Spent the day building a huge Cantilever gate: one of two to cover a 50' opening. (we learned our lesson building those monstrosities as single units.) Then stepped out of my routine, and did something completely frivolous. I went out. I had a dinner (by myself for those nosey-bizzy-bodies) and then did some shopping for … Continue reading Tis Friday (not a freeday 🙂 )
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A long time ago,,,
in a galaxy not that far away,,, in a time when lib thoughts were still in me head,,,, (yeah, I woke up from that hallucination.) I had a dream of owning a place with a couple out buildings (more like POLE BARNS) for doing the things I love. One for metal, one for wood. Seeing … Continue reading A long time ago,,,
Square one Redux
Snow day at the J.O.B. Spent the day at Da's to get the yodatruck back on the road. New lines between the master and slave cylinder,,, NO LOVE. Fought with it for an hour trying to get the system to bleed and finally said "FUCKIT!" and put the new master cylinder we had bought but … Continue reading Square one Redux
And there are those days,,,,
Where living by a river in a van doesn't sound so F!up,,,, https://youtu.be/UvA4FHgpQ_0?si=jK_FILSahg2PICnV "whats under Dio's skin now???" Gotta read the comments at BCE's post to get a feel for SOME of what is getting to me,,, and in no small part, a lot of what has me angsty (not anxious,,,) is my complete lack … Continue reading And there are those days,,,,
Square one,,,,
Took all day today. Not the clutch, but getting things running. And no, it wasn't the clutch, It wasn't the Slave Cylinder, nor the Master,,,, It's something between the two. Had it up'n'runnin' and Dad took it out: did good for the test drive, but he was confuzzed about the 4wheel drive thing. (this one … Continue reading Square one,,,,
I be earnin’ them duhks,,,
On the downhill slide now. Trans dropped, clutch replaced, gghetto reface on the flywheel (flapdisced with grinder, no grooves, just a light sanding.) and the gearbox is back in with two bolts holding it there with a jack under the transfer case side to keep it all in line until tomorrow. I'm whooped. I think … Continue reading I be earnin’ them duhks,,,
The Notta-post post
Gonna be a long day/wknd potentially. Droppin' the gearbox in Da's truck (yeah, the new to him one) and doing a clutch replacement. yay me Slow season, needs cash, and Da made the offer. Normally don'wanna deal with heavy gearboxes while on me back, (don't much like dealin' with 'em on a danged lift, but … Continue reading The Notta-post post
Dio's Workshop 