Rusty Bowtie
General Category => General Discussion - Intros => Topic started by: themoose on April 17, 2013, 03:44:16 PM
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Where did everybody go.The post count is dwindling down close to zero. Somebody must have something to talk about. How's the car doing,the wife and kids,the grand-kids, your shop, yard work....anything? I guess it must be the improving weather letting you buys finally get away from the infernal computer. Just wanna make sure everyone is OK!
Moose ;D
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Well, since you asked........My wife ran off with the mailman, my son got locked up for burglary, I lost my job and my dog got knocked up by the pitbull down the block. Now, the bad news is I have to take my exhaust system down so I can drill holes to bolt in my seats! This sucks!
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Well, since you asked........My wife ran off with the mailman, my son got locked up for burglary, I lost my job and my dog got knocked up by the pitbull down the block. Now, the bad news is I have to take my exhaust system down so I can drill holes to bolt in my seats! This sucks!
Now that's more like it!!!!By the way how'd the seats come out?
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Moose I was thinking the same thing today when I logged in at lunch. Chopper sorry to hear about your exhaust!
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I'm still here! Man I hate snow and cold were getting another blast right now. DANG. I haven't worked on anything for awhile now, just trying to get me and the wife over some cold virus that's running it's course....John
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I'm still here! Man I hate snow and cold were getting another blast right now. DANG. I haven't worked on anything for awhile now, just trying to get me and the wife over some cold virus that's running it's course....John
John
Sorry to hear that you and the wife are under the weather but it's still good to hear from ya. Warm weather has to get hear soon...I think!
Moose
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John, If it keeps up you'll be building one of these!
Tom
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Tom...
Something like that could almost get me to move to Alaska! 8)
Moose
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The forum is up to 66 members as of today. I'd like to encourage some of the new members to post and show what they're working on.
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The forum is up to 66 members as of today. I'd like to encourage some of the new members to post and show what they're working on.
Yeah Tom... if everyone was posting something then the site would be pretty busy.
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i'm here, not much time to work on my car. joe
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Sorry you missed me moose. But I have been as busy as a bee. With yard work. In my spare time. I worked on my Bead roller,
Took the T out and washed it. Got it ready for spring. Took the street rod out and washed it. Got it ready and I had to take a
ride. And yes Moose after seeing your badge I know I had better have photos.
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32chevy vett
Time will spent...Looks like both of your cars are standing tall. That T could go right into Henry's museum!
Moose
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I'm Here... Howdy Guys
Like Ghost ,Ive been in the house,the weather here in Colorado has been snowy .Although , we have been busy... My wife had back surgery and we have been dealing with that,,,She's doing Great now.....and things are getting better.
The 31 , well ,before the surgery ,I got the cowl off and started to measure ,take pictures and remove the stuff from the firewall.Other than that ,nothing done (no heat).
The 62 , well...got it back from Maaco..its painted...but...here enough dirt in the paint to mix a bag of cement.The doors aren't aligned (won't close)and the hood wasn't aligned either ,sits about a inch to high ...have had nothing but excuses and babble...
Anyway , after 2 months and over $4000 invested in Body Work and Paint....the battle continues on that...lol.
I made up some signs ,called a couple papers about interest in running a story about this,and checking with other sources to see if I can get them a bunch of Free publicity..
The 53 chevy...Talked to my neighbor down the street,Phil , and he's going to help me track down the electrical for my signals and brakes...did get that tuned up for the spring...
I guess it has been busy around here the last couple months...LOL. I will try and get some pictures up soon of all...
Ray
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Ray
Sounds like you have a full plate! Too bad about the paint job. In my neck of the woods all of the local TV stations have investigative reporters who love to get involved with stuff like that. Nothing makes a business take care of a customer problem quicker that a mobile broadcast truck pulling up in front of their shop with a camera crew and a guy holding a microphone in his hand asking about why they won't correct their mistake. I hope you can get it resolved.
Moose
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Moose I was thinking the same thing today when I logged in at lunch. Chopper sorry to hear about your exhaust!
Thanks, Tom, but you know I'm just bitchin'. That's the way it always seems to go, you start finishing things off and then realize you forgot something and have to take it all apart. I had to take the gas tank down too, so I could run the wires for the gas gauge and license plate light. Good thing is I was able to take it all apart and button it up today.
But, like I said, I'm not really complaining. I feel bad for guys like Ray, he's REALLY having a hard way.
Thanks, Moose, the seat looks good and now it fits good. It's just a rear bench out of a Windstar, but I narrowed and wedged it so it fits the car perfect, and it mounts securely now. All I have to do is upholster it.........easier said than done.
Hope you and your wife are feeling better, John.
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Sorry you missed me moose. But I have been as busy as a bee. With yard work. In my spare time. I worked on my Bead roller,
Took the T out and washed it. Got it ready for spring. Took the street rod out and washed it. Got it ready and I had to take a
ride. And yes Moose after seeing your badge I know I had better have photos.
Don,
I didn't know you had a Model T. The 32 looks great. Hope to see it at a few shows this year.
Ray,
I hope your wife feels better. That's a tough thing to go through. I'm sure that cold weather you're getting doesn't help.
Tom
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i'm here, not much time to work on my car. joe
Joe,
As long as you get to go out and tinker every now and then it'll get done. Family and life always takes up a lot of my time.
Tom
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The suns out this morning, and I am sitting at the computer with it blasting through the window right on me nice and warm. I am sure at this moment this is how plants must feel like when spring finally comes. The colds are getting better so maybe this weekend I can get back in the shop for awhile.
You guys stay healthy...John
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my wife ran off with my best friend
oh how i miss him so......
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Glad your feeling better John. Yesterday was my sunny day...Today rain.
Don't worry Billy ....If you want another best friend just get a dog.
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Hey I'm still here, I've been working in the yard doing some cleanup and getting to that list of honey do's. I will be patching a hole on the Drivet that's on the front of my house tomorrow where a very large wood pecker decided to do his drumming to call in his mate for this spring. Oh by the way I've have had some time in the garage replacing wood with steel in my 32. Really need to post some pictures, maybe I can get that done soon.
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Hey I'm still here, I've been working in the yard doing some cleanup and getting to that list of honey do's. I will be patching a hole on the Drivet that's on the front of my house tomorrow where a very large wood pecker decided to do his drumming to call in his mate for this spring. Oh by the way I've have had some time in the garage replacing wood with steel in my 32.
I've been there with the wood pecker problem.One did a number on my storage shed a couple of years ago. Good thing he didn't get into my 32 . I guess that's just another reason to replace the wood with steel! ;D
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Working on an ATV trailer for my son...but let the 33 out for some air while working on the trailer...took off the chrome front bumper and welded in a V nose bumper.
Ed
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Working on an ATV trailer for my son...but let the 33 out for some air while working on the trailer...took off the chrome front bumper and welded in a V nose bumper.
Ed
Ed....Looking good.Nice and clean!
Moose
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Ed,
Didn't see a chain hooked up to the tractor pulling it so it must be under it's own power. Lookin' good!
Tom
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Ed,
Didn't see a chain hooked up to the tractor pulling it so it must be under it's own power. Lookin' good!
Tom
10-4 check out my stainless (blue?) headers...my fuel injection is running lean....ordered a set of 24lb injectors.
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Where did everybody go.The post count is dwindling down close to zero. Somebody must have something to talk about. How's the car doing,the wife and kids,the grand-kids, your shop, yard work....anything? I guess it must be the improving weather letting you buys finally get away from the infernal computer. Just wanna make sure everyone is OK!
Moose (http://rustybowtie.com/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
I hate to quote myself but once again I must ask the question......Is anybody out there?
Moose
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Maybe the heat has been slowing us all down? It's been kicking my butt.
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Sorry, guys, I have been on vacation for the last two and a half weeks, and although we really didn't travel anywhere, the computer has not been on my mind too much. I spent most of the time hanging out by the pool with my four boys. I don't think I even worked on the car more than a few hours. The heat has been oppressive, thank goodness for the pool and the a.c.
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I have been trying to get a few thing done either with the house or in the shop. In the shop preferably. I have a customers 31 plymouth stripped doown to the frame up condition, and hopefuly I will get the frame and other parts painted today, but it's tough moving all the other cars out of the way. I do need a bigger work area! the buick roadster is burried in a corner and very hard to get to at the present so I will work on the cars that pay the bills....John
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On vacation out west. I'll fill you guys in soon.
Tom
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Maybe the heat has been slowing us all down? It's been kicking my butt.
without a doubt
i spend NO time outside after about 11 am
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I've been working in the garage when it isn't to hot, this past week I've been getting my 38 ready for the Nationals in Louisville this coming weekend. will be there all four days yea!!!
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still pluggin away on the 27
i think i am going to go get some of the window seals today (sold by the foot)
and probably some of that peel-n-seal for my floors/firewall
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We've had some new members join. We haven't had a new addition to the gallery since May. Anyone want to post some new old Chevys in the Gallery? Would love to see some more cool Chevys!
Tom
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Check out my link on the HAMB. A bunch of old Chevy's are going to be crushed.
If you live close enough come get some parts before they are gone for ever.
You don't see them but there are 3 1948 to 1954 Chevy pickups too. I know that
since I took those pictures that several more old cars have come in. Some one is cleaning out their grove.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=818106
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Wally,
Definitely worth saving those cars. Wish I lived closer, I like those late 40s to early 50s Chevys.
Tom
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Speaking of crushing here is a link to DHS..this might make you feel better as they crushed a Land Rover. The link has photos and videos at the bottom:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/local/08152013_7.xml
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I'm with Tom on posting more pictures of old Chevy's on the gallery......By now you all know that pictures are my thing!!
Come on you new members show off your toys.
Moose
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I plan on replacing my problematis oil pan gasket tomorrow. My 350 has the multi piece gasket and I can't get it not to leak. I found out that they make a one piece now to replace the old, so I plan on giving it a try.
Anyone had any experience with these?
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I got back from Minn recently and on the last day there I got some kind of food poisening it put me down for a week, but I am back now and spent yesterday painting suspension parts for a 31 plymouth I am working on for a guy. It has warmed up here in ColoRodo so the paint cures real quick. I hope to get something done on the buick roadster in the future, maybe this winter will be good for projects in the shop. You guys stay safe and happy. And welcome to the new members....
John
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Where did everybody go.The post count is dwindling down close to zero. Somebody must have something to talk about. How's the car doing,the wife and kids,the grand-kids, your shop, yard work....anything? I guess it must be the improving weather letting you buys finally get away from the infernal computer. Just wanna make sure everyone is OK!
Moose (http://rustybowtie.com/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
I hate to quote myself but once again I must ask the question......Is anybody out there?
Moose
my gal says i am not all there.
so i am here a little bit i guess....
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I'm here, Moose, but not much to report. I have been spending time with my kids and now getting them ready for school. I did get an old set of Corvette script valve covers that I am replacing the chrome Moroso valve covers with. Someone had already sand blasted them and drilled holes in the covers for oil filler/breathers, and did a very good job. I'm in the process of sanding and polishing them now. I used a 1" valve cover adapter so there would be no chance of the rockers hitting the valve covers or breather cap. I have one side finished and it looks awesome. It's like night and day compared to the chrome Moroso covers. I will try to get some pics tomorrow.
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I have been spending time with my kids and now getting them ready for school.
Yeah its been awhile since I had to do that but I can still remember how hectic it can get. Those valve covers sound like they're gonna look really nice...looking forward to seeing those pictures!
Moose
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I'm here and keep checking in, but not to much to report. I did get all the 31 plymouth suspension parts painted along with the frame and today I spent a little time on my buick roadster. I got both doors operational and finished up the hinge on the trunk so it opens now. I like the idea of fall coming on because I get most of my work done when the shop is cooler. I don't mind winter though cuz I can put a little heat in the shop to get the chill off and get to work again. I have most of my weekends free for the hobby now so wish me luck...John
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...So we can expect updates on the Buick in the next few months :) Looking forward to it!
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...So we can expect updates on the Buick in the next few months :) Looking forward to it!
Yep. It's starting to look that way but I still have to devide my time with the 31 plymouth.
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I'm here, I'm checking in time to time to see if there is anything new.
Went to the Frog Follies this past weekend. Had a great time.
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I know these pictures don't do the valve covers justice, but they look awesome compared to the stamped steel Moroso covers I had.
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Chopper,
They do look awesome! Nice work. I picked up an old set of Mickey Thompson valve covers I want to clean up and put on mine. Yours give me the incentive.
Tom
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I just picked up a Richies finned gasser type scoop to replace the air cleaner. I am in the process of polishing it now. I'm not big on flashy stuff, but I figure since I'm not using a hood I have to make the engine look a little special, and I'm too poor to afford one of those blower thingies ;D
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Chopper they look great. You can't beat a set of Corvette covers.
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Hey Chopper
you going to paint the raised lettering and the valley of the fins of those valve covers?
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The valley of the fins I painted black. The raised lettering is polished aluminum. It's hard to really see well because I used a phone camera and it's a cheepy.
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I really like that look, I want to paint mine red
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i am still around
playing with the new-to-me dodge 3500 turbo deisel
and cruisin in the 27
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Here's a couple better pictures of the little work that I have done. Polished the valve covers, with valve cover spacers, and I got a new air cleaner/scoop that I also polished and painted. It looks a little small to me, but I like it much better than the old round chrome cleaner. Painting them red would really stand out, 62131. Is the block painted red?
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Yup.....Those valve covers do look fine. Nice job!!!
Moose
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Great looking engine Chopper. Nice job on the valve covers and the scoop really finishes it off.
Tom
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Thanks, Tom. I am putting it in a local show, about a mile from my house, on Sunday. I don't think I stand a chance in winning anything, but it will be great to get my boys out there and they are really excited, and that's what it is all about.
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Jim,
Make sure you take some pics at the show. Getting the kids involved IS what it's all about. We had the Cruise Downtown last weekend and even though my car wasn't ready to go we had some friends over after the show. Two young guys showed up from where I work just so they could see my car. They stayed around and were the last ones to leave. It was great to have these two young guys enjoy hanging around with the rest of us old car guys.
Tom
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We had a great time Sunday. Three out of four of my boys were there. Great weather, great music, great cars, great food, and we even got a trophy for "Best Under Construction". I'll post some other pictures shortly.
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Congratulations!!!!
The kids all have grins from ear to ear.....I'll bet they'll never forget that day.
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Hey chopper, to reply to your question the block is orange but he car is Red (my 38 coupe)
the engine and transmission I'm putting in my 32 is painted black, I want to the underneath of body in silver to make engine and transmission stand out.
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chopper went back and looked at the pictures you posted on the valve covers they look really great
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Chopper,
Glad to see the boys enjoying the moment! It's great you get them involved. Congrats on the trophy :)
Tom
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Way to go.
It's really great to see your boys enjoying the moment.
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Thanks for the kind words, guys. The boys had a good time and now I think the bug has bitten them. October 6th we were invited to go to Atco Raceway and a day of drags sponsored by The Philadelphia Modifiers Car Club. The boys are REALLY psyched for that!
Here's a few pictures of the cars that were there. There were over 200 cars and thousands of people.
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Here's a few more pics.
I know what you mean 62131, that was the look I was going for. Because I was going to leave the engine exposed I wanted it to stand out a little, but not be gawdy looking, and also look kind of mid '60's period. So...black and chrome.
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Great pics, some real nice cars there. Your car is looking great. How do the boys decide who gets to drive to the show in it? Enjoy Atco Raceway. I made some passes down that track from 1980 to 1984.
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Great pics, some real nice cars there. Your car is looking great. How do the boys decide who gets to drive to the show in it? Enjoy Atco Raceway. I made some passes down that track from 1980 to 1984.
One goes with me, the other comes back with me.....my little guy doesn't mind.
I was a familiar face at ATCO around 1978 and 1979. I ran my 1967 Mustang. Won a few, lost a few more.
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Hey some great pictures there, looks like the weather was good also.