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50lbbrain
Добавлен 23 апр 2011
Various topics and events that I am doing or participating in. I also use this as a forum to communicate with family and friends instead of a hundred texts since I don't do other forms of social media.
Today it's fiberglass and a hitch
We do a fiberglass repair on Ol' Blue's (2010 Chevy Cobalt) fender liner and make a wagon hitch for Nathan's "company vehicle"
Had more audio issues at the first of the video. I'm sorry. I have to get to the bottom of these problems and fix them.
Had more audio issues at the first of the video. I'm sorry. I have to get to the bottom of these problems and fix them.
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Higgins: No. Chocolate cake: YES!
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It's too cold to be working outside on Higgins, so we've taken our activity inside. We make a chocolate cake for Mrs. O"s birthday. Here's the recipe we start with, then modify: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17981/one-bowl-chocolate-cake-iii/
Higgins gets new instruments, part 1
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What started out as a simple gauge installation went sideways pretty fast.
Repairing an unreplaceable cabinet latch
Просмотров 449Месяц назад
As I explain in the video, there are no reproduction left door cabinet lock. Right door locks can be had all day long. So we repair this one for Mrs O's buffet that she spent a lot of time refinishing.
We start the install on Higgins' carpet...sort of
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I was hoping to get farther along than I did. Heck, I couldn't even get the vent knob installed properly.
Higgins gets his dash installed
Просмотров 753 месяца назад
I ended up recovering the dash rail because I wasn't happy with the first attempt. This one came out much better.
We attempt to revive Higgins' dash cover
Просмотров 1423 месяца назад
My first stab at recovering a TR3 dash cover with vinyl. Maybe not my last.
Vivian the old Mazda3 gets a new trailing arm bushing
Просмотров 584 месяца назад
I'm going to apologize up front about the Blair Witch-style videography today. I decided to do a video on this task at the last minute.
The Dorito is ready for its public appearance
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We changed the headlight and wiper switches, so everything functions. Now, feast your eyes on The Sebring-Vanguard Citicar for 1976!
We bring The Dorito out of hibernation!
Просмотров 585 месяцев назад
Today's video gives a tour of my 1976 Sebring-Vanguard Citicar. More can be read about this interesting vehicle here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citicar
Starter Repair pt 3
Просмотров 2585 месяцев назад
Today we reassemble Higgins' starter and put it back in . The insulation material I lined the inside of the housing with is here: www.mcmaster.com/catalog/130/4198/7576K16
Who Shot Higgins!? Or starter repair, part 2
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The title today comes from a comment left on part 1. And, spoiler alert, there's another cliffhanger at the end. Sorry. But, parts are now on order. So part 3 should get everyone some closure.
Higgins gets some mediocre seat covers and participates in his first Time-Speed-Distance road rally
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Higgins gets some mediocre seat covers and participates in his first Time-Speed-Distance road rally
Splash guards and other tasks performed on Higgins
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Splash guards and other tasks performed on Higgins
Installing Amazon suspension airbags on my F-150
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Installing Amazon suspension airbags on my F-150
Interior Progress on Higgins' door panels
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Interior Progress on Higgins' door panels
Attempt at installing an interior in Higgins
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Attempt at installing an interior in Higgins
Front bumpers are finally done...for now
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Front bumpers are finally done...for now
The Happiest Place on Earth? Maybe so!
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The Happiest Place on Earth? Maybe so!
Mud and tape day for the Garage Mahal bathroom
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Mud and tape day for the Garage Mahal bathroom
Transparency is NOT a desired trait of bathroom walls!
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Transparency is NOT a desired trait of bathroom walls!
Higgins gets a bumper! Just one though.🙁
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Higgins gets a bumper! Just one though.🙁
F-150 Rear Driver Door harness replacement
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F-150 Rear Driver Door harness replacement
Thanks for helping my little entrepreneur!
Love that half n half! 😂
If you ever get a chance try walnut oil, especially when frying things.
Are the instructions complete? Has anyone been successful in tying that knot with my instructions? I hope so.
Vice Grip Garage ... lol. It was nice to see the electrician's knot again.
I clicked on this as soon as I seen the 64 merc.
15:46 that dynamat needs to be pressed in the floor grooves, no air pockets
Is that for rust prevention?
@@50lbbrain yes sir 👌👌
Thanks for the tip on the aluminum tape
Glad I could help.
Your not far wrong ,it is indeed the worst smelling oil in the world !
Did you spray both parts or just the dash support?
Both parts.
Loog good.
Thank you.
you should try a heat gun for stretch on the curves outsides so it doesn't fold on itself
Thanks. I'll try that on the other pieces that have complex bends.
I would have splurged on a brush for the glue.
I could have, but my experience has been that this type of glue pulls out the bristles of the brush.
@@50lbbrain I should have known you knew better!
@@irideaduck939 thank you for your confidence in me. But it could be I used cheap brushes in the past. This glue is pretty awesome. It's used for repairing rafts and other stuff where it has to remain flexible even after it's set up and dried.
Nater said the brakes are touchy! He was super sorry you hit your head on the visor. 😬
I always laugh about the funky styling on those old electric cars. “The Dorito”, love it. Hope it sells for you.
Good times!
That chopped open roof car is a prince. Pretty rare
Better than new! Well done, my friend, well done!
Thank you brother.
That was very interesting and I feel like I could rebuild a starter myself. Where did you get the thin insulation material?
I put a link in the description. It's from McMaster Carr. I did.002"; go thicker and do only one layer.
The "hacksaw tool" is called a growler. Sets up a magnetic field around the armature and checks for shorts with the hacksaw blade held just over the armature body. Turning the armature on the fixture makes a growling sound hence the name. The hacksaw blade will vibrate when it senses a short. A must-have when working on motors.
Yeah that!
First thing I would have done is hit the side of the starter case with a long piece of metal like a tube to shock the brushes. This would get it working and prove that the brushes need replacing later.
Starter looks good did you check the engines not seized
I drove the car home after the starter failed.
And I found evidence of arcing on the stator casing and field windings.
@50lbbrain You're getting so big! Nicely done!
Thank you!
Why do I feel like I'm watching a 1970's season finale with "To Be Continued..."? 🤣 Peace and love to you, my Brother! Hope you're doing well! Lovin' the saga of Higgins!
I could've called it "Who shot Higgins" and make you wait all summer for closure 😂 I'm glad you're enjoying my saga
@@50lbbrain Let me know when you and Higgins are in northern Colorado. I'll take you to dinner! Higgins may need to wait outside...
@@taylorsebastian Will do. Part two is titled just for you.
Boss Man had a great time with you! Thanks for inviting him to be your navigator. ❤
It was my pleasure. He needs to get out more.
Thanks for the shoutout!!
Any time! Your workload should increase from the free advertisement
This is very insightful showing details and frustrations with replacing steering wheel. Have not got to that on my restoration yet but looking forward to it. Thanks 50lb brain.🧠
You forgot to put wheel on
The manufacturer's name is in the description.
By the way, what company makes that system
I like that system. I have a 54 Chevy with a different bag. I have issues with leaking. Thanks for the leakage tips.
Glad to help.
Actually it's exactly like a home reno show! Four hours summed up in 17 minutes.
Good stuff enjoy your meal
Cool,pin?
Was really hoping to see the crankshaft pulley install as that seems like it’s the toughest part of the job. After googling this, I’ve run into a couple of people saying that the polish shears off the woodruff key. Any problems yet with yours? Also, what did you torque down the crankshaft pulley to?
I like that! Drive him around. Gotta keep em moving . Nothing like cruising in your classic whenever you want to. Panels came out great!
Looking very, very good.
So familiar to any gear head. Start one project and end up doing two more to finish the one. I just did that on my 54. Hang in there. Higgins is coming along fine.
Exactly!
Thames 800 was a British van so probably came from Canada
That wind is killing the show
I tried turning it down during editing, but then all the audio was gone.
Hey man thank you for let me see your video of the car I will try to find my way up there
No problem 👍
Yes the yellow car is 1954 or 55 Nash metropolitan
I would've watched this if you didn't move the camera like an idiot
1956fordsedans any?
The Colony Park wagon is a Mercury and looks like a 1967, I had a 1965 Commuter wagon which was 1 level below the Colony Park.
21:04 ford cortina and Renault Dauphine ...22:52 23:03 and23:37 all English fords
its stainless steel trim on the cars ,it last for ever in that Climate , chrome will rust off faster, good rust free body panels ones that did not sit on the dirt to bad lot of the glass is broken
nice rust free cars
I didn't see any Oldsmobiles.
😂That Rambler Cross Country wagon aboutva 61 would be a good candidate for a hotrod long roof. Drop a V8, an OD Auto tranny, AC rewire it and you hsve a unibody interstate cruiser.