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weq92f · 10-09-2023, 04:22 PM

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She stranded me last night for the first time ever! Lucky I was able to notice the alternator had stopped charging and get it off the freeway onto a parking lot before I shut it down.

EDIT: Oh...if you guys need a flat bed tow in DFW area, this guy here is independent, punctual, honest and friendly.

-klb

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-10-2023, 10:24 AM

I had to replace my stove pipe at my cabin. Last winters snow took it off. I made a splitter and put it up to help prevent it happening again.

weq92f · 10-10-2023, 05:17 PM

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Discovered the dead alternator replacement (exact) isn't available until January for some reason. So...found a rebuilder locally and left this thing there for a rebuild. Most likely it's just the regulator and all will be well...we'll see. They strive for 24 hour turnaround so maybe I'll know what's up tomorrow.

-klb

**Ironhorse** · 10-10-2023, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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...found a rebuilder locally and left this thing there for a rebuild.

Good luck with the rebuild, glad you have a local shop you can use for that. Hard to find anyone now days that actually wants to and "can" rebuild anything. Years back I used a rebuild shop many times for starters, generators, alternators, anything with electrical windings and bearings. A sad day when the shop closed, now its an overseas made replacement and hope it lasts for at least a year.

**Stocker** · 10-10-2023, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Good luck with the rebuild, glad you have a local shop you can use for that. Hard to find anyone now days that actually wants to and "can" rebuild anything.

Ditto that. Back when my original alternator failed, I dug around and found a shop that "used to" rebuild them. The guy had stopped doing automotive stuff and now only does big commercial jobs, like for sawmills.

weq92f · 10-10-2023, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Good luck with the rebuild, glad you have a local shop you can use for that. Hard to find anyone now days that actually wants to and "can" rebuild anything. Years back I used a rebuild shop many times for starters, generators, alternators, anything with electrical windings and bearings. A sad day when the shop closed, now its an overseas made replacement and hope it lasts for at least a year.

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Thanks. I had a local shop years ago as well. Once, I even bought a kit and refreshed a GM SBC starter myself. Not sure if those kits are still available today. This place is primarily a commercial equipment accessory rebuild shop though, obviously, they'll work on regular stuff too. (for reference: Advanced Starter and Alternator in Dallas)

-klb

**DeadheadNM** · 10-11-2023, 02:45 PM

I’ve got to rebuild an HEI this winter to replace the pickup coil. It’s intermittently not sending juice once it’s hot.

Random photo…

**68bowtie** · 10-11-2023, 04:23 PM

^^^ yup better put on your bubble wrap and move to the hills if you want to avoid the risk!

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-11-2023, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

^^^ yup better put on your bubble wrap and move to the hills if you want to avoid the risk!

x2!!!

D.B · 10-11-2023, 08:02 PM

Your never safe. The bubble wrap may have the same chemicals you are being warned about or the air in the bubbles could have COVID. Just saying!!

**68bowtie** · 10-11-2023, 09:35 PM

Lol!! Hahaha

**DeadheadNM** · 10-11-2023, 10:14 PM

Here’s a few more examples, absurd to say the least.

**68bowtie** · 10-11-2023, 10:28 PM

My favorite is the warning in the McDizzle drive thru. It doesn’t specify which product will kill you. I assume it’s ALL of it lol

**HO455** · 10-12-2023, 08:37 AM

I took these photos yesterday after we assisted the cruise ship Ruby Princess off of drydock. The 4 tugs were used to tight line the ship off the drydock without touching the brand new paint. Between the ship and our tugs there's about 104,800 horsepower moving down the river.

**LockDoc** · 10-12-2023, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I took these photos yesterday after we assisted the cruise ship Ruby Princess off of drydock. The 4 tugs were used to tight line the ship off the drydock without touching the brand new paint. Between the ship and our tugs there's about 104,800 horsepower moving down the river.

That would be a really interesting job.

LockDoc

weq92f · 10-12-2023, 06:21 PM

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This place did me a solid on my alternator rebuild. Turns out, the internal wiring for the external battery post on the case had become disconnected. They repaired it and choose not to charge me for it. So, I give back...bought them a nice gift card ($50) for a local-to-their-shop, good rated restaurant!

Give these guys some business next time you guys need this type of service in the Dallas area.

-klb

yuccales · 10-12-2023, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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This place did me a solid on my alternator rebuild. Turns out, the internal wiring for the external battery post on the case had become disconnected. They repaired it and choose not to charge me for it. So, I give back...bought them a nice gift card ($50) for a local-to-their-shop, good rated restaurant!

Give these guys some business next time you guys need this type of service in the Dallas area.

-klb

Darn nice of them, real darn nice of you!

**Steeveedee** · 10-12-2023, 09:37 PM

Many years ago I used to patronize a shop that rebuilt starters, alternators, and so forth. I was a mechanic in those days, and I even brought them an electric drill to replace the cord. Yeah, I know, easy meat. But I had brought them starters and alternators, etc., and they did that cord fix for free. The owner was a really nice guy, and if someone had a sad story, he'd repair what they had for free. I wasn't broke when they did the drill repair, but still. They could rewire a starter motor so that it would crank over the drag engines with 13.5:1 compression. Way before gear reduction starters for GM products came about.

**special-K** · 10-13-2023, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I had to replace my stove pipe at my cabin. Last winters snow took it off. I made a splitter and put it up to help prevent it happening again.

That'll work

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Good luck with the rebuild, glad you have a local shop you can use for that. Hard to find anyone now days that actually wants to and "can" rebuild anything. Years back I used a rebuild shop many times for starters, generators, alternators, anything with electrical windings and bearings. A sad day when the shop closed, now its an overseas made replacement and hope it lasts for at least a year.

I feel fortunate to have K&K Automotive who has always been the local benchwork shop, as well are repairs in their bays. They rebuild all components, carbs, alternators, starters, distributors...whatever, and do it well.

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Here’s a few more examples, absurd to say the least.

I thought Joe Jackson took care of this in the '80s

Cancer - YouTube

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Originally Posted by HO455

I took these photos yesterday after we assisted the cruise ship Ruby Princess off of drydock. The 4 tugs were used to tight line the ship off the drydock without touching the brand new paint. Between the ship and our tugs there's about 104,800 horsepower moving down the river.

That's a lot of steam!

**Ironhorse** · 10-13-2023, 05:26 PM

Wife and I stopped in a antique shop the other day and while she was browsing I spotted this in one of the booths. Thought it was really a cool looking piece. Not sure if an original or not as it was for CDs and not 45 rpm records. Holds 80 CDs total. Would have looked great in my wet bar area but already SOLD. Just as well, probably was a bit on the pricey side I would guess.

**special-K** · 10-13-2023, 09:40 PM

Juke boxes are cool piece for a bar/club room. I remember when they transitioned to CDs, and then satellite with 5,000 songs (boring)

**3757chevy** · 10-13-2023, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Wife and I stopped in a antique shop the other day and while she was browsing I spotted this in one of the booths. Thought it was really a cool looking piece. Not sure if an original or not as it was for CDs and not 45 rpm records. Holds 80 CDs total. Would have looked great in my wet bar area but already SOLD. Just as well, probably was a bit on the pricey side I would guess.

We had an old nickelodeon jukebox that looked like that but played 78 records when I was a kid.

**Boog** · 10-14-2023, 06:57 AM

I remember a local cafe back in the 60s and 70s that had a mini version of those type record players on the table of every booth. Pretty cool idea as customers didn't have to leave their booth to select juke box songs. I spent plenty in those things.

**special-K** · 10-14-2023, 11:41 AM

I remember those in diners. Nothing this fancy, just a chrome. More '60s style. Bring 'em back! When did they become a bad idea?

**pjmoreland** · 10-15-2023, 10:52 PM

Took a little trip up into the Sierra foothills with the wife today. It was great to meet you, Dale!

10-09-2023, 04:22 PM	#4601
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,887	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ . She stranded me last night for the first time ever! Lucky I was able to notice the alternator had stopped charging and get it off the freeway onto a parking lot before I shut it down. EDIT: Oh...if you guys need a flat bed tow in DFW area, this guy here is independent, punctual, honest and friendly. -klb Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

10-10-2023, 10:24 AM	#4602
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ I had to replace my stove pipe at my cabin. Last winters snow took it off. I made a splitter and put it up to help prevent it happening again. Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-10-2023, 05:17 PM	#4603
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,887	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ . Discovered the dead alternator replacement (exact) isn't available until January for some reason. So...found a rebuilder locally and left this thing there for a rebuild. Most likely it's just the regulator and all will be well...we'll see. They strive for 24 hour turnaround so maybe I'll know what's up tomorrow. -klb Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

10-11-2023, 02:45 PM	#4607
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,295	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ I’ve got to rebuild an HEI this winter to replace the pickup coil. It’s intermittently not sending juice once it’s hot. Random photo… Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-11-2023, 04:23 PM	#4608
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,378	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ ^^^ yup better put on your bubble wrap and move to the hills if you want to avoid the risk! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-11-2023, 08:02 PM	#4610
D.B Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 442	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ Your never safe. The bubble wrap may have the same chemicals you are being warned about or the air in the bubbles could have COVID. Just saying!!

10-11-2023, 09:35 PM	#4611
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,378	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ Lol!! Hahaha __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-11-2023, 10:14 PM	#4612
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,295	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ Here’s a few more examples, absurd to say the least. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-11-2023, 10:28 PM	#4613
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,378	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ My favorite is the warning in the McDizzle drive thru. It doesn’t specify which product will kill you. I assume it’s ALL of it lol __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

10-12-2023, 08:37 AM	#4614
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,823	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ I took these photos yesterday after we assisted the cruise ship Ruby Princess off of drydock. The 4 tugs were used to tight line the ship off the drydock without touching the brand new paint. Between the ship and our tugs there's about 104,800 horsepower moving down the river. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-12-2023, 06:21 PM	#4616
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,887	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ . This place did me a solid on my alternator rebuild. Turns out, the internal wiring for the external battery post on the case had become disconnected. They repaired it and choose not to charge me for it. So, I give back...bought them a nice gift card ($50) for a local-to-their-shop, good rated restaurant! Give these guys some business next time you guys need this type of service in the Dallas area. -klb Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

10-12-2023, 09:37 PM	#4618
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,108	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ Many years ago I used to patronize a shop that rebuilt starters, alternators, and so forth. I was a mechanic in those days, and I even brought them an electric drill to replace the cord. Yeah, I know, easy meat. But I had brought them starters and alternators, etc., and they did that cord fix for free. The owner was a really nice guy, and if someone had a sad story, he'd repair what they had for free. I wasn't broke when they did the drill repair, but still. They could rewire a starter motor so that it would crank over the drag engines with 13.5:1 compression. Way before gear reduction starters for GM products came about. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-13-2023, 05:26 PM	#4620
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,045	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ Wife and I stopped in a antique shop the other day and while she was browsing I spotted this in one of the booths. Thought it was really a cool looking piece. Not sure if an original or not as it was for CDs and not 45 rpm records. Holds 80 CDs total. Would have looked great in my wet bar area but already SOLD. Just as well, probably was a bit on the pricey side I would guess. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-13-2023, 09:40 PM	#4621
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ Juke boxes are cool piece for a bar/club room. I remember when they transitioned to CDs, and then satellite with 5,000 songs (boring) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-14-2023, 06:57 AM	#4623
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,963	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ I remember a local cafe back in the 60s and 70s that had a mini version of those type record players on the table of every booth. Pretty cool idea as customers didn't have to leave their booth to select juke box songs. I spent plenty in those things. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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10-14-2023, 11:41 AM	#4624
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ I remember those in diners. Nothing this fancy, just a chrome. More '60s style. Bring 'em back! When did they become a bad idea? Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-14-2023 at 11:46 AM.

10-15-2023, 10:52 PM	#4625
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,289	Re: Random Photos ‘You took’ Took a little trip up into the Sierra foothills with the wife today. It was great to meet you, Dale! Attached Images

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