Messages

1930 A Coupe, Mazda MPV middle seat.  Unbolt track mechanism and fold down side arm.  Install a track, I used a 70s Ford and your good to go.  Slides back and forth for comfort, back tilts back as much as room allows and also tilts forward for access to some storage.

Just a word on Lenovo.  My previous computers, both Lenovo, Desk top never had a problem, laptop had a bad disk drive shortly after getting it and a bad battery a few months later.  Both rectified quickly under warranty (disk drive at our kitchen table).

Replaced desktop with Dell (got a smoking deal when daughters firm re-organized) with no problems.  Laptop replaced with new Lenovo laptop.  Numerous problems that Lenovo tried very hard to rectify, final decision was to replace unit.  New one had problems with speakers, replaced quickly (again at our kitchen table).  Nearly 2 years old now with no further glitches.

We all know that every manufacturer can have problems, the issue is what they do about them.  I feel that Lenovo has stood behind their product excellently and I would not hesitate to buy one again, even if they are a Chinese firm now.

This opinion is based on nearly 40 years of working in IT Networking, and the associated exposure to PCs of every make.

Best advice, sit down and list what you are looking for in a PC and what you want it to do.  Look at the top brands, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Acer, Dell, etc and see what is available locally and how you feel about the vendors.  Read the reviews Consumers, Zdnet, PC Magazine (online), PC world, PCReview, MobileSyrup and don't forget a good one, your friends and their experience locally.  There are a lot of good brands out there, good support makes them excellent.

A further note, Watch for delivery times, there is a lot of stuff on Back Order these days with delivery dates far out or even unknown.

Oct 7.2021.  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Pump price for regular gas is running at $ 1.42.9/ litre, translated to US numbers that works out to $ 4.30 US per US Gallon.  Prediction is it will continue to rise in price well into next year.

This is not helping the economy recover from Covid at all.

I liked the look, after looking at the car for so long in primer, that was a influence in picking the colour so a satin finish was a fore gone conclusion.  Numerous comments about the car still being in primer.  Unlike primer it was easy to wash and would not fade or chalk.

The bad, any damage requires re-do of the entire panel, no spotting in.

The good, if you get tired of the finish but still like the colour a sanding and coat of clear gives you a shiney finish.  I think for the Model A that would have looked good too. Also good was the support from the suppliers of the urethane Besan paint.

Would I do it again?  On the Model A yes.  On a different car, depends on the car.  I feel that the colour and the finish have to suit the style of car and the message that you want to put out.  Maybe a wrap is the way to go, even on a rod, when you get tired of it, peel it off, I have heard of people buying the material and doing a DIY job for $300, don't know if I would try.

Worked on my Model A coupe for so long, looking at body panels in primer, PPG DP40, you know that gray green colour,  that I started to like it.  When went shopping for paint picked a colour very close to the DP40.  Got home and sprayed a test panel and found the paint was a mis-tint, lighter than the colour picked.  Ended up looking at it and decided we liked the colour more than what we originally picked.  Ended up a light gray with just a hint of green in a satin mix.  Looked great on the Model A.

Worked in the computer field most of my regular working life.  Back in the days of IBM 1401 computers one of the senior guys I worked with gave me some advice.  He told me that the electrons in the computers would get scrambled up after a period of time and the computers would not work correctly, the only solution was to power the machine down and start again.  Over the years I found that that advice ABSOLUTLEY was not logical.  However I have found that I does work and still use it, whether it is a computer, phone of newer car, if it has a computer chip the electrons seem to get scrambled periodically and need realigning.

Should find a few in this list:

GM Box Interchange

A  list of direct bolt-on boxes and some that need modifications.   (Note this list refers to Saginaw 605 Power boxes but would probably apply to manual as well.  

Interchange #706

Buick Special 64-70      Camaro 67-74          Chevelle 64-70
Chevy 65-70              Firebird 67-73        Grand Prix 69-70
Monte Carlo 70           Monza 75-79, 8cyl     Monza 78-80,6cyl
Nova 68-70               Olds 64-70            F-85 64-70
Pontiac 64-70            Skyhawk 75-80         Starfire 75
Starfire 76-80, 6 cyl    Starfire 77-79, 8cyl  Sunbird 76-80
Tempest 64-70

Fast Ratio Box: 20/1  # 7806396  Cast No. 5679142
Monza/Vega Box: 16/1  # 7819935

On some 64-70 the drag link hole on the pitman arm may need to be enlarged.

The following boxes will fit but may need to have the pitman arm and/or the rag joint changed or and extra bolt hole boss taked off the steering box. Make sure you compare the input shaft length or the length from the bolt holes to the end of the input shaft to your power box.

Interchange #999

Apollo  73-75        Omega 73-79
Chevelle 71-77       Skylark 75-79
Monte Carlo 71       Regal 73-74
F-85 71-72           Nova 71-79
Lemans 72-77         Cutlass 76
Ventura 71-77        Phoenix 77-79
Century 73-74        Tempest 71
GMC Sprint 71-77
Cutlass 73

Interchange #989

AMC Ambassador 70-2
AMC 77-80
AMC Spirit 79-83
AMC Hornet 70-77
AMC Concord 78-83
AMC Matador 71-76
AMC Gremlin 70-78

Interchange #1034

Jeepster 72
Jeep 73-83
Jeep CJ & DJ 72
Jeep CJ 84-86

List was derived from Hollander Interchange Manual

Late Model 12.7:1 quick-ratio gearboxID markings YA, WS and HX
Line Thread Size: M18x1.5 and M16x1.5
Number of Mounting Holes: 3, (missing leg H-pattern)
Input Shaft Diameter: ¾-inch
Output Shaft Diameter: 1 ¼-inch
Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 2 ½ - 3
1984-'88 Monte Carlo/Malibu with Z65 suspension
1983-'88 Malibu, El Camino
1982-'92 Camaro except FE1 soft ride suspension
1984-'87 Regal with FE2 or FE3 sport suspension
1983-'84 Hurst/Olds
1985-'87 Cutlass with 5.0 (VIN code 9)
1982-'85 Trans Am
1986-'92 Firebird except FE1 suspension
1986-'87 Grand Prix with FE2 touring or F41 heavy duty suspension



Pre-'76 12.7:1 quick-ratio gearbox
Line Thread Size: 11/16 x 18 and 5/8 x 18
Number of Mounting Holes: 4, (H-pattern)
Input Shaft Diameter: 13/16-inch
Output Shaft Diameter: 1 ¼-inch
Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 2 ½ - 3
1967-'76 Camaro, Firebird
1970-'76 Monte Carlo/Malibu
1964-'76 Chevelle


1977-'79 12.7:1 quick-ratio gearbox
Line Thread Size: 11/16 x 18 and 5/8 x 18
Number of Mounting Holes: 3, (missing leg H-pattern)
Input Shaft Diameter: ¾-inch
Output Shaft Diameter: 1 ¼-inch
Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 2 ½- 3
1977-'79 Camaro, Firebird
1977-'79 Monte Carlo, Malibu
1977-'79 Chevelle


Jeep/S-10 14.0:1 quick ratio gearbox
Line Thread Size: M18x1.5 and M16x1.5
Number of Mounting Holes: 3, (missing leg H-pattern)
Input Shaft Diameter: ¾-inch
Output Shaft Diameter: 1 ¼-inch
Number of Turns Lock to Lock: 3 - 3 ½
1991-'92 Fleetwood
1992-'95 Grand Cherokee
1984-'93 Comanche
1984-'95 Cherokee/Wagoneer
1983-'86 Bonneville
1982-'93 2WD S-10 Blazer and pickup



Manual Steering Box
Buick Special '64-70
Camaro '67-74
Chev Pass '65-70
Chevelle '64-70
Firebird '67-73
Grand Prix '69-70
Monte Carlo '70
Monza '75-79; 8 cyl
Monza '78-80; 6 cyl
Nova '68-70
Olds '64-70
Olds F-85 '64-70
Pontiac '64-70
Skyhawk 75-80
Starfire '75
Starfire '76-80; 6 cyl
Starfire '77-79; 8 cyl
Sunbird '76-80; 6 cyl
Tempest '64-70

The following fit, but have different ratios or some other characteristics
Several '70-83 AMC cars
Several Jeeps '70-86
Apollo '73-75
Buick Special '71-72
Century '73-74
Chevelle '71-77
Cutlass '73
Cutlass '76
LeMans '73-77
Monte Carlo '71
Nova '71-79
Olds F-85 '71-72
Omega '73-79
Phoenix '77-79
Regal '73-74
Skylark '75-79
Sprint (GMC) '71-77
Tempest '71-72
Ventura II '71-77

From : http://www.442.com/oldsfaq/ofint.htm#INT%20Manual%20Steering%20Box

 
Luckily manual steering is easy to get. The place to look is in S10 pickup trucks for a steering box for GM chassis. This will have a Saginaw 122 or 525 manual steering box. The only difference in these two boxes is the spline count for the pitman arm, which changed in 1986 when they renamed the box from the 122 to the 525. The stock ratios are 22:1 but 16:1 fast ratio boxes are available in the aftermarket.

Manual Saginaw 525
The box was renamed 525 in 1986, when the input spline on the 122 box was changed from 3/4-36 to 3/4-30. The 525 manual box was used extensively by GM. The 525 box is recommended for manual box applications on street rods, especially those more than 2,500 lbs. The location of the motor mounts often restricts the box size in street rod applications prior to '34 with modern V-8 engines. This accounts for the popularity of the smaller Vega box. The 525 boxes can be used on some pre-'34 applications with slight frame modifications. Borgeson offers a number of 525 variations, such as a rebuilt 525, a short-input rebuilt 525 with a 1-inch input shaft, a reversed rebuilt 525, a Mullins quick-ratio 525 with a 16:1 ratio versus the stock 22:1, and a quick-ratio 525 short input. There's also a Mullins 122 rebuilt manual box available with the 36-spline input shaft if required. (Borgeson owns Mullins, so the latter are available through Borgeson.)

Anyone on here that would be willing to scan them and print a couple of copies?

Cases have been climbing here in Manitoba.  Province has implemented shut downs:

-  The maximum size of gatherings is five people. This applies to ceremonies such as weddings and funerals and social events

-  All community, cultural and religious gatherings are to be at 15 per cent of a site's

-  Restaurants and other public food establishments, and bars, beverage rooms, brew pubs, micro-breweries and distilleries are required to close to in-person dining. Take-out, delivery and drive-thru services may continue.

-  Grocery stores and pharmacies must maintain site capacity at 50 per cent. All other retail capacity is reduced to 25 per cent or five people, whichever is higher

-  There is no change to school requirements at this time.

-  Elective and non-urgent surgery and diagnostic services may be postponed Hospital visitation is suspended, with exceptions made on a case-by-case basis

-  Gyms and fitness centres are to maintain site occupancy at 25 per cent of a site's capacity.

-  All casinos, VLTs, recreational facilities, group sports, arcades, bowling alleys, all indoor and outdoor sport facilities, museums, galleries, libraries, movie theatres and concert halls are closed.

-  The maximum occupancy of personal service businesses is limited to 50 per cent.

Hopefully this will help to bring the numbers down.  Hard on businesses many that are unsure that they can weather the shut downs.

Moir's website and contact info still looks good, last comments posted end of March 2020.  Were shipping and had pick up at store, no walk-in business.  Hope they still are in business.

Does G Moir in Alberta do Model T or just Model A.

Found his prices reasonable and quality good.  Dwaine was a good guy to deal with.

Also old Car Centre in BC might be a source.

Sorry about that guys.  Do a search thru Google or your browser of choice for Ford F150 Fire and look at the images of what is left.  

I know a badly burned vehicle isn't worth much but at least they look like the original vehicle, these are just bare frames.

This was posted on Facebook, a local highway near me, a truck on fire that lasted 7 minutes. Check out the last picture showing what was left. Must have been one of those Fords with the aluminum bodies. Good job we have govt. insurance that is reasonable, still a very rough break for the owner.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1968689516605099/permalink/3424986437642059/

Friend of mine was given a electric sprayer by his In-laws, a lower cost one.  He found it did not work very good, but they were sure it would be great.  Exchanged it for a good one.

Painted a station wagon with it in his garage a metallic cinnamon colour and it turned out very good.  Had to paint one panel at a time, masking off the rest of the car.

Don't know if he ever used it again.

He was a very highly competent body man and painter.  Did a few cars for me over the years with beautiful results.  Used a conventional air spray gun on them.

Not quite a review.  The Screw Busters work great, made a DIY version years ago after it was posted on another hot rod web site.  Apparently a copy of a Snap On product that was then obsolete.

Started with a old air chisel bit that fit my air chisel (style doesn't matter), trimmed the end and welded a 1/4" "china" socket on the end.  Added a handle going off to the side and about 3-4" long.  insert a 1/4" bit of the desired style.  Set air pressure down to 20-40 lbs .  Give screw a bit of a rattle while applying gently pressure on the side handle.  A bit of penatrant makes it move easier.  Model A door hinge screws installed by Henry and use of a #3 Robertson bit took them all out in minutes.