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02-08-2009, 08:34 PM | #1 |
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What did you get done? 02/08
I spent the weekend getting caught up on little jobs around the house. In an attempt to have a more efficient house, I replaced quite a few lights with the new low energy Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs.
I also changed my thermostats out for digital programmable units. I don't know how much impact it will have, but I feel like it's a step in the right direction. Today was get ready for Spring day in my yard. With the temps in the upper 70's it was nice to be outside. Unfortunately I wasn't just out there "enjoying the weather". My yard crew and I bagged 25 bags of trimmings, and 8 big bundles of limbs. We put down 4 yards of mulch, and planted 8 flats of flowers. In between that I made some fence repairs, serviced the pool, and played with me new toys from DeWalt. I rarely see DeWalt tools on sale, much less on clearance sale. I was in Lowes looking at Dewalt tools and they had a bundle on clearance. I picked up an 18v reciprocating saw, a driver, with two batteries and charger foe 135.00. Looked the items up separately and they value at 200+, so I figure I scored quite nicely. What did you get done?
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02-08-2009, 08:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
Found out I passed part of my 4th class power engineering exams friday night, so I did some celebrating. Truck related, I picked up a set of low-back buckets for my 81 today. Should look good once recovered.
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02-08-2009, 09:01 PM | #3 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
Installed a Hurst Mastershift Saturday that I scored on eBay. Replaced a PIA Mr. G shifter, the Mr. G shifter is now resting in a large green can at my curb. Thanks to Hurst for reminding me how much I really do love manual transmissions. The Heap is getting a V8, it might get a 5 speed too.
Cleaned out my shed today,came across a sign I had forgot about. The sign has a new home.
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02-08-2009, 10:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
I put the Fatmat in my truck today. Im gettig ready to start the interior soon.Cooked some food and had my parents over for dinner.
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02-08-2009, 10:14 PM | #5 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
Looks good up there, Also gotta say....Where tha heck did you find oil cans to use that fill spout ? I haven't seen one of those things in close to 20 years. LOL I started a spit shine on the ole 97 GMC, It's been sitting a few weeks so gettin it ready for the first show of this year next Saturday....
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02-08-2009, 10:16 PM | #6 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
I cleaned up my garage, and added a set of stairs to access the attic. Now all the christmas decorations are put away (finally!) and my Cadillac is back inside, where it belongs.
Truck related, I think I may have talked my wife into letting me get another truck. Now I just have to figure out what I want. Last edited by Jonboy; 02-08-2009 at 10:17 PM. |
02-08-2009, 10:17 PM | #7 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
Spent Sat and Sun preparing for the mini-tub. Rims are supposed to be here Wed. Swapped the 3.73 gears for a fresh set of 4.10's. I installed the gear set on Fri. Set the backlash/pinion depth, ect. A major PITA, but got er done. Installed the axel Sat. morning and figured out that with the flip kit and my 2" rear spring hanger (homemade) was too low. So I removed the spring hangers (had to unbolt the bed and jack it up to get hanger bolts out) and installed factory ones I got from a salvage yard. Another PITA,but got er done. Today (Sun) started cutting the bed for the mini-tub and installed new set of rear shocks (Nitro drop shocks). Yep a PITA, but got er done.
Guys with flip kits-Are you guys using the shock extenders? I don't think I need to with the drop shocks. |
02-08-2009, 10:25 PM | #8 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
I fought a rotovirus Friday into Saturday..YUCK!! Luckily, I felt better by Sunday and went to the World of Wheels. I normally don't stand in line to meet famous people, but I did this time, for two hours...to see Chip Foose. I know Chip is a good guy and all, but after seeing the way he was with everyone in front of me in line, my respect for the man grew ten-fold! He went WAY out of his way to smile, make eye contact, stand up and shake hands, pose for pics, sign just about everything imaginable, and go off stage to meet and greet those less fortunate who were confined to wheelchairs and with disabilities. I brought along my lower column cover for Yeller and asked him to sign it. He asked what vehicle it was off of and we BS'd for a couple minutes. I then asked him if he was ever going to have a 73-87 on the show (Overhaulin), he said he would like to...but who knows what kind fo control he has over that. I also picked up a bunch of cool stuff for 73-87.com at the show. If I can get my damn camera to download them, I'll post em up.
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02-08-2009, 10:27 PM | #9 | |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
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Mine has extensions that were on it when I bought it, You shouldn't need them with the proper drop shocks....
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02-08-2009, 10:33 PM | #10 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
I started the weekend with a computer virus on my laptop. A really good friend came to my rescue,... and worked ALOT of hours to it that. (I owe you. you know who youu are,...)
Took the blazer for it's first "bagged" test drive to figure out ride heights and air pressures. Then I gave it a quick washed and moved it to my house garage. Then I pulled the bed off my '69 swb in preparation for a 5.5"/6" static drop (maybe more), using parts from blazer. I pulled the ECE rear suspension off my '71 swb (now a parts truck),... and pulled out the tilt column. Here's a couple pics.
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02-08-2009, 10:45 PM | #11 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
got my new(to me) th350 welded, bought hoses, thats about it
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02-08-2009, 10:48 PM | #12 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
Went parts shopping and came out pretty good.
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02-08-2009, 11:53 PM | #13 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
Only thing truck related was to pull the Boyds off the black truck (Fridaynight),install the Rallys and BFG's , and meet a board member in Livingston ,Tx on Sat morning to deliver them . It was nice to meet another member and pass the wheels on to someone here . I met Chevy_Man (Eric) . Nice guy . The rest of the weekend was taken with other commitments and my sisters birthday get together today . Now I have to find some 20's for the black truck .
Frank
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02-08-2009, 11:58 PM | #14 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
Yo! Y'all!
Sorry, had to finish window regulator and door latch installation on my OTHER Chevy, my '76 custom-built Camaro. FRANKENTRUCK got washed, tuned, and parked in the small garage after a small outing. Also finished installation of an interior door for the bedroom that required re-framing. Todd.
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02-09-2009, 12:08 AM | #15 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
worked all weekend on the "honey do" list
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02-09-2009, 12:12 AM | #16 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
I've been working on my 'mole'..... my RetroRod project. Last week, we cut up the frame, did the initial 're-splice', & I was working on making the boxing plates when I got some metal in my eye while grinding.
Those of you familiar w/the issue know the drilll..... visit your local primary care physician & let 'em dig around w/a needle to get it out & then scrape any rust residue off your eye lens. Fun, fun, fun. He said no more grinding for several days. Don't tell him I went back out there Saturday for a few hours..... Today was quality time w/the family.
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02-09-2009, 12:22 AM | #17 | |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
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02-09-2009, 12:33 AM | #18 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
I was grinding today with safety glasses on,... and still shot some sparks of metal under them. Luckily nothing got in my eye. I hate faceshields,... but maybe I will start using them.
The "metal in your eye" deal is not fun.
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02-09-2009, 12:34 AM | #19 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
not good when getting MRI's either
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02-09-2009, 12:45 AM | #20 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
I completely disassembled the 305 I picked up on Saturday and have been pouring over casting numbers and everything I can find on LE9 engines.
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02-09-2009, 01:15 AM | #21 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
pulled a shoulder made den out of my drivers door.. will forever "unlock open and re slam" my door never ever shoulder it again..
umm worked saturday until about 20 mins after anything cool here was closed for the night so i sat at home like a bum.. fixed the (whachamacallits) that surround my front headlights.. put back on the front trim.. replaced "missing screws: in my interior.. and.. hmmm.. got rear ended by a ford focus
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02-09-2009, 02:08 AM | #22 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
Didn't do any thing truck related, but did spend a bunch of money on evil bay buying model cars and managed to find the 84 gmc fall guy re issue and started working on it, started working on a shop for my model car diorama, and today I went to windstar casino and lost all my money
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02-09-2009, 04:16 AM | #23 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
Saturday, it was the water pump from hell. Anything that could go wrong, did. The first pump cracked at the bypass hose fitting The new water pump studs were the wrong ones, which necessitated an additional trip to the parts store. Then the second pump got put on, and I had major pains lining up the aftermarket York A/C bracket to get the bolts in, not to mention in two spots there are 1/8" spacers that go between the heads and the bracket with no real room to hold them while getting the bolt started. What should have been a ~2hr. job went 6. Today was a little better, I scored a set of NOS inside door handles for my shortbed resto project for $43.
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02-09-2009, 06:06 AM | #24 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
I always have a magnet close by or in my pocket when doing any metalwork. Yes, I do wear safety glasses but for some reason metal will find my eye anyway.The magnet I use is one of those pocket extending magnets. The magnet has saved me a trip to the doctor many many times. Just hold the eyelids open with one hand with the magnet in the other.
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02-09-2009, 08:17 AM | #25 |
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Re: What did you get done? 02/08
For the record..... I wear safety glasses, hearing protection, & leather gloves while working. In this instance, something still got past the eye wear. While I was back out there on Sat, I decided to use the full face shield & still managed to get something in my eye..... again. I'm pretty sure we got that one out but my GF noticed something else that she couldn't get. At this time we're hoping it was the residuals of the previous Dr.'s visit.
I'll know in a day or two (not a wink..... that's a smilely w/his eye out of comission ).
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