How is everyone doing? (6 Viewers)

[riderjgs]

Some of us may have learned to drink on altar wine. And their priest uncle’s favorite bourbon.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Are those kegs?

Yes. I took that photo from the bar at the top of the Guinness Storehouse (brewery) in Dublin. That’s St James’ Church.

 

[bobm]

Nephew works for Guiness he probably been there. He's gone over a few times

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Nephew works for Guiness he probably been there. He's gone over a few times

Guinness. Don’t want you to get disowned.

 

[bobm]

Me like Guiness

 

[bobm]

Guinness. Don’t want you to get disowned.

OOOPPPPS!! That'll never happen anyway

 

[Ol Yeller]

Rescue mission today, son’s first weekend wheeling big red didn’t pan out too well…happy they were all ok and it was actually a good spot to load it. Over an hour into the bush with the trailer though.

 

[Pigeaten]

Ouch

 

[scrapdaddy]

Dad for the save!

 

[PabloCruise]

Guess I’m not the only one then.
Lando is graduating HS and the Little Dove thought it would be a good idea to have a party for him, and his cousin who’s also graduating, here at the house. I tried to dissuade the idea because the back deck needs a ton of work and really isn’t ideal for crowds, and suggested we have the party somewhere else. As per usual, my suggestion was dismissed, and she opted for me to go ahead and work my ass off every weekend until May 24 to get it fixed. Needless to say, Cruiser fun has slowed, but still eeking out a little here and there just to keep up some progress.

Over ruled!
Wow, I can't believe Lando is graduating!!!
I can't believe my boy is finishing up Jr year!
How did we get old enough to have these kids?!?

 

[PabloCruise]

Daughter is graduating this year up here too @RUSH55 , no deck party though.

Mrs & I did go up to help open the ranch for the year, had a good but brief 3 days with M&D up there. Lots planned for the ranch this year so will try to get back up in May for a full week.
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While we were gone our 20yo son bought a 5th vehicle so I’m helping get it road worthy too.

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Wow, M&D sure live in a beautiful spot!

 

[trainbufftony]

I had a friend do this to his res tacoma. A trailer was not an option, so we went to town and came back with 2 ball joints.
Beat them in and out with a hammer, and was able to drive the truck to my house to button up a proper repair.
I can't imagine how it must feel to have a front wheel decide its tired and lay down on the ground like that. That'd freak me out.

 

[PabloCruise]

Yeah, my area is out of control. Very glad I’m not looking for a house to buy, but dismayed at what my boys get to look forward to when they go to look for a place . Guess they’ll figure it out when the time comes.

Same here - I wonder what the future holds for our boy, but budgeting for basic housing is going to be a challenge...

 

[PabloCruise]

My 21 son has our old farm truck that was actually quite nice before he got a hold of it. Big tires, lifted screwed up everything. Half ass delete job. All the work done by himself and his cousin. First set of tires wore horribly in all the different areas. I just spent couple grand fixing everything, got him good tune up and said good luck. Even though your in school, you tear this up and you can ride a bike!

Oh boy, tough lessons...

 

[PabloCruise]

I’m sure many of you all have deleted trucks. I deleted my 2015 GMC 2500 last week. Almost like a brand new truck minus the 170k miles. I’ve gone through one full tank and getting 4.5 mpg more than before.

If anyone considering it I’m a believer. Feared it would smoke and be loud and not at all. Can’t wait to do little towing with it in next couple weeks.

EGR delete for oil burners?

 

[PabloCruise]

Only in Ireland

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We don't need no zoning!

 

[PabloCruise]

Rescue mission today, son’s first weekend wheeling big red didn’t pan out too well…happy they were all ok and it was actually a good spot to load it. Over an hour into the bush with the trailer though.

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Now it's time to learn about ball joints...

 

[PabloCruise]

Life is good here.
Last week's adventures consisted of driving my 40 over 850 miles to Moab and back.
I have not paid as much attention to the 40 as the Pig. She was down for several years for paint. She certainly looks good, but she has issues: Real time help: stranded in grand junction, CO - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/real-time-help-stranded-in-grand-junction-co.1336961/

So between family, work, side project at work (1/2F headers) and trying to sort out the 40, I have not spent much time in here. I am looking forward to catching up with y'all...

I continue to try to get the 40 running well - tales of woe and strife here:

Ignition Coil Questions - 1978 Fed Spec 40

I would start with swapping the coil and see what happens. Next would be either swap the igniter with a known good unit. Or pick up a GM HEI igniter and wire that up and see how it runs. I'm pretty sure you will find what is failing. Thanks John. I did order up a replacement coil, more on that...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[YukonCruisers]

I continue to try to get the 40 running well

I have a 40 in the background as well, picked it up locally last year super cheap. Needs so little that it might actually be on the road before the pig - gas tank, pertronix, rear leafs, tire, sill and maybe knuckles - for a 76 that is otherwise untouched, thats pretty good for 1800$. Like @RUSH55 I have been slammed with spring house jobs though, garden, greenhouse, putting in a new bathroom, and the big one, residing the main house - plus the distraction of trying to refit my old boat and trying to fit in beer brewing - feel like I am under water all the time.
As far as kids, we were lucky enough to be able to build a cabin on the property last year for my eldest (25) and his GF, they will stay there free for a few years to try and save for their first one, the other one will likely live inthe basement until he is 30. So much for my golden savings for retirement years

 

[trainbufftony]

I have a 40 in the background as well, picked it up locally last year super cheap. Needs so little that it might actually be on the road before the pig - gas tank, pertronix, rear leafs, tire, sill and maybe knuckles - for a 76 that is otherwise untouched, thats pretty good for 1800$. Like @RUSH55 I have been slammed with spring house jobs though, garden, greenhouse, putting in a new bathroom, and the big one, residing the main house - plus the distraction of trying to refit my old boat and trying to fit in beer brewing - feel like I am under water all the time.
As far as kids, we were lucky enough to be able to build a cabin on the property last year for my eldest (25) and his GF, they will stay there free for a few years to try and save for their first one, the other one will likely live inthe basement until he is 30. So much for my golden savings for retirement years

Sometimes I feel the same way, I run myself ragged doing all of the things I want to do, plus all of the things to pay the bills. The alternative is being bored until you croak. Go sieze the day!