What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[rcktpwrd]

Got most of the roof rack reinstalled, ran short on the well nuts for the middle ribs. Not sure if she didn't order enough or lost a package while they've been sitting in the garage the past couple years... Ordered more that should be here Wednesday.

after she removed the passenger side rail:


drivers side:


crusty rivnut:



cleaned and painted:



rib rails:



mostly completed:



And she found this under the back seat!

 

[Outlawmws]

"Go ahead, read the data on these!"

 

[Beelzeboss]

I made my first brake line for the hot rod!

 

[ZRX61]

Put a new 6in sanding disc on the belt/disc sander. Used it to shape a piece of aluminum.
Enlarged 4 holes in a shelf from the book case I assembled last week with the Dremel doodad.
Moved the oil & filter closer to the ZRX11 which will get changed either before or after the next time I ride it (next Sunday)

Just remembered I also need to deburr some 4x4in steel plates that will be be backer plates when I install some tie down doodads in the F350 bed. I should probably go deburr the plates before I forget.

 

[ZRX61]

Deburred some 4x4in steel plates that will be be backer plates when I install some tie down doodads in the F350 bed....

 

[welder4956]

Sorted engine bolts, chased threads in tapped holes on the rebuilt engine block, bolted on the intake, valve covers, oil pump, pickup screen and oil pan, torqued all the bolts, ordered carb gaskets and insulator.

 

[Outlawmws]

Bunch of little jobs,

T-van - replaced the left top brake light - organized it's parts and tools - out of broke down cardboard boxes and into plastic tuba, one for travel and one to stay home.

Found a key in the collection for the Jacobs 1B (0-1/4) chuck and added a handle. Cleaned up a tack hammer head and small perfect handle screwdriver. Dumped 2 hatchet heads into fresh E-rust and the USC. flipped them 4 hours later, (not quite covered) just now rinsed, wire brushed, and dried them.

Changed oil in the T-van and checked the fluids, cleaned the windows inside.

 

[bulletpruf]

Got most of the roof rack reinstalled, ran short on the well nuts for the middle ribs. Not sure if she didn't order enough or lost a package while they've been sitting in the garage the past couple years... Ordered more that should be here Wednesday.

after she removed the passenger side rail:


drivers side:


crusty rivnut:



cleaned and painted:



rib rails:



mostly completed:



And she found this under the back seat!

How about some details on the Cutlass? Don't see too many of these on the road anymore.

 

[bulletpruf]

Still reconfiguring the home garage and splitting tools between here and the shop, so I spent a lot of time reorganizing my toolbox here and figuring out what I needed to bring back from the shop.

Also got my mountain bike hanging from the ceiling, made a box to hold liquids and attached it to the new workbench, tried to tighten and glue the wooden stool. Probably time for a new one.

 

[nadogail]

Did a lot of pitching and chucking. I now have another intelligent helper who takes direction well. He is pleased with what I am willing to give him as a starting wage.

 

[ODIS]

This is the HVAC control from the center console. The plastic used for the face and knobs over time develop a sticky black goo that will instantly stain your hands or cloths upon contact.



In fact, any interior part made from this same plastic has the same issue……… Trust me, this ***** big time.

Have read where others used oven cleaner to remove the goo but it also removed the printing around the control surfaces. Thought that lacquer thinner would work and tried it on the lower portion of the steering wheel column because if this screwed things up, no one would see….. and, the goo from this location always stained my pants or made my hands black. The lacquer thinner worked and then moved on to the control console.

After cleaning:



Yeah, burned through in a couple small spots but No More Goo, so this is good!

Finished the rest of the components and most all of the other plastic parts on the interior.



At least now, the car can be driven without getting some black **** all over my cloths or hands.

 

[jonshonda]

We learned earlier this week that @jonshonda was the one doing the drilling.

My power outage kit consists of a flashlight, case of beer, Milwaukee T-Shirt, and 10mm drill bit. I think my family is prepared. Built a new bed frame from 2x10's so noise suppression shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Yup.

Oddly satisfying image.

 

[rcktpwrd]

How about some details on the Cutlass? Don't see too many of these on the road anymore.

1976 Cutlass S, has a 468 Olds that made 540hp when built back in 2001, th-400 trans and 9" rear with 3:90 gears. Ran 11:90 @ 114mph, Fun street car!

It's not been on the road in 15ish years

 

[bulletpruf]

1976 Cutlass S, has a 468 Olds that made 540hp when built back in 2001, th-400 trans and 9" rear with 3:90 gears. Ran 11:90 @ 114mph, Fun street car!

It's not been on the road in 15ish years

Damn, that's impressive! Lemme guess on the combo - Edelbrock heads, healthy flat tappet, 850 on a dual plane intake, 10" converter, runs on pump gas. How close was I?

 

[bulletpruf]

This is the HVAC control from the center console. The plastic used for the face and knobs over time develop a sticky black goo that will instantly stain your hands or cloths upon contact.



In fact, any interior part made from this same plastic has the same issue……… Trust me, this ***** big time.

Have read where others used oven cleaner to remove the goo but it also removed the printing around the control surfaces. Thought that lacquer thinner would work and tried it on the lower portion of the steering wheel column because if this screwed things up, no one would see….. and, the goo from this location always stained my pants or made my hands black. The lacquer thinner worked and then moved on to the control console.

After cleaning:



Yeah, burned through in a couple small spots but No More Goo, so this is good!

Finished the rest of the components and most all of the other plastic parts on the interior.



At least now, the car can be driven without getting some black **** all over my cloths or hands.

We're gonna need to see some pics of the rest of the car...

 

[rcktpwrd]

Damn, that's impressive! Lemme guess on the combo - Edelbrock heads, healthy flat tappet, 850 on a dual plane intake, 10" converter, runs on pump gas. How close was I?

Sort of!
Oldsmobile iron heads that have been moderately worked on, Holley 830 on an Edelbrock single plane intake, 'biggest' of the shelf Comp Cams solid lifter, about 10.5:1 compression, runs on 93 octane and I think it's an 11" converter about 2800rpm

 

[DGersic]

This is the HVAC control from the center console. The plastic used for the face and knobs over time develop a sticky black goo that will instantly stain your hands or cloths upon contact.



In fact, any interior part made from this same plastic has the same issue……… Trust me, this ***** big time.

Have read where others used oven cleaner to remove the goo but it also removed the printing around the control surfaces. Thought that lacquer thinner would work and tried it on the lower portion of the steering wheel column because if this screwed things up, no one would see….. and, the goo from this location always stained my pants or made my hands black. The lacquer thinner worked and then moved on to the control console.

After cleaning:



Yeah, burned through in a couple small spots but No More Goo, so this is good!

Finished the rest of the components and most all of the other plastic parts on the interior.



At least now, the car can be driven without getting some black **** all over my cloths or hands.

Was the “goo” originally that sort of textured soft touch feeling coating applied over the hard plastic? I’ve had to remove that stuff from several things here after it fails like you’re describing here. Some of it came off with isopropyl alcohol.

 

[rd65]

I love the old-school Cragars much better than the aluminum slots I had on there.

Really? I am much more of a slot fan than Cragar S/S, but then I am also a Ford guy vs Mopar.

 

[Zrsnopro97]

Replaced a broken sliding door cable on wife's 2012 Honda Odyssey. Was expecting a nightmare of a job but turned out to be not too bad. Had a watch a couple YouTube tutorials beforehand. I generally hate doing interior work with all of the brittle plastic clips and fasteners, but this went smoothly.

 

[JSGAuto]

At least now, the car can be driven without getting some black **** all over my cloths or hands.

I knew exactly where this is was going.....That stuff is gross. I started my 360, so time consuming....winter project.

What a difference! Come do mine!

 

[Outlawmws]

At least now, the car can be driven without getting some black **** all over my cloths or hands.

Wait, Wut? is this a Vette or a Ferreri?


Also, I've been having great luck with Mineral oil on aged decrepit plastics, - it Might be worth a try?

 

[rcktpwrd]

Has easy access to the garage today so I worked on my car a little.
Did a 3000ish mile oil change...


It's only been 5 years since last change!

I also washed the car, probably been about as long since last wash...

 

[DAVE94LIGHTNING]

Spent the weekend figuring out how to get this Mill moved from the moving dolly’s onto the mobile base…. Going to try using the engine hoist today.

 

[ODIS]

We're gonna need to see some pics of the rest of the car...

OK, a few shots of the car. BTW, have owned this one for over 20 years:



Just so there is no confusion, don't own the '67 275 GTB 4 Cam..... but if a star could be wished upon.... focus on the blurry one in the background.

Was the “goo” originally that sort of textured soft touch feeling coating applied over the hard plastic? I’ve had to remove that stuff from several things here after it fails like you’re describing here. Some of it came off with isopropyl alcohol.

Don't think so on the "soft" coating/texture. Whatever the OEM sprayed/dipped on the plastic bits simply failed and did so dramatically.

I knew exactly where this is was going.....That stuff is gross. I started my 360, so time consuming....winter project.

What a difference! Come do mine!

Yes, you are right, so very gross. Spent several hours cleaning and reinstalling the parts that could be removed. Vents were done in place as well as the door openers. Remaining to do is the instrument cluster surround and the central air vents on the dash. Surely, will find other locations that need to be cleaned. Thought this problem ended with the 360, but clearly, it did not. A great winter project and one you can do without sending to Sticky-No-More or others and save a ton of money.

Wait, Wut? is this a Vette or a Ferreri?


Also, I've been having great luck with Mineral oil on aged decrepit plastics, - it Might be worth a try?

Yes, Ferrari, '99 355 F-1 GTS. One of my favorite quotes: "It's a Ferrari, what could possibly go wrong."



Will try the mineral oil on one of the plastic parts.... You are using the oil as a preservative?

Thanks to everyone for posting.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Has easy access to the garage today so I worked on my car a little.
Did a 3000ish mile oil change...


It's only been 5 years since last change!

I also washed the car, probably been about as long since last wash...

If it’s driven so little why not get rid of it?

 

[Wrench97]

If it’s driven so little why not get rid of it?

That's what my wife says about my Tbrd.....

 

[Old Man Roger]

That's what my wife says about my Tbrd.....

There’s a slight difference between a T-Bird and a PT Cruiser.lol

 

[Imatk]

Finished the rear suspension on my project car... after having to cut out a stud and re-weld in a new stud because the old one was stripped.

 

[Imatk]

Then brakes today

 

[oldman_pottering]

Relocated various things, whatnots and thingamabobs back to their homes, found some of my workbench, setup another tray of seeds to geminate and went to work

 

[dwasifar]

In the garage: changed the oil on my wife's daughter's Dodge Journey.

In the garage and in the backyard: Put up a post for my wife's hummingbird feeders.



It's a twin of the one I put in a couple of years ago for the regular feeders:

 

[big bab bob]

Got the new wheels and tires on the Dart...................I love the old-school Cragars much better than the aluminum slots I had on there.

Is that a real Hemi Dart?

 

[Wrench97]

There’s a slight difference between a T-Bird and a PT Cruiser.lol

Not to her....

 

[Maxcustody]

Is that a real Hemi Dart?

I wish............It was my FIL's, it is a 1969 with a 426 Hemi, kind of a long story, but the Hemi went in with only 2.9 miles on the odometer. This is still where the odometer is today. He passed away last year and it sat in his garage in NJ for the last 50+ years.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Not to her....

Know that we get it.lol

I wish............It was my FIL's, it is a 1969 with a 426 Hemi, kind of a long story, but the Hemi went in with only 2.9 miles on the odometer. This is still where the odometer is today. He passed away last year and it sat in his garage in NJ for the last 50+ years.

Make it go.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Cooked the new pediment mold in the oven. Pulled the nice, soft PLA master out. Succeeded in breaking the pediment core. I'll need to do a rethink on that. Hoping I can figure out a better idea.

 

[oldman_pottering]

In the garage: changed the oil on my wife's daughter's Dodge Journey.

In the garage and in the backyard: Put up a post for my wife's hummingbird feeders.



It's a twin of the one I put in a couple of years ago for the regular feeders:

They look awesome ! I'll show my wife and then I'll have to make some, and your place looks beautiful !

 

[big bab bob]

I wish............It was my FIL's, it is a 1969 with a 426 Hemi, kind of a long story, but the Hemi went in with only 2.9 miles on the odometer. This is still where the odometer is today. He passed away last year and it sat in his garage in NJ for the last 50+ years.

Wow, impressive! More pics and details please

 

[hobie18]

If it’s driven so little why not get rid of it?

And used car prices are still high