March All Topic
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,005
Likes: 0
From: Ventura, CA
Safe travels Sean!
I'm heading down to Ojai tomorrow to meet up with the family at Lake Casitas. Supposedly the house in Ventura is getting tented so they decided to go camping for the weekend. Also dad put a 9 foot flatbed on his 250 because the new red buggy is bigger than the old one so I get to check that out too.
I'm heading down to Ojai tomorrow to meet up with the family at Lake Casitas. Supposedly the house in Ventura is getting tented so they decided to go camping for the weekend. Also dad put a 9 foot flatbed on his 250 because the new red buggy is bigger than the old one so I get to check that out too.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,005
Likes: 0
From: Ventura, CA
Dunno we've been in that house since 99 I think and this is the first time I remember it being tented. I know they did find some termite damage last month in the siding so I think this time is just in response to that
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 30,595
Likes: 1,238
From: N. IL
Coming soon to our future. Who needs a remote control?
Vijay Kumar: Robots that fly ... and cooperate | Video on TED.com
Vijay Kumar: Robots that fly ... and cooperate | Video on TED.com
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,400
Likes: 319
From: Whittier, CA
Wow, that's impressive. I wonder what they are using for positional feedback. If it's onboard the vehicle, that is some impressive programming.
I just found out today that Jerry Oxman died a couple of weeks ago. Ever been to Oxman's Surplus in La Mirada? About the coolest store ever. He was a cool dude.
I just found out today that Jerry Oxman died a couple of weeks ago. Ever been to Oxman's Surplus in La Mirada? About the coolest store ever. He was a cool dude.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / Worst Features Of The 2025+ Ford Expedition
Brett Foote
10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition
Joe Kucinski
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 42,085
Likes: 6
From: Lakewood, Ca.
Those things are pretty cool. Robots kinda freak me out, though. I get uncomfortable considering their possible uses...
I don't know which guy was Jerry, but I've been in that store lots of times. It's about the only one around (that I know of, anyway) that has actual "surplus" stuff. Always some interesting items sitting around outside.
I don't know which guy was Jerry, but I've been in that store lots of times. It's about the only one around (that I know of, anyway) that has actual "surplus" stuff. Always some interesting items sitting around outside.
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 17,988
Likes: 207
From: La La Land
Oxman's Surplus, Inc.
I just found out about the two places that continue to sell all of the stuff that used to be at Joe Factor Sales in Burbank. It took two places to absorb all that stuff!
Pop
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,400
Likes: 319
From: Whittier, CA
Going to his memorial service? It's on the 24th:
Oxman's Surplus, Inc.
Oxman's Surplus, Inc.
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,400
Likes: 319
From: Whittier, CA
WTH is up with 3M?
I went to Harbor Freight this morning for a chop saw that I've been needing for a while. Got that, and needed some blue painters tape so I checked their prices. A roll of 2" HF brand was almost $6, so I figured they were pricing it where you might buy it impulsively, and I had to go to HD anyway so I didn't get any.
Get to HD, and their price for 3M is over $6. And it isn't 2" anymore, it is 1.88". This is something I used to pay $2 for, and throw a few rolls in the basket just for stock.
I went to Harbor Freight this morning for a chop saw that I've been needing for a while. Got that, and needed some blue painters tape so I checked their prices. A roll of 2" HF brand was almost $6, so I figured they were pricing it where you might buy it impulsively, and I had to go to HD anyway so I didn't get any.
Get to HD, and their price for 3M is over $6. And it isn't 2" anymore, it is 1.88". This is something I used to pay $2 for, and throw a few rolls in the basket just for stock.
FTE Chapter Leader
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 30,595
Likes: 1,238
From: N. IL
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,005
Likes: 0
From: Ventura, CA
Here ya go Steve, built by C&S RV in Oxnard:
Hes planning on adding front and rear facing lights (Rigids most likely) and a a battery in one box for running tools and to act as a backup if the main ever dies. Itll be tied in to the existing electrical to charge it.
Hes planning on adding front and rear facing lights (Rigids most likely) and a a battery in one box for running tools and to act as a backup if the main ever dies. Itll be tied in to the existing electrical to charge it.