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Old May 11, 2016 | 05:25 PM
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The "Boss" caught you sleeping on the job,AAAA?
Great idea!
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GaryKip
Another good idea!
Originally Posted by GIGGER
Well done Gavin, nice 'work bench'
Originally Posted by SavageNFS
Nice idea indeed.
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Like it, Gavin. Otherwise, that would have been ridiculously uncomfortable!!
Originally Posted by Randle
I talked to Gavin a few days ago, and he suggested using a table like this when I told him about a job I needed to do on my 92. Let me tell you it is a back saver. It made what would have been a miserable job easy. Thanks again for sharing Gavin.
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When doing mine, I took the seats out... was sure easier... but I like the work bench idea... oh my aching back, skinned knuckles, and dust in my face. Where did those spider webs come from? And, what are they living on under there??

Its going to work just fine Gavin, trust me.

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The "Boss" caught you sleeping on the job,AAAA?
Great idea!
Thanks guys, I appreciate the complements. I hate being a contortionist and I'm lazy.
 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 04:40 AM
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You're not lazy G, I can tell that much from here keep up the great work
 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 07:46 AM
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It's not lazy, Gavin. You're just being......efficient.....Yeah, that's it......
 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 12:57 PM
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I like to call it "Selective energy use".. or "Fatigue Management" Lazy is such a critical word... mmm let me take a poco siesta, and ponder it for awhile...

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Old May 12, 2016 | 01:08 PM
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That's just using your head and not your back.
 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by GIGGER
You're not lazy G, I can tell that much from here keep up the great work
Thanks buddy, I appreciate that.
BTW - It's too small for a workbench, it's just a table.

Originally Posted by 67nukeford
It's not lazy, Gavin. You're just being......efficient.....Yeah, that's it......
I'll have to tell the wife that the next time she asks me to help her with yard work.

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I like to call it "Selective energy use".. or "Fatigue Management" Lazy is such a critical word... mmm let me take a poco siesta, and ponder it for awhile...
Baja
LOL @ "Selective energy use". I hope you had a good siesta!

Originally Posted by Randle
That's just using your head and not your back.
Thanks Randle!

UPS dropped off my new radiator today.





This one is headed back to Amazon.
I'll get the next radiator at Advanced Auto so I can look at it before I buy it.
 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 10:54 PM
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It looks like when they dropped it off, they dropped it pretty hard.
 
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Old May 13, 2016 | 07:49 AM
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Wow...that got hit pretty hard!
 
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Old May 13, 2016 | 07:49 AM
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Damn. I had the same problem with my rotors/hubs from Amazon. I just sucked it up, and paid the extra money to get them locally.
 
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Old May 13, 2016 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Randle
It looks like when they dropped it off, they dropped it pretty hard.
Dropped it, ran over it and stomped on it.

Originally Posted by SavageNFS
Wow...that got hit pretty hard!
It was twisted, racked and bent.

Originally Posted by 67nukeford
Damn. I had the same problem with my rotors/hubs from Amazon. I just sucked it up, and paid the extra money to get them locally.
I'm gonna get one from Advanced Auto.

On a happier note......

This little guy graduates from High School this weekend.



He's a lilttle bigger now, but I still get nice hugs.
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 12:06 AM
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3 cheers.....
HIP,HIP HOORAY...HIP,HIP,HOORAY...HIP,HIP,HOORAY!
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 12:12 AM
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Congrats to the graduate Gavin! They grow up fast. My "baby" just got back home from her freshman year at college.
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 01:11 AM
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Too bad about the rad, but great joy for the Grad!
 
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Congrats to the young Man.....
 
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