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Old 07-20-2022, 12:55 AM   #1
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You’re making great progress. I thought you were joking about the bracket you cobbled together for the electric power steering, but once you mounted it then I realized it was legit.
thanks, yeah it's a bit too fugly for even Good Enuff Garage standards so I plan on massaging it a bit, but it has to look that wonkey in ordrer to clear everything down there - and honestly can you tell me what your standard power steering pump bracket looks like, lol probably not right off hand as it is buried in there as well
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Old 07-20-2022, 10:19 PM   #2
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life mates, let me know if you agree, sometimes when you're working on a project it don't matter what you do as long as you work on something, especially when everything needs doin'

so what do you all call this contraption?

A. parking brake

2. emergency brake

or C. what is it?
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Old 07-20-2022, 10:22 PM   #3
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alright, what is this, and for extra credit from what year(s)?
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Old 07-20-2022, 10:26 PM   #4
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Re: My Dusty 71 GMCe Electruck

another day another drive shaft center support bracket donut thingie
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Old 07-21-2022, 12:28 AM   #5
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someday the doors will go back on this truck and when that day comes, we'll need these
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Old 07-21-2022, 12:29 AM   #6
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yes you are little buddy
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Old 07-21-2022, 11:02 AM   #7
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back in black
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Old 07-21-2022, 11:05 AM   #8
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a little vi de O for you


Rusty Bolt Oil Treatment
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Old 07-21-2022, 11:23 AM   #9
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Very cool
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Old 07-21-2022, 09:28 PM   #10
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Very cool
can you imagine if this guy was actually doing a full on restoration?
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Old 07-21-2022, 09:30 PM   #11
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rusty hood latch
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Old 07-21-2022, 09:30 PM   #12
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You're getting pretty close to it.
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Old 07-21-2022, 09:32 PM   #13
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The rule seems to be:

"If I touch it, then it's getting refinished."
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Old 07-21-2022, 09:38 PM   #14
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The rule seems to be:

"If I touch it, then it's getting refinished."
ha ha, do gloves count?
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Old 07-21-2022, 09:33 PM   #15
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hood latch... not rusty
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window stilts
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Old 07-22-2022, 10:21 AM   #17
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in the super unlikely event that she is reading this thread, I just wanna wish my ex-fiancι happy 22nd anniversary on the 22nd
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Old 07-22-2022, 12:58 PM   #18
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Happy anniversary, Gregski! Have fun celebrating!
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Old 07-23-2022, 01:02 PM   #19
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Happy anniversary! My parents are celebrating their 62nd today. What did she see in you?
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Old 07-24-2022, 09:56 AM   #20
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Happy anniversary! My parents are celebrating their 62nd today. What did she see in you?
she liked my accent
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Old 07-23-2022, 01:16 PM   #21
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Im confused is she your ex fiance because she became your wife (weird way of putting it, but you have some weird ways lol), or is this someone that left you at the alter?
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Old 07-24-2022, 09:57 AM   #22
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Im confused is she your ex fiance because she became your wife (weird way of putting it, but you have some weird ways lol), or is this someone that left you at the alter?
ha ha, my ex fiance and current wife, and not weird at all, actually 100% accurate
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Old 07-24-2022, 03:16 PM   #23
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no job is too small for the BenzoMatic TS8000
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Old 07-25-2022, 08:33 AM   #24
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dude, well played so far! that also took a while to catch up ... you post a lot of pictures/info love it, cant' wait to see it run.

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Old 07-27-2022, 02:43 AM   #25
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dude, well played so far! that also took a while to catch up ... you post a lot of pictures/info love it, cant' wait to see it run.
thanks, glad to have you

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it's how we do, blame it on the heat
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