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by blackagatha
July 21, 2012, 1:51 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Question about brakes
Replies: 6
Views: 388

Re: Question about brakes

I have the CPP kit on Agatha. I DO NOT like it. The brackets neglected a large protrusion present on EVERY stock-style GM caliper. If I replace a caliper, I must first break out the angle grinder and spend half an hour making it go away. Not to mention, I despise the GM calipers. they have a lovely ...
by blackagatha
June 1, 2012, 4:55 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Electric Generator Won't Run
Replies: 4
Views: 269

Re: Electric Generator Won't Run

i already checked the valves. the rockers are nice and tight at all times, Not too tight, just right. valves move nicely. compression is obvious when pulling rope. big difference when remove sparkplug shearing something off sounds most likely, yet I cant figure how. its not like it jammed while cran...
by blackagatha
June 1, 2012, 3:09 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Electric Generator Won't Run
Replies: 4
Views: 269

Electric Generator Won't Run

Hey guys, It's been a while since I've been on, I know! But, I got a real stumper that I cant figure what could possibly be the problem. I got this chinese generator from a friend- he gave it to me because it leaks?? a bit of oil and he couldnt stand it. I dragged it out of the garage today,where it...
by blackagatha
September 19, 2011, 10:59 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: What's it worth? Late 80's convertible Mustang
Replies: 8
Views: 303

ugh it was a friggin mess. There hadnt been any cleanup in 15 years or more, and the city was demanding she clean it up or they were threatening jail time.... Wish I took pics... It took me 2 weeks averaging 4-6 hours a day to get it looking halfway decent. I woulda never done more than 1 day at a t...
by blackagatha
September 9, 2011, 8:22 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: What's it worth? Late 80's convertible Mustang
Replies: 8
Views: 303

I'll have to look into. it.

My guess says its probably bad or they would be driving or fixing it, but really hard telling. They might just be dumb.

I'll find out as much as I can if I have to try to go that route to collect on this S#!tty job....
by blackagatha
September 8, 2011, 8:42 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: What's it worth? Late 80's convertible Mustang
Replies: 8
Views: 303

What's it worth? Late 80's convertible Mustang

I have a lady that owes me about $700 for a bunch of work I did cleaning up her property, as demanded by a court order. Little did I know, there was gonna be big drama getting paid for it.... A potential solution I intend to explore is with the Mustang in the yard. She wants/needs it gone.... She th...
by blackagatha
May 30, 2011, 5:19 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Graduating in the Morning. Need Job. LOL
Replies: 22
Views: 952

thanks for your input guys. Sorry I never wrote back before now, I've been busy. I'll plan to look into the prospects you listed. LOL.... Y'all hate the safety guys. reasonably so. I cant really envision enjoying the enforcement of bullshit rules and catching people. I'd rather be involved with acci...
by blackagatha
May 7, 2011, 2:12 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Graduating in the Morning. Need Job. LOL
Replies: 22
Views: 952

Graduating in the Morning. Need Job. LOL

Hey guys! I'm graduating tomorrow morning with a MASTERS of SAFETY SCIENCE, From Embry Riddle. Unlike the trend from years past when 95% of students were hitched up to a job BEFORE graduation, maybe 10% (one person of the 11) has a job this year. I am NOT one of them, or I wouldn't be writing this p...
by blackagatha
May 7, 2011, 2:05 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: My final mileage experiment update
Replies: 7
Views: 534

I will likely never be able to comprehend the mass of knowledge you have scoured and be able to come to your same conclusions. If you are willing and able, I would Like SO MUCH to see the design specs of the things you Have successfully developed to date, including the foggers, and HHO generators. I...
by blackagatha
April 18, 2011, 5:51 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: weatherstrip questions?
Replies: 9
Views: 375

sounds like LMC and MACs sell the same crap rubber.

the door gasket had to slammed to death, the vent gaskets were so sticky one of the windows broke....

now the vent rubber is all cracked to death, it was going bad within 5 years.
by blackagatha
April 18, 2011, 5:44 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Why I'm not a mechanic
Replies: 12
Views: 429

you do Not need the Pertronix Coil. If the coil you have is shot, you may as well, but a stock coil will work just fine. I've been running a Standard brand coil for about 5 years with the Pertronix, hooked up with 12 volts. About 2 years ago, I even installed an MSD 6AL with that same coil, and it w...
by blackagatha
April 18, 2011, 1:43 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: My welder
Replies: 13
Views: 458

cripes! you've had that since christmas and havent used it yet????? What's WRONG WITH YOU?!?!?!?


lol
by blackagatha
April 18, 2011, 1:21 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Hitch Hiking Slickster
Replies: 12
Views: 391

awesome!

i knew this nationwide network of friends was worth something more than jack jawing about trucks lol

if I ever get around to actually doing it, I'll put out the word!
by blackagatha
April 16, 2011, 4:59 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Hitch Hiking Slickster
Replies: 12
Views: 391

Hitch Hiking Slickster

So, Hypothetically, if a Slickster was to embark on a down N dirty USA tour via hitch hiking, how many of the members here could be called upon if trouble arose, or for the last 30 miles into town, or a couch to crash on for a night when he came into town? Or even to make connections down the road w...
by blackagatha
April 16, 2011, 4:29 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Electric fan and shroud
Replies: 1
Views: 289

I had awesome results by hitting the junkyard with a measuring tape. I have a 66 rad in my '63 and I found a pair of shrouded fans from a Subaru that look as if they were born for the role. I just had to weld up 2 angle iron rails that bolt to the mounting flange on the radiator.
by blackagatha
April 16, 2011, 4:25 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: All this talk about wider tires
Replies: 14
Views: 1339

now those are real tires!

strikes me as odd you're going with the old rims on the front (mismatch) too bad the set you found didnt have some skinnies on the front
by blackagatha
April 16, 2011, 4:24 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: All this talk about wider tires
Replies: 14
Views: 1339

now those are real tires!

strikes me as odd you're going with the old rims on the front (mismatch) too bad the set you found didnt have some skinnies on the front
by blackagatha
November 23, 2010, 4:40 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Interior Primed... and Exterior Body Work
Replies: 21
Views: 1086

NICE WORK those kids are doing!!!! SWEET!

that is odd it has the antenna hole. I also thought the slotted dash was only in trucks with a radio and a speeker in there. guess not... lol
by blackagatha
November 23, 2010, 4:32 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Should i lower the '66?!?!?!? (poll)
Replies: 29
Views: 1042

YAY Foodstick!!! 'bout time somebody hit it with a photo-slam.

There's no way to tell without having something to look at!!!!

Personally, i dig it, but being i like to use mine as a truck too, I would (and WILL when I do the deed) make it able to resume a normal-ish height.
by blackagatha
November 23, 2010, 4:22 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: '66 Instrument Cluster Round Red and Green Plastic Lenses
Replies: 12
Views: 525

the 66 has a single turn indicator????

that's too bloody weird.

My friend's 66 Suburban was the same way. blinks twice as fast for one side...