Redneck thread:All topics Redneck and mechanical related. (exhaust, leak, 1979)

[Swampmonster]

Originally Posted by Omaha Rocks

And if asked whether or not you wanted to drive one, you'd say the same thing I would. "Heck yes!!!"

My problem with driving that is that I'd want to go look for stuff to run over.

You could run over just about anything your little black heart desired with one of those puppies

I would LOVE to run one of those things for a day.....I used to have a bit of performance data on them,but that old 'puter is fried

[Omaha Rocks]

Originally Posted by muleskinner

No they are no longer built....they were built in Montana as customs and made out of old Clark(IIRC?) endloaders and were BEASTS!!!!!

Ever hear of the Big Roy? Apparently it was an 8-wheel prototype made by Versatile.
Big Roy

http://www.ag-museum.mb.ca/attractions/equipment/images/versatile.jpg (broken link)

[Swampmonster]

Originally Posted by Omaha Rocks

Ever hear of the Big Roy? Apparently it was an 8-wheel prototype made by Versatile.
Big Roy

HOLY CRAP!!!!! I would LOVE to drive that thing down to the local cafe with just a two bottom plow hooked on the back,get out,break wind and walk inside as they all stared at me through the big window

[country pride]

Originally Posted by muleskinner

HOLY CRAP!!!!! I would LOVE to drive that thing down to the local cafe with just a two bottom plow hooked on the back,get out,break wind and walk inside as they all stared at me through the big window

I was thinking the same, wow!
Actually, waaaay back about 30-something years ago, my (then) husband bought a 67 Camaro from some little ol lady, as a project car. A simple little v-6 that was barely running on 3. Smoked like crazy, but for $100, it worked out ok. He took it apart, slapped in a v-8 (a 283) and beefed her up. Needless to say, by the time he and his brother were done with it, you might say that car was about as 'hot' as many of the parts on it, if ya get my drift.
You might be redneck if your car consists of several different cars' parts.....

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by Omaha Rocks

Ever hear of the Big Roy? Apparently it was an 8-wheel prototype made by Versatile.
Big Roy

Dang! That thing has a better turning radius than my truck. It's only 26.6 feet. As much as I would love to own that, I couldn't afford to fill up the 550 gallon fuel tank on a regular basis. Plus the DW would probably get tired of me driving it around in circles in the backyard all the time.

[Swampmonster]

Originally Posted by GTOlover

what's everyones favorite brand of tools for wrench on your car or trucks?
most of my wrenches and socket sets are craftsman they seem to be pretty durable and I have lost a more than a few in my life time

I have a hodge podge mix of Williams,Craftsman,Proto,Snap-On,Klien,Visegrip,CL and just enough Japanese tools to make me appreciate the good ones.

I really like Williams adjustable wrenches for some reason....they round a bolt head off just perfect

[Swampmonster]

Originally Posted by Livewire

I was thinking the same, wow!
Actually, waaaay back about 30-something years ago, my (then) husband bought a 67 Camaro from some little ol lady, as a project car. A simple little v-6 that was barely running on 3. Smoked like crazy, but for $100, it worked out ok. He took it apart, slapped in a v-8 (a 283) and beefed her up. Needless to say, by the time he and his brother were done with it, you might say that car was about as 'hot' as many of the parts on it, if ya get my drift.
You might be redneck if your car consists of several different cars' parts.....

That WOULD be fun wouldn't it...can't you just imagine the looks those old coots would give each other as you pulled up with that thing...and on top of THAT,a little old 2 bottom plow on the back of it....it would be a Kodak moment to see their faces.

[Omaha Rocks]

I think you guys will like this site. I just got it forwarded to me. It's called "There I Fixed It."
There, I Fixed It: Epic Kludges + Jury Rigs

Here's a sample:

[drjones96]

Originally Posted by Omaha Rocks

No, I haven't heard of "Hot Stuff" stripper.

The best stuff I've ever used is Aircraft Paint Remover. It's mean, and you BETTER be wearing rubber gloves.
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In my limited experience, though, I've consistently found that few things beat the work of a good Random/Orbital Sander.

I can vouch for that stuff. That ain't your typical chemical stripper.

[Swampmonster]

Originally Posted by drjones96

I can vouch for that stuff. That ain't your typical chemical stripper.

Thanks!!! I'll give it a try.....does it require a lot of scraping? I HATE it when the paint toughens up and becomes nearly impossible to scrape off.