Errr Umm yeah, about that. My real problem is simply too much stuff in not enough space. OTOH I did sort and wash and sweep last night - so, a cleaner work space. Toronto is one of the top five least affordable housing markets in the world - and when we bought the house 11 years ago SWMBO determined that each garage bay was worth $100,000 - and I have two - a real rarity in our neighbourhood. And, kudos for a patient and supportive Mrs. JP
For about 10 minutes Seriously the real problem is still too much stuff - I am constantly bumping into everything.
I have the same problem, in a bigger shed. Somehow the stuff in it grows to fill the available space. I don't know who keeps putting all this stuff in my shed.
For about 10 minutes Seriously the real problem is still too much stuff - I am constantly bumping into everything.
I have the same problem, in a bigger shed. Somehow the stuff in it grows to fill the available space. I don't know who keeps putting all this stuff in my shed.
And that isn't too far off the truth. I do have a shed (pics elsewhere in this thread) but, in the first pic top left is a bandsaw - which belongs to my daughter who lives in an apartment. There is a scroll saw there as well. Likewise behind the rolling storage rack (top right) is a window air conditioner unit that will end up in the summer in our apartment - which is above the garage. Needless to say there are also half finished jobs delayed partly because I need a 'round tuit' and now especially because of lockdown. at least that's my story and I am sticking to it.
Well, tonight I got to be a locksmith on the GT. A few years ago I had had the door handles re-chromed and tonight (finally) was the time to reassemble. First job was making sure that I had two locks keyed the same. I have a key and a door lock and I have an ignition that works (or at least turns) - so, pulled the one assembled door apart, and found enough pieces to assemble a second set. Then started pulling and replacing pins until I had a pair that fit. Managed to get them all together (who know you could put it together upside-down - I do, now)
Anyways all together and everything turns as it ought (haven't installed it all yet - maybe tomorrow) But, belatedly thought to check and, unbelievably, the key works in the trunk.
So, at this moment everything works with one key except the glove box. I started to dismantle it and realized that now was a good time to stop. But, anyone know how to dismantle the lock on the glove box? I have found the grub screw and removed it but I wonder if the latch need to come off for the lock to come out. anyone have any ideas?
Big milestone yesterday - the glass went in - found a front pane that didn't have the clouding. The job was causing me ridiculous stress and turned out to be a complete non event - about 1/2 an hour for both pieces - yes an extra set of hands made it so much better. but happy to tick it off the list and get on to next steps.
Aah the OZ rubbers, they seem to be ok from the few I have used, have you found that some of the corners are not quite right and drop in?
so far so good - if you look at the picture of the front windshield you will see the upper corner sitting out a bit - I didn't notice until I saw the picture that it is sitting out a bit - pushed it back in and so far so good. The bottom of the rubber across the bottom on the outside seems like it should be just a bit wider - Part overlaps the curve of the metal part does not. but, generally very pleased!
Aah the OZ rubbers, they seem to be ok from the few I have used, have you found that some of the corners are not quite right and drop in?
so far so good - if you look at the picture of the front windshield you will see the upper corner sitting out a bit - I didn't notice until I saw the picture that it is sitting out a bit - pushed it back in and so far so good. The bottom of the rubber across the bottom on the outside seems like it should be just a bit wider - Part overlaps the curve of the metal part does not. but, generally very pleased!
Today the locking trim went in - tried very hard to overthink it but chose to ignore that trend and just get on with it - a little more complicated TBH but, glad it worked - looks great too!
Today we move (briefly) in a slightly different direction. A good friend (my daughter's godfather) has been cleaning out his parent's home as they have moved into a care facility (note to self don't do this to your children unless you REALLY dislike them) His father his a major car nut having owned a rather important Bentley (possibly a blower) a Packard - this one:
and he still has a LaSalle convertible in the garage.
We dropped by to offer moral support and I came home with this - on permanent loan.
yes it is real.
Oh and speaking of permanent loan, my friends father helped broker donations to car museums (he was a lawyer) including a Silver Ghost (that was also my friend's wedding car) another Roller which the donor kept only for the use of the Queen Mother when she was in Canada (used at my firend's sister's wedding)
In the same museum there is a vehicle of interest that the friend's father owns (owned?) also on permanent loan. In university days my friend would check it out of the museum for parades with his frat brothers.
Carrying on with my friend, he is cleaning out the house as mentioned and found a Lucas P80s headlight (there might be two but for now he can only find the one)
Ebay seems to suggest that these are valuable - any thought on how he might sell it?
Back to work (finally) Between August holidays and being ridiculously tired and unbelieveably hot I literally did no work on the car last month. But today is a new day. Spent a couple of hours returning the front subframe to the car. This was taken off for access and now I am mostly ready to be putting the engine in. The frame went in simultaneously more easily and more difficultly than I expected. If you know Viva's the frame is held in by 4 bolts. Previously I could only get in three - today everything went in fine though of course I had to do it backwards first (wrong two bolts not backwards direction)
As I got to it I noticed a few things I need/ want to do before the engine goes in but, any insight on tightening ball joints? so far they just spin.
thanks all!
Oh and (this has been sort of true before but now (with the 4 bolts) is genuinely true - this is the first time these parts have ever been mated as the subframe is a GT and the body shell is (was) an SL - progress!
Post by grumpynorthener on Sept 6, 2021 6:39:49 GMT
any insight on tightening ball joints? so far they just spin
JP - Applying pressure to them works - so if you can put a lever across the top / bottom face whilst you tighten the nut - a length of suitable timber should work and hopefully not mark any surfaces that you place it against - if the ball joint is inverted you can place a jack to the underside of it to apply the pressure - once the nut starts to draw the joint into the taper you can remove the lever
any insight on tightening ball joints? so far they just spin
JP - Applying pressure to them works - so if you can put a lever across the top / bottom face whilst you tighten the nut - a length of suitable timber should work and hopefully not mark any surfaces that you place it against - if the ball joint is inverted you can place a jack to the underside of it to apply the pressure - once the nut starts to draw the joint into the taper you can remove the lever
My real problem is simply too much stuff in not enough space. OTOH I did sort and wash and sweep last night - so, a cleaner work space. Toronto is one of the top five least affordable housing markets in the world - and when we bought the house 11 years ago SWMBO determined that each garage bay was worth $100,000 - and I have two - a real rarity in our neighbourhood. And, kudos for a patient and supportive Mrs. JP
Seriously the real problem is still too much stuff - I am constantly bumping into everything.
