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Posted - January 17 2020 : 12:47:41 PM
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I no longer have one I ran it out of oil Wheel less for now
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Posted - January 17 2020 : 2:49:52 PM
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First up is tires, alignment, and fluid changes. Got the coolant flushed and filled.
As to the body work, there is some deep corrosion along the top of the rear window and and that hole it the passenger door. The rest of the rust is superficial scuffing, mostly in the bed. What am I looking at, $, Walt?
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Posted - January 17 2020 : 2:51:34 PM
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quote: quote:Another little thing about driving, is that statistically most accidents happen close to home, because that is when we start to let our guard down and think about the next thing we have to do when we get there.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â May 25 2019Â :Â 11:09:51 AM
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Exactly what happened to me this past August. A quarter mile from my house. I was very lucky to walk away from this one.
A true "cornfield meet." Glad you were OK.
But, she's been replaced with something better. This one is fully loaded, power everything. She'll get new headlights and tail lights, and switched over to LEDs. Just got back from a 350 mile round trip without trouble.
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Posted - January 17 2020 : 5:20:28 PM
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quote:First up is tires, alignment, and fluid changes. Got the coolant flushed and filled.
As to the body work, there is some deep corrosion along the top of the rear window and and that hole it the passenger door. The rest of the rust is superficial scuffing, mostly in the bed. What am I looking at, $, Walt?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â January 17 2020Â :Â 2:49:52 PM
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Well, Chops... Good paint materials are quite expensive but worth buying. There are some cheaper paints available . The labor is everything though. How much time and effort to get the car ready for paint. I use sandblasting for removing rust. Makes the metal chemically clean. Rust holes I cut out around the hole and make a metal replacement piece to fit in the hole and weld neatly in... I'd say using PPG primers and paint with clear coat, you'd have close to $1000 in materials... I love doing these projects! It's one of my hobbies! Love your little truck!
A friend of mine hit a deer recently. New hood was over $600.00 so he ask if I could straighten this one. Pics are b4 I ground off the front paint and added just a skim of body filler to catch any imperfection. Hard to believe how straight the hood come out in just the metal work stage... Also replaced the whole front rubber nose & grill...
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Posted - January 17 2020 : 5:42:47 PM
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quote: There's this new invention called, a "dip stick"...
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Posted - January 17 2020 : 7:30:02 PM
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quote: quote: There's this new invention called, a "dip stick"...
Originally posted by walt - January 17 2020 : 5:42:47 PM
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I know I forgot to check it & get a oil change
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Posted - January 18 2020 : 9:10:30 PM
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Nice oldie, Chops! Can't wait to see how you transform it into a daily driver!
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Posted - January 19 2020 : 10:49:37 AM
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Thank you, Walt, for the estimate on the body work. This gives me a good reference point where I need to be on this project.
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Posted - February 06 2020 : 12:54:16 PM
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Chops, that Ranchero is awesome! I'd daily drive that thing as is, for a while anyway. If you end up getting the bodywork done, I'm sure we'd all love to see pics. It's been a couple years since I've had the AMC on the road, hopefully this summer.
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Posted - February 06 2020 : 8:40:39 PM
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well its been 2 weeks so may as well show off new wheels
I gotta do 6-8 things to it
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Posted - February 06 2020 : 9:00:06 PM
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You should get a Cybertruck, Ben. I hear electric vehicles don't need oil!
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Posted - February 06 2020 : 10:57:26 PM
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quote:You should get a Cybertruck, Ben. I hear electric vehicles don't need oil!
Originally posted by DaCheez - February 06 2020 : 9:00:06 PM
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give me $50,000 & I will get one!
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Posted - June 06 2020 : 11:05:24 PM
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So Ben, if someone called Pickuptruckkk appears, will we know you changed your logon ID?
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Posted - June 06 2020 : 11:16:06 PM
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well I fixed a few things on my truck
right tail light replaced recently liner screwed on so it no longer flops around when driving old plates from S10 are on it yes can transfer plates to new vehicles here brakes & oxygen sensor replaced
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Posted - June 07 2020 : 09:51:00 AM
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Lol, I'm not old enough to drive. 1 year and I'll get my learners permit!
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Posted - June 22 2020 : 9:49:44 PM
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LOL, Alex, I still remember when I got my learners permit, and how the time flew by....in a few days, I will have had my drivers license for a year.
Well, today was one of the most exciting days in my life so far, as I drove over an hour to Lancaster PA along with my Dad, where ultimately I made the decision to trade in my car for my new daily driver -- a 2011 Ford Ranger!!!! With only 34k miles, this truck is practically Mint, and is exactly what I always dreamed of driving, before I even bought my car over a year ago. The price was right, the time was right, and the truck is beyond my wildest expectations. I'm still shocked a little bit, at how amazingly my dream actually came to fruition, and I'm sure, without a shadow of a doubt, that this truck will serve me well for a long, long, long time.
I was inspired to take this photo as soon as we parked outside the dealer's office. I'm super glad I did, as after one of the owners took my car for a short drive for appraisal, it was parked in a different part of the lot, away from my soon-to-be Ranger.
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Posted - June 26 2020 : 11:45:38 PM
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Not my daily driver but a nice 1960 Studebaker Lark I am preparing paint for a friend. Lower half will be black and the center above the stainless trim will be the crazy hot race red by Ford... It's in pretty nice condition right now. I hope I am able to do this till I'm 80! What fun! The PPG Race Red is $360.. a QUART for the basecoat. Ouch !
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Posted - June 27 2020 : 11:36:00 PM
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Wow, that is some project. That is going to be quite a piece of eye candy when done.
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Posted - June 28 2020 : 12:38:09 AM
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Yes, Jeff. Rust free car. Just a lot of leveling some less than perfect work done by the last body person. Car looked pretty good before I started. The red should make this thing look sick... Not far away from paint.... This business/hobby is why my train table gets so little attention...
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Posted - June 28 2020 : 11:15:09 AM
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well next up is getting the 3rd brake light fixed now I just needs the cruise control buttons & a am/fm CD & cassette tape radio & THEN I'll be set
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Posted - June 28 2020 : 2:15:22 PM
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Cassette tape??? Who wants to listen to one of those awful sounding things...??
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Posted - June 28 2020 : 2:36:33 PM
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quote:Cassette tape??? Who wants to listen to one of those awful sounding things...??
Originally posted by walt - June 28 2020 : 2:15:22 PM
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ME! cause I have at or about 500 hehe Plus I has a 6 cassette changer for my rack stereo system Which even has a 8-track player!
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Posted - June 28 2020 : 3:06:13 PM
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I do not drive since I am nervous behind the wheel. Mass transit for me with plenty of options available.
Nassau County bus at Greenvale New York.
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Posted - June 28 2020 : 7:35:59 PM
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Made some updates to my GT.
Added the Mach 1 chin spoiler as well as tail-lights and deck lid panel. Since my birthday is right around the corner I'm going to gift myself a set of flow-masters! After that it will be onto the suspension! The only other thing I have left to do regarding the exterior is to replace the headlights with the retro round headlights from Raxiom.
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Posted - June 28 2020 : 8:24:20 PM
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quote: I do not drive since I am nervous behind the wheel. Mass transit for me with plenty of options available.
Nassau County bus at Greenvale New York.
Originally posted by wks - June 28 2020 : 3:06:13 PM
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Nice Orion VII! Those are my favourite modern buses. I've been working on a model of one for the last while.
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Posted - June 28 2020 : 11:21:54 PM
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quote:Made some updates to my GT.
Added the Mach 1 chin spoiler as well as tail-lights and deck lid panel. Since my birthday is right around the corner I'm going to gift myself a set of flow-masters! After that it will be onto the suspension! The only other thing I have left to do regarding the exterior is to replace the headlights with the retro round headlights from Raxiom.
Originally posted by kristofer4301Â -Â June 28 2020Â :Â 7:35:59 PM
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I saw one of these when it 1st came out & it had AMBER turn signals!
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Posted - June 29 2020 : 01:40:54 AM
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Nice, Kristopher!
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Posted - June 29 2020 : 9:47:19 PM
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quote:LOL, Alex, I still remember when I got my learners permit, and how the time flew by....in a few days, I will have had my drivers license for a year.
Well, today was one of the most exciting days in my life so far, as I drove over an hour to Lancaster PA along with my Dad, where ultimately I made the decision to trade in my car for my new daily driver -- a 2011 Ford Ranger!!!! With only 34k miles, this truck is practically Mint, and is exactly what I always dreamed of driving, before I even bought my car over a year ago. The price was right, the time was right, and the truck is beyond my wildest expectations. I'm still shocked a little bit, at how amazingly my dream actually came to fruition, and I'm sure, without a shadow of a doubt, that this truck will serve me well for a long, long, long time.
I was inspired to take this photo as soon as we parked outside the dealer's office. I'm super glad I did, as after one of the owners took my car for a short drive for appraisal, it was parked in a different part of the lot, away from my soon-to-be Ranger.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - June 22 2020 : 9:49:44 PM
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To GOD be the GLORY! All things in his time for his purpose
God Bless!
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Posted - June 29 2020 : 11:13:37 PM
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Nice truck! Is that Mustang street legal??? Still, my vote goes with the Orion VII! Looks like a nice comfortable ride!
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Posted - June 30 2020 : 10:54:31 PM
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Thanks Chops and securitymanager!!
Walt, looks like quite the project - please do post more pics of that car!
Kristopher, awesome Mustang! Your mods have made it look even better.
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Posted - June 30 2020 : 11:59:06 PM
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Got the base coat paint for the Studebaker. The red PPG brand is $360.00 a QUART! Great color though!.. The black is just the common black...
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Posted - July 01 2020 : 12:10:02 AM
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quote:LOL, Alex, I still remember when I got my learners permit, and how the time flew by....in a few days, I will have had my drivers license for a year.
Well, today was one of the most exciting days in my life so far, as I drove over an hour to Lancaster PA along with my Dad, where ultimately I made the decision to trade in my car for my new daily driver -- a 2011 Ford Ranger!!!! With only 34k miles, this truck is practically Mint, and is exactly what I always dreamed of driving, before I even bought my car over a year ago. The price was right, the time was right, and the truck is beyond my wildest expectations. I'm still shocked a little bit, at how amazingly my dream actually came to fruition, and I'm sure, without a shadow of a doubt, that this truck will serve me well for a long, long, long time.
I was inspired to take this photo as soon as we parked outside the dealer's office. I'm super glad I did, as after one of the owners took my car for a short drive for appraisal, it was parked in a different part of the lot, away from my soon-to-be Ranger.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - June 22 2020 : 9:49:44 PM
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can you transfer the licence plate from your car to truck? or do it need to be a truck plate?
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Posted - July 01 2020 : 9:27:11 PM
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That red color looks so sick, Walt!
Busss, no unfortunately, I had to get a new plate when trading in my car, as the state of PA has a special tag for trucks, with higher registration costs as well.
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Posted - July 02 2020 : 2:20:46 PM
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quote:
Busss, no unfortunately, I had to get a new plate when trading in my car, as the state of PA has a special tag for trucks, with higher registration costs as well.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - July 01 2020 : 9:27:11 PM
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ok I wondered about that
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Posted - July 02 2020 : 2:43:34 PM
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quote:Got the base coat paint for the Studebaker. The red PPG brand is $360.00 a QUART! Great color though!.. The black is just the common black...
Originally posted by walt - June 30 2020 : 11:59:06 PM
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Should I even ask how much paint you need for the entire car? Is it expensive because of the particular pigment used, or...? Granted, a couple grand in materials for a high quality paint job on a classic car doesn't seem too bad.
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Posted - July 02 2020 : 4:45:40 PM
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I’ll probably use 2 quarts of each color, Erik. I have both red and a black sealer to coat it with right before I paint that gives it the initial collar it will become. I like using house of Kolor Clearcoat with Hardner and reducer because it has a lot of UV Sunray protection. The clearcoat with additives cost about 350 bucks a gallon.
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Posted - July 02 2020 : 9:01:27 PM
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Ah, that's not so bad then. I figured it would have taken a gallon or so. I'm sure we'd all love to see pictures of the finished car!
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Posted - July 03 2020 : 03:10:06 AM
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Actually Erik, it is a gallon of color(s) two quarts each color. The clearcoat is also a gallon plus the hardeners and reducers. It is an expensive deal, but I spend a lot of extra time on a project to make sure it is as nice as it can be. The paint especially the black, hides nothing. I will get some pics up when painting, which I hope to about next week...
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Posted - July 03 2020 : 12:47:14 PM
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Good work is worth every penny. I'm looking forward to pictures!
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Posted - July 11 2020 : 02:37:42 AM
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Very close to adding the Race Red on this project! Tomorrow I will final sand a few tiny primer spot. Sunday gets a chemical wash down followed by the red. I've nit picked this section for days!
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Posted - July 11 2020 : 3:49:53 PM
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Making good progress, Walt!
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Posted - July 11 2020 : 10:50:54 PM
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Nervously, excited about applying the red on Sunday!
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Posted - July 12 2020 : 2:51:45 PM
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The Red & Clear coat went on well today...
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Posted - July 12 2020 : 5:06:31 PM
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Awesome!!
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Posted - July 13 2020 : 9:53:53 PM
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2016 Chevy Silverado
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Posted - July 14 2020 : 01:37:34 AM
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All I can say is "wow," Walt.
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Posted - July 14 2020 : 2:19:05 PM
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WOW. Gorgeous!
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Posted - July 14 2020 : 3:35:19 PM
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A fine job walt. Great work!
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Posted - July 14 2020 : 6:59:31 PM
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Thank You, Guys! Turned our really nice! Being it's a specialty car I will wet sand the car with really fine paper and buff it to a smooth mirror gloss...
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Posted - July 14 2020 : 7:21:45 PM
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My project car.
This is my project car $5000 later. Not seen: blown head gasket because they didn't change the thermostat with the radiator.
Should have spent the money on Tyco.
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