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Andy4639 · 02-23-2018, 11:06 PM

Today was a spring day here in SC! 75* and shorts & flip flops!

I started out cleaning up the garage and finished with a little golf cart work and in between I worked on the 64 Impala!

I cleaned up the garage first. I got rid of a bunch of trash and boxes and did general cleanup. swept the whole place up and cleaned off my work bench.

Then I worked on the fan shroud for the impala. I got it where it cools the car off without the electric fans ever coming on while running. I let it idle with ac on high and it never got over 190*. Went for a drive for about a hour and it never got over 190. I think it's good. The slow speed will kick on after the motor is shut off. The temp went up to 190 but the electric fan got it back down pretty quick. The slow speed fan will come on for about 1 minute are so. I have it set to cut off at 180*
I also made a front air dam for it. I had bought it a while back for $20.00 so I figured I try it.

I then worked on a customer golf cart and made $100.00! Had a good day.

**mongocanfly** · 02-23-2018, 11:15 PM

I was just telling a guy im ready for winter again....83 here and im sweating..in feb...

flashed · 02-23-2018, 11:56 PM

Im ready for some nice drought ,it has been so wet .

B. W. · 02-24-2018, 12:58 AM

It was 3° here this morning. Ready for warmer weather! Expecting more snow this weekend.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-24-2018, 04:20 AM

A whopping 22 degrees here today. Good old sunny California.

**special-K** · 02-24-2018, 09:05 AM

It's been an odd season. Colder than normal to warmer than normal, back and forth all winter. Broke some old records, but I imagine no affect on the average temp. It's not over, but no snow over 2" around here. It was warm last week, cold came in just enough to snow all afternoon last Saturday. I took off from my place after it had been snowing a couple hours (roads just wet due to warmth) for my friend's place up on the mountain. It was a winter wonderland driving in the snow up through the hemlocks and along the rocky runs. No one out and he ended up with about 6" up there. Just took it nice and easy going down later on. Snow was on the road all the way back. Down here it was all melted the next day and within a couple days we have 75 degree weather a couple days. Those same days in '15 were 5* and 1* for the low. It stayed in the upper 50s at night. I did some trimming, raking, and general tidying up around the yard. I'm ready for mulch as soon as the put it out for sale... next month!

I had made plans with a friend to run down to the Keystone Tractor & Truck Museum just south of Richmond, VA on Tuesday. It's a thing I've wanted to do in winter because it's an all indoors type of thing. Well, on down Interstate 95 we rolled along with our windows down. It was a shame to be inside most of the day when it was so nice. On our way back we stopped in on Fredericksburg and ate supper at a Mexican place, outside along the river at night in t-shirts!

The big question lately has been "Is it winter or summer?" and my answer has been "Both". I just love spring and can wait patiently for the 75+ temps.

**GOPAPA** · 02-24-2018, 09:12 AM

Andy ..I am jeaous of your weather,,I can't wait for the weather to break here and become spring so it is not so cold in my garage and be able to park our car out in the driveway so I can start wiring my 39 up with turn signals and then after that install the new transmission.. I like lots of room to do stuff..

I am lucky as I have 4 neighbors who bought them new Troy snow blowers and there is no need in buying one they tell me ,,so today we may get a few inches a snow again and all I have to do is look out the windown and them 4 guys are I think are racing to do all the side walks and drive ways in our Culdi Sac,, so I sure dont want to get out car in their road,,do I ?

Coley · 02-24-2018, 12:06 PM

I'll weigh in with some Canadian weather from the PNW.
We actually had a bit of snow here (1"-2") over the last couple of days. This is not very common for us so quite the novelty in certain respects.
On top of that the temperature is not rising much...still pretty close to 0°c (32°f).
Well, no big deal....I've been pretty busy with work and inside projects so spring can wait a little longer I guess.

Coley

Andy4639 · 02-24-2018, 06:46 PM

Sorry guy's for the cold weather your all having! I wore shorts and flip flops again today 78* and it has been beautiful! Cleaned up the yard and burnt off all the leaves.
Worked on the golf cart some more and got all the lights working. I waxed the top,hood and trunk of the 64. I finish up the sides tomorrow.

02-23-2018, 11:06 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Like Spring! Today was a spring day here in SC! 75* and shorts & flip flops! I started out cleaning up the garage and finished with a little golf cart work and in between I worked on the 64 Impala! I cleaned up the garage first. I got rid of a bunch of trash and boxes and did general cleanup. swept the whole place up and cleaned off my work bench. Then I worked on the fan shroud for the impala. I got it where it cools the car off without the electric fans ever coming on while running. I let it idle with ac on high and it never got over 190. Went for a drive for about a hour and it never got over 190. I think it's good. The slow speed will kick on after the motor is shut off. The temp went up to 190 but the electric fan got it back down pretty quick. The slow speed fan will come on for about 1 minute are so. I have it set to cut off at 180 I also made a front air dam for it. I had bought it a while back for $20.00 so I figured I try it. I then worked on a customer golf cart and made $100.00! Had a good day. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-23-2018, 11:15 PM	#2
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02-23-2018, 11:56 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Like Spring! Im ready for some nice drought ,it has been so wet .

02-24-2018, 12:58 AM	#4
B. W. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bigfork, Montana Posts: 1,137	Re: Like Spring! It was 3° here this morning. Ready for warmer weather! Expecting more snow this weekend.

02-24-2018, 04:20 AM	#5
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Like Spring! A whopping 22 degrees here today. Good old sunny California. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-24-2018, 09:05 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Like Spring! It's been an odd season. Colder than normal to warmer than normal, back and forth all winter. Broke some old records, but I imagine no affect on the average temp. It's not over, but no snow over 2" around here. It was warm last week, cold came in just enough to snow all afternoon last Saturday. I took off from my place after it had been snowing a couple hours (roads just wet due to warmth) for my friend's place up on the mountain. It was a winter wonderland driving in the snow up through the hemlocks and along the rocky runs. No one out and he ended up with about 6" up there. Just took it nice and easy going down later on. Snow was on the road all the way back. Down here it was all melted the next day and within a couple days we have 75 degree weather a couple days. Those same days in '15 were 5* and 1* for the low. It stayed in the upper 50s at night. I did some trimming, raking, and general tidying up around the yard. I'm ready for mulch as soon as the put it out for sale... next month! I had made plans with a friend to run down to the Keystone Tractor & Truck Museum just south of Richmond, VA on Tuesday. It's a thing I've wanted to do in winter because it's an all indoors type of thing. Well, on down Interstate 95 we rolled along with our windows down. It was a shame to be inside most of the day when it was so nice. On our way back we stopped in on Fredericksburg and ate supper at a Mexican place, outside along the river at night in t-shirts! The big question lately has been "Is it winter or summer?" and my answer has been "Both". I just love spring and can wait patiently for the 75+ temps. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-24-2018 at 10:14 AM.

02-24-2018, 09:12 AM	#7
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,366	Re: Like Spring! Andy ..I am jeaous of your weather,,I can't wait for the weather to break here and become spring so it is not so cold in my garage and be able to park our car out in the driveway so I can start wiring my 39 up with turn signals and then after that install the new transmission.. I like lots of room to do stuff.. I am lucky as I have 4 neighbors who bought them new Troy snow blowers and there is no need in buying one they tell me ,,so today we may get a few inches a snow again and all I have to do is look out the windown and them 4 guys are I think are racing to do all the side walks and drive ways in our Culdi Sac,, so I sure dont want to get out car in their road,,do I ? __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

02-24-2018, 12:06 PM	#8
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Like Spring! I'll weigh in with some Canadian weather from the PNW. We actually had a bit of snow here (1"-2") over the last couple of days. This is not very common for us so quite the novelty in certain respects. On top of that the temperature is not rising much...still pretty close to 0°c (32°f). Well, no big deal....I've been pretty busy with work and inside projects so spring can wait a little longer I guess. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

02-24-2018, 06:46 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Like Spring! Sorry guy's for the cold weather your all having! I wore shorts and flip flops again today 78* and it has been beautiful! Cleaned up the yard and burnt off all the leaves. Worked on the golf cart some more and got all the lights working. I waxed the top,hood and trunk of the 64. I finish up the sides tomorrow. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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