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| | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Nothing has been said yet, about how to do things clinics.
We have some every year, but with so much going on, just a few get to watch.
So repeat clinics and some kind of schedule would be nice.
George is sharp and really puts on a good one every year, way above my head.(Hint, Hint)
If anyone would like to step up to the plate and show a few of us how to use a new tool, rebuild something or tips on BBQ'ing. It does not matter.
Heck, I wouldn't mind June showing me tips on needlework.
Think about it and thanks.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I won't be doing one this year. Hot Rod Lincoln is coming. He is a professional teacher.
George
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Thanks George for the hint.
Looks like Jerry will have the spotlight.
He's driving a 2-Ton from a long distance.
I'm sure there will be some things to talk about there and his adventure.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,684 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,684 | I have a mostly complete 216 that I'd loan to the cause. Could do a partial tear down, bottom end inspection, whatever. Someone probably has one much closer to KC, but thought I'd offer.
Doubtful that I can make it, but someone else could transport the engine as they pass through SE MO. Jerry's route will take him somewhere fairly close by.
Would like to eventually get it back, but someone could stash it for a while and I could pick up on a future trip.
1951 3100
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 | I'll only be going one way with the big rig. Ed is flying in from Denver to drive it home. Balancing that 216 on the bike for the return trip might be a challenge! I do have a few ideas for some short seminars like using micrometers, basic electricity, etc. if anybody's interested.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Jerry
Don't forget a couple of loaded capisiters we can hand John.
I can help you out with most of what you want to talk about.
George will be right in with us and correcting my miss statements.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,684 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,684 | I'll only be going one way with the big rig. Ed is flying in from Denver to drive it home. Balancing that 216 on the bike for the return trip might be a challenge! I do have a few ideas for some short seminars like using micrometers, basic electricity, etc. if anybody's interested.
Jerry Yeah I figured your ride home would be a bike trip. Still, if you, or anyone is willing to haul it....and then someone else stash it in KC area or mid-MO for a while...I will eventually get it hauled back home.
1951 3100
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 | As soon as I get the route figured out, I'll get back in touch. I'm going to try to minimize interstate travel. Even with an OD 5 speed, my top end speed is going to be pretty sedate!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Things have changed since this thread started.
I'll have my old ford and will throw a couple anvils in the back for weight.
Maybe have a discussion on black smithing and anvils.
It would not hurt me if they would go to a new home.
As for a mic reading clinic, Jerry you just tell me what mic's to bring and I should have what you want, to do a clinic.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Sorry guys but I don't think I'm going to make it this year.....
However, may I suggest, somewhere in the future a good "schooling" on using a volt meter might be nice. I use one, but have never had to really work with one and sometimes I get frustrated trying to figure out something and just don't seem to do very well. Maybe I'm the only one but just never had to deal with one so I'm "lost"........ Just a thought. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Multitester
I have a Simson meter and I bet George could give us some tips on how to use it.
Thanks Alvin and tell Victoria, we said Hi!
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 137 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 137 | If wanted I can do the brake line flares. Our oldest son is coming this year and he does paintless dent repair, if anyone is interested we might be able to talk him into brining some dent tools and maybe doing some simple dent removal. Let me know and I will talk to him about it. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Wahl
Talk your son into bringing a few tools.
I'm sure we can find hail damage or a dent, to show us how the system works.
Thanks
You'll have a great time.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Wahl
Also bring the brake line flaring tool.
I'm trying to work out some type of event schedule to get the most bang for our time.
Hope to post it latter today.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 12 | If a donor vehicle is needed for the dent repair I would volunteer my road tripper (durango)If no bolts need a fixin that is. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Thanks Travis!
It may be called upon for the demo.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 | I've got a set of micrometers onboard, a dial caliper, and a digital caliper. Also brought along a pretty nice digital multimeter that has a secondary tachometer accessory, just clip it over a spark plug wire to get a reading!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Do you have the piece of brass with the dial caliper, to reset the needle to be pointed up at zero?
I'll also have a small sterrett mic set that has 1" and 2" outside, 6" inside mics and a depth mic.
Is there anything else you may need to talk about.
Things are coming into shape.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | |
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