Stop in for a cup of coffee

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Bakersfield Speedway going through with their Open Practice tonight. No spectators, closely monitored, no close contact between race teams and track staff, PA system and racievers only.
 
OK found a few issues. Mostly some thing made a hole in the tubing for the vacuum pump to the booster! Some how the steering coupler fell apart. On hold for parts now. Glad I am going through it.
 
halifaxhops said:
OK found a few issues. Mostly some thing made a hole in the tubing for the vacuum pump to the booster! Some how the steering coupler fell apart. On hold for parts now. Glad I am going through it.
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Those clamps on the top of the steering couplers are turds to clamp properly.
 
Morning folks, overcast out here this morning. Just drinking coffee and messing with the dogs. Good way to start the day.
 
Some more chunks of vinyl going up,6 more pieces i think.
 
Today had a 2000 Silverado 5.3, my buddy thought the AC compressor gave up the ghost. Checked it, Got it up on the lift. Has a separate AC belt. Tensioner locked up. Change tensioner, AC belt , Main belt, Add 1/2 lb R134A....All good to go......:thumbsup:
 
Been doing some rust cleanup under the Neon. Scrape and brush and got some rust reformer on. Nothing really bad, but a spot here and a spot there... getting dizzy from crawling in and out. Still need to hit some top coat yet and I will be done under there for today. Just in time to get ready for work. :BangHead: Should have the fuel pump today, so hoping to put it together tomorrow.
 
MOPARMITCH said:
Today had a 2000 Silverado 5.3, my buddy thought the AC compressor gave up the ghost. Checked it, Got it up on the lift. Has a separate AC belt. Tensioner locked up. Change tensioner, AC belt , Main belt, Add 1/2 lb R134A....All good to go......:thumbsup:
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Cruising in cool air conditioned comfort!
 
And how tight the plugs are on the pass side.
Later beer should be cold now!

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So we had a unexpected downpour last night. I am out there covering up 500 bucks worth of unused/unmixed concrete!!! Son of a *****!!!! Saved it all but I got cold water in my ear, now it hurts like heck....
 
Mopar Tim said:
So we had a unexpected downpour last night. I am out there covering up 500 bucks worth of unused/unmixed concrete!!! Son of a *****!!!! Saved it all but I got cold water in my ear, now it hurts like heck....
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Good you could save it all.....
 
Ok...Delivered the 00 Silverado, got paid. Now to finish re assemble on my JD445.......:lol:
 
Just got back from commissary, one thing I was trying to get was a 5-8 lb brisket. None on the shelf so asked the stocker, told her come back with the smallest she had. She did, 16 lbs. I'm nervous lol! I've screwed up more of those than I've had come out, don't have a smoker that will do them, so will attempt the propane grill again (with hickory wood chips for drop in smoke box. I think I'll have to start it at around 6 a.m. Beer!!!
 
So I ran across a guy selling a complete 9 piece set of 1967 Barracuda convertible chrome. You find a piece for sale here and there for sale, but never a whole set. Add them all up, usual over 1K for a set. He wants $400. Its all stainless except for the two transition pieces which are pot metal and pit. These as are pitted but can be cleaned up. Anyway, as I've learned from hanging around you guys, cheaper is always better...right?? I explain it to Cheryl that I am trying to buy it $75 cheaper. She looks at me with the look, and asks have you ever seen a whole set for sale?? Well no, and responds in more words than I'm printing, well just give him full price and quite being a cheap ***. Ok done. I love a wife who supports my car addiction!!
 
ZMan67S said:
So I ran across a guy selling a complete 9 piece set of 1967 Barracuda convertible chrome. You find a piece for sale here and there for sale, but never a whole set. Add them all up, usual over 1K for a set. He wants $400. Its all stainless except for the two transition pieces which are pot metal and pit. These as are pitted but can be cleaned up. Anyway, as I've learned from hanging around you guys, cheaper is always better...right?? I explain it to Cheryl that I am trying to buy it $75 cheaper. She looks at me with the look, and asks have you ever seen a whole set for sale?? Well no, and responds in more words than I'm printing, well just give him full price and quite being a cheap ***. Ok done. I love a wife who supports my car addiction!!
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She's a keeper Craig!
 
71340Duster said:
Just got back from commissary, one thing I was trying to get was a 5-8 lb brisket. None on the shelf so asked the stocker, told her come back with the smallest she had. She did, 16 lbs. I'm nervous lol! I've screwed up more of those than I've had come out, don't have a smoker that will do them, so will attempt the propane grill again (with hickory wood chips for drop in smoke box. I think I'll have to start it at around 6 a.m. Beer!!!
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Low and slow. Keep track of your temp. I smoke mine at 150-170° until the stall or when the internal temp equals the smoker temp then I wrap it in foil or pink butcher paper and raise the temp to 225-250° until the internal temp is 203°. (magic number). Pull it, wrap it in towels and put it in a old cooler for at least 2 hours. I have even done overnight. (It will smell up the cooler so don't use your best one) a 16 pounder will take 10+ hours I bet.

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71340Duster said:
Just got back from commissary, one thing I was trying to get was a 5-8 lb brisket. None on the shelf so asked the stocker, told her come back with the smallest she had. She did, 16 lbs. I'm nervous lol! I've screwed up more of those than I've had come out, don't have a smoker that will do them, so will attempt the propane grill again (with hickory wood chips for drop in smoke box. I think I'll have to start it at around 6 a.m. Beer!!!
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Probly 10 hours at 150° or so
 
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