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03svt
04-12-2017, 07:35 PM
Debating that, or having leadwalk extend out to end of existing walkway, adds more cost of course.
Laffs we have a similar rule in my area about driveways (but it's 3cars wide) peeps are doing interlock/stone driveways and that somehow skirts around the rules, not sure how, but saying it's a pathway is what I've heard..might be something to look into?
Laffs
04-12-2017, 11:23 PM
I will dig more but from what I can discern from the information they sent me I'd just end up with interlock in place of concrete for the driveway extension but same width.
jibbijib
04-12-2017, 11:58 PM
Maybe he's just lonely and needs someone to talk to, make him feel like people like him.
Laffs
04-13-2017, 09:18 AM
Maybe he's just lonely and needs someone to talk to, make him feel like people like him.
He has a wife somehow, talk to her and leave the rest of us out his bullshit.
MUSTANGWOP
04-13-2017, 09:38 AM
He has a wife
Maybe THAT'S his problem, lol (j/k)
Hopefully you can sort it all out, we're lucky with great neighbors.
Harbinger
04-13-2017, 12:38 PM
John Connor, it is time. It's time for a performance tire rim swap :)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170413/3181ab57821028db803d4fd413658101.jpg
RedSN
04-14-2017, 08:21 AM
http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/showthread.php?10661-SPRING-TRACK-DAY
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Petty thieves.
In the underground at work, Kath has now lost three center caps then last week someone unscrewed n took the radio antenna. Don't recall exact cost on the caps but somewhere in the $70 each range and antenna will be close to the same.
WTF is wrong with people?
Harbinger
04-14-2017, 09:06 AM
He has a wife somehow, talk to her and leave the rest of us out his bullshit.
Leave a steaming pile of festering shit on his front porch inside a garbage bag
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Stephen06GT
04-14-2017, 09:19 AM
Petty thieves.
In the underground at work, Kath has now lost three center caps then last week someone unscrewed n took the radio antenna. Don't recall exact cost on the caps but somewhere in the $70 each range and antenna will be close to the same.
WTF is wrong with people?
Fucking a-holes.
True Blue
04-14-2017, 09:25 AM
Petty thieves.
In the underground at work, Kath has now lost three center caps then last week someone unscrewed n took the radio antenna. Don't recall exact cost on the caps but somewhere in the $70 each range and antenna will be close to the same.
WTF is wrong with people?
Is this the new level thieves are sinking too? WTF! Any surveillance cameras monitoring the underground space?
Blackmare
04-14-2017, 09:30 AM
That fucking sucks Rick. Sorry to hear.
RedSN
04-14-2017, 09:37 AM
Who steals a metal stick?
Harbinger
04-14-2017, 10:22 AM
Petty thieves.
In the underground at work, Kath has now lost three center caps then last week someone unscrewed n took the radio antenna. Don't recall exact cost on the caps but somewhere in the $70 each range and antenna will be close to the same.
WTF is wrong with people?
Did this happen on your driveway ?
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92redragtop
04-14-2017, 10:59 AM
Did this happen on your driveway ?
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Originally Posted by ZR View Post
Petty thieves.
In the underground at work, Kath has now lost three center caps then last week someone unscrewed n took the radio antenna. Don't recall exact cost on the caps but somewhere in the $70 each range and antenna will be close to the same.
WTF is wrong with people?
Harbinger
04-14-2017, 11:00 AM
Originally Posted by ZR View Post
Petty thieves.
In the underground at work, Kath has now lost three center caps then last week someone unscrewed n took the radio antenna. Don't recall exact cost on the caps but somewhere in the $70 each range and antenna will be close to the same.
WTF is wrong with people?
God I didn't read it right I must have skimmed the post too fast.
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mavrrrick
04-14-2017, 11:46 AM
Petty thieves.
In the underground at work, Kath has now lost three center caps then last week someone unscrewed n took the radio antenna. Don't recall exact cost on the caps but somewhere in the $70 each range and antenna will be close to the same.
WTF is wrong with people?
These fuckers want what you got but don't want to work for it... Assholes!!!
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Old Fart
04-14-2017, 12:18 PM
Petty thieves.
In the underground at work, Kath has now lost three center caps then last week someone unscrewed n took the radio antenna. Don't recall exact cost on the caps but somewhere in the $70 each range and antenna will be close to the same.
WTF is wrong with people?
They will probably show up on ebay:thumbsdown:
Harbinger
04-14-2017, 02:34 PM
They will probably show up on ebay:thumbsdown:
Hope it gets lost by the carrier
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Who steals a metal stick?
Because it's mounted front / center of the roof, it's a factory shorty. Just too inviting for a scum bag looking at one for his or her own ride.
Is this the new level thieves are sinking too? WTF! Any surveillance cameras monitoring the underground space?
It seems to be. No security cam where she parks.
RedSN
04-14-2017, 06:19 PM
No dashcam?
newbiestangowner
04-14-2017, 07:01 PM
filling up the base for my son's portable basketball net is a pain in the A## - nosey neighbours watching me with a small bucket as a scoop and a funnel putting sand in a little hole- then every once in a while I have to tilt it all the way down get the sand to fill, but pushing almost I'd say 100 lbs back up without it falling over sideways with an audience is the real challenge.
2 bags down 3 to go I give up for today- My Son better use this thing
5.4MarkVIII
04-14-2017, 07:32 PM
filling up the base for my son's portable basketball net is a pain in the A## - nosey neighbours watching me with a small bucket as a scoop and a funnel putting sand in a little hole- then every once in a while I have to tilt it all the way down get the sand to fill, but pushing almost I'd say 100 lbs back up without it falling over sideways with an audience is the real challenge.
2 bags down 3 to go I give up for today- My Son better use this thing
Why not just use water? Then it easier to empty if you ever have to movie it.
newbiestangowner
04-14-2017, 08:03 PM
Why not just use water? Then it easier to empty if you ever have to movie it.
going to permanently leave it outside even during winter- used water last 2 seasons then emptied it out to prevent it from freezing( expanding) and cracking the base then had to put in the garage on its side.
Wifey wants to use her side of the garage in the winter so she doesn't have to scrape snow and ice early mornings before work, I felt bad since stang is always in there already.
but I did read I could just put anti- freeze in with the water :shrug:
OK...so the lunacy on my street just keeps on going
house just listed very similar to mine (3 bdrm, 2 bath brick bungalow with attached garage)
being listed as a tear down (safe assumption since they only show 1 pic of the outside)
$1,779,000
SOLD sign was up on Thursday aft
14 days on the market
True Blue
04-15-2017, 08:39 AM
SOLD sign was up on Thursday aft
14 days on the market
I'll bet 10 of the 14 days they weren't even taking offers.
I'll bet 10 of the 14 days they weren't even taking offers.
you are probably bang on the money there
I'm having a feeling that the 2017 GTA real estate circus is gonna get completely retarded now...and the last 5 years have been Full Retard already
talking Vancouver retarded
40 ft lots with complete dumps on them...asking $3 million and getting $4 million...that kinda retarded
the prices literally seem to accelerate on a monthly basis
for perspective....my ex-crusty neighbour sold her place next door about 2.5 years ago...for $800k
and now it's literally twice the price
if all these crazy rich nutbars can throw down $2 million on a 40ft lot tear down...then they can throw down $3 million no problem....it was already past the point of comprehension when they were paying $1 million
it doesn't matter for the regular schleps anymore....some 30-something couple making half-decent money are house-shopping with a max budget of what...$600k?.....that ship sailed around here 10 years ago
this shit is like watching rich lunatics betting on a hand of poker
True Blue
04-15-2017, 10:07 AM
When looking at comparable cities like Vancouver, Chicago and New York where a parking spot can sell for a $1 million! It's about time for the GTA to start catching up with the rest of the world... The idea of the government wanting to step in and cool the housing market is a huge fucking mistake! Anything they touch turns to shit and why?!?! To make it easier for first time home buyers... At the cost of screwing current home owners and even more so seniors which their greatest asset is their house.
I know many wont agree with me... Owning a home is not a right, it's a luxury!
The idea of the government wanting to step in and cool the housing market is a huge fucking mistake! Anything they touch turns to shit and why?!?! To make it easier for first time home buyers... At the cost of screwing current home owners and even more so seniors which their greatest asset is their house.
I know many wont agree with me... Owning a home is not a right, it's a luxury!
imo...the only thing this blood-sucking Ont Gov't will come up with to "cool the housing market" is another fucking tax to line their pockets with
whatever they attempt...it won't be bringing in first time home buyers into my area unless the feds allow 60 fucking year mortgages
RedSN
04-15-2017, 12:07 PM
I'm having a feeling that the 2017 GTA real estate circus is gonna get completely retarded now...and the last 5 years have been Full Retard
Was wondering what level came after 'full retard'
The government is under pressure to do something. But they know there is nothing they can do. How do you establish an upper level on a bidding war? You would have to outlaw multiple offers. But then they would just set the price über high and work their way down. Something is worth what someone is willing to pay. That's how the system works.
Sswitch
04-15-2017, 12:18 PM
unless the feds allow 60 fucking year mortgages
^^^I think that will eventually happen. :(
now another tear down listing just went up...20 doors down from me
$1,988,800
Stephen06GT
04-15-2017, 02:46 PM
now another tear down listing just went up...20 doors down from me
$1,988,800
At that asking price, someone's going in at $2,000,000.
Discussion I'm following on another board. Someone recently commented on my looking at homes in Elliot Lake n just up the road in Tim Buck 12, figure it out now?
Conversaion is about a very real threat to future of snowmobiling in Ontario, the asshole. It seems said asshole and ones just like him or her, have little to no regard for rules and what it takes to keep the snowmobiling sport chugging along year after year. After all, everyone knows the trails appear out of no where and riding anywhere at any time with a fart can braaaaaping to high hell is a god given right.
It also applies to the "Mustang Hero" Ross n I saw on Thursday heading out in Pickering. Squirt getting on the highway, yup we've all done it, maybe even a squirt plus one or two. This Mustang Hero took it to level there is little wonder Joe n Jane P Normal non car person citizen thinks everyone in a muscle car is a douche. In spite of causing at least a half dozen brake checks by others with multi lane to multi lane swings back and forth across the highway with a ridiculous exhaust barking in harmony under long bursts of WOT, only got off the ramp in Pickering 5 vehicles ahead of me ( we cruised at a steady 115-120 n only changed lanes once to exit). It was mid afternoon heading East out of the city, traffic was heavy-ish but flowing well.
If there is one thing I pick up from reading this and many other threads is that it will be the older generation of sledders that destroys trail riding. Everyone must forget what it was like to be young.
Not so much that Guy. The older folks remember when people were more courteous, respectful of others, were mannerly, etc. However, this discussion about "old" verses "young" is pointless given the milieu in which the recent generation has been raised.
In my day, people kept their strange or different notions to themselves. With the spread of the internet, it wasn't long before a person with any fantasy, kink, fetish, or down right disgusting behaviour couldn't find someone else with similar persuasions and a built in support group on a web site, facebook site, yahoo group or whatever. It you wanted sex with goats, there was somebody out there that found support for this with others by the simple use of a search engine. With all this new freedom came a general breakdown in societal values which have more or less extended to freedom in all aspects of life - manners, courtesy and respect be damned.
I wouldn't even bother replying to this thread except for an occurance the other day - sitting waiting for a red light to change at an intersection, the person next to me in the left turn lane, went and made his left turn on a red light. No doubt he looked around to see if cops were present, or at least if there was perpendicular traffic, but this action is something I would not even have contemplated. This was the third time in a month that I've observed such a thing - can't count the number of times people have taken a dump in a public washroom and not flushed a toilet. Even got people on this forum openly supporting riding on a red - meaning closed - trail. The new motto on the family crest now reads "Where's Mine?".
As far as a cure for this goes, there isn't one. Education won't work. More enforcement might. Not likely though. I'm thinking the best thing to do is find a place with less density of population, and thus, a decreased asshole factor.
At that asking price, someone's going in at $2,000,000.
I would assume that's the game plan from the seller
a safe hunch is they know what that other place just went for that was listed at $1,779,000...maybe they got more than asking?
I expect to see the new builds now getting listed towards $3.5 million if the tear downs are nearing $2 million
this is the game I've watched now for like 5 years
used to be every time a tear down sold...the next one listed would have an asking price $100,000 higher
seems the trend over the last 6 months is to go $200,000+ higher....it is accelerating crazy fast
new build pricing plays the same game....just keeps increasing
to think I thought the guy who bought the new build across the street 3 years ago for $1,850,000 was off his rocker.....seems like a bargoon now
a buddy of mine 10 doors down who sold in January for $1.3 million (moved out to Niagara area and bought a fixer-upper for $300k) must be kicking himself....4 months would have possibly netted another $400k
it is that fucking crazy right now....your house makes more than the Surgeon at the Hospital
RedSN
04-16-2017, 09:19 AM
I'm thinking the best thing to do is find a place with less density of population, and thus, a decreased asshole factor.
Unless you move to a place where there is nobody for 500 miles in all directions, you are still going to have to deal with assholes. Or at least one. ;)
But I know what you are saying. I see it daily on my commute. From stupid lane changes, to running red light, to honking, even to littering. And sometimes I catch myself: these assholes are making me act like an asshole. From honking, to flipping the bird, to tailgating.
I hate this city :mad:
You nailed it Don, dislike that it has me having to catch / reel myself in from doing the exact same things.
Old Fart
04-16-2017, 11:24 PM
Saw this add while browsing in Auto Trader lol!!
"MUST SEE...Never Winter Driven...Never Seen Salt...Non-Smoking...I have recently inherited this car and am 3rd owner...22000 original kms (this is not a typo twenty-two thousand kms)...original paint...leather interior, excellent condition,,,factory 500 watt shaker spkr sys...recently passed mechanical...4 new winter tyres recently installed...$22000 ($1 per km) or best offer"
RedSN
04-17-2017, 08:55 AM
misspelled tires. LOL.
Harbinger
04-17-2017, 10:26 AM
Solution : bar people who don't live in Canada from buying homes. Force foreign investors into selling homes when they have no Canadian passport.
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True Blue
04-17-2017, 10:46 AM
misspelled tires. LOL.
Proper spelling if you are from the UK, Ireland or Australia
SOLD sign was up on Thursday aft
14 days on the market
got confirmation this morning....the $1,779,000 tear down was sold for Over-Asking
hsousa88
04-17-2017, 04:24 PM
Solution : bar people who don't live in Canada from buying homes. Force foreign investors into selling homes when they have no Canadian passport.
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hehehe... you'll be waiting a long time for that to happen.
Took a good hit to the eye today, not feel great n thinking hard about a trip to emmerg.
mavrrrick
04-18-2017, 09:35 PM
You ok rick???
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Been better.
Got past safety glasses.
True Blue
04-18-2017, 09:53 PM
Piece of steel?
mavrrrick
04-19-2017, 06:10 AM
Take care of that eye brother.
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The Newmare
04-19-2017, 07:05 AM
Been better.
Got past safety glasses.
hope all is well Rick.
Blackmare
04-19-2017, 08:02 AM
Hope you're OK Rick.
RedSN
04-19-2017, 08:43 AM
Had a laminate woodchip get past the safety glasses once. My neighbour took me to the ER.
Worse was the doctor trying to get it out of my eye. I don't even like eye drops, let alone a cotton swab fishing around in there.
Take care ZR.
Laffs
04-19-2017, 08:57 AM
Def go to doctors get it checked man, shitty deal hope you feel better soon.
Harbinger
04-19-2017, 10:42 AM
All the best Rick. And get well asap!
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mavrrrick
04-19-2017, 10:57 AM
GO TO DOCTOR!!!
92redragtop
04-19-2017, 10:59 AM
Been better.
Got past safety glasses.
Ouch - hope that clears up soon.
RedSN
04-19-2017, 12:59 PM
got confirmation this morning....the $1,779,000 tear down was sold for Over-Asking
took a flight to Ottawa yesterday, and as we gained altitude I was looking at all the little house, amazed at the population density of this city. Then the realization hit me: those little dots on the ground were $1M.
Then we flew over an area that struck me as odd. All the houses were tightly packed, but then this one area had gigantic lots.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Castlemore,+Brampton,+ON/@43.782349,-79.7026857,658m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b3d2b571cc06f:0x85a57 fc9a3c1a98a!8m2!3d43.782349!4d-79.700497?hl=en
Wonder how much the houses in that neighborhood are worth? More Castles.
took a flight to Ottawa yesterday, and as we gained altitude I was looking at all the little house, amazed at the population density of this city. Then the realization hit me: those little dots on the ground were $1M.
Then we flew over an area that struck me as odd. All the houses were tightly packed, but then this one area had gigantic lots.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Castlemore,+Brampton,+ON/@43.782349,-79.7026857,658m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b3d2b571cc06f:0x85a57 fc9a3c1a98a!8m2!3d43.782349!4d-79.700497?hl=en
Wonder how much the houses in that neighborhood are worth? More Castles.
22 Glenbrook Blvd
listed for $1,799,900
sold 6 days ago
https://www.zolo.ca/brampton-real-estate/22-glenbrook-boulevard
Laffs
04-19-2017, 02:48 PM
Man those houses all have epic driveway space....
RedSN
04-19-2017, 03:07 PM
22 Glenbrook Blvd
listed for $1,799,900
sold 6 days ago
https://www.zolo.ca/brampton-real-estate/22-glenbrook-boulevard
crazy thing is: I bet it gets knocked down!
Look at the number of mansions under construction in the neighborhood
Look at this one, then go to streetview. Different house 3 years ago.
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Castlemore,+Brampton,+ON/@43.7852638,-79.7149321,136m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b3d2b571cc06f:0x85a57 fc9a3c1a98a!8m2!3d43.782349!4d-79.700497?hl=en
Original house looks similar to the one you posted as sold.
03svt
04-19-2017, 03:10 PM
crazy thing is: I bet it gets knocked down!
Look at the number of mansions under construction in the neighborhood
Greedy assholes.
RedSN
04-19-2017, 03:16 PM
^^^no shit. making me mad just google exploring that neighborhood. LOL
92redragtop
04-19-2017, 03:19 PM
I want to live there but pay $300
(thousand that is)
92redragtop
04-19-2017, 03:22 PM
The area between Castlemore (Bovaird) and Mayfield were all estate and custom homes up until a few years ago when the regular subdivisions spread north from Springdale. New builds have been getting smaller footprints as builders bought up the properties but there's still some nice spots if you like Springdale North on your doorstep.
03svt
04-19-2017, 03:27 PM
I want to live there but pay $300
(thousand that is)
Haha
RedSN
04-19-2017, 03:29 PM
The area between Castlemore (Bovaird) and Mayfield were all estate and custom homes up until a few years ago when the regular subdivisions spread north from Springdale.
That's why it looked so odd from the air. It's now surrounded by 'normal' 'dense' subdivisions.
92redragtop
04-19-2017, 05:31 PM
Well, Bill O'Reilly is gone.
So you've got a piece of steel in your eye, busy as hell n don't have half a day to sit in emergency for hours but need the piece out pronto cause it's making your eye look n feel like a glowing sun. What to do, McGyver to the rescue. No longer wear contacts but have a few new in the package kicking around. Flush my eye with saline, contact in and let it settle, contact out and check for any debris. Repeat as necessary with tiny bit showing up on try four or five. Flush the eye again n repeat with contact to be sure piece was a Lone Ranger. Still burning n hurting like hell, actually it's worst after contact in and out so many times. Finish up with liberal squirt of Polysporin eye drops n allow a few hours to pass.
Not even close to normal yet but it's eased up a ton n glow is down to a dull roar.
Mission accomplished. :)
Keep in mind, I'm also the guy that drained fluid from below his own knee cap with one of Kath's insulin needles. Not so bad but man do you jump when ya miss n hit a nerve. Also removed stitches from my own mouth (used bathroom mirror) after a botched tooth extraction n dug out a shard of tooth the doc missed n had my mouth swollen at mach 10.
5.4MarkVIII
04-19-2017, 07:38 PM
Careful! metal is one thing but way way worse if you miss a peice and it starts to rust. Worked with a guy that had that happen. They had to go in with a tiny drill and grind out the mess. Not a fun experince.
hsousa88
04-19-2017, 07:39 PM
ZR, mechanic by day... surgeon by night
well done, I hate the ER.
Harbinger
04-19-2017, 07:58 PM
When fluid starts dripping out shit gets serious
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Careful! metal is one thing but way way worse if you miss a peice and it starts to rust. Worked with a guy that had that happen. They had to go in with a tiny drill and grind out the mess. Not a fun experince.
Already been down that road some time back. Yes drill / grinder to remove then scraped the surface of my eyeball with scalpel to remove the rust. Not pleasant.
NickD
04-19-2017, 09:02 PM
So you've got a piece of steel in your eye, busy as hell n don't have half a day to sit in emergency for hours but need the piece out pronto cause it's making your eye look n feel like a glowing sun. What to do, McGyver to the rescue. No longer wear contacts but have a few new in the package kicking around. Flush my eye with saline, contact in and let it settle, contact out and check for any debris. Repeat as necessary with tiny bit showing up on try four or five. Flush the eye again n repeat with contact to be sure piece was a Lone Ranger. Still burning n hurting like hell, actually it's worst after contact in and out so many times. Finish up with liberal squirt of Polysporin eye drops n allow a few hours to pass.
Not even close to normal yet but it's eased up a ton n glow is down to a dull roar.
Mission accomplished. :)
Remind me to bring you a couple bottles of eye drops etc next time I come.
Good to hear you got it out but Id still suggest get it looked at (or come visit me at work I have a scope with HD video system set up in the office as we speak)
CDNfyrfytr
04-20-2017, 04:48 PM
Sweet Kenworth at the quarry today
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RedSN
04-20-2017, 04:53 PM
^^^nice rig
what quarry?
I used to work at Walker Brothers for a while.
01cobra
04-20-2017, 05:38 PM
I want to live there but pay $300
(thousand that is)
I think you mean rent for 300 ;)
got confirmation this morning....the $1,779,000 tear down was sold for Over-Asking
got confirmation today
sold for $1,960,000
RedSN
04-20-2017, 05:50 PM
Russia's Supreme Court on Thursday banned Jehovah's Witnesses from operating anywhere in the country, accepting a request from the justice ministry that the religious organization be considered an extremist group.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-jehovahs-witness-ban-supreme-court-extremist-group-1.4077659
Really? Just don't answer the door when they knock.
CDNfyrfytr
04-20-2017, 06:26 PM
^^^nice rig
what quarry?
I used to work at Walker Brothers for a while.
Yep, Walker Brothers in Thorold. Hauled 7 loads out to NOTL for the roads dept. driving a friends truck part time when he needs an extra driver. The truck I drive isn't that nice [emoji6]
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CDNfyrfytr
04-20-2017, 06:30 PM
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-jehovahs-witness-ban-supreme-court-extremist-group-1.4077659
Really? Just don't answer the door when they knock.
Ever since he communist revolution, Russian government has had no use for organized religion. I believe that Lenin though it was a like a cult and related closely to capitalism.
"Religion is opium for the people. Religion is a sort of spiritual booze, in which the slaves of capital drown their human image, their demand for a life more or less worthy of man."
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92redragtop
04-21-2017, 12:18 AM
LOL no surprise....Alex Jones/Infowars is fake news.
01cobra
04-21-2017, 09:43 AM
Whats on my mind:
When will i wake up from this nightmare (PTSD)? hmm...
5.4MarkVIII
04-21-2017, 01:31 PM
So dispite this week being a short one. What a fucking shit show. Tired of having large corporations that we deal with dicking us around and it always hurts us not eh front line because we are the ones dealing with the customers.
And customers so out to left feild in terms of what they expect from a small family run business.
But I was getting by. Kept telling myself it's okay you get the new truck on Saturday. It's all good. New truck day is comeing.
Except it turns out the windshield is scratched and can't be replaced till Monday so now there is no new truck day tomorow.
Now all I have to look forward to is yard work.
RedSN
04-21-2017, 01:53 PM
Short week?
Laffs
04-21-2017, 01:57 PM
Short week?
Off Easter Monday my guess.
5.4MarkVIII
04-21-2017, 02:37 PM
Yeah we always close up for Friday and Monday around Easter
5.4MarkVIII
04-21-2017, 03:45 PM
Wooot. Dealer came threw. I can get the truck tomorow as planned. Then they will get the glass done. Another day! Now I is happy again!
RedSN
04-21-2017, 04:15 PM
And you had a short week!
92redragtop
04-21-2017, 04:44 PM
And you had a short week!
LOL! I didn't have a short week.....
5.4MarkVIII
04-21-2017, 05:25 PM
And you had a short week!
Felt like a long one. Lol
TheMustangShow
04-21-2017, 06:29 PM
So dispite this week being a short one. What a fucking shit show. Tired of having large corporations that we deal with dicking us around and it always hurts us not eh front line because we are the ones dealing with the customers.
And customers so out to left feild in terms of what they expect from a small family run business.
But I was getting by. Kept telling myself it's okay you get the new truck on Saturday. It's all good. New truck day is comeing.
Except it turns out the windshield is scratched and can't be replaced till Monday so now there is no new truck day tomorow.
Now all I have to look forward to is yard work.
Is this a Brand New Truck?
Make sure they give you a new OEM Ford CarLite Windshield and not an aftermarket one.
5.4MarkVIII
04-21-2017, 07:38 PM
Yep new truck. I'll be sure to make sure of that when I get it tomorow.
03svt
04-23-2017, 09:25 AM
Well we are on baby watch.. wife is due today! Asked her if she can hold off, I have yard work to do :)
RedSN
04-23-2017, 12:47 PM
#2?
03svt
04-23-2017, 02:24 PM
#2?
Yes, my daughter will be 2 next month.
True Blue
04-23-2017, 05:43 PM
Mike, nothing yet?
03svt
04-23-2017, 07:07 PM
Mike, nothing yet?
Nothing yet.
hsousa88
04-25-2017, 08:10 PM
Anyone know a easy way to tell what size bearings I need for my trailer? Short of pulling the bearings.. any possible way?
Boat trailer had new bearings/wheels/tires last summer.. Is there a general rule for trailer bearings? About 3500-4500km's on these now.. no noise that I can remember from last year.
So much mixed info online.
No way to know for sure unless pulled.
You using bearing buddy's n greasing religiously?
hsousa88
04-25-2017, 08:22 PM
No way to know for sure unless pulled.
You using bearing buddy's n greasing religiously?
Didn't come with any, thought about picking some up but hear that they only grease the outter bearing? True?
NickD
04-25-2017, 08:35 PM
407 sucks, decided to stop pre authorized payments and sent me a letter saying I failed to pay and now have a bill of nearly $900, goes great with the $50 parking ticket I got for parking in front of our house this morning.
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92redragtop
04-25-2017, 09:30 PM
407 sucks, decided to stop pre authorized payments and sent me a letter saying I failed to pay and now have a bill of nearly $900, goes great with the $50 parking ticket I got for parking in front of our house this morning.
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I feel like part of the 407 story is missing. They fined you $900 for removing your credit card number?
That parking ticket sucks....
newbiestangowner
04-25-2017, 09:32 PM
407 sucks, decided to stop pre authorized payments and sent me a letter saying I failed to pay and now have a bill of nearly $900, goes great with the $50 parking ticket I got for parking in front of our house this morning.
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$900 from just failing to pay past charges ?? or 900 total amount from usage? You better call them Nick and sort it out- if its not from usage call that guy on global ;)
you know you are allowed to park perpendicular now at the small end driveway strip I have that paper that city of Burlington sent
NickD
04-25-2017, 09:52 PM
I feel like part of the 407 story is missing. They fined you $900 for removing your credit card number?
That parking ticket sucks....
$900 from just failing to pay past charges ?? or 900 total amount from usage? You better call them Nick and sort it out- if its not from usage call that guy on global ;)
you know you are allowed to park perpendicular now at the small end driveway strip I have that paper that city of Burlington sent
No total bill not fines, I just checked on my online banking, two payments in Jan were the last to come out, no reason to stop have always had funds etc
The amount is cumulative bills including a larger one from last month of $373 on its own.
I really should have checked but when I set up pre authorized payments I expect things to work on their own.
Just a shock seeing almost a grand vs the normal $250ish
Ticket does suck and not sure what to do, have a pile of them from last year. (Ron you have room for another mustang?)
I did get some good news today, office is doing modified summer hours, work an extra 50 min a day and every other Fri off, like getting bonus holidays as Im there late all the time anyways lol
Didn't come with any, thought about picking some up but hear that they only grease the outter bearing? True?
Drilled axle is the best set up, feeds grease to the rear bearing first.
Greasing with BBuddys, take wt off the wheel with a jack, while pumping in grease, spin the tire n keep it spinning (doesn't need to be fast) until it's full. This way you have a better chance of grease making it's way to the rear bearing as well. On trailers that are submerged to unload the boat, grease after each use. I know it's a pain but only a fraction of the pain you'll feel when your boat n trailer are stuck on the side of a hwy somewhere or a wheel came off n caused an accident.
My current trailer has a drilled axle n fully expect it to never need bearings.
My former trailer with b buddys, put big miles on it over several years doing exactly as described above, never replaced a single bearing.
newbiestangowner
04-25-2017, 10:02 PM
No total bill not fines, I just checked on my online banking, two payments in Jan were the last to come out, no reason to stop have always had funds etc
The amount is cumulative bills including a larger one from last month of $373 on its own.
I really should have checked but when I set up pre authorized payments I expect things to work on their own.
Just a shock seeing almost a grand vs the normal $250ish
Ticket does suck and not sure what to do, have a pile of them from last year. (Ron you have room for another mustang?)
I did get some good news today, office is doing modified summer hours, work an extra 50 min a day and every other Fri off, like getting bonus holidays as Im there late all the time anyways lol
we are soon to be filled up here too Nick- may be picking up some sort of econo box Daughter is starting to drive- may even pave a " walk way" in the front like my other neighbors.
Nice deal from work especially during the summer- when is the beast going in to get some work?
NickD
04-25-2017, 10:38 PM
we are soon to be filled up here too Nick- may be picking up some sort of econo box Daughter is starting to drive- may even pave a " walk way" in the front like my other neighbors.
Nice deal from work especially during the summer- when is the beast going in to get some work?
I need to talk to Rick soon, blower is going to be ready in 2 or 3 weeks, I need to change the under-drive pulleys back to stock, may have him do the plugs (kinda want to try myself) lots of little things.
Was going to put the brembo's on last week and decided I want to get them powder-coated first vs the stock boss black n red
Is yours out of storage? We should go for a cruise one day.
newbiestangowner
04-25-2017, 11:08 PM
^^yes its out. had to take it out early the Durango is leaking oil badly.
oh if you are really desperate for parking I believe there is free street parking in my area- I'll just double check which street, but its a good distance from your place .
RedSN
04-25-2017, 11:22 PM
I feel like part of the 407 story is missing.
Stops auto billing. Two months of accumulated unpaid bills. What part is missing?
Sounds like you need to be put back on auto billing Nick.
NickD
04-26-2017, 01:58 PM
Stops auto billing. Two months of accumulated unpaid bills. What part is missing?
Sounds like you need to be put back on auto billing Nick.
Yes I agree, my question is why it was removed. I'm going to be phoning them.
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RedSN
04-26-2017, 02:00 PM
407 sucks, [they] decided to stop pre authorized payments and sent me a letter saying I failed to pay and now have a bill of nearly $900, goes great with the $50 parking ticket I got for parking in front of our house this morning.
the way you worded it, it sounded like YOU removed the auto-billing.
My guess is your CC info changed.
92redragtop
04-26-2017, 02:45 PM
Yeah, it was worded as if you stopped the auto billing for some reason.
- - - Updated - - -
O'Leary is out.
mavrrrick
04-26-2017, 03:55 PM
Car in for airbag inflator. [emoji106]
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03svt
04-26-2017, 07:27 PM
1:39am this morning my baby boy was born.. out the hospital door by 5am, slept for an hour then my daughter was up at 6am..
Long day, but a great day.
mavrrrick
04-26-2017, 07:28 PM
Congratulations brother!!!![emoji2]
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mavrrrick
04-26-2017, 07:30 PM
Car in for airbag inflator. [emoji106]
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In and out in 45 minutes.
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RedSN
04-26-2017, 07:31 PM
Congrats on the boy!
:party:
Stephen06GT
04-26-2017, 08:15 PM
Congrats!
92redragtop
04-26-2017, 09:23 PM
Congrats!
True Blue
04-26-2017, 11:02 PM
Congrats Mike!
03svt
04-27-2017, 09:03 AM
Thanks everyone
MUSTANGWOP
04-27-2017, 09:49 AM
Congrats!!
Harbinger
04-27-2017, 10:36 AM
407 sucks, decided to stop pre authorized payments and sent me a letter saying I failed to pay and now have a bill of nearly $900, goes great with the $50 parking ticket I got for parking in front of our house this morning.
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Has someone ever taken your license plate off the car ? I know someone who had his stolen and a few weeks later 400 bucks worth of 407 etr bill
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congrats on the new Mini-me Mike
RedSN
04-27-2017, 12:08 PM
O'Leary is out.
https://media.giphy.com/media/NTjVvG5rktX3y/giphy.gif
NickD
04-27-2017, 01:49 PM
Congratulations Mike
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I'm surprised.
92redragtop
04-28-2017, 12:44 AM
If anyone is interested - there's a Food Truck Friday event near my office every couple weeks (east of Apache Burger) but tomorrow they're at the Chevy dealer near my office as well.
It's all going down tomorrow! 10 trucks + great music + free parking + subway access + glorious weather = the perfect Friday night! See you tomorrow at Humberview Chevrolet 3200 Bloor St W from 4:30-10 pm!!
To grill or not to grill. That is the question no one is asking because, duh, how else can you achieve melted cheese perfection?! Come join us and Meltdown Cheesery tomorrow at Humberview Chevrolet (3200 Bloor St W) from 4:30-10pm for #FoodTruckNFriday's 1st Summer Series event of the year! 10 food trucks in 1 spot, music, free parking, glorious weather, what more can you ask for on a Friday night? (Instagram photo credit: @derekeats)
http://www.blogto.com/events/food-truckn-friday-23/
Drove the Cobra down from Orangeville area today, felt damm good to be behind the wheel with tunes freakin cranked.
hsousa88
04-29-2017, 09:27 AM
Been fighting with my wallet about this for a while, fuck it.. I won. Minnkota Ipilot upgrade for my trolling motor, can't wait to try this thing out. Makes fishing 10x more enjoyable and easy to control on those windy days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDaPcWgCdz0
hsousa88
04-29-2017, 11:12 AM
Had the boat out of the garage so I had to see how these looked.. not too shabby for a cheap wheel setup.
8656
Blackmare
04-29-2017, 12:39 PM
They are going to look great Hugo.
summer boots went on the daily driver this morning
that means the toys are coming out soon
watching the Russian GP....and I got another thing I gotta add to the bucket list
I wanna ride in that TV Chopper.....what a hoot that looks like
They are going to look great Hugo.
Like million bucks cool.
RedSN
04-30-2017, 11:12 AM
.. not too shabby for a cheap wheel setup.
What size are those? They look like S197 wheels.
You might need bigger brakes after the swap :D
hsousa88
04-30-2017, 11:20 AM
What size are those? They look like S197 wheels.
You might need bigger brakes after the swap :D
They're 18x8 off a 12-14 stang :) a lil heavy but will do for now.
I have 99-04 brakes going on w/ the 5 lug swap.. wanted cobras up front but le budget is chewed up for this year.
HyperGT
04-30-2017, 11:39 AM
rain rain go away i want to drive my....(insert car)
baddbullitt
05-01-2017, 09:55 AM
Seems like were in monsoon season around here!!!! At least the grass and garden is getting a good start to the season..lol
RedSN
05-01-2017, 10:11 AM
Just once, I would like to see a car who's stupid car alarm is going off
....actually get stolen.
90LXCoupe
05-01-2017, 10:20 AM
Do they hand out douche bag starter kits to all new BMW owners?
On an unrelated note, seems half the people out there don't know how to turn on their full headlight system in the soup
baddbullitt
05-01-2017, 10:27 AM
Do they hand out douche bag starter kits to all new BMW owners?
On an unrelated note, seems half the people out there don't know how to turn on their full headlight system in the soup
8670
CDNfyrfytr
05-01-2017, 10:30 AM
Do they hand out douche bag starter kits to all new BMW owners?
On an unrelated note, seems half the people out there don't know how to turn on their full headlight system in the soup
Yes....
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92redragtop
05-01-2017, 10:32 AM
Do they hand out douche bag starter kits to all new BMW owners?
On an unrelated note, seems half the people out there don't know how to turn on their full headlight system in the soup
A lot don't know how to do this at night either. They think their DRL are their headlights.
True Blue
05-01-2017, 10:42 AM
A lot don't know how to do this at night either. They think their DRL are their headlights.
Seeing as how car manufactures came up with this brilliant idea of having the gauge cluster illuminated at all times. Messes with peoples heads thinking they have their full lights on.
RedSN
05-01-2017, 10:48 AM
simple solution is have daytime-tail-lights
baddbullitt
05-01-2017, 10:52 AM
simple solution is have daytime-tail-lights
I couldn't agree more. If the front ones are on, the back ones should be as well.. I saw countless times going up hwy 6 in the dark and peeps running with their DRL's and nothing on the back end.. And on a dark road makes it next to impossible to see them till you're almost right on top of them.. What I don't get is that these people don't notice how dim their DRL's are compared to actual headlights on full low beam!!!
hsousa88
05-01-2017, 01:15 PM
Even worse when its a newer car with a "auto" feature
wtf? keep it on auto.. done.
92redragtop
05-01-2017, 02:01 PM
I couldn't agree more. If the front ones are on, the back ones should be as well.. I saw countless times going up hwy 6 in the dark and peeps running with their DRL's and nothing on the back end.. And on a dark road makes it next to impossible to see them till you're almost right on top of them.. What I don't get is that these people don't notice how dim their DRL's are compared to actual headlights on full low beam!!!
Yup or in bad weather at night.
03svt
05-01-2017, 02:07 PM
Yes....
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Hey! not all of us BMW drivers are dicks hahaha.
CDNfyrfytr
05-01-2017, 05:01 PM
Hey! not all of us BMW drivers are dicks hahaha.
Then you sir, are the minority. [emoji6] lol
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03svt
05-01-2017, 05:57 PM
Then you sir, are the minority. [emoji6] lol
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Hahaha
03svt
05-01-2017, 06:34 PM
Back yard Reno 2.0 should be starting next week, just got confirmation the trusses for the 15x13 canopy we are building off the back of the house are in.
Got sick of my crappy 6x3 shed so I ordered a new one, hopefully that'll be in this week.
started trenching for my irrigation set up.. then I'll re- sod the back yard and hope I have more luck this time with the grass.
Front lawn I have a pro looking after, they should be starting by the end of the week tearing out the old lawn(3yrs old) and dropping 5yards of fresh soil and starting all over again with new sod.
hopefully done in the next 2-3 weeks then open up the pool for the season.. can't wait!
92redragtop
05-02-2017, 10:19 AM
Who are you at 2:00am?
Interesting segment from my podcast feed - it's a 30 minute listen though.
http://www.npr.org/podcasts/510308/hidden-brain
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Laffs
05-02-2017, 11:50 AM
I want to bid on this
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-bmw-m3-4/
92redragtop
05-02-2017, 12:10 PM
I want to bid on this
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-bmw-m3-4/
100K miles?
Laffs
05-02-2017, 12:17 PM
Yeah, but a rare color combo
92redragtop
05-02-2017, 12:49 PM
Yeah, but a rare color combo
Ah ok - bummer it looks so beaten up.
RedSN
05-02-2017, 12:53 PM
and has been hit
Laffs
05-02-2017, 01:11 PM
I still want it.
RedSN
05-02-2017, 02:27 PM
Was listening to the radio on the way home last night, The Rush were talking about the new European travel advisory due to all the recent events.
Then there's a news flash: "Toronto rocked by explosion, smoke everywhere in financial district!"
:omg:
I text my wife, everything is fine, it's just a transformer that blew up in an underground electrical vault.
Fuck 1010, don't news flash "explosion!" when global terrorism is your afternoon topic.:slap:
92redragtop
05-02-2017, 04:50 PM
Was listening to the radio on the way home last night, The Rush were talking about the new European travel advisory due to all the recent events.
Then there's a news flash: "Toronto rocked by explosion, smoke everywhere in financial district!"
:omg:
I text my wife, everything is fine, it's just a transformer that blew up in an underground electrical vault.
Fuck 1010, don't news flash "explosion!" when global terrorism is your afternoon topic.:slap:
Yeah that timing is sensationalist. I was waiting for ISIS to take credit for the transformer mishap.
Sswitch
05-03-2017, 12:41 PM
I still want it.
I'll bet it has a million issues!
Laffs
05-03-2017, 02:29 PM
I'll bet it has a million issues!
I seem to enjoy giant headaches in all aspects of life so bring it on.
Other news, just made my annual trek to McDonalds for McHappy Day. Big Mac combo with a side donation to Ronald McDonald House, and I got some socks out of the deal.
Ghost Rider
05-03-2017, 03:04 PM
I seem to enjoy giant headaches in all aspects of life so bring it on.
Other news, just made my annual trek to McDonalds for McHappy Day. Big Mac combo with a side donation to Ronald McDonald House, and I got some socks out of the deal.
I did the same!
CDNfyrfytr
05-03-2017, 05:22 PM
Went for a coffee this morning, will take the boy for supper too.
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CDNfyrfytr
05-03-2017, 05:23 PM
Finally a nice day...!!!
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Took a drive out to Fort Erie on the Niagara Parkway. Hen a blast down the QEW to get the cobwebs out[emoji6]
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Ghost Rider
05-03-2017, 06:18 PM
Finally a nice day...!!!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170503/2b9516e88aef6c2c9c64c1b93a21109e.jpg
Took a drive out to Fort Erie on the Niagara Parkway. Hen a blast down the QEW to get the cobwebs out[emoji6]
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oh nice!!!
Mach 1 FTW!!!
how many km's on that bad boy?
Cobra monitors went ready after a lil persuasion, shot over n had e test done then out for a cruise with Ross.
CDNfyrfytr
05-04-2017, 07:31 AM
oh nice!!!
Mach 1 FTW!!!
how many km's on that bad boy?
Thanks!! 99700km. Gonna roll over 100k this year. [emoji22]
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Man and I was fretting the Cobra being over 50k.
IanGTCS
05-04-2017, 09:02 PM
Finally dropped mine off for the drivers airbag recall. First time going to this dealer, kind of wondering if they are going to try and upsell me a whole bunch of maintenance.
Harbinger
05-04-2017, 09:09 PM
Do they hand out douche bag starter kits to all new BMW owners?
On an unrelated note, seems half the people out there don't know how to turn on their full headlight system in the soup
Or leave their high beams on because they are fobs with expensive cars that know Jack shit about operation of a vehicle
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Zexhuffer
05-04-2017, 11:19 PM
Man and I was fretting the Cobra being over 50k.
I think I'm at 56k and wish it was lower. Mind you you'll pass me in the next year or so for sure. I haven't even planned on getting mine out anytime soon
^ Thats still low mileage for an 03/04 and keeps it in premium resale $$ range. Algonquin cruise has been the bulk of the km's mines seen last two or so years.
03svt
05-05-2017, 08:17 AM
Or leave their high beams on because they are fobs with expensive cars that know Jack shit about operation of a vehicle
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Not all of us...
NickD
05-05-2017, 01:45 PM
Rock Auto, you suck.
Why I was just about to place an order with them?
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IanGTCS
05-05-2017, 03:57 PM
Rock Auto, you suck.
I've never had any issues with them, what's the problem?
Also, why don't any cobra guys ever drive their cars?
Driven mine a bunch this week.
True Blue
05-05-2017, 09:49 PM
I never knew how much fun it was to change a t-stat on a 302. :thumbsdown:
True Blue
05-05-2017, 11:04 PM
What's even better, this is the second shot at it. As the first time I discovered a small leak only happened under acceleration, I guess the t-stat fell out of the groove. Wont happen this time around, got a good tip on how to keep it in place.
Yes....
- gasket itself, opt for a Fel Pro or similar. Some of the self adhesive / black paper gaskets commonly sold fail shortly after install no matter how nice a job you do.
- before installing stat, drill a 1/8 hole towards the outer edge (just inside area gasket contacts). If your stat has a widget in a pre drilled hole, take the widget out. Some peeps like to drill two or more holes, not sure it makes a difference.
- using weatherstrip adhesive, glue stat and gasket to the housing using a small smear on the stat where it contacts the housing, same for the gasket, allow to fully dry before install (glue is there to secure it, not a sealant)
- if front of the intake / stat housing is anything but perfect, smallest smear of silicone on gasket face when installing
- if bolts are corroded, either clean up or toss away n replace, install using copper never seize on the threads so they'll come out next time plus flat 5/16 washer under each bolt to get max clamping on the housing itself.
- if your using a chrome housing, toss it away and go back to OEM / stock.
http://www.mgbimages.uk.gridhosted.co.uk/images/headgasket5.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q39/bamamanama420/4236thermostatlowres.jpg
True Blue
05-06-2017, 07:19 AM
Rick why the hole? I noticed on the OEM t-stat there was a hole. On the Gates t-stat I purchased no hole.
I was planning this time around going with no gasket, just using Permatex RTV blue sealant. No good?
For sure drill a hole, yes many replacements don't have (weep hole).
Silicone only, all I can tell you, done as I posted, we've reduced leaks to within a hair of zero. If your stuck for a gasket, welcome to slide by n pick up a Fel Pro. If you don't have adhesive, bring housing as well.
True Blue
05-06-2017, 07:32 AM
Thanks man! I'll go purchase another Fel Pro gasket.
http://d163axztg8am2h.cloudfront.net/static/img/b6/06/c1f0f34b91ec69b6b07bef881947.jpg
True Blue
05-06-2017, 07:41 AM
The position of the weep hole, does it matter? Or do I position it at 12 o'clock?
I always install at the bottom but again, not sure it makes a difference as some do at 12 as you've suggested.
Drill a top and bottom hole then it's a non issue. :)
True Blue
05-06-2017, 09:17 AM
Lol thanks again!
03svt
05-06-2017, 12:49 PM
anyone ever driven a Merc G wagon? Trying to talk myself out of doing something foolish!
Stephen06GT
05-06-2017, 01:23 PM
anyone ever driven a Merc G wagon? Trying to talk myself out of doing something foolish!
Nope, but if you do, do something foolish can my daughter have a ride. She loves the G-wagons.
NickD
05-06-2017, 02:18 PM
Same train of thought with the t stat talk
I need to buy new o rings/rubber gaskets for intake manifold to heads and for updating the cooling system, + one hose. I was planning of getting a gates hose and using feel pro gaskets. Would you recommend spending the extra for Ford oem?
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03svt
05-06-2017, 03:16 PM
Nope, but if you do, do something foolish can my daughter have a ride. She loves the G-wagons.
That's a deal.
Nick, for your car, OEM Ford only for stat and O'rings, do not drill a hole if retaining stock remote stat housing.
Intmdtr
05-06-2017, 08:05 PM
anyone ever driven a Merc G wagon? Trying to talk myself out of doing something foolish!
Yes I am qualified to drive them, Cdn Military bought a bunch a few years back....personally, I don't like them or the way they handle.
Ponyryd
05-06-2017, 08:22 PM
anyone ever driven a Merc G wagon? Trying to talk myself out of doing something foolish!
They drive horrible, like an '80s jeep.
03svt
05-06-2017, 08:42 PM
They drive horrible, like an '80s jeep.
I love 80's jeeps! I'm finding myself bored with my 16f150, tend to drive my wife's X3 a couple days a week just to change it up a bit.
Maybe worth driving still to see what I'm up against before I bring it up to my wife about trading in the truck :(
Better yet, should probably just go see my dr about the pretty obvious case of ADHD I have! Meds will cheaper than trading in cars.
RedSN
05-07-2017, 07:12 PM
Either I'm doing it wrong, or vacuum brake bleeder is almost useless.
You remove / loosen cap off master at the same time Don?
Laffs
05-08-2017, 02:55 PM
They drive horrible, like an '80s jeep.
YOU MEAN AMAZING
Big, tall, dumb, not enough brakes but in AMG spec stupid amounts of power.
03svt
05-08-2017, 03:24 PM
YOU MEAN AMAZING
Big, tall, dumb, not enough brakes but in AMG spec stupid amounts of power.
Sounds pretty amazing to me hahaha. Now I just have to talk the wife into giving up her x3 for an E series wagon to complete the garage.. love me a wagon!
Unrelated to Mercs but I just got a call from the guys doing my new lawn, they hit my f n cable line! Argh... luckily Rogers can get out to the house tmmw to get me a new one.
Laffs
05-08-2017, 04:10 PM
I've been thinking of downsizing the fleet and turning Ram and Mustang in to a GC SRT8 or other fast SUV so I may be biased.
Also. look at it !
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/city-of-toronto/2007-mercedes-benz-g-class-g55-g63-conversion-24-wheels-nav-heat/1262275989?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
5.4MarkVIII
05-08-2017, 04:18 PM
Either I'm doing it wrong, or vacuum brake bleeder is almost useless.
Any chance you have a collapsed line? Had one once that looked fine but was either crushed or corroded inside so nothing would go threw.
03svt
05-08-2017, 04:25 PM
I've been thinking of downsizing the fleet and turning Ram and Mustang in to a GC SRT8 or other fast SUV so I may be biased.
Also. look at it !
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/city-of-toronto/2007-mercedes-benz-g-class-g55-g63-conversion-24-wheels-nav-heat/1262275989?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Been eyeing that one, also including a RR sport into the search aswell.. when I get some time I'll get out and drive a G-wagon to see what I think. I seriously hope it is t shit haha.
Good call on the srt GC..
Laffs
05-08-2017, 04:33 PM
Had Rovers, amazing amazing vehicles with crazy amounts of capability and class, but all fucking terrible when it comes to reliability. Like, 6 days old and 3 wheeling in the driveway because air suspension failure terrible or airbag going off in garage overnight terrible.
03svt
05-08-2017, 06:34 PM
Had Rovers, amazing amazing vehicles with crazy amounts of capability and class, but all fucking terrible when it comes to reliability. Like, 6 days old and 3 wheeling in the driveway because air suspension failure terrible or airbag going off in garage overnight terrible.
Pfft who needs reliability :) it'll look super nice sitting in my garage.. kinda like the fox!
IanGTCS
05-08-2017, 07:53 PM
Sounds pretty amazing to me hahaha. Now I just have to talk the wife into giving up her x3 for an E series wagon to complete the garage.. love me a wagon!
Unrelated to Mercs but I just got a call from the guys doing my new lawn, they hit my f n cable line! Argh... luckily Rogers can get out to the house tmmw to get me a new one.
The guys at my company who grade and sod all have boxes of emergency patches for cable lines that they got from a cable installer. When the lines are installed nothing like the plan and the locate guys do a crap job you're going to clip a few. Could be worse, could be a gas line buried 4 inches below grade that works its way out when you drive over it a few times...
True Blue
05-08-2017, 08:55 PM
Could be worse, could be a gas line buried 4 inches below grade that works its way out when you drive over it a few times...
I've seen a main gas line in a subdivision get cut from an excavator digging for water/sewers. Talk about shitting your pants when that happened!!
Laffs
05-09-2017, 02:24 PM
Pfft who needs reliability :) it'll look super nice sitting in my garage.. kinda like the fox!
Honestly if you just want it as a 2nd or 3rd vehicle they fucking ball, hard. But if you depend on it as your main transportation day in and day out, ehhhhh
RedSN
05-09-2017, 02:42 PM
Any chance you have a collapsed line? Had one once that looked fine but was either crushed or corroded inside so nothing would go threw.
No, no crushed lines that I know of.
The vacuum was just sucking air past the threads of the bleeder screw when you cracked it open. It worked much better on the front calipers where there was a rubber boot on the bleeder screw that helped seal it. Need to find some of those rubber boots/seals.
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt137/LX-Markham/cobra%20brakes/caliperclearance.jpg
5.4MarkVIII
05-09-2017, 03:53 PM
How about just an O ring?
RedSN
05-09-2017, 04:01 PM
^^^good idea
thanks, i'll try that
NickD
05-09-2017, 11:10 PM
anyone have an edge sport?
NickD
05-10-2017, 08:48 PM
Depressed and frustrated for various reasons and as sugar sprinkled on top my sister scraped my bumper and tore out clips and scraped the whole side of her car pulling into the driveway... Who the fuck hits a car that bad pulling in to a driveway. Is it even worth looking for a new car knowing its going to be parked on the road.
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90LXCoupe
05-10-2017, 09:42 PM
Depressed and frustrated for various reasons and as sugar sprinkled on top my sister scraped my bumper and tore out clips and scraped the whole side of her car pulling into the driveway... Who the fuck hits a car that bad pulling in to a driveway. Is it even worth looking for a new car knowing its going to be parked on the road.
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Damn! That sucks! If my sister did that her insurance rates would be going up because I'd be making a claim for the damage.
92redragtop
05-10-2017, 10:39 PM
Depressed and frustrated for various reasons and as sugar sprinkled on top my sister scraped my bumper and tore out clips and scraped the whole side of her car pulling into the driveway... Who the fuck hits a car that bad pulling in to a driveway. Is it even worth looking for a new car knowing its going to be parked on the road.
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That sucks man. A few years ago the neighbour's wife was backing out of the garage and scratched his car down the side (he was parked in the driveway) and left for work. She claims she didn't know/feel anything.
Laffs
05-11-2017, 08:44 AM
That sucks man. A few years ago the neighbour's wife was backing out of the garage and scratched his car down the side (he was parked in the driveway) and left for work. She claims she didn't know/feel anything.
My dads previous ex-wife backed over the hood of my Sunfire and claimed she didn't see or feel it. This all despite being in an SUV with backup cameras and sensors.
baddbullitt
05-12-2017, 10:06 AM
Finished working at my current job last night... New job starts Monday!!! Full time, benefits, rrsp's. So long contract work!! Finally some stability!!! :)
Old Fart
05-12-2017, 10:12 AM
Cool!! Is that the forklift job?
baddbullitt
05-12-2017, 10:25 AM
Yes it is.. Sticking with the forklift position.. I've had my fill of trucking and transportation.. :)
Stephen06GT
05-12-2017, 11:08 AM
Finished working at my current job last night... New job starts Monday!!! Full time, benefits, rrsp's. So long contract work!! Finally some stability!!! :)
Congrats Mark.
92redragtop
05-12-2017, 01:03 PM
Congrats!
CDNfyrfytr
05-13-2017, 06:18 PM
Yes it is.. Sticking with the forklift position.. I've had my fill of trucking and transportation.. :)
Congrats! Whatever makes you happy. A guy I know did a similar move, only he was driving truck and went to a forklift position. Says he loves it.
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CDNfyrfytr
05-13-2017, 06:19 PM
My grass is finally growing!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170513/94d2024e2d3c977ce44ac29bc2bb15f3.jpg
Not as fancy as GR's grass though[emoji6]
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845am and I'm back from 2 runs to Sheridan Nurseries
you gotta get up early to get the Dragon-Wing Begonias folks
that place is gonna be a freakin zoo today....it was already nuts at 720am
looks like I have my afternoon planned....plant some flowers....drink a few beers
TheMustangShow
05-20-2017, 08:58 AM
It's GAME DAY !
http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/dkscdn/Static_FootballCustomHelmets_RevolutionSpeedClassi cYouth_Helmet?fmt=png-alpha
RedSN
05-20-2017, 09:02 AM
My grass is finally growing!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170513/94d2024e2d3c977ce44ac29bc2bb15f3.jpg
Nice backyard!
RedSN
05-20-2017, 09:03 AM
845am and I'm back from 2 runs to Sheridan Nurseries
you gotta get up early to get the Dragon-Wing Begonias folks
that place is gonna be a freakin zoo today....
Hit up Tree Valley yesterday on my way home from work. Place was empty. Picked up some grasses for along the fence.
CDNfyrfytr
05-20-2017, 09:34 AM
Nice backyard!
Thanks! Was hoping the new patio furniture would arrive before this weekend but no such luck. Working today anyway, so I wouldn't be able to enjoy it.
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5.4MarkVIII
05-20-2017, 01:20 PM
Tiling weekend at the shop. Over 600 square feet to do. Put in 6 hours yesterday and so far 4 today and not half done yet.
Back and knees killing me already. One of those times I am regretting being cheep and doing it myself.
Scrape
05-20-2017, 03:46 PM
Nice backyard!
My grass is finally growing!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170513/94d2024e2d3c977ce44ac29bc2bb15f3.jpg
Not as fancy as GR's grass though[emoji6]
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CDNfyrfytr
05-20-2017, 05:13 PM
Nice backyard!
Thanks! Finished it last fall. Hope to enjoy it this summer.
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92redragtop
05-21-2017, 12:29 AM
Had a visitor for a few hours tonight. She was running around on a main road close to our neighborhood but I was eventually able to coax her into the car. Good thing a lot of dogs like to go for car rides. She seemed really interested in my dinner.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/18557259_10155386246229923_7914961501498235660_n_z pslzt7my9v.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/18557259_10155386246229923_7914961501498235660_n_z pslzt7my9v.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/rimohamed/General/18620435_10155386246519923_1446374482590549149_n_z psnfs205zw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/rimohamed/media/General/18620435_10155386246519923_1446374482590549149_n_z psnfs205zw.jpg.html)
IanGTCS
05-21-2017, 07:45 AM
845am and I'm back from 2 runs to Sheridan Nurseries
you gotta get up early to get the Dragon-Wing Begonias folks
that place is gonna be a freakin zoo today....it was already nuts at 720am
looks like I have my afternoon planned....plant some flowers....drink a few beers
I manage a landscape supply yard, it was busy all week with people calling in for deliveries. There was a 2 hour period yesterday that I didn't get out of the loader, was constantly loading either our trucks for deliveries or customers trucks/trailers.
From what people were saying yesterday it wasn't even worth going to the terra that is near us for plants and bagged stuff, just too packed.
I manage a landscape supply yard, it was busy all week with people calling in for deliveries. There was a 2 hour period yesterday that I didn't get out of the loader, was constantly loading either our trucks for deliveries or customers trucks/trailers.
From what people were saying yesterday it wasn't even worth going to the terra that is near us for plants and bagged stuff, just too packed.
it gets crazy bad here...I'm at Yonge and Sheppard....and the time of day can literally add hours to the task....just in street traffic alone
you just need to get your ass out the door around 7am....and you're back and done while the rest of the folks are still scratching their nuts in their PJs
going back tomorrow morning for rounds 3 and 4....it'll be the same deal...crack of dawn..nab an employee right away....I know what I want and how much.... and they know where it is so I can get loaded up and gone asafp
got all my monster pots done yesterday...only took about 4 beers
3 big 30" pots gobbled up 21 x 6" dragon wing begonias, and 20 x 4" potato vine......stuffed 26 x 4" sonic red impatiens into a 36" monster pot.....and 14 x 4" of the same sonic red into another skinny rectangular planter
7 more pots to go
it's a bit of a pita...but give it a few weeks and a few rounds of fertilizer and the yard will be looking awesome
RedSN
05-21-2017, 08:42 AM
Had a visitor for a few hours tonight.
Found the owner?
She looks like the meme husky.
http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/014/959/Screenshot_116.png
Stephen06GT
05-21-2017, 09:55 AM
Good on you Richard!
Jack Raccoon!
05-21-2017, 10:34 AM
it gets crazy bad here...I'm at Yonge and Sheppard....and the time of day can literally add hours to the task....just in street traffic alone
you just need to get your ass out the door around 7am....and you're back and done while the rest of the folks are still scratching their nuts in their PJs
going back tomorrow morning for rounds 3 and 4....it'll be the same deal...crack of dawn..nab an employee right away....I know what I want and how much.... and they know where it is so I can get loaded up and gone asafp
got all my monster pots done yesterday...only took about 4 beers
3 big 30" pots gobbled up 21 x 6" dragon wing begonias, and 20 x 4" potato vine......stuffed 26 x 4" sonic red impatiens into a 36" monster pot.....and 14 x 4" of the same sonic red into another skinny rectangular planter
7 more pots to go
it's a bit of a pita...but give it a few weeks and a few rounds of fertilizer and the yard will be looking awesomeWhy are you envisioning guys scratching their nuts in their pj's? Is this what gardening does to a man?
Why are you envisioning guys scratching their nuts in their pj's? Is this what gardening does to a man?
lmao
Hi Jack
indy 500 qually is some damn good TV
props to the rookie named Alonso...starting on the 2nd row
Jack Raccoon!
05-21-2017, 06:41 PM
No shit. Props to anyone in the field. I can barely hold my colon together entering a corner at 120 mph let alone 230...
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