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07-10-2003, 06:08 PM
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Beaumont Update
Hey everybody. Well, the parts came in today (dual fans and alternator). So just waiting for the mech to show up later, and I'll be back on the road (hopefully) tomorrow.
He's great....drives about an hour each way, brings what he needs with him (is ASE certified master mech and master diesel), and charges $25/hour! Had my current aux fans blowing inside of 2 minutes. Even discovered that the fans were actually blowing in reverse!
His dad is picking up the VW diesel truck, and taking it back to replace the head, and install the new interior I got for it (updating things and changing colors).
After he gets the AC going (the conversion was botched, has to actually make a part to be able to put in the 124), then the stereo, and I'll be all set!
Hopefully the comp we use for scanning will be fixed sometime soon (Pete diagnosed it for me), so I can add some pics!
Joe & Gina
He's great....drives about an hour each way, brings what he needs with him (is ASE certified master mech and master diesel), and charges $25/hour! Had my current aux fans blowing inside of 2 minutes. Even discovered that the fans were actually blowing in reverse!
His dad is picking up the VW diesel truck, and taking it back to replace the head, and install the new interior I got for it (updating things and changing colors).
After he gets the AC going (the conversion was botched, has to actually make a part to be able to put in the 124), then the stereo, and I'll be all set!
Hopefully the comp we use for scanning will be fixed sometime soon (Pete diagnosed it for me), so I can add some pics!
Joe & Gina
07-11-2003, 06:27 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by PeteL:
<strong>Yeah, but can he do a belt job?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Ah Pete, you're the only one I trust with those belts!
<strong>Yeah, but can he do a belt job?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Ah Pete, you're the only one I trust with those belts!
07-11-2003, 06:31 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by PeteL:
<strong>BTW
I just did my 1500 mile retensioning at 2200 miles. They were quite loose. Doing belts is no fun without a tool passer.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I thought you were out of town for a couple of weeks, or else I would have asked you about coming over for these couple of things.
Hey....we finally got a drop light,
and as soon as I can get either the Benz or this car, I'm heading over to pick up a rolling jack, and more tools.
When the odometer is fixed, and/or I can judge about 1500, I'll be giving you a call. YOU DA MAN when it comes to those belts!
Let me know when you're back in town.
Joe
<strong>BTW
I just did my 1500 mile retensioning at 2200 miles. They were quite loose. Doing belts is no fun without a tool passer.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">I thought you were out of town for a couple of weeks, or else I would have asked you about coming over for these couple of things.
Hey....we finally got a drop light,
and as soon as I can get either the Benz or this car, I'm heading over to pick up a rolling jack, and more tools.When the odometer is fixed, and/or I can judge about 1500, I'll be giving you a call. YOU DA MAN when it comes to those belts!
Let me know when you're back in town.
Joe
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07-11-2003, 06:35 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by ahofam123:
<strong>A mechanic that makes house calls for $25/hr. How did you find him?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Well, we were in another town about an hour away actually looking at a 67 Mustang high performance pony car. Which, needed LOTS of work. So much so, that when I put it in gear, it died.
This mech (Clayton) just happened to be on his way home from work, and stopped to help. Even said he could get the part, and fix it for us right there on the spot!
With all the cars we've got "in surgery", I took his number fast.
He was here at the house the other night, for 3 hours, plus it's an hour drive each way, and he only charged $75.
That's the story <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" />
<strong>A mechanic that makes house calls for $25/hr. How did you find him?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Well, we were in another town about an hour away actually looking at a 67 Mustang high performance pony car. Which, needed LOTS of work. So much so, that when I put it in gear, it died.
This mech (Clayton) just happened to be on his way home from work, and stopped to help. Even said he could get the part, and fix it for us right there on the spot!
With all the cars we've got "in surgery", I took his number fast.
He was here at the house the other night, for 3 hours, plus it's an hour drive each way, and he only charged $75.
That's the story <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" />
07-11-2003, 11:06 AM
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Boy, you better find out what he drinks and give him a bottle or case of beer everytime he comes over to your place and keep him happy. He is a great find.