What did you do today instead of working on your Mustang?

giantpune · Oct 28, 2024

Hemikiller said:
I think I have a problem...

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You and me both. My project for the past month is like #9 in the yard. 73 nova. Its got a pretty good pedigree as far as what all options it came with from the factory. Currently sporting a 6.0LS with a cam, spicy transmission with a transbrake, holley computer, 4-link currie rear with a ford 9", wilwood brakes, coilovers, 3" stainless exhaust with headers and x-pipe. It ran 12.2 with a pretty conservative tune. I think with some seat time and some tuning, this same combination of parts could get down into the upper 11s.

I've spent the past month just fixing little things to make it more of a daily driver. Stuff like the wipers, horn, and interior lights.

Sheriff41 · Oct 28, 2024

Hemikiller said:
I think I have a problem...

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That looks like a full-sized problem!

tpj71mach · Oct 28, 2024

My wife and I went to Disney to celebrate my 60th birthday last week. It was nice just to get away and have some park time, haha.

Cleveland Crush · Oct 28, 2024

Hemikiller said:
I think I have a problem...

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In this case, having a "problem" is no problem

tpj71mach · Oct 28, 2024

Hemikiller said:
Dragged this home last night and then spend $40 blasting off the years of nastiness. 1972 Country Sedan 400-2V, C6, tilt, air, dual facing rear seat, power locks. Very rust free, but like many southwestern cars, the interior is well worn. I jokingly told my daughter it'd be her first car, now she's all about it.

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Wow, a good wash down did wonders for her, she looks like a different wagon.

Sheriff41 · Oct 28, 2024

tpj71mach said:
My wife and I went to Disney to celebrate my 60th birthday last week. It was nice just to get away and have some park time, haha.

Happy birthday!

Here's to successfully completing six decades!

cjstaci · Oct 29, 2024

Hemikiller said:
I think I have a problem...

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The first step is admitting you have a problem. Next step is to check in at the Henry Ford clinic.

cjstaci · Oct 29, 2024

Aside from waiting for the county to approve my garage plan, I picked up a 91 Dana 60 kingpin axle and a sterling 10.5 rear for my 81 F350. This will be one of my future projects after my garage is finished.

EdM · Oct 29, 2024

I met my son for an hour over lunch shooting handguns. Mine a Dan Wesson 1911 45 ACP his a S&W Shield 9MM. We both enjoyed the time. Likely to become weekly.

Hemikiller · Nov 20, 2024

Erected a new Rhino Shelter hoop house as temporary winter storage and work space for the Galaxie sportsroof. It won't fit in my garage, so I have to make do until we get a design locked down and approved by the town for the addition. I recreated the plywood floor that I used in my other hoop house, which keeps the interior of that one perfectly dry and eliminates the moisture problems they usually have. 5/4x6 PT deck boards as a perimeter, and then across the width every 4 feet, 10mil vapor barrier and 1/2" exterior rated sheathing ply screwed to the 5/4 boards. Painted the ply on both sides to protect it from moisture, so it should last a long time. The unpainted ply in my other shelter is ten years old and just starting to fail. Have a string of Amazon-sourced construction lights which make it nice to work in.

The big mistake I made was getting a round top style, thinking it would shed snow more easily. Should have bought the same house style as my other one. I'm losing way too much interior space. If it irritates me enough, I'll get another shelter and move this one elsewhere.

Sheriff41 · Nov 20, 2024

Hemikiller said:
Erected a new Rhino Shelter hoop house as temporary winter storage and work space for the Galaxie sportsroof. It won't fit in my garage, so I have to make do until we get a design locked down and approved by the town for the addition. I recreated the plywood floor that I used in my other hoop house, which keeps the interior of that one perfectly dry and eliminates the moisture problems they usually have. 5/4x6 PT deck boards as a perimeter, and then across the width every 4 feet, 10mil vapor barrier and 1/2" exterior rated sheathing ply screwed to the 5/4 boards. Painted the ply on both sides to protect it from moisture, so it should last a long time. The unpainted ply in my other shelter is ten years old and just starting to fail. Have a string of Amazon-sourced construction lights which make it nice to work in.

The big mistake I made was getting a round top style, thinking it would shed snow more easily. Should have bought the same house style as my other one. I'm losing way too much interior space. If it irritates me enough, I'll get another shelter and move this one elsewhere.

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That's very nice. How long is the cover expected to last?

Hemikiller · Nov 21, 2024

Sheriff41 said:
That's very nice. How long is the cover expected to last?

They have a two year warranty, but the other one I have is eleven years old and still doing fine. I'm certain it wouldn't last nearly as long in Texas. I've seen where people will put another tarp over the top as a sacrificial layer.

basstrix · Nov 21, 2024

Hemikiller said:
They have a two year warranty, but the other one I have is eleven years old and still doing fine. I'm certain it wouldn't last nearly as long in Texas. I've seen where people will put another tarp over the top as a sacrificial layer.

I put one of those up in my buddies back yard. He was letting me store my bass boat. In Phoenix, we get these microburst storms....A fairly strong one came along and that thing ended up on the neighbor's roof! It used corkscrew anchors and turnbuckles to cinch it down. It looked like a couple of the turnbuckles loosened and unhooked themselves and that's when the party started! What you've got looks better made that what I had...mind came from Sam's Club or Costco....

Hemikiller · Nov 21, 2024

My first one was the low-line Shelter Logic "Garage in a Box" from Tractor Supply and that lasted for a couple years until we had a blizzard that dumped 24" on us. It was my fault, as I fell asleep during the storm and woke up too late to save it. I was able to straighten it out and used it until I bought a good Rhino Shelter the following spring.

The anchors these come with is a driven anchor with a cable. You drive them into the ground as far as they'll go, then pull up on the cable and they rotate 90°. There is zero chance of getting those screw type anchors into the roots and rocks of CT.

will e · Nov 21, 2024

I've spent time with my other mistress and money pit. My 83 Jeep Cherokee needed a new water pump and since the timing chain cover was leaking and needed to be replaced I did that too. The timing cover on an AMC series V8 is amazingly large and complex compared to our beloved Cleveland's.

But finally got it done and NO LEAKS! Nice.

EdM · Nov 23, 2024

I drove what I call my "Hill Country Loop" here in Texas. I had my coffee then headed out at 10:00 in my '73 from my place between Bergheim and Kendalia to Fredericksburg stopping in Luckenbach for a beer on the way. Lunch at Hondo's in Fredericksburg then off to a classic car dealer (Street Dreams) for a view. He had a number of pretty nice cars. Then to Kerrville for a stop at a gun shop I like to visit. Nothing bought... As I was leaving town there were a bunch of classics/hot rods outside a bar loaded with Harley's. Nice like minded folks. Onward to Comfort then to Boerne and back home. Sipping a martini here at home in my thrown. Beautiful weather and the car was just a dream to drive.

Cleveland Crush · Nov 23, 2024

EdM said:
I drove what I call my "Hill Country Loop" here in Texas. I had my coffee then headed out at 10:00 in my '73 from my place between Bergheim and Kendalia to Fredericksburg stopping in Luckenbach for a beer on the way. Lunch at Hondo's in Fredericksburg then off to a classic car dealer (Street Dreams) for a view. He had a number of pretty nice cars. Then to Kerrville for a stop at a gun shop I like to visit. Nothing bought... As I was leaving town there were a bunch of classics/hot rods outside a bar loaded with Harley's. Nice like minded folks. Onward to Comfort then to Boerne and back home. Sipping a martini here at home in my thrown. Beautiful weather and the car was just a dream to drive.

Sounds like a real nice cruise. About how many total miles?

Sheriff41 · Nov 23, 2024

EdM said:
I drove what I call my "Hill Country Loop" here in Texas. I had my coffee then headed out at 10:00 in my '73 from my place between Bergheim and Kendalia to Fredericksburg stopping in Luckenbach for a beer on the way. Lunch at Hondo's in Fredericksburg then off to a classic car dealer (Street Dreams) for a view. He had a number of pretty nice cars. Then to Kerrville for a stop at a gun shop I like to visit. Nothing bought... As I was leaving town there were a bunch of classics/hot rods outside a bar loaded with Harley's. Nice like minded folks. Onward to Comfort then to Boerne and back home. Sipping a martini here at home in my thrown. Beautiful weather and the car was just a dream to drive.

If you haven't tried it, take 46 to 16, then follow 16 through Bandera to Medina, stop at one of the restaurants in Medina for coffee and apple pie, the continue on 16 to Kerrville. Nice drive. Plenty of "loops" can be made in the Hill Country. If you're into motorcycles, the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool is worth checking out, too.

AcesArneson · Nov 25, 2024

EdM said:
I drove what I call my "Hill Country Loop" here in Texas. I had my coffee then headed out at 10:00 in my '73 from my place between Bergheim and Kendalia to Fredericksburg stopping in Luckenbach for a beer on the way. Lunch at Hondo's in Fredericksburg then off to a classic car dealer (Street Dreams) for a view. He had a number of pretty nice cars. Then to Kerrville for a stop at a gun shop I like to visit. Nothing bought... As I was leaving town there were a bunch of classics/hot rods outside a bar loaded with Harley's. Nice like minded folks. Onward to Comfort then to Boerne and back home. Sipping a martini here at home in my thrown. Beautiful weather and the car was just a dream to drive.

Sounds like the perfect day. Maybe when I am finally finished with this ‘73 vert I can have a day like that too. Back to the wire wheel for me.

PBR · Nov 25, 2024

Started my yearly "Clark Griswold" exterior illumination fun. The wife and daughter love the decorating, so I usually start early, followed by a little Packers dismantling of the Niners...and some Yellowstone to end the day.

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