Recent content by Leakie

Glad to see you back out at it Don, can't wait to see the end results. Did you have any problems getting the LT1 running?

Don, glad to see you back at it on the vette. I have enjoyed following along and can't wait to see the end result.

Nice work Don, glad to see some updates, can't wait to see the finished product.

Great idea for jack stands. Are they just screwed together, glued or bolted. Thanks

Nice work Don. I also like the Lincoln in your avatar, sweet ride. Was that all Rick's design or did you have input on that?

Just remember Don, they are PAINLESS wiring harness's. :eyecrazy:

Don't sand your fingers off Don, we need you to be able to still type so you can keep us updated! Good luck!

Hey Stooge, how do you like that steering wheel? How is the quality?

Hey don long Nice job so far. Do not worry about getting the LT1 to run, it is not that big of a deal. I just finished my 37 Chevy last year which I installed an LT1 in. At first I was skeptical seeings how I had stopped working as a mechanic long before FI became the norm. There is a ton of...

If you really want to get serious about woodworking and building a bench check out this book.... http://www.tauntonstore.com/the-workbench-lon-schleining-070720.html

Classic Instruments , http://www.classicinstruments.com/ , makes great stuff and are very helpful people. I have used there stuff on several cars and have been happy with every gauge that I got from them. They have regular old gear driven speedos in many different styles or the more modern...

Nice work, Very Cool! I have always wanted to do stuff like that. I've got the stuff, just not the time.

X2 on this thought. There is no way that can be anything more than ornamental. However I think Zeke has the right idea with turning the tailgate around and adding upholstery, then it would be ornamental from the rear and actually a functional bench.

Thanks for the help guys!

I was going to buy some half round stainless (type 304)to make some molding strips for the running boards on a 1930's Chevy. How hard is it to tap some holes for bolts in stainless? Do I need anything special other than an ordinary tap? Also how hard would it be to round over the ends. Is this...