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Hobbies / Re: Woodworking

« Last post by roadking77 on May 11, 2024, 06:45:24 AM »

Thanks Charlie, you are welcome anytime I could always use the help

Another little project in the shop yesterday. Nice little relaxing job for a Friday considering it was rainy and miserable out. Had a railing to make for a long standing customer. House was built in the late 1700's so everything goes back as close to original or at least what is currently in place. No plastic allowed
20240510_154026 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Original rail. It had rotted at both ends and came loose. Some of the pickets are rotted as well.

20240510_154253 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Start with glue up and shaping the top rail.
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20240510_163140 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Mark, then start the mortise cuts, clean up with a chisel. Then this happened to my go to mallet! Time for another handle I 'spose. Get ole trusty out to finish the job.
20240510_163257 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
20240510_165231 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
20240510_170213 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
20240510_170631 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
20240510_172629 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
20240510_173630 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
Square board made round.20240510_181816 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
And a couple of hours later......finished rail. Now off to the paint shop.

20240510_161337 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr
While I like using hand tools, I am not one of those 'modern woodworkers' that puts down machinery. I will use power when its the best and most efficient tool on hand. I have a few routers to choose from when need be!

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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by roadking77 on May 11, 2024, 06:29:33 AM »

Let me check on the cables, I will get back to you. I bought them from Firebird Central if that helps. They were about twice the price of NAPA but I wanted to make sure they were correct.

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Lobby / Re: Today I... "Redux Edition"

« Last post by roadking77 on May 11, 2024, 06:19:19 AM »

Happy Anniversary and Congratulations on your marriage.

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Mechanical / Re: Coolant leak how to fix

« Last post by b_hill_86 on May 10, 2024, 10:21:03 PM »

I use a chrome neck with an o-ring. No leaks and I’ve had it off at least twice that I can think of and it resealed each time. First time I’ve not had any leaks out of a neck. Don’t ask me what brand or where I got it though, I don’t remember lol

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Interior / Re: Finally some interior upgrades

« Last post by TATurbo on May 10, 2024, 09:52:42 PM »

Those seats look great!  I went through the same thing with SMS and the NOS 1981 fabric.  I wanted to redo the stock 'Custom' interior which had a one year only pattern in '81.  But, the price was outrageous, and when I talked to a couple of places about making the seats they both suggested 40 year old NOS material might be hit or miss regarding durability.  One of the places said they had issues with NOS stuff from SMS in the past.  SMS got really offended and miffed when I asked about the quality of the material. They guy literally upped the price 20% (from the beginning of the phone call and quoted price on samples) and told me to take it or leave it.
I left it..and got full leather (skirts and all) seat covers in the original style for much less. 

I saw 5th TA mention the 85 MPH Speedo wanting a higher speedo w/original style font. 
I had the same desire...Plus I wanted the tach changed to 6500 RPM red-line to match the LS1.  I got my stock gauges refaced/re-calibrated by AutoInstruments.  It required a compromise though...They had to use an early 2nd gen font.  I like that this allowed me to retain the Check Engine light too.

1-IMG_3985 by Tom Sherer, on Flickr

Sorry for the hijack...Just wanted to mention that AutoInstruments in Virginia might be able to come up with something for 5th TA.

Anyway...The interior looks amazing and I like the new gauges N PRGRES...I hope you get to spend a lot of miles enjoying them! Looks sweet!

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Projects & Restorations / Re: My Tenth Anniv.

« Last post by wheels78ta on May 10, 2024, 07:58:49 PM »

Got a little more done over the weekend. I had a few loose bolts from the install so I went back and made sure everything was socked down good and tight. I got a new pair of 'correct' battery cables and got those installed.I got a new pair of 'correct' battery cables and got those installed. I was going to get those from napa but they have let me down with parts as of late so I chickened out and spent the big bucks I think at this point all of the electrical connections are done I am getting a grasp on the vacuum crap. Still looking for a few parts for that. Fuel lines hooked up. Refinished the gas pedal and got a new cable installed. Need to place another order for some more parts, probably wont be in until the end of the week. I am planning on going to the AACA convention towards the end of the week so I wont get much accomplished.

The positive battery cable should be the same for 78-79....#8097031.  Is the negative the same for the 78-79?  Do you have a part # for the negative cable?

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Brake Help

« Last post by tinpusher on May 10, 2024, 05:38:34 PM »

Maybe pull the MC off the booster enough to check for dampness/leak without disconnecting the lines. I would try a gravity bleed then button it up and test it. Hold that pedal down for a few minutes then check for leaks.

I’m also posting the same info on the other post with glhx

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Brake pedal sticking to the floor with delayed release.

« Last post by tinpusher on May 10, 2024, 05:30:01 PM »

I know that your MC is new, but you might want to pull it away from the vacuum booster enough to check for dampness. No need to disconnect any lines to check. I haven’t had much luck with the reman stuff. I remember when we would just rebuild these ourselves with a hone and rebuild kit.

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Tires, Brakes & Suspension / Re: Brake pedal sticking to the floor with delayed release.

« Last post by tinpusher on May 10, 2024, 05:05:15 PM »

Ok, now I see what you’re doing…I didn’t understand the drilling of the bleeder, now I do, never did it that way.

It doesn’t make sense that you’re pulling in air and not leaking fluid. Once you push on that pedal, your fluid pressure would be several hundred psi and fluid would be spraying everywhere.

I have the stock 4 wheel disc brake set up and only had one issue with the MC. Maybe do a gravity bleed over a few hours, then close the system to see if it makes a difference?

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Mechanical / Re: Coolant leak how to fix

« Last post by nUcLeArEnVoY on May 10, 2024, 03:05:24 PM »

^^^ Yeah, I'm usually the one who recommends using straight RTV. And the only reason I recommend it is because it also happens to be what the factory service manual recommends when re-installing the thermostat housing. I tried two different types of paper gaskets and both of them end up wicking coolant and eventually springing a leak.

A 1/8" bead should do just fine, and the one I recommend is Permatex Waterpump and Thermostat Housing RTV.