Morning coffee

[RICH MUISE]

Thanks, She had one knee replaced 5 or 6 years ago, they determined it was time for the second knee about 2 years ago when the first cancelation happened. She's bone-to-bone on this second one, in constant pain.

[mustang6984]

If you would quit beating her with the breaker bar when she steps into your garage she wouldn't have these problems.   

[RICH MUISE]

My wife's knee surgery was cancelled again. I think this was the 5th time. Covid again. Hospital is overflowing. As of the morning, the VA had 12 people in the ER waiting for rooms.

[gasman826]

Amy blew out her knee at 17...old football injury.  She was the mascot.  She wore a tiger costume with a three foot head that must have weighed 25 pounds and couldn't see where she was going.  She had an assistant to guide her around.  Assistant failed.  So, Amy's getting a new knee for Christmas.  She's on deck awaiting daily Covid updates shooting for next Thursday.  Fingers crossed!

[RICH MUISE]

My electric window issue...........the previous repair I had made held up quite nicely, but the nylon housing broke in another area. There is a nylon tube that houses the worm drive that makes a loop between the motor and the actual up/down mechanism. That tube broke, letting the drive worm it's way out. I am going to replace most of that loop with a section from a screen door spring. I found one the right ID and OD, and it'll be attached with copper pipe connectors secured with worm drive hose clamps. after I get all that put together, I'll make a brace to secure the loop and keep it from wiggling around. Sounds kinda hokey, but I think it'll work well, and save me 300. for a new window kit.

[RICH MUISE]

Well, my electric window repair attempts didn't work....I bit the bullet and ordered a new set. 345. urgh!!! Jegs same price as cheapest Ebay, but Jegs accepts returns if needed.
I took the '57 out again yesterday for a 75-mile drive........felt good, and the steering issue is definitely gone.
I called the guy who built/modified my rear end to see if the bearing were in yet, and they are not. I honestly think he was waiting for me to do a follow-up call before he ordered, or just forgot. He said they should be in by the end of this week. It'll be nice to get the seal leakage taken care of, so I can also get the brakes/emergency brake working again, then get my NSRA 23 inspection redone.
Got to get some "refreshing/redying" of my seats and steering wheel.......getting kinda grungy looking.

[hiball3985]

I hope your bearing and seal are in stock and not sitting in a container in the harbor.

[Wirenut]

Rich what is a NSRA 23 inspection?

[RICH MUISE]

Jim. yeah, me too. Problem is, he took some measurements and was going to do some research, so I have no idea what the number is, so if he doesn't come thru, I'm back to square one. He did return my call though, and in the past, he's kept his word.

Kerby......the NSRA does free inspections for members that are pretty thorough. They do them at the NSRA shows or thru the local NSRA reps. They have a 23 point inspection sheet. If you pass the first 16, you get a regular NSRA inspection sticker, but if you pass all 23, you get the prized NSRA 23 sticker. It's kinda a badge of honor. They check stuff like brake line materials, wiring, wipers, horns, line attachment, nothing done shoddy like hanging below the "scrub line" (not sure if I got that term correct),etc etc. I got the NSRA23 stickers the first two times (it's an annual thing) I had it done, but the last time my e-brake wouldn't hold. I could have accepted the regular sticker, but I declined. We think the leaking seals on the differential maybe getting onto the brake pads, so all though it's no big deal not having an e-brake for a while, I want it fixed and ready for the next inspection.

[Ford Blue blood]

I have been an advocate of the "23" since it's inception!  My 36 has had the 23 every year since they started it.  Every car I have built since then would/has passed the 23.  I firmly believe we need to police ourselves or someone else will do it for us.  Every time someone else has "helped" us with things we should have taken care of ourselves the results were less then good.  In 87 I wrote a letter to the lead NSRA inspection guru encouraging that no awards be given to cars at their events that were not inspected and passed at least the first 16.  It was shot down as "it would discourage folks from participating".  You can go to NSRA-USA.com for a full run down on the organization.

[RICH MUISE]

I agree with you Bill, and it's no surprise that all your cars got the 23 stickers! I was in the garage this morning having my "morning coffee" (with a few smokes) and I noticed I got the sticker's name incorrect.....it's actually SAFETY 23.

[59meteor]

Wonder If they have a specific inspection program for all these "Rat Rods" that seem to have been infiltrating car shows the past 10 years or so, maybe a NSRA Safety One sticker!

[mustang6984]

I know some don't like the rat rods...I'm on the fence about them myself...but some have really good mechanicals...and then the ratty body.
Just sayin'...

[Wirenut]

Thanks for the explanation Rich. GTK, I agree with keeping them safe and mechanically sound.
I'lll look for those inspections in the future.

[Ford Blue blood]

The NSRA inspectors all have red trimmed shirts while the "officials" have blue trimmed shirts.