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RE: what did you do in your garage / shop and or driveway today ?


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I do like how they look, and I've tried using re-using old original towers, and they just wouldn't work very well. Are they intended as single use only?


 i was told single use


 Interesting. I just picked up a bunch of used ones a couple of weeks ago and hope to put them on my car this winter. Now I'm curious.

I can't see why they can't be reused though.



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heater hoses are not red is that the problem????

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I wanted to put red ones on just to get a rise out of everyone.



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cdnpont wrote:

I wanted to put red ones on just to get a rise out of everyone.


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My fix worked. No more leak.

Remember, if you get a leak like I had, just clean and scuff it up with scotchbrite roughening it up a bit. Too smooth and it has trouble sealing for some reason.



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cdnpont wrote:

I wanted to put red ones on just to get a rise out of everyone.


 Blue silicone hoses would be more stylish than red. 



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What is the logic behind the red hose anyway? Is it a brand thing?



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cdnpont wrote:

What is the logic behind the red hose anyway? Is it a brand thing?


 Pretty sure it's just to annoy classic car purists.



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The red one is the HOT one  and BLACK is cool.

Just like your battery terminals.

 

 



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You're onto something now Cliff. How bout' do Red and Blue! Hey now.



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Over the past two weeks I've put several cars in winter storage. I am currently cleaning out the garages at my house so I can prep parts for the next stage of my 68 Impala SS 427 project, which begins in December. And I have gathered all the parts to begin a few drivability upgrades to my 55 Bel Air, mainly involving installation of power front disc brakes and integral power steering. I'm keeping the original 265 V8 and cast iron powerglide. I might change that later but only if I find a good 327/300 hp small block from 62-68, otherwise it will stay as is.



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My trusty 96 Accord winter car sorely needed new headlights. I've been putting it off for a while but they are at the point where no amount of polishing is going to save them (and I found out later some of the mounting brackets were busted). I managed to get the last drivers side and a passenger side lens assembly from Amazon and since it was 20c here today I decided to take the 30 minutes to install them. Well as you know with cars things often take longer than planned. 

Here's the new lense compared to the 26 year old original:

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The new lense included the side marker and the bulbs. Not bad for $80 each with delivery

When I replaced the lense on my Buick all that was required was removal of the top bolts and the lense lifted easily out. Not on this car. 

They weren't budging after removing the top bolts. A quick check of my shop manual revealed the worse: "1- Remove Bumper"

So, not only did the bumper cover have to be removed to install these but the bumper bar as well. 

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Two hours later the car was back together..

 



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Big job, smart move. That in itself will make a giant difference Todd, now ditch those Halogens, add these and you'll be cooking with fire.

https://www.amazon.ca/Fahren-9005-HB3-H10-Headlights/dp/B07NPMMNR3/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2AXP97TVVPFEV&keywords=led+headlight+bulbs&qid=1667695675&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2LjkyIiwicXNhIjoiNi4zNiIsInFzcCI6IjUuODAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=ed+head%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-5

I've done Low beam in our 16 Civic (daughters now) and H/L (single bulb) in the 15 Explorer with these, and for the low price, are amazing. No BS, they exceeded my expectations. Good pattern too.

I've had them in the explorer for 2 years, and they're still going strong. Little fact, they get brighter after a few months of use.



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Agreed. I swapped the low beams on my truck to LEDs and results were excellent. Street signs really "glow" with LED's


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I know, I regularly use that "China" thing, but here's the point, these LED bulbs, with integral fan, transformer and wired driver were actually less than the Sylvania OEM Halogens pack. How?

Sure, They've gone up ten bucks since I bought them. But still. 

 

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Try these. But always keep a halogen in the glovebox if you need one.



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Sad day at the shop yesterday as I sold my "ole blue fellah" after 20 years together. Wasnt using him that much and decided it was time. I was the second owner. He will now reside near Forest Mills, Ont.

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4 post installed and all hooked up. 2 post going in next



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Gillis, what brand of 4 post did you buy? Happy with it? I'm buying one this spring.


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Black hoist is a Direct and the blue hoist is a Rotary extra long and extra high for trucks....smile.

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bjburnout wrote:

Black hoist is a Direct and the blue hoist is a Rotary extra long and extra high for trucks....smile.

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 12' ceiling?



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I actually bought a used Rotary, had it sand blasted and painted to match the cabinets in my garage (black & grey) its a 14,000lb lift that I had a Precision Hydraulics (Halifax) fine tune. They ended up inspecting and certifying it just for kicks. I could do alignments on it if I wanted! VERY happy with it. Its heavy duty and well built. My ceilings are 11foot 6 to the peak of the scissor trusses. Crappy thing about my area is Im only allowed 15 to the peak of the roof, hence the inside ceiling height. Id never get a truck under it.



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I got two trees split and stacked, changed the oil in my snowblower and then gave my son a hand putting his snow tires on.

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Getting the dock area done around the boat. Dougie will have accommodations soon! biggrin

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I hope your going to put a nice stain on it.

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Looking good Jim. Would be a great spot to chill with friends wouldn't it!



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