Fixed, I made it too low at first and had to add a removable piece. If I ever built another it would be adjustable with two long bottle jacks, not needed though.
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A good time to paint that room your wife was wanting done. 
Those look like ideal working temperatures, unless you’re a wicked witch a little rain never hurt anyone.
We’re expecting you to post some pics of some solid progress.
A good time to paint that room your wife was wanting done.
Pretty sure it's your fault he's in this deep, room painting isn't going to get us pictures of a finished pig anytime soon. Come on Ron stay focused.
It’s not ALL Ron’s fault, there’s a handful in here that can all share in that
Who do I get to blame?
I like to blame my dad...all my best projects involved him for years.
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Hehehe! You know, I WAS content having a beater pig until I showed up at the Pig Party. Was kinda like showing up at a micro-brew party with a twelver of PBR!
No, really, I owe lots of you thanks for the inspiration to get into it like this - having a ton of fun!
So, yeah, thanks.... thanks alot!
No, really, I owe lots of you thanks for the inspiration to get into it like this - having a ton of fun!
So, yeah, thanks.... thanks alot!
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Solid progress.
Started in on the steering wheel and steering column. I do NOT plan on swapping out for anything else, but a full replacement of components will be required. So, at some point some actual money is gonna have to start being spent to proceed - patience, Grasshopper.
The steering wheel is decent, but will need several cracks repaired. Eastwood sells a steering wheel restoration kit, and SEM supposedly has some good vinyl paint.
Started in on the steering wheel and steering column. I do NOT plan on swapping out for anything else, but a full replacement of components will be required. So, at some point some actual money is gonna have to start being spent to proceed - patience, Grasshopper.
The steering wheel is decent, but will need several cracks repaired. Eastwood sells a steering wheel restoration kit, and SEM supposedly has some good vinyl paint.
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Multi-function switch will need replaced.
The tumbler is worn out, allowing my key to continually fall out on bumpy roads (sometimes even smooth roads), and would like to go ahead and replace it.
Allowing the shaft bearings to soak in solvent tonight, we’ll see if they need replacing. Not a bad idea since they’re about 41 years old.
The tumbler is worn out, allowing my key to continually fall out on bumpy roads (sometimes even smooth roads), and would like to go ahead and replace it.
Allowing the shaft bearings to soak in solvent tonight, we’ll see if they need replacing. Not a bad idea since they’re about 41 years old.
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Back to some nice weather in AZ so I pulled the tarp off and did some stuff today.
Removed the front bumper and just stared some more at the front suspension. Because of this “clean slate” direction this is becoming, I’m thinking the Man-A-Fre shackle reversal will need to be removed, and the front suspension re-engineered.
Removed the front bumper and just stared some more at the front suspension. Because of this “clean slate” direction this is becoming, I’m thinking the Man-A-Fre shackle reversal will need to be removed, and the front suspension re-engineered.
You sure get in touch with Cruiserman. He is doing a little something that could work. If I remember correctly his thread is Resto-mod on my 55 has begun. Not too big a deal.
Yeah, I like those outriggers. Mine look crappy.
Those same fabrication suppliers have three link kits and such, probably should look into some of that.
3 Link Kit with 1.25" Heims
Check out the deal on 3 Link Kit with 1.25" Heims at RuffStuff Specialties
www.ruffstuffspecialties.com
