Stop in for a cup of coffee

[dartnabout]

Good morning and a happy 4th to ya all.
Try not to blow yourselves up today and remember nothing bigger than an M80 will be shot in the bus while driving.

I have a good story....a few years ago a friend with his wife and kids were at a party at my house. We had a camp fire and cooked some dogs, anyhow Dan kept throwing firecrackers in the camp fire when people weren't looking. Others were getting pissed. SO as he walked by I threw a M80 from 20 feet. Now I never was a good basketball player nor could I pitch a baseball acurtly...BUT it went right in the fire. When it went off It blew sparks and ash everywhere. His wife flipped out and really left him know he was being an a$$ in front of everyone. It was funny and to this day no one but me (and now you readers) know what took place.

 

[Frodee]

I was in the stupid crowd. Many yrs ago I had a 66 GMC PICKUP. I was driving and my buds would light a firecracker and toss it on the floor and put their feet over it. A 66 GMC has a fuel tank behind the seat

Young and no fear I guess.

 

[dartnabout]

Young and no fear I guess.

Isn't that the truth It is a wonder some of us are still here

 

[Frodee]

I have a good story....a few years ago a friend with his wife and kids were at a party at my house. We had a camp fire and cooked some dogs, anyhow Dan kept throwing firecrackers in the camp fire when people weren't looking. Others were getting pissed. SO as he walked by I threw a M80 from 20 feet. Now I never was a good basketball player nor could I pitch a baseball acurtly...BUT it went right in the fire. When it went off It blew sparks and ash everywhere. His wife flipped out and really left him know he was being an a$$ in front of everyone. It was funny and to this day no one but me (and now you readers) know what took place.

And I bet Dan was scratching his head saying

 

[dartnabout]

His wife was a small NASTY type of lady and he kept saying "it wasn't me....it wasn't me!"

 

[pauly]

While cleaning the garage yesterday, I got tired of walking around this rally rim and my various chains laying on the floor. Problem solved!

 

[Unconventional]

And I bet Dan was scratching his head saying

 

[DartGT55]

Ok I have a question and I hope it is not political. With the Big beautiful bill passed and no tax because I am a Senior Citizen. Is that just on my SS or does that also mean not on my Pension and investment income?

Just SS I think no federal tax on it but you might still have to pay state tax

 

[pauly]

I have a good story....a few years ago a friend with his wife and kids were at a party at my house. We had a camp fire and cooked some dogs, anyhow Dan kept throwing firecrackers in the camp fire when people weren't looking. Others were getting pissed. SO as he walked by I threw a M80 from 20 feet. Now I never was a good basketball player nor could I pitch a baseball acurtly...BUT it went right in the fire. When it went off It blew sparks and ash everywhere. His wife flipped out and really left him know he was being an a$$ in front of everyone. It was funny and to this day no one but me (and now you readers) know what took place.

Great story! Years ago we used to party and camp in the woods. Someone put a partially full 40 ounce glass beer bottle with the cap on it in the roaring fire. Didn’t think much about it until the pressure got high enough and the bottle exploded!!! Thankfully no one got hurt but damn, that was an explosion!!!!

 

[Unconventional]

Great story! Years ago we used to party and camp in the woods. Someone put a partially full 40 ounce glass beer bottle with the cap on it in the roaring fire. Didn’t think much about it until the pressure got high enough and the bottle exploded!!! Thankfully no one got hurt but damn, that was an explosion!!!!

Must have been a bottle of Corona. That stuff not worth drinkin' anyway

 

[Tooljunkie]

And I still have 3 rolls of fiber glass cloth, so this makes 5 200-pound rolls

Wow. When you coming for a visit? Lol. I should have grabbed that scoop mold,was cheap.

 

[Tooljunkie]

Great story! Years ago we used to party and camp in the woods. Someone put a partially full 40 ounce glass beer bottle with the cap on it in the roaring fire. Didn’t think much about it until the pressure got high enough and the bottle exploded!!! Thankfully no one got hurt but damn, that was an explosion!!!!

Burning brush in the winter, we used to fill various bottles an jars with JET B aviation fuel. Vodka bottle with metal cap was the most impressive, shot flames about 50 feet straight up.
Pickle jar just blew and made a giant black smoke ring.

 

[Frodee]

Wow. When you coming for a visit? Lol. I should have grabbed that scoop mold,was cheap.

Yea and we could make some. That would be fun.

 

[dartnabout]

I have two kinds of scoops if you want to use to make a mold

 

[dartnabout]

I can't believe the price for the reproductions now. Which mine are

 

[toolmanmike]

I have two kinds of scoops if you want to use to make a mold

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The top one would be tough. it would probably have to be 2 piece.

 

[Frodee]

some goodies I got yesterday to play with.

 

[dartnabout]

Let me know Fred. I have to run for a breakfast date

 

[Tooljunkie]

I am trying not to be bringing stuff home. Trying. Heck I loaded up a bunch of wheels and there is a set of Aluminum slots that I think I should keep. I have to see a Therapist for this desire to have "stuff"

Conversation last night, ford 15” trim rings with the 2 red stripes. I may have a set i squirreled away 20 years ago. I be happy to see them gone, if i can find them.

 

[Frodee]

I have two kinds of scoops if you want to use to make a mold

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I have them both and are factory scoops. I need to get busy and make a mold.

 

[Tooljunkie]

While cleaning the garage yesterday, I got tired of walking around this rally rim and my various chains laying on the floor. Problem solved!

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Great for 100 foot extension cords too!

 

[pauly]

Great for 100 foot extension cords too!

I have a few of those that I cut in half and made 50 footers out of. I have a pair of snap aluminum slits that might get repurposed for that!!

 

[Tooljunkie]

Morning!
Long backread.
Was roasted nuts hot yesterday. Honda also needed a rear caliper, no locsl stock, had to wait for afternoon shipment.
Son working on that 59 chevy, dual wheel cyls in the rear. One of them leaks, nos. Knock it apart, cups pliable,bore looks perfect. Fills the boots like there was no u-cups in there at all. 4 times we pulled it and investigated. Tried the oem cup spreader and spring from an old wheel cylinder. Frustrating when its 100 degrees outside.
Im doing my best to remain chill no matter how pissed my son gets, as im not willing to get into an argument over something we have no control of.

Rained last night, humidity is going to make it unpleasant today.

 

[Frodee]

Morning!
Long backread.
Was roasted nuts hot yesterday. Honda also needed a rear caliper, no locsl stock, had to wait for afternoon shipment.
Son working on that 59 chevy, dual wheel cyls in the rear. One of them leaks, nos. Knock it apart, cups pliable,bore looks perfect. Fills the boots like there was no u-cups in there at all. 4 times we pulled it and investigated. Tried the oem cup spreader and spring from an old wheel cylinder. Frustrating when its 100 degrees outside.
Im doing my best to remain chill no matter how pissed my son gets, as im not willing to get into an argument over something we have no control of.

Rained last night, humidity is going to make it unpleasant today.

Same hear, wet and another hot day.

 

[FISHYPETE]

Need to do wheel cyls on my 59 Fury. Yes two cylinders per front wheel