read: It's St. Pattys day in chicago and I need to drink green beer until the bagpipes sound good.
I need to borrow a trailer....
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read: It's St. Pattys day in chicago and I need to drink green beer until the bagpipes sound good.
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I don't need beer to make the pipes sound good! They just are!
I wish I could make the High Holy Day excuse but the wife and I are putting our Wisconsin place into a trust. The only day we can meet with the attorney is Saturday. I figured since we'll be up that way we might as well open up for the season.
I thought I was the only one who likes em. I grew up at 105th and pulaski, so ive been conditioned very young. Though im not surprised a Chicago cop like them.
Que Gumbys smart ass non-wheeling mouth in 5..4..3..2..1..
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It doesn't surprise me at all that you both like the pipe.
We all know you are more of a skin flute man
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I grew up with a few guys in Stock Yards Kilty Band. My nephew is one of their Grade 2 Competition Pipers. My other nephew is a drummer for the Shannon Rovers. I played pipes and bass drum for a few years for The Emerald Society Pipes and Drums.
Todd's jealous of the kilt. It's as plain as the shine on his head.
Todd's jealous of the kilt. It's as plain as the shine on his head.
Why do Scot's wear kilts?
Sheep can hear zippers
Sheep can hear zippers
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You do not understand the power of the kilt. Salma Hayek would take time out of nursing errant children just to talk to you Todd. It is not something to be scoffed at.
Black 47!!!!
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I had the pleasure to be on stage opening up for Black 47. The best band I opened up for was Dropkick Murphys. The best concert after opening for him was Shane McGowan and the Popes.
I am assuming you are including me in the trust...
Glad you got the 40 running. I will be rebuilding my carb come monday.
Scott- Not Scotty...
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If it's not one thing it's another! I've hit a couple stumbling blocks and am scratching my head on what to do next!
The front drive shaft that was disconnected and in the rig when I bought it appears to be the wrong one! One of the flanges fits perfect yet the bolt holes on the other end are a 1/4 inch off. I was hoping to take it to a local shop to get it lengthened but having the wrong flange would make that fruitless! Now I'm on an elusive hunt for a pre-84 FJ60 series double cardan d-shaft that I can use.
The draglink I bought from Tony with the high steer kit is a tad too long and I need a shorter one. I was hoping to get the DOM wall tube cut to length (26") then drilled out and tapped to accept the TRE. Nobody wants to touch it and trying to find a decent machinist in a city of 6 million is close to impossible!!!
I knew I should have stuck with a less aggravating pastime! This is what's holding me up! These are the last two damn things I need to do to get it on the trail!
Sorry for the vent. I feel a little better now.
The front drive shaft that was disconnected and in the rig when I bought it appears to be the wrong one! One of the flanges fits perfect yet the bolt holes on the other end are a 1/4 inch off. I was hoping to take it to a local shop to get it lengthened but having the wrong flange would make that fruitless! Now I'm on an elusive hunt for a pre-84 FJ60 series double cardan d-shaft that I can use.
The draglink I bought from Tony with the high steer kit is a tad too long and I need a shorter one. I was hoping to get the DOM wall tube cut to length (26") then drilled out and tapped to accept the TRE. Nobody wants to touch it and trying to find a decent machinist in a city of 6 million is close to impossible!!!
I knew I should have stuck with a less aggravating pastime! This is what's holding me up! These are the last two damn things I need to do to get it on the trail!
Sorry for the vent. I feel a little better now.
Looks like todd is starting a fan club
Both VERY easy problems.
FROR will make you a tie rod any length you want for $60 i think. (FROR is also diamond axle so they are used to turning custom length links)
For the drive flange, there are only 2 patterns for toyotas (square and rectangle) you should have no problem finding the right flange. If you cant buy a universal flange (drilled for 3 different patterns).
You could also find somebody with a large stash of different size flanges or take off the pinion flange and drill new holes so it fits both kinds.
Or you could do the smart thing and give up wheeling. you don't need a front drive shaft for driving up and down Michigan Ave.
Or you could do the smart thing and give up wheeling. you don't need a front drive shaft for driving up and down Michigan Ave.
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The smart thing for me to do would be to park it in my cousins driveway right down the block from you Todd. That way when you walk out the door every morning, you'd get to see it.
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Venting proved to be the best thing I've done this week. While relating my tale of woe to a friend who restores Porsche's, he hooked me up with the Machinist to gods! My drag link is getting tapped and will be done Monday afternoon. He said the only issue would be for him to make the fine point metric thread tap used on those beefy 80 series TRE's I'm using. He took it upon himself to make one of his own! I asked him what that would cost and his reply was "Buy me some coffee sometime and that's all you owe"! I was dumbfounded and pressed him for a dollar amount and I got the same answer. He also said I get the tap as a keepsake because he'll never use it again.
All I am allowed to say about this man is that he works at a large factory on the Northside of Chicago and has taken care of many coppers. It's his way of paying back for something the police did for him in the late 60's.
So while I'm gloating about my score of a fine machinist, I also found another score of importance. Tires. New tires to be exact. Two new Goodyear 35x12.5x15 M/T tires. With the sticker still on the tread. For $125 each. I have two more coming next week. This gives me at least a season to save up for some larger ones next year!
Almost forgot to mention....I'm getting my driveshaft done by these guys. http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-...atlng=41993273,-87948768,13612431666408162305 They come highly recommended!
I guess the key to it is not giving up wheeling and venturing into odd ball german rattle traps.
All I am allowed to say about this man is that he works at a large factory on the Northside of Chicago and has taken care of many coppers. It's his way of paying back for something the police did for him in the late 60's.
So while I'm gloating about my score of a fine machinist, I also found another score of importance. Tires. New tires to be exact. Two new Goodyear 35x12.5x15 M/T tires. With the sticker still on the tread. For $125 each. I have two more coming next week. This gives me at least a season to save up for some larger ones next year!
Almost forgot to mention....I'm getting my driveshaft done by these guys. http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-...atlng=41993273,-87948768,13612431666408162305 They come highly recommended!
I guess the key to it is not giving up wheeling and venturing into odd ball german rattle traps.
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Venting proved to be the best thing I've done this week. While relating my tale of woe to a friend who restores Porsche's, he hooked me up with the Machinist to gods! My drag link is getting tapped and will be done Monday afternoon. He said the only issue would be for him to make the fine point metric thread tap used on those beefy 80 series TRE's I'm using. He took it upon himself to make one of his own! I asked him what that would cost and his reply was "Buy me some coffee sometime and that's all you owe"! I was dumbfounded and pressed him for a dollar amount and I got the same answer. He also said I get the tap as a keepsake because he'll never use it again.
All I am allowed to say about this man is that he works at a large factory on the Northside of Chicago and has taken care of many coppers. It's his way of paying back for something the police did for him in the late 60's.
So while I'm gloating about my score of a fine machinist, I also found another score of importance. Tires. New tires to be exact. Two new Goodyear 35x12.5x15 M/T tires. With the sticker still on the tread. For $125 each. I have two more coming next week. This gives me at least a season to save up for some larger ones next year!
Almost forgot to mention....I'm getting my driveshaft done by these guys. driveshaft chicago - Google Maps They come highly recommended!
I guess the key to it is not giving up wheeling and venturing into odd ball german rattle traps.
Just so long as you dont go to MIDWEST DRIVE SHAFT....THATS MIDWEST DRIVE SHAFT IN ST.CHARLES.... Midwest Driveshaft new and remanufactured driveshafts, driveshaft repair Douche Bags
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Another banner week for my 40! My drag link is done and tapped for the beefy 80 series TRE! I couldn't score the tap though! My guy kept the tap saying if I want anymore done I'll need to come to him. Payment is a couple of beverages and ride in the 40. That left me in an elusive search for a Saginaw pitman arm tapered for the 80 series end. A few phone calls later and Luke from 4x4 Labs came through! Should be on the porch tomorrow!
Just a few minor things left to do! U-joint for the steering rod, complete exhaust, and tire swap! Yeah I know it's less than a days work, but between work and my bride, it'll take a week! lol
I'll post pics upon completion. I've lost the damn camera.....again!
Just a few minor things left to do! U-joint for the steering rod, complete exhaust, and tire swap! Yeah I know it's less than a days work, but between work and my bride, it'll take a week! lol
I'll post pics upon completion. I've lost the damn camera.....again!
You gunna wheel that baby May 2 at the Badlands!!?!
