What are you working on in the garage?

[Kevin108]

Last night I installed new carrier bearings, races, seals, o-rings, brake pags and fresh grease on my ATV. It was easy and fun.
http://kevin108.com/files/images/forums/glocktalk/scramrear.jpg


I thought I might follow that up tonight with reinstalling some auxiliary reverse lights I'd had on it some years back...
http://kevin108.com/files/images/forums/glocktalk/electricalburn.jpg

[Huaco Kid]

A case of Labatt.

[happy seal]

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac75/happyseal32/Betasubframe-1.jpg

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac75/happyseal32/betashock2.jpg

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac75/happyseal32/Beta321012-2.jpg

Be ready for Sunday! :wavey:

[G19Tony]

Restoring a 1972 Honda CT70 :supergrin:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/G19Tony/DSC01581.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/G19Tony/DSC01580.jpg

[Lonestar 48]

Tony, those trail 70's were cool; yours is looking good.

I'm working on a way to blow my garage up without any of the debris landing in my yard. (Pretty messy garage I've got)

[HiddenEyes]

1. Making rippers for the back of a small dozer. Shanks are fabbed up and have the teeth mounted. Main frame is cut, need to make gussets still. Next will be welding it all together.

2. Restoring a Stihl 051 chainsaw. All the bead blasting is done and parts are painted. Waiting on a couple of bearings to come in the mail and then a better than new saw will roar to life.

3. Making a stump burl clock. So far all I've done is surface it on the router bridge. Next I'll glass the back, hollow the middle, forge and attach the numbers and then apply the finish before installing the movement.




Mr. HE:cool:

[lpo]

At this moment? A 6 pack.
Tommorow, I start working on cleaning it.

:)

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[happy seal]

Restoring a 1972 Honda CT70 :supergrin:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/G19Tony/DSC01581.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/G19Tony/DSC01580.jpg

Cool, :wavey:

[bmoore]

Just put a new extractor in a P97 and my Springfield 1911.

[SquackDaddy]

I am completely polishing my stainless Ruger 22/45 MKII inside and out, bubba-ing a 1929 Mosin 91/30, building another "Ultimate" Ruger 10/22, and Duracoating an older single shot Savage .22 rifle. Oh yeah, I'm also brewing some beer and refinishing an old table.

[The Pirate]

Kinda restoring a 1985 Honda Big Red at the moment. Also am finishing up a winch on my Brute Force.


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[paynter2]

I'm rigging my new boat. Sonar/transducer, GPS, wave wackers, trolling motor, batteries, on-board charger, slider for steering seat, foot switch for trim, etc.

[smokeross]

1. Making rippers for the back of a small dozer. Shanks are fabbed up and have the teeth mounted. Main frame is cut, need to make gussets still. Next will be welding it all together.

2. Restoring a Stihl 051 chainsaw. All the bead blasting is done and parts are painted. Waiting on a couple of bearings to come in the mail and then a better than new saw will roar to life.

3. Making a stump burl clock. So far all I've done is surface it on the router bridge. Next I'll glass the back, hollow the middle, forge and attach the numbers and then apply the finish before installing the movement.




Mr. HE:cool:
I have a PILE of Stihls. Mostly large ones. Have 076,051, 050, 056 Mag II only used about 1 hr, (3) 045 Super, MS460, 041 Super (2), and on and on. Lots of McCullochs, Homelites and Husqvarnas too.
Also left my brother a garage FULL of Cedar Burls when I moved up here. Some over 6'.:cool:

[tarpleyg]

Building a Marlin 336 scout rifle...just waiting on the scope now.

Greg

[paynter2]

Building a Marlin 336 scout rifle...just waiting on the scope now.

Greg

Cool! Can you describe it? What did you do to it. Do you have pics?

I bet this will be sweet! :wavey:

[ZekerMan]

Working on the Marty J 1848 and the weed whip getting ready to tackle the yard on Saturday. Need to clean my Arsenal AK before I start mowing, thats it for now.

[tarpleyg]

Cool! Can you describe it? What did you do to it. Do you have pics?

I bet this will be sweet! :wavey:

Similar to this Winchester. No pics yet.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/win94_scout_rifle.htm

[RC-RAMIE]

Last night I installed new carrier bearings, races, seals, o-rings, brake pags and fresh grease on my ATV. It was easy and fun.
http://kevin108.com/files/images/forums/glocktalk/scramrear.jpg


I thought I might follow that up tonight with reinstalling some auxiliary reverse lights I'd had on it some years back...
http://kevin108.com/files/images/forums/glocktalk/electricalburn.jpg

90 model Polaris?


"Let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it is realized that our liberties and wealth are in jeopardy. - Ron Paul

[Kevin108]

2005 Scrambler 500 4x4.

[jdsumner]

Me. The garage is where my weights, chains, rack, and elliptical are.

dan

[USMCsilver]

I'm rigging my new boat. Sonar/transducer, GPS, wave wackers, trolling motor, batteries, on-board charger, slider for steering seat, foot switch for trim, etc.

Pics? :dunno:

[paynter2]

Pics? :dunno:

No - I don't have any pics. My camera got 'lost'... I think that means 'borrowed', but I'm well enough trained to not ask.

I'll get some later. It's a Lund 1600 Alaksan. 16'10" with a 50HP Yamaha. I'm down to two boats and am feeling 'nekid'!

I'll get some pics when I finish it and get it outside in the sunlight.

[Batesmotel]

Cleaning the mess that built up over the winter so I can do front brakes on a 93, 911.

[RC-RAMIE]

2005 Scrambler 500 4x4.

Had a 01 400 sport full drag port and HPD race pipe was fun.


"Let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it is realized that our liberties and wealth are in jeopardy. - Ron Paul

[T-Rod45]

Over the past week I've been working on my '09 Night Rod Special. I decided back in December to put her away and do some winter mods, mainly taller bars and a larger fairing. Something different, and to improve comfort as the stock riding position can be described as a monkey humping a football...

I was lazy (and cold), so I let the parts collect dust for 3 months. 10" Lick's Z-Bars, Rifle Roadster Fairing kit, extended (custom) cables, black hand levers, Lick's mirrors, and a few other things. I internally wired the bars with all the electrical after lengthening everything for a super clean appearance, and the brake/clutch/throttle cables will be almost invisible as well. Just waiting on a custom brake and clutch cable and she should be ready for the open road! Also plan on some custom paint this coming week...

Before:
(2" rise drag bars/useless mini fairing (both factory stock)


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/123e318f.jpg


Work in progress:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/c4d7a72f.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/ca10e9b0.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/faf6fe13.jpg

[G30SF/F-250]

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx4/G30SFF250/2bf9c7cd.jpg



I got my SYE kit today for my YJ.:wavey:

How is your new motor holding up Kevin?

[Paul_J]

My son's high school truck.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/PJLOval/36%20Ford/cabon2.jpg

[jknight8907]

Setting up my new Dillon 550B!

[Javelin]

Over the past week I've been working on my '09 Night Rod Special. I decided back in December to put her away and do some winter mods, mainly taller bars and a larger fairing. Something different, and to improve comfort as the stock riding position can be described as a monkey humping a football...

I was lazy (and cold), so I let the parts collect dust for 3 months. 10" Lick's Z-Bars, Rifle Roadster Fairing kit, extended (custom) cables, black hand levers, Lick's mirrors, and a few other things. I internally wired the bars with all the electrical after lengthening everything for a super clean appearance, and the brake/clutch/throttle cables will be almost invisible as well. Just waiting on a custom brake and clutch cable and she should be ready for the open road! Also plan on some custom paint this coming week...

Before:
(2" rise drag bars/useless mini fairing (both factory stock)


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/123e318f.jpg


Work in progress:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/c4d7a72f.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/ca10e9b0.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/faf6fe13.jpg

Why did you ruin your bike?

[mikeflys1]

This is my pretty much ongoing project:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/mikeflys1/IMG_0542.jpg

Recently finished up this for it:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/mikeflys1/IMG_0205.jpg

[Javelin]

This is my pretty much ongoing project:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/mikeflys1/IMG_0542.jpg

Recently finished up this for it:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/mikeflys1/IMG_0205.jpg

What's the HP rating on that thing?

[OldSchool64]

My son's high school truck.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/PJLOval/36%20Ford/cabon2.jpg

Now that is COOL!!

[mikeflys1]

What's the HP rating on that thing?

Stock is 140hp and it was at ~230hp. Im aiming for 300+ with the rebuild. :cool:

[NeverMore1701]

Nothing right now, just finished up a new set of shades for my offroad lights. Still need a bit of tweaking, but they're better than the first set.

[gomerpyle]

Just got done swapping out the original Dana 58 with a Ford 9". Built with a Strange 3rd member, Motive 3.25 gears, 31 spline D-locker, Moser axles, and a Wilwood disc kit.
http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/GOMERPYLE/c054e00b.jpg

Next up, fitting the Vintage Air mock up box. Then attacking that wiring mess :crying:
http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/GOMERPYLE/22e446a9.jpg

[scwine]

I am working on getting rid of stuff and cleaning it out.

[*ASH*]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e332/KK_Koala/fargo1.jpg

[686Owner]

Just changed the water pump and timing belt on an '03 Honda Pilot. Exciting eh?

Next up, fixing the AC on an '03 Honda Pilot.

I don't particularly enjoy doing that type maintenance on my vehicles. Maybe if I had a toy and was adding HP or something I might not mind it as much.

[T-Rod45]

Why did you ruin your bike?

Wow. Ummm... Function over form. :wavey:


I rode over 8,000 miles last year in less than 5 months. I frequently ride up to 300 miles in a day. I was going to get rid of the bike because it was so uncomfortable. My elbows and traps were killing me due to the riding position. I was seriously contemplating trading for a Street Glide. The problem is that I love the bike. I love how reliable it is, and how it actually moves when you crack the throttle! So I simply changed the bars and fairing and now it's 1000% more comfortable and everyone who's seen it in person complements on how good it looks, actually... You're implying I ruined the "look" of the bike? I agree with you, it did look better with lower bars. But a more functional machine that I'll ride every day > a better looking bike that's a garage queen.

[series1811]

Working on my 11 foot Boston Whaler dinghy and the 25 HP Mercury that's on it.

Replacing the rub rails, the drain tube, sanding and varnishing the woodwork, and trying to get the stupid choke switch to keep from coming loose on the Mercury every time I use it.

Oh, and trying to find the short in the handle where I get my butt shocked everytime I touch the steering handle with a wet hand. :supergrin:

[SFCSMITH(RET)]

Belts and valves on the Duc.. 6 saw chains waiting to be sharpened.. general post winter cleanup.. SV and S'Hawk both need oil changes.. the question is "why am I on here and not out there??" lol.

[Guessinator]

I just dropped a machined and rebuilt engine into my '87 Grand National. I spent some time mounting up a TE-44 turbo to it last night and trying to get the 3-inch down pipe to fit. I should be able to drive it this weekend.

[Viper16]

I really want to start getting into wood working but fear my garage is not large enough...I like to park my cars in the garage at night. I do have lots of space in the attic above the garage...perhaps a drop-down system from the beams, that has all my equipment? Anyone have anything like that?

[Dirk Pitt]

I am working on my Dillon 550 reloading press, have it setup but changing calibers. I have so little time to use that every time I try to work on it I have to start all over again and figure everything out ! Compared to you guys I guess the answer is not much.

[series1811]

I really want to start getting into wood working but fear my garage is not large enough...I like to park my cars in the garage at night. I do have lots of space in the attic above the garage...perhaps a drop-down system from the beams, that has all my equipment? Anyone have anything like that?

I quickly took over my side of the garage, and now, I have taken over my wife's side, too.

Only silly people park their cars in their garage. Garages are for man stuff. :supergrin:

[PawDog]

I finished several modifications and upgrades to this, and started a complete Tele build from new parts, both Fender and after market, i.e., body, neck, pups, pots, etc. Lotta work remains. :cool:

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p131/Pawdog_album/c11a4288.jpg

[Kevin108]

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx4/G30SFF250/2bf9c7cd.jpg



I got my SYE kit today for my YJ.:wavey:

How is your new motor holding up Kevin?

The Jeep is running great. Earlier this week the blower for the AC quit working but that just turned out to be a loose plug at the firewall. At the end of last year after a weekend of wheeling, I enlarged the hole for the track bar mount and put a bigger bolt in to tighten things up. After installing a H&T SYE and removing an ancient t-case drop, I had to install new motor motor mounts / trans mount to keep the fan from rubbing the radiator. :upeyes:

Pics of the SYE and wheeling trip at http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f177/kevin108s-2000-xj-build-867428/index17.html#post12499167 The built TJ/JK guys are always surprised at what my stocker on street tires will do. I don't always mention the rear locker. :whistling:

I need to install some front axle u-joints before I do anymore wheeling but yeah, after nearly 3 years of wrenching and a couple grand in parts, it's finally starting to get reliable. :supergrin:

A couple weeks ago I towed our two ATVs for the first time since building my bastard pack. Night and day difference. The factory leaf pack is way too soft but a pack and a half is just about right. I carry tools and a cooler with me virtually always. It would probably be too stiff for most people but with my default load, it rides fine.

Now that they're charging an exorbitant admission fee for the NC beaches just south of me, I'm not sure how much sand wheeling I'll be doing. Carova is still free but I see them getting overloaded with people like me who refuse to pay such a ridiculous fee to access what is essentially a public park. Not sure how it will all shake out yet.

The ATVs sat almost all of last year. A TV show I work with occasionally building props and finding vehicles needed a couple ATVs for an episode a couple months back. I started wrenching on ours then. My Scrambler 500 has needed a whole host of hard parts. I need to go in the carb one again on my girl's Trail Boss 330. It won't idle or start when warm. My buddy Neil that introduced me to riding had gotten rid of his Scrambler a few years back. Last month he bought an 03 and has been getting it fixed up. We've both been chasing parts and time to work them out but we're getting close to getting in some serious riding again.

Like last night, I keep falling into this catch 22 of having to fix something to fix something though. A few weeks ago my air compressor died, so I couldn't blow out the carb when I had it apart. No big deal, I'll throw the ATV on the trailer and take it to Dad's. The trailer sat and a tire went flat. Pull the Jeep around and plug in my 12v compressor. Pump air fruitlessly into the tire that has broken the bead. Jack up the trailer and shoot oil everywhere because the plug has fallen out of the fill hole on the top of my floor jack. Go to get the 4-way out of the toolbox in the back of the Jeep. Get the 4-way, remove the trailer wheel and tighten a ratchet strap around the tire to force the sidewall out. Successfully seat the bead and fill the tire. Struggle to remove the ratchet strap that now has the tension of the ratcheting mechanism and the air pressure of the filled tire. Nearly get hurt releasing the strap. Reinstall the wheel, put 4-way back in toolbox, carry toolbox to the back of the Jeep and pinch the **** out of myself with the lid. Give up on going to Dad's or doing anything else bug enjoying "cold compresses". :supergrin:

Just changed the water pump and timing belt on an '03 Honda Pilot. Exciting eh?

Next up, fixing the AC on an '03 Honda Pilot.

I don't particularly enjoy doing that type maintenance on my vehicles. Maybe if I had a toy and was adding HP or something I might not mind it as much.

Last weekend I did the same on my girl's 04 Forenza. Not fun.

[aircarver]

Installing new wires, plugs, and hoses on the '97 Saturn, and the '98 Camry.

.

[handyman]

Just some woodworking projects, small jewelry boxes.

[Kevin108]

I went back out today. I finally fixed my air compressor and I threw together some scraps into a rack to get my spare wheels and tires out of the middle of the floor. Put a shelf over top of them for the compressor to sit on along with a spare 19" monitor. I might go back out later tonight and clean up again.

http://img.tapatalk.com/aefc601f-5be0-bae5.jpg

[Ruble Noon]

Currently working on a '41 Buick business coupe, '56 Ford p/u, and my son's '94 F150 4x4.

[Snakeonastick]

Wow, lot of impressive hobbies/projects here.

I'm wierd...I build snake cages in my garage, among other things.

[dotsun]

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx4/G30SFF250/2bf9c7cd.jpg



I got my SYE kit today for my YJ.:wavey:

How is your new motor holding up Kevin?

Sweet. I could use one of those, therefore I have a Jeep and it's what I'm working on in the garage. But I don't have a garage. lol

[rick458]

Last month I replaced the Timing chain on a 22R, Replaced the Side Marker light on my Acura MDX, this week I cleaned the EGR Plenum on the MDX, and cleaned out the west side of the Garage so the Accord and the MDX now stay inside.
Next week I install a Pioneer AVH 3400 BH, DVD receiver, and 4 JL Audio CX 600 Coaxials in the doors (all 4).
Still need to Debug the After market PYLE DVD headrest RES, Change the ATF x 3, and rear diff fluid.

[byf43]

Some really nice projects going on!!!!

The only project that has been going on in my garage lately, was putting a new battery in my wife's '01 Chrysler T&C.

[Kevin108]

Sweet. I could use one of those, therefore I have a Jeep and it's what I'm working on in the garage. But I don't have a garage. lol

He spent the big bucks. I went the cheap route on my XJ and got a "hack and tap" from DirtboundOffroad.com The extra wheelbase on the Cherokees gives you more options for a rear driveshaft. On stock to 4.5" of lift, you can use a stock FRONT double-cardan driveshaft at the rear. One of the best mods I've done to my little XJ.

[gomerpyle]

Todays project, pre-fit the engine and trans. Been waiting for an adapter kit, to mount a GM 4L80 to a Ford 521 (stroked 460) for weeks.

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/GOMERPYLE/bdce9e4e.jpg

[dotsun]

He spent the big bucks. I went the cheap route on my XJ and got a "hack and tap" from DirtboundOffroad.com The extra wheelbase on the Cherokees gives you more options for a rear driveshaft. On stock to 4.5" of lift, you can use a stock FRONT double-cardan driveshaft at the rear. One of the best mods I've done to my little XJ.

That's a cool trick. On my TJ I've lived with a 3inch front 2 inch bb rear lift for the last 8 months or so without an sye. I had to drop my tc about 3/4" after I had the 8.8 installed. The 8.8 is what started most of my vibes, I'm still pretty low though. :wavey:

[woodasptim]

I spent the afternoon trying to find the floor. It's looking pretty good so far, I might even get to start building my bouldering wall tomorrow.

[janice6]

A Stickley Columbus Avenue Sideboard.

[air1mdh]

Prepping my '83 Honda CB1100F for the riding season. It's getting taken down to the frame and restored next winter now that I got the garage heated. Also just bought a 1969 Snapper rear engine riding mower. It is the ultimate Forest Gump mower. It will get used this Summer and then restored over the winter as well.

[Snakeonastick]

A Stickley Columbus Avenue Sideboard.

Need pics!

[k9medic]

I'm building something like this -
http://www.tremormuv.com/forum_pictures/showcase/gt99/IM000195_sm.jpg

into this

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/tantoH1/DSCN5337.jpg

[Agent6-3/8]

Bringing a '99 Land Rover Discovery II back to life. Just got a "new" used engine dropped in and running. Putting new pads and rotors all around and new rubber first of the week and she'll be ready to go. :cool:

[tehan2]

my wife's mustang is keeping me busy most weekend, all small stuff.

this morning I replaced a 46 year old radiator....went in like butter.

Next week, I'm pulling points and switching to electronic ignition.

last week I did a brake job on my touareg and saved almost $2000 by not having the dealer do it

[DanaT]

last week I did a brake job on my touareg and saved almost $2000 by not having the dealer do it

How can a Touareg brake job be $2000? That is just scary.

-Dana

[Rcsteffen]

Always working on my long term project bike in between customer jobs.:upeyes: It's a 99 ZRX1100 with a raked frame and 6" over swing arm. Time and money, never enough of both at the same time. :faint:

Oh, forgot to mention the big turbo.:supergrin:

[tehan2]

How can a Touareg brake job be $2000? That is just scary.

-Dana

It's all Brembo stuff....price from dealer was $2700(with labor included), with parts bought online $829, and 3 hours of my time

[gjk5]

We recently moved and I ended up with a crapton more garage space. Last couple of weekends I put in 13 or 14 cabinets, this weekend countertops and remount my presses and such so I can get reloading again.

Also have to get all my turkey stuff organized and get ready to hunt. And have to mount sling and pod on new .30-378 so I can try it out with a cheapie scope before I go drop real coin on the real deal.

[Kevin108]

How can a Touareg brake job be $2000? That is just scary.

-Dana

Just for fun, I had my girl ask her dealer what they would charge to replace the timing belt and water pump on her 04 Forenza. They wanted $700.

I got the parts from Rock Auto for around $60 and as first-timers, it took me and Dad about 5 hours. For his help and using his tools, all he wanted was a sausage biscuit for breakfast.

[DanaT]

It's all Brembo stuff....price from dealer was $2700(with labor included), with parts bought online $829, and 3 hours of my time

You scare the crap outta me. Do the t-regs have the 6 piston calipers or just 4?


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[tehan2]

6 front, 4 rear

[G30SF/F-250]

The Jeep is running great. Earlier this week the blower for the AC quit working but that just turned out to be a loose plug at the firewall. At the end of last year after a weekend of wheeling, I enlarged the hole for the track bar mount and put a bigger bolt in to tighten things up. After installing a H&T SYE and removing an ancient t-case drop, I had to install new motor motor mounts / trans mount to keep the fan from rubbing the radiator.

The built TJ/JK guys are always surprised at what my stocker on street tires will do. I don't always mention the rear locker.

I need to install some front axle u-joints before I do anymore wheeling but yeah, after nearly 3 years of wrenching and a couple grand in parts, it's finally starting to get reliable.

The ATVs sat almost all of last year. A TV show I work with occasionally building props and finding vehicles needed a couple ATVs for an episode a couple months back. I started wrenching on ours then. My Scrambler 500 has needed a whole host of hard parts. I need to go in the carb one again on my girl's Trail Boss 330. It won't idle or start when warm. My buddy Neil that introduced me to riding had gotten rid of his Scrambler a few years back. Last month he bought an 03 and has been getting it fixed up. We've both been chasing parts and time to work them out but we're getting close to getting in some serious riding again.

Like last night, I keep falling into this catch 22 of having to fix something to fix something though. A few weeks ago my air compressor died, so I couldn't blow out the carb when I had it apart. No big deal, I'll throw the ATV on the trailer and take it to Dad's. The trailer sat and a tire went flat. Pull the Jeep around and plug in my 12v compressor. Pump air fruitlessly into the tire that has broken the bead. Jack up the trailer and shoot oil everywhere because the plug has fallen out of the fill hole on the top of my floor jack. Go to get the 4-way out of the toolbox in the back of the Jeep. Get the 4-way, remove the trailer wheel and tighten a ratchet strap around the tire to force the sidewall out. Successfully seat the bead and fill the tire. Struggle to remove the ratchet strap that now has the tension of the ratcheting mechanism and the air pressure of the filled tire. Nearly get hurt releasing the strap. Reinstall the wheel, put 4-way back in toolbox, carry toolbox to the back of the Jeep and pinch the **** out of myself with the lid. Give up on going to Dad's or doing anything else bug enjoying "cold compresses".



:rofl::rofl::rofl:

I hate days when nothing goes right.:supergrin:

I split my TC all excited to install the new tail shaft and found some parts that neded to be replaced.:upeyes:
So here again I am waiting on parts.

Last weekend I installed a BDS lift and can't drive over 25 due to bad vibes. I can't wait to get it back together and try it out!

I was always impressed with the Scramblers but for now my quad days are over. I had a few fast ones over the years but my body doesn't like the beating anymore.

Glad to hear your XJ is doing well for you. I checked out your thread; it looks nice.:wavey:

[G30SF/F-250]

Sweet. I could use one of those, therefore I have a Jeep and it's what I'm working on in the garage. But I don't have a garage. lol

I wasn't going to start working on mine until I had a place.

It was completed about 3 weeks ago.

Before.....


http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx4/G30SFF250/ba615a0e.jpg


http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx4/G30SFF250/ddce138d.jpg


After....


http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx4/G30SFF250/5243cda9.jpg


http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx4/G30SFF250/633602d6.jpg


Its not much but it's a helluv a lot better than a gravel driveway.

Jeep wave!:wavey:

[Jay S.]

I just dropped a machined and rebuilt engine into my '87 Grand National. I spent some time mounting up a TE-44 turbo to it last night and trying to get the 3-inch down pipe to fit. I should be able to drive it this weekend.

Pics please. I have always wanted a Grand National.

[DanaT]

6 front, 4 rear

Must be different sizes.

If I can get my butt out of bed next saturday morning, I will take my t-reg to cars and coffee. Just land at dia at 23:30 (if flights are ok).

Kido likes going there.

Dana


Outdoor Hub mobile, the outdoor information engine

[G30SF/F-250]

He spent the big bucks. I went the cheap route on my XJ and got a "hack and tap" from DirtboundOffroad.com The extra wheelbase on the Cherokees gives you more options for a rear driveshaft. On stock to 4.5" of lift, you can use a stock FRONT double-cardan driveshaft at the rear. One of the best mods I've done to my little XJ.

It was only $200; I didn't do the Tom Woods DS. I went to the junk yard and got a DS with the double-cardan for $25.

Once it is back together and I can get my measurements I will take it to the local Drive Line guy and have him shorten and balance it for me. Not sure what he will charge yet.

:wavey:

[G30SF/F-250]

That's a cool trick. On my TJ I've lived with a 3inch front 2 inch bb rear lift for the last 8 months or so without an sye. I had to drop my tc about 3/4" after I had the 8.8 installed. The 8.8 is what started most of my vibes, I'm still pretty low though. :wavey:

I want a 8.8!

Congrats!

One mod at a time.:wavey:

[janice6]

Need pics!


Don't have any yet. I'm not very computer savvy.

The piece is scaled down to eight feet long to fit a wall in the living room.

To get into the room it has to be in three pieces, two ends and middle carcase. Then assembled in place.

$600 in Quarter Sawn Oak so far.

[Kevin108]

Alright, finally got around to tearing down my girl's Trail Boss 330 to check out the carb. You have to pull the front plastic, the breather box and the gas tank to get to the carb on a Gen 3 Polaris machine so you have to be ready to jump through a few hoops. Hers is slightly simpler than my 05 Scrammy though.

Anyway, the spring #6 was balled up inside the lid #4 and the needle #30 was lodged sideways in the diaphragm slide #7 instead of going down into the jet block #5. I don't know how the thing ran at all! Starts right up and idles great now. I'm about to reinstall the front plastic and grill guard/front rack now.

http://kevin108.com/files/images/forums/atv/330carb.jpg

[dotsun]

Its not much but it's a helluv a lot better than a gravel driveway.

Jeep wave!:wavey:

I'd be in hog heaven if I had somewhere that nice to work on her. :crying:

[GRD67]

My son chose this for his senior project awhile back, now we are working on the interior.

Airbrush True Fire-1981 Buick Skylark Sport Coupe (Senior Project) - YouTube

Dragon Ball Z- Goku with Realistic Fire on Trunk - YouTube

[moels]

This is a car that my 16yr old made a project out of for his first car. I will just post a few pics and then a video of the result below.....

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs424.snc3/24488_413157082213_507497213_5331967_5328852_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs424.snc3/24488_413157092213_507497213_5331968_1587468_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs444.ash1/24488_413157112213_507497213_5331971_875792_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs404.snc3/24488_413157117213_507497213_5331972_5707501_n.jpg
Here is a before pic that you can see how bad the rocker panel was and the hole right above the rocker in front of the rear wheel.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/24488_413157107213_507497213_5331970_3411966_n.jpg
After new rockers and patch panel welded in:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/253999_10150277863397214_507497213_9258224_2870523_n.jpg

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fBUiIKZ8zH8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[GRD67]

Moels great looking T-bird, what year is it? How long did it take your son to complete it?

[moels]

Sorry, I meant to say it is a father/son project. It's a 92 Sport 5.0L, and it took us about a year to get it to where it is now. That's with finding time to work on it between sports and other activities.

Thanks for the compliment!

[Berto]

Well, I have replace the trim screw on a Hayes HFX lever on my friend's MTB since it literaly split down the middle somehow.
And, I have reprofile an extractor for a Star BM pistol since it's not extracting.

[Naelbis]

I'm working of getting a garage if that counts...

[NEOH212]

Currently, Im working on a Series 60 Detroit Diesel in a 2004 Freightliner. I just finished installing the cylinder head and fuel injectors and at the moment, I'm getting ready to adjust the overhead after I finish my really really late dinner.

By the way, it's really hard to type and eat at the same time! :supergrin:

[fwm]

Gee, most of you guys make me look like a slacker this weekend.

I had to put a new fuel pump on my TWO year old mower. Had to actually buy a tool to work the tool that came with it. (You need to put a snap ring on two tabs in the i/o tubes to open it up to install the i/o fuel line connectors)

Hadn't started my 22 old year garden tractor in a year and a half. Had to charge the battery and clean and lube the throttle and choke cable, levers and attachments to get it to work.

Then I had to put a new water purge valve on my air tank to put air in my garden tractor wagon so I could take the 300# of sand out of my truck bed..

[Kevin108]

Friday I installed a new primary clutch spring in my Polaris Scrambler. Tonight I'm straightening up some and working on...some Miller Lite.

[TransAm-98]

I've got nothing going on at home right now. But work projects are

-LSX swap into a 95'RX-7

-LSX swap into an IROC camaro

-Trans cooler and headers for a supercharged and cammed Grand Sport we built earlier in the year

-Heads/Cam long tube upgrade for a supercharged G8 we built a while back.

-Working the bugs out of an LS2 Solstice a customer brought us so we can tune it.

And any other miscellaneous stuff that comes through the shop throughout the week.

[heliguy]

Cleaning it out, it's filled with a bunch of crap.....

[NeverMore1701]

Anything I want to now, tons of room as my new truck doesn't fit :upeyes:

[Monte4283]

Wired in some more outlets(plan on rinning cable out to garage for TV soon) and started paneling the inside. Oh and stocked the fridge with beer, water, and pop.:thumbsup:


http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/Monte4283/Misc/0513021504.jpg
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[MasterShake]

^^ For the win!!:cool:

[M&P Shooter]

My son's high school truck.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/PJLOval/36%20Ford/cabon2.jpgWe have a winner:wow:

[NeverMore1701]

I guess now that I only have one car in my two car garage, I can build a workbench and, as money permits, get set up for reloading and knife making again :woohoo:

[FFR Spyder GT]

Factory Five Racing Spyder GT

FFR only made about 38 or so and mine is #24. *

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/stengun/1327467336.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/stengun/1317869344.jpg

Spyder

[Rabbi]

Factory Five Racing Spyder GT

FFR only made about 38 or so and mine is #24. *

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/stengun/1327467336.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/stengun/1317869344.jpg

Spyder

Very nice. LPlease keep us updated.

[AK_Stick]

I have a PILE of Stihls. Mostly large ones. Have 076,051, 050, 056 Mag II only used about 1 hr, (3) 045 Super, MS460, 041 Super (2), and on and on. Lots of McCullochs, Homelites and Husqvarnas too.
Also left my brother a garage FULL of Cedar Burls when I moved up here. Some over 6'.:cool:


You want to get rid of one or two? I'm in need of a good saw, as my older Husky has given up the ghost.

[tehan2]

Factory Five Racing Spyder GT

FFR only made about 38 or so and mine is #24. *

Spyder

very nice! I own FFR1003985RD....The Spyder is an awesome car, wish they were still producing them.

I've been saving up for either a GTM or a GT40

[Kevin108]

Bought a quart of oil and a filter today to do my 5,000-mile synthetic booster change.

[G30SF/F-250]

I had to put in some temporary posts under the deck to get ready to replace the main ones today...


http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx4/G30SFF250/a9052a1f.jpg


But I am planning my front bumper build to incorporate my new winch.


:wavey:


Your XJ still running good?

[rgregoryb]

Just finished an Aluminum frame FN Hi Power build. My gun workshop is in my garage.

[NeverMore1701]

Going to acquire a few basic tool and build a small workbench later on this week. Very excited! Will give me somewhere to get back into knifemaking, do projects around the house, and reload somewhere down the line. Very exciting!

[G30SF/F-250]

Going to acquire a few basic tool and build a small workbench later on this week. Very excited! Will give me somewhere to get back into knifemaking, do projects around the house, and reload somewhere down the line. Very exciting!

Wood, metal, or both for the work bench?

[ozark-tracker]

started working on a charging bench, in the shop , with all the chargers sitting around at each plug in, I needed one place for all the chargers and all the tools, we use them everyday around the farm for something, should make it a little easier to keep up with everything.

[NeverMore1701]

Wood, metal, or both for the work bench?

Wood. Thinking 4x4s, 2x4s, and 1" plywood. Maybe some metal reinforcements here and there. Don't need to go too crazy though, won't be too big.

[RC-RAMIE]

Buffing out a Jeep with the DA.


....http://img.tapatalk.com/63c32fe5-3fca-5e34.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/63c32fe5-3fd4-65e4.jpg

[faawrenchbndr]

'72 MGB Roadster,.........a never ending job!

[Cmacc]

No time to work in the garage this past month.

Patio project - 194 patio stones and loads of paver base and paver sand.



http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa353/mccawc1/5-2.jpg


http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa353/mccawc1/2.jpg


http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa353/mccawc1/1.jpg

[T-Rod45]

Finally finished the bike! (well, new wheels will be in next week)


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/803cfb02.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/5fdb6c71.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/0e84a854.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/177efbbd.jpg

[T-Rod45]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/9a9f3c6a.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/c3c33547.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/af835b98.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/c40c360c.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/ce18423c.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c83/turb0_t0m/d457b00b.jpg

[Texas357]

Tom Waits -What's he building? - YouTube

[NEOH212]

Anyone else having fun in the garage lately?

[exmdshooter]

I've really enjoyed seeing all the various projects in this thread... cool and impressive all. Not much of a gearhead myself, but I do have a 2 1/2 car garage outfitted as a wood & metal shop. My current project is buiding some cabinets for my man cave / gun room / home office. Making a total of eight cabinets; three drawer banks, two two-drawer file cabinets, a cabinet with a pull-out shelf for my paper shredder, a computer cabinet, and a blind corner cabinet for storing bulk items. Plenty of storage for papers, holsters, mags, cleaning supplies, and various non-gun items in my collection, and the counter top will be a great work area for cleaning, reloading, etc.

Got all the plywood machined for the cabinet boxes and am currently working on drawers. First pic shows 12 of my 20 drawers assembled... in the background are the parts for the four file drawers. Second pic shows one of the drawer banks I assembled as a prototype; behind that are all the parts for the rest of the cabinet boxes. The drawers, BTW, are made of maple, and will be fitted with red oak fronts when complete.

Coming along slowly, but a fun learning experience. :supergrin:

[FFR Spyder GT]

very nice! I own FFR1003985RD....The Spyder is an awesome car, wish they were still producing them.

I've been saving up for either a GTM or a GT40


The GTM, which is FFR's version of the GT40 would be neat to build and own.

I'm slowly putting my Spyder together.

Just got the frame back from being powdercoated on Wednesday the 30th.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/stengun/1338428040.jpg

Now the fun begins.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/stengun/1338612579.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd248/stengun/1338613479.jpg

I have the rear suspension, fuel tank and cover installed and most of the front suspension. I've even permanently attach two of the aluminum panels.

Rivets........ Lots of rivets.

Spyder

[Glock20 10mm]

Building my garage...

[Hines57]

Trying to get the clutch adjusted properly. And beating my head against the concrete floor.

http://pic40.picturetrail.com:80/VOL369/9440780/23695467/398858632.jpg

[janice6]

Built a car once: (in the 60's)
. Single car garage shared with family car.
Corvair Spyder 4 Carb

http://i48.tinypic.com/o9e7wk.jpg




(Dart was being finished for customer.)

[NeverMore1701]

Built my worktable and put some shelves in the garage. Huge improvement.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/478475_3457362882109_1815183387_o.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/474921_3457363122115_2011358048_o.jpg

[ravenkeeper98]

Right now waiting for my house to be finished before I can do any projects in my garage. :crying:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/ravenkeeper98/New%20Home%20Build/119Garage-1.jpg

[Kevin108]

Your XJ still running good?

Yep, it's still running good! I've got just over 7,000 miles on the swapped-in engine from back in June of last year. Scored some free Rancho RS5000 shocks a while back and was able to bottom them out with 2" of lift so I added another inch. 31s are a good fit on OEM rims. I'm in serious need of new tires but Treadwright hasn't put the 31" MT/R clones back in stock for a while. I have two but the other two are proving elusive! I may just try to sell the two I have and buy 4 of the BFG AT clones although I really hope I don't have to do that.

Added an IRO H&T SYE like a year ago. I've got some 4° shims for the rear to install to correct the pinion angle for the double-cardan rear driveshaft.

Our honeymoon is early next month but when we get back I'm going to get an IRO adjustable track bar for it as I'm sitting with the front axle about 1/2" over towards the driver's side from the lift and I get occasional death wobble with it.

Bought my wife a 2012 Escape back in early June (http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19063795#post19063795). Her 04 Forenza is currently on loan to her mom but when we get that back, it's going up for sale. We'll take some cash from that to finish outfitting the Escape with a rear receiver and molded floor mats. She doesn't know it yet but I'm going to work getting some JCR sliders for my XJ out of that as well. :whistling:

This was last month at a Jeep club meet up.
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/523773_493705530640298_730794375_n.jpg

[roger123]

Replaced the chain and sprockets on the DL650 today and getting ready to put new fork seals in the FJR this week.

[rick458]

I had my throttle cable break on my MDX Tuesday, trailered it back Wednesday, and replaced the cable, and the rear Pass window regulator.

[Clutch Cargo]

Last night I installed new carrier bearings, races, seals, o-rings, brake pags and fresh grease on my ATV. It was easy and fun.
http://kevin108.com/files/images/forums/glocktalk/scramrear.jpg


I thought I might follow that up tonight with reinstalling some auxiliary reverse lights I'd had on it some years back...
http://kevin108.com/files/images/forums/glocktalk/electricalburn.jpg
PBR is good medicine,huh? :supergrin:

My 1977 shovelhead chopper project is on hold while I recover from 2 major back surgeries. Getting hardware in your back, along with fusing 3 vertabrae, takes time to heal.

[DanaT]

I save a bunch of money changing oil today...well this time I didnt save money, but next time I will. The cost of the the special tools made the first time around expensive.

[Anon1]

I save a bunch of money changing oil today...well this time I didnt save money, but next time I will. The cost of the the special tools made the first time around expensive.

What kind of euro are you a driver of? and what special tools are required?