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PostPosted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:31 pm
Doright wrote:Hey Doug
I watched all that movie yesterday and Im wondering why didnt they use the rivet screw thingys too? did your Doc say?
I was impressed with the procedure by the way. All they need to do is come up with a working mechanical wrist and I will sign up.


those are only used when there is a fusion involved. I didn't have any fusion so I don't need them. Any update on your wrist?
Are you back in the shop working on the rust? what a challenge---been there myself.

Rob the Stang is looking great. That compressor going out ban news :flatten: you cant get much done without one.

I went and checked out the 38 yesterday and I now have a driveshaft, headers fit and the frame notched for clearance. we are trying to figure out where to mount the master cylinder. anyone know about a power assisted master cylinder that uses the power steering pump for assist :knockout: :knockout: . we are reworking the rear suspension geometry to work properly at cruising height (way beyond my skill level :worthy: :worthy: ) so progress is being made :happy: :happy:

I am doing great just being very impatient and trying to resist doing to much and blowing it, Right Rob :splat: :realmad:
it needs to be lowered with big and littles. .

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 10:13 am
That's right Doug, don't go pushing your luck. I'm sure your surgeon already read you the riot act on that, takes a lot longer to heal than it feels. For now just enjoy watching the complicated stuff you're having done on it :clap:

I picked up the starter for the compressor and wired it in so I'm back in business. Of course the original starter was discontinued so it was an entirely different one for fit and wiring :realmad: Fortunately the place I got it from had a genius on hand so he walked me through the different wiring procedure :goodjob:

That 38 is going to be amazing, I may have to fly down just to see it when it's done :wazzup:
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:13 am
Hey guys
Doug no I haven't been back to any Doctors last one wanted to cut nerves and such never went back living with it for now.
Ya I have seen Masters powered by power steering pump nice set up they work good Cadillac Buick Lincoln and some trucks have it very expensive set up to fix when its broke.

There is one that is Vacuum that sits sideways under dash and another kit sits under floor there is a after market supplier for 55-57 chevy trucks that carries that stuff I forget the name of it????? Tuckers??? cant remember dam CRS any way.

If you go Hydraulic watch out they are touchy put an egg under your foot when you use it or you will go through windshield.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:37 pm
Rob did the compressor thing myself and was quite frustrated. mine is a HF job so I was able to go on eBay and find a fix. Glad you are back in business

the only real pain I have is sitting like now whem typing, I just have to get up and walk around and it goes away.

Dennis thanks for the info on the hydraulic assist brakes Thinking about it I shouldn't need much help with the Corvette brakes? I really don't have much room under dash with the AC unit and console. Hope your wrist Dr has some good ideas and something new to consider. Are you still not smoking, I hope so?
it needs to be lowered with big and littles. .

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:34 am
It would have been a lot more frustrating if I didn't have the guy there to explain it, would have been impossible for me if it just arrived at my doorstep. The $496 cost was rather unfortunate though :flatten: :flatten:

I hope that sitting pain goes awy for you Doug, that's the worst thing I have left from the surgeries, not bad now that I don't sit much but the 2 hour drive to the cabin is kinda rough :rolleyes: Still a huge improvement from before though :allgood:

I'll be spraying the other wheel well this week and the bottom of the floor is pretty much ready too. It will be nice to move on from that. :goodjob:
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:57 am
Hey Doug
Yup still smoke free haven't caved in yet, 4 months now, Thank you for ALL of your encouragement :goodjob: :bighug:

Rob
what the heck thought it was just a starter capacitor why was it so expensive?


I need a new compressor myself the two I have that I modified a few years back with 18cfm Eaton Pumps tied together wont even keep up with a Die grinder any more let alone a DA or the Glass bead blaster, Even when new The two hardly kept up with two DA's and never kept up with the Blaster. My pressure drops to 90 and stays their pumps run and run I am totally disappointed.

I was eying there 10 hp 35 cfm compressors but now Im Leary as heck to buy from them again.
I need to call them Maybe I can fix them cheap I dont know
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 2:12 pm
Way to go on the smoking Dennis, that's awesome :clap: :clap: :clap:

Why was the starter so expensive? Beats me, I don't know squat about electronics so I really don't know what all is involved in that box? I didn't have a choice though, the compressor itself is well over $2000 to replace and it runs great. It's 80 gal, 7.5HP, 30cfm @100. My only complaint is it's somewhat noisy, not near as bad as an electric one but I would love to have one of those super quiet ones that are usually 3 phase.

Primed the wheel well this morning, paint tomorrow. After that I have to do a final under floor inspection and then prime and paint it, should be fun painting on my back with very little room under there :rolleyes:
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:15 am
Hey guy's

Waiting for updates from you guys

I been taking break from Firebird projects for last month or so I was getting burned out, put the little 318 back in my 69 Power Wagon & got it running. Boy does it need a lot of work, I let it sit way way too long torn apart but I drove it around the yard Yesterday first time in many many years.

Today I'm back to work on the Firebirds .

Both Calvin & Skip have Tried to take advantage of my little break to try and sneak there projects into the shop SORRY GUY'S but the answer is NO! Pontiacs get finished FIRST Plus last few months both of them quit working on any and all the projects only showing up to give me grief and drink my Beer, I have voiced my displeasure.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:55 pm
Sorry, I have been very busy recovering and more or lest testing my restrictions.. I've been doing allot of walking which was a bit of a struggle that is really getting easier now. I get my 6 week exam next Tuesday. :happy: :happy: CAR I think I need to get back to that subject.

Slow progress but all necessary. :flatten: :flatten: :knockout: Dave and Adam got the rear geometry finalized with some trick basketry (sorry no pictures) and I think it will work, it currently has 8" of travel so I am hoping I can fond a good ride height in the middle and then slam it when it gets to destination. :happy: :happy: :happy: now we are working the brake peddle location and linkage etc. so the exhaust cam be routed through without getting anything hot. :splat: :realmad: :knockout: :happy:

Dennis, glad you asked for an update. get the "boys" back out there helping I know how difficult it can be to keep "helpers" focused and in my case even if you are paying them :realmad: :splat: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Rob, Bet you gave the bottom painted by now and hopefully started on some fun stuff????? :happy:
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:45 am
I painted the other wheel well and then go hit with a big list of wood work projects from my wife and then my daughter in law as well, so I haven't touched the car in a couple weeks :knockout: :knockout: I hope to at least get a little bit of time in the shop soon :rolleyes:
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