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[DanStokes]

Been driving the Stanger to see if the rear main will seal up - too early to tell on that. But I found that the AC is dead and it's getting warm here...

[DanStokes]

So, 10 lbs of - um - stuff - in a 5 LB bag. You NEED a bigger bag!

[DanStokes]

I did a striptease yesterday. (I set that up so Dave G could play)

Not pic-worthy but I used my stripping wheel on the 4 1/2" grinder...

[DanStokes]

Who is this garage guy of whom you speak?...

[DanStokes]

Must have pics!!!!!!

[DanStokes]

No replacement, just paint. I've started allowing a little more room at the mailbox....

[DanStokes]

How sad. Homeless tools. Is there a local shelter for when the weather is bad?

[DanStokes]

Back on the Flex a little today. I did an oil and filter change and in between I FINALLY got around to painting the mirrors. They came out so-so as I...

[DanStokes]

We still have a real automotive machine shop here in town but the husband and wife who run it (they both do machine work) are getting old and who knows...

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[DanStokes]

Nothing photo-worthy but I'm finally back on the MGB! After go cart building and shop reworking it feels good to actually use the shop for its designated...

[DanStokes]

Bummer. Hopefully at some point it'll give in and cooperate.

[DanStokes]

And to think (assuming she's still with us) she's now somebodies' grandma.

[DanStokes]

Stanger is all reassembled and looking like he has in past posts therefore no pics.

I also got the horn (technically, horns) back up and...

[DanStokes]

I had my Flex rotors turned at O'Riley's and they did an OK job. The new lathes are all automated so they can't screw up, or at least the one at our...

[DanStokes]

Gotta break some eggs to make an omelette. Noi idea what that has to do with shop organization but I guess you're supposed to say that at times like...

[DanStokes]

Leak fixin'......

The ugliest leak was from the power steering system and I din't want it to give me issues so I freshened up the whole deal....

[DanStokes]

News Flash! Rimmer Bros in England is offering a NEW Mini body shell for $17, 400 in USD. No clue on the shipping. Just letting you know they're out...

[DanStokes]

This really sucks. You buy new stuff precisely to avoid these headaches and you get them anyway. Sorry....

[DanStokes]

I'd move the hood cable to the top of the list. I've "lost" a hood cable and 'tain't fun!