Recent content by neonturbo

Probably true, but it wasn't worth my time to do that. One online order and done. My time is/was worth more than saving even a hundred bucks, but I doubt that I would have saved that much locally. A truck dropped everything off at the driveway, I didn't have to drive all over town or make hours...

I mounted mine about waist high. I got tired of the snow and dust bunnies tripping the stupid sensor. Whoever mounted mine less than 1" off the floor should have known better. Nothing more annoying than having to get out of the car 3-4 times to figure out what is tripping the damn sensor. Agree...

I am a homeowner who likes to DIY. I got mine at www.alpinehomeair.com I am very happy with the sales process and the truck delivery. (I got the "tailgate" delivery service) I have not had to do any warranty work with them so I can't give any feedback on that part of things. I couldn't find any...

I don't know if they are still doing this, or if they could do this to another type of loan... Bank of America (which I have had countless issues with) decided to close my home equity line of credit, meaning I could no longer use my loan even though I had about $10K available (unused) at the...

Sorry everyone for the delayed update, I have been working long hours to try to pay for this project. I would rather not specifically say, but generically speaking it would probably be considered former governmental (in the broadest sense) vehicle storage. It was never owned by the...

Re: Garage woes (rebuild or replace it?) UPDATE Some progress. Ran out of nice weather and money to finish the doors and soffit. I will also try to paint it this spring/summer. I am capable of painting and have a pretty nice sprayer.

Bumping this up for a status update. The building has taken a turn for the worse, and the roof is now sagging very badly, almost to the point of collapse. After talking to a contractor, I think I am going to repair the building. I do not have an estimate yet, but from what we were discussing...

Sorry this is so long, and slightly vague. I have a building and I cannot decide what should happen to it. The building in question is approximately 50' deep by 100' wide, and of cinder (not concrete) block construction. The cinder block is in very good condition at this time. It has a dirt and...

My Snap-On experience is not so happy and sounds vaguely like the original poster. This happened years ago so it may have changed. My local dealer was always so happy to sell new tools but would NEVER warranty any broken ones. This was before the online thing was really readily available...

I work at a Community College so I am biased. We have small classes (15 or less) low tuition (I think in district is about $2000 a semester) and most of our instructors work in the field, or have for many years. I have been told my final exams are equal if not tougher than the ASE tests. I am...

A quart of ATF hooked to a ported vacuum line makes a nice smoke show. The best part is it only really smokes when the throttle is opened.

I put this in a separate thread, but got no response. Any ideas what this is? I am not at all sure of vintage, or brand. Click for larger pics. Casting number on crankcase:

There are many females (of all descriptions) in the automotive classes at our local Community College. From what I understand many are quite good, often they are better students than the guys. The gals seem to be less distracted, and sometimes have an extra sense about what is wrong with the...

I am trying to keep it all in one post, I am terrible with multi-quotes. I think you all are smart enough so you can figure out who asked what. Forgive me if I forgot to answer your question. Thanks. I will take some more pics soon, I do not have any more at the present time. I just happened...

How about a picture of a 1940's auto repair shop? It was built by my Grandfather (and his family), the property passed down to my parents, and I expect that someday I probably will own it too. It was built during WWII, my Dad told about how they did not have re-bar available due to steel...