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kaymccampbell

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Your scooter is a motorcycle disguised as a scooter.lol

As you used to say back in the day.JAJAJAJA
My scooter has a flat engine and a belt CVT, just like any other scooter. Its other attributes, slightly larger engine, GSXR firmware, firmly 3-figure top end, make it an Uber-scooter. But it's still a scooter, and tons of fun.
 

Magnum440d100

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Figured if I was gonna put some miles on this old car, I’d want to know the fuel level haha. So out came the sending unit to see why it wasn’t working IMG_4097.jpeg

Yup. That’ll definitely not help anything IMG_4100.jpeg

The unit still works fine. But I remembered from the last last time it was out that the sock filter was MIA. So I ordered a new one for just in case IMG_4098.jpeg

I have a working fuel gauge again!


So onto other issues.

One being leaky valve covers.

The older me wants to kick the *** of the younger me for using cork LMAO IMG_4101.jpeg

But got them cleaned up decently ok. IMG_4102.jpeg


Got both sides done, in rubber this time. and made a trip to Muncie. So far no leaks. At least not from the valve covers!
 

PhantomEB

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yapped with my brother who was in the middle of really tackling a spring errands day himself.

said I really need to get some sanity back and clean up some horizontal storage spaces as I getting to the point of losing **** left right and Center.

looking forward to this bronco being able to be moved in and out which means I can finally do a major garbage can disposal of this and that bracket… miscellaneous bolts etc.
 

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Then I tackled a little leak fix on the Ram 3500. Everything looks good inside then got resealed up with a good coat of Red RTV. Used up some Royal Purple gear oil I had kicking around for the bronco.5A40CB41-1FD6-43F5-A2F9-7F6871CD8084.jpeg
will do the back when I get a better diff cover for when I pull the loads more often.

today the Mudflaps go on and I investigate the windshield washer difficiency.
 

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We need a comparison picture showing the underhood room between your AUDI and coldh2o's red truck above your post.
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You are brave
 

hobie18

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project 1998 Seadoo Challenger, all is going well so far, after getting it apart I found that the low compression in one cylinder was from a ring being stuck in the ring groove on the piston.
Would a soak-down have helped?
Any mods planned?
 

larry4406

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Fixed Ford’s better idea.

2014 Fiesta. The interior ABS plastic door handle is 2 parts. Outer snaps on the inner. The inner is flimsy and breaks. Inner is screwed to the metal door.

The inner part has a Ford part number but is only sold as part of the entire door panel. WTF!

So, thanks to another forum I made a metal bracket, drilled some holes, and let’s hope and pray. Also thru bolted the middle of the inner handle to the door panel where it appears to have been plastic riveted.

Here are the stolen inspiration pictures
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And my version
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Was at my in laws house today....
Noticed the garage was being cleaned out and I found this 1930's Columbia Groetchen 10 cent slot machine...
I decided to bring it home and let it sit in my garage...
I guess a future project will be waiting for me...

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I have decided to start redoing portions of the walls one section at a time.
Take down anything on the wall, fill holes and paint, and then reorganize it appropriately

When we moved in 8 years ago, we just used what the previous owner had or added to it. It has never looked clean or organized. And sadly, we have a lot of junk that needs to be organized or disposed of.

The two side walls won't be as bad as certain things may stay in place such as my raised pegboards.

The back wall will be a lot since I have four heavy duty shelves running across it. This means pulling everything out, nicely staging it, and then moving the units to access the wall.

This is going to be a fun, all summer project since it will be sectioned by section. I simply do not have dedicated time or energy to do this all at once.

The first section has started is that is all of my yard tools (shovels, rakes etc), with all of my duplicates and triplicates being put into the shed. And yes, with the shed will then be another project in itself :)
Started to paint the walls and this happened.
Focusing on the positive, glad it happened now so I know everything probably needs scraped (if you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it again). Imagine paint peeling a few weeks after everything is done?

Will be researching the best way to remove 45 yr old paint/joint compound and then back to it later.
Not sure the cost to hire this project out (including removing everything from the garage so it can all be done at one time.

Besides scraping (or steaming), any other ideas to remove or cover it?
 

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Brent T

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I spent 2 hours programming the radio and pairing the garage door opener buttons in the 911. 15 year old tech was awesome. The next hurdle is getting bluetooth and USB to actually work. The car has both, but from what I've read, neither of them are compatible with current tech, so I'll have to learn the workarounds.
 

kaymccampbell

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Started to paint the walls and this happened.
Focusing on the positive, glad it happened now so I know everything probably needs scraped (if you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it again). Imagine paint peeling a few weeks after everything is done?

Will be researching the best way to remove 45 yr old paint/joint compound and then back to it later.
Not sure the cost to hire this project out (including removing everything from the garage so it can all be done at one time.

Besides scraping (or steaming), any other ideas to remove or cover it?
I like an 8" rotary sander with 60 grit paper to get a textured finish off walls.
 

Wiz02

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I spent a few minutes scraping... It will be a long project based on the volume, but I don't think as much on the effort
I was going to say just grab a putty knife and see how easily you can remove the paint, but dinner got in the way. Seems like you figured it out.

Heat gun can help loosen tough spots too. The el cheapo one from Harbor Freight $9 with coupon, helped me out doing a similar job.
 

BetterDays

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I was going to say just grab a putty knife and see how easily you can remove the paint, but dinner got in the way. Seems like you figured it out.

Heat gun can help loosen tough spots too. The el cheapo one from Harbor Freight $9 with coupon, helped me out doing a similar job.
I knew the scraping would be first since there are so many other spots that have either blistered, bubbled, or already been repaired before we moved in. Was either thinking heat or steam next, then sanding as needing.

The garage ceiling will be F-U Fun...
 

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End of an era. Finally pulled the California plate off the Lincoln IMG_4108.jpeg

And put on the Indiana plate IMG_4109.jpeg

Then saw how dull the chrome had gotten on the car. So got out the only chrome polish I had and went to town. Started on the passenger side IMG_4111.jpeg

Then did the whole thing. It’s not the greatest. I need a better polish. But this should be presentable for now IMG_4114.jpeg


Also did the front bumper and grille (no pics) and the mirrors and random chrome.


It REALLY needs a proper scrub/detail eventually. Maybe next weekend.
 

Dig Doug

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Started to paint the walls and this happened.
Focusing on the positive, glad it happened now so I know everything probably needs scraped (if you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it again). Imagine paint peeling a few weeks after everything is done?

Will be researching the best way to remove 45 yr old paint/joint compound and then back to it later.
Not sure the cost to hire this project out (including removing everything from the garage so it can all be done at one time.

Besides scraping (or steaming), any other ideas to remove or cover it?
Lay out your studs and skin / sheet over existing with new drywall 1/4 or 3/8 shoot even 1/2 drywall would be easier!

things get a little tricky around doors
 

BetterDays

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Lay out your studs and skin / sheet over existing with new drywall 1/4 or 3/8 shoot even 1/2 drywall would be easier!

things get a little tricky around doors
We will see how this goes. New drywall means taping, floating, etc. We did that in the basement project. Might be different if I planned to do an entire wall at a time, but I am not right now.

Hopefully - - and we shall see - - we just need to prime and paint after getting everything removed. Wife and I can remove what is there, fix any damage, and then paint.
 

rsparks64

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End of an era. Finally pulled the California plate off the Lincoln IMG_4108.jpeg

And put on the Indiana plate IMG_4109.jpeg

Then saw how dull the chrome had gotten on the car. So got out the only chrome polish I had and went to town. Started on the passenger side IMG_4111.jpeg

Then did the whole thing. It’s not the greatest. I need a better polish. But this should be presentable for now IMG_4114.jpeg


Also did the front bumper and grille (no pics) and the mirrors and random chrome.


It REALLY needs a proper scrub/detail eventually. Maybe next weekend.

I may have missed things, but tell us more about the car and what you are doing- or please point me toward more on the car here in the forum. I love those old Marks.
 

Beelzeboss

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That looks like it's under the cab. Kinda hard to get to.
Actually the winch is installed by lowering it down between the cab and the tray, then it's operated with a long 5/8 hex drive from a battery drill while standing on the tray. It's tight but it all fits perfectly, no need to move the cab (y)

Also, even if it was under the cab it's a single lever to tip the cab forward, dead easy
 

Magnum440d100

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I may have missed things, but tell us more about the car and what you are doing- or please point me toward more on the car here in the forum. I love those old Marks.
It was my grampas. He passed it on to me when he passed.

I moved across country, and brought it along.

It sat for a few years, but now I’m getting it back into shape.

I don’t think I have a build thread on this forum.

It’s nothing special except to me, sentimentally.
 

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Started to paint the walls and this happened.
Focusing on the positive, glad it happened now so I know everything probably needs scraped (if you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it again). Imagine paint peeling a few weeks after everything is done?

Will be researching the best way to remove 45 yr old paint/joint compound and then back to it later.
Not sure the cost to hire this project out (including removing everything from the garage so it can all be done at one time.

Besides scraping (or steaming), any other ideas to remove or cover it?
Might try priming it with Kilz or Bin-z (stupid spell fixer) stain killer. Something not water based. Usually if you can seal it, you can paint it.
 
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