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When it really comes down to it anything old is cool. Old stuff has class and craftsmanship in it. IMO you can't get a new car with that kind of hands on ingenuity. At some point, it always seems like there is chrome plated plastic or fake wood grain to spoil it. Old is genuine no matter who made it.
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To be a steering wheel holder, you seem pretty okay.
Im very glad to hear your acceptance of the Ford. I get so worn thin by folks who poo poo on other brands. I'm a freakin car guy. Hard core, through and through. I'll build anything that I can get my hands on. Sounds like you do to. . Posted via Mobile Device |
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I was kidding with the crack about being a steering wheel holder. That's a majority of my job too.
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I pride myself on my wheel steering abilities! You've still got me beat though, you play with fire and steer wheels. If I see fire while steering wheels, something has gone terribly wrong!
When it comes down to it, put wheels on something, scratch that. Make something that moves, and at some point someone will and should hot rod it! Radio Flyer red wagon anyone?! |
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Well, I have to put the door wiring harness and outside and inside door panels back on the 'peoples car'. Stupid window stopped working and I am sick of :devil: when I get in the car. I try not to use the A/C, it screws with my fuel mileage. Yeah, it's a diesel.:metal: Then I have to draw my front yard and take it so a certified guy with a doctorate in sprinkling system engineering fabrication and creation and layout and design so he can feng-shui:sumo: my front yard. Then I can hopefully get into the garage and get the rear end pulled out! I need the HF super coupon so I can get more 6 ton jack stands for three bucks!!!:lol: |
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Well got two and a half things done that I wanted to get done today. Didn't make it to the lawn watering apparatus design scientist, because the truck was willing me to work on it. Who am I to argue?! Todays destruction is brought to you in part by;
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h.../Antiseize.jpg Because my dad is freakin awesome and used this stuff on the hanger and shackle eye bolts last time we had it apart!!!:metal: Also supported by my sponsor; http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...quidwrench.jpg Been drenching bolts since I began this. Didn't even have to fire up the compressor for all this! Would've took longer to air up and get the required gizzies out than just spinning this lubed up junk off with the ratcheto! Now for the pics!!! This is where we left off last time. http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...330_181726.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_171834.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_171856.jpg Now back to that :cuss: brake line! Lets see how resilient you are after soaking for a week and with a couple of my more persuasive tools!:m2: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_173151.jpg HA! I WIN :censored:!!!:lol: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_173438.jpg Uh oh, the ratchet won't fit! What do I do? Guess it"s time for some frame cuttin to make room for the ratchet! http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_181156.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_181238.jpg Just kidding! I remember what I once saw on the Red Green Show, just put the ratchet on the other end! Pulled the first bolt and this where I called my dad to tell him what a bad @$$ he is!!! Never Seize!!! Props to the guy that has taught me everything I know and never fails to surprise and amaze me with his endless little tricks and knowledge! My role model! http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_182542.jpg Oh, now this is classic and I wish I would have been filming this! Popped the shock off and the top half flew off like the cork to a champagne bottle commemorating the removal of the rear end!:lol: It flew about and inch like a crappy bottle rocket!!! It made my night. http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_182729.jpg I'm thinkin this is about how steep the rake will be when it's all said and done! http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_184721.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_184737.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_184748.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_184806.jpg Uh oh! Storm coming in quick! Gotta beat this sucker and get the rear end out and the parts back in the garage! http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_184757.jpg Made it! http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_190249.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_190307.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_190325.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_190334.jpg And some beater love! http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_190355.jpg And my Christmas lights that are still up! Getting a jump on my neighbors for next Christmas! http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_190402.jpg As I stated earlier in the build, thanks to a younger me for buying the good stuff the first time! Quality parts by Belltech. http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_191640.jpg http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_191657.jpg The evening ended here http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_203702.jpg With the consumption of this http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...406_203716.jpg Hell yeah for being an American!:flagw: What a good life! Thanks for the read fellas! Oh and gals too, if any be lurkin. |
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:lol: and you say I'm the humorous one! I figured the first comment back would be about the grinder picture. You can see the cord down by my left leg.
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You're suppose to take Christmas lights down????? :dohh:
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There are a few threads on it in the 67-72 section. They are a completely different animal from the 73-87. You do these right behind the cab an take out 14". On a 67-72 you have to do it under the cab an it's 12" i think. Stacy David just did a 67-72 recently on gears. Took him 15 mins! :lol:
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Ummm.... Daily beater be needin' the headlight love, man! Woof!
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With the frame I still have a couple little things to get removed. I'm thinkin I'm going to remove the crossmember before I can decide what I'm doing. I'm on a very VERY tight budget as work is just picking up for the season, so the little things, suspension and so on, will get blasted, but I'm going to see how far i can get on the frame with oven degreaser, a pressure sprayer, and a wire wheel. I don't mind the time consumption it will involve, especially if it saves me some money to spend else where. Posted via Mobile Device |
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If you're on a budget, tractor enamel with added hardener from Tractor Supply works awesome for frames. Red primer in a bomb and shoot the black. Nice nice.
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I had looked at the tractor paint but then the POR caught my eye. Obviously I'm not totally set in my ways but I am by no means a painter so the brush on application and self leveling of the POR is an advantage for me. As with anything the prep is the key. Plus, I already invested the $0.87 in the sponge brushes so I'm already committed!:lol:
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0.87 cents just for one brush or is that the whole lot........?lol.
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I've been keeping up with the build as everyone has stated, you've brought humor into your thread, and well reason why I haven't commented is because my work computer only works for certain pictures, I don't understand it but I just looked at this whole thread, it's looking awesome man!!! :metal: definitely looking forward to more pictures and more laughs no doubt!!!
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Diggin it all but your choice in beer. That's more like recycled beer.
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Hey cheap beer is better than not having any beer at all. :metal:
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Root beer is cheaper and doesn't taste like liquid death. Beat that, I should be rollin in the dough right now!
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From one Evan to another, Great work and awesome humor. I think I spit some XX onto my monitor reading your posts. Cheers from down south Tx.
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