I was able to get this far though.
1/2”x2” plates with 5/8” holes already punched in them to literally the perfect placement. I have all of them and can convert to u-bolts if wanted at any time.
Put on the PS scuff plate. Had to remove the old one to do so. Drilled out a few screwheads and pried it up. 50 years of spilled drinks and whatnot glued it down pretty well. Chipped out the glue with a wood chisel, color matched the interior...
Was really hoping to get her on the road last weekend, but a month with no brake fluid in the master cylinder appears to have pushed it over the edge. Brakes would not hold pressure last weekend, so…replace the master cylinder and voila! I’ve...
My advice on that one would be to walk way, and I don't mean slowly. It looks like the driver's side rear door hinges fell off the B Pillar. If true then that pig is likely rotten to the core.
I used a gasket scraper followed by a stiff nylon pad on the side grinder to clean the flange surface. I then ran a hex head bolt through all the holes to clean them out followed by some brake cleaner before installing the studs. I also noticed...
I buy these for everything. I like having both terminal options.
https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/battery/sli/sli34=78agmdp
Lookup "Group Size 34/78 battery tray" and you'll have lots of options.
I make one similar to this..
When...
Doing great today.
I showed up at my first job today and in the driveway was a brand spankin new 2025 edition toyota landcruiser.
Cool.
Knock on the door and the dude is absolutely ripped.
Like he must spend 19 hrs a day at the gym for the past...
Friend in Yemen came through again. Fan shroud and emergency brake cable. Pretty sure he had to get the cable from someone in Saudi. Good to have friends.
you should see the new 80 series front and rear bumpers. (I don't think anyone outside the company except @Cruisers and Co has seen the design for the new rear.)
the one I am getting is the A1006 chrome :yuck::yuck:🤮🤮🤢🤢 CS130 one from Whoosphy on amazon for $130 "chrome 160 amp CS130 alternator with serpentine pulley replacement for GM Chevy SBC BBC 6.2L 6.5L 7.4L A1006C" is the exact title. Being a 1...
Thats how I was doing the welding and cutting anyway, safety squints were on. But then I opened my eyes and realized I didnt have enough flap disks and grinding disks to make it pretty. But hey aint gotta be pretty if it holds lol
Secondary to...