Register now to get rid of these ads!

Technical What are you working on?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Lloyd's paint & glass, Jul 18, 2022.

  1. bchctybob
    Joined: Sep 18, 2011
    Posts: 5,505

    bchctybob
    Member

    I’m finally fixing the half-assed back half that someone did to my Austin many years and many runs ago. Booger welds and no gussets. Thank goodness it was actually straight and level.

    Before: note the spiffy body mount - I’ll fix that when I fix the floor.
    IMG_5674.jpeg

    After: the 1/4” plate on top may be the mounting pad for a new roll bar.
    IMG_5687.jpeg
    It’s been just a show car/limited street car up to now due to some poor workmanship. With that fixed, I’m having trouble deciding how far to go with upgrades.
     
  2. 67drake
    Joined: Aug 8, 2008
    Posts: 799

    67drake
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    from Muscoda WI

    Checking ring gaps and putting rings on pistons. Got about half way through and wife wanted to go out and eat. Food or shop time? I was hungry. So will continue tomorrow.
     
  3. 327Eric
    Joined: May 9, 2008
    Posts: 2,150

    327Eric
    Member

    IMG_20240109_170156.jpg IMG_20240109_095151.jpg Fixing a well executed, but poorly thought out rear mounted battery in my 59 Ranchero, and trying to take the ugly off of what has to be the most effort I've ever seen put into a crappy paint job ever. Monochrome blue everything, minus the fenders my Brother put on when he had it. Not a fan of fauxtina, but if it makes it easier to look at, best 20 bucks Ive spent on it.( Not trying to fool anyone, just make it bearable until I can begin the metal work.)
     
  4. gimpyshotrods
    Joined: May 20, 2009
    Posts: 23,892

    gimpyshotrods
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    I am in the middle of pruning a 4-71 case.

    PXL_20240210_022133536.jpg PXL_20240210_022151681.jpg PXL_20240210_022141942.jpg
     
  5. Finally figured out what the noise was coming from the front of the motor in my recently acquired car. It has a SBC and an erratic noise at times that kinda sounded like an alternator bearing or something. After pulling the alternator belt, the noise was still there which was concerning. I decided to also pull the fan belt and the noise went away. That noise from the water pump is a new one on me. I have never had a water pump fail quite like this one to where it was just making noise. Seems the bearing in the front is going out. Anyway, I am just happy the noise wasn’t the gear drive or something internal. :)
     
  6. I'm still wiring, today was finding a place for the fuel pump relay

    20240208_170828.jpg 20240210_162612.jpg 20240210_170921.jpg

    The craving for peanut butter cookies took over so I'll attach the wires tomorrow and come in and bake lol

    20240210_181831.jpg

    Then I watched a cheesy movie called the Bronx Warriors, it looked promising with the California Kid looking coupe and the flamed 40 but the cars were a quick flash to never to be seen again.

    20240210_183935.jpg 20240210_184647.jpg
     
  7. Bandit Billy
    Joined: Sep 16, 2014
    Posts: 13,807

    Bandit Billy
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Now I want peanut butter cookies.
     
    Sharpone, enloe, bchctybob and 11 others like this.
  8. gimpyshotrods
    Joined: May 20, 2009
    Posts: 23,892

    gimpyshotrods
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Me too!
     
  9. DDDenny
    Joined: Feb 6, 2015
    Posts: 20,209

    DDDenny
    Member
    from oregon

    I just bagged up chocolate chip cookies, tomorrows coffee should improve.
     
    Sharpone, lumpy 63, mad mikey and 4 others like this.
  10. Me Three!!!
     
    Sharpone, enloe, INVISIBLEKID and 6 others like this.
  11. Damit, no cookies here. I guess I'll drink a beer.:D
     
    Sharpone, BJR, chryslerfan55 and 7 others like this.
  12. saltflats
    Joined: Aug 14, 2007
    Posts: 12,891

    saltflats
    Member
    from Missouri

    Corvette use a fiberglass transverse leaf spring on the front.
     
  13. lumpy 63
    Joined: Aug 2, 2010
    Posts: 3,148

    lumpy 63
    Member

    32858 (1).jpeg Got the AD chassis mostly assembled for Vitos buddy, did my best to delete prohibited suspension:cool:
     
  14. Thank you Saltflats, I wondered about Corvette.
     
    Sharpone and saltflats like this.
  15. saltflats
    Joined: Aug 14, 2007
    Posts: 12,891

    saltflats
    Member
    from Missouri

    When Chevy came out with that chassis it was second to Ferrari on the skid pad being the best.
    We had one for awhile handled very good. A pain to get into though.
     
  16. banjeaux bob
    Joined: Aug 31, 2008
    Posts: 6,665

    banjeaux bob
    Member
    from alaska

    In a few moments I'm going to be examining the inside of my eyelids for an hour or so.....
     
    Sharpone, rod1, 61Cruiser and 3 others like this.
  17. I went to load up a th400 so my son can give it a going over and change the bolt on yoke output shaft for a regular one where he's going to school.
    3 1/2 hrs later I finally got it loaded, the damn lift gate latch on my ppv tahoe decided not to open and there's no manual override to get it open, what a royal pain in the ass.

    20240211_161513.jpg
     
    Sharpone, chryslerfan55, rod1 and 8 others like this.
  18. lumpy 63
    Joined: Aug 2, 2010
    Posts: 3,148

    lumpy 63
    Member

    I hear they're a bitch to brake going into the turns:p
     
    Sharpone and chryslerfan55 like this.
  19. We finished the carburetor install and fuel line job on the unmentionable street rod we’ve been working on. I tend to be a Holley guy, though I’ve had good success with Edelbrocks, and to my untrained eye, nothing looks better on top of a hot small block than a Holley. A little accelerator pump adjustment and that 400 Chevrolet runs great. I suspect the EFI has been giving trouble longer than the owner realizes and he will be very happy with the carburetor. It’s been so long since I’ve been able to hammer on a Small Block Chevrolet, I forgot how much fun it is. Sadly, the car it’s in is a rattle trap.
     
  20. I agree on the Holley deal…that’s my go to and what I think looks “right” for a four barrel. :D
     
  21. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
    Posts: 31,691

    The37Kid
    Member

    [​IMG]

    That photo reminds me of the story about the guy hauling a 392 HEMI that became partially airborne on an emergency braking situation.
     
  22. I'll put the seat back in the up position before making the trip lol
     
    Sharpone, enloe, guthriesmith and 5 others like this.
  23. Between that and the bungee cord, you should have been good. :D
     
  24. alanp561
    Joined: Oct 1, 2017
    Posts: 5,016

    alanp561
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Reminds me of the time my daughter's overeager to please new boyfriend decided to help me load some parts in my '56 Ford Courier and put a torque converter in upside down:eek::mad:. Daughter had a different new boyfriend shortly after:rolleyes:.
     
  25. Yea...at least your daughter learned quickly what kind of guy the boyfriend was... :eek:
     
  26. Voh
    Joined: Oct 18, 2006
    Posts: 1,051

    Voh
    Member

    Spent a little time Sunday afternoon putting the yellow down on the '41 license plates. Not perfect, but not terrible either.
    upload_2024-2-12_8-7-11.png
     
  27. Voh
    Joined: Oct 18, 2006
    Posts: 1,051

    Voh
    Member

    I chased a similar noise on my 283 last summer. turns out it was the fuel pump. I honestly don't even know how it was still pumping.
     
  28. lumpy 63
    Joined: Aug 2, 2010
    Posts: 3,148

    lumpy 63
    Member

    20240212_104548.jpg The 350 that Johnny Gee dubbed the " dirty virgin" is back from the machine shop, she's not so dirty anymore:D
     
  29. Moriarity
    Joined: Apr 11, 2001
    Posts: 33,900

    Moriarity
    SUPER MODERATOR
    Staff Member

    Polished and installed a pair of LT1 valve covers on my Corvette
    Before
    50E321A1-79A7-4333-9982-EDC9FF80D92B.jpeg

    7283D874-5B6A-4C5A-8E1A-A0A0F4BC4541.jpeg 79C09575-640C-4B77-86E1-6409C35911DB.jpeg 4CBA16EE-70A6-4203-8988-D645FB34E5F4.jpeg 7F2D2C5F-3B9D-4ADB-A696-4483F70D63D7.jpeg
     
  30. lumpy 63
    Joined: Aug 2, 2010
    Posts: 3,148

    lumpy 63
    Member

    Don't forget to hook up your alternator Mark:p
     
    Sharpone, enloe, bchctybob and 6 others like this.

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.