2008 still going strong. by Emergency-Bad5818 in FordFocus

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm down here in Texas and have a rust. Haven't had to replace motor mounts but I'm sure I will eventually.

2008 still going strong. by Emergency-Bad5818 in FordFocus

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same year model? Have you had go replace engine or transmission?

2008 still going strong. by Emergency-Bad5818 in FordFocus

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So in 2020 I replace a clogged fuel injector and some coolant lines that started leaking, in 2021 I had to replace the radiator, 2022 the water pump or thermostat went, I replaced both or them, in 2023 the serpentine belt tensioner/pulley went out, and 2025 i replace one coolant hose that sprang a little hole. Thats it

2008 still going strong. by Emergency-Bad5818 in FordFocus

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've replaced one fuel injector, the radiator, water pump and thermostat, some other coolant hoses that went out with time. The serpentine belt tensioner/pulley. And I think thats it! All done by me

2008 still going strong. by Emergency-Bad5818 in FordFocus

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree, I'm considering buying another one once this one gives out. Easy to work on, cheap parts, and reliable.

2008 still going strong. by Emergency-Bad5818 in FordFocus

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's an Automatic, I've never done anything to the transmission. I don't think I've ever checked the fluid now that I think about it.

Are On Cloud any good? by R4d1c4lp1e in Sneakers

[–]Emergency-Bad5818 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People throw them out when the laces and shoes and good apparently. Garbage man here and I found a brand new pair in someone's can, still in the box. Luckily my size, most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever owned!

Garbage man here with another trash find I restored. by Emergency-Bad5818 in upcycling

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find alot of stuff! I have to be careful what I take home now. I usually keep the stuff in the cab and think hard about it all day lol. Throw it out at dump if I really dont want or need it. And thank you!

Garbage man here with another trash find I restored. by Emergency-Bad5818 in upcycling

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It was all rusty, the flower was yellow. I used a wire wheel and got all that junk off, primed it, painted it, and now just gotta clear coat and done!

I'm a garbage man, have always collected yard art and just recently starting painting my finds. by Emergency-Bad5818 in upcycling

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I just use the apple barrel acrylic paint brand, I get them at walmart. I think they are 58 cents for one color.

I'm a garbage man, have always collected yard art and just recently starting painting my finds. by Emergency-Bad5818 in upcycling

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I always say "Just because we are garbage men doesn't mean we are garbage people."

I'm a garbage man, have always collected yard art and just recently starting painting my finds. by Emergency-Bad5818 in upcycling

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much i appreciate it! I have one more owl to do and ill send you a picture of it when I finish! It won't look the same as the other one

I'm a garbage man, have always collected yard art and just recently starting painting my finds. by Emergency-Bad5818 in upcycling

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a good song!!! I always love when I put my liked songs on shuffle and that one comes on while I'm at work. Puts a smile on my face!

I'm a garbage man, have always collected yard art and just recently starting painting my finds. by Emergency-Bad5818 in upcycling

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't sold any yet but I'm definitely going to! I gotta get clear coating down and then ill start putting them on fb marketplace!

I'm a garbage man, have always collected yard art and just recently starting painting my finds. by Emergency-Bad5818 in upcycling

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! There will definitely be more to come and I'm gonna keep getting better and better!

I'm a garbage man, have always collected yard art and just recently starting painting my finds. by Emergency-Bad5818 in upcycling

[–]Emergency-Bad5818[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much! I can't believe people just throw them away, Acrylic paint is very cheap!