The Official Hot Rod Thread

[thunderchicken]

I usually suggest people try mechanical repairs and learn all they can, but there are some people who should not be allowed to handle any tools.[/QUOTE]

That is an absolute FACT. And it amazes me how many people with some mechanical abilities don't realize when they are getting in over their head. For example I work with a guy that had to drill out a broken exhaust manifold bolt. These bolts are only 8mm, and after starting to drill realized his bit wasn't centered and just kept drilling. So eventually he got the bolt out but had to drill and tap the head to accept a 3/8 bolt and fill the surface of the head with JB weld. Sometimes it pays to just stop and get some help

 

[churchmouse]

The young man I am building this Olds for is driving me ****ing nuts.

 

[thunderchicken]

What's he doing? Being pushy, questioning your work??

 

[churchmouse]

What's he doing? Being pushy, questioning your work??

He is one of those people that manipulates every nickel. Wants to get the parts as he enjoys shopping.
In this he shortchanges himself a lot. He has set me back 3 or 4 times now and I have hours I can not really charge him for in looking for things and sending him off in search of.
He wanted Edelbrock chrome valve covers. I told him to get the 3" tall ones and the thick gaskets so everything would clear the 1.6 rockers and poly locks.
He orders the tins. Takes them to the pin strip guy to get the Edelbrock stamping hi-lited. It looks good. Thing is he bought the 2.4" tins and they will not clear.
The painter is a friend of mine and the owner wants me to make him do the new covers for free or cut him a deal. This is not cool. It takes the same time and materials to re-do the original mistake which has NADA to do with my buddy the painter.
I am afraid I might have let the boy have it. This is the last time I am wasting time. Sheesh WTF is wrong with people.
I am considering loading the engine and dropping it on his porch.

 

[thunderchicken]

What a PINTA, I would give the guy a parts list ane tell him when he gets all the parts I will finish the job. And I would let him know if he wants the new valve covers painted then he needs to deal with the painter, it was his mistake. You told him what to get it's his mistake. That would suck.

 

[churchmouse]

What a PINTA, I would give the guy a parts list ane tell him when he gets all the parts I will finish the job. And I would let him know if he wants the new valve covers painted then he needs to deal with the painter, it was his mistake. You told him what to get it's his mistake. That would suck.

This attitude seems to be more the norm with people his age.
What sucks is he grew up with my son. Known him 20 plus years. He begged me to do this engine for him.
People. What do you do.

 

[RustyHornet]

This attitude seems to be more the norm with people his age.
What sucks is he grew up with my son. Known him 20 plus years. He begged me to do this engine for him.
People. What do you do.

DAMN KIDS!!!!

 

[churchmouse]

This is the frames/suspension for the 70 Cutlass we are doing. Not my wheel choice but not my world/car either.
I have to run all the brake lines/fuel lines/power for the fuel pumps.

 

[RustyHornet]

Cool. Any idea who's control arms?

 

[churchmouse]

Cool. Any idea who's control arms?

Not sure but front and rear are after market.

 

[thunderchicken]

Is that your shop CM? Looks like it could be a cool project..other than the oversized wheels

 

[Leadeye]

This is the frames/suspension for the 70 Cutlass we are doing. Not my wheel choice but not my world/car either.
I have to run all the brake lines/fuel lines/power for the fuel pumps.

70 Cutlass? I'm cringing just looking at the wheels and imagining the body on the car. Long live Cragar 5 spokes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[churchmouse]

Is that your shop CM? Looks like it could be a cool project..other than the oversized wheels

No that is the paint shop. They have the room for this.

I know the wheels suck but like I said.....

 

[churchmouse]

70 Cutlass? I'm cringing just looking at the wheels and imagining the body on the car. Long live Cragar 5 spokes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Body is a convertible. Pretty tight when we started and tight as hell now. Pearl white with gold strips close to the Hurst Olds.

 

[RustyHornet]

Hey CP, you catch the new Roadkill? Has me wanting to road rally the lemans! I'll need a wingman.

 

[Leadeye]

Body is a convertible. Pretty tight when we started and tight as hell now. Pearl white with gold strips close to the Hurst Olds.

Sounds very nice, that's a good combination of color. What is the interior like?

 

[SkinNFluff]

This is the frames/suspension for the 70 Cutlass we are doing. Not my wheel choice but not my world/car either.
I have to run all the brake lines/fuel lines/power for the fuel pumps.

CM Please note that the right front wheel/tire is on the wrong side of the car.

 

[Bigtanker]

CM Please note that the right front wheel/tire is on the wrong side of the car.

Nope. Less rolling resistance which makes it go faster.

 

[churchmouse]

Sounds very nice, that's a good combination of color. What is the interior like?

A nice Goldish color that is period. Looks like it belongs in that car.

 

[Leadeye]

A nice Goldish color that is period. Looks like it belongs in that car.

Everything sounds good except the wheels, you need to explain that the car is crying for Cragar 5 spokes and wide tires.