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  1. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    After digging in I went ahead and replaced the valve cover gasket. Thought it was leaking but upon remove the bolts that hold the valve cover down three of the four on the passenger side where only finger tight. Prolly could have just tightened them and fixed it but I already the gasket and was...
  2. BalsaDust

    Sport Restoring The Laser

    Oh goodie another recover. I can't wait.
  3. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Yeah before I saw that I had already bought bearings to do both sides at once. Once I got down too it and found that and a F'ed brake rotor I just bought new rotors for both sides as well. Should have it on all fours again in the next couple of hours. Then to dig in and do the timing belt and...
  4. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    In VA we have to pass a state inspection every year. One my truck I needed tires (knew I needed them, but was hoping it would pass and I could wait a couple more months) rear brakes passed but they needed to be done so I just did as they are cheap, and right front wheel bearing was shot. In the...
  5. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Found what I need. Not to muddy and only cost me $21. Score. New tires ordered up to $720 in parts for it and I still gotta get it re inspected and front end alignment since I'm pulling a spindle off. Over half of what I originally paid for the truck.
  6. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    If I can't find it at a salvage yard today I will. I'm hopeful to find one though as I want my truck back. Got a brand new mojo40 that I just got rtf and without a truck it can't get to the field.
  7. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Yeah I know but I gotta do what I gotta do. It's a 96 ford ranger. Might call a local dealer and see if they still can get them.
  8. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Yeah well I just got back from the store. Between this morning and this evening I'm in it for $220 in parts and I still have to go to a junk yard tomorrow to get a spindle as the parts stores don't carry them. Should be fun busting ball joints loose in the mud.
  9. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Pretty much. This truck was the best $1400 I ever spent. This is the first major work I have had to do to it in 3 years and it's got close to 300,000 on the odometer.
  10. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Working on the pickup truck. Got my first ever rejection sticker when I went to get it inspected. I knew it needed tires but thought it might still pass. Wrong. Needed rear brakes as well and the right front wheel bearing was bad. Pulled the front hub off at home to replace the bearing only to...
  11. BalsaDust

    3D Restoring The Yak

    Danville is about two hours southwest of me. I'm just south of Richmond. I have flown at the south Boston field before which is right there beside Danville. Also a bad ass road course Virginia International Raceway VIR is just the other side of Danville. My dad goes out there quite a bit running...
  12. BalsaDust

    3D Restoring The Yak

    And you didn't let us know you where in VA???? Man I could had you out throwing down at the field with a purdy little slab with a piped two stroke.
  13. BalsaDust

    3D Cbarnes 3D Slab Thread

    Sounds good. I will try to measure in the morning just like I been trying to measure the bushwacker for about a month now LOL.
  14. BalsaDust

    Dual BuildNew PAU 35cc Edge and 35cc Extra

    Looks good.
  15. BalsaDust

    3D Cbarnes 3D Slab Thread

    I will admit the graphix from Dennis really make the tail pop. If it is still alive when dennis can get back in his shop I may have to some stars and bars for it to really stand out.
  16. BalsaDust

    3D Cbarnes 3D Slab Thread

    Couple of better outside pictures with most everything installed. Looks like it should be sub 4lbs RTF. My last one was 4.25lbs so it's a huge improvement.
  17. BalsaDust

    3D Cbarnes 3D Slab Thread

    Value hobbies knock off version of them.
  18. BalsaDust

    3D Cbarnes 3D Slab Thread

    Mojo 40 is nearing completion. Decided a L4 Grasshopper scheme was in order. I shall call it the MoHopper40. LOL. Couldn't resist using some of the extra graphics @Decal Dennis sent me a while back.
  19. BalsaDust

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Just do it bud. Covering is fun once you get the hang of it.
  20. BalsaDust

    Scale World Models 1/3 Super Cub Project

    Looks great Bart. Will follow along intently.
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