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Yes it is truck was a west coast vehicle . Owner moved here to be close to his kids and grandkids and realized a 2wd Suburban isnt going to cut it here in winter .

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Did a little bodywork. You know big hammer big dolly.

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That is a Great forming Die.;);)

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My wife and I finished the siding up to the eves and cutout for vents on one of the gables.

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I went to a pretty large car show yesterday. Took my 12 year old grandson. Tons of cars, lots of sun, and I didnt take a single picture. Oh and you guys will love this, his favorite car, a weird three wheeled single seat electric car. I told him I was going to hang my head in shame haha!

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Hey glad to hear from you and Showing those Youngin's how to do it.

Was the cart like this?

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That car is kinda cool, so no not that one. Its this one, but a weird peachy color. I was thinking about it though, maybe he gets it from me. I really dislike this one, but I really like all the funky show rods from the 60's and early 70's. Boothill express, Monkey Mobile. Plus the car I bomb around in the most is a Fiat 500 convertible. Ok maybe Im being hard on the kiddo LMAO!

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Ewwwww!!!

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Finally put in the led light for when the fans kick in . I bought the light years ago at Radio Shack it’s been in my center console for who knows how long still in the cellophane wrap .

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So today we spent an hour walking around the MN state high school semi finals trap shoot.
It's held in Alexandria MN at the Shooting Sports park. I'm guessing today there was kids and family 5000 plus people. During the meet there will be 8000 plus kids trying to make the state finals next week.
Hundreds of shot guns sitting around. No one hurt.

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Trap shooting is some good wholesome fun

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Cool day of shooting sports! Those are the kids that were brought up respecting guns, and for the most part, their elders. It makes a difference! I never had trouble on a range with Scouts, except for a couple who thought they were ace marksman and shot too fast. :eyeroll:

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Buying spare parts in my free time...

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Found my tick in the Chevelle was driving me crazy this morning decided to do them old school and run the engine . Took the cover off put the half cover on and it wasn’t ticking on that side but the passenger side was . I investigated further and found the valve train is making contact with the cover . Doubled up the gaskets and it’s all good now . I could have used a die grinder and shaved it these are thick aluminum units but the gaskets were easier. Both sides had three touching

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It doesn't take much contact to make it sound like big problems.

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My retaining wall started to lean so I am in the process of taking it down and cut out roots that caused it and also put in a better foundation and before I put the 74 lb blocks back, wish one of you muscle bound guys were here to help with the lifting ,, I pay good and certain drinks are free, :) crooked pictures are caused I believe turning your phone camera up right,, not sure though?? Just turn head the left

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Nice work. :metal:

A flip for you. ;)

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Well, I wish I could help but I am already worn out just from looking at the picture.

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X2!! :lol:

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Larry, whoa. You are in much better health than me if you are the one doing all that work. I am a couple years younger than you but can no longer begin a job like that.

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Wow, yes, way more work than I would want to take on. Remove 6-8" of the solid ground behind that wall and replace with pea rock for better drainage.

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I wonder if those tree roots won't push the wall out again.

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I agree but now it's to late ,gotta finish it ,

Ah ,,bet you do this all time .

I wear a belt around my waist to lift these blocks and do not twist if I can help it .just now doing the foundation today and hopefully tomorrow set blocks

Lost in the 60ies ,, I will cut all roots off and there will be around 4-6 inches behind wall ..with gravel ,I agree with you

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Started a new project . Needed a new shed the barn is good but everything gets filthy with pollen and dust as it’s really a hay barn the siding all has 1/2 gaps to let air circulate.

Got the floor joists done now I’ll move it to the 4x4 supports

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Decking done. Pictures are deceiving the deck is dead nuts Level

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Looks square n level to me.

I don't own a table saw and don't do much carpentry work these days anyway but I wonder if there is a jig so to speak to mount a 7" circular saw on to make long straight cuts like a table saw?

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Yes there are many even home made ones
https://www.amazon.com/Kreg-KMA2700-...53681302&psc=1

They do make extension runners for longer than 50 inch .

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Thanks guys. We just got back from a week long trip and turned in our rental Jeep today. We went to Mesa Verde and Four Corners where we bought new Navajo made Bands to replace the rings we can't wear anymore. We drove over 1100 miles and got an average of 34 miles per gallon.

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That's what I'm talking about. And all these years I've done it the hard way I guess. I'd stake the board I wanted ripped to some saw horses and lay another one next to it then stake a guide board on top for the skillsaw. Thanks, I bookmarked Kreg.

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Coming along

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You had me laughing with the "fine print" :lol:

Good luck, that is quite a task.

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Did you end up buying the Jeep pickup or the Suburban? Both are cool.

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Which show did you guys go to?

I've noticed that some kids gravitate more to what they can relate to. At 12, he might not be able to picture himself driving around in a full size truck, but that little car might look like fun to a 12 year old.

I used to take my Trans Am to shows and I would wonder why the younger kids would come along the side and look in the back window. I finally figured out that they were seeing if there was room for them in there, i.e. a back seat - "Dad, we could get one of these!"

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Neither . The Jeep was sold before I called . The burban is still for sale but I’m not upping my offer . It’s a nice truck I would pay the price he wants if it was a 4x4

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The last two days, i did all my mowing and clearing in prep for fire season.

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Not sure what the show was called. It was downtown Arlington with around 7 blocks and some side streets packed with cars.

Most kids (not all) have a different view on cars and trucks than way back when I was their age. Much different time today.

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Started the oil pan replacement on my Tacoma . We will see how the might as well while it’s apart goes . A nice lift kit would be nice I am definitely replacing the front axles and hubs since I need to remove the axles anyway to drop the front differential. It just about ready to come out but it got too hot to keep working . Guess I should replace the serpentine belt :lol:

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Washed the Chevelle since I couldn’t work on the Tacoma . Paint still looks good after 30 years

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It would look better if it were parked in my garage. :lol::lol::lol::chevy:

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:lol: I'd say you got your money's worth out of that serpentine belt.