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I need to keep my car safe for a growing family so I want to add rear belts to my 64 Fairlane. It's a Sports Coupe model with no B-pillar so the front uses simple aviation style belts with no retractor. I'm thinking of adding two more that match to the back seat. What is the proper way to...

I need to replace the hail guard on my old G&B visible gas pump. The original was constructed of expanded steel formed into a hoop and welded at the seam. Is there any special consideration for rolling expanded steel? Is it even possible? I have no idea how they might have done it originally...

I'm not sure what is going on with my compressor. When I turn on the breaker the motor spins up for around 2 seconds and the breaker trips. I checked the two start caps and one run cap. They measured OK (250uF and 50uF) but I changed them because they were leaking. The caps made no difference...

Let me start by saying this is on a farm tractor and not a school bus. A functioning repair is all that is required. The steering ram end has about 3/4" of play and the seal is completely gone. It is not threaded on and replacement requires a cylinder rebuild and a new piston with rod end...

I found this on sale at the Lynchburg, VA Lowe's store. There is also one at the Charlottesville VA store. It's not the fancy IR impact or ratchet but for the money you can't lose. Has a few sockets too! Regular price was $149. :beer: If you want to move to the Lowe's thread that's fine.

I've had two high bay lights go out in the last month. I tried bulbs in both but just buzz and no light. I am assuming the ballast are bad. They are about 15 years old. The number on the light is Hubbell BL400-H8-WH-BI-UPL Is the ballast inside the white box or do I have to buy the whole unit...

I've had this motor around waiting for a project but need the room now. It is brand new and still mounted into its crate. They are advertised to be sealed against dust and moisture. It was originally over $600 from Grainger. The specs are in the tag picture. $300 cash and its yours.

I really hate seeing useful things go to junk. This compressor was a backup unit for a local dry cleaners. It was running but they needed the space so I removed it from an overhead rack and paid zero. It had a 7.5HP 3450RPM 3ph motor and an 80 gallon tank. As luck would have it I bought a 7.5HP...

My local Tractor Supply has Rotella T6 for $18.99. Right next to the Rotella rack was a mail in rebate form for $5 per gallon (limit 2) I dont know if the stack but its worth a try. http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/shell-rotella-5w40-full-synthetic-oil-1-gal

Here is my situation. I have a concrete block building with a thimble installed in the back wall. My original plan was to install a wood stove and use insulated chimney pipe. That design would require a insulated tee, tee support, pipes etc. The cost will be $600-700. I'm positive that i could...

I found the Hobart Handler 140 on sale for $449 and they also mailed out a 10% off coupon this week here in Virginia. That would be $404 plus tax which is the lowest I've seen. They recently updated the 140 with a 5th voltage setting and a new drive. Time to buy...

Wife calls today and says "It's 80 inside and the thing outside sounds funny". Cap checks good (replaced in 2012) and contactor is good. I pulled the disconnect and let it sit for an hour or two. Came back and it took off like a new one for about 30 minutes. I heard the buzzing and found a...

I went to bleed the brakes and found one bleeder screw rung off flush with the caliper (front axle). The second bleeder screw is rounded off in the back plate of the rear drum brake. I haven't taken off the other two wheels to look. The truck is a 80 F150 4x4. I tried some PBB and some heat on...

I've been reading Garage Journal for years and used the info to build a new 30x60. I'm preparing for electrical and I have a situation. The shop is on different property than my home. My utility company only connects dwellings for free. My run is 350' to the nearest pole and they want $8.67 per...