On Wednesday morning, I got to work early to find 2 cars in the parking lot. One was a ford ranger that has been around for a month, waiting for someone to get around to it. It was a lean-sale that needed major engine work. The other was a Mitsubishi Id never seen before. One […]
Posted on December 21st, 2009 by admin
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During the slow seasons, we often take up projects we normally wouldn’t touch with a 10 foot pipe wrench. Some cars do not age well, but these old cars teach us the physics of auto wear, and often, quite a bit about the people behind the pile. Pile 1: 1994 Jaguar XJ6. This is actually […]
Posted on December 13th, 2009 by admin
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Always carry a spare tire that is at least as adequate as the four bolted on. Most cars come standard with a spare tire that has the range and capacity of an American Idol reject. Too many times, I have seen people take these things too far, and drive down the freeway at 80 mph. […]
Posted on November 29th, 2009 by admin
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Posted on November 24th, 2009 by admin
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No, not my wife. I technically do not have a trunk to house her in, since I drive a pick-up. Since room is cramped behind the seats, and I don’t drive that far anymore, I no longer carry an old bag. This is an overnight bag, with a change of clothes and a small bath […]
Posted on November 15th, 2009 by admin
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There has been much upheaval in the local media about water conservation. None of it seems to focus on 2 simple facts: 1. This is a desert, there is no water here, we import our water. 2. There are too many houses built on it. If the authorities want any real impact, the solution would […]
Posted on November 8th, 2009 by admin
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Some of you are about to be amazed. Well, at least some people that haven’t seen me in a while. I no longer have crooked teeth, but I may still be subject to the name “Can-opener” Last Monday, the dentist said that my teeth were ready for the next phase. The following conversation between the […]
Posted on November 1st, 2009 by admin
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For those of you who are familiar, but uninterested in the Build-a-bear phenomenon, Something new has come to us in SoCal. Its like build-a-bear, but its cars. Its called “Build Your Ride”. the website is ridemakerz.com. It looks kinda neat for a guy like me, you pick a body, wheels, accessories, and you get to […]
Posted on October 26th, 2009 by admin
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Hack-a-day posted an interesting article that scares the crap out of me. Its not that he is using a Chrysler product (read the comments, they are hilarious) But that the iphone is using the AT&T network to control this thing.
Posted on October 25th, 2009 by admin
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Or, as most know it, a giant screwdriver Some of you may have noticed by now, I have not mentioned a tool kit. Don’t worry, its coming. ‘Problem is, the tool kit I will mention doesn’t include a lot of important stuff. For instance; too many times, there will be a situation where you just […]
Posted on October 18th, 2009 by admin
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