What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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BlakeTheCarGuy
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Guess he wants me to do all the work like usual lol.
niget2002
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Swapped the flat tire on the wife's car with the spare. Looks like she picked up a nail. Have an appointment for tomorrow to get it repaired.
kaymccampbell
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Milled some scrap/old lumber into bench slats for a friend. Sent a couple hundred lbs of perfectly good, but never to be used, tiles off with the same friend.
smackey05
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Cleaned up wiring behind the dash in the Mustang. No more rattles or wires by my feet.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Today at work not much again. Seems to be a slow week. As it gets closer to winter they told me to expect it to get slower. I done tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints, oil change and all three wipers on a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer with only 60,000 miles on it. They are taking it to Mississippi and back and said replace anything that you find is bad. The tie rods and ball joints weren’t actually bad but the boots were torn which I had the service advisor relay to the customer and he said go ahead and do it. I done it honestly and only done what was bad despite my coworkers telling me to replace tons of other things. And I done the right thing by relaying info to the service advisor so he could tell the customer before the repairs were done so they would know and have an idea on price. The other battery was only 2 years old but tested bad because the vehicle does tons of sitting.
They told me when it rolled in “hey Blake we know you like old stuff so you get to do this one” I was happy I could do it. They wanted their tires rotated but the tires were 10 years old and we won’t rotate anything over 7 due to liability and won’t replace anything older then 7 years either because they have had issues in the past with exploding tires. The customer was very grateful and told me how appreciative he was he said he is almost 80 and wants to do some traveling while he still can. I am just glad to know my customer is satisfied.
In my home shop not much other than sorted all the broken and need warranty tools from the regular tools.
They told me when it rolled in “hey Blake we know you like old stuff so you get to do this one” I was happy I could do it. They wanted their tires rotated but the tires were 10 years old and we won’t rotate anything over 7 due to liability and won’t replace anything older then 7 years either because they have had issues in the past with exploding tires. The customer was very grateful and told me how appreciative he was he said he is almost 80 and wants to do some traveling while he still can. I am just glad to know my customer is satisfied.
In my home shop not much other than sorted all the broken and need warranty tools from the regular tools.
Finished restoring this Air-Cooled VW engine stand. It didn't originally have wheels, just upside-down bolts for leveling. VW Dealerships would have had stands of this type back in the day.
Also tore apart a running diesel engine to scrap. Tried to sell it, but time wasters... Local buddy also said he wanted it. My immediate reply was get it out of here. Year and a half later it's GONE. Sold a bunch of parts off it in the past year and already got more than I wanted to sell for whole. Transmission finally sold the other day so it was time to make it GONE.
Scrap run this morning with the engine in parts, another scrap aluminum head, more cast AL scraps and some steel pipe. $115 for about 450lbs being a small load, Not Bad!
Guy told me those heads are clean enough for me... had valves, one still had the cam too. Also told me to dump the cast iron block with the cast AL and gave clean cast aluminum price for it. OOO-K.
Also tore apart a running diesel engine to scrap. Tried to sell it, but time wasters... Local buddy also said he wanted it. My immediate reply was get it out of here. Year and a half later it's GONE. Sold a bunch of parts off it in the past year and already got more than I wanted to sell for whole. Transmission finally sold the other day so it was time to make it GONE.
Scrap run this morning with the engine in parts, another scrap aluminum head, more cast AL scraps and some steel pipe. $115 for about 450lbs being a small load, Not Bad!
Guy told me those heads are clean enough for me... had valves, one still had the cam too. Also told me to dump the cast iron block with the cast AL and gave clean cast aluminum price for it. OOO-K.
Also scored 50ft of new SJOOW 12AWG for $10
Made one 25ft 20A extension cord for the 120V welder.
Holy SCHMooly, those ends are expensive @$20ea. Glad I scrounged some freebies over the years.
That's an $80 cord I made for 10 bux
Made one 25ft 20A extension cord for the 120V welder.
Holy SCHMooly, those ends are expensive @$20ea. Glad I scrounged some freebies over the years.
That's an $80 cord I made for 10 bux
khnitz
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I found a good deal on a 2-stage transmission jack this morning and jumped right on it (FB Marketplace and CL have been slow for these, or they've been pretty pricey).
I'm not sure of the make, though. The label on the jack says "Top Lift" and I've found a serial number - but a search on Top Lift didn't turn up anything. This came out of an auto shop that closed down about 15yrs ago and stuff had been sitting until a new owner bought the building. This thing is HEAVY. The lift cylinder diameter is 5" and the legs are 1-7/8" diameter.
The first project for this will be a transmission swap on our VW Passat wagon. I just need to finish the 2-post lift install (it's getting there...just need time).
I'm not sure of the make, though. The label on the jack says "Top Lift" and I've found a serial number - but a search on Top Lift didn't turn up anything. This came out of an auto shop that closed down about 15yrs ago and stuff had been sitting until a new owner bought the building. This thing is HEAVY. The lift cylinder diameter is 5" and the legs are 1-7/8" diameter.
The first project for this will be a transmission swap on our VW Passat wagon. I just need to finish the 2-post lift install (it's getting there...just need time).
WarrenJ
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Painted some wood trim to add to new flooring. Sorted the sockets i bought last week at garage sale.
kaymccampbell
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Sorted and flung another couple hundred lbs of tile. Now I only have a cubic foot of service tiles for this house. Scrubbed paint drips off the stairs.
khnitz
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By the label, it's rated at 1100 lbs. I would think a big rig might need more than that.
The closest I've come to find is something like this from Redline:
Heavy Duty Transmission Jack | 1100 Lb Transmission Jack
The Redline TJ500 Heavy Duty Transmission Jack features a wide base and foot-operated pump for easy alignment. Explore this 1100 Lb Transmission Jack at Redline Stands today!
www.redlinestands.com
Mine has the same white pull-along handle, same foot pedals, etc.
kaymccampbell
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A Road Ranger weighs about 750 lbs, so it'd work. It might make some funny noises.
nadogail
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The project that I was working on with the brass bushing in the tin can shifted to plan “B” this morning. The bushing has been fastened with JB Weld.
Oil and filter, fuel filter, complete grease job, and top up cases on my 96 F 250.
Then this afternoon, I brought in my IH 350 Utility tractor, checked all fluids and adjusted the clutch on the Igland skidding winch.
Finished up by welding the tie rod that broke on my hay wagon last week.
Then this afternoon, I brought in my IH 350 Utility tractor, checked all fluids and adjusted the clutch on the Igland skidding winch.
Finished up by welding the tie rod that broke on my hay wagon last week.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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At home just boxed up some tools. I have so many lol. I have about 6 cardboard boxes full of them at the current moment. Also packed up some that I have to send off for warranty. At work it was pretty steady. The oil change guy forgot to put an oil filter in a car so tomorrow I have to check for any engine damage. He wasn’t going to fess up to it but I made him do it.
I’m in charge of the lube guys because I’m in the bay next to them and the boss can’t always be around and I’m their trainer. I’m not about to be responsible for something like that. Apparently he had tightened down the cap of the filter barely but just enough so it would not leak. He picked up the filter after I pointed it out and threw it in the trash and said don’t worry about it. The car was towed back by the company tow truck and we put the family in a nice new Sienna mini van rental vehicle. It is great having rental cars and our own shuttles and tow trucks since our dealership is so big. The last time he forgot something it was a wheel lock key and air filter on the same car
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I’m in charge of the lube guys because I’m in the bay next to them and the boss can’t always be around and I’m their trainer. I’m not about to be responsible for something like that. Apparently he had tightened down the cap of the filter barely but just enough so it would not leak. He picked up the filter after I pointed it out and threw it in the trash and said don’t worry about it. The car was towed back by the company tow truck and we put the family in a nice new Sienna mini van rental vehicle. It is great having rental cars and our own shuttles and tow trucks since our dealership is so big. The last time he forgot something it was a wheel lock key and air filter on the same car
.kaymccampbell
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Sounds like that pos is overdue for a new job.At home just boxed up some tools. I have so many lol. I have about 6 cardboard boxes full of them at the current moment. Also packed up some that I have to send off for warranty. At work it was pretty steady. The oil change guy forgot to put an oil filter in a car so tomorrow I have to check for any engine damage. He wasn’t going to fess up to it but I made him do it.
I’m in charge of the lube guys because I’m in the bay next to them and the boss can’t always be around and I’m their trainer. I’m not about to be responsible for something like that. Apparently he had tightened down the cap of the filter barely but just enough so it would not leak. He picked up the filter after I pointed it out and threw it in the trash and said don’t worry about it. The car was towed back by the company tow truck and we put the family in a nice new Sienna mini van rental vehicle. It is great having rental cars and our own shuttles and tow trucks since our dealership is so big. The last time he forgot something it was a wheel lock key and air filter on the same car
niget2002
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I had some kaizen foam come in. I used some of it to make holders for my paint guns. I picked up a small toolbox for my paint guns, tools, and cleaning stuff so it's all in one place.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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I agree. We are pretty short staffed though so I don’t see them getting rid of him anytime soon.
cpttuna
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I went the rechargeable route at my house to eliminate batteries. Today was charge things up. (did 2 work lights,8 rechargeable flashlights and my 12 volt batter jump box
Removed some light rust from a used Proto 1/2" drive 17mm socket that arrived the other day. Btw, the cheap HF nylon abrasive wheels are pretty good at removing rust (better than wire wheels in some cases). I run these and my wire wheels mostly on a small bench top drill press.
@cpttuna: Did the same several years ago. I have a HF 2 level service cart for all my chargers and the various batts. The batts are stored in a couple of locking steel tool boxes on the top and the chargers below that. I store and use the cart well away from other stuff.
@cpttuna: Did the same several years ago. I have a HF 2 level service cart for all my chargers and the various batts. The batts are stored in a couple of locking steel tool boxes on the top and the chargers below that. I store and use the cart well away from other stuff.
Still working on my 1989 S10 Blazer front suspension and rear brakes. Yesterday my new Esco jack stands arrived. They are a lot more stable than the V mounting type.
Today I spent quite a bit of time getting the new Bilstein front shocks to fit. They seem to make the inner steel part of the bushing full size and if there is any distortion of the vehicle mounting brackets they won't fit. I dressed the chassis fittings as much as possible and also filed off about 50 thou from the bushing inner steel tube.
Today I spent quite a bit of time getting the new Bilstein front shocks to fit. They seem to make the inner steel part of the bushing full size and if there is any distortion of the vehicle mounting brackets they won't fit. I dressed the chassis fittings as much as possible and also filed off about 50 thou from the bushing inner steel tube.
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I really like those 1st gen Blazers and S10/15s. Bought a beater '85 S15 long bed 2.5L 4 cyl/5sp manual for $400 bucks in 2000 (came with no pwr steering or pwr brakes!). Had ~ 120K on it (replaced a broken head bolt). Drove it until '08 or so before giving it to friend of friend who desperately needed a vehicle (had ~ 170K IIRC). That trk did everything we asked it to do, and more. Thing was good for well over 120mph (GM didn't speed limit them). Took awhile to get to those speeds tho. Wife and I miss that truck to this day.
niget2002
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Brought the Harley's headlight up to 2020...
The old incandescent just isn't bright enough after having newer vehicles with better headlights.
Was riding after dark the other night with the son. I hadn't noticed how dim the older headlights really are.
The old incandescent just isn't bright enough after having newer vehicles with better headlights.
Was riding after dark the other night with the son. I hadn't noticed how dim the older headlights really are.
I may be the 3rd owner of this Blazer. I bought it 20 years ago from a friend who had had it forever. Recently the caliper stuck on and the front cv joint boot was also ripped so I have all that front side stripped out now. I am replacing the caliper and brake hoses on both front sides, the front wheel bearing assembly on the roasted side and the wheel cylinders and brake shoes on the rear.
That isn't rust on the caliper but smeared brake pad material from when it got so hot. The rear brake needs attention too.
That isn't rust on the caliper but smeared brake pad material from when it got so hot. The rear brake needs attention too.
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kaymccampbell
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Who's brand of LED joy did you buy?Brought the Harley's headlight up to 2020...
The old incandescent just isn't bright enough after having newer vehicles with better headlights.
Was riding after dark the other night with the son. I hadn't noticed how dim the older headlights really are.
619DioFan
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Sounds like your co worker is better qualified to be a french fry technition or perhaps an ASE certified milkshake maker.At home just boxed up some tools. I have so many lol. I have about 6 cardboard boxes full of them at the current moment. Also packed up some that I have to send off for warranty. At work it was pretty steady. The oil change guy forgot to put an oil filter in a car so tomorrow I have to check for any engine damage. He wasn’t going to fess up to it but I made him do it.
I’m in charge of the lube guys because I’m in the bay next to them and the boss can’t always be around and I’m their trainer. I’m not about to be responsible for something like that. Apparently he had tightened down the cap of the filter barely but just enough so it would not leak. He picked up the filter after I pointed it out and threw it in the trash and said don’t worry about it. The car was towed back by the company tow truck and we put the family in a nice new Sienna mini van rental vehicle. It is great having rental cars and our own shuttles and tow trucks since our dealership is so big. The last time he forgot something it was a wheel lock key and air filter on the same car
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Yeah well he might be doing that now because he is no longer employed lol. He said he was going to file for unemployment until he gets a job as a lineman. I told him best of luck with that.
andersen24
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niget2002
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It's a HogWorkz LED
Took it for a ride last night to the daughter's softball practice. It's noticeably brighter. And I also realized I had it missaligned. I'm pretty sure I was blinding some of the on-coming traffic
I got home and immediately adjusted the lens to point in an appropriate direction.
Your 1st mistake is often your last when you're a lineman.
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Crossed 3 things off my to-do list. All three were on the dump trailer and I got this awesomeness in the end...
I'm in the process of cutting the 14" blade of a sugar cane knife to a profile that's close to that of a Kukri knife. Need to cut ~ 10 inches and am managing to get through less than 2 inches per Lenox 32 TPI hacksaw blade (the steel is probably 1075 or maybe 1095). Oh well, I have to finish it one way or another.
nadogail
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Installed the shut off valve and flow adjustment valve on the 1.5 gallon tin can tank for my oil burner. Hole sawed the back wall of a 3/4” tee to give me a sight to observe the fuel drip rate. Tested the valves and piping with some ATF that has been on the shelf for years and is of dubious origin. The tank and plumbing are on a small stand nailed together from scraps.
619DioFan
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At least your ring didn't catch on something and take your finger off. looks swollen , hope you are icing that.Crossed 3 things off my to-do list. All three were on the dump trailer and I got this awesomeness in the end...
kaymccampbell
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Sanded the contacts on a starter switch.