May chat thread, and mishaps!
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Russellville, MO
Good morning everybody. Busy day here in the office and even busier in the shop. I've knuckled down on the help and they no longer work on their own, it's amazing how much more gets accomplished when I'm working with them.
Hotshot
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Afternoon Everybody!
I heard the Monte run before I came home for lunch. Of course it couldn't be that simple. Some jack hole put 3" long exhaust studs on the manifolds and one of them found it's way through the heater box and in to the heater core.
Luckily, G-bodies are pretty easy to do a heater core in.
It'll have to wait. I have to figure out why that dang Porsche we sold suddenly decided to start overheating.
I heard the Monte run before I came home for lunch. Of course it couldn't be that simple. Some jack hole put 3" long exhaust studs on the manifolds and one of them found it's way through the heater box and in to the heater core.
Luckily, G-bodies are pretty easy to do a heater core in.
It'll have to wait. I have to figure out why that dang Porsche we sold suddenly decided to start overheating.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: missouri
dang alan thats a bummer about the heater core and the porshe..
i managed to get a little done today.. made the new steel brake lines, then played with the a/c unit some. the unit i had was full of dirt dobers ...good thing i sealed the lines when i put it up so its all just cosmetic type cleaning. then i let dustyn help me fabricate the a/c compressor bracket.. i designed it then let him weld it up ... it is not perfect welds but he is getting better with the mig, he loves making parts by hand now..
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link.. Inner Fenders Photos by rcplumley | Photobucket
i managed to get a little done today.. made the new steel brake lines, then played with the a/c unit some. the unit i had was full of dirt dobers ...good thing i sealed the lines when i put it up so its all just cosmetic type cleaning. then i let dustyn help me fabricate the a/c compressor bracket.. i designed it then let him weld it up ... it is not perfect welds but he is getting better with the mig, he loves making parts by hand now..
.. link.. Inner Fenders Photos by rcplumley | Photobucket
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From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
Those are for F100 and F150's....and Bronco's.
You are rocking big boy brakes now for the most part, unless you are like Alan and doing monster Wildwood pinion brakes!
You are rocking big boy brakes now for the most part, unless you are like Alan and doing monster Wildwood pinion brakes!
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Evening All!
I got some fab time in on the C-cab. If I can get a whole day with it, I may be able to button up the front suspension on it and get the rear shock mounts done.
Where were you, Jeff?
RC. The bracket looks good. You're gonna spoil yourself putting A/C in that truck.
I got some fab time in on the C-cab. If I can get a whole day with it, I may be able to button up the front suspension on it and get the rear shock mounts done.
Where were you, Jeff?
RC. The bracket looks good. You're gonna spoil yourself putting A/C in that truck.
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Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: missouri
just seen this.. wish i would of had more time.. it is not to far away for me..
Classic Cruise-In Car Show and Swap Meet
May 24th
SW 4th Ave & Fair Rd, AVA MO
Description: Classic Cruise-In Car show and Swap Meet May 24th at 1pm hosted by the Road Runners Car Club and Douglas County Fair Board. Gates prices are $6 for 12yr olds and older, $4 for 3-12, 2 and under are free. Drivers of show cars will receive $1 off admission. Come early and enter into the parade! Parade starts at 12 on the square and pre enter your club with the Ava Chamber of Commerce. Bring your cars, bring your club and enjoy a day of showing off your classic beauty. Car show will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Ava, Mo. For directions or more information please feel free to contact us.
Contact: 417-543-8939 - rsturgeon@centurytel.net
Classic Cruise-In Car Show and Swap Meet
May 24th
SW 4th Ave & Fair Rd, AVA MO
Description: Classic Cruise-In Car show and Swap Meet May 24th at 1pm hosted by the Road Runners Car Club and Douglas County Fair Board. Gates prices are $6 for 12yr olds and older, $4 for 3-12, 2 and under are free. Drivers of show cars will receive $1 off admission. Come early and enter into the parade! Parade starts at 12 on the square and pre enter your club with the Ava Chamber of Commerce. Bring your cars, bring your club and enjoy a day of showing off your classic beauty. Car show will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Ava, Mo. For directions or more information please feel free to contact us.
Contact: 417-543-8939 - rsturgeon@centurytel.net