bmxdad
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That's ok, I spent several days on working on a no start VW Golf ... gas was 50% water
Picture is after settling for about 30min.
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What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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That's ok, I spent several days on working on a no start VW Golf ... gas was 50% water
Picture is after settling for about 30min.
Old Man Roger
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Granpa was right! It needed a battery..lol
Seen that before too, motorcycles left outside during the rainy season. Water don't burn so good..lolThat's ok, I spent several days on working on a no start VW Golf ... gas was 50% water
Picture is after settling for about 30min.
This past weekend I picked up this 2006 MX5 GT with 34K miles. Always garage kept and like new. I put on a new set of tires yesterday and had a 4 wheel alignment done. This thing rides and drives great. Today in my garage I started a full detail. I hope to finish tomorrow.
Ben Buck
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EZ
Please keep us updated !!
You'll bring this around !!
Please keep us updated !!
You'll bring this around !!
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This past weekend I picked up this 2006 MX5 GT with 34K miles. Always garage kept and like new. I put on a new set of tires yesterday and had a 4 wheel alignment done. This thing rides and drives great. Today in my garage I started a full detail. I hope to finish tomorrow.
Came very close to picking up an 06 over the weekend myself. It was listed for 8 hours and gone before I even had a chance to call....
That happened to me several times before I bought this one. As soon as I saw it online I called and drove 4 hours to look at it. Gave him $100 to hold it until I could get home and pull the money out of my account.
Keep looking and eventually you will find what you are looking for.
isb cornbinder
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I sent the ECU back to ELECTROMOTIVE to have the firmware upgraded to the latest and greatest. The ECU is installed and ready for the next step.
Today I was in the shop getting everything lined up for tomorrow. The laptop I was planning on using for the start and run then the on-the-road tune let the smoke out. I picked out a new laptop at Staples this PM. I need a little more information first. This laptop will be dedicated to this project.
The car: 1940 Ford
The engine:1947 Ford Flathead V8. Eaton M90 Supercharger
Today I was in the shop getting everything lined up for tomorrow. The laptop I was planning on using for the start and run then the on-the-road tune let the smoke out. I picked out a new laptop at Staples this PM. I need a little more information first. This laptop will be dedicated to this project.
The car: 1940 Ford
The engine:1947 Ford Flathead V8. Eaton M90 Supercharger
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driftpin
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Pulled out of storage a sissy bar to re-do cosmetically, for re-sale. The pad has 4 machine screws going into nut-serts in the pad backing, which is inside the fully-upholstered pad. Three of the four pad mounting screws were able to be removed, the fourth, is like a compact Chevrolet of the 1960's: "No-va" as they say in the Spanish-speaking community. It took awhile and I broke bits, but I was finally able to use my floor-model 17" drill press to drill-out the frozen machine screw, and then chase the threads (I chased all the threads on the four nut-serts).
The pad upholstery needs to be replaced, but the OEM one will serve as a pattern. The reinforcing plate will be re-used.
I used an air tool and a wire disc to remove the barnacles from the three major pieces. The loop of the sissy bar needs to go to the plater's to have the crummy chrome removed. I'm not going to re-chrome it, it's probably going to be powder-coated in a matte silver.
I did get to use my portable bandsaw to trim the loop to make it fit tighter in the two side bracket/handholds that it bolts-to. I started out with a cut-off disc in a side grinder, but the tool isn't a good one, and after four stops to re-tighten the shaft disc threaded nut, I tried a hacksaw, but then I grabbed my Porter-Cable portable electric bandsaw, w/a bi-metal blade. That was quickest, I should have used that to begin. Ah, it's done.
The pad upholstery needs to be replaced, but the OEM one will serve as a pattern. The reinforcing plate will be re-used.
I used an air tool and a wire disc to remove the barnacles from the three major pieces. The loop of the sissy bar needs to go to the plater's to have the crummy chrome removed. I'm not going to re-chrome it, it's probably going to be powder-coated in a matte silver.
I did get to use my portable bandsaw to trim the loop to make it fit tighter in the two side bracket/handholds that it bolts-to. I started out with a cut-off disc in a side grinder, but the tool isn't a good one, and after four stops to re-tighten the shaft disc threaded nut, I tried a hacksaw, but then I grabbed my Porter-Cable portable electric bandsaw, w/a bi-metal blade. That was quickest, I should have used that to begin. Ah, it's done.
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Did some reorganization that was badly needed.
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isb cornbinder
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I think your toolbox looks well organized. I could easily live with that.
I think your toolbox looks well organized. I could easily live with that.
NKlamerus
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Working on the main pegboard work bench layout, definitely like having the drivers and lights so close.
Other bench pegboard is more hand tools, it's on my right so it's easy to grab
Other bench pegboard is more hand tools, it's on my right so it's easy to grab
Farmall450
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This past weekend I picked up this 2006 MX5 GT with 34K miles. Always garage kept and like new. I put on a new set of tires yesterday and had a 4 wheel alignment done. This thing rides and drives great. Today in my garage I started a full detail. I hope to finish tomorrow.
Wow, that's a beauty.
Motorman55
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Unloaded the Skat-Blast Cabinet from my trailer and placed it in the garage.
Had to move a lot of stuff around to do it.
Removed an old shelf from a wall near the overhead door to create a place for my ladders.
Cleared off the bottom shelf of my drill/tap bench to store my Craftsman table saw and a window A/C unit.
See my garage here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=408052
Had to move a lot of stuff around to do it.
Removed an old shelf from a wall near the overhead door to create a place for my ladders.
Cleared off the bottom shelf of my drill/tap bench to store my Craftsman table saw and a window A/C unit.
See my garage here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=408052
d.mcfarland
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Duker
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I am going to have to dig up some more pics of that car... that looks great!. Have to ask... what was the Adam Booth sign for?
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Got a new plug, fuel filter, and fuel line for "Bruce", my Massey Ferguson 2516 (Simplicity Regent). Blew out the air filter and foam pre-filter, and fired it up. It wasn't running right when I used it for the first time this spring....and I had no idea when any of that was last done as I was gifted the machine from friends who no longer needed it.
isb cornbinder
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My son had his Diesel Jeep in the dealer for new fuel injectors. One injector was leaking into a cylinder and making smoke. The tech changed all six injectors because several others were suspect.
While the Jeep was at the dealer they did a complete filter change and oil change. Part of the service is to do a tire rotation and complete vacuum and wash of the Jeep. This was 10 days ago.
My son works the night shift. He was on his way home at 05:30h today when he suddenly heard a clicking noise. He stopped to investigate and saw nothing. As he drove the click became louder. At two blocks from home the click became a clunking slow vibration. He stopped to have another look, about 100 meters from home. This time one of the LF wheel nuts was missing. The other 4 were loose and he could turn them with his fingers. This could have developed into a serious situation. There was a PM rush-hour fatality not so long ago. A car lost a front wheel at highway speed. My son was on a 50 kmh surface street.
My son called the service manager at the dealer. The service manager dispatched a roll-deck tow-truck to bring the Jeep to the shop. The tow driver got several turns on each wheel nut before he loaded the Jeep. The other three sets of wheel nuts were tight.
While the Jeep was at the dealer they did a complete filter change and oil change. Part of the service is to do a tire rotation and complete vacuum and wash of the Jeep. This was 10 days ago.
My son works the night shift. He was on his way home at 05:30h today when he suddenly heard a clicking noise. He stopped to investigate and saw nothing. As he drove the click became louder. At two blocks from home the click became a clunking slow vibration. He stopped to have another look, about 100 meters from home. This time one of the LF wheel nuts was missing. The other 4 were loose and he could turn them with his fingers. This could have developed into a serious situation. There was a PM rush-hour fatality not so long ago. A car lost a front wheel at highway speed. My son was on a 50 kmh surface street.
My son called the service manager at the dealer. The service manager dispatched a roll-deck tow-truck to bring the Jeep to the shop. The tow driver got several turns on each wheel nut before he loaded the Jeep. The other three sets of wheel nuts were tight.
driftpin
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Glad no one was hurt.
I bet this is a common occurrence. It happened to me probably 50 years ago w/a VW bug. I had just picked-up the car from the shop, and was on my way to our home in the suburbs. I heard a 'clicking-noise' from the front, and with that, vibration. I immediately pulled to the side of the road, and found a lug bolt (VW beetle, remember) inside the dog-dish hubcap. Another bolt was about to be shed. I grabbed the toolkit, jacked-up the wheel-side, and found all the lugs on that wheel were loose. No other wheels were loose. I tightened them on the one wheel, lowered the jack, and torqued the bolts. There was a conversation at the dinner table that night. My father was not very-happy with the shop, but he was happy that I didn't mindlessly-drive the car until the wheel passed me going down the street.
NKlamerus
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More scrap pegboard from work, lined the sides of the new shelf. Starting to get heavy!
Outlawmws
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Finished the camp box project structurally over the past few evenings. No paint/finish and still needs some detail work, but its functional and I'm taking it this weekend for the inaugural trip in the new to me project van, and I wanted this box to get the test also!
Pics later, I'm behind on camp prep as it is...
I also glued the toe of the soles on my timberlines back on between last night and tonight. Barge Contact cement is great stuff for shoe repair! Coat it, dry it, coat it again, dry it, stick and clamp and let dry overnight.
Pics later, I'm behind on camp prep as it is...
I also glued the toe of the soles on my timberlines back on between last night and tonight. Barge Contact cement is great stuff for shoe repair! Coat it, dry it, coat it again, dry it, stick and clamp and let dry overnight.
chrismenke
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Sold some extra Mac sockets and put a hundred dollar bill in my pocket.
PhantomEB
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Weather been ups and down so hell since I headed 700 km North Sunday for work, I just gonna put the studded winter tires back on. I am damn sure I won’t need them but best safe than sorry!
Thanks.
jwh
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Barge Contact Cement. Boy that brings back memories.
My Dad used that when he had his shoe store. That closed up back in the early 70s. I do remember that stuff really worked well.
Seem to remember there was also a special thinner for that also.
Thanks Outlaw.
John
NKlamerus
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Added some cross bracing to the shelf. Only about 34$ into the whole project.
PassnThru
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Added some cross bracing to the shelf. Only about 34$ into the whole project.
No offense intended - but you could have added a 1 by at the top to increase the rigidity and not block off the back if you intend to have the back open. There are a few more places where small pieces could increase the lateral strength. If you are going to put the back against a wall then nevermind pulling stuff out the back - but a one quarter inch sheet of anything would be much easier and help with dust infiltration also.
Magnum440d100
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Today was an interesting day in the shop.
Had to make a parts run to get some valves/locks/keepers. Picked up some other goodies too.
Headed home, decided to fire up my late aunt Cindy’s Ford LTD Brougham and move it around a little bit. Did yard work ahead of it so hot exhaust didn’t catch weeds on fire haha. Then found a socket that was lost many moons ago.
Still have to haul the green barrel back there and fill it up. Meh....
Had to make a parts run to get some valves/locks/keepers. Picked up some other goodies too.
Headed home, decided to fire up my late aunt Cindy’s Ford LTD Brougham and move it around a little bit. Did yard work ahead of it so hot exhaust didn’t catch weeds on fire haha. Then found a socket that was lost many moons ago.
Still have to haul the green barrel back there and fill it up. Meh....
NKlamerus
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I was originally planning pegboard but didn't have enough, this also let's light in if it's sitting with one of the pegboards (sides) out
These were also free, and I can blow dust through it now with the lead blower if needed
It's absolutely rock solid now!
PassnThru
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jkherd
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At 67k, actually since about 50k, this Accord is suffering from the well-known oil consumption issue. I'm the original owner and have done all maintenance and oil changes myself ahead of schedule pretty religiously. So today I changed the PCV valve, put seafoam in the crankcase, checked the throttle body with the borescope (actually for the miles it wasn't bad at all).
Regardless I decided to do the GDI valve cleaning, throttle body cleaning, then changed the oil and filter after a quick Italian tuneup.
While I was at it rotated the tires but in my haste to get lunch lol I forgot to not only clean the hub surfaces but also forgot to check the brake pad thickness but all is good.
Finally added the record to the myCarFax app for tracking:
Regardless I decided to do the GDI valve cleaning, throttle body cleaning, then changed the oil and filter after a quick Italian tuneup.
While I was at it rotated the tires but in my haste to get lunch lol I forgot to not only clean the hub surfaces but also forgot to check the brake pad thickness but all is good.
Finally added the record to the myCarFax app for tracking:
toolaholic
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Organized and threw **** out.
Just tinkered today, cleaned a little and rearranged some tools. My sons say that I have a problem with tool boxes and I realized that they might be right.
I agree, you do have a problem with toolboxes...they're not all the same color
Outlander
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Don't feel bad, I spent an hour trying to diagnose a no start on a GSXR-600 that was out of gas
I couldn't say much, cause I trusted him and didn't check the gas tank for an hour.
Amateurs.
I once nearly cancelled an ATV ride because I forgot to flip the red switch and it would not start!!!!!!
Old Man Roger
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lol I could see that, I never use the red button. Ever freak for just a second cause your bike is in gear with the kickstand down? I hate it when I do that..lolAmateurs.
I once nearly cancelled an ATV ride because I forgot to flip the red switch and it would not start!!!!!!
Outlander
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Actually did some garage related stuff. Neighbor asked for help taking down his winter carport. He returned the favor by coming and helping me shore up the deck damaged by snow so I can get in the basement. Repairs forthcoming in a couple of weeks when I am on vacation for a week.
