One thing leads to another and....

[Mark42]

Went to my work shop to put new U joints in an aluminum drive shaft I picked up for my 98 Firebird.

After doing the U joints, I cleaned off some heavy coating of undercoat on one side of the shaft. Used steel wool and carb cleaner. When done, I noticed that side was shinier than the other. So I wet sanded the whole thing with 400 grit to remove residual scratches and give it an even finish. Hey, that looks nice..... Wonder what would happen if I put the power buffer to it for a few minutes..... Not too shaby. And the yoke is rusty, lets wire wheel that and paint with some rustolium......

I had no intention of polishing up the shaft. It just sort of happened. One thing leads to another.... Next thing you know, it looks like this:

Maybe the guy in the oil change pit will appreciate it!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

you have too much time on your hands, this winter.

 

[woosterken]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

now you need to replace the floor tunnel with glass so you can see it going down the road

woosterken

 

[JRJ]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

now you need to replace the floor tunnel with glass so you can see it going down the road

woosterken

Now that is funny

 

[skargo]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

That's purty. I'm sure you'll get a lot of favorable comments if you ever put it on it's lid!

 

[Bucks45]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

Suddenly I feel really bad that I haven't washed my truck!

 

[Dave Barnett]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

You realize now, you have to do: the 3rd member, tranny, motor, cross members etc.

 

[rjlipscomb]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

you have too much time on your hands, this winter.

Yeah, my thoughts exactly... I can't find the time to even wash my truck (or am I simply either too lazy or not motivated???)

 

[Mark42]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

Went to the workshop to do the U joints, and realized it was still a mess from doing the hard top this summer. So I went through lots of small boxes putting away tools, hardware, wire, etc. Now the boating stuff is all organized. Then cleaned up the work bench. Then started on the drive shaft. I guess I got board after doing the U joints and kept on looking for stuff to do!

The rest of the car is just fine. I do plan on giving the rear axle a coat of rustolium when the weather warms up. And I have a nice stainless cat back to install. Then I'm done with it. Really. I promise..... (yeah, right!)

 

[rainman99]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

What no clear coat. What a slacker.LOL

 

[kenmyfam]

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Missing the boat eh Mark ??

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

Now is it properly balanced? Be sure it is "phased" the right way upon installation.

Feeling bored? I have a driveshaft on my 2500 that could use the polishing treatment!!

 

[Mark42]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

Now is it properly balanced? Be sure it is "phased" the right way upon installation.

Feeling bored? I have a driveshaft on my 2500 that could use the polishing treatment!!

Phased.... Thats when you install it, and it vibrates, so you un-bolt it, rotate 180* , bolt back in and smack yourself for not getting the 50/50 chance right!

I guess I do miss working on the boat. Went inside and surveyed the inside. Yep, still stuff to do in spring.... thank God.

 

[puddle jumper]

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You should hang that thing on the wall not under your car. looks good.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

Maybe the guy in the oil change pit will appreciate it!

He'll probably put his greezy hand on it

 

[Mark42]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

Look what came yesterday. A full stainless steel cat-back system with 3.5" polished tailpipes (just for looks) and polished muffler (I have no idea why). System is a 2.5" dual tail pipe upgrade from the factory 2.25" pipe with single tail pipe.

Am I getting obsessed or what?

Hey, I'm just doing my part to help out American companies.

 

[mphy98]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

Nice job, I hope you do clear it. Anyone else have a one thing story? Might make a good new thread.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

Am I getting obsessed or what?

We'll need to wait a couple days to see if you polish the SS exhaust too...

Before we can make a determination on that...

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: One thing leads to another and....

Mark...... what color LED lights are you going to string under the chassis to reflect off all of your shine?

You do realize that you will now spent an equal amount of time shining and cleaning under the car as you do the top of the car!!

I would check with Jegs or Summit and find out if an ECM controller or chip will help out your venture. I am pretty sure it will

Yes "phasing" is a 50-50 dice roll

Okay..... we are your iboats friends......... be honest..... I bet you have looked at crate motors, supercharger's and turbo's too!