Recent content by jimbob_racing

  1. J

    Which Dual Action (DA) Orbital for polishing cars?

    Gotcha. I'll pick up one when they're on sale and use a coupon. In addition to changing the grease out I'll trim the Velcro part of the backing disc too. Sounds like I'll have a good machine for the money.
  2. J

    Which Dual Action (DA) Orbital for polishing cars?

    Ok. You have me convinced to buy this one. I'm just curious about rotating the fan shroud and switch. What's the purpose of that?
  3. J

    Which Dual Action (DA) Orbital for polishing cars?

    Arguments aside, what machine should I buy for under $100? I don't care if it takes me longer than another type, I need something affordable and reliable for maintaining two late model cars that are always parked outside in Pennsylvania weather.
  4. J

    Garage hoist

    That's exactly what I've been thinking about doing in my garage. I just want some help picking up the front of my lawn tractor when I service it. Nice write up!
  5. J

    Local Snap-On and S&K dealers story - not good

    I'm a just hobbyist that plays with cars at home but 20 years ago I worked in a few new car dealerships in the service and parts departments but not as a tech. I bought a good Snap On torque wrench to use at home and after two decades of job changes and relocations the torque wrench started...
  6. J

    garage cieling advice needed

    What kind of tin are you looking at? I'm sort of in the same dilemma with my garage ceiling.
  7. J

    What vehicle did this come off?

    Looks like the one that came on the 94 Jimmy that I had
  8. J

    My garage introduction

    I'm Jim and about two years ago I bought a new house in Beaver Falls PA. I was getting married for the second time and we wanted to sell our old houses and buy something fresh with no old memories. I had just wrapped up a nine year top to bottom renovation on a house in suburban Pittsburgh but...
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