The kindler gentler Mr. Stanley, drinking green tea in yoga pants and praying to the earth mother, chanting chakras ... Don't get used to it.... cantankerous old men and hard to get rid off, I should know!
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RedHeadedStepChild
Proudly wearing my MC1R mutation!
The image of Stan in yoga pants is now seared into my brain....still wearing an oxford with the sleeves rolled.
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Let's just say I have knowledge of a retired couple who proudly enter their current gen z51 Vette in every car show they can (10-15 per summer) and usually win something. Often, it's the people's choice award or the 'original condition' award. It usually places higher than their gorgeous 70's Stingray resto in whatever category it wins.
I'm confused on two things:
1 - what type of "peoples" place a higher value on a bone stock, current model car that anybody with decent credit can go buy from the dealer over 100+ other entrants that date back to the 1930's?
2 - how crappy must all the other cars at these shows be? I sooo want to take my unwashed and rusting 40 to a show that they enter just to see what happens. Theyre too far away for that to happen, though. Maybe @RedHeadedStepChild would be willing to show the Japoly...
I'm confused on two things:
1 - what type of "peoples" place a higher value on a bone stock, current model car that anybody with decent credit can go buy from the dealer over 100+ other entrants that date back to the 1930's?
2 - how crappy must all the other cars at these shows be? I sooo want to take my unwashed and rusting 40 to a show that they enter just to see what happens. Theyre too far away for that to happen, though. Maybe @RedHeadedStepChild would be willing to show the Japoly...
^^Classic.
RedHeadedStepChild
Proudly wearing my MC1R mutation!
I will take my Jalopy out and show it to anyone who asks.
NCFJ
Supporting Vendor
SO I went to town this morning for another can of marker paint (laying out a small barn), grab the paint, a newspaper and stop at a local joint for breakfast. Every page, articles about Nazis and Antifa and just plain hate. Articles about the late 30 early 40s and the rise of Hitler. Same thing on the news and internet news.
I wont go into the POTUS' statements. The bottom line here is all the friggin HATE. Is this what has become of this nation? Rather than working toward something that benefits all so much energy and labor is spent on HATE. There were rifle toting people on both sides (from what I have seen and read) of the rally on Sat. I know, I know, it's legal to carry a rifle in public. Does not make it a wise choice in an already volatile situation.
It has been my experience that HATE requires a lot of energy to maintain. Imagine if all that energy were used in a positive direction.
That is all, back to researching evaporators................
I wont go into the POTUS' statements. The bottom line here is all the friggin HATE. Is this what has become of this nation? Rather than working toward something that benefits all so much energy and labor is spent on HATE. There were rifle toting people on both sides (from what I have seen and read) of the rally on Sat. I know, I know, it's legal to carry a rifle in public. Does not make it a wise choice in an already volatile situation.
It has been my experience that HATE requires a lot of energy to maintain. Imagine if all that energy were used in a positive direction.
That is all, back to researching evaporators................
SFROMAN
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So pissed. Not sure why I didn't just order my breaks online. Went to the advance auto to pick up a new line of severe duty pads and rotors that are recommended for my f250 and had to deal with a not very smart and lazy person.
I should of known better and should of just ordered the the parts online.
I should of known better and should of just ordered the the parts online.
NCFJ
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I never trust the guys at the local auto stores, I go in knowing what I want, with part numbers if needed. The one local guy that actually knew what the hell he was doing got hired away by a big truck company to set up and run their in house parts department.
This is why when it comes to Land Cruisers I go straight to Onur.
Being a good parts guy is like any other career in the automotive industry, the supply side. It is a learned skill, most do not seem to take it seriously. I am sure that the pay scale has something to do with that.
In business, procurement has a cost. Time is factored in, because if I am not in the shop turning wrenches I am not making money. Being able to shoot an E-mail off to Onur and know that it is handled has value. Sitting in front of my computer trying to save even 10% on parts does not have value. Going in person to a local Toyota dealer is laughable. We are talking 30 year old parts in general, that takes far deeper knowledge than even your average parts manager. You pretty much do not expect them to have the part in stock, knowing all the little suppliers to look to makes a difference.
I just bought up the last of a Toyota part number brake line clamp. Onur knows who makes them for Toyota and can back track other non Toyota part numbers for the same part. This is what he sells. expertise. If getting the right parts every time makes a difference to you. My hope is I find another guy somewhat local that can perform the same magic for walk in trade.
Edit: Also I'd like to add that Ward & Georg at Cruiser Brothers are in the same league with Onur. They are continually adding to their Trail Tamer line and bringing in core need parts for Toyota drive lines. Who better than Georg to run this equipment through it's paces. The guys selling the stuff USE THE STUFF. Have a question on how to install a Harrop locker, or some instruction advice on a front axle rebuild kit, these guys have done it. Once again, that has value.
This is why when it comes to Land Cruisers I go straight to Onur.
Being a good parts guy is like any other career in the automotive industry, the supply side. It is a learned skill, most do not seem to take it seriously. I am sure that the pay scale has something to do with that.
In business, procurement has a cost. Time is factored in, because if I am not in the shop turning wrenches I am not making money. Being able to shoot an E-mail off to Onur and know that it is handled has value. Sitting in front of my computer trying to save even 10% on parts does not have value. Going in person to a local Toyota dealer is laughable. We are talking 30 year old parts in general, that takes far deeper knowledge than even your average parts manager. You pretty much do not expect them to have the part in stock, knowing all the little suppliers to look to makes a difference.
I just bought up the last of a Toyota part number brake line clamp. Onur knows who makes them for Toyota and can back track other non Toyota part numbers for the same part. This is what he sells. expertise. If getting the right parts every time makes a difference to you. My hope is I find another guy somewhat local that can perform the same magic for walk in trade.
Edit: Also I'd like to add that Ward & Georg at Cruiser Brothers are in the same league with Onur. They are continually adding to their Trail Tamer line and bringing in core need parts for Toyota drive lines. Who better than Georg to run this equipment through it's paces. The guys selling the stuff USE THE STUFF. Have a question on how to install a Harrop locker, or some instruction advice on a front axle rebuild kit, these guys have done it. Once again, that has value.
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SFROMAN
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Stan,
Totally agree.
If I was looking for parts for my toyotas I would not bother with anybody else or anybody local.
Unfortunately based on the research I did the best brake rotors and pads for my f250 ( upgrade "heavy duty" from stock ) are from the new line distributed and manufactured by the people that own advanced auto. I could of just ordered the parts online but decided to drive over there so I could purchase each rotor individually = $120 which = $20 cash back. Which would of saved me almost $100. But the idiot was too lazy to ring me up 4 separate times so I lost out on the discount.
Either way, I'm over it. Not worth letting lazy people ruin my day.
Totally agree.
If I was looking for parts for my toyotas I would not bother with anybody else or anybody local.
Unfortunately based on the research I did the best brake rotors and pads for my f250 ( upgrade "heavy duty" from stock ) are from the new line distributed and manufactured by the people that own advanced auto. I could of just ordered the parts online but decided to drive over there so I could purchase each rotor individually = $120 which = $20 cash back. Which would of saved me almost $100. But the idiot was too lazy to ring me up 4 separate times so I lost out on the discount.
Either way, I'm over it. Not worth letting lazy people ruin my day.
NCFJ
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WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON? The second US destroyer has been in a collision in the last few months. How does one of the most advanced war ships on the planet collide with another ship, twice? I am thinking radar, sonar and who knows what other detection technology they have. I don't get it.
I was wondering the same, its not 1912, so what causes this? Those tankers are big AF, how does a professional Navy hit it.... But not a mariner here, so I have no clue. Still have no clue how did the other one happened. I feel for anyone hurt in the accident, but....
Agreed. I was working on the Mustsang not too long ago and took the starter in to advance to have them test it. The guy walks over to the machine and straps it down and grabs the belt for it.
Me: ummm...dude you're not gonna need that.
counter guy: looks at me funny like I need to mind my own business.
Me again: dude You realize that is not an alternator and a Starter doesn't work the same way. lol.
Counter guy: looking like he gonna catch a tude because the customer won't mind his business.
Me for the last time laughing my ass off: dude just lemme have it back. no way you are figuring this out today.
Does anyone know how to get in touch with the people that time stoplights and control traffic access to certain roads?
I've got a few issues to report.
I've got a few issues to report.
That would be great. I am not sure who the genius is in Raleigh that has all the solid red light left turn signals. Outside of the city, they are all blinking yellow and you can decide to go or not. Solid red wastes a ton fuel and time for all involved.
that, along with other things, needs to be addressed. However, there are some stoplights around the city of Raleigh that have the blinking yellow left turn arrow...one on wake Forest and one on Glenwood...so they are starting to get with the program.
Greensboro has a "fix-it" app. You report potholes, graffiti, broken lights, dangerous intersections. I've used it a couple times and both times the issue was immediately addressed. Potholes filled within 48 hours of them being told about it.. (that's the plan at least)
Might wanna see if your town has the same:
City of Greensboro, NC : Fix It Greensboro
Might wanna see if your town has the same:
City of Greensboro, NC : Fix It Greensboro
Like this.
