What Non mopar mechanic work are you doing
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Cuda416
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Does this count? Been working on building a new CNC router capable of cutting everything from plastics to aluminum. My last one was built from a torsion box design and layered MDF. Good for wood etc but not aluminum. Just not rigid enough but it was good to cut my teeth on.
It's going to be large enough for a 2x4 sheet of material and down to as small as the smallest thing you can safely clamp/secure onto the cut surface.
It's going to be large enough for a 2x4 sheet of material and down to as small as the smallest thing you can safely clamp/secure onto the cut surface.
Yote
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Considering what they are going for these days I couldn't pass up this old square body. Been putting it back together the last few months but its about ready to go. Its cleared over the original paint. It was covered in rattle can primer when I bought it. No, I am not going to paint it.
Got the ole girl split, with her jugs hanging out.
H8z2luze
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I am building a Chevy LUV that will have an LS1 in it paired with a CD009 6 speed. (350z/G35 trans) Ford 9" Rear, Aerospace Components front drilled and slotted disk brake conversion (all Billet), QA1 Coilover conversion with custom mounts, Right now it is at my buddies getting the frame done, Back halfed, narrowed 12", 4 link and Coil overs. Should be a fun ride when its done 
Why a Chevy LUV you ask? My first vehicle was a LUV and I have always had a soft spot. Instagram is @ls1luvtruck if you want to check it out. here is a couple pics of where it is as of now.
Why a Chevy LUV you ask? My first vehicle was a LUV and I have always had a soft spot. Instagram is @ls1luvtruck if you want to check it out. here is a couple pics of where it is as of now.I am building a Chevy LUV that will have an LS1 in it paired with a CD009 6 speed. (350z/G35 trans) Ford 9" Rear, Aerospace Components front drilled and slotted disk brake conversion (all Billet), QA1 Coilover conversion with custom mounts, Right now it is at my buddies getting the frame done, Back halfed, narrowed 12", 4 link and Coil overs. Should be a fun ride when its done
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Dang buddy, looking good. Nice work
Nothing special going on tonight.
Just finished a trigger relay for a nuke device.
Just finished a trigger relay for a nuke device.
Going back together, honed the block, new rings and a valve job. May get the whole 18 HP out of this tractor.
Ahoey
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Only two ways it can be, either a great big engine or a great big transmission
Block and head bolted together, valves adjusted now on to the governor housing.
DesertRat
Leading edge boomer
Finally retired and getting on the body/paint on my 65 Cyclone. Today I will hang the fenders, hood and deck for epoxy primer after taking down to bare metal. Below are a couple photos of the doors which I did last fall.
harrisonm
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1956 Studebaker Powerhawk. I am helping a friend restore it. Body on a rotisserie, frame blasted and painted, etc.
DesertRat
Leading edge boomer
That is almost exactly where my Comet is less the very nice paint booth. I am green with envy!
Starting at 6:00 AM in the morning I will shoot my stuff in my driveway. It is hung and prepped and I am looking forward to being done with this stage!
harrisonm
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My friend, Mark does have his own paint booth. I did paint my car in it, but all priming and other green painting was done in my garage. The paint booth was finished just in time for the final paint job.
A sweet ride.
1957 Airstream Bubble. Trying to put it back to leak free, simple, usable. Trips lined up this summer to Carlisle Pa, San Juan Islands in Washington State, and Pueblo Co. I have a busy couple of weeks coming up. Paint the interior, and install oak flooring, cabinets, and bed.
gzig5
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Fixing the rusted frame and brake lines on the 2002 Tacoma I bought for my 15yr old son. He’s getting a firsthand education in rust removal and restoration.
Ahoey
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Was a shed and was a shed and soon to be not a shed. Salvage lumber to be used for new lawn tractor and wood shed. 6, heaping 1/2 ton loads of stuff (junk) that I will never use to the dump. Time to purge. Being a pack rat it’s hard to let go because as soon as you pitch it out you find a use for it. Oh well time to reorganize **** has to go to make room for more **** LMAO
Started fabbing a front entry gate for our house. Need to roll the top arched piece and run the electrical today. Would much rather be working on my car, but this is fun too
Ahoey
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In the rural area I live driveway gates are not common. They usually signal to woodbe thieves weather your home or not. Have a few friends that have installed them and removed them for that reason. The other down side is the width of load you can bring onto your place. My experiences
The gate lock is double-sided with an auto-shut mechanism. They have to enter a code to exit; and if the gate is propped open for > 30 seconds, it sends a message to my phone and ADT.
Which means they're locked in here with me.
That's all I'll say about that
'Cuda_ragtop
Woulda, Shoulda, 'Cuda!
Rock chip repair on my truck. Hated seeing it every time I walked by the passenger side rear door.
About the size of a grain of rice.
Cleaned, filled with color, filled some more, add clear, wet sand, polish.
Almost invisible.
Spoiler alert... Not a Mopar, oh the horror!
Currently working on the boat.
Gimbal bearing went south... Bought new in 1993. First time I've had to replace it.
Old bearing is out, new bearing is in. Replaced U-joint Bellows, Exhaust Bellows, Trim limit and Trim sensor, impeller, water intake hose, all new seals, all new zincs.
My home made lower unit dolly/cart.
HF car dolly is the base. Made it easy to remove and move around.
Decided I might as well paint it while I have it apart...
Lower half hanging from my engine hoist.
Mercruiser Light gray primer, Mercruiser Gloss Back, Top coat with 2K Gloss Clear.
Really impressed with the 2K Clear Topcoat.
If it holds up half as good as it looks it will be even more impressive...
Have the 2 halves back together but still need to install it back on the boat.
I should be out there right now... ;-)
About the size of a grain of rice.
Cleaned, filled with color, filled some more, add clear, wet sand, polish.
Almost invisible.
Spoiler alert... Not a Mopar, oh the horror!
Currently working on the boat.
Gimbal bearing went south... Bought new in 1993. First time I've had to replace it.
Old bearing is out, new bearing is in. Replaced U-joint Bellows, Exhaust Bellows, Trim limit and Trim sensor, impeller, water intake hose, all new seals, all new zincs.
My home made lower unit dolly/cart.
HF car dolly is the base. Made it easy to remove and move around.
Decided I might as well paint it while I have it apart...
Lower half hanging from my engine hoist.
Mercruiser Light gray primer, Mercruiser Gloss Back, Top coat with 2K Gloss Clear.
Really impressed with the 2K Clear Topcoat.
If it holds up half as good as it looks it will be even more impressive...
Have the 2 halves back together but still need to install it back on the boat.
I should be out there right now... ;-)
They can climb can't they?The gate lock is double-sided with an auto-shut mechanism. They have to enter a code to exit; and if the gate is propped open for > 30 seconds, it sends a message to my phone and ADT.
Which means they're locked in here with me.
That's all I'll say about that
This Power Vac, or affectionately known as "a GOAT" was delivered to one of the sites where I oversee the training. When they tried to start it fuel ran out the muffler! It's brand new and at around $6K, you'd think it would run right.
So I brought it home, removed and cleaned the carburetor. Runs great now!
So I brought it home, removed and cleaned the carburetor. Runs great now!
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