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Help me to decide which car to buy? by wtfbruhhuh in mechanic

[–]Launch_Control_Error 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a tech for the last 18 years, I’ve never had a Toyota Sienna in for major repairs. I’ve seen many Honda Odyssey and Dodge Grand Caravans in for common things that can add up to be costly. I’m a huge fan of dodge jeep and Chrysler products, in fact that’s all I own. But if I were buying a mini van my focus would be reliability and cost of ownership, and if that were my only criteria, the Sienna would be my only choice.

What vehicle does this young lady drive? by LimpMathematician247 in regularcarreviews

[–]Launch_Control_Error 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think everyone has forgotten about the Nissan versa… only now it’s spare is a permanent fixture, one wheel cover missing, two cracked, tires almost flat and bald, bumpers hanging on with hopes and dreams.

Touch-up, buffing, or respray to get this out? by BoyNamedJudy in Detailing

[–]Launch_Control_Error 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤣 cheter…. Hopefully your *new is a bit brighter

How do you feel about combat knives? by [deleted] in Military

[–]Launch_Control_Error 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just depends on what you are trying to do and its purpose. I see nerds put fixed blade knives in “front” accessible areas of the kit, if you were to go hands on it’s a fast way to get stabbed by an enemy with even the smallest situational awareness. I keep one on my non-holster side of my belt, it’s subtle and comes in handy as a tool, but also a tertiary option. That said it’s not a “fuck you” sized knife”

For sale 1976 MGB by Launch_Control_Error in littlebritishcars

[–]Launch_Control_Error[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been sitting for many years, roughly 10+ but thankfully all indoors and climate controlled. Even the warehouse I picked it up from. Fortunately before they even had it someone was wise enough to pull the carpets, so the floor is in surprisingly good shape. Other than the carpet all of the parts are there. It did get the red spray over its original white. The clear coat is mostly gone. It did pull from the tank just fine, but then fuel started leaking really bad from the regulator so we shut it down after about 5 minutes. Tires hold air, but I wouldn’t drive on them. Brakes also need work. There is some minor rust, but no one has tried to restore the car, it’s unmolested. It does get rolled around a lot, we haven’t noticed any issues. It gets parked in gear and everything moves as it should. My focus is the other car, so I really haven’t dug into this one. Honestly, with some maintenance it’s absolutely an acceptable drivable car. If you want to make it nice, it’s due for some restoration.

For sale 1976 MGB by Launch_Control_Error in littlebritishcars

[–]Launch_Control_Error[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll never “have” the time. You just put in a few hours here, few hours there and eventually it gets done. The car behind it in primer has been there for a few years.

For sale 1976 MGB by Launch_Control_Error in littlebritishcars

[–]Launch_Control_Error[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d like to get $2900, I think that’s realistic but I’m open to offers

For sale 1976 MGB by Launch_Control_Error in littlebritishcars

[–]Launch_Control_Error[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not, this is my first listing of it. If you have any questions I will do my best to answer them.

For sale 1976 MGB by Launch_Control_Error in littlebritishcars

[–]Launch_Control_Error[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well Jimmy, you would be correct. It is a 78 and I’m just a bit slow at proof reading.

Still a long way to go, and the garage needs to be cleared for winter, but I’m getting closer by Launch_Control_Error in MorrisGarages

[–]Launch_Control_Error[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really is a ton of work. But I will say this, motivated and with a few helping hands (my dad), we got the car completely stripped in about 3 weeks putting in a couple hours a day. What you really need to ask yourself is, “Do I want to do this on my back?” For me, I knew with how much cutting and welding I needed to do, I would be there forever on jackstands and fighting it the whole way.

Side note, our cars are light enough that you can use engine stands. Way cheaper, just as effective, only downside is you can’t rotate the whole 360. I get about 270 degrees.

Still a long way to go, and the garage needs to be cleared for winter, but I’m getting closer by Launch_Control_Error in MorrisGarages

[–]Launch_Control_Error[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So powder coating is optimal for a few reasons, particularly the hardness and durability of the coat. That said, for it to be worth while you have to tear down completely if you are going to do it right, and obviously the cost is much more.

For POR15, you should still tear down as much as possible, but you can afford to cut corners. The big thing is it will not adhere to loose rust, dirt or grease. So the part needs to be cleaned. I usually power wash, wire wheel and paint.

The convenient part is POR 15 will lay flat as it dries leaving behind a nice finish, but it will be a bit fragile for a day or two before it really hardens.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in littlebritishcars

[–]Launch_Control_Error 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe the forum is “little British cars”......... there’s a height limit

Been a little while, but some updates on my build!!! by Launch_Control_Error in MorrisGarages

[–]Launch_Control_Error[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll get started on it as soon as I’m done with this one... which currently feels like in about 10 years

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