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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 04:14 PM
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Looks like a parking stall in some high-rises.
I recall parking a F250 Long bet extended cab
in one up in Vancouver BC. The said it would fit
but ut was close and took 5 minutes to get out
later that day.
 
Old Apr 25, 2017 | 05:54 PM
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Killer garage, would love a third bay that fits a full size truck in it. I like the high ceilings too, something I will be looking for when purchasing a home.
 
Old Apr 25, 2017 | 07:48 PM
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Nice garage...it is snug, but better than nothing.
 
Old Apr 27, 2017 | 08:44 AM
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Almost the weekend! Anyone have any big plans? My better half is going to be "OOO" until Sunday, so the kids and I are going to play. Little do the kids know that means spring cleaning the truck!

Oh, and smoking. You guys are going to love/laugh what I've got in the fridge for Saturday.
 
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Clutch job Saturday and maybe Razor clam digging Sunday.
 
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I am still trying to decide if I want to pull the front axle from the drivers side to replace that u-joint.

I don't know if I will have the ambition. But it needs to be done, badly. It moves up and down pretty easily.

I know I am going to put another coat of black paint on the utility trailer. Getting ready to put Rhino liner on the deck.


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Almost the weekend! Anyone have any big plans? My better half is going to be "OOO" until Sunday, so the kids and I are going to play. Little do the kids know that means spring cleaning the truck!

Oh, and smoking. You guys are going to love/laugh what I've got in the fridge for Saturday.
I always enjoy the pics of the smoking. As soon I get enough info on you, don't be surprised if a 6oh pulls up to your house. HAHA


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Clutch job Saturday and maybe Razor clam digging Sunday.
Digging razor clams is one of my fondest memories I have of the time I spent with my Grandparents.
 
Old Apr 27, 2017 | 04:09 PM
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Rear brakes. Both sides and new parking brakes and backing plates.
So that means all the way in. I only wished I had a garage that I could
fit the truck into. Stupid contractor shorted my 2 or 3 inches on the door
opening. I might clear if I let air out of the tires but that is a pain and it
still won't be long enough to close the door and still work on it with all
the crap I have in there.
 
Old Apr 27, 2017 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by onug
Almost the weekend! Anyone have any big plans? My better half is going to be "OOO" until Sunday, so the kids and I are going to play. Little do the kids know that means spring cleaning the truck!

Oh, and smoking. You guys are going to love/laugh what I've got in the fridge for Saturday.
Starting to build my nerd cave in my bonus room Saturday and watching my 9 month old daughter while my wife hosts a baby shower in the downstairs of the new place.

Waiting on my jack stands and floor jack before doing my brake job on the Ex, but I got the other two calipers, so the entire kit is present and accounted for.

If the weather is nice I will mow Sunday maybe. Trying to get control of my grass since the previous owner didn't take care of anything and kept it pretty long. I like shorter-ish grass, but I mulch, so getting it down to the height I want it is leaving a lot of clippings in the yard for now. I may end up needing to rake some up to clear up the yard, but that's no biggie. Once I get control of it I will try to keep it at 2.5 and see how that goes. I get that longer grass stays greener and whatnot, but I hate drenching my damn pant legs up to my ankles when I walk across the yard in the mornings or whatever, and I think my entire lot is apparently on a sprinkler system that I've yet to fire up and test out, so I should be able to water easy enough.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by silverbullet6oh
I always enjoy the pics of the smoking. As soon I get enough info on you, don't be surprised if a 6oh pulls up to your house. HAHA
HAHA... (turns on VPN).

Can't say I've ever had a razor clam. Heard many great stories, so I guess I need to add that to my To Do list.

I got to work today and realized I had nothing important on the calendar to do tomorrow, so I'm taking vacation. Going to get the kids off to school tomorrow and then do my spring cleaning on the truck. Wash, wax, and interior cleaning. Saturday will be oil change and filters (air, cabin, oil) with the kid's help.
 
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Guess I'll try to get around to these this weekend also

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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 02:56 PM
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@NW do you carry a extra coil pack? Denso is OEM and half the cost on Rock-auto. Spark plugs aren't bad, just take your time.
 
Old Apr 28, 2017 | 06:05 PM
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@NW do you carry a extra coil pack? Denso is OEM and half the cost on Rock-auto. Spark plugs aren't bad, just take your time.
I've thought about it and know many do. Many will probably call me unprepared, but I don't carry anything around in the Ex day-to-day. When I tow for camping trips I have tools and jumpstart equipment, but I don't carry ignition/engine parts around. I just make sure my AAA Premier membership is renewed =P
 
Old Apr 29, 2017 | 02:53 PM
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The workshop today...multi-tasking


And on the smoker. A 3.5lb block of bologna, a can of spam (inspired by the bologna) and some carrots (a longer story of inspiration; don't think they'll last, but that's okay)
 
Old Apr 29, 2017 | 03:50 PM
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How about a shot of your thermometer setup. The last one
I got did not last very long. I would like to find one that is
worth gettting.
 
Old Apr 29, 2017 | 10:05 PM
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The finished product. The bologna tasted like bologna (very moist) and the Spam tasted like spam. Both had a mild smoke flavor, but nothing special. It was fun to try, but probably won't do it again.


@Yahiko - Here's my thermometer setup. Bought it on Amazon probably 5+ years ago. It works great and has held up well. But the probes are the weak link and that's where they get their money. Model # ET-732, but I think they have newer models now.

 



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