Recent content by bigboblaird

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    Estimate to build these?

    I think you need to shop around...I found gears like the ones you show for $130(premium) or $80(economy) Frankland Parts Supply will get you there...I'm not sure if you know this but if you get the right set of gears you can have real low gears with the gears installed one way and then swap the...
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    Official "show me your specialty sockets" thread

    Does anyone know the thinking behind the 5.5 MM bolt size? Seems moronic but I wonder if there is some reasonable thought behind it?
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    Careers besides being an auto mechanic . I'm losing interest

    Been an auto tech for 40 years...now retired... 66yo...I have a part time position as a diagnostic technician to supplement income...auto repair has always been a good thing for me. I have one relative that has a career that intrigues me...He's in the alternative energy field...(his company)...
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    Dumb Question About Large Tool Box Delivery

    Roll back tow truck...they move tool boxes all the time
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    New Style Fuses and Relays

    Many newer vehicles have the ABS relay in the ABS module ...faulty relay means new module ...Dumb but probably works to pump up profits from parts sales:lol_hitti
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    40 x 50 Garage build

    It's comforting to think that a guy who can't name the street he lives on should be in charge of something!! Nice build!! Hey how come they don't have any big dumptrucks in your neck of the woods!!:lol:
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    shop advice for Hanford Ca area

    I'd go with something a little taller than 12 inches!! LOL
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    need a new 1/4" ratchet...

    I have SO 1/4" Short Handle, Flex Handle, Long Handle Flex That Makes A Speed handle, A Flex Handle 1/4" Inch Body With 3/8" Sq Drive & A Real Neat Tool, A Short 1/4" Ratchet That Holds A 1/4" Hex Screwdriver Bit, I think I have all the bases covered ... I hope!!;)
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    in the market for a nice flashlight

    Streamlight Stinger LED ... Piggy back charger ... You'll never be without a bright well made flashlight again !!:thumbup:
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    Organizing copper fittings

    Stack-on compartmented storage boxes ... this brand is heavy duty and has removeable compartments ... Always worked good for me
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    P&C Tools Whachamacallit

    My '63 J-200 Jeep pick-up had brake adjusters that used a wrench like that nad of course the stud on shocks
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    Forty years of collecting ... Certified Tool Nut
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    Hello!!

    Glad to be a member ... 40 year ASE certified master tech with driveability cert as well ... Retired and working part time as a diagnostic tech :D
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