Technical What did you do today?

Took the driveshaft out today to redo it again. The first one was out of line when the tube was shortened back in the day. It had a hum at 35/45 mph. Replaced that with a later solid shaft without the center bearing, hoping it was short enough not need the center bearing. At high speed it started to vibrate. So this time I am going to try the Spadaro driveshaft kit. wish me luck. You can see I have done this before!

Torque Tubes Suck! But it is traditional. Will be back at it tomorrow.

 

Mark, I hope this time is the charm. HRP

 

Nothing but eat and sleep. Retired.

 

If not it may be time for a quick change and open drive.

 

Mmmmm..... Calzones..

 

Stood in the Lotto line for my Mega Ball ticket... tomorrow I'll do whatever I want to!

 

Got a load of firewood ( my only source of heat in shop ) Painted three parts of one of my motorcycles (hopefully I can say motorcycle without getting tossed )

 

I started lowering my '57 F100... It's mocked up to about where i think it needs to be and the rear is figured out, now i just need to get the front end put back together!

 

After 10 years I got the alternator in line with the crank and water pump pulleys,been off 1/8 since I put the car togather.

 

I picked up a parts car for my future dream car.

 

I fueled up with non-oxy and took the '58 for a Sunday drive. I finally got some pictures of it in bright sun...
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I woke up, put on my shoes and walked and looked at my car and said to myself “wow you really do own an impala” and then walked inside and started looking for more parts!


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Last night, fumbled a traditional Smithy glasspack into my face. I only bled a little. This morning, the first thing task is a new muffler hanger....

 

Fall cruise along Lake Michigan in the '41 Hot Rod

 

Like that stance in the Ol' Fridges....gotta get me a Fridge!

 

It just looks right! I stumbled across this '57 last spring, couldn't pass it up! I hope to have it driving next spring and maybe even done by summer time... we'll see.

 

Real good start! Got the stance down!

Im a little different than most, I like the look of the single front headlites of the 57's. Just looks a little less cluttered to me....Such nice looking trucks, especially with a big back window....

 

Thats the only body style of the Pickups I dont have yet, Pre-66 at least.....Im always on the search for the 57.....

 

Back at it today! Welded up the driveshaft ends. Ran a 1/2" threaded rod inside that screwed into the male splined end then bolted it up tight to hold things straight while tacking and welding. Things seem nice and straight. I did recut both ends with tubing cuter first to insure square ends.

 

What Beach is this at

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I got my project back from the upholstery shop today. Odd, but I did not take any pictures of the interior. Maybe tomorrow........................ I've got nothing else to do as my checkbook is flatter than a fritter and will be for the foreseeable future.

 

Closed escrow on the new location today! Now the work begins moving. all of the tools and equipment from San Diego to Licking Missouri. I hate moving! LOL Hope to be all moved In and up and running again by the 1st of the year!

 

Why didn't you move this close to me BEFORE I bought a seat from you?!?!?! Would have been a lot easier! Welcome to the neighborhood.
SPark

 

Went to visit a friend in Nor-Cal foothills above Auburn - 4 Bonneville

 

Well some of us are late bloomers! I feel like a kid who is about ready to chop his first car... can’t wait to get started. LOL. Thanks for the welcome! Gotta say, some of the nicest people I’ve ever met are in and around that area. Makes leaving San Diego weather a lot easier!

 

Just curious, why Licking Missouri from San Diego ?
Doesn't it snow in Missouri ?

 

Yep! 16 of us here at the shop are putting up 10.00 bucks each for the lotto..... Hope we win!

 

So I’m told! I will just put it out there... much friendlier business climate... weather wise it will be nice to experience the 4 seasons again. Good hunting and fishing & snow! And to top it off a great and active Hot Rod Community to partake in... did I mention it’s in the Bible Belt? What’s not to like?

 

Went and picked up my 409 block from the machine shop.
Now it's number crunching time.

 

I've been tweaking my rocker box design, and hopefully I can get them cut, and bent pretty soon.