Another two weeks of Summer have passed. Got a decent amount of rain a few days ago, a full quarter-inch, and we got another tenth last night. Been high 90's here, but cooling off nicely at night.
Got a whole buncha parts cleaned and painted, and commenced work on the wiring harness.
These are the headlight buckets with a their first couple of coats of "Super White II" on them.
And the wiring harness, unwrapped and being cleaned and repaired in a few spots. Cracked wires, stiff wires, missing insulation, and things like that.
This section of the engine bay is almost finished. I still have to scuff sand it and spray on the Super White II top coat, and then paint the bits that are supposed to be black.
And I bought a new tool. It's a "Ratcheting Rivet Nut Setter", and is exactly what I need to put threaded inserts into frame rails and things.
I'll be putting two 8mm inserts into the right frame rail so I can bolt my remote oil filter to the frame. The oil filter on these engines is located on the side of the block, angled UP. Which means as soon as you loosen the filter, a quart of dirty oil cascades down the side of the block, making a big mess.
And been doing yard work, chasing grandkids around, "Fixin' Things", and waiting a couple of weeks to get to see our Doctor again. She left the previous office (Yeah, THOSE guys) she was at, and has now joined UCHealth, which is the heavy-hitter out here, and whom our first provider with this Doctor was with. SLW saw her earlier this week, and she was able to get me an appointment much sooner than I expected.
Enjoy the weekend, and always be alert!
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Good to see the Supra coming along. Wednesday saw the 4014 come by going South. Missing it going North today. Something is up again with my left buttock and walking is painful. Yesterday was a grandson's birthday. Talked to him and his now official fiancee. He has 14 months left on his National Guard commitment. I will probably visit them and another granddaughter in S.C. this fall. Contentment comes from having successful grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteI'm kinda like "The Tortoise and the Hare". Some things go slowly, and others just rip right along. Sorry to hear about the hip. Sciatica, maybe? Been following 4014 an her trips this Summer. Always amazing to see that monster just gliding down the tracks.
DeleteBig congrats on the grandson. What's he planning on doing after his commitment ends?
Greetings from the Ozarks! Stayed near Springfield, MO last night and heading to Poplar Bluff tonight. We have had rain and lightning along the way but clearing ahead.
ReplyDeleteThe car is looking good!
I've never been there, but I've heard and read it's gorgeous. Sounds like the Starlink is working well!
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