PatS....

There wouldn't be many shoes right now, just mukluks and rubber boots!!! We are too respectful to do that, anyway. We're Canadian, EH?

Mr Bush is gracing our city tomorrow (Tuesday March 17/09) for his first speech since leaving the White House. He must consider Canada a safe place for him to visit... I'm kinda bummed out because we don't get to watch the two 747's come in for a landing like the last time he was here:( I can see the planes coming in to land from my front yard:D It was a very cool sight to see Air Force One, even though I didn't really know which was the decoy and which one he was actually on last time. http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ji6AR-AcL5lrm2LQ5QvDuNtj-O3A

I find that with poison, they take the poison and the go to an inaccessible spot to expire and then you have to deal with the smell!

Sorry to hear of your friend going out of business Charlie. I hope you are able to find another supplier to carry on.

Joel, I'm sorry that you weren't able to share growing up with your Dad, but it gives me a smile that you aren't going to let that happen to your son. Now you get to have the father/son experience after all...it don't get any better than that. And no, you're not out of place...in this forum, no you're not...it's a great spot.

And the local news crew!!!

The concentrated Zep Purple mixed 50% in a spray bottle will take care of the yellow goo for you, and clean the whitewalls and the tires. Great stuff for tires. Cheap, too. Works well for presoak before engine cleaning as well and a million other cleaning uses. Home Depot carries it in gallon jugs...about $10

I use a 50% solution of Zep Purple in a spray bottle and the pressure wand at the self serve car wash. Takes two applications on really dirty whitewalls but they come out like new without scrubbing, as does the surrounding tire...the whole thing looks new. Once a week after that keeps 'em like new. I used to do the same thing with Fantastik, but they have watered it down so much I could pee on them and do more cleaning ;(

I paid $90us for a rebuilder about 5 yrs ago, one of the fluid drive carbs

Those are great pics...thanks for sharing!

Joe, did you use primer on the POR15? On the Bronco before pic above, the grey on the surface is a special primer for the rhino that is used on older surfaces to guarantee bonding and prevent lift-off. They don't use primer on new truck boxes because they can get proper bonding by scuffing and then cleaning with acetone twice...that won't work on and older finish. (no, i don't work there, the stuff is just very fascinating in its toughness and versatility) I wonder if the POR15 would bond better to older surfaces if primed??

I used Peel and Seal on the doors of my 88 Dodge Ram because they were so tinny. A large hunk on the door skin and then I covered the door where the door panel is and also the back of the plastic door panel itself. Made a world of difference...the doors now have a high quality sounding thud instead of a twang when the doors are closed and the truck is noticeably quieter. There was an asphalt smell, especially if the sun was beating down on the door, but that went away after about a month. Total cost for a 50 foot roll of the Peel and Seal was about $30 bucks and there is a whole whack of it left. I won't use it in the Chrysler, though, because I have read in several places that the stuff will dry out after a few years and become like potato chips. The Dodge Ram won't last that long so it doesn't matter, but I don't want to use something in the Chrysler that will be buried under upholstery and such that I am pretty sure will fail and need to be removed before it's time. I think especially for the roof, which will get very hot over and over, the chances of the adhesive failing under the headliner is worrisome. The Rhino is more expensive but it won't come off for a very very long time if ever. For the floor, the rhino will bond well enough to stop any rust from causing the classic floor rust these cars get, the moisture can't penetrate the rhino or get under IF the prep is done correctly.

Why don't they give US the money?? Give us the cash to buy an new domestic vehicle and let US choose which one. That way, the car companies get their money and WE taxpayers get something other than something with no lubricant. Same as the banks. Give US the money to pay off our mortgages and then the banks get their money AND we taxpayers get something other than something without lubricant. And IF the bail-out recipients get back on their feet and in five years are making record profits, will they share THAT with the government or US taxpayers over and above the taxes they would normally try to get out of paying??? Fat Chance to all the above. This is free enterprise, if they go out of business, so be it, as sad as that is for everyone involved. If they are serious, they can start again.

Lizaed skin is supposed to be pretty good. My buddy has the local Rhino dealership and after seeing this stuff in action in the multitude of non box liner uses, I will pay the freight and have the inside floor and inside roof of my Chrysler done in rhino, and if I take the body off the frame, I'll have the underside done too. It really is amazing stuff, with a bazzilion uses.

Looking good so far. I have an observation re this pic...it looks to me like there might be some interference with the upper "A" frame of the suspension. Might be something to check before you get too far along. The "A" frame sticks out from the 4 frame bolts a fair bit and it also needs room to go up and down.

flattiefreak is only 17 and very new to cars in general...this is all a learning experience for him so a bit of patience may be in order

That sure looks nice!!! Still at least 4-6 weeks away here Nice to be reminded it's on it's way

Randy, There was a time when a beer an hour would indicate that I was asleep, alas, those days are past. Unlike you, I only have to inhale a whiff of beer and I gain 100 pounds. I have switched to some good Jamaican Rum these days:D I'm still trying to find out the RDA for Rum and Coke. There does seem to be a tradition in Canada for sucking back beer like it was illegal. Not sure why. I think the Australians have us beat by a mile though. I guess heat makes a bloke thirstier than 50 below!! Oh, speaking of bacon fat. It used to be that it was never thrown out. It was in a pail by the stove. My Grandfather and my Dad both used it to "butter" their toast! MMMM Gonna have some chili tonight after this thread...

That would likely realize as much cash as crushing and the vintage tin isn't lost forever. Imagine the wailing if it was a whole town of vintage houses with all the original trim and materials. There would be hippies laying in front of the bulldozers. Not even close for old metal...crush and shred it without a tear:(

That's the funniest thing I've ever seen!! I love it!

Randy, that sounds so simple it might be something I could manage I like the recipe my brother uses because it's good and I don't have to cook, but this one I'll try myself. Is there a diet version?

My brother loves to cook chili, I don't. He has had various recipes, but he came across this recipe a couple of yrs ago online and hasn't cooked anything but this one since. I have to admit, I hate kidney beans and won't have chili because of that but this recipe (and all true chili recipes) doesn't have beans, so I have a favorite, and here it is. J.R.'s Rough and Ready Chili Source: J.R. Knudson Submitted By: ICS J.R.'s Rough and Ready Chili By J.R. Knudson, Granite Bay, California J.R. Knudson of Granite Bay, California was crowned World Champion at the 2006 International Chili Society’s (ICS) 40th annual World’s Championship Chili Cookoff™, sponsored by ConAgra Foods. Ingredients: 3 pounds beef tri-tip, chopped 2 ounces sausage 1 ounce rendered beef fat 1 medium onion, diced 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 green Ortega pepper, remove seeds and dice fine 1/2 ounce salt 1/4 teaspoon fine black pepper 2 ounces Gebhardt® chili powder 1/2 ounce California chili powder 1/2 ounce New Mexico powder 1/2 ounce cumin 1/2 teaspoon pequin powder 1 - 2 14 ounce cans chicken broth 1 six ounce can Hunt's® Tomato Sauce 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Tabasco sauce to taste Instructions:Saute onion and green pepper in rendered beef fat in a 3 quart pot. Add garlic powder and half of chili powder. Add half a can of chicken broth, mix well and set aside. Brown sausage and beef in a skillet about one pound at a time. Drain and add meat to onion mix. Add remaining chili powder and remaining can of chicken broth. Cook for 30 minutes on low heat. Add tomato sauce, cumin, cayenne pepper and pequin powder. Add more broth as needed and cook until meat is tender, about two to three hours. Add a dash of Tabasco sauce if needed for heat. (have tums and pepto handy for about two days!!!!...it's worth it, though)

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