
TarheelRick
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- Birthday 06/16/1949
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Ricky Johnson
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Not really ordered but I did purchase a 6" T-Square knowing that I would need it sometime in the future; of course, very few of our builds have straight edges that would require a T-Square. Also bought a color wheel just in case I ever decide to create my own custom color for a build. Probably more but those came to mind.
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TarheelRick replied to Falcon Ranchero's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I am old-school and prefer Cragars or Keystones from the late 60's era. -
Continuation to this story. While there I mentioned the troubles I was having with my 80 Pinto. I had to remove the steering column to cut the factory steering wheel off in order to replace it with a GT wheel from one of my parts cars. When I tried to reinstall the column it came up 1" short of the mounting bolts. No matter how much I pulled, it would not move. He told me to jack up both sides of the front of the car to get the weight off the wheels. When I got home I dragged my floor jack and a couple of jackstands out to the Pinto. Sure enough when I got the front tires off the ground it took just a small effort to pull the steering column forward enough to engage the mounting bolts. Had the opportunity to drive it around the back roads for a short time after having it sit for more than two months. We also discussed some engine work in the future.
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Just recently came in possession of my invalid aunt's 2008 Kia Optima, don't laugh it gets better mpg than my 5.0 F-150. Anyway, the air conditioner does not work. Talked about it with a friend who knows all the good mechanics around and he turned me on to a local guy. I had purchased 6 cans of R-134 several years ago for use in my 2010 Ranger if I ever needed it, the Ranger was traded a few years back, so I still had the freon. Took the car in this morning, he ran a check discovered low freon and used two cans of the freon. I gave him the four left over cans, since I hopefully will not ever need it. He called it even, so no charge. Glad it worked that way since I only had $7 cash in my pocket and I don't think he takes plastic.
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'51 Studebaker Starlight Coupe gasser
TarheelRick replied to BIGTRUCK's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
With an SOHC it has got to be righteous. Looking forward to what you do with this one. -
Coming along quite nicely. This particular Chrysler is so inspirational for customizing. I also have one in the works, just can't find the pictures right now.
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Looks like a save to me. Maybe a touch of some kind of polish to bring the sheen back.
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Stopped by Ollie's yesterday to see if they had anything besides ships, missiles, and Indian chiefs. Walked out with a 56 T-Bird and a Jaguar.
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Ollie's strike again
TarheelRick replied to GLMFAA1's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Thanks, I may trade off my older versions. -
Ollie's strike again
TarheelRick replied to GLMFAA1's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Stopped by a local Ollie's today, they had a bunch of Dom's GTX, a couple of 56 T-Birds, and one Jaguar hidden behind some other toys. Guess I may have disappointed whoever hid the Jag, it followed me home along with one of the T-Birds. Is the Jag a repop of the original Revell Jaguar or is it a new/somewhat new tool? -
Amazing it is a Revell/AMT model kit. Begs the question when did AMT begin kitting models and when did they separate from Revell?