So what did you do with your truck today?

[catbird7]

I got edited for using the word bug ger. Had to put a space between the "g's" or it would've did it again?????

 

[snicklas]

Yea... I got edited the other day in one of the other threads when I was talking about a Ford E scort.......... I have turned a bunch in to get removed from the list.... but some just surprise me they are even on there.....

 

[Selahdoor]

I got edited for using the word bug ger. Had to put a space between the "g's" or it would've did it again?????

bummer!

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Yea... I got edited the other day in one of the other threads when I was talking about a Ford E scort..........

I've been hit on that one myself. Apparently I'm not supposed to talk about the only new car that I'll ever own?

 

[Jesus Freak]

You bunch of foul mouthed diesel truck operators! Hey, it's not a IDI but I got my 86 bronco running today! I had to pull the motor and put an oil pan on it. I did valve cover gaskets too as well as freeze plugs. The previous owner (a kid) stripped the oil plug incredibly bad and someone put rubber expansion plugs in for freeze plugs. They had replaced the distributor but never set it. What's weird is its a 1979 302 block with the "AGA" designation at the end of the block #, so it's a Mexican motor. And I think it's stroked, the top of the piston skirts come about 1/4" below the cylinder. I really don't know, and don't care. But I got the timing set and figured out what firing order belonged to this particular 302 and she runs like a scalded dog! So now my wife has 2 running vehicles again, and I can work on my tow truck tomorrow!!!!! FREEDOM!!!!!!

 

[ISPKI]

Welding thin sheet metal is a ******. It's gotta be clean, you need a good ground, and welder settings need to be spot on. Obviously you already know all of that. Looking good!

It sure aint perfect but boy howdy is it solid now. I bet it'll be alot quieter in the cab now that it doesnt have a dozen speed holes in it.

 

[Big Bart]

Restoration on my 94 super duty is nearing completion on the driver side. next step is to cut out the reinforcing gusset under the floor and weld in a new one and then paint and coat everything thoroughly. Welding in the corner was a real PITA trying to fit my spraymaster in there.

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Did you TIG or MIG that?

 

[Laine D]

This is as far as I’ve gotten on my little budget frame off.

I don’t have any photos but I ran all the fuel and brake lines. Also installed the tank and skid plate. I’ll be re looming the frame harness and cleaning it up then it’s onto swapping my cab over and doing some interior work. I have new carpet and stuff and I want to try some things for my sound system

 

[ISPKI]

Did you TIG or MIG that?

That was all MIG. .035" wire, 18v-20v depending on the area.

 

[ISPKI]

This is as far as I’ve gotten on my little budget frame off.

I don’t have any photos but I ran all the fuel and brake lines. Also installed the tank and skid plate. I’ll be re looming the frame harness and cleaning it up then it’s onto swapping my cab over and doing some interior work. I have new carpet and stuff and I want to try some things for my sound system

I am envious of how clean your shoppe is.

 

[Laine D]

I am envious of how clean your shoppe is.

It’s 100% a working shop so I try my absolute hardest to clean it up after I use it every time so my grandad doesn’t trip over my junk. When I was younger I was pretty messy lol

 

[ISPKI]

It’s 100% a working shop so I try my absolute hardest to clean it up after I use it every time so my grandad doesn’t trip over my junk. When I was younger I was pretty messy lol

My metalworking bay was originally a tri-axle bay, so it is quite large. The door opening can fit two vehicles side by side, around 18 feet, 20 feet high. Great work space but ive had an on going restoration in it for 5ish years and it has just been an absolute mess this whole time. Seeing your shop makes me want to just pull everything out this summer, trashcan what I dont need immediately, and reorganize. It is so much nicer to work in a clean and organized environment.

 

[Laine D]

My metalworking bay was originally a tri-axle bay, so it is quite large. The door opening can fit two vehicles side by side, around 18 feet, 20 feet high. Great work space but ive had an on going restoration in it for 5ish years and it has just been an absolute mess this whole time. Seeing your shop makes me want to just pull everything out this summer, trashcan what I dont need immediately, and reorganize. It is so much nicer to work in a clean and organized environment.

We have 3 bays in here. The far bay (the one pictured) is basically the random bay. That’s where they cut all the Steel and usually store the boat and stuff. The other side is much more cluttered with tables and racks haha. I’ve said it a million times but I’m so lucky my grandpa lets me use all his space and tools because it still is a running shop.

 

[snicklas]

We have 3 bays in here. The far bay (the one pictured) is basically the random bay. That’s where they cut all the Steel and usually store the boat and stuff. The other side is much more cluttered with tables and racks haha. I’ve said it a million times but I’m so lucky my grandpa lets me use all his space and tools because it still is a running shop.

My guess is, he is more than happy to let you use it, because you WANT to use it. Most "kids" (please do not take offense to that word, I know your are young, but not a kid) would rather be sitting somewhere on their phone, or gaming system. You broke your truck using it, and enjoying being out doing something, not driving to Game Stop to buy a new game....

My Dad is the same way... I've worked with him in the garage (shade tree mechanic stuff and working on all the Cub Cadets we have) as soon as I was old enough, up to a couple weekends ago (and will still in the future). I needed the room his garage provides, and he was more than happy to let me come work. Difference is, now Dad is in his mid 70's (I'm pushing 50.. ) and he is much more of a supervisor now, than a working partner.... and you know what, that is just fine with me. I'm glad to still have the opportunity to have him out there.

 

[Nero]

Drove my truck for the first time since February. Went and filled it up for a camping trip in a few weeks before fuel goes up any more than it already has. Still was $160 to fill...