We are still asking:
What did you
get done on
your Bolt today
????
The question, initially posted May 23, 2005, was:
"Whatcha do on your Bolt
this weekend?"
After 51,906,997 views, 7378 replies over 185 pages, this thread in General Truck Talk is a happening! And it's not just weekends anymore.
Now with pictures
and No BOTS.
So ...
What did you get done on your Bolt today????
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Oh Lord, I just gotta find it....
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 Valuable tool for a dime
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Joined: Apr 2005
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Won't put this in Tools because it is very specific and no application to Stovebolts. I think there are at least a dozen Bolters that will come up with the answer, especially if they have racing experience. Question: what is it used for? [img]https://i.postimg.cc/G8ZX8DNv/IMG-5390.jpg[/img] [ postimg.cc]
Evan
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Re: Valuable tool for a dime
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A teacher, but always an apprentice.
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I don’t know about racing, but up here during hockey season it’s for tightening screws on hockey helmets!
In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] More pictures here [ photos.app.goo.gl] 1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually—-Shiny! 1970 Chevrolet C10 - Grandpa’s- My first truck.—in progress to shiny 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10. 1950 Chevrolet 1300- in progress to shiny. 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife’s Parts trucks- 1951 GMC 9300 1951-GMC 9430 1951- Chevrolet 1300
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Re: Valuable tool for a dime
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Joined: Aug 2001
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Mixed Up
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Setting the gap on something?
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Re: Valuable tool for a dime
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Back in the dark ages "a thin dime" was used to set spark plug gaps- - - -BUT- - - - -it had to have the serrated rim worn off of it. Of course, it was also necessary to have a book of matches to complete the tool kit.
Jerry
"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose"
Kris Kristofferson
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
WAG MORE- - - - - -BARK LESS!
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Re: Valuable tool for a dime
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Joined: Aug 2001
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Mixed Up
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That looks like a Mercury head dime?
Just got my old 1 inch mic out and a 1989 dime is about .053 thick.
Are hot plugs gapped that much?
Don
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Joined: Feb 2004
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That's why the rim needs to be worn off! More like .035".
Jerry
"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose"
Kris Kristofferson
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
WAG MORE- - - - - -BARK LESS!
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Re: Valuable tool for a dime
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Joined: Aug 2001
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Mixed Up
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OK, you got me to do some research.
Dug out my old dime savings book and picked out a couple worn dimes.
The 1925 worn mercury head was .043 with a mic.
The 1923 was .041. So what was the gap for hot plugs back then and the gap for the points?
I have heard that a credit card is about the same thickness as a book o matches?
Don
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Joined: Aug 2001
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Mixed Up
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The rims were not quite worn off on the two I checked.
Don
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Re: Valuable tool for a dime
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Joined: Aug 2001
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Well, I need to mic a credit card now and then get a shower.
In-law Christmas tomorrow.
Don
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Joined: Aug 2001
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Mixed Up
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Credit card was .031. Close enough for the girls I used to go out with!
Jerry, what is the thickness of different color hair on women?
I know you and I know, but we can’t post it here.
Don
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