what kind of heat? My (wood) shop has an old Reznor LP-fired heater hanging off the ceiling. Does the job, and seeing as it is in an uninsulated...
Seeing as Ol'Chebby has taken it upon himself to itemize a series of "How To's", would it be possible to Sticky them? And/Or create a "subfolder"...
Thank You X2! Go one better, call your Veteran friends (or relatives), and thank them PERSONALLY. I've been doing for it years, it makes the day...
sometimes.... Even when I find myself in dress-clothes and a sportcoat, driving my Pontiac sedan instead of my GMC pickup, I am a pickup-driver...
pretty (tasty) little critters Nate, "Yogi" will adorn the wall (a rug in this case), and he has been visiting the grill incrementally in steak...
It's a GMC! Just fill the tires back up with air, check the oil, and fire her up. Thats not collision damage, its patina! Seriously, Glad you...
I did not get the Colorado driveshaft to accompany the rear... My engine/tranny is from a full-size (van in this case, same as a pickup). AND,...
Zig, The rear end is installed. All the perches are tacked in place, and final burn-in will occur once I recheck the pinion angle. Keep in mind...
damned metric system! Fear not! Original wheels fit EXCEPT... The hub diameter is larger (100mm=3.937") than the bore diameter of the original...
C'mon Nate, lighten up! She's in MOVE-IN CONDITION.... if your present address is under a bridge. She's got the "tow package" so you can pull...
Skeeter, the wheel in question is a spare from a QX56, the Infiniti version of a Nissan Armada as I recall. They are a bit heavy, but my truck...
pictures of the wheel and tire combo... AT LAST OK guys, Here are some quick pictures of the new rolling stock. Not on the truck, as she is...
Progress, WITH PICTURES Hello all, If Penny (my '53) wasn't an antique when I started on her, she'd certainly be by the time I am done. But...
the well has NOT dried up! Bill, To quote Nate (or at least paraphrase his mantra), there are guys out there yanking 235's out of their (insert...
Haasman, If you have a trussed roof, just lay a beam (even a 4x4 will work, if it is a 2X -8 or -10 or -12, fasten it so it is vertical) thru the...
Evan, I read this forum EVERY day like the morning paper. I do not post unless I have something useful to add, or maybe I am looking for...
another two cents If you can procure an enclosed trailer, it may be a good option if you have loose parts along with your truck to transport. I...
Nate, I paid $350 for the rear end complete with brakes. I have seen them listed for as much as $875.00 on the salvage yard search engine....
Hey guys, I picked up a used 2006 Colorado rear axle Friday. It is a 2WD, Z85 (standard suspension), GT4 (3.73/1 ratio), G80 (Eaton...
....and why are Albert's initials on the plugs? As I recall, the story goes: Albert didn't like the "Champion plugs", made by his brother(?), so...
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