May chat thread, and mishaps!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: St James, Missouri
Well I wouldn't be surprised if I was in my ZX2 instead of the F150. I will have to see if I have my daughter that weekend, if not I should be able to make it.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: missouri
i hope to be there in my 71 f100... unless something drastic happens.. it may not be all pretty and shinny yet but should be on the road..
.. i was hoping to drag that 82 chevy 4x4 of mine up there and maybe find a new home for it.... so i can have some cash to start another ford project.... i am missing not owning a FE block rig of any kind and may try to find a cure for that.... alan knows what i am talking about..
in case ya'll wanna see my crude attempt at making body parts ..not my specialty for sure....
Cab Mount Braces Photos by rcplumley | Photobucket
.. i was hoping to drag that 82 chevy 4x4 of mine up there and maybe find a new home for it.... so i can have some cash to start another ford project.... i am missing not owning a FE block rig of any kind and may try to find a cure for that.... alan knows what i am talking about..in case ya'll wanna see my crude attempt at making body parts ..not my specialty for sure....
Cab Mount Braces Photos by rcplumley | Photobucket
Hotshot
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Evening All!
RC. Crude, nothin'. That looks good!
I got the driver's side spring pack apart on Bandit. I also cut the extra leaves down.
For the record, there is one job I absolutely CAN NOT stand in fabrication. ....drilling spring steel. It's a pain to drill material that's harder than your drill bit.
I hope to have the driver's side back together tomorrow and passenger side started. I want this thing outta here by the weekend!
RC. Crude, nothin'. That looks good!
I got the driver's side spring pack apart on Bandit. I also cut the extra leaves down.
For the record, there is one job I absolutely CAN NOT stand in fabrication. ....drilling spring steel. It's a pain to drill material that's harder than your drill bit.
I hope to have the driver's side back together tomorrow and passenger side started. I want this thing outta here by the weekend!
Moderator & parts slinger
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From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
Should of got some old leaf packs/leaf springs from me, I have one or two. Back to the back doctor w/an appt tomorrow and then try to get some Ford truck past shipped out to folks.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: missouri
good morning missouri.. i hope it is a little drier today.. i need to get some outside work done.. i havent taken care of my household chores in weeks. laundry is piled up like a mountain.. i havent burned trash and it is building up too.. but first i have to run to the yard and get a steering wheel out of a 41 chevy truck, then come home get it boxed and shipped off.. somehow i am off my regular routine.. guess it could be the 71 f100 build that has me backing up..
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From: waynesville, mo.
Thank all of you for the wishes. He's swollen, says it feels like someone is pinching his cheek. He's eating (what 17 year old boy doesn't) and went to school today (I guess showing off his "battle wounds"). Other grandson had a wisdom tooth removed and he isn't happy either.
Hotshot
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Afternoon All!
Busy day at the car lot. I just got to take a few minutes to myself for lunch.
I got the Mazda Tribute mudded, blocked, primed, and sanded, ready for paint. It's both way too cold and wet out to lay color and clear, so hopefully it'll dry out and warm up enough tomorrow to get something done.
I hope to get to the shop and get the front springs done on Bandit tonight. I guess we'll see.
Busy day at the car lot. I just got to take a few minutes to myself for lunch.
I got the Mazda Tribute mudded, blocked, primed, and sanded, ready for paint. It's both way too cold and wet out to lay color and clear, so hopefully it'll dry out and warm up enough tomorrow to get something done.
I hope to get to the shop and get the front springs done on Bandit tonight. I guess we'll see.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: BATTLEFIELD, MO
Alan, I should have a wiring harness by early next week. If the guy from St. Louis comes though I might drive up there and get it this week. If not ill have one sent from a truck getting to a yard this week in Illinois.
Hotshot
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Evening All!
Jeff. Good stuff. I have some bad news. Your truck needs four ball joints and front shocks. The spindles are just a floppin' around under there. So far, the steering looks good other than the stabilizer could use replacing as well.
Now for the good news. I got one of the spring packs done and back under the truck. I must say the stance is friggin' awesome! It has about 1 1/2" of rake front to back. I was going to start the other side, but I must've popped a rib out of place. I got chest and shoulder pains like crazy. I figured I'd just try again tomorrow. I'm super excited about how the spring pack turned out. I think you're gonna like it a lot.
Hopefully the weather cooperates tomorrow and I can get the Mazda sprayed.
I guess that's it for now. 'Night everyone.
Jeff. Good stuff. I have some bad news. Your truck needs four ball joints and front shocks. The spindles are just a floppin' around under there. So far, the steering looks good other than the stabilizer could use replacing as well.
Now for the good news. I got one of the spring packs done and back under the truck. I must say the stance is friggin' awesome! It has about 1 1/2" of rake front to back. I was going to start the other side, but I must've popped a rib out of place. I got chest and shoulder pains like crazy. I figured I'd just try again tomorrow. I'm super excited about how the spring pack turned out. I think you're gonna like it a lot.
Hopefully the weather cooperates tomorrow and I can get the Mazda sprayed.
I guess that's it for now. 'Night everyone.