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    Somebody talk me out of this - railcar speeder/motorcars!

    Hey, a hobby is a hobby! Some people collect stamps, some people collect GTX's, some people, . . . . Well, you get the idea!
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    Not good luck with pantless dent remover kit, what am I doing wrong......

    Acetone will mix with water in any ratio. That's why it is not considered a V.O.C. You can use it to thin epoxies and paints without pissing off the E.P.A., and I don't think it will touch catalyzed paint? need to try it on an inconspicuous spot!
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    Chefs corner

    Two packages of Bratwurst, Two Vidalia onions, one green Bell pepper, one yellow bell pepper, four diced garlic cloves, 1/4 stick of butter, Two bottles of Warsteiner Dark Beer. aluminum pan. Put the stick of butter in the pan on the grill and melt it. Put in the chopped onions, garlic, and bell...
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    Rodney Dangerfield’s Guide to Auto Repair

    My Wife! She's so dumb, it takes her and hour and a half to watch 60 minutes!
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    69 RR QUARTER EXT. FITMENT

    This is how I like to put "not so full" quarters on. I don't like messing with the joint in the roof!
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    69 RR QUARTER EXT. FITMENT

    It's important on the 68 and 69 B bodies to have the deck lid on and aligned when you final weld the quarters on. The quarter extensions need to have a nice even gap between them and the deck lid, and the quarter panels need to be even with the extensions! You have to do whatever it takes to...
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    Highest resale color for a B Body?

    FM3 Original paint code!
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    What was ( is ) your CB handle ?

    My Handle was "Sparky" and I hauled gravel with an R model Mack. RS700L with a 318 Detroit and Fuller RTO9513. Later graduated to hauling Petroleum products for Refiner's Transport and got one of the first Mack 300+. What a rocket until it hit 65! Had alot of fun and glad I got the experience.
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    Not good luck with pantless dent remover kit, what am I doing wrong......

    Clean the paint with denatured alcohol to remove all of the wax off so the glue sticks and you're going to need a nice LED light to see what you're progressing. They're pretty cheap on flea-bay. And a suction cup mount. Not too bad once you get the hang of it.
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    Found my answer.....thanks very much...........Need HELP on 383 cam install hydraulic flat tappet....END PLAY?

    You're right, the auxiliary shaft turns counterclockwise because it's being driven by the clockwise turning cam sprocket that is connected by a chain to the crankshaft thats also turning clockwise. Look at the 45 degree cut on the cam and you can see that it's being pushed rearward.
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    Found my answer.....thanks very much...........Need HELP on 383 cam install hydraulic flat tappet....END PLAY?

    I hate to beat this drum again, but the direction of rotation drives the cam towards the back of the block because of the direction of the helical cut auxiliary shaft. The taper on the cam is to "spin" the lifters so they wear evenly, not push the cam back. I will guess that that oil pump takes...
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    Found my answer.....thanks very much...........Need HELP on 383 cam install hydraulic flat tappet....END PLAY?

    With the Helical cut auxiliary shaft installed and the rotation of the engine, the camshaft is always thrusted against the block. The Auxiliary shaft turns the distributor and the oil pump so it can't have any front and backward movement.
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    Something you should know about hospital bills!

    I've heard that asking for a reduction works sometimes! I just have to wonder how Dr.'s and Hospitals can charge such ridiculous numbers, and if you have insurance the number gets cut 90%. I have a plan "F" supplement for my Wife an I and never have a copay or deductible but I'm a Chicken! I...
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    Do you buy from McMaster Carr?

    I live near their place west of Chicago and used them for as much as I could when I worked for G.E. Great pricing and they have so much in stock it's crazy! They recently knocked down the whole place and put up a new building that covers about six city blocks. I do will-call and drive over and...
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    Console top lid acorn nuts

    I'm trying to find the same nuts right now too! I bought a hardware kit from Mega and half of the stuff doesn't fit. I don't know if the company that made the console door made it wrong, but the post diameter is 0.155. The acorn nuts were too big to tighten up. What a puzzle!
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    Happy Easter Everyone.

    Happy Easter everyone!
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    New member

    Welcome Christopher! Nice rides!
  18. zyzzyx

    Toyota CV Axles PITA

    There's a guy near me that does very good YouTube videos on Toyota and Lexus vehicles He has a nice shop and used to be a dealer Mechanic. "The Car Care Nut". His shop is in Homer Glen, Il. TCCN Automotive. Look his videos up or get on the phone and call! He helped me keep my sanity a few times!
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    New Member

    Welcome from Northern Illinois! We have the best Politicians that money can buy!
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