What did you do with your truck/shop today

[Jsdirt]

12 hours ago, Ravenkeeper said:

I usually do something along this line with my mower gas, at the end of October.  Surrendered my 2=stroke gas to the neighborhood landscapers, today, when they came by to clean up my yard, lawn equipment is still baried from our move, haven’t had the chance to get in the garage and clean/set-it-up, since the accident.

When I was a teenager, my dad and I would occasionally go to the junk yard for parts for his 72 Datsun pickup, and drain gas from some of the cars/trucks that had the parts we needed.  We would strain it coming out of the tank and again going into his truck’s tank.  BUT, definitely strain it putting it in the next tank.

Oh yeah, for sure - I can see a PILE of rust at the bottom of the gas can. This batch is going to have to go through the metal coffee filters, then the paper ones. It's nasty. Should have some good pics of the rust pile when that's done!

[Ravenkeeper]

Daughter had me drive her (Miss Edwards AFB 2018) and her Little Miss in the Rosamond Military Appreciation Parade this morning.  Crossed the 100 “yard line” on the way home from the parade.  I’ll be editing this post later, when I get pictures.  Miles pictures are from when I got in the driveway.

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Edited September 24, 2018 by Ravenkeeper
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[Ravenkeeper]

5 hours ago, Chris said:

Meant to ask, has everything healed up?


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I’m healed up for the most part.  Last Friday (September 14), Doc said I could start walking on it.    That afternoon, we drove by AV Chevy, and looked from the street to see what was on the lot, went home and browsed their website, chatted online with their online sales rep, and narrowed it down to four Midnight Editions (2 @ 5.3L & 2 @ 6.2L).  Saturday afternoon, we went back to AV Chevy, had them bring them forward, looked them over, test drove one (that had EVERYTHING I wanted in it), and BOUGHT IT!!!  My wife kept saying that I never buy anything for myself, and to get what I wanted.      “Woman, if you only really understood what hell you just released!”  

 

I started my new album for this truck, and have a list of what I want to do to her.  Which reminds me, I need to go add a couple things to my list.  

[SarahsGMC]

Washed and waxed

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[Godfathercac]

Painted my garage, also removed tile and painted the garage bathroom (couple days ago)

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[Jsdirt]

Looks nice! I got talked out of doing that for my new shop floor - everyone said it would crack and peel in less than 5 years, so I didn't bother. That got me using the new addition sooner, at least. I'd be dropping tools, parts, and chemicals on it 7 days a week.

 

Here's my garage bathroom ... 

 

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[Godfathercac]

Looks nice! I got talked out of doing that for my new shop floor - everyone said it would crack and peel in less than 5 years, so I didn't bother. That got me using the new addition sooner, at least. I'd be dropping tools, parts, and chemicals on it 7 days a week.
 
Here's my garage bathroom ... [emoji3]
 

[emoji1787] it was originally epoxy with was coming up in spots. Used rustoleum rock solid polycuramine this time. Looks good, hopefully it holds up

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[KARNUT]

I had my 92 AC changed from R-12 to 134. I didn’t realize that all it took was fittings vacuum down and 134, 200$. Last time I checked it was a lot more.


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[Jsdirt]

Well, it takes a little bit more than that.

 

If you're running the mineral oil from the R12, I give that system about 30 days to live. Hope whoever you paid to do that did it the right way ... or it's going to be VERY expensive when the compressor locks up. You will then have to replace EVERY single part of that system in order for it to work, and last any length of time. Mineral oil does not move in 134a - like running a 2-stroke on straight gasoline. On top of that, the chlorine in mineral oil from the leftover R12 creates acid when combined with whatever chemicals are in 134a - it will eat the system from the inside out. If you hear ANY abnormal noise from the compressor, shut the system down, and do everything over again with the correct lubricant. Ester at a minimum, or double-end-capped PAG for a complete overhaul (ZERO mineral oil present).

 

It's well worth paying the high price for R12 - that's what the system was designed to run, and what it runs best on. I was never happy with the performance of my 80's vehicles on anything but R12 - whenever I was idling at a light or stop sign, I'd get 60°+ vent temps, even in cooler ambient temps. I converted my 134a '93 940 to R12 - blows 38° vent temps rolling down the road in 90° ambient, and never gets above 55° stopped, and in gear. 

[KARNUT]

Well, it takes a little bit more than that.
 
If you're running the mineral oil from the R12, I give that system about 30 days to live. Hope whoever you paid to do that did it the right way ... or it's going to be VERY expensive when the compressor locks up. You will then have to replace EVERY single part of that system in order for it to work, and last any length of time. Mineral oil does not move in 134a - like running a 2-stroke on straight gasoline. On top of that, the chlorine in mineral oil from the leftover R12 creates acid when combined with whatever chemicals are in 134a - it will eat the system from the inside out. If you hear ANY abnormal noise from the compressor, shut the system down, and do everything over again with the correct lubricant. Ester at a minimum, or double-end-capped PAG for a complete overhaul (ZERO mineral oil present).
 
It's well worth paying the high price for R12 - that's what the system was designed to run, and what it runs best on. I was never happy with the performance of my 80's vehicles on anything but R12 - whenever I was idling at a light or stop sign, I'd get 60°+ vent temps, even in cooler ambient temps. I converted my 134a '93 940 to R12 - blows 38° vent temps rolling down the road in 90° ambient, and never gets above 55° stopped, and in gear. 

The guy I used has been in the business over 40 years and has a 10 bay shop. Most of the dealers in town send him work, as well as all the local car clubs, RVs, dealers. When I was there yesterday he had a 69 judge, 64 Mustang and a 65 Chevy station wagon on his exhaust lift. He’s done all my exhaust work, two Supercharger installs for me. He knows I’ll spend the money on my toys. He even had R-12 available if I desired. He said something about the oil he uses for the conversion and has done many. I told him about what I read similar to what you describe, he laughed and said trust me. I do. I appreciate the input, he does the research. He doesn’t need to sell a bill of goods he’s very busy usually takes a week to get a slot in his shop.


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[Jsdirt]

Ahh, good deal - the way your post was worded, it sounded like they just tossed some fittings on, gave her a vacuum job, and charged away. Anyone trusted to work on those classics has to know their stuff, or they wouldn't be in business long. Glad to hear that! 

 

There's not many guys out there anymore that have even seen a conversion - the new generation of techs has never worked on points, carburetors, nor knows much about R12, other than it was "phased out" by the government.

[RyanbabZ71]

Ryan B.

[Ravenkeeper]

Yesterday, we cleaned out our storage locker (2 months behind schedule).  Last night, I adapted my list of mods from my ‘15 for what I want to do & going to do to my ‘18.   Removed the antenna earlier this week. Found my tow hitch brake light (broken frame) and My first one, going to see about making one complete one that only lights up when brakes are used.  The broken one uses both elements when lit, and my original one only uses the brake element.  Took the tail light out of them, and found a way with the second one to tie both elements together.  One day soon, the two shall become one and be installed on my truck.

[Chevor]

Yesterday old 852k  did a dirt drag

Its was an 160ft soft, just tilled track,  just ran two, 1 truck at a time timed runs
only 2 trucks in the heat.
first run i screwed up forget the truck was in M mode 1st, time 4.791
Best second run was 4.397 seconds forget i still had traction control on and it did kick in.

lost to an old dodge with a hood stack,  did 3.992

The guys here say its the 235 tires i have on here that cost 
me.

[Ravenkeeper]

Drove my son and I to church, wife and daughter had to head in early.  Then after church, my son and I went and filled it up for the first refuel, grabbed some Burger King, went to the automated car wash (first bath), and drove home.