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    Don't know why it took me so long

    I ran a plug in one, on low, on the center console of my 1997 Ram in freezing weather. It was flawless. Truck was completely ice free next AM with on the lowest setting.
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    Paid to restore a car.... Questions.

    Not yet, not even sure where Ford puts their paint codes.
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    Paid to restore a car.... Questions.

    Out of respect to the Mopar family, I won't post any direct Ford pictures, but the link to the photobucket album is here: http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u77/backtobasicszm/D-Webbs%20Mustang%20Restoration/ Pics should be pretty high definition, so feel free to comment. These are some...
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    Paid to restore a car.... Questions.

    I should have pictures this afternoon when I bring the camera to work. I spent 2 hours with the pressure washer on Saturday. Overall, pretty impressed. It will need some work in rear quarters, but does not appear (I won't say positively) to need full quarters, but one patch, passenger lower...
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    Paid to restore a car.... Questions.

    The car arrives today around lunch time. We are going to give it a thorough check over. Owner is not terribly mechanical, nor does he have a TON of time, he is mobile (US) insurance adjuster. I imagine he would be willing to spend some time when he is in town. As I understand it, he is...
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    Paid to restore a car.... Questions.

    Full disclosure: It's a 1965 Mustang. Beyond that, someone I went to school with has decided to buy a 1965 Mustang he found while working in the insurance business. Inline 6, automatic car. Exterior shots from what I see show a sunfaded finish, minimal rust. He says it needs driver floor...
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    Safest way to sell car

    I have always gone cash, or I would accept cashier check drawn on THEIR LOCAL BANK. That way, if they are not comfortable carrying or meeting someone with huge sums of cash, (understandable, with Craigslist killers, etc) they can bring a cashier check. We drive to their bank, and I cash it...
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    Welders?

    I am with the other guys. I have a 120 unit from Cummin's tool (out of business), that was 300 bucks, bottle was another 150, but refills are only 45.00 bucks. Small stuff and sheet metal are perfect. Auto darkening helmet is a huge help.
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    what ru cleaning your garage floor with?

    Purple power, scrub, and pressure wash rinse. Plain concrete, muratic acid works well to draw the stuff out the pores.
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    What do you DRIVE to Work?????????

    A little misrepresntation:: Thecolor is photoshop. Truck is currently OEM teal, with a red hood (blew open on the highway), and bed is in primer. Wheels are gone, Has 2009 Ram 17" rally wheels on it now. Starts, Runs, paid for, and I can fix just about anything that breaks on it, so I will...
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    Ideas on money making activities during down time at new job

    What is the width of these dashes? I would have to explore the cost of the brake wide enough to bend it, or cost to have it laser or water jet cut and bent? Good idea!
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    Ideas on money making activities during down time at new job

    I haven't explored the parts washer yet, decent thought. I could port heads and intakes, only problem there is the noise level, I might not hear the service calls over the grinder noise?
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    Ideas on money making activities during down time at new job

    1. For those with concerns over working on stuff on the side, I appreciate the concern. I cannot convey the situation over the computer. The coolest, most laid back boss on the planet. I have to be there if machines go down, I can sit in an office and read, sit outside and enjoy the...
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    Ideas on money making activities during down time at new job

    I am paid to be on call. Machine breaks, I fix. There is easily 75 bucks an hour sitting, waiting. They don't care about the use of the equipment.
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    Ideas on money making activities during down time at new job

    Long story short: Old job was 9-5, sitting at a desk, selling speed and performance parts. Company decided to close the call center, so I am out the door. I have a new job (thankfully, only out 2 weeks), in the maintenance field of a huge commercial food processing plant. Hours are 4:30pm to...
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    Whats the project today

    Working until Noon, then presure washing a house in preparation for paint.
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    Another possible solution for title problems.

    Long story short, is I am looking at getting a title for my 1970 Challenger. I have had it sitting for 15 years, non roadworthy. I had a title, signed by previous owner, but state to state difference, meant I had to have it running to take it to my local DMV for VIN # inspection, which it...
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    Batman on the bat phone?

    Maybe Batgirl instead?
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    How dangerous is THIS thing?

    Right-o They make and offer these with VERY low weight ratings, and most commonly used to adapt the 1.25 up to the 2x2 for accessory usage, bike carriers, cargo trey, etc.
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    Motorcycles

    I have been getting a major cycle itch recently. A buddy has had a 636 Ninja, an M109R, and recently a road glide. I really liked the M109R, a nice balance of cruiser and street. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_G0ogOTf6rfw/SIUqXZHysoI/AAAAAAAAAQw/sJcEcwRAA8E/s640/CIMG1819.JPG
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    A Good Day

    :headbang::thumbup:
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    where do you work at?

    Senior Sales, Wheel and Tire Sales Specialist, wholesale distributor.
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    How do I identify a 6v electrical system on an older British car?

    Slightly off topic of Mopars I know, but I need your insight. I have been asked to resurrect a 1954 Morgan. The family (mom, son and daughter), have some background on the car, but not much help beyond that. I am not too afraid of the basic points ignition, etc, but it will DEFINATELY need...
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    Son of a BI*CH!!!!! I'd Swear Mother Nature Has It Out For Me ........

    I don't like the sound of this. This sounds like they plan on paying the max payout of the policy and washing their hands. This may not be enough to get things all repaired or rebuilt, AND, if they consider it totalled, they may not have to honor any other claims in the future. Most...
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    Need an "affordable" family car - recommendations?

    As much as I am a Mopar guy, I would look to Ford. I respect that they took no government money, and were turning profits sooner then any of the other 2. I would look at a Focus, perhaps an Escape? SUV can eat more gas, but you can throw some of the MPG tricks at it, and some good...
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    18 years married....

    We hit 10 years in May. She hasn't told anyone where I hid the body.... That's how I know she's a keeper.
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    Fire destroys Smokey Yunick's garage

    http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/local/east-volusia/2011/04/26/fire-destroys-racing-innovator-smokey-yunicks-garage.html
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