Cheap Tricks

[midniteblues]

I bought a box at a auction once with some ss bowls in it but in the bottom of the box were a bunch(like 10 of them) of mismatched kitchen mixer beater bars damn dont they work awesome for paint stirs

[hyatt]

when using a electric fan wire the 12v directly through the battery then T in a gm 2 wire oilsender to your engine Ground one side and run ground from motor to the other When you start engine Fan comes on and stops when engine stops No switches or forgetting to turn it on

[67HEAVEN]

Originally Posted by hyatt

when using a electric fan wire the 12v directly through the battery then T in a gm 2 wire oilsender to your engine Ground one side and run ground from motor to the other When you start engine Fan comes on and stops when engine stops No switches or forgetting to turn it on

I think I'm gonna need drawings with this one.

[hyatt]

ok also install fuse link in hot wire

[hyatt]

Originally Posted by RandyP

These are handy.

cotter pin puller easily releases stuck radiator and heater hozes

[Zebb]

Battery terminal brush to clean the corrosion out of aluminum wheel lug holes. Just did it the other day when putting someones winter tires and wheels on their truck.

[RenoKeene]

Wow! Over 23,000 views! Tons of great stuff in here. About time I made an index for handy reference.

[vectorit]

Got corrosion in your taillight bulb sockets?

A brass 20 gauge shotgun bore brush and cleaning rod attached to a drill motor works great!

[ETsC10]

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Wow! Over 23,000 views! Tons of great stuff in here. About time I made an index for handy reference.

I agree...one of the best threads I've run into by far.
In fact, think I'll TTT and vote on it!

[PanelDeland]

I don't think I posted this yet.....

Ladder socks,I use an old pair of crew socks to cover the feet of my ladder when I bring it in the house for a project.They slip right on and can be kept in place with a small clamp or some duct tape.Keeps the carpet clean and the Mrs happy.

[463]

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I don't think I posted this yet.....

Ladder socks,I use an old pair of crew socks to cover the feet of my ladder when I bring it in the house for a project.They slip right on and can be kept in place with a small clamp or some duct tape.Keeps the carpet clean and the Mrs happy.

Ladder socks or gloves taped on the top rungs of an ext ladder to prevent marking of the surface lean it on, rv house ect.

[463]

To prevent paint chips from spray cans i take electrical tape and rap the bottom lip of the can pulling the tape tight as i wrap it .
Just in case you or someone forgets and sets it on the hood causing a chip or scratch.

[bk2life]

-flip your aircleaner lid upside down for a nut and bolt/toll holder when your working in the engine compartment.
-old drum brake shoes around your tires in the paint booth so your airline doesnt get stuck under the tires
-need to jump start a car with no jumper cable? remove good battery flip up side down and put post to post (of course make sure +to+ and -to-) then start car
-hole in radiator? crack an egg and let it go in through the rad cap. add water, put on cap drive on..
-those with air-ride suspensions, always carry a "end to end" splice push pull fitting in case of hole in air lines.
-those with air-ride suspensions, always carry a block of wood to place between frame and lower control arm in case of bag failure so you can still drive on..
-install an 'old' york style AC compressor to your engine for on board air. fill tires, use for air-ride etc..
-install secodn alternator to use as arc welder when off roading and breakin parts..
-use wife/gfssponge makeup applicators for puttin assembly lube on bearings and other parts
-buy wife something so she leaves you alone while working... <---probably best tip

[2manyfbods]

This has been an AWESOME thread !

Here is one that "may" qualify as a garage cheap trick - I have an old white board on the back of the entry door in the garage, They're great for jotting down thoughts, lists or drawings........until someone (me uses a permanent marker on it.

If this happens and you want to remove the permanent marker quickly - just trace over it with the dry erase marker and immediately wipe it off with a cloth. Gone...no rubbing.

[arturo7]

Originally Posted by 2manyfbods

This has been an AWESOME thread !

Here is one that "may" qualify as a garage cheap trick - I have an old white board on the back of the entry door in the garage, They're great for jotting down thoughts, lists or drawings........

Nice. My beer fridge is covered with chalkboard paint for the same reason.

[cory d]

any trick for getting a roll pin out of my sm465. im losing my religion over it. next step will be the welder

[midniteblues]

Originally Posted by cory d

any trick for getting a roll pin out of my sm465. im losing my religion over it. next step will be the welder

did you try a nail with a flattened point to help knock it out?



I saw a good on the other day. I was refered too this old fella' for some parts so off i went and he was showing me around and I noticed he used a plastic drop in bed liner to put wheels and such in while blasting them outside to help save some media.
needless to say I didnt get anything execpt some cool stories and new local car buddie

[Towstrap]

alot of people use rain-x goto a dollar store pickup a bottle of rubbing alcohol same damn thing

[Crabass]

Did anyone mention using a plastic gallon jug with screw-on lid for an (adjustable) head/neck support when spending time lying under a vehicle? Has saved my neck many, many times.

[Palf70Step]

I have never heard that one, but it sounds like a very useful idea.

[Gumby]

90* plug boot end, replace the gas can spout little plastic cap that falls off....

[BigDaddyV]

This has been an awesome thread! Im glad I found it on your sig, Reno.
Most of the cheap tricks I know have been mentioned but im gonna come up with somethin.... /think think think

[NONHOG]

What to do with those old bias ply tires?
My 70 C10(long gone) came with 15" split rim w/ bias ply tires of no interest to me.
If you have them taking up space or have no way to get tires mounted/dismounted find your local figure 8 guys they will have a way.
The want those tires. No disposal fee!
WIN/WIN

[Gumby]

I always liked bias ply tires, when they spring a leak it just goes flat or fall apart, unlike a radial that will go off like a bomb when its done..........

[PanelDeland]

New tip.

Bring this thread to the top every once in a while