http://www.garagejournal.com/forum The H.A.M.B. is dedicated to spreading the gospel of traditional hot rods and customs to hoodlums worldwide. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/hamb/misc/rss.jpg http://www.garagejournal.com/forum http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48337&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:59:18 GMT not only this great, non-commercial song, but this rare version... ... not only this great, non-commercial song, but this rare version...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6C_W...DA68D3&index=0 ]]> Free Parking Schrodingers Cat http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48337 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48336&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:27 GMT I like the forum. I'm getting ready to start my detached garage. 24 x 28 with a basement. I have a sloped yard at the end of the driveway, so, thougth I'd take advantage of this and use the Metwood products and have a space for lawn equipment, etc., under the garage.

I see that Jack Olsen (from Pelican Parts) has visited this site. I saw his black 911 (72 RS, I think) in one of the threads. Awesome car. If Jack reads this thread, I'm gonna get me an 87-89 911 and put it in that garage as soon as my wife gets over the $$ spent on its house -oops, I mean the garage we need to store our childrens bikes and play things, etc.

Anyway, I'll keep post pics when it gets started.

Happy T-day to everyone.

JBC ]]> Introduce yourself here! JBC http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48336 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48335&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:03 GMT Hi Guy's need some help adding some pictures of my floor this weekend to this post, so ya'll will know what I'm starting with.

I would like a light gray base with a dual grafic line design with a large C-5 corvette logo in the center. Have the Idea of what I want but no idea on how to do it. I know I have to prep the floor and etch it with acid. Think I can then put down a few coats of the light grey and line out the lines with a laser and duck tape.

But help me with getting a large C5 corvette logo I can't draw for crap! Need some ideas? Decal? ]]> Flooring txturf4u http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48335 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48334&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:29:22 GMT Hey Gang,
I'm ready to pull the trigger and buy everything for my electrical upgrade. Should I get it all from a supply house like Platt or will I get better prices at Home Depot? I know this is a tough question, but I'm hoping someone has gone through this before here in Portland.
I'm replacing the service entrance to my home, adding a Main disconnect to feed the house and a panel in the garage. Need to buy 200' of #2, a few reels of #12, 30' of 4/0 aluminum, conduit, etc, etc.
I'm thinking of calling and getting pricing on wire and making the decision based on that. I don't want to bother them getting pricing on every last item.
What do y'all recommend?
Thanks,
Tony ]]> pereiracycles http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48334 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48333&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:29:20 GMT Neither is the ultimate compressor. Neither is two stage. But I'd be grateful for any guidance, or to know if there are any meaningful differences between the two.



In this corner, the Husky Pro at Home Depot. It's a re-badged Campbell Hausfeld (you can get the C-H for $400 at Tractor Supply, but I live in the city). 240V, 15 amp. Claimed 3.2 horsepower. 10.2 SCFM @ 90 PSI. 135 PSI max. Three year warranty. 1070 rpm at the compressor. No data on db.



In this corner, the Kobalt at Lowes. I've been told it's a re-badged Colemam (which I believe is out of business). Their text description says twin cylinder, but the photograph looks like one. 240V, 15 amp. Claimed 3.7 horsepower. 11.5 SCFM @ 90 PSI. 155 PSI max. Three year warranty. No information on rpm or db.

To add one more wrinkle, Lowes also carries a similar Campbell Hausfeld to the re-badged Husky -- model VT6275 (at Lowes) verses model VT6314 (at Home Depot).

Noise is a big concern of mine (not so big that I want to spend more money for a two-stage). Does anyone have any experience with both of them? ]]> General Garage Discussion Jack Olsen http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48333 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48332&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:57 GMT Just found this forum a couple of days ago and love it so far!

I'm Dan and I live Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. For the Americans on the forum, we pronounce it "Ree-gyna", which is why it's affectionately known as the City that Rhymes with Fun. :thumbup:

I help run an automotive related forum up here called 306MotorClub.com for all the Sask-based car nuts up here. My wife and I just bought a house last year with a 21'x24' detatched double car garage and I'm in the process of upgrading it to be more suitable work space for my projects.

So, just saying "Hey!" and thanks for building a great looking forum. ]]> Introduce yourself here! Dan0myte http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48332 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48331&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:48 GMT ...from Life Magazine, 1962: http://www.grist.org/i/assets/2/humble-oil.jpg ...from Life Magazine, 1962:

http://www.grist.org/i/assets/2/humble-oil.jpg ]]> Free Parking dps http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48331 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48330&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:22:49 GMT Hello; I am new to this board and have a question. I have a small hobby project (a car). I want to repair some small rust spots but don’t really... Hello;

I am new to this board and have a question. I have a small hobby project (a car). I want to repair some small rust spots but don’t really want to invest in an expensive air compressor (noise, space, lack of frequent use...). Someone recommended this as the closest thing to an air DA sander.

http://www.cpometabo.com/products/600129420.html

Is anyone using this brand? Any feedback is greatly appreciated (brand, model…). Thank you in advance.

B. Elias ]]> General Tool Discussion BenE67 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48330 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48329&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:17:05 GMT I am in the market for a 240v 60 gal upright cast iron piston type compressor.

I can't find any meaningful difference between these $400-ish compressors:

Husky (Home Depot)
Kobalt (Lowes) http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...275&lpage=none
US General, Puma (Tractor Supply)
Campbell Hausfield (Harbor Freight)


My questions are:

1) Is there any of these which is likely to be quieter than the other (my guess is they all come out of the same factory)

2) For about $400, what can I get which will be even quieter than these?

3) I found this 2 cylinder Pump from HF, might this be quieter?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34887

I did search, and found lots of info, but nothing this specific. Thank you in advance. ]]> General Tool Discussion pnut http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48329 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48328&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:53 GMT I have a new Bendpak twin post lift that is working fine but I live in the Northwest and my shop sometimes get below 30 degrees in the winter. ... I have a new Bendpak twin post lift that is working fine but I live in the Northwest and my shop sometimes get below 30 degrees in the winter. Bendpak says their seals in the lift could fail in temps below 40 degrees. I raised the possibility of putting a heat lamp on the pump and reservoir and getting the pump and oil to maybe 50 degrees and Bendpak just falls back to heat the shop to 40 degrees. I put Dexron III oil in the reservoir as I figured I never saw a car with an automatic transmission that couldn't be used in 40 degrees or less but Bendpak holds to their recommendations of 40 degrees. I was amused at their comment that if I got a car up in the air and couldn't get it down because of a seal failure their Tech Support guys cold help me get it down but I wanted to ask all you experts out there that have been using automotive lifts for many years what your thoughts on this was. At this point I would trust your recommendations far more then the weak answer I got from Bendpak. I understand their liability concerns and all but all advice and comments on this would be appreciated.................... :headscrat ]]> General Garage Discussion mslisaj http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48328 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48327&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:05 GMT I just want to find out if this happens to a lot of people... My garage door sticks about two feet off the ground about once a month and I have... I just want to find out if this happens to a lot of people...

My garage door sticks about two feet off the ground about once a month and I have to spray silicon on the rails and rollers to get it moving again. I've never had to do this, or have never heard of anyone having to do it...

Any of you having to deal with it? Not too big of a deal, but it's just weird. Any suggestions? Should I just grease everything?

Thanks in advance. ]]> General Garage Discussion revlover http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48327 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48326&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:17 GMT Decided to buy the cordless impact but can't decide which one to get. 18v or the 14.4v?

I know the 18v is a 1/2" drive and the 14v is a 3/8... Chadster was kind enough to email me a picture of them side by side so I could see the size difference. I'm leaning toward the 14v since its smaller. I figure it could get into spots the 18v couldn't. Before I spend the money I would like to get your thoughts.

Ill probably use it more for lug nuts at first but I plan to start restoring my 442 soon so I think it will get plenty of use then. Anyone with a 14v find that its not enough for something you do? ]]> General Tool Discussion Rocket1 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48326 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48325&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:50 GMT http://www.lixiehammers.com/ Just buy a Lixie http://www.lixiehammers.com/

Just buy a Lixie ]]> General Tool Discussion back2class http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48325 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48324&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:06 GMT This an industrial finish , P/n GOEX18B Any useable condition. Markings , rust ok , it'll match the rest of 'em . Thanks for looking. ]]> Classifieds Dale B http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48324 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48323&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:25 GMT ...after being unemployed for 6 weeks or so. I'm going to be working at a truck shop, there are starting me off re-riveting trailers, doesn't really sound like a blast but I need something to do besides sitting on the couch all day and collecting unemployment, good pay and benefits too!
My boss said they're not in the habit of letting good help go, and if I can keep up with their other riveter (I guess he is a machine) he will hire me on as a a "real" technician.
does anyone have experience doing this kinda work? any tips or special tools I will need?
I just ordered a 3.8" air drill, SK long barrel air hammer, eye and ear protection, and a vibration reducing glove. Thanks :beer: ]]> Free Parking gofastman http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48323