Amateur video logs of project cars and automotive related stuff. I've been building and restoring classic vehicles since 1992 and thought other like minded people might be interested in seeing my low budget projects. I like all classic and antique vehicles. roberthaff@sbcglobal.net
Dan, I am soo sorry to hear about your former sister in law! That is a tragic loss! I am glad they got your bad tooth out and I know what you mean about the vibration or dry socket stuff when they take a molar out. I had my wisdom teeth removed in the very back and had the same thing happen. Eventually, it fills in and the whistling, vibration and pain fades away. They also gave me a syringe with a 90 degree turn on the end to do the salt water rinses. Hopefully, you have or can find something like that to help you out. I still have to get caught up with all of your past videos! I have watched about half of them and need to comment too. Well, hang in there and I hope you feel better soon! Take care!
oh man been there before, debilitating pain. I had 7 needles to numb mine and I could still feel it. I just told the doc to pull it out. luckily issue was resolved after that.
That's a rough couple of weeks Rob. Condolences on the loss of your sister-in-law. That's tragic. I've seen enough of that throughout my career. Be sure to look after yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
You used to be able to buy the oil plug drain washers with the rubber inside of the crash washer why not just use a crush washer and some good Teflon tape it’s been done millions and millions of times over on cars trucks tractors you name it.
My condolences on the passing of a friend/family member! And I also feel your pain on your tooth issue......litterally! I'm in my 70's and have lost/broke several teeth, but I too have a phobia about dentist, mostly because of Air Force dentist and them not believing I could still feel them drilling and cutting! Now, you need a new doctor!! My Doc called in a script for Tylenol 4 last year, when I was 200 miles from home in a hotel at some Appraiser meetings. #4 will kill the pain, I promise!! Now I am never without it, especially when I travel! Kudos to you for even crawling under a damn car with tooth issues!! Your buddy needs to get a grip. Dental pain is in the middle of your head and will not quit! Get some #4!! ;)
That’s nasty, think going to the dentist is right up there as taking your car in for repairs! Lol Steve’s car is looking good and sometimes it takes as long as it takes especially when you’re waiting for parts. He’ll definitely have a very nice car when it’s done, can’t deny that!
Harbor Freight has a great assorted heat shrink pack for about $7. Napa should have that neoprene expandable oil drain plug. Dentist should have stitched up the open hole where the molar was. Sounds like you need to find an upgrade dentist for the future.
Thanks for the update. Man, a rough couple of weeks for sure. Ear infections and toothaches nothing worse. Get some rest if you can. Question for you, did you get the smaller starter for Steve’s car? I’m running into the same problem with my new headers. What type of starter did you guys purchase? Thanks and hope you get better soon
Haff, my husband watches your channel religiously. He watched this one tonight as I was making dinner. I feel compelled to say that the word "anyway" shouldn't be used as a drinking game with your videos or people might die. 😉 Seriously, we're both looking forward to your next episode. Anyway, keep 'em comin'.
Great info. Starting a 55. Family car totally original and complete. How do you feel about running the 265? Maybe a mild cam and headers ? Love to hear your thoughts
I personally don't like the old small blocks from 50's to 60's. The main reason is more expensive rebuilds. The heads are not set up to run unleaded fuels. There are no accessory holes anywhere especially the heads. The old road draft tube engines stink and you can smell hot oil in the car. Todays unleaded fuels with old high compression engines with iron heads is not a good combination. A 350 Chevy cannot be beat for budget small block. Now this is my PERSONAL opinion only.
@@haffrods7055 hmmm. Good info. I just wanted to keep it original. More from being a family cat my mom bought in 59. It’s just going to be a 10ft driver. No long trips…put a car lift in 2 months ago…been gearing up for this since age 16. It will be a budget build. Ordering the front disk kit from speedway next week.. would you ever order the 2” offset spindles to lower the front stance ?
After messing around trying to free up the freeze plug with eyeglass screwdrivers, I used needle nose pliers to grip inside the plug and against the outside of the housing and the plug came right out. Also, I used Dust Off instead of running my compressor to blow air. I had some old Singer sewing machine oil so I used it. Marvel Mystery oil might work well, too.
You don't no how much good it does my heart to see you saving tri five chevys. Yours are included in that finite number. Thank you for your sharing with us.
Question: I have a 57 with a Vintage Air. I can’t get the heater to work. The coolant won’t go past the heater control valve when it’s open. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!
Good idea. On. The. Trunk. Gas. Tube. Runs. Up. To the. Back. Of tail light’s I remember. A neighbor. Had. A 56. Two door. He. Gave. His son the. Key. To unlock. Gas. Door. Thanks. ❤❤❤❤❤
Glad you’re making progress on your ‘55 because I’m going backwards on mine. I need a better frame (and not the $20K Art Morrison kind, either!). Keep up the good work!
Well sir the first car we had that I adopted was a 1956 Chevrolet 150 six cylinder three speed. My Granddaddy bought it from the original owner in 1961. In 1968 Granddaddy gave it to my father for us kids to drive and it smoked like a freight train. Consequently we fixed the engine and got the car into good mechanical shape and put a paint job on it (my Dad sprayed it). That was a good reliable car and later on I put a .060 over 283 hot rod engine in it and it ran good, but of course a young kid with a lead foot sort of tears things up. You are correct in that the tri-fives weigh about the same as a Chevelle as I have a 69 El Camino and actually the stock wheels from a 55 Chevrolet use the same bolt pattern and bolt right up to a drum brake Chevelle (don't know about the discs. You have some very good tips and results from experience and one thing that we get ourselves trapped into is we listen to too many folks who may or may not know what they are talking about. We have so much stuff available out here (tons of stuff as opposed to the late sixties). There is so much stuff that we get attention deficit disorder trying to absorb it all. I would advise someone who is just starting out on these cars is to learn the vehicle, how it comes apart (but do not take it down to a basket case just yet) and research the different outlets that can provide the proper updates to make the car a safe driver (your recommendations as to Speedway are good). It is best for the individual starting out to get information from reliable sources but then again there are many "reliable sources" out there. These vehicles even with their deficient designs and engineering (of course we have to consider the times) are good basic vehicles for the beginner to learn on. My Dad allowed me to dismantle the car we had to a point but he kept me in line with the "hot rod s@#t". We wound up with a good looking automobile that was safe to drive and reliable. I also learned how to take stuff apart and put it together and that experience was and is still priceless.
