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Old Sep 6, 2022 | 02:17 PM
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The weather looks good enough to paint! When I finished at noon yesterday, it was already 88.


Old Sep 6, 2022 | 03:17 PM
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I finally got around to taking care of my rusty roof. It's not perfect by a long shot, but it's protected, and nobody under 6' tall will see any of it unless they make a concerted effort (and if they don't like it, then it's their own darned fault).















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Originally Posted by COStruck
That was strange. I heard an exhaust rattle (but not a leak?) while idling on a hill and found this clamp, although tight, had given up the ghost and my muffler was free to slide back and forth inside the preceding pipe. I had to use penetrating oil overnight to get it tight again, but I got it.

I've got one that let's the muffler's weight twist the exhaust so the tailpipe hits the bottom of the edge of the bed. Every once in awhile I just take my foot and push it back down.


Old Sep 6, 2022 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
I've got one that let's the muffler's weight twist the exhaust so the tailpipe hits the bottom of the edge of the bed. Every once in awhile I just take my foot and push it back down.
My exhaust on my old Mustang would NOT stay put on the right side. I had to readjust it every six months, and because the tips were huge, it had to perfect each time.
Old Sep 6, 2022 | 06:45 PM
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Looks good Ohio. You know you could stripe the hood and t-gate ta match........Nahh, sticker some black claws on it instead

Looks good the way it be.
Old Sep 6, 2022 | 07:02 PM
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I actually need to do the same stupid thing, Ohio. Mine looks really bad. BTW, what's that antenna? CB? Ham?

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Looks good Ohio. You know you could stripe the hood and t-gate ta match........Nahh, sticker some black claws on it instead

Looks good the way it be.
LMAO.... RAWR!

Originally Posted by COStruck
My exhaust on my old Mustang would NOT stay put on the right side. I had to readjust it every six months, and because the tips were huge, it had to perfect each time.
Were you using band clamps? I've seen those move.
Old Sep 6, 2022 | 07:03 PM
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Were you using band clamps? I've seen those move.
Yep.
Old Sep 6, 2022 | 07:07 PM
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I just went out and got my "drips" all sanded down. It's 98 degrees, so I'd better not shoot it yet.
Old Sep 6, 2022 | 07:13 PM
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I actually need to do the same stupid thing, Ohio. Mine looks really bad. BTW, what's that antenna? CB? Ham?
That's the only thing flawless on the 98.....wanna trade ?
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Originally Posted by white89gt
I actually need to do the same stupid thing, Ohio. Mine looks really bad. BTW, what's that antenna? CB? Ham?
I just used a semi-gloss Rustoleum. I'm hoping that a couple of coats of wax after 45 days or so will help it hold up.
The antenna is a dual-band ham stick - 2-meter/70cm.





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