71Polara383
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I just wish we could get quality replacements!
What are you working on today??
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3175375
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Things are coming together. Next task for myself on our remodel is to get the pivot hinge mounted for the hidden bookcase/pantry door. Tile will be laid around this bracket. Securing it well is critical as the entire weight of the bookcase will be riding on this point.
azblackhemi
Old Man with a Hat
Have to replace both bumpers on a 2017 Mustang for a customer. Prepped and painted them today.
3175375
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Prepping the shorter cabinet doors for under the sink.
Slipper tub installed.
Slipper tub installed.
3175375
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Work progresses on the pantry / bookcase door.
I aligned the frame with the opening and marked where the top pin will be.
Next will be to hog out the top jamb for the top pin mechanism.
The bookcase doors are taken from the old master bath vanity, which matches the style of the kitchen cabinets.
I aligned the frame with the opening and marked where the top pin will be.
Next will be to hog out the top jamb for the top pin mechanism.
The bookcase doors are taken from the old master bath vanity, which matches the style of the kitchen cabinets.
65sporty
Old Man with a Hat
I started putting my Colorado back together after I hit a deer in November. I will get some pic's later
I spent the day in my freezing my *** off in the garage, but the payoff was worth it - my rebuilt radio is now equipped with Bluetooth, USB, four new stereo speakers, and hands-free phone, just like a new car. I upgraded all the lights to the dash, ash tray, radio, and climate control to blue LED lights which has a nice calm, mellow, and modern look to it. All my goals for interior this winter are complete. Everything works including the clock.
carguy300
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I wish that dash in 68 300 looked that nice! I am impressed! I did get my new gas tank all installed and plumbed back in yesterday! A lot harder than I thought by myself laying on my back under the car but its in, almost 63 yrs old, getting way to old for this! All I have to do is bleed my brakes and I can get it off the jack stands after almost 3 years and take her first road test! I wonder if you can get modern update on the thumb roll radios as well, I would love that!
Yes you can. This is where I had it done. Prices are comparable to other places , but the turnaround is two weeks compared to some really long waits at others. » Radio Rebuilds & Conversions Instrument Specialties
@ Ripinator shipped his 1970 300 convertible to me in Dec. Rip had appoached me at Carlisle about rebuilding his engine for him over the winter. I had just picked up the block, heads, pistons and connecting rods and cylinder head from the machine shop the day before Rip's passing. His wife gave me the go ahead to complete it as Rip had requested. Today is reassembly day. Besides the inevitable delays in shipping and a unplanned road trip ( more on that later), yesterday late and today is reassemble the U code numbers matching 440. A little back story here. The initial tear down revealed engine wear like I haven't seen in years. The rear portion of the main thrust bearing was completely worn away and the crankshaft thrust surface severely damaged. Replacements are quite expensive, a member here had a 413 crank in premo condition. Not exactly a drop in replacement. but much cheaper than a new replacement. Rebalancing would be required due to the six pack rods and the heavier 440 .030 over pistons. Check the tear down photos. Will post more tomorrow
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3175375
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With the help of my step son, we finally got the refrigerator installed. It just fit!
The reverse osmosis connection that I had installed a couple of months ago works great and it’s very nice to have water and crushed or cubed ice in the door.
I will continue with re-hinging and handling the cabinet and drawer faces in the kitchen (I am about 1/2 way done) and working out the details for the hidden bookcase / pantry door.
We still have to reload the kitchen cabinets as well as clean everything as the dust during construction gets into everything.
We are extremely happy and blessed to find the contractor who led the charge and be able to pull this remodel off…
The reverse osmosis connection that I had installed a couple of months ago works great and it’s very nice to have water and crushed or cubed ice in the door.
I will continue with re-hinging and handling the cabinet and drawer faces in the kitchen (I am about 1/2 way done) and working out the details for the hidden bookcase / pantry door.
We still have to reload the kitchen cabinets as well as clean everything as the dust during construction gets into everything.
We are extremely happy and blessed to find the contractor who led the charge and be able to pull this remodel off…
I ran into that problem years ago with a race engine I did. Everything was great, but it kept eating up the thrust bearing on the rear side. I tried a bunch of things, talked to a ton of people but went through 3 cranks before I talked to Paul Forte whose Cheetah valve body I was using. Long story short, it was excessive line pressure in the trans. A new valve body cured it completely.
I saw it one other time in a big block Chevy in a C3 Corvette with a 4 speed and a real heavy clutch. Starting the car with the clutch pushed down was destroying the thrust bearing in that case.
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Pulled more parts off the parts car.
The mpg has really improved.
The mpg has really improved.
Frank Odenthal
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That‘s a sweet beach cruiser.
65sporty
Old Man with a Hat
I got my Colorado back together after the deer hit
Lf fender, hood, grill, lights and, bumper are all used. Not perfect, but good enough. Radiator, condenser, A/C line, and core support brace are new. The rest of the truck is far from perfect so the used stuff will fit right in. I finished this up yesterday.
This morning I went to plow a couple of parking lots and the plow on the truck decided to freeze, and wouldn't go up. I pushed it into a pile, chained it up, and drove to the shop to change the fluid. It was very milky because of all the water in it. Maybe I will learn to change it each fall before I use it in the winter.
Lf fender, hood, grill, lights and, bumper are all used. Not perfect, but good enough. Radiator, condenser, A/C line, and core support brace are new. The rest of the truck is far from perfect so the used stuff will fit right in. I finished this up yesterday.
This morning I went to plow a couple of parking lots and the plow on the truck decided to freeze, and wouldn't go up. I pushed it into a pile, chained it up, and drove to the shop to change the fluid. It was very milky because of all the water in it. Maybe I will learn to change it each fall before I use it in the winter.
3175375
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Good work!
Vaanth
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I am replacing the wiper linkage bushings on my 1979 Newport.
R-bodies, such as my Newport, have hidden wipers with the linkage in the cowl like E-bodies, 1971-later B-bodies,
C-bodies, etc. One bushing had broken, but the others were not far behind. All were replaced with Chrysler 3799089 bushings:
The polyurethane bushings, or retainers, appeared on the 1973 A-body and B-body models, then spread throughout most product lines in subsequent years, continuing through the 1990s on some models.
I replaced the original bushings in the 90s on this Newport, and the Chrysler 3799089 that I used back then were just now replaced. So, on this car, I'm getting about 22 years and 150000 miles per set.
On the 78-later B-bodies and R-bodies, the assembly that connects the linkage to the wiper motor changed from a metal retainer attachment to a large molded polyurethane snap-in assembly. This also broke after 44 years. No longer available from Chrysler, but reproductions are available. I have adapted the earlier style from a 1976 Fury to use instead.
Linkage with new bushings ready to install:
R-bodies, such as my Newport, have hidden wipers with the linkage in the cowl like E-bodies, 1971-later B-bodies,
C-bodies, etc. One bushing had broken, but the others were not far behind. All were replaced with Chrysler 3799089 bushings:
The polyurethane bushings, or retainers, appeared on the 1973 A-body and B-body models, then spread throughout most product lines in subsequent years, continuing through the 1990s on some models.
I replaced the original bushings in the 90s on this Newport, and the Chrysler 3799089 that I used back then were just now replaced. So, on this car, I'm getting about 22 years and 150000 miles per set.
On the 78-later B-bodies and R-bodies, the assembly that connects the linkage to the wiper motor changed from a metal retainer attachment to a large molded polyurethane snap-in assembly. This also broke after 44 years. No longer available from Chrysler, but reproductions are available. I have adapted the earlier style from a 1976 Fury to use instead.
Linkage with new bushings ready to install:
3175375
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Good work to replace the inferior and discontinued items!
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