Recent content by dstig1

There is a very complete documentary about it called "Tread" that is worth a watch if you are interested in this.

Ya know, I'd bet a reasonably strong guy could do just that...

Heights didn't used to be an issue for me, but the older I get the more they are.... I am much more careful on the roof now.

New Mexico has had that problem so much the license plates actually say "New Mexico, USA" where all the other states just have the state name only.

I fail to see the issue. I mean he flipped the seat forward and all! It's balanced! Stop bothering him! :ROFLMAO:

I have a local shop that does great work powder coating. I have given them several projects and they still look like new. Including the rotary broom that I use for snow removal all winter. But he does it right. Reasonable on cost too.

Did you ever get your final permits from the county, Army Corps, Coast Guard and Space Force? :ROFLMAO:

We're TBN'ers... We'd make parts if really needed. Other things like cutting edges and bucket teeth tips are off the shelf parts from multiple manufacturers. And yeah the warranty is the tail light warranty. "Valid until you can no longer see my taillights as I drive away"

Sounds pretty normal. Especially after sitting a long time. Mine stays on for a sec or so.

Yuk yuk yuk! 😁 Nice pics!

I was gonna just tell you about the vacuum trick, but it seems you found it out on your own. Works great! Getting those filters off is a real bear. I upgraded wrenches a couple times until I reached this one, that did the trick. Still not easy:

Mine still works great, now 11 yrs in. Actually got it about the time of the Original posting on this thread...

Kinda like how they call what the TSA does in airports "security theater" I think of bubble wrap as Insulation Theater... It might be removing the condensing surface for you, as you say it stops the dripping, but it really has almost no insulation value. I'm in a way different climate zone...

To have student loans be dischargeable in bankruptcy would change the game. It would also require the front-end of the process - loan application and approvals - to change. You go for a car loan and they want to make sure you have a decent chance of paying it back. Student loans have no such...

I bought a storage tote when I did mine. Made sure to get one big enough to hold it all and short enough to fit. The 2 plugs on the rear axle did not yield much fluid. Expect the bulk from the center plug. I would not recommend putting it up on blocks as one poster showed - I am assuming...