Recent content by Ribbedroof

Across from an airport, on a corner of 2 main streets, between a couple of residential neighborhoods. Problem is that the apartment ghetto is less than a mile away...you know the ones, nice places 20-25 years ago, but older now with ever devolving caliber of tenants. I will say, been there...

Someone stole the OE chrome 20s off of an Explorer that was a total loss at the collision shop I work at about 2 months ago. Suspected to be an employee, but couldn't prove it Pioneer indash disc player 83 Malibu wagon, 2008....same lot. Guess removing the faceplate wasn't any help. They did do...

Re: For those in the Electrical Trade, - what is considered "Fair" mark-up on Materia I can see both sides....I work in collision repair. At one time, there was a separate line item for items like rivets, clips, shims, washers, etc. It was usually billed at $1.50 or $2.00 per repair hour on the...

If the actuators are not set to the correct length at installation time BEFORE powering them up, they will do that. Best bet is find the manual, set the actuator length, and follow the directions regarding soft close if so desired. I discovered this when a friend had his do the same thing after...

Mighty Mule 500 here...8 years and no issues

Everyday occurence for those in the automotive trade. I once had to put a complete harness (from fusebox to taillamps) in a grand caravan that was used by a daycare. The carpet was literally sticky from front to back with spilled juice, etc. Threw those pants out after that job...brought a...

I have a course of block on slab. I would have GREATLY preferred that it had been poured with a curb. In fact, that's the way my parent's garage was constructed. IMO, the block is not as watertight as a curb, I have some water infiltration. BUT, there are also grading issues that I will be...

They're in the bottom of my box in OKC, I'm in Pensacola with the family on vacation. I'll try to remember to post next week. No pics in use, and the cars are all gone now.....although I did see my first one (owned it from early '80 til late '07) on craigslist this week. Tempting, but they...

I have a set of those (6 pcs) made by OTC for Pinto/Mustang II...makes it about 100 times easier to align one. I used to own "a few" Cobra IIs. Wonder if OTC made the SO ones as well?

HF posted my review on the better dollies, but didn't post the one where I recommend the 12x18 furniture dollies. Problem on the "car dollies" is that the wheels are super crappy....off center axle bore, and they do not roll smoothly on the axle either. GOOD casters are expensive. I'm using...

Sure wish I lived where all these guys posting do...SO, Matco, MAC large boxes are NEVER listed for anything like what these guys say on price. Been trying to buy a 72" for over a year, and all I find is the guys that paid 6K + interest and think a 3 year old used box is worth 5K+. I don't even...

Be aware that in order to move a manufactured (mobile) home, the license plate (tag) has to be current. Almost NO ONE keeps the tag up to date. We bought a 3 acre parcel from (extended) family in 2013...trailer last tagged in 2003. Luckily, the tornado removed the majority of the unit from the...