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:eek: Wow. That a big B!+@# Rob L.

I have to admit, ya lost me. Rob L. :hmm:

I hate to say it, but a fragile little net book has no place outside, much less a shop where there is dust, dirt, and humidity... That thing would last a week, tops. Pluse, the capacity as far as memory would probably not handle an OBD2 diagnosis format. Its useless, besides its stated purpose... A "Netbook". Will work great for the internet, not much else. The only computer in my shop is a "Fully Rugged" Panasonic Toughbook. Touchscreen, magnesium case, backlit rubber keyboard, dust and shock resistant, water resistant, and one tough mother... Has a sealed steel cover over all access doors, and just a tight computer to deal with the weather, shock, dust, and elements involved in a garage. Originally cost $4,761. I bought at a surplus auction for $50. :brows: I say you use the money to benefit yourself, and buy something you really need. Malls have some decent stores, and if there is a sears, or other decent big box store, find yourself some tools, and get some stuff that will help on your truck. A laptop won't help you wrench. That's what you need more. Pick up a better grinder, a better welder, some books on technique... Some testers, a good multimeter... Lets of stuff that could be done than buy a netbook. Rob L.

Lol... Cheyenne, you reminded me of my girlfriends pops. He was torn on TV size, between a 46" and a 52". He asked my opinion, and I told him: "We'll, if you get the 46, you might look at it and say I wished I had gotten the 52. I highly doubt you if you get the 52, you will look at it and go, Yep, should have gotten the smaller one." He just smiled, and said, "I like how you think." Rob L. :D

Well, 90% of my friends bailed... So thus far, me and angela, friend and his girlfriend, jakeman, and possibly pat... So Jake, and pat, I understand if you guys would rather go somewhere else... No big deal here. Rob L.

Where is the gift card to? Rob L.

Ok, since sat works better for everyone... Updated to the 6th. Rob L.

I still like that look... I might give it a try... With some fiberglass it coule turn out well. Rob L.

:cheers: Rob L.

I believe since mid-2001...but don't hold me to that. It has had MANY different configurations, bulletin boards, etc. I'm hoping to install new software soon. I'll have a dedicated MJ section on it as well, and will be glad to host any and all tech articles you guys want to give me. Wait, are you the creator of JU? Rob L.

Use them all the time at work... They work great Don! I like the ones you crimp, then shrink/solder.... I think they are called a superbutt connector... Here is a link to our supplier at public works Don. http://terminalsupplyco.com/Store/Defau ... Categories We have both kinds... One just as a ring of solder and shrink. One looks like a shrink wrap butt connector, you crimp, with solder in the middle. Heat it up, it melts the solder, and shrink wraps it tight... Rob L. :D

This guy seems like fun. :brows: Rob L.

I think the "Not welcome here" is the sarcasm that Darren throws out so often, but few pick up on. I think he just might be getting ready for the baby... If that was legit... Maybe a little something more family oriented, like an extended cab truck. Darren? :dunno: Rob L.

Hey, I don't know if this is just me here, spacing out, but I just noticed the 8th is a Monday... :hmm: Should we be shooting for the 6th? :dunno: Rob L. :cheers:

I use goggles all day at work. Glasses just don't have the protection to keep the crap from dripping and rolling into your eyeballs. Also, its a lot harder for metal shavings to jump into your goggles... I look like an idiot, but I know I am safe. My goggles have little holes on the soft plastic part, and never fog for me... Also! A trick we use in the fire department is to smear shaving cream inside the mask, and wipe it off, don't clean it off... It leaves a film, and stops the fog. Works on the bathroom mirror too. Here's a few more I thought about today: 31. Its an unwritten rule that every creeper you have, must be driven over at least once. 32. The police department will not bring a car down for low coolant even though the light has been on for a month. They have to be so low on coolant they have no heat before they want to fix it. 33. Certain people have ways of breaking things that's good for a laugh every time. 34. As soon as you complain about someone stealing a tool, your co-worker will find it right where you left it. Rob L.

:rotf: :rotf: Pete, tell me you did that on purpose... Rob L.

Nah... Trannies, and rad's are fine... Just not "Smog causing 4.0l's"... :fs1: Rob L.

:dunno: Rob L.

Yep, the tire size is a manufacturers suggestion, not rule... By any means... Rob L. :cheers:

To elaborate on what Pat said... All of the oil is drained... The coolant is drained... Liquid Glass goes in... Engine go bye-bye... And as Pat said... IT IS ILLEGAL... to remove and re-use any internally lubricated part that comes in contact with oil. Federal law. Rob L.

I'll be there with bells on Pat... I will be the other part of the "we"... :D Lets get Jake back on the Road! Rob L.

I was thinking about this today, while under a plow truck, dripping cold salt water into my face. Feel free to add on anything you wish. Or if one really speaks to you, tell which number, and post up why. Things I have learned while working on vehicles: 1. Anything and everything when dropped topside, will fall to the geometric dead center of the floor under the vehicle. 2. Cut ends of zip ties in a pinch, are used by surgeons who need something sharper than a scalpel. 3. If it touches salt, its gonna rust. 4. Rust does NOT go away, unless you cut it out. 5. When it doubt, ask someone else. It is a guarantee that they will come over, and find the problem almost immediately, and make you look like a bloomin' idiot. 6. If you're under a vehicle, with all the wrenches you need, fate will create a bolt you've never seen before, and make you get back up to get the only wrench you knew you didn't need. 7. When laying on a creeper, your pantlegs will become water seeking devices. 8. If it's on a plow truck, no matter how new it is, or how much you coated the part with anti-seize before, it ain't coming out or off without the torch. 9. To everyone but the mechanic, grease zircs are just for show. 10. If you drop anything topside, and it doesn't fall on to the floor (see note 1), it will find a fan shroud, lower radiator support, skid plate, frame rail, or black hole to fall in. Usually whatever is hardest to get to. 11. Try as you might, there are some things you can't do without an extra set of hands. 12. The test light is more suited as a tool for smores than modern cars. 13. The moment you start grabbing a wrench, and try to give a bolt the gusto, you are signing your knuckles up for a cage match with the hardest object within reach. 14. If you are using a grease gun, no matter how careful you are, will find grease on some ridiculous area of your clothes later. 15. It could be the most common part in the world, but when you need it, parts stores in a 100 mile radius will be magically out of stock. 16. If it's a deal too good to be true, there's a reason why no one else has taken it. 17. Never EVER say, this is going to be easy. Because the universe hears that, and it won't be. Rookie mistake. (Say that near me, and it also a good way to invite a thrown wrench.) 18. An aluminum rim will gather scale on the bead faster than you can say scale. 19. Blood, sweat, or tears, you will leave at least one, and you don't get the pleasure to choose. 20. No matter how clean you try to keep the garage, resistance is futile. 21. If you set it down, and say "I have to remember I set this here" is a good way to never see it again. 22. Electric fan blades are a close second to number 2. 23. If you want a vehicle bad enough, god will let it show up in the hands of someone who trashed it, and wants too much. 24. An unlocked tool box has tools that grow legs. 25. Leaks will appear as if they come out of no where. 26. Boots double as slag magnets. 27. Shorts, although comfortable in the summer, have no place in the shop. 28. Do a side job as a favor once, is like giving your money to a crackhead. It only starts with one, and before you know it, everyone and their momma wants a handout. 29. Never, EVER work on something the owner has tried to fix themselves... Unless your pay rate involves something with the word "thousands" in it. 30. Comancheclub is king. :D Well, I have to take a break from that... It took me about 3 hours of watching TV and sitting on the couch. I just wrote them down as I thought about them. Lets make this thread copyright of comancheclub.com. ;) Whew... That was a lot of writing. Rob L.

Ah. Got ya! Much appreciated, and forward this on to your dad for me. :bowdown: Rob L. :D

10-4 Brent. Is there anyway you could give me the tread depth? And I am betting one of these two tires is the one with belt separation? :( Rob L.

Little known tidbit. You can see all of the guys responsible for modding by clicking "The team" just under the corner of the board index page... :D Thanks be to Pete... the mods just keep the rif-raf in check. ;) Rob L. :cheers: