Everything posted by kangsta
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Interior painting
best tip (other than those mentioned above) i've learned in many years of painting is to wipe the area and let it dry before taping. If there's even a thin coat of dust on the baseboards or molding, etc. the tape will not hold well regardless of how hard you press the edges.
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Classic Car thread
She's beautiful, congrats man
- Classic Car thread
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Classic Car thread
Ok, since you asked. I was fortunate to get the engine in pretty good shape in 2016, had been “rebuilt” sometime about 5 years before I got it I am told. Unfortunately I got zero service records. But the cloth interior was shredded after 25 years and the driver seat frame cracked in half; the convertible top was totally shot; windshield was cracked, almost all of the black trim was cracked and faded; half the lights in dash and instrument panel didn’t work, odometer didn’t work; shit broken everywhere pretty much.. And the clutch failed on me about a week after I got it. So it took some time as I was learning on the fly and still have never taken into a mechanic other than new windshield (knock on wood). 2016- New wheel caps; New windshield; Removed aftermarket window tint; Replaced brake light switch; Replaced all rear bumper trim/molding Replaced convertible top release handle Replaced antenna grommet. Replaced the two hydraulic clutch cylinders (one by pedals and one under car on transmission); slave and master. (pain in the ass). Replaced illumination bulbs in instrument/guage cluster Replaced illumination bulbs behind HVAC controls. Replaced engine spark plug cover. Replaced Oil pan gasket Re-finished cowls below windshield; Replaced right passenger windshield wiper damper ring ; Removed and Re-finished headlight grills on both sides New low beam headlight bulbs; Replaced trunk lift supports gaskets with Stabilus version. December 2016- Replaced convertible soft top (my biggest accomplishment/project by far) 2017- January- Replaced power antenna unit in trunk with new Unit March 2017- Replaced odometer gears to repair busted odometer; . New spark plugs; replaced trim panel covers in rear left and right (piece with cover flap on hinge) Replaced convertible top lift supports x2. April 2017- Replaced rear left bumper trim; replaced headlight knob. April 2017- Replaced rear window seals/weather stripping, inside and out, left and right 2018- Spring 2018- Replaced engine belts (Continental Brand) A/c belt, alternator, power steering. New Battery; Summer 2018- replaced whole interior- rear seats, front seats, rear trim panel, door cards and handles. Refurbished from guy on eBay. Original Interior was cloth, new is Vinyl. 2019- Clean Repair and paint kidney grilles in front. Just recently did a coolant flush and changed oil and oil filter and air filter (previous air filter had June 2012 written on it, yikes).
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Classic Car thread
not sure what happened. Miss my old free photobucket.. will try again. (edit, after messing with it, the original seems to work again.)
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Classic Car thread
Just about finished with DiY restoration of my 1992 BMW 318ic.. could use some touch ups and a suspension refresh but she still drives like a dream with the 5 speed manual gearboxxxx. Don't believe I have posted about it on new site. I think this car is the inspiration for the expression "i'd rather drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow..."
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Collin Johnson is returning for 2019
outstanding
- Poona Ford
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Custom suit
I'd recommend Tom James. Similar to what Utphil said. I've had a few suits, sport coats and slacks made. There are several price ranges but you can get a good suit for 750-1000 depending on options. Cheaper than a lot of off the rack. they keep a file on you too so you don't have to get re-measured every time. You won't ever go back to department store.
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Mockingbird Driving Me Insane
Well, you know what you need to do. Let us know how it goes.
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Talk TCU vs TEXAS
So we should just run that play every time right?
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Texas vs Florida : College World Series.
huuuuuuuge. love it.
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2018 College World Series
Oh man, how did I miss that bit of gold?
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Austin Regional Thread
hook em horns betch
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How many posts until NSAA?
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posts
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more
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three
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only
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Water Heater Flush
Had it done after Harvey and a week of no water supply + a broken water main this winter.. Still filled a bathtub with black water and then exploded upon itself right before closing on the sale of our house a month later. Avoid that if possible.
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Kody Clemens thread of appreciation
excellent, well deserved!
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How many posts until NSAA?
there!
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almost
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How many posts until NSAA?
am