Cary's 73 1.7 Rustoration Thread Options

[worn]

I'm thinking at 86, the heart is getting worn out. Congestive heart failure.
But there not going there yet.

Yeah, they often avoid that term these days, even though it can be exactly the problem. But if he is having arrhythmia spells, an indwelling pacemaker might buy some quality years. Glad to hear he is well connected with the vicars. So he has that going for him, which is good.

[914werke]

Ha, I saw that ad when it 1st popped up, but it looked too rough to bother even in the couple of pics posted. LMK if the front panel is salvageable id be interested.
If you were hoping to score a tunnel and cant harvest one, I have one.
Good luck with Pops health Im sure you know it gets rocky from here out.

[mbseto]

Best wishes for the Super in Law.

[cary]

LMK if the front panel is salvageable id be interested.
Good luck with Pops health Im sure you know it gets rocky from here out.

The right front corner has an owe .................

[cary]

[cary]

He seems to be doing fine.
Hopefully I can talk him into getting new hearing aids in his time of weakness.
100% paid for by the government. Anti aircraft in Korea and dynamite blasting with the Federal Highway. But he doesn't like the hassle. Lots of red tape.

Thanks for all the well wishes ....................

He's on another 48 hour recording. But I'm not going to take him to the shop tomorrow.
Forecast 96 degrees. I'll work at Rothsport instead. I just pulled the Dynamat out of rally car #3, what a frikking messy job. Mat is out. Now I'm trying to figure what will remove the left over tar the fastest. Paint thinner is working, kinda. Acetone drys too quick.
Might look at an asphalt/tar remover at the masonry supply store. Or aircraft paint stripper.

[Cairo94507]

Best wises to superinlaw - a truly talented man.

[altitude411]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'm glad he is on the mend... seems like a great person to be around. he reminds me of Wayne Carrini mechanic, Rodger. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thanks for the thread! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[cary]

Let's say a blending of Rodger and MacGyver.

[BillC]

Now I'm trying to figure what will remove the left over tar the fastest. Paint thinner is working, kinda. Acetone drys too quick.
Might look at an asphalt/tar remover at the masonry supply store. Or aircraft paint stripper.

Try a penetrating oil, like PB Blaster or Kroil. Spray it on the asphalt, let it sit for a bit, then wipe it out. It'll dissolve the asphalt without hurting the paint underneath. You'll go through plenty of paper towels, though. And, the oil residue will evaporate overnight.

Wish SuperInLaw good luck for me.

[76-914]

Your giving me flashbacks Cary. In the late 50's my Dad had the bright idea of putting a layer of brush on Tar over the rivets in his aluminum boat to stop the leaks. Did not work worth a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) . So he invested in the more expensive approach, fiberglass. Guess who got to remove that Tar crap during the prep work? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

[cary]

Ended up going with Xylene from Home Depot. Worked well, but still messy.

Busy day today at Dad's Garage.
Two new electric fans in the Audi A6. New intercooler tubes on my Powerstroke.
Oil change on the 210k 99 Explorer. Then maybe I'll get the cone screw put back in my 914.

[cary]

Update on Super In Law :

Get this, BP was 116/60 at his new primary physician appointment on Tuesday. Dandy, 180 (emergency room) to 116. So he's pleading his case for the heat and dehydration. I'm not buying in.

Monitor recording shows no arrhythmia.
But it did show something called CTMT. (?) So he has a cardiologist appointment on the 24th. I think one of his upper valves is weak, or out of sink.

Heading out to the shop this am. We'll see how he does. Like I mentioned on Mark's thread. He's chomping at the bit to get back to work.

His project list :

Cutting the wheels off the second pawn shop tool box that will become the engine and small parts storage box. Locate under clean shop /office work bench.

Design the frame for the 55" computer monitor. Then create out of conduit.

Read instructions and get our powder coating oven up and running.

Measure and design metal girder installation over big door. That will allow us to install electric chain hoist at a later date.

[ben*james]

Hey, you guys take care over there. Best.

[altitude411]

So Super In Law might have a sticking valve and need timing adjust? Sounds like something that could easily be handled right in the shop?
Glad he's feeling better Cary. Wish my BP was that good... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

[blackmoon]

Update on Super In Law :

Get this, BP was 116/60 at his new primary physician appointment on Tuesday. Dandy, 180 (emergency room) to 116. So he's pleading his case for the heat and dehydration. I'm not buying in.

Monitor recording shows no arrhythmia.
But it did show something called CTMT. (?) So he has a cardiologist appointment on the 24th. I think one of his upper valves is weak, or out of sink.

Heading out to the shop this am. We'll see how he does. Like I mentioned on Mark's thread. He's chomping at the bit to get back to work.

His project list :

Cutting the wheels off the second pawn shop tool box that will become the engine and small parts storage box. Locate under clean shop /office work bench.

Design the frame for the 55" computer monitor. Then create out of conduit.

Read instructions and get our powder coating oven up and running.

Measure and design metal girder installation over big door. That will allow us to install electric chain hoist at a later date.

Slave driver, keep him busy active life is a good life. The Cardio may recommend a pacemaker, however that will end any welding for him.Can't use the welder with one, speaking from experience of my own

[cary]

Friday he seemed a little cautious. That brought a tear to my eye when I was talking to the wife............. I'm hoping it is the fear of the unknown.
Saturday he slept in till 8am. In his words, half the day is over. LOL. But he had the old spring in his step. Spent from 10:30 till 4:30 at the shop. I don't think he ever sat down. Had a great day.

Blackmoon : I'm not going to be the one to tell him he has to stop welding.

Proud Papa moment. I have to share. Here is the view out of my middle son's office window in Manhattan. Just graduated JD at U of O.
He'll never see a court room. Contracts, tax law, venture capital & start ups is his passion.
Was interviewed and hired by the CEO. MY HERO.

[cary]

Can't keep a good man down. Super In Law had a work day at the church.
1. Setting up for the twice yearly garage sale. 2. A work day for 20 female students from George Fox.

I came home to my flat bed trailer 1/2 full of firewood for the shop. We have 30" wooden sides. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Stopping by 914 Rubber this am to pick up some tidbits for Mark's car.
Steuspeed is dropping by this afternoon to trade a seat.

[cary]

Super In Law Update :

Had his first cardiologist visit yesterday. No congestive failure issues.
Primary issue is one of the valves leaks. Which drops the pressure.
Then the neurological system goes crazy trying to compensate. Which causes the dizziness and racing heat rate.

Another set of tests next month to dial in the diagnosis.

He's all jacked. Next week he'll splitting the 2 cords of wood for the shop.
No maul swinging. We have a wood splitter .........

[raynekat]

Go Pops go....

Can't keep a good man down for long.