Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I'm feeling better, so back to California Tuesday.

Going to be weird at my childhood home with no mom, and everyone picking the things they want. I guess my niece already visited and put post-it notes on the things she wants. How did she get in the house? I have a feeling a lot of things will already be gone when my older brother and I get there on Tuesday.

Stressful times.

Glad you are feeling better.

As far as your mothers things, I suggest you just pick something that is not already tagged, and nobody else wants and move on.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Finally finished the power brake install on my friends 63' Mercury. Nothing fit, even pieces that were supposed to be bolt on didn't fit. Had to cut the existing strut tower bracing out as it wouldn't clear the new master cylinder and brake booster, which I knew about ahead of time. Added new strut tower that was on the export version of the Falcon that clears. Booster didn't fit in the master cylinder hole, was about 1/16th too large, steering column brace straddled the hole for the master cylinder that also needed clearanced. Push rod from booster to pedal didn't fit right. Built new brake lines and had to address many other fit issues. What I estimated to be 4-6 hour install ended up being around 16 hours. To top it off, doesn't work that great, really needs a dedicated vacuum pump.

Where did you get the parts from - Clem's used brake parts shop?

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Glad you are feeling better.

As far as your mothers things, I suggest you just pick something that is not already tagged, and nobody else wants and move on.

Now my older brother is in the hospital; colon abscess. Shit, we are falling apart! They say a couple days of IV antibiotics and he'll be ok. I hope so.

Yea, nothing at my mom's house I can't live without. The cash accounts and the house are 1/3 mine, that's good enough for me.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Now that was a car....

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Just loved those back "suicide doors" on them older cars -

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Finally finished the power brake install on my friends 63' Mercury. Nothing fit,

nice kit!

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Middlefield ID


duh

There is no Middlefield idaho that I know of?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by bcj

I've been notified my attendance is required for a nephew's wedding over in Middlefield ID on Oct 7.
I'll probably be poking around the area for a few days.

Maybe Middleton?

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Maybe Middleton?

Now that is right near me. I go to the Tractor Supply in Middleton all the time.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Now that is right near me. I go to the Tractor Supply in Middleton all the time.

Maybe there's a field right in the middle.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Maybe there's a field right in the middle.

It's ALL fields....

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

It's ALL fields....

Hope your brother recovers quickly. You've all been through so much.

[Sapphireho]

Looks like Ukraine needs my help.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Where did you get the parts from - Clem's used brake parts shop?

It's a reputable company that sells conversion kits

I am calling them today with a bunch of grips and to find out why we can't get enough power. I already know they are going to say not enough vacuum though.

https://www.mpbrakes.com/pc_product_...AAC9EF380C277F

[bcj]

Oops! Yeah, Middleton.
Middle of the road? Middledale, Middleburg, Middleford, Middlebottom.
There's a wedding venue there somewhere around Boisie, (girlsie, fredzie, I'm confused now)

Last time was for the eclipse in Ontario a few years ago. No not Canada.