My '59 Apache

[Denee007]

Thanks!! Galveston? oh, we're just a hop skip and jump away from Galveston! or about an hour drive. We go there about once a month to eat at a place called Fish Tales. Good seafood!

Originally Posted by Indian113

You'll be up and running pretty quick. I love your new wheels and tires and wouldn't have a problem being real proud of that beautiful truck you own. I know Houston is one BIG city but how close to Galveston do you live?

[Indian113]

My step dad lives in Hitchcock and we're planning on a trip after Christmas to see him. It would be nice if I could bring my wife and check out your truck during that week.

[Denee007]

Wow, you just jogged a memory! The pic below is of Yours Truly! I had taken the day off of work to go to a track in Hitchcock! I didn't want to do the track alone, so I put out an SOs on a motorcycle forum, and one guy showed up with his father. Then it was a crappy short track. The first go around, the guy was ahead of me, and next thing I know, he was laid out in the middle of the track with his bike a ways from him. I didn't have a kick stand, so I went and told his dad. We got in the truck and drove out to him. We got him into the truck, he was in pain! I helped load everything and they left for the hospital.
I continued playing at the track until late, all by myself. First time I ever dragged my knee! Later, they called from the hospital. His name was Jeff, he broke his shoulder blade. Not long after I saw him at another track day completely healed!

The track in Hitchcock is now a bonafied track. I never went there. Thank you for bringing a super memory back! I had to hunt for the pic below~ it was self taken.

If you come down, you get in touch with me, and we'll have a wonderful time!
dne'

What I'm wearing is my under clothes to help my racing leathers go on. I don't race in that!lol Oh, this was in 1998 or 99!

[rgunlock]

Originally Posted by Denee007

What I'm wearing is my under clothes to help my racing leathers go on. I don't race in that!lol Oh, this was in 1998 or 99!

But you raced in those shoes?

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Denee007

Denee,

You realize that this photo and the word "granddaughter" do not exactly go together?

Good on you for having been so devoted to motors and motor sports over the years.

Does your grand daughter seem to have any interest in cars or bikes? Not that it matters, but what DOES matter (in my opinion) is that she has you as a role model (I hate that term) for the fact that women can do ANYthing they want and there's no such thing as "boy's things" and "girl's things" unless you make them that way in your mind.

[Denee007]

I wanted to get the bearing off of the carrier, so I went to HF and they had the tools below on Sale! (everything in HF is always on sale).

I think I bought this cause it is just so pretty of colors! My granduaghters going to love this!


I had to take the bearing cage off to get the inner race off. But worked well!

[Baldeagle SR]

A girl for all seasons. and motorcycles too.
Rich
My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

[Denee007]

What I did about my cheapo aftermarket wiper blades! Open my link and see what you think! Also trying to get my viewership up!
dne'

http://www.classiccarsandtools.com/2...shield-wipers/

[Denee007]

Dan, thank you for bringing that up and recognizing the fact that anyone can do anything if they have the desire. Who set the standards for girls play with dolls and boys play with Tonka toys! It was probably commercializations dirty work and money making strategy! Look at men in the kitchen? there are probably more men executive chefs than women. So the kitchen isn't just for women, but I don't remember my dad ever helping in the kitchen. Gary comes in, asks me,"what's for breakfast? or what's for dinner? But if I want to eat healthy, I do need to make food!lol

I despise the stereotyping of I should be doing this, whereas my husband instinctively does that. However, my two girls, now 23 and 29, have never been interested in what's under the hood of a car, or how things work(regarding an automobile), but aren't most people like that? So when a person that has no sense of the machine their driving, but their brakes are squealing and have no clue what it is? No wonder mechanics can get into someone's wallet! or purse!
My father made sure that I took auto mechanics in high school, just like my brothers. Actually, I wasn't the only girl in the class(thank goodness). I think it should be mandatory that everyone take it, and they should have a plumbing class, and electrical class, to prepare for real world experiences that they will inevitably encounter.

When my precious grandaughter is here, which isn't very often anymore, they live a couple hours away. She'll play in the garage, so at that time I don't really do any work, or should I say play? Fun has a new meaning! Anyway, she'll find a bunch of old bolts/nuts, and start her little imagination going. She gets dirty and that's OK! I do make sure she has some crummy clothes on. I've bought her tools, though they were toys, they were functional metal tools, but "toys".

However, I guess there are dainty women, and girly girls that probably shouldn't be near a bench grinder! lol Heck, I don't know if I trust Gary with some of my more dangerous things in the garage or kitchen for that matter!

So, growing up on a "farm", no neighbors, may have proven to setup the stage for me. We had to fix the tractors, lawn tractors were always having to be fixed, frequent runs to the Hi-Lo, or Arien's lawn tractor store, and of course having to make things. We were always working on the barn, fences, those were good days! We all worked in the kitchen, we all worked outside. This scenario is rare, times have changed, modernization is here to stay, computers, cell phones, as neat as they are, I would go back to the old days for the simplicity.
Darn it Dan, I have work to do! lol Have a great day!
dne'

Obviously a few years ago. She's grown a lot since this pic. I miss my little Ray of Sunshine

[Rods57]

Who set the standards for girls play with dolls and boys play with Tonka toys! I despise the stereotyping of I should be doing this, whereas my husband instinctively does that. However, my two girls, now 23 and 29, have never been interested in what's under the hood of a car, or how things work(regarding an automobile), but aren't most people like that? So when a person that has no sense of the machine their driving, but their brakes are squealing and have no clue what it is? No wonder mechanics can get into someone's wallet! or purse!


great attitude, I have three girls and they re encouraged to be involved in whatever they want to do. my oldest rides dirt bikes, horses and plays co-ed soccer and kicks butt. my youngest helped me mount my brake booster in the truck and likes "that dirty stuff". I pulled one of my girls off my Harley when she was 2.... keep up the work its good to see everyone involved in this sick and twisted hobby.

[Denee007]

Thanks! I emphasize to the kids, especially my youngest here, Alexis (22) to pick up on things no matter what it is. She's about the only daughter that showed a little interest.
Here's what I see today. Family's have small homes, some without even a garage. Some live in an apartment and don't even know what a yard is, or what a chore is? Society today is online friends or invisible friends communicating through texting or how many friends they may have on Facebook. I hate it when my kids text me!

My dream is to move out of busy Houston, buy some acreage, have a kick ass place for the kids to behave like kids, have a variety of Toys(4 wheelers, a couple dirt bikes, a place to shoot guns, outdoor stuff), then a large shop~eh, 40 x 80 building for projects., Gary can have his Geological office in part of the building, and I have my classic cars and tools office. It's a dream, but all in all is to make memories for our kids and our kids kids. But we're seeing our kids in the trend of life~work, raising kids of their own, associated with life's little drama's, but fun seems to be more associated with electrical enjoyment(TV, online, texting, watching TV and texting) vs. being outside doing something!
oh, well, I have a rear end to work on~ I can't solve the problems of the world today!


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great attitude, I have three girls and they re encouraged to be involved in whatever they want to do. my oldest rides dirt bikes, horses and plays co-ed soccer and kicks butt. my youngest helped me mount my brake booster in the truck and likes "that dirty stuff". I pulled one of my girls off my Harley when she was 2.... keep up the work its good to see everyone involved in this sick and twisted hobby.[/QUOTE]

Our youngest pointing out some concerns on her Rav4 with 300k miles on it. She drives 3 hours each way to visit us.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Hi Denee,
You and I are of the same mind on this subject. I think it is so unfortunate that so many little girls directly or indirectly get the message that certain "things" aren't for them and little boys too. Along with those messages come sexism messages that I THINK most young parents today don't MEAN to perpetuate.

I like that you say its fine your grand daughter gets dirty playing with nuts & bolts. My ex; the mother of my now-30 and 32 year old son and daughter, was a great mom and she always wanted the kids to look neat as a pin. I did too, but I said as long as they look like they started the day neat and clean, I'm fine if they get dirty. They had to start the day bathed, clean clothes, hair combed, teeth brushed - dirty after that was just being a kid. What fun is it if you are never allowed to just play?

[msaintg]

I love that you enjoy and work on your vehicles. It is an inspiration. I could not get either of my boys (or wife) to take an interest in anything I was working on. Now they just open their wallets like the rest of the population. My older son is 23 now and is just now figuring out what he missed. He still never comes around until he needs something though. Keep up the great work.

[Denee007]

You guys are great!

Hey, I got my parts for my rear axle! you know, all the gears and bearings? This morning I also received the axle perches too! I guess later today I'll work on grinding the old perch welds off and putting the new ones on. I have too much going on right now~ like a full service shop! lol, and we're going on vacation next week~

[Denee007]

Excited as I am, I have a headache! not right now!

I still need to work on my axle perches and clean the housing very well before I call Dave Chapman of The Hollister Road Company. I want you to know that the old 90 wt is really a smelly nasty smell! I get nauseated going into my grrrrage! Probably be after our vacation before I can set up a time with Dave So close yet so far!

[Kim57]

New parts sure do look nice.
Kim

[Stepside Jim]

Oh that smell, can't ya smell that smell. It is a terrible smell.

I know it very well, I just pulled the axle shafts out of my axle, which meant draining the differential, stinky in the shop for a couple days.

Where did you get your parts, I've been using Randy's ring and pinion, just curious of other options, I've had great service so far.

Jim

[Denee007]

Kim, Thanks! Nothin like new stuff



Hi Jim! Dave Chapman, a member here helped find some parts online. He searched a couple places online but Rock auto had the best price of about 300. Other places were up to 700!
I was sure surprised at the difference in prices! Pays to shop!

I did open my garage a few minutes ago to let it air out. I probably should clean the axles really well or put them outside. The housing, Dave loaned me a large bristle brush to wash the insides of the axle tubes. I'd better do all this tomorrow or our garage will stink to high heaven when we get home from vacation!!!
Dne'
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[vht]

denee if you want to smell something really bad, try Ford's friction modifier that they use in their limited slip rear ends. Nasty stuff. Hope you can work it out to see more of your grand daughter. I have 3, 2 girls and 1 boy. The oldest girl loves cars and would stay with me if she could. They're all good kids. Good luck on your rear end, the truck's that is.

[Denee007]

This is nasty enough~ I really don't think I could fathom something smelling much worse, or raw sewer perhaps! As a grandparent, I guess I'm just gonna have to go get her now and then, but then she starts 1st grade, darn school!
Hey, at least your oldest girl is into cars! Time changes everyone, who knows, she may grow up to be like me! I'd like to think I could be a good role model!

Originally Posted by vht

denee if you want to smell something really bad, try Ford's friction modifier that they use in their limited slip rear ends. Nasty stuff. Hope you can work it out to see more of your grand daughter. I have 3, 2 girls and 1 boy. The oldest girl loves cars and would stay with me if she could. They're all good kids. Good luck on your rear end, the truck's that is.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Hope all is well your way Denee your truck looks amazing !!!

[Denee007]

Howard, I was just thinking about you the other day! What have you been up to? Is that guy still holding your truck hostage? Thank you so much for the compliment!

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

Hope all is well your way Denee your truck looks amazing !!!

[custom97]

Really turned out nicely Denee. I sold my 2dr Tahoe a couple of weeks ago and now I'm ready for a C10 project. I'm hoping it turns out close to what you have. I really would like to move out of Houston and have a small shop and shoot my guns, but it seems that any piece of acreage being sold right now is somewhat overpriced. My .02

[Denee007]

You're in Houston! We should meet and shoot the breeze! A C10 should be a cake walk! Intelligent minds think alike!
dne'

Originally Posted by custom97

Really turned out nicely Denee. I sold my 2dr Tahoe a couple of weeks ago and now I'm ready for a C10 project. I'm hoping it turns out close to what you have. I really would like to move out of Houston and have a small shop and shoot my guns, but it seems that any piece of acreage being sold right now is somewhat overpriced. My .02

[dubie]

i can relate lady. In 2005 we moved to a large city thinking it would be good for a change of scenery, change of pace. Boy was it a change. The kids didn't adjust well, they fell into the same life as other city kids, glued to a tv, cell phone etc..... After 3 years of that nonsense, we moved back to our small home town and decided to slow things down a bit. We bought a nice piece of land, built a new home and shop, bought 4 used snow mobiles so we could enjoy some of the long winters, got the ski boat tuned up and got back into wrenching on trucks. We don't have a source of TV running to the house so if the kids want to watch something, they find it online or go to a friends house. But in reality, they don't even miss not having it. We're a 2 minute walk away from a beach on a beautiful fresh water lake where we fall asleep on summer evening to the call from the loons. My son spends his summers down there hanging with friends and swimming all day long. They are able to do whatever they please as far as recreation goes, except fire guns (we don't own any guns anyways) and have all the space and freedom they need to do so. Our 17 year old daughter has just started expressing interest in the 55 Chevy sedan I have sitting in the driveway. She works a well paying part time job and wants to start saving money so she can fix it up and drive it some day. It's nice to hear her say that, but she has yet to come out and throw on a set of coveralls to help on my truck and see what it's all about. I have faith that she will one day pick up the hobby. My 15 year old son would love to have a classic to drive all year round, but he lacks the drive to learn anything new. He's still in the teenage slug phase.