Last Indian

13 hours ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

ok.... Fitzy i have turned down the thermostat... every day starts with a frost now. i did a rain dance so, it will be pissing down when you get here !!!

fuel is wayy to hard to get. so best you walk from Christchurch.

beers are cold and fridge is full !!!! 

did i forget any thing ???

oh yeah ! fish ! sorry all gone ! dam fishing trawlers are back reaping our oceans !!!. We will justA have to rough it and eat steak !!! sorry !!!!

But you have to kill daisy first !!! 

My wife loves your daisy! She loves cows.

I know all of us wish you guys & your mates a great visit! Have a couple on us! When you come for the Dream Cruse you can collect from Frosty!😆

2 hours ago, JUSTA6 said:

Thankz guys. Could have been so much worse, didn't hurt anyone, both my Pontiacs are OK.  Both the daily drivers didn't get a scratch. All the patio furniture N basic yard stuff has been returned to the right neighbors.  POWER is back on already.  Got it back about an hour ago.  Shocking!!! LOL  Our power company is forcasting 80% will have power returned by Thursday.  Just watching the news and this storm was huge. Sadly there have been a number of people died and hurt from downed power lines.  There were those that were hit with tornado's and others by what they are now calling GUSTnato's.  Could that be a SPINOFF from Sharknato's??

I feel for you buddy! Damn shame about the trailer. Looks like it’s a black locust tree!? If so wow! Those are one of the heaviest trees per square inch & pound per pound. I had six on my property when I built my house, I took them all down, to problematic for my liking. 
It’s great that your neighbors pitched in & helped clean up! Those are good folks.

Dam Steve, what a nightmare! Glad you’re all ok! JustA got to keep putting one foot ahead of the other.

11 hours ago, Fitzy said:

Those pics are great. I like how all the workers are wearing hornrims (but they're probably safety glasses) and have their shirts neatly tucked into their pants. If I tucked my shirt into my pants, my stomach, pants & shirt would all complain loudly. No tattoos, piercings or anyone sitting around playing on their phone either! No gay pride flags, no signs demanding that you be safe, no women which is a pity but that's how life was in the 60s when the nuclear family was still a thing. The man would work all day and come home to a clean house and dinner would be in the oven. Sounds really sexist, doesn't it, but that's how we all grew up.

Don’t apologize for something that was closer to Gods laws than now! Not preaching or being all biblical, but read Deuteronomy 22:5 or 1 Corinthians 16:13 or Leviticus 18:22. I could give more, but the point is men are supposed to be men & act like men & women are to act like women! It was much more that why back then. Part, just part of the problems of the today is that all went away more & more with each new generation.

DON’T miss interpret the above! A man is to treat a woman like a precious jewel, be fair, be kind not degrading. Seek her council in matters of proper importance.

If you don’t believe in God, than you can ignore all of this! Maybe that’s the problem of today! 
 

Thanks JustA! Great info & pics!

On 6/7/2022 at 12:50 PM, JUSTA6 said:

5 hours ago, Frosty said:

Tell me if you disagree with me.....but this reminds me of....

 

Thor from B.C.?

Bingo!! I’ve said it before! Modern man is an arrogant moron! Sorry! Not really! He thinks he’s so smart but there is very very little he has discovered or invented! He has improved upon things, but discovered/invented? Not much! Indoor plumbing? 6000 years ago. Paved roads 6000 years ago. Calculator? 4500 years ago. Cruse ships with running water, swimming pools & powered bulge pumps 2800 years ago. War ships with missiles, 3000 years ago.

Thanks guys! Great coverage!

Way better than the legacy news media! Accurate & unbiased, who would a thought! 
What strikes me is while we all love our own cars & baby them. When you look at all the different makes & models of car we all know & remember, but forget about till we see them again, is, I’m like a kid in the candy store! I want that one, no that one, no that one, oh please can I just have one of each?!

18 hours ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

Gary, what did you buy your boss for your 50 anniversary ?..... something gold?

Well actually neither of us ever really bought into the whole commercial industry shtick! We spend our time together & enjoy that! To us it’s a little like a friend we know who throws a birthday party for herself! Seems a little narcissistic! 
Our daughter did have us for dinner & gave us a wonderful gift. 

2 hours ago, JUSTA6 said:

Too hot out, takin a break in the A/C.  Won't make crusin with the gang tonight.  Gonna Justa use the muratic acid in the rad by itself.  Thinking I can fill it 1/2 way, let sit.  Shake it back N forth, let it sit some more on the next side til I've hit all 4 sides.  Rinse and see what comes out..   Wire brushed the inside of the water pump and outlet best as I can reach with toothbrush sized wire brushes.  Have a long round stone acc for my dremel that might reach back far enough to finish the curve and hit the stubborn stuff.

Take care of yourself buddy! Sometimes you just gotta being up the creek with no paddle. Which reminds me of a sticker I saw on a car not to long ago. It said “shit creek surviver”

Here’s an oldie from 48 years ago!

38 minutes ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

Yes ! happy Anniversary Gary !  

4 hours ago, Wrongway said:

Happy Anniversary Last Indian! 50 years is amazing bro!

5 hours ago, JUSTA6 said:

Hey buddy,  CONGRATULATIONS on 50.  I'm 5 behind ya.

Thanks guys! I appreciate it!

2 hours ago, JUSTA6 said:

Don't need to run it through the block.  Need to clean it out of the timing cover and my hand polished water pump so I can button up the front N bottom of the motor on the stand. Drop the heads on and I can put it in the car making much more room in my tiny garage.  I only have the 10X10 workspace N a 2 ton come along from the rafters to pull motors.

I would JustA make a 50/50 solution of water & muratic acid in a pail or pan & let the cover soak, but the polished pump needs treated differently. The muratic acid will etch the polished pump to gray! Do you have a pressure washer? If so I would try that.

Anything that’s polished is going to have the finish ruined by a harsh cleaner/acid bath. Since you have the parts off, I would also some stiff bristled brushes. Especially some that are braided wire, as those will flex a lot

14 minutes ago, JUSTA6 said:

Hey buddy,  CONGRATULATIONS on 50.  I'm 5 behind ya.  Not going to bother you, car will not have a chance of making the dream Cruise. (I'll have to settle on being seen in that OL GTO, whatta spot to be in, LMAO)  Usually this mess is from mixing anti freeze.  I've never done that and has been bothering me.  Then I realized I was using Water Wetter.  A cooling system additive that did indeed drop operating temp 20 degrees.  I was hoping for a magic solution of Coke/Pepsi and an asprin that would melt this stuff.  The shop that built the rad for me over 30yrs ago doesn't have a hot tank. They did suggest muratic acid.  Thats the main reason I took my block in, to get this stuff out of the coolant passages.  I need to get this outta my timing cover and water pump so I can button up the lower end and finish building the motor.  I have Sunbird guts stacked all over and under the GTO.  Need to get stuff outta my way so I can get the GTO out.  Enjoy your anniversary, it'sa very special one!!!  PLEASE DELETE OR EDIT YOU PHONE NUMBER OUT OF THIS POST.  I already had it, but copied it again. Thankz so much.

Yes! Muratic acid! 1/3 of a gallon to the system. Run it for 10 minutes, drain flush clean water, drain. See what it looks like! If needed repeat!

Steve, it's ok you can call! She won't mind. 

If all you need is to move the car for right now there is a quicker way.

39 minutes ago, JUSTA6 said:

I'm not even going into the last couple days.  End result I have not worked on Sunbird Motor.  Ordered what I thought I needed,  but missed some pieces.  They will hopefully be in today.  Ozzie update.  Vet says he's suffered nerve damage,  head tilts to one side but he is happy to eat/drink,  goes to the door when he needs out.  He even carries his fav toy.  Still walks like a drunken sailor,  but does't fall as much.  Justa happy to be where we are.  He's laying next to me here.  When the time comes I will do the right thing for my buddy.  But stroke doesn't always mean the end and the vet agree's.  

Now hope my parts come in.

Things in there proper order & as you can! What else can you do, but remember this. 
None of us are getting out alive, but the lucky ones get out happy & full filled! I think Ozzie is going to be one of those.

11 hours ago, JUSTA6 said:

.  Then he wanted to get up on the couch with me N watch street outlaws.  Hey Dad.... I'm not done with you yet.  Don't give up on me.  One side has been affected and he can't hold his head straight.   Looks like the roadtrip is to the vet to see if they can do anything to help.

Fingers crossed 🤞!

10 hours ago, JUSTA6 said:

Still no block.  Hope to have my hood hydraulics working today.  Paint the oil pan and clean the engine compartment is all thats left to do before building the motor.  Today is my birthday.....guess what I'm hoping for?  I'm gettin too old for this drama shit.  Canceled todays dinner with the family as I was suppose to be workin on my mistress.

Happy Birthday buddy! I out grew all mine after last year!

1 hour ago, JUSTA6 said:

Block is back!  Worked on it til closing to get it done.   For all my B'chen,  Vic did an awesome job using only the best parts available.  Threw in some ARP head bolts that was messed up pulling them off the other motor for free.  Also zinc additive for break in oil.   Need to get er on the stand N start building/painting.  Very Happy.....😁

I’m happy for ya buddy!

Dan, I think everyone has conveyed that the most important thing is it pleases you first & for most! 
That said, for me there are very few cars I have ever driven or seen or even owned that I didn’t feel could be improved! Power, handling, braking or subtle interior or exterior looks, but that’s just me! 
I have built everything from full race to full custom & even a couple 100% original! To me all of them take the same amount & level of work, detail & effort!