This and that and Chat

[5cardstud]

The problem I always had about front end alignment is they always come back and say I need every part on the front suspension replaced before they can do it. Never fails. No matter how new the car was they figured they have some stupido that will give them a blank check to sell me everything to make money off of.
Then I found out from doing autobody that with a couple flashlights, a tape measure, and tools I could get it close enough myself to keep the tires from being ripped up and to steer properly.

 

[El Dee]

Five I fixed one a couple of years back that required some front end parts be replaced..When in the alignment shop the tech asked how I'd gotten it set so close...Well I measured it...I do have a camber/caster guage but it requires a known number...That one I scribed the tires and measured with the tram...Toe set!!

I lived in Fayetteville for a few years...Sears had a sale on BFs...I pulled my trusty Toyota 4X4 into my shop and had a friend work the steering and suspension whilst I watched..I figured on Sears using thier state of the art equipment and aligning it while the new tires were added...If any front end parts were worn I as gonna replace them beforehand...Everything looked excellent with no worn parts and driving the Toyota indicated the same...I found a leaking brake cylinder on the left rear and had too place an order for the parts required...I went too sears for the tires and alignment the next day...As I waited the tech came in....Yepp the front end is almost completely worn out and it's gonna cost a bundle...I played along and asked the tech if he could show me...He tried some hocus pocus stuff and then I enlightened him. He probably should have noticed all the parts including the Toyota's knuckles were sporting fresh grease...he also missed the leaking wheel cylinder...My bet is they charge without replacing a damn thing...and that at best is dishonest...

We had some fine weather yesterday.....I was too dang busy for any numbers...It's cooler and rain is on the way...Everyone in my family....everyone at the junkyard and everyone at the farm are all at the beach...I've been running like a mad man keeping everything caught up...Bass turds could call and check on a brother....Just wait..... when they're all here and it warms up...East bound and down !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bovinia]

Moon, out of all the sports, I can handle MLB the easiest...I'm not a huge fan or follower of any type of sports tho.

Well I got a surprise this morning, MIL handed me her Discover card and told me to go get the tires and front end done on my car...I 'bout near fainted! Then I got another nice surprise at the tire store, they didn't try to rip me off with claims of parts needing to be replaced! My rear tires are not that bad, and the tire guy agreed that they didn't need to be replaced yet, so I got out of there for under $250 Half of which I've already repaid to my MIL.

Another letter from AH today. He's asking for $25 a week for commissary, which his mom has agreed to do for him. He also said that he's pretty sure he'll pull prison time, just not sure how much. I'm guessing his public defender has already told him that there is not much in the way of plea deals for him, and all 3 of his felonies carry mandatory minimums.

 

[TexasT]

Moon, out of all the sports, I can handle MLB the easiest...I'm not a huge fan or follower of any type of sports tho.

Well I got a surprise this morning, MIL handed me her Discover card and told me to go get the tires and front end done on my car...I 'bout near fainted! Then I got another nice surprise at the tire store, they didn't try to rip me off with claims of parts needing to be replaced! My rear tires are not that bad, and the tire guy agreed that they didn't need to be replaced yet, so I got out of there for under $250 Half of which I've already repaid to my MIL.

Another letter from AH today. He's asking for $25 a week for commissary, which his mom has agreed to do for him. He also said that he's pretty sure he'll pull prison time, just not sure how much. I'm guessing his public defender has already told him that there is not much in the way of plea deals for him, and all 3 of his felonies carry mandatory minimums.

Glad to hear things are going your way Bov, at least a little bit!

TT

 

[Bovinia]

Thank you TT! As long as I remember to put my faith in the man upstairs, things go better. It's when I think I can do better than Him, that I get reminded to get on my knees!

 

[FranC]

Good to hear some good news Bov.

 

[Sdh]

Moon, out of all the sports, I can handle MLB the easiest...I'm not a huge fan or follower of any type of sports tho.

Well I got a surprise this morning, MIL handed me her Discover card and told me to go get the tires and front end done on my car...I 'bout near fainted! Then I got another nice surprise at the tire store, they didn't try to rip me off with claims of parts needing to be replaced! My rear tires are not that bad, and the tire guy agreed that they didn't need to be replaced yet, so I got out of there for under $250 Half of which I've already repaid to my MIL.

Another letter from AH today. He's asking for $25 a week for commissary, which his mom has agreed to do for him. He also said that he's pretty sure he'll pull prison time, just not sure how much. I'm guessing his public defender has already told him that there is not much in the way of plea deals for him, and all 3 of his felonies carry mandatory minimums.

Great news!

 

[Bovinia]

Thanks ladies! It's good to know I can breathe easier at least for now. No more hiding behind a locked door or making sure my cell phone is within reach. It almost feels selfish to say that I can focus on me and the things (and people) I love for a change!

Now I just need a sweet talker...oh wait...I have a secret admirer that can do that

 

[5cardstud]

well i got a surprise this morning, mil handed me her discover card and told me to go get the tires and front end done on my car.

yipee!!!!!

 

[bizmitchel]

Good moring (and what a beautiful one) fran, bov, tracey, lilac, 5 c, salem, TT, Ell Dee, SDH, moonlit knight,Wharf, modrod, Mark, and anyone else I may have forgotten.

 

[bizmitchel]

anytime I touch a car it falls apart.....

 

[bizmitchel]

I think tomorrow I'm gonna try and go a day without vaping!!!!! I know a long stretch of the imagination but wondering if I can and I think I might be able to so gonna give it a try

 

[Sdh]

Good morning!

 

[FranC]

Good morning Sdh,

 

[bizmitchel]

So anyone have anything fun going on lately????? Not much here, gonna be working on a making a few PV stands for a few folks sometime later on today, go grocery shopping, study, and hopefully have dinner done for the better half and daughter when they get home.

 

[FranC]

Kitchen remodeling...not fun.

 

[Bovinia]

Just a little past good morning everyone! Just the same old same old here, temps in the mid 40s today but the wind is blowing like crazy.

Hope you all have a great day!

 

[markfm]

Quiet here. Had my second dive class Monday night, it's fun working with just two students, plenty of time to go over skills.
Got a bunch of plumbing widget hardware, for the new water system at camp, but need warm weather to put it together and test things.

 

[TexasT]

anytime I touch a car it falls apart.....

Any time a shapely redhead touches me I fall apart!!!

TT

 

[bizmitchel]

I hear ya fran, no fun but in the end well worth it right. What kind of camp you teach at mark? Could be worse bov, at least it's 40 . Spring is in the air......hopefully the mailman stops by soon!!!!!!