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**LockDoc** · 07-31-2025, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I made a frame for one of my wifes sand paintings.

Frame fits well with the theme of the painting. Good job!

Tell your wife she did a good job on the painting too.....

**Palf70Step** · 07-31-2025, 11:14 AM

**3757chevy** · 07-31-2025, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Frame fits well with the theme of the painting. Good job!

Tell your wife she did a good job on the painting too.....

Thanks!
She doesn't do the painting. I should have worded it different. It is a painting she bought without the frame. Most of the pictures in our house are sand paintings . She won't buy one unless it is signed. I have made alot of frames for her. Probably over a dozen.

**Getter-Done** · 07-31-2025, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I made a frame for one of my wifes sand paintings.

Great looking Miter cuts.

I have invested in a Shopsmith system.
I hope to get it set up soon.

**3757chevy** · 07-31-2025, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Great looking Miter cuts.

Thanks but I made the cuts with plastic miter box and a hand saw and used a $3.50 clamp to hold the corners while I nailed them together.

**Sheepdip** · 08-01-2025, 10:33 AM

We switched to a Ram DRW 3500 for towing our 5th Wheel trailer, and it was a real problem reach wise to insert the safety/lock pin, so I decided to rectify it.

I'm short, fat, old, and I like things easy, so I conjured up with my limited brain cells this long-handled hitch pin and a reachable locking/securing system which works quite well I might add. Hitching and Un-Hitching without choice words now.

**Boog** · 08-01-2025, 01:40 PM

Nice work.
I have a Pull Rite Super Glide hitch in my 06 Sierra crew cab with shorty bed for our 5th wheel camper. It works great for making sure the corners of the camper don't get into the back of the cab when turning. I don't have to get out and slide the hitch back when making sharp turns, it does it automatically. I've been fairly pleased with it.

HO455 · 08-01-2025, 09:39 PM

I pulled three of door latches out of the doors. One had been hard to turn as of late so I tore them part, cleaned lubricated, and shot some paint on them. Ahhh! Less complaining from the other side of the bed.

**Getter-Done** · 08-01-2025, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

We switched to a Ram DRW 3500 for towing our 5th Wheel trailer, and it was a real problem reach wise to insert the safety/lock pin, so I decided to rectify it.

I'm short, fat, old, and I like things easy, so I conjured up with my limited brain cells this long-handled hitch pin and a reachable locking/securing system which works quite well I might add. Hitching and Un-Hitching without choice words now.

Great Machining and Great Idea my Fellow Machinist.

**MJN** · 08-01-2025, 10:02 PM

Worked on cleaning up a couple more old lanterns. The big green one is a Coleman 228C made in 1946 and the little guy is a 242B from 1939. The 242B just needs a couple more parts and it will be ready to fire up. Supposed to be winter projects but since it was so hot and humid lately I had to tinker with something.

**Getter-Done** · 08-01-2025, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MJN

Worked on cleaning up a couple more old lanterns. The big green one is a Coleman 228C made in 1946 and the little guy is a 242B from 1939. The 242B just needs a couple more parts and it will be ready to fire up. Supposed to be winter projects but since it was so hot and humid lately I had to tinker with something.

I remember those.

4u2nv · 08-02-2025, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

We switched to a Ram DRW 3500 for towing our 5th Wheel trailer, and it was a real problem reach wise to insert the safety/lock pin, so I decided to rectify it.

I'm short, fat, old, and I like things easy, so I conjured up with my limited brain cells this long-handled hitch pin and a reachable locking/securing system which works quite well I might add. Hitching and Un-Hitching without choice words now.

You need to patend that and get it on the market

**Mike80D** · 08-02-2025, 07:55 AM

I picked up some self-clinging window tint to put on my garage door windows to keep the evening sun off my gauge cluster and dash. I’m not a pro so you don’t get any pictures LOL!

**Sheepdip** · 08-02-2025, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Nice work.
I have a Pull Rite Super Glide hitch in my 06 Sierra crew cab with shorty bed for our 5th wheel camper. It works great for making sure the corners of the camper don't get into the back of the cab when turning. I don't have to get out and slide the hitch back when making sharp turns, it does it automatically. I've been fairly pleased with it.

Those sliders are a must for the short beds when challenged with a super sharp turn, ask my buddy who just found out on the corner of his cab.

**Sheepdip** · 08-02-2025, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 4u2nv

You need to patend that and get it on the market

Thanks for the plug but number one, I'm too old and number two, I only need one

72c20customcamper · 08-18-2025, 04:29 PM

Changed out the plugs on the 04 Envoy . 138k miles and I noticed it was losing power , look at that gap

really was expecting much worse though

72c20customcamper · 08-24-2025, 10:56 AM

Took the Chevelle to a show today

72c20customcamper · 08-24-2025, 04:14 PM

Got to see some WWII planes and some new fighters . There was an air show at the airport about a mile away from the car show . Couldn’t get any of the F22s by the time you heard them they were gone

GOPAPA · 08-29-2025, 09:06 AM

Helped the wife can peaches from our tree we picked yesterday,got 10 quarts

**A1971Blazer** · 09-25-2025, 10:06 AM

After being in use for almost 25 years, I had to replace a water heater.
With the new push-on type connectors, it was quick and easy.
The days of the solder and cuss are officially over! (I hope)

**Lost in the 60's** · 09-25-2025, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

After being in use for almost 25 years, I had to replace a water heater.
With the new push-on type connectors, it was quick and easy.
The days of the solder and cuss are officially over! (I hope)

Those fittings are nice and I use them too, because I can't solder used copper to save my life, but damn they get expensive...

**Steeveedee** · 09-25-2025, 08:38 PM

You talking about "Shark Bite" fittings? I'll use copper pipe and solder 'til I die. Those are nice in an emergency, though.

**A1971Blazer** · 09-26-2025, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

You talking about "Shark Bite" fittings? I'll use copper pipe and solder 'til I die. Those are nice in an emergency, though.

I always soldered too, but this was late in the evening, I was tired and pi$$ed.
changing the water heater was the last thing I wanted to do...

These are similar to Shark Bite® but a different trade name.
They are flexible stainless with the ends already attached.
I used them on the water heater in my shop 5-6 years ago...so far so good.
I do keep an eye on them though.

**Rickysnickers** · 09-26-2025, 09:14 AM

We used Shark Bite fittings on a water heater in our old house. They are great. There were no leaks or anything. They were still dry after 5+ years, when we sold and moved.

**Rickysnickers** · 09-26-2025, 09:17 AM

Got some rather bad news yesterday. We are staying in our Missouri house. I went down to the basement, and we have mold issues

. Looks like at least half the finished basement is going to need to be demo-ed.

07-31-2025, 11:14 AM	#6352
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08-01-2025, 10:33 AM	#6356
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,893	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... We switched to a Ram DRW 3500 for towing our 5th Wheel trailer, and it was a real problem reach wise to insert the safety/lock pin, so I decided to rectify it. I'm short, fat, old, and I like things easy, so I conjured up with my limited brain cells this long-handled hitch pin and a reachable locking/securing system which works quite well I might add. Hitching and Un-Hitching without choice words now. Attached Images

08-01-2025, 01:40 PM	#6357
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 14,116	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Nice work. I have a Pull Rite Super Glide hitch in my 06 Sierra crew cab with shorty bed for our 5th wheel camper. It works great for making sure the corners of the camper don't get into the back of the cab when turning. I don't have to get out and slide the hitch back when making sharp turns, it does it automatically. I've been fairly pleased with it. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver 'primer is finer' Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-01-2025, 09:39 PM	#6358
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,410	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I pulled three of door latches out of the doors. One had been hard to turn as of late so I tore them part, cleaned lubricated, and shot some paint on them. Ahhh! Less complaining from the other side of the bed. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

08-01-2025, 10:02 PM	#6360
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,257	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Worked on cleaning up a couple more old lanterns. The big green one is a Coleman 228C made in 1946 and the little guy is a 242B from 1939. The 242B just needs a couple more parts and it will be ready to fire up. Supposed to be winter projects but since it was so hot and humid lately I had to tinker with something. Attached Images __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

08-02-2025, 07:55 AM	#6363
Mike80D Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 446	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I picked up some self-clinging window tint to put on my garage door windows to keep the evening sun off my gauge cluster and dash. I’m not a pro so you don’t get any pictures LOL! __________________ 1978 Scottsdale Life’s a garden. Dig it.

08-18-2025, 04:29 PM	#6366
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,481	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Changed out the plugs on the 04 Envoy . 138k miles and I noticed it was losing power , look at that gap really was expecting much worse though Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-24-2025, 10:56 AM	#6367
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,481	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Took the Chevelle to a show today Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-24-2025, 04:14 PM	#6368
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,481	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Got to see some WWII planes and some new fighters . There was an air show at the airport about a mile away from the car show . Couldn’t get any of the F22s by the time you heard them they were gone Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-29-2025, 09:06 AM	#6369
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,862	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Helped the wife can peaches from our tree we picked yesterday,got 10 quarts __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

09-25-2025, 10:06 AM	#6370
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,408	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... After being in use for almost 25 years, I had to replace a water heater. With the new push-on type connectors, it was quick and easy. The days of the solder and cuss are officially over! (I hope) __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

09-25-2025, 08:38 PM	#6372
Steeveedee Ram-A-Lam-A-Ding-Dong Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 11,901	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... You talking about "Shark Bite" fittings? I'll use copper pipe and solder 'til I die. Those are nice in an emergency, though. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-26-2025, 09:14 AM	#6374
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,406	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... We used Shark Bite fittings on a water heater in our old house. They are great. There were no leaks or anything. They were still dry after 5+ years, when we sold and moved.

09-26-2025, 09:17 AM	#6375
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,406	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Got some rather bad news yesterday. We are staying in our Missouri house. I went down to the basement, and we have mold issues . Looks like at least half the finished basement is going to need to be demo-ed.



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