Uh Oh
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Uh Oh
What have I gotten myself into!!!!!!
All in all not too bad. Just trying to figure out how to get the bushings and ball joints pressed in and out.
All in all not too bad. Just trying to figure out how to get the bushings and ball joints pressed in and out.
Last edited by 89vert; May 3, 2006 at 09:43 PM.
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Originally Posted by another-user
good question.... why didnt you wait to start this project over winter?
I was doing some similar work today on mine, just did the RR wheel bearing and rear sway bar links/bushings..
And I threw on a set of Magnaflow Muffler Replacements while I was at it.. There is a press for doing the bushings good luck with everything!
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Originally Posted by another-user
good question.... why didnt you wait to start this project over winter?
What do I win?
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You might be able to take the parts to a shop and have the old stuff pressed out and new pressed in. If you need anything tools, or extra set of hands let me know
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Originally Posted by DPG
also sometimes its just too damn cold to do some things in the winter.
I hate snow and cold! 
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Originally Posted by DPG
also sometimes its just too damn cold to do some things in the winter.
Deb I will have a runner up prize for you later.
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Originally Posted by slolane
You might be able to take the parts to a shop and have the old stuff pressed out and new pressed in. If you need anything tools, or extra set of hands let me know
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Sounds like you better get yourself into a cold 6-pack when you finish. Call my cell at 340-5089 if you need an extra pair of hands the weekend of May 6/7.
What Corvette shop are you speaking of? I did not know of one out in that part of the State.
What Corvette shop are you speaking of? I did not know of one out in that part of the State.
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Originally Posted by 89vert
DING DING DING We have a winner. I could not get the courage to do it this winter. I should be done with this by next weekend.
Deb I will have a runner up prize for you later.
Deb I will have a runner up prize for you later.
AWESOME! But tecnically the question was why were you not waiting until this coming winter so I really do WIN ha ha ha
Good luck getting that done. Id offer to help but I dont think I would be much help
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I made some phone calls to friends to see if any one had a press i could use for a while.buddy of mine has a 12 ton press hes gonna let us use it. i went and picked it up for tim. he later stopped over put it his truck and he was off.ill be over helping when i can.
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Terry I can't thank you enough for your help. I was thinking of pressing things in and out on Monday night for those that are interested in seeing how this is done just post up and I will PM my address to you. Tim
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Originally Posted by 89vert
Terry I can't thank you enough for your help. I was thinking of pressing things in and out on Monday night for those that are interested in seeing how this is done just post up and I will PM my address to you. Tim
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good luck....dont get into the sixers until after you get the pressing done 
I've had many projects put on hold for the night because i had some friends help and of course the beer didnt help finish the job 
I've had many projects put on hold for the night because i had some friends help and of course the beer didnt help finish the job
. good luck
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good luck....dont get into the sixers until after you get the pressing done I've had many projects put on hold for the night because i had some friends help and of course the beer didnt help finish the job
I've had many projects put on hold for the night because i had some friends help and of course the beer didnt help finish the job
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Tim, week nights are bad for me. If you want to work on it sat. I could come over early and work all day if need be Just let me know.
Just let me know.