What are you working on today??

LocuMob · Dec 2, 2023

HWYCRZR said:
July 2025 Maybe.
I still have patterns for’68 Polara L4 code

Upholstery sounds like a great retirement activity!

65sporty · Dec 2, 2023

3175375 said:
The other day, I drove my 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited to visit my mother in law and it was missing a bit at idle.

So, today, I decided to change the spark plugs. The car has 62.7k miles on it and it was apparent that the plugs I removed were the originals.

I got it done, but Holy Mother of Jesus, the plugs were a nightmare to get to.

I dropped one of the plugs and it fell in between the motor mount and engine. It took me nearly an hour to retrieve it.

Similarly, I had to get to the rear plugs on both sides by going through the bottom.

I put AC Delco platinum plugs in and maybe won’t have to replace them again in my lifetime.

LT1? Dist cap, rotor and plug wires are fun also

3175375 · Dec 3, 2023

Just Carbs said:
I have a few cars that need interior. I'm going to try a learn how to do it. All the seat panels are in one piece for patterns.

I have been following this gents YouTube channel and you may benefit from it:

HWYCRZR · Dec 3, 2023

3175375 said:
I have been following this gents YouTube channel and you may benefit from it:

I wish I would have found this before I did my seats. Could have saved me a whole bunch of thinking time. I picked up a bunch of tips. Will definitely watch some of his other videos. The best part is the minimal BS that waste my time watching these videos. And I really need his sewing table set up. I have a decent size cutting bench, but not much sewing support on the intake side.

HWYCRZR · Dec 3, 2023

Since I was left at home unsupervised this weekend I decided to draw out a new sewing/upholstery layout in my shop. After I watched the upholstery video above, I decided I needed a better configuration for my sewing machine layout. Currently it’s set up like this. Great for small projects but not much room for larger items.

I have a nice workbench space that is about 93” x 50”. Big enough for fabric layout. It consists of three workbenches with some leftover laminate flooring for a table top to tie them together.

So I decided to try and draw out a new layout. I have a 4th 20x50 workbench the same height. All have rollers. That I think I can build a folding table top on it for a nice modular setup.

Here is the current setup.

Here is what it could be when not in use.

Or when in use for large items

Or for medium sized pieces

Just need my sewing machine on rollers.

HWYCRZR · Dec 3, 2023

Maybe I should just start a general upholstery thread. Can track my setup progress as well as my non automotive projects which may cover upholstery basics to apply to automotive. At least take the mystery out of it.

Just Carbs · Dec 3, 2023

I think so.
Having a shop redo a pair of seats can cost as much as the price of a daily driver. And a blanket over the front seat just ain't no good.

HWYCRZR · Dec 4, 2023

HWYCRZR said:
Maybe I should just start a general upholstery thread. Can track my setup progress as well as my non automotive projects which may cover upholstery basics to apply to automotive. At least take the mystery out of it.

As threatened I started a thread on this.
Hobby Upholstery shop setup and projects

detmatt · Dec 6, 2023

detmatt said:
They are mahogany, 2.25” thick and actually weigh around 90 lbs each. I cut the tenons with a handmade jig for my 3.25 horse P.C. Speedmaster plunge router.

Actually I did weigh one of these this morning before loading them in my van and it was only 70 lbs. without hardware. I was a bit surprised at that but not surprised by how good they look in place! :thumbsup:

LocuMob · Dec 6, 2023

detmatt said:
Actually I did weigh one of these this morning before loading them in my van and it was only 70 lbs. without hardware. I was a bit surprised at that but not surprised by how good they look in place!View attachment 631293 View attachment 631294 View attachment 631295 View attachment 631296

An upgrade for sure, nice work!

trentjohnson · Dec 6, 2023

Current projects

OldWarHorse300 · Dec 7, 2023

detmatt said:
Actually I did weigh one of these this morning before loading them in my van and it was only 70 lbs. without hardware. I was a bit surprised at that but not surprised by how good they look in place!View attachment 631293 View attachment 631294 View attachment 631295 View attachment 631296

Beautiful work Matt!

Ripinator · Dec 7, 2023

65sporty said:
LT1? Dist cap, rotor and plug wires are fun also

Not to mention the water pump should be replaced too while yer in there. . .

King Hooter · Dec 7, 2023

Trying to figure out how to get my Imperial into dad's (guess it's mine now) rented space. Really hard to let go of his projects still.

On the brighter side. Who'd think that on December 7th that I could still be driving my baby. It was in the 50's today and supposedly the same tomorrow.

LocuMob · Dec 8, 2023

King Hooter said:
Trying to figure out how to get my Imperial into dad's (guess it's mine now) rented space. Really hard to let go of his projects still.

On the brighter side. Who'd think that on December 7th that I could still be driving my baby. It was in the 50's today and supposedly the same tomorrow.

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And it'll be in the 50's again today!

HWYCRZR · Dec 9, 2023

FCS playoff games. Decided I needed to do a special cook for the Bison game.

Decided to try a crown roast on the Big green egg. A little snowy this morning, but manageable.

3175375 · Dec 9, 2023

HWYCRZR said:
View attachment 631592 View attachment 631593 View attachment 631594FCS playoff games. Decided I needed to do a special cook for the Bison game.

Decided to try a crown roast on the Big green egg. A little snowy this morning, but manageable.

I’m going to have to try that, using bison, as my wife can’t eat beef. Looks delicious!

HWYCRZR · Dec 9, 2023

3175375 said:
I’m going to have to try that, using bison, as my wife can’t eat beef. Looks delicious!

This is actually a pork loin. It’s the ribs before the pork loin is cut off. It is like ribs on crack.
Crown roast | Learn to Smoke Meat with Jeff Phillips

Brad Nelson · Dec 9, 2023

So close, but still feels a million miles to go...
Further work on Furiosa today; got the kick down linkage installed, transmission cooler lines attached to the transmission, and the exhaust back on.
Waiting for parts to be shipped so I can finish the engine compartment then back to the interior.