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Sounds like a Class 1 leak, not to be confused with a Class 3 leak, which is usually cured with anti-biotics ;)

.....Waits while Tom checks with Google.:lol_hitti

Thanks for waiting Rick. Ya I did a quick Google on that one and that's mostly right, but really not even that much weepage. At times it's just a hint of a weep but less than a whisper of a weep. Usually more like a seepy weepy leak but not always I'd say in my professional opinion. :D

Of course it shouldn't be confused with a teeny weeny seepy weep because it is greater than that, but only by a smidgen and less than a tad....well a tad might be a bit much, lets just call it a blink and be done with it.

In all fairness though all of the above shouldn't be misconstrued as an itsy bitsy teeny weeny seepy weepy leak 'cause that's not even remotely accurate.

.....Waits while Rick checks with Google :lol_hitti

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How about your shaft has a slight incontinence disorder

I think there is a pill for that
 
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Wow!! I just joined GJ a bit ago and have been plowing through post after post, as I start my shop makeover. I kept seeing this thread pop up, but finally took the last 4 days to read through it all! It's brought back so many memories from my youth. My grandfather was what we termed a "tinkerer" and could make anything, out of anything. He had an old building rather like an enclosed pole barn that we called the "South House" due to it's location in the south pasture on the 240 acre family farm down in Texas. Although his had dirt floors, it was very much like your photos. No room to walk, except for a few feet of access to the bench and most of that was covered with who knows what in parts, tools, etc. The smells and the small bits that I found and "tinkered" with as a kid, just flooded back over me, as I read all of this. Just awesome memories inspired by your dedication to restoring the past!! Thanks again so much for doing this!!

BTW...before I forget..the heavy wooden box with the cylinders and pole, might be related to cotton or hay scales. They seem a bit fancy for that use, but the style of the cylinders just looks right.
 
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It's a "sign" of the times so to speak I guess.

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For decades this sign and another just like it was by the road approaching the shop out front 'cause, well... the shop is located on a "dangerous hill" of course. Chris and I prided ourselves when we retired and built our retirement home out there to being able to live on a "dangerous hill". But the village needed to replace one of the signs because it was in pretty bad condition and when they did, they replaced both signs with...

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...this new sign. This is east of the shop looking west toward the previous "dangerous hill"

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Somehow "hill blocks view" doesn't have the same, ah, element of impeding doom the other sign had as in "WOW, you're the guys who live on the DANGEROUS HILL- that's waaaayyyyyy cool." :thumbup: It just loses something, don't you think?

The village did give me one of the old signs though. As least this sign is straight up and down. The other one listed about 30 degrees to starboard. :wtf:

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Wow!! I just joined GJ a bit ago and have been plowing through post after post, as I start my shop makeover. I kept seeing this thread pop up, but finally took the last 4 days to read through it all! It's brought back so many memories from my youth. My grandfather was what we termed a "tinkerer" and could make anything, out of anything. He had an old building rather like an enclosed pole barn that we called the "South House" due to it's location in the south pasture on the 240 acre family farm down in Texas. Although his had dirt floors, it was very much like your photos. No room to walk, except for a few feet of access to the bench and most of that was covered with who knows what in parts, tools, etc. The smells and the small bits that I found and "tinkered" with as a kid, just flooded back over me, as I read all of this. Just awesome memories inspired by your dedication to restoring the past!! Thanks again so much for doing this!!

BTW...before I forget..the heavy wooden box with the cylinders and pole, might be related to cotton or hay scales. They seem a bit fancy for that use, but the style of the cylinders just looks right.

Hello wolflrv, I'd like to welcome you to the thread about the restored auto shop that previously was located on a "Dangerous Hill" but no more. :sad: Nope, we're just a Hill Blocks View kinda thread from now on I guess. You are witness to history in the making my friend, right before your very eyes. I hope this won't dampen your enthusiasm for what we post here from time to time. It's disappointing I know, me too, but what can you do? :dunno: Learn to live it I guess is all. Hey, I'm a team player and by golly if the village thinks we're not a Dangerous Hill kinda hill but more a Hill Blocks View one instead, well sir, then I say I'm all for it. Yes sire Bob, I think its just great, that's what I think. Who would want to live and work or even read about a restored auto shop on a Dangerous Hill anyway, am I right? No, that was some very generous, kind thinking that's what that was. Your tax dollars at work. Kinda gives me a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye when I think about the sacrifice the village made on our behalf out here. My chest just swells up with pride at the thought..............

..............but I digress. Hey neat memories you have there wolflrv. You must wonder how many places were just like this all over the country and maybe even the world? As you think back, I bet you can even smell the mustiness from your grandfather's shop. I'm happy you found us and check back, will you? There are many more posts left before we're done here. :)

Teary Eyed and Prideful Thomas
 
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The question just begs to be asked.... How fast does a hill have to be to be dangerous?

Just a guess on my part, but fast enough to get air under a car going over it, as in "Dang, look at that car getting air will ya? That's a fast and dangerous hill I'd say!" :yikes:

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Well, Thomas down here in God's Country where we have some true hills we have one in our county that has a sign that reads "LIMITED SIGHT DISTANCE" but you can't get air on it, unless your in an aircraft. I'll try to get a picture of it tommorrow. Or maybe I can post the coordinates of it so you can use Google Earth to view it from their photos.
 
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The town is trying to tell everyone that their is a nice "View Over the Hill". They are proud of what you have done with the place.:bounce::drool::):
 
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Well, Thomas down here in God's Country where we have some true hills we have one in our county that has a sign that reads "LIMITED SIGHT DISTANCE" but you can't get air on it, unless your in an aircraft. I'll try to get a picture of it tommorrow. Or maybe I can post the coordinates of it so you can use Google Earth to view it from their photos.

D.J. I'd like to see that when you get the chance. I find areas down there quite scenic. Great places to go cruising. :thumbup:

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Welcome to the Center of the Universe, ranchomerced! You posted in as state #48 (see page 97 of this thread). I've never been to the big island - only Oahu, Maui, Kauai. Nice contents in your garages (I'm sure most of the guys looked at the cars, not the garages)! I'm sure you're downwind from any volcanic activity, but do you have to take any precautions (dehumidifying, air filtration, etc.) being so close to the ocean? I hadn't thought about it before because we're here in central IL with heat/humidity and winter cold issues.

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Thanks for waiting Rick. Ya I did a quick Google on that one and that's mostly right, but really not even that much weepage. At times it's just a hint of a weep but less than a whisper of a weep. Usually more like a seepy weepy leak but not always I'd say in my professional opinion. :D

Of course it shouldn't be confused with a teeny weeny seepy weep because it is greater than that, but only by a smidgen and less than a tad....well a tad might be a bit much, lets just call it a blink and be done with it.

In all fairness though all of the above shouldn't be misconstrued as an itsy bitsy teeny weeny seepy weepy leak 'cause that's not even remotely accurate.

.....Waits while Rick checks with Google :lol_hitti

Thomas

Pah-leese. Mr Balnding Builds a Dream House?

Dave, being snarky.
 
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Pah-leese. Mr Balnding Builds a Dream House?

Dave, being snarky.

Dave, how intuitive of you! I don't know that I did that post deliberately in the manor of Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House but it would certainly seem I did so on an unconscious level. I recall the scene where his wife is explaining to the painter what colors she wants the various rooms painted. It is in very much in that style isn't it? Pity the poor folk who haven't seen that wonderful movie. I liked it so much I have it on DVD. :thumbup:

Nice going Dave, thanks.

Thomas
 

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Haven't recieved any notice since 1-june-11. What the heck?:headscrat

Looks like the Walker jack is coming along nicely but now I've got to do some back tracking.:mad:
 
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Haven't recieved any notice since 1-june-11. What the heck?:headscrat

Looks like the Walker jack is coming along nicely but now I've got to do some back tracking.:mad:

That puts you only about 12 pages behind. For a speed reader like you that's nothing. :) Enjoy.

Thomas
 

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Tomas, that is exactly the scene that came to mind. Glad you got it. After I posted, I had that "submit" remorse thinking you might think I was goading you or something. Yes it is a classy movie. Actually should be required viewing for any new second hand home buyers.

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Hi Thomas & Chris,
Just another 'Lurker' checking in from Michigan. I've been reading this thread for months (mostly during lunchtime at work) and I finally 'caught up'. I've been wanting to compliment and thank you since the early pages, but I felt the need to wait until I was current. I share many of your interests, such as drag racing (have attended NHRA events at Las Vegas, Norwalk, Joliet, and Pomona), old tools (who doesn't like old tools???), old Chevys (currently have a 62 Impala, 55 Bel Air wagon, 57 Bel Air 2-door hardtop project, and a 59 Corvette), all things mechanical, etc, etc. Heck, I even 'clock' my screws whenever possible, and foolishly believed I was the only one that suffered from this behavior...

Your attention to detail, in combination with your patience and obvious mechanical skills set you apart from the vast majority of the population. I would be remiss if I didn't also compliment and thank Chris for her many contributions to this thread. You are certainly lucky to have found someone as supportive and energetic as her to spend your life with. And no Chris, I wasn't trying to get special consideration during grading of the upcoming test!! (unless, of course you feel that would be appropriate...:bounce:).

Like so many others who follow this thread, I find the work you do restoring the shop and it's contents very inspirational. Your gesture of donating the intake manifold put a serious lump in my throat. That was a true class act.

I enjoyed following the Walker Jack restoration so much, I've been watching Craigslist in case a nice one turns up for sale in my area. During my search, I found a very old model for sale in California. It's from the 20's, which may be a bit too old for your use, but very cool none the less. Here's the link:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/tls/2512189315.html

I'd like to be able to watch you race at one of the Michigan tracks, hopefully yet this year. Please refresh my memory on the dates you are running. If I'm able to make it, I'd love to meet you in person and shake your hand. After reading this whole thread, I strangely feel as if I already know you...


Best Regards, John
 

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That puts you only about 12 pages behind. For a speed reader like you that's nothing. :) Enjoy.

Thomas

Caught up finally Thomas, and I like the walker. 2 things I'd like to point out though. A synthetic grease would've held up better and not hardened up like lubriplate can over time, and put some blue locktite on the front wheel set screws. That way you'll never have to worry about them backing out.:)

And Hobbitts, I've got an old brace that needs jaws. Would you happen to have a link or somewhere that may have the parts?
 

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Caught up finally Thomas, and I like the walker. 2 things I'd like to point out though. A synthetic grease would've held up better and not hardened up like lubriplate can over time, and put some blue locktite on the front wheel set screws. That way you'll never have to worry about them backing out.:)

And Hobbitts, I've got an old brace that needs jaws. Would you happen to have a link or somewhere that may have the parts?

Not sure if I got the correct meaning but this might help...
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=brace+bit
 
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