What Did You Do Today? (2014)
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JONROD
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Thanks! Got the stand finished up yesterday, and wrapped up a few finishing touches this afternoon. Here's what she looks like now. Definitely a fun build!
Pretty fancy exhaust system for a test stand. Nice set up. What's wrong with open headers?
There's a Canadian company that builds a portable engine test stand for around $1200.
There's a Canadian company that builds a portable engine test stand for around $1200.
JONROD
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Thanks! I ran it with open headers yesterday for a bit, but I found a good deal on the mufflers on kijiji this morning (2 new mufflers for $15.00) so couldn't resist. Although the open headers sound awesome it is nice to be able to hear what's going on with the motor, and a little more bearable soundwise when I start it inside the shop during the winter haha. Six bolts and the mufflers are off when I wanna make some noise
And now it's got the Winters on..
Not today, but last weekend.
Decided it was about time I started playing with the wheels and tires like dad used to do.
Saturday
Sunday
One more set to go...
I like the last photo the best. Red wheels, black walls......
My personal favorite too, I just wish the rears were a wee bit taller.
Both those tires and the poly's suck in snow though, hence putting on the Centerlines and BFG's At least this winter when I move it out of the garage to gain some temporary space or go for that desperately needed once a month run around the block, I'll be able to get it back into the garage easier.
Spending 'spare' time in the garage trying to get the last out-of-province inspection items corrected. Hurdles, man there are more hurdles in this hobby than i recall on the high school track n field course!!
Emergency brake system installed, factory parts from our 4dr (now parts car) as well as all new cables...only to find they will not work due to current location of the mufflers. Grrrr, so back to the drawing board; perhaps a hydraulic system to tee in?
Removal of recently installed but failed 'yellow' door seal glue so i can re-install the trunk seal with black 3m glue.
Then lastly still need to instal the under dash electric wiper motor, as the factory vacuum or electric under the hood system will not fit with the engine/tunnel ram....
Keep looking outside as each nice day passes thinking only a few more hours to wrench before re-inspection...hurdle......get back at it.
Greg
Emergency brake system installed, factory parts from our 4dr (now parts car) as well as all new cables...only to find they will not work due to current location of the mufflers. Grrrr, so back to the drawing board; perhaps a hydraulic system to tee in?
Removal of recently installed but failed 'yellow' door seal glue so i can re-install the trunk seal with black 3m glue.
Then lastly still need to instal the under dash electric wiper motor, as the factory vacuum or electric under the hood system will not fit with the engine/tunnel ram....
Keep looking outside as each nice day passes thinking only a few more hours to wrench before re-inspection...hurdle......get back at it.
Greg
wrascal
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Seriously,.... they failed it on the type of rubber glue used for the trunk lid? I have had vehicle inspection qualifications since they started in BC and I can see the emergency brake and windshield wipers part, but the type of glue is just BS. You should have asked to see that regulation in the motor vehicle book.
Russ
Russ
Fordnutz
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Greg, I seem to remember the e-brake cables rested on the mufflers or pipes stock on those cars. Should be fine. How does the under dash wiper work? They were cable operated through a transmission in the center. I was supposed to be in Red Deer to go to the swap meet and work on Dana's T before pulling the body and bringing it home to do the bodywork on it. Will pick it up later, maybe February after the Lethbridge swap. Lots to do here before the snow hits.
Hahahaha, bullet!
Pat, we will see ya soon then; same here getting ready for the snow is a task as usual at this time of year. The under dash wiper works similarly as the motor is center mounted with rigid links to the wiper pivots.
Russ, maybe I could have written that better...as usual
The problem with the glue, it did not hold the seal on as it should have. The feds are not concerned with what color ya use...I may have to use rivets, bolts or screws if this doesn't work.....laughing.
I am looking to create some clearance and work the stockish system....more later, pictures if its worthy.
Greg
Pat, we will see ya soon then; same here getting ready for the snow is a task as usual at this time of year. The under dash wiper works similarly as the motor is center mounted with rigid links to the wiper pivots.
Russ, maybe I could have written that better...as usual
The problem with the glue, it did not hold the seal on as it should have. The feds are not concerned with what color ya use...I may have to use rivets, bolts or screws if this doesn't work.....laughing.
I am looking to create some clearance and work the stockish system....more later, pictures if its worthy.
Greg
wrascal
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Hahahaha, bullet!
Pat, we will see ya soon then; same here getting ready for the snow is a task as usual at this time of year. The under dash wiper works similarly as the motor is center mounted with rigid links to the wiper pivots.
Russ, maybe I could have written that better...as usual
The problem with the glue, it did not hold the seal on as it should have. The feds are not concerned with what color ya use...I may have to use rivets, bolts or screws if this doesn't work.....laughing.
I am looking to create some clearance and work the stockish system....more later, pictures if its worthy.
Greg
Maybe glue the black rubber seal down with a bead of urethane windshield adhesive. That stuff sticks incredible and will be less noticeable than the yellow.
Russ
John in Oz
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We are having a bunch of rodders around for a general B.S. session, we all used to get together every Friday but because we have alll been busy with life the group kind of drifted away from our every Friday night get togethers so today at lunch time most of us will be getting here at home for a few laughs and B.S. A couple of couples can't make it because of one thing or another and one of the ladies is having Chemo so one of the others is sick so they wont come in case they give her the wog, so even over a weekend the numbers have dwinddled, but hey we'll all still have a good time.
John, just keep the invites going out and the doors open. I always like when friends new and long-timers stop in...keeps things interesting. Not looking forward to when there are more no shows because they keep fallin off...poorly said, but really trying to say be Thankful for the ones we can share time with, and remember those well, that can no longer join us....day of Thanksgiving is upon us....i see it all around.
Now another eve in the shop, factory e-brake installed, yes a little rub on a muffler, good for now and operational. License plate lights dug out and tested, wiring located; need some polishing for grounding and assembly.
Tick tock, tick tock.....
Now another eve in the shop, factory e-brake installed, yes a little rub on a muffler, good for now and operational. License plate lights dug out and tested, wiring located; need some polishing for grounding and assembly.
Tick tock, tick tock.....
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