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  1. thecantaloupeman

    Fuel tank leak

    Can you link me to those 3M pads? Am I just supposed to do it by hand? Or do I need an angle grinder/Dremel? I don't exactly have the money for a new tank at the moment, so I'm hoping this is all I need to do to fix it, but if not, I suppose I could pay someone else to fix it, or save up to...
  2. thecantaloupeman

    Fuel tank leak

    I'm not dropping it. I was going to try and clean the neck on the truck. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  3. thecantaloupeman

    Fuel tank leak

    Will that get all the corrosion off?
  4. thecantaloupeman

    Fuel tank leak

    Is it better to do this by hand or use a Dremel/angle grinder or something? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  5. thecantaloupeman

    Fuel tank leak

    Is that because it will make sparks? Could i just do it by hand instead of with an angle grinder?
  6. thecantaloupeman

    Fuel tank leak

    Well is it possible I could just clean the nipple myself like the first guy mentioned? Or is that not enough. His idea seemed easy enough to do.
  7. thecantaloupeman

    Fuel tank leak

    So how is it that the corrosion makes a leak? Is it because the rust bubbles and breaks the seal or something? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  8. thecantaloupeman

    Fuel tank leak

    So my 78 C20 is leaking fuel from the filler neck. The hose looks like it isn't a problem because it is leaking from where the hose meets the tank. I thought it might be the clamp so I replaced that, but it didn't fix the issue. I am wondering if something could be wrong with the nipple on the...
  9. thecantaloupeman

    How to remove filler neck?

    I can't get this stinking clamp off. Any ideas how to remove it? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  10. thecantaloupeman

    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    That's a good idea in gonna do that! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  11. thecantaloupeman

    Door Pocket Repairs?

    When I pulled out the Staples they looked like ones from a staple gun. So your saying they are just like normal Staples from a stapler? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  12. thecantaloupeman

    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    I totally get what everyone's trying to say. I've never had a bad relationship with my parents nor am I trying to muddy the waters. All I was trying to do was make sure the shop didn't rip them off and lie to us both. I already got everything all worked out and now I have a truck that I can...
  13. thecantaloupeman

    How to remove filler neck?

    Advance auto parts has a bunch, but does anyone happen to know the I.D of the filler hose and possibly the O.D? Thanks.
  14. thecantaloupeman

    How to remove filler neck?

    Will any hose clamp do? The one on there isn't one of the ones where you turn the screw and it closes, it's a bit different. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  15. thecantaloupeman

    Door Pocket Repairs?

    Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I'm restoring mine as well. I wanted to know where to buy those really small staples. They are almost like a 1/8th size but I cant find them anywhere. Do you think I'd be able to cut some normal sized stapled down to 1/8th and use those?
  16. thecantaloupeman

    How to remove filler neck?

    Well heres a pic of the hose. I guess I wasn't clear as to how bad it is. The funny thing is the hose doesn't leak, but it leaks down where it meets the tank. The other sides hose is much better but it leaks in the same spot. I suspect maybe the solder rings for the filler neck are gone and I am...
  17. thecantaloupeman

    How to remove filler neck?

    Hi everyone. So my next big repair on the truck is to fix the gas leak. It leaks right around the filler neck attached to the tank. The issue is the same on both tanks. I suspect that the solder ring is bad, but won't know until I can get the filler hose off. How can I get the rubber hose off...
  18. thecantaloupeman

    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    I don't think they put down a particular part down on the estimate but they told me they used Moog parts for control arms replacements. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  19. thecantaloupeman

    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    I did bring it back and they guy said he didn't see anything that was missing. I looked quite a long time too and couldn't find anything. He said it looked like a frame nut. I find it weird that it was just resting on the control arm if it was a frame bolt. Does anyone know whether or not the...
  20. thecantaloupeman

    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    Well I mean wouldn't you be a bit pissed if you got screwed out of 1000$ bucks. I'm glad it's fixed, but just a bit dissapointed they used the cheapest parts possible. Not only had they claimed they would use Moog beforehand, but my friend at advance Auto parts said that this place buys from...
  21. thecantaloupeman

    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    Yeah, well that's why I'm hoping I can just learn to do it all myself. I will probably never buy a new car. Even if they were easy to work on which they aren't, old cars have more character and I love them. That was pretty much the whole point of me getting a classic as my first car so I can...
  22. thecantaloupeman

    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    Rare auto parts is sold by advance I think. Precision is a house brand just like duralast and driveworks. Are you saying rare is made by Moog? I'm misunderstanding you I think. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  23. thecantaloupeman

    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    Well I did pay for an inspection beforehand and they looked it over and told me the bushings and ball joints were bad. I guess it was just faster for them to replace the whole assembly than just those parts. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
  24. thecantaloupeman

    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    Well that's what bothers me a bit. We asked the shop about it when they took a look at that extra loose nut, and they claimed the parts were "similar quality to Moog". I dunno if they just said that because it's greasable or what, but I feel like they lied to me. Unless they know something I...
  25. thecantaloupeman

    AC system help

    Here's my compressor. It looks like maybe I could put a belt on it and be fine, but the part that's in front of the belt attachment is loose or something. Anyways if I did just replace the compressor, what else do I need to do to convert the system to 134a? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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