November talking turkey BS thread
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From: Laquey, MO
Morning all.
So far this weekend is starting off fairly productive. I started early on finishing up the brake job on the passenger side of Frankentruck in case I ran into the unexpected. For once, everything went exactly as planned and I'm already done. Braking is so much better than it was and I've got a rock solid e-brake to boot.
Other than some better rubber on the back tires, I think I'm pretty much ready for winter.
So far this weekend is starting off fairly productive. I started early on finishing up the brake job on the passenger side of Frankentruck in case I ran into the unexpected. For once, everything went exactly as planned and I'm already done. Braking is so much better than it was and I've got a rock solid e-brake to boot.
Other than some better rubber on the back tires, I think I'm pretty much ready for winter.
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Raytown MO
I was hoping for a relaxing day other than putting LED instrument bulbs in. That all went south after I got my state inspection done this morning. 
I have to replace the right upper control arm because the ball joint is a little loose and repack the front wheel bearings because the front left wheel bearing is a little loose.
Sad part is changing out the control arm is a much easier job than repacking the wheel bearings.
O'Reilly's not having the parts I need until 1:00 didn't thrill me either.
I have to replace the right upper control arm because the ball joint is a little loose and repack the front wheel bearings because the front left wheel bearing is a little loose.
Sad part is changing out the control arm is a much easier job than repacking the wheel bearings.
O'Reilly's not having the parts I need until 1:00 didn't thrill me either.
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At least yours will start and make it to the insp place...ol red is not wanting to even turn over now. I hate elec issues.
I did have some fun today with the buggy.
Those LED shop light bulbs sound cool.
I did have some fun today with the buggy.
Those LED shop light bulbs sound cool.
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Evening Everyone!
Rich, it looks like you had fun.
I got the Yukon shot after a lot of aggravation trying to find the paint color. GM keeps screwing up the codes on the data sheets and makes a simple job a friggin' nightmare. Anyway, it looks decent, so it should be ready to deliver on Monday.
We're also getting closer to bringing the new toy home. I still have to figure out how to get it back from Michigan, though.
Rich, it looks like you had fun.
I got the Yukon shot after a lot of aggravation trying to find the paint color. GM keeps screwing up the codes on the data sheets and makes a simple job a friggin' nightmare. Anyway, it looks decent, so it should be ready to deliver on Monday.
We're also getting closer to bringing the new toy home. I still have to figure out how to get it back from Michigan, though.
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I appreciate the offer Dave, I'll have to try and work out a day for that.
And you can look over the disk brake front end on my parts truck.
Jeff need another set? http://springfield.craigslist.org/pts/5862924542.html
And you can look over the disk brake front end on my parts truck.
Jeff need another set? http://springfield.craigslist.org/pts/5862924542.html
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From: Laquey, MO
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Good Morning Everybody!
So much for getting an extra hour of sleep. The girls haven't been doing their chores, so I woke up at 0500 and did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen. I need to go in to the shop today and reassemble the Yukon, then maybe get the battery tray on Mongo welded back together.
So much for getting an extra hour of sleep. The girls haven't been doing their chores, so I woke up at 0500 and did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen. I need to go in to the shop today and reassemble the Yukon, then maybe get the battery tray on Mongo welded back together.
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From: BATTLEFIELD, MO
Those are some nice wheels Rich. I'm good though.. I have another set now for Ol Big Red when I switch the hubs out etc...
Morning all! Today is football and maybe some work in the shop to clean it out some more.....
I was brush hogging into my woods yesterday and something got hit and broke my glass on my back door. Urggg lucky it was double paned...still a mess to clean up
Morning all! Today is football and maybe some work in the shop to clean it out some more.....
I was brush hogging into my woods yesterday and something got hit and broke my glass on my back door. Urggg lucky it was double paned...still a mess to clean up
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From: Laquey, MO
Getting a bunch of little things done this morning. 
Wiper delay box and switch installed and working, correct headlight and wiper switch ***** installed, replaced the bulb for the back-up light that was out on the wife's car. Next is new wiper blades and washing windshields. If you're wondering how to get that stubborn film that forms on the inside of the windshield off - use hot water with a liberal amount of Dawn dishwashing liquid. Cuts right through it.
Wiper delay box and switch installed and working, correct headlight and wiper switch ***** installed, replaced the bulb for the back-up light that was out on the wife's car. Next is new wiper blades and washing windshields. If you're wondering how to get that stubborn film that forms on the inside of the windshield off - use hot water with a liberal amount of Dawn dishwashing liquid. Cuts right through it.
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From: Laquey, MO
Whew...
Windshields, front door windows, and mirrors cleaned on all 4 operational vehicles. My shoulders were sore before, but now they're really unhappy. The last thing on my list is to finally install the center caps on the front wheels on the truck. Now that the e-brake works, jacking the truck up is far less sketchy than it used to be.
Windshields, front door windows, and mirrors cleaned on all 4 operational vehicles. My shoulders were sore before, but now they're really unhappy. The last thing on my list is to finally install the center caps on the front wheels on the truck. Now that the e-brake works, jacking the truck up is far less sketchy than it used to be.
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Well, I got the Yukon put back together. A quick sand and buff tomorrow and it'll be ready to go home. I have a Fox body Mustang coming in tomorrow as soon as the Yukon goes. It gets some finish up body work and a complete paint job. Then on Wednesday Ches is bringing a Jeep for me to weld a floor pan in.
We'll be on the road to Indiana Thursday afternoon or real early Friday morning. The Monster truck Hall of Fame induction banquet this weekend, then back to work until I make the trip up to Michigan in a couple weeks.
Busy, busy.
We'll be on the road to Indiana Thursday afternoon or real early Friday morning. The Monster truck Hall of Fame induction banquet this weekend, then back to work until I make the trip up to Michigan in a couple weeks.
Busy, busy.
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Spent the day welding up a coon dog "dog box" frame for the son in law, then took the grandson for a 4 wheeler ride.
Also had the faded red Bronco out for its blow out the carb cobwebs ride. Thanks again RC, that work you did on the carb fixed it for sure. It will still run even almost standing on its nose or about to flip on its side....
Also had the faded red Bronco out for its blow out the carb cobwebs ride. Thanks again RC, that work you did on the carb fixed it for sure. It will still run even almost standing on its nose or about to flip on its side....