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chopnchaneled · 12-30-2011, 03:07 PM

Don't think this has been posted:

If you ever have to do welding on a gas tank: drain it of course, then
take an empty gallon jug and add a quart bottle of DAWN dish washing
soap finish filling the jug with water then pour it in the tank and slosh around
for about five minutes, let it set for half hour then slosh it around again and drain, rinse with water from garden hose real good and there are no fumes!!!

I've used this method and it works, How i found out about it one day a buddy and i were talking about how we approached welding on gas tanks by using exhaust fumes from a running engine,tank full of water etc. and my wife
happened to walk up while we were talking and said "what about dawn dish washing soap it cuts all kinds of grease in the dish washer" at first we laughed then after a while it made since. don't mind telling you that the first time trying it, the pucker factor was high but i'm still here and that was ten years ago.

**Palf70Step** · 12-30-2011, 04:14 PM

I like stuff like this. Not sure I have any contibutions yet, but love learning from the experience of others.

ConnDemned · 12-31-2011, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacGyver72

Wanna paint wheels with the tires still on? Coat the tire with baby oil then paint away. The overspray will wipe off the tire with ease.

another idea is to take index cards and slide around the wheel overlapping a bit, all the way around the wheel. I've even seen people use petroleum jelly on parts they were painting to cover areas they didn't want painted, like the chrome around emblems.

Mayo · 01-01-2012, 07:00 PM

there is some great info in this thread

67HEAVEN · 01-02-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris4x4Gill2

Storage tip: for those large oddball shaped tools that dont come with a storage case, things like circular saws, sawzalls, etc., an old filing cabinet is great to put them in. Works great for any large bulky item.

Amen, brother. I got all mine for free from a business that was moving and getting new stuff.

Those red metal bars I attached to the top of the hoist serve two purposes. Clothesline for drying washed rags and tarps, and a means of hanging tarps all around the hoist when I'm doing dirty work that I'd like to contain in one area.

Used existing holes...

I use this electric winch to pull vehicles onto the hoist when they won't start. Six heavy bolts into the 6" concrete floor. Works like a dream.

Good thread.

Sillyoldman · 01-02-2012, 11:03 PM

I found out that a CD diamond case works very well for scraping ice.

ERASER5 · 01-03-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

I found out that a CD diamond case works very well for scraping ice.

I guess I'm "Old School." I use a cassette tape case.

flashed · 01-03-2012, 03:39 PM

I use the back side of my comb to scrape the ice off but sometimes my wife goes out and cranks the truck up for it to defrost before she wakes me up.

**Palf70Step** · 01-03-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

I use the back side of my comb to scrape the ice off but sometimes my wife goes out and cranks the truck up for it to defrost before she wakes me up.

That sure AIN'T gonna happen in my house!

PanelDeland · 01-03-2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

I use the back side of my comb to scrape the ice off but sometimes my wife goes out and cranks the truck up for it to defrost before she wakes me up.

I thought about this with 'ol what's 'er name but she don't get up.So I figured if I kicked her out of bed she might get the hint.The only problem is,

My boots ain't that big"

It's OK though,I'm older and wiser now,I can see out of my eye again and I've even managed to work my way into sleeping indoors again.

463 · 01-04-2012, 12:29 AM

for frost or ice : warm tap water in a pail ,way easy and faster. or credit card

flashed · 01-04-2012, 12:37 AM

I like my way better (the wife part) but I am more spoiled than most as I understand it. She also cooks my breakfast before waking me up and brings me a cup of coffee to get me started in the morning ,damn I am spoiled ,and I like it. Did I mention she loves all my old cars and my truck ? She actually sacrificed her 68 Malibu for me to restore my truck.

1964c-10 · 01-04-2012, 01:09 AM

in a pinch fencing wire for jumper cables, 1 piece for -, 1 piece for +, Just dont let them touch!

Jack_71C10 · 01-04-2012, 06:14 PM

We used 1 wire back in the day.
Just touch bumpers together for negative, and wire for positive.
usually a coat hanger.
of course all bumpers were chrome back then.

Sillyoldman · 01-05-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

I guess I'm "Old School." I use a cassette tape case.

Was it a Cheap Trick Tape case?

Also. Not a big fan of warm/hot water. That cost me a winshield one time.

piecesparts · 01-05-2012, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Was it a Cheap Trick Tape case?

Also. Not a big fan of warm/hot water. That cost me a winshield one time.

Ditto on the windshield, hot water, and cold weather. Not a good match.

Weasel Diesel · 01-05-2012, 10:36 PM

While out cruising one night late, the oil fill plug fell out the side of my differential. Nothing open, I was screwed. My wife saved me,.... she had a Tampax that plugged the hole nicely and got us home.

Keith Seymore · 01-06-2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weasel Diesel

While out cruising one night late, the oil fill plug fell out the side of my differential. Nothing open, I was screwed. My wife saved me,.... she had a Tampax that plugged the hole nicely and got us home.

LOL!

Two comments here:

1) I was at the track one time and was struggling with an engine oil leak. My buddy actually carries "feminine products" in his race car trailer for just such an emergeny. A couple maxi-pads taped to the back of the oil pan got me through the day!

2) Plug on the side of the differential fell out?! Geez - I wish I had that problem. Mine's stuck solid, so I've set aside a day to drill it out and make a repair....

K

Weasel Diesel · 01-06-2012, 09:45 AM

Here's another handy tool to have. Ever pulled all the wires off yer Dist cap to change it, then had to take time to trace down which wire went to which cyl? Don't want Sharpie writing on your nice clean wires? Try these;

Weasel Diesel · 01-06-2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

A couple maxi-pads taped to the back of the oil pan got me through the day!

Yep, I carry a pad and a ploon now in my glove box. The only part is... when I'm having a bad day, all my buddys blame it on...( you can guess it...)

ERASER5 · 01-06-2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Was it a Cheap Trick Tape case?

Billy Ray Virus Achey Breaky Heart. That's all it good for anyway.

463 · 01-06-2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piecesparts

Ditto on the windshield, hot water, and cold weather. Not a good match.

not hot water , warm water

64shortbox · 01-08-2012, 06:49 AM

Here's one I read - The Best Penetrating Oil out there is a 50/50 mix of ATF & Acetone.

hitcher · 01-08-2012, 12:06 PM

ELDERLY drivers. Pressing the pedal on your right will make your car go a little faster. Forget all that rubbish about suffocating at speeds above 15mph, it was all a myth

piecesparts · 01-08-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hitcher

ELDERLY drivers. Pressing the pedal on your right will make your car go a little faster. Forget all that rubbish about suffocating at speeds above 15mph, it was all a myth

What about that button on the far left????

12-30-2011, 03:07 PM	#201
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: Cheap Tricks Don't think this has been posted: If you ever have to do welding on a gas tank: drain it of course, then take an empty gallon jug and add a quart bottle of DAWN dish washing soap finish filling the jug with water then pour it in the tank and slosh around for about five minutes, let it set for half hour then slosh it around again and drain, rinse with water from garden hose real good and there are no fumes!!! I've used this method and it works, How i found out about it one day a buddy and i were talking about how we approached welding on gas tanks by using exhaust fumes from a running engine,tank full of water etc. and my wife happened to walk up while we were talking and said "what about dawn dish washing soap it cuts all kinds of grease in the dish washer" at first we laughed then after a while it made since. don't mind telling you that the first time trying it, the pucker factor was high but i'm still here and that was ten years ago. __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

12-30-2011, 04:14 PM	#202
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	Re: Cheap Tricks I like stuff like this. Not sure I have any contibutions yet, but love learning from the experience of others. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-01-2012, 07:00 PM	#204
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Cheap Tricks there is some great info in this thread __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

01-02-2012, 11:03 PM	#206
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Cheap Tricks I found out that a CD diamond case works very well for scraping ice. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

01-03-2012, 03:39 PM	#208
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Cheap Tricks I use the back side of my comb to scrape the ice off but sometimes my wife goes out and cranks the truck up for it to defrost before she wakes me up.

01-04-2012, 12:29 AM	#211
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: Cheap Tricks for frost or ice : warm tap water in a pail ,way easy and faster. or credit card __________________ Trueman

01-04-2012, 12:37 AM	#212
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Cheap Tricks I like my way better (the wife part) but I am more spoiled than most as I understand it. She also cooks my breakfast before waking me up and brings me a cup of coffee to get me started in the morning ,damn I am spoiled ,and I like it. Did I mention she loves all my old cars and my truck ? She actually sacrificed her 68 Malibu for me to restore my truck.

01-04-2012, 01:09 AM	#213
1964c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: State Center, IA Posts: 212	Re: Cheap Tricks in a pinch fencing wire for jumper cables, 1 piece for -, 1 piece for +, Just dont let them touch! __________________ 2003 Serria K1500 1998 Camaro 1964 C10 long fleetside bed, small back window, 3 on the tree 1964 C20 custom cab, long fleetside bed, big back window, 4 on the floor Disclaimer- anything posted is only based on my personal experience, opinions, and advice given by others. There are no implied or written warranties or guarantees with anything posted on this website.

01-04-2012, 06:14 PM	#214
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: Cheap Tricks We used 1 wire back in the day. Just touch bumpers together for negative, and wire for positive. usually a coat hanger. of course all bumpers were chrome back then. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.

01-05-2012, 10:36 PM	#217
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: Cheap Tricks While out cruising one night late, the oil fill plug fell out the side of my differential. Nothing open, I was screwed. My wife saved me,.... she had a Tampax that plugged the hole nicely and got us home.

01-06-2012, 09:45 AM	#219
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: Cheap Tricks Here's another handy tool to have. Ever pulled all the wires off yer Dist cap to change it, then had to take time to trace down which wire went to which cyl? Don't want Sharpie writing on your nice clean wires? Try these;

01-08-2012, 06:49 AM	#223
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 733	Re: Cheap Tricks Here's one I read - The Best Penetrating Oil out there is a 50/50 mix of ATF & Acetone.

01-08-2012, 12:06 PM	#224
hitcher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: lawton ok Posts: 190	Re: Cheap Tricks ELDERLY drivers. Pressing the pedal on your right will make your car go a little faster. Forget all that rubbish about suffocating at speeds above 15mph, it was all a myth



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