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tex_waco_usmc · 01-08-2013, 10:30 AM

Yesterday I was working on getting Project Heaven prepped again to be moved as we are selling our house and moving. Got the rear axle reinstalled and went to bolt the driveshaft back in and installed a new U-joint, had to order a new U-Joint strap kit cause I couldnt find them... Then as I am tightening the bolts into the yoke for the strap kit I hear a pop and the head of the bolt breaks off in my hand...

Yep, thats when you know it is time to call it a day and tackle it tomorrow...

LOL, so today it is time to drill and either E-Z out the bolt or drill and tap the hole again...

midniteblues · 01-08-2013, 10:41 AM

sounds like how i started my day one day last week but my bolt came out easy with a perfect hole and a ez out

hopefully yours comes out with a twist of the thumb....it nice when that happens but its rare

if not drill straight my friend

**70cst** · 01-08-2013, 10:43 AM

That's when it time to get a cup of coffee and think happy thought

tex_waco_usmc · 01-08-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

That's when it time to get a cup of coffee and think happy thought

not a cup of coffee, a cold beer or two! LOL

99-LS1-SS · 01-08-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tex_waco_usmc

not a cup of coffee, a cold beer or two! LOL

This is what I was thinking. lol

**RenoKeene** · 01-08-2013, 01:44 PM

Its really time to call it a day when you break the easy-out off!

54blackhornet · 01-08-2013, 02:35 PM

Reminds me of the day I was installing a new window in my house, the wife was helping me all day and she asked if we could stop for the day ? It was after 5 pm and I just wanted to get it installed before we called it a day ! Long story short, we did not stop, hammer slipped out of my hand, hit her square in the head

had to rush her to hospital ! Thank God she was alright, but she had two black eyes for months and I got interviewed by the cops for domestic abuse! Moral of story, when wife say's take a break, listen to her or the little voice in your head that talks to you once in a while? It will save you big in the long haul. Just my 2 cents worth...

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tex_waco_usmc · 01-08-2013, 03:16 PM

Ok so this is two days in a row! As I write this with my left hand my right hand is soaking in cleanser at the local ER because I have a puncture wound from a drill bit(I wasn't working on Project Heaven)... Smdh... Oh well as I've learned if your gonna be dumb you gotta be tough! Back to work shortly!
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tex_waco_usmc · 01-10-2013, 11:16 AM

Ok, so after a rough couple of days I finally got some work done.

Rear axle installed, but still have to replace the yoke (Drill and Tap/EZ-out didnt work)(ordered new from Randy's Ring & Pinion).

Under Bed Aluminum fuel cell (made by fuelcellguy) installed, fuel lines ran and fuel to the carburetor (truck needs new plugs to run on its own, gonna do that today). Also need some help on proper wiring of the sending unit in the tank.

Tightened radiator hose clamp to stop water drip.

Need to make a trip to the local salvage yard for some parts for my bed and then get the bed installed. Hopefully by Sunday she will pull herself out of the workshop with all the body back on.

All in all I feel like I got some good work accomplished, but it was a bit painful! LMAO

PAWS 72 · 01-10-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tex_waco_usmc

Ok so this is two days in a row! As I write this with my left hand my right hand is soaking in cleanser at the local ER because I have a puncture wound from a drill bit(I wasn't working on Project Heaven)... Smdh... Oh well as I've learned if your gonna be dumb you gotta be tough! Back to work shortly!
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I feel your pain bro.Hope the hand gets better soon.

cstewart8808 · 01-14-2013, 11:33 AM

Just go slow and relax, about a month ago I was working on my 71 gmc 3/4 ton when I smashed my hand. I got pissed and went inside. Guy from work stopped by to see what all i had gotten done. Showed him my hand as I was still pissed. He offered to buy it and stupid me let it go. Been regretting it ever since, well until saturday i bought a 67swb lol

01-08-2013, 10:30 AM	#1
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	When you know its time to call it a day... Yesterday I was working on getting Project Heaven prepped again to be moved as we are selling our house and moving. Got the rear axle reinstalled and went to bolt the driveshaft back in and installed a new U-joint, had to order a new U-Joint strap kit cause I couldnt find them... Then as I am tightening the bolts into the yoke for the strap kit I hear a pop and the head of the bolt breaks off in my hand... Yep, thats when you know it is time to call it a day and tackle it tomorrow... LOL, so today it is time to drill and either E-Z out the bolt or drill and tap the hole again...

01-08-2013, 10:41 AM	#2
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: When you know its time to call it a day... sounds like how i started my day one day last week but my bolt came out easy with a perfect hole and a ez out hopefully yours comes out with a twist of the thumb....it nice when that happens but its rare if not drill straight my friend __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

01-08-2013, 10:43 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: When you know its time to call it a day... That's when it time to get a cup of coffee and think happy thought __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-08-2013, 01:44 PM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,025	Re: When you know its time to call it a day... Its really time to call it a day when you break the easy-out off! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-08-2013, 02:35 PM	#7
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,326	Re: When you know its time to call it a day... Reminds me of the day I was installing a new window in my house, the wife was helping me all day and she asked if we could stop for the day ? It was after 5 pm and I just wanted to get it installed before we called it a day ! Long story short, we did not stop, hammer slipped out of my hand, hit her square in the head had to rush her to hospital ! Thank God she was alright, but she had two black eyes for months and I got interviewed by the cops for domestic abuse! Moral of story, when wife say's take a break, listen to her or the little voice in your head that talks to you once in a while? It will save you big in the long haul. Just my 2 cents worth... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

01-08-2013, 03:16 PM	#8
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: When you know its time to call it a day... Ok so this is two days in a row! As I write this with my left hand my right hand is soaking in cleanser at the local ER because I have a puncture wound from a drill bit(I wasn't working on Project Heaven)... Smdh... Oh well as I've learned if your gonna be dumb you gotta be tough! Back to work shortly! Posted via Mobile Device

01-10-2013, 11:16 AM	#9
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: When you know its time to call it a day... Ok, so after a rough couple of days I finally got some work done. Rear axle installed, but still have to replace the yoke (Drill and Tap/EZ-out didnt work)(ordered new from Randy's Ring & Pinion). Under Bed Aluminum fuel cell (made by fuelcellguy) installed, fuel lines ran and fuel to the carburetor (truck needs new plugs to run on its own, gonna do that today). Also need some help on proper wiring of the sending unit in the tank. Tightened radiator hose clamp to stop water drip. Need to make a trip to the local salvage yard for some parts for my bed and then get the bed installed. Hopefully by Sunday she will pull herself out of the workshop with all the body back on. All in all I feel like I got some good work accomplished, but it was a bit painful! LMAO

01-14-2013, 11:33 AM	#11
cstewart8808 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cleveland Tn Posts: 43	Re: When you know its time to call it a day... Just go slow and relax, about a month ago I was working on my 71 gmc 3/4 ton when I smashed my hand. I got pissed and went inside. Guy from work stopped by to see what all i had gotten done. Showed him my hand as I was still pissed. He offered to buy it and stupid me let it go. Been regretting it ever since, well until saturday i bought a 67swb lol



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