Forum: THE LOBBY
03-16-2025, 11:06 PM
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Did some research and figured out what parts to...
Did some research and figured out what parts to go with for my 400 rebuild. Ordered rings, main and rod bearings, oil pump and drive, and timing chain. Gotta get back out in the garage now that it’s...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
03-16-2025, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 1,130
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Forum: THE LOBBY
03-09-2025, 10:27 PM
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Forum: THE LOBBY
03-02-2025, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 1,130
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Moved it out of the shop to get the wife’s...
Moved it out of the shop to get the wife’s Suburban in for new brakes. A little too chilly out for me to work in the driveway. My sons on the other hand put new door bushings in while outside. Ah, to...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
02-27-2025, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 11
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This is why I work on my own cars……
My son got new rear tires on his Chevelle today. 5 miles from the shop, this happens!
I told him take tons of pics. The shop that did the work came to get the car, so at least they’re taking...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
02-09-2025, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,549
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Forum: Members Helping Members
02-07-2025, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,176
Yeah, that guy doesn’t work here anymore! :) ...
Yeah, that guy doesn’t work here anymore! :)
Good info though. We have a full size Kubota “farm” tractor , which is what we usually use it on. I’m sure we could figure out some way to give it the...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
02-02-2025, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 7
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Pontiac on board
I’m on a cruse to the Bahamas this weekend. To my surprise my ship has a ‘48 Pontiac on board. The crazy thing is there are no other cars on board, or even an automotive theme at all. Just a nice...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
01-11-2025, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
Moved it!
Had to change the oil and a few more...
Moved it!
Had to change the oil and a few more maintenance things on the wife’s Suburban, so the ‘55 got moved out temporarily.
I hate running it for a short time, but don’t really want to drive...
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Forum: Members Helping Members
01-06-2025, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 7
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Thanks guys.
I put some on. After I posted...
Thanks guys.
I put some on. After I posted this my diesel mechanic son got back to me. He said he puts anti seize on when he replaces them too.
All done BTW
I was getting an error on the #6...
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Forum: Members Helping Members
12-28-2024, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
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Forum: THE LOBBY
12-27-2024, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,954
I have a Craftsman from ‘88. The original 35...
I have a Craftsman from ‘88. The original 35 gallon tank rusted out. I bought a 60 gallon off of a local radio buy/sell/trade show. Then pulled the motor off and took it to a local electrical shop to...
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Forum: Members Helping Members
12-27-2024, 04:51 PM
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Forum: THE LOBBY
12-26-2024, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,954
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Forum: THE LOBBY
12-25-2024, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,954
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Forum: THE LOBBY
12-22-2024, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 1,130
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Forum: THE LOBBY
12-08-2024, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 1,130
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My machinist called yesterday and said my block...
My machinist called yesterday and said my block and stock crank were ready. He tanked the block then honed and took .005” off the deck , put plugs and cam bearings in. He polished the crankshaft and...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
12-02-2024, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 16
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How the heck….why I do my own work
Just a little diddy-
I bought my ‘55 Catalina a few months back. Great car so far. The guy I bought it from struck me as a great guy with more money than time, as it seems he paid to have all the...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
11-16-2024, 09:09 PM
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Forum: THE LOBBY
10-30-2024, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 1,130
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Forum: THE LOBBY
10-29-2024, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
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Forum: THE LOBBY
10-24-2024, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 964
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Forum: THE LOBBY
10-23-2024, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 964
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Forum: THE LOBBY
10-22-2024, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,323
I took a licking today.
I work public works/maintenance now for a small town of 500. Sometimes I’ve found I have to wear a lot of hats. Like today I get a call that there is a pit bull on someone’s front porch. The town cop...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
10-17-2024, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 1,130
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