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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-19-2025, 08:07 AM
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Posted By Republic_of_Texas
As per request a little more about my Tempest. ...

As per request a little more about my Tempest. My parents had a Tempest (not this one) when I was born. So I rode home from the hospital in a similar car to which I now own. I found the car in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-18-2025, 09:14 PM
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Views: 489
Posted By Republic_of_Texas
My 65 Tempest

Here is my 65 Tempest Custom
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-16-2025, 10:45 PM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
Tore the dash apart on the Ventura. Painted the...

Tore the dash apart on the Ventura. Painted the dash and column. Replaced the broken a/c and heater cables. Cleaned all the ducts and installed new foam seals so there will actually be some air flow...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-16-2025, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
Posted By Scarebird
The main shop is on hold currently, finding a...

The main shop is on hold currently, finding a contractor that returns emails is tough here. A mechanic friend here has a close friend who does this sort of masonry thing. I am having him enclose...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-11-2025, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
Posted By Scarebird
Landmark day

Had ACP Classicos (Portugeuse AAA) haul the Lemans to an exhaust shop to repair damage done by the Customs warehouse. They did superb work.
Chanced driving back as the weather has been constant...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-10-2025, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
Posted By Stibley
Finally got around to fitting my new Summit...

Finally got around to fitting my new Summit Racing mini starter which was a royal pain as the mounting block fouled the headers. After removing a small amount of the mounting block all was good....
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-10-2025, 12:19 AM
Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
Posted By Verdoro 68
Busy weekend on the cars. Great weather for...

Busy weekend on the cars. Great weather for tinkering.

I went to install the Progression distributor on the Goat thought I'd warm it up so I could write down the current advance curve. I fired it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-02-2025, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
Posted By Stibley
My new distributor cap and rotor arrived from...

My new distributor cap and rotor arrived from Rock Auto in the week and replaced the old worn wobbly terminal cap, rotor, plugs and leads. Number 8 plug lead was a pain to get on as the 455...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-02-2025, 02:38 AM
Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
Posted By Verdoro 68
Busy day doing some interior work on the Ventura...

Busy day doing some interior work on the Ventura getting it ready for carpet.

Scraped out all the tar paper. Found the build sheet on top of the tar paper which was cool. Wire wheeled the rust....
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-01-2025, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 434
Posted By BOB VIDAN
Made My Day

Me and the wife took the 64 GTO convert out for a little ride today. Was sunny, top down. Driving on a 4 lane road in Portland with stop lights. We were in the fast lane and coming to a stop light...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-01-2025, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By sdbob
Another story. Years ago before Norwalk went to...

Another story. Years ago before Norwalk went to get my tandem trailer inspected. Young inspection mechanic pulls driver side rear wheel to ck brake shoes. Drops outwheel bearing in the stone. Doesnt...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-01-2025, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By PunchT37
Like my old boss used to say, "a 4 on the floor...

Like my old boss used to say, "a 4 on the floor and a 5`th under the seat".
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-01-2025, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By i82much
i went years with three lug nuts on a couple of...

i went years with three lug nuts on a couple of wheels and a bottle of vodka in the trunk of my 65 gto ... how does this happen?????
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-01-2025, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By PunchT37
My 1`st dealer I worked at in the mid 80`s was a...

My 1`st dealer I worked at in the mid 80`s was a VW, Audi, Porsche dealer. We were told that we`re fired if we didn`t torque wheel nuts.

Shop foreman went off later to work for Bugatti. If that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-01-2025, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By mgarblik
Wheel torque specs. are all over the place. I...

Wheel torque specs. are all over the place. I have a booklet I update every 2 years that has 90% of them in it. Of course with our phones, the specs. are a couple buttons away. For our old...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-28-2025, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By BILL BOWMAN1
Well that sucks, glad no one was hurt. I take All...

Well that sucks, glad no one was hurt. I take All my wheel, tire work loose to the shop. Twice I’ve had them bust studs on me.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-28-2025, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By Squidward
Ouch! Sorry that happened! What's torque...

Ouch! Sorry that happened!

What's torque spec on our classics, like 70 or 80? Yet modern cars take much more. I think my GMC truck is spec'd somewhere in the range of 140-ish, but I don't do...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-27-2025, 10:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By mgarblik
Every wheel that gets removed, gets put back on...

Every wheel that gets removed, gets put back on and torqued to specs. with a torque wrench, period. Not a torque stick, not 5 bumps with an impact gun, not tight plus one full turn! Torque sticks...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-27-2025, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By 455Grandville
Whoa ! Me, I work on all my old stuff.

Whoa !
Me, I work on all my old stuff.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-27-2025, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By b-man
I’ve been working on my own cars for a little...

I’ve been working on my own cars for a little over 50 years now.

Never had a wheel come loose or come off.

No excuse for that nonsense. :mad:
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-26-2025, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
Posted By carcrazy
Started the 62 GP today (425A, 4 speed car)...

Started the 62 GP today (425A, 4 speed car) after sitting for a few weeks. Started right up!
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-16-2025, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
Posted By beemergary
Pushed it out of a garage to get out a...

Pushed it out of a garage to get out a snowmobile. They don't push as easy as summer in Mi.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-16-2025, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1,130
Views: 142,963
Posted By GTO JONES
Motor is in

Motor is in
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-16-2025, 04:25 PM
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Views: 142,963
Posted By post toastie
On my Judge I recently had the shifter rebuilt...

On my Judge I recently had the shifter rebuilt and I also changed the differential oil , next I will probably be checking the 1- 2 detent and pulling the side cover on the M-21. Car is up and...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-07-2025, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,176
Posted By Shiny
With zero experience straightening forks, I'll...

With zero experience straightening forks, I'll jump in anyway.

I suggest you NOT heat it, as it is probably made of a heat-treated, tough alloy like 4140.

Heating enough to help bend it will...
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