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Hood hinge question
I think I'd hit the bone yard and get another one. You might even find one the same color.- grouch
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Its that time of the year again, and Ineed help before this becomes a problem!!
I'm coming in a bit late but I just recently joined. I'm an olde pharte who has fought meeses (look it up, snagglepuss)I have quite a few tricks to deal with the little cheese thieves. In a car or something that sits closed up, put fabric softener sheets inside. A couple in the trunk, 3 or 4 in... -
Tire spoons / irons
How long a piece are you looking for? Look for a parts store that caters to large trucks. I've got various spoons as well as split rim tools. I don't fool with split rims and had one derim back in the 70's while in the cage. The longer the tool the more expensive but the more leverage you'll... -
Negative shut off switch
Car jackers tend to come from behind or to the side. If you're not expecting it and your door is unloacked, you're looking at the barrel of a weapon in short order. The one locally who got shot wasn't able to handle a clutch and the owner moved off and pulled his .45lc revolver out and shot him...- grouch
- Post #28
- Forum: General Discussion
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Defroster issue
Actually, that looks easier than I thought it would be. I may be able to juice something up to change the air flow without removing it. "Clementine" is not and never will be a show truck. It's a winter drive so I can get to work in really bad weather. I have to open so everybody else can work... -
Negative shut off switch
I've protected many cars through the years. My favorite was a one way valve on the brake line. With it set, you can apply the brakes but they won't release. Alas, it only works on single reservoir brake systems. dual systems like the late 60's and later it won't work. If you feel like having...- grouch
- Post #21
- Forum: General Discussion
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Defroster issue
I need a place to start troubleshooting my Escalade. It's a 2000 model but is more akin to a '99. Basically, a Tahoe with Cadillac badges. Since I've had it, I've fixed many problems a well meaning but inexperienced previous owner caused. I've found that parts for a '99 fit just fine. For a...
