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What are some of the biggest mechanical jobs you did at home?
Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:13 pm
Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:13 pm
I plugged a few tires and changed a car battery. Replaced the windshield wipers too.
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Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:17 pm to lsu xman
Replacing garage door opener and dishwasher were along the tops but there may be some I’ve blocked out because they were so bad.
Most such shite isn’t so bad if you did it for a living but doing it first time or ever 5+ years is a bitch to figure out. But thanks to YT and other sources.
Most such shite isn’t so bad if you did it for a living but doing it first time or ever 5+ years is a bitch to figure out. But thanks to YT and other sources.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:17 pm to lsu xman
I polished a ring on the coffee table with Pledge so it’s not noticeable, but I know it’s there.
Men, marry a woman who respects wood.
Men, marry a woman who respects wood.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:19 pm to BRgetthenet
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Men, marry a woman who respects wood.
Oh boy, here we go. I bet you're going to get some commentary from this.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:26 pm to lsu xman
So many home and automotive ones...but one where I learned alot was installing about 140 ft of steel pipe gas line under my 1902 Victorian.
Tried to hire a plumber to do it, but most wouldn't get out of their truck when they saw the wiggle space under the house.
So I figured it out, showed the inspector it held 60psi. And I ended up hooking up a dryer, stove, water heater and two gas fireplaces. And got over a fear of tight places.
Tried to hire a plumber to do it, but most wouldn't get out of their truck when they saw the wiggle space under the house.
So I figured it out, showed the inspector it held 60psi. And I ended up hooking up a dryer, stove, water heater and two gas fireplaces. And got over a fear of tight places.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:26 pm to lsu xman
In my younger days built multiple engines, installed tubs, cages and subframe connectors, and just about everything from head to tail lights except transmission rebuilds and body work. Roots blowers, nitrous systems, alcohol or Av gas, if it made a car go faster in the late 80s and early 90s i probably installed and destroyed at least one of them.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:35 pm to lsu xman
Changed a ceiling fan that had a light. Had additional wires that were not black or white. Took some thinking.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:49 pm to lsu xman
Bought a ski boat and then discovered it had a rotten transom. 95 Four Winn’s bow rider with Ford 302 engine with Volvo penta outdrive. Pulled drive, pulled engine ( backed under an oak tree and hooked come-a-long to limb) ripped out all the old rotten wood. Ground it flat with outer skin and replaced 2’ of stringers, complete transom assembly and back section of floor. Fiberglassed with biaxle woven and resin. Gel coated and re-installed everything. It was a lot of work, but we got a lot of use out of it over the next 10 years. Great little runabout. I retired it when I bought my Chaparral Sunesta 264.
And I did it in my driveway (trashy) so it was a ‘home’ project.
And I did it in my driveway (trashy) so it was a ‘home’ project.
This post was edited on 7/16/25 at 11:51 pm
Posted on 7/16/25 at 11:52 pm to lsu xman
Home: (multiple homes over the years)
Replaced wall oven. Replaced several water heaters. Replaced fans, light fixtures, light switches, electrical outlets, and thermostats. Replaced garbage disposals and faucets. Laid linoleum flooring, ceramic tile flooring and showers. Replaced vanities. Have added crown moldings. Repaired washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers. Have replaced pre hung door casings. Replaced toilets. Built privacy fences. Replaced a roof (will never ever do again). Built patio covers. Replaced exterior siding.Replaced garage door opener.
Vehicles:
Replaced starters, alternators, water pumps, radiators, brakes, plugs, coils, wires, radiators, shocks, struts, oil, filters, lights, and installed many sound systems.
Replaced wall oven. Replaced several water heaters. Replaced fans, light fixtures, light switches, electrical outlets, and thermostats. Replaced garbage disposals and faucets. Laid linoleum flooring, ceramic tile flooring and showers. Replaced vanities. Have added crown moldings. Repaired washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers. Have replaced pre hung door casings. Replaced toilets. Built privacy fences. Replaced a roof (will never ever do again). Built patio covers. Replaced exterior siding.Replaced garage door opener.
Vehicles:
Replaced starters, alternators, water pumps, radiators, brakes, plugs, coils, wires, radiators, shocks, struts, oil, filters, lights, and installed many sound systems.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 4:26 am to lsu xman
I bought a totalled corolla and got it in working order. Had to replace a bunch of suspension sh*t and ended up swapping the engine.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 4:30 am to Havoc
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Replacing garage door opener
I can fix almost anything but this is one I refuse to work on
Posted on 7/17/25 at 4:32 am to lsu xman
Coilovers and shocks
Alternator changes. I swapped out a car seat. Rebuilt a carburetor. Helped swap engine/transmission. Brake pads. Starters. Water pumps.
I hate auto mechanic work, btw.
(ETA I did most of that pre YouTube)
Alternator changes. I swapped out a car seat. Rebuilt a carburetor. Helped swap engine/transmission. Brake pads. Starters. Water pumps.
I hate auto mechanic work, btw.
(ETA I did most of that pre YouTube)
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 4:35 am
Posted on 7/17/25 at 5:44 am to lsu xman
Replacing the dishwasher. That might be the top end of my ability.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 5:48 am to lsu xman
I have a full array of welders and plasma torches, I have a full array of wood working stuff and I have restored a 76 CJ7, partially restored a 74 Bronco (stopped working on it when I got married and just haven't gotten back into it) and now I bought a 95 Range Rover to restore. The range rover is outside and drivable but I am learning plastic welding with it and having to do a ton of electrical work to get it back correct.
To answer your question, I have built cabinets and buildings (I built an addition on my parents house for a new kitchen), I have restored two vehicles and I am currently building a new house in front of my barn.
To answer your question, I have built cabinets and buildings (I built an addition on my parents house for a new kitchen), I have restored two vehicles and I am currently building a new house in front of my barn.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 5:49 am to lsu xman
Pulled an engine out of my 75 Ranchero that was knocking, stripped it down and brought it to an engine rebuild shop and they did the long block while I cleaned up the engine bay and associated parts I removed to disassemble the engine. Put it all back together and installed it a week later, then did a total repaint of the outside of the car and changed color.
Also have a love of motorcycles and have rebuilt a few that include a 59 Harley Panhead I bought as a basket case, a 68 BSA 650 I tore apart and rebuilt and a 99 Kawasaki Nomad I dipped into the engine cases to do a clutch repair and then a front end rebuild.
Now, if doing maintenance around the house, the list is almost endless and included some very intense projects.
Also have a love of motorcycles and have rebuilt a few that include a 59 Harley Panhead I bought as a basket case, a 68 BSA 650 I tore apart and rebuilt and a 99 Kawasaki Nomad I dipped into the engine cases to do a clutch repair and then a front end rebuild.
Now, if doing maintenance around the house, the list is almost endless and included some very intense projects.
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 5:54 am
Posted on 7/17/25 at 5:50 am to lsu xman
Rebuilt a 4L80E transmission was probably the most technical thing I've done at home.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 5:54 am to Ace Midnight
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ETA I did most of that pre YouTube)
Chilton manuals!
I’ve done a ton of automotive work to make extra money when I was younger.
Biggest was remove, rebuild, and installed an engine and transmission in a 76 F150.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 5:55 am to lsu xman
Replaced some pipes going to the outdoor faucet. This was especially difficult since I only had a dull hacksaw to cut the pipe.
Helped my dad put a tin roof on the shed out back. Had to remove the old roof first.
Did both of these between about 13 and 15 years old.
Helped my dad put a tin roof on the shed out back. Had to remove the old roof first.
Did both of these between about 13 and 15 years old.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 6:05 am to lsu xman
Anything that has a YouTube guide video that is less than 10 minutes.
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