My garage/work shop

[REWDOC]

This picture was taken while I was doing my 24K service. The 1964 Impala was my graduation present from High School. :eek: Ut-oh, I'm giving away my age. ;) My other toy, a 2004 Mazda Speed MX5, was living in the driveway until I finished the 24K service. :(

[waycoa]

Just guessing you dont have college age kids. No excuse in my case as most of the junk in my garage is mine. But some of it is boxes, suitcase and kitchen stuff in temporary storage for two college girls. Maybe someday will get organized but i doubt it.

[grifscoots]

A gearage to be proud of!

[NascaLT]

Well, Doc, do your surgical skills make you a better mechanic or visa-versa? The hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity would be important for both. Which is easier?!?! (I know, no malpractice for the bike!).

[REWDOC]

Just guessing you dont have college age kids. No excuse in my case as most of the junk in my garage is mine. But some of it is boxes, suitcase and kitchen stuff in temporary storage for two college girls. Maybe someday will get organized but i doubt it.

Actually, I have one daughter (21) who is a Senior at Wake Forest and another daughter (31), who just made me a grandfather for the first time last Monday. :D

The junk is in our basement. :eek: Dangerous to go in there! ;)

[REWDOC]

Well, Doc, do your surgical skills make you a better mechanic or visa-versa? The hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity would be important for both. Which is easier?!?! (I know, no malpractice for the bike!).

I like both, but the bike is more fun. :D It doesn't usually complain. ;)

[dandiver]

I just finished doing my 24,000 mile fluids change and haven't decided yet if I'll do the rest of take it to the dealer. All of the plastic ids off and I'm thinking after 24,000 miles it might be good to have an expert do a once over. The Tampa dealer does seem to do a pretty good job and they will give me credit for what I've already done. I'm hesitating to take off the tank for the filter changes.

BTW, I passed through Greensboro, NC last week on my way to WV for the weekend. Came back by way of Deals Gap and then to Memphis, on a 2,400 mile ride from Fl to WV to Memphis and back. You have some beautiful country to ride through...

[dandiver]

Don't know why I thought you were in NC! I did pass throught Ga though.

[johnrehder]

a 1964 Impala SS with bucket seats, A/C, automatic tranny! I loved that car too. Had to sell it and get a 66 Ford Fairlane GT with a 390 cu in V8. Congrats on finishing the 24k. Wasn't that hard after all was it? I just got back in town again so maybe I can ride a little tomorrow.


This picture was taken while I was doing my 24K service. The 1964 Impala was my graduation present from High School. :eek: Ut-oh, I'm giving away my age. ;) My other toy, a 2004 Mazda Speed MX5, was living in the driveway until I finished the 24K service. :(

[gulfxray]

Where are all the bikes, basketballs, and other misc. crap? ;)

[REWDOC]

I'm hesitating to take off the tank for the filter changes.

It's really not hard to do. Getting the seat bracket back on is the hardest part. Just be really careful not to mess up the threads in the frame, as they are aluminum. I use anti-seize on the bolts that went into the frame.

Checking the valve clearance is also easy. I don't know about actually adjusting them if they were out of tolerance. I'd want someone to help me with that or get the dealer to do it.

If you get to Columbus, give me a call.

[ibbones]

That sure is a pretty bike!

[REWDOC]

a 1964 Impala SS with bucket seats, A/C, automatic tranny! I loved that car too. Had to sell it and get a 66 Ford Fairlane GT with a 390 cu in V8. Congrats on finishing the 24k. Wasn't that hard after all was it? I just got back in town again so maybe I can ride a little tomorrow.

It was really easy, just took a little time. However, the 2 or 3 I did with you at the "Resort" made it a whole bunch easier. :D Thanks for all your assistance and training in the past, John. ;)

My 1964 is a 327 Impala Convertible (not SS), power glide, without air. I wanted a SS, 409, 4 speed with Hurst shifter, and a posi-traction rearend. :D Dad said: "Noooooooooooooo way, son". :o He knew what I'd do with it. :eek: Sos, I refused the A/C because I didn't want to take away any horsepower from the 327. That's a decision I later lived to regret. ;)

[REWDOC]

That sure is a pretty bike!
It's the "Clean Machine". It's clean inside. too. ;) Take a look at the valves after 25,386 miles. :D

[REWDOC]

Welp, everything is as it should be. My world is back in alignment with the stars.

[UncleRock]

I saw a clean car hole like that once, so I moved in.
Now and then I run across parts from bikes I haven't owned for over 10 years.
Yes my cell phone does play the theme song from Sanford and Son. ( and I have found the 51 Ford pick up in Indiana) but it's not for sale. :mad: YET :D
Rock

[grifscoots]

Ya know, with some 11 to 1 pop ups, some 202 heads, an AFB quadrajet, well, you wouldn't miss the 409 much. Wouldn't take too much to slap a 4 speed in there or posi trac. Now, that be a machine I can work on!



It was really easy, just took a little time. However, the 2 or 3 I did with you at the "Resort" made it a whole bunch easier. :D Thanks for all your assistance and training in the past, John. ;)

My 1964 is a 327 Impala Convertible (not SS), power glide, without air. I wanted a SS, 409, 4 speed with Hurst shifter, and a posi-traction rearend. :D Dad said: "Noooooooooooooo way, son". :o He knew what I'd do with it. :eek: Sos, I refused the A/C because I didn't want to take away any horsepower from the 327. That's a decision I later lived to regret. ;)

[REWDOC]

Ya know, with some 11 to 1 pop ups, some 202 heads, an AFB quadrajet, well, you wouldn't miss the 409 much. Wouldn't take too much to slap a 4 speed in there or posi trac. Now, that be a machine I can work on!

Welp, they may be true but the ole '64's gittin a little old, like me. Sos, I guess we'll just keep it for crusin' around the town and let it rest in it's old age. It still has the original engine with 108,680 miles on it, numbers match. I did a frame off restoration on it 1 1/2 years ago, but didn't touch the engine except for new gaskets and seals. It still has 96% compression on all 8 cylinders with a leak down compression check. I still wish I'd gotten that 409! :D However, the car would've probably been toast by now. ;)

[grifscoots]

Let's see, a teenager with a 409? Toast in a few months, prolly.