Jan 2019 all topic thread
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 497
I just got in from driving up & down The Peninsula on I-280 & US-101. Rollovers. Spinouts. Vehicle vs vehicle. Vehicle vs guard rails. Flooded roadways. People driving way too fast for road conditions and visibility. And you still have drivers who do not know to turn on their lights when they activate their windshield wipers.
By the way, speaking of wipers.......The Sears wipers on the van have been great. The pickup truck is currently outfitted with AC Delco. I don't care what people think of putting Chevy parts on a Ford. The Chevy wiper blades were 1/3 the price of the Ford MotorCraft. And they work every bit as well, if not better.
Keep the rubber side down.
By the way, speaking of wipers.......The Sears wipers on the van have been great. The pickup truck is currently outfitted with AC Delco. I don't care what people think of putting Chevy parts on a Ford. The Chevy wiper blades were 1/3 the price of the Ford MotorCraft. And they work every bit as well, if not better.
Keep the rubber side down.
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 5,873
Likes: 357
From: Mts. S. of San Francisco
We ended up with about 1.5" of liquid in the hopper yesterday. A little less than 2/10" so far this morning. I hear the main event will be this evening. If the house is still standing, I'm guessing we'll get between 2 and 3 inches.
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,241
Likes: 3
From: Other side of the sunrise
Got about 16" snow when I hit the rack last night. Woke up this morning with a sloppy wet mess. Must've rained last night. Supposed to get cold again with lots more today and especially tomorrow so that should help rebuild the snowpack, I hope.
Costco now has Michelin windshield wipers. They work a heck of a lot better than the Goodyear wipers they used to carry. Still affordable but much better. I recommend them.
Costco now has Michelin windshield wipers. They work a heck of a lot better than the Goodyear wipers they used to carry. Still affordable but much better. I recommend them.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 497
Since I like to have my hands free, umbrellas are out. I never use them. Plus, with the wind, umbrellas tend to fail. Rain just blows in from the sides, and your clothes get soaked anyway.
What do you guys like for rain gear?
What do you guys like for rain gear?
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 125
Likes: 3
It's raining pretty hard right now in Sacramento county. I use umbrellas but usually have my motorcycle adventure jacket, waterproof Redwing high boots and a booney cap on.
I have a low occurrence of umbrellas flipping over on me, I have the angle technique down, yea even when it's coming at a 45 degree angle. Experience from living in the windy city,
I have a low occurrence of umbrellas flipping over on me, I have the angle technique down, yea even when it's coming at a 45 degree angle. Experience from living in the windy city,
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 497
I grew up with natural textile. Waterproof and windproof jacket or coat was leather. Wool shirts and sweaters. Base layers of cotton, wool, or silk. Wool socks. Wool hats and leather gloves. Goose down mid layer.
I still wear Pendleton shirts.
Polyester was only for Disco.
Today's synthetic is good. Better than what was around back in the black and white television era. Goretex. Thinsulate. Microfleece. Soft shell. Nylon. And that weird paper used by Frog Toggs.
I still wear Pendleton shirts.
Polyester was only for Disco.
Today's synthetic is good. Better than what was around back in the black and white television era. Goretex. Thinsulate. Microfleece. Soft shell. Nylon. And that weird paper used by Frog Toggs.
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 5,873
Likes: 357
From: Mts. S. of San Francisco
I just use a Columbia rain coat. Wind blows "uphill" here and BIG, so umbrellas would be in Nevada in about 2 minutes.
We had wind of 81 MPH according to our weather station yesterday, plus right at 3.1" of rain. I guess you could call it "excitin", and we're glad the house is still attached to the ground.
We had wind of 81 MPH according to our weather station yesterday, plus right at 3.1" of rain. I guess you could call it "excitin", and we're glad the house is still attached to the ground.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,456
Likes: 128
From: Shasta County, CA
Originally Posted by Nighteyez
Happy soggy Thursday all. Rained off and on all night, clear and sunny now, but mud puddles everywhere. 
Jim
Jim
We are dealing with a LOT of flooding up here in the North Valley this morning. The mountain roads are coated in white stuff too.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 125
Likes: 3
Nighteyez,
That I do, the dealer offered me very little for my 93K miles 2012 6.7, sold private party and got 60% more then the dealer offered,sold that trailer since I'm upgrading to larger to go with the dually. I collected a nice down for the 2019 so the payments will be very small compared to the last 60 months on the '12. I know which dealers to avoid, really sad that Folsom Lake Ford dropped the ball when trying to order my truck. Internet manager told me there is a $1000 non refundable deposit, what a mistake on his part.
That I do, the dealer offered me very little for my 93K miles 2012 6.7, sold private party and got 60% more then the dealer offered,sold that trailer since I'm upgrading to larger to go with the dually. I collected a nice down for the 2019 so the payments will be very small compared to the last 60 months on the '12. I know which dealers to avoid, really sad that Folsom Lake Ford dropped the ball when trying to order my truck. Internet manager told me there is a $1000 non refundable deposit, what a mistake on his part.