Tank

[Bamamav]

There's a guy I've ran into at car shows that has a huge 30's Caddy or Packard or something, he has a couple of real looking Tommy guns in the back seat, as well as some pistols and knives. Probably all plastic, but give it that real touch.

 

[lowbudget50]

There's a guy I've ran into at car shows that has a huge 30's Caddy or Packard or something, he has a couple of real looking Tommy guns in the back seat, as well as some pistols and knives. Probably all plastic, but give it that real touch.

This guy lives in my gun safe most the time. It is also a replica, still shoots at 45. Cool Conversation Piece. Actually just scored an old guitar case to put it in! Don't think I would ever leave it unattended in the trunk with it open but still cool nonetheless. Maybe some photo opportunities

 

[lowbudget50]

Nothing like car parts on the little women's kitchen table!!![cl

 

[soltz]

Brave Man

Parts lookgood [cl

 

[lowbudget50]

Parts lookgood [cl

Hahaha, she wasnt home


Well just a perfect way to end the night changing the worst water pump I've ever done. There's a 11 bolts that hold that water pump on the front of that motor. Top it off there is a now in the top of it that has to fit into the thermostat housing. So every time I try to put it on there I put the gasket off the back. 45 minutes of fighting it I finally got it on after loosening up the thermostat housing so that can leak now. Then to top it all off as I was checking all my bolts because I had one extra one for some reason I snapped off a 1/4 20 bolt off one handed with a standard 3/8 ratchet. Perfect. So I'm going to bed. I guess I will pull the whole water pump off drag the radiator out of it and hopefully the way it broke I can reach in there and grab it and turn it out. It's one of the longer bolts on the bottom of the water pump. Cross our fingers

 

[DozerII]

The jobs that should be the easiest always seem to fight you the most.

 

[05snopro440]

Replacing the water pump on my 455 Buick right after we got it running yielded similar results. About 4 of the many bolts holding it onto the aluminum front house of the engine broke off. We had to drill them. Steel bolts in aluminum. We had to pull the radiator as well, it was a very aggravating process.

 

[Bamamav]

Did a 302 Ford several years ago, didn't break a bolt, but twisted one almost in two. It had rusted away so much only a small section was left in the middle. Replaced it with an all thread stud and nut.......and anti seize on all bolts going back in!

 

[lowbudget50]

I win!!

Was able to weld a nut on it and it came out on the second attempt!!

 

[Bamamav]

I win!!

Was able to weld a nut on it and it came out on the second attempt!!

Always a great feeling when a plan comes together![cl[cl[cl

 

[joedoh]

put an eco boost 4 banger in this one too, you will be able to walk around in the engine bay and change things.

 

[lowbudget50]

Well lets hope I never have to do that again!!

Its all re installed and filled up. Haven't started yet cause I wana drain the fuel system and change the filter. More tomorrow!

 

[Old Iron]

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[lowbudget50]

Drained the tank today?? Not sure you call that gas anymore!!

 

[lowbudget50]

New water pump dine, fuel tank drained and cleaned, new fuel filter and new spark plugs. All done!!

Took the ol man out for a cruise. Heater blows hot and the car drives good!! Has a little vibration at 65, but the drive line has a dent in it. So thats probably most of it.

More miles in the day light!!

 

[Old Iron]

Very cool

 

[Torchie]

Very cool

^^^^^X's 2 ^^^^^^
Torchie

 

[Skip]

You're just having too much fun, LB.

 

[lowbudget50]

You're just having too much fun, LB.

Isnt that the name of the game!!!

Thanks guys, I am having fun with this one!!!

 

[lowbudget50]

Got all the air ride stuff for tank yesterday afternoon and started getting my trunk layout going