What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[Outlawmws]

Slowly drill a sharp pocket knife thru it. Next time.

If you do nothing right,you'll do nothing wrong!

Yesterday AM the pressure was building up (needed to keep the thumb above my heart for it not to throb a bit) so I sterilized a #57 drill, put it in a pin vise and slowly drilled through one of the better positioned "divots".

"Oil" was struck, barely a twinge when it broke through, and it's been draining ever since; the thumb looks much better, albeit still swollen.

This am it's FAR less tender.

 

[AZ Pete]

what product did you use? Quite the improvement!


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[Motorman55]

I modified this magnifying task lamp that I got for free but was missing its clamp or base. Cut off the useless bottom tip, drilled and pressed in a bushing for a 5/16 bolt.

Then drilled a hole in the corner bench top added a couple fender washers, lock washer and nut with a little lube.

The lamp is able to swing and easily reach across the motor and electric benches and folds back on the side of my Craftsman machinist box when not needed.

 

[ezriderga]

what product did you use? Quite the improvement!


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It's a process. After masking around headlight to protect paint, I first use a pre-cleaner. On these headlights, I started with 1500 and wet sanded and then went to 3000. Then using a 3" polishing machine and pad I compound first and then I will polish using a 3" polishing pad and a polish. When I finish with that, I clean the residual polish off with alcohol/water mixture. Following that, I make sure they are dry then I apply a protective coating which will cure in 24 hours and should last 3-5 years.

 

[DGersic]

They're the original Super Record parts. The components and the wheels were in pretty rough shape so I stripped everything off and cleaned them all up when I had the frame being painted.

Ooh. Super Record. Even nicer.




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[JDGolden]

Installed a hitch (and wiring) on my Rubicon. Didn't take any pics.

 

[mmb617]

Kept getting held up because I didn't have some part I needed. I started trying to get my bike ready for the coming season. It needed a new starter and I also have a new S&S carb I want to install to replace the 30 year old Screaming Eagle that's on it.

Day before yesterday I got into the starter job and it went really well up to a point as everything came apart without any drama at all. Then I discovered that I didn't have the gasket that goes between the starter and primary, so I couldn't mount the new starter till I ordered the gasket. It's a $7 part with shipping but will take a couple days to get here, so that project came to a halt for now.

So yesterday I figured I'd work on the carb replacement. Got the old one off easy enough and then found I was missing a needed part for that job as well. I bought the complete carb and intake kit for the S&S but it assumes you are replacing the stock intake and I wasn't.

Within about a year of buying my bike back in '88 I found out that the stock rubber intake and CV carb were both junk so I replaced the carb and intake. The stock rubber intake used metal flanges to connect the intake to the heads, but I bought an aluminum intake that was all one piece and junked the stock setup.

So now here I am 30 years later and find that I need the stock metal intake flanges to mount my new intake. I was shocked to find that a pair of OEM intake flanges were $65 so I bought a knockoff set for $25, but again they won't be here for a couple days.

So the project is on hold till probably Monday. No sweat really though as riding season is still a ways off in my opinion. I used to ride in the cold and wet weather but I've gone full on wimp in my old age and like it to be 70* and dry before I mount up.

 

[Colin Len]

It's a process. After masking around headlight to protect paint, I first use a pre-cleaner. On these headlights, I started with 1500 and wet sanded and then went to 3000. Then using a 3" polishing machine and pad I compound first and then I will polish using a 3" polishing pad and a polish. When I finish with that, I clean the residual polish off with alcohol/water mixture. Following that, I make sure they are dry then I apply a protective coating which will cure in 24 hours and should last 3-5 years.

What kind of coating? Last set I did I sanded and then sprayed with standard automotive clear coat. This didn't require the fine grit sanding or polishing since the clear coat provided all the gloss that was needed. Previously on these same headlights I'd done a full sand and polish but it was a lot of work and it ended up clouding again. Fortunately this car is now garaged and rarely sees the light of day but unfortunately that also means I don't get to test how long the clear will last. But, I assume if it's waxed regularly with the rest of the car it could last for many, many years (same as the car's paint).

 

[Jazz1]

Replaced a protection diode but that is not the only issue.

 

[Brent T]

Started welding the 2x6 rock sliders into my XJ. What a PITA it is welding 3/16" to sheet metal. I'm learning . . .

 

[Outlawmws]

Replaced a protection diode but that is not the only issue.

How old are the electronics? Electrolytic caps need replaced every few decades...

 

[J_J_]

Started welding the 2x6 rock sliders into my XJ. What a PITA it is welding 3/16" to sheet metal. I'm learning . . .

Could just weld tabs and bolt it on incase ya ever need to replace them but yeah it can be a pain, best way is to focus on the heavy and flow into the sheet typical back and forth kind of lie a crescent moon. done it lots, take your time

 

[ezriderga]

What kind of coating? Last set I did I sanded and then sprayed with standard automotive clear coat. This didn't require the fine grit sanding or polishing since the clear coat provided all the gloss that was needed. Previously on these same headlights I'd done a full sand and polish but it was a lot of work and it ended up clouding again. Fortunately this car is now garaged and rarely sees the light of day but unfortunately that also means I don't get to test how long the clear will last. But, I assume if it's waxed regularly with the rest of the car it could last for many, many years (same as the car's paint).

I use a professional coating which is a little pricey however it is a great coating and is easy to apply. A little goes a long way. It needs to stay dry for 24 hours to fully cure. After I use it I park the car out in the sun for several hours.

 

[C2tuck]

What did you do "IN" your garage today?

Finally got my bumpers back from the powder coater...had to redo them due to contamination on the first pass. My painter wanted $600 just to paint the bumpers with me taking them apart, powder was $245! Dude does phenomenal work too!

Before:

After:

Also added 2wd valence, switchback bulbs, and some Baja designs fogs (those things are BRIGHT!!). Still waiting on my new emblems to get back from being painted. Should have them hopefully next week.

Yeah, I know...gotta decide on either LED’s or HID’s.

 

[Fix Until Broke]

The white/black powdercoat looks really good compared to all the chrome - I like it!

 

[Notgrownup]

Re: What did you do "IN" your garage today?

Finally got my bumpers back from the powder coater...had to redo them due to contamination on the first pass. My painter wanted $600 just to paint the bumpers with me taking them apart, powder was $245! Dude does phenomenal work too!

Before:

After:

Also added 2wd valence, switchback bulbs, and some Baja designs fogs (those things are BRIGHT!!). Still waiting on my new emblems to get back from being painted. Should have them hopefully next week.

Yeah, I know...gotta decide on either LED’s or HID’s.

Dude, that looks badass....gotta sayi like chrome but that is a very nice balanced look...

 

[Notgrownup]

I use a professional coating which is a little pricey however it is a great coating and is easy to apply. A little goes a long way. It needs to stay dry for 24 hours to fully cure. After I use it I park the car out in the sun for several hours.

EZ, do you think that stuff could fill gouges?

 

[601HP]

On Jan. 23rd I posted this image of work we were doing on my 2004 F350 6.0 Powerstroke engine.

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Later in the project we cleaned, painted, powder coated and re-assembled the engine.

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Then we shoved it back in the hole.

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Then bolted on a lot of stuff.

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Finally ready for startup. We started the project on Jan. 2 and reached this point on March 7. It was very satisfying to hear it come to life in the video below.

 

[ezriderga]

EZ, do you think that stuff could fill gouges?

I don’t think so. You could contact the manufacturer and ask them.

 

[Jazz1]

How old are the electronics? Electrolytic caps need replaced every few decades...

Its a 10 year old Galaxy CB so not terribly ancient however its sits turned on 60 hours a week since new.

 

[protegeV]

Re: What did you do "IN" your garage today?

Finally got my bumpers back from the powder coater...had to redo them due to contamination on the first pass. My painter wanted $600 just to paint the bumpers with me taking them apart, powder was $245! Dude does phenomenal work too!

Before:

After:

Also added 2wd valence, switchback bulbs, and some Baja designs fogs (those things are BRIGHT!!). Still waiting on my new emblems to get back from being painted. Should have them hopefully next week.

Yeah, I know...gotta decide on either LED’s or HID’s.

Not a Ford fan, but that looks great. Like a truck version of a PI crown vic.

 

[99LeCouch]

Replacing my Cruze's PCV system. Which is integrated into the intake manifold and valve cover, so those are in the process of being replaced. Also found a leaky fuel injector o-ring at the fuel rail. No wonder the car had no power and was getting poor gas mileage. 175k miles on those parts isn't a bad run.

 

[got2boostit2]

Trying to stuff this 4L65E and LS3 into a 1982 Corvette for a friend.

 

[Partsguy57]

Trying to stuff this 4L65E and LS3 into a 1982 Corvette for a friend.

Be a big upgrade in power if the vette is stock. Fun fun.

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[got2boostit2]

Be a big upgrade in power if the vette is stock. Fun fun.

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Yes it will be double the power.

 

[gearhead1960]

Checked tire pressure in the hidden spares in my car and the old lady's. They need 60psi to work right. Hope to never have to use one, but they don't work too well if they're flat! Too many people forget to check those pressures until it's too late.

 

[fordkid88]

Started teaching my co workers kids to weld. We spent hours running a grinder and an old lincoln buzz box. Last part of the lesson was the mig welder. 3 hours with the buzz box and we were barely making beads. 5 mins with the mig and the these boys were laying actual beads.

Long way to go though.

 

[tre873]

No pics, but replaced the heater core in my SIL's 07 Equinox. That was a lot of fun

 

[dsimatt]

Had a 30 minute job turn into a giant cluster and still not finished.

 

[kjdhawkhill]

In the driveway... but... did a 85-90% interior cleaning on my grocery getter. Took the bike rack off. Will hopefully get an exterior cleaning in tomorrow. I might quick turtle wax if I can keep the kids away from it for long enough. New brakes are a shop item for me but after that, my next automotive purchase is going to be a rubber floor mat, as mine has worn all of the way through the "carpet" and the base rubber. My right heel basically sits in 1 spot anytime I'm not on cruise. 175k miles for a floor mat is probably ok.

My wife's car just got new rubber, though, so extravagant automotive purchases like weather tech just might have to wait a bit.

 

[Outlawmws]

Clutch on the DD Rig - Turns out the plate had a busted out spring and that was why it would not release completely...

Got the new PP and CP in; new TO bearing; tried to get the tyranny slid home but its being stubborn and I ran out of light (driveway job...) So tomorrow is another day.

Job was gong great til that point...

 

[isb cornbinder]

I went to NAPA and bought NAPA Gold air. oil and fuel filters foe my 5.8 Cummins. I bought a few extra filters and put them in the filter cabinet. OI remeasured my turret punch for a metal table. The rototiller was brought into the shop. I need to get it serviced and ready for garden work this next week.

 

[NKlamerus]

Re: What did you do "IN" your garage today?

Picked up some organizers. Screws for one and nuts/bolts for the other.

Do we not have a DeWalt Addiction/Collection Thread?

 

[C2tuck]

Re: What did you do "IN" your garage today?

Not a Ford fan, but that looks great. Like a truck version of a PI crown vic.

Won’t hold it against you. I don’t think I’ll ever buy another Chevy that was built past the early 90’s. I use to be a Chevy guy until my last one was in the shop 17 times...

Thanks all who commented. I like it a lot better. The black isn’t powder, I just swapped out the chrome pieces for black ones.

 

[Ryanbabz71]

Cleaned the garage then did a spring oil change

Ryan B.

 

[JohnnyK8]

Re: What did you do "IN" your garage today?

Adjusted the coilovers and fixed the exhaust to prepare for better weather now that winter is in the past.

The boy did all the work.

Hockey season is just starting so we missed the opportunity to get his hair cut. His coach would be upset if we made and changes. #supersiticious

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[Old Man Roger]

Cleaned the garage then did a spring oil change

Ryan B.

Ryan, you're shorter than I thought

 

[mmb617]

Had a 30 minute job turn into a giant cluster and still not finished.

Well that certainly sounds familiar.

 

[Ryanbabz71]

Ryan, you're shorter than I thought

I had a helper

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[Notgrownup]

Insulated myshop attic...looks like R20 butthe picture isn’t of the finished thickness