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Forum: THE LOBBY 09-23-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,134
Posted By Shiny
Just one example of the guidance from Greg that...

Just one example of the guidance from Greg that got me through a project with confidence.

What a loss. I'm really sad after revisiting this one...
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Forum: THE LOBBY 09-23-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,134
Posted By Shiny
This is a loss for me. I never met Greg, nor...

This is a loss for me.

I never met Greg, nor interacted beyond the forum, but he had a positive influence on me for many years. His posts, answers, and project examples were motivational and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-18-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 12,396
Posted By Shiny
That must be exciting! Time lapse and a crew of...

That must be exciting! Time lapse and a crew of construction guys makes it look way too easy. Glad the weather cooperated!
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-14-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,310
Posted By Shiny
This one missed that party. Beautiful pearl...

This one missed that party. Beautiful pearl paint, photo doesn't do it justice.

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Forum: Members Helping Members 09-13-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 27,090
Posted By Shiny
We see it about the same and agree it's not just...

We see it about the same and agree it's not just zinc... it's any electroplating. This is one benefit of electroless nickel...it's a good way to avoid risk for hydrogen embrittlement on hardened...
Forum: Members Helping Members 09-13-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 27,090
Posted By Shiny
Not an expert but you should not worry much about...

Not an expert but you should not worry much about embrittling mild steel parts. Anything high strength, heat-treated, or high carbon would be risky. High-strength fasteners and springs would be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-12-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,479
Posted By Shiny
Good info! Thanks for sharing those.

Good info! Thanks for sharing those.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-12-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,479
Posted By Shiny
At $30 a pop for the old stock Mr. Gasket keys, I...

At $30 a pop for the old stock Mr. Gasket keys, I agree!

I actually like the idea of a multi-keyway sprocket better than an offset key. So why are these "adjustable" sprocket sets made only for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-04-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,968
Posted By Shiny
Nicely fathered! Great photo comparison of then...

Nicely fathered! Great photo comparison of then and now. Fun for both of you and he will soon be an expert on the nuances of his car. You will have to make some new labels now!

I'm staying...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-26-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,312
Posted By Shiny
That must be quite exciting. Will definitely...

That must be quite exciting. Will definitely turn heads... like a shiny object!
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,020
Posted By Shiny
I watch too much YouTube that is good at...

I watch too much YouTube that is good at targeting my interests. This guy does a lot of comparisons and while not exactly scientific, he at least attempts to measure stuff, sometimes creatively. ...
Forum: Members Helping Members 08-21-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,078
Posted By Shiny
Congrats! That sounds exciting. Yes,...

Congrats! That sounds exciting.



Yes, you are killing it, at least based on your other thread.

As to the grass seed, I suggest you get your soil tested if you haven't already. We mailed...
Forum: Members Helping Members 08-20-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,078
Posted By Shiny
If they are the state Ag school, they should have...

If they are the state Ag school, they should have a county extension office. Don't assume they are there just for commercial farmers. They are not.

Be cautious about "real-world" solutions. ...
Forum: Members Helping Members 08-20-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,078
Posted By Shiny
We bought an "undeveloped" (polite term for...

We bought an "undeveloped" (polite term for overgrown, weed-infested, alkaline mess) 5-acres with a nice house when we retired in 2019. Having only lived as suburbanites, we were clueless but ended...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-20-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,309
Posted By Shiny
I think of a roll pin as a spring. It compresses...

I think of a roll pin as a spring. It compresses going in, but springs back to provide the retaining force. By design, it should not "bend" or permanently deform when installed, so I don't think...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-04-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10,389
Views: 1,886,536
Posted By Shiny
I'll give it 2 points for creativity. You would...

I'll give it 2 points for creativity. You would own the only one in town.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-02-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,989
Posted By Shiny
Agree with dataway - my truck did not drive a lot...

Agree with dataway - my truck did not drive a lot different towing 6000 lbs than it does towing our 4000 lb camper. I could definitely feel the weight braking, but the transmission control kept it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-01-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,989
Posted By Shiny
Yes, it rides stiff... Z71 must do that? ...

Yes, it rides stiff... Z71 must do that?



Chevy cheaped out in 2018, integrated the trans cooler into the AC condensor with no factory option to add trans cooling capacity. We had the trans...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-31-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,989
Posted By Shiny
Thanks for all the info and support. Got it...

Thanks for all the info and support.

Got it done without incident. Had my son follow me to help with lane changes, stayed off the highways, and took 2-1/2 hrs for what normally takes 1-1/4 on the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-27-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,064
Posted By Shiny
Congrats on having a dream and making it happen! ...

Congrats on having a dream and making it happen!

Hope you land in a good environment and enjoy what you do.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-24-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By Shiny
Darn, was just watching him on YouTube 2 days...

Darn, was just watching him on YouTube 2 days ago.

What a loss, but will be in my playlist as long as I can hear.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-22-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,989
Posted By Shiny
Yes, just reserved the trailer... ...

Yes, just reserved the trailer...

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Forum: THE LOBBY 07-21-2024, 10:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,989
Posted By Shiny
I got a couple quotes from local tow companies...

I got a couple quotes from local tow companies and find them higher than I hoped. Makes sense, though, considering they would have to tie up a flatbed and a driver for 3 or 4 hours to go both...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-21-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,989
Posted By Shiny
Interesting! Thanks If I rent the U-Haul,...

Interesting! Thanks

If I rent the U-Haul, it will be one way. I have dealers within 5 minutes on both ends. I rented a small enclosed trailer to haul some furniture up and it was easy.

Mike
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-21-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,989
Posted By Shiny
Thanks Bill, Understand the challenge and I...

Thanks Bill,

Understand the challenge and I will call a few towing companies.

I had great luck with an independent transporter in the past, but as you say, I got lucky finding him needing a...
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