Weekend Plans?!? Lets get something done
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: springfield il
it's sat, and in between my runs i have actually accomplished something ! i got dash lights again , the heater works now , and i p.o.d my wife and someone whom came over to look at my 37 flatty . da-- i am way ahead of the game . i usually dont make her mad till after i get home in the evening !!!!
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From: Santa Clarita
I tried to do some work on my truck but the temperature gauge is at 109 degrees, and humidity. Just way too hot and humid and no relief is sight. I'll be hanging out near the air conditioner or making some phone calls to friends with a pool this weekend.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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I just threw in the towel for today. I was trying to assmble the heads to a dual over head cam engine and well, the design does not allow for the use of a standrad spring compressor so I had to make my own outta a C-clamp. Anyhow, I started the day with 3 outta 32 valves installed. I eneded the day with 1 outta 32 on. I worry that if I keep working at this negative rate, I may accidently have the tranny apart tomorrow. ARH!!! Oh well, time for my drink of choice: coke.
Good luck to my fellow wrenchers and enjoy the weekend.
Good luck to my fellow wrenchers and enjoy the weekend.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: I live in Leitchfield, KY
Originally Posted by Minger
I just threw in the towel for today. I was trying to assmble the heads to a dual over head cam engine and well, the design does not allow for the use of a standrad spring compressor so I had to make my own outta a C-clamp. Anyhow, I started the day with 3 outta 32 valves installed. I eneded the day with 1 outta 32 on. I worry that if I keep working at this negative rate, I may accidently have the tranny apart tomorrow. ARH!!! Oh well, time for my drink of choice: coke.
Good luck to my fellow wrenchers and enjoy the weekend.
Good luck to my fellow wrenchers and enjoy the weekend.
Keeps me goin!!!
Posting Guru
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From: I live in Leitchfield, KY
Originally Posted by imlowr2
I tried to do some work on my truck but the temperature gauge is at 109 degrees, and humidity. Just way too hot and humid and no relief is sight. I'll be hanging out near the air conditioner or making some phone calls to friends with a pool this weekend.
You're welcome anytime
Freshman User
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: glenwood springs colorado
let's see:
work today.
drink tonight
some quick honey-dos tomorrow morning
go to Aspen music festival all day: leftover salmon, michael franti, and allman brothers- lots of cold frosty beverages or close to luke warm after being out in the sun all day
put off truck work until monday-maybe some more rust encapsulator in various places, maybe install the frame gas tank, maybe skip the truck all together and go catch some rainbows in the Colorado river.
work today.
drink tonight
some quick honey-dos tomorrow morning
go to Aspen music festival all day: leftover salmon, michael franti, and allman brothers- lots of cold frosty beverages or close to luke warm after being out in the sun all day
put off truck work until monday-maybe some more rust encapsulator in various places, maybe install the frame gas tank, maybe skip the truck all together and go catch some rainbows in the Colorado river.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: NM
I have my tranny "almost" together after SIX WEEKS of messing around with it. It started out as a simple "one day project" to replace the clutch. 
I haven't driven it since early July... Oh well, I can't wait to drive it without that juddering and rattling when I take off from a light!
I haven't driven it since early July... Oh well, I can't wait to drive it without that juddering and rattling when I take off from a light!
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Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Santa Clarita
Originally Posted by Truxx1956
It's a long drive, but you can come to my house.I have a pool You're welcome anytime
You're welcome anytime
Appreciate your hospitality.
Last edited by imlowr2; Sep 1, 2007 at 06:52 PM.
Posting Guru
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From: I live in Leitchfield, KY
Hey tha'ts cool, I have a big place, and I come from a pretty big family.I have 3 brothers and 1 sister.I'm right in the middle, my initials are T.D.C. I tell everyone that stands for Top Dead Center. We all live right here in one spot, all but my older bro, he don't want to live around the rest of us, and we don't want him to live here either. Come on over!!! I got lots of projects, and lots of fridge space for Cokes!!
Come on over!!! I got lots of projects, and lots of fridge space for Cokes!!
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Riverside, So Cal
Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1
I have my tranny "almost" together after SIX WEEKS of messing around with it. It started out as a simple "one day project" to replace the clutch.
I haven't driven it since early July... Oh well, I can't wait to drive it without that juddering and rattling when I take off from a light!
I haven't driven it since early July... Oh well, I can't wait to drive it without that juddering and rattling when I take off from a light!
I probably have another 8 months to go. Sheesh!!!
More Turbo
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: south-central PA
my plan this weekend is to get my garage back in shape, you know....... put the tools in the toolbox, and everything else away............(it was getting pretty messy)
i did get most stuff put away and actually shop vac'ed most the the floor before loosing energy....... the just sat out in the garage watching TV thinking about what i could be doing.
might take out rear axle and finish the welding the 4-link brackets and stuff tomorrow.
i did get most stuff put away and actually shop vac'ed most the the floor before loosing energy....... the just sat out in the garage watching TV thinking about what i could be doing.
might take out rear axle and finish the welding the 4-link brackets and stuff tomorrow.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Bloomfield, Iowa
Got started late last night. Got all but one bolt off the front clip before I had to resort to a torch. Torch is at a friend's house so I had to stop last nightbefore I got it all off.
Got my axles and a new set of drums dropped off today to get drilled to 5 on 4.5 and lost half the day on the road. Did get the front clip off, engine and trans out and also got the interior pretty much gutted.
Got the next week off and trying to get the 289/C4 in (tranny builder is MIA, also spent part of the day looking for him), MII front suspension in and Mustang gas tank. Also have the Flaming River tilt column and Lokar shifter to get in. Just got the booster/MC setup yesterday so I have a full week planned.
Everyone have fun!
SPark
Got my axles and a new set of drums dropped off today to get drilled to 5 on 4.5 and lost half the day on the road. Did get the front clip off, engine and trans out and also got the interior pretty much gutted.
Got the next week off and trying to get the 289/C4 in (tranny builder is MIA, also spent part of the day looking for him), MII front suspension in and Mustang gas tank. Also have the Flaming River tilt column and Lokar shifter to get in. Just got the booster/MC setup yesterday so I have a full week planned.
Everyone have fun!
SPark