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Smoking definitely isn't good for your health. And nothing wrong with not imbibing in those vices.

Sent from my twisted mind of the mudman

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PROJECT CARS/TRUCKS / Re: 1970 Oldsmobile 442ish Cutlass
« Last post by Der Bugmeister on May 10, 2024, 07:16:56 PM »
Moved cars around to get the project on the lift.  Need to install the gas tank, rear bumper and get the right bolts for the body mounts in and torqued before loading the car on a trailer and heading out for the exhaust installation.

Figured out how I want to mount all the brake elements and working on a bracket to support all that stuff.

First thing we noticed once the car was in the air was that the back of the transmission was tight up against the tunnel.  So much for a simple install.  The quick fix was to cut a small window into the tunnel and I'll make a new piece to enclose that area.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: House Paint is HOW MUCH!
« Last post by Heiny on May 10, 2024, 06:28:37 PM »
 10 ft 4” PVC pipe = $46 at Home Depot.  :a102:
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / New online tool store to check out!
« Last post by Uncle Buck on May 10, 2024, 04:07:22 PM »
Not new to me, but likely is to you. Located in Wichita, KS, a store called "The Yard" they also have a separate location for surplus and rebuilt tools. Both locations lean heavily towards the aircraft industry due to the local industries.

I have known about them for years, but only today visited them online. Recently I have been buying a mainly tools/accessories machinist in nature. One thing you never find cheap anywhere, including eBay and my favorite local store Harry Epsteins. That is long grooved 4r and 16r rigid grooved rules for use with combination square heads, centers, and protractor heads. Both 18" & 24" new or used are pricey.  I recently bought several small PEC (USA made) blem 4r grooved rules from Harry's.  They were the best prices I could find at time. As it turned out, the yard was selling virtually the same ones, same brand, blemishes 4r, or 16r, but priced considerably less than Harry's, especially in the 18 & 24" lengths. Those are closeout prices so they will dissappear as they sell out of their supply. The PEC brand will be ground off, but will likely be otherwise perfect.

I share this for anyone looking specifically for these, but they do sells tons of other stuff. No idea about the normally priced stuff, likely higher than I can afford. That said, they have a very unique product of rarely found stuff so perusing their online catalog is interesting. 

If, like me you have been looking for modest priced USA made 4r, or 16r rigid grooved rules, you might check them out. I have found none cheaper anywhere.  To find them online just insert "Yardstore,com"
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You wont find a pipe cradle nor ashtray anywhere in my house or garages. In fact all the manufacturing plants I was in charge of were all smoke free... I never promote any smoking habit and never indulged myself. Heck I gave out Bubble-Gum Cigars when each of my children were born..

A 30-year-old smoker can expect to live about 35 more years. Whereas a 30-year-old non-smoker can expect to live 53 more years. That's from reliable studies. But that's an average. Winston Churchill lived to 90 and smoked cigars most all his waking hours. Then again I lost two bosses from lung cancer before they reached 57 years old.

No alcoholic bar either. In fact you wont find any drink stronger the sparkling grape juice in my house. No there no religious reason behind my absences of drinking and smoking. Simply followed in my parents footsteps...
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I spent months traveling in and around both Australia and New Zealand over the past five years. Communicating with the common folks and their feelings about being invaded with refugees and overzealous treatment to the Indigenous. The present liberal government and one-side news media has been overstating their ill-conceived beliefs. I feel a storm brewing in those two countries, much like in the Untied States.. 


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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Jokes?
« Last post by fatfillup on May 10, 2024, 05:36:06 AM »
Happy to help :)
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Gotta love Merk!
« Last post by fatfillup on May 10, 2024, 05:32:21 AM »
Glad you got the screen shot as I doubt it was up long
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Wonder who the target audience is?  Doubt the illegal immigrants will ever see it, at least not before they are caught.

I assume illegal immigration is a problem for all 1st world countries

I do wish that congress would reform immigration laws, especially for seasonal workers.  The present quota system lottery doesn't allow enough seasonal workers to enter and companies hire illegals to fill the spots.  Better to know who is here and collect some tax then send them home till next year.

I also wonder if the attitude towards illegals is shared by the Australian government in general and by the citizens
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Gotta love Merk!
« Last post by muddy on May 09, 2024, 09:48:37 PM »
There's a lot of guys I would love to have back. Just so much knowledge and entertainment.

Sent from my twisted mind of the mudman

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