Randy's update

[YellowRose]

Randy's update

According to the System, his last post was back in July, but he was logged onto the Forum TODAY, around 9pm or so... I think Dave has his phone number and I asked him, by phone, if he could give him a call to see how he is doing.

[Randy]

Here I am

[IMG]20161022_113543 by Randy harsha, on Flickr[/IMG]just a bunch of family stuff, taken peeps to Doc. nee replacement.
father in law, lovely Bride doing most of the help over there every day. we helping a friend/client its been 8mo. he walking now with help, for the longest time barely get up. some Cancer attack his spine,there going to try harder durgs, to see, I walk with 2 time a week and hang with. he a big guy, doing better. then I was in the Blues and got all moop pee and a hole bunch stuff ........
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I did do a little, got splash gards off, cleaning on them, aarm off
and painted clean on wheel well and put bushings in, cut rubber
splash gard [IMG]20161022_123346 by Randy harsha, on Flickr[/IMG]
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[IMG]20161022_124017 by Randy harsha, on Flickr[/IMG]
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[del]

Yes sometimes life gets in the way ...

Happy to see you back! Hope everyone is on the mend.
I was following your posts and videos with mucho interest because I'm facing a similar project in the spring time. Upper control arm bushing on pass side is shot, so along with those bushings I will be replacing the (original) upper ball joints and convert to front disc brakes. I'll be seeking out those MOOG K8212 ball joints based on your experience and the advice that followed.

When you replaced your upper bushings were you able to reuse the shaft? Or did you replace everything with a kit?

[DKheld]

X2 with Del - Glad to hear your back at the Tbird project.
I love those video's...

Eric

[Randy]

Dave Called !

.Good old Dave, he told me last night I had Square's looking hi and low for me. And if i was ok, I got to thinking and I forgot about my helpers, that is all of you Square's, lately when I do have a little time I just don't feel like going out and play alone.
Thanks Square's your the best little helpers, not that my lovely Bride hasn't helped form time to time, but she has a full plate also.
ans. Del hello thanks for the shout out.
and I did have some trouble with ball joints, stay with MOOG they fit like new. the uppers just replace bushing and ball, shaft was ok. note don't for get the shaft before tapping in the 2nd bushing.
and what I used for Whacking big sledgehammer and a 1in. 1/4 pvc adapter with threads on one side I thought it made it a little wider thats the side i did all the whacking, pick it up at hard wear store .99 it was nice fit. Dave I think has a pipe he uses,
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I rebuilt paint both used tractor john deere Black blitz paint.
[IMG]20160916_112027 by Randy harsha, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Randy]

Last July: Ray

its been a long time Ray to much stuff.!
that post was when I met Nyles, I have wanted to stop back agin sometime when i go by. some day hopefully, he told me a lot in just a little time a was there, he knows a lot about the bird from restoring his, a funny thing happen at his house his neighbor is learning to be a Chef, we just happened to be in garage when a sample plate of peanut brittle came by MMm yum, Wow I'm feeling better just thinking about that day I met Nyles.

[Randy]

note to self

just looking at some videos, i think it was in one of the longer ones, o i had to laugh, I was so proud when Hazard and I got that back together, that was before we looked in the box. Left side is going to be a breeze..a piece of cake I tell you.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYDOvwmAvAA

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[Tbird1044]

Randy:
Glad to hear you are okay. I was also wondering what happened to you. Any time you want to stop by, feel free. I am getting very close to taking the Ole Bird in for upholstery and then I should be cruising the streets.
Nyles

[Randy]

[IMG]20160719_125536 by Randy harsha, on Flickr[/IMG]
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20160301_125511 by Randy harsha, on Flickr

[Tbird1044]

OMG, that looks great.

Nyles

[simplyconnected]

I agree, it sure does, Nyles.
Hey, click on the top picture of the blue caliper. It's a VIDEO!

BTW, the little dog's name is, Hazard. He always helps Randy. - Dave

[Randy]

what's behind splash guard # 2 Video

I making up for lost time, this video shows what was behind/ I haven't cut into clean out the inter . thats next and clean and
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.................its A.video click on pic............[IMG]20161022_111036 by Randy harsha, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Randy]

clean up

Hazard told me this place is a mess!
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[IMG]20161113_085641 by Randy harsha, on Flickr[/IMG]
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Harzard said Chang the paper in the bird cage!
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20161115_105048 by Randy harsha, on Flickr
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Okay already
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[IMG]20161125_140924 by Randy harsha, on Flickr[/IMG]
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How that ? Bark Bark! that sure is a dirty Bird.
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[IMG]20161125_141211 by Randy harsha, on Flickr[/IMG]
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We did get some paint on splash guard there almost ready for new rubber We cut. did a lot of cleaning under it was a mess .Hazard keeps a close eye on things .

[Dakota Boy]

now that you have the inner front fender shield removed; cut a hole in the cowl there and you'll be shocked how much crud, sand, and silt will be inside that area (right below those vents that allow air into the cabin by your feet). The passenger side on my car was plugged and no water was going to drain out very easily.

[Randy]

. Greg I was surprised to say the least! funny thing most of it was a fine powder . I have done passenger just last week before Hazrad said we should clean this mess up. soon ill have video for that side ,the driver side i did a bit ago! the first video was after i cut hole. 2nd was cutting hole. its a slow day today cold out good computer day.
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.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJtvE7TCiVM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM8wNbV0VMM