(02-10-2015) Sand blasting and forge creation

After years of wanting a sand blasting cabinet I finally have one.  I liked this one better because the whole top of it opens allowing for large objects (car wheels) to be put into the cabinet.  I need to plumb it into the air compressor, as well as set up an air filter and air pressure regulator, but I'm excited about the possibilities this adds.

Also, I worked on creating a small aluminum can melting forge.  The bottom half is done and I didn't have enough plaster to make the lid, but maybe this weekend I'll be able to finish it up.

(02-03-2015) Blondie is back on the road!

Last night the final parts arrived (upper strut bushing/bearings) and then Flash installed the new struts.

That was the last piece of the puzzle to get Blondie back on the road, so today I drove her to work as a shake down to see how things "feel".  It seems to be great so far, a little vibration from the tires and wheels, but everything else seems great and no check engine lights or other warnings.

Thursday she goes in for a four wheel alignment, after that she should be fully road worthy again.