So the 2004 f250 had t-50’s abd a ranger had t-55’s go figure.
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Its all rusty crap,i hate it. It gets worse. Ontario uses way more salt on their roads. And just to make it interesting, shops apply used oil to the entire underside to slow down the corrosion. Total effing mess...
Princess Valiant
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That makes prefect sense. The ranger i have here is a 1995. So over ten years time the bean counters said, if we switch to a smaller and cheaper bolt , we can save one dollar per truck.. times a million trucks.....Count me in for the smaller cheaper bolt, we have to pay the CEO ten times that.
M14x100 for 2 and m14x150 x6
Princess Valiant
A.K.A. Rainy Day Auto
So I take it that old local cars are not really hanging around over there. .....
Wut up yall?
Ddaddy
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The bigger issue from my perspective is that car makers have always had the idea that vehicles are disposable. They don’t want them to last too long or be serviceable in a way that extends their life. But the service life continues to become longer and new replacement vehicle more expensive...cutting into profits over time.
Just today, I took my 2012 Chrysler 300 to the dealer for an annual inspection and an oil change and the first thing they said to me was “Would you like to sell it? We can do an appraisal while it’s here and make an immediate offer. We can also offer you a deal on a new vehicle.”
I told them “Ummm...no. It’s not for sale and if you think you can jack up phony repair issues to motivate me, think again. Screw with me on a State Annual inspection and I will make it my mission to get your inspection license yanked. Do we understand each other?”
“Yes sir.” was all they said.
They know I am friends with the owner of the dealership, so I am sure they will toe the line.
Point is, they want to push to get me out of my 9 year old vehicle and into a new one because they need the new vehicle sales and the used market is hot with people knowing that a used vehicle is a better value and will last a good long time.
Just today, I took my 2012 Chrysler 300 to the dealer for an annual inspection and an oil change and the first thing they said to me was “Would you like to sell it? We can do an appraisal while it’s here and make an immediate offer. We can also offer you a deal on a new vehicle.”
I told them “Ummm...no. It’s not for sale and if you think you can jack up phony repair issues to motivate me, think again. Screw with me on a State Annual inspection and I will make it my mission to get your inspection license yanked. Do we understand each other?”
“Yes sir.” was all they said.
They know I am friends with the owner of the dealership, so I am sure they will toe the line.
Point is, they want to push to get me out of my 9 year old vehicle and into a new one because they need the new vehicle sales and the used market is hot with people knowing that a used vehicle is a better value and will last a good long time.
Burgers out of the skillet and the onion rings in the air fryer.
Ddaddy
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Hi Rob. Saw your post earlier today about the weight loss...nice progress!
BTW, your ideal weight based on height and frame size is calculated to be 195-205 lbs. Just something to think about.
Hi Rob. Saw your post earlier today about the weight loss...nice progress!
BTW, your ideal weight based on height and frame size is calculated to be 195-205 lbs. Just something to think about.
Well that gives me a little leeway. lol
straightlinespeed
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Evening everyone, Hope you are all well
Ddaddy
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I thought you would want to know. Base calculation for men is 106 lbs for the first 5’ of height and 6 lbs/inch over that. Then you add 10% for large frame size. For your height, base is 190 lbs and then add 10% for your large frame. Upper end is then 209 lbs.
Frame size is determined by wrist circumference at the narrowest part of the wrist at the base of the hand. Over 7.25” means you are large frame.
200 lbs would place you at 15% body fat.
Unconventional
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You just drag that home?
Ddaddy
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Yeah, but what do you need with a snow plow truck? Thinking of joining the 4 season club?
Great. Wife says a co-worker is sick. And is going for a covid test. This could be disasterous. Bank gets closed. And all employees and households will have to isolate.
taste mainly. And shelf life. The civilian ones taste like crap, almost as bad as the 1990s version of MREs. And they have less stuff in them. Still not as bad as TOTM meal though. Those SUCK
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Well crap Dave, I am same height as RRR. And a large frame. I gotta lose thirty five pounds? That is a lot of beer not to drink? If I can still bench 300 does that help me? Hah! I am doomed! A life time of weight lifting sinks me! On serious note I have found as I age that my body likes the higher rep less weight routines. It is very difficult on my mind and ego tho! I try and stay in the 3-5 rep range and quite honestly at my age I need to be in the 6-9 range. I have also found my attachments do not heal as quickly. All the years of playing ice hockey and weightlifting help my overall health but in the end I fully recognize I am carrying extra weight that is ultimately shortening my life span. The over 55 ice hockey leagues are filled with trim fit guys, I can still keep up kind of, but in the end, 235 on skates is just to heavy. You guys inspire me, my down fall is and will always be bread. I love bread! Kudos to you guys for losing the weight! Rock on!
Ddaddy
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Ddaddy
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Anyone can do it...if they want to.
The pic on the left was after already having lost 30 lbs from where I started and the pic on the right was 10 lbs heavier than I am now. I didn’t change what I eat, just ate a little less of it every day. 300 calories less per day, just one less bite or two at every meal eating all the same stuff I always did.
I never found the approach was difficult, just that the waiting for results is the hard part. It’s only the discipline and mental factor that has to be overcome...the results take care of themselves.
The pic on the left was after already having lost 30 lbs from where I started and the pic on the right was 10 lbs heavier than I am now. I didn’t change what I eat, just ate a little less of it every day. 300 calories less per day, just one less bite or two at every meal eating all the same stuff I always did.
I never found the approach was difficult, just that the waiting for results is the hard part. It’s only the discipline and mental factor that has to be overcome...the results take care of themselves.
Looking svelte there Dave
Ddaddy
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Ben Drinkin
Hey bartender!
I guess I'm next to get on the weight loss train! But I don't wanna!
Weight loss? I could gain a few pounds and would still be skinny.
As I stated yesterday, Im blessed to have great genes. I never had an overweight issue. In fact, I was so skinny in my teens and twenties, I began a push to put weight on. Lots of protein and weight lifting. Now I've been pretty much the same for 30 years 6ft tall and weight varies between 180 and 190 lbs , depending upon which Continent I am on.....Not just yet...but getting closer!
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