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  1. The fact that it was detectives serving the warrant would suggest the warrant included a physical search of the property. The uniforms were most likely on scene too in order to control or transport the occupants of the residence. At least down here in Florida a physical arrest warrant, just picking someone up and taking them to jail, is done by patrol deputies, not detectives. SWAT would be used if they had knowledge ahead of time that the occupants would be armed or pose a threat to law enforcement, or if the charges on the warrant were violent felony charges. (Murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, stuff like that) Its most likely that the officers did not have anything previous to indicate any of that. Most people do not want to go to jail but only a small percentage will do anything to avoid it, including what happened here.
  2. cbolt

    Patiently waiting

    I know that dog is looking at you, thinking "you burned those dogs, what's in store for me?"
  3. I have custom valve covers that look great but have leaked since day one. I like the way they look so much that I tolerate the leaking. What I found is the valve cover isn't exactly the same shape as the cylinder head which causes a very thin spot in the back corners (the lowest spot, naturally) that only has a very thin mating surface area. I have tried the metal infused gaskets, thick cork gaskets, silicon type gaskets, gasket making material, etc. and 2 different hot rod shops without success in stopping the leaks for more than a thousand miles or so. The way I figured it out was using powdered chalk on the head and placing the valve cover on top. I did the same with a gasket and both results were the same, roughly 1/8" of actual gasket to head to cover contact area in the worst possible spot.... back corners. You may have the same issue. I just check my oil often and carry extra oil all the time, especially on trips. "If it ain't leaking, its probably empty" Like James, I don't like or trust those hand twisties. They are great for situations where you frequently remove the covers to make adjustments, but after everything is sorted take them off and put bolts in with washers if needed
  4. I also did the Procar bucket seats. The tracks were tricky but they fit mostly right on and the seats make long trips enjoyable.
  5. cbolt

    Weekend

    So what are everyone's fun plans for the Labor Day weekend? Linda and I are having family over for a big old cookout on Monday. I just finished cleaning and conditioning the griddle so it's all ready for anything. Sadly nothing car related going on that we know of, but you just cannot beat time with family.
  6. Happy Birthday Rob!
  7. I weighed my options when I retired from the Navy and felt I was very marketable. In addition to the A&P cert I was also flight deck coordinator, maintenance senior chief in HSL-46, authorized to make log book entries, qualified as a loadmaster for the USAF (in case we ever had to fly a helo via a C-5 or something from the states to Europe/middle east) tow tractor qualified, plane captain qualified, heck I was even qualified to drive a bus! I opted to use my people skills due to the working hours and excitement of law enforcement. I could have even been a motorcycle safety instructor as I did that for the Navy too! LOL Rob, the USAF crew chiefs are part of the flight crew, correct? The Navy uses "crew chiefs" for functional check flights after major maintenance, usually powerplant guys.
  8. Too long a story. Suffice it to say I enlisted in the US Navy in May 1983 and retired in July 2009 as an ATCS, Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician. From there I went to Basic Law Enforcement school and was hired by the Volusia County Sheriffs Office and worked patrol from 2011-2018, retiring a second time. In the Navy I worked on both the SH-3 Sea King and SH-60 Seahawk helicopters, maintaining both the airborne SONAR systems and avionic systems, but as my career progressed I became Quality Assurance qualified and performed inspection and repair of all the different aircraft systems, flight control, powerplant, hydraulic, electrical and structural. I became qualified to release aircraft "Safe for Flight" which basically says the aircraft is safe for the aircrew to fly, the aviation achievement I am most proud of. I made 7 Mediterranean deployments to include being forward deployed to Kuwait in 1998 and again in 2005 to support US Navy SEAL's in pipeline protection and ship interdiction operations. As a deputy sheriff I made numerous arrests and was involved in one shooting. Bottom line, two retirement checks and great health insurance which contributes to my modest and peaceful pursuit of fishing, old cars, motorcycling, and traveling. Oh yeah, and dancing. Linda and I are accomplished ballroom dancers and I am a semi-professional DJ. I wouldn't change a thing about my service. Both careers were rewarding and exciting at the same time.
  9. When mine did that it turned out to be a bit of corrosion on the wiper transmission. The "ball" where the pivot happens needs to be grounded and the light corrosion prevented it from working all the time.
  10. 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 402 big block | Liquidate My Yard | The Classic Car Marketplace
  11. Member Last Name: Seyboldt Member First Name: Jim Total Number In Your Party: 2 City and State: Palm Coast, FL Arrival Date: 17 June 2026 Departure Date: 21 June 2026 Monte/Vehicle Year: 1972 Hotel: Fairfield
  12. Siphoning the gas would be the first step
  13. Same. Mine gets a real bath only after traveling long distances to the meets and shows, otherwise it's detail spray and a light dusting. The thing you have to be aware of is if dirt gets up under the trim the dirt will hold the moisture. That's when the trouble starts.
  14. Better to be draining there and not into the trunk. Could be the window trim and no reason to get excited. Luckily that corner trim is easily removed and you can inspect the area to determine where the water is coming from.
  15. I had a '70 Mustang and after the timing jumped I had to rebuild the 302. It was my first project and it wound up being quite fast. Back in the day you could take your heads into the local machine shop (Link performance in Hatboro), and they would hand you ready to go performance heads over the counter. All I had to do was add a cam, intake, and carb with a homemade ram air setup and lookout Warrington PA! Cbolt was racing down a public street near you!
  16. Microsoft Word - console_install.doc This may help
  17. That may be the route I take as well, sans washer. I could make a small washer from a master cylinder gasket. That material should hold up to the brake fluid without issues. Joe, you don't happen to recall the size of the machine screw you used off the top of your head, do you?
  18. problem with rubber/plastic washers is they won't hold up to brake fluid. I considered that too.
  19. Wilwood says either plug it or buy the master with the separate reservoirs. Naturally, the first recommendation from Wilwood is buy the other one lol
  20. Just installed a Wilwood system and having trouble keeping the master from leaking. The dual reservoir master has a fluid transfer hole between the front and rear reservoir and due to the angle of the master connected to the brake booster the fluid leaks from the rear of the master cover as gravity forces the fluid to level itself between the reservoirs. The solution seems to be either plugging the fluid transfer hole or installing an adaptor that makes the Wilwood master sit level, thus eliminating the problem. Has anyone run into this issue before and if so, what did you do to fix it? I'm leaning towards the adaptor route, but that is a bit more expensive than using JB weld and plugging the hole, which is certainly not out of the question at this point. If someone used an adaptor, can you point me in the right direction? All the adaptors I have found so far are used to marry a GM booster to a Chrysler master cylinder. There is sketchy info on the internet about this, but enough chatter to know I am not the first one to experience this problem with the Wilwood dual reservoir master cylinder.
  21. The custom autosound kick panels with the speakers installed fit well and do not interfere with the parking brake pedal. I have them, but do not like the sound. Crutchfield should have a suitable upgrade. Personally, I use onlinecarstereo.com for audio add-ons.
  22. looks pretty reasonable to me. That's a lot of work. That includes parts and labor, correct? I gave a deposit of 1200 for a wilwood brake kit installation kit and 2 new mufflers.
  23. Lisle Tools 46170: Hood Prop With Support - JEGS Fits right in the old toolbox. Of course I got mine at the local auto parts store and it was substantially cheaper.
  24. I have rebuilt hinges but always use a prop rod (Lisle brand telescopic) when working under the hood for safety. My hood stays open just fine, but there will come a day when it won't and I don't want to be under it when it comes down. HoodHingeRepair.com – Classic and muscle car hood hinges repaired to better than factory original This is the company I used. Very satisfied with the results
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