Hey there War Horse! Glad to see that you're still active on UA-cam, despite all the drama. since we last talked, I've actually added FOUR new projects to my collection. 1. '67 VW Bug, former Baja version converted back to street. 1600 dual-port motor. Plans include a 2" front drop, disc brake upgrade, Centerforce clutch, and dual Webers. 2. 1970 Buick Skylark Custom 2-door hardtop. Factory disc brake, factory A/C, factory tilt wheel. In desperate need of a repaint. Water pump seized, front timing cover is junk. Currently collecting all the parts to rebuild the entire brake system. 3. 1973 Dodge D-100 stepside. Bought from a neighbor for $1000 just months before he passed away. It's a rusty, decrepit pile but it runs. Has a replacement crate or junkyard 318 that was installed years ago, but doesn't leak or burn oil. 4. A shockingly clean 1975 Toyota Corolla. Rare automatic trans model. Aside from a few tiny rust bubbles, the original factory yellow paint is still smooth and shiny. Thinking about upgrading to dual Weber sidedrafts, JDM style fender mirrors, and classic 8-spoke Panasport wheels.
Well, good to hear that you're doing well. Sounds like those projects should keep you busy for a few weeks. LOL I had a 1968 Buick Skylark, 2 dr, when I was a teenager. It had the 6 cyl engine, no AC, no power brakes. It was my second car after the Corvair blew up. But hey, back in those days you were gratefull for any wheels to get around with. After that I had a 1962 VW van, complete with shag carpet interior. Fun times.
Im a neophyte to home mechanic work, I've fixed my 8.8 in a 98 explorer. Very similar. Bearings exploded on puller use as well. The amount of metal shavings I scooped and magnetized out of my differential housing, the thing is gonna last another 25 years. Very glad I didn't have bearing savers, though my dad has welding units of all types.
That is fiddly job with the pin and clip system and needing to weld lugs on the old bearing to get it out. I thought Fords were straight forward machines, this is more like working on a Kawasaki motorcycle. ;)
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Hey there War Horse! Glad to see that you're still active on UA-cam, despite all the drama. since we last talked, I've actually added FOUR new projects to my collection.
1. '67 VW Bug, former Baja version converted back to street. 1600 dual-port motor. Plans include a 2" front drop, disc brake upgrade, Centerforce clutch, and dual Webers.
2. 1970 Buick Skylark Custom 2-door hardtop. Factory disc brake, factory A/C, factory tilt wheel. In desperate need of a repaint. Water pump seized, front timing cover is junk. Currently collecting all the parts to rebuild the entire brake system.
3. 1973 Dodge D-100 stepside. Bought from a neighbor for $1000 just months before he passed away. It's a rusty, decrepit pile but it runs. Has a replacement crate or junkyard 318 that was installed years ago, but doesn't leak or burn oil.
4. A shockingly clean 1975 Toyota Corolla. Rare automatic trans model. Aside from a few tiny rust bubbles, the original factory yellow paint is still smooth and shiny. Thinking about upgrading to dual Weber sidedrafts, JDM style fender mirrors, and classic 8-spoke Panasport wheels.
Well, good to hear that you're doing well. Sounds like those projects should keep you busy for a few weeks. LOL I had a 1968 Buick Skylark, 2 dr, when I was a teenager. It had the 6 cyl engine, no AC, no power brakes. It was my second car after the Corvair blew up. But hey, back in those days you were gratefull for any wheels to get around with. After that I had a 1962 VW van, complete with shag carpet interior. Fun times.
Always good to see a fella who can sort stuff out for himself.👍
Im a neophyte to home mechanic work, I've fixed my 8.8 in a 98 explorer. Very similar. Bearings exploded on puller use as well. The amount of metal shavings I scooped and magnetized out of my differential housing, the thing is gonna last another 25 years. Very glad I didn't have bearing savers, though my dad has welding units of all types.
Thank you War Horse for showing me a job I don’t think I want to tackle.😂
Betsy, stop being so lazy. I'll even let you borrow some tools. LOL
I want what your taking you havent looked like you have aged a bit looking good man.
Thanks man. It's all lighting and make up. LOL
That is fiddly job with the pin and clip system and needing to weld lugs on the old bearing to get it out. I thought Fords were straight forward machines, this is more like working on a Kawasaki motorcycle. ;)