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I’ll send you a pm.

I have one, but I’m down in Tucson. Could possibly meet in Casa Grande if you want.

Yikes! That's pretty funny. Just think of how many people do that whilst actually driving their cars! :eek:

I see that as a positive. As someone who takes in a lot of side work, it will only get better as fewer and fewer people are able and/or willing to do metal fabrication, or even simple automotive work. Those people’s inability to fend for themselves will just translate to a fatter wallet for...

I sent you a PM, call or text anytime.

As I mentioned earlier, I thought there was a possibility that the engine in this thread was being sold by a guy I know, since he's told me in the past that he has a couple he wants to sell. Well, as luck would have it, he reached out a couple days ago and mentioned he still has the engines...

Welcome from Sahuarita! Congrats on the purchase -- she's a beaut. Feel free to reach out if you need anything locally, I'm not an expert but I'm pretty good at holding a flashlight. :)

Thanks for documenting your install --- been following along. It's good to know the customer support has been as good as it's been.

Nope nope nope. Don't turn this thread into a troll thread........you know who you are.

Don’t we all?

Makes me wonder.... I was talking to an E-body guy a while back who said he had two 340s he wanted to sell, and he's not on social media. I hope he's not the "friend," because he seemed quite respectable.

EEESH. I hope you didn't waste too much time on that. Seemed like a decent deal from the limited info given so I thought I'd share, fortunately you're a knowledgeable man. Sorry about that.

Maybe read the thread again, you might want to edit your post.

I've had too many irons in the fire recently, so the pen project has been sitting. I like the clear coat automotive finish idea, but I really want to learn and practice powder coating/cerakote. I did reach out to Cerakote asking for recommendations, and MC-156 was what they suggested. I think...

Saw this on Marketplace, 1970 340 short block. Steel crank, forged pistons, located in Southern Arizona. $800 Boy, do I wish I had some extra cash!

Thanks! And I agree completely. I would love to not have the unpaved gap, but it's not my property and I don't want my rent to raise. I know I should've listened to the advice given and purchased a pneumatic tire unit, but I just don't have the funds. Thank you! The chains are a little gunked...

Thanks, everyone. Lots of very helpful and informative advice given, as always. I ended up buying the old Hyster I looked at yesterday. It's a 1971 S40C-P, gasoline engine, 4,000lb capacity. Unfortunately, it's got solid tires, but my pockets aren't quite deep enough for a unit that has...

Okay, now what??

I'm going to look at an older Hyster this morning. It's advertised as a '97, but it's clearly a late-70s or early-80s machine, and is gasoline operated. I don't mind it being older, but the idea of gas exhaust doesn't tickle my fancy. We'll also see what the forklift place has to offer.

@Mattax Thanks for sharing those links -- VERY informative. It's shocking (and unfortunate) how many "reputable" brands source their parts from China.

Ahhhh, yes. Makes perfect sense.

Very true. There's a forklift place about a mile from the shop, and they do new, used, rentals, and service. I think I'll pop in this morning and see what they have to offer. I guess I've always just assumed they wouldn't have anything in my price range, but I'll never know until I check...

Because everything is going electric?

Thanksabunch for the detailed reply. The points you bring up make me think it might not be a bad idea to seek out a quick class locally to learn the basics. I've been leaning towards the LPG units, and have found a couple older ones. Clark and Hyster seem to be what I'm finding in my price...

Well then. I was hoping to use the forks as a makeshift amusement ride for side cash, but it appears the video advises against such activities. Great video! The transport question was more for when I want to take it somewhere to do work, then bring it back. I have a car hauler, but the angle...

I'll keep it short. I've dreamed of having a forklift for quite some time, but it was always just a "want." As time passed, the "want" has grown into a "need." So, having never owned or even operated a forklift, I've decided to once again reach out to the brain trust here. I'll use the forklift...

Hemi seems to be quite fond of you. Love the furries!

That's a shame. Starrett does make very good stuff, but remember they're not the only player in the game. Mitutoyo, Brown & Sharpe, Interapid.... the list goes on.

Reminds me of a prank we play on guys at the station -- during the summertime, we'll turn off their ceiling fan and put a little pile of flour on top of each blade. When they go to turn it on......everything in their room looks a lot like you in that picture.

He forgot to swage them, that's why the welds didn't hold. :lol: