SRU1436
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Nice looking front end of your C10. The front suspension looks great.Getting the '72 C10 front end ready for reassembly. All parts cleaned, painted, replaced down to the frame.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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Mike65
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Nice work Buffettfan. Next to working on our vehicles I love woodworking next. I have built a couple desks, bookcases, server table, a blanket chest & dresser for my wife.
BuffettFan
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Thanks Mike!
I used to love working on cars until I did it for a living.
Don't enjoy it near as much these days!
I think I would enjoy a project vehicle, but not so much the daily drivers anymore.
Let's see some of your projects!
I used to love working on cars until I did it for a living.
Don't enjoy it near as much these days!
I think I would enjoy a project vehicle, but not so much the daily drivers anymore.
Let's see some of your projects!
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nadogail
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Replaced the Halogen headlights on my ‘99 Chevrolet 1500 van with LED headlights. Turns out the original problem was 2 corroded headlight connectors. A trip to Harbor Freight for a can of contact cleaner and a little cleaning with a needle file fixed them.
Also installed the new battery for the van.
Also installed the new battery for the van.
I've never seen joints oriented that way (axle side ucas). Is that just for fitment of the upper triangle?Buttoned up my rear suspension now everything underneath is welded out.
Now to collect for brakes then driveshafts.
Yesterday, primed my rear end (not that one. . . weirdo's)
PassnThru
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Prepped the riding mower for what is to come. I did also fix a rattle that was bothering me last year on said mower. It wasn't really that bad and it was on a riding mower but it really bothered me so I hunted it down and fixed it and I'm not sure what that says about me.
kaymccampbell
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Put up the official antennas for the garage door openers. Tested, then used the new variable power supply. Cleaned an lubed some new 123 blocks. Sent a big block of chicken wings upstairs.
Flat Thunder Channel
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Nothing overly exciting. I spent the whole day outside mostly chasing my little one around. We had a blast in the sunshine!
After dinner I was able to work a little mostly picking up and cleaning some of my mess pile! My second 3/4" drive ratchet came in the mail today! She is used, has a little cosmetic imperfections but the ratchet mechanism feels good! This one is 24" long; Wright brand, model 6400-2.
After dinner I was able to work a little mostly picking up and cleaning some of my mess pile! My second 3/4" drive ratchet came in the mail today! She is used, has a little cosmetic imperfections but the ratchet mechanism feels good! This one is 24" long; Wright brand, model 6400-2.
HPRifleman
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Years ago I borrowed a grease gun from my dad which I still have yet to give back to him. It has been sitting for years and the grease inside of it dates back for decades. I need to start greasing various contraptions around the garage so I thought I would clean it up and get it ready for use.
I took it completely apart, cleaned all the fittings, and removed the old grease. I assumed that it would accommodate a grease tube since the steel cylinder only allowed it to go in one way. So I took the caps off the tube I bought at the store and tried to put it in the gun but it was a no go. Apparently the plunger was made for bulk grease and wouldn't push on the grease in a commercially available tube.
There I was with my tube of grease missing both ends and nowhere to put it. I tried pushing the grease from the tube into the gun bulk-style but there was an air pocket that just caused the grease to overflow the cylinder. By the time I was done, half the grease was in the gun and the other half was on my hands, the exterior of the gun, and anywhere I touched. I couldn't help but laugh at my incompetence.
Anyway, here it is. Stamped on the side is "Lincoln. St. Louis, MO".
I took it completely apart, cleaned all the fittings, and removed the old grease. I assumed that it would accommodate a grease tube since the steel cylinder only allowed it to go in one way. So I took the caps off the tube I bought at the store and tried to put it in the gun but it was a no go. Apparently the plunger was made for bulk grease and wouldn't push on the grease in a commercially available tube.
There I was with my tube of grease missing both ends and nowhere to put it. I tried pushing the grease from the tube into the gun bulk-style but there was an air pocket that just caused the grease to overflow the cylinder. By the time I was done, half the grease was in the gun and the other half was on my hands, the exterior of the gun, and anywhere I touched. I couldn't help but laugh at my incompetence.
Anyway, here it is. Stamped on the side is "Lincoln. St. Louis, MO".
Motorman55
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Put away some painting tools and brushes after having finished painting my MIL laundry room.
Took some measurements in preparation for building a dedicated office space/room inside the garage. Going to be very tight if I follow thru with the project.
Took some measurements in preparation for building a dedicated office space/room inside the garage. Going to be very tight if I follow thru with the project.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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I helped my brother in law change the oil in his 2007 Mercury Mariner. He needed the tools so since my tools are being used I have to be there lol. He has tools but who knows where the heck they are or if he has the right things. He could not find a Motorcraft FL-820S filter anywhere so he had to get a K&N HP2010 as that’s actually the only thing he could find to fit it. Then he only bought 5 quarts of oil but the 3.0 V6 is a 6quart engine so luckily he has someone like me who has oil on hand. Especially as bad as it’s leaking around the oil pan and timing cover you definitely want lots in there to hope some of it stays lol. Car has 239,000 on it and he doesn’t want to fix it I understand but it’s a lot worse than mine is leaking.
Flat Thunder Channel
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Years ago I borrowed a grease gun from my dad which I still have yet to give back to him. It has been sitting for years and the grease inside of it dates back for decades. I need to start greasing various contraptions around the garage so I thought I would clean it up and get it ready for use.
I took it completely apart, cleaned all the fittings, and removed the old grease. I assumed that it would accommodate a grease tube since the steel cylinder only allowed it to go in one way. So I took the caps off the tube I bought at the store and tried to put it in the gun but it was a no go. Apparently the plunger was made for bulk grease and wouldn't push on the grease in a commercially available tube.
There I was with my tube of grease missing both ends and nowhere to put it. I tried pushing the grease from the tube into the gun bulk-style but there was an air pocket that just caused the grease to overflow the cylinder. By the time I was done, half the grease was in the gun and the other half was on my hands, the exterior of the gun, and anywhere I touched. I couldn't help but laugh at my incompetence.
Anyway, here it is. Stamped on the side is "Lincoln. St. Louis, MO".
Last year I finally gave in and purchased a M12 Milwaukee cordless grease gun. Wish I would have made the leak years ago. It seemed like I was always fighting my manual grease gun. Try one out if you are in the market for a new one. They are pretty awesome!
mrb1
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Installed one mudflap. Went this morning to check on a couple fishing holes at the river in my Silverado and got a "little hung up" at one of the still muddy spots. Not bad, rocked her back and forth a few times and backed out. Drive about a half hour back home and get out the hose to spray off the mud and saw one mudflap missing. Yep, drove back to the last spot and there it was buried in the mud. Luckily no damage to it, or the truck. New hardware and all is good. Except for the $15 or so in gas driving back and forth
Outlander
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Last weekend I notice snow blower tire was off the rim. Sigh. Rim would not come off easily and my knees were complaining so I gave up. I should be banned from here for 30 days.
PhantomEB
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Heard it was less prone to shear so why not try?
plus it also gets my joints even closer together up there.
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PhantomEB
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Picked up a couple cans of paint due to my former Black Stainless is no longer in production.
I like this color even more! This week I WILL have a truck in all one color, maybe even clearcoated.
I like this color even more! This week I WILL have a truck in all one color, maybe even clearcoated.
Makes sense. Awesome Bronco, almost too pretty to wheel
LS6 Tommy
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My pressure washer is only rated at 1.35 GPM. All the units I see are 1.5 GPM minimum, so I'm a little leery of getting one nad have it just dribble bubbles on the ground.
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Kevkx125
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The collector
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I cleaned, oil, and played around with every ratchet I have getting a good collection I'm over 100 but I want at least 1 of every vintage ratchet I can find lol
kaymccampbell
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Fiddled with broken ****. Cleaned a bit.
DGersic
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Replaced the hood hinge / center piece. Beat / bent the left hood side back closer to the shape it should be. It’s not perfect, but it’s as good as I can get it without having to paint.
Magnum440d100
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“Time to do some sketchy ****, doo daa doo daa, hope I get away with it, oh daa doo daa day”.
with the 77 out of the pole barn, I got the 99 Cummins inside it, as it was supposed to be thunderstorms today.
Used some wood across the trusses, hooked the bed to it, and lifted the bed up so I could replace the fuel level sending unit gasket. I hope that’s the issue. I have a leak when I top off.
Also got the FASS mostly installed. It’s plumbed in, and I can run the truck, but I still have a couple wires to permanently wire in. They want the wire ran to a keyed switch. But I want the ECM to still control the lift pump.
Also waiting on a T fitting so I can plumb in my fuel pressure gauge as well, since I’m bypassing the factory filter housing, which is where the gauge is presently plumbed into.
But that’s all a tomorrow project (or whenever the parts arrive). It’s 10pm, which I was unaware it got this late. Time for a shower, and dinner.
with the 77 out of the pole barn, I got the 99 Cummins inside it, as it was supposed to be thunderstorms today.
Used some wood across the trusses, hooked the bed to it, and lifted the bed up so I could replace the fuel level sending unit gasket. I hope that’s the issue. I have a leak when I top off.
Also got the FASS mostly installed. It’s plumbed in, and I can run the truck, but I still have a couple wires to permanently wire in. They want the wire ran to a keyed switch. But I want the ECM to still control the lift pump.
Also waiting on a T fitting so I can plumb in my fuel pressure gauge as well, since I’m bypassing the factory filter housing, which is where the gauge is presently plumbed into.
But that’s all a tomorrow project (or whenever the parts arrive). It’s 10pm, which I was unaware it got this late. Time for a shower, and dinner.
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harley jim
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Was going to ask if Pines helped
Duster346
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It doesn't look like it, but is the top of the engine sludged up? Might not be a bad idea to pull the oil pan, make sure the pickup is clear. Would hate to see someone do all that work up top only to have a restricted oil pickup (sludge/junk from extended oil change intervals).
This happens to me often in the shop ..
Flat Thunder Channel
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It was unseasonably warm outside and super windy in my area. I took advantage of the warm weather and changed the oil in my wife's car.
This isn't my first time, but I'll never understand why they thought this was a good design. 11 bolts later and big underbody cover later and you can access the drain plug and filter.
This job is easier in warmer weather because the eleven bolts thread into plastic plugs. They are more difficult to start in the cold. One thing off the list!
This isn't my first time, but I'll never understand why they thought this was a good design. 11 bolts later and big underbody cover later and you can access the drain plug and filter.
This job is easier in warmer weather because the eleven bolts thread into plastic plugs. They are more difficult to start in the cold. One thing off the list!
MIke.Gradoz
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Was trying to remove the cushion on my stool, it was stuck good. Stepped up on the foot rest to give it a yank, it came off throwing me off balance and I fell forward. Stopped my fall with my face on an open drawer on my tool box. Ten stitches and broken orbital socket later. All in all it was a good day.
Exactly why the comment in parentheses...... weirdos...
MIke.Gradoz
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I think I would figure out where the drain plug is in relation to the cover. Use a 2" hole saw and put me and access hole in the cover. Just my thoughts.It was unseasonably warm outside and super windy in my area. I took advantage of the warm weather and changed the oil in my wife's car.
This isn't my first time, but I'll never understand why they thought this was a good design. 11 bolts later and big underbody cover later and you can access the drain plug and filter.
This job is easier in warmer weather because the eleven bolts thread into plastic plugs. They are more difficult to start in the cold. One thing off the list!
kaymccampbell
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I'm with Mike. Plastic n tin underbody covers only get one chance to block me before I cut access and drain holes in them.It was unseasonably warm outside and super windy in my area. I took advantage of the warm weather and changed the oil in my wife's car.
This isn't my first time, but I'll never understand why they thought this was a good design. 11 bolts later and big underbody cover later and you can access the drain plug and filter.
This job is easier in warmer weather because the eleven bolts thread into plastic plugs. They are more difficult to start in the cold. One thing off the list!
Flat Thunder Channel
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Great ideas!
They engineered the plug to be horizontal on the oil pan. This makes the oil come out at a nice stream. I would have to install a special drain plug with hose or make a pretty big cutout. These types of units always scared me. My tractor had one and I replaced it with a standard plug.
The oil filter is also tricky. It's horizontal with a bunch of hoses and junk underneath it. I'd have to create oil splash shields to keep the oil from draining on top of the cover. Back to my tractor again, they designed a special catch basin beneath the oil filter. It catches the oil from the filter then directs it thru a hole in the frame. I'm not sure how Toro / Wheel Horse's smaller team of engineers can design above and beyond the automotive giants.
I always thought this car was going to be a beater that gets replaced every few years with a newer unit. Unfortunately with today's crazy prices I might be stuck with it for awhile. I might have to modify it in the future or trade it in on a fleet of mopeds for the family.
GreenIron
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Not in the shop, but next to it.
This walk-behind plow was given to me by a friend.
The black arrow points to all that was left of the handles.
Best penetrating solution ever made.
Vise Grips and Kroil are my friend.
There's no telling how old these bolts and nuts are, but with a little patient, Vise Grips and Kroil, I was able to reuse them.
The only thing left to do is add a brace between the new handles.
I'll distress the handles and apply some kind of solution to give them an "aged" appearance.
This plow is for show only.
No nuts were harmed in the process.
This walk-behind plow was given to me by a friend.
The black arrow points to all that was left of the handles.
Best penetrating solution ever made.
Vise Grips and Kroil are my friend.
There's no telling how old these bolts and nuts are, but with a little patient, Vise Grips and Kroil, I was able to reuse them.
The only thing left to do is add a brace between the new handles.
I'll distress the handles and apply some kind of solution to give them an "aged" appearance.
This plow is for show only.
No nuts were harmed in the process.
rshadd
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Busted a 1/16" pin punch... Curious how the lifetime warranty works now.
Old Man Roger
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I feel your pain man, broke mine hitting a tiled floor.Was trying to remove the cushion on my stool, it was stuck good. Stepped up on the foot rest to give it a yank, it came off throwing me off balance and I fell forward. Stopped my fall with my face on an open drawer on my tool box. Ten stitches and broken orbital socket later. All in all it was a good day.
Flat Thunder Channel
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Busted a 1/16" pin punch... Curious how the lifetime warranty works now.
Looks like you got yourself a new center punch. Whenever I break one of these I grind the broken end into a point and use them as center punches.
jeep63
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Busted a 1/16" pin punch... Curious how the lifetime warranty works now.
Ace Hardware carries Craftsman now. I had success using the warranty there on some screw drivers. My old ones clearly all said Made in USA, like your punch. Of course, the new ones will NOT. We will see if the new items last as long. I have an old coffee can I toss broken craftsman hand tools in, once there are enough I take them to exchange. I'll try soon and report back.
rshadd
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"Thank you for contacting CRAFTSMAN®
I am really sorry for the inconvenience you had with your tool. I searched for this handtool on our Craftsman website and found these models: CMHT82541, CMHT58116, and CMHT82540. Please let me know if one of these models works for you. "
Looks like Craftsman no longer make alignment tools or punches. Just nail sets. Guess I'll take on on their offers and replace it with a Mayhew. Ended up having them send me CMHT82540 which I doubt I'll ever use. I bought a Starret replacement.
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