Recent content by Dixie_Flatline

I've seen a lot of people going with the composite deck boards. Mine is the aforementioned pine that has been pressure treated, but that doesn't make it any better. Might even make it worse since the stuff is always wet when you buy it and over time twists into all sorts of fun shapes! Redwood...

Thanks for the suggestions. I actually was told about 303 when I bought my kayak. The lady that owned the store said it would help keep it from fading so I ordered a bottle and ended up really enjoying the product. I have also used it on a number of different things not automotive related over...

If they were flesh colored then I would give those valve stem covers a go!

Been a while since I dropped in. I wanted to get caught up and the vehicles in the stable are looking mighty fine! I am also here seeking knowledge. Bought a new RV (caravan) and it has some highly oxidized black plastics on the exterior. I tried some 303 and it was absorbed completely in...

Had days like that. It is also why I have some duplicate sockets. Needed a 50mm socket, knew I had one, but couldn't find it so I bought another. The next day I found the missing socket. Same thing with a 32mm socket. Pretty sure there are some others in the toolbox with the same story. We moved...

I cannot get used to the cold here because it swings too much week to week. Maybe in January it will make its mind up, but I am not holding my breath. Those little forklifts were used at one time to unload cargo from helicopters out in the field, they were being phased out in favor of the small...

You know, if you need to find that Power Wagon a new home I am willing to take on the burden! Also, it is snowing here, what am I supposed to do with this stuff?

Just thought I'd share...

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If we are all going to have a whinge about words, then I humbly submit the newspeak pronunciation of veteran. There is an E in there, and it is not silent. I hear it way too often pronounced vet-trans.

Don't you love picking up a wood pallet and the bottom half stays on the ground? Almost as bad as these things when they get soaked and come apart, or you load too much **** in it and blow the sides out.

Maybe you can answer this question, why is it that a Freightliner M2 Sport Chassis can easily go for six figures used, but a day cab or other similarly sized chassis can be had for much less? I can find a single-axle Kenworth/Freightliner easily for 28k and under 500k on the odometer, forget...

I'd be interested to know how that trimmer line stacks up against the competition when it comes to working alongside paved surfaces. I have some long sections of concrete alongside the driveway, sidewalk, and down at the street which all seem to really consume the line. I've got a bit longer...

You going to armor those door jambs as well? I put longer screws in my hinges and latch, but it was kind of pointless since they could just break out my glass and reach inside to gain entry. If nothing else I figure it will slow them down a bit, or force a would-be intruder to make lots of noise.