Recent content by gstrom99

Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades

Gotta go see a man about a horse. (I have no clue what that actually means...)

big/heavy rain event

Gully washer

The bug had to be moving/driven. Seeing one parked, didn't count...

That's a big'un!

A sitting, remote container screams: GOOD STUFF INSIDE TO STEAL!!! I think not. I wouldn't leave a new(er) tractor an hour away, more than overnight (maybe even then...). Disc, mower, etc - yes. Tractor? - no. Get/use the trailer.

I've used these on several vehicles, besides my race cars. Put it somewhere hidden, do not label it and take the "key" out. Most people wouldn't know what it is, much less have a "key". https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=1465

I'd be thinking in the $4k - $5k range.

The leftover "tails" on my big straps are always too long. I've stopped myself from cutting them shorter - as soon as I did that, I'd have been sorry. They always get tied up real good.

When I (just) replaced my lead/torch, I went with the standard 10 foot. BUT - the welder came with a 20 foot power cord, which I learned to really appreciate. I could roll the welder all over the shop, and not have to drag the piece to the welder. The new 30x54 shop has two 220v outlets, one...

30+ years ago I bought a used Ben Parsons 160amp MIG, for like $1k. It's more than paid for itself, several times over. I just replaced the torch (cable from the welder to your hand) 'cuz I melted it through, dragging it over a fresh/hot weld seam. The place I bought the welder from (in like...

Site is "down". Bummer. I'm a member there, too. Hopefully just temporary.

I'm not from the south, but I think "ya'll" is singular, "all ya'll" is for multiples.

Dreaded idle surge has now went away, after running good gas through it, too. 😁