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Monthly Archives: September 2012

67 Mustang 8″ rear axle


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Hi! Dne’ here! ; )  This is a little blog about the stock rear axle in my ’67 Mustang. The blog, or story as I like to say, starts with when I got the Mustang here at our home. This Mustang had four lug suspension all the way around, but the Vin (vehicle identification number) […]

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’98 Rav4 CV axle


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Hi! Dne’ here with another exciting blog! ha ha! My projects have been put on hold so that I can repair an emission problem or check engine light issue on our ’98 Rav4 AWD (all wheel drive) with an automatic transmission. However, after getting the Rav4 up on the MaxJax lift, I discovered other problems […]

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Dealing with surface rust


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Hi Gang! Dne’ here! ; ) I hope all of my wonderful viewers are having a great evening! ; )  I’ve decided to go to the archives and pull up some issues I had to deal with on my 67 Mustang! RUST, MAINLY SURFACE RUST! This is nothing new in the automotive restoration business, but […]

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59 Apache steering column upgrade


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Howdy ya’ll! ; )  Dne’ here! This blog is about my steering column upgrade~ I hope you like it! The AD 59 Chevy Apache truck, AD meaning “Advanced Design”, maybe back in the ’50’s this was advanced? ; ) Gotta love it! These farm trucks were indestructible to some degree until left out in the […]

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Craftsman oilless air compressor not pumping


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Hi friends! Dne’ here! My brother “Robo”, bought one of the oilless air compressor went out. He uses this compressor at his car wash to run his foaming brushes. You know, when you turn on the brush at a coin operated car wash, the foamy soap comes out? The compressed air makes this happen! Didn’t […]

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My 57 Chevy Bel-air 4 door sportscoupe story


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My 57 Chevy Bel-air 4 door sportscoupe story Hi, Dne’ here! Here’s a little story about this unique Classic! Unfortunately I don’t own this remarkable classic anymore, but I felt compelled to include in The Classic Cars and Tools, as I truly miss this beauty! About mid way through my ’67 Mustang restomod, my husband […]

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’67 Ford Mustang engine install


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Hi Gang! Dne’ here! This little story is about the engine that I chose for my 67 Mustang! I don’t know why, but I began looking for a drive train for my Mustang a little too soon! I was so excited!  I had much to do before actually needing an engine, transmission, drive shaft and […]

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Mini shop crane


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Hi! Dne’ here! ; )  If you’ve searched through my site, you’ve probably seen My Little Mule, or a small shop crane, in my Tool section? Have you not? Well, this is My Little Mule II ! My other Little Mule is busy at the moment! Once again, this is a used Hoyer lift or […]

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67 Mustang radiator support and strut channels


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Hi, Dne’ here ; )  Welcome to Classic cars and tools! This particular blog focuses on the radiator support and battery tray, but inevitably included the strut channels as well. As Forest Gump’s mom said, “life is like a box of chocolates; never know what you’re going to get!”  Though I use this expression often, […]

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1984 BMW R80rt


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Hi! Dne’ here! I know, Classic Cars and tools? Motorcycles have been part of my life and will be part of this site!; )  I love motorcycles! However, the bike being dissected in this blog is my oldest brothers’ project~ but he brought it over to my shop cause he knew it would be done […]

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