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  1. BrianT

    Opinions on used Ford Escape

    We have been using my MIL's 2015 Escape Titanium for the last couple of weeks and it seems to be a fine little SUV. We had it serviced and inspected and they didn't find anything wrong. All recalls are up to date. We are thinking of buying it from her because she is elderly and doesn't drive it...
  2. BrianT

    The thrill is gone?

    Put me down as another older guy who's passion is waning. I still get up every morning and read the threads here but can't bring myself to work on my car every day. I'm in the middle of a project that should have taken two months, but it is now coming up on six. I want to get it done and drive...
  3. BrianT

    Darts First Test Drive.

    I've been following along. When you decide to tackle the mufflers message VOETOM and he'll help you pick a good flowing pair.
  4. BrianT

    Facebook Market Place Rant

    I buy and sell plenty on MP but it's just like stated above. Try to put as much info into the title and description or your messenger will blow up with questions. And then there's the scammers but they are pretty easy to spot after a while. I always say that there's still good deals out there...
  5. BrianT

    First Drag strip visit

    Around 1974 or so, my friends and I used to ride our bikes about a mile and a half to Kansas City International Raceway (KCIR) and watch the races through the chain link fence. We could hear the funny cars running from our houses and it was like the Siren's song calling us. Evel Knievel even...
  6. BrianT

    Should I be feeling more power?

    We have a local shop here that charges $150/hr with a two hour minimum. My friend took his recently rebuilt 440 Coronet there and the guy tuned it and ran it twelve times on the dyno. He found 56 rear wheel horsepower on a car that we thought ran pretty well. It was well worth the money spent.
  7. BrianT

    Solicitor repellant

    I just don't answer the door. NOBODY I want to see comes to my front door without calling first.
  8. BrianT

    Where can I find a novelty fender tag?

    Yep, I have one! I'm not sure the Frenchman would like it or not?
  9. BrianT

    Shipping parts- new way to me. Thought I’d share.

    I used the bathroom scale (digital) to ship a 70 pound pair of leaf springs this week. I also have a smaller food scale to weigh boxes up to 5 pounds.
  10. BrianT

    Shipping parts- new way to me. Thought I’d share.

    I've been using Pirate Ship for a few months and it really is quite a bit cheaper than going straight to the UPS store. Plus, since you already have a shipping label, I can just pop into the store and get the package scanned into the system. No more waiting around while some kid tries to measure...
  11. BrianT

    Polka polka nights

    Our family is German on both sides, so yes, I've been known to enjoy a good Polka dance occasionally. I don't dance myself, but we enjoy the music and the costumes. Why? so you can smell stale, hot beer and vomit? Edit: Oktoberfest in München is a life goal. @RRR you don't have to sell it to...
  12. BrianT

    Freddys not dead

    We have In and Out, Whataburger, Freddy's, Culver's plus the usual fast food. I prefer a "Big John" from Johnny Ray's. It's a local mom and pop drive through that hosts a cruise-in one night a month.
  13. BrianT

    Post your self portraits!

    Me wearing a improper hat at work this week.
  14. BrianT

    Good News: More Summit Discount Coupons!

    PM sent also!
  15. BrianT

    I wish it was closer craigslist finds

    I think they're the ugly step sister of the Charger family but for $3900 I might take a ride in it.
  16. BrianT

    Another "Is this still available?" Response

    I like the ones that say "Is this item for sale?" Scammers are so lazy they just send out a blanket response. I just delete them and move on. If it really was an interested party, they'll message back. I posted a Parts Wanted ad on Marketplace and the scammers try to direct you to their FB...
  17. BrianT

    well there is no turning back now.. Sick 66 event.

    I'll try to make the MoKan event on the 12th. I'd like to meet you in person after all these years.
  18. BrianT

    Give me an education about this "PIRATE SHIP" method that has been discussed here.

    I recently tried it out on a small box going half way across the country. They used UPS to get it to the local post office and then USPS for home delivery. Worked like a charm and was much less than I expected to pay.
  19. BrianT

    Jumper cables? Nah....there is a newer better solution.

    I helped a kid out in front of the sandwich shop the other day. A guy my age was trying to jump it with cables and couldn't get it done. Grabbed the jumper box and he was on his way to O'reilly's to get his battery checked. He looked at me like I was Batman.
  20. BrianT

    Jumper cables? Nah....there is a newer better solution.

    I work on a lot of cars at various dealerships. I always have a jump box similar to the second one in with my tools. Charges with a regular extension cord and an outlet. The small ones are handy also and fit in your glovebox.
  21. BrianT

    Good guy alert!!

    This place is FULL of great people helping each other out, that's what makes it so special. Good job on both of you! I love the old school DC valve covers. I bought a used pair for my current build.
  22. BrianT

    Superbowl LVIII

    There'll be merch tents on the corner of every major intersection for a month. Just like last year...
  23. BrianT

    Trunk light wiring. When did it change?

    Crap. I’ve got one from my 67 Dart I was going to put in my 70 Duster. I didn’t know there was a difference.
  24. BrianT

    Trying to summon the motivation

    I have a couple of friends who like to come to my house and hang out in the garage and “help” with my projects. One in particular likes to stay after me and remind me that spring is coming. We always have a good time listening to music and enjoying a few cold beers. It reminds me of the old...
  25. BrianT

    Sis-in-Law needs a Prayer filled miracle

    Prayers for healing and strength for everyone involved.
  26. BrianT

    Wow. Have you noticed the HUGE amount of stuff for sale here lately?

    Some people like myself have winter projects going on. I'm taking off perfectly good parts and replacing them with better parts. I don't have storage space. Marketplace is a bunch of scammers and dreamers, but it's a necessary evil. I try to stay off the rest of FB
  27. BrianT

    Super Bowl who ya' like??

    You're right. Mahomes didn't win a playoff game his rookie season. The year that he held the clipboard for Alex Smith.
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