodge has been on the road for many years and it shows, like when was the last time you saw a '30s era car with a traditional section job?
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4252_zpseb2adfb9.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4240_zpsfcb4fd32.jpg)
It's always great to see my old travelling buddy Ian 'Datsfa' Shaw's T Tub out and about, this time in the hands of Datsfa Junior and his two young boys.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4244_zps89e2b6f8.jpg)
Orange seems to be a popular shade lately.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4257_zps13894acb.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4239_zpsa78296a1.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4210_zps4049daa9.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4221_zps835a452c.jpg)
Blue is of course is timeless.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4231_zpsf5f256d4.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4233_zps0082ef61.jpg)
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(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4325_zps9dd28f57.jpg)
Screamin like a stuck pig at 60 mph and what seemed like 9,000rpm on the highway, I guess 4.11 gears will have that effect.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4422_zps0ad86fa0.jpg)
Thanx to the light traffic, we made it to Bairnsdale in time to see the tail disappear up the main drag.
So I found another great vantage point on the Paynesville Rd and waited, and waited, and waited, and waited, but only a few cars came past......
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4433_zps032a9b7e.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4430_zpsac7c8751.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4455_zps19568012.jpg)
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A few minutes after Bob and Cynthia went past, my phone rang, with a message that the cars had come the long way around from Bairnsdale and were rejoining the Paynesville road about a mile from where I had set up.
I hate it when that happens, but by now it was too late.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4441_zpsf0d6bce3.jpg)
Anyhow, the weather was perfect this year, no wind and the sun was warm enough top bring out a big crown of locals.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/DSCN1224_zps28ecbf27.jpg)
And of course, there once again, were these guys, still pumping out even more tunes.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4458_zps231f2dc8.jpg)
I have no explanation for this, but I guess if it needs one we probably wouldn't understand anyhow.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4477_zps023e4945.jpg)
As event participants enjoyed the dining experience in local cafe's or the car boot sale in the park opposite, locals enjoyed checking out the many hot rods and customs on show.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4468_zps97fb0129.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4461_zps7d0fdccf.jpg)
This little bugger is just straight up cute and I mean that in the nicest way.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4501_zps9691ad4c.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4496_zps1f366025.jpg)
Datsfa's T is a truly timeless hot rod, we all miss him.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4497_zpsc6210065.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4492_zps010b7f6f.jpg)
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There was a guy in a nasty black '55 Chevy looking' for the owner of this car.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4491_zps4b5d665b.jpg)
Speaking of nasty guys, meet some of my Confederates rod & Custom Club mates.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4485_zps83b35959.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4461a_zps20b8da9a.jpg)
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We've all heard about the mechanic's car that get's no attention, well I'm reliably informed this is the body and paint guys car...........
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/2014%20Midwinter%20Cruise/992E4511_zpsa1de7f29.jpg)
Sunday night we got some rain (it is winter after all) and it was still falling Monday morning (this is a long weekend, we get a day off to celebrate the Queen's burfday), although it didn't put a major dampener on the planned breakfast BBQ in the park.
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Many participants stopped in for a feed before heading home and enjoyed the bonus of excellent espresso coffee from a mobile machine.
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As we enjoyed the meal and camaraderie, others were headed down the highway.
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Yup, it may seem strange to you folk who live in the snow, to hold a long distance rod run in winter, but for some of us, strange is perfectly normal.
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Since all this has gotten me in the mood for more travel, it's time for Sumner to pucker up, coz I'm heading your way!
Very nice presentation, Carps, I enjoyed every single frame. It was the next best thing to being there; you do nice work.
What is it Carps?
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Carps, what a great way to start my day! Thank you.
Quote from: "enjenjo"What is it Carps?
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I wondered the same thing. The tailfins resemble a '56 Plymouth, but the A pillar is not the right shape for that.
I'm not 100% on the exact model year but it's either a '57 or '58 Australian Chrysler Wayfarer Utility (Yoot).
Because our market was relatively small, the 'big 3' used some unique measures to save money. If you look closely at my '33 Ford for example......
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......... you'll notice that the back section of the roof is actually 1932 not '33. Likewise the rear doors were carried over from the '32 model........
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........ thus they saved a bunch of money on tooling costs and we got our own unique cars.
What looks like a green and white '55 Ford with the black side flash, is in fact an Aussie '58 Ford.................
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......... The '55/6 body was carried through '57 and '58 updated using a combination of US Fairlane (since we only got Customline spec) and Canadian trim (hence the star in the grille) to keep them fresh.
So too, at Chrysler Australia the basic '54/5 bodies were retained through to '59 with the front and rear masks updated using parts from various later year US models (Dodge/Desoto/Plymouth). These carsare known here as the Chrysler Royal. Later in the fifties Chrysler Australia did import some US models (mostly 4 door Dodge Custom Royal and Desto).
I'll add a few more pics later so you can better see how things worked out down here. Meanwhile here's a link to the Wikipeadie explanation...... * clever them Aussies! :lol: :lol: :lol:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Royal_(Australia)
Now that's a nice taste of rodding life in Oz. Thanks for the great pics!
My pleasure, I really should stop by more often. :oops:
Carps, great pictures!
Back in the garage tonight. This weekend when I washed the car I lifted the hood to mop up the water and the driver side upper radiator mount had come loose on the solder. The solder was kind of grey and critalized, so probably a bit cold when it was assembled. This is a top/bottom tank unit and the mounts are a one piece unit that solders to the top and bottom tanks. It is for a 65 fullsized, air conditioned, 409 Wagon. Seemed to be the biggest one I could find. The car never runs over about 185, except in parades and then it MIGHT hit 200. 502/502 with no shroud and a 7 blade steel fan. It is a good radiator. This one had an edge showing, not smooth solder kind of squeezed out on that side. Going to a radiator shop that I have no experience with, but have gotten good reviews on it. I would solder it myself, but I don't want to take a chance on loosening the top tank with too much heat. I have not soldered many radiators.
Doug
I replaced the short (about 10") mufflers on the '63 Ford yesterday with Cherry Bombs. It sounds much better.
Like a factory built radical custom, pretty cool huh?
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Quote from: CarpsLike a factory built radical custom, pretty cool huh?
Yeah, it is. I dug up some pics of a '56, and the quarter panel, headlight eyebrow treatment and taillight design is straight '56 Plymouth; the roof line at the A pillar is almost a dead ringer for a '53-'54 Plymouth, if not exact. I find that quite intriguing. I love seeing these pictures of the runs you guys from the other side of the world put up, I look at every one of them with far more intent than I do a lot of things from our neck of the woods. It is sort of looking at some science fiction work where things seem so familiar, but different at the same time. I love it.
Great pics, I love the way you tell a story.
I have GOT to find some sort of weeknight cruise in or KC...I'm seriously going through car withdrawal.
+1, thats was a cool picture story, I enjoyed it!
I am whittling away at the rest of those '40 bed mods still. Outlets are done. Working on teardrops and tag recess, and those outlet panels became one with the roll pan. Capping bed and gate rail ends, etc also. THIS project feels like traditional rodding, ah.
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Mike is having heck with the 38, 39-40, 41 front end panels though. Apparently this rat rod truck we started with has a car hood and fender and year mismatches all over the place. These unpredictable setbacks make deadlines in mirror appear closer than they are, ha. This is headed for Vegas in November, fingers crossed.
By random chance, 3 Broncos I've worked on were in the corral today-
Each of these is a unique and nifty build. Capable off roader on the left, supercharged show queen in green, and creature-feature-mobile on the right.
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This is a biggie taking place in the next stall over- an F-body becoming a unibody with IRS. Modern rodding right there! The cherry original floor sawzalled out in one big piece ...
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Neat stuff! What is the name of the shop?
"H.A.C.K. Shack" ... (Hagar's Auto Classic and Kustom)
Quote from: "idrivejunk""H.A.C.K. Shack" ... (Hagar's Auto Classic and Kustom)
That is funny. Four of my friends from Joplin, that drive Willy's coupes, call there selves the "Hack Brothers".
You and I are going to have to have a meeting someday soon.
John
Went to the start of the Great Race yesterday. Started in Ogunquit Maine this year and ends up at the Villages, Florida. 105 cars- $5k to enter and $50 k to win. beautiful sunny no humidity day. tom...
Quote from: "tom36"Went to the start of the Great Race yesterday. Started in Ogunquit Maine this year and ends up at the Villages, Florida. 105 cars- $5k to enter and $50 k to win. beautiful sunny no humidity day. tom...
The car I wired finished 19th today. It is a red 35 Ford coupe. I am glad you posted as I did not know when they were starting. I will try to keep up with them this week.
John
The car I wired finished 19th today. It is a red 35 Ford coupe. I am glad you posted as I did not know when they were starting. I will try to keep up with them this week.
John[/quote]
Friend of mine took this video. Red 35 coupe is around 3:15 Tom...
any of you familiar with 34 coupe door latches and strikes.. have a go at this over at SR
http://forums.streetrodderweb.com/70/9650745/general-technical/34-coupe/
thanks.. wayne..
I installed new soffit and facia board on the north end of my shop this weekend. I still have to do some of the siding.
Josh installed his engine and fired it up saturday. Outside od an exhaust leak at the collector, no problems.
Josh took his Mustang home tonight. It sounds good.
Sold the '64 Volvo project yesterday to a local rodder who liked it from the start in my shop - shares the vision, so to speak. Will start hauling boxes of parts and loose stuff over the next few days. Hopefully completely transferred within a week.
Too many projects, too little garage space, and the tape measure gets shorter...
Charlie
We celebrated my youngest child's graduation last night. I will now be driving to school by myself in the mornings.
I leave in the morning for the NSRA show in Pueblo. I'm bug free for a few hours. :)
good wood festival LIVE... video feed..
totally off thread... but the engineers in you might really enjoy this hour from UCTV..
http://www.uctv.tv/shows/A-Quest-for-New-Materials-Superhard-Metals-Conducting-Polymers-and-Graphene-28232
if you have preteens or teenagers.. be sure to plant them next to you to watch it.. it might change their life as they might want to take a course change toward collage..
coolest exhaust tip i have EVER SEEN..
http://imgur.com/r/RatRod/Mkbrlu7
I got back from Pueblo at lunch time. I had 2 great days. I've uploaded pics to Carnut's site. When he posts then, I have some comments to go with the link. Hope you all had a great summer weekend. :)
QuoteQuote from: "wayne petty"coolest exhaust tip i have EVER SEEN..
http://imgur.com/r/RatRod/Mkbrlu7
AND it appears to be equipped to breathe FIRE :!: :idea: 8)
Bob ..... :wink:
helped a friend across the country fix a vortec S10..
burned out cam sensor in the distributor..
but still did not spark after he got the injectors to fire..
great spark from the end of the coil wire..
almost nothing from the end of the spark plug wires..
found this..
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Replaced the coil on the lawn mower. It had a barely noticeable dark spot on one side of the plug wire where the spark was leaking off to one corner of the armature.
The small engine shop where I got a replacement was a little surprised to be asked for parts for an engine that was built in 1995. I told him it's worked great...all I've done for 19 years is change the oil, sharpen the blade, clean the air filter, and throw a plug at it once in a while.
i have been typing like a crazy man...
what do you think of this..
http://www.roddingroundtable.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=13349
Rewired the fans and replaced a right lower A frame on a 95 Golf, replaced the batteries in a 07 F250, and did some repairs on a travel trailer. I also found time to finish the front bumper on the 65 Mustang.
The hood on the COE was blistered so I took it off and ground the pain off to see what was going on. That was Thursday. Cut, weld, fill, sand, prime. I finally shot the base clear this morning. Another quick fix that took a long time. :shock:
Don, I think you did well. 4 days is a quick fix with all the steps you mentioned.
Great stuff Wayne!
i have been working on a post on temp senders for stovebolt trucks..
http://forums.classictrucks.com/70/9653013/1947-1959-chevy-trucks/58-apache-temperature-sending-unit-question/
a few of you might need the info.. as it can be used on later GM cars also..
there is a temp sending unit spec chart to download there also..
enjoy..
by the way. when you get there.. click on my user name. many magazines you may have never heard about or seen on the news stands. if you have a street rodder or rod and custom or any of the magazine user name and passwords.. it will work at any of the forums..
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Dealing with morons and idiots!
I feel better now having got that offa my chest. :D
since I started my summer holiday I have shingled my roof and am just completing a change out of the old living room picture windows with bigger new ones. I have to finish hanging doors in the basement, as I have built a storage room and am planning on finishing the bedroom in the basement.When this work is finished I can move to the garage for a major purge and then pour a small pad for the lathe I bought. I am going to reorganize the shop to put my lathe , drill press , welder , pedestal grinder , belt sander and solvent tank down one side of the garage . I would like to paint the walls and ceiling white again and paint the floor grey.When that is done I will again try to get working on the T coupe as I still haven't reamed the holes in the steering arms.I would like to finish the steering and possibly the firewall relocation by summers end.
Replacing some windows in my g/f's barn..built in 1840 I think :roll:
The old barn shifts a bit..out pop the windows :lol:
Do they go back in :evil: NO..the frames warp/twist.Next to impossible to measure :evil:
Have windows been replaced using a REALLY HARD! cement like substance..that dries out..falls out..sometimes sticks to the frame..and simply does not come off without part of the frame bending or being pulled off :?: OF COURSE! Are there pretty much buried finishing nails in this cement? Ditto.
As one is putting the new windows back in with glazier points..of course see the above..plus there are spots where the wood is punk..other spots rock hard that bend the points as the go in.
As I stand on my tippy toes..holding the glass..what is that rubbing against my leg?
Oh..is that a wasp..OR the barncat which is known to now and again..sink his teeth in .
It's all good :lol:
Quote from: "Arnold"Replacing some windows in my g/f's barn..built in 1840 I think :roll:
The old barn shifts a bit..out pop the windows :lol:
Do they go back in :evil: NO..the frames warp/twist.Next to impossible to measure :evil:
Have windows been replaced using a REALLY HARD! cement like substance..that dries out..falls out..sometimes sticks to the frame..and simply does not come off without part of the frame bending or being pulled off :?: OF COURSE! Are there pretty much buried finishing nails in this cement? Ditto.
As one is putting the new windows back in with glazier points..of course see the above..plus there are spots where the wood is punk..other spots rock hard that bend the points as the go in.
As I stand on my tippy toes..holding the glass..what is that rubbing against my leg?
Oh..is that a wasp..OR the barncat which is known to now and again..sink his teeth in .
It's all good :lol:
Hopefully it was at least 90 degrees that day too.....
:D
The city of Melbourne hosted a new indoor car show at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, which is kinda like a State Fair complex in the US.
Having previously costed the running of a similar event using this venue I am aware the promoter was taking a very big and extremely expensive risk. So the entry price was at the point I figured it would need to be. However, considering all the whinging we hear about event prices, I wasn't sure that '$35 bucks to get in was not a bit steepand they might struggle to draw a big enough crowd.
With football at all the major stadiums and horse racing at Flemington, which is right next door to the Showgrounds, traffic was a nightmare and finding somewhere to park even worse because there's no parking at the show grounds and pretty much all the on street parking spaces nearby require a permit (when the annual show/fair is on the showgrounds use the parkinng facilities at the adjacent horse racong venue). We walked a mile to get to the front gate.
Getting in was easy and the layout seemed OK, allowing easy movement around the show. Participants told us that set up was also very well organised. The display vehicles arrived in waves based on where they were to be displayed, with the vendors setting up last around the perimeter of the main hall.
The thee buildings used were linked by a covered walkway which, considering the lousy weather of late, was a great idea. However most of the food vendors etc. were out side in the open air or rain as the case may have been.
The display out front suggested more Auto Salon type cars (rice burners) may be inside but this wasn't the case, the show was mostly street machines (although I'd question the streetability of many :wink: ) and Muscle cars, with a modest number of pre '48 Hot Rods and a handful of Traditional Style Kustoms. Almost all motorsport categories were catered for, with exotic sports cars, drag racers, touring cars, historic racers of every type and even sprinters.
It was a great first effort and if it's continued it will only improve.
Im not convinced the venue is the best for this type of show and considering the space available inside the show grounds, if they stick with it, maybe something can be done to provide adequate parking for paying guests. It's fine to promote the idea of using public transport, but the fact is, car people drive cars, especially when they go to car events! So the promoters need to consider how much parking space is required and than make it available. I'd also like to see more hot rods and customs on show, but that's always a challenge for any show promoters.
There were some great cars travelled from interstate that we might not have otherwise had the opportunity to see. However, rarer is for me to leave any car show after less than 3 hours, so considering how long I stayed I'm still in two minds as to what that says about the value story. I think many others would dissagree with my oipnion on that anyhow and that's probably a good thing.
Anyhow, here's some of the stuff that grabbed my attention.
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Big Buick Woodie is I figure a recent arrival and had a few folks talking.
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This was one of my favourite Falcons, lotsa subtle and not so subtle tricks.
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Ford Zephyr Mk!! was almost the ultimate Q ship, only the wheels give it away.
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Can you say metal flake?
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or big block Ford?
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The muddersickles were all pretty radical.
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Classy '66 GM Holden Yoot was packing some serious horse pressure.
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Speaking of horse pressure....
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Mobile sound and video...
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It's taken what seems like forever, but Rich Dabbs' model A looks sensational with paint and upholstery.
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What's not to like about any of this group?
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And of course there's the show only cars...
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Looks like a good show Carps.
We spent the weekend working on the back shop. We got the rest of the new ceiling joist in, and most of the old ceiling torn out.
It was warm in the garage this last weekend, but I found time to sort, box, and label a whole bunch of stuff as well as fill the dumpster/can with a bunch of stuff I should have ditched long ago.
Cool rides in the car show there. Looks like a nice venue also.
Heres follow up shots on that roll pan I was working on awhile back. I'm on the other end of the truck now. Clouds are obscuring the red pearl over black, so it looks pretty dark here. I like how the tail lights look with that color. All the green stuff is tape, and the box-n-gate are new stuff while the fenders are tenderly loved gennies. This is only a mock-up, the frame is still bare and the bed paint is un-polished. Front sheetmetal is a messy 3D puzzle, right up my alley.
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I am not a big fan of the wheels, but the tires fit the fenders nice.
I hauled some construction debris to the recycling center, moved a pop machine for Fatcat, and made a spacer for a T5 short shift conversion.
I helped my son build a stairway to the upper floor in his shop. We had to create a bigger hole in the floor and box that in but it sure come out nice. We used 3 fifteen step pre cut stair joists and set them on a landing at the bottom. The stairs are 4 feet wide so it will be easy to carry junk up there to forget about till they move again.
Today I put together a Motor Wheels C7 Corvette for my granddaughter.
Tom
Finished up the play center for the grand kids on Sunday. Going to rip out the chain link fence today, getting ready for a new one.
Then planning on finishing up getting the Impala ready to leave for the Puyallup GoodGuys event tomorrow. Just a little 600 mile jaunt. The cars do fine in the desert heat across Washington, but the old guys driving them don't do so well. We make it a 2 day trip.
Doug
Quote from: "39deluxe"The stairs are 4 feet wide so it will be easy to carry junk up there to forget about till they move again.
Tom
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Yeah, I'm starting to appreciate what that feels like.
Quote from: "jaybee"Quote from: "39deluxe"The stairs are 4 feet wide so it will be easy to carry junk up there to forget about till they move again.
Tom
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Yeah, I'm starting to appreciate what that feels like.
When you get a little older you'll like the 4' wide steps but you'll also like 10" deep tread on a 6" rise with banisters on both sides and someone else to do the carrying. Everything on one level helps you keep it mind that you've got too much stuff. GPster
I poured a footing for my lathe today.I have been busy filling in cracks in my shop floor so I can paint it soon.Sort of doing a shop overhaul to make it more of a fab shop.Painted walls and ceiling already. I am getting anxious to finish . Still looking for a medium sized mill.
I was getting some very light brake drag..on/off.Never bad..no pulling..smell..heat.There was something that needed to be looked at.
Emergency brake worked,cables,pads,calipers,rotors ok.
I spun the r wheel in the air..and then it sort of grabbed..wtf..on/off.Sometimes I could spin it quite a lot..then..
Somein' inside the rear parking brake assembly was jamming.
ya.. :lol: This was all replaced(not by me) about 12,000 miles ago..just less than 2 years ago. When I bought it. I inspected it then..and then again last fall..rear rotors off,parking brake assembly..pads..look new.
The emergency brake worked. Adjusted.
One of the new hold down clips had fallen off..and of course into the drum.
I did not put it on but it looked ok to me.
GM 3/4 ton rotor/parking brake drum.
As I pulled the rotor off..this thing just jammed..
What a mess..what with the clip off the pad holdown came off their mounts..chewed up the backing plate.
I could not believe how hard,dirty and time consuming this was.
I feel lucky that I could save a pile of money by fixing it myself :lol: .
first coat of paint on the shop floor today. It is getting brighter in there.
Got back from Louisville Nats about 8:30 last night. Had a good swap meet - lightened the load a bit. Lots of guys I know stopped by and met a lot of new folks. Stories were shared and tall tales swapped. I bought a few small parts for the '40 Ford coupe. There was a guy at my motel that had a 57/58 Ranchero with '58 Edsel front sheet metal bumpers and taillights. Well done in red. I could drive one.
Never did see our down under pal...and after wearing the orange company shirts for 3 days....
Charlie,
There is a pretty nice 59 out in the yard here. Light green, and it is in the runner row. I bet there is an Edsel front end out there somewhere too.
Doug
Trying to get the homestead back in order. My wife and I have been out in the northwest the last couple of weeks. We saw Olympic NP, Mt. Rainer NP, The North Cascades NP, and some of the Columbia River Gorge. A good time and lots of stuff to see. One of the towns we stayed at last Thursday night was partially evacuated the next day because of a fast moving fire.
Hooley is on his way to Sumner's. Sumner has the car about ready and he will be the driver this year. This will be exciting. The salt looks good and they will be broadcasting with live streaming. (see the landracing or scta site for the link and information.)
The Flat Cad guys are finishing up the car today, and they should be on there way in a couple of days.
I am getting ready for the HAMB Drags and the swap meet at Springfield, MO.
John
John,
You sure saw some beautiful country. We did not see Ranier until Saturday morning. It was really out of the world on Sunday afternoon from Puyallup.
Doug
just for fun.. Lug nuts..
http://www.whtknight.com/cgi-bin/catagories.cfm?cat=2
styles and shapes you may have never seen before..
I sold the parts car today, at least that is out of my hair
Spent the day cleaning the shop, and I am not done yet. It's going to take a couple more days
Quote from: "enjenjo"Spent the day cleaning the shop, and I am not done yet. It's going to take a couple more days
What is your water situation?
John
I will be placing and leveling the lathe tomorrow. I have so many jobs on the go half finished right now I have to sit down and stop spinning! Every time I had to wait for something I just started on another project . I am now half way through about 5 projects and only have 3 weeks of holiday left.I doubt I will get on the model T this summer.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Quote from: "enjenjo"Spent the day cleaning the shop, and I am not done yet. It's going to take a couple more days
What is your water situation?
John
I'm on a well, so I have no problem. My parents have city water, so I had to haul some water over there. The EPA gave the all clear on the water today, so I guess things will get back to normal.
i don't know how to title this..
bangers and mash...
mashing bangers..
Russian driver training..
road rage skills training..
automotive recycling the hard way..
this one is not as truly violent as some of the others..
don't let your kids see this.. its NOT x rated. but there are somethings.. even a rat won't do..
set my lathe in place today and cannot get it level. there is about a .0035" twist in the ways over a 4' run.I have set the headstock end level and have the low side adjuster of the tailstock end touching the pad with a gap under the high side adjuster. I will measure it daily to see if it will straighten using gravity. If it will not straighten this way then I may have to bolt it to the pad and straighten it by pulling it down.
Quote from: "chimp koose"set my lathe in place today and cannot get it level. there is about a .0035" twist in the ways over a 4' run.I have set the headstock end level and have the low side adjuster of the tailstock end touching the pad with a gap under the high side adjuster. I will measure it daily to see if it will straighten using gravity. If it will not straighten this way then I may have to bolt it to the pad and straighten it by pulling it down.
Don't ya' just love setting up machinery, and especially precision tooling? I have pulled out more hair than I have lost naturally over some of that stuff.
Ya its a real tester of ones patience sometimes when setting up machines. I sometimes wonder how thorough some people are at set up. This is my machine for at home use and I want it perfect.
My brothers stock model A tudor cracked the engine block, I found him a runner that starts and sounds ok.
I'm going to bench test it hooked up to the cooling system to see see how good it is or if I need to rebuild it.
And the good news is I'll also have to fit it as well.
I don't really need this extra work but brotherly love being what it is....
i am sitting here looking at videos. and ran across this one..
i know the mustang project is done.. but.. look at the second half of this video. .where they install the double A arm front suspension in the first gen mustang.. bolts right thru the frame rails. hmm.. hmm..
botls to the nice straight frame rails.. fully contained front suspension.. even has rack and pinion steering.. i did not check on the cost. i did not check to see if its an alumimum casting/forging or a magnesium piece..
wonder if it would bolt to nice straight rectangular tubing used as front clips on so many full fendered cars..
again.. just a Thought..
Spent the day trying to reorganize my shop. I put in 3 shelves 1'x9' and a bunch of new pegboard.Now to figure out where to put stuff !
Mounting a new pair of bucket seats in my old 47 Chevy for the guy that owns it now.
I spent most of the day with Bob K. We went for a tour of the local sites and shops and did a lot of visiting. A great day.
John
Hello;
In the midst of puting my 57 back to gether, today I went to the powder coaters to pick up my bumper brackets, for $100.00 I can't go wrong! Colored a satin black, plus he did the sand blast, I couldn't get those that nice if I tried!
OK! Whats up with posting photos?? Have tried but never seem to get the job done!
Bruce
QuoteOK! Whats up with posting photos?? Have tried but never seem to get the job done!
http://www.roddingroundtable.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7490
http://www.roddingroundtable.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10378
Spent most of the week reroofing the rear of the shop. tore off two layers, replaced some rotten sheeting, and went back with ice guard, and premium shingles. We finished it today.
Debaffled my son's new bike. I always feel better when other motorists can hear him coming. Kind of like an EAR view mirror since they don't use the other one and have a problem seeing the bikes.2013 Vulcan 1700 ,now it sounds like one!
I have spent some time looking over the Jeepster. I'm thinking that if i got the motor running I would be less disgusted with it because it had some life.With the gas tank mounted it could have fuel delivery but the return line to the tank needs me to mount the canister. finding a place to mount it makes me see the mess of power steering hoses that I have too clean up. Moving to another area I remembered that there is only a plastic bag taped to the tail housing of the transmission. I was going to ask for suggestions for a simple seal that I could use so that the trans could stay on the back of the engine if it was running.. Then I remembered that PARK is not functioning in the trans so maybe having the drive shaft in it would be better.Then I'd need to put the rear end up on jack stands because there's no brakes on it. Of course the drive shaft needs to be shortened. It would be easy to measure for drive shaft length because there is no floor in the Jeepster's body. Only the seat and the front end sheet metal are sitting in the body because of clutter in my shop. Time to do something else. It was raining yesterday which made it a good time to wash the dirt off my BLACK truck.I was going to put washing the truck on here just to make a comment to feel like I still belonged but then remembered that WINDOWS had decided to bless us with an update that cleaned our memory, our favorites and screen. It also changed our keyboard to make it faster than I am so I spent the last 10 minutes removing all the double letters that I typed. GPster
I spent the morning repairing the exhaust manifold on a D17 Allis
just drew up a rough draft for a 20" box fan mosquito and fly trap..
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cheep box fans fall over really easily.. the blades then break off.. making them useless..
many big box hardware stores sell 24x48" sheets of plywood.. and some stores offer free cuts.. so if you cut at 22" and a second at 8 inches.. that leaves you about 18 inches left..
cut the 8 inch strip in half.
1x2" to hold the fiberglass screen cloth or aluminum window screen folded in a bag shape to the 22 inch tall panel.. cut the opening after you have fitted the screen bag..
short sections of the 1x2s attached to the 8x12" panels to guide the big panel in and out.. to make it removable.
you will need some angled simpson strong ties to hold the plywood panel edges together with some short screws.
its just an idea.. and getting rid of flies and mosquitos is far better than a case of west nile virus..
Just a short update, just to show that I have not been sleeping (just taking short naps) .
On any build, I feel that there are some activities that seem to be major mileposts. For me the first time the frame rolled with axles and wheels was the first, then the first fit of the body, then the engine. One day it will be the first drive down the street. For now I have to enjoy the first application of paint, real paint not primer. Using PPG LP40LF as a primer and BESA Polyurethane Enamel for final paint.
Been spending lots of time cleaning Tremclad off various parts that I had previously marked as done and cleaning surface rust off parts that were set aside as ready to paint and install. So far have cleaned, washed, tacked off, epoxy primed and painted over 100 small parts, ranging in size from a rear differential to an individual bolts. Had to do this in lots of 30 – 40 pieces as there is only so much room to hang the parts for drying. Now to wrap the parts to insure they are not damaged before they can be installed.
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The sheet metal is in high build primer and blocked with 320 so close to ready as well.
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Drive shaft, exhaust, fuel lines, brake lines, E-brake cables, steering, shift linkage, dropped headlight bar are all done and sitting in storage. Just trans cooler lines to go.
Frame needs some final welding on areas that were on underside or hard to get at locations then paint. Should be done in next week or so. Then the sheet metal will come in for final paint while frame starts to get assembled.
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For those that think it will be on the road soon, still have the interior to do, seeing as I haven't done that kind of work for quite a few years, it may take a while.
For a summary of things that have taken place in-between, check my blog where I catalogue happenings as they happen.
Canuck
Canuck, I read alot of your blog. You're looking good. Keep us posted. :)
That A is looking good.
Finished picking up all the roofing nails in the yard with a magnet, kept going over it until no more came up.
Fatcat and I made an exhaust system for his van out of junk we had laying around, it came out pretty good.
Josh and I tore down the 4,3 out of the S10 SS I blew up in may in Arizona. I diagnosed it as a broken timing chain, that was right. I did not diagnose the number six rod having spun, and broken in two. :shock: I guess we will have to come up with a plan B.
Machining parts for an English Wheel today.
Quote from: "enjenjo"That A is looking good.
Finished picking up all the roofing nails in the yard with a magnet, kept going over it until no more came up.
Fatcat and I made an exhaust system for his van out of junk we had laying around, it came out pretty good.
Josh and I tore down the 4,3 out of the S10 SS I blew up in may in Arizona. I diagnosed it as a broken timing chain, that was right. I did not diagnose the number six rod having spun, and broken in two. :shock: I guess we will have to come up with a plan B.
You gotta have a small block laying around there someplace! :lol:
Quote from: "enjenjo"Josh and I tore down the 4,3 out of the S10 SS I blew up in may in Arizona. I diagnosed it as a broken timing chain, that was right. I did not diagnose the number six rod having spun, and broken in two. :shock: I guess we will have to come up with a plan B.
Unfortunately that V6 is the later Vortex engine style isn't it? I know you've got that older V6 in your stock. If you decided to go that way I've still got that .030 over V6 that I offered for the Crosley project that I'm sure I could be traded out of. The way my blood sugar has been going lately I'm going to have to get my exercise bike set up again and I'll probably have to find room for it in my garage/shop for it. GPster
I shipped another T5 to Oz today This one is going behind a nailhead Buick
Yesterday I got the power steering lines hooked-up in the Jeepster. You'd think it should have been an easy job because it's the original engine in the frame but the pump is a newer model so I could use one with the filler mounted on the pump. I had to mount the pump higher on the motor for clearance and the new mount makes the pump sit 1/2" further out from the engine block. Plus the fact that the engine sits 7 1/4" further back in the frame makes the use of any factory hoses a laugh. I've done a satisfactory job unless I find out I need to put a cooler in. Dug out the fuel lines for in the engine compartment. I may have to go and visit a junkyard and look to remind me how it all goes. The fuel tank sits in the frame in it's original location and the fuel line come out of the front cross member as stock but with the engine further back and different engine mounts this might be more than just longer hoses. Still haven't got it cleaned up to the point where I can see to measure for the drive shaft. Working on the project again has me concentrating on how I'm going to do this part rather than looking at the whole thing and thinking that there's so much stuff I'll never get it done. GPster
Quote from: "enjenjo"That A is looking good.
Finished picking up all the roofing nails in the yard with a magnet, kept going over it until no more came up.
Fatcat and I made an exhaust system for his van out of junk we had laying around, it came out pretty good.
Josh and I tore down the 4,3 out of the S10 SS I blew up in may in Arizona. I diagnosed it as a broken timing chain, that was right. I did not diagnose the number six rod having spun, and broken in two. :shock: I guess we will have to come up with a plan B.
Which came first :P
I shot a few test colors on panels this evening. I have given up on the green on the 51 F1 project. I have seen too many versions and without sun and cleanliness, they look like a minivan! :)
Went to Auburn yesterday. The swap meet was a bust. Very little of interest to me and what there was they were really proud of, if you know what I mean.
The auction had some very interesting cars as well as the corral area. I'll post some photos in another thread. The cruise in downtown was huge. It just keeps getting bigger every year. It covered the court house square and 3-4 blocks in every direction. They had 2 bands going this year if you like that sort of thing. Lots of really nice rides of all types. Throw in dozens od Auburns, Cords and Duesenburgs and it is an amazing show.
Tom
We finished putting up the soffet on my shop today. I still have to install the fascia, almost ready to finish the siding.
don't look now.. this is better than getting the sears tool catalog.. or even a snap on catalog..
http://www.roushyatesparts.com/
I have a duty coming up this week end I am not looking forward to it. My dad has Shingles, and it's affecting his mobility. I have to convince him to stop driving, until he gets better, and I don't think it will be easy.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I have a duty coming up this week end I am not looking forward to it. My dad has Shingles, and it's affecting his mobility. I have to convince him to stop driving, until he gets better, and I don't think it will be easy.
A tough one. A friend had to do that with his dad that had Alzeimers. Went for a drive with his dad so the dad could prove all was fine. they drove past dad's house 3 times trying to find it.
Sadly the mom and 2 brothers were all on dad's side. My buddy won the battle.
Quote from: "wayne petty"don't look now.. this is better than getting the sears tool catalog.. or even a snap on catalog..
http://www.roushyatesparts.com/
hmmm, Sears still has a catalog? :?
Quote from: "enjenjo"I have a duty coming up this week end I am not looking forward to it. My dad has Shingles, and it's affecting his mobility. I have to convince him to stop driving, until he gets better, and I don't think it will be easy.
That will not be pleasant I'm sure Frank. It's really hard to make people understand what would be best for them, I'm sure I'll be that way when the time comes also. My mother turned 90 yesterday and insists on living on her own, she's legally blind and it's getting difficult for her to walk. She would be so much better off at a senior housing residence, but she won't even discuss it.
I went through this two years ago with my mother. I used the argument that she could have an accident that would hurt others, maybe a car with little children. She finally said okay and we gave her car to my uncle.
Good luck.
John
Good luck with it all Frank. My Mum is 92 and like phat's she has no interest in going to live with all them old people. Also legally blind, have to repeat everything numerous times before she hears/understands, and has trouble walking further than a few yards, but steadfastly refuses to move in with "other old people", instead remains in her Unit, alone. Thankfully the Doctors took her licence off her many years ago.
Mind you, I think I'll buck pretty hard when the time comes to hand my licence in as well. But then that's different isn't it? I mean I'll be able to handle a car no worries, not like all them other old sods. :wink:
I just returned from the Hooker Ok. show. The pics are of some unusual cars.
Lemmee see here: A Chrysler convertible, a Hudson pickup, and a Crosley; right?? Unusual is an apt descriptor.
I think that's a Studebaker convertible. I just saw one of those Hudson PU's last week in a parking lot. I wasn't able to stop to look at it though.
Yesterday my brothers, my nieces and nephews, grandchildren and I went over to my parents house and had a clean up party. We cut down a bunch of trees and brush around the barn, cleaned out the barn, repaired the roof on one of the sheds, filled a 15 yard dumpster with brush and junk, two trucks and a trailer with fire wood, and a load of scrap metal to recycle.
We also discussed driving with my dad, and he was able to see our point.So all in all we had a fun day, and got a lot done.
Frank,
Those king of days make ya feel useful. The frosting was Dad's agreement to stay safe.
Charlie
Picking up limbs branches and twigs while listening to the dulcet tones of my generator for the 45th straight hour... Storms suck!!! DTE claims we will be back on the grid by midnight. We will see! At least I have the generator to keep things running and the basement dry.
moose
Been working on the Jeepster trying to remember where the wires and vacuum hoses go as I work towards getting the engine running again. Wayne instructed me where to go for factory wiring diagrams that I got years ago. I had already eliminated from the diagrams the things I will not need/use so the diagrams have been done so now I just have to hook-up what's left. I am having problems with GM's component abbreviations and their location so I'm identifying things by the color of the wires going to them. Worked well enough till I found one component with a Red wire on it but could find nothing on the diagram that matched it. Must have been replaced with an aftermarket part because I had to trace it back till I found that red wire in a junction with three Pink wires w/black traces. Solving that problem earned me the right to take a brake so I walked over town to see the yearly car show in connection with Marietta's Stern Wheel Festival. Was one "Rat Rod" pickup there that was an old "Corn Binder" cab sitting on a '90 S10 chassis with it's 2.5L four still in it for power. Talked to the owner for awhile and left with a good feeling that what I'm doing should work. I am doing something. I'm just not good at typing about it. GPster
Enjenjo, what a great way of breaching the driving subject with your dad! When everyone is there to help and there are many things to do , bringing up the subject would be much easier to do as you could discuss it while working on something else that is helpful.This would make the discussion less of an occasion where a son is telling a father what to do and more of situation where you are for sure looking out for his best interests. In my years of teaching I have come to realize that some of the most delicate discussions are best dealt with while physically doing something productive."we need to talk " is the easiest way to set someone on the defensive.I am always amazed at how easily people will share feelings or concerns while working together. There is something emotionally disarming about having a task to perform while you enter into a meaningful conversation. Think back to the times when your parents told you something that stuck with you or conveyed their concern for your wellbeing and it was likely while doing some task that needed doing. I have had many a student confide in me over the years and in most cases it was while working with them on something. I am glad to hear your weekend went well.
I spent the last couple days reworking a console from a 96 Bonneville so it will fit in a 47 Chevy. I had to extend the bottom down about 4", straighten the line of the bottom, and shorten the front about 7", eliminating the shifter. It/s about done, pictures tomorrow.
Mom kind of had Dad primed, but he doesn't listen to her very well.
Here is the console so far. I had to go to the DMV to renew my licence today, so I did not get much done.
worked on ol 1948 Simca.
Mounted seat, built seat frame brackets. Drilled a few holes in brackets
Shifter mount built.
Taped switch panel in location, I think will work. I can reach it when strapped in seat.
Got tired of the spare tire on the 36 Tudor, So came up with a bracket to mount an old 40's turn signal accessory and an old 50's local car club plaque. Used one hole in the spare mount to run the wires, one hole for a bolt to hold the bracket and the plaque covers the other two holes, should me or someone else want to put the spare back on. Tom..
That looks great Tom!
For me today is housework day.
This is all good guys. Lets keep going! :)
Wow...that really looks clean.
My wife and I took a 32 mile round trip on a 1960 passenger train from Henry, IL to Chillicothe, IL. My town is right in the middle. It was pretty bumpy, as passenger service hasn't used the tracks in over 30 years, just cargo.
Iowa Interstate donated the train and cars for the trip, and the money for the tickets all went to the local fire departments and ambulance services.
That looks great, Tom. I like that turn signal unit.
I have been working on my son's house for the last 7 days. We had a crap load of rain in a short period of time and his basement flooded for the 2nd time this year. The village is looking into the drainage problem and we found a sink hole in his parking area. Soooooo we replaced the sump pump (plastic) with a new cast iron 1/2 hp model and filled the area where I saw water coming in with expanding foam. I know, fix it right!! Just trying to slow it down a little. I also installed a water alarm so I can be more on top of it the next time. The funace needed a new board for the second time. Thank goodness they are not real expensive. Now back to working on the AMX for a change!!!!!!
I went over to Dad's today and picked up another load of scrap metal.There was a whole pile of tap handles, most of them with taps in them, he doesn't even remember where they came from. Plus there was a 1960 model Coldspot freezer, a big one. Dad said it still worked, but when the freon line broke "accidentally" nothing came out, so I called bull stuff.
Quote from: "fast401"I have been working on my son's house for the last 7 days. We had a crap load of rain in a short period of time and his basement flooded for the 2nd time this year. The village is looking into the drainage problem and we found a sink hole in his parking area. Soooooo we replaced the sump pump (plastic) with a new cast iron 1/2 hp model and filled the area where I saw water coming in with expanding foam. I know, fix it right!! Just trying to slow it down a little. I also installed a water alarm so I can be more on top of it the next time. The funace needed a new board for the second time. Thank goodness they are not real expensive. Now back to working on the AMX for a change!!!!!!
If you can get to a leak in a foundation wall, hydraulic cement can usually stop it. The first year I moved onto my house the spring thaw brought us a couple garden hose size " leaks" in the basement wall. I was able to go outside and reach down through the water and pack hydraulic cement into the spots where the water was pouring in. By the time I came back around the corner the leaks were literally stopping. I regraded the area outside, and I've never had a leak there again.
Please explain hydraulic cement.
Quote from: "kb426"Please explain hydraulic cement.
Hydraulic cement is a fast setting concrete patch material that expands when it sets.
I finished putting the 47 Chevy back together today. I installed a new remote system, when I tried it, no workie. The batteries in both remotes were dead on a new system.
Quote from: "Canuck"Just a short update, just to show that I have not been sleeping (just taking short naps) .Canuck
That's been a good read so far thanks for that.
The roadster has been running a bit rough lately so I did a couple of test and found the compression was down so off with the heads and found a couple of cracked valves.
I replaced the heads yesterday and it's all good again. I hate doing maintenance work.
Well I've been getting more than bit jealous of all the work KB426 is putting into his pickup, so I finally got enough urge to get out and work on my old 77 Silverado Pickup. I bought it new and have tried to take a bit of care of it in keeping it around but alass the factory stock perforated headliner started to sag down after about 20yrs or so, so I had it replaced by an upholstery shop with a newer style felt type headliner that I actually liked better.
But again after 20yrs or so it's started sagging. Now I'm the posterboy for skinflint pennypincher so I've had to live with it for awhile because I couldn't afford to have it replaced again, heh, heh, so soon after the first one.
Then when whinning to my friend Roger aka T-vicky about it, he suggested using some strips of wood put up kinda like the metal spars that go across some hardtop headliners.
Bingo!!, I could do this so headed to the hardware store to procure some wood strips and with a little bending put them in.
Kinda looks odd with bare wood but I am delighted with the results cheap and to the point. Some day I may get some tan latex paint and paint both the remaining felt and the wood all at the same time. Dunno. Years ago had an inlaw paint the headliner in his old 54 Chevy with white latex and it came out great and stiffened up real good.
Anyhow my little project doesn't put me anywhere near the same league as KB426 but I'm still tickled with what I got done.
(http://carnut.com/iown/77pkup/77pkp20.jpg)
I delivered the 47 Chevy today, then Josh and I pulled down the rear in his Mustang for a new locker, and bigger axles.
I am headed to Tulsa to watch Hooley run the Henry J (Okie Twister) at the "Nitro Nationals" nostalgia race. A fun day with some friends and I do not have to work.
John
We got Josh's car back together, we found out the axles are for a SN95, and not a Fox, but we spaced out the brakes and made them work. I made a tool on the lathe to install the new axle bearings.
Spent the rest of the day working on the back shop building, we finished up installing all the parts of the scissor trusses, still need more screws in them, and some gussets installed.
hello carnut, what would happen if you tried to hairspray the headliner and then remove the wood strips?I have always wondered if that would work in a case like yours.
Hummm, dunno, might try the hairspray for the fun of it, but I'm pretty sure I will leave the wood strips in. Not real sure if I'll need to get another 20yrs out of it.
A great day at the drag strip Saturday. Hooley's "Okie Twister" was the fastest of the gasser field with a best of 8.82 et. He made it to the last 6 cars and lost in a very good close run. There are a lot of pictures at
http://www.crablogic.com/nitronats14.htm
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"A great day at the drag strip Saturday.
John
I was hoping you'd put up something about the Nitro Nationals, John. Thanks.
And Hooley, if you read this, you ain't doin' too bad for a geezer :wink:
Now I've got more pics to save into my 'Hooley' folder. I think I'm a groupie. :D
Quote from: "purplepickup"I think I'm a groupie. :D
I like Charlie's term a "Hooligan"
John
Great batch of pictures John - thanks for the link. I enjoyed looking through them. Hooley did GOOD...burned a lot of racing fuel I'm sure.
Charlie
Today I worked on an asphalt paving machine. I had my driveway done in asphalt last Friday. A large pillow block bearing on one of the track wheels broke at the end of the job. We were able to move it enough to get it out of the way and on to my front lawn. Today I jacked it up, and removed what was left of the bearing. Working on an asphalt spreader is a sticky, gooie, dirty job, and a lot of the parts are big and heavy.
John
John, I understand. :)
Quote from: "kb426"John, I understand. :)
Still better than a garbage packer.
I cleaned up the shop today, 34 Ford delivery coming tomorrow.
QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "kb426"John, I understand. :)
Still better than a garbage packer.
X2 on that !!!! :roll:
Bob.... :wink:
Frank, I'll take your word on the garbage thing. :)
Third year of my apprenticeship ....."Refuse Packers" .. ( IE: Garbage trucks ...) Empty.. Full ..Half full... The apprentice always needs to "learn"... Correct :?: :?: :twisted:
Why do you think they put side doors in packer bodies :?:
Bob.. :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Third year of my apprenticeship ....."Refuse Packers" .. ( IE: Garbage trucks ...) Empty.. Full ..Half full... The apprentice always needs to "learn"... Correct :?: :?: :twisted:
Why do you think they put side doors in packer bodies :?:
Bob.. :wink:
The end for me was when a large dog somehow got behind the packer wall, then was in there for several days before they found it. :twisted: In the summer.
QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Third year of my apprenticeship ....."Refuse Packers" .. ( IE: Garbage trucks ...) Empty.. Full ..Half full... The apprentice always needs to "learn"... Correct :?: :?: :twisted:
Why do you think they put side doors in packer bodies :?:
Bob.. :wink:
The end for me was when a large dog somehow got behind the packer wall, then was in there for several days before they found it. :twisted: In the summer.
The one that really sticks in my mind was having to go in through the side door of a 3/4 loaded body & change a packer blade cylinder... ( The blade that packs whatever is in the rear hopper up into the body ..)
Wading waist deep in refuse filled with maggots & who knows what, very limited light, EVERYTHING covered with hydraulic oil.... :shock:
I remember thinking if I REALLY wanted to pursue this "mechanic" thing . :roll:
Of course my buddy the apprentice plumber had his own horror stories ... Catch basins ..Septic Tanks ...sewers with "critters"...Etc ...
We were supplied uniforms that would some times get "lost" in a packer instead of being cleaned & reused ....He had to buy his own clothes ... :cry:
Of course , he's retired now ...Me :?: :?: Don't ask .... :twisted:
Bob .... :wink:
I went to Toledo and picked up a load of lumber I bought on Craig's list. Then I replaced some lights in my shop. Menards has some LED replacements for florescent bulbs. So far I have converted 4 fixtures. They seem brighter, use less electricity, and are rated for 100,000 hours. I have been doing them a couple at a time since the bulbs for a two light fixture cost $37.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I went to Toledo and picked up a load of lumber I bought on Craig's list. Then I replaced some lights in my shop. Menards has some LED replacements for florescent bulbs. So far I have converted 4 fixtures. They seem brighter, use less electricity, and are rated for 100,000 hours. I have been doing them a couple at a time since the bulbs for a two light fixture cost $37.
How are they rated for cold temp starting?
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Third year of my apprenticeship ....."Refuse Packers" .. ( IE: Garbage trucks ...) Empty.. Full ..Half full... The apprentice always needs to "learn"... Correct :?: :?: :twisted:
Why do you think they put side doors in packer bodies :?:
Bob.. :wink:
The end for me was when a large dog somehow got behind the packer wall, then was in there for several days before they found it. :twisted: In the summer.
The one that really sticks in my mind was having to go in through the side door of a 3/4 loaded body & change a packer blade cylinder... ( The blade that packs whatever is in the rear hopper up into the body ..)
Wading waist deep in refuse filled with maggots & who knows what, very limited light, EVERYTHING covered with hydraulic oil.... :shock:
I remember thinking if I REALLY wanted to pursue this "mechanic" thing . :roll:
Of course my buddy the apprentice plumber had his own horror stories ... Catch basins ..Septic Tanks ...sewers with "critters"...Etc ...
We were supplied uniforms that would some times get "lost" in a packer instead of being cleaned & reused ....He had to buy his own clothes ... :cry:
Of course , he's retired now ...Me :?: :?: Don't ask .... :twisted:
Bob .... :wink:
Ah, yessss, stinky war stories.
Part of my job as a Lineman, And a Substation/Switchyard Electrician was cleaning up after critters, varmints, and sadly, the occasional human that came into close contact with multi-thousand volt electricity. No real nightmares, any more, but that smell is deeply engrained in my brain.
Quote from: "moose"Quote from: "enjenjo"I went to Toledo and picked up a load of lumber I bought on Craig's list. Then I replaced some lights in my shop. Menards has some LED replacements for florescent bulbs. So far I have converted 4 fixtures. They seem brighter, use less electricity, and are rated for 100,000 hours. I have been doing them a couple at a time since the bulbs for a two light fixture cost $37.
How are they rated for cold temp starting?
They are rated for -20F I made a mistake on the price, they are now $39.99 each. I will still buy them. They need no ballast and are wired directly to 115V. So as long as your fixture will hold bulbs, you can convert it.
http://www.menards.com/main/led/feit-led-non-dimmable-4-linear-lamp/p-2123203-c-7482.htm
I found them cheaper on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GOZYBI2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00GR0K9JY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0NHPJ9TYKAJC00C1VZ1E
Quote from: "enjenjo"
They are rated for -20F I made a mistake on the price, they are now $39.99 each. I will still buy them. They need no ballast and are wired directly to 115V. So as long as your fixture will hold bulbs, you can convert it.
http://www.menards.com/main/led/feit-led-non-dimmable-4-linear-lamp/p-2123203-c-7482.htm
I found them cheaper on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GOZYBI2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00GR0K9JY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0NHPJ9TYKAJC00C1VZ1E
We were at Lowes last year... Buying 8 foot light tubes for my shop. Checked out the LED stuff. I would need to convert to 4 foot tubes, with the items offered by Lowes at that time. About 120 a fixture for $$
At the check out... tree hugger behind me with battery powered leaf blower (we watched him ride up on a bicycle as we walked into Lowes) ... He starts telling me to buy LED. I told him if he would pay the 120 dollars a fixture to convert my lights times 15 fixtures, I would. He shut up
:idea:
I have converted most of landscape lites to LED.. Had a few LED last less than 6 months... so far , is OK
have a couple of LED in the house... regular round bulb type fixture.. PAR30 size , I think ?
I have some Feit brand LEDs at my place...60w standard bulb replacements. I'm quite pleased with them in every way after a year in service. Plenty of light and better quality of light than CFL.
Quote from: "jaybee"I have some Feit brand LEDs at my place...60w standard bulb replacements. I'm quite pleased with them in every way after a year in service. Plenty of light and better quality of light than CFL.
We have the high K rating CFL stuff. 6k or 6500k I think. Very white light. You are correct, better light , We like it.
The LED bulbs for house use, the prices still chase me away. Lowes & Home Depot have various LED bulbs on discount counters now. Still hard for me to pay 20 -25 dollars for a LED light in regular light bulb size. I dont think the long life and durability are there yet.
The LED bulb thing reminds me of the guvmint saving us money with the low water toilets...that clog up on a sheet of toilet paper...and require a plunger by every one. I'm reasonably certain that the Amalgamated Plunger Lobby was the chief helper on that deal.....
I am switching because the LEDs use less electricity, less than half of the florescent. Plus the ballasts are eliminated, which for some reason I had to replace frequently.
Well tonight we are celebrating.
Vickie and I are the new proud parents of a 1968 Torino. Title FINALLY came in the mail last night. We hope to have many happy years with it. :D :D
QuoteQuote from: "416Ford"Well tonight we are celebrating.
Vickie and I are the new proud parents of a 1968 Torino. Title FINALLY came in the mail last night. We hope to have many happy years with it. :D :D
Pictures ...PICTURES !!!!!
The people on this board demand PICTURES !!! LOTS of pictures !!!
Bob ...... :wink:
Quote from: "enjenjo"I am switching because the LEDs use less electricity, less than half of the florescent. Plus the ballasts are eliminated, which for some reason I had to replace frequently.
Yep , same here. yet the gubmint banning the light bulb we all grew up with is stupid IMHO. Other bulbs are scheduled to disappear too.
That is why I was looking at LED & the High energy conversions for my 8 foot florescent fixtures last yr. "They" keep telling us we are saving energy & the world. LOL
Local lectric power company installed a hi-tech feed-back meter on my house 3 yrs ago. I came home to a notice on the door that a new meter would be installed between xx date & xx date the following week. Odd, since the meter was already installed 2 days earlier.
So: I can check my daily lectric use online now. Since my new 6k $ heat pump was installed in the house in august, the daily lectric use has come down. Not much tho. But the new heat pump has the cleaner freon in it and now the bunny rabbits can hop farther and birds are chirping more. LOL
While China pollutes enough for 3 countrys. But that is fair, I guess
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"I am switching because the LEDs use less electricity, less than half of the florescent. Plus the ballasts are eliminated, which for some reason I had to replace frequently.
Yep , same here. yet the gubmint banning the light bulb we all grew up with is stupid IMHO. Other bulbs are scheduled to disappear too.
That is why I was looking at LED & the High energy conversions for my 8 foot florescent fixtures last yr. "They" keep telling us we are saving energy & the world. LOL
Local lectric power company installed a hi-tech feed-back meter on my house 3 yrs ago. I came home to a notice on the door that a new meter would be installed between xx date & xx date the following week. Odd, since the meter was already installed 2 days earlier.
So: I can check my daily lectric use online now. Since my new 6k $ heat pump was installed in the house in august, the daily lectric use has come down. Not much tho. But the new heat pump has the cleaner freon in it and now the bunny rabbits can hop farther and birds are chirping more. LOL
While China pollutes enough for 3 countrys. But that is fair, I guess
I was in China earlier this year and the pollution is crazy, water, air and ground. I was there three weeks and never saw a star at night. It was a very clear day when you could see a mile from my 20th floor hotel room. The rivers were hard to believe, there was actually people in boats harvesting trash from the rivers! If "the world" is serious about pollution they really need to get China in line.
I have another one for you. Next April, the water heaters fall under new rules. The replacements will be 2" larger in diameter and 2" taller. If you have space problems, be forewarned.
I'm pretending to be Mr. Bondo today. :)
Quote from: "phat46"I was in China earlier this year and the pollution is crazy, water, air and ground. I was there three weeks and never saw a star at night. It was a very clear day when you could see a mile from my 20th floor hotel room. The rivers were hard to believe, there was actually people in boats harvesting trash from the rivers! If "the world" is serious about pollution they really need to get China in line.
hmm... that describes us or U.S. during most of the 20th century..
just one of the many...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuyahoga_River
when i drive over toward glendale i come across a view of the san gabriel mountains. what hits me is that i can see them almost every time i go that way. when i was growing up here.. the smog was so thick that some days you could not see more than 3 or 4 blocks.
something else strange... one of the local shows visited the NWS offices in oxnard. a woman working there was ask what she did.. she said she monitored the yellow dust coming off the Gobi desert and the smog that crosses the pacific from china. when the smog comes across the pacific ocean. the particles are so small they don't attract enough water molecules to make it rail.. it just stays as clouds .. but when the dust from Gobi desert blows out across the pacific in the right direction.. it attracts enough moisture to not only make it rain on the west coast but it will also cause snow fall..
here is what normally causes the hurricanes in the atlantic.
http://gcaptain.com/monstrous-saharan-dust-cloud-puts/
a few days later in the pacific..
http://gcaptain.com/hawaii-braces-one-two-punch/
now.. did all that moisture from the storms blown apart cause this... or did the rest of the dust cloud off the sahara cause this as it blew out into the pacific..
http://gcaptain.com/super-typhoon-nears-philippines-as-2013-strongest-storm-on-earth/
could i be wrong?? perhaps..
has anybody else noticed that when there is a MASSIVE fire on the west coast. that there are major weather storms in other parts of the country..
could the ash from fires be causing the increased weather activity downwind... where is can collect major amounts of moisture to the wood ash.. i bet it does..
is the smog coming out of the los angeles area causing the drought conditions in arizona? new mexico and texas or other southern middle states?..
do the dust storms that blow up in arizona cause weather in other areas.. dust storms in az don't get reported here in so cal for more that 10 seconds. so its hard for me to keep track..
many of you live in the midwest... talk to your local weather casters... they might make better forecast's
examining how much moisture that various ash can attract might be an interesting study..
i have been asking the governors office.. both the governators office and the current brown office about perhaps arranging some dust studies and perhaps using something like the DC10 water bomber or asking the air national guard or air force to make a few runs out over the north central pacific ocean and deposit some carefully selected dust out into the weather fronts coming toward the west coast..
with the reservoirs almost empty on the west coast.. many over 130 feet below normal.. it might be worth a try...
Shop cleaning around the Morris that sits on my chassis bed. I placed the car shell on this fixture in january 2007
Cleaned off some shelf areas , tosssed some old stuff out, boxed up other stuff. Much more to do yet, that needed done months (yrs) ago
Your post is a very interesting read Wayne and puts forward many thought provoking questions. I particularly like your idea of "Dust Seeding" weather fronts mate. Wonder if anyone will take any notice?
Could be something there on the weather, Wayne. Seems like I read articles years ago on cloud seeding with various chemicals. Might be how the "chem-trail" believers started? The Gubmint is controlling citizens thru chemicals dropped from above.
Saturday afternoon we were hit with heavy wind and rains again in metro Phoenix . If I can blame Calliefornia for that, kool beans
Quote from: "Crosley"Could be something there on the weather, Wayne. Seems like I read articles years ago on cloud seeding with various chemicals. Might be how the "chem-trail" believers started? The Gubmint is controlling citizens thru chemicals dropped from above.
Saturday afternoon we were hit with heavy wind and rains again in metro Phoenix . If I can blame Calliefornia for that, kool beans
i laugh about the chem trails believers... yes.. they are going to control us by spreading chemicals at 40,000 feet that will be above the top of most clouds...
but it sells books.. and gets youtube clicks..contrails do cool the country..there was a study for 3 days after 9/11 when Every plane was grounded.. the average temps increased i think 6F for those days without contrails across the middle of the country..
and the storms you got.. well. that's just vapors off the Dos XX beer plant in old mexico. if the flash floods come in off the desert and flood into town.. you should contact the city and county about during the dry months.. to carve out ditches across the arroyos bottoms... lots of them.. so the flood waters will fill the first ditch.. then when that one is full.. it floods into the next one to fill it.. then the next one... it will take a lot of digging . and probably with a long arm excavator.. it will also raise the ground water table. as it will recharge the aquafer.. creative hole drilling and drilled pipes dropped in that are wrapped with a filter cloth sleeve around them will allow only water and not animals or crawling things to fill the pipe and go directly deep into the ground.. if they ask some forward thinking people.. they will be able to carve these that are wide and shallow enough to not capture people and animals when they are dry.. and also not be a visible hash mark on the desert hint.. start way up the arroyo.. and move equipment in and out only in the arroyo.. hence the reason for the excavator not the tractors.. scoop, spin and dump in the truck behind the excavator in the arroyo bottom. back the excavator farther downstream for another dig out.. no tracks in the desert are left to annoy activists.. its just a thought.. could also be used in vegas and other desert city areas... only the arroyo areas are dug out.
will a few holes dug out in the arroyo bottom stop flash floods.. perhaps not. but if enough are dug.. and deep and wide enough it could significantly reduce it. and recharge the ground water instead of letting it run off.
just some more forward thinking to save money and property in the long run..
An interesting read, Wayne. I, too, remember "the smog era"; we moved from Montebello to Temple City in 1946, stayed there 'til '55, then to Azusa until '58. I remember many days when I couldn't see the mountains from a half mile away, and breathing was difficult. In '66, my Bride and I returned to the Pomona Valley from Twentynine Palms, and the year we were there was absolutely miserable because of the smog. Things are so much better these days, even though by the standards of the Hugh Desert, they are still uncomfortable.
Wayne ...
They did something very similar to what you are suggesting in Chicago ..
Google the "Deep Tunnel Project " & you will see how they dug miles & miles of tunnels 350' ++ below Chicago ... Between the tunnels & de-commissioned quarry's , the capacity of this system is in the BILLIONS of gallons ... :idea:
It's just starting to be used after being designed in the 70's... REALLY a major project ......
Bob.... :wink:
Cleaned up floor around and under the Morris. Stuff up on shelves, some parts put in overhead storage.
Clean thick layer of dirt off the car too. Hung drivers door back on, discovered fitment problem with door inner handle. hits the roll bar , took handle off
More to do, still
The local dragstrip had a Ford Fun Weekend event and a friend asked me if I wanted to go. He has 3 factory race Cobra Jet Mustangs. Two 2010 5.4L cars and a 2014 5.0. The races were bracket style and they had a fastest 5.0 shootout. The 2010's ran consistently in the high 9's @ around 135-140mph. The 2014 ran in the high 8's @ 152-158mph. It took the 5.0 shootout. The weather was a perfect fall day and we all had a great time.
It was my first time playing with a new GoPro camera so the pics aren't so great and the videos aren't worth posting. I learned that the zoom is digital and it really screws up the video when I used it. Here's some stills I took with it.
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I just replaced all the steering components on my 67 Dodge Charger.
All were original equipment with 50k mi. on them.
FA5102 Idler Arm - 59.99
20101 pitman Arm - 141.99
ES319R Tie Rod End - 35.99
ES319R Tie Rod End - 35.99
ES319L Tie Rod End - 35.99
ES319L Tie Rod End - 35.99
Who the heck designs a car with a wearable pitman arm?
I've eyeballed and tapemeasured the toe in, guess I'll be looking for someone I can trust to check the alignment.
That's a lot of work for this old guy.
Heh, heh, I had just been bragging to a friend that all my rides have running at the same time for the first time in a long time. Then the Charger promptly started making tire noises.
And just now after putting the Charger back in the garage and getting out the Chrysler the dadgum hand brake mechanism falls apart. Who the heck designs a car and puts a drum brake hand brake on an automatic transmission?
the gear shift knob i want for my next car or truck..
http://imgur.com/r/pics/sf445Qw
Quote from: "Crosley"Cleaned up floor around and under the Morris. Stuff up on shelves, some parts put in overhead storage.
Clean thick layer of dirt off the car too. Hung drivers door back on, discovered fitment problem with door inner handle. hits the roll bar , took handle off
More to do, still
Morris or Simca--which gets done first Tony?
Quote from: "Digger"Quote from: "Crosley"Cleaned up floor around and under the Morris. Stuff up on shelves, some parts put in overhead storage.
Clean thick layer of dirt off the car too. Hung drivers door back on, discovered fitment problem with door inner handle. hits the roll bar , took handle off
More to do, still
Morris or Simca--which gets done first Tony?
Simca. More work finished on Simca. Gonna assemble top end of engine for pushrod length check this weekend.
Morris is one of those projects, that shoulda not been started. Oh well. I doubt I am only guy that ever did that?
:(D)
Howdy gents- I haven't been around much lately so I'm here checking in, catching up on the stories and life adventures.
If any of you recall my mention of a '41 Ford pickup job a few months back, well thats what has been feasting on my soul all summer. Such giant jobs can beat you down in so many ways on a personal level. Anyway, the level of thrashing to finish has been such that I had to abandon pic-taking for the most part.
Trying to wait until its done before posting many images of it, but I do have a few of the chassis. Did not get any with front sheetmetal in place before it went to the upholstery shop today, but we hope to have another full week for final prep before it heads to the AutoLoc booth at SEMA. So there will be pics, but later. A Roush-blown Coyote 5.0 was a tight fit but my co-worker pulled it off. Alternator mounts backwards on a fabbed bracket, for example. I did the bodywork, about seven months worth, I think. Its a blur and I need a vacation bad!
I have the opportunity to go to SEMA with the truck. But I'm a home boy and will probably stick around and work instead of going. I don't spec parts, just do bodywork and assembly / teardown. My customizing ideas are usually frowned upon too so I really don't see a need to go. Any of you been to it? Should I go? I hate crowds, and if I understand correctly its now open to the public. Whats the big whoopie about it, is it the models at the booths?
Cros, love the Morris. I have a Corgi model of one on my desk.
My attention is still focused mostly around the move. Attic is cleaned out, garage sale next weekend. Paint touch ups and some siding repair are almost finished. Hopefully I can finish tomorrow or next weekend. Garage thinning/cleaning is making good progress. So far I'm hitting my goal of sending the 85gal garbage "dumpster" away full every week and the matching recycling "dumpster" every other week.
Sunday I'm working a promo booth for my employer in return for free tickets to the NASCAR race. If you're going stop by for free bacon...no, really.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Digger"Quote from: "Crosley"Cleaned up floor around and under the Morris. Stuff up on shelves, some parts put in overhead storage.
Clean thick layer of dirt off the car too. Hung drivers door back on, discovered fitment problem with door inner handle. hits the roll bar , took handle off
More to do, still
Morris or Simca--which gets done first Tony?
Simca. More work finished on Simca. Gonna assemble top end of engine for pushrod length check this weekend.
Morris is one of those projects, that shoulda not been started. Oh well. I doubt I am only guy that ever did that?
Doubt your the only guy that ever did that? Let me see, I have a 91 Chevy pickup with a Caddy in it I started about 9 years ago, a 38 Fiat that used to be a top midwest fuel altered in the 60's, a rear engine dragster that I got to fat to fit in, a 33 Ford 3 window that just needs a couple details and a interior and a 33 Ford pickup. I did get rid of my 60 Chev 2 dr wagon and my 55 Ford F100 (neither of which were finished) Seem to burn out on projects to fast anymore and jump to another.
p.s. That Morris is t1ts man! OK how about *?
:(D) :twisted:
Quote from: "idrivejunk"Howdy gents- I haven't been around much lately so I'm here checking in, catching up on the stories and life adventures.
If any of you recall my mention of a '41 Ford pickup job a few months back, well thats what has been feasting on my soul all summer. Such giant jobs can beat you down in so many ways on a personal level. Anyway, the level of thrashing to finish has been such that I had to abandon pic-taking for the most part.
Trying to wait until its done before posting many images of it, but I do have a few of the chassis. Did not get any with front sheetmetal in place before it went to the upholstery shop today, but we hope to have another full week for final prep before it heads to the AutoLoc booth at SEMA. So there will be pics, but later. A Roush-blown Coyote 5.0 was a tight fit but my co-worker pulled it off. Alternator mounts backwards on a fabbed bracket, for example. I did the bodywork, about seven months worth, I think. Its a blur and I need a vacation bad!
I have the opportunity to go to SEMA with the truck. But I'm a home boy and will probably stick around and work instead of going. I don't spec parts, just do bodywork and assembly / teardown. My customizing ideas are usually frowned upon too so I really don't see a need to go. Any of you been to it? Should I go? I hate crowds, and if I understand correctly its now open to the public. Whats the big whoopie about it, is it the models at the booths?
Go. You will see tools and techniques that you never thought of. Plus a lot of nice cars, and booth babes.
I started the "Ford clean up " today . Time to sell all the small block Ford stuff I originally gathered to put a Ford 302 in my Model A ... Now that I have a dedicated SBC, (or 2), for the car ,it's time to let the Ford stuff go ... :cry:
Some parts have not been touched since we moved here 23 years ago and are now considered "rare"... :roll:
Who woulda thought ???
Time to make a list ........ :idea:
Bob .... :wink:
Idrivejunk, please go to sema. It is totally amazing. Yes, there's crowds. yes you will wear out from being on your feet all day. If you even remotely consider yourself a car guy. Go and attack. You will come home with fabulous memories. You don't have to be a gambler to enjoy Las Vegas. There's a myriad of entertainment. I'm fascinated by the casinos. Themes, lights, construction methods that are mind boggling. It's just worth the effort. Especially if you get to stand there and look at something you helped build and see it with all the other stuff. Don't forget the pics for the rest of us. :lol:
you lucky guys in snow belt;;
today , I greased the lawn tractor. Need to mow yards again. Odd that lots of rain causes the grass to grow quicker. We need a 2.5m $ study on that.
Signed up for irrigation. happens in 8 days. Will be last flood irrigation for 2014 , I hope.
On to the Simca.. noticed this morning: battery disconnect switch I bought last yr... is continous rated at 20 amps, not 125 amps I thought. 125 amp rating is momentary.
That would been a * with the car shutting off as continuous amp load got too high and popped off the master disconnect switch. Right in the middle of a high 8 sec - low 9 pass
Quote from: "Crosley"
On to the Simca.. noticed this morning: battery disconnect switch I bought last yr... is continous rated at 20 amps, not 125 amps I thought. 125 amp rating is momentary.
That would been a * with the car shutting off as continuous amp load got too high and popped off the master disconnect switch. Right in the middle of a high 8 sec - low 9 pass
i am taking you have a rear mounted battery..
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/waynep712/disconnectswitchwiriringwayne_zpsc5377a58.jpg)
this is a neat feature..http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb476/waynep712/pushrodbatterydisconnect_zpsf609fe5a.jpg
but what would happen. if you added a second connection that was a morse cable up into the cockpit... you could have the NHRA legal cut off at the back of the car.. but also have a PTO knob to push and PULL to control the battery cut off switch from the drivers seat..
Power Turned OFF.. Pto.
Quote from: "Crosley"you lucky guys in snow belt;;
today , I greased the lawn tractor. Need to mow yards again. Odd that lots of rain causes the grass to grow quicker. We need a 2.5m $ study on that.
Signed up for irrigation. happens in 8 days. Will be last flood irrigation for 2014 , I hope.
On to the Simca.. noticed this morning: battery disconnect switch I bought last yr... is continous rated at 20 amps, not 125 amps I thought. 125 amp rating is momentary.
That would been a * with the car shutting off as continuous amp load got too high and popped off the master disconnect switch. Right in the middle of a high 8 sec - low 9 pass
Please explain what signing up for irrigation is.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "idrivejunk"Howdy gents- I haven't been around much lately so I'm here checking in, catching up on the stories and life adventures.
If any of you recall my mention of a '41 Ford pickup job a few months back, well thats what has been feasting on my soul all summer. Such giant jobs can beat you down in so many ways on a personal level. Anyway, the level of thrashing to finish has been such that I had to abandon pic-taking for the most part.
Trying to wait until its done before posting many images of it, but I do have a few of the chassis. Did not get any with front sheetmetal in place before it went to the upholstery shop today, but we hope to have another full week for final prep before it heads to the AutoLoc booth at SEMA. So there will be pics, but later. A Roush-blown Coyote 5.0 was a tight fit but my co-worker pulled it off. Alternator mounts backwards on a fabbed bracket, for example. I did the bodywork, about seven months worth, I think. Its a blur and I need a vacation bad!
I have the opportunity to go to SEMA with the truck. But I'm a home boy and will probably stick around and work instead of going. I don't spec parts, just do bodywork and assembly / teardown. My customizing ideas are usually frowned upon too so I really don't see a need to go. Any of you been to it? Should I go? I hate crowds, and if I understand correctly its now open to the public. Whats the big whoopie about it, is it the models at the booths?
Go. You will see tools and techniques that you never thought of. Plus a lot of nice cars, and booth babes.
OOOOH Booth Babes :D :shock:
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "Crosley"you lucky guys in snow belt;;
today , I greased the lawn tractor. Need to mow yards again. Odd that lots of rain causes the grass to grow quicker. We need a 2.5m $ study on that.
Signed up for irrigation. happens in 8 days. Will be last flood irrigation for 2014 , I hope.
On to the Simca.. noticed this morning: battery disconnect switch I bought last yr... is continous rated at 20 amps, not 125 amps I thought. 125 amp rating is momentary.
That would been a * with the car shutting off as continuous amp load got too high and popped off the master disconnect switch. Right in the middle of a high 8 sec - low 9 pass
Please explain what signing up for irrigation is.
Each neighborhood has a "posting box" for irrigation use. Inside box contains sheets with names & property numbers printed
We must request number of hours of irrigation we want for each day (cycle). If you do not request irrigation, you are not entered into current cycle.
Water company computes times for irrigation and then posts sheets in the same box. email is also sent out with times / days irrigation flows. Maybe day time or night time which is a PITA.
Each cycle is 13 days apart.
sorry for long answer.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "Crosley"you lucky guys in snow belt;;
today , I greased the lawn tractor. Need to mow yards again. Odd that lots of rain causes the grass to grow quicker. We need a 2.5m $ study on that.
Signed up for irrigation. happens in 8 days. Will be last flood irrigation for 2014 , I hope.
On to the Simca.. noticed this morning: battery disconnect switch I bought last yr... is continous rated at 20 amps, not 125 amps I thought. 125 amp rating is momentary.
That would been a * with the car shutting off as continuous amp load got too high and popped off the master disconnect switch. Right in the middle of a high 8 sec - low 9 pass
Please explain what signing up for irrigation is.
Each neighborhood has a "posting box" for irrigation use. Inside box contains sheets with names & property numbers printed
We must request number of hours of irrigation we want for each day (cycle). If you do not request irrigation, you are not entered into current cycle.
Water company computes times for irrigation and then posts sheets in the same box. email is also sent out with times / days irrigation flows. Maybe day time or night time which is a PITA.
Each cycle is 13 days apart.
sorry for long answer.
I guess I should have asked what flood irrigation is. Do you actually have your property flooded? If so how is this done?
Flood irrigation is done by running water over an area either by trenches or mass flooding. The use of a sprinkler in any form negates the title of flood irrigation.
Quote from: "kb426"Flood irrigation is done by running water over an area either by trenches or mass flooding. The use of a sprinkler in any form negates the title of flood irrigation.
yuuup.. We have concrete ditches in neighbor hood. Open design. This area was farm land for decades. Now it is homes on irrigated acreage. Cost about 18 dolars a month to flood property 2 times. Much cheaper than city water with sprinkler system. My front yard does have under ground sprinklers. Drip irrigation on many plants too.
checking clearance on various items with Simca. Carb clearance under the hood. Water pump to radiator. Radiator height to engine for high point... yada yada
The little town (Townsend) 30 miles east of us, holds the last rod run of the season with their Octoberfest. Usually has 100-150 cars. yesterday there were 290. Don't quite know why so many, but it sure was fun and a beautiful day. There was a 37 Cord there, all stock, what a piece of engineering. If any of you keep up with Salt Cat racing, Frank was there with his 51 Buick. It is built on a Jag pan with a twin turbocharged,injected Buick 322 straight 8. This was where he tested the design for his "Henry" headed straight 8 in the Bonneville cars. Another beautiful car, he won best of show.
Doug
is this patina??? or This is Patina!!!
http://i.imgur.com/UhvP0On.jpg
Well, I've been working for weeks on the wiring loam for the computo for the Jeepster. I knew it would be hard to get the engine ('87 GMC S15 2.5L ) running with-out it. Having removed all of the circuits that I won't be using and arranging the wires so that they aren't so tangled it took two rolls of tape to bind them down. I've only got two plugs that I can't identify . I think that they might be for the windshield washer/wiper circuit so I need to go back to my original wiring diagram, not the "whited-out" corrected copies to see if they need to be cut out too. I think I can find room for the mess that's left under my dashboard. With all of the engine wired I should be able to get the hood and front fenders out of the back seat of the body and hung back where they belong so I can re-position the Jeepster and get it up on jack stands. Then I can make room to get my exercise bike back home and have an exercise area in my garage. Linda retired the end of September so she's around in the morning when I take my blood sugar. Hearing my results this morning she reminded me about exercising. Her retiring and working on the Jeepster are high points in my life lately. I've been checking here daily but I've not had much to brag about. GPster
A good body man could fix that. :)
Quote from: "wayne petty"is this patina??? or This is Patina!!!
http://i.imgur.com/UhvP0On.jpg
It hasn't been sitting out there long enough yet...the wheels don't have the same patina. Give it another decade or two, then it'll be ready.
Quoteis this patina??? or This is Patina!!!
Fog it with clear coat and paint the wheels red, you can flip it for a tidy profit. :twisted:
I've had race cars that looked worse than that...........but not much. :roll:
Finally got on bolting the heads to my 327 for the Simca. First head, pulled threads out of one bolt hole. I did not start on the 2nd head.
Guess I will heli-coil that bolt hole next week.
Quote from: "Crosley"Finally got on bolting the heads to my 327 for the Simca. First head, pulled threads out of one bolt hole. I did not start on the 2nd head.
Guess I will heli-coil that bolt hole next week.
please examine the thickness of the deck surface where the threads are.. the 3/8 length inserts are not really strong enough in my opinion which is not worth much.. you can order a .656" length 7/16-14 insert from grainger or some other store..
http://www.grainger.com/category/thread-repair-inserts/thread-insert/fasteners/ecatalog/N-8o9?bc=y#nav=%2Fcategory%2Fthread-repair-inserts%2Fthread-insert%2Ffasteners%2Fecatalog%2FN-8o9Z1z0n51jZ1z0komw
one of them will work..
catalog page.. http://www.grainger.com/content/cat_405_screws?page=91
i have only used these on small block head bolts holes a few times.. i always worried about them after but they never came back to bite me..
http://www.silver-seal.com/product/40437/Self-Tapping-Thread-Repair-Inserts-15-Pk-716-14.html
i use the smaller 3/8-16, 5/16-18, 8x1.25 versions all the time.. i am running out of them..
this is just an idea..
Wayne: I have the proper heli-coil kit at work.
I have folks telling me to use a time-sert design type repair. Kit at that 7/16 size seems price fixed at 88.34 . I found the same price for full kit in many locations.
It is an old 327 block. I dont want to eff up too many head bolt holes. This is a short bolt hole. If I am off slightly from straight, I will be OK .. The ARP bolt looks fine
Quote from: "wayne petty"Quote from: "Crosley"Finally got on bolting the heads to my 327 for the Simca. First head, pulled threads out of one bolt hole. I did not start on the 2nd head.
Guess I will heli-coil that bolt hole next week.
please examine the thickness of the deck surface where the threads are.. the 3/8 length inserts are not really strong enough in my opinion which is not worth much.. you can order a .656" length 7/16-14 insert from grainger or some other store..
http://www.grainger.com/category/thread-repair-inserts/thread-insert/fasteners/ecatalog/N-8o9?bc=y#nav=%2Fcategory%2Fthread-repair-inserts%2Fthread-insert%2Ffasteners%2Fecatalog%2FN-8o9Z1z0n51jZ1z0komw
one of them will work..
catalog page.. http://www.grainger.com/content/cat_405_screws?page=91
i have only used these on small block head bolts holes a few times.. i always worried about them after but they never came back to bite me..
http://www.silver-seal.com/product/40437/Self-Tapping-Thread-Repair-Inserts-15-Pk-716-14.html
i use the smaller 3/8-16, 5/16-18, 8x1.25 versions all the time.. i am running out of them..
this is just an idea..
http://i.imgur.com/e3y5puK.jpg
non optimal optima
or what an optima looks like with a dead cell and the top removed with force..
Fitting a reversing camera to the 32 coup with a 4'' top chop it is hard to see and can turn it on manual and can keep a eye on the mullens trailer
To bring up LED bulbs again. :cry:
At the local Lowes a few daze ago. I noticed 90% of the LED bulbs have discount tags on them. One level of the shelf all the LED bulbs had yellow discount tags . These are the indoor bulbs that look like space ships with the cooling fin design.
Make me wonder if Lowes is clearing out all LED bulbs & a new design LED bulb is coming online?
That would be my thoughts also. I think the LED is going to be our choice in the near future. Its just a little mercury in the other ones. Mercury bad, mercury good...................
Found this sprung up in the back yard!!!!
Merry Christmas to Moose!!! It's been decades since I had a stand alone shop to use. That has to be great.
Took a quick trip to Terre haute In. today. Left at odark30 and was back before dark. I sold the old crew cab dually with no drivetrain in it and had to deliver as the guy didn't have a big enough trailer
Quote from: "moose"Found this sprung up in the back yard!!!!
That's going to be a nice retirement gift to yourself Moose. It looks like plenty of room to fill up with projects. :D
There must be something in the air here in Michigan. This has been growing by my cabin up north this summer. It's a project for my nephew and me. Hope to have the roof on next week.
(http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL89/167432/5749758/410211866.jpg)
My little project at the shop is nothing like what you guys have been up to, but I wanted this slab out front for many years now. We poured it Thursday. Like my other construction projects this summer, it cost about twice the amount that I planned.
John
George,
Nice looking addition. Storage or more living area?
John,
The approach will be nice! I know about cost overruns...
My new home is a 30 X 40 with 10 foot ceiling. I do not know if I will get the heat up this season but it will be nice to have a place to gather all my toys together!
I guess it's been a building year. My summers work was a 24' x 16' deck with a 12' gazebo. Lots of work for an old man!
Very nicely done Ken. I can picture you on that deck cooking up something real tasty.
I know Frank has been doing a lot of carpenter work this summer too. It must have been a year that a lot of us needed things fixed or built. Now, let the snow fly and let us get to the inside of the garages. Put down the claw hammer and pick up the ball peen.
John
I have one piece of siding to put up and the shop will be done. We still have the new trusses in the back shop to finish. and the new metal roof to put on.
As far as carpentry work this summer the most requested project has been to raise the ceiling of the chicken run that's in front of the coop. Luckily Linda is only 5'1" tall so that job wasn't impossible to accomplish. Sealed the ribs of the roofing with foam yesterday where it lays on the run's walls. Migrant birds were getting under it to nest. Not to imply that it didn't need done because now I won't have to run the rototiller on my knees when I till the run's ground so it's easier for the "Girls" to take their dust bath. Still working on the bulkhead wiring connector on the Jeepster. Been using aerosol brake parts cleaner and I think it will get the job done. GPster
I spent the day at the dragstrip with Hooley and the "Okie Twister" HenryJ. Lots of excitement. I made a pass in the old truck just so I could say that I have ran at every nostalgia event there for the last 15 years. Hooley's first pass was almost a disaster as he came out in a wheelstand and then got all crossed up and up on his side. The starter said that Hooley's zoomie headers touch the track and that saved him but I do not think he was that far over on his side. He was the fastest car in the field with most of his passes in the 8.8's. He won the gasser class. It was a great day.
John
You guys new buildings & add-ons look good. Always nice to get a place to work in.
My brother & I attended a gathering for our old grade school on saturday evening. 2 of the OE teachers were there. In their mid 80's now.
Its 53 yrs since my brother graduated, 46 yrs for me.
We were looking thru old class photos there. My bro comments : " no pics from 1961". This woman looks at us and says: I was not even born yet in 61. Neither my brother or I said anything , we smiled
Went to patch a hole in the RH floor of 68 Torino. 1 hour job turned into a 4 hour job and I am not done yet. Ran out of gas for the welder. Back at it tonight I hope.
Little hole in floor pan.
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q203/416Ford/1968%20Torino/2014-10-19143033_zpsbfe68bf3.jpg)
The surprise underneath it.
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q203/416Ford/1968%20Torino/2014-10-19143120_zps9f9fd93d.jpg)
Welding the torque box back up.
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q203/416Ford/1968%20Torino/2014-10-19155034_zps1c43b82f.jpg)
Buttoned up the R front floor welding wise last night.
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q203/416Ford/1968%20Torino/IMG_0785_zps9170b620.jpg)
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Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I spent the day at the dragstrip with Hooley and the "Okie Twister" HenryJ. Lots of excitement. I made a pass in the old truck just so I could say that I have ran at every nostalgia event there for the last 15 years. Hooley's first pass was almost a disaster as he came out in a wheelstand and then got all crossed up and up on his side. The starter said that Hooley's zoomie headers touch the track and that saved him but I do not think he was that far over on his side. He was the fastest car in the field with most of his passes in the 8.8's. He won the gasser class. It was a great day.
John
I found some video of Hooley's first run. If you play it, you may want your speakers turned down as the camera operator gets vocal after the run.
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John
What a save! The camera man is funny!
Lots of interesting projects among the group here, cool stuff. Torque boxes, home improvements, wicked fishtailing, ah. Heres that peek under the hood of my this year's project ... We got our first look at the interior and front bumper today and before we left, all the front end chrome went on. Even the little "V8" not shown in pic, at the grille's center. By the way yes it sounds great. The air intake is still being paint-worked. Getting close but its down to the wire now. I'm not planning to attend the show with it, I'd rather work and rest like usual. I may have said wrong before, but it should be at the Hemmings booth.
I'm told ts a 41 1 ton cab so we call it "the '41" but to me it says 39. I'm a 65-75 GM car guy though.
(http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/chevroldsmobuiac/other%20stuff%208/IMG_57791_zpsbb7e9443.jpg)
One of the cool things not really visible in this pic is the fact that the inner and outer fenders have been seamlessly "unitized" on each side. (My one and only idea used on this one) At the end of the day we were discussing what finish should be used on the backside of the front bumper. I think we should ditch the gaskets and that the brackets should be dark not chrome. The fender openings for them are sleeved a couple inches deep, radiused and body color. What'cha think?
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that truck looks nice! wow!
That is a pretty truck. My car is a 46 with a 41 front end. Vickie calls it a 46 and I call it a forty one six.
Black brackets and clean the rubbers up so they blend with the black. My $.02 opinion.
I think the rubber should be left off and the bumper brackets should be chrome. There doesn't need to be an additional color to that front and by making the fenders/wells one piece why would you try to complicate a picture that you were trying to simplify. GPster
Thanks for the input. Chrome brackets don't bother me as much as gaskets do. We're gonna look at it without gaskets and decide. I do think a low gloss black or body color would be the thing for the back of the bumper because anything there will be reflected in the face of the fenders. I bet we end up going chrome brackets with no gaskets or trimmed gaskets that sit inside the edge of the hole. Its more fun when you're down to these types of decisions, thats fer shur!
Last night I was in Salina Ks. to see Heart. If you're not a rocker that won't mean anything. I got to testdrive a 2015 Mustang. It was the base v6 auto model. I believe it's better than the previous gen. I came home today and cleaned out the shop some. The parts that I can't find, are still missing. I've wrote them off and I'll buy replacements. It was 87 degrees here today. Almost like summer!
I tried the melted wax on a rusted bolt trick today. I was changing the front shocks on my DD Dodge pickup and my acetylene tank was empty. So I heated the top nut for a few minutes with a propane torch, melted the wax (candle) into it and it broke loose. This being a twelve year old Michigan truck, I was quite impressed!
Friday I put up the last piece of siding on my shop. It only took two years. Now the back shop has to be reroofed, I have all the material. I just need to do it.
I have been working on this 34 Ford, the front spring needed to be replaced, and I discovered the angle of the shackle hole on the perch pin, was not the same angle as the spring end, so I picked up a pair of adjustable perch pins. The first one came out fine with a few taps with a brass hammer. The second one will not move. Since it's a chrome axle, I can't use too much heat, I used penetrant, and heated it with a heat gun, still no go. I spent an hour today making an adapter for my ball joint press, so I can put some pressure on it while heating it. We'll see.
Block sanding! Woo Hoo! :lol:
Quote from: "kb426"The parts that I can't find, are still missing. I've wrote them off and I'll buy replacements.
Well buying replacements is one way of finding the lost ones :wink:
phat rat, the good news is that they're all small and not expensive! Because the project began better than a year ago, I don't remember if they were even on the truck much less useable. :)
Quote from: "kb426"phat rat, the good news is that they're all small and not expensive! Because the project began better than a year ago, I don't remember if they were even on the truck much less useable. :)
Great
This may qualify as : If there are no pictures, it never happened ? LOL
Changed a few 8 foot light tubes (non LED) out in my shop. FYI: if by accident one hits the floor, the pieces fly about 20 feet.
Not a smooth weekend. I actually am waiting for monday morning to get here
That's a fact. When a big fluorescent tube hits the floor there's glass everywhere.
Put the Impala away for the winter, no more scraping the truck windshield.
Should be bringing home my cherry picker and TIG next weekend. Want to pull the motor that I sold out of the Vicky and get new pictures. Going to try Auto traders Classic, and then possibly Ebay. I have spent plenty on Ebay, but never sold anything, should be quite an experience.
Doug
Sitting in U of Iowa hospital with a gold plaque on my eye with radioactive pellets in it. They found a melanoma on my eye earlier this year, and it turned out to be cancerous. The installed the plaque on Friday, and it will hopefully come off Wednesday. The operation wasn't really so bad, but I got really sick on Sat and Sun. Don't really know if it was the meds or radiation...I"m suspecting the meds, because I feel much better today.
I had gone to the VA early this year for a new pair of glasses (first time there for that), and the opthomologist found the spot. She sent me to another eyecare place up the street, and they confirmed it. She then referred me here. I've had a lot of skin cancer surgeries, but I'm told that they aren't related. I'll just be happy to be out of here.
On a happier note, when I go back to work next Monday, I'll only have to work for four days, then go in on Friday for my retirement lunch and be gone after 40 years at the same place. I'll be joining the ranks of every day being Saturday. LOL.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Sitting in U of Iowa hospital with a gold plaque on my eye with radioactive pellets in it. They found a melanoma on my eye earlier this year, and it turned out to be cancerous. The installed the plaque on Friday, and it will hopefully come off Wednesday. The operation wasn't really so bad, but I got really sick on Sat and Sun. Don't really know if it was the meds or radiation...I"m suspecting the meds, because I feel much better today.
I had gone to the VA early this year for a new pair of glasses (first time there for that), and the opthomologist found the spot. She sent me to another eyecare place up the street, and they confirmed it. She then referred me here. I've had a lot of skin cancer surgeries, but I'm told that they aren't related. I'll just be happy to be out of here.
On a happier note, when I go back to work next Monday, I'll only have to work for four days, then go in on Friday for my retirement lunch and be gone after 40 years at the same place. I'll be joining the ranks of every day being Saturday. LOL.
I hope this works out like planned. Best of luck.
Good luck Phil. Enjoy the retirement from a paying job..... :lol:
Good luck with the eye and the retirement Yeoman.
Good luck with the eye and enjoy retirement. I spent 43 years with my employer and haven't missed it a bit. it'll be nine years the end of Jan. It's only 6 Saturdays as you still have Sunday
Sounds like the right treatment on the eye Phil. As for retirement - if you're anything like Jack and I - busier than when we worked - you will like it fine. I'm in my 11th year and never looked back.
Charlie
Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to being able to do my own projects, especially the '41 Pontiac. Things are looking good with the eye problem, will know for sure Wednesday.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Friday I put up the last piece of siding on my shop. It only took two years. Now the back shop has to be reroofed, I have all the material. I just need to do it.
I have been working on this 34 Ford, the front spring needed to be replaced, and I discovered the angle of the shackle hole on the perch pin, was not the same angle as the spring end, so I picked up a pair of adjustable perch pins. The first one came out fine with a few taps with a brass hammer. The second one will not move. Since it's a chrome axle, I can't use too much heat, I used penetrant, and heated it with a heat gun, still no go. I spent an hour today making an adapter for my ball joint press, so I can put some pressure on it while heating it. We'll see.
Today I was going to push that perch pin out. So I got out the ball joint press, and you think I could find the adapter I made? I had it saturday, and set it on the bench. Today it wasn't there. Off and on today I looked for it while I was doing other things. I did not find it. I had resigned myself to making another one. Just before I came in the house, I walked by the bench, glanced over, and there it was just where I had left it. :roll: If there was some one here, I would think that they were screwing with me, but no one was here. So where was it?
Good luck Phil! );b(
"So where was it?"
So! You have my parallel universe segment...I've been looking everywhere for it...give it back cuz there's a bunch of my stuff in it.
"So where was it?"
Your childhood buddy NOT ME had it.
Couple weeks ago, the guy that works on assembling components for power glides came over. He asked if I had the holding fixture for the planetary bowls & output shafts.
I looked around him , through the doorway & I could see the fixture setting on the power glide bench in plain sight. I pointed to it.. he saw it. I guess he could not see it when right next to the fixture? He is MUCH younger than Enjenjo
I always set things right where I can find them...... I'm going to stop doing that. Just as well put them under every thing else.... would be easier to find....
Hello;
Played "Happy Homeowner" Syndrom all day yesterday!
Found my kitchen cabinet under the sink was full of water!! So upon examination, decided that the current fawset was leaking under.
Went to Lowes, found a suitable replacement, and started!
First, the hot water valve was frozen open, so I had to shut off the water to the house. Then I found that the mounting under the darn thing was coroded and rusted to the point of using my Dremmel with a cut-off wheel to cut all the connections free!!!
It took me from 9am to 4PM to aclomplish this PIA!! Started with 6 tools ended up with a zillion!!! Even had to go buy a tool!, Which I returned and got my dollars back.
My left side is aching from laying there with the sharp edge of the cabinet poking me even I used some pillows and some folded towles!!
End results are that everything worked perfectly, NO LEAKS! I'm happy!!
Bruce
Quote from: "BFS57"Hello;
Played "Happy Homeowner" Syndrom all day yesterday!
Found my kitchen cabinet under the sink was full of water!! So upon examination, decided that the current fawset was leaking under.
Went to Lowes, found a suitable replacement, and started!
First, the hot water valve was frozen open, so I had to shut off the water to the house. Then I found that the mounting under the darn thing was coroded and rusted to the point of using my Dremmel with a cut-off wheel to cut all the connections free!!!
It took me from 9am to 4PM to aclomplish this PIA!! Started with 6 tools ended up with a zillion!!! Even had to go buy a tool!, Which I returned and got my dollars back.
My left side is aching from laying there with the sharp edge of the cabinet poking me even I used some pillows and some folded towles!!
End results are that everything worked perfectly, NO LEAKS! I'm happy!
Bruce
My brother and I in our handyman business have replaced many faucets, sometimes it's just easier to pull the sink if things are too corroded.
Sharp metal chisel on the nuts, wood chisel on the plastic nuts or take the faucet apart on top and use a sawzall. Never had to take the sink out unless I was replacing it. Hour tops.
Hello;
All the time I was working under there I was thinking "don't screw up any thing else! Almost called a plummer but the response time was hours away, so I just stuck with it, frustration and all!!!
GOT ER DONE!!
Bruce
"So where was it?"
Frank ..This one is soo simple .... You put it right where you would not loose it ... :idea:
Like was discussed before ..The best way to find the parts you put away for your car is to buy new ones ..... :roll:
On a different note ... Has anyone ever had neurosurgery on the nerves in your spine ??
Bob ..
:wink:
Quote from: "Mikej"Sharp metal chisel on the nuts, wood chisel on the plastic nuts or take the faucet apart on top and use a sawzall. Never had to take the sink out unless I was replacing it. Hour tops.
We can usually replace a faucett in 15-20 minutes without pulling the sink, if everything goes good, about 40 minutes pulling it. We can't charge our usual hourly rate or we woould only make $20 to split between us. :D
I have wanted a flag pole in the yard for a long time. This summer I was given a Ham Radio antenna mast. (All I had to do was trim some trees and take it down. That is a story in itself) It is a 40 footer that is made with a hinge and a winch so that the tower can be tilted up and down. Today I set the primary pole that the winch and hinge are mounted. It is the white pole located in the left front of the attached picture. Now I will start cleaning and painting the mast pole. My first step in the process will be straightening the pole. The mast is made of several sections of telescoping pipe that are welded together. If you look close at the picture, it is on sawhorses just in front of my shop between my pickup and the shop. This mast was made 40 years ago and while it is structurally sound, it is not very neatly done. It will fit right in with the other junk around this place.
If you have any thoughts on how to straighten a 40 foot long, telescoping pipe, pass it along.
John
When I was still working we straightened lots of structural steel
with your flag pole , I would use two metal horses ( stands) . Place the stands as far apart as possible ( about 6 inches of overhang on each end ) Turn the pole so the bend part is facing straight up. anchor the pole to keep from rotating. Using a rose bud heating tip on your torch , heat opposite from the bend. DO NOT use much heat I would start with about 500 degrees , you can buy temp sticks at your welding store . As soon as you get to 500 degrees stop start pining the heated area. Want to see your progress ? Stretch a string the length of the pole after it has cooled down.
Depending on the bend it may take several heat applications. Don't give up and don't try to hurry it may come easy or NOT , but it will come your way. If you have more questions ask and I'll try to answer
PS:Don't be temped to use more heat if thing aren't going your way. If you get it to hot Like RED you will have to start over. When this happens we always let it set then started over the next day
I was able to straighten the flag pole today. I laid out some tapered string lines, roughly the taper of the flag pole, across the slab in front of my shop. I place some wood V blocks over these string lines so that I could lay the pole in them and rotate it to find the bends. There were two, one near the very top and one near the middle. I used some large blocks of wood, and the mass of an overweight 65 year old man to bend the pole.(ME) I was surprised by the ease that it worked back into a useable piece.
An old fat man is still a good thing to have around.
John
I made a round trip to Monticello Ill to pick up soda for Frank's shop.
I'm taking a day of vacation to work on the 51. I bought 2 more lights to help with the painting. After hanging them, 1 bulb wouldn't work. I went and got a replacement and 5 minutes later the new fixture craters. The replacement for it is up and working as I type. I hope the rest of the day get's better. :)
4 .... count em, 4 light tubes. 8 footers. Bought, replaced. they all 4 work. I did not drop - break any of them. Yet.
the weekend is young, we shall see
The radiation plaque was removed Wednesday, but I've got double vision for a while, so I'm wearing a pirate patch to keep from seeing double. No pain. :D
Hope things go well for you Phil. Congratulations on your retirement.
My wife and I went on a run with some friends today. A great afternoon. Some back roads and then a run on old route 66.
John
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"The radiation plaque was removed Wednesday, but I've got double vision for a while, so I'm wearing a pirate patch to keep from seeing double. No pain. :D
Best to you Phil on the eye and retirement.
I am a few yrs behind you on retirement, seem to getting further behind $ each week. LOL
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"The radiation plaque was removed Wednesday, but I've got double vision for a while, so I'm wearing a pirate patch to keep from seeing double. No pain. :D
AARGH!
Thanks again for the well wishes. I"m looking forward to retirement; 4 days and counting. I got to choose what we're having for the dinner, and which retirees I wanted to come (I always thought that they were all invited).
Weird feeling; my eye is still red and very dilated. I go back to see the doc on the 11th.
Back at ya, digger!
Josh and I put the engine in his S10.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Josh and I put the engine in his S10.
Well, that's a new project. First generation or newer S10 ?In making room for my exercise bike in my garage and I uncovered some parts from the ('87) S15 that I stripped for the Jeepster. Not much and mostly machanical but it could use a different home. Did you get that bolt (?) out of that '34's axel? GPster
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "enjenjo"Josh and I put the engine in his S10.
Well, that's a new project. First generation or newer S10 ?In making room for my exercise bike in my garage and I uncovered some parts from the ('87) S15 that I stripped for the Jeepster. Not much and mostly machanical but it could use a different home. Did you get that bolt (?) out of that '34's axel? GPster
97 S10 SS 4.3 engine. I kinda threw a rod in the original engine.
Yes I got the perch pin out, I adapted a ball joint press to push on it, and alternated heat and penetrating oil on it for three days before it came loose.
Jacked the AMX up to inspect the front suspension and change the oil. Gotta find out why it broke into a shimmy on the way home from a car show in sept. I rebuilt the whole front end back in the late 90's but I didn't do the idler or pittman arms. Something still feels loose and I get a clunking sound sometimes.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "enjenjo"Josh and I put the engine in his S10.
Well, that's a new project. First generation or newer S10 ?In making room for my exercise bike in my garage and I uncovered some parts from the ('87) S15 that I stripped for the Jeepster. Not much and mostly machanical but it could use a different home. Did you get that bolt (?) out of that '34's axel? GPster
Quote97 S10 SS 4.3 engine. I kinda threw a rod in the original engine.
Isn't "Kinda threw a rod" a little like being "Somewhat Pregnant" :shock: :?:
Bob..... :wink:
Hey Bob...remember that they're from Ohio... :lol:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "enjenjo"Josh and I put the engine in his S10.
Well, that's a new project. First generation or newer S10 ?In making room for my exercise bike in my garage and I uncovered some parts from the ('87) S15 that I stripped for the Jeepster. Not much and mostly machanical but it could use a different home. Did you get that bolt (?) out of that '34's axel? GPster
Quote97 S10 SS 4.3 engine. I kinda threw a rod in the original engine.
Isn't "Kinda threw a rod" a little like being "Somewhat Pregnant" :shock: :?:
Bob..... :wink:
Hey, I was able to save the heads, so it was not a total loss. :roll:
I spent the afternoon assembling a T5. I got to 5th gear on the countershaft, and the snap ring groove was covered up by the gear. I had changed the 5th gear ratio, and the new gear was .075" thicker than the old one. I did not have the right spacer, and my supplier said it's no longer available, so I had to make a mandrel, and cut .075 off the spacer I had. It is hardened steel, so a carbide tool, and light cuts were needed, but I got it done.
Quote from: "fast401"Jacked the AMX up to inspect the front suspension and change the oil. Gotta find out why it broke into a shimmy on the way home from a car show in sept. I rebuilt the whole front end back in the late 90's but I didn't do the idler or pittman arms. Something still feels loose and I get a clunking sound sometimes.
I've seen idler arms do that.
Quote from: "jaybee"Quote from: "fast401"Jacked the AMX up to inspect the front suspension and change the oil. Gotta find out why it broke into a shimmy on the way home from a car show in sept. I rebuilt the whole front end back in the late 90's but I didn't do the idler or pittman arms. Something still feels loose and I get a clunking sound sometimes.
I've seen idler arms do that.
I found nothing loose. Any guesses?
Quote from: "fast401"I found nothing loose. Any guesses?
That AMX is a unibody, isn't it? When you get back under it for further inspection, don't limit your looking to just the front end parts. Look also for cracks in the structure or separated seams, especially near suspension / steering mounting points. GM's control arm mounts used to rip off sometimes, and we all know about fatigued classic Mustang-type structural problems. Usually if I have a worn idler I notice it on the highway as a wobble, and it requires more input to drive straight in a crosswind. A pitman arm would have to be cracked, and thats something I would not want to drive another mile!
Well today is the day. At 11am the wife gets a whole new left knee. Looks like I will be out of the shop for a few days.
Quote from: "348tripower"Well today is the day. At 11am the wife gets a whole new left knee. Looks like I will be out of the shop for a few days.
Wish her well for us !!!
Quote from: "348tripower"Well today is the day. At 11am the wife gets a whole new left knee. Looks like I will be out of the shop for a few days.
Tell her good luck for me.
Hip/knee replacement has become an almost routine operation, so she shouldn't have any problems. Wish her well for me.
From what I hear, you be sure to do the exercises that the dr. tells you to do, and she'll be okay.
Quote from: "348tripower"Well today is the day. At 11am the wife gets a whole new left knee. Looks like I will be out of the shop for a few days.
my brother recently got a new knee and the first few days/weeks are painful but in the end the results are worth it. my brother in law recently got two new knees on the SAME day :shock: and is now thinking of running in a mini marathon :?
do what the doc and therapists says and she'll be up and around before you know it
GOOD WISHES towards your wife
later jim
she will be up and about walking within a day of the op
my wife had her knee done 6 months ago and left hospital on the third day
it is a lot of hard work but don't let her give up
all the best to your wife she will be a new woman
Had both of my knees replaced 11 years ago. Do the exercises, take your meds and it will all be worth it. I can walk a flea market all day now! :lol: Tom...
Best wishes, Don.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"From what I hear, you be sure to do the exercises that the dr. tells you to do, and she'll be okay.
That what I hear also. Don't let her slack off one bit Don.
off thread.. new game show..
catching carp the hard way..
http://giant.gfycat.com/RealisticVerifiableHarpseal.gif
there is something fishy about this..
wayne.. who is thinking.. that might actually be fun..
Wayne, google asian carp Illinois river and watch the fun. There are a couple fishermen here who have the largest flat bottom jon boats I've seen who go out and fill the boats with these carp and take them to a fish processing place. the boats' trailers have three axles. A friend of mine says that they do taste good.
If those Asian carp get into the Great Lakes it will be a tragedy. It will decimate the commercial and sport fishing, tourism, and change the Lakes forever. They need to seriously address this now, it's only getting lip service and "monitoring" now. A few million spent now will prevent the futile spending of billions in the future trying to correct the problem once it happens.
The Kaskaskia River near me in southern IL has the asian carp problem. They have affected the boaters there. Imagine water skiing or tubing and being hit by one. Boat occupants have been hit by them at speed. Whack, slimy fish upside the head!
I expect it is not legal but I have seen videos of guys shooting them (shotgun and archery) off the back of boats. It looks like fun. The driver was wearing a helmet in those videos.
Local politicians have tried, without success, to interest a fish packing company to process them for pet food or export. Apparently some country likes to eat them.No they don't taste good and are boney.
Today I am headed back to the hospital to see the princess.
The doc gave us a good report. She had something to eat last night and had the expected pain.
Surgery was 3.5 hours late due to a problem with another surgery. Long day for all of us.
Thanks for the well wishes I will pass them on.
Like everyone else has said,make sure to do the physiotherapy when you are home. All the best to you , hope everything turns out well.
My 89 year old uncle came over today, he wanted a little welding done, about a half hour job. Between the bull stuff and the lies, it took about 4 hours. both of us thoroughly enjoyed it.
what to do when the cold weather hits... make presents for the holidays..
here is just an idea..
http://imgur.com/gallery/ynz3p8A
Quote from: "enjenjo"My 89 year old uncle came over today, he wanted a little welding done, about a half hour job. Between the bull stuff and the lies, it took about 4 hours. both of us thoroughly enjoyed it.
those are some of the BEST type of days
later jim
I'm on another western parts trip. So far I have a 41 Ford COE and a 32 Ford 4dr, bodies only Going to look at two more COE's tomorrow, provided I'm not snowed in. LOL Right now I'm in Butte Mt
Don't forget my Torino tail panel while your out there. :)
Update!
Got the wife delivered to the daughters yesterday. She is doing just fine.
She is there for a week so she can get some more mobility before coming home. We were concerned abut the girls jumping on her and just plain bugging her.
They are a 6 year old black lab a a 4 year old in December yellow lab.
Quote from: "phat rat"I'm on another western parts trip. So far I have a 41 Ford COE and a 32 Ford 4dr, bodies only Going to look at two more COE's tomorrow, provided I'm not snowed in. LOL Right now I'm in Butte Mt
How's the weather looking for the next few days? It was 58f here today. How's the fordor '32?
Bought the Harbor Freight 12 ton hydraulic press. It already came in handy when I replaced the ball joints in my brother's E150 Club Wagon. I still used the rented ball joint press for parts of the job and the various cups and spacers for others.
While I've used a press before this is the first I've had my own. Any thoughts as to things I'll want to acquire to use it most effectively, or things I can do with it beyond the obvious press fitting of part A into larger part B?
I watched the temp go down almost 50 degrees this afternoon. The next couple of weeks, I'm going to be in the deepfreeze. The wind has stirred up the tumble weeds. US50 was blocked at the Colorado line at 5pm.
Well I started moteling it last night, I decided that it was going to be too darn cold to stay in the sleeper without heat. Glad I did because this morning at 8:30 the temp was 11 and last night it was 35. I added another COE to the load this time a 48 Ford. The interstate was kind of dicey between Butte and Missoula but good the rest of the way to my sons
Jack, I am sure it is colder today, it is 1 as I drove into work this morning, and that is better that it was supposed to be.
I have a funeral to attend today, and not looking forward to standing in the wind at the grave site.
Quote from: "jaybee"Bought the Harbor Freight 12 ton hydraulic press. It already came in handy when I replaced the ball joints in my brother's E150 Club Wagon. I still used the rented ball joint press for parts of the job and the various cups and spacers for others.
While I've used a press before this is the first I've had my own. Any thoughts as to things I'll want to acquire to use it most effectively, or things I can do with it beyond the obvious press fitting of part A into larger part B?
A few pieces of iron, and you can make a press brake for bending metal. I have also made dies to punch odd shaped holes using the press.
Quote from: "jaybee"Bought the Harbor Freight 12 ton hydraulic press. It already came in handy when I replaced the ball joints in my brother's E150 Club Wagon. I still used the rented ball joint press for parts of the job and the various cups and spacers for others.
While I've used a press before this is the first I've had my own. Any thoughts as to things I'll want to acquire to use it most effectively, or things I can do with it beyond the obvious press fitting of part A into larger part B?
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/shop-press-tooling.658242/ has a bunch of good stuff tho some pics are dead.
http://www.homemadetools.net/ do a search on here as well
later jim
Driving up to Michigans Upper Peninsula on Thursday. Iron River, where we are headed has about a foot of snow so far. Hopefully the locals will will be going back to their camp and take a little detour and drive to our gate, otherwise we might have to walk in the last bit to get the tractor out. Us trolls only have 2wd, not much good offroad with a foot of snow.
Quote from: "wayne petty"what to do when the cold weather hits... make presents for the holidays..
here is just an idea..
http://imgur.com/gallery/ynz3p8A
I did some woodworking during my recovery from surgery last year. This was one of the projects. When I was teaching, I often made items like this to leave on my desk, then I would wait for someone to ask me how or why the thing turned out a certain way. It is easier to teach when someone is wanting to know the answer.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"When I was teaching, I often made items like this to leave on my desk, then I would wait for someone to ask me how or why the thing turned out a certain way. It is easier to teach when someone is wanting to know the answer.John
My father would have expected me to have gone for extra credit and made the other half of the hinge too. I would probably spent time figuring out if I could cut the nail and weld the pieces of it back together in place. GPster
Quote from: "phat46"Driving up to Michigans Upper Peninsula on Thursday. Iron River, where we are headed has about a foot of snow so far. Hopefully the locals will will be going back to their camp and take a little detour and drive to our gate, otherwise we might have to walk in the last bit to get the tractor out. Us trolls only have 2wd, not much good offroad with a foot of snow.
2wd.Hmm. I had 2wd vehicles since 1996..and I'm a skier.Never got stuck.
Last winter. (I had purchased a 4x4 2 years prior).Yeah last winter.
Yeah..a 4wd is just part of driving for me now in the winter.
After last winter...
Thanks for the links, I'll explore them thoroughly. As much as I've missed being at home the last 6 1/2 months I'm getting excited about setting up shop in a new place. Spoke to two realtors today as we get ready to list. Virtually every weekend between now and the end of the year will be devoted to whipping the house into shape.
Got my steering column painted today, that has been a big hangup for me.
Slogged away on the old cabriolet today. Finished new coil-overs on the front as the old ones lost their ability to be adjusted - too many trips to the salt flats made for big time corrosion.
Wrapped up a few little wiring jobs under the dash and almost got the trans tunnel back in, but need to trim the shifter arm on the Lokar unit to get it into Park - small miscalculation on location of the tower I made for the floor boot.
We got around 6" of dry fluff last night. I've done my duties with the snow blower and shovel. That concludes today's exercise program. :)
50*F at the house this morning. had to bundle up to go outside. Dang yard is wet from dew settling . icky! Windy too. sheesh.
Probably mow the yards later. Should be final time for year.
Need to get Xmas decorations out. Figured out new display for front yard. Need to build it, test lights.
This weekend has been drywall repair in the laundry room, a part of the house which has needed attention for a long time...but we all have those things about our homes we just move down the priority list until we fail to notice them anymore. Unfortunately I won't get it all done before heading back to Kansas City in the morning.
This place is going to look so good I wish I could liver here!
just doing some reading of B articles..
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014/11/modified-ford-model-bs/
Went hunting with my son in Mt. First time we've hunted together since 85
an now.. coming in from the left field bull pen... the first appearance of a newly designed carb..
http://www.silverbackcarbs.com/
Quote from: "wayne petty"an now.. coming in from the left field bull pen... the first appearance of a newly designed carb..
http://www.silverbackcarbs.com/
Well now, that looks interesting doesn't it?
Charlie
Few people can tune a holley.....that looks even more complicated.
Apparently will cost around $3000 here . probably end up on all the show cars.
We got Josh's S10 running, it has a miss, code P300, we are trying to track that down. It has new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and distributor, it may be the injectors.
QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"We got Josh's S10 running, it has a miss, code P300, we are trying to track that down. It has new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and distributor, it may be the injectors.
P0300 is "multiple" miss-fires .....Strange to get that without a specific cylinder indicator code ...( P0301--P0305..Etc) .... :?
Jus' thinkin' .... :roll:
Bob...... :wink:
Quote from: "enjenjo"We got Josh's S10 running, it has a miss, code P300, we are trying to track that down. It has new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and distributor, it may be the injectors.
4.3 with cpi injection?
Attended nostalgia races today at Wild horse Pass raceway. Unimpresed how the event was run or how the pit setup via barrels with yellow caution tape. Last time I will attend this event.
I was asked to be there with inline powered car. How many cars were in the inliners bracket? Me.
Falcon was consistent : 15.578 & 15.576 , only 2 passes made. I loaded the car on trailer
My buddys Henry J car was dented: right rear corner. Some one hit it with a vehicle. We were all in the area, yet we did not see a * thing happen.... some how
just sitting in front of the computer bored... then i found this...
http://www.nbc.com/jay-lenos-garage/video/jay-lenos-garage-the-ultimate-car-week/2810406?onid=159436#vc159436=1
hope it perks everybody up...
Cool Wayne, thanks for posting. I've got a Dr. friend that I think has one of those 1928 Chryslers that have only had 21 built. He and his buddy totally restored it a few years ago. Now that I'm retired, I'll have to travel back up there to see them and it.
More drywall repair and painting this weekend, making great progress. Tomorrow is preliminary walk through with a Realtor we know and a representative from the relocation contractor. I'm really nervous because the house has a lot of great features but also 60 year old windows that aren't in good shape and some parts of the house that need freshened.
I think I know about what I need out of it to have the right down payment in the new location...bad news on that front makes things a lot more complicated.
watching this blast from the past..
seems to be a riot going on at some locations around the country..
Yesterday, tried replacing the bearings and shaft in the Cabrio washing machine. Ended up breaking a piece off the tub, so had to buy a new washing machine. *... at least I can return the shaft kit. Bought a Speed Queen this time; it should last longer. :roll:
Wonder plastic....... its a wonder it lasted that long.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Yesterday, tried replacing the bearings and shaft in the Cabrio washing machine. Ended up breaking a piece off the tub, so had to buy a new washing machine. *... at least I can return the shaft kit. Bought a Speed Queen this time; it should last longer. :roll:
Ebay the rest of the parts.. since it is probably apart..
lots of nice super magnets in that motor rotor that comes right off with a 1/4" allen..
Yeah, I've already got the drain pump sold to someone in NC.
Doing a deep cleaning on the shop, and trying to make it more organised. So far I have been on it all week, and no difference shows yet. :cry:
For those of you who are into engines... SIT DOWN... put the beverage aside.. get your nitroglycerine pills ready...
and now for something so different.. i cannot describe a V8 engine with ONE crank throw... and only 2 connecting rods on it. can you see this in your head..
i never would have thought of this.. its brilliant.. will it put out the power an 8 connecting rod motor would.??? that i don't know..
http://thekneeslider.com/ducati-elenore-v8-update/
or drat.. i forgot to look to see if it has desmodromic valve train also.
Wayne, parasitic drag comes to mind. I'f seen the video of the monkey bike running before. What is to be gained? I don't know.
Going to try to stay warm, cold from Canada is dropping in. Last night at 8:30 it was 55 degrees, pretty warm for Montana at Thanksgiving. It is now 6:50am and 1 degree, and expected to drop 5 or 10 more before noon. Back to the mid 30s by Monday.
Doug
Quote from: "sirstude"Going to try to stay warm, cold from Canada is dropping in. Last night at 8:30 it was 55 degrees, pretty warm for Montana at Thanksgiving. It is now 6:50am and 1 degree, and expected to drop 5 or 10 more before noon. Back to the mid 30s by Monday.
Doug
We had a dusting of snow on Thanksgiving and 19 degrees and another dusting today, tomorrow is supposed to be mid fifties. But that's better than last week in the U.P. at deer camp, it was below zero a couple days and 20" of snow.
We got 10" of heavy wet snow- broke trees and dragged down power lines . We lost power Wednesday around 6:30 PM and got it back the next evening around 7:30PM. My daughter the next town over didn't get it back until last night. Generators are a wonderful thing :) Tom...
Quote from: "tom36"We got 10" of heavy wet snow- broke trees and dragged down power lines . We lost power Wednesday around 6:30 PM and got it back the next evening around 7:30PM. My daughter the next town over didn't get it back until last night. Generators are a wonderful thing :) Tom...
81*F here on saturday
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from:
81*F here on saturday[/quote
22F here, but it's a DRY cold :wink:
Project for today is putting a gas log splitter together that was a black Friday deal at Menards yesterday. At my age the Monster Maul is getting heavy after a while. We burn a lot of wood and this will be a big relief I hope.
I hate crowds but got a $1299 splitter for $699 and was only in the store for 15 minutes.
I spent the day driving. I sold a 41 Ford COE to a fella in Hannibal Mo and delivered it today 975 mi roundtrip. Left at 4:15 a.m. and got back at 10:45 p.m.
Self serve check outs:
I dont use them. If I am paying full price for the item, I expect a human to check me out & receive payment.
At Lowes on weekends, early mornings, they often only have the self serve lane open. There is a human there to check people out if needed or help the self serve check out.
Sunday , the human at the self serve at Lowes was trying to help a customer that wanted something in the locked cages. there was a problem.
my wife decided to use the self serve deals. Well, one item was PB BLaster. You have to be 18 to buy that. So, there we sat waiting for validation from the Lowes employee to continue on the self serve check out. While the Lowes employee was trying to help the other customer cluster purchase.
There will not be a next time on the self serve check out crap
Quote from: "Crosley"Self serve check outs:
I dont use them. If I am paying full price for the item, I expect a human to check me out & receive payment.
YUP
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Self serve check outs:
I dont use them. If I am paying full price for the item, I expect a human to check me out & receive payment.
YUP
I love the self serve checkouts, especially if I'm only getting one or two things. I can be long gone by the time I stand in line behind the people buying half the store and writing a check. And I keep my blood pressure lower than having the checker yakking with friends while they should be paying attention to their job. Our Lowes doesn't have them yet, hopefully soon though, the Home Depot does.
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"Self serve check outs:
I dont use them. If I am paying full price for the item, I expect a human to check me out & receive payment.
YUP
YUP again
I see it as increasing the store's profit by making me do something they used to pay people to do. I might see it as keeping prices down...if prices ever actually went down.
I like to think I am helping someone stay employed.There are many people who for whatever reason are working to their greatest potential as a teller. Others use it as a way to help make ends meet or put themselves through school.The people who benefit from not employing tellers in their business probably do not need the money as much as the tellers who earn it . When that form of employment is gone you will have more people needing govt assistance and that comes from you and me . I do my purchases with a human who probably needs their paycheck as much as I do.
some RIVETING videos ..
or how to replace hull plates on a RIVETED together LIBERTY SHIP..
http://gcaptain.com/watch-steel-workers-replace-old-rivets-board-liberty-ship-ss-john-w-brown/
enjoy...
Since there was a Toledo, OH connection I paid particular attention to the guys in the back-ground....I'm sure I saw Enjenjo there in a consulting capacity....
Charlie, that means they were in good hands. :)
I rolled the 51 outside today. That's the first time the shop has been reasonably empty for a real long time. I'm planning on bringing it back in after Christmas and it leaving under it's own power. I'm a year and a half in this project and can't believe I'm not finished.
Quote from: "kb426"I rolled the 51 outside today. That's the first time the shop has been reasonably empty for a real long time. I'm planning on bringing it back in after Christmas and it leaving under it's own power. I'm a year and a half in this project and can't believe I'm not finished.
Wow...a year and a half. I bought my '41 Pontiac in 2000. It'll be a looong time before I'm done with it. :oops:
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Since there was a Toledo, OH connection I paid particular attention to the guys in the back-ground....I'm sure I saw Enjenjo there in a consulting capacity....
I wasn't there, but three of my neighbor's sons work for Hans Hanson, and may have been there. I'll have to ask him.
(http://i.imgur.com/rbAo0Vc.jpg)
Wayne, obviously that won't work, the grounding rod has to be at least two feet into the earth....they need a deeper bucket! 😃
Quote from: "wayne petty"(http://i.imgur.com/rbAo0Vc.jpg)
Wow, a little knowledge really IS a dangerous thing!
its an EARTH ground...
would it be better with COFFEE GROUNDS in the plastic bucket.. ???
i guess its just not that COMMON to be NEUTRAL when you are trying to get down to EARTH.
will the people who think this is totally wrong please line up at L1.. and everybody who thinks its right line up at L2. and people who are not polarized.. well. they are just too COMMON around here and will be returned to the transformer ..
i am glad you guys and gals all enjoyed the picture as much as i did..
:(U) )bye( That's a new one for me, Wayne. It made my mind say"whaaaaa????!". But, spend as much time around construction sites and with elec trical stuff as I did, you'd think you had seen everything. I wonder where they got that idea.
Quote from: "Rrumbler"I wonder where they got that idea.
My guess is OSHA :)
great image for heavy duty tee shirts to give to my contractor friends..
yes.. may i have another bucket of earth ground please..
That reminds me of a situation around here some years ago. There was a new shop being built for a local school system. When the instructors popped by to see the progress, they got there the day before the floor was to be poured. Part of the shop floor was dug and re-barred to 18" deep. when they asked about it they were told "that's where the 60 ton press goes"
Quote from: "chimp koose"That reminds me of a situation around here some years ago. There was a new shop being built for a local school system. When the instructors popped by to see the progress, they got there the day before the floor was to be poured. Part of the shop floor was dug and re-barred to 18" deep. when they asked about it they were told "that's where the 60 ton press goes"
that's funny... they were probably thinking of a 60 ton punch press instead of a 60 ton hydraulic shop press..
i would actually like one of those punch presses if i had a shop.. just for those really tightly wedged brake caliper slides.. and the odd penny that needs to be flattened several times in a row..
http://www.nrmachinesales.com/press/p61851.htm
It takes thick concrete to hold up 120,000 lbs. :roll:
I used my wood lathe and made some rolling pins for Christmas presents. Here are the 8 pins with there first coat of finish. The wood for the turning blanks came from Chinese shipping containers. Sadly it is some of the best plywood I have ever seen. I cut the laminated turning blank out at a diagonal to the layers. So what looks like annual rings is actually layers of veneer. The layer of glue between each layer of wood caused most of problems. It is so hard, and it dulls the tools quickly. I spent nearly as much time sharpening the tools as I did turning. Now I have to clean the shop. I have dust everywhere.
John
wz junk I had a similar experience with lumber many years ago. I was setting up a new machine shop. 8 lathes , 3mills , surface grinder, cyl grinder, shaper, etc. etc. and after unpacking all the equipment just thought something was out of place or weird. Then I realised that I had never seen such flawless lumber ..... ever! The plywood used in the crates would be better than our furniture grade. the skids and other lumber was likewise perfect . In Canada , the best lumber gets exported and the rest stays home.
watching some snowmobile racing on TV.. wondering if racing jackets could be wired with LEDs that are turned on when the kill switch plug is yanked out of the jack on the machine.. so if a rider comes off his machine .. his jacket lights up like a red flashing christmas tree to warn racers behind him that he is there in the clouds of snow.. perhaps even a connection to the pants.. so legs would be shown flashing also..
WZ Junk, you're not giving those to friends whose wife's are going to use them on your friends, are you? That's an interesting story about the Chinese lumber. I'll keep my eyes open.
Quote from: "kb426"WZ Junk, you're not giving those to friends whose wife's are going to use them on your friends, are you? That's an interesting story about the Chinese lumber. I'll keep my eyes open.
I should give one to a guy that I know. A few years ago he was teasing his wife while she was cooking. She kept telling him to stop bothering her but he did not. Then she hit him on the forehead with a meat tenderizer. The next morning at work everyone was asking what had happened to his forehead? Maybe a rolling pin would not leave a mark.
John
Today I feel I MIGHT :lol: have tamed my "on demand 4x4" dilemma.
What a big PITA type of "repair" that was..OVERANDOVER..
One of those you're gonna quit have to quit..
Then you win.. :lol:
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"A few years ago he was teasing his wife while she was cooking. She kept telling him to stop bothering her but he did not. Then she hit him on the forehead with a meat tenderizer.
John
He's lucky his head is the only meat she tenderized. :shock:
Made a round trip to Urbana Ill. to pick up soda for frank. Cheapest fuel I saw was $2.33.
http://coronet1885.com/
i really like the idea of the wooden pegs called.trunnels.
Trunnels (short for "tree nails") are wooden pegs, usually locust for rot resistance that are driven though the planks and into the frames. A small wedge is driven into the end of the trunnel just before it's pounded home to add extra gripping power.
then there are the Carlin dovetails... wow...
if i ever get around to building anything.. i plan on putting some of these to use.. and i am talking timber framing or log cabins.. not just big expensive boats..
just thought you guys and gals would enjoy this..
i did big wooden boat stuff for 22 years ... but that one ended up on the bottom of the pacific ocean.. well.. not really that deep.. it can be seen with google maps or google earth sitting on the bottom .. thats what happens when you use dozens of gallons of white imron to paint your topsides with..
wait.. i had no idea a V22 osprey could stow it's main wing and fold its props.. WOW... no wonder it took over 30 years to perfect
Today was log splitting day. I rented a splitter, double action, it splits both ways, and we got it all cut, split, and stacked in 4 hours.
Yesterday I moved the snow blower to the garage. It's the first time in 2 years that I got it out of storage. If I'm lucky, I won't need it. :)
This is the splitter I used, it does a really nice job. I rent it, $64 for a week end, no storage, no maintenance, just gas and oil.
(http://www.workingforest.com/media/uploads/fa1_10/splitfire_jpg_versions/big_splitfire.jpg)
I can rent it for a lot of years before I spend as much as I would buying one.
I had to go into Toledo tonight to meet my new great grandson. Brett Ireland III born at 616 pm today. 7 lb 11 oz 22 inches long. mother and son both doing fine. The dad, not so much. :lol:
I had to go into Toledo tonight to meet my new great grandson. Brett Ireland III born at 616 pm today. 7 lb 11 oz 22 inches long. mother and son both doing fine. The dad, not so much. :lol:
Congratulations !!!
congratulations
:lol:
Congratulations. To All
Wow!...in so many ways. Congratulations to everyone.
Great!! Congratulations.
Congratulations and please extend my best wishes to Shelby!
Have you bought a socket set for Christmas yet? Congrats he is a good looking little man.
:b-d: :ha)
Congrtas Frank, is this your first great grandchild?
Quote from: "phat46"Congrtas Frank, is this your first great grandchild?
Yes.
Congrats Frank ... Many more to come ... :D
Bob ... :wink:
I'm happy for you and your family. I've been waiting and hoping everything would go alright since you announced it. I forgot your telling about when it would be expected to happen but when you didn't make your trip to Los Vegas for Thanksgiving I wondered if it was close. You've started your holidays early and they can continue for years. Linda and GPster
Frank, you're announcement reminds me how fast time moves. Congratulations to all involved.
Congratulations to everyone. I had been waiting for the news. What a great Christmas present.
John
Congratulations to all
Absolutely, congratulations to all !!!!!!!
Congratulations Frank.
I worked some more on the clown riding the unicycle on the high wire toy. It seems simple but I have had many problems. I mess with it and then leave it alone. You can see the linear actuator that raises and lowers the high wire in the background. I have it all working by manually operating the linear actuator. It goes back and forth about 40 feet across the shop. I am working on the automatic part now using a timer circuit.
I saw this toy in a department store 60 years ago and I have wanted one since then. I may have it by Christmas.
After a year of recovery from surgery, I am nearly caught up with house maintenance, shop maintenance, yard work, and I am about ready to start back to work in the shop on hot rod stuff.
John
I just replaced my water heater. 3rd time for me in 34 years. 4th heater since the house was new in 1979. It took 2 hours but it wasn't as bad as I expected. Nothing was frozen and unremoveable. I went to the hardware store and bought a bunch of new stuff so I wasn't tempted to reuse old parts. The new heaters are a different size than the older ones but I had enough space to do everything I needed. Off to a hot shower. :)
Quote from: "kb426"I just replaced my water heater. 3rd time for me in 34 years. 4th heater since the house was new in 1979. It took 2 hours but it wasn't as bad as I expected. Nothing was frozen and unremoveable. I went to the hardware store and bought a bunch of new stuff so I wasn't tempted to reuse old parts. The new heaters are a different size than the older ones but I had enough space to do everything I needed. Off to a hot shower. :)
They make Shark Bite water heater connectors now. What a huge time saver they are when dealing with an older installation. They thread onto the water heater and "bite" onto the old copper. No soldering in a cramped spot.
Quote from: "kb426"I just replaced my water heater. 3rd time for me in 34 years. 4th heater since the house was new in 1979.
How do you know if it needs replacing? If it just quits working or leaks I would know, but are there other things to watch for? Our gas unit was new in 1978 and seems be ticking just fine.
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "kb426"I just replaced my water heater. 3rd time for me in 34 years. 4th heater since the house was new in 1979.
How do you know if it needs replacing? If it just quits working or leaks I would know, but are there other things to watch for? Our gas unit was new in 1978 and seems be ticking just fine.
You could replace now with one that won't last as long. :lol:
Quote from: "Mikej"
You could replace now with one that won't last as long. :lol:
Probably true. My furnace is the same age and 87% efficient. I was told that if I upgraded to a more efficient one I could maybe expect 15 years without problems.....but then I'm nearing the age where I won't care if it lasts longer than that. :(
Hey guys. The water heater hadn't started leaking yet. I've been getting oxide stains on the floor of my white shower stall. All my side of town is plumbed with pvc and my house is all copper. Rather than wait for failure I just tried to avert a disaster. The bottom fell out of the first one when I was home. I heard something and was able to turn off the water before it flooded the house. We have real hard water here so I think this has something to do with the lifespan on the heaters. In my lifetime, I haven't noticed any difference in the lifespan of the heaters since I started paying attention 40 years ago. Anywhere from 6 to 13 years. Rather than a tank failure, the gas valve fails sometimes. It costs more than an older heater is worth.
Phat46, all my connections are threaded copper. I used braided stainless hose on this. In the past I used the flexible copper tubes that are female on both ends. That hose makes this a simple deal. The hoses and a ball valve for a line in shutoff that wasn't there when the house was built was about $40.
Quote from: "kb426"Phat46, all my connections are threaded copper. I used braided stainless hose on this. In the past I used the flexible copper tubes that are female on both ends. That hose makes this a simple deal. The hoses and a ball valve for a line in shutoff that wasn't there when the house was built was about $40.
Yeah those connectors are great, should last forever. In situations, usually older stuff, where there's no threaded connections on the house side the Sharkbites are great, I almost feel like I'm cheating! :D
Joining Facebook, didn't think I would ever do this but its become necessary.
Stumbling my way through it now.
Merry Christmas
Quote from: "rooster"Joining Facebook, didn't think I would ever do this but its become necessary.
Stumbling my way through it now.
Merry Christmas
So far, I've resisted...resisting...resist...
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Quote from: "rooster"Joining Facebook, didn't think I would ever do this but its become necessary.
Stumbling my way through it now.
Merry Christmas
So far, I've resisted...resisting...resist...
I also resisted for a long time but finally gave in. Now I love it, you just have to control how many "friends" you have and who can see what content you have. I see many people with over a thousand friends, I have 42 or so. They are people I actually know and want to be able to contact and share things with, most of mine are relatives or close friends. It's a nice way to stay in contact with and share things with these people. I also joined a few local FB sites to keep up with local happenings, they usually get reported sooner than the local newspaper does. But be forewarned, you cam also spent a lot of time poking around too! 😀
Quote from: "rooster"Joining Facebook, didn't think I would ever do this but its become necessary.
Stumbling my way through it now.
Merry Christmas
I joined to be in contact with my older grand kids. Well... that grew way larger as various family members found me on FB. Soon I was freinds with distant family members I have never met, will never meet. Vastly different views on things & interest from me. Folks from school, that I have not seen in 35 - 40+ years.
I removed folks from my list of 80+ friends down to 30. I think I sit at 37 friends now & many of them are set on ignore.
Oldest Grand kids are 18 & 15 now, have little interest in grandpa
Speaking of Facebook, I've been spending most of my waking hours on Facebook for a few years now. I can only imagine what I might have gotten done if I wasn't on Facebook.
'George Carnut McDowell'
A really cool place for right wing extremists like me.
My mission is simple. I want to connect with other people affected by recent changes of law that give pension plan companies the right to cut earned benefits to solve plan problems. Would also like to be informed about the procedure used by Congress on the night of 12/13/14.
Would like to know what to do about it. Do you think this would be a good resource to do this?
I have added a few things to the home page (I think) about the problem. It can be found by searching Denny Ryan Fenton Mo
Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas
I put the 51 into the garage so I can get to work tomorrow. It was about 35 degrees and 45 mph wind. It takes 30 minutes of real work to get it in there. My plan is for it to move under it's own power before it gets moved again. :) A sloped driveway is not your friend when going uphill.
Today I'm planning to have the best Christmas day ever.
Starting with a kidnapping from the hospital, then off to join the family for lunch and a little gift giving, before taking the patient back to all the gizmos, doctors and nurses, where we'll have dinner on the ward with a whole bunch of other families who we don't yet know.
Breakfast at my daughters with the other grand parents followed by lunch with my partners family and then xmas dinner with my family. C'mon boxing day.
As Carps would also say we get up early boxing day to watch the boxing day test Aust v India this year. That's where you sit in front of the tv all day eating the leftovers and drinking beer complaining about pigging out the day before.
I just realised the U.S. doesnt have Boxing day it is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day following Christmas Day. :D
No cricket for me on boxing day, it's been a rough year and i could use a sleep in. :D
Its been a somewhat crummy season at my house.
Our dog Nitro Bandit came down sick just before Thanksgiving week. A bunch of tests & exams turned up nothing.
She had very few good days. Bad days got worse, so we put her down december 20.
She was a great shop dog, buddy , friend. We really miss her
I am so sorry to hear about your Pal, Tony. That always puts a crimp in things, even more so when it comes at the holidays season.
We're just truckin' on down, might have some company this evening, might not; got a small ham, and some spuds to do something with, and need to find some "green stuff" to go with.
Got my traditional holiday cold; haven't had one in several years. Seems I used to get one right about Thanksgiving or Christmas almost every year; sure didn't miss it.
Hope everyone has a fair good day.
My christmas present from Frank III
just enjoying christmas day...
watching a car race that should never have been allowed to happen..
http://i.imgur.com/ZMOhZEF.webm
Quote from: "enjenjo"My christmas present from Frank III
Frank, I went to school with a guy whose family owned the White Rose company, at least a local one. Their sign was similar to that one, same colors too, but they changed the name to Speedy Q. I heard that the name change was because there already was a White Rose gas station chain. Once in a while a local will still call them White Rose stations. The guy I went to school with now owns the whole deal, his parents retired, sailed around the world a couple times and his two brothers left the family business. He owns the local chain, probably a dozen gas stations/party stores.
Quote from: "Crosley"
Our dog Nitro Bandit came down sick just before Thanksgiving week.
She had very few good days. Bad days got worse, so we put her down december 20.
She was a great shop dog, buddy , friend. We really miss her
Really sorry to hear Tony. It's so hard to only have memories instead of your old friend.
I had to put Murf down this summer and it still hurts to think about sometimes. Got Riley now and that helps. Life goes on....
Took the passenger door off the '40 Chevy convert today so that I could finish the front corner of the rocker panel replacement from 3 or 4 years ago.
Also need to re-skin the outside bottom of the door - about 7-8". I will use a couple '38 - '46 Ford pickup door patch panels trimmed and spliced together. The contour looks pretty close and I can run them through the English wheel if required. It seems like I just repaired them but it was about 30 years ago.
I didn't do as good a job as I could have, nor did I ever dream I would have the car for 36 years this coming March...half my lifetime. I'm gonna try to put another 180,000+ miles on her.....
Charlie
Just replaced the lower control arm bushings in my son-in-laws Subaru Tribeca. Kind of interesting. Got the steering column finished up for the Oldsmobile and going to try to get the mount moved over 1/2 inch to match the Dash today. Then can bolt the mess in for good.
Doug
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "Crosley"
Our dog Nitro Bandit came down sick just before Thanksgiving week.
She had very few good days. Bad days got worse, so we put her down december 20.
She was a great shop dog, buddy , friend. We really miss her
Really sorry to hear Tony. It's so hard to only have memories instead of your old friend.
I had to put Murf down this summer and it still hurts to think about sometimes. Got Riley now and that helps. Life goes on....
Thanks...
Early in 2014 we noticed Nitro was going deaf. Not hearing simple stuff like doors open - close behind her & other stuff. That told me she was near the end of her life. Seen the same thing on other dogs we had.
We had several discussions thru this year about another dog or not. We decided on no more pets.
saturday: I had my lectronic ears in. I could hear a slight chirping when the air compressor kicked on ( outside the wall compressor). I went , looked. BELTS were loose, pump was covered in dirty dry oil... That ended with me pulling the sides off the enclosure I have around the compressor.... steam cleaner pulled outside, comp steamed off. It had a good thick thermal coating on it.
Pulled doors off the 1948 Simca. It was like the doors had not been off in 66 yrs. Few shots of PB Blaster. Impact screw driver & hammer on the blade head screws. 4 sccrews per hinge, plus the travel limiter screws.
Have I mentioned the Simca is an Arizona life long car?
I got my Christmas present up today. :D
Quote from: "enjenjo"I got my Christmas present up today. :D
How much per gallon? I bought White Rose for 19.9 in my day....😀
I just turned the heat on in the garage. It's 6 degrees out with blowing white fluff. I'm working on wiring the 51.
Whose garage did you put that sign on...... I don't remember yours looking like that.... :lol:
Quote from: "Mikej"Whose garage did you put that sign on...... I don't remember yours looking like that.... :lol:
Mike that is the front of his shop. When you were her that was where the windows were in the front. He removed them a few years ago and sided the building with 4 rib barn siding.
http://i.imgur.com/SHjdmoM.jpg
:)
LA 1949
Quote from: "wayne petty"http://i.imgur.com/SHjdmoM.jpg
:)
LA 1949
and people complain about all the cars of today looking alike.
GREAT picture BTW Wayne
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "wayne petty"http://i.imgur.com/SHjdmoM.jpg
:)
LA 1949
and people complain about all the cars of today looking alike.
GREAT picture BTW Wayne
i was enjoying the fastback caddy.. mid right side .. and recalling the last ride i ever took on one of the round body GM buses top left around 1978.. it had death wobble so bad the driver could not get it over 30 MPH.. he and i talked. said that gm would not fill back orders for replacement steering gear components so this was the last day for them.
rolled chassis around, over, welding stuff I could not get to while the Simca body was on the chassis.
Lifted Simca body off chassis.... goes back on chassis for good ... soon
Making progress on the impending move south. Nearly done with all the work I want to do on the house, trying to get enough stuff put away for purposes of staging. We have a realtor here and one in Kansas City, I'll do a call for mortgage prequalification on Monday, and we'll list within the next couple of weeks.
Can't wait to start spending all my time where my shop is once again.
in my quest to find a decent LED flashlite , smaller size, single button = on & off , I bought these today.
These have 2 speeds, high & low... no flashing - strobe feature. I hate the strobe feature
20 dollars at Costco, made in China of course. Will see how well these last & if they eat the 4 AAA batterys quickly or not.
Duracell brand. Come with 4 AAA battery for each light
You shoulda grabbed a different pack Tony...one's missing in that one. :lol:
some of you may be aware of the HAMB's sister site "The Gear Journal". well it has a flashlight section which has lots of FL info in it. most of the FL are probably out of our price ranges but who knows
http://www.gearjournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=6
I've done some searches, reading on flashlights... some folks think nothing of dropping 60 - 80 bucks on a smaller size flashlite , about the size of these budget ones I bought.
Maglight brand is off my radar.. disappointed in their quality of recent yrs. I just tossed out a 3 D cell Maglight flashlight. The dang thing was eating batteries just sitting in my tool box. NO , the light was not 'on' , everytime I brought it out, the batterys were dead or near dead. I started tracking when I put fresh batts in & determined it was draining the batterys as it sit. I have a 2 D cell flash in the truck, those batterys are holding up fine
Looking out the window, looks like I'll be putting gas in the snow blower for the first time this season...
how about a video tour of Scat crankshafts...
:shock:
Nice, Wayne.
NEAT .... 8)
Something that is still made "here" ...... :shock:
Bob ... :wink:
what to do with that odd door you have been saving for the perfect project that has not arrived in your garage yet...
http://imgur.com/a/4wewF
one could probably use the original glass with proper reflective window tint film is applied on the glass..
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014/11/pontiacs-straight-8s/
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014/11/modified-ford-model-bs/
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014/10/ferraris-flat-twelve-dyno/
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014/10/ford-fe-rebuilding-american-iron-icon/
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014/08/chevys-348-and-409-w-motors/
http://www.enginebuildermag.com/2014/11/mercedes-formula-1-turbocharger-technology/
just some light reading during the deep freeze..
Shelby called this morning, her car wouldn't start, the battery was dead. I had a meeting at noon to arrange a house appraisal, and when I went to leave for that, and my battery is dead too. So after the meeting, I took my wife's car, I bought two batteries, put one in my car, the took the other one into Toledo, and put it in Shelby's car. The wind chill was -20 with 15 mph winds. That sucked!
Put a new one in the '07 Trailblazer on Tuesday. It was a little slow in the garage with these 6 and 7 degrees above early this week. Almost 8 years and 115,000 - pretty good - lotsa starts. I caught it before it gave out.
Hauling the grands two days a week really early in the day. Didn't need the potential hassle.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=31d_1403436672
:lol:
Three cars four days. I cant imagine why there are cooling problems when the wind chill is 19 below. :D
The TEST ...
http://i.imgur.com/WMDprhm.jpg
(http://i.imgur.com/WMDprhm.jpg)
only takes a few minutes...
I got out the snow blower today, only to find the choke shaft was broken. They don't service the choke shaft separate, and they can't find a carb. At this point, I am trying to make a new shaft, I have nothing to lose, the carb is of no use without the choke.
Well, THIS wasn't a lot of fun. The coyote had a worse day, however. He was already in the lower left corner of my windshield when he popped out of the median, ears pinned back and running flat out. Fortunately the hood and fenders still fit as they should, none of the lights are even broken. The radio and a/c condenser are another matter, and presumably the rad support as the hood doesn't latch all the way down.
Quote from: "jaybee"Well, THIS wasn't a lot of fun. The coyote had a worse day, however. He was already in the lower left corner of my windshield when he popped out of the median, ears pinned back and running flat out. Fortunately the hood and fenders still fit as they should, none of the lights are even broken. The radio and a/c condenser are another matter, and presumably the rad support as the hood doesn't latch all the way down.
Looks like you're in need of "Acme Body Shop"!!
Just got home from Disney World in Orlando. Spent a week there with my younger daughter, son in law and the two grandsons. We had too much fun, it was my first time there. It was about 50* when we got up this morning and the people there were bundled up in parkas with the hoods up and scarves over their mouths! 😀 We got to the airport in Michigan, it was 14* and we walked to the car In shirt sleeves to get our coats we had left there last week when we left. Tomorrow will be de icing the walks and deck, apparently we must have had freezing rain here before the snow.
I made a run to the Detroit area to pick up a 27 T cpe I bought. While I was there he managed to sell me a few parts and I ended up spending a lot more on parts than I did for the body. But it was quite a haul. Two pair of 45 fin Buick drums, one set has the Ford hubs already adapted, square spindles, complete V8 60 tube axle front end, two 40 Ford dashes with extra gauges, panels and new faces, 9" rear, 2 or 3 sets of split frt. radius rods, Lincoln backing plates, 40's Ford backing plates, 2 bare axles and the list goes on.
Mom used to love to tell about her college roommate from Hawaii. Her Mom took her to the department store in Honolulu before she started school at second semester and bought the heaviest coat in the store.
That's how she stepped off the plane in Chicago in January wearing a windbreaker.
I got the snow blower fixed with a temporary choke, blew off the snow, just in time for it to snow again.
Phat rat , are you planning on a 27 T coupe build? I almost got to work on mine today until my daughter called and needed her battery boosted.
Son's girl friend's car has a problem. I find a bent wheel on the front. We swap it to the rear for time being. It was warm enough to do that outside and not be uncomfortable. That will happen tomorrow when the high will be in the 20's.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Phat rat , are you planning on a 27 T coupe build? I almost got to work on mine today until my daughter called and needed her battery boosted.
At this time I'm not sure. I may flip it, but some of the parts I bought yesterday will be staying
as i recall the Moons of Meepzor is where the Coneheads honeymooned at..
well. that must also be the planet these have conical valve springs have landed from.
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/engines-drivetrain/1410-conical-valvesprings-story-behind-the-coils/viewall.html
enjoy the read.. just to get you ready for SPRING.. :roll:
The vacuum cleaner motor on my Scat sand blast cabinet took a dump again, this time it only lasted about a year. A new one costs about $100.
I bought a shop vac off Craigs list, pulled the motor assembly out of it, and by enlarging the hole in the tank, and rebending the hold down brackets, I was able to install it in the Scat Blast vacuum tank. Not only is it more powerful, and quieter that the original motor, it has a replaceable prefilter to keep dust out of the motor.
Cost, $30.
I bought a snowblower that was 10 years newer than the one that I've used for 30 years. They are both 8 hp. B&S engines. The older one is heavier and has a real transmission and final drive. The newer one has an exposed bull gear on the axle. I took the older one to my son's to let him see if he will use it. I checked the new one over and cleaned it up. I'm not anxious to use it. :)
While installing a new printer today, the power supply on my computer took a dump. I am on my backup computer, and it is sloooooow. I ordered a new one, should be in tuesday. Fortunately for me, I have been running a backup drive, so all should be good there.
just for RAD reading..
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1503-building-a-radiator-to-keep-our-chevrolet-c10-cool/
build it your self engine blocks and heads...
WOW!!!
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1412-how-to-build-your-own-sheetmetal-engine/
Not me, but :
A long time buddy sold his 1938 Willys coupe saturday. He has owned the car 34+ yrs. It was a real deal , all steel Willys coupe. 1941 front sheet metal front end on the car
Quote from: "Crosley"Not me, but :
A long time buddy sold his 1938 Willys coupe saturday. He has owned the car 34+ yrs. It was a real deal , all steel Willys coupe. 1941 front sheet metal front end on the car
I assume if he's not already retired he can retire now! 😄
Awhile ago..2 of us fairly strong thought :lol: :idea: that we could just :roll: move this old washer out of a basement up some stairs.
I could not believe how heavy it was!
As we lifted it up the stairs we were beat and had to put it back down.
Because :lol: the basic structure of this washer including supports and drum mounts was so completely rotted that it twisted and tried to fall out the bottom as it twisted.
This thing was just not safe to move..unless it was braced or somehow caged/boxed.
Today I foolishly thought that maybe..just maybe after all the fasteners I had touched had rotted off or stripped..one or two..
Goodbye washer meet powerful circular saw with metal blade.
What a hard pita job..wrestling this folding up piece of tin with a big drum in it.
Oh welll..at least I wasn't foolish enough to think that "THIS" agitator is coming off... :twisted:
I have my new computer up and running. The backup computer was ok, but so slow.
Spent the day driving from Hilton Head S.C. to Little Rock Ark with a stop in Memphis to walk Beal St and listen to some blues.
BBq pit wouldn't get past 200 degrees last night, I did this guys fix and it worked on the frist try. :D
Jack, are you going to be anywhere near Norfolk VA soon? I think I found my tail panel but the kid moves slower the molasses. I will need to get it back to GR.
Dave
Dave, my wife and I are on vacation. At this time I'm in Ok. headed for Sedona Az. So sorry but I'm going nowhere near Va.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Phat rat , are you planning on a 27 T coupe build? I almost got to work on mine today until my daughter called and needed her battery boosted.
Hi Chimp, What are the chances of a few pics? I've started back in on my T after several years and need some inspiration........... I would appreciate it :wink:
Funny isn't it taxpayer , we never seem to have time for the hobbies. I just got back to working on mine and finished the steering arms for my econoline spindles .I had not found the time to work on it since may . I have always had a problem posting pictures because I have no idea what to do. My daughter will be home in about a week and I will try to get her to show me again how to post pictures. The body is in my home shop and the frame is at my work.SBC/T350/8" , 4" drop tube axle and 4 bar setup . I will be using coilovers all around .I got a lot done (for me) on the frame last year ,motor and trans mounts ,centre bracing,rear panhard,running board mounts, and a modified rack(92 escort) and mounts to go unisteer. Then real life hit and I had to put away the toy .I have a bit of fiddling around to get the spindles on this axle but my goal is to have the front end brakes and steering done before the summer.
Quote from: "phat rat"Dave, my wife and I are on vacation. At this time I'm in Ok. headed for Sedona Az. So sorry but I'm going nowhere near Va.
He finally sent me some pictures of the rust. Worse then mine.
Enjoy the warm weather and the sites.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Funny isn't it taxpayer , we never seem to have time for the hobbies. I just got back to working on mine and finished the steering arms for my econoline spindles .I had not found the time to work on it since may . I have always had a problem posting pictures because I have no idea what to do. My daughter will be home in about a week and I will try to get her to show me again how to post pictures. The body is in my home shop and the frame is at my work.SBC/T350/8" , 4" drop tube axle and 4 bar setup . I will be using coilovers all around .I got a lot done (for me) on the frame last year ,motor and trans mounts ,centre bracing,rear panhard,running board mounts, and a modified rack(92 escort) and mounts to go unisteer. Then real life hit and I had to put away the toy .I have a bit of fiddling around to get the spindles on this axle but my goal is to have the front end brakes and steering done before the summer.
I am running pretty much the same with the econoline spindles but I am staying with the drum brakes. At 2.5x10 drums they should be very good. I have a '23 glass body with metal box it will be a functional pickup.
Boy do I know about the "real life thing" I've rebuilt half dozen cars and farm equipment but now it's the T's time. I'll look forward to some build pics and try to put some up at my end too.
taxpyr I am going with disc brakes on the front after finding a post on the hamb that does it quite easily. Two brackets from speedway 9.99 each and 77 -88gm metric calipers with 90 -97 aerostar rear rotors from an awd and you are there. you still use econoline hubs and bearings etc. There is a good post on it on the hamb I would encourage you to read.Funny thing about the speedway brackets is they are supposed to be weld on rear brackets but they are cad plated. Cad plating can kill you if you breathe the fumes when welding.
Digging out from the "Blizzard of 2015" Was bare ground before this Nor'easter. Tom...
http://www.hotrod.com/cars/barn-finds/1501-boss-429-lawn-mower-rare-finds/
Quote from: "wayne petty"http://www.hotrod.com/cars/barn-finds/1501-boss-429-lawn-mower-rare-finds/
I don't have enough room in my yard to turn that around.
perhaps i was correct
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/central-american-fires-may-intensify-us-tornadoes
for those with a yard full of snow.. a snow blower and dogs who are begging to get out... http://i.imgur.com/YXPLvvc.jpg
and for those who haul trailers around...
may this NEVER happen to you...
http://imgur.com/gallery/kDjnAQu
Quote from: "wayne petty"and for those who haul trailers around...
may this NEVER happen to you...
http://imgur.com/gallery/kDjnAQu
and no tow vehicle in sight that I saw in the vid. Trailer seems to track well by it's self
Back in 05 or 06, I was out in CA with the Goldwing. We were going from Carmel to San Jose through the hills or mountains, what ever they call them. Moving fast on a four lane, me in the left lane, and we're heading down a hill, and I come up on a wheel/tire flying down the right lane. What the? We get to the next curve, there is a truck sitting on the side of the road, pulling a boat trailer w/o a wheel.
He should have gotten it back if he was alert...it was heading in his direction. Another time out there, I think it was 4 or 5 lanes in one direction, and there was a huge tire/wheel sitting upright in one of the inside lanes. Good thing there wasn't much traffic at that time.
Spent the morning cleaning 13" of snow out of the driveway. Thank heaven for snow blowers, I am getting too old for this.
I used my Toro snowblower yesterday and today, but yesterday was worse, as the 3" of snow was wet and heavy. Today was better.
BUT...we also lost power yesterday, and my HF generator stopped after about 5 hours. I refilled it with gas but it wouldn't start. Found a new spark plug uptown (and she thought she couldn't cross that china plug, but she was wrong). Put it in and still wouldn't run. Found out that the 'low oil sensor' is bad (online) and I unplugged it and plugged the wires into each other and it took off. Geez...
Has been snowing all day today and it's still expected to snow til midnight. More snow maybe for Thursday. I will be on the bucketloader for the next couple of days moving the snow banks so I have room for the next one! Tom...
Our office went on "Emergency Response" meaning the guys that volunteer to take lap tops home work through a phone hookup & work from home ... All others are to report to the office as possible ... We had 17" of show with 45 MPH winds .. I had a 5' drift to remove at the top of the drive & then approx. 75' of 15" stuff to reach what the plow left at the bottom of the drive ... ( About 18" of "hard pack" ...)
Ah ... I called in advising no work at the office for me today ....
Very proud of myself ... Only fell down twice ... :roll:
My little Toro got a workout pulling me around today .... :lol:
Like Frank .. I AM too old for this ...... :oops:
Bob ... :wink:
Boy, we got about an inch of rain. I was south and west of the snow. I'm not anxious to try out the newer blower that I bought last month.
Shoveled, shoveled and shoveled some more. I went out in the blizzard just before midnight to shovel out my daughters loooong driveway, she is a dispatcher and gets out at midnight, there was three foot drifts across the driveway with 40 m.p.h. Winds filling them in about as fast as I could clear them. Got up at five this morning to shovel out my driveway behind the house that connects to a half block of an alley to get my wife off to work. Got her car out, thanks to AWD and made tracks down the alley, she jumped in and promptly got stuck on the street.....then off to my moms in my 2wd pickup, only got stuck twice in the alley. Got mom shoveled out then off to my sisters house, her husband is very ill and they can't shovel and may need to go to the hospital on a moments notice. The streets around their house hadn't been plowed and I got buried trying to get there. Got myself unstuck and actually drove through snow over the bumper of my Dodge. I put Perrelli Scorpion tires on it and they are the best thing I've ever seen in the snow. Went home and waited till my sister called and said there had been some 4X4 trucks down her street and went back over, only got stuck once. We only got 13" but the wind had drifts over four feet that had to be shoveled out. My front walk was four feet deep, my neighbor had bare ground showing! More snow expected tomorrow! :D
We got lucky here - only 5 or 6" where I live 10 miles from Lake Michigan. It did blow up some drifts in some areas though. The schools all cancelled for today. We went the sit the two small Grands at 5:30 AM. Got out of the drive okay and then blew it out late this afternoon. About 18" drifts down the side I didn't have to go through. Just another winter.
Don't say it Rivers, just don't say it.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Don't say it Rivers, just don't say it.
you know he will
A lady I work with had a large trailer crash through her house . The trailer went loose and came off the back of the tow vehicle, then crashed into her house stopping just before the gas furnace. Her son was in bed and the trailer went right over him and stopped while perched over his bed in the basement bedroom.If he had been sitting up in bed he would have been killed. The wheel of the trailer was stopped by a tree in the yard . If the trailer would have hit the house 1' over it would have gone completely into her basement.The driver of the vehicle took off and returned later with another person who claimed to be the driver. One of my students witnessed the accident and informed the police who the real driver was. Real driver was driving while suspended.Insurance was not cooperative with the home owner who was fully insured . It ended up costing her a lot out of pocket.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"Don't say it Rivers, just don't say it.
you know he will
Who :roll: me :roll:
I got in my truck today and had to turn the AC on
I don't drive with tnhe windows down as it messes with the few remaining hairs I have on my head
STAY AS WARM AS YOU GUYS CAN :twisted:
later jim
I did the same as Frank. Moved 15" of snow with my Wrangler with the blade on it. I have one more to do this morning. Its funny how you gain a bunch of friends when they can't get down their driveways. :D
T shirt weather here yesterday. Obviously I'm not in Mi. right now
Got a great pic of a pileated woodpecker this morning. I was at my laptop in the dining room, and out of the corner of my eye, I see what I thought might be a hawk coming into the trees in the front yard. *...it's a pileated woodpecker. Third sighting here in 6 years. They are crow-sized, and are about 16" to 19".
Quote from: "chimp koose"A lady I work with had a large trailer crash through her house . The trailer went loose and came off the back of the tow vehicle, then crashed into her house stopping just before the gas furnace. Her son was in bed and the trailer went right over him and stopped while perched over his bed in the basement bedroom.If he had been sitting up in bed he would have been killed. The wheel of the trailer was stopped by a tree in the yard . If the trailer would have hit the house 1' over it would have gone completely into her basement.The driver of the vehicle took off and returned later with another person who claimed to be the driver. One of my students witnessed the accident and informed the police who the real driver was. Real driver was driving while suspended.Insurance was not cooperative with the home owner who was fully insured . It ended up costing her a lot out of pocket.
Wow! Your friend is very lucky..in the most important ways. Moral of the story: Do not get hit..or have problems by drunk,un-licensed,un-insured or those engaging in criminal behaviour(including some driving!).Stats in Ontario are that about 6% of all vehicles do not have insurance.I think I heard the expert speaking about that that of the 6%..95% of these are under suspension.
Too many horror stories about this.
Need greater deterrent.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Got a great pic of a pileated woodpecker this morning. I was at my laptop in the dining room, and out of the corner of my eye, I see what I thought might be a hawk coming into the trees in the front yard. *...it's a pileated woodpecker. Third sighting here in 6 years. They are crow-sized, and are about 16" to 19".
There is an old dead tree..sticking up about 20' right in front of my house.I have seen a few hawks and falcons sitting on it.
One day I see a pileated working there..then :lol: this pretty good sized hawk..thinks :idea: it is going to chase the pileated away.
I will never forget the first time I heard one.
I swore it was a sledgehammer.
Ya..they got quite the hammer drill.
We one nest on the ground in a huge dead tree that had fallen down.
We watched as they put up the "home security" :lol:
They smear the entrance and area with pine gum
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Got a great pic of a pileated woodpecker this morning. I was at my laptop in the dining room, and out of the corner of my eye, I see what I thought might be a hawk coming into the trees in the front yard. *...it's a pileated woodpecker. Third sighting here in 6 years. They are crow-sized, and are about 16" to 19".
Nice shot. We're lucky enough to have resident Pileated at our place. I have a picture somewhere of either 2 or 3 together on the same tree. Their hammering and call are certainly distinctive
We have Kookaburra, Crimson Rosella and Sulphur Crested Cocatoo among many others. The Cockies are great talkers and often the evergreen eucalypts and mountain ash (close relative of the California redwoods but not quite as big) are turned white with screeching flocks of these guys.
Anyhow, when Bob K was staying with us, one morning he took his coffee onto our rickety front deck and we heard a crash as his mug shattered on the ground ten feet below.
We went outside to find Bob looking like a ghost. When I asked what happened he exclaimed that one of those g@d@mned birds said "Hello Bobby" which is something not uncommon for a bird that has been a pet but escaped into the wild. The best bit was we didn't even have to break a smile because as he said that, the nearby Kookaburras broke intoa chorus of raucous laughter.
Walked out the front door from work a few weeks back... driving by was a car with some wierd white box looking things bolted to the roof... on the door was the logo: BING
online search indicates it was a camera car for BING , online search thingy.
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Got a great pic of a pileated woodpecker this morning. I was at my laptop in the dining room, and out of the corner of my eye, I see what I thought might be a hawk coming into the trees in the front yard. *...it's a pileated woodpecker. Third sighting here in 6 years. They are crow-sized, and are about 16" to 19".
Nice shot. We're lucky enough to have resident Pileated at our place. I have a picture somewhere of either 2 or 3 together on the same tree. Their hammering and call are certainly distinctive
My house has cypress wood siding w/a natural finish, I've had to repair several holes where woodpeckers have drilled. I keep a loaded .410 handy but the smart boogers take flight as soon as they hear a door open!
I'm the third little piggy...I live in a brick house. :lol:
Today I took a step backward in my T build . I spent the better part of my evening calculating all the measurements to machine the caliper brackets I have , to make them work for my application. I even made a drawing so I could use it for reference should I have to make more. I probably should have looked at the drawing one more time before I laid out the holes to drill because I went from memory instead and drilled the holes to a different spacing . EXACTLY to size just the wrong size so my mounting holes are exactly 1/8" too narrow . Instead of buying just one new bracket I think I will get 3 . I am sure I can figure out how to make them work for discs on the rear . While I am at it I might as well have 4 wheel disc brakes . From a shock spring chart on speedway motors it estimates that my coupe should weigh about 2500LB with driver. 1200 front 1300 rear with near identical equipment (I have an 8" when chart accounts for 9"diff) . I think tire size will be the biggest factor as to how to set proportioning valve. 6" tread x 27 dia. vs. 10.5x 31 rear .
CK, I understand completely! :)
There are 2 bright sides to my mistake. The bracket is only $9.99 , and since I will have to pay that and more for shipping I kind of talked myself into getting 2 more and doing the rear disc thing which I had not planned on originally. I told my students about my mistake and we all had a good chuckle . The drawing I made was about a foot away from where I did the layout work !
Added an additional 6 gig RAM to my Mac Mini... it is much happier now with 8 gig RAM.
it was slowing down after an upgrade to OS.. go figure. I found it was using 2+ gig of virtual RAM past the 2 gig RAM that was already there.
Chimp,
if you're talking an 8in Ford, use 96/02 crown vic or marquis rear discs. Get everything from the brackets out from a donor in a yard. The only thing you have to do is open up 2 holes on the bracket to fit the bolt spacing on the flame, and make a spacer 1/4 in X 3in OD to fit between the bearing and retainer plate. I used this set up on my 29 roadster and it works great!!!
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x310/Rochie_2007/001-2.jpg
Finally got the Fiesta back from the collision repair today. The paint is a perfect match and everything looks great except the gap at the front edge of the hood is a little tight on one side. No shop personnel today as it's a small town dealer and the shop only works every other weekend. Shouldn't be too hard to find the right place to adjust the fascia. I would have asked them to fix it but the car was 50mi from home and wife needs it next week so she can meet me in Kansas City. If I wanted them to fix it we wouldn't be able to get it back for two more weeks due to my work/travel schedule.
machined a center cap for a jeep wheel for a friend of mine . If it works I will be making 3 more .Spent the rest of the day baselining a chopper frame for another buddy. I will be building a girder front end for his bike as the one he has is wrong for the angle of the neck on his frame(no trail). I may need to make trees for him too .I did nothing on my T today which means by the way things are going lately ,that I am farther ahead on it than if I was working on it .
CK, :) I have those days too.
Finally got the steering column mounted in the Olds for the last time. I only seem to get about 3 hours a week in the shop any more. Not quite sure why, but that seems to be the case.
I got the last bracket for the rear suspension welded into the 34 today. It has been a real pain doing this on the floor with the body on. I would set the rear axle into position, tack a bracket in, move the rear end out of the way, weld it up, re-install the rear end, tack in another bracket, and so on, and so on. I painted where I modified things today, so tomorrow I can install the rear end for the last time.
needed a separate 220v circuit feed to my attic for the air handler in the house...
Bent some EMT to route electric up into my attic. Crawled around in the attic to feed the wire to where I needed it. Janice did the work in the garage pulling wire. Wired up the air handler separate from the ground unit compressor.
Drilled 4 inch holes in the house wall for 2 new exit vents for the bathrooms... more attic crawling. Bathroom vents were not hooked up correctly from day house was built
I'm getting too old & tired to crawl around the attic
crosley ,I replaced my attic fan earlier this year, not exactly a picnic climbing around up there .
who would have ever thought that one could buy brand new Ford wrenches in 2015.
http://www.browntool.com/Default.aspx?tabid=344&CategoryID=441&Level=a&ProductID=261
this might even interest some of you just for kicks..
http://www.browntool.com/Default.aspx?tabid=344&CategoryID=361&Level=a&ProductID=2885
who knows what kind of neat stuff one might get in there. is just a thought.
My bride isn't well, so I've been holding her hand.
Carps, I hope all ends well for you.
Carps, I hope it's temporary not life threatning
I sold a Ford wrench on the hamb a while back.
I installed the rear end in the 34 for the last time today, and lined it all up.I still have to install the coil over shocks, waiting on some hardware. On to the X member.
Since I am waiting on parts, I decided a little shop clean up was in order today.I didn't even get all the tools picked up. :shock: I kept finding these little jobs I have been putting off, so I did some of them too just to get them out of the way, spliced the hose on my shop vac, repair the trailer hitch insert for my van, clean up a pile of scrap brass so I can sell it.
I am a pig when I am working, I tend to throw tools on the floor, they don't fall off the floor on to my head, scraps of paper and plastic from packaging, I smoke, so cigarette butts, stray pieces of wire, a little bit of every thing, so clean up is a major job.
The tools are all picked up, and close to the tool box, so I'll finish putting them away in the morning.
Still snowing!...
Quote from: "phat rat"Carps, I hope it's temporary not life threatning
I've been wishing that since I rushed home from the NSRA Nats last August.
I was still holding her hand this morning, when she took her last breath. :cry:
Quote from: "Carps"Quote from: "phat rat"Carps, I hope it's temporary not life threatning
I've been wishing that since I rushed home from the NSRA Nats last August.
I was still holding her hand this morning, when she took her last breath. :cry:
Carps,
You have my sincere condolences.
Carps,
I'm really sorry to hear that. You have my sincere condolences, also.
Carps: You have our sincere condolences.
Tony & Janice
Carps, so sorry to hear this. Sympathy and condolences.
Sure sorry to hear this Carps. My prayers are with you.
Doug
Sorry for your loss Carps...you'll be in my prayers
Carps, I hope you can find peace. GPster
I am so very sorry to hear this, Carps, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
I'm sorry Carps. You have my condolences and will be in my thoughts. May she rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss Carps, better days ahead.
Carps, my sympathy and condolences to you and you family.
Mike
So sorry Carps.
Sorry for your loss Carps. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
:cry: :cry:
Carps, So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers for you and yours. Tom...
Carps,
You have my condolences. May she rest in peace.
Don
Carps, please accept my condolences. May she now rest in peace. Keep your head up.
Charlie
Thanx guys.
I've been here at the RRT since day one, I dont post as much as I used to but it's been somewhere I come to check and see what you guys are up to and has been important as a place to take time out over the past six months.
It's really great to have so many friends across the world, even some I've not yet met face to face, but without this place my life would not be so rich.
Without my love, my life will never be the same, but I can already hear her telling me to just get on with it, so maybe I will get to meet a few more of you guys as time moves forward.
My condolences Carps.
Carps .... Our thoughts & prayers are with you .. May she rest in peace ....
Bob & Cathy ... :(
Carps, I read your post early this morning and I've spent the day searching for the right choice of words to convey my thoughts. Those of us that have been married forever have a different perspective on life as those that are short timers. All I can say is I'm sorry for your loss and I hope your pain will be short lived.
Carps, so sorry to hear you lost your life love. Sympathy and condolences.
Quote from: "Carps"Thanx guys.
Without my love, my life will never be the same, but I can already hear her telling me to just get on with it, so maybe I will get to meet a few more of you guys as time moves forward.
Many of us here would feel the same if we lost our other half. Like you I would be hearing my wife telling me to keep going forward. I'm sure you have many great memories to look back on and may they give you comfort and happiness as you continue on.
Carps , sorry to hear of your loss . At times like this it is difficult to think of what one might say to be helpful . I am at a loss for words . Please know that you are in my thoughts . Take care .
Carps, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
These are the moments when those who share that common loss lean on one another and build on that common bond.
Carps:
There is nothing I can say which will ease the pain you are feeling.
Please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved, and know that you are in my thoughts!
So sorry to hear Carps.
Try to think of the good times.
Ken
Condolences Carp...
Condolences to all those that lost..all those that touched your lives.
So sorry for your loss. Keep your chin up.
sorry for your loss carps
I have never met you, but feel your pain. My lady would want me to move on also.
Hey thanx guys, I have a feeling life will be a little ordinary for a while, I'm just thankful to have so many friends, especially in the world of hot ridding, who even if we haven't met yet have been a great help getting this far throght it.
Hopefully I will get to meet a few more of you when I return to an event near you.
Thanx again friends.
Carps you know I said my piece elsewhere,but this time I can only agree with you, life will be ordinary for a little while but I can guarantee you life will get better and your memories of Ann will be a lot better.
Meanwhile you have your daughter so use each other as an inspiration to help each other through the grieving process.
Charlie
Carps,
So sorry for your loss. Moving forward seems so hard, but each day it becomes just a tiny bit easier.
Tom
Up to now we have had a pretty mild winter. It has finally got cold and snowed here. Last night we lost power at work for a few hours. Everything is heated with steam. When the power goes down our boilers shut down and it takes hours to get them fired back up. By the time we got steam back a lot was frozen. Once there is ice in the lines the steam won't thaw it. Everyone knows the results of frozen lines - broken lines.
We have a mess and a lot of work. I'm putting in 16 hr today, but there isn't much we can do with some of the things but wait for it to warm up. Then we will find out how much is busted. It isn't supposed to warm up that much for a week or so.
I do electrical and instrumentation so I don't have it to bad. A lot of my time is spent "on standby". Our mechanics who do the pipe work have it tough.
When I spend all day at work I don't have time to play at home.
wow... that must be a mess.. i am amazed that when the power goes down.. that the residual steam in the system is not used to blow the system down to empty it just by opening the drain valves on the return pipes.. i don't know what kind of plant you are in.. but that is how i would have it rigged.. or at least some kind of generator to keep the steam plant operating. perhaps even an industrial sized dust collector that the electric motor has been replaced with either a gasoline or a diesel ... so the pipes could be vacuumed out in the event of a power failure.
up in bellingham wa.. cousins were shutting down moms 6500 sq ft building.. i had them use the shop vacuums to pull all the water out of the pipes. worked great. not a single broken pipe after a winter without any heat or heat tape going. mom would have loved the idea.. but she never made it back there.
i was out in the back yard sweating today.. had to put up the patio umbrella to stop from melting..
Our reactors have low point drains with automatic valves that fail open so they are not a problem. The miles and miles of piping in the plant have copper tubing tied to them and are then insulated. The copper tube carries the steam to keep them warm. At the end of the tubing there is a steam trap that pops off condensate. The length of each copper tube run is limited.
The boilers cannot run without electric or air. Air is needed to operate the automated valves. We have three 350 hp screw compressors. The air compressors need cooling from our cooling towers. That adds four 150 hp motors and 4 fan motors. We need to run the water through a reverse osmosis system, then soften it, then put it through a deairiator. 3 big high pressure pumps feed the boilers, then a big air blower to feed air to each boiler. It would take a big generator just to make steam.
We make oil and gear lube additives, and a lot of automatic transmission fluid. A lot of the auto manufacturers factory fills come from us. The additives are very concentrated and thick. If they cool many will not pump. Some of our raw materials are worse.
We made good progress last night. Most things are back on line. Once you get it warm you keep things moving. I saw the outside temp driving home last night vary between 7 and 13. This morning it read 17. It is predicted to reach 28. It's a heat wave.
Yesterday morning we were at -26 officially, though my thermometer only showed -20. :D lots of frozen water pipes locally, including my daughter who had the waterlines freeze to her second story kitchen sink. We had heat taped her first floor waterlines after they froze last year, but she had never had a problem with the second story pipes. They run in an outside wall that is actually an overhang from the house. The house was built circa 1880 and at some point the plumbing was added although I don't know how the got the lines where they did! Earlier this week my brother had both water lines and baseboard hot water heat lines freeze and break at his house. He moved from the house last summer and this place hasn't sold yet. He didn't check it for three days and the furnace had quit. Then the fun started. 😖
Some of our products you may be familiar with.
ZDDP, added in the motor oil to help camshaft wear using flat tappet lifters, is one. One ounce of our product brings a 5 qt oil change back to the level it once was. Unfortunately we sell it by the rail car.
The stink in gear lube. That's us too.
Remeber when STP was the rage? We made it for a long time.
Z7 the additive in a famous oil was one of ours.
Back in the day we were a major player in the tetra-ethyl-lead fuel additive.
We make some really good additives, but the memorable names are gone.
These products are all made by a couple of companies. Trying to save a buck, the oil companies send their needs out for bid. It doesn't matter that you made additive X for years and it was always what they wanted. If another company can make it cheaper, your out.
If you own a car, you have some of our product in it.
phat46,
Places where the temp gets that cold are not ment for human occupation.
I never dream of moving north. I always dream of going away from the cold.
QuoteThese products are all made by a couple of companies. Trying to save a buck, the oil companies send their needs out for bid. It doesn't matter that you made additive X for years and it was always what they wanted. If another company can make it cheaper, your out.
It's pretty much the same in the whole chemical industry. I worked in it for about 10 years, our suppliers, and customers changed quickly depending on price.
Where I just retired from started out as BFGoodrich, making rubber chemicals. We made one product for Goodyear, and even packaged it in Goodyear marked bags.
Tom, I know what you're going through with the power outage. If we lost power from the power company, it automatically switched to getting power from another substation across the river. If that also failed, we had two big generators to keep the boiler house running. We normally ran on a coal gen, but had two gas gens idling just in case. Sometimes we still ended up with frozen lines. (We made plastic resin).
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteThese products are all made by a couple of companies. Trying to save a buck, the oil companies send their needs out for bid. It doesn't matter that you made additive X for years and it was always what they wanted. If another company can make it cheaper, your out.
It's pretty much the same in the whole chemical industry. I worked in it for about 10 years, our suppliers, and customers changed quickly depending on price.
22 years ago when I was working I ran a pair of distillation columns and a hydrogen compressor at a Shell Chemical Co. plant. One of the products that my unit made was Shellvis which was an additive that was used to make multi-viscosity oils. At one time all but one company ( Castrol?) used it to make their oils. Shortly after I retired (quit working for pay) Shell decided to get out of that business and sold that plant. I guess it quit being exclusive. GPster
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"I know what you're going through with the power outage. If we lost power from the power company, it automatically switched to getting power from another substation across the river.
We have 2 feeders coming to the plant. When one goes down the whole plant is supposed to run on the other. Lately when one goes down the other trips out. It is a simple reset, but not until after an extensive checkout.
Quote from: "Beck"phat46,
Places where the temp gets that cold are not ment for human occupation.
I never dream of moving north. I always dream of going away from the cold.
Beck, didn't you live in Alaska at one time? I sent some lugnuts to a RRTer in Alaska, I thought it was you. Not that that would make much difference, it was warmer in Fairbanks Alaska than it was here for several days. This being Michigan, it was cold, but life carried on, no businesses closed, everyone went to work,it was more of a news story, would we break the record low temp for that day?, than anything else. I did worry about people that had to be out in it for extended time, but I heard of no one locally being injured by the cold.
Beck, it sounds to me like your outfit, and/or the power company, needs to do some serious maintenance on that switchgear, or some upgrade work; maybe the plant load has grown to exceed the original design parameters of the installation. Upgrades were a big part of my job with the "powco" as we tried to keep our system up to the demands that customers put on it, but once things went into their switchgear, it was out of our hands. Of course, that does not account for catastrophic outages where you lose all of the feeds into a plant; then, it's scramble time.
Quote
Beck, didn't you live in Alaska at one time?
Nope, Not me!
Quote from: "Rrumbler"Beck, it sounds to me like your outfit, and/or the power company, needs to do some serious maintenance on that switchgear
Our last problems have been with supply lines (13.8kv) coming into the plant, not our lines inside the plant. I think our 2nd line is tripping on a backfeed sensor as the 1st is frying upstream of us. The switch gear was just serviced. I agree, something isn't right.
Quote from: "wayne petty"wow... that must be a mess.. i am amazed that when the power goes down.. that the residual steam in the system is not used to blow the system down to empty it just by opening the drain valves on the return pipes.. i don't know what kind of plant you are in.. but that is how i would have it rigged.. or at least some kind of generator to keep the steam plant operating. perhaps even an industrial sized dust collector that the electric motor has been replaced with either a gasoline or a diesel ... so the pipes could be vacuumed out in the event of a power failure.
up in bellingham wa.. cousins were shutting down moms 6500 sq ft building.. i had them use the shop vacuums to pull all the water out of the pipes. worked great. not a single broken pipe after a winter without any heat or heat tape going. mom would have loved the idea.. but she never made it back there.
i was out in the back yard sweating today.. had to put up the patio umbrella to stop from melting..
Memories of ugly jobs,draining stuff. :lol:
Sledgehammering,ice picks,hammers,wailing on ice to get access to drain valves.Cold,blizzard,open areas,on your side in the snow etc.,wacking with pipe wrenches underneath at the side of train locomotives when they quit they had to be drained.They did not run anti freeze because they could not risk getting ANY in the oil.They maintained them by taking oil samples at intervals.
I was a conductor so technically I did not have to do it..just the engineer. It was sort of understood that everyone had to do this.
There was sort of no excuse that you could not get the valve open.
I often hoped one would break.. :twisted:
It seems some of my northern friends weather has slipped down to the "sunny south".We normally get 1 or 2 light snows a year, we are at 3 already, last sunday it got really cold for here (daytime highs in the 20s) & stayed that way all week. Thursday am low is predicted to be 0 w/wind chills of 10 /15 -. There have been 4 weather related fatalities in Tn. this week.Two were a mother & son who stopped on I 65 south of Nashville to help a wreck victim & were hit by a semi that couldn't stop due to icy roads.Our snowfalls are so infrequent & light that most people do not know how to drive in snow or they think they are experts when they are not. I live out in the boonies & my internet is on a sat. dish, it wouldn't work for 2 days due to ice covering everything.
Just to rub it in. It is 55degrees here in sunny Montana. Kind of a weird winter this year.
Doug
We have had single digits almost every day for the last couple week and some of them had the minus in front.
Friday night winter is supposed to return. The last couple of weeks have been tolerable for winter. I'm expecting the cold to last several weeks before the next warming trend. The 51 is outside with the engine under a tarp. I have hours of wiring work to do before installing the hood and front clip. It's going to wait for warm weather. I don't want the gas company to get all my money.
I hear you guys. It was 46* here this morning. Been hitting the high 70's
a snow filled yard slows only a few down.
http://i.imgur.com/hL8R5YG.jpg
from boston mass..
best idea i have seen in a LONG time.. enjoying the snow. and the fire pit. .
Been anywhere from 68-76 degrees here in Sedona since we arrived on 1/27. Carol and I went for a walk around 9 p.m. tonight it was cooling off so we put light jackets on for the first time since we got here.
They closed school here, again, today due to weather. Not snow though, cold temps. It is -6 with a wind chill around -25. All the old timers around here, including me, are lamenting the fact that school was never closed for us regardless of temps. It's probably for the best, but my argument is that it's just as warm in school as it is at home. 😄 (I know, they have to wait for a bus in the snow, but so did we, my hair used to freeze where I put water on it to comb in place! 😬)
Most all school systems in Middle Tn. have been closed all week.Most all counties have some hilly areas, nobody wants a bus full of kids sliding off the road.We are required by state law to have a certain # of instruction days per year so most school systems build in a certain amount of "snow days". We have had to have Saturday sessions after an unsual harsh winter in order to keep on schedule.Kids tend to forget the days off when having to make up days missed on Saturday in nice weather!
I think tonight may be the coldest in Muskegon this winter. It was -1 this morning at the old ranch, got up to +4, and is now 0 and heading down.
Phat46, I concur with your statement. I was a farm student. When the weather was real ugly, they ran mud routes. The bus came to the blacktop 2 miles away and one of the parents delivered the kids to the bus. You had to be waiting or they didn't stop. Other than a blizzard, they never canceled school. When my son was in school it was the opposite. They had 2 or 3 weeks of snow days in the schedule.
22 below here in Dexter at 5:30 AM
Quote from: "348tripower"22 below here in Dexter at 5:30 AM
My wife said her car showed -23 onher way to work, I'm sticking around here for a while, it's only -13 at home! 😄 I have to venture out to my brothers unheated pole barn soon so we can build a big face frame for a built in closet and sheling unit! 😬
45 above when I drove in this morning. REALLY WEIRD winter this year!!
-24 in Ann Arbor -20 here just east of there... To * cold for Feb. Those are the actual temps Win Chill much below that.
This is the worst winter since we have lived here. The old "natives" tell me the same thing. 4' to 5' of snow in 3 weeks. and frigid temps and howling winds. I had a 9' drift in the back walkway. Had to use my bucket loader. 3 degrees now. Tom...
The "official" low this morning for our area, from the National Weather Center, was -29!!! :shock: it was "hunting clothes cold", I put on some of my hunting gear to cope, wasn't too bad in my brothers pole barn with a torpedo heater running, probably got it up to zero. The cold is great incentive to work quickly!
We're up to about +27* here at 3pm.
30 odd here ( Celsius that is) sitting on couch dealing with my first ever bout of gout! Horrible thing, wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy! (Well, maybe not my second worst, lol)
With all the cold you guys are putting up with this should make you feel better it was a nice 30C that's 86F here.
I didn't know what car to take out the coupe all the bucket,decisions decisions decisions.
If you couldn't figure it out I took the bucket and went on a cruise with seventy odd cars today. Went on a drive up the coast to Two Rocks Tavern for lunch.
Pretty good day to be out driving an open car.
My brothers 35, 302 on gas (propane)
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Phil Medlins roadster with V12 jag motor
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Genes newly finished 30 coupe with W chev motor
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Crappy looking 34 pick up with 392 hemi
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And here's part of the view from the tavern balcony.
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Just makes you want to get the snow plough out to clear the drive way and go cruising doesn't it :)
Nice! Beats snow pics.
replacing gate latch section. I built it 15 yrs ago. Never really liked my design for the gate to latch when closed. Just gettin round 2 it now.
I filed my tax returns and ran the snow blower. I know how to have a good time. :)
We have to go to SoCal today, and it snowed down to upper leevels of the valley in Las Vegas overnight; that means snow on the two passes we have to cross to get to Hesperia. Wish us luck, drivers in this neck of the woods are nuts on a good day, but today, --------??????
My weekend started out Thursday with a lovely dry and sunny day to drive the roadster down to the local World of Wheels.
Pictures Here (https://picasaweb.google.com/100227629524484813552/2015WorldOfWheels?authuser=0&feat=directlink)
It snowed Saturday, but Sunday was warm and the roads were dry again for the drive home. Cruising weather in February is always a bonus around here.
mowed some of the front yard this afternoon. Fun stuff.
Finally coming out from under the sinus infection - head cold "stuff" I have fought for 2+ weeks
Getting suspicious... of how the police handled a crash I had on Jan 26. Hanging my head because I still can't really do my work. Reached for the horn and caught the airbag. 99 Pontiac GTP and it blew both of them when a kid darted across in front of me and I knocked his Ranger's axle loose.
Cop handled it wrong as did everyone I dealt with after the wreck. He kept me at the scene, hurt and in freezing weather about an extra half hour with everyone else and the cars gone. Ambulance medics gave me a deep additional bruise, the purply red kind. My full coverage decided other party 100% at fault and paid me for my car.
Kid never told his agent. Two weeks passed before I informed them of the wreck and they deny any responsibility because of how the police report is written. For same reason, lawyers won't touch it. Says we both had green.
So I call the cop, and he is "investigating" and planning an "amendment" to his report. I call BS and think he is related to the kid in the Ranger. Sound wierd to you too? Who the F do I call? Stateys? Anger cup overfloweth, don't know if I can keep from spilling.
Anybody ever heard of an amended police report? Doesn't sound like anything thats gonna change anybody's tune. I could seriously end up homeless from this deal. I still go to work but am ripping him off now because I can't do things I'm most needed for, like use ratchets and hammers and such. My mental foundation was already weak. Every trip to work I pass by five places where my beloved automobile has been crashed into by a goof. Same on the way home. Its ridiculous and I truly can't handle ANY more crap.
End of rant. Lets go over by the fireplace and pass a dark bottle please.
Strange ...If BOTH parties had the green light , I would think the City or Public Works dept of the city would be at fault for allowing an inoperative traffic control signal to stay in service without police presence at the scene to safely direct traffic ....
Bob ... :wink:
Well, I know how it went. He was following somebody in the car ahead of him and they stretched the turn arrow so he ran it. It turned to green light both ways with yield next. I was approaching on cruise control with foot over brake and my light went green so I proceeded. First car that went cut it close, second one had the drop on me so all I could do was cram brakes. Almost stopped, too.
Cop was studying the traffic light log intensely but had no way to nail down the exact timing. Usually if I see a wreck I pull over and offer my phone # in case a witness is needed. I guarantee a dozen people saw this but not a peep. One lady that called 911 had to be physically tracked down so she could say "No, I was looking down.", no help there. She would not return calls from police.
I didn't think of the light being at fault. It just seems like someone has screwed up and they are hoping theres something I won't ask until a timeframe runs out. Since the one month mark is a couple days away, I'm getting jittery and smell a rat. getting tougher to suck it up.
Dont look for an amended police report... My crash in 1980, the cop measured a set of truck dual tire skid marks. I never hit the brakes on my car. I proved it via witness statements. Cop would NOT amend, accept my proof , nothing. I did not have cash for attorney
If he turned in front of you, he failed to yield, even if his light was green. I would be contacting my insurance company for some help.
Crosley, at least you got to actually speak to a lawyer. I could not make it past legal assistants with the police report the way it is and no witness.
enjenjo, I've told my ins co of all this. They declared other party at fault based on the fact that I stated I took evasive action. They paid off MY policy. Aside from up to 5K in med bills, they met their obligation. Not gonna see a specialist until I know who is paying. My big #1 tendon isn't healing though. I have government-mandated personal health insurance as a last resort.
I contacted the officer in desperation hoping that after the report was written, somebody returned his call. Thats when he told me he was doing his own investigation and had finally gone to her address when she would not call back. After that long conversation with the officer, he agreed that my account fit with his clues and then HE mentioned an amendment coming this week. After that, 2 or 3 emails between us have been questions about other traffic. My lanes were clear. Sounds fishy, he just has me repeating myself as if to trip me.
I've just been on pins and needles for near a month now, and hurt bad for most of that time. When I try to work and can't (and the cold ain't helping) and the pain flares, I about go cuckoo. Starting to feel a little sick and hoping its not from riding in a car with blown airbags in it. Got the bumper and lights back on it and new windshield but I'm just not up to the airbag work yet. Did cut out the remnants and shop vac what I could with doors open and breeze blowing but when you open the door- sulfur. Its just all unfortunate and the only solution I know is to PUSH work back into my days and try to become left-handed.
People have worse situations and bigger recoveries every day, but the good ol boy instincts are hard to put down. I could even things up right fast with my 3lb shot-filled mallet if the kid just held out his arm, y'know?
Quote from: "enjenjo"If he turned in front of you, he failed to yield, even if his light was green. I would be contacting my insurance company for some help.
I'm lost here/missing something?
Cop says both lights were green.THAT is really what you want.
BOTH lights GREEN..someone turns in front of you..you have the right of way..THEY did not yield. I would think that ANY law firm/lawyer would take this in a heartbeat.
These things get ugly when the car going through has a yellow or red..and perhaps could have or should have stopped/yielded..OR the car turning has a yellow or red and ASSUMES the other driver will stop/yield at his yellow or red light. Then it is he said/she said or witness or traffic cameras..or on board computer records.OR what the cop feels.
True..there are of course cases where the car going through the intersection is just going way too fast..and the other driver turning..has a "reasonable" right to turn in a "reasonable" time based on the accepted and anticipated speed of the other vehicle. This is why here in Ontario(don't know where else?) there is a traffic law that is called "failure to avoid a collision". You cannot just drive into someone know matter who is at fault. You must have "reasonable" control of your car.
You have not been charged. The cop did not feel..or say that you were going too fast OR that you COULD have stopped.
Your insurance company initially pays you for your property damages (that is common here)((gets you mobile and wheels faster)). Almost always no matter who is at fault. THEN AFTER determining fault. Then the at fault parties insurance company pays them back. Ironing out other claims can take forever.
Your insurance company feels it is the other sides fault. Good. They paid you.Good.They will now go after the other side.You have not been charged/implicated.
Sorry..but I am lost.
Cops/lawyers/insurance companies..WOMEN..ask you things a billion times. THE SAME THINGS. Just keep records of this (EXCEPT FOR WOMEN :twisted: ) Document,get/keep copies of EVERYTHING!
Sorry for you sufferring..car accidents can be UGLY :evil:
Quote from: "Arnold"Quote from: "enjenjo"If he turned in front of you, he failed to yield, even if his light was green. I would be contacting my insurance company for some help.
I'm lost here/missing something?
Cop says both lights were green.THAT is really what you want.
BOTH lights GREEN..someone turns in front of you..you have the right of way..THEY did not yield. I would think that ANY law firm/lawyer would take this in a heartbeat.
These things get ugly when the car going through has a yellow or red..and perhaps could have or should have stopped/yielded..OR the car turning has a yellow or red and ASSUMES the other driver will stop/yield at his yellow or red light. Then it is he said/she said or witness or traffic cameras..or on board computer records.OR what the cop feels.
True..there are of course cases where the car going through the intersection is just going way too fast..and the other driver turning..has a "reasonable" right to turn in a "reasonable" time based on the accepted and anticipated speed of the other vehicle. This is why here in Ontario(don't know where else?) there is a traffic law that is called "failure to avoid a collision". You cannot just drive into someone know matter who is at fault. You must have "reasonable" control of your car.
You have not been charged. The cop did not feel..or say that you were going too fast OR that you COULD have stopped.
Your insurance company initially pays you for your property damages (that is common here)((gets you mobile and wheels faster)). Almost always no matter who is at fault. THEN AFTER determining fault. Then the at fault parties insurance company pays them back. Ironing out other claims can take forever.
Your insurance company feels it is the other sides fault. Good. They paid you.Good.They will now go after the other side.You have not been charged/implicated.
Sorry..but I am lost.
Cops/lawyers/insurance companies..WOMEN..ask you things a billion times. THE SAME THINGS. Just keep records of this (EXCEPT FOR WOMEN :twisted: ) Document,get/keep copies of EVERYTHING!
Sorry for you sufferring..car accidents can be UGLY :evil:
Just rememberred..perhaps you are expecting the cop to lay charges on the other party. In some cases this is very important. Other cases..no charges are neccessary..pretty obvious whose fault it was.
The cop said on the report "unable to establish the condition of the light at the time of the accident" and thats where the problem lies. Other driver says he had green left turn arrow (see above statement). I say my light turned green as I approached it in the outside thru lane. The cop has told me he does not think I ran a red light.
I know its gonna be a mess. It already is and has been. Woke up with a fever today, maybe that will mellow me out. After his insurance shut me down and a lawyer turned it down, I knew where I stood and had closure. When I talked to the cop and he mentioned amendment, mind chaos returned.
The beloved police chief of that city died last month and the new was sworn in today. So I'm sure theres some chaos there at the PD too, but waiting sucks.
Quote from: "Arnold"
Just rememberred..perhaps you are expecting the cop to lay charges on the other party. In some cases this is very important. Other cases..no charges are neccessary..pretty obvious whose fault it was.
Exactly. Kid needs a failure to yield like a hog needs slop! he won't get it though.
Did NOT mean to hang a dark cloud over this thread, gents. Apologies.
Heard from the officer. An SUV-full of kids drove off in the lake last week and one drowned, he worked it of course. "when things get back to normal" is when he said he will come back to my case. Sorry, but theres a lot wrong with that statement in my ears. On the potentially plus side, he mentioned having contacted an additional 911 caller this week. The world is cruel to shiny things.
In an attempt to redeem myself, heres a link to a page with a cool vid about cruel and shiny 11 sec things:
http://www.hotrod.com/features/1503-we-race-dodge-in-a-2015-hellcat-challenger/
Celebrating our 50th anniversary today. "and they said it wouldn't last" :wink: Tom...
Congratulations. She could have done better, but you may have hidden assets :roll:
I took the trailer up to Monroe Mi today and picked up 150 sheets of 1/2" plywood 3' by 4'. It will work for a couple projects we have to do. A buck a sheet. It comes from India as boxes for Detroit Diesel crankshafts
Tom36, great pic! Congratulations.
Tom 36 , have a great day and congrats!
Congratulations Tom and Mrs. Tom, that's a fairly elite club these days; we passed our 50 last October.
It is a big accomplishment, and congratulations!
Congrats on the number 50 anniversary
Swapped brake rotor on my Goldwing. Kinda simple process once the bike is in the air. Swap over the tone ring for the ABS.
I run a non motorcycle spec Michelin tire on the rear
crosley , non bike guy asking a bike question here. With the flatter tread face of the auto tire does the bike handle any different ? Does the bike weight play into that ?
Way to go Tom & Mrs Tom, that's one heckuva milestone, may there be many more. :D
Quote from: "chimp koose"crosley , non bike guy asking a bike question here. With the flatter tread face of the auto tire does the bike handle any different ? Does the bike weight play into that ?
The bike requires a bit different riding technique. Something an experienced rider adapts to. I've had no problems in curves or tighter twistys at speed
The car tire has a higher weight rating than a cycle tire. This Michelin is a Zero Pressure tire (run flat) . The tire has a stiffer sidewall. Traction in rain and on loose surface is better than a cycle tire.
Plus about 3 times the mileage over a cycle tire. This tire has about 11k miles on it. Still looks new. My rear cycle tires on a Goldwing would last me about 12 - 13k miles. Front cycle tire just replaced 2 weeks ago had 22k miles at a cost of 160 dollars with the wheel off the bike
A friend of mine put a car tire on the back of his Wing and loves it. I still had a couple new cycle tires for mine, so I didn't get to try it. When I sold mine in '13, the new unmounted tires went with it.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Congratulations. She could have done better, but you may have hidden assets :roll:
Like the country song says, "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was" : :wink:
Thanks to all for the good wishes. Tom...
At 66 I am nearly the youngest on my street. Several families have someone ill or recovering from surgery. I have cleaned off 6 driveways when we get snow. I did them all this morning in two hours. Thank god I bought a snow blower. It was not a lot of snow but everyone needs to be able to get in and out in case of an emergency.
I am paying forward.
John
Yesterday was snow blower day for me. I'd kind of like to build a Tool Time style unit. How much power would be too much or just enough? :)
It's still snowing here, so I'm going to wait until I crank up the snowblower.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"It's still snowing here, so I'm going to wait until I crank up the snowblower.
Same here. I hope this clears up quick, I am supposed to go to Montecello Il to pick up soda tuesday.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"It's still snowing here, so I'm going to wait until I crank up the snowblower.
Same here. I hope this clears up quick, I am supposed to go to Montecello Il to pick up soda tuesday.
Frank, aren't you supposed to warm up by Tuesday?
We're going to get back to near normal temps by them, they are forecasting 36 for Tuesday! I just saw 32.4 on my thermometer, that's the first above freezing I have seen in about six weeks! That's also 65 degrees warmer than it was a week or so ago! 😄
KB426 I think the idea with snow blowers is to get just enough power to throw the snow back where it came from. No sense in moving it twice!
C.K., this is from your area. More what I had in mind.
The machinist where I used to work put a Ford V-6 in his garden tractor, he put a snowblower on it, he said it would put the snow 50 feet away! 😃
now i know how to modify a 2 stage snow blower i need one and some snow.. all we got was a bunch of rain.. some hail and some truly impressive water spouts today.. those who have to deal with snow blowers.. might want to sit thru this video... its a LOT of flap.. but if that's what it takes to throw snow against a wall instead of jamming in the chute..
i was thinking he was going to devise an exhaust diversion device to warm the base of the chute. pehaps just break out the old WD40... nope.. this guys a real flapper..
i even had a friend stop by with some exotic stuff last week.. brought over the right hand relay box from an 85 lambo countach with EFI one of 20 retrofitted that way. . they could only get one fuel pump to run.. somebody had attempted to bypass the fuel pump relay coil ground connection by powering it with positive. burning the circuit board trace on this to a crisp.. this was a fairly simple fix once i got the part in my hands.. a few pictures https://imgur.com/a/PflPt i have fixed so many circuit boards with solder wick that i actually keep 2 different sizes in my solder station tote.
some day i may get my hands on it so i can can reverse engineer the wiring for the efi. no prints exist for this one.. only the 4 valve V12. i will eventually get pictures of the car.. it just came out of the paint shop and it was still had tape and needed to be well cleaned.. the body guy got stuff all over the engine as you see..
something else brilliant. to help the ice fishermen
http://i.imgur.com/7ts2ySw.gifv
No worry about thin ice
some of you will enjoy this..
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1504-assembling-270ci-offenhauser-indycar-engine-step/
I've never seen such detail of the inside of an Offy. They are wild little engines!
Quote from: "wayne petty"some of you will enjoy this..
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1504-assembling-270ci-offenhauser-indycar-engine-step/
Thanks, Wayne!
Would those valve lash settings be correct as written? .0016" & .0018" ??
Not much room for thermal expansion, if that is correct.
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "wayne petty"some of you will enjoy this..
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/1504-assembling-270ci-offenhauser-indycar-engine-step/
Thanks, Wayne!
Would those valve lash settings be correct as written? .0016" & .0018" ??
Not much room for thermal expansion, if that is correct.
No, they are not correct, It should be .016, and .018.
My grandson Josh just bought a house, and wanted new doors for the garage. So I went down to Menards and picked up new doors for him. While I was there, I picked up a new door for my shop, along with an opener.
I sold my house today! The price is right where I wanted it to be. Now...where am I going to live next?
Quote from: "jaybee"I sold my house today! The price is right where I wanted it to be. Now...where am I going to live next?
I hear Florida is nice in a few areas
The 51 is back in the shop. I'll be working on wiring until it's done. It has warmed up so it won't take much to heat the shop.
Weeks ago: I was on a website: Find a Grave dot com... I was typing in random names I know. Found a memorial for my mother... hmm, I did not place it, nor had my brother.
on to different names typed in ... I find another memorial. It seems they are looking for a burial site of this person. He died in 1964 commercial airplane crash in Las Vegas. His wife and child were on the plane too. I knew where they were buried in Phoenix.. Long story on how I knew
So, I send a mesage to the person that posted the memorial with the information on where the people were buried. That night I receive a surprised & happy response.
Since that night, the cousins looking for family members lost in 1964, learned where they are buried. Learned what the wife and childs names were. AND that the deceased guy had fathered a child in 1962 that he never knew of. I went to the cemetery and took photos of the grave sites. I emailed the photos to the cousins back east
The few family members that knew where the victims of the plane crash were buried, that information died with them. No remaining family knew where the deceased folks were located. They were thinking the folks were buried in Las Vegas area and had searched there with no luck.
I have since put the searching cousins in touch with the guy that was fathered by their deceased cousin. They had thought the blood line had died in the plane crash. The blood line caries on, with a different name.... another story.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "jaybee"I sold my house today! The price is right where I wanted it to be. Now...where am I going to live next?
I hear Florida is nice in a few areas
Well, since I've been working in Kansas City for the past 10 1/2 months that seems to suggest itself as a good choice. :P
Quote from: "jaybee"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "jaybee"I sold my house today! The price is right where I wanted it to be. Now...where am I going to live next?
I hear Florida is nice in a few areas
QuoteWell, since I've been working in Kansas City for the past 10 1/2 months that seems to suggest itself as a good choice. :P
Better take a closer look... I seem to remember that it snows there ...Isn't that a reason to remove it from the "list" ??
Bob ....
:wink:
I'm still waiting for my ship to come in but the slow boat from China hasn't delivered my conductivity glue to repair the printed circuit board for my scared instrument panel. Trying to get my mind set off one problem at a time I referred to my plan of needing to get the engine running for enthusiasm. I remembered that I wanted to get a drive shaft for it so I could keep the tail housing from leaking because the "Park less" transmission would probably spin the drive shaft and the rear end (which will be up on jack stands). The floor braces that I had installed to hold things together until I had figured out where to build the tunnel sat squarely between the transmission tail shaft and the yoke on the rear end. So I spent yesterday afternoon modifying the brace for the tunnel. Now I can get a measurement for the length of the drive shaft. It has been years since I saw the drive shaft from the donor S15 but when I dug it out yesterday I found out that it was one with an enlarged tube in the center. The engine has been set to the rear of this chassis 7 1/4" and the rear end has been moved forward 4" and I don't think there is enough length it the small tube ends of this drive shaft to take the shortening. When all this snow melts off it will be too muddy to be looking in junkyards for candidates. My friends run a machine shop and as a side they will make drive shafts for 4X4s and pulling tractors and they have cut drive shafts in the middle before. Some way this will move on. GPster
I'm picking away at small jobs on the'40 Chevy convertible. It's been off the road for about 4 years while I replace the rocker panel, did some floor work and rebuilt 6 body mounts between the rear door jams and the rear frame kick up. Also re-skinned the passenger bottom inside and out. Just finished a new battery box for an Odyssey gel battery under the hood on the passenger side. A full size battery was always tight in that space.
Rebuilt a fuel regulator yesterday and today I put more peel and stick sound deadener on the front floor. I'm hoping for a decent day soon to open up the shop to pour some fresh gas in the tank and fire it up, It got a new carb and delivery lines this winter.
Since I traded off the track roadster for the '40 Ford coupe the convert was stalled until I got busy on it again this winter. I'm anxious to get it on the road again since this month is the beginning of the 37th year of ownership.
I kinda miss it.
Quote from: "GPster"I'm still waiting for my ship to come in but the slow boat from China hasn't delivered my conductivity glue to repair the printed circuit board for my scared instrument panel. Trying to get my mind set off one problem at a time I referred to my plan of needing to get the engine running for enthusiasm. I remembered that I wanted to get a drive shaft for it so I could keep the tail housing from leaking because the "Park less" transmission would probably spin the drive shaft and the rear end (which will be up on jack stands). The floor braces that I had installed to hold things together until I had figured out where to build the tunnel sat squarely between the transmission tail shaft and the yoke on the rear end. So I spent yesterday afternoon modifying the brace for the tunnel. Now I can get a measurement for the length of the drive shaft. It has been years since I saw the drive shaft from the donor S15 but when I dug it out yesterday I found out that it was one with an enlarged tube in the center. The engine has been set to the rear of this chassis 7 1/4" and the rear end has been moved forward 4" and I don't think there is enough length it the small tube ends of this drive shaft to take the shortening. When all this snow melts off it will be too muddy to be looking in junkyards for candidates. My friends run a machine shop and as a side they will make drive shafts for 4X4s and pulling tractors and they have cut drive shafts in the middle before. Some way this will move on. GPster
Let me know how long the shaft has to be, and I'll see if I have one.
finally got all the brake stuff done on the Olds. Emergency brake is working, and I found and fixed a small seepage on the rear calipers. Next, is temporaryly mount the wiper motor so I can add some support to the steering mount.
I have been without a computer at home for a week. No progress to report anyhow as I have been having grief getting a pair of lh/rh 11/16 18tpi taps. I ordered them as NF and got one 11 tpi and one 16tpi tap. Sent back , Friday I got a pair of 16tpi lh/rh , still no good . I have now been waiting on these taps for 2 weeks and I need them to thread the ends of my steering cross shaft for the T . I am at a stand still until I get them. Once the cross shaft is in I can position my home made unisteer under the car and make whatever else I need to get steering working . THEN I can remount the body to place steering column and master cyl.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "GPster"I'm still waiting for my ship to come in but the slow boat from China hasn't delivered my conductivity glue to repair the printed circuit board for my scared instrument panel. Trying to get my mind set off one problem at a time I referred to my plan of needing to get the engine running for enthusiasm. I remembered that I wanted to get a drive shaft for it so I could keep the tail housing from leaking because the "Park less" transmission would probably spin the drive shaft and the rear end (which will be up on jack stands). The floor braces that I had installed to hold things together until I had figured out where to build the tunnel sat squarely between the transmission tail shaft and the yoke on the rear end. So I spent yesterday afternoon modifying the brace for the tunnel. Now I can get a measurement for the length of the drive shaft. It has been years since I saw the drive shaft from the donor S15 but when I dug it out yesterday I found out that it was one with an enlarged tube in the center. The engine has been set to the rear of this chassis 7 1/4" and the rear end has been moved forward 4" and I don't think there is enough length it the small tube ends of this drive shaft to take the shortening. When all this snow melts off it will be too muddy to be looking in junkyards for candidates. My friends run a machine shop and as a side they will make drive shafts for 4X4s and pulling tractors and they have cut drive shafts in the middle before. Some way this will move on. GPster
Let me know how long the shaft has to be, and I'll see if I have one.
The best I can measure for what I need would be 41 1/2" center of joint to center of joint. This verifies the 11 1/4" of changes that I have made. The joints are inside keeper type for an '87 GMC S15 2.5L with the 700R transmission. This probably falls into the odd length category but maybe half of a 2 pc. drive shaft or a front drive shaft for a 4X4. The O.D. of the small ends of the original drive shaft is 2 3/4" so if you don't have anything close I'll probably start looking for a drive shaft that diameter for the full length with one end with the right joint yoke on it GPster
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "GPster"I'm still waiting for my ship to come in but the slow boat from China hasn't delivered my conductivity glue to repair the printed circuit board for my scared instrument panel. Trying to get my mind set off one problem at a time I referred to my plan of needing to get the engine running for enthusiasm. I remembered that I wanted to get a drive shaft for it so I could keep the tail housing from leaking because the "Park less" transmission would probably spin the drive shaft and the rear end (which will be up on jack stands). The floor braces that I had installed to hold things together until I had figured out where to build the tunnel sat squarely between the transmission tail shaft and the yoke on the rear end. So I spent yesterday afternoon modifying the brace for the tunnel. Now I can get a measurement for the length of the drive shaft. It has been years since I saw the drive shaft from the donor S15 but when I dug it out yesterday I found out that it was one with an enlarged tube in the center. The engine has been set to the rear of this chassis 7 1/4" and the rear end has been moved forward 4" and I don't think there is enough length it the small tube ends of this drive shaft to take the shortening. When all this snow melts off it will be too muddy to be looking in junkyards for candidates. My friends run a machine shop and as a side they will make drive shafts for 4X4s and pulling tractors and they have cut drive shafts in the middle before. Some way this will move on. GPster
Let me know how long the shaft has to be, and I'll see if I have one.
The best I can measure for what I need would be 41 1/2" center of joint to center of joint. This verifies the 11 1/4" of changes that I have made. The joints are inside keeper type for an '87 GMC S15 2.5L with the 700R transmission. This probably falls into the odd length category but maybe half of a 2 pc. drive shaft or a front drive shaft for a 4X4. The O.D. of the small ends of the original drive shaft is 2 3/4" so if you don't have anything close I'll probably start looking for a drive shaft that diameter for the full length with one end with the right joint yoke on it GPster
I'll take a look, and see if I have one that length., I have a ton of them. Really, like 2000 lbs.
It was 74 degrees when I got home this afternoon. I washed vehicles and enjoyed the feeling of the sun. I ordered a new axle for the 51 this morning. There went the budget one more time. :)
KB426 it sure seems like your parts car didn't cough up many useable parts. I have a truck like that .I got it for a trade of labour but have more than double the money in it then it is worth!I may be stripping it for parts this spring as my daughter has the same type of truck and I can probably make use of other stuff on my 65Merc 1/2 ton
CK, you're close to correct on that. I used the fuel tank and pump, rear axle housing, carrier, brakes, one axle, companion flange, wiring harness, ecu, all the engine acces., throttle body and fuel rails and injectors from the old engine, hydroboost, steering column, pedal hanger, gauge cluster, door handles and latches, trans crossmember,all the sensors from the old engine,cooling fan, and an assortment of metric bolts, some lines and surely I missed something. The mustang cost $1450. I don't know if I got enough used parts to justify that or not. It sure has been entertaining, though. :)
if the engine would have been good it would have been a different story.I think a parts car is usually a good deal as you never seem to add up all the expense from nickel and dime stuff that you continually take off a parts car without thinking. I seldom sell a car when I am done driving it, I usually strip it and store the good stuff. The engine for my model T is from a truck I scrapped 10 years ago.
Howdy gents. :)
Took a last look (am now indefinitely hobbled) around the shop today and had the old Pontiac out for a spin and some mental clarity. Thank the Lord for recirculating balls, ha ha. Things went downhill since my last post in many ways. Found out I've been working with fractured radius and ulna for 6 weeks. Due to being told there were no breaks from X-rays initially. Went for re-check, different doc. She was very apologetic on behal of the clinic. Painful? Yes but I had instructions to use the hand so I did. There was much whining on my part and now it makes sense but I'm psychologically gutted.
Yeah lawyer blah blah but mostly ouch and now ah finally with meds and an ortho on it. CT scan yesterday, no plan yet. Still no change to that crash report. Just wanted to pop my head in, I see its pretty much been the good old usual in here lately. That 41 Ford went into the hands of the owner yesterday, so many happy trails to that one but it looks like I won't have any handiwork in SEMA this year due to my mess. Carry on and I'll keep visiting, probably more while I heal. I'll try to be quiet unless theres a need.
Quote from: "idrivejunk"Howdy gents. :)
Took a last look (am now indefinitely hobbled) around the shop today and had the old Pontiac out for a spin and some mental clarity. Thank the Lord for recirculating balls, ha ha. Things went downhill since my last post in many ways. Found out I've been working with fractured radius and ulna for 6 weeks. Due to being told there were no breaks from X-rays initially. Went for re-check, different doc. She was very apologetic on behal of the clinic. Painful? Yes but I had instructions to use the hand so I did. There was much whining on my part and now it makes sense but I'm psychologically gutted.
Yeah lawyer blah blah but mostly ouch and now ah finally with meds and an ortho on it. CT scan yesterday, no plan yet. Still no change to that crash report. Just wanted to pop my head in, I see its pretty much been the good old usual in here lately. That 41 Ford went into the hands of the owner yesterday, so many happy trails to that one but it looks like I won't have any handiwork in SEMA this year due to my mess. Carry on and I'll keep visiting, probably more while I heal. I'll try to be quiet unless theres a need.
Wow six weeks, do they have to rebreak the bones? Seems they would have healed by now. Best of luck, let us know how it's going.
Quote from: "phat46"Wow six weeks, do they have to rebreak the bones? Seems they would have healed by now. Best of luck, let us know how it's going.
The ulna has a compression fracture at the seam where the growth plate was, all the way across the bottom. Hand won't bend down. They say the ends have begun to heal. I don't know how much separation there was, of the crack. In imagining the correction in my mind, yeah I think cutting neatly almost all the way through the bone to create a fresh edge, and some kind of peg to maintain position while healing would be in order. But I didn't see the xrays, and personally can afford nothing. To me, the wrist seems to be the eight-speed transmission of the anatomy world, and this thing used to be harder than an axe handle. Once its busted...
Ortho says misalignment is what causes long term trouble, and the CT scan should reveal that and hopefully any torn tissues. The radius has a chip on the outside tip, that hasn't attached to anything. That one is like a dull knife held against the wrist. What prompted me to go in was that pretty much my whole arm got involved in the pain zone. Had to go see, and now... well I'll yell it if theres any good news. Hoping just to avoid the knife but if need be, so be it. The wrist itself pales in comparison to the fast-growing tree of complications.
See how I am? Reckon I lean towards "too much info" but there ya go.
many years ago my wife had a misdiagnosed knee injury that resulted in the end of a promising ballet career . 6 weeks after treatment the second set of eyes diagnosed the real problem and concluded there was nothing more that could be done. find a good doctor ,and a good lawyer .
Thats probably where I'm at now, where nothing else could be done aside from sawing it in half basically and hoping for a better heal. An amended police report actually appeared today, woot! No help on a criminal suit but maybe on a civil. I forwarded it to the lawyer I'm trying to use. The medical clinic's regional manager left a voicemail today, yeah I bet he wants to talk.
Meds are helping, and so is not trying to work with that hand.
Today's cool part was driving the '69 GP around in the rain. There something extra-retro about doing that. I mean its something you don't dare do if you're fanatical about your old iron, but something we remember doing as an everyday experience back in the day. A rattly old wiper transmission kinda harshes the vibe, but its an authentic part of the fun.
Quote from: "idrivejunk"Thats probably where I'm at now, where nothing else could be done aside from sawing it in half basically and hoping for a better heal. An amended police report actually appeared today, woot! No help on a criminal suit but maybe on a civil. I forwarded it to the lawyer I'm trying to use. The medical clinic's regional manager left a voicemail today, yeah I bet he wants to talk.
Meds are helping, and so is not trying to work with that hand.
Today's cool part was driving the '69 GP around in the rain. There something extra-retro about doing that. I mean its something you don't dare do if you're fanatical about your old iron, but something we remember doing as an everyday experience back in the day. A rattly old wiper transmission kinda harshes the vibe, but its an authentic part of the fun.
My wife had a similar injury from an auto wreck in 1986. After healing, she had no up & down motion in her wrist. The ortho specialist she was referred to removed a sliver of bone from her leg & sawed thru her wrist bone & inserted the donor bone sliver. After extensive rehab she was able to go back to work , 23 months later.She still has a plate over the bone repair but has no ill efects from it.
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "GPster"I'm still waiting for my ship to come in but the slow boat from China hasn't delivered my conductivity glue to repair the printed circuit board for my scared instrument panel. Trying to get my mind set off one problem at a time I referred to my plan of needing to get the engine running for enthusiasm. I remembered that I wanted to get a drive shaft for it so I could keep the tail housing from leaking because the "Park less" transmission would probably spin the drive shaft and the rear end (which will be up on jack stands). The floor braces that I had installed to hold things together until I had figured out where to build the tunnel sat squarely between the transmission tail shaft and the yoke on the rear end. So I spent yesterday afternoon modifying the brace for the tunnel. Now I can get a measurement for the length of the drive shaft. It has been years since I saw the drive shaft from the donor S15 but when I dug it out yesterday I found out that it was one with an enlarged tube in the center. The engine has been set to the rear of this chassis 7 1/4" and the rear end has been moved forward 4" and I don't think there is enough length it the small tube ends of this drive shaft to take the shortening. When all this snow melts off it will be too muddy to be looking in junkyards for candidates. My friends run a machine shop and as a side they will make drive shafts for 4X4s and pulling tractors and they have cut drive shafts in the middle before. Some way this will move on. GPster
Let me know how long the shaft has to be, and I'll see if I have one.
The best I can measure for what I need would be 41 1/2" center of joint to center of joint. This verifies the 11 1/4" of changes that I have made. The joints are inside keeper type for an '87 GMC S15 2.5L with the 700R transmission. This probably falls into the odd length category but maybe half of a 2 pc. drive shaft or a front drive shaft for a 4X4. The O.D. of the small ends of the original drive shaft is 2 3/4" so if you don't have anything close I'll probably start looking for a drive shaft that diameter for the full length with one end with the right joint yoke on it GPster
Joe, as close as I can come is with a straight shaft 48" long, with the correct yokes on each end. It would need to be shortened. Let me know. I can get it shortened here if you want.
We started on Josh's house today, most of it was going to Menards, and spending a couple grand of his money :D We loaded up the tools of destruction to go over there tomorrow.
The best I can measure for what I need would be 41 1/2" center of joint to center of joint. This verifies the 11 1/4" of changes that I have made. The joints are inside keeper type for an '87 GMC S15 2.5L with the 700R transmission. This probably falls into the odd length category but maybe half of a 2 pc. drive shaft or a front drive shaft for a 4X4. The O.D. of the small ends of the original drive shaft is 2 3/4" so if you don't have anything close I'll probably start looking for a drive shaft that diameter for the full length with one end with the right joint yoke on it GPster[/quote]
Joe, as close as I can come is with a straight shaft 48" long, with the correct yokes on each end. It would need to be shortened. Let me know. I can get it shortened here if you want.[/quote] Thanks for the effort so far. I have spent hours/days looking on the internet at drive shafts and it doesn't look like there would be any application that would be near the desired length. My stock drive shaft is the expanded tube type and the diameter of the center of it is 3 1/2" OD. Spicer shows tube end welded yokes for that size tube (.065 and .083 tube thickness) for my stock universal joint. Cutting the shortening amount off of either end of my stock drive shaft would put me into the 3 1/2" OD. I'll see about finding a junk drive shaft that is the right diameter and maybe plan on going that way. Outside of my friends machine shop we also have a local drive shaft shop so if one can't be found that just "falls into" place I can probably proceed locally. One good thing that I have discovered. I changed the rear end in this chassis from 2WD to one from a 4X4 S10 Blazer for the wider axel. When I picked-up the axle the donor Blazer had a "tilt wheel" and the guy took $20.00 for it and it had a key. This different column shifts better and now I find out that my transmission does have "Park". Hate to do things twice but this project may get a "cobbled" drive shaft for now just to turn the wheels while its up on jack stands. GPster
The best I can measure for what I need would be 41 1/2" center of joint to center of joint. This verifies the 11 1/4" of changes that I have made. The joints are inside keeper type for an '87 GMC S15 2.5L with the 700R transmission. This probably falls into the odd length category but maybe half of a 2 pc. drive shaft or a front drive shaft for a 4X4. The O.D. of the small ends of the original drive shaft is 2 3/4" so if you don't have anything close I'll probably start looking for a drive shaft that diameter for the full length with one end with the right joint yoke on it GPster[/quote]
Joe, as close as I can come is with a straight shaft 48" long, with the correct yokes on each end. It would need to be shortened. Let me know. I can get it shortened here if you want.[/quote] Thanks Thanks for the effort so far. I have spent hours/days looking on the internet at drive shafts and it doesn't look like there would be any application that would be near the desired length. My stock drive shaft is the expanded tube type and the diameter of the center of it is 3 1/2" OD. Spicer shows tube end welded yokes for that size tube (.065 and .083 tube thickness) for my stock universal joint. Cutting the shortening amount off of either end of my stock drive shaft would put me into the 3 1/2" OD. I'll see about finding a junk drive shaft that is the right diameter and maybe plan on going that way. Outside of my friends machine shop we also have a local drive shaft shop so if one can't be found that just "falls into" place I can probably proceed locally. One good thing that I have discovered. I changed the rear end in this chassis from 2WD to one from a 4X4 S10 Blazer for the wider axel. When I picked-up the axle the donor Blazer had a "tilt wheel" and the guy took $20.00 for it and it had a key. This different column shifts better and now I find out that my transmission does have "Park". Hate to do things twice but this project may get a "cobbled" drive shaft for now just to turn the wheels while its up on jack stands. GPster
A big chunk of my weekend has been spent disassembling, organizing packing, and disposing of things in the garage. We close on sale of the house 4/10 but unfortunately will end up in an apartment for a year before buying. Maybe at least I can buy some parts during that time and be ready to hit the wagon hard once I have a place to work on it in Kansas City. Between now and then my brother is willing to provide space for it.
I spent some time cutting up my spoke wheels in the lathe to liberate the centers from the bells . I want to make narrower rims for the front and wider for the back . These rims had a wire laced center pressed in and welded to outer bells .I am going to weld them into a pair of ford truck bells that are 5 1/2 wide instead of the 7 they were . When I get them cut off I take one over to the disc/hub assembly only to find out they are the wrong bolt circle . They were sold to me as 5 on 4 1/2 BC but look to be 5 on 4 3/4 . Since I will have to machine adapter sleeves for the wheel stud to bolt hole difference anyways , I guess its just an offset instead of concentric adapter now . This is just one more custom made part to add to the pile .
I worked on Josh's house today. We put up new fascia boards on the front of the house, and installed new downspouts and gutters, and installed new doors in his garage. Tomorrow they will start on the electric.
The 2 Radio Shacks in town are closing and everything is 60-80% off so I stopped in and spent $78 (saved over $200) on all sorts of doodads. I live off the grid in the summer and they had a lot of 12V stuff. 8)
Thanks for the heads up George. I will swing in to the one by me tomorrow.
Not done today but Saturday and Sunday.
Vickie and I took out the pine trees in our turn around so we could enjoy the view and not scratch up all the cars when we drove up to the house.
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I got the right taps to finish my steering cross shaft today ! I will be back at the T tonight.
Correction , I got the right hand tap to finish my steering cross shaft . When I opened the container labeled for a left hand tap , there was a right hand one in there also . I don't know of any more ways the supplier can get this wrong .This is the fourth time they have screwed up this order . It has been nearly a month since I ordered these taps and I am still waiting for the taps to complete my steering cross shaft .I feel like I am on some kind of reality tv show . Good thing there is no deadline for the car to be done.
Quote from: "chimp koose"Correction , I got the right hand tap to finish my steering cross shaft . When I opened the container labeled for a left hand tap , there was a right hand one in there also . I don't know of any more ways the supplier can get this wrong .This is the fourth time they have screwed up this order . It has been nearly a month since I ordered these taps and I am still waiting for the taps to complete my steering cross shaft .I feel like I am on some kind of reality tv show . Good thing there is no deadline for the car to be done.
just goes to show that the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing..
i was going to give gag gifts one year.. assortments of Left hand threaded nuts.. i could have given significant amounts as a friend owned a nut and bolt company.. he loved the idea.
Quote from: "wayne petty"Quote from: "chimp koose"Correction , I got the right hand tap to finish my steering cross shaft . When I opened the container labeled for a left hand tap , there was a right hand one in there also . I don't know of any more ways the supplier can get this wrong .This is the fourth time they have screwed up this order . It has been nearly a month since I ordered these taps and I am still waiting for the taps to complete my steering cross shaft .I feel like I am on some kind of reality tv show . Good thing there is no deadline for the car to be done.
just goes to show that the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing..
i was going to give gag gifts one year.. assortments of Left hand threaded nuts.. i could have given significant amounts as a friend owned a nut and bolt company.. he loved the idea.
We only had one left hand cutting end mill in the shop. Lots of fun when somebody got hold of that. :lol:
What I find interesting is how many people believe that if you flip a threaded rod around that it becomes a left hand thread .
Well some people will say it's cobbled "by the book" but Monday I took my drive shaft to my local expert with over 40 years of experience. After I had identified the "U" joints and determined that they were still the factory original "glued-in" joints in good condition I was prepared to buy new joints and a new tube yoke. He looked at what I had and said they did them all the time and then offered the extra "I'll machine a bushing for the two different tube sizes, eliminate the section with all those balance weights and it will be far enough from the "U" joints that they won't need replaced". I picked it up yesterday for $30.00 and installed it. It's within a 1/16" of the transmission wear mark that the factory was. Now I'll find something else to over-think and worry about. GPster
Got a bit of a tough time to get through here. My brother in law, my sisters husband, passed away late last night. He had been struggling in ICU for a couple weeks and finally succumbed. I have known him for 50 years, a truly good person with a great warped sense of humor. Things won't be the same without him.
Quote from: "phat46"Got a bit of a tough time to get through here. My brother in law, my sisters husband, passed away late last night. He had been struggling in ICU for a couple weeks and finally succumbed. I have known him for 50 years, a truly good person with a great warped sense of humor. Things won't be the same without him.
Sorry to hear of your loss. My ex brother in law died last week from a heart attack while working as a conductor on a freight train. They had to stop the train so EMS could come and get him, he was dead at the scene.
Quote from: "phat46"Got a bit of a tough time to get through here. My brother in law, my sisters husband, passed away late last night. He had been struggling in ICU for a couple weeks and finally succumbed. I have known him for 50 years, a truly good person with a great warped sense of humor. Things won't be the same without him.
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are yours.
Quote from: "phat46"Got a bit of a tough time to get through here..
Quote from: "enjenjo"My ex brother in law died last week.
Sad news, guys. Peace and comfort to the families involved. :(
I got my first round of arm therapy today and hey! Therapist is NICE :shock:
Theres always a ray of light someplace I reckon.
Quote from: "phat46"Got a bit of a tough time to get through here. My brother in law, my sisters husband, passed away late last night. He had been struggling in ICU for a couple weeks and finally succumbed. I have known him for 50 years, a truly good person with a great warped sense of humor. Things won't be the same without him.
So sad RIP.
I am headed to Atlanta Georgia this morning. Thursday afternoon the daughter and son in law were coming home from Florida and stopped to help a dog that was hit by a car. Kurt's Suburban was hit by a 17 year old girl that was texting. It turned the suburban around and it hit Kimmie who was standing off to the front of it. Threw her into the guard rail and tore her arm up really bad. She has had one surgery already and another is on for Monday. She may lose the arm from the elbow down. I have to get mom down there for moral support. Kimmie has always been around to help her mother so its time to be there for her.
phat46 and Frank Sorry for your losses
Don, Positive thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery and hope for the best outcome
I am hoping for the best for your daughter Don.
Holy Moly! I hope things go well for all you guys.
wow.
Best to the family on the death. Never really easy to deal with
Hope the best for Kimmie.
Don, thoughts and prayers for your family as well. We'll be hoping for the best.
Sorry to hear all the bad news. I hope everyone finds ways to deal with these turns in life. My sympathy goes out to you all.
Man-o-man...bad news always comes in batches it seems like. My sympathy for all.
Charlie
Our thoughts & prayers to all of you .....
Bob .. :(
Sorry to hear of these events guys. My thoughts are with each of your families. Take care.
Took trailer hitch off my car trailer. Full solvent wash to clean 20 yrs of grease out. Blasting, painting, new grade 8 bolts.
Ready for some highway miles to Tucson drag strip
Prayers and best of luck to.you, your family and friends.
An old saying in my family, and maybe in many of yours, too: "It never rains but what it pours." I am sorry for all your troubles and losses; my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We got into Atlanta area about five pm yesterday. Saw Kimmie. She is doing well. Said she felt like she got hit by a car. :shock: She has her usual good spirits. She lost abut 80% of the forearm muscle. The doctors are very encouraged with the progress. Thanks for all the well wishes. Offf to the hospital now.
Don
Don, I hope for the best for her. I never have been able to comprehend how the fractions of seconds determine so much of our lives. There is more than 2 billion seconds in your life if you live to 65. Yet so often it's a fraction of a second that is so important.
Quote from: "kb426"Don, I hope for the best for her. I never have been able to comprehend how the fractions of seconds determine so much of our lives. There is more than 2 billion seconds in your life if you live to 65. Yet so often it's a fraction of a second that is so important.
Good news the bandages were changed no sign of infection :D
Some work on my 1962 Morris Minor rear 4 link drag race suspension.
it has been yrs since I worked on the car. Couple boxes the suspension parts were shippped to me in: dated Feb 28 , 2011 on the UPS labels. LOL
Quote from: "Crosley"Some work on my 1962 Morris Minor rear 4 link drag race suspension.
it has been yrs since I worked on the car. Couple boxes the suspension parts were shippped to me in: dated Feb 28 , 2011 on the UPS labels. LOL
That is so cool :D
Tony, what drivetrain are you planning for the M.M.?
that car looks like a lot of fun.
Sometimes it seems like an epedemic!
Sorry to read all the bad news, but I'm learning that for each loved one who leaves us, there's at another new person born. They will never replace those who we have lost, but hopefully they will turn out OK and hold a similar space in somebody else's heart and life to help make the world a better place for those who are left behind.
Not long after I joined this forum, there was a series of deaths and other sad affairs. Fortunately it's not an everyday occurrence. It is a large part of our world as we age.
I've been working on Josh's house, all the rain gutters and fascia boards are done on the house, I have one more side to go on the garage. Frank III has all the wiring redone on the basement, We'll be changing the load center tuesday, and tying in all the circuits. We have two rooms gutted, one more to go. Josh was Ving out cracks on the walls today for caulking, Angela removed all the old insulation and bat poop from the attic. Just started putting it back together today. They got the bathroom framed out and wired. They want to move in, four weeks from now.
Quote from: "kb426"Tony, what drivetrain are you planning for the M.M.?
Basic sb chevy. I've got 3 of them around here, mostly complete. Need a set of heads for one. Couple sets of headers I am hoping will fit or be close with a few changes. :wink: :wink:
I built the transmission for the Morris ( T-350 with trans brake) a few yrs ago. :wink:
Quote from: "enjenjo"I've been working on Josh's house, all the rain gutters and fascia boards are done on the house, I have one more side to go on the garage. Frank III has all the wiring redone on the basement, We'll be changing the load center tuesday, and tying in all the circuits. We have two rooms gutted, one more to go. Josh was Ving out cracks on the walls today for caulking, Angela removed all the old insulation and bat poop from the attic. Just started putting it back together today. They got the bathroom framed out and wired. They want to move in, four weeks from now.
Not quite a "move in" ready house that Josh bought? Where does the kids get these ideas? 8)
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"I've been working on Josh's house, all the rain gutters and fascia boards are done on the house, I have one more side to go on the garage. Frank III has all the wiring redone on the basement, We'll be changing the load center tuesday, and tying in all the circuits. We have two rooms gutted, one more to go. Josh was Ving out cracks on the walls today for caulking, Angela removed all the old insulation and bat poop from the attic. Just started putting it back together today. They got the bathroom framed out and wired. They want to move in, four weeks from now.
Not quite a "move in" ready house that Josh bought? Where does the kids get these ideas? 8)
From his grandfather. :roll: It was a real deal, the moment he signed the papers, he doubled his money. He will have a nice house when it's done. Solid bones, just neglected for the last 20 years.
I had a day yesterday, first thing, the gas company red tagged the furnace for a bad gas valve. Then I came home to cut some stainless on the ironworker, and the blades were dull. I had to take the thing apart and rotate the blades. Then the rollers on the band saw tied up, and that needed fixed before I could use it.
I had the same day. Locked myself out of the room Sunday night. Got up yesterday morning to a dead battery. Got it jumped by maintenance and then locked myself out of the car. :oops:
Quote from: "348tripower"I had the same day. Locked myself out of the room Sunday night. Got up yesterday morning to a dead battery. Got it jumped by maintenance and then locked myself out of the car. :oops:
How is your Daughter doing???
I have been struggling through 80 and low 90 degree temperatures and sunshine for the last two weeks in Arizona. I am visiting my son and granddaughter and also taking the opportunity to attend the NCRS Arizona regional. I like old Corvettes and sunshine.
The struggle is that the day after tomorrow I have to point the GMC towards Ohio.
Tom
Quote from: "39deluxe"I have been struggling through 80 and low 90 degree temperatures and sunshine for the last two weeks in Arizona. I am visiting my son and granddaughter and also taking the opportunity to attend the NCRS Arizona regional. I like old Corvettes and sunshine.
The struggle is that the day after tomorrow I have to point the GMC towards Ohio.
Tom
Drive slow, left turn signal wired on like Frank, take the two lanes to no where, and it'll be nice when you get back...
Quote from: "moose"Quote from: "348tripower"I had the same day. Locked myself out of the room Sunday night. Got up yesterday morning to a dead battery. Got it jumped by maintenance and then locked myself out of the car. :oops:
How is your Daughter doing???
Very well thanks. The plastic surgeon is operating Thursday afternoon to look at the skin condition. There was talk about letting her out on Sunday.
Kurt and I are going to see if we can get more info today. They were supposed to have a social worker get with Kurt and that has not happened. So over dinner last night I encouraged him to go to the desk on her floor and start asking questions. These doctors are doing an excellent job but they don't leave you with a lot of information.
Thanks to everyone for the condolences for my brother in law. We had an amazing funeral yesterday, one does not realize how many people we affect in our lives. I knew George, my brother in law as a friend, a great out going person involved in community affairs in a behind the scenes capacity. I knew that he knew a LOT of people but I had no idea how many he affected. He was a volunteer police officer and it seemed as if every cop in town showed up, including the Chief of Police. His son is an officer in a nearby city and they sent officers as well as a car to lead the procession along with a local police car. Another nearby town also sent an officer. All the local volunteer police were there and the local fire dept. sent a truck and many fire fighters as my brother is a local fire fighter. I guess when you're close to a person you don't see how big their circle of influence is. I think it gave my sister some happiness to see how much so many people thought of her husband.
pht46 I am sorry to hear of you loss.
We got good news yesterday. We are headed home Saturday morning. The surgery yesterday was by the plastic surgeon to look at the skin damage. Not a lot was done and she was cleared for travel home. The healing process
is progressing along nicely. I am really tired of Georgia.
Don that is great news Pass on wishes for a speedy healing
Quote from: "348tripower"pht46 I am sorry to hear of you loss.
We got good news yesterday. We are headed home Saturday morning. The surgery yesterday was by the plastic surgeon to look at the skin damage. Not a lot was done and she was cleared for travel home. The healing process
is progressing along nicely. I am really tired of Georgia.
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kool. Sounds like Kimmie is a person that keeps moving forward with her head up... if you follow my thoughts.
y'all take care!
Finally got the proper tap I have been waiting over a month for. Made the steering cross shaft and put the axle back in the car . There will be a little bit of re engineering to do now that all the moving parts are there .Nothing major just relocating the rack a little up and back from where I first put it.I may also clearance the batwings a little to get a little more steering angle .
Started putting the house back together, all the block repair is done, and we started hanging drywall. Every time you correct one thing, you find another problem.
Today I moved everything away from my project car, sorted through the steel I want to make sure to keep, got it down off its cribbing and on tires instead of wooden wheels. It's been a long time since I've seen it sitting on pavement. That different perspective really made me smile. I'm really going to miss it, but it has to go into my brother's spare garage space for the next year. It's all about moving forward...I've been living away from home during the work week for nearly a year and will be in a apartment for the next year. At that point it'll be time for a new house with a new shop and I'll be a lot happier.
I am making a Vernier adjuster for a router table fence. Because I was asked to.
I got to work on the T tonight . Trying to make the final positioning on the home made unisteer . I will probably fit my front fenders and tires on tomorrow to make sure I have the wheels in the right position before I weld in the steering mounts . I have seen a T with the front wheels too far back ....... not pretty!
Quote from: "chimp koose"I got to work on the T tonight . Trying to make the final positioning on the home made unisteer . I will probably fit my front fenders and tires on tomorrow to make sure I have the wheels in the right position before I weld in the steering mounts . I have seen a T with the front wheels too far back ....... not pretty!
Any pics of the home made Unisteer? I was surprised to learn recently that a Unisteer will faiL the NSRA Safety 23. A friend is building a '48 Desoto with a 440 and has to use a Unisteer, he was building the car with passing the Safety 23 as a top priority and is upset that it won't pass with the Unisteer.
Phat46, I have seen numerous cars with unisteer and safety23 stickers. When did you hear this?
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "chimp koose"I got to work on the T tonight . Trying to make the final positioning on the home made unisteer . I will probably fit my front fenders and tires on tomorrow to make sure I have the wheels in the right position before I weld in the steering mounts . I have seen a T with the front wheels too far back ....... not pretty!
Any pics of the home made Unisteer? I was surprised to learn recently that a Unisteer will faiL the NSRA Safety 23. A friend is building a '48 Desoto with a 440 and has to use a Unisteer, he was building the car with passing the Safety 23 as a top priority and is upset that it won't pass with the Unisteer.
Where did he hear that a Unisteer will not pass ? The chain style offset steering will not pass BUT as an inspector I have not heard that they have moved the unisteer to that status.
moose
Michigan Team.
When I learn how to post pictures I will post MY version of a unisteer . Basically I took about 9 1/2 " out of a 92 escort rack and cut off the drivers side almost as much . I didn't like the shortness of the unisteer system so this one is longer giving the rack more distance between the supporting end bushings than what sticks out the end on a left turn . The rack body was turned down to the same diameter at each end of where it was cut and a press fit sleeve was pushed over the cut ends for an inch on each side of the splice . The angle of the steering pitman arm will be the same length as the panhard rod and at the same angle , hopefully eliminating any bump steer .
We have the drywall up in the bathroom, taped and first coat of joint compound on. Ceiling raised in the bedroom, should be ready for drywall friday. Friday we also start on the living room.
Quote from: "enjenjo"We have the drywall up in the bathroom, taped and first coat of joint compound on. Ceiling raised in the bedroom, should be ready for drywall friday. Friday we also start on the living room.
wow. whole house rebuild. Inspections must be going well.
Well yesterday I took my S15 instrument panel to the guy that keeps our computer running. I had asked him if he had ever repaired printed circuit boards and he wanted to take a look at it . After 10 months of worrying about it he fixed it in 10 minutes. Maybe I need to spend less time asking how to fix or replace things and more time asking for help. Now I need to cut a piece of plex-i-glass for the instruments cover and mount it in the new "hammer-formed" dash that I made.But first I need to finish cleaning up the plants in our pond before it rains. GPster
Quote from: "kb426"Phat46, I have seen numerous cars with unisteer and safety23 stickers. When did you hear this?
The guy I know that is building the DeSoto with the Unisteer hangs out with a group of gearheads and was told by his friend who is a NSRA inspector that the Unisteer won't pass. He is upset, he has the Safety 23 list posted on his shop door and is building the car with the list as top priority. The Safety 23 sticker was his goal for the car. If someone car verify that the car WILL pass with the unisteer i would love to pass it along. The Unisteer is the only way he can get the steering to work in a '48 DeSoto with a 440 and Mustang II type suspebsion.
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "kb426"Phat46, I have seen numerous cars with unisteer and safety23 stickers. When did you hear this?
The guy I know that is building the DeSoto with the Unisteer hangs out with a group of gearheads and was told by his friend who is a NSRA inspector that the Unisteer won't pass. He is upset, he has the Safety 23 list posted on his shop door and is building the car with the list as top priority. The Safety 23 sticker was his goal for the car. If someone car verify that the car WILL pass with the unisteer i would love to pass it along. The Unisteer is the only way he can get the steering to work in a '48 DeSoto with a 440 and Mustang II type suspebsion.
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Could you find out where he heard this please! I just spoke with the Chief NSRA inspector for the Michigan Safety team. As long as we are talking about the same component. Unisteer rack and pinion is acceptable.
HOWEVER IF he is talking about an adapter that offsets the steering at the cowl and is basically two sprockets linked by a chain then that would be correct. The chain offset adapter in not NSRA safety program acceptable.
Could you PM me the inspectors name?
Tim
Moose - look at your conversations over on the HAMB.
Quote from: "moose"Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "kb426"Phat46, I have seen numerous cars with unisteer and safety23 stickers. When did you hear this?
The guy I know that is building the DeSoto with the Unisteer hangs out with a group of gearheads and was told by his friend who is a NSRA inspector that the Unisteer won't pass. He is upset, he has the Safety 23 list posted on his shop door and is building the car with the list as top priority. The Safety 23 sticker was his goal for the car. If someone car verify that the car WILL pass with the unisteer i would love to pass it along. The Unisteer is the only way he can get the steering to work in a '48 DeSoto with a 440 and Mustang II type suspebsion.
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Could you find out where he heard this please! I just spoke with the Chief NSRA inspector for the Michigan Safety team. As long as we are talking about the same component. Unisteer rack and pinion is acceptable.
HOWEVER IF he is talking about an adapter that offsets the steering at the cowl and is basically two sprockets linked by a chain then that would be correct. The chain offset adapter in not NSRA safety program acceptable.
Could you PM me the inspectors name?
Tim
It is the two sprocket offset adaptor that mounts at the firewall that I am talking about.
I have no idea of the inspectors name, it's a friend of his that is in a monthly get together they have down Mt. Clemens way.
Iam on my 4th 16 hour day installing the new network equipment at work this week. Should be done tonight, and really glad.
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "moose"Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "kb426"Phat46, I have seen numerous cars with unisteer and safety23 stickers. When did you hear this?
The guy I know that is building the DeSoto with the Unisteer hangs out with a group of gearheads and was told by his friend who is a NSRA inspector that the Unisteer won't pass. He is upset, he has the Safety 23 list posted on his shop door and is building the car with the list as top priority. The Safety 23 sticker was his goal for the car. If someone car verify that the car WILL pass with the unisteer i would love to pass it along. The Unisteer is the only way he can get the steering to work in a '48 DeSoto with a 440 and Mustang II type suspebsion.
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Could you find out where he heard this please! I just spoke with the Chief NSRA inspector for the Michigan Safety team. As long as we are talking about the same component. Unisteer rack and pinion is acceptable.
HOWEVER IF he is talking about an adapter that offsets the steering at the cowl and is basically two sprockets linked by a chain then that would be correct. The chain offset adapter in not NSRA safety program acceptable.
Could you PM me the inspectors name?
Tim
It is the two sprocket offset adaptor that mounts at the firewall that I am talking about.
I have no idea of the inspectors name, it's a friend of his that is in a monthly get together they have down Mt. Clemens way.
Okay That style adapter is NOT accepted by NSRA as safe for long term use due to chain stretch issues.
QuoteOkay That style adapter is NOT accepted by NSRA as safe for long term use due to chain stretch issues.
There is one made that uses gears, and that one will pass.
Talking about this one, Frank? http://www.cenpen.com/box.htm
If I remember correctly the proprietor used to participate here once upon a time.
just thinking about i was too big for these when they first came out..
http://imgur.com/r/funny/mi3k2H6
Quote from: "jaybee"Talking about this one, Frank? http://www.cenpen.com/box.htm
If I remember correctly the proprietor used to participate here once upon a time.
Yes he did.
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HOWEVER IF he is talking about an adapter that offsets the steering at the cowl and is basically two sprockets linked by a chain then that would be correct. The chain offset adapter in not NSRA safety program acceptable.
That style adapter is NOT accepted by NSRA as safe for long term use due to chain stretch issues.
How much chain stretch occurs on a low-speed, low-torque, application like this?
I guess a lot depends on the size of the chain used.
Were these units actually tested for wear/chain stretch, or was this just a subjective opinion of NSRA?
went to our local car show today. I was pleased by the number of street rods .There was also a 76 celica with a 4litre v8 swapped in.
Went outside to see the partial lunar eclipse. Brrr...27*.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"Went outside to see the partial lunar eclipse. Brrr...27*.
Yeah, 26 here this morning, 1-3" of snow forecast for Easter morning... :?
Took the day off from Josh's house to get the spring cleaning of the yard done.
Hooley and I took the Henry J to the dragstrip. It made its best pass ever but it was not a clean straight pass. He tried to leave to early in the first round but again the car was wandering some and he had to get out of it. A good day to be at the strip and we had fun anyway.
John
I spent the weekend finishing the frame out of one of the bedrooms on Josh's house. We raised the ceiling 12" and furred the walls out so they were even, but not necessarily square. :roll: I have to finish the insulation and we can drywall it.
Moved the '57 to my brother's garage in SW Iowa over the weekend. Everything went smoothly except for the timing. Uhaul overbooked the trailer and it had to be back to the rental place by 10am Saturday. As a result I arrived home from Kansas City at 7:15pm (thanks to a short day on Good Friday) and we loaded the car immediately. We were back in time for me to fall into bed around 3am.
Had a nice talk with a guy in a Dodge pickup when we stopped for a load check. His enthusiasm for the car made me smile.
I mowed the lawn for the first time this season. This is a good thing because it means summer near. :) I also installed the halogen headlights in the 51 and lengthened the wiring to the alternator so I could move the master run over a few inches.
got to work on the T today. I moved the front axle ahead 1/4" . Now it should be centered in the fender better . I also put my steering rack in place with clamps to check the fit . Then I started grinding away at the steering arms I made to get the most steering I could .These arms are much thicker than the originals and are still much beefier than the stock ones after grinding .The econoline axle was a straight one and this axle is a 4" drop so the steering arms come in contact with the drop in the axle .I have managed to get about a 40 degree turning angle in both directions which I think works out to about a 33' turning radius . When I modified the rack I made changes that allowed for 6" of ram stroke as compared to the 4" it had originally . With the steering set up as I have it , it takes 5 1/8" of stroke to get the tires within 1/4" of the radius rods. When I make my wire wheels there will be about 1" less back spacing so I will be fine with the clearance as it is now. Tomorrow I hope to make the panhard rod .
I started on a panhard rod after determining how long center to center for the steering cross shaft from the rack to passenger tie rod . The rod is threaded left and right hand thread to adjust length easily. I still need to turn a taper at each end , for looks mostly . I got the steering unisteer mounting bracket tacked in and made a holding bracket to keep the rack body from trying to turn in the mount . Tomorrow I will start on the frame mount for the panhard rod, it will be the same length and same angle as the steering rod from rack to passenger side tie rod . Before everything is welded in I will run the suspension up and down to make sure there are no clearance issues anywhere . I also want to see if I have eliminated bump steer with this setup. If all works well I may be starting on firewall mods to mount the body soon.
I spent the day working on the T again .Well, with 1/8" suspension separation to go , on a hard left turn , the steering rod from the rack to spindle will contact the bottom of the upper 4 bar . I have cycled the suspension up and down and even by hand I can feel no bind anywhere .I have moved the suspension to full compression and the ram on the rack does not move . When I lift just the passenger tire up to full travel , the ram on the rack moves in 1/16" which equates to about a 2" movement on a 14" steering wheel. If I get a chance tomorrow I will cycle the suspension again and see if I can drop the rack a little lower to stop the contact on left turn . This will require a lower panhard mount as well if it works .I am running out of holiday time to work on this.
Finished up the drywall in the bedroom, we still have to tape the joints, and finish framing in a closet.
Made a new path up to the back of the house.
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Removed a bunch of trees from across the front of the yard.
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Trying not to annoy the critters, who are a bit concerned that the bride hasn't been out to feed tham lately.
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Except Spike, he's lived in our yard for about five years now and is the only one that never got fed, only because he doesn't like bananas or other fresh fruit and the supermarket doesn't sell packaged ants.
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Havent really felt like messing with my toys, but I did spend some time in the garage today, contemplating what needs to be done.
Nice shots Carps. Was just reading an animal book page about marsupials to my 21 month old grand daughter yesterday.
Hang in there pal. You'll get back to the cars when you get the rest ofthe hanging fire stuff settled.
Charlie
Great pics, Carps! I don't have anything as interesting as your wildlife.
The electricians left here yesterday, but I'm still doing exterior paint touch ups before pulling out of here for good on Tuesday.
The $1500 bill for something I could have fixed for $50 really hurts, but that ship sailed.
In Tucson AZ today for Drag Race Reunion deal. old race cars, older racers.
Found an interesting project car. Needs everything. I did not purchase.
Crosley be careful ! If you get bit by the open wheel front engine drag car bug it is a hard affliction to beat. I have owned 2 front engine dragsters and there is no feeling quite like it .
My lawn tractor's tires have been having slow air leaks. They still have plenty of tread and because it's a slow speed,once a week chore I planned to just put tubes in them. I still had the 12 year old owner's manual and removing the wheels (even the rear wheels) didn't seem like much of a job. Friday I drove the tractor to my garage apron and blocked it up. I removed the "C" clips and the one wheel came off just like the instructions said. The other rear wheel didn't so I sprayed it and let it sit. Saturday hits with a bar and hammer didn't do it so more lubricant and a home made puller ( 5/16" all thread rod pieces and 1/4" x 1 1/2" strap iron) nothing moved and the strap iron bent. More lubricant and more waiting. Sunday,new puller (3/8" x 2" strap iron) heat and hammering. Bent the strap iron, broke the 5/16" all thread rod. Now real serious. Harbor Freight puller, 3/8" bolts and heat still nothing. Let it cool down for today (Monday). I've even managed to take the tire off the wheel while it was still mounted on the tractor. I could re-mount the tire on that wheel with the tube in it and forget about it but every time I mow I'd have it to think about and I'd probably run into something while I wasn't paying attention. This is only a wheel on a shaft with a 1/4" key and a "C" clip. The key way is in alignment so the key isn't bent. Earlier the thought of only a couple of tire tubes maybe a new battery, an oil change and a blade sharpening seemed more financial responsible than the $1250.00 my wife suggested we spend for a new mower. How hard I work to be dumb. GPster
I would try jacking up the stuck axle as high as possible & soak it down w/ PB Blaster every day for several days. I've loosened hopelessly stuck bolts this way before. At worst, you'll have an excuse not to mow for a while!!!
The new carpenters are here replacing my 12x22 wood deck. Back in 2013, we had Lowe's put a deck in for us. The 'carpenter' they sent took almost 4 weeks to do a three day job. When it was done, I could've done a better job, but I was still working and didn't have time.
Well, last year, the wood was cupping, one corner could be used for a diving board, and he screwed up a few other things. Lowe's got a better contractor to come and take a look at it. He shook his head and said the whole thing will have to be redone.
Four of them got here around 9am today, and disassembled the old deck to the ground, and have most of it done already.
On a sad note, we buried my 90 year old mother in law on Saturday. I only knew her for about 7 years, but I liked her alot. I'm missing her already.
Sorry to hear about your mother in law. I liked mine too.
Yeoman , sorry to hear of your loss.
Phil ..Sorry to hear of your loss .. Our thoughts & prayers are with you ..
Bob ... :(
SWMBO has been feeling poorly the last couple days, so I made her some chicken noodle soup tonight, and told her she now had no excuse.
Thanks, guys.
Quote from: "enjenjo"SWMBO has been feeling poorly the last couple days, so I made her some chicken noodle soup tonight, and told her she now had no excuse.
Were you admitted or treated and released?: :lol:
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"SWMBO has been feeling poorly the last couple days, so I made her some chicken noodle soup tonight, and told her she now had no excuse.
Were you admitted or treated and released?: :lol:
Treated and released. If I hold it open with two fingers I can see out of the right eye.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"SWMBO has been feeling poorly the last couple days, so I made her some chicken noodle soup tonight, and told her she now had no excuse.
Were you admitted or treated and released?: :lol:
QuoteTreated and released. If I hold it open with two fingers I can see out of the right eye.
Sounds like you got off easy ........ THIS TIME .... :lol:
Bob .... :wink:
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"SWMBO has been feeling poorly the last couple days, so I made her some chicken noodle soup tonight, and told her she now had no excuse.
Were you admitted or treated and released?: :lol:
Treated and released. If I hold it open with two fingers I can see out of the right eye.
So she still wasn't feeling 100%
Went to the Heritage Collection yesterday. There was only a few dozen people there, the friend that got me in said he was on the wait list for 2 1/2 yrs. that's quite a collection, the old stuff is intriguing, like the 707 C.I. 1911 Oldsmobile engine that is in a bus sized automobile! The concept cars are amazing and makes me wonder why they weren't built as production vehicles.
Quote from: "phat46"707 C.I. 1911 Oldsmobile engine that is in a bus sized automobile!
Just wow. I'd like to see that.
Got all four Grand Prixs in one place finally today... home! Now maybe I can do something with them. Two had been parked at work. Theres a 69, my weekender, a 72 for parts, a 99GT wrecked in '13 and gonna fix, and my DD the 99 GTP. I whittled it down from five and maybe if I can get my tiny garage outfitted a little better I can sell one or at least have something good enough to get full coverage on again. I feel naked without it now. The living room is jammed with parts from the 02 GTP I wrecked so something has to give since I'm back to being able to work on stuff. Feels good to have all the kids at the table so to speak, the cars being them ha ha.
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "enjenjo"SWMBO has been feeling poorly the last couple days, so I made her some chicken noodle soup tonight, and told her she now had no excuse.
Were you admitted or treated and released?: :lol:
Treated and released. If I hold it open with two fingers I can see out of the right eye.
So she still wasn't feeling 100%
:lol: :lol:
Today my daughter turns 30, so we're having a big party.
Quote from: "Carps"Today my daughter turns 30, so we're having a big party.
A big birthday! My younger daughter just turned 33 on the 14th, it's hard to believe they get that old so quickly!
You guys know how to make a guy feel old. My youngest will be 45 Halloween
Quote from: "phat rat"You guys know how to make a guy feel old. My youngest will be 45 Halloween
yuuup. feelin old, Our child is 41 yrs old.
I poured Concrete yesterday and today. For some reason it's not as easy as it was 30 years ago, or even 10 years ago. :wink:
Got my Impala out of storage today. Sure gets filthy in the shed.
Doug
That was my younger daughter, I'm not too far behind you guys, my older daughter will be 39 shortly! 😳 What happened, I was 39 just a couple years ago!
Quote from: "enjenjo"I poured Concrete yesterday and today. For some reason it's not as easy as it was 30 years ago, or even 10 years ago. :wink:
Nothings as easy as it was 10 years ago...well maybe napping, yeah napping is easier.
Final stages of prepping a 66 Mustang Convertible for our club permit registration scheme that I imported from the States in Jan 2014 .
This had come in with brand new fuel tank and sender unit fitted. However now filling with more fuel for road testing the gauge shows "empty". Yesterday I pulled the gauge wire from the sender and momentarily grounded it and found the dash gauge rising ok. The sender and tank is earthed ok. Measured the sender terminal at 73 ohms which from memory on Ford units is close to "empty". Looks like the new sender is stuck down or the float has a hole and sunk or some other fault. I am in typing this whilst I "dry out" after being soaked in gasoline when the funnel slipped away from the drain plug whilst I drained 40 litres of fuel into two of our jerry cans today. :oops: :oops: :oops: . I will now venture out and check if the floor is dry after the water wash down to remove the sender and have a "squizz" [look] for the problem. It is 1.30 PM Sunday here as I post
We have all the drywall done on Josh's house, first coat of compound on it. Subfloor in one more room, and we can start on paint and floor covering. It should be done by the end of the month.
they say it doesnt rain but it pours, so today I went shopping for a new washing machine after the old one melted its control panel.
And of course I also have to buy a new fridge, coz that decided to take a vacation with the washer.
Dunno if I should just get a new dryer while I'm at it, coz I figure it's probably going to follow it's mates to whitegoods heaven.
One day I may get time to work on my cars.
Celebrated my youngest child's 19th birthday today. Where did all that time go ?
I should have re posted after the previous post on the tank sender. What I found left me totally bamboozled .Shiny New Tank. New Sender . New Filler pipe. Who ever replaced all this ,used a nearly 50yo corroded brass float . :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o .
New project, 351 W to rebuild. All the machine work is done, just needs assembled.
Mowed the yard today without being threatened. Got a new Simplicity toy with 26 horsepower and adjustable coil overs on all 4 corners. You would think that after 25 years my lawn would forget it used to be a corn field. The old no suspension John Deere was just to much bouncing and back and neck jarring for me to take anymore.
I started to organize the shop too. Getting ready to retire just after new years.
Tom
I finished up the 351W today. It's a reverse rotation boat motor, yes I have the right cam, and the right seals. :D It's on the stand, primed for him to paint.
That 351 would have a different oil pump too ? just wondering.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I finished up the 351W today. It's a reverse rotation boat motor, yes I have the right cam, and the right seals. :D It's on the stand, primed for him to paint.
I've heard,read ..that those 351 W's that were in the last years..in the F350 4x4's were pretty strong. I have toyed with the idea now and again of one of those with a 4sp.
Today I was planning to call my good friend Mike and wish him happy birthday, instead, I will mourn his passing.
Even though few of you may have met him, I'm sure you know my friend Mike Keehn of St Louis Missouri, USA. He was the kind of bloke we Aussies call a true blue great mate.
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Mike is the guy who owns the green '41 Chevy that features in many of my US road trip photo essays.
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Mike was a talented artist and It's still got me buggered how he could look at a fallen tree branch and see a four legged critter from Africa. But that's what artistic people do and Mike was up there with the best of them and here is that hunk of tree after Mike finished a little knife work and added a few daubs of paint. Yep, it is all one piece of tree except the ears, which were carved from another bit of the same tree and glued in place. Look close enough and you'll see the fourth leg.
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The photos are pretty crappy but it's easy to see the level of Mike's talent with oils and/or watercolours. He painted all kinds of stuff from landscapes to aeroplanes and all his friend's cars. He also painted many of his friend's cars for real, with a spray gun and airbrush.
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Mike's custom pool cue-sticks are incredible. Each different colour and line you can see in the handles is a whole different bit of wood, cut and glued together in a block, before before being turned down on a wood lathe to become a cue-stick.. Each one took weeks sometimes months, to finish and they are all unique.
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Mike didn't like to see stuff unfinished, and that's another thing he's to be admired for. despite the fact that he' was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer after he fell ill at the 2014 NSRA Nat's just a few days before my wife Ann was similarly diagnosed, he was determined to finish everything he had underway and he even started (and finisheda few new projects, just because they were on his to do list.
Here's an example of Mikes handiwork, with discarded parts that nobody else could be bothered with.
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Considering all these parts would most likely have ended up in landfill, it's a pretty cool little hot rod.
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The paint is all leftovers from other jobs the black being a mix of leftovers from three cars that are all different shades.
And then, there's 'Trackenstien' Mike's track style roadster built the same way as the monster after which it;s named, from leftover bits that nobody wanted or will miss. The chassis is of unknown origin and most of the 'sheet metal' is just the bits that were cut from other people's projects as they replaced that metal with new or better stuff. Total cost for the lot? Zip! all Mike had to do was drag it home.
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It looks a bit dodgy here but last time I was in St Louis many of the panels had been trimmed and melted together properly, with new metal filler strips formed to help make it all one piece.
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Mike's motivation was to prove you could build a halfway decent car from the stuff everybody else chucks out and if you did the work yourself it could be done without spending a red cent on anything more than consumables. He even using leftover paints and body filler to make it smooth and shiny. It's not the first time he's built a car this way, but it will be the last.
I'm going to miss travelling to the Nat's with my buddy and I'm also going to miss our long distance telephone conversations to catch up on St Louis news and progress of whatever he was working on at the time.
Despite his illness, Mike managed to get Trackenstien finished, although it won't be licensed for street use, I will be smiling widely and remembering my good friend as I'm driving his work of art around the fairgrounds at Louisville this summer.
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I guess the one consolation is that I did get to speak to him only a few hours before it was time to depart and we were both looking forward to my pending visit come August. The NSRA Nat's road trip will never be the same.
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What a great tribute Carps. Sorry for you loss of a dear friend.
Sorry to hear this
sorry for your loss of a good mate carps
R.I.P Mike
So sorry to hear the news. You have had a rough year. My thoughts are with you.
John
Sorry to hear that Carps, I will miss him at the NATS. We used to stay at the same hotel he did for many years.
Sorry for your loss, Carps.
My sympathies to everyone that was his friend. Carps, that was a very nice tribute. I'm sure there are lots of people with great stories and memories to tell.
On a different note, I got the 32 ready for a road trip. Fluids checked, air in the tires and a new turn signal bulb. The bulb required removing the tool box under the bed floor. It was a 15 minute deal instead of 3 minutes. it's warming up and I'm excited for another summer! :)
sorry about your loss carps. I hope you enjoy your trip this summer though it will likely be quite different without your friend along.
I started to cut out my firewall today . I made a template so that it will be cut symmetrically. hopefully I will finish the cutting tomorrow and put the body on chassis for a look see . Have not had body and chassis together in over 2 years.
Yesterday, I finally found the dead skunk that's been smelling up the place for over a week. With all the vegetation sprouting up with all our rain, it was hard to pinpoint exactly where the smell was coming from. I've got a small ravine running through the edge of my property, with a sometimes small creek running along the bottom.
There are small brush piles along some parts of my side where I've thrown branches, etc., and I thought it might be under there. Turns out, it was about 20' further north, just across the neighbors barb wire fence. It was under a large bush, and was flatter than a door nail, mostly the fur. I covered it with a couple inches of dirt, and no more smell.
I'd seen turkey vultures circling overhead for a few days, and yesterday, I saw two in the woods closer to where the skunk was, so I widened my search. AHHH, fresh air again.
I picked up a new overhead door for my shop, along with an electric opener. I found that the floor under the door is so uneven that the rubber seal would not touch all the way across. So since this is a metal door, and can't be cut easily, I made a wood filler for the bottom that makes the seal touch the floor all the way across.
I put the body on my t today and I am a happy guy. The car sits nice , I like the stance . About a 5 degree rake and the highest point of the car is 5'9". It is a tall T . I will have to move the firewall back 5 1/2" and unfortunately I will need a small bump of a trans tunnel. I cut the firewall high enough that I will be able to remove the distributor without removing anything but the air cleaner. I actually might be able to use a firewall mounted master cyl. I also scored a pair of coilover shocks tonight on kijiji that are exactly what I needed.
I just came home from a mostly unsuccessful morel mushrooming trip in northern Michigan (way too dry) and was carrying in the cooler when I noticed these guys growing right in the lawn. God works in mysterious ways.
Cheryl came in a couple hours ago with a batch of Morels about half that size she found under one of our pine trees.
Since I moved to a different area in '08, I haven't got any place to hunt for morels. A small supermarket about 10 miles away sells them every year. We got 2 1/4 # for just over $70 this year, running about $35/#. He said the price had to go higher this year because of the internet selling upping the price. They've been running about $30/# the previous years.
I set the Simca body back onto the chassis. Aligned it up a little bit, tac welds hold the body & chassis in place.
Un bolted the fenders off the car. Dang Arizona rust free 1948 Simca , I needed some PB Blaster and the bolts threaded out.
I need to install some wheel wells for the rear slicks. Odd, the round wheel wells are in a flat box?
Good to be back on the car. Funny (not) how things in life slow you down so much.
Yesterday I went to the 33rd Atwood early rod run. The show had way more tuner cars and cars from the 50's and newer than 2 years ago. There was a club from Colorado that most of the tuners belonged to. I saw more hair dryers than I have in years. Tis the shape of things to come.
I put my new garage door up yesterday. It set crooked :shock: I checked it with my level, right on. Then I turned the level 180 degrees, and it was waaaay out. So now I have a nice aluminum straight edge, and a new level.
Today I worked at Josh's house, hung a closet door, and installed paneling in the hall. Tomorrow I will start trimming out the windows.
Been working on this lawn art thing for a short while. Getting close to finished. Needs a little work and some legs on it. Gonna lean against the block wall, rust up the raw steel.
The frame is 2 x 2 angle iron, used to form a picture frame or window "look". Three sizes of rod in the "plant" design. 1/4 , 5/16 solid rod and 3/8 inch rebar.
The round thingy in the corner is a fin section out of a torque converter
Janice wanted something like this design. She saw similar items in down town Phx a few yrs ago.
I am calling it her wedding anniversary present. She likes it. win - win
with the right hub cap in the middle of that torque converter it might look like a sunflower. Nice work .
Looks good Crosley. My wife always says "You can build that" when she see's something like that or anything that she likes and we can't afford. :)
Quote from: "enjenjo"I put my new garage door up yesterday. It set crooked :shock: I checked it with my level, right on. Then I turned the level 180 degrees, and it was waaaay out. So now I have a nice aluminum straight edge, and a new level.
Today I worked at Josh's house, hung a closet door, and installed paneling in the hall. Tomorrow I will start trimming out the windows.
I bought a new drywall square..used it to mark..then I quickly cut(free hand) the plywood. Was way off..I thought it was me..did it again :oops:
Took the square back..they argued with me..I brought a known good large square.
ALL the drywall squares hanging there were off 3/16" over 2'. Ouch.
I was taught to test the square by using a table edge and drawing a line 90 degrees to it then flip the square over and the line you drew should still match the square.
worked on my 84 f150 today.5.8L H.O. , got so tired of working around the non functioning A/C that I took it all off the motor. Now I can see and reach dizzy and carb without mimicking the kama sutra. took off the cruise control too,wanting to rid the truck of the spaghetti vacuum hose maze. Air pump and related whizz bang stuff eliminated long ago.I have been having an issue with the idle mixture screws doing nothing , to the point of having the engine run with them screwed in closed.Thought my idle speed was screwed in too much. Maybe the off idle transfer slot was exposed?Took carb off to see only to find the choke was not letting the idle speed step down completely off the high idle cam. At this point I check the power valve and verify it is a 6.5" unit and it works.I called a friend and borrowed his vacuum gage (jimmy Hoffa has mine). Slapped on vacuum gage and with a little adjusting got a rock steady 19" @600RPM . Weird part.....one mixture screw is open 1/4 turn ,the other 1/2 turn. Normally they start out 1 1/2 turns and you are at least close. Found out this carb QFT slayer, has tuneable idle air bleeds and that they are usually rich out of the box on a stock motor.I will get larger air bleeds this week. I like the idea of having the idle mixture screws a little more open than 1/4 turn from seated. Also this additional air may allow me to close the throttle plates a bit more.
The 351 I rebuilt a couple weeks ago. The owner installed it, and could not get it to start. I have spent the last three evenings trying to get it to start, and am having no success. I have verified cam timing, checked the ignition timing, made sure it's getting fuel, made sure it's a reverse rotation camshaft. Still, not a pop. Nothing. Not even a backfire. I am stumped.
Frank, compression, fuel, spark. What's missing?
Quote from: "enjenjo"The 351 I rebuilt a couple weeks ago. The owner installed it, and could not get it to start. I have spent the last three evenings trying to get it to start, and am having no success. I have verified cam timing, checked the ignition timing, made sure it's getting fuel, made sure it's a reverse rotation camshaft. Still, not a pop. Nothing. Not even a backfire. I am stumped.
Spinning the engine backwards to start it, instead of reverse rotation?
Which side of TDC are you checking timing from . could you be checking your timing on the wrong side of TDC. What is the firing order with reverse rotation. could you be firing the plug just after bdc on exhaust stroke when firing order is reversed.That might give you a firing with no compression and not much if any pop. What is this engine going in to.
Relaxing in Mt. This is what I have so far four roadster bodies including a 28/29 Brookville RPU, Model A bed and the rear 1/4s of a 34 2 dr sedan. I have two COE bodies to pick up yet
Jack
Sure sorry I missed you, seems to be a pattern, when someone comes through, I manage to not be where I need to be. Like answering my cell phone. We need to get you in my other buddy's yard one of these time. More 50's and 60's type stuff, plus some older. He has a 35 or 36 Packard there, the one year that has suicide doors.
Doug
QuoteFrank, compression, fuel, spark. What's missing?
Getting it all together at the right time as far as I can tell.
QuoteSpinning the engine backwards to start it, instead of reverse rotation?
Same starter as was on it before. It does turn too slow to suit me, it's a Chinese rebuild.
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Which side of TDC are you checking timing from . could you be checking your timing on the wrong side of TDC. What is the firing order with reverse rotation. could you be firing the plug just after bdc on exhaust stroke when firing order is reversed.That might give you a firing with no compression and not much if any pop. What is this engine going in to.
I verified the timing marks with a piston stop, it's within a degree or so. I've tried it both ways in case it's marked wrong. The firing order is 18456273. I'll go over there today with some more test equipment, and see if I can figure it out. It was hard to tell since it was cranking so slow, but it appears that the timing is all over the place when cranking. I converted it back to points to try and eliminate any electronic problems, but got no where.
It's in an 18 ft ski boat.
I thought about the wrong firing order, but it should at least pop back through the carburetor now and then. I am grasping at straws at this point. I have a feeling it is something simple I am overlooking, but for the life of me, I don't know what it is.
Doug, I'm sorry I forgot to return your call. Hopefully next time we'll connect. I was in Helena to get a roadster body from Mark on Grizzly Gulch Rd
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteFrank, compression, fuel, spark. What's missing?
Getting it all together at the right time as far as I can tell.
QuoteSpinning the engine backwards to start it, instead of reverse rotation?
Same starter as was on it before. It does turn too slow to suit me, it's a Chinese rebuild.
Quote
Which side of TDC are you checking timing from . could you be checking your timing on the wrong side of TDC. What is the firing order with reverse rotation. could you be firing the plug just after bdc on exhaust stroke when firing order is reversed.That might give you a firing with no compression and not much if any pop. What is this engine going in to.
I verified the timing marks with a piston stop, it's within a degree or so. I've tried it both ways in case it's marked wrong. The firing order is 18456273. I'll go over there today with some more test equipment, and see if I can figure it out. It was hard to tell since it was cranking so slow, but it appears that the timing is all over the place when cranking. I converted it back to points to try and eliminate any electronic problems, but got no where.
It's in an 18 ft ski boat.
I thought about the wrong firing order, but it should at least pop back through the carburetor now and then. I am grasping at straws at this point. I have a feeling it is something simple I am overlooking, but for the life of me, I don't know what it is.
Frank ..
The correct firing order for a 351 W Ford should be : 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
HOWEVER... Verify EXACTLY what the camshaft installed in the engine is from .. Some aftermarket cams ( Crane --Crower--Elgin--Etc ) use either firing order as they see the camshaft as "universal" ....
Small block ford camshafts will interchange between the regular 289/302 & the 351W .. All you do is change the firing order ....
The only difference is that the 302HO & 351 W use 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 for the firing order & the regular 289/302 engines use 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8..
I found this ..Hope it helps ...
289 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
302 (Pre-82) 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
5.0 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
5.0 HO 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
5.0 Truck 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
351 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Firewall
4 8
3 7
2 6
1 5
Front bumper
Jus' tryin'..... :idea: :idea:
Bob .... :wink:
Bob, this is a reverse rotation boat motor. The 18456273 is the correct firing order according to several sources.
I found out today that the owner bought the boat with the engine torn apart. My question was why, so I got in touch with the previous owner. It seems the boat would quit running at random, cranked slow, and was hard to start. He had it towed to a marina several times. It also kept overheating, which is why the engine was disassembled. So, it seems I have to fix those problems, before I can start the motor.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Bob, this is a reverse rotation boat motor. The 18456273 is the correct firing order according to several sources.
I found out today that the owner bought the boat with the engine torn apart. My question was why, so I got in touch with the previous owner. It seems the boat would quit running at random, cranked slow, and was hard to start. He had it towed to a marina several times. It also kept overheating, which is why the engine was disassembled. So, it seems I have to fix those problems, before I can start the motor.
ah, the bucket of bolts just got larger.
as you mentioned, the "simple chit" will get you when it is right in front of you. May be a few simple items adding up to a larger problem.
Frank the first three items sound like weak voltage or a loose connection. What kind of cooling system is there? Is it open flow or a contained system? Do you think the overheating was caused by retarded ignition or did you see mechanical items that contributed? How about a timing chain that was wore out and jumped a link? I know that because you didn't tear it down, everything is conjecture.
in a boat I would wonder about proper grounds.
Hello;
Far be it for me to give my humble opinion but I would be suspect that the distributor may be "part" of the problems plaging this situation.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Bruce
P.S. have a lovely day on the water :oops:
QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"Bob, this is a reverse rotation boat motor. The 18456273 is the correct firing order according to several sources.
I found out today that the owner bought the boat with the engine torn apart. My question was why, so I got in touch with the previous owner. It seems the boat would quit running at random, cranked slow, and was hard to start. He had it towed to a marina several times. It also kept overheating, which is why the engine was disassembled. So, it seems I have to fix those problems, before I can start the motor.
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Oops ....Sorry ...I thought that it started as a reverse rotation engine & was converted to a "normal" rotation configuration ....
My Bad ... :oops:
Bob ... :wink:
Quote from: "enjenjo"QuoteFrank, compression, fuel, spark. What's missing?
Getting it all together at the right time as far as I can tell.
QuoteSpinning the engine backwards to start it, instead of reverse rotation?
Same starter as was on it before. It does turn too slow to suit me, it's a Chinese rebuild.
Quote
Which side of TDC are you checking timing from . could you be checking your timing on the wrong side of TDC. What is the firing order with reverse rotation. could you be firing the plug just after bdc on exhaust stroke when firing order is reversed.That might give you a firing with no compression and not much if any pop. What is this engine going in to.
I verified the timing marks with a piston stop, it's within a degree or so. I've tried it both ways in case it's marked wrong. The firing order is 18456273. I'll go over there today with some more test equipment, and see if I can figure it out. It was hard to tell since it was cranking so slow, but it appears that the timing is all over the place when cranking. I converted it back to points to try and eliminate any electronic problems, but got no where.
It's in an 18 ft ski boat.
I thought about the wrong firing order, but it should at least pop back through the carburetor now and then. I am grasping at straws at this point. I have a feeling it is something simple I am overlooking, but for the life of me, I don't know what it is.
Cranking vacuum.Got me once..sorry..I don't recall..timing..have you verified a timed spark.Got me once too when I finally diiscoverred that the new dist. had a broken/chewed up drive pin. Kept moving. It was jammed and I can't believe it kept working..turning..
Degreed? Been beat by a wrong balancer/slipping balancer ring..even by a wrong cover haha. :lol: I have been beat a lot..
Had a very nice evening yesterday, we were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and since my daughter and son in law were in town visiting from N.C. We invited them and our older daughter to go with us. When we got to the restaurant our son in law announced that the three of them were paying for dinner and there was no arguing about it. They got champagne and toasted us and insisted on dessert too. Great evening that ended too soon. :D
Hello;
Sounds like a great 40th Anniversery! Especially that you didn't have to reach for that wallet!
Happy 40th!
Bruce
Hey ...Happy 40TH .... Congrats ... Good on the Kids for picking up the tab... 8)
Bob...
:wink:
Congrats on your 40th !
Congrats on the 40th anniversary! The years seem to go by quickly.
Our 42nd is on monday
went to a swap meet first thing this morning.Then I went to our schools car show. This was the best attended show we have had in the 6 years that its been run. There was a 500 caddy powered 27T coupe there belonging to a guy I attended high school with.He wants to trade me the shiny repro parts he has for my rusty stuff . Gee glad to help out. I will probably be getting door handles, visor and windshield brackets in trade for my seasoned parts.
How a car guy does home improvement:
The arched I beams are 14" tall and the post I beams are 6x6. The J bolts are 1" and the cross bars on top are 2x4's that are capped on the ends
(http://hotrodsbyglen.net/pergola1.jpg)
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(http://hotrodsbyglen.net/pergola3.jpg)
you might recall I have the big gates to match:
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Glen, hurricane proof? :) Paint or rust?
Rust....the gates have already rusted up nicely
I should get a free concrete stain out of it too as the pergola starts to drip rain water onto the patio below.
Quote from: "Glen"How a car guy does home improvement:
The arched I beams are 14" tall and the post I beams are 6x6. The J bolts are 1" and the cross bars on top are 2x4's that are capped on the ends
(http://hotrodsbyglen.net/pergola1.jpg)
(http://hotrodsbyglen.net/pergola2.jpg)
(http://hotrodsbyglen.net/pergola3.jpg)
you might recall I have the big gates to match:
(http://hotrodsbyglen.net/6215gatedone.jpg)
looks good. I'm still waiting on the call back about visiting yur new place
:wink:
Glen, that looks great and should last a while. Did you arch rhe beams yourself?
Quote from: "phat46"Glen, that looks great and should last a while. Did you arch rhe beams yourself?
No, I lucked out....a friend runs a construction company that builds malls etc. Someone bought those beams for a project they never completed. He sold me the beams at scrap price. The cost to have those beams manufactured and arched would have been silly money.
I hate working with wood and it always rots and falls apart after a few years.
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "phat46"Glen, that looks great and should last a while. Did you arch rhe beams yourself?
No, I lucked out....a friend runs a construction company that builds malls etc. Someone bought those beams for a project they never completed. He sold me the beams at scrap price. The cost to have those beams manufactured and arched would have been silly money.
I hate working with wood and it always rots and falls apart after a few years.
I asked because my brother in Alabama built a covered entry/carport on his house and used scrap I beams and arched them himself. He used to work at a fab shop that did structural steel for buildings and bridges, he was explaining how he arched the beams and I had never heard of someone doing it.
"I hate working with wood and it always rots and falls apart after a few years."
I agree 100%. :)
Quote from: "phat46"Had a very nice evening yesterday, we were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary and since my daughter and son in law were in town visiting from N.C. We invited them and our older daughter to go with us. When we got to the restaurant our son in law announced that the three of them were paying for dinner and there was no arguing about it. They got champagne and toasted us and insisted on dessert too. Great evening that ended too soon. :D
Congrats! Makes me wish I met my sweetie a lot earlier..
I went to Memorial Day services this morning. This afternoon I changed the oil in the 32 and I'm headed to the local cemetery next.
I went over to Josh's house, and helped him blow attic insulation in. It was too windy to load it outside, so I did it in the unfinished living room, I looked like a snow man when I was done.
Yesterday I finished out all the trim, next, carpet and it's done outside of cleanup.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I went over to Josh's house, and helped him blow attic insulation in. It was too windy to load it outside, so I did it in the unfinished living room, I looked like a snow man when I was done.
Yesterday I finished out all the trim, next, carpet and it's done outside of cleanup.
I thought you'd be out water skying behind that 351W powered 18' boat today. GPster
Quote from: "GPster"Quote from: "enjenjo"I went over to Josh's house, and helped him blow attic insulation in. It was too windy to load it outside, so I did it in the unfinished living room, I looked like a snow man when I was done.
Yesterday I finished out all the trim, next, carpet and it's done outside of cleanup.
I thought you'd be out water skying behind that 351W powered 18' boat today. GPster
Joe, I can barely stand without falling over any more, without trying to water ski.
I took the new garage door apart, made a new filler for the bottom that lets the door set level with my new LEVEL that cost $60. It's kind of neat, made of laminated bamboo with stainless steel edges. Same brand as the last one, Johnson, the last one lasted 45 years.
So now I am setting up the torsion spring shaft. Then I need to install the opener.
I have a scrap boat to haul to the landfill in the morning. It's filled with construction debris from Josh's house.
killed 10 scorpions tonight, in back yard, on the block fence. they multiplied over the winter , I guess
you need a chicken.....problem solved and breakfast too.
Quote from: "Glen"you need a chicken.....problem solved and breakfast too.
I read cats will kill scorpions too
Couple problem areas. I dont like chickens or cats. Although since we put the dog to sleep, we have more cats in the back yard taking a crap.
One item I read on chickens and scorpions: Chickens are out in the day, scorpions are out at night. A conflict.
Although my hearing is gettin worse, one item I hear purty good still is : neighbor's Chickens... with the hearing aids off.
[Quotequote="enjenjo"]The 351 I rebuilt a couple weeks ago. The owner installed it, and could not get it to start. I have spent the last three evenings trying to get it to start, and am having no success. I have verified cam timing, checked the ignition timing, made sure it's getting fuel, made sure it's a reverse rotation camshaft. Still, not a pop. Nothing. Not even a backfire. I am stumped.
[/quote]
Soooo....... What was the resolution :?: Inquiring minds want to know ...... :)
Bob ..... :wink:
I went up on the roof to mount my birthday present...an Oregon weather station sending units. With my hip roof, their mount won't work, so I'll have to hit the hardware store to get something that does.
While I was up there, I cleaned the chimney for the wood burning stove, and tarred a couple places around the ridge vent, then cut the grass.
We're heading to Dairy Queen to get my free Blizzard birthday gift. Yumm...
All the Maple helicopters are gone, so I cleaned gutters today :roll:
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"I went up on the roof to mount my birthday present...an Oregon weather station sending units. With my hip roof, their mount won't work, so I'll have to hit the hardware store to get something that does.
While I was up there, I cleaned the chimney for the wood burning stove, and tarred a couple places around the ridge vent, then cut the grass.
We're heading to Dairy Queen to get my free Blizzard birthday gift. Yumm...
Well crap , Phil.
You have grass on your roof? I thought Arizona people were wacky
Quote from: CrosleyQuote from: "58 Yeoman"I went up on the roof to mount my birthday present...an Oregon weather station sending units. With my hip roof, their mount won't work, so I'll have to hit the hardware store to get something that does.
While I was up there, I cleaned the chimney for the wood burning stove, and tarred a couple places around the ridge vent, then cut the grass.
We're heading to Dairy Queen to get my free Blizzard birthday gift. Yumm...
Well crap , Phil.
QuoteYou have grass on your roof? I thought Arizona people were wacky[/quote
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There is a recently built home in a farm setting out west of us that has grass planted on the roof ..... Looks strange from the interstate when you drive by ..
There are MANY buildings , (including City Hall ), in downtown Chicago that have "rooftop gardens" ..
I think it's an "energy" thing ..... :idea:
Bob ... :wink:
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"I went up on the roof to mount my birthday present...an Oregon weather station sending units. With my hip roof, their mount won't work, so I'll have to hit the hardware store to get something that does.
While I was up there, I cleaned the chimney for the wood burning stove, and tarred a couple places around the ridge vent, then cut the grass.
We're heading to Dairy Queen to get my free Blizzard birthday gift. Yumm...
Well crap , Phil.
You have grass on your roof? I thought Arizona people were wacky
Yeah, right...that's all I need is more grass to cut. :lol:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"[Quotequote="enjenjo"]The 351 I rebuilt a couple weeks ago. The owner installed it, and could not get it to start. I have spent the last three evenings trying to get it to start, and am having no success. I have verified cam timing, checked the ignition timing, made sure it's getting fuel, made sure it's a reverse rotation camshaft. Still, not a pop. Nothing. Not even a backfire. I am stumped.
Soooo....... What was the resolution :?: Inquiring minds want to know ...... :)
Bob ..... :wink:[/quote]
The guy with the boat retired, and is in the process of moving, so I have not been back to it.... but.... The previous owner who actually tore it apart tells me that before he tore it apart he had trouble with it quitting at random, slow cranking, and hot restarts. Methinks I have a wiring problem here.
The main library in Des Moines has a "green roof" which is covered with living plants. The whole building is actually pretty cool.
A little further south, the moving company delivered the rest of our stuff to our current living quarters. It's way better than the last Kansas City address, but I miss my garage more every week.
Jaybee, do you know anyone there that you can go and help or hangout with? I'm sympathetic to your circumstances. :(
Shelby spun a rod in her Mazda Tribute sunday, so now I am rebuilding a 3.0 V6 for it.
trying to take a little vacation time this week, just me and the dog hanging out.
Finshed Laura's Christmas present today....a chimney cap to match the Pergola I posted last week.....and no, im not going to paint it.
(http://hotrodsbyglen.net/cap1.jpg)
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And made a little time for myself converting the Nova to Dry Sump with a 5 Stage Peterson pump. talk about 10 lbs. in a 5 lb bag.
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Glen , were you having trouble with oil drainback issues
Yes, as the times got.lower and After pulling the chutes I was having oil pressure issues.
I sent the engine back to steve in march during the summer break
for a refresh, everything looked like new but I had him replace all the bearings, lifters, rings, head gaskets, valve springs, valve seals etc. The motor has been together for four years so I thought it would be good preventive maintenance.
It's so hot here in the summer, it's like michigan in november.
Glen, just a thought on the chimney cover...your mesh might be a bit too small. I've had and seen mesh like that that gets plugged up. I had 1/4" square hardware cloth get almost completely plugged when the weather is just right.
Looks great otherwise.
Spent the day trying to organize my new tool box. I almost have one drawer done.
Hi Glenn,a friend of mine had a similar problem with his altered. 632 BBC 7.30s 183MPH . losing oil pressure at the stop after burnout and again in the lights at top end. the more oil you put in the better but you have to worry about aeration after a while. Oil was getting trapped in the heads and not getting back to the pan.external drain holes from heads to pan helped . When you try to picture pouring 12 quarts of oil past the stroker crank and aluminum rods in that packed crankcase it would be tough to do in a few seconds even with the engine shut off.When all that hardware is spinning @ 7 to 8K RPM and accelerating that fast it is next to impossible. An accusump was used but can only do so much.He had nowhere to put a dry sump at that time as there was a complete cooling system in the car. He has since lengthened the wheelbase and now has room for the dry sump.
I just got off the phone with enjenjo and he asked what I'd been up to. I realized I've got enough things going on that a few posts here might be in order...not much car related though.
Besides getting the garden in yesterday and today (late spring here...frost just a few days ago), I've been replacing the roof on my garden shed and adding a side roof to keep junk out of the weather. I've been putzing around with it for a couple of weeks. Today I hope to at least finish the steel. I still have to strip the old roofing off the other side and add nailer boards so we'll see how it goes.
Also, Sue picked up her new car this spring. She's proud :D
Nice job George, now get back to the woods where ya belong! :lol:
Oh, and stop by my place on your trip north.
We just returned from a trip up in the Dakotas. I took a picture of a road sign I liked. This is not a photoshop or a made up art work project but a real road sign that I photographed.
John
The 47 Dodge on it's way to it's new home. I couldn't develop a love affair.
A bit of work on my Simca project.
327 reassembled. Need to run check on valves, guide plates, pushrod length... yada yada
Still have not found my balancer install tool. I bought another one for sbc only. I've got 3 sbc to build any way.
About half finished with wheel tubs for Simca. i put this job off way too long. Last set of tubs I built was in 1983, in a 1969 Camaro.
the 327 engine saga: I traded a friend a transmission for the short block. 12-1 pistons, crower rods, gapless rings, yada yada. A good running engine for fun.
2 head bolt holes stripped out. I fixed them. Then 2 more ripped out on other side, bad. Had to find another block. The first block may be repairable, opinions differ.
Heads are AFR 190cc aluminum , I bought 15+ yrs ago for a 383 cid engine in my 1971 chev truck. Never ran these heads. The 383 has never been fired since it was freshened up with new crank, bearings, cam , 15 yrs ago .... i'm a bit slow at projects the last 20 yrs.
Quote from: "Crosley"i'm a bit slow at projects the last 20 yrs.
Is that Crosley takes a long time to put things together or It takes a long time to put Crosleys together? I worked more on my Jeepster before I had the nerve to drive again. GPster
I finally got my new garage door working. It took three sets of springs, and two sets of cable drums, but I now have the right combination. Now on to the opener.
I tore down Shelby's engine yesterday, crank is bad, two rods are bad, the wrist pins are semi-seized, the cams have bad bearing surfaces, it's going to take over a grand in parts to fix it. I am now looking for a good used engine. A Taurus engine will work by changing the intake, and the timing cover, and low mileage engines are cheaper than Escape/Tribute engines.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Taurus engine will work by changing the intake, and the timing cover, and low mileage engines are cheaper than Escape/Tribute engines.
Some possibilities?
http://toledo.craigslist.org/ptd/5047109233.html
http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/5021481557.html
http://southbend.craigslist.org/ptd/5046942222.html
http://southbend.craigslist.org/ptd/5054653689.html
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picked up a new 8 inch Detroit locker with 3.88 gears and new rear brakes , drums. shoes .wheel cyl and hardware with axles and housing for the T today.A buddy is changing direction on a turbo 2.3 project. Instead of putting it into a pinto it will be going into a 87 ranger flareside.I made him an adapter to turn the turbo intake to the front instead of going over the valve cover and it now sports a throttle body from a 5L mustang.
Been keeping busy with work and related stuff, finally took some 'me' time today and spent it with a bunch of non hot rodder car clubbers at Sandown Park Motor Racing Circuit.
Got my orange car up to just over 250km/h (157mph) near the top of fifth gear on the long back straight. Kinda fun and good that it has great brakes. :D
Fixed the cheap door hardware at my son's house. Then we went to see James Bond, Goldfinger at the theater. They show old movies a couple of days a week. Sure wish I could get my hands on all the cars in the background in that movie.
I picked up a car today for the engine to replace Shelby's. 2002 Sable with 81,000 miles. $500, light front hit. It starts and runs fine, trans works. I should be able to sell some parts to reduce costs.
Quote from: "enjenjo"
I tore down Shelby's engine yesterday, crank is bad, two rods are bad, the wrist pins are semi-seized, the cams have bad bearing surfaces, it's going to take over a grand in parts to fix it. I am now looking for a good used engine. A Taurus engine will work by changing the intake, and the timing cover, and low mileage engines are cheaper than Escape/Tribute engines.
Lots of damage. Lack of oil, high mileage, weak design?
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I tore down Shelby's engine yesterday, crank is bad, two rods are bad, the wrist pins are semi-seized, the cams have bad bearing surfaces, it's going to take over a grand in parts to fix it. I am now looking for a good used engine. A Taurus engine will work by changing the intake, and the timing cover, and low mileage engines are cheaper than Escape/Tribute engines.
Lots of damage. Lack of oil, high mileage, weak design?
She ran it out of oil, and drove it that way for some time.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I tore down Shelby's engine yesterday, crank is bad, two rods are bad, the wrist pins are semi-seized, the cams have bad bearing surfaces, it's going to take over a grand in parts to fix it. I am now looking for a good used engine. A Taurus engine will work by changing the intake, and the timing cover, and low mileage engines are cheaper than Escape/Tribute engines.
Lots of damage. Lack of oil, high mileage, weak design?
She ran it out of oil, and drove it that way for some time.
YOUR grand daughter ran the engine out of oil? ! :shock:
Give her 20 lashes with an oily dipstick, matey. ARRRG!
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I tore down Shelby's engine yesterday, crank is bad, two rods are bad, the wrist pins are semi-seized, the cams have bad bearing surfaces, it's going to take over a grand in parts to fix it. I am now looking for a good used engine. A Taurus engine will work by changing the intake, and the timing cover, and low mileage engines are cheaper than Escape/Tribute engines.
Lots of damage. Lack of oil, high mileage, weak design?
She ran it out of oil, and drove it that way for some time.
YOUR grand daughter ran the engine out of oil? ! :shock:
She's a new mother. Probably something else needed "filled up" GPster
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I tore down Shelby's engine yesterday, crank is bad, two rods are bad, the wrist pins are semi-seized, the cams have bad bearing surfaces, it's going to take over a grand in parts to fix it. I am now looking for a good used engine. A Taurus engine will work by changing the intake, and the timing cover, and low mileage engines are cheaper than Escape/Tribute engines.
Lots of damage. Lack of oil, high mileage, weak design?
She ran it out of oil, and drove it that way for some time.
YOUR grand daughter ran the engine out of oil? ! :shock:
Yes. She told me it didn't use oil, so she didn't check it. I asked " how about when it started rattling, and to oil light came on?" She said it would go out when you revved it up.
Quote from: CrosleyQuote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I tore down Shelby's engine yesterday, crank is bad, two rods are bad, the wrist pins are semi-seized, the cams have bad bearing surfaces, it's going to take over a grand in parts to fix it. I am now looking for a good used engine. A Taurus engine will work by changing the intake, and the timing cover, and low mileage engines are cheaper than Escape/Tribute engines.
Lots of damage. Lack of oil, high mileage, weak design?
She ran it out of oil, and drove it that way for some time.
QuoteYOUR grand daughter ran the engine out of oil? ! :shock:
Boy ....wait 'til THIS hits the tabloids ...... :shock:
Bob..... :wink:
my friends daughter did that once . Called her dad and told him the engine wasn't working , she drove it as far as she could but the GENIE LIGHT was on and wouldn't go out.
I'm going to stick up for Frank. It wasn't his job to teach her about these things. I'm sure glad I wasn't there during the discussion. :)
Quote from: "kb426"I'm going to stick up for Frank. It wasn't his job to teach her about these things. I'm sure glad I wasn't there during the discussion. :)
She wished she wasn't. I made her feel really bad, more than I wanted to. This was a week ago last sunday, and she was to close on her house today, and I told her it would cost $3000 to fix. She was beside herself.
After I cooled off, I let her know that we could fix it cheaper, and she could still get her house. So she signed the papers this afternoon.
Quote from: "enjenjo"
Yes. She told me it didn't use oil, so she didn't check it. I asked " how about when it started rattling, and to oil light came on?" She said it would go out when you revved it up.
Hmmm, wonder how she knew it did not use oil , if the oil level was not checked?
another life lesson for the young girl
Quote from: "Crosley"[Hmmm, wonder how she knew it did not use oil , if the oil level was not checked?
It didn't smoke?
I dont smoke, but I use oil! :wink:
QuoteQuoteAfter I cooled off, I let her know that we could fix it cheaper, and she could still get her house. So she signed the papers this afternoon.
[/quote]
That's the Grandpa we know & love .... 8) );b(
Bob.... :wink:
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I tore down Shelby's engine yesterday, crank is bad, two rods are bad, the wrist pins are semi-seized, the cams have bad bearing surfaces, it's going to take over a grand in parts to fix it. I am now looking for a good used engine. A Taurus engine will work by changing the intake, and the timing cover, and low mileage engines are cheaper than Escape/Tribute engines.
Lots of damage. Lack of oil, high mileage, weak design?
She ran it out of oil, and drove it that way for some time.
YOUR grand daughter ran the engine out of oil? ! :shock:
Yes. She told me it didn't use oil, so she didn't check it. I asked " how about when it started rattling, and to oil light came on?" She said it would go out when you revved it up.
"All BMW's burn oil" says a getting irritated mechanic and owner of a small town busy garage.."read your owners manual"..to this customer.
This garage mainly services average vehicles..lots of 4x4 trucks.Diesel specialist. I am always surprised when I see high end vehicles there..some people send their cars there for work..by flat bed..from 3 hrs away.
A pretty well heeled woman is really angry..apprently with him.."but how can the oil light come on I just had it changed 3000 km ago" (somewhere else)
I live near an area wealthy enough(lots of seasonal residents) to have the owner tell me..that that is not such a big deal..we have all gone through this here..including his mother who runs this place..people pulling in in cars..oil lights on..no oil. I would have thought that higher end rides would have some sort of a level indicator/shut off..maybe some do.
sbc cop cars that became taxiis..just drive them until you hear them rattling..then add a couple bottles of oil.. :lol: don't worry about the oil light :twisted:
Quote from: "phat rat"Quote from: "Crosley"[Hmmm, wonder how she knew it did not use oil , if the oil level was not checked?
It didn't smoke?
Dont have to smoke to use oil. Oh well. Life lesson number 47835097473654. More to come
speaking of oil......she could have 2 gallons on hand if you add one of these. just about done, still have two more lines to run.
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I plumbed a dirt track car years ago with a dry sump. The bill on everything was a grand. I can imagine that just the dry sump wasn't pocket change at any place.
Its a five stage pump $1500 in hose and fittings only
Look close the oil filter housing also works as a primer
Pulled the engine on the Sable for Shelby's car, and did some brake work on a 37 Ford pickup.
I changed 2 tires on the Dakota this morning and then started tracing wires on the 51's cruise control. I had to remove about half of the wiring in the dash. The power lead was one that had a junction with 4 wires connected. I cut the wrong one when I striped the harness. The rest of the wires have been checked for continuity as has the switches. Next time out I'll find out if it works. This wasn't a fun way to spend the day. :)
Had a trailer given to our deer camp to haul a 275 gal. water tank to town to get water for camp. It was free so of course it needed some work, new tires among other things. One side had two studs broken off and the other three lug nuts rounded off. On the other side the lugs came right off. We took off the hub on the bad side and I chiseled the three remaining lugs off and drove out the studs....yup they are left hand thread. :) got new studs ordered at the local NAPA, they actually got out the paper catalog and found them, kind of odd they had no knurling. I got right had thread on the new ones.
My son bought me a quad copter with a camera for my birthday. It takes photos and video and it cost less than $50. I have had some experience flying another quad that I bought a year ago. The pictures are not high quality but they are good enough. I took a photo of me, but when I downloaded the photo it was one of some old gray hair man.
John
John, at least that's only a camera. I've got a mirror that every time I look in it there's this old guy looking out at me, kinda spooky.
Quote from: "phat rat"John, at least that's only a camera. I've got a mirror that every time I look in it there's this old guy looking out at me, kinda spooky.
Same here. * mirrors. Odd thing fur sure
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "phat rat"John, at least that's only a camera. I've got a mirror that every time I look in it there's this old guy looking out at me, kinda spooky.
QuoteSame here. * mirrors. Odd thing fur sure
Be thankful ....MY mirror shows a BALD old guy... :shock: But it's strange ... When Mrs Ugly tries it , the same 20 year old cutie appears .... :? :? 8)
Bob.... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "phat rat"John, at least that's only a camera. I've got a mirror that every time I look in it there's this old guy looking out at me, kinda spooky.
QuoteSame here. * mirrors. Odd thing fur sure
Be thankful ....MY mirror shows a BALD old guy... :shock: But it's strange ... When Mrs Ugly tries it , the same 20 year old cutie appears .... :? :? 8)
Bob.... :wink:
Amazing how that works isn't it?
Been over run with chipmunks this summer so I declared open season on them. I'm using a variation of the bucket mouse trap of Georges. It's the bucket with ramp, water with sunflower seed covering it plus my 22 rifle. The last week and a half has seen the end of at least 3 dozen. Just since Fri afternoon the buckets have accounted for 22 of them and the rifle claimed 2 an hour ago. Oh and I checked and none of them were named Alvin
phat rat, did you get rid of Simon, Theodore and Alvin? :)
That's a serious total. If you're only getting a small percentage, how many are left?
There's plenty more, I live on 15 acres of woods. I'm only getting those around the house. We haven't had a cat since 2000 and they've really multiplied, so it was time to thin them out. They have holes in the yard and all over the wifes flower gardens
I hadn't seen one of these before, or at least hadn't noticed them but its a new arrival at the shop. "Get it running" deal to start with anyway. Snapped this for Dad, he had a 36 or 8 biz coupe and is a 37 model himself. This caught my eye because flush lamps but its a 39 sedan and all there but a little rough. I can dig.
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This one is from american pickers
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Today we celebrated the life of Leroi 'Tex' Smith. And what a celebration it was, Tex would have enjoyed it like he did everything in life.
I'll stick a pic or three up in the thread bearing his name. later.
FWIW, the American Picker's Plymouth is a '41 model.
And my mirror has this strange lookin' weird skinny guy in it. :shock:
I sold my 53 Chevy truck today. I gave him an outrageous price, and he took it.
Exciting day yesterday. Sold and delivered my louver press and cut the lawn. Today was power wash the deck and get the furniture out. Haven't worked on a car in a week or so.
Frank, was this the truck you were working on a few years ago?
Hello;
Trying to post photo of my 57 dash Hope it works. I saw the file name.
Bruce
It worked Bruce I see a dash.
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, was this the truck you were working on a few years ago?
No, this was another one I bought out west about 10 years ago, and never touched. I have a couple more projects that I am thinking of letting go.
I understand the "letting go" part. it takes a serious love affair to dedicate the time and effort at the stage of life I'm at. :)
Quote from: "kb426"I understand the "letting go" part. it takes a serious love affair to dedicate the time and effort at the stage of life I'm at. :)
I am finding that there are other things with my family that are occupying my time.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "kb426"I understand the "letting go" part. it takes a serious love affair to dedicate the time and effort at the stage of life I'm at. :)
I am finding that there are other things with my family that are occupying my time.
I know the feeling. I haven't worked on the Pontiac in almost 10 or 12 years. I've been thinking of selling it, but it's all apart. Don't know if I sell it, should it be complete or part it out?
I bought my Jeepster a week after I got out of the hospital in October of '93. I did work on a part of it yesterday, I did some trimming on the oak "hammer form" for my replacement gauge panel/dash board.I didn't like the way the panel fit into the cowl and I (hopefully) thought that looking at it would be a distraction if I ever got to drive it. It has become my namesake (GPster) and has become my identity (scared, misshapen, weak,slow). Although I check weekly for cars For Sale in the area I can only drive one car at a time I'll probably keep things as they are. It gives me something to talk about. GPster
Today was carburetor day. A guy brought over a Brigs and Stratton carb, he bought a kit, but the parts wouldn't fit. Come to find out the new parts had metric threads, and the carburetor was Imperial threads. Rethread the new parts and it went together fine.
Later another fellow brought over the carburetor from a Honda XR80 that would run on either but not by itself. It turned out the emulsion tube was plugged by a small stone. I cleaned that and reassembled it and it ran fine. I had to drill the stone out, it was really wedged in there.
I also am about finished stripping this Sable I bought. I have to pull the heater and ac box out of it, and I can start cutting it up.
Killed about 25 scorpions tonite. Couple of them had babies on their back. Must be breeding time
Don't know what the cure is for this..I like the look of wheel nuts,the studs/ends,black shiny rims on this thing.
Maybe all new studs.rotors/hubs whatever. Just seems like a pita
Maybe I will just have to put the hub caps back on :cry:
Maybe paint all the studs.new nuts. Or find longer,different nuts.
I just finished spraying this again with PB..seems that I might have to resort to some sort of grease on them..
These nuts and studs get rusty so fast..I have never seen nuts,studs get rusty so fast. Just crappy metal. Well..yes I do live in the salt capital of the world..but this goes through the car wash every few weeks.
Are there really such crappy metal in some studs,nuts that hub caps are mandatory now?
Maybe I will just take the nuts off one at a time,grease them or the stud..and put it back together and spray paint all of it :lol:
Maybe I will try and put some sort of grease? Silicone? Spray? Somethin on. I can't imgaine it not getting flung everywhere.Fluid Film?
Any ideas..Thanks :D
Quote from: "Glen"speaking of oil......she could have 2 gallons on hand if you add one of these. just about done, still have two more lines to run.
quite the oil system. more cash in those parts, than I have in my whole engine & trans for the Simca. Although I am thinking the Simca will never be on the drag strip. Looks that way , anywho
I'm spending the day cleaning vehicles. The 51 was first. After the recent rains, the underneath side was covered in grit. The Dakota was next. My 15 year old truck is going to need a paint job before too long. The 32 is in the shop, jacked up in the air. I'm almost finished cleaning the underneath side. It's almost 8 years old and looks it. The rock blast from the tires has removed paint in many locations. I'll give the outside a bath also and it will be about ready to head to Pueblo on friday. Can you believe that June is almost over? :shock:
This is as clean as it gets.:)
That looks great to me! I was hoping to clean cars but ended up wading through yard work mostly. Did manage to stick a new dash cam in the GTP to help avoid a repeat of recent experiences. Cobra 820
I finally got my fish into the backyard pond . I had been fixing leaks for over a week.
We're hunkering down and staying indoors and workin' the A/C overtime; officially 113 today, as I post this, 2330 Friday, it's still 106 out, and Phoenix is reporting 107. All you AZ guys try to keep cool, too.
Last year, I posted on another forum about the midnight temp being 10?, and a guy responded: "Good Lord, where do you live? He**?" I just replied: "Nope, just Las Vegas."
One of our D-I-Ls hired on to work the Electric Daisy Carnival out at The Las Vegas Speedway this weekend. It's a mostly nighttime party, and she started at 1500 yesterday; by 1800, she was in a cooling station and under treatment for heat exhaustion - she quit when she got kicked loose. She said they had to wear black clothing, there was no water provided by management for the parking lot workers, and the ground temperature in the parking areas was from 150 to near 170. To my way of thinking, some of those kids are just plain nuts. I haven't heard any statistics about medical heat related cases out there, yet, but I imagine they are going to be brutal, when and if they are released.
Putting up a tv in the shop today. I bought a 39" Vizio over a year ago and thought it was about time to get it out of the box. I tried it in several places around the shop to check for florescent light glare and decided to put it above the wall cabinets over the work bench. I installed a wall mount so I can move it around to different angles.
Got the Joey for the Hopper out of the box where the installer set it 2 years ago when we did the upgrade for the rest of the house and guess what?......no remote control. It's been too long to complain now so I ordered a new one from Dish for $20. and $1.45 tax with free shipping. I guess I can absorb that. All I have to do now is make a hole in the ceiling to run the cable down that's coiled up there and hook it up.
Getting ready to retire Jan 7th. I have to get the shop organized so I can actually work out there.
Tom
Temperature in St Louis at 2:25 pm is 91 with 99 heat index. Humidity is 57% but it feels higher to me. It is the 2nd day without rain here. Everything is saturated. The Mississippi river is way high.
Local farmers have wheat ready to harvest but the ground is so wet they cannot get into the fields. Some is starting to lay down where they won't be able to pick it up. Some of the low lying farm ground is under water. Those crops are lost.
What a difference in wheat crops. Over here in Montana, we won't harvest until late August, early September. Normally, right now we are begging for rain, which this year, has been pretty good.
Doug
Did any of the Michigan crew have storm damage? It is hard to get national weather damage information.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Did any of the Michigan crew have storm damage? It is hard to get national weather damage information.
John
Sue said pretty intense thunderstorms kept her awake the night before last but the tornadoes were north of us a little. I guess there were a few tree limbs down at home but not much more. I haven't finished roofing the garden shed yet and the temporary tarp even held up.
The weather was calm and quiet where I'm at in north Mich. The northern lights were out big time.
I have the new engine for Shelby's Mazda on the stand. Her boy friend Brett and I pulled it weekend before last out of the Sable I bought. Last weekend we stripped the Sable the rest of the way down, and started cutting up the body. Lots of parts for sale on Craigs list. In Ohio now, you can't scrap a car without a title, but you can scrap the pieces.
I had to change the timing cover, cam covers, oil pan, upper and lower intake, the complete ignition system, retime the shutter wheel for the crank sensor, and change the water outlet. They say you have to pull a head to install the Tribute motor mount bracket, but a small notch in the bracket, and it just barely fit in. I have one cam cover, and the oil pan to do yet, and it will be ready to go in.
All the bad weather missed us. Tornadoes hit about 30 miles east of us.
One of my buddies stopped by last night with his jalopy.
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We had tornados fairly close, one was about 18 miles away. The line of storms that produced four of them swept right over us, but we had no strong winds, some rain and lots of lightning. We are right on the shore of Lake Huron and storms seem to fall apart as they reach the Lake. The
Lake water is only in the mid 50's now and that seems to kill the storms that need the hot moist air to live.
I am on holiday now. Back to work on august 25 . The honeydo list is as long as ever but I hope to get some car stuff done too.
Replaced the idler on my AMX. Had to get enjenjo to replace the bushing. Thanks again Frank! Took it out for a test ride and it didn't shimmy for a change. Looks like it may need to be aligned.
Quote from: "Crosley"Killed about 25 scorpions tonite. Couple of them had babies on their back. Must be breeding time
i seem to recall that you use a UV flashlight to spot them at night..
do any pet stores buy them if you trap them live??? might become profitable. or are they just everywhere and too easy to catch.
shame that you don't have a video camera on a pole with some UV lighting so you could make a UV movie of them running around the yard for youtube profitability
i have been sitting and directing wiring repairs on an 85 Countach. so not much other than a LOT of hair pulling on my end. cussing the guy who twisted off the second 87 pin on the special relays used in some locations. this was a lifesaver of a relay wiring poster.. http://aa-boschap-sg.resource.bosch.com/media/parts/electrical_systems_accessories__auto_parts/MKG3_Relaisposter_de_GZ.pdf i needed the 0 332 019 150 relays.
i actually found them thru wells with an autozone duralast part number but a bosch part in the box. only 16 bucks each. standard brand RY-88 is a different option.
http://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/relay-fog-lamp/duralast-relay-fog-lamp/953408_0_0/
and without a tab..
http://www.autozone.com/cooling-heating-and-climate-control/relay-blower-motor/duralast-relay-blower-motor/155087_0_0/
for those who don't under stand.. there is No 87A Normally closed contact.. there are two 87 Normally open contacts.. so when it closed you have double outputs.. like running 2 fog lamps.. dual electric fans.. or chaining power for a second relay.. relay logic is hard.. the weirdest was the ford retractable convertible tops on Lincolns and Galaxys and early 60s Tbirds..
Quote from: "Arnold"Don't know what the cure is for this..I like the look of wheel nuts,the studs/ends,black shiny rims on this thing.
Maybe all new studs.rotors/hubs whatever. Just seems like a pita
Maybe I will just have to put the hub caps back on :cry:
Maybe paint all the studs.new nuts. Or find longer,different nuts.
I just finished spraying this again with PB..seems that I might have to resort to some sort of grease on them..
These nuts and studs get rusty so fast..I have never seen nuts,studs get rusty so fast. Just crappy metal. Well..yes I do live in the salt capital of the world..but this goes through the car wash every few weeks.
Are there really such crappy metal in some studs,nuts that hub caps are mandatory now?
Maybe I will just take the nuts off one at a time,grease them or the stud..and put it back together and spray paint all of it :lol:
Maybe I will try and put some sort of grease? Silicone? Spray? Somethin on. I can't imgaine it not getting flung everywhere.Fluid Film?
Any ideas..Thanks :D
you did not mention what size you need.. there are many sizes here.. these people only sell to their tire dealers.. so you may need to talk to your local tire shop.. some shops have them in stock already.. so just ask for them by white knight part number.. http://www.whtknight.com/
Quote from: "enjenjo"I have the new engine for Shelby's Mazda on the stand. Her boy friend Brett and I pulled it weekend before last out of the Sable I bought. Last weekend we stripped the Sable the rest of the way down, and started cutting up the body. Lots of parts for sale on Craigs list. In Ohio now, you can't scrap a car without a title, but you can scrap the pieces.
I had to change the timing cover, cam covers, oil pan, upper and lower intake, the complete ignition system, retime the shutter wheel for the crank sensor, and change the water outlet. They say you have to pull a head to install the Tribute motor mount bracket, but a small notch in the bracket, and it just barely fit in. I have one cam cover, and the oil pan to do yet, and it will be ready to go in.
if you have not already swapped the pans.. be sure to count the reluctor teeth on the crank. i am taking that is a double overhead cam 3.0L duratec motor.
Quote from: "Arnold"Don't know what the cure is for this..I like the look of wheel nuts,the studs/ends,black shiny rims on this thing.
Maybe all new studs.rotors/hubs whatever. Just seems like a pita
Maybe I will just have to put the hub caps back on :cry:
Maybe paint all the studs.new nuts. Or find longer,different nuts.
I just finished spraying this again with PB..seems that I might have to resort to some sort of grease on them..
These nuts and studs get rusty so fast..I have never seen nuts,studs get rusty so fast. Just crappy metal. Well..yes I do live in the salt capital of the world..but this goes through the car wash every few weeks.
Are there really such crappy metal in some studs,nuts that hub caps are mandatory now?
Maybe I will just take the nuts off one at a time,grease them or the stud..and put it back together and spray paint all of it :lol:
Maybe I will try and put some sort of grease? Silicone? Spray? Somethin on. I can't imgaine it not getting flung everywhere.Fluid Film?
Any ideas..Thanks :D
Try this http://www.roadsters.com/gibbs/ Used on new nuts it should last for quite a while.
I'm making a gate to the road at the cabin. I'm using 2" EMT conduit and bolting it together to avoid welding very much because of the galvanized coating. The biggest obstacle was how to smash the ends so I could bolt it together. 2" is pretty stout and I don't have a press. My first attempt was a "hold my beer and watch this" moment. I put it under a farm jack with the jack under the trailer hitch on my full sized ford van. It just picked up the rear of the van and didn't flatten the tubing. Then I looked at my wood splitter and after thinking a little I came up with a perfect solution. It is very easy to control and it worked like a dream. It's not going to win a beauty contest but it should work.
Here's a few pics. The gates are almost done but it's raining right now so it's break time.
Good thinking George! Looks good. We have a gate at camp in the U.P. That was put up by the former owners of the property, it is about three inch heavy tubing that is welded to about eight inch posts. Someone once snuck in and got locked behind the gate and there is no other way out, they tried to pull it open with a truck and chain and just bent the three inch angle iron that crosses where the lock is. Don't know how they ever did get out, but there's miles and miles of logging trails back there they must have figured out something.
Wayne: hope you are feeling well. Enjoy the posts.
I am not sure of profit in scorpions. SO many in AZ, seems like easy to catch. Annihilation of them is my goal.
On Youtube, people will watch anything. Not sure of profit on video of scorpions running around... although many years ago , a popular web camera was a guy had setup a live camera feed under his house. (?) , he was sure there were ghost under there.
I just got home from Pueblo. I met some great people who had came from BTTF's. I'm about to go clean the 32. I left friday after a rain. It was dirty when I got there and then friday evening one of the entrance ramps for the highway had the sprinkler heads turned the wrong way. I'm not sure it had ever been dirtier. I gave it a light bath at the motel and hid it at the show. :) It was a great weekend. Good show, great weather.
Hooley and I ran the Henry J at the Ozarks Hot Rod Reunion yesterday. (There is a thread on the HAMB with some pictures.) He made it to the final 3 cars. It paid for 1st and 2nd. Had my two young grandsons and their mom and dad with us. It was their first time at the drag strip and we all had a great day.
John
We had 5" of rain yesterday, every thing is soaked through.
I've been working on the Jeepster. I broke down and re-trimmed my hammer form for the dash and beat on it some more. After some manipulating (cutting, filing, bending bending,cursing) the dash panel was pop riveted in place and the instrument panel mounted. I got out the under dash wiring harness that I had eliminated all the unnecessary wires from and tried to figure out where it all went. I pulled out all of this stuff from the S10 (S15) that I stripped out probably six years ago. I got the correct factory wiring diagrams and enlarged them (so I could see them). I eliminated the components that I would not need and their associated wires from the diagrams with "white out". I made copies of the corrected (?) diagrams and reworked the harnesses to correspond. That all seemed like a good idea on a flat surface with good light. Under the dash with poor light after six years I forgot where anything went. I may also have to remember what I re-thunk. I did change the steering column to a newer one for tilt and the new column has a headlight dimmer switch in it. The truck I stripped had a foot operated switch in it and the wiring and connector are still in the harness. My re-manufactured harness doesn't have the wires taped in it but I don't have a floor yet to mount a switch to. That and I'd probably have to add some kind of relay to handle the headlight current, This doesn't mean that the "Bomb" will be running by the "Fourth of July" but maybe I'll be able to turn the key and hear the fuel pump start. GPster
I bought a tig welder and I am learning a new welding skill. The welder is a Lincoln 225 like Sumner bought. Between advise from Sumner and my friend Doug Lee, who is a retired welding teacher, I hope to master tig. When I made my sons wedding band out of stainless I learned enough to get that job done, but I need to improve. I have started by running some beads on steel. I will practice a little each day and they move on to aluminum.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I bought a tig welder and I am learning a new welding skill. The welder is a Lincoln 225 like Sumner bought. Between advise from Sumner and my friend Doug Lee, who is a retired welding teacher, I hope to master tig. When I made my sons wedding band out of stainless I learned enough to get that job done, but I need to improve. I have started by running some beads on steel. I will practice a little each day and they move on to aluminum.
John
i have always wondered about bending little pieces of sheet metal and adding magnets to the bottom bend to close off the areas around where i would be welding to keep the shielding gas from blowing away or being diluted. i don't have a welder currently.. i also noted in an online video that one company was welding galvanized arches and the workers were breathing the fumes.
just a thought..
John, if you have exp. with oxy/act. or stick, I predict it will take a few minutes to learn. If you have no exp. with alum., it will take a little longer. There surely is a good youtube vid that has a closeup so you can see the color change on alum. I think you will find you really enjoy this skill. :)
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I bought a tig welder and I am learning a new welding skill. The welder is a Lincoln 225 like Sumner bought. Between advise from Sumner and my friend Doug Lee, who is a retired welding teacher, I hope to master tig. When I made my sons wedding band out of stainless I learned enough to get that job done, but I need to improve. I have started by running some beads on steel. I will practice a little each day and they move on to aluminum.
John
practice without filler rod first, just get used to the pedal and hand movement and try puddling on your steel. then once you get the hang of how much pedal it takes to puddle, you can start adding in the filler rod. one step at a time.
Quote from: "wayne petty"
i have always wondered about bending little pieces of sheet metal and adding magnets to the bottom bend to close off the areas around where i would be welding to keep the shielding gas from blowing away or being diluted. i don't have a welder currently.. i also noted in an online video that one company was welding galvanized arches and the workers were breathing the fumes.
just a thought..
Magnets and electric welding do not play well together, especially strong magnets. The magnetic fields plays havoc with the weld current!
moose
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Arnold"Don't know what the cure is for this..I like the look of wheel nuts,the studs/ends,black shiny rims on this thing.
Maybe all new studs.rotors/hubs whatever. Just seems like a pita
Maybe I will just have to put the hub caps back on :cry:
Maybe paint all the studs.new nuts. Or find longer,different nuts.
I just finished spraying this again with PB..seems that I might have to resort to some sort of grease on them..
These nuts and studs get rusty so fast..I have never seen nuts,studs get rusty so fast. Just crappy metal. Well..yes I do live in the salt capital of the world..but this goes through the car wash every few weeks.
Are there really such crappy metal in some studs,nuts that hub caps are mandatory now?
Maybe I will just take the nuts off one at a time,grease them or the stud..and put it back together and spray paint all of it :lol:
Maybe I will try and put some sort of grease? Silicone? Spray? Somethin on. I can't imgaine it not getting flung everywhere.Fluid Film?
Any ideas..Thanks :D
Try this http://www.roadsters.com/gibbs/ Used on new nuts it should last for quite a while.
Thanks Enjenjo.Wayne :D
Wayne..I did not know that nuts came that thick..and coverred.
Enjenjo..That Gibbs stuff sounds worth a try..Sounds a bit like "Fluid Film"
Spent the morning machining the top of a blower intake for a friends blown alcohol tractor puller . Got a call from another buddy who runs a soon to be 9 second FE powered full bodied fairlane . Just modified his shocks a month ago . My summer is starting to get busy !
I started adapting a T5 to a 31 Chevy closed drive shaft. So far I have the shaft connection figured out, still pondering on a bearing/bushing to support the rear of the mainshaft.
Frank, is where you have to put the bearing a reduced shaft size so you'll have to make spacers to adapt to the id of the bearing?
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, is where you have to put the bearing a reduced shaft size so you'll have to make spacers to adapt to the id of the bearing?
There is bulkhead with a seal in the extension housing. My thought is to make an insert for the bulkhead that will hold a seal, and behind that a bearing or bushing, that will fit the slip yoke that is there for the Ujoint. All that is holding me up right now is making sure the yoke is compatible with the output shaft. Making the insert should be no problem.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "kb426"Frank, is where you have to put the bearing a reduced shaft size so you'll have to make spacers to adapt to the id of the bearing?
There is bulkhead with a seal in the extension housing. My thought is to make an insert for the bulkhead that will hold a seal, and behind that a bearing or bushing, that will fit the slip yoke that is there for the Ujoint. All that is holding me up right now is making sure the yoke is compatible with the output shaft. Making the insert should be no problem.
Thr shaft won't be in until tuesday :cry: But on the good side, the coils for Shelby's car came in today, they weren't supposed to be here until next thursday. But the bolts for the coils didn't come in. :cry:
This will be off topic for auto but I'll use auto skills. Today I'm finally putting my FET reverb kit that I bought last summer together. I'll post a pic later when it's done. :) This reverb is a clone of the 1963 Fender tube driven reverb that is important to instrumental surf and rockabilly music. Instead of using tubes, it uses field effect transistors to power it. Useless trivia lesson over. :)
happy 4th...
wayne... i thought you guys would enjoy this..
Here's the FET reverb kit that I built. I purchased the electrical components and built the enclosure.
Spent couple hours today on clean up 'start' on my shop. Time to reduce the piles I have built. Moving trans parts out I dont need any longer.
Some parts loaded in the truck. Take to work. Sell some as cores,, others into scrap dumpsters. I had 8 bell housings for small Ford 6 to C4 automatic trans. I kept 2 of them, for some reason
Empty boxes tossed. I keep the boxes if I "need them" , LOL Still more to toss, the recycle can was full, even after I cut boxes up
I finished putting back together the chipper/shredder that I took apart yesterday to sharpen the blades and get the flails unstuck. Got it together, started it up and ran it for a while, then changed oil. Wow...what a difference sharp blades and working flails makes. Gave it a good wash with the pressure washer. It's a '91 Sears model with 5hp.
Wife came out and cleaned a couple storage bins with the washer. We had lunch, and I came back to find the pressure washer running and water running out of the handle. 1900psi B&D pos. We checked online only to find that this model is discontinued because they were having so much trouble with the leaks in the handles. Sorry, you're SOL. That will be my last b&d anything.
Last week, the Cabrio (another pos) dryer quit working. Fiddled with it for a couple days, then went and bought a new Speed Queen to match the SQ washer I bought a few months ago. This dealer told me that the Whirlpool Cabrios were junk from the get go; alot to go wrong and expensive to fix. I parted out the washer parts on ebay, and at least got a couple hundred for those. The dryer, nah. A guy on CL buys appliances for fix up/repair. I got $40 for it. Good riddance.
Just after Holiday yard work. Hall brush to the back woods area cut rest of grass. A little time welding on the coupe!
Took the bad engine out of Shelby's car today. Her boyfriend did most of the work while I made a mandrel to modify a transmission slip yoke.
Assessed paint and glass damage to two of my vehicles from inconsiderate and illegal neighbors' fireworks. Angry as can be!
Spent the weekend at the beach with all the family. 800 mile trip each way. Headed home.
John
Recovering from a neat week end in Des Moines .... Looks like "Mobility Scooters" will be a part of my car show life from here on ... :( They work great .. I did not take out a single spectator , crash through any doors , etc .. :shock:
I did get to see LOTS more cars & such "scooting" in place of walking ... 8)
And NO pain meds were needed for the entire weekend . :shock:
Bob ... :wink:
Hung the gate today. It seems I made it the right size...not always the case when I make things at home for the cabin.
The gate looks good George
I spent half the day driving around Toledo looking for parts to rebuild a couple floor jacks. I found enough parts for one, a cheap import, but a better jack, also imported, I had to order the seals for that one on line. I put one jack back together, the other one is near done, but will set until I get the seals.
I spent the rest of the day modifying a slip yoke for a conversion I am building.
Built most of a set of travel limiters for a friends fairlane . Trimmed up a rear fender for another buddies chopper we are building . Started mounting interior trim around the front windows I installed last summer. my summer to do list keeps getting longer.
Cleaned my dual cone air filters. First time in 10 years and still not a whole lot of dirt in the bucket. Thinking I may not have a large enough of an opening and I may be starving the engine of air. I don't know how to do the calculations. Still looking for the answer.
Quote from: "fast401"Cleaned my dual cone air filters. First time in 10 years and still not a whole lot of dirt in the bucket. Thinking I may not have a large enough of an opening and I may be starving the engine of air. I don't know how to do the calculations. Still looking for the answer.
You multiply 3 1/2 hp by two, and divide by Briggs and Stratton. A couple cigarette filters should do it.
Frank, why are you up at 2am???
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, why are you up at 2am???
Just to give me crap.
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, why are you up at 2am???
Well, it's a long story. My arthritis has been doing real well lately, me not so much. Wednesday evening I drove to Crawfordsville In. on my way to pick up some soda for Frank's store in Montecello Il. The bed there did not agree with me, so I did not sleep well. After loading up, and driving back home, I fell asleep on the couch about 9 pm. I woke up with my knees hurting about 2, so I got up, took some pain meds, and surfed the internet until they kicked in.
Now, fast 401 swears that his motor is not a Briggs, but it says so right on his key.
Frank, I fully understand. :)
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "kb426"Frank, why are you up at 2am???
Well, it's a long story. My arthritis has been doing real well lately, me not so much. Wednesday evening I drove to Crawfordsville In. on my way to pick up some soda for Frank's store in Montecello Il. The bed there did not agree with me, so I did not sleep well. After loading up, and driving back home, I fell asleep on the couch about 9 pm. I woke up with my knees hurting about 2, so I got up, took some pain meds, and surfed the internet until they kicked in.
Now, fast 401 swears that his motor is not a Briggs, but it says so right on his key.
Boy howdy .... Frank. I can relate. My arthritis in my back has been doing well lately. Minimum side effects from the meds.
But: my left hip has been acting up a few times here n there for 2 yrs. In recent weeks, the hip has ramped up the pain frequency. Will need a doc visit soon. My much older brother had his right hip replaced 4 yrs ago. He is 7 yrs older than me.
:T)
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "kb426"Frank, why are you up at 2am???
Well, it's a long story. My arthritis has been doing real well lately, me not so much. Wednesday evening I drove to Crawfordsville In. on my way to pick up some soda for Frank's store in Montecello Il. The bed there did not agree with me, so I did not sleep well. After loading up, and driving back home, I fell asleep on the couch about 9 pm. I woke up with my knees hurting about 2, so I got up, took some pain meds, and surfed the internet until they kicked in.
Now, fast 401 swears that his motor is not a Briggs, but it says so right on his key.
Boy howdy .... Frank. I can relate. My arthritis in my back has been doing well lately. Minimum side effects from the meds.
But: my left hip has been acting up a few times here n there for 2 yrs. In recent weeks, the hip has ramped up the pain frequency. Will need a doc visit soon. My much older brother had his right hip replaced 4 yrs ago. He is 7 yrs older than me.
:T)
Count me in on this arthritis thing! The middle of May every and I mean every joint in my body started to hurt, Lost all my strength in my arms and hands.. Shortening up the story, I was tested for lyme disease rhemutoid factor and something called parvo virus 9. All came back negative. Sent me to a specialist who thinks it may be a virus as my blood count was a little high. Wait 6 weeks and more bloodwork and xrays. I see him again on the 22nd. Meanwhile most joints are back to normal except for my wrists and hands- no strength and stiff to move. So that's why I've been quiet lately; cant do much wrenching and twisting.Tom...
I have Psoriatic arthritis. Most of the time it can be controlled with Ibuprofen. But when it starts getting bad I have to go in for shots. It's getting to that point again. There are special meds for it, but the side effects are worse than the pain.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I have Psoriatic arthritis. Most of the time it can be controlled with Ibuprofen. But when it starts getting bad I have to go in for shots. It's getting to that point again. There are special meds for it, but the side effects are worse than the pain.
old pharts and medical chat. :wink: :wink:
Worse side effect I dealt with for a while was the "D" word with my colon. Folks at work knew if I was walking Fast towards the crapper, get out of my way or get knocked down. :shock: It took over a year to get levels & type of meds figured out. Of course the meds work against me with AZ heat. I work in an evap cooled shop. Not any fun for 3+ months a year
With my lumbar stenosis arthritis , I deal with numbness & pain in my left leg & back. If that gets bad , I step up to vicodin. I can no longer take ibuprofen, it conflicts with my current meds.
Good to read you guys are dealing with it & getting along. I have a friend that was told last year he needs a lung transplant. His life long smoking brought in a whole list of lung problems. He is on oxygen 24 - 7 now
I'm lucky! I have a different list of problems but I don't hurt. GPster
I've been working a little bit on the Jeepster this week (the limit of my concentration is about 2 half hour periods a day) Got my Amazon switches Monday. They must not know what language to label the switch terminals with so they aren't. I know which one is power in because of the switch mounted fuse so that's attached and the correct terminals are on the other wires to sort out when I get the lights mounted. The terminal box that was for the High Beam switch on the steering column had the terminals spaced the same as the floor mounted switch so that part will work well. I have proceeded to mounting the computer box. It is going to go in the glove box space. Somewhere I have the door for it and there is enough room in the opening that I can mount the computer "CHECK" terminal box behind that door too. Looking at pictures of parts rather than handling them did catch me like a thought it would. The cigarette lighter receptical I got is not for dash mounting. It will be a while before I get caught driving the Jeepster in the rain so I've got some time. May not be too long before I will be able to hear the electric fuel pump start and the starter solenoid click. GPster
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "enjenjo"I have Psoriatic arthritis. Most of the time it can be controlled with Ibuprofen. But when it starts getting bad I have to go in for shots. It's getting to that point again. There are special meds for it, but the side effects are worse than the pain.
old pharts and medical chat. :wink: :wink:
Worse side effect I dealt with for a while was the "D" word with my colon. Folks at work knew if I was walking Fast towards the crapper, get out of my way or get knocked down. :shock: It took over a year to get levels & type of meds figured out. Of course the meds work against me with AZ heat. I work in an evap cooled shop. Not any fun for 3+ months a year
With my lumbar stenosis arthritis , I deal with numbness & pain in my left leg & back. QuoteIf that gets bad , I step up to vicodin.
I can no longer take ibuprofen, it conflicts with my current meds.
Good to read you guys are dealing with it & getting along. I have a friend that was told last year he needs a lung transplant. His life long smoking brought in a whole list of lung problems. He is on oxygen 24 - 7 now
Good stuff ,huh :?: 8)
It's my painkiller of choice ..... :roll:
We decided to do nothing with my spinal lumbar stenosis , the Dr. advised that after a $375K ++ medical procedure , I still won't walk any better, just my back & legs MAY not hurt as much & go numb ...
He advised the walking situation will not improve & cannot be "repaired".. :( Soooooooo......Eventually I will get my own "Scooter" ..... :idea:
Bob... :wink:
I had oral surgery last week, some bone cut out of my lower jaw. They prescribed Vicodin and after the second dose I had to stop, I couldn't function, was lightheaded and "spacey". I had a job to do but had to stay home. Do those effects wear off after you use it for a while? I can't understand people robbing and stealing to get Vicodin to feel like THAT! :shock:
Quote from: "phat46"I had oral surgery last week, some bone cut out of my lower jaw. They prescribed Vicodin and after the second dose I had to stop, I couldn't function, was lightheaded and "spacey". I had a job to do but had to stay home. Do those effects wear off after you use it for a while? I can't understand people robbing and stealing to get Vicodin to feel like THAT! :shock:
That's because they like the high
We got Shelby's engine back in today. An exhaust gasket and some antifreeze and we can start it. I also finished rebuilding the two floor jacks I tore down last sunday. Both work like new.
QuoteQuote from: "phat46"I had oral surgery last week, some bone cut out of my lower jaw. They prescribed Vicodin and after the second dose I had to stop, I couldn't function, was lightheaded and "spacey". I had a job to do but had to stay home. Do those effects wear off after you use it for a while? I can't understand people robbing and stealing to get Vicodin to feel like THAT! :shock:
Depending on the strength or dosage they gave you , it can act that way on some people .. I am allowed 6 tablets per 24 hour period ... I have never tried that .. 2 tablets make the pain subside to the point where I can still function properly for a 24 hour period with no issues & very little pain .. If I ever took the full dose , I could see where it would have the effect you experienced ...In the past I have gone 3 to 4 weeks with no need to take the meds ... 8)
It's nothing to fool with ..I also cannot understand why someone would take it with no need ..... :roll:
Bob... :wink:
i should mention that as far as i know vicodin is tylenol and codine.. so you need to be very careful one does not overdose on it and shut down your kidneys requiring dialysis .. that is just what i understand and might be the reason that dialysis clinics are opening everywhere.. that could also be the mercury content in the fish and the dental work.
Quote from: "wayne petty"i should mention that as far as i know vicodin is tylenol and codine.. so you need to be very careful one does not overdose on it and shut down your kidneys requiring dialysis .
I guess we may be getting too afar from automotive stuff, but:
yuuuup. Vicodin was reclassified on the narc charts last year. DId not change the drug, but I have to pick up the script myself now. I must appear at the docs office for inspection when I need new script, which is seldom. I am very careful with the stuff. No side effects for me, it just works , does its job for which I am very happy
There is another med I take daily to control my pain. I can ramp it up, if needed.
Just .... tons of fun. There is a laser procedure that is promising for my condition. We will look at that when things get worse.
Fired up Shelby's car today. It has an exhaust leak. When Brett was putting the head pipes on, he asked if it needed a gasket, I thought they were both ball sockets, and said no, so he put it together. Surprise! The rear manifold has a flat flange. I told him it was his fault, but since I am a nice guy I would fix it.
Otherwise it runs fine.
I had a day of vacation. After doing all the household items, I went to work on my reverb kit. My first circuit board got fried mostly because I made a mistake. The manufactuer is a really good guy who sent me a replacement at no charge. He was sympathetic to people that didn't know all the electrical symbols on an outside the US wiring diagram. :oops: I wired up the new board this morning and then went to work painting the alum. enclosure I made a few weeks ago. It's painted candy electric lime. I tried to get a good pic to show the magic of the candy but failed. The pic will give you an idea of the color.
Spent the day at the Meltdown nostalgia drag races in Byron, IL in a sea of gassers, altereds, dragsters, super stocks, all racing heads up balls to the walls drag racing. Hooley has his Henry J running as wild and wooly as ever, WZJUNK and others are here. Had a great day and two more to go.
What sucks is that I left my GoPro at home and left my camera at the motel so no videos or pictures today. Tomorrow racing is from 11am-11pm with a break at 7pm for pin-up contest. I will remember my camera. :0-0
There's some coverage on Bangshift: http://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/2015-meltdown-drags-coverage-action-photos-from-what-may-be-the-best-nostalgia-race-in-the-usa/
The guitar reverb is completed. I now go back to the 51 Ford.
I had to replace the ignition switch in my T bucket after 17 years, easy I thought just go buy another one. Pfffft they don't make that one anymore and the one I need had to fit in a recessed hole in the ali dash. Found another one but the nut had to be turned down to fit in the recess. All fixed now.
I picked up my repaired radiator after it split when I drove it over some rough dirt roads during a weekend country cruise so I'll be fitting that today.
Then I'll have a look at the roadster I think the rear axle seal is now leaking.
I thought hot rodding was supposed to be fun.
I spent the day doing long overdue maintenance on my lathe. It had quite a build up of crud, most of it in non critical areas, but it just looked nasty.
I rode this to coffee this morning. I'm just as happy now as when I purchased it 15 years ago. :)
I was going to work on assembling my car today. But I got a call from someone that needed a large locust tree removed. So guess what I spent my day doing. Woopee !
It's all good though. I use a fireplace insert as a supplement to heating my home during the winter. And the way the winter's have been going the last few years (colder than usual), it's good that I have plenty of wood on hand.
Locust burns very hot, and it doesn't take a long time to season, either.
Only, now I'm too tired and my arthritis is really kicking in. So I'm in my recliner, sipping on a glass of Crown Royal Reserve on the rocks. :)
Spent Friday/Saturday at ARCA & Indycar races at Iowa Speedway. Brutal heat on Friday with 109 heat index, but the racing was outstanding.
Was away Friday afternoon and when I got home my wife informed me the A/C wasn't working The compressor was running and there was a hint the suction line had some cold in it. Then I noticed the condenser fan wasn't running. Called the local Lennox dealer and got their recording saying that they weren't open on the weekends but would take a message. When they called back they took the model number to see if they had a motor in stock Saturday morning. They didn't and wouldn't be able to have until Tuesday. They gave me the names of two other dealer in a 25 mile radius. Got a hold of one dealer but he was on a job and would call me back as soon as he got back to his shop. His job took two more hours but he did call and had the motor and capacitor but he was going home so if we wanted them we'd have to pick them up at his house/farm. Got the parts about 3:00 and went home. I dreaded getting the fan off the old motor's shaft but it went well. Cleaned the condenser while I had everything apart and the unit started right up when I got it back together. Rested well and got up this morning and went to sit on the back porch with my first cup of coffee. My wife was getting into the hot tub and it's temperature was 101 so she turned the pump and bubler on to circulate the water. It blew a hose apart and started losing water. I turned off the electric to it and let it drain. We plan on going to Denver and beyond starting the tenth of August and that will be one less thing to worry about breaking while we're gone. We're paying somebody to stay at the house and feed the cat and the chickens. We didn't promise her the hot tub but with the A/C and television working she can spend her time in the house and get tired of eating eggs. Didn't work on anything car related but I'm tired just the same. GPster
spent the last couple days at the wifes family farm helping her aunt and uncle move out of the original home into one they just built in the same yard. I removed a kitchen bench to put into our kitchen at home. Behind the bench I found a letter from her grandmother to her grandfather dated 1956. It is an emotional time for her aunt as she has lived in the house for 65 years .
I finished the lathe today, all cleaned up. Cleaned and lubricated the three jaw chuck, repaired a cracked casting on the cross slide, that took all the play out of it. Set the nibs to remove the play there, cleaned and lubed the tail stock, should be good for another 30 years.
While I was doing that I installed some more LED lights in the shop. I still have 4 florescent fixtures left, I'll get them the next time a ballast goes bad. The price on the LED light has dropped by half since I started switching over.
Just got back from the meltdown and can't get the pics off the phone and onto the home cpu. Usually use the work one ??
Wild time, stinkin humid hot but the raw testosterone of the event had everyone smiling despite the sweat. Yes saw Hooley perform and those southeast gassers do a great show. Best part was the laid back layout where you could just go up and talk with the guys anytime. Met Ohio George, Ed Isky and Bones ...lotta history there.
Just got back from a car show we go to every year .. Lots of good people ...120+ mile poker run on Saturday & show on Sunday .. Always a good time ..
Had to open the "tool bag" a couple of times this year as multiple friends had car issues at the corner of "corn & beans".. They now under stand why I carry "all that junk" in my trunk... :roll:
This was sent to me , perhaps something to watch for :?:
http://www.theunknownsmovie.com/
Bob .... :wink:
Thanks for posting that, Bob. Although I don't have fb, I'll watch for it.
We got home from the Meltdown last night. Great weekend and a great show. George should have some video.
John
Quote from: "zzebby"Just got back from the meltdown ...
Wild time, stinkin humid hot but the raw testosterone of the event had everyone smiling despite the sweat. Yes saw Hooley perform and those southeast gassers do a great show.
Would have been nice to have met up. We spent quite a bit of time under canopy shade between runs. Bob K stopped by.
Here's a video I took on my cheap phone. If I knew how to edit it I would have.
George, The Video came out great. Thank you.
Great video, how fast was that run?
Quote from: "sirstude"Great video, how fast was that run?
9.17 if my memory is working.
Holy crap. I'm stripping the clear coat off my Ranger wheels because of the corrosion. That stuff sticks on pretty well where you don't want it to stick. I think I'll have to take the two rear wheels off the old Pontiac (Merc rearend) and use them on the truck while I do two at a time.
Thanks George. That is all I can coax out of my Impala in the 1/8th. As Hooley has been known to say "Man, what a ride"
Doug
My 1962 Falcon will run in the 9.70s in the 1/8 mile. I get longer track time than Hooley.
:T)
After a couple hours cleaning, an hour sand blasting, another hour deburring, I was removing a counter shaft bearing from a T5 case, and cracked the front of the case. Spoiled the whole day. I had to dig out another one, and start all over. I did get the slug for the VSS machined, and modified the input shaft to fit a Chevy.
I also spent some time making an extension for the tongue of my little trailer so I can haul long lumber on it.
I stripped the other two wheels today. I painted the first two with Rustoleum wheel paint (argent), but they looked one dimensional, as the originals had the holes highlighted. So I bought some graphite paint and painted the 'holes', then clear coated them. Look better. I got them all done, then changed oil and filter in the Subie and rotated the tires.
Glad that's all done.
Frank, you and I go to the same place sometimes. :)
George,
Thanks for the video. I wish I would have gone.
Tom
Quote from: "Beck"George,
Thanks for the video. I wish I would have gone.
Tom
Tom,
Come to the Hamb Drags again. About the same distance for you and we hope to run the Henry J again.
John
Took my first stab at bead rolling ha ha. Shh, I just acted like I knew what I was doing. Turned out sufficent, good enough for a battery tray delete cover in an el Camino. First time I used my anvil, too. Just got that. It was my grandpa's. A 207 pounder with defect so no ring, but also over a century old. You guys would probably rather see the anvil, wouldn't ya? I felt honored to bring a hammer down on it and be the 3rd gen to use it.
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Also had a long-term body project milestone today, they got the 73 Pontiac body shell painted Cyber gray (off newer Vettes). This thing ain't four feet tall when on it's paws.
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Looks really good. Is that bed liner inside? I like that too.
Thanks, its this stuff. The ceramic insulation and sound control products.
http://www.lizardskin.com/
Hokey Smoke, today ain't over... I just got linked to this:
http://www.hotrod.com/cars/featured/1507-granddads-1941-ford-truck-might-embarrass-your-muscle-car/
Thats last year's project, woohoo! I did a lot of bodywork on it as part of the team.
Nice truck. I remember some pictures you posted last year. How many zeros was there in that bill. :D
I got the second case cleaned, blasted, and deburred, installed the new bearings, no problem. I started assembly.
I broke my T50 Torx bit, again, removing the reverse pivot bolt, so I went to the parts store to get another one. He told me this one had a lifetime warrantee. "So". I asked, "if I bring it back you'll replace it?" "No", he told me, " if you bring it back, we'll kill you". I bought it any way
Quote from: "enjenjo"I got the second case cleaned, blasted, and deburred, installed the new bearings, no problem. I started assembly.
I broke my T50 Torx bit, again, removing the reverse pivot bolt, so I went to the parts store to get another one. He told me this one had a lifetime warrantee. "So". I asked, "if I bring it back you'll replace it?" "No", he told me, " if you bring it back, we'll kill you". I bought it any way
I bought a whl. brng. recently and it had a lifetime warranty.
For THAT bearing.. :?: Ya when that one quits they will give you another one. ONE. They explained that the "lifetime warranty" ONLY applied to the "initial" part.
There is NO warranty on the 2nd bearing.
I put the bearing in and it was noisy just as soon as I drove it :evil:
I seriously beat with a large sledgehammer and one of those huge OTC hub pullers..and was beat..then used the torch and was beat..at one point I took a break for a smoke and came back and started looking for snap rings :lol: I am thinking of having to change the whole knee now :shock: I finally got it off..this hub assembly..ya ya PB..penetrating..I often wipe stuff off with a rag with lacquer thinner anyway..
So I phoned them..
I get 1 bearing then the next one I have to buy with another lifetime warranty. 8)
Quote from: "enjenjo"Nice truck. I remember some pictures you posted last year. How many zeros was there in that bill. :D
Probably two...
Too dang many!
Seriously- Under the heading of none of my business I'm gonna say it was under 200K if I recall. Saving the gennie steel cost dearly. I think the hood and one or two fenders were for a car, and all of them were steel "leaf", almost gone. I should add in my tendonitis bill and the vacation I never took, haha.
FWIW, The salvage Coyote engine and trans really is a value-conscious choice for the no carbs and big numbers crowd. Blower kit was bling candy, but fitting the 32V mill to the skinny 41 was a big money bite too. Those vintage-looking tags are legal legit and cost over a grand for the pair, I do remember that. Custom areas that I did were probably high because I'm no race horse!
I'm back from Salina. Spending the day being "Mr. Bondo" on the 51. Not fun but necessary.
I am doing a clutch on my 81 Honda accord . Bought it last fall and have just started working on it .Clutch had a lot of pedal before it would release ,even when adjusted it didn't feel right .Pulled the old clutch off and it looked to be near new . I end up finding .140" end play on the crank! I will have to drop the pan now as it appears someone forgot to install the thrust washers in this engine . Honda has a thrust washer setup that installs in the main cap but is not part of a bearing shell . I think this car was someone's first 'fixer upper' . I also think the crank was being held fore and aft by the tension on the front V belt !!! Must be a new ricer speed secret !
QuoteQuote from: "chimp koose"I am doing a clutch on my 81 Honda accord . Bought it last fall and have just started working on it .Clutch had a lot of pedal before it would release ,even when adjusted it didn't feel right .Pulled the old clutch off and it looked to be near new . I end up finding .140" end play on the crank! I will have to drop the pan now as it appears someone forgot to install the thrust washers in this engine . Honda has a thrust washer setup that installs in the main cap but is not part of a bearing shell . I think this car was someone's first 'fixer upper' . I also think the crank was being held fore and aft by the tension on the front V belt !!! Must be a new ricer speed secret !
I keep telling people that this "sideways engine" thing ain't gonna work ... :roll: :roll:
Do they listen :?: :?: :?: NOOOOOOOO.... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bob... :wink:
Quote from: "chimp koose"I am doing a clutch on my 81 Honda accord . Bought it last fall and have just started working on it .Clutch had a lot of pedal before it would release ,even when adjusted it didn't feel right .Pulled the old clutch off and it looked to be near new . I end up finding .140" end play on the crank! I will have to drop the pan now as it appears someone forgot to install the thrust washers in this engine . Honda has a thrust washer setup that installs in the main cap but is not part of a bearing shell . I think this car was someone's first 'fixer upper' . I also think the crank was being held fore and aft by the tension on the front V belt !!! Must be a new ricer speed secret !
It's been so long since I have seen an 81 Accord, I don't even remember what they look like.
We got it in the fall partly because we drove one for 10 years when we were first married . Bought it sight unseen with the idea of using it around town as they get great fuel economy (51 mpg hwy on our last one ) and the insurance is about $11/mo . I have had no time to work on it and it has issues , silly purchase but I still like the car.It would be a scream with an E tech drive train as it is about 700lbs lighter than any donor car .
I bought two used animal traps last weekend, and they needed some adjustments and stronger handles put on. I also had to do some 'adjusting' on my new trap. The last coon I caught ripped a large hole right in the side/corner of the trap. I had an older trap that didn't work anymore, so I took the end off it and put it on the new one. We've got some mean ones here. :shock:
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"I bought two used animal traps last weekend, and they needed some adjustments and stronger handles put on. I also had to do some 'adjusting' on my new trap. The last coon I caught ripped a large hole right in the side/corner of the trap. I had an older trap that didn't work anymore, so I took the end off it and put it on the new one. We've got some mean ones here. :shock:
I had one this spring that tore a new Harbor freight trap to pieces. Took me a couple hours to get it back together. The release door was held with diaper pin type clips that were totally mangled. I replaced them with spring clips and doubled them up. A couple days later I caught a coon, but I don't think it was the one that tore up the trap, too small.
I have been fighting ground hogs all summer. When I see them, I don't have the gun, and when I have the gun I don't see them.
My problem is skunks. A live trap isn't such a great thing with them.
If I catch them will you come get the trap?
I haven't figured out any method that makes them dead without making a stink. I wish they were extinct.
Quote from: "Beck"My problem is skunks. A live trap isn't such a great thing with them.
If I catch them will you come get the trap?
I haven't figured out any method that makes them dead without making a stink. I wish they were extinct.
They make special traps for them; they're smaller so they can't raise their butts to spray. Trouble is, you still have them to get rid of. I shot a skunk once, and he ran off and hid in the brush, then died. Rotting animal was bad enough, but the skunk smell too was too much. I finally found the carcass under some bushes, and covered it up with dirt. A week or so later, I could smell it again. Somthing had uncovered it, so I buried it again.
You could always tie a rope to the trap and drag it down the road, and throw it off the Tallahachie bridge. :shock:
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "58 Yeoman"I bought two used animal traps last weekend, and they needed some adjustments and stronger handles put on. I also had to do some 'adjusting' on my new trap. The last coon I caught ripped a large hole right in the side/corner of the trap. I had an older trap that didn't work anymore, so I took the end off it and put it on the new one. We've got some mean ones here. :shock:
I had one this spring that tore a new Harbor freight trap to pieces. Took me a couple hours to get it back together. The release door was held with diaper pin type clips that were totally mangled. I replaced them with spring clips and doubled them up. A couple days later I caught a coon, but I don't think it was the one that tore up the trap, too small.
I have been fighting ground hogs all summer. When I see them, I don't have the gun, and when I have the gun I don't see them.
George told me a trick that was new to me. He uses the cheap Harbor Freight driveway alert device. You put it in position where they are causing the problem. When you hear the alarm, grab your gun, and take care of them.
John
Quote from: "enjenjo"
I have been fighting ground hogs all summer. When I see them, I don't have the gun, and when I have the gun I don't see them.
I had that problem too until I put a HF driveway alert sender next to the hole so when he comes out the receiver goes off in the house or garage and I have time to get the gun. They usually just mosey around if they think they are alone.
Neighbors get a kick out of watching me sneak around with my rifle trying to get a clear shot.
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "enjenjo"
I have been fighting ground hogs all summer. When I see them, I don't have the gun, and when I have the gun I don't see them.
I had that problem too until I put a HF driveway alert sender next to the hole so when he comes out the receiver goes off in the house or garage and I have time to get the gun. They usually just mosey around if they think they are alone.
Neighbors get a kick out of watching me sneak around with my rifle trying to get a clear shot.
I'll have to get one of them.
I bought a cheap rotary table for my Milling machine on Ebay, it came today. I opened it up, and put it together, quality is not the greatest, but it should do what I need done. Not a lot of backlash in it, that's good, and it came with three divider discs. The face and the back are not quite parallel, but I can shim that. I am making a transmission adapter.
I wish I had something good to post. I'll be working on fenders on the 51 until further notice. :)
Packing my bags, headed for the NSRA Nationals, departing for St Louis on Friday, will be driving Mike Keeh's 41 Chevy Sedan Delivery from there.
Hope to catch up with a few of my old RRT pals whilst we're there, so dont wander too far from the usual spot. I'll be in the St Louis Street Rod Assoc tent when I'm not somewhere else, which is likely to be more often than not. :D
Quote from: "purplepickup"I had that problem too until I put a HF driveway alert sender next to the hole so when he comes out the receiver goes off in the house or garage and I have time to get the gun.
I used a motion detector from a dusk to dawn light mounted at the skunk hole. They would hear the relay click in the sensor and pop back inside the hole. I kept getting the indication, but no skunk would come out.
I had a real "Mouse Trap" game type setup. The motion sensor would trip a solenoid. The solenoid was connected to a concrete block, tied to a cord. The cord went through a loop at the bottom of a garbage can full of water. The cord continued to a large treble fishing hook inside the skunk hole. The goal was to hook the skunk and pull it to the bottom of a barrel of water to drown it, all without making a stink.
Needless to say it DID NOT WORK at all. It did entertain the neighbors.
I haven't seen my current skunk, but oh I smell he is near. I think the neighbors dog is causing it to spray. I don't know where it is calling home. There are a few options in others yards. If I could find his house, you would find me nearby at dusk with the .22.
The heat isn't quite as bad today as yesterday. The heat index yesterday afternoon here was 122.
I have not been working in the garage.
Recent eye candy for the round table:
Seems like I showed a glimpse of this car previously here, but it was a job brought in pieces then assembled at home by the owner. They did a great job. I didn't touch this one. Anyway, if memory serves me someone here wanted to see it finished. It came in for touch ups today and the clouds were right for pics so wow... I enjoy just looking at it. Razor sharp car with a 289 and Cragars. Perfect.
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Hang on, brethren I've got some more fresh muscle to show...
I did plenty on this '68 Camino. Everything but drive it home, ha ha. I wish, bad! I did some rust work early on in the project, and hung most of the metal, glass, chrome. Came out very nice and whew, shes a runner too!
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Thats another OZ interior, nice as always!
Heres my current job (I'm still bodyworking parts)- 72 T/A with LS7 on Roadster Shop frame.
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Thats all, just had the camera out and wanted to share. I don't post a whole bunch but do follow along. My life is all this stuff right now, not much else. Glad to be part of that shop and this board.
Good pics. I had a 64 Fairlane sport coupe with a hipo 289 and 4 speed about a hundred years ago. Mine didn't look as good as your pics. :)
You guys turn out some nice work.
I am still gathering parts for the transmission I am building. It is getting real hard to find some of this stuff. I am waiting on one gear yet, it should be here monday. Then I will have all the pieces to design the adapter. I better take some pictures.
Thanks guys, I'll pass along the good words!
Those are some VERY sharp cars. I'd love to have either one...and of course I always enjoy project pics.
Nice cars. Love that El Camino, always one of my favorites.
I like the 64 Fairlanes better than the 63's, as they look more like the 63 Galaxie.
You/your shop does very nice work.
I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I'm watching my grandsons in Raleigh N.C. while their parents are on a business trip to S.C. My brother called from Michigan yesterday to tell me my mother is in ICU. She is 90, with a failing heart and there's nothing that can be done now. I can't leave here till Sunday. Funny how things work out, this trip has been planned nearly a year, one of my other brothers lived in Al. and was home about two weeks ago to see mom, another brother left Thursday to take his daughter to Mississippi for her first job after college. Mom has five kids and only two can be there now.
Quote from: "phat46"I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I'm watching my grandsons in Raleigh N.C. while their parents are on a business trip to S.C. My brother called from Michigan yesterday to tell me my mother is in ICU. She is 90, with a failing heart and there's nothing that can be done now. I can't leave here till Sunday. Funny how things work out, this trip has been planned nearly a year, one of my other brothers lived in Al. and was home about two weeks ago to see mom, another brother left Thursday to take his daughter to Mississippi for her first job after college. Mom has five kids and only two can be there now.
Sorry to hear about your mother.
Take the grandson to see his great grandmother? I don't know your grandson's age. That can be a problem in ICU.
Thanks Beck, we are watching two of them, the plan was to bring the older one back with us for a week, but we can't take the younger one, he has to be here on Monday. Our daughter and son in law can't come back early, he is a partner in a law firm that is doing seminars with employees. They have both met great gramma, but wouldn't be allowed in ICU. My brother just texted that Mom is holding her own for the time being.
Sorry to hear about your mother, too. Life will do that to you every time. My MIL died in early April, then my wife's younger son was caught in the earthquake in Nepal, and we didn't hear from him for almost four days. It was really hard on my wife.
Sorry to hear your mom is not doing well. I hope it works out. My Dad is 94 and has gone down hill a lot in the last two years. He had a knee replaced last winter, and is still dealing with a case of shingles he got about a year ago. He thought he didn't need the vaccine, he was wrong.
Went to a circle track race tonight, 1/2 mile asphalt. Car count was real low, if you showed up, you made the feature. Not real exciting.
Another full day of body work for me. It hurts to be this boring. :)
Sorry to read about your mom phat..
been strange , stressful here too. A good friend and former neighbors been having health problems.
Carol's health has been poor for yrs. Recent hospital visits the last 90 days. Infections, treatments & antibiotics caused her some problems... In physical rehab, out of rehab because of bad condition, low response.
Jim's health tumbled a couple yrs ago from his smoking. Heart going bad, fast rate, slow rate, skips... his Lungs gone. COPD , oxygen 24-7, lung trans plant suggested, even with bad heart.
So, when I received the fone call from their son, I figured the mom had passed.... Nope. Dad (Jim) had died sometime saturday, in his sleep.
The kicker? Their son was in Calliefornia for his father in law's funeral when his dad passed. The son is an only child. Now he needs to get his mom in a care home, which was in the works by his dad.
Count your blessings, keep moving forward day by day. All we can do I guess
junkdriver.... nice cars. I really like Fairlanes. We owned a few Elcaminos yrs ago, couple big block powered ones too. Not that nice as yur photos.
I'm going to have a look at the steering on my coupe and see if I can get more steering lock out of it. While the Uni Steer is easy to fit and handles beautifully some more steering lock would make it excellent.
Sorry to hear about everyone's health concerns it's also been a bad news week on several fronts on my side too. Hopefully time in the garage will take my thoughts of it for awhile.
A better day for all of us today.
I fabricated a shift lever today, it tapers from 5/8" to 3/8" over 23" I can't set my tailstock over on my lathe, so it took a while to figure out the angles to set the compound.
I also modified a shift tower to move the lever forward 1 1/4" Not a lot, but enough to make a difference.
Fired up the 327 today. The AFR alloy heads, I have owned for over 15 yrs. This is the first time they have run on an engine. LOL
Engine run in stand I built in recent months. Wires are simplly taped in place for now. Will finish since I know it works now
Engine is for my 1948 Simca.
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good to see progress....how is the body and chassis coming along?
Tony, when you have a lazy moment, fire up the engine to get a "pick me up" . Progress is progress. :)
Quote from: "Glen"good to see progress....how is the body and chassis coming along?
That is all stalled at the moment. Lack of talent and car money :shock:
Quote from: "kb426"Tony, when you have a lazy moment, fire up the engine to get a "pick me up" . Progress is progress. :)
yes , it is. My intake manifold leaks at each end. I used Gasket Maker grey silicone. I did not think it skinned over, but it must have. Leaks at sillicone and bottom of intake.
One v-cover dripped too. That is why I built this engine run stand, for longer run in , while I watch.
The Ford Motorcraft TA-31 sealant is amazing stuff. I like using it for intake manifolds and rear center sections.
Today I am going to the wrecker to get a rear drivers side window for my 92 chev 1/2 ton . Someone tried to steal it AGAIN . this is the third time . I think I need another steering column as well , this one got smashed .
I have to replace the reversing switch on my mill, and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to wire it. I'll do some more studying, and try again tomorrow.
In the mean time I had to turn an odd shaped piece in the lathe, and had no way to mount the four jaw chuck. So I held the four jaw in the three jaw, and chucked the part in that. I ran it at low speed, and had no problems.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I have to replace the reversing switch on my mill, and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to wire it. I'll do some more studying, and try again tomorrow.
QuoteIn the mean time I had to turn an odd shaped piece in the lathe, and had no way to mount the four jaw chuck. So I held the four jaw in the three jaw, and chucked the part in that. I ran it at low speed, and had no problems.
I had an adapter made to mount my 4-jaw chuck on my Atlas .. Best case of beer that I ever bought .. 8) ....
I'm doing a major brake overhaul on my wife's Astro Van .. A'94 with only 156K miles ..Rear brake line rusted through ... I learned with my old pick-up.. No "fixes" .. Everything except the pads & shoes are OE & are being replaced ... :roll:
You guys in the south & west have it soooooo good .. Anybody have a T155/80D18 temp spare laying around :?: That size is unique to All Wheel Drive Astro vans ... It seems that my spare tire wheel rusted through ... :shock: :roll: :?:
Bob.. :wink:
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I'm doing a major brake overhaul on my wife's Astro Van .. A'94 with only 156K miles ..Rear brake line rusted through ... I learned with my old pick-up.. No "fixes" .. Everything except the pads & shoes are OE & are being replaced ... :roll:
You guys in the south & west have it soooooo good .. Anybody have a T155/80D18 temp spare laying around :?: That size is unique to All Wheel Drive Astro vans ... It seems that my spare tire wheel rusted through ... :shock: :roll: :?:
Bob.. :wink:
You have to Love the Rust Belt.
I had to do the same rust repair to my 94 Suburban when I owned it. All the lines from the ABS back.
Serviced the trans in my 36 and replaced a stuck governor. checked the undercarriage and changed oil and filter to get it ready for the Nats trip. Hope the replacement governor solves a shift issue.
My electrician buddy came over today and got the switch wiring dialed in. So that is done. I took a couple pictures of what I have done on this trans. the last gear came in today, I put it in, so it just needs final assembly.If you look in front of the yoke, you will see where a seal was. I am just about done with an insert that fits there, and will hold a seal, and a bushing to support the tail shaft.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "kb426"Tony, when you have a lazy moment, fire up the engine to get a "pick me up" . Progress is progress. :)
yes , it is. My intake manifold leaks at each end. I used Gasket Maker grey silicone. I did not think it skinned over, but it must have. Leaks at sillicone and bottom of intake.
One v-cover dripped too. That is why I built this engine run stand, for longer run in , while I watch.
I've seen bad silicone a few times..I even got a bad caulking tube once of Permatex..not the Ultra Black..I have heard a few guys say they have never heard of it failing..I dunno.
I used to do pretty much everything..lol..you name it I did it with that cheap $ store stuff. The only thing it would not stick to was a cv boot. The Permatex did..so I switched from $ store to Permatex..they both worked the same..only things..it is stupid expensive..like..$17 or something for a tube..and the worst part is that it is a one use thing. I have not been able to figure out how it can ever be used again once opened. I switched to the Permatiex Clear Silicone/adhesive and started using it on everything..I sure don't like laying out like close to $40 for 2 caulking tubes of that stuff for 2 jobs.
Recently I had to switch to the Ultra Black..seems that it does not have to be all used at once when opened. Guess I will have to find out how good that stuff really is.
Quote from: "enjenjo"My electrician buddy came over today and got the switch wiring dialed in. So that is done. I took a couple pictures of what I have done on this trans. the last gear came in today, I put it in, so it just needs final assembly.If you look in front of the yoke, you will see where a seal was. I am just about done with an insert that fits there, and will hold a seal, and a bushing to support the tail shaft.
Nice..nice.
Frank, I may have missed it BUT why do you need to make such mods to the trans?
Quote from: "moose"Frank, I may have missed it BUT why do you need to make such mods to the trans?
This trans is going into an old Chevy with a torque tube. I modified the input and throw out sleeve to bolt up no adapter, with the stock clutch. Now I am making the back fit the torque tube.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "moose"Frank, I may have missed it BUT why do you need to make such mods to the trans?
This trans is going into an old Chevy with a torque tube. I modified the input and throw out sleeve to bolt up no adapter, with the stock clutch. Now I am making the back fit the torque tube.
Neat job of re-engineering!
I finished the first part of the trans to torque tube adapter today. I should have the other part made by the end of the week.
I am on vacation from work. Scheduled the time off 6 months ago for Speed Week at Bonneville.
Likely work on the Simca , need that car finished. A few passes on the strip
Intake manifold is off my 327. The end sillycone had skinned over. Never adherred to the manifold , cept maybe 1/2 inch on each end.
Been about 10 yrs since I installed an intake. hmmm.
New gasket set in house. Tube of the fancy stuff Glen suggested is here. Will try again.
Need to get the stud girdles on the engine too
that sealer was designed for the 7.3L diesels.
Quote from: "Glen"that sealer was designed for the 7.3L diesels.
yuup, Printed right on the tube about 7.3 diesel use. In multiple languages
I have Rotella oil in the 327.
My Mom passed away yesterday, she was one tough Brit. She had one good valve in her heart, one was malfunctioning and two were shot. We were told in the hospital she wouldn't make it through the night, she went home for hospice care the next day, the hospice care nurse said it would be that night. She make it two more nights. As sad as it is for her to pass it was far worse seeing her struggle.
I'm sorry to hear she passed, but it's good that she no longer suffers. She had to be a good woman to turn out a son like you.
Sorry about your mom. Best to you & family.
I went out to the shop today to do some clean up. So the first thing I did was move the Marlin outside. I noticed a trail of fluid when I got out of the car.
A bit of investigation showed it was leaking at the thermostat housing, a Mr Gasket O ring style. It was not loose, so I took it off to investigate further, breaking off one of the mounting bolts flush with the manifold. The water neck had corroded inside around the O ring letting it leak. Strangely enough, the local parts store had one in stock. So after an hour getting out the broken bolt, I installed studs in the manifold, and held water neck on with nuts this time, with lots of never seize.
So the wife and I took it up town for some shopping, and then came back home. When I tried to start it to put it away, I flooded it. So I pushed it in garage. I got to thinking, it's been about 20 years since I put plugs in it, so I guess I will do that first.
Never did get any cleaning done.
Phat46, my sympathies about your loss. Frank, tomorrow will get you back to where you started today. :) I sanded on the rear fenders this evening. A little more work in the morning and it will be time for the 2nd application of primer. Hope you all have a good weekend.
phat 46, sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.
Quote from: enjenjoI went out to the shop today to do some clean up. So the first thing I did was move the Marlin outside. I noticed a trail of fluid when I got out of the car.
There is a Marlin featured in the Hot Rod Magazine I got yesterday. Who would ever build a hot rod out or a Marlin?
John
Sorry for your loss, phat. My MIL died in early April. Five weeks earlier she told her doctor that she was just ready to go; she was 90 and had cancer. They sent her home and she lasted 5 weeks, a hard time for her three daughters who stayed there and took care of her. No more pain and suffering.
Quote from: phat46My Mom passed away yesterday, she was one tough Brit.
Sam and I lost our mother in May. It is hard to adjust to the fact that she is gone. I often pick up the phone to call her or think about something that I should ask her.
My thoughts are with you.
John
Phat ... Sorry to hear about your Mom.. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family ...
Bob...
Attended Funeral Service on friday for my friend & former neighbor Jim. I learned the whole story on what really happened that weekend.
I will simply say if you have family or friends that are ill, keep in touch with them. They may be annoyed or not. But they could be alive too.
The Marlin was an easy fix. The ballast resistor went bad. I had another one.
I don't know if anyone is interested but today is the Surfguitar 101 convention in LA. There is a live feed from the concert at this : http://kfjc.org/live/
Thanks guys, the showing is tomorrow, my sister is having a bad time, she lost her husband about three months ago and our childhood home was razed for a hospital expansion about three weeks ago. Been a bad year for her, but she has four brothers helping her through.
I have been out changing the intake gaskets on my Impala. It started leaking coolant at the front of the intake on the passenger side. The bolt felt soft like it was stripping out. I have had large oil consumption the last couple of years, I blamed it on the Cal Custom valve covers with no baffles. Anyway, motor is a ZZ502 with aluminum GM Performance Products heads (made by Edelbrock) Edelbrock calls them "Rovel" heads, they are oval ports, but much bigger than the stock big block openings. Anyway, when I pulled the manifold, the gaskets were all messed up, see the pictures below. I have never seen anything like this before, but no wonder it uses oil. The manifold bolt hole on the heads was stripped, so fixed that and installed new gaskets. Got them from Summit racing, and they fit the heads exactly, and have no blue insert on them. Nice thick gaskets. I used Right Stuff on the water passages, and "Form a Gasket" (the brown glue) around the intake passages, and then let it sit for several hours after I bolted it down. Snugged the bolts a couple of hours later and then put it back together. Seems to run fine, and does not stink of rich/oil now. Any ideas on the gaskets? Left side in pictures is the passenger side, and near is front of engine.
Dogu
I took some pictures of what I got done this week on the transmission.
There was no provision for a speedometer on this trans, as originally it was driven off the transfer case. So I had to come up with a way to drive a speedometer. There was no room for a mechanical drive, so a VSS was my only choice. There was an extended area on the back side of the 5th gear on the mainshaft. The purpose of the extension is to reach the snap ring groove to hold the gear in place.
I needed some type of reluctor to activate the VSS. Digging around the shop I found a crankshaft gear that originally drove a timing chain. I bored it out, and turned down the gear extension on 5th gear for a light press fit between the two. I also narrowed the timing gear, and cut the top of the teeth flat so it would give a sharper signal.
I then located the center of the gear, bored a hole in the extension housing, and turned a sleeve to hold the VSS that would press in the hole. I also made a piece to act as a boss for the Vss hold down bolt.
The extension housing had a seal bore, but no provision for a bearing to support the main shaft. I made a fixture for a sleeve bearing that would fit a drive shaft yoke, and included a seal bore for a seal that fit the yoke.
Next I needed a way to connect the torque tube to the back of the transmission. I started with a 7/8" aluminum plate, turned a 1/4" recess on one side to index on the extension housing where the transfer case would normally bolt, and drilled it to match the bolt pattern.
I still have to make a cup to support the torque ball that will bolt to the adapter
Many condolences on your loss, phat46.
I am sorry for your loss, Phat46, my condolences to you and your family.
Frank, sometimes I think you are a wizard.
Hopefully this will be our last day of packing before our "Road Trip". Linda and I and Abby (the dog) will be heading out tomorrow on the road for Denver, Colorado Carson City, Nevada and maybe Los Angeles. (there's only one). We're planing on about 500 miles a day and don't have anything planned except visiting at those stops. No expectations, just rest and we hope the stops have no expectations for us. With two weddings we have been involved with (Linda performed one) and the recent loss of some friends, air conditioner condenser fan motor, hot tub, refrigerator defrost heater, pond skimmer/waterfall pump, etc, etc, .etc. we're ready to be away from this for awhile. Linda will have her "lap top" so I'll keep following here but probably won't say much for the next 3 weeks.. GPster
I've been pressure washing the inside of my cabin. What a messy job!
When I cut the logs 36 years ago, I stacked them outdoors to cure for a few months, then after laying them up I let them cure in place over a winter. During all that time they turned really dark and I've never cleaned them on the inside til now. When the cleaning is done I'll let it dry then add lots of coats of varnish.
I cleaned the outside and stained it two years ago.
That cleaning really brightened it up, George.
My wife wanted me to put some papers in our safe. I went to open the door, and the 'low battery' light was on. I took off the cover and replaced the batteries with new ones, and the light still came on. Three new sets later, the light was still on.
Check the 'net, and tried a few things, but also found out that Sentry brand is cheaply built and is prone to problems. We bought it at a garage sale a few years ago for 20 or 30 bucks. I dragged it outside and used the master key (torch) to cut off the hinge pins, and the backup key ( 4" grinder with a diamond blade) to cut both sides, then used a crow bar to pry it apart.
Since the G-men hadn't come yet, I put the non-metal parts in the trash, and the metal in the recycle bin. :roll:
George, that looks great. That has to make you wonder why you didn't already do that! :D
did anybody notice this great deal over on the hotrod magazine forums..
49 caddy fast back partially done roller..
http://forums.hotrod.com/user/02/reply/9720302/?ForumPostId=9720302&ForumParentPostId=9720302
just thought that it would be a great buy at that price.. if it has not already been scooped up..
wayne...
George, place sure looks different.
Spent some time unsubscribing from email ads from Auto Nation, again. been unsubscribing for 4 or 5 months. email volume has reduced from them.
For a while when I clik'd on "unsubscribe " , the next page would tell me "you already unsubscribed" LOL
I bought this 2013 Civic thru the Costco Auto Program. Same deal I used 2 yrs earlier, but the Dealer was not Owned by Auto Nation then.
For the first year, the Auto Nation service dept gal would calll me: tell me my car was due for service. So: I asked her how she knew. Is my car calling them? How? Poor gal was a bit frazzled by the time I was finished. :wink:
Guess I need to call Costco, complain about this
Started the 41 Pontiac/Cadillac/Mercury/Ford/Nova today. It's probably been close to 10 years since I started it. Didn't run it long, as it doesn't have a radiator. Had to jump start it with the Ranger, which I then noticed that the battery terminals needed a cleaning. One thing always leads to another...
Quote from: "phat46"My Mom passed away yesterday, she was one tough Brit. She had one good valve in her heart, one was malfunctioning and two were shot. We were told in the hospital she wouldn't make it through the night, she went home for hospice care the next day, the hospice care nurse said it would be that night. She make it two more nights. As sad as it is for her to pass it was far worse seeing her struggle.
Very sorry to all for their loss..
There are few days when I don't think of my mother..
Taking back my John Deere hi pressure grease gun. Barely..and I mean barely used. Broke..on closer inspection...what a worthless piece of garbage manufacturing..the metal,threading in the barrel..
This one must have been defective. Really defective.
Nobody would make something like this..
It has been a long time since I have come across junk like this.
:D WHEN it DID come apart. It did it all on it's own..all by it's little old self..just curled up..laying there like a "grease snake" :lol:
You know..at some point you are just aware that oh yeah..the grease gun over there has blown apart :lol:
I
I broke a piece on the band saw, can't use it without it, 10 days to get it. :evil:
I finished sanding the other rear fender awhile ago. I love summer and it was a beautiful summer evening. I have sweat running all over and the satisfaction of knowing that soon these fenders will be painted. Everything I do makes them better than they were. It's been slow progress but still progress. :D :D
George, your cabin is great, the kind of cabin I dream about. Is that in the western side of the L.P.?
Quote from: "phat46"George, your cabin is great, the kind of cabin I dream about. Is that in the western side of the L.P.?
My condolences to you and your family Joe. Really sorry for your loss.
Thanks for the compliment on the cabin. It was a dream for me at one time too. Now that I'm 3+ weeks into cleaning the logs I'm realizing why I put this project off for so long.
Yesterday I ran 3 tanks of gas through the washer in about 6 hours of washing, scraping & such. Progress is slow. Today I'm taking a day off to go to the Buckley Old Engine Show.
A couple more pics. One showing where I stopped yesterday before starting the upstairs bedroom. The other is a "before' pic of the loft.
George, that ranks right up there with hot rod projects. The more you do, the better it gets. :)
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "phat46"George, your cabin is great, the kind of cabin I dream about. Is that in the western side of the L.P.?
My condolences to you and your family Joe. Really sorry for your loss.
Thanks for the compliment on the cabin. It was a dream for me at one time too. Now that I'm 3+ weeks into cleaning the logs I'm realizing why I put this project off for so long.
Yesterday I ran 3 tanks of gas through the washer in about 6 hours of washing, scraping & such. Progress is slow. Today I'm taking a day off to go to the Buckley Old Engine Show.
A couple more pics. One showing where I stopped yesterday before starting the upstairs bedroom. The other is a "before' pic of the loft.
How was Buckley today? I was there Thurs. I went to the Relix Riot today and sold one of the bodies I brought back this year plus a few small things. The body sold just as I was ready to leave.
We put a new metal roof on my back shop today. Started about 9 am, and was finished by 6 pm. Amazing how fast it goes when you have professionals doing it. the building is 26 by 32.
Went to Buckley Old Engine Show Sat., had a nice chat with George (purplepickup)
Next stop "Zoo" (NATS NORTH)
I had a guy pinstripe my truck today and am very pleased with the job he did. I'll post pictures tomorrow. While he was here I had him do a small job on my garage fridge. The fridge looks yellow in the picture but it's the lighting it's actually white.
Cool fridge!
I washed and waxed my truck today and took a better picture of the fridge. Also took some of the truck it has an orange stripe separating the blue and silver
Monday night, I was pulling out an air hose to pump up a tire, tripped over the back of my trailer, and sprained my left shoulder. It could have been worse, no permanent damage, but it sure hurts now. I was supposed to leave this morning to head to Nevada, but that is now delayed for at least a couple days. I feel much better now than I did this morning, of course I have my arm in a sling. :D
Hello;
That sucks!! Had sholder surgery a while ago, most painfull that seemed to stay for ever!!! Use as much Ice as possible, it helps.
As for what I'm doing, I have my car in a shop down the road for too long. We finally got the consoles done (2) and covered, Seat bolsters covered (rear), now working on the carpet, front doors (door pannels, and kick pannels, plus the ever natorious "J" seals (tri Five). Still a long way to go, with rear seat upholstery, mounting, AC hook up (air vents) new sound system! Auto Door locks! Auto start with remote! Electric windows!!!
I got to admit, I really went overboard with this part of my project!!!
Too many $$$ Too much time!!!
Bruce
My Rodders Journal lifetime membership pack arrived today. I requested a number and received it. That number was my NHRA permanent number and later, my son's birthday.
Traveled I80 from Salt Lake City going west. While driving I noticed that the color of the sky was the same as the dried salt ground along side of the road. That California wild fire smoke is traveling that far east and you can smell it. GPster
Just stepped out my door this morning, and cannot see the mountains around the valley. The smoke almost looks like fog in the back yard. Smells like a bar-b-que and expect this for the next while.
We were in Spokane last week, and on Friday night, we could not see the gas station that is across the main street from the hotel. The cars were yellow/white from the ash. That ash was really greasy too.
There are over 100 fires in Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. We have around 10 that are not even being worked on, because of no crews available. 2 or 3 up in Glacier.
Doug
Took the 63 to Chillicothe to fill the tank. I went to my brother's yesterday to help celebrate his Birthday, and took the Ford, as he had one similar back in the day (so did i). Well, 91 premium is $3.47, so it took $57 to fill it. Oh well, it used to take that to fill the Subaru after a trip to Chicago, so I didn't feel bad.
Did find a * mouse nest in the trunk yesterday; they ate holes in the car cover that was back there, and stinks like all get out. I'll clean it up and use Natures Miracle and see if it gets rid of the smell.
I'll be rejuvenating TWO 5 gallon traps to put back in there. Should've never let them go dry.
repaired (I hope) a bolt hole in a sbchevy block. I eff'd this up months ago.
Drilled , tapped a 5/8 x 18 bolt. Grade 5. machined it down to .800 in length.
JB Weld on threads. Set at surface level.
One more hole to fix. Hope to save the block. Block has fresh bore & hone, with little use. I'd like to save it
I've done the same , Tony. I think you will be fine.
x2 jb works great if it is not exposed to hot oil . I once repaired a gouged out deck surface on a 2.6 Mitsubishi with jb weld . it should work fine. the repair you have done does not reach the sealing ring on the head gasket . I would say you are good to go .
Quote from: "Crosley"repaired (I hope) a bolt hole in a sbchevy block. I eff'd this up months ago.
Drilled , tapped a 5/8 x 18 bolt. Grade 5. machined it down to .800 in length.
JB Weld on threads. Set at surface level.
One more hole to fix. Hope to save the block. Block has fresh bore & hone, with little use. I'd like to save it
IF I have this right your repairing 7/16 NC threads??
You could use this instead of machining inserts. If I have the wrong size others are available. Naturally 7/16 are the only size I don't have available or I would have you one in the mail. That size is not included in their "kits".
E-Z LOK Part No.: 329-7
Internal Thread: 7/16-14
External Thread: 5/8-11
Length (in): 0.656
Tap Drill Size: 17/32
Tap Size: 5/8-11
Minimum Full Thread Depth (in): 0.719
At noon Friday my son was on an operating table at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for the removal of a noncancerous tumor on his pituitary gland, near his brain. They used a noninvasive procedure called the gamma knife. It was a success. 24 hours later I stood on my front porch, in southern Missouri, and I watched as he got behind the wheel, and drove away headed for his house. He has no side effects, but he will take over the counter pain medicine for a couple of days.
We often complain about the problems we have with modern technology. Perhaps we should remember that the benefits outweigh the glitches caused by the changes. We live at a remarkable, and pivotable time in the history of our world.
John
I'm with you, John. The learning curve is painful on lots of items but I always want to continue to learn.
1962 Falcon car.
After 15 yrs, i decided to start painting the car . JohnDeere Blitz black paint.
All I did was 220 sand DA and shoot. Surprising how nice this sheet metal is straight. Couple small dents is it. I fixed nothing. Body lines are crap like all cars of this era.
Only couple of bugs landed in the paint, I did the work outside
Quote from: "chimp koose"x2 jb works great if it is not exposed to hot oil . I once repaired a gouged out deck surface on a 2.6 Mitsubishi with jb weld . it should work fine. the repair you have done does not reach the sealing ring on the head gasket . I would say you are good to go .
I have used the JB Weld in transmission many times , no problems with trans oil. We have used the JB stuff on C4 forward drums to re-enforce the area around the input shaft splines. No problems. Let it setup over nite, machine as needed the next day
The JB Quik stuff, is pure crap. It turns into sand like material
Also used a tube semi solid epoxy material, forget the brand. You cut equal lengths of the A & B parts.. smash together..... Pure crap too on trans work in the oil.
Quote from: "Crosley"1962 Falcon car.
After 15 yrs, i decided to start painting the car . JohnDeere Blitz black paint.
All I did was 220 sand DA and shoot. Surprising how nice this sheet metal is straight. Couple small dents is it. I fixed nothing. Body lines are crap like all cars of this era.
Only couple of bugs landed in the paint, I did the work outside
I tried the JD Blitz Black and another brand. I couldn't get the sheen to match on either when I painted it one panel at a time. It worked fine when doing the whole vehicle.
John, I'm glad it worked out well for your son. The doctors at Iowa City did radiation treatment on one eye last October. I had to stay there for a week, but we think they caught the cancer before it spread. Eyesight in that eye is getting weaker, but I can still see.
I bought a used Teeter inversion table today to see if will help my lower back problem. My chiro put me on one once, and it seemed to help then. His prices are $60 per visit now, so I'm hoping this will keep me out of his office.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I watched as he got behind the wheel, and drove away headed for his house. He has no side effects, ....
John
That's so good to hear John. I know this has been a concern for a while now.
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I watched as he got behind the wheel, and drove away headed for his house. He has no side effects, ....
John
That's so good to hear John. I know this has been a concern for a while now.
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GREAT news john all this car stuff is nothing with out loved ones
later jim
Quote from: "Beck"
I tried the JD Blitz Black and another brand. I couldn't get the sheen to match on either when I painted it one panel at a time. It worked fine when doing the whole vehicle.
I agree on that sheen deal.
The hood before paint looked like the Falcon roof in this photo below.
After 2 days sitting for paint to dry: I flipped the hood over, to remove the paper on the bottom side. Of course the foam on my little holding rack , left marks in the paint. Slight , hard to see marks.
After trying to sell the car last year, I will paint it.
Many folks told me that they wanted to buy the Falcon as it set. Till they heard the price and learn: 1962 Falcon did not come with front disc brakes, 5 lug wheels, fresh suspension in the front, C4 transmission, Hopped up 200 Inline 6 . People thought I bought the car, bolted on wheels, tires & headers. Went racing. LOL
Recent Madness.
This spring I decided to thin the herd a bit as the level of "stuff" and cars and projects insured and taking up space and valuable time had gotten out of control. I did it in three steps advertising local on Craigslist and nationally via the HAMB.
First - I sold off some larger tools and equipment - TIG welder, louver press, a couple signs, enclosed car trailer and a couple sets of wheels.
Second - I advertised the 2008 Bullit Mustang for about 3 months and out of the blue I had a buyer from British Columbia - gone the end of June.
Thirdly I decided to put an ad together to move the '32 Brookville roadster project. I put the ad on the HAMB on Sunday about 3 weeks ago, Had response #1 in less than on hour, response #2 late Monday morning and response #3 about a half hour later. Sold to #2 around 2 PM. He and a pal picked it up Tuesday last week.
You know what? I haven't missed any of it and in some ways it has taken away or at least lessened the slowly growing sense of panic that I'd never get everything finished.
I'm making headway on the '40 Chevy redo and have the '40 Ford coupe waiting in the wings. I bought a '99 BMW Z3M roadster in the end of May just for grins to finish out the summer.
It feels sort of good to have some room back and maybe some time to reorganize my shop that has been out of control for a number of years. All we can do is hope.
Charlie
Just got back from looking at the "Speed Sport Roadster" This was the one built by Rich Riddel in the 70's Looking for more pictures, does not look quite the same, but not bad for 50 year old candy paint.
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"
You know what? I haven't missed any of it and in some ways it has taken away or at least lessened the slowly growing sense of panic that I'd never get everything finished.
Charlie
Agree with you Charlie... recent years, I have sold a large pile of cars & parts.
ALL Crosley stuff went. I have 1 complete Crosley engine sitting here. It needs a rebuild. I doubt I will do that. LOL
Only couple items I kinda wish I had back, but not to the point of buying them.
I sort thru stuff each week, see if I need it or not. Thinning the herd
I added to the collection today but not a car. I bought a 9 ft. truck camper. I'd been thinking of a travel trailer but decided to go this way instead. Earlier today I went to an estate sale and picked up a complete 35 Ford rear-end with wheels
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Recent Madness.
This spring I decided to thin the herd a bit as the level of "stuff" and cars and projects insured and taking up space and valuable time had gotten out of control.
Charlie
Do you still have the Volvo?
Quote from: "Beck"Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Recent Madness.
This spring I decided to thin the herd a bit as the level of "stuff" and cars and projects insured and taking up space and valuable time had gotten out of control.
Charlie
Do you still have the Volvo?
Tom, it went to a friend in Grand Haven just south of here about 2 years ago. He always liked the concept of the car so I made him an offer he couldn't refuse. It.s coming along nicely.
My wife and I returned home today from a trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Isle Royale on Lake Superior was our destination. We had a great time. They get a lot of snow there and attached is a picture of my wife next to a sign showing the amount of snow they receive. Note the arrow next to the top as that is the amount they had last winter. To much for me.
It is the last scheduled trip for out 2003 Windstar van. It now has 214,000 miles. We have visited all but 3 of the continental National Parks and the remaining are scheduled for next July.
John
John, I know you did Glacier a few years ago, did you hit Yellowstone that same year?
Doug
Quote from: "sirstude"John, I know you did Glacier a few years ago, did you hit Yellowstone that same year?
Doug
Doug
We have been to Yellowstone at least 3 times and stayed in the Old Faithful Inn each time. It is probably our favorite park, but Glacier is a close second. We plan to return to Yellowstone in the winter.
You are fortunate to live in such a wonderful place.
Our future plans are Hawaii, Alaska, England, New Zealand, Australia, ....
We plan to be travelers until the money runs out.
John
John, where in the UP did you take that picture?
Quote from: "phat rat"John, where in the UP did you take that picture?
Jack, the photo log says Allouez, MI which is somewhere between Houghton, and Copper Harbor on 26. It was at a park in a rural area right near the highway.
The sign says the record snowfall was the winter of 1978-79 with 390 inches of snow or about 32.5 feet of snow. WOW that's a lot of snow.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Quote from: "phat rat"John, where in the UP did you take that picture?
Jack, the photo log says Allouez, MI which is somewhere between Houghton, and Copper Harbor on 26. It was at a park in a rural area right near the highway.
The sign says the record snowfall was the winter of 1978-79 with 390 inches of snow or about 32.5 feet of snow. WOW that's a lot of snow.
John
Being from AZ I haven't seen 32ft of snow in my WHOLE life :roll:
later jim
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Quote from: "phat rat"John, where in the UP did you take that picture?
Jack, the photo log says Allouez, MI which is somewhere between Houghton, and Copper Harbor on 26. It was at a park in a rural area right near the highway.
The sign says the record snowfall was the winter of 1978-79 with 390 inches of snow or about 32.5 feet of snow. WOW that's a lot of snow.
John
Being from AZ I haven't seen 32ft of snow in my WHOLE life :roll:
later jim
As I recall , you are an outsider that moved to Arizona at a young age?
or , am I full of stuff again? CRS applies , sometimes, if I remember that
They do get snow up there. I have a grandson who goes to college in Houghton.
Glad to hear you enjoyed our state again. I've never to Isle Royale but my wife has. She and a couple of girl friends spent a few days there and she really loved it.
I'm laying in the cardiac section of the hospital in traverse city. I had chest pain for a couple of weeks and they got strong enough that I figured it was time to get checked. It turned out that I had a 99% blocked artery on my heart but hadn't had a heart attack yet. Got lucky on that one. Had a heart catheter and a stent put in so I guess I'm good to go for a while longer. Pay attention to your body guys.
Wow! Close call, George. Glad you caught it in time. It's a good thing that you had symptoms that gave you a warning. Sometimes, there are no symptoms for what may be ailing you.
Take it easy for a while.
Glad to hear your ok George. I had two stents put in a couple of years ago. I think of them as life changers. Take care of yourself and it easy for awhile.
Best wishes, George.
George, Get Well!
I guess you wouldn't have made World of Speed regardless.
Speedy recovery to you!
I'm glad to hear that you got it before it got you, George. Take it easy for a spell, then ease back into getting on with getting on. I got mine some twenty plus years ago, and cardologically, I'm still good to go, just the rest of my ol' bod that's getting me down, now.
Get well soon George.
Hey George,
I'm glad you paid attention and are on the mend.
Charlie
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Quote from: "phat rat"John, where in the UP did you take that picture?
Jack, the photo log says Allouez, MI which is somewhere between Houghton, and Copper Harbor on 26. It was at a park in a rural area right near the highway.
The sign says the record snowfall was the winter of 1978-79 with 390 inches of snow or about 32.5 feet of snow. WOW that's a lot of snow.
John
Being from AZ I haven't seen 32ft of snow in my WHOLE life :roll:
later jim
As I recall , you are an outsider that moved to Arizona at a young age?
or , am I full of stuff again? CRS applies , sometimes, if I remember that
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Yup I moved when I was just a youngster, we moved here so mom would be back home, she was native way before even a guy of your advanced age.. :wink:
George I happy you finally listened to your body and we get to keep you around.
later jim
Sorry to hear of your cardiac trouble, George, but at least it had a happy outcome!
Several friends & family members have gone through similar events.
If you are offered cardiac rehab, GO FOR IT !!
Most people have said they didn't need any, but after doing it they realized the benefits.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
glad to hear of a good outcome on your health issue George .When there is rehab or physio offered , do it , it usually results in a more complete recovery.
Hope you feel better very soon, George.
Take care George... 8)
Quote from: "river1"
Yup I moved when I was just a youngster, we moved here so mom would be back home, she was native way before even a guy of your advanced age.. :wink:
Seems like you have told me this. CRS , it is.
At your advanced middle age, certainly your mom would have been born before me.
My son was born when I was young, he should turn 42 yr old in a few months. Which is Much younger than you are.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "river1"
Yup I moved when I was just a youngster, we moved here so mom would be back home, she was native way before even a guy of your advanced age.. :wink:
Seems like you have told me this. CRS , it is.
At your advanced middle age, certainly your mom would have been born before me.
My son was born when I was young, he should turn 42 yr old in a few months. Which is Much younger than you are.
Mom would have turned 81 this Dec, and I turn 52 this Oct. So not much younger :roll:
Take care George. Glad you didn't need bypass. Will you be up and about and able to make Kazoo?
I had a heart attack in April. I had a couple of my friends tell me about their experiences with their heart attacks. They both told me to watch for indigestion associated with exertion. Their advise saved my life. I encountered those symptoms and went in and I received two stents. Back to normal now with some light meds.
If any of you suspect anything wrong go in early. It makes a huge difference for recovery.
So now I work on my never ending project, hotrod, and enjoy every moment of it.
Sorry if this is posted on the wrong forum,,,,,,,,,,,,,EJ :oops:
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "Crosley"
Seems like you have told me this. CRS , it is.
At your advanced middle age, certainly your mom would have been born before me.
My son was born when I was young, he should turn 42 yr old in a few months. Which is Much younger than you are.
Mom would have turned 81 this Dec, and I turn 52 this Oct. So not much younger :roll:
yes, huge age difference.
I refer to my older brother as : "much older brother" he is 7 yrs older. Much older. Near the elderly age. Over 65 = senior citizen. Still works 40 hour week. Another story though
:idea:
George (and others) , a buddy of mine was having some mild chest pains. He ran his own small biz. Mobile wheel , lug nutz, accessory bizness. Too busy to slow down was his excuse
He finally stopped , went to ER.. quad bypass. That was 8 yrs ago. Sold the biz
Since then : He had another bypass added and 1 heart valve replaced
George, sorry to hear of your problem Bud. Hope everything is coming along well. We gentlemen usually wait until it's too late to go see the Doc. It happens so quick sometimes we're lucky to make it to a hospital.
Get well my friend!
Wayne
Hang in there George, glad you had warnings.
George, Its good to hear that you had warnings AND followed up on them.. 8)
Soo, now that your plumbing is back in order, get OUT of that place ... :!:
Like our Doctor tells us ...The hospital is the LAST place you want to be ...It's full of SICK people :!: :shock: :lol:
Looking forward to seeing you at the "Zoo".... 8)
Bob... :wink:
Thanks for the well wishes guys. I'm back at the bunker and managing very well within some limits for a while. Most of the restrictions are to prevent bleeding from the procedure site since I'm on blood thinners. A person can bleed out pretty quick through a femoral artery.
I think the worst part of the whole deal for me was lying flat on my back without being able to move anything but my arms for 12 hours following the procedure. I have osteoarthritis in my back and am still recovering from that part. But otherwise feel so much better already and am looking forward to quite a few more active years.
They said a heart attack was inevitable and I'm far enough out in the woods (off recognized roads) that I probably wouldn't have made it to medical help without dying, or at the minimum, extensive damage to my heart. Living alone has it's drawbacks. When I can drive and get around, I'm going into town to see if I can set up some sort of address that puts me in the system so if I need 911 service in the future they can find me.
Bruce and all, your advice to follow up with rehab and follow doctor's orders is well noted.
Anyway, enough about me but again, thanks to you all for your support and thanks to God for the mortality reminder.
I built a bench for my son today. Used a recycled formica top, and made the legs out of two by fours. I used 7 eight foot two by fours for a 2.5 ft by 6 ft top, so it should be sturdy enough.
Quote from: "purplepickup"I'm laying in the cardiac section of the hospital in traverse city. I had chest pain for a couple of weeks and they got strong enough that I figured it was time to get checked. It turned out that I had a 99% blocked artery on my heart but hadn't had a heart attack yet. Got lucky on that one. Had a heart catheter and a stent put in so I guess I'm good to go for a while longer. Pay attention to your body guys.
Do to my condition it was hard to recognize that my being tired and lack of energy was due to heart problems. After a year of changing medications and seeing specialists my wife suggested that I have s stress test. They wouldn't let me finish the test and sent me to our hospital's cardioligist's home hospital in Columbus. 90% blockage in the "Widow Maker" and the found another one with blockage so I was double stented. The time I had to lay still was well spent by watching the video about "Big Daddy Roth" that I had bought in a Borders book store accross from the hospital before going in. The cardioligist said looking at my history of tests showed that my low colesterolnumber was too low (probably heredity)) and nobody caught it because my high number was a little high. Things go like that sometimes. When a cancer specialist operated on me for the Melenoma the blood test showed my glucose was over 200 (70 - 130) and no one mentioned it because that wasn't what they were working on. It's a good thing I had started driving again because I had theropy 3 times a week for a while and insurance wouldn't pay for it unlesss you completed it. Stints worked because a resent stress test showed normal (that part of me any way). Sometimes "It'll be OK" is not the right answer. GPster
Oh wow, scary stuff there.
This year has been woefully short on car activity except for trips to the race track and planning my car in my head. Hopefully I'll get a good dose of car culture this weekend at a show called Greaserama in Platte City. It's low buck stuff but I like that...should be a good time.
Well,tonight we are in St Robert Missouri. Tomorrow probably somewhere in Illinois then maybe home on Monday. Been to Denver,Carson City, Los Angeles, Palm Desert, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma City and here. I,m getting tired. GPster
just saw this.. ever wonder what to do that that old flat bed heavy duty truck...
http://imgur.com/gallery/ZpxGAFL
make it into a pizza party truck..
My Labor day weekend was less than fun. Little over a month ago, my friend Jim died suddenly while he cared for his ailing wife Carol.
Carol expired this weekend. No too much a surprise since she was so ill and now she was lonely with her husband gone. Jim & Carol were great folks. Great neighbors when we lived on the west side. Just good good folks .
and:
A buddy has been dealing with an alcoholic wife. The past year she has ramped up her drinking amount and more often now. It was a bad weekend for him. Friends have offered advice till we are worn out. My buddy just sits there and lets his wife go nutz. He seems to think she will fix herself. It's just sad.
My daily driver, a 2000 Dakota RT with about 77,000 miles on it decided to let the power steering pump become history saturday morning. No one had a pump and with the holiday weekend, it would be wednesday before I could get one. I purchased a pulley tool also. When I removed the drive belt, the water pump turned loose of the antifreeze. The parts store had a new pump and the bypass hose so I went back and went to work. After 3 hours, the steering pump is ready to install and the water pump is laying on the floor. I'm working carefully because of sharp edges and old man skin. This is a great way to spend the evening. :)
I drove to Tulare Ca today to visit DRD57, and pick up some parts. 700 miles round trip. He has a nice shop, and a ton of cars being done.
We don't hear much from Don these days, glad it's because he's busy making his dream into reality.
Last night rain came and stopped the progress on my Dakota. This evening it is finished and operational. :lol: In case you were wondering, the 51 is in the shop with the front end off so that's why I'm working outside. I cleaned up the 32 to go see the hookers tomorrow. The car show is in Hooker Ok. :lol: I hope you all have a great weekend.
Just got back from las vegas today. Took in the car show that Rrumbler put me on to in boulder. I was pleased to see that most of the rods at the show were using a unisteer system . Makes me feel good about putting my own version in the T coupe .Nobody that was using them had any complaints about them contrary to info you get from the internet .Talked to a guy with an A coupe that had unisteer and his only negative comment was that it takes a bit more effort to turn the wheels when stopped. Also , his coupe has wire wheels ,pinstripes and interior exactly the same colour which looked great. That is what I have been planning for my car so it was nice to see how finished it looks in person. Saw a neat 68 caddy with a grafted on 65 Riviera nose in bare metal. Rrumbler and Enjenjo , sorry I didn't get a chance to meet with you , maybe next time.
I visited my friend Doug Lee today. http://propan.net/ He is recovering from surgery but he still gets a lot done. Here is a picture of one of two seats he made for his current car project. A lot of the seat will be covered with padding and upholstery. Much of what you see will be hidden. It will be supported by a system of levers and gas shocks so that it will float much like an air ride seat. The car is an amazing piece of work.
My new seat covers came in yesterday for the 63 Galaxie, now all I need is time to install them.
I did about 1 hour of blasting on the front sheet metal on the 51. My friend and neighbor of 35 years passed away today. More than a little sadness while I work.
sorry to hear of your friend . I spent some quality time with my mill today , shock mounts are coming along nicely , they aught to look like they belong on the space shuttle when done .
Packing to leave for home tomorrow. I have more to take back than I came with LOL
Repaired a nasty crack in my garage floor that went from side to side & completely through the slab .. :shock:
Used sand to fill the "voids" below the crack & used Quikcrete to fill the top inch & a half of the crack.. I found that I am worse working with cement than I am with plastic filler for body work ... :oops:
I think that I will stick to spreading fertilizer ...I have been told that I excel doing that .. :? :? :roll: :?:
Bob.... :wink:
spent more quality time with the mill today. With a little clearancing these shock mounts should work to mount my coilovers to the front axle without wanting to turn outward due to spring pressure . I have built them with a flange that rests against the front side of the axle to prevent them from turning out. Wanted to make a bolt on part rather than weld a mount to the axle.
Set 327 & glide into my Simca.
Need to built interior & firewall sheet metal. Should be interesting learning experience..... Not
Built shift cable bracket at trans. Noting bolted on correctly, I fixed that
Tony. I have an electric bead roller if you want to borrow it for the firewall.
Quote from: "Glen"Tony. I have an electric bead roller if you want to borrow it for the firewall.
kool. I need material, and idea on design.
I will fit some card board in place, see what works around the steering box area...
Trying to find all the small bits for transmission shield mount & then the sheild for flywheel in place so I can do the firewall cypher
I used a wheelbarrel to make the recessed portion of the firewall on my Anglia build.
Not today but this weekend. Wrapped up the wood siding on the inside of my pole barn. Hoping to get the hoist up this weekend or next.
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Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Glen"Tony. I have an electric bead roller if you want to borrow it for the firewall.
kool. I need material, and idea on design.
I will fit some card board in place, see what works around the steering box area...
Trying to find all the small bits for transmission shield mount & then the sheild for flywheel in place so I can do the firewall cypher
Also, tig welding it in with silicon bronze wire will reduce warpage.
I did that on my nova firewall which is 22 ga.
I removed the front seat from the Galaxie, then the two backrests, then took the bottom cover off the seat. (I checked the colors when the box arrived). I pulled the seat cover from the box to install on the seat, and discovered that it is a rear seat backrest cover. :shock:
I called the company and told them about it. I sent in a picture of the cover that they sent, and the woman at the other end forwarded it to the vendor who supplies the covers. I hope it doesn't take too long to get here.
It took me a couple more hours to do one side of the seatback. I have to use my chrome trim on the seatbacks (there are four each seat), and of course, I broke one of the push nuts. I finally found something to use in its' place. Looks to be good quality covers. I'll do the other side tomorrow.
Quote from: "Glen"Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Glen"Tony. I have an electric bead roller if you want to borrow it for the firewall.
kool. I need material, and idea on design.
I will fit some card board in place, see what works around the steering box area...
Trying to find all the small bits for transmission shield mount & then the sheild for flywheel in place so I can do the firewall cypher
Also, tig welding it in with silicon bronze wire will reduce warpage.
I did that on my nova firewall which is 22 ga.
I am thinking : Pop rivets
Finally found a great RH grill for my car and installed both side tonight. looked a lot better in the dark. Can't wait to see it cleaned up in the day light.
I have a vendor here at work this week so am later that usual leaving. I got a phone call yesterday just as I was leaving. My buddy was sitting in front of my house and his battery was low, and how soon am I getting home?
I expected him in his Duramax, but he was in his 48 Chevy Aero Sedan. Shaved door handles, both out and in and the power cable fell off the battery. He could not get out of the car!
I pulled the emergency cable under the door and it is frozen in place. He does have a lock to the trunk, but it is up under the car, so lots of fun.
Anyway, opened the trunk, and got the battery hooked up and opened the door. He had just grabbed a spare battery with side posts. He screwed in the post adapters and connected the power cables. All that was resting on the side of the plastic battery box, and that was what knocked off the cable.
Really don't like shaved door handles, especially inside the car.
QuoteReally don't like shaved door handles, especially inside the car.
I won't shave inside handles for that reason. I also install charge lugs that can be reached from outside the car so it can be jumped.
I made it back home tonight. I stopped to see WZJunk on the way home.
Quote from: "sirstude"I have a vendor here at work this week so am later that usual leaving. I got a phone call yesterday just as I was leaving. My buddy was sitting in front of my house and his battery was low, and how soon am I getting home?
I expected him in his Duramax, but he was in his 48 Chevy Aero Sedan. Shaved door handles, both out and in and the power cable fell off the battery. He could not get out of the car!
I pulled the emergency cable under the door and it is frozen in place. He does have a lock to the trunk, but it is up under the car, so lots of fun.
Anyway, opened the trunk, and got the battery hooked up and opened the door. He had just grabbed a spare battery with side posts. He screwed in the post adapters and connected the power cables. All that was resting on the side of the plastic battery box, and that was what knocked off the cable.
Really don't like shaved door handles, especially inside the car.
I got locked inside a car somehow..electrical problem..
I am sure it happened to others in one of my daily drivers..a Police unit :lol:
I knew a taxi driver who got locked in the trunk at gunpoint..
he turned off the propane valve which was in there :lol: Taxi quit..Police happened by..he started kicking,banging,screaming..
Almost as loud as the perp as the cops kept banging his head on the trunk lid as they were yelling at him to stop resisting arrest :lol:
Quote from: "chimp koose"I used a wheelbarrel to make the recessed portion of the firewall on my Anglia build.
Pics? and if you have some pics of the build, they'd be nice to check out too. :D .....Or maybe you did and I missed them.
Quote from: "purplepickup"Quote from: "chimp koose"I used a wheelbarrel to make the recessed portion of the firewall on my Anglia build.
Pics? and if you have some pics of the build, they'd be nice to check out too. :D .....Or maybe you did and I missed them.
I went to the TECH heading at the top of this page. I thought Don Dillard had posted an article on the wheel barrow firewall for his model A, a long time ago, but apparently he did not. But there is a whole lot of other neat stuff in the tech section. I especially like the one by Sam Strube titled "Words of Advice on Rodding". It is like I just found a whole bunch of interesting new stuff to read. One advantage of getting old is that old stuff you once knew, becomes new again.
John
Quote from: "sirstude"I have a vendor here at work this week so am later that usual leaving. I got a phone call yesterday just as I was leaving. My buddy was sitting in front of my house and his battery was low, and how soon am I getting home?
I expected him in his Duramax, but he was in his 48 Chevy Aero Sedan. Shaved door handles, both out and in and the power cable fell off the battery. He could not get out of the car!
I pulled the emergency cable under the door and it is frozen in place. He does have a lock to the trunk, but it is up under the car, so lots of fun.
Anyway, opened the trunk, and got the battery hooked up and opened the door. He had just grabbed a spare battery with side posts. He screwed in the post adapters and connected the power cables. All that was resting on the side of the plastic battery box, and that was what knocked off the cable.
Really don't like shaved door handles, especially inside the car.
That was one of the first things fixed when I bought my car. Made a couple of mechanical button to operative the door poppers. Suicide doors. Buttons are under the dash.
You can hook a charger to the alternator post or starter.
They're getting harder to find but one thing I found that made a nice recessed firewall is the door off an old style refrigerator ( '50s style with rounded corners) These were the style before magnetic door gaskets and a lot of people removed the latches so people wouldn't get locked in them (they don't have inside door handles either) and they usually are about 4" deep. Today I took a big step and bought a new battery for the Jeepster. Rural King had a sale on batteries and they had a Group 75 battery with terminals on the top and on the side. It will fit in the Jeepster's battery box and let me use the S10 style battery cables. With the top terminals I'll have somewhere to hook "Jumper Cables" \if I need them. I'm going to pull the spark plugs from my engine and let it just turn over on the battery some. The rear end is up on jack stands so I can put the trans in gear and let everything rotate if it desires. GPster
Purple pickup , I don't know how but I got pictures of some of my stuff on photobucket under the name chimp koose . They are old pictures but show my old Anglia , my T body and my old FED as well as my daily truck . I think my daughter put them on for me many years ago
I've used a wheel barrow (metal type) for a firewall. I dont see that working on the 1948 Simca.
Oh well, Piece by piece , it will get done if I live long enough. :!:
Quote from: "chimp koose"Purple pickup , I don't know how but I got pictures of some of my stuff on photobucket under the name chimp koose . They are old pictures but show my old Anglia , my T body and my old FED as well as my daily truck . I think my daughter put them on for me many years ago
http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chimpkoose/library/?sort=3&page=1
Off to Goodland Ks for Fallfest/car show/ bike show. It's usually a good day. Starting off in the fog. :(
I'm taking off on a trip to check out/buy this. It's a 17 T with 270 Hemi w/trips and a 4spd
Susan and I did a long roadster trip to the Jalopy Jam Up in Ontario.
Yesterday an article about the trip was in our local news paper, today the article is on line.
http://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/on-the-road-jalopy-jam-up
A lot of folks here know the car, and knew my dad, I hope you enjoy the read.
Mike
Sounds like you had great fun Mike. You definitely drive 'em a lot more than parking and sitting next to them. Good to hear you're still putting miles (kilometers) on yours and your dad's cars.
One correction to the article is that the ferry landed in Muskegon, MI...not Ontario....just my anal side showing. :wink:
Quote from: "Cword"Susan and I did a long roadster trip to the Jalopy Jam Up in Ontario.
Yesterday an article about the trip was in our local news paper, today the article is on line.
http://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/on-the-road-jalopy-jam-up
A lot of folks here know the car, and knew my dad, I hope you enjoy the read.
Mike
Mike, if you crossed into Canada via the Blue Water Bridge from Port Huron Mi. to Sarnia Canada, which is the logical route from Muskegon to Durham Ont. you passed right in front of my house, I can see the toll booths out my front window! Sounds like a great trip, and I'm sure you saw some great country too.
Wish i would have known you were coming through Muskegon, MI, former home of the Whiskey Ridge Special.
Sounds like a great trip.
Charlie
I spent the day at a local car show with George's purple pickup. It is a magnet. Had a lot of fun. I told everyone I built it myself in two weeks for five hundred dollars. :lol: I gave George full credit for the build. I really like driving the truck.
John
I got back from Goodland and cleaned up the truck. The front axle and spreader bar were almost solid yellow from grasshoppers.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I spent the day at a local car show with George's purple pickup. It is a magnet. Had a lot of fun. I told everyone I built it myself in two weeks for five hundred dollars. :lol: I gave George full credit for the build. I really like driving the truck.
John
kool.
Ol George would talk about the tightness of the cab for him. As I recall, John , you are a bit taller than George?
I went to a local free car show today near the KC airport. BIG parking lot with a lot of cars. I had a good time and took quite a few pictures. There was a little bit of everything there. Street rods to rat rods, street machines to restorations, late models and imports. I even saw 2 cars set up for those stereo competitions. There were two 1970 Cougars there. I talked a little with both owners. One of them brought all 3 of his children home from the hospital in the back seat of his Cougar Eliminator. We had a great talk because my oldest son came home for the first time in the back seat of my 1969 Cougar.
I also had a long talk with a guy who home installed an LS-architecture 6.0L in his Chevy...right down to reworking his wiring harness and doing his own tune on the computer. Smart guy, and he was quite proud to be asked about his beat up car. He's had his Impala for 21 years and it was his daily driver for a long time, so obviously it's like a comfortable pair of shoes for him.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "WZ JUNK"I spent the day at a local car show with George's purple pickup. It is a magnet. Had a lot of fun. I told everyone I built it myself in two weeks for five hundred dollars. :lol: I gave George full credit for the build. I really like driving the truck.
John
kool.
Ol George would talk about the tightness of the cab for him. As I recall, John , you are a bit taller than George?
Hey there is plenty of room in that cab. I once rode passenger in it.
Course it took me TWO trys to get in, on the first try my legs cramped :lol:
Mike, awesome story about your trip. I enjoyed reading it.
Quote from: "kb426"I got back from Goodland and cleaned up the truck. The front axle and spreader bar were almost solid yellow from grasshoppers.
http://carnut.com/show/15/gld/roll.html
http://carnut.com/show/15/gld/gldp1.html
one of those mornings on sunday. At kitchen sink, turn water on. Hmmmm, water comes out where it should not on the head of this single stalk, pull out hose setup.
I test it, thread the spray head off. Check again. Yep, hose is bad. Wife gets instructions out.... then we learn the instructions are for many models, do not list any model numbers. Bought in march 2014
Off to Lowes. Talk to the guy there. Walk over to the faucet section point out the Moen unit we bought last year. He rips open the box of a new faucet. hands me the hose. Asks if I need anything else. Dang good service, no 3rd degree, no forms to fill out.
i am purty sure the guy worked there. He had the blue apron on. LOL
Mostly finished with shock mounts , a little clean up machining and they are done !
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Wish i would have known you were coming through Muskegon, MI, former home of the Whiskey Ridge Special.
Sounds like a great trip.
Charlie
Charlie, I'll be back. We did this trip on a last minute whim. I got home to Calgary from driving the marching band to Indianapolis at 10:30 Monday evening, and we headed out 9:30 Tuesday morning in the roadster.
I didn't take time to figure out who I might be able to visit along the way, just jumped in the car and booked it.
If we do it again in the next year or so we'll be spending more time along the way.
Phat46, Yes that's the route we took, and I am planning for a "next time"!
Quote from: "river1"
Hey there is plenty of room in that cab. I once rode passenger in it.
Course it took me TWO trys to get in, on the first try my legs cramped :lol:
Jim can fit into most anything! If not just run with the door open ;-)
Mike, if you're planning a "next time" make it a week earlier and come join us for the ELTA Summer Bash in London. You could've stopped on your way home this year and we would have had a welcoming party for you!!!
Quote from: "phat rat"I'm taking off on a trip to check out/buy this. It's a 17 T with 270 Hemi w/trips and a 4spd
That's cars got a little bit of everything going there does't it. Looks nice thou.
Hows your hat going to stay on? :)
I'll just wear a ball cap when driving. It's now on my trailer. Just under 48 hrs from when I left home I was there driving it. I didn't let any grass grow under the wheels of the truck. The car was in far N.W. Mt about 15-20 mi. from the Idaho border. So I'm at my sons in Kalispell right now
This goes back a couple days. Sunday, we decided to take our bicycles for a ride on a local canal towpath (we had bought these last year, but never had the chance to take them out). The ride was nice, but stuffing those two bikes into the topper on the Ranger proved to a bit much. We saw a car parked there with a great carrier where the bike wheels fit into loops, then a clamp to hold them in place.
When we got home, I looked online to see how much. WOW! $200 and up. Looked on craigslist and found a used one in Springfield, IL for $80. Hmmm, $80 for the carrier and $20 for gas, I'm still ahead, although its a hundred miles one way. Nice day for a ride. I drove the two lanes, as I had plenty of time for the 12:15 arrival they wanted. Picked it up and decided to take the Interstates back home to save a half hour travel time.
I'm on I-155 coming into Morton where it meets I-74, but the construction detours me east to Morton, and make a crossover (essentially a U-turn) to the westbound lane to head towards home. I decided to take the two lane back home to avoid the construction going on. I passed the Ford dealer in Morton and spotted a 2012 Ford Escape. We've been looking for a newer car.
Turned out to be a lease turn-in with 34k miles and loaded, and the price was right. I drove it home and showed my wife. We drove it back and bought it, and she loves it. (Happy Birthday Chris).
I guess the Karma started on Sunday when we went for the bike ride on bikes we hadn't ridden since we bought them last year. One thing led to another, and we were meant to get that car. :D
Phat46, Yes that's the route we took, and I am planning for a "next time"![/quote]
If you come back this way let me know, I would like to meet you, buy you lunch and show you some local sites if you have time, oh yeah, get a ride in that roadster too! :D I am right at the bridges, just stay to the right of the bridge exit, stop at the light make a right, right at first corner, you're in front of my house.
http://i.imgur.com/RmKX6tR.jpg
this says it all .. and i try hard to be understanding of people i know..
I am finally getting back in the swing of things. I got the parts in for my band saw while I was gone, so I put that back together. I also repaired a broken hinge on Shelby's rear window.
Monday I picked up the tail housing for the 31 Chevy T5, today I massaged some welds I had done, and installed the VSS, tailshaft bushing, shifter detent, and seal. After that I rebuilt the shift tower, so I can do final assembly tomorrow.
Then this evening Josh and I tore down two 8.8 Ford rear ends so we can switch gears in them so he has what he wants in the Mustang he is building now.
Josh and I set up the rear end for his car, he installed it today. I finished putting the T5 together too.
Frank III and I are building an enclosed trailer for his business, I ordered the steel for it, should be in wednesday.
Getting ready to go on vacation. San Antonio Tue/Wed/Thu nights, Austin over the weekend, and a long pull back to KC on Monday.
I spent the day wire wheeling the rust off the model T inner body frame. I have evaporust and por15 but I cant bring myself to painting over rust so I am going to remove the most of it with wire wheels then evaporust , then do the por15 routine . I have a lot of work to do before I put floors in this thing.
I also made a kijiji score . I found just the heads I have been thinking of for my T engine . Patriot freedom series , 188 cc intake port ,64cc chamber should put me just over 10:1 with decent squish. I will be running a ,470 lift solid lifter cam and a quadrajet . I want to run 12s in street trim.Might need a 1.6 rocker to get me there.
Quote from: "chimp koose"I spent the day wire wheeling the rust off the model T inner body frame. I have evaporust and por15 but I cant bring myself to painting over rust so I am going to remove the most of it with wire wheels then evaporust , then do the por15 routine . I have a lot of work to do before I put floors in this thing.
Don't put anything under the POR15. Apply it to the rusty metal after wire brushing it and using metal prep. POR15 is made to stick to "tight" rust, and if cleaned properly you can bend it 90 degrees without losing adhesion. POR15 actually extracts the water from the remaining rust to effect the cure, and then seals the dry rust so it can't absorb any water. If you want to do two coats, do the second coat before the first coat has cured completely, within 12 to 24 hours. Other wise you need to sand the first coat. Humidity actually accelerates the cure.
Thanks enjenjo! saved me again.I just started removing the doors last night so I have better access when its time to make floors .
I picked up a couple sets of '32 rails at K-zoo. Did a perimeter frame for an old pal and sent that home yesterday.
Set my rails in the jig right after. Have it set for width and welded the front cross member in and inch forward. I'm building another roadster pickup, '28/29 highboy, out of mostly left-overs. I-beam with split bones, 406 long rod SBC, TKO 500 5 speed, narrowed 9" on a transverse spring with a flattened '40 rear cross member and '35/36 rear bones with a 3rd link. A 4" door stretch and maybe a rear 1/4 stretch if the 4" isn't enough.
Cab will be moved forward enough to just fit in the SBC with a little bump in the firewall. That looks like it will eliminate the need for a frame pinch. Hoping to achieve good proportions with about 110"wheelbase and a 50-52" box, all on a standard length frame.
This has been swirling around in the back of my head ever since the '26 track roadster pick-up proved too small for me for the long haul.
Charlie, I like the sound of all that. What grille shell are you planning on?
Quote from: "kb426"Charlie, I like the sound of all that. What grille shell are you planning on?
Probably the ever popular '32 channeled over a shorter radiator to match the '28/29 cowl.
I'm also planning an x-member that will be 4" tall so that the floor can be sunken 2" below the frame rails, which will be about 3" lower than a stock A roadster floor. The floor and transmission/drive shaft tunnel will be sheet metal; removable but attached to the frame itself.
Although the track roadster pick-up was a huge success on almost all fronts it suffered from lack of leg room and less than chair-like seating. Lessons were learned and I want to try it again in what I consider to be the best possible configuration - a roadster and a pick up.
Today I made a bushing for a Honda that is here for a transmission. and a spacer/adapter to put an S10 shifter on a Jeep housing.
My wife and I left yesterday morning and drove to North Dakota to look at a 1954 Chevy we thought we would buy. When we saw the car, we decided to pass on the deal. Today we drove home. Over 1500 miles, in a 19 year old pickup, in two days. Not bad for old retired people.
As a side note, somewhere north of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the pin came out of my receiver hitch and safety chains on the car dolly did their job. I have used that pin for over 20 years. I do not know why it failed today. My wife refused to walk back along the interstate to look for it. We limped to the next town and bought a new pin. I am so glad the dolly was empty.
John
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"My wife and I left yesterday morning and drove to North Dakota to look at a 1954 Chevy we thought we would buy. When we saw the car, we decided to pass on the deal. Today we drove home. Over 1500 miles, in a 19 year old pickup, in two days. Not bad for old retired people.
John
If it is over an hour drive I can't get my wife to go along. Then she tells me I need to find someone to go with me. I'm thinking,,, Yea a new wife.
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"
As a side note, somewhere north of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the pin came out of my receiver hitch and safety chains on the car dolly did their job. I have used that pin for over 20 years. I do not know why it failed today. My wife refused to walk back along the interstate to look for it. We limped to the next town and bought a new pin. I am so glad the dolly was empty.
John
Same thing occurred here with the factory supplied receiver hitch on a popular import pickup.
The sharp end of the hairpin caught against the chassis mounting plate welded to the receiver socket tube. As the inner tube joggled and the cross pin moved in the clearance hole, the end of the hairpin walked down the face of the mounting plate until the hairpin was pushed back just far enough to jump out of the cross pin.
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There was a recall notice on these. The modification was to weld a thick plate to the rear of the chassis mount plate so it filled the space almost to the edge of the cross pin hole. This forced the hairpin to stay near vertical and prevented the end of the hairpin catching against the plate.
I picked up the steel to build a 5 by 10 enclosed trailer today. Over $400. All new steel.
I'd finally gotten the bottom seat cover for the 63 Ford, and installed it yesterday. I got the seat remounted in the car today, then adjusted the brakes a bit tighter. My new shocks came in today for the Ranger, so i installed those this afternoon. I can't believe they came off so easy; 10 year old truck with 108,000 miles.
I also balanced the rear tires with my little bubble balancer. Seems the local Costco people don't know how to balance tires. I had new tires installed in August, and the rears kept shaking. I took it back and they rebalanced all the tires, saying that only one rear was out. It still shook. They had 3 1/2 ounces split between the outside and inside. I put 3 on the inside only. Seems this truck likes the weights only on the inside. I never had this problem with the previous Coopers; the weights were always inside, and never had to keep re-balancing them. I think I will just do it myself from now on.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I picked up the steel to build a 5 by 10 enclosed trailer today. Over $400. All new steel.
Are you using alumininum for the exterior sheeting? How do you attach it? I have been reading about the 3M double sided tape. It is expensive but it seems to work well for the aluminum to steel bond on the walls.
I am going to need an enclosed trailer soon. 14 ft tandem axle seems right for me. I didn't know if it was cost effective to build one over buying one.
I have been spending some time transporting my parents to medical appointments. They have been on me to check out my persistent cough. I had a chest x-ray and pulmonary test, then the Dr. follow-up. Unlike my father's, all of my test have been good. Monday I go for a colonoscopy. If that turns out well I know I am sucking and blowing out of the right places.
Quote from: "Beck"Quote from: "enjenjo"I picked up the steel to build a 5 by 10 enclosed trailer today. Over $400. All new steel.
Are you using alumininum for the exterior sheeting? How do you attach it? I have been reading about the 3M double sided tape. It is expensive but it seems to work well for the aluminum to steel bond on the walls.
I am going to need an enclosed trailer soon. 14 ft tandem axle seems right for me. I didn't know if it was cost effective to build one over buying one.
Yes, we are using an aluminum skin. Likely it will be riveted with blind rivets.
This trailer is kind of a special case, even though it is only 5 by 10 it will have tandem axles for a 5000 lb capacity. Plus some of the material is stuff I have on hand.
Are you not worried about the aluminum to steel contact causing corrosion? I thought there was supposed to be a barrier between them.
Quote from: "Beck"Are you not worried about the aluminum to steel contact causing corrosion? I thought there was supposed to be a barrier between them.
Packing tape. It's done on commercial trailers all the time. Cellophane tape prevents galvanic corrosion.
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Beck"Are you not worried about the aluminum to steel contact causing corrosion? I thought there was supposed to be a barrier between them.
Packing tape. It's done on commercial trailers all the time. Cellophane tape prevents galvanic corrosion.
What! No duck tape?
Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Beck"Are you not worried about the aluminum to steel contact causing corrosion? I thought there was supposed to be a barrier between them.
Packing tape. It's done on commercial trailers all the time. Cellophane tape prevents galvanic corrosion.
Are the rivets steel or aluminum? .....Won't they conduct the electrolysis?
Quote from: "Bruce Dorsi"Quote from: "enjenjo"Quote from: "Beck"Are you not worried about the aluminum to steel contact causing corrosion? I thought there was supposed to be a barrier between them.
Packing tape. It's done on commercial trailers all the time. Cellophane tape prevents galvanic corrosion.
Are the rivets steel or aluminum? .....Won't they conduct the electrolysis?
Aluminum rivets. They don't seem to be a problem.
Rewired the trailer lights on the Ambulance today. No idea what diagram he used, but it didn't match any thing I know about.
Then I found that my 7 pin to 6 pin adapter was bad, so I had to replace that too.
doing yard work today and we find 2 fish in our pond . I have had the pump off and no food for a month! This brings to 6 the # of fish we have found since "bringing them all in". hardy little guys.
I drove out to Edgerton today and picked up a 55 Tbird kit car for a buddy of mine. It's been cut up pretty bad, but will do for his brain storm. A LS3/4L80, with a 9" rear, and a turbo. Most of the frame will be scrapped, it will get a full cage. I drove right by 39Deluxe's house, but saw no activity.
Frank III and I went to Bontrangers RV surplus today to pick up parts for his trailer. While I was there I picked up some windows for the sides of the ambulance so it doesn't look as grim.
We bought top ribs, lights, roof skin, and Butyl tape.
Chris drug me to Ft. Wayne shopping at Sam's yesterday. I wish I'd known you were coming by. I would have had a reason not to go shopping.
Tom
We drove down to Litchfield, IL. today. On the way back home, driving on I-55 (heavy traffic), I was passing a semi and a huge PU came up behind me and stayed on my rear until I got around the semi. He then squeezed into the right lane, and flew around me. He didn't get far until he ran into heavy traffic again.
Anyway, he disappeared way ahead of us, passing on the right and left. As we came in to the south end of Springfield, there he was on the right shoulder with a state cop behind him. *...if I could've seen him earlier, I would've gotten in the right lane and gave him a toot on the horn. Maybe it'll slow him down for a while.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"We drove down to Litchfield, IL. today. On the way back home, driving on I-55 (heavy traffic), I was passing a semi and a huge PU came up behind me and stayed on my rear until I got around the semi. He then squeezed into the right lane, and flew around me. He didn't get far until he ran into heavy traffic again.
Anyway, he disappeared way ahead of us, passing on the right and left. As we came in to the south end of Springfield, there he was on the right shoulder with a state cop behind him. *...if I could've seen him earlier, I would've gotten in the right lane and gave him a toot on the horn. Maybe it'll slow him down for a while.
I think that guy was up here on Saturday....LOL.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"We drove down to Litchfield, IL. today. On the way back home, driving on I-55 (heavy traffic), I was passing a semi and a huge PU came up behind me and stayed on my rear until I got around the semi. He then squeezed into the right lane, and flew around me. He didn't get far until he ran into heavy traffic again.
Anyway, he disappeared way ahead of us, passing on the right and left. As we came in to the south end of Springfield, there he was on the right shoulder with a state cop behind him. *...if I could've seen him earlier, I would've gotten in the right lane and gave him a toot on the horn. Maybe it'll slow him down for a while.
I hope you ate at Ariston's Café while you were at Litchfield. My favorite restaurant.
John
We experience that often during our "excursions" up & down I-55 to visit our son in O'Fallon... Most often when driving my pickup or my wife's Astro van ...
Strange thing though..It SELDOM happens when we drive the black Gran Marquis ... :roll: :roll:
The nice men & women in the white cars with the stripes & antennas seem to wave at us a lot too... :?
Bob.. :wink:
I wish we would have known about Ariston's cafe; we ate at Ruby Tuesday and weren't impressed. They brought 'biscuits' before our meal that were smaller than my thumb. That set the stage for the rest of the visit. Never again.
I had a black Ford coming up behind me when I was in the left lane, and it looked like a cops car. I figured that a lot of people buy them and leave the spotlights on the doors. Well, I pulled over to the right lane, and when he came along side me, it was a cop. Had MP license, and I could see the laptop on the front seat, but I figured a city/county cop, not state because of the plate. Anyway, he had an suv right on his tail, about a car length doing 75. I think I would've lit up the lights in the rear window and pulled the guy over for being so close, jurisdiction or not. They continued that way until they were out of sight.
this was an interesting pass Saturday night. I don't think
you will need a facebook login to see it.
https://www.facebook.com/AZRACECO/videos/1654558484790277/
Quote from: "Glen"this was an interesting pass Saturday night. I don't think
you will need a facebook login to see it.
https://www.facebook.com/AZRACECO/videos/1654558484790277/
HEY :!: :!: :!: :!: :!: DON'T DO THAT :!: :!: :!:
THAT FRAIDS ME ..... :shock: :shock:
Bob.... :wink:
What's this lever do? Maybe it makes go faster...let's see... :shock:
That was real close to no fun at all! What happened?
It spun at the launch but i knew I was faster than him so I tried to run him down......as the power started to come on i could feel the car start to slide left and then back right but he was right there.....then i felt it really slide to the left so I let off and pulled the chutes.
I tried a new instant center and it was a radical change from before. It might work if I could get a wheelie bar height of about 10"' but I'm moving it back.
Shows you what I know... :oops:
Well Glenn, outside of some dirty drawers you had the best outcome.
Frank and I have all the steel for his trailer frame cut, and the basic frame is tacked together. The racks I bought at Bontrangers for $5 each made two ribs each, with enough left over to use for jigging things in place.
A long story. We have no internet service at home. It will be 3 to 6 weeks before I have service again.
Tony, it will be tough to live without your comments. :lol:
Tony, it will be tough to live without your comments. :lol:
Thrashing toward the big November show in LV...
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Quote from: "idrivejunk"Thrashing toward the big November show in LV...
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The front end is impressive. GPster
I started a new project for the shop. I am replacing the outside hot water furnace that I made a few years ago. My reasoning for the hot water furnace was that I could paint without paint fumes being near a firebox. I do not paint much anymore and the hot water furnace firebox is in bad shape, so it is time for a replacement. I think the forced air version will be easier to operate and more efficient.
I bought an old Longwood brand indoor furnace. All I really wanted was a firebox with doors and that is basically what I bought. It is capable of burning wood five feet long but I will not use wood that long. I intend to modify the original design some, and then build a weatherproof insulated outside covering. Today I added some temporary wheels so that I could unload it and move it around while I am building the furnace.
I will start work on it in about 3 weeks. I have some other plans until then and I will update you on them later.
John
The frame for frank's trailer is all welded, today I welded up the door frame, and the side ribs. The frame has to be flipped over to weld the door frame and sides on. I am building the suspension now. four springs with an adjustable mount so we can fine tune it later. I still have to shorten one axle, and make the second one.
Love that Firebird, idrive!
Winter arrives here tonight..we did have several days warning..lake effect snow..accumulating..blowing..squalls..whiteouts..
Think I will pack up early..take the 4wd..go home early..do a few errands..watch the baseball with my sweetie..
sleep late tomorrow..
Early winter drivers up here have way too much money spend way too much time online..have like zero real world driving skills in bad conditions..
Quote from: "Arnold"Winter arrives here tonight..we did have several days warning..lake effect snow..accumulating..blowing..squalls..whiteouts..
Think I will pack up early..take the 4wd..go home early..do a few errands..watch the baseball with my sweetie..
sleep late tomorrow..
Early winter drivers up here have way too much money spend way too much time online..have like zero real world driving skills in bad conditions..
Last Monday I drove up to Iron River in Michigans Upper Peninsula, it was 77 degrees around our deer camp. I left for home on Wednesday at 6 a.m. I had to scrape frost off all the truck's windows; it's snowing up there today...
QuoteQuote from: "phat46"Quote from: "Arnold"Winter arrives here tonight..we did have several days warning..lake effect snow..accumulating..blowing..squalls..whiteouts..
Think I will pack up early..take the 4wd..go home early..do a few errands..watch the baseball with my sweetie..
sleep late tomorrow..
Early winter drivers up here have way too much money spend way too much time online..have like zero real world driving skills in bad conditions..
Last Monday I drove up to Iron River in Michigans Upper Peninsula, it was 77 degrees around our deer camp. I left for home on Wednesday at 6 a.m. I had to scrape frost off all the truck's windows; it's snowing up there today...
Boy ..You guys are just FULL of good news ,huh :?: :?: :roll:
Bob... :wink:
Quote from: "phat46"I left for home on Wednesday at 6 a.m. I had to scrape frost off all the truck's windows; it's snowing up there today...
Here at the cabin too. The roads were slushy earlier but not much is sticking. It is still snowing tho. The leaves haven't even fallen yet for heavens sake!
Good news is that next week temps are back in the 60's.
My good friend Steve Morris whips up 4002 HP on the dyno.
60 lbs of boost. Wow. Glen, is that a 50 grand engine?
Quote from: "kb426"60 lbs of boost. Wow. Glen, is that a 50 grand engine?
Did you see 60 lbs somewhere? I have never seen him run more than 40. That setup would be 100k tuned and assembled.
I thought that's what I heard him say. I haven't gone back and watched it again. There's lots of room for me to be incorrect. :oops:
Gathering up outdated and froze up computer bits and pieces today. What are we doing for disposal now-a-days? Anything I ought to be saving out of them? Everything I have is HP.[/list]
Well, Mister Chops, I don't know about the newest stuff, but whenever I retire a defunct piece of computer or other digital equipment, I remove the hard drive(s) and memory sticks before I take the stuff to the recycler. I have a pile of hard drives and sticks in my safe, still trying to figure out if I can salvage anything off of them.
It's cloudy, cool and windy outside so I'm trying to find the top of my desk. The shredder has been running pretty steady all afternoon.
Tom
Quote from: "Charlie Chops 1940"Gathering up outdated and froze up computer bits and pieces today. What are we doing for disposal now-a-days? Anything I ought to be saving out of them? Everything I have is HP.[/list]
I do like RRumbler, and remove the hard drive and memory, if it's recent stuff. The rest goes to Goodwill for recycling.
I shortened one axle for the trailer and welded up the suspension brackets. We made the suspension adjustable so we can move it if necessary after we pull it loaded a couple times.
Quote from: "Glen"My good friend Steve Morris whips up 4002 HP on the dyno.
Wheres the "slobber" button? Heavens to Betsy, now thats a mill!
Ran south to Carthage today to what will surely be the last car show of the season. It was a great pleasure getting to meet WZJunk and Hooley and walk the show with them for a while. John seems to know everyone. I have some pics I'll try to get up when I get a chance, including a very familiar looking and well done purple pickup.
repaired my sons 92 Silverado . It just died on me on a freeway on ramp. Ignition module died with no prior warning signs .I think I had this one diagnosed before it came to a stop.
Put the Impala away for the winter. I pulled the carb off so I can go through it over the winter, typical Holley, leaks after a few years. Probably have picked up some junk in the needles. Anyway, now my truck gets to sit in the garage for the winter, and the wife parks he van under the hoist with the Olds sitting on it.
I just got back from the Doc's. I got a cortisone shot to the knee. I've been hobbling a bit. The Doc says I have a spot where the cartilage is gone and a couple of tears in the rest. Nothing near a knee replacement yet.
I had to get a shot in the shoulder a month ago. The parts in there don't like each other either. Aging sucks!
I'm working on a 10 by 15 shed, got most of the floor done. Frank has to do some painting before I can get back to the trailer.
Put a starter in the neighbors Expedition this morning. Sanding filler in the tailgate of the wagon. Going to prime that tomorrow. Only taken three months to get to it. :shock: I did put a new dimmer switch on the column in the wagon this morning. I have had that for a week. :?
In between working and new model launches, i've been shopping for a new house, not finding much that suits me or my budget.
So this morning I went for breakfast with my hot rod biddies.
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The bloke who owns this car is nicknamed 'Scotty', there's a link to the upholstery. Both he and the car are on the way back to Scotland.
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The red '35 Coupe has looked exactly like this since the early 1960s. It was one of the first cars in Oz to wear US mags.
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A nice clean pair.
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Kim's deuce has covered a lot of ground since being recently finished.
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Billy ran out of paint and couldn't finish the fenders.
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It's a great way to start the day on Sunday morning.
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Carps, one of the things I like about your Aussie pics is that the cars down there seem to be less prone to the belly button syndrome. Not that all the cars here look the same, but sometimes it seems that way.
Raking leaves and the 2 stroke won't start for vacuuming.
Frank Got the bottom of his trailer frame painted so we flipped it right side up today. Now I can weld the top, and start installing the side frames.
I also am about finished installing the floor deck on Josh's shed.
Going to a retirement seminar tonight with a colleague . I am within enough years in my pension plan that it is suggested that I attend .
Quote from: "enjenjo"Frank Got the bottom of his trailer frame painted so we flipped it right side up today. Now I can weld the top, and start installing the side frames.
I also am about finished installing the floor deck on Josh's shed.
Both those projects look pretty sturdy. That trailer frame could be an elephant gap at the zoo corral haha.
Been putting in extra hours lately myself, sure am beat. Will be glad to see the grey TA go into a trailer Friday, my arms are like noodles from that one. Kinda feel like that wacky inflatable flailing arm tube man at this time each year.
Wrapped up my hoist project last night. Chain fall is installed and we can pull engines in the barn now with a cherry picker. We stripped the front sheet-metal off my buddy Vance's car this past weekend and it's ready to pull the engine for some suspension and engine upgrades.
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That is a nice Nova. Between my brothers and I we had 7 of them, two of which were L79s.
We have the rear door frame on frank's trailer, one side welded on, and the other clamped in place.
I spent part of the evening seeing if I have a work bench under the crap. I threw away stuff that is left over from the past projects. I thought about what I was going to do for tailgate latches on the 51. I haven't had an idea that I like yet.
got my windshield frame and interior window trim and dash out of the T tonight . I will be spending days with a drill and easy outs in the future . Now to remove the doors and start digging into the rust.
QuoteQuote from: "kb426"I spent part of the evening seeing if I have a work bench under the crap. I threw away stuff that is left over from the past projects. I thought about what I was going to do for tailgate latches on the 51. I haven't had an idea that I like yet.
The neatest latch system that I have seen is to put seat belt buckles on the bedsides & the "male" side of the buckle on the tailgate .... :idea:
Just a thought ... :0-0
Bob... :wink:
^^^^^
Bob, I thought about that. I don't have any latches. All the junk around here is the newer style. I have an idea that I will try tomorrow.
Today I'm resting at home, whew. This year's SEMA-bound project has gone west, and to the guys who went with it... travel safe. Whats in the pics is the result of enormous commitments of a handful of folks, and my contributions are just bodywork and paint shop tasks and maybe some brainstorming here or there.
I'll spare you the tech paragraph but you can sure ask about that. It sounds nasty! The shaker is functional, see air filter in last interior shot. Can you believe they let us in with no boost? Ha ha ha. I'm still loopy from the overtime, excuse please.
Humble beginnings:
(http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/chevroldsmobuiac/firebird/IMG_4818_zpsd6364d28.jpg)
(http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/chevroldsmobuiac/firebird/IMG_4819_zps05c1ea2a.jpg)
(http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy358/chevroldsmobuiac/firebird/IMG_4820_zps2a2d5c72.jpg)
As of yesterday:
(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/drivejunk/other%20stuff%202/12074883_993238274051712_258512040699923413_n_zpsh2dt1kfx.jpg) (http://s878.photobucket.com/user/drivejunk/media/other%20stuff%202/12074883_993238274051712_258512040699923413_n_zpsh2dt1kfx.jpg.html)
(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/drivejunk/other%20stuff%202/11188434_993238307385042_6259297344176940929_n_zpsm7pw1e91.jpg) (http://s878.photobucket.com/user/drivejunk/media/other%20stuff%202/11188434_993238307385042_6259297344176940929_n_zpsm7pw1e91.jpg.html)
(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/drivejunk/other%20stuff%202/12187884_993238310718375_7228849980684134447_n_zpsexwrlu2y.jpg) (http://s878.photobucket.com/user/drivejunk/media/other%20stuff%202/12187884_993238310718375_7228849980684134447_n_zpsexwrlu2y.jpg.html)
(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/drivejunk/other%20stuff%202/12193283_993238277385045_595811774185889974_n_zpsadd6vhjs.jpg) (http://s878.photobucket.com/user/drivejunk/media/other%20stuff%202/12193283_993238277385045_595811774185889974_n_zpsadd6vhjs.jpg.html)
(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/drivejunk/other%20stuff%202/IMG_0679_zpsfxfnix0n.jpg) (http://s878.photobucket.com/user/drivejunk/media/other%20stuff%202/IMG_0679_zpsfxfnix0n.jpg.html)
(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/drivejunk/other%20stuff%202/IMG_0671_zpsbyaxxwbe.jpg) (http://s878.photobucket.com/user/drivejunk/media/other%20stuff%202/IMG_0671_zpsbyaxxwbe.jpg.html)
(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/drivejunk/other%20stuff%202/IMG_7413_zpslwtvl7ba.jpg) (http://s878.photobucket.com/user/drivejunk/media/other%20stuff%202/IMG_7413_zpslwtvl7ba.jpg.html)
(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/drivejunk/other%20stuff%202/IMG_7412_zps13vgpmct.jpg) (http://s878.photobucket.com/user/drivejunk/media/other%20stuff%202/IMG_7412_zps13vgpmct.jpg.html)
(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/drivejunk/other%20stuff%202/IMG_7411_zpsdpf0qpxz.jpg) (http://s878.photobucket.com/user/drivejunk/media/other%20stuff%202/IMG_7411_zpsdpf0qpxz.jpg.html)
Okay, what'd you do with the green car? Fess up, or the dog gets it.
I'd never know it was the same car. Great job.
Great transformation!
I had to do a little overhaul on my belt sander this evening. It had a dry bearing and the set screw came loose on the drive roller. I'm ready for tomorrow. :)
Very nice car. Understated but slick and mean looking.
Thanks for the comments guys. It barely clears a pack of Camels but thats headers and all, ha ha. That green car's loaded subframe /engine / etc will help another get back on the road. Full-length rust free floor was also saved as salvage.
Since I already pic bombed this page... had her out for a howl today. Used some tire stuff to quiet the belts, it sits outside.(http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/drivejunk/other%20stuff%202/IMG_0701_zpsflejqnwr.jpg) (http://s878.photobucket.com/user/drivejunk/media/other%20stuff%202/IMG_0701_zpsflejqnwr.jpg.html)
And now you've transformed it into another entirely different look. You ARE good. :shock:
Shazam! Its a Transformer... or Pokemon... or wait no.... well I always did say that GP drives like an overgrown Firebird.
If a car and a road can love each other, the ones in that pic are a happy and long-standing couple. :D
That is the best looking GP they ever built.
We have the body all framed in on Frank's trailer, he was dressing welds and cleaning it for paint today.
I spent the day working on Josh's shed, putting down the second layer of the floor. The whole understructure is treated lumber, and the first layer of flooring is fiberglass panels. The second layer is plywood.
Yesterday we got up early and headed out to the annual John's Rod & Kustom Picanic.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%206_zpsg6y4nj4r.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%206_zpsg6y4nj4r.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%202_zps2drtndom.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%202_zps2drtndom.jpg.html)
I like to capture people being people on film, it helps tell the story of how much fun was had at the event.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2040_zpshlwesnna.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2040_zpshlwesnna.jpg.html)
Jason bolted very early, to beat the rain.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2038_zpsyuvmefve.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2038_zpsyuvmefve.jpg.html)
This was much later in the afternoon, but the rain didnt arrive until even later.
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Datsfa may be gone, but his Tub has been at every Rod and Kustom Picnic and lives on, delivering the kind of fun only it knows how to generate.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2042_zpsm6uwp6un.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2042_zpsm6uwp6un.jpg.html)
Another old rod, built by Terry Scully in the very early sixties it's had a wide range of power plants over the years and maybe a chassis update or three, but remains true to original with bodywork as it always was, only a different colour as it appears is the case with the owner's hair and beard, which seems to have faded somewhat. But the :lol: :lol: :lol: hasn't.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2029_zpswvxwkig8.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2029_zpswvxwkig8.jpg.html)
It's about as low as a brown snake's belly.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2016_zpstofpuwcc.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2016_zpstofpuwcc.jpg.html)
And yes, it really is/was a Fiat Topollino in another life.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2030_zpsulcsguhb.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2030_zpsulcsguhb.jpg.html)
The Confederates Rod and Kustom Club did a great job to make sure everybody got fed.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2019_zpsfz67gep6.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2019_zpsfz67gep6.jpg.html)
I might just let the pictures talk for the rest, but then again, I might not. :D
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2020_zpssysrlb4c.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2020_zpssysrlb4c.jpg.html)
My version of arty-farty isn't as arty farty as some of the young fellas, my eyes are older and don't work so well.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2017_zpsrqojiwgd.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2017_zpsrqojiwgd.jpg.html)
A class act.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2022_zpsobrinwqo.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2022_zpsobrinwqo.jpg.html)
Billy is still logging up the miles in the T Special.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2021_zpsorludcyu.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2021_zpsorludcyu.jpg.html)
Rare is a word that comes to mind, when viewing Dale's '55 Ford Courier.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2024_zpsaewvpzni.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2024_zpsaewvpzni.jpg.html)
Maybe not as big as the events at Packenham, but a great turnout all the same with everybody congratulating the boys because they had an excellently fun time.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2026_zpsm4tzlikf.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2026_zpsm4tzlikf.jpg.html)
It was just like being back at the original John's Picnic, where everybody knew everybody and it was a totally laid back and stress free family day of friends catching up with friends.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2023_zpszv7bqbti.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2023_zpszv7bqbti.jpg.html)
However, as often happens, somebody called the cops.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2028_zpstbril3ik.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2028_zpstbril3ik.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2025_zpsfpwr4plv.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2025_zpsfpwr4plv.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2027_zps1qil7v2y.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2027_zps1qil7v2y.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2031_zps6dhy6uxn.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2031_zps6dhy6uxn.jpg.html)
I liked this car and the subsequent photograph.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2034_zpszlimjjjp.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2034_zpszlimjjjp.jpg.html)
This one too.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2033_zps3awlykjz.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2033_zps3awlykjz.jpg.html)
I'm inclined to take more than just one photograph of the cars that appeal to me.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2035_zpszamx3oct.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2035_zpszamx3oct.jpg.html)
Edsels have always held a strange allure.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2032_zpsvmphfseb.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2032_zpsvmphfseb.jpg.html)
Chevies too, pun intended.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2036_zpschca3j2h.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2036_zpschca3j2h.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2037_zpsxqkmw8km.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2037_zpsxqkmw8km.jpg.html)
Chopper's Ute still looks great, despite so many years working hard as the shop truck.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2039_zpsxfnd9gjd.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2039_zpsxfnd9gjd.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2015_zpsp9oqlung.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2015_zpsp9oqlung.jpg.html)
Kaiser Manhattan is not so common here in Oz.
In fact its downright rare!
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2018_zpshapfioko.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2018_zpshapfioko.jpg.html)
This needs to be restored to duty.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2014_zpszza9hepm.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2014_zpszza9hepm.jpg.html)
Some folks arrived even later than me.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2010_zps3hitrzjf.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2010_zps3hitrzjf.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2011_zpsw5ha2wqn.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2011_zpsw5ha2wqn.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%208_zpswiwg6r0j.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%208_zpswiwg6r0j.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2012_zpsyc4pvapu.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%2012_zpsyc4pvapu.jpg.html)
Channelled coupes are the quintessential traditional Aussie Hot Rod.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%209_zpszagcxfc9.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%209_zpszagcxfc9.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%203_zps4tyxhrye.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%203_zps4tyxhrye.jpg.html)
Not so sure about Pickemup trucks, but there do seem to be plenty of them around the place now..
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%204_zpsrmvwhixp.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%204_zpsrmvwhixp.jpg.html)
On the other hand, ya can't go past a Yoot in the quest for Aussieness.
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%207_zps4qvsmrcn.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%207_zps4qvsmrcn.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/PCarps/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%205_zps2dylx56q.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/PCarps/media/Picnic%202013/Picnic%2015%205_zps2dylx56q.jpg.html)
Yup, it was a good day, and the venue every bit as good as the expensive hundred thousand dollar locations.
Great pictures Carps. Love seeing the different take on hotrods down under.
Finished disassembling Vance's car Saturday. He is on his own for awhile till its ready for me to fill in all the holes in the firewall that are not needed.
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Hi kids: still NO internet at home. Short story is people in the Cox Communication system not moving stuff forward as we were told. LOL
I calmly let them know my disappointment & finally the under ground install work has been finished.
Not much WiFi that I trust, so that is limited use for me on the cell phone.
I sympathize, Tony; if we weren't a captive audience here, I wouldn't give the Cox people a plugged nickel, their service is so poor. We've quit their TV cable service, but we are old enough that being without a land line phone is pretty much unthinkable, satellite TV isn't any better than Cox, and the low rate DSL we can get from Century Link is a no go; so we're sort of stuck. Both Cox and Century link need to rebuild and update their backbone systems out here where we live - they are forty years old and were poorly installed - and they apparently don't think that is a profitable solution.
Got word that the grey Trans Am made round 2 of the Builder's Shootout at SEMA but not round 3. That'll work!
spent the evening replacing a pwr steering hose on my 92 silverado
Quote from: "Rrumbler"I sympathize, Tony; if we weren't a captive audience here, I wouldn't give the Cox people a plugged nickel, their service is so poor. We've quit their TV cable service, but we are old enough that being without a land line phone is pretty much unthinkable, satellite TV isn't any better than Cox, and the low rate DSL we can get from Century Link is a no go; so we're sort of stuck. Both Cox and Century link need to rebuild and update their backbone systems out here where we live - they are forty years old and were poorly installed - and they apparently don't think that is a profitable solution.
what a cluster it has been. Little annoying PITA stuff all along the path.
Gal at store that signed us up, dropped the ball too.
We were listed in the system as purchasing a modem. Yet, no modem was shipped to us, We did not pay for a modem, We have received NO bill, the tech was not told to bring one. IN FACT the tech was told to not setup a modem since we purchased one. What?
The gal at the store did not charge us anything, no receipt, no contract, no modem, nothing.
Cox supervisor stepped up after the tech at my house called. The tech relayed the story. Supervisor sent another tech by with a modem that Cox sells , for install. THe tech here only had a modem that Cox rents out per month. LOL 2 Different modems. Rental modem was double the size, than the one they sell.
I could use an 18 pack of beer, cept I quit drinking alcohol 20+ yrs ago
Just returned from 18 days in Hawaii. 5 Islands. Lots of fun.
John
Welcome home, John. Tony, I'm sympathetic.
Hey Tony, just so ya don't think thay are picking on you, that rubbish happens here in Oz too.
Next time you see Bob K, ask him about the one month throw away phone we got for him when he stayed with me a couple of years back. You'll laugh so hard it'll make you forget all your communications problems. :(
http://www.hotrod.com/events/1511-george-barris-rip/
I put the Marlin in storage today. I bought a car cover and everything.
I bought a tool box on Craigs list for $25. I mounted wheels on it today. It needs some clean up and paint, I plan on using it for my machining tools.
I have really got the bug lately to buy a decent milling machine for home shop . I am starting to get annoyed at people who post an ad and then never return an e mail. No phone #s given so no other way to contact .
Quote from: "Carps"Hey Tony, just so ya don't think thay are picking on you, that rubbish happens here in Oz too.
Next time you see Bob K, ask him about the one month throw away phone we got for him when he stayed with me a couple of years back. You'll laugh so hard it'll make you forget all your communications problems. :(
oh heck yes. It seems universal anymore, poor customer service.
The last tech at my house on the final install... went above and beyond the call of the job. Very pleasant , helpful. he spoke clearly , he spoke up so I could hear him well with my lectronic ears.
oh well, as they say; NEXT !
:wink:
Headed over to my Chevy nut friend's place today, gonna swap front hubs on my 99 GP GT where theres dudes working on stuff rather than alone in my driveway. :)
Random thought: I see folks typing sort of quickly with "soft" keys on their phones (you know, a box on a screen rather than actual buttons on a keyboard) and I miss the sound of a typewriter. Yes, wierd maybe but in the 70s Dad worked for IBM fixing them (loves Selectrics, hates computers) and Mom worked at a bank. So at times I got to hear some ladies really wailing on a manual or electric typewriter. Its a lost art but wouldn't you grin today to hear 60+ wpm. Ha! I would.
Quote from: "idrivejunk"Headed over to my Chevy nut friend's place today, gonna swap front hubs on my 99 GP GT where theres dudes working on stuff rather than alone in my driveway. :)
Random thought: I see folks typing sort of quickly with "soft" keys on their phones (you know, a box on a screen rather than actual buttons on a keyboard) and I miss the sound of a typewriter. Yes, wierd maybe but in the 70s Dad worked for IBM fixing them (loves Selectrics, hates computers) and Mom worked at a bank. So at times I got to hear some ladies really wailing on a manual or electric typewriter. Its a lost art but wouldn't you grin today to hear 60+ wpm. Ha! I would.
Yep, it would sound so familiar. I used to be pretty good with a manual Royal, and a girl who worked with me once could outrun a Selectric; she was a court recorder in another job and did all of her transcription on a Selectric, and was indeed fast on the keys. I took two of our granddaughters to the local history museum once, and there was an exhibit on the early communications business; there were several typewriters from very early to Selectrics, and the kids were encouraged to try their hand on them. The girls were absolutely fascinated with them, and even moreso when I sat down at an old Smith-Corona and wrote out a note for them.
I am making big ones out of little ones. I have a bunch of 1 1/2" angle iron, nothing longer than three ft. I am welding on one end, and cutting the right size pieces from the other end. That makes all the joints random.
Yeah typewriters are cool and a thing of the past but like smells, sounds really jog the memory too. Thats one of them. Another is the solvent fumes that would surround Dad's typewriter / copier service tool cases. He has the tools but the solvent is long gone ha ha. At least we can continue writing in cursive and it will be like Navajo code to the current generation.
For a little bit of the typewriter experience on an ipad
Tom Hanks (yes THAT Tom Hanks) developed an APP
http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/14/6002055/hanx-writer-ipad-app-released-by-tom-hanks
I made a slight mistake when laying out Josh's shed. I had the door on the left side as it sets on my trailer, and where it will be set, it has to be on the right side. So today, we picked it up, put it on stands, drove the trailer out from underneath it, and then put it back in from the other end. Then we set it back down on the trailer.
After we did that, we moved Frank's trailer out to the other shop, so I can get a customer car in the front building.
I spent the rest of the day building the frames for the rear doors on Frank's trailer.
I made one door today for the trailer. The next customer car came in today. It shouldn't take long to do this one. It's just a transmission change to a T5.
I caught wind of my next one today, a FOX Mustang light resto. Also working a nice 65 Chevy Short Wide project currently. Today was inspecting / touching up prep work on and masking a 88+ Chevy stepside front half for a repaint. Its one of those "fade" jobs (black / red) that conversion companies loved so much in the 90s.
Replacing front hubs on my FWD Grand Prix GT was a snap over the weekend (friends helped for a jug of hand cleaner :D ), so now that car is a pretty good backup for the daily driver GTP. The GT has just sat wrecked and half fixed for most of the last couple years, its a total I kept. has eyeball alignment ha ha.
The guys all made it back from SEMA unscarred. We had a crummy spot for the car this year but I'm sure that show is nightmarish to organize and please everyone.
I reckon nobody did anything last few days?
Had me a real treat today. Dad took down his chainsaw from the nail it hung on for the last 15 years and got it running again. It works fine, takes a few pulls to start cold but wow. Its a 1946 Clinton, cost $50 in 1963. Its a delight, makes me grin and takes me waaay back.
EDIT: Those were introduced in '59 per the internet, so maybe not as old as Dad thought.
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Quote from: "idrivejunk"I reckon nobody did anything last few days?
Had me a real treat today. Dad took down his chainsaw from the nail it hung on for the last 15 years and got it running again. It works fine, takes a few pulls to start cold but wow. Its a 1946 Clinton, cost $50 in 1963. Its a delight, makes me grin and takes me waaay back.
EDIT: Those were introduced in '59 per the internet, so maybe not as old as Dad thought.
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I'm surprised he found it still in one piece when he bought it. Back then it wound have furnished a prime go kart engine. It might not start next time with today's "corn gas" in the tank GPster.
Fixin to get back after stuff here.
Seems like too many different "life things happen" got in my way this summer
Hanging the front fenders on the Grand Marquis today ..And tomorrow & Monday...Etc ... :roll:
Then paint the front end ..... 8)
I sure do hate to get rid of that car ...... :(
Bob... :wink:
Quote from: "GPster"I'm surprised he found it still in one piece when he bought it. Back then it wound have furnished a prime go kart engine. It might not start next time with today's "corn gas" in the tank GPster.
I don't think he would store it with gas still in it for any extended length of time. Not sure what gas he uses for mowers and such but he does have a nearby ethanol free distributor.
The go-kart got a four stroke 2.5 HP Clinton, it was a slug!
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Quote from: "kb426":lol:
Wheels are to small and do not seem to be in the correct location in reference to the cab. Truck is also missing some pieces. Just trying to help you. :lol:
I worked the leaf harvest again today. My fourth day of harvest in the last 10 days. I think I may be finished.
Yesterday I hauled in a trailer load of steel pallets. I have a friend who is in the tractor and lawnmower business. His products come to him on pallets that are made of square and rectangular tubing. He has to pay one of his employees to cut them up for disposal. It is much cheaper for him to give them to me. New steel for free. I am the junk man.
John
Hey KB ... I agree with John .. That does look kinda strange ... :?
Maybe you should talk to John & get some of that steel tube he mentioned & whip up a frame for it and then find something like a Mustang for a "donor" car :?:
WAIT ... :idea: On second thought, scratch the Mustang idea.. I hear that they have "quality" issues on the used market.. ...... :roll: :roll:
Bob.... :wink:
KB this one needs green metalflake the size of postage stamps !
QuoteQuote from: "chimp koose"KB this one needs green metalflake the size of postage stamps !
Do you realize how big the spray can would be for that :shock: :shock: :?: :?:
Bob.. :wink:
You could apply the flake with a gun like they used in the bat fuzz thread . Then you could probably lay the first few coats of clear with a roller ! When I was a kid there was a green flake 57 chevy at the end of the block . 40 coats of lacquer on it . It got a small dent in the door and it chunked off . The rest of it was removed with a scraper . :shock:
You guys remember a movie that I think was called Shrinking woman with Lily Tomlin? When she sat in the chair that was 4 times larger than normal, that would be the comparison for the gun. Now we will need a green giant to operate it! :)
Just use the "Economy Size" spray can ... 55 Gallons ...Shake well before use .. :lol:
HEY WAIT ....Better Idea .. :idea: :idea:
Pour it from the top ...Let it dry..Slice it flush with the rocker panels :!: :!: :shock: :shock: 8)
Best coverage ever :!: :-}
Bob.. :wink:
maybe load up the leaf blower ! :lol:
I kind of like the blower idea! How many days could I spend machining and fabbing a hopper with a variable venturi? :)
Our local garbage/ trash disposal site also has a metal disposal bin. I usually check it out when I make a garbage run. 2 weeks ago I snagged a nice piece of stainless sheet someone had pitched. Old bed railings make good bracket material.
My wife and I like to travel. We are not shoppers. We like historic stuff, National Parks, and other scenic attractions. While eating supper this evening, we calculated the distance we have travel since May of this year. A total of 25,000 miles. 17,000 by vehicle, and 8,000 round trip by air to Hawaii. We have actually went farther than that but not a lot. A couple of old school teachers out running amuck.
My wife is a very good planner and our days are filled with many things to see and do. On the recent trip to Hawaii were up some mornings at 3 and 4 AM to get started on the day. We rest when we get home, but we have not been home a lot these past months.
John
A very productive day today. I made some brackets to hold the skids on Josh's shed, they are all ready to go. Then I made hinges for Frank's trailer rear doors. They wanted $140 plus shipping for the hinges I wanted, so I decided that I could make them a lot cheaper than that. Outside of the time, and the electricity to weld them, I used scrap metal to make them, so they were pretty cheap.
I finished pulling the transmission on the customer truck that is here. Now I have to invent a bracket to hold the transfer case shift lever before I install the new trans.
Oh, I spent an hour trouble shooting the sand blaster, before I figured out the compressor was turned off. :oops:
Frank got his trailer frame painted today, so now we can start assembly.
Spent a while trying to fix my projection tv . The unit is having a convergence issue with the red light . Tomorrow I will converge on wal mart for a new flat screen ,problem solved !
I got caught off guard yesterday. Over a foot of snow and the Wrangler was not set up to plow yet. :oops: 6:34 am. The wife is working today so I am the shuttle service.
Been fighting with sinus - allergy stuff since last weekend. Doc says no infection. Massive amounts of drainage crud.
I have my mothers allergies and I would like to give them back. I am on meds for this stuff for several yrs.. meds are working, I stopped them a couple days and what a mess
:T)
I just returned from Wichita. For those of you that are music fans, I went to see Leann Rimes at the Kansas Star casino. It was a good show. I'm not a gambler but I did try my luck and I won big! I put in $2 in the penny slots and won $3.70. I cashed out. I was almost embarrassed at the cashier turning in my stub. :lol:
Now it's oil change duty on the wife's car.
I am fabricating a transfer shift lever mount for this T5 I have about 3 hours in it so far, and am only about 1/2 done.
I picked up leaves for the last time this season. I don't think this is the latest I've done this but I started in shirt sleeves so it was nice for November. After watching the rust thread, I'm glad of where I am. :)
Frank, elaborate on your "transfer shift mount" on the t5, please.
Quote from: "kb426"Frank, elaborate on your "transfer shift mount" on the t5, please.
The truck this T5 is going in is a 62 Chevy K10 4x4. These early factory 4x4s had a "divorced" transfer case on it's own separate mounting about mid way in the truck. There is an auxiliary bracket on the SM465 trans that mounts the transfer shift lever, and a rod going back from it that actually shifts the transfer case. I am fabricating a bracket for the T5 that performs the same function of holding the lever in the same position. I'll get some pictures when I have it figured out. I thought today I was on the right track, but I discovered a problem just before I came in for dinner. The rod won't move through it's full travel. I believe I have a solution.
No heat in the house. More problems with this new heat pump installed in august 2014.
It appears I made a bad choice on company to use. More visits on this unit than the previous unit had in 15 yrs
Tony, that has to be way past annoying. Winter has returned here again. Too cold for my kind of fun. The past three days, I was in short sleeves in the afternoon. I was scraping ice in the morning but today is ice all day.
Quote from: "kb426"Tony, that has to be way past annoying. Winter has returned here again. Too cold for my kind of fun. The past three days, I was in short sleeves in the afternoon. I was scraping ice in the morning but today is ice all day.
Annoying is a word I have not used about this heat pump install. LOL
I checked for voltage to ground unit. Good.
I checked a/c function. Same. Ground unit does not cycle on.
Pulled cover off ground unit wire connections area. Tested ground unit via relay there. Compressor and fan for coils come on.
End of my testing. Some reason the call from the T-stat for the ground unit to cycle 'on' is not happening.
Only item in my mind on this is: Cox cable Tech was in attic to hook up coax cable for feed into rooms. I can not see where he would have broken the T-stat wires. THe wires are not hanging down loose.
Not a bad place to start. When troubleshooting "what was changed last" is usually a pretty good place to start.
It's a bit of a pain to do, but a continuity check on the t-stat wiring is where I'd go next; has the t-stat got voltage on one of the terminals? It should be the red wire, and have 18 or 24 volts a/c. If it has voltage, there is some sort of an interruption in one of the other wires to the ground unit
Quote from: "Rrumbler"It's a bit of a pain to do, but a continuity check on the t-stat wiring is where I'd go next; has the t-stat got voltage on one of the terminals? It should be the red wire, and have 18 or 24 volts a/c. If it has voltage, there is some sort of an interruption in one of the other wires to the ground unit
T-stat has voltage. Wire connections are good in T-stat.
The heat pump ran a couple weeks ago when temp dropped to 40 - 42*F outside. Now, the ground unit does not come on with heat or A/C . Could be wires, or freon leaked out, bad relay, circuit board failure
Last person in attic was cable tech guy. I have been in the attic since then. T-stat wires are not in a place where you could walk on them. Wires look fine. I did not pull side panel off air handler unit.
I am at a point where i am soooo po'd
I did a little machine work for a friend. This is a crank hub for a supercharged 392 hemi in an srt8 challenger. These are anti-rotation pin slots. The crank has no keyway from the factory. His original hub was drilled on the crank. I located and machined as close as I could.
Quote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "Rrumbler"It's a bit of a pain to do, but a continuity check on the t-stat wiring is where I'd go next; has the t-stat got voltage on one of the terminals? It should be the red wire, and have 18 or 24 volts a/c. If it has voltage, there is some sort of an interruption in one of the other wires to the ground unit
T-stat has voltage. Wire connections are good in T-stat.
The heat pump ran a couple weeks ago when temp dropped to 40 - 42*F outside. Now, the ground unit does not come on with heat or A/C . Could be wires, or freon leaked out, bad relay, circuit board failure
Last person in attic was cable tech guy. I have been in the attic since then. T-stat wires are not in a place where you could walk on them. Wires look fine. I did not pull side panel off air handler unit.
I am at a point where i am soooo po'd
A gift that keeps giving.
During my inspection 2 days ago: I noticed a loose copper tube down inside. Looked like it was a sensing tube - bulb deal for the expansion valve. I pointed this out to the tech guy.
well, that can not be fixed till next week. No parts, no place open today to get parts. System needs to be opened up to replace the part ( I am told) ... Very similar to older automotive design system as it looks to me
240 volt Contactor was faulty , that is why the ground unit failed to kick on. Contactor is under warranty. The Price would be $289.00 for a 45 dollar part (I priced online) ... Installed.
I had bought a service plan for this heat pump , so most of the costs are waved or parts under warranty (for now). I dont like service plans, but this unit worried me, so here I am.
:shock:
The tarp on my wood pile was shredded by all the wind storms we had this year, so I removed it, and replaced it with a heavy duty tarp from Harbor freight.
Then I went out to the shop and installed the new clutch disc, pilot bearing, and transmission adapter in the truck I have in the shop. I would have installed the trans too, but this old man can't lift it onto the trans jack by himself any more.
My Dad went in for some back surgery Wednesday, it went well, He is on Warfarin, and they were having trouble with excessive bleeding, so he could not come home Thursday as planned. Friday morning he started having abdominal pain, they did a CT scan, and found what they thought was a perforated Colon. So he went back into emergency surgery for that. What they found was a perforated ulcer on his stomach, which was a fairly easy fix, but he will have to stay in for at least 4 days before they will release him. He is doing well now. They perforation had nothing to do with the back surgery, but it was lucky that he was in the hospital when it happened.
Frank, they do that well, now. Part of your description was the end of my father in 1969.
Prepping an early Bronco 9" housing for shortening to 53-3/8" using a pair of equal length 31 spline axles out of a QC I used to have. Put it up on a cart to do the work. The driver's side axle about fell out but the passenger side wouldn't budge. Solution - cut the housing tube since I had to anyway and I wasn't planning on saving the rusty Bronco stuff as brake parts (drums) seem to be thin on the ground and I'm switching to big bearing ends backing plates and brakes.
I will finish trimming spring brackets off tomorrow, remove the pig, and mark both tubes for the precise cut. Scary using "I" and "precise" in the same sentence.
Frank, hope your Dad is back on his feet soon. No fun being in the hospital any time, but especially on a major holiday.
Quote from: "enjenjo"The tarp on my wood pile was shredded by all the wind storms we had this year, so I removed it, and replaced it with a heavy duty tarp from Harbor freight.
You mean that Harbor Freight actually have 'heavy duty' tarps??
Quote from: "parklane"Quote from: "enjenjo"The tarp on my wood pile was shredded by all the wind storms we had this year, so I removed it, and replaced it with a heavy duty tarp from Harbor freight.
You mean that Harbor Freight actually have 'heavy duty' tarps??
Compared to their regular tarps, yes.
Yes, they do have heavy duty tarps. I just covered my secondary woodpile today with a silver one (of course, after all the rain we had).
Today was parts day I ran all over drop off and picking up parts for the various projects going on.
While I was in Toledo I stopped and visited my Dad in the hospital. He is doing fine, he got to eat today for the first time since last thursday.
I am working on my new outdoor wood furnace. The outdoor wood boiler I made a few years ago was needing repairs and I really wanted to try a forced air furnace. I thought the boiler type would be better when I was painting but I rarely paint anymore, so this seemed a good argument for a new design. The basis for my outside furnace is the firebox from an older commercial indoor furnace called the Logwood furnace. You can burn wood five feet long in the firebox but I will not use that length. I am trying to use some principles of wood gasification in my design. Wood produces a burnable gas when it burns but the gas tends to go up the chimney. I am attempting to recirculate this gas back through the fire. I redesigned the top of the firebox to trap the gas and the forced draft blower will siphon it back into the underside of the fire. Who knows if this will work, but a lot of new wood stoves use a similar method. I have also made the heat exchanger more efficient by adding heat sinks. Its new name may be the porcupine stove. I will update as I progress. Feel free to critique or ask questions.
John
John, what is the time frame of the gas creation and recirculation? Is the heat sinks separate from the fire chamber and going to have forced air circulation?
Quote from: "kb426"John, what is the time frame of the gas creation and recirculation? Is the heat sinks separate from the fire chamber and going to have forced air circulation?
The next step will be to enclose most of what you see in the picture. The part with all the heat sinks I made will be the air plenum. The air will come in through the lower part of the plenum and then zig zag to the exit. This will be clearer when I get the covering in place.
Hopefully the wood gas will be trapped in the top part of the firebox. When the forced draft blower (seen in the lower left of the picture) comes on, it will siphon the gas off of the top of the firebox and then out through a manifold I made, that is in the top of the ash box and just under the fire grate.
Who knows if this will work but I have a valve in the system that I can shut and see if there is a difference in the fire. If it does not make the wood gas and work, I still have a conventional wood furnace.
John
I've wondered about 5' long fireboxes when I've read about them before. How much would a 5' log weigh, and how would you throw them in there?
Wouldn't it be better if the loading door was on top of a furnace, and you could pile wood on top of the burning wood already in there?
Just askin'.
Quote from: "58 Yeoman"I've wondered about 5' long fireboxes when I've read about them before. How much would a 5' log weigh, and how would you throw them in there?
Wouldn't it be better if the loading door was on top of a furnace, and you could pile wood on top of the burning wood already in there?
Just askin'.
I think it was a bad idea too. My back would not like handling a five footer either. The furnace originally had a propane burner as a secondary heat source but I eliminated it. They were not very efficient I have been told.
Hey John ... Is that the same theory that was used on vehicles in Europe during WWII ?? Something about the "outgassing" from charcoal being used to feed the fuel system ??
Kinda like this :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_gas
Bob... :wink:
On another note .. Does anyone have a program that can enlarge a photo without the focus going away?? I have a photo of a car that I am trying to verify the tire size on .. When I enlarge it , the focus goes away... :roll:
All I need is 2 or 3 photos checked ....No need to download the complete program ...( I don't know how to do that anyway ... :? :oops: )
Thanks ..
Bob... :wink:
Bob, I'm not up on available programs for resizing up. I use photoshop regularly and to increase size I increase the resolution (pixels/inch) to increase size. If you don't find a solution you can email the images to me and I could give it a try. carnut@carnut.com
Nothing like replacing parts to find out the problem was only a loose hose clamp. Oh Well, my old Pickup now has new power steering hoses.
There used to be two places in town that could shorten and balance drive shafts. There is only one left. They charged me $265 to shorten a shaft today. :shock: Dennys say they will build a new one for $320. I guess I am going to have to find another shop.
I had a shop in Ottawa, IL make the driveshaft for my 41 pontiac/Caddy engine/Ford rearend back in the early 2000's. I don't know if he is still in business, though. I was debating on installing a T5 in the 58, and I know the shaft isn't going to fit.
Today I sold a 90# Columbian bench vise on ebay, so I had to box it up for FedEx. I'll take it to the terminal tomorrow. One more lift out of the truck, and I'm done with it.
QuoteQuote from: "enjenjo"There used to be two places in town that could shorten and balance drive shafts. There is only one left. They charged me $265 to shorten a shaft today. :shock: Dennys say they will build a new one for $320. I guess I am going to have to find another shop.
I don't know of one in our area that will "shorten" a shaft .. EVERYTHING must be rebuilt / re-tubed .....
Bob.... :wink:
QuoteQuote from: "Carnut"Bob, I'm not up on available programs for resizing up. I use photoshop regularly and to increase size I increase the resolution (pixels/inch) to increase size. If you don't find a solution you can email the images to me and I could give it a try. carnut@carnut.com
Thanks Carnut ... they are on the way to you ...
Thanks..
Bob... :wink:
Quote from: "enjenjo"There used to be two places in town that could shorten and balance drive shafts. There is only one left. They charged me $265 to shorten a shaft today. :shock: Dennys say they will build a new one for $320. I guess I am going to have to find another shop.
Frank, I can't believe you don't shorten your own driveshafts. After some of the things you've done that should be a piece o' cake for you.
Quote from: "enjenjo"There used to be two places in town that could shorten and balance drive shafts. There is only one left. They charged me $265 to shorten a shaft today. :shock: Dennys say they will build a new one for $320. I guess I am going to have to find another shop.
Many years ago I helped my brother in law shorten drive shafts. We would grind away the welds on one end and slip out the yoke. Hack saw off the amount that needed to be removed, and then slide the yoke into the shaft, and weld it back together. No lathe, and no balancing. I know at least once we did not index the yoke correctly. That one did not end well. But I do not remember any other problems. Our standards may not have been as high as today, but if something worked we called it good.
There is no way I would try to do this today.
John
When I do driveshafts in the lathe I just cut them to length , face them square and push the end back on using the tailstock .I always machine through the weld with a v shaped tool so I have a straight edge to press together to . If you clock the ends properly there is little chance of a vibration .I would clock the ends by putting a steel rule across the flat surface of the cup ends and sighting them in parallel end to end . Vibration comes from a bent shaft . We would dial in the shaft and check for straight . If I saw .003 or more off center I would heat and quench the driveshaft in spots smaller than a dime to shrink it back to straight . Done lots no problems with vibration . You just need a long enough lathe .
Quote from: "phat46"Quote from: "enjenjo"There used to be two places in town that could shorten and balance drive shafts. There is only one left. They charged me $265 to shorten a shaft today. :shock: Dennys say they will build a new one for $320. I guess I am going to have to find another shop.
Frank, I can't believe you don't shorten your own driveshafts. After some of the things you've done that should be a piece o' cake for you.
Believe me, before I do that again I will do it myself. I have shortened them in the past, even retubed them myself, but this place normally charged much less than the did this time. My plate is full right now, and I was trying to gain some time. It didn't work.
I'm with Crosley
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"On another note .. Does anyone have a program that can enlarge a photo without the focus going away?? I have a photo of a car that I am trying to verify the tire size on .. When I enlarge it , the focus goes away... :roll:
All I need is 2 or 3 photos checked ....No need to download the complete program ...( I don't know how to do that anyway ... :? :oops: )
Thanks ..
Bob... :wink:
SOooo..I take a photo..AND my 2001 Focus just goes away
:lol:
Quote from: "enjenjo"There used to be two places in town that could shorten and balance drive shafts. There is only one left. They charged me $265 to shorten a shaft today. :shock: Dennys say they will build a new one for $320. I guess I am going to have to find another shop.
You might try Lukes in Kalamazoo... http://www.lukesparts.com/html/driveshafts.htm . They made the one in my pickup for $75. I supplied the slip yoke and they supplied everything else... but that was a while ago. They're an old dirty shop but do good work. I can pick it up if you do go with them.
Thanks George, I book marked that.
They actually made it too short the second time, but the slip joint has enough room to work since there is not much movement between the transfer case and the transmission. I installed it today It fit fine.
I started on another transmission adapter today, and I have come up with a new rule. Rule 1 No matter how big your tools are, they are just slightly too small for the next project. :shock:
Quote from: "enjenjo"Thanks George, I book marked that.
They actually made it too short the second time, but the slip joint has enough room to work since there is not much movement between the transfer case and the transmission. I installed it today It fit fine.
I started on another transmission adapter today, and I have come up with a new rule. Rule 1 No matter how big your tools are, they are just slightly too small for the next project. :shock:
I could have gotten you a good deal on a bigger drill press...
The die shop I retired from is moving and selling off equipment. A couple weeks ago they sold a HUGE radial drill press about ten feet high, I could walk under the spindle. It must have weighed at least 2000 pounds. After being advertised for weeks they took $1500 for it.
Try cutting those drive shafts off with a BIG tubing cutter. It gives a nice clean edge and is at a perfect right angle to the tubing. No need to use a lathe. I did put the yoke end in the lathe to remove the excess tube and get a good undercut for welding it back together. I used a long piece of 1/2 inch flat stock to line up the ends to keep them parallel when putting it back together.
waiting. Heat- a/c tech guy to be here this morning. to repair the Heat-pump.
40*F outside. Not bad in the house. My wife has been fighting a sinus - cold deal for over a week. A chilly house is not helping her. We have smalll room heater, and the oven is used too
Quote from: "Crosley"waiting. Heat- a/c tech guy to be here this morning. to repair the Heat-pump.
40*F outside. Not bad in the house. My wife has been fighting a sinus - cold deal for over a week. A chilly house is not helping her. We have smalll room heater, Quoteand the oven is used too
Careful using the oven for heat ... They eat a lot of oxygen without anyone realizing it .......Maybe leave a window open a little for air :?: :idea:
Bob..... :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"
Careful using the oven for heat ... They eat a lot of oxygen without anyone realizing it .......Maybe leave a window open a little for air :?: :idea:
Bob..... :wink:
Electric stove, Bob.
Only natural gas in the neighborhood is me
Quote from: "Crosley"waiting. Heat- a/c tech guy to be here this morning. to repair the Heat-pump.
40*F outside. Not bad in the house. My wife has been fighting a sinus - cold deal for over a week. A chilly house is not helping her. We have smalll room heater, and the oven is used too
Leave the door shut on the oven - bake cookies and bread all day. That will keep her warm and keep oxygen:) ok in the house...........:)
QuoteQuote from: "Crosley"Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"
Careful using the oven for heat ... They eat a lot of oxygen without anyone realizing it .......Maybe leave a window open a little for air :?: :idea:
Bob..... :wink:
Electric stove, Bob.
Only natural gas in the neighborhood is me
Just wanted to make sure .....Good friends are hard to find & are worth keeping an eye on ..... 8)
Bob.. :wink:
Disc brakes on Econoline spindles. Back on to this project , I shelved it about 2 yrs ago.
use of guide lines from a fellow : Roger. Carnut knows him as I recall?
Setup would not fit. Rotor disc was too close to bracket. No room for brake inner pad. Shave down the pad material provided space, seemed like wrong method.
Performed long search for different rotor with offset more to my needs. Found Mustang rotor, 1996 to 2003 ?? ... I bought rotor for 2000 Mustang.
Machine work to fit rotor over the hub. Enlarge wheel stud openings to fit the studs in the hub.
.060 shim to move caliper bracket out from spindle to center the rotor in the caliper. Fits well . now.
Drag car only. Not much IF any street use. Straight axle I was given from an old dragster from local known racer
Quote from: "OldSub"I'm laying in a hospital bed hoping to be released today. No hot rod projects the last few months and won't be again for a few more, but I'm recovering from cancer so its not a bad thing!
OldSub, I'm VERY glad to hear you're in recovery mode. Cancer scares are right at the top of the bad list.
My disc to econoline spindles was a $9.99 speedway weld on bracket for 3" axle tube for a GM metric caliper . Aerostar awd rotors . A little cutting , drill 2 holes to match the spindle . Machine two 1/2" spacers to space the caliper out to the rotor . looks good fits fine .
Quote from: "jaybee"Quote from: "OldSub"I'm laying in a hospital bed hoping to be released today. No hot rod projects the last few months and won't be again for a few more, but I'm recovering from cancer so its not a bad thing!
OldSub, I'm VERY glad to hear you're in recovery mode. Cancer scares are right at the top of the bad list.
I hate to tell you OldSub passed away shortly after he made that post.
gave the ol 1959 Triumph some attention today. Rolled it into the yard. Blew off and out a large amount of dirt n dust.
I am thinking : single seat in rear, roll cage, tube chassis with front axle out in front of the car, large tyres half tucked in the body
Quote from: "Crosley"gave the ol 1959 Triumph some attention today. Rolled it into the yard. Blew off and out a large amount of dirt n dust.
I am thinking : single seat in rear, roll cage, tube chassis with front axle out in front of the car, large tyres half tucked in the body
Too many doors for drags... Jeep frame it? Four big not huge tires, low center of gravity, alter wheel openings to jive, and go freak people out at autocross events!
Crosley , the triumph needs to be a low rider . Chrome reverse wheels , diamond tuck velvet inside , smoked windows , side pipes , and wild metalflake !
I washed 3 vehicles, serviced 3 motorcycles and winterized the lawn mower and weed eater. It was a pretty good day for December.
Listing more stuff on ebay. Geez, where is all this stuff coming from?
Tony, I'll have to get some pix of my friends' Austin. It's got a V8, but can't remember if it's Mopar or Chevy (I think Chevy), 5 speed and huge tires inside the fenders. No back seat.
I worked on the outside furnace project today. It is going well and I should finish up with it and install it this week. I bought the duct work on Saturday and the metal for the outside shell on Friday. It will be the same colors and material that is on the outside of my shop.
Everything is taking much longer to do than it did just a few years ago.
I sure like my new plasma cutter. It has made fabricating easier and better.
I am anxious to get on to a car project.
John
Rubbing the roadster back for some fresh coats of primer. So exciting....not.
Outside wood furnace is progressing. I have it covered in sheetmetal to match the shop. I will make the legs and feet next and then do some electrical wiring before it goes outside to its pad. Maybe it will be operational next week.
John
Found this on the front of the house... oh boy. I'm convinced by the tragectory that it was a stray. It only went through the first sheet of glass but I sure can't find what did it.
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Quote from: "idrivejunk"Found this on the front of the house... oh boy. I'm convinced by the tragectory that it was a stray. It only went through the first sheet of glass but I sure can't find what did it.
Did I hear you say you were not getting along with the neighbors across the street?
Odd that the projectile wasn't there. Attempted break in with a rod?
Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Outside wood furnace is progressing. I have it covered in sheetmetal to match the shop. John
What stops the paint from burning off? Is there that much insulation in the burner?
Quote from: "Beck"Quote from: "WZ JUNK"Outside wood furnace is progressing. I have it covered in sheetmetal to match the shop. John
What stops the paint from burning off? Is there that much insulation in the burner?
The fire box is in the center. Then there is an air plenum surrounding it , where the air is circulated and heated. The metal plenum box is covered in insulation, and then the outside sheet metal, that you see in the picture. There are two inches of foil back insulation in the sidewalls and four inches on the top. The old boiler furnace, that I am replacing, would heat the shop and have snow accumulate on the top because of this high quality insulation.
As a side note, this furnace will take a 5 long stick of wood. I will not use pieces that long, but I could.
John
Quote from: "idrivejunk"Quote from: "Crosley"gave the ol 1959 Triumph some attention today. Rolled it into the yard. Blew off and out a large amount of dirt n dust.
I am thinking : single seat in rear, roll cage, tube chassis with front axle out in front of the car, large tyres half tucked in the body
Too many doors for drags... Jeep frame it? Four big not huge tires, low center of gravity, alter wheel openings to jive, and go freak people out at autocross events!
extra doors make entry & exit easier
Quote from: "Crosley"extra doors make entry & exit easier
My ideas do come wrapped in opinion.
Stove looks real good John.
Looks good John.
There is an outfit here in town that sells an outdoor furnace, might be what you started with. The are 8 feet tall or so, and covered with tin like yours. 2 big heating pipes coming out. Just have driven by, never stopped to look.
Doug
Quote from: "Beck"Did I hear you say you were not getting along with the neighbors across the street? Odd that the projectile wasn't there. Attempted break in with a rod?
No. I have not spoken to anyone from across the street. Next door is a friend, two doors down is an irresponsible dog owner to whom I have complained politely to and been smart-mouthed by recently. Other side of the street, I know no one. Directly across is a very annoying irresponsible dog owner with whom police have visited, presumably about that issue.
A stick inserted through the two holes indicates a tragectory (if it was a projectile) that points over and between rooftops across the street. Two shiny Pontiacs sitting out front are unharmed. These factors along with failed penetration says stray, to me. However its also consistent with a rod stab. I may dig around in the leaf litter some more, but come to think of it...
birds fly into that window with a "bonk!" sound heard inside. Amazingly often. Barn swallows chose my porch and it took about a decade to run em off. Thats a valid scenario BUT the bird ballistics and perfectly round hole do not support that theory.
My first reaction was to find the BB. No dice. The thought of attempted break in makes me think I should show the hole to someone familiar with popular techniques. Could be they made one noise and didn't want to go for two. Motion sensor for the porch light is in order I guess. Joke's on them if they get in, I only own garbage and theres a mess of salvaged car parts to stumble over piled behind that window.
Not getting too excited because I'm fairly certain it wasn't an aimed centerfire cartridge that did this. Seems like if it was a break-in attempt with a rod they would have yanked the screen first and probably took a second swing. I dunno. Better idea than I had though. If anybody has a viable theory I'm listening. It is baffling. Not scary now but if I think on it long enough paranoia will set in, haha.
I'd let the cops know about your window. If it was a stray, someone else may have the same problem with broken windows. We've had many birds hit our dining room window hard enough that I guess it breaks their necks and they die, or hit it hard enough that it stuns them and they fall onto the porch. They've never broken a window, though.
John, stove looks good. There are times that having trees around are very good. :)
Today I swapped out the rear view mirror on the 51. I pulled the rusty one from the 49 cab and have been using it. Bob Drake had a 20 off sale a few weeks ago so I loaded up on some stuff. I bought a stainless mirror for the inside of the 51, a 35 mirror head to replace the original style 32 mirror. The 32 has bevel cut glass. At night any side light will blind you. The original had a riveted stud mounted to the drop down mount. A little work with a cutoff tool removed the rivet head and allowed the 35 mirror to be attached to the frame. I also bought a set of drip rails for the 32. That will be a future project. The original rails were poor. I think it will be a tough job. There will probably be rusty metal behind them to repair.
Next on the list was the snow blower. I bought another used one last year. I gave my son the old one I had and used the newer one twice last season. You had to shut the fuel off on it if it wasn't running. I thought the float shaft was varnished up. Today I removed the float bowl and found what looked like a piece of white thread running up through the needle seat. The primer bulb had a line that runs into the top of the intake manifold. It had broken in two. After reconnecting the line and putting everything back together, it took 3 pumps to hear fuel run through the primer and it started first pull. It would be fine with me if i don't need it but the forecast for tomorrow is 2-5 inches. I'd rather be prepared. :)
Quote from: "idrivejunk"Found this on the front of the house... oh boy. I'm convinced by the tragectory that it was a stray. It only went through the first sheet of glass but I sure can't find what did it.
Any bow hunters in the area?
Back in the 1980's, we lived in a typical track neighborhood. Houses , streets close together.
One saturday "something" starts hitting the inside of the garage (door was open). I then find a "BB" on the floor as the : ping , ping hits continue.
I drove over to the neighbors house on next street, found 2 teenagers in the back yard with pellet rifles. Thankfully the parents were glad I came over
Pellet gun from next street over makes the most sense, and letting the police know. It wouldn't make sense for me to poke around the neighborhood since I don't know when that happened, and theres no evidence to make a case. Kinda like when that kid broke my arm in January, nothing I can do about it except take the penalty! Life... can't take it too seriously, I know I'll never make it out alive.
How about a few big ol pics to generate upbeat conversation?
Trusty 69 GP again, dig that color when its cloudy.
Stock daily driver blown Ponch ha ha.
Current bodywork project, now in primer.
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Fixed a problem in my 92 Silverado . The brake lights signals and hazard flashers went dead . popping fuses . noticed that when I pushed brake pedal the seat belt warning light would come on . Ends up I had pushed some stuff under the seat and caused a short in the seat belt warning system which shares a ground with the lights . All is well now .
Moved the furnace outside today and hooked up the ductwork. The next couple of days will be cool here, so I will do some stuff inside the shop. I will need to do some electrical work to finish up this project. I am ready to move on and start back on the 54 Chevy.
John
John, what velocity is the air flow?
I'm doing one of the jobs I hate the most. Fitting a rubber mat into a pickup cab. No way to hide any mistakes. I ran out of glue tonight, I have to finish gluing the padding, and then start trimming the rubber mat.
Quote from: "kb426"John, what velocity is the air flow?
I have no idea. My design centers around the statement, " This looks about right" If the airflow is not enough, I will try a larger squirrel cage blower. I am using one the I had off of an old furnace. I know there is a best speed for the air to move but I may need to experiment to find what works best. I can build a recirculating door in the return duct to bleed off some pressure and slow the flow, it I have to much.
John
Quote from: "enjenjo"I'm doing one of the jobs I hate the most. Fitting a rubber mat into a pickup cab. No way to hide any mistakes. I ran out of glue tonight, I have to finish gluing the padding, and then start trimming the rubber mat.
I have to repair a rusted section..that starts about in the cenre of the hole in the drivers floor where the speed sensor cable goes through..and radiates out about..several inches..in all directions :lol: in a Suburban with a rubber floor :lol: (cop wagon) Started rusting at the grommet for the speed sensor..looks like someone just cut out from the centre with snips or something. Just right there :?: The rest of the floor looked so good from underneath..
Quote from: "enjenjo"I'm doing one of the jobs I hate the most. Fitting a rubber mat into a pickup cab. No way to hide any mistakes. I ran out of glue tonight, I have to finish gluing the padding, and then start trimming the rubber mat.
I have to repair a rusted section..that starts about in the cenre of the hole in the drivers floor where the speed sensor cable goes through..and radiates out about..several inches..in all directions :lol: in a Suburban with a rubber floor :lol: (cop wagon) Started rusting at the grommet for the speed sensor..looks like someone just cut out from the centre with snips or something. Just right there :?: The rest of the floor looked so good from underneath..
We made a bed floor for a '67 Ford short wide out of 16 gauge. It will be covered with a wood floor kit but our original was just too hammered. We used a Woodward Fab WFBR24P for the beads. We're learning, especially on that second one from the right. No worries. The alternatives to a fabbed floor were not attractive from a part cost or labor standpoint but the metal for this was like $80.
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I drove to Monticello Il yesterday for soda again, 12 hour round trip.
I worked on installing this floor mat in the 62 Chevy truck. the new mats are vinyl, and really stiff. A real pain to install. A lot tougher than the old rubber mats though. I also helped replace the springs on the front of a 1999 Honda Accord for Shelby's boyfriend.
Maybe set the new mats next to the furnace or :?: :?: & let them warm up to become easier to work with :?:
Jus' thinkin'.. :idea:
Bob .. :wink:
Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Maybe set the new mats next to the furnace or :?: :?: & let them warm up to become easier to work with :?:
Jus' thinkin'.. :idea:
Bob .. :wink:
The big problem, they were cut way over sized, so they had to be trimmed quite a bit to just get them in the truck, before they can be shaped to the floor. I will use a heat gun to "adjust" them.
Went to Shelby's baby's birthday party today, he was 1 year on thursday.
I'm just got back home from the 1st of my family Christmas gatherings. It is going to be a long 2 weeks. I should be several pounds heaver at the end of it.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Quote from: "idrivejunk"
Current bodywork project, now in primer.
Drop a turbo LS in that Fox and send it my way! I've been watching for one already converted.
Quote from: "Beck"Quote from: "idrivejunk"
Current bodywork project, now in primer.
Drop a turbo LS in that Fox and send it my way! I've been watching for one already converted.
I bought an 02 Silverado 4x4 last week at a great price just because it had an LS3 in it. When I went to pick it up, it looked good, ran good, new tires, new brakes, just needed a transmission. I hate to say it, but it was too nice to scrap, so it's getting the trans fixed, and I will flip it.
I spent the day tearing apart my 84 f150 . Rust bucket . Took motor and trans , driveshaft rad front seat , exhaust. Tomorrow its back at it for the diff and tires .351 HO/auto should be going in my 65 merc truck in spring .Co worker took the box for a piece of wall art/bench.
Quote from: "Beck"
Drop a turbo LS in that Fox and send it my way! I've been watching for one already converted.
That sure is what it needs. Lookin like 351 though, which is also good. Hope you can find one as rust free as this one. Today I used a scotch brite and rust encapsulator on the cowl plenum area, thats all it needed. The windshield bed was perfect.
According to CarCraft, LA is LS Fox HQ. I considered whacking a hole for front bumper exhaust and forcing the turbo issue on this one ha ha. Make mine a Fairmont.
Almost forgot-
Took a pic of a cute li'l huffer today. SBC goes in a friend's Vicky. :)
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I have been thinking that this topic is getting too long. There are over 5000 posts in it. This makes finding any thing over a few months old very difficult. I was thinking of locking this thread, and starting a new one the first of the year, and then doing a new one every year. I have also thought about going back through this one, and extracting the parts that might be of current interest.
I am looking for your feed back.
Good idea. Lot of work. There are items that I remember are in this thread. If we start a new one per year, It's a little more to remember but not so much as to be a reason for not doing it.
Aww, now I wonder if my pics worsen that situation.
I know threads that grow too big can break forums.
What I've seen elsewhere that seems to work is putting a version number behind the title of a new continuation of the old thread. As in "What are you doing today? v2.0" An annual new thread might work just as well.
Quote from: "idrivejunk"Aww, now I wonder if my pics worsen that situation.
I know threads that grow too big can break forums.
What I've seen elsewhere that seems to work is putting a version number behind the title of a new continuation of the old thread. As in "What are you doing today? v2.0" An annual new thread might work just as well.
I would suggest using: V.2016 , then V.2017
The other day I was searching for something in that thread and it was almost impossible to find it because the search just points to the whole thread. I did see some really cool stuff in there while I was paging through it tho. A lot of the things people post there could probably make a decent thread on their own if they were posted separate.
I do like the idea of a thread like that though. It gives us a friendly community feel by learning more about each others' daily goings-on and special interests.
I'm still working on the same project. If you start it new every year maybe I could look at it yearly and see that I'm making progress. This site is more to me than just a place to get information, I check it daily (hourly) just to see what my friends are doing. I read everything and try to remember the points that will help me but I have a hard time searching for any particular topic do to my lack of concentration. Everybody here is helpful to me and I defer to your suggestion. GPster
I'm with George .. Is there a way to manipulate the "search" feature to be more specific :?: :?:
It does get kinda frustrating to search for something & all you find is the complete thread ... :?
Providing the year in the title for this thread is a good idea .. :idea:
( Kinda like some of the threads on the Garage Journal :?: :?: )
Please provide instructions for us "keyboard challenged kids " when the thread is changed :roll: :lol: :lol:
Bob... :wink:
Would you be able to make it into a forum in itself? We all like to hear what everyone is up to as often as possible.
Yesterday I put the new console in the car to get some better fitment. Starting to work on the upper radio area now and then I will work on the pad and rear cup holder.
It will be part carpet and part painted.
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Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"I'm with George .. Is there a way to manipulate the "search" feature to be more specific :?: :?:
It does get kinda frustrating to search for something & all you find is the complete thread ... :?
Providing the year in the title for this thread is a good idea .. :idea:
( Kinda like some of the threads on the Garage Journal :?: :?: )
Please provide instructions for us "keyboard challenged kids " when the thread is changed :roll: :lol: :lol:
Bob... :wink:
Do you folks understand, read, see you can change the search parameters for "topics" or "posts" ?
Bring up individual posts or whole topic thread?
I was able to spend some time in the shop the last 2 days before the cold weather arrives again. I wasn't satisfied with the engine mounts on the 32. I ran across a thread on the v8 miata website while searching. I'm using a 70 Dodge D100 318 mount. I have more to do but I reached a stopping point for today.
The 63 Chevy pickup left today. It will be back in the spring for a new bed floor.
Tried installing the new rear struts on Shelby's Honda, they sent the wrong ones.
I picked up another T5 build for Australia, I started on it.
Made some exhaust block offs for temporary use to get through the cert test
Just a bit of custom wood with a small hole, needs to be less than 99 db at 4000 rpm which is nearly impossible
I have already put some restrictors made out of panel steel at the collector with 4 7mm holes in it
Only has to do it once
Our first real day of snow..14hrs later. Things were good last night at 8..they did say this was coming..can't get 4wd truck in the drive can barely park on the road have to hand shovel to get acces to shop door to get blower out plow truck was backed in in anticipation.
The snow pack was so such that you just stood on it..hardly sunk down at all from about 1 1/2' :lol: at the end of the drive..not even counting what the road plow left.
Not sure if plow truck blocking door to get blower out will plow it's way out and down the drive.
The snow was so sticky it was just stupid how much it just stuck to EVERYTHING
I got it cleaned up but there is good solid 4" of snow/freezing rain/ice
left on the drive that must have just flash froze. Seriously bonded to the drive..blade can't get an edge on this stuff anywere. Time for A:Salt.
B: Sit by the fire and have a smoke :lol:
Maybe convince the sweetie to watch some festive old Charles Bronson or something :twisted:
Started building a T5 today I found that the "new" bearing I was going to use on the main shaft is a used one. :shock: So now I have to wait until next week to get the new bearing, because no one local has it. And none of their DCs have it. So 5 to 7 business days.
I replaced the left window regulator on the 2002 Silverado I bought. The window went up and down really slow, so I lubed the tracks, works good now.
I drove the Escape into Toledo yesterday, on the way home it set a check engine light, and started missing again, so I took it to my Mechanic so he can fix it. :D
QuoteI drove the Escape into Toledo yesterday, on the way home it set a check engine light, and started missing again, so I took it to my Mechanic so he can fix it.
I got the Escape back today. It turned out I did the right thing to the wrong cylinder. It turn out number 4 cylinder is on the front left, not the back right. :shock: