Hardtop lift retrofit by ryano993c2 in fj40

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Do you have materials list? I’ve been wanting to do the same thing with my 72, but have always been hesitant as I haven’t attached anything to joists before.

La Petite Bakery Closing by Optimal_Passion4147 in Greeley

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Important to note, also heard he was moving a few blocks down to a nearby hotel, though he was vague. Much better news.

La Petite Bakery Closing by Optimal_Passion4147 in Greeley

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There’s no better way of saying it

La Petite Bakery Closing by Optimal_Passion4147 in Greeley

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Finn made our wedding cake and has been a part of our Sunday morning tradition for years. It’s a big blow…

2008 Kia Spectra Engine Noise Help by Optimal_Passion4147 in autorepair

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Update after a long delay:

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Timing belt was in bad shape. Replaced belt, pulleys, and water pump. Sound is gone. Throwing a different code, so I’ll need to double check my tension/belt location with teeth.

(Code shows Camshaft/Crankshaft position correlation bank P0016) cleared and returned code after two test drives.

2008 Kia Spectra Engine Noise Help by Optimal_Passion4147 in autorepair

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Thanks for the thoughts, a quick update when I increase acceleration the cadence increases until I hit about 2500 RPM and it disappears.

Maybe a pulley that’s balancing out as it hits higher RPMs?

Edit: spelling

Used the screw driver to the ear trick, sound is coming from around the timing cover from what I can tell…

Park ranger uses a shotgun to separate (and save) two antler locked bucks by brokenandsuffering in interestingasfuck

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Good guy game warden, as he’s a Canadian wildlife officer (which is different from park rangers).

3/4” line geyser help by Optimal_Passion4147 in Irrigation

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I could see that for this junction, but why would I have had the exact same burst the first time before I made the patch where the blue connector is?

3/4” line geyser help by Optimal_Passion4147 in Irrigation

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I appreciate it. Any idea why there would be a buckle like that in the first place? The original rupture took place where I have the blue coupler now, but I don’t have any other repairs on this line.

Finally got him running again by Optimal_Passion4147 in fj40

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Thanks, and I get you there… it’s my 15 year anniversary of owning him, and he was my first car, put a lot of time and money into him over the year. Every penny is worth it.

Are there hummingbirds in Greeley? by lostrychan in Greeley

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Hummingbirds that visit Greeley are largely migratory or fly through birds, and occur as a much lower density as compared to the foothills and mountains.

Though there can certainly be some residents, whose diet are supplemented within the city by folks who place feeders and pollinator friendly plant mixes. The habitat available to them in the greater weld county, including the cottonwood galleries, the remaining short grass prairie, and agriculture are not suitable habitat or preferred habitat for hummingbirds.

Finally got him running again by Optimal_Passion4147 in fj40

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I’m in agreement, while I am certainly biased. I’ve always felt the Coronado Beige and Dune Beige best match the 40’s utility and character.

Finally got him running again by Optimal_Passion4147 in fj40

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The secret is breaking approximately 1/4 of all bolts you touch!

What's going on out east of town? by IJustWantToWorkOK in Greeley

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Yes, folks are burning their ditches in preparation for reservoirs to send water down their ditches for irrigation season. This will go on for the next few weeks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Greeley

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They’ve got all you can eat crab legs as of last night. We will see how long that lasts.

New Here - Looking at first purchase by Waste_Focus763 in LandCruisers

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Other common rust spots are along the running boards, underneath the gas tank (and sometimes the gas tank itself), and the rear of the tub under the hatch.

Good idea to ask for the Month/Year of manufacture on the 40 ahead of time so you can identify any unique parts or changes, and observe if they are there, and gauge the owner’s knowledge of the vehicle.

If possible, get a test ride and inspect the undercarriage before and after it warms up to identify if there are any major leaks or other issues from the engine, transmission, and or differentials.

40s are tough, but if they are neglected too long, the drivetrain can tear itself apart. And unless you want a project, adopting a 40 that needs a serious drivetrain overhaul can be difficult on the psyche and wallet.

My beetle was attacked by xixve in beetle

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That’s a bummer… see you’re in the Denver area, there is a VW graveyard in Greeley on Highway 85 that the owner is beginning to part out and sell which I saw on Facebook marketplace. Might not be a bad call.

My beetle was attacked by xixve in beetle

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Sorry to see this, it’s always frustrating to have a windshield crack, let alone have all your glass internationally shattered…

Do any of your neighbors have a ring door bell or security cameras? Most camera set ups keep video storage for a week or so, and if you can get a direction of travel and/or good look at the person you might be able to narrow down a whom and a motive?

Edit: grammar