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Title: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 07, 2018, 11:51:28 AM
I have no garage, so I'll just park this here:

(https://i.postimg.cc/y6MqSt0Z/IMG-20181207-134439633-HDR.jpg)

More to come.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on December 07, 2018, 12:33:56 PM
When does the skyjacker kit arrive?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 07, 2018, 12:43:24 PM
Quote from: Submariner on December 07, 2018, 12:33:56 PM
When does the skyjacker kit arrive?

It's a 2wd, 4cyl, road hugging machine. It can hop curbs and that's all it needs.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 07, 2018, 02:55:47 PM
So many mufflers now. Who puts two mufflers in series? Nobody. I am a revolutionary.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on December 07, 2018, 04:41:04 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 07, 2018, 02:55:47 PM
So many mufflers now. Who puts two mufflers in series? Nobody. I am a revolutionary.

I'm thinking a 475 HP Mopar 360 crate motor would probably spin the wheels pretty nice on that.  ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 07, 2018, 05:13:51 PM
Quote from: shp4man on December 07, 2018, 04:41:04 PM
I'm thinking a 475 HP Mopar 360 crate motor would probably spin the wheels pretty nice on that.  ;)

Yeah, that's on my "to do" list, between replace the shocks and do the timing chain.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on December 07, 2018, 08:16:32 PM
Did you get the door sorted?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 07, 2018, 08:37:56 PM
Quote from: Submariner on December 07, 2018, 08:16:32 PM
Did you get the door sorted?

I put new speakers and Dynamat-like material on the doors. The stereo sounds bitchin now, but could use a subwoofer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on December 10, 2018, 10:12:44 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 07, 2018, 05:13:51 PM
Yeah, that's on my "to do" list, between replace the shocks and do the timing chain.

You'll need the new shocks and possibly springs as well for the big motor. The upside is you get to skip the timing chain.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on December 10, 2018, 10:15:22 AM
Quote from: RomanChariot on December 10, 2018, 10:12:44 AM
You'll need the new shocks and possibly springs as well for the big motor. The upside is you get to skip the timing chain.

Cop shocks?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on December 10, 2018, 10:36:32 AM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on December 10, 2018, 10:15:22 AM
Cop shocks?

"It's got a cop motor, a 440-cubic-inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas."
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: cawimmer430 on December 11, 2018, 10:44:25 AM
I knew someone who drove the same car.

(https://static.kino.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/walker-texas-ranger-1993-film.jpg)


:lol:


Congrats!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on December 11, 2018, 10:57:00 AM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on December 11, 2018, 10:44:25 AM
I knew someone who drove the same car.

(https://static.kino.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/walker-texas-ranger-1993-film.jpg)


:lol:


Congrats!

Super Kicks there drove a flareside K1500 extended cab, then a Dodge Ram 1500 extended cab, not the Dakota.

In other words, Nick is no Chuck Norris.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 11, 2018, 11:01:05 AM
Quote from: Submariner on December 11, 2018, 10:57:00 AM
Super Kicks there drove a flareside K1500 extended cab, then a Dodge Ram 1500 extended cab, not the Dakota.

In other words, Nick is no Chuck Norris.

This post is accurate.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 16, 2018, 04:27:50 PM
The weather was good today, so I decided to start stripping Ranger's interior.


I took out the seat. Eww.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnBtzrWL/IMG-20181216-135416923.jpg)


I ripped out the nasty flooring and scraped up the sound damping junk. I'm not a big fan of these floorboards right now.

(https://i.postimg.cc/5t2fkQSs/IMG-20181216-154517470.jpg)

I found out the brake master cylinder is leaking, even though the brakes work pretty good. It's always something.

The trash bag that I filled up weighed at least 40 pounds. Pretty good weight reduction right now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 16, 2018, 05:10:11 PM
If I try to weld patches of sheet metal, I'll just melt holes in it. I'm thinking about using poprivets with either a seam sealer or a structural adhesive.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on December 16, 2018, 06:13:52 PM
Beer cans pop riveted over the holes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 16, 2018, 06:27:45 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on December 16, 2018, 06:13:52 PM
Beer cans pop riveted over the holes.

I only drink bottled beer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on December 16, 2018, 08:56:50 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 16, 2018, 04:27:50 PM
The weather was good today, so I decided to start stripping Ranger's interior.


I took out the seat. Eww.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnBtzrWL/IMG-20181216-135416923.jpg)


I ripped out the nasty flooring and scraped up the sound damping junk. I'm not a big fan of these floorboards right now.

(https://i.postimg.cc/5t2fkQSs/IMG-20181216-154517470.jpg)

I found out the brake master cylinder is leaking, even though the brakes work pretty good. It's always something.

The trash bag that I filled up weighed at least 40 pounds. Pretty good weight reduction right now.

I mean, a lot of those resto project trucks have giant rust holes in the floors, so it's not that bad...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: cawimmer430 on December 17, 2018, 05:39:00 AM
Ah, my bad. ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on December 17, 2018, 06:16:49 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 16, 2018, 05:10:11 PM
If I try to weld patches of sheet metal, I'll just melt holes in it. I'm thinking about using poprivets with either a seam sealer or a structural adhesive.

Eastwood sells a fiberglass floorboard repair kit that might work for that.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 17, 2018, 07:04:24 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 17, 2018, 06:16:49 AM
Eastwood sells a fiberglass floorboard repair kit that might work for that.

Ea$twood? I'm $ure it's very nice.  :lol:
I'm trying to make some kind of profit. I already have pop rivets and sheet metal.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on December 17, 2018, 07:09:17 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 17, 2018, 07:04:24 AM
Ea$twood? I'm $ure it's very nice.  :lol:
I'm trying to make some kind of profit. I already have pop rivets and sheet metal.

Well, there is that...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 17, 2018, 10:02:04 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 17, 2018, 07:09:17 AM
Well, there is that...

See, this is a $450 truck that I put about $400 of parts on already. I need to sell it for $1300-ish to pay myself minimum wage for my labor. If I get the interior decent and promote the "patina" paint job, I hope to get at least $1800.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 17, 2018, 08:33:23 PM
Ugh. I just want this truck to be done so I can sell it. Maybe I'll just glob fiberglass on it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 18, 2018, 11:30:29 AM
This is Dakota's door with a new speaker, and about 2/3 done with my not-dynamat sound damping job. It's done now, and this stuff just works. Quiet doors, no buzzing, crisp bass from $30 speakers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/tJrQL9M6/IMG-20181125-141911641.jpg)

I think I'll put this stuff all inside of Ranger
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on December 18, 2018, 03:13:17 PM
What brand of dampening stuff is that?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on December 18, 2018, 03:22:28 PM
Home Depot brand. Roofing stuff. I used it on my floorboards
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 18, 2018, 03:50:22 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on December 18, 2018, 03:22:28 PM
Home Depot brand. Roofing stuff. I used it on my floorboards

Lowes. Peel n Seal. Same shit.  :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on December 18, 2018, 04:24:43 PM
Lile roof flashing tape?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 18, 2018, 04:28:38 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 18, 2018, 04:24:43 PM
Lile roof flashing tape?

Foil backed butyl rubber. Peel-n-Seal!

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Peel-Seal-Instant-Waterproof-Repairs-6-in-x-25-ft-Aluminum-Roll-Flashing/1018733

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on December 18, 2018, 04:37:35 PM
Sick. I'm gonna do that for sure.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on December 19, 2018, 06:50:09 PM
So I did that to Taco's doors this evening.  Didn't go as hardcore as you as Taco's doors have lots of bolts and electrical clips and other random crap I didn't wanna deal with, so it was more of a patchwork job, but it did noticeably reduce panel vibration via the 'knock on wood' test.  I also slapped some patches on the outer skins while I was in there as well.

Speakers sound tighter, doors sound more solid upon closing.  Not bad for two rolls of roof flashing.  Kinda hard to tell if there's significant improvement on a road test as the A/B comparison was hours apart.  But I don't care.  I'll say it did much for health because I did it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 19, 2018, 08:11:59 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on December 19, 2018, 06:50:09 PM
So I did that to Taco's doors this evening.  Didn't go as hardcore as you as Taco's doors have lots of bolts and electrical clips and other random crap I didn't wanna deal with, so it was more of a patchwork job, but it did noticeably reduce panel vibration via the 'knock on wood' test.  I also slapped some patches on the outer skins while I was in there as well.

Speakers sound tighter, doors sound more solid upon closing.  Not bad for two rolls of roof flashing.  Kinda hard to tell if there's significant improvement on a road test as the A/B comparison was hours apart.  But I don't care.  I'll say it did much for health because I did it.

Cool beans dude. I did the lower half of the outer skins, too. If I ever strip Dakota's interior, I'll probably do everywhere on the floor and behind the seats because my stupid exhaust is still loud. I really want a little subwoofer to emphasize bass guitar and bass drum badabooms.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on December 19, 2018, 10:39:01 PM
I think on my El Camino I only did the outer skins.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 02, 2019, 03:22:27 PM
Saving it for later ...

(https://i.postimg.cc/m2MTLNLH/IMG-20180826-160331688.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on January 02, 2019, 07:07:00 PM
:wtf:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on January 02, 2019, 09:25:51 PM
So how come you don't drive the Fiesta? Just curious. It will answer your phone and get 35MPG.... :huh:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 02, 2019, 09:49:19 PM
Quote from: shp4man on January 02, 2019, 09:25:51 PM
So how come you don't drive the Fiesta? Just curious. It will answer your phone and get 35MPG.... :huh:

I don't have space for it at my house.

The birds eat berries and shit all over anything that is parked at my house.

I have a dirty job and I don't want to drive it to work and get the interior all dirty.

Removing the insurance and registration almost exactly pays for the storage container rental.

It's one of the last of its kind, so it should be preserved.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on January 03, 2019, 07:58:32 AM
Do you have a loan on this thing?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 03, 2019, 08:29:05 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 02, 2019, 09:49:19 PM
I don't have space for it at my house.

The birds eat berries and shit all over anything that is parked at my house.

I have a dirty job and I don't want to drive it to work and get the interior all dirty.

Removing the insurance and registration almost exactly pays for the storage container rental.

It's one of the last of its kind, so it should be preserved.
Did you drive it in there?

How did you get out?  It looks like there's no room to open the door.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on January 03, 2019, 09:20:37 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 03, 2019, 08:29:05 AM
Did you drive it in there?

How did you get out?  It looks like there's no room to open the door.

Fold down the back seat, climb out the trunk.  ;)

Just drove a 1.0L Ecoboost Focus yesterday. That motor should move a Fiesta pretty well.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 03, 2019, 08:14:05 PM
Quote from: MrH on January 03, 2019, 07:58:32 AM
Do you have a loan on this thing?

Maybe. Let me check.

Quote from: FoMoJo on January 03, 2019, 08:29:05 AM
Did you drive it in there?

How did you get out?  It looks like there's no room to open the door.

There is two feet-ish on the driver's side. See those wooden ramps? I made those out of 2x12 boards. They hold a Fiesta.

Quote from: shp4man on January 03, 2019, 09:20:37 AM
Fold down the back seat, climb out the trunk.  ;)

Just drove a 1.0L Ecoboost Focus yesterday. That motor should move a Fiesta pretty well.

It feels and sounds like a V6 from the early 1990s, but with turbo lag and 40+ MPG.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 03, 2019, 08:14:26 PM
Yeah, still got a loan on it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: mzziaz on January 04, 2019, 03:55:27 PM
Sell it?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 04, 2019, 05:23:29 PM
Quote from: mzziaz on January 04, 2019, 03:55:27 PM
Sell it?

Thinking about it. :cry:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 08, 2019, 11:05:16 AM
Dakota's hood release cable broke.
To heck with that crummy latch.
I ordered some hood pins.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: mzziaz on January 09, 2019, 03:44:35 AM
Racecar!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 09, 2019, 06:46:25 AM
Quote from: mzziaz on January 09, 2019, 03:44:35 AM
Racecar!

Speaking of racecar, how's the Ampera?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: mzziaz on January 09, 2019, 11:43:58 AM
The Ampera-E has driven almost 50k kms now. No problems so far. Wifey loves it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 68_427 on January 09, 2019, 07:42:57 PM
The 1.0L is definitely laggy.  I drove it like I stole it and averaged 44mpg though.

I kinda wanna do that dampening shit in my Sierra.  Definitely the doors, although I feel the floor would really help the console subwoofer.  Maybe the doors of the vette too.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 11, 2019, 09:21:11 AM
Quote from: 68_427 on January 09, 2019, 07:42:57 PM
The 1.0L is definitely laggy.  I drove it like I stole it and averaged 44mpg though.

I kinda wanna do that dampening shit in my Sierra.  Definitely the doors, although I feel the floor would really help the console subwoofer.  Maybe the doors of the vette too.

You can do it. Crank up your sub and pay attention to anything that buzzes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 13, 2019, 08:17:57 PM
Edmunds TMV Private Party value of my Fiesta is $11,080 as of today. But the plummeting gas prices is going to kill its sales potential. Should I wait for gas prices to rise, or just sell it before it depreciates more from age? I dunno.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on January 14, 2019, 10:50:20 AM
Having a car sit in a storage container is not a good idea.  Either drive it or sell it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 68_427 on January 15, 2019, 08:02:24 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 11, 2019, 09:21:11 AM
You can do it. Crank up your sub and pay attention to anything that buzzes.

It's the OEM BLOSE sub there isn't much to crank up, but I'm sure it'll help.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on January 15, 2019, 08:42:02 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on January 15, 2019, 08:02:24 PM
It's the OEM BLOSE sub there isn't much to crank up, but I'm sure it'll help.

It's worthwhile.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 16, 2019, 07:37:13 AM
Dakota is like a Lexus now. Except the exhaust that sounds like a giant dirt bike.

Oh, and I JUST got my subwoofer in the mail. Installing this weekend.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2019, 03:16:38 PM
Dakota's pooper fell out after I spun some tires this morning. So I put it back and actually welded it on. Clamps don't always work.
I got a nice Cloyes timing set coming from Rockauto, which recently started charging sales tax. Hiss boo. Anyway, Imma try to keep Dakota as my daily. I got Ranger a mastery cylinder rebuild kit, so I can finally finish it and put it up for sale. Still need to weld GMC's motor mount back to the frame. I need a fleet manager.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 01, 2019, 03:24:31 PM
Pooper?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2019, 03:29:05 PM
Rectum? Anus? Tailpipe? Exit only?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2019, 03:42:25 PM
Anyone want an 88 GMC? $1750 shipped.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 01, 2019, 04:32:51 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2019, 03:29:05 PM
Rectum? Anus? Tailpipe? Exit only?

That was one of my guesses.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 01, 2019, 05:22:25 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 01, 2019, 03:24:31 PM
Pooper?

Penis receptacle.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 01, 2019, 05:23:20 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2019, 03:42:25 PM
Anyone want an 88 GMC? $1750 shipped.

Sold.  But only if you include the Dakota's ruined dumper in the deal.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2019, 06:00:25 PM
Quote from: Submariner on February 01, 2019, 05:23:20 PM
Sold.  But only if you include the Dakota's ruined dumper in the deal.

Front or back bumper? You can have both if you want.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2019, 06:02:29 PM
Oh, you said dumper, not bumper. Umm.. I just fixed it. It's not ruined.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 06, 2019, 05:19:17 PM
Back on the topic of Dakota's dumper.

This is going in, and I won't be using any lube:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31o0n6OVsbL._AC_SY200_.jpg)

It's supposed to be for motorcycles, but 60 mm is the exact right size. If it kills too much power, I'll have to start drilling holes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 06, 2019, 08:11:40 PM
Dakota is a good daily.
I need 4x4 GMC for LAND.
I was going to sell Ranger. I keep debating that. Yeah, I'll sell it.
I should sell Fiesta, too. I don't need a new car.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: mzziaz on February 07, 2019, 08:44:37 AM
Yeah. I've never undestood why you buy new cars. You are a clunker connosieur, and you might as well embrace it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 07, 2019, 09:03:39 AM
Quote from: mzziaz on February 07, 2019, 08:44:37 AM
Yeah. I've never undestood why you buy new cars. You are a clunker connosieur, and you might as well embrace it.

I like everything. Maybe I'll keep Fiesta. One of the last Ford cars. Good for the post apocalyptic future, after the fossil fuel wars.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 07, 2019, 09:55:24 AM
I was actually dead set on no more car loans a few years ago. But Mighy Max cracked its head, and Summit spun a rod bearing, and I had just sold Accent to my cousin - all at the same time. I was driving 200+ miles/day making deliveries at the time, and had no place or time to do these major repairs. I had to go out real quick and get a loan on something - Element. And so it started again.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 07, 2019, 10:06:08 AM
When two Mitsubishis simultaneously leave one stranded, The Two Car Minimum Rule™ must be examined.

And so it occurs to me that I should continue on my original course: Sell Fiesta, and maybe replace Ranger with a fuel efficient sedan with cruise control.

After over a decade of service, The Two Car Minimum Rule™ is hereby and forthwith amended to The Three Car Minimum Rule™.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on February 07, 2019, 11:07:45 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 07, 2019, 10:06:08 AM
When two Mitsubishis simultaneously leave one stranded, The Two Car Minimum Rule™ must be examined.

And so it occurs to me that I should continue on my original course: Sell Fiesta, and maybe replace Ranger with a fuel efficient sedan with cruise control.

After over a decade of service, The Two Car Minimum Rule™ is hereby and forthwith amended to The Three Car Minimum Rule™.

Is that per driver or per household? If it is per household then I'm in the black. If it is per driver then I need to get a couple of more cars.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 07, 2019, 11:46:18 AM
Quote from: RomanChariot on February 07, 2019, 11:07:45 AM
Is that per driver or per household? If it is per household then I'm in the black. If it is per driver then I need to get a couple of more cars.

It is per me.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on February 07, 2019, 12:17:35 PM
Does a motorcycle count? If so I'm at 3.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: mzziaz on February 07, 2019, 12:44:12 PM
Yes. Three is an absolute minimum
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on February 07, 2019, 12:50:55 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 07, 2019, 10:06:08 AM
When two Mitsubishis simultaneously leave one stranded, The Two Car Minimum Rule™ must be examined.

And so it occurs to me that I should continue on my original course: Sell Fiesta, and maybe replace Ranger with a fuel efficient sedan with cruise control.

After over a decade of service, The Two Car Minimum Rule™ is hereby and forthwith amended to The Three Car Minimum Rule™.
Through a series of poorly planned purchases, I ended up with five vehicles and no place to keep them.  My ex wife had one towed off the driveway of my former home without asking me.  The other four, I managed to keep close to me, for a while.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 09, 2019, 03:59:58 PM
GMC is back on the road. New passenger motor mount and a bracket that I had to bend and weld back together. It took all fricking day.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 10:37:03 AM
Let's say I sold the house real quick, got a camper trailer, and lived at some campground for $200-400/month.
The GMC is the only truck that can really tow, but I'd have to take the spool out of the rear end so I don't tear up the campground :lol:
The Dakota could tow a camper for a short distance, but no.
I'd probably have two parking spots, max. A two car maximum contradicts my three car minimum, but the max is the max.
0. Camper trailer < 5000#
1. GMC for towing
2. Dakota for everything else
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 12:57:17 PM
I found a campground for $380/mo that includes electric city and Wi-Fi. Bingo. This will save me a 6.2 trillion dollars per month. I could be almost debt free ...?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 07:49:27 PM
I really like the looks of this 28' camper. The slide out really opens up the floor, which is important for doges.

https://www.carolinarv.com/product/used-2009-forest-river-rv-salem-le-28ddss-998805-29
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 07:55:56 PM
Too bad, it's actually over 6000 pounds. GMC should not tow that much.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 20, 2019, 08:29:28 PM
This is actually my camper. Except I have the bunkhouse model without the slideout.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 09:01:59 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 20, 2019, 08:29:28 PM
This is actually my camper. Except I have the bunkhouse model without the slideout.

And you tow it to with what, a Toyota?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 20, 2019, 09:14:50 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 07:49:27 PM
I really like the looks of this 28' camper. The slide out really opens up the floor, which is important for doges.

https://www.carolinarv.com/product/used-2009-forest-river-rv-salem-le-28ddss-998805-29

Is the bunk bed for dogs too? Otherwise, seems like wasted space for just you.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 20, 2019, 09:15:44 PM
Also why do even 2009 campers look like the interiors were designed 25 years ago?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 09:19:25 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 20, 2019, 09:14:50 PM
Is the bunk bed for dogs too? Otherwise, seems like wasted space for just you.

I can put my bass guitars on the top bunk.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 09:20:18 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 20, 2019, 09:15:44 PM
Also why do even 2009 campers look like the interiors were designed 25 years ago?

25 years ago was only 1994.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 09:33:18 PM
This one is a nice size. The queen bed turns into a sofa, and the lower bunk is a double. And it has a sweet wolf mural.

https://www.carolinarv.com/product/used-2012-forest-river-rv-cherokee-grey-wolf-22bh-988616-29
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 21, 2019, 04:29:12 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 09:01:59 PM
And you tow it to with what, a Toyota?

Yes. Its not a great tow vehicle, but it does the job.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on February 21, 2019, 09:18:22 AM
The first trailer you showed is about the same size as mine and you would not want to tow that very far with a 1/2 ton truck, especially with a 4.3. The second trailer looks like a good size but you probably want something with a fixed queen bed if you are going to be living in it full time.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 09:49:22 AM
Quote from: RomanChariot on February 21, 2019, 09:18:22 AM
The first trailer you showed is about the same size as mine and you would not want to tow that very far with a 1/2 ton truck, especially with a 4.3. The second trailer looks like a good size but you probably want something with a fixed queen bed if you are going to be living in it full time.

I will not be touring the country in an 88 GMC 1/2 ton with the 4.3, with or without a trailer. I would buy the trailer,  tow it to the campground, and park it for a year. I might move to a better spot when a space opens up. And then I will tow it to LAND, once LAND is prepared.
Queen bed is irrelevant. I always stay on my side.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 10:04:18 AM
I think camper life may be the life for me. When I play FPS video games, people always call me a camper. Camping is cheap, efficient, low carbon footprint, and slightly illegal as it pertains to state residency situations.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 21, 2019, 10:06:54 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 10:04:18 AM
I think camper life may be the life for me. When I play FPS video games, people always call me a camper. Camping is cheap, efficient, low carbon footprint, and slightly illegal as it pertains to state residency situations.


You can always become a South Dakota resident. It's very easy to do from what I hear.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 10:08:51 AM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 21, 2019, 10:06:54 AM
You can always become a South Dakota resident. It's very easy to do from what I hear.

I heard that, but I'm already a resident here. I'll just rent a mailbox with a street address ($9.99/month with scanning and shredding service. I would pay that just so I don't have to sort junk mail!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on February 21, 2019, 11:35:34 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 09:49:22 AM
I will not be touring the country in an 88 GMC 1/2 ton with the 4.3, with or without a trailer. I would buy the trailer,  tow it to the campground, and park it for a year. I might move to a better spot when a space opens up. And then I will tow it to LAND, once LAND is prepared.
Queen bed is irrelevant. I always stay on my side.

Camper life in South Carolina should be pretty good since you don't have to worry about hard winters. As long as you as you have full hookups (including sewer) at your campsite you should be good to go.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 11:56:28 AM
Quote from: RomanChariot on February 21, 2019, 11:35:34 AM
Camper life in South Carolina should be pretty good since you don't have to worry about hard winters. As long as you as you have full hookups (including sewer) at your campsite you should be good to go.

Yeah, there are only a few days per year where I might worry about freezing pipes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 01:55:27 PM
One thing that I don't see in any camper is a computer desk. I guess I'll have to build it, myself.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 21, 2019, 05:05:57 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 20, 2019, 07:49:27 PM
I really like the looks of this 28' camper. The slide out really opens up the floor, which is important for doges.

https://www.carolinarv.com/product/used-2009-forest-river-rv-salem-le-28ddss-998805-29

Sell GMC and buy extended cab Dooley GMC then you can be just like Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 05:11:18 PM
Quote from: Submariner on February 21, 2019, 05:05:57 PM
Sell GMC and buy extended cab Dooley GMC then you can be just like Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon.

It would have to be cheap. <$3000
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 05:28:49 PM
What about a Dogde? The rodeo dus not work, but I can fix that. Only 149 miles.
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/concord-dogde/6806254644.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 21, 2019, 05:32:22 PM
Lol. Exactly as advertised.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 21, 2019, 05:33:18 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 21, 2019, 05:32:22 PM
Lol. Exactly as advertised.



Not exactly. You can't forget the extra .899 miles.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on February 21, 2019, 07:40:02 PM
Awh shucks the rodeo don't work
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 08:22:07 PM
A big truck tows better, but my GMC is fully serviced and delitized. You guise have no idea just how much work I've done to it. I would drive it anywhere with confidence. It has a reverse beeper. It must be my tow rig.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 22, 2019, 08:50:34 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2019, 05:11:18 PM
It would have to be cheap. <$3000

Boom.  Roasted.

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/willimantic-1998-gmc-sierra-3500-sl/6824398931.html

It even has had a nice polyethylene reupholstery job done.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on February 22, 2019, 10:19:02 AM
This is what you need.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/rvs/d/winnebago-minnie-2001/6824625326.html (https://charlotte.craigslist.org/rvs/d/winnebago-minnie-2001/6824625326.html)

No towing concerns and you get to keep your 3 car minimum rule.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2019, 10:30:08 AM
Quote from: RomanChariot on February 22, 2019, 10:19:02 AM
This is what you need.

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/rvs/d/winnebago-minnie-2001/6824625326.html (https://charlotte.craigslist.org/rvs/d/winnebago-minnie-2001/6824625326.html)

No towing concerns and you get to keep your 3 car minimum rule.

I don't want a damn motor home. I want to keep it modular, so I can tow it with any truck that I happen to have. Plus the overall cost lf a motorhome is levels above a trailer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2019, 10:31:22 AM
Quote from: Submariner on February 22, 2019, 08:50:34 AM
Boom.  Roasted.

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/willimantic-1998-gmc-sierra-3500-sl/6824398931.html

It even has had a nice polyethylene reupholstery job done.

Comes with a bottle of brake fluid. Not a good sign.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on February 22, 2019, 10:35:19 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2019, 10:30:08 AM
I don't want a damn motor home. I want to keep it modular, so I can tow it with any truck that I happen to have. Plus the overall cost lf a motorhome is levels above a trailer.

Which is exactly why I have a trailer and not a motor home. Maybe you should get a massive toy hauler and you could keep the Fiesta inside of it.  :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 22, 2019, 10:36:05 AM
I mean, even if your current truck wasn't capable of towing whatever you end up with, wouldn't it make a lot more sense to just rent a truck when you need to move it once a year than to get a new vehicle just for this purpose?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2019, 11:38:39 AM
Quote from: RomanChariot on February 22, 2019, 10:35:19 AM
Which is exactly why I have a trailer and not a motor home. Maybe you should get a massive toy hauler and you could keep the Fiesta inside of it.  :lol:

Yessssss, a toy hauler!

Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 22, 2019, 10:36:05 AM
I mean, even if your current truck wasn't capable of towing whatever you end up with, wouldn't it make a lot more sense to just rent a truck when you need to move it once a year than to get a new vehicle just for this purpose?

Yeah, but I still need to get around, and I'm not towing a tow dolly behind a trailer .
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 22, 2019, 12:49:37 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2019, 10:31:22 AM
Comes with a bottle of brake fluid. Not a good sign.

The seller doesn't want you to go thirsty.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2019, 01:01:44 PM
Quote from: Submariner on February 22, 2019, 12:49:37 PM
The seller doesn't want you to go thirsty.

I don't drink and drive.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 22, 2019, 02:11:45 PM
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-windsor-1992-ford-f450-dump-truck/6823696804.html

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/east-windsor-1986-international-s1600/6811179840.html

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-hartford-ford-350-crew-cab-pick-up/6821227116.html

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/kensington-1992-f350-dually/6817364176.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2019, 04:12:09 PM
Quote from: Submariner on February 22, 2019, 02:11:45 PM
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-windsor-1992-ford-f450-dump-truck/6823696804.html

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/east-windsor-1986-international-s1600/6811179840.html

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-hartford-ford-350-crew-cab-pick-up/6821227116.html

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/kensington-1992-f350-dually/6817364176.html

I don't want that rusty northeast shit, although I do like that International. I wonder what kind of fuel mileage it gets empty. 12 MPG? GMC gets 13-14, so whatever. I might could rebuild the throttle body.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 22, 2019, 04:29:56 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2019, 04:12:09 PM
I don't want that rusty northeast shit, although I do like that International. I wonder what kind of fuel mileage it gets empty. 12 MPG? GMC gets 13-14, so whatever. I might could rebuild the throttle body.

Being a pre-emission diesel, you could theoretically run it on fuel oil.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2019, 04:46:59 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 22, 2019, 04:29:56 PM
Being a pre-emission diesel, you could theoretically run it on fuel oil.

Oddly enough, "off road only" kerosene is insanely expensive around here. It's much cheaper to buy taxed diesel fuel.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 10:34:17 AM
In order to prepare GMC for potential Camper towing, I need to do some schit...

-Replace mini-spool with the spider gears so I don't tear up the pooor campground when parking.
-Replace rear axle seals while I'm at it.
-Add brake controller to trailer wiring. Right now it only has a 4-pin connector.
-Fix the dimmer switch so I can use high beams and low beams + aim headlights.
-Fix the other dimmer switch, or just hardwire it so the instruments light up at night.
-Fix range sensor so I have backup lights and backup beeper! (only working intermittently now)
-Service transmission. New filter and fluid. No problem.
-New AC compressor! It gets hot around here.
-Secret hidden kill switch so nobody steals my rig. Right now I just pull random fuses out of the fuse box. That works, too.
-Flush brake fluid in the front calipers. The rear is already done.
-Maaaybe new shocks, depending how it handles a trailer. These 1988 shocks still seem to work.
-Tachometer? Maybe. Fix the fuel gauge. It works, but gets stuck halfway. Maybe just find an entire gauge cluster.
-Aux. transmission cooler? Yes, with a temp gauge.
-New seat cover and flooring.

Holy crap, this is like $1000 worth of stuff. I should just buy a new truck. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 11:28:00 AM
Thinking of more stuff ...

-High volume engine oil pump
-Toolbox in back with all the tools to fix anything. I already have the box sitting in my living room ... kek
-Weight distribution hitch with sway control
-Upgraded alternator, battery, and new battery cables, and an inverter to temporarily run 30-amp camper electrics.
-Aux. gas tanks, somewhere. The towing range with the current 25 gal tank at 8-9 MPG will be something like 220 miles.
-More marker lights all over, for safety
-Train horn, for safety
-$Texas
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 11:31:14 AM
With all of these accessories, the 4.3 no longer has enough power to pull it all. So now the engine must be upgraded to a 350. Hmm ... $Texas and $Alaska.
And now it needs an upgraded 700R4, and 1-ton axles. A longer wheelbase wouldn't hurt, either. Umm ...  :pee:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 02:34:07 PM
Even Dakota could tow a 21' trailer with empty weight 3031#, GVWR 4000#. Dakotas are rated for 6800# towing, but only 2000# for the 4cyl. However, my Dakota has been upgraded to have the the larger rear end with larger rear brakes, and I installed a yoooge radiator. It will just be slow AF.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 03:43:47 PM
Army is going to start selling off MTVRs next month, which means the Stewart & Stevenson LMTV prices are dropping like rocks. I wouldn't mention it to just anybody, but you're enough of a weirdo and good enough with a wrench to make them an option.

https://www.govplanet.com/jsp/s/search.ips

(type LMTV in the search bar)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 03:53:37 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 03:43:47 PM
Army is going to start selling off MTVRs next month, which means the Stewart & Stevenson LMTV prices are dropping like rocks. I wouldn't mention it to just anybody, but you're enough of a weirdo and good enough with a wrench to make them an option.

https://www.govplanet.com/jsp/s/search.ips

(type LMTV in the search bar)

This is overkill. I prefer underkill. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 04:05:59 PM
The "L" means light!

Besides, This would be overkill:

http://midwestmilitaryequipment.com/oshkosh-m1070-8x8-het-military-heavy-haul-tractor-truck/
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 04:16:21 PM
Oh, screw the HET. Get an arctic rated oil field rig.

https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Bed-%26-Rig-Up-Trucks-2007-Western-Star-Bed-Truck-Alberta/1937644?h=5000%2Cct%7C3%2Cc%7C4126&rr=0.5&hitprm=&pnLink=yes
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 04:21:58 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 04:05:59 PM
The "L" means light!

Besides, This would be overkill:

http://midwestmilitaryequipment.com/oshkosh-m1070-8x8-het-military-heavy-haul-tractor-truck/

I think I would prefer a normal sized vehicle, like an M1008. You know, something that I can change a tire on.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 04:22:48 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 04:16:21 PM
Oh, screw the HET. Get an arctic rated oil field rig.

https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Bed-%26-Rig-Up-Trucks-2007-Western-Star-Bed-Truck-Alberta/1937644?h=5000%2Cct%7C3%2Cc%7C4126&rr=0.5&hitprm=&pnLink=yes

And I am instantly refused admission to every campground and RV park east of the Mississippi.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 04:25:15 PM
Those can still be found at reasonable prices. But the value goes up when you go to bigger trucks, because people are unwilling to deal with the hassles- as you noted. But these are relatively minor problems.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 04:26:04 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 04:22:48 PM
And I am instantly refused admission to every campground and RV park east of the Mississippi.

You Are the RV park.

(I don't even know if that will fit on normal roads)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 04:32:07 PM
GM 6.2L diesel V8 that came in the GMT400 in 1988:
140 hp @ 3,600 rpm / 247 lb⋅ft @ 2,000 rpm

Now look at my 4.3L gas V6:
160 hp @ 4000 RPM / 235 lb⋅ft @ 2400 RPM

I can tow like a diesel with this pile of crap 4.3. I just need to watch the transmission, and probably not exceed 60 MPH, ever.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 04:38:26 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 04:25:15 PM
Those can still be found at reasonable prices. But the value goes up when you go to bigger trucks, because people are unwilling to deal with the hassles- as you noted. But these are relatively minor problems.

I like serviceability, and parts availability. Spare parts for GMT400 trucks can be found on the side of any American highway.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 04:41:49 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 04:38:26 PM
I like serviceability, and parts availability. Spare parts for GMT400 trucks can be found on the side of any American highway.

Most the parts for the LMTVs can be found too. The problem with the CUCVs is they're a dual-voltage setup and electrical problems are common.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 04:48:57 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 04:41:49 PM
Most the parts for the LMTVs can be found too. The problem with the CUCVs is they're a dual-voltage setup and electrical problems are common.

I can't find parts on AutoZone or RockAuto.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 04:55:54 PM
I could potentially swap out GMC's 3.42:1 gears, front and rear, for 4.11:1 gears, for about $300 in parts and a giant headache of labor. That would take stress off the drivetrain.

Or, I could swap out Dakota's 3.73:1 rear gears for 4.88:1. That would probably be mandatory for 4-cyl towing.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 04:59:27 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 04:48:57 PM
I can't find parts on AutoZone or RockAuto.

Well, thats true, but firms like Memphis Equipment can ship just like Rock Auto can.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 23, 2019, 05:00:08 PM
Lower gears would be smart.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 05:07:42 PM
GMC is best idea. I am whimsically heading in that direction. Must sell the Fords and go camper shopping.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 68_427 on February 24, 2019, 10:08:21 AM
https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/fayetteville-1995-chevy-3500/6782268173.html

https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/asheboro-1990-ford-f250-with-original/6815315381.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/wake-forest-1998-chevrolet-z-truck/6823880629.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1999-chevrolet-2500-ext-cab-4x4/6816170910.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/holly-springs-chevy-g30-1ton-van-v8/6822273606.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-gmc-sierra-sle-extend-cab/6810476890.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 11:04:12 AM
Quote from: 68_427 on February 24, 2019, 10:08:21 AM
https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/fayetteville-1995-chevy-3500/6782268173.html

https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/asheboro-1990-ford-f250-with-original/6815315381.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/wake-forest-1998-chevrolet-z-truck/6823880629.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1999-chevrolet-2500-ext-cab-4x4/6816170910.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/holly-springs-chevy-g30-1ton-van-v8/6822273606.html

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/1998-gmc-sierra-sle-extend-cab/6810476890.html

You seem to think I need a V8. Bah humbug.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 24, 2019, 12:39:51 PM
I really don't think GMC is up to the job, TBH.

The two trailers you linked to have weights between 7,500 and 10,000lbs.  Doing a bit of reading, a 92" 3500 C/K with the 454/4 speed maxes out around 10,000 lbs.  I don't think the 4.3 and 1/4th ton suspension on GMC is anywhere near up to handling that.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 24, 2019, 01:22:00 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 22, 2019, 11:38:39 AM
Yeah, but I still need to get around, and I'm not towing a tow dolly behind a trailer .

I don't understand how renting a truck for a day to move a camper makes getting around any more difficult.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 01:47:14 PM
Quote from: Submariner on February 24, 2019, 12:39:51 PM
I really don't think GMC is up to the job, TBH.

The two trailers you linked to have weights between 7,500 and 10,000lbs.  Doing a bit of reading, a 92" 3500 C/K with the 454/4 speed maxes out around 10,000 lbs.  I don't think the 4.3 and 1/4th ton suspension on GMC is anywhere near up to handling that.

Yeah, so those trailers were too big. I need to keep it under 5000# GVWR.
http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=177&Image=5038&ShowParent=1&ModelID=2845#Main



Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 24, 2019, 01:22:00 PM
I don't understand how renting a truck for a day to move a camper makes getting around any more difficult.

I don't understand why I'm renting a truck when I already have three.  :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 02:32:30 PM
I am already prepping GMC for a 5000# trailer. Transmission cooler, transmission service, spider gears, axle seals, and a brake controller.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on February 24, 2019, 02:34:25 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 01:47:14 PM
I don't understand why I'm renting a truck when I already have three.  :lol:
You'll need all three of them to pull the trailer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 02:43:49 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on February 24, 2019, 02:34:25 PM
You'll need all three of them to pull the trailer.

Not a bad idea, actually.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 24, 2019, 03:37:33 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 01:47:14 PM
I don't understand why I'm renting a truck when I already have three.  :lol:

Well, this was a hypothetical scenario where you deemed your current trucks to be unworthy of towing.

In other words, it seems silly to buy giant truck just to move a camper every now and then.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 68_427 on February 24, 2019, 04:18:21 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 11:04:12 AM
You seem to think I need a V8. Bah humbug.

I had the Vortec version of your engine, and it sucked for towing a 18' boat, but If you're only going to tow the camper once your truck might be fine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 05:14:30 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 24, 2019, 03:37:33 PM
Well, this was a hypothetical scenario where you deemed your current trucks to be unworthy of towing.

In other words, it seems silly to buy giant truck just to move a camper every now and then.

Well yeah, but ... I like trux. Hypothetically, I would tow the camper from where I bought it to a campground and stay there for a year. Then maybe tow it to LAND. If I get a little crazy, I might take it on a trip to Maine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 05:16:49 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on February 24, 2019, 04:18:21 PM
I had the Vortec version of your engine, and it sucked for towing a 18' boat, but If you're only going to tow the camper once your truck might be fine.

Vortex? That's your problem. You need the TBI for maximum TBITBITBITITTIBITS. I don't know what your towing expectations are, but I don't expect to keep up with all the lead foot soccer moms texting in their v6 minivans. I expect to be happy with 60 MPH on a flat interstate.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 24, 2019, 05:26:38 PM
Cut the GMC down to the frame. Build a trailer on top of it. Rig the throttle and transmission to be controlled remotely by the Dakota. Tow self-propelled trailer.

Profit!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 06:27:09 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 24, 2019, 05:26:38 PM
Cut the GMC down to the frame. Build a trailer on top of it. Rig the throttle and transmission to be controlled remotely by the Dakota. Tow self-propelled trailer.

Profit!

This is starting to make sense, somehow.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 24, 2019, 08:22:38 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nEdIuoCus3Q

/thread
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 24, 2019, 08:29:02 PM
I'd rather turbo LS the GMC and pull a trailer.
Heck, I could put a turbo on the 4.3. It could handle a few boosts.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on February 25, 2019, 10:30:00 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 23, 2019, 11:28:00 AM
Thinking of more stuff ...

-High volume engine oil pump
-Toolbox in back with all the tools to fix anything. I already have the box sitting in my living room ... kek
-Weight distribution hitch with sway control
-Upgraded alternator, battery, and new battery cables, and an inverter to temporarily run 30-amp camper electrics.
-Aux. gas tanks, somewhere. The towing range with the current 25 gal tank at 8-9 MPG will be something like 220 miles.
-More marker lights all over, for safety
-Train horn, for safety
-$Texas


The weight distribution hitch with sway control is a very good idea if you are planning on going freeway speeds and mandatory if you go over 5000 pound trailer weight.
You don't need the inverter as trailers are set to run on 12 volts DC. They use a built-in converter so you can plug them into an AC power source. The only time they get close to using 30 amps is when you use the air conditioning which you would only do in camp.

The Grey Wolf trailer you listed is only 4181 pounds dry. As long as you transport your trailer dry and you aren't going very far or very fast your GMC would handle a 5000 pound dry weight trailer just fine. All bets are out the window if you want to do extended driving at freeway speeds or start climbing hills.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 11:46:50 AM
Quote from: RomanChariot on February 25, 2019, 10:30:00 AM
The weight distribution hitch with sway control is a very good idea if you are planning on going freeway speeds and mandatory if you go over 5000 pound trailer weight.
You don't need the inverter as trailers are set to run on 12 volts DC. They use a built-in converter so you can plug them into an AC power source. The only time they get close to using 30 amps is when you use the air conditioning which you would only do in camp.

The Grey Wolf trailer you listed is only 4181 pounds dry. As long as you transport your trailer dry and you aren't going very far or very fast your GMC would handle a 5000 pound dry weight trailer just fine. All bets are out the window if you want to do extended driving at freeway speeds or start climbing hills.

Yeah, I just realized campers already have AC/DC invertinators. I was investigation solar panel systems. I could run most of the camper, sans air conditioning, with a $1000 system.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 25, 2019, 11:50:50 AM
Trailers have a rectifier to convert AC to DC, but not the other way around. Plugging in to DC will give you lights. If you have a propane fridge and water heater, those will work too. Some heater blowers will and others won't. Anything that's AC only, won't; like a TV (most of them), and of course the AC.

A 3000 Watt inverter would run most of everything, but that would draw something like 250 Amps from the 12 volt system, and no normal vehicle can support that. If you want to be able to camp with full power
on and not plugged in, you need a generator.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 25, 2019, 11:51:40 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 11:46:50 AM
Yeah, I just realized campers already have AC/DC invertinators. I was investigation solar panel systems. I could run most of the camper, sans air conditioning, with a $1000 system.

No, they have rectifiers. They do AC to DC, not the other way around.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 11:57:07 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 25, 2019, 11:51:40 AM
No, they have rectifiers. They do AC to DC, not the other way around.

They don't have both? Rectumfryers and invertionaters? I need a schematic.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 25, 2019, 12:09:16 PM
Some may, but not many, and not in the price range you're looking at.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 12:37:37 PM
My 4.3's front accessory bracket has a place for a second alternator. GMC = Generator More Camping
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 25, 2019, 12:46:41 PM
https://www.fabcopower.com/generat/bgen.htm

I would be leery using these on electronics, as Hz is proportional to engine RPM.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 03:54:38 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 25, 2019, 12:46:41 PM
https://www.fabcopower.com/generat/bgen.htm

I would be leery using these on electronics, as Hz is proportional to engine RPM.

Maybe I can just get twenty-seven solar panels.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on February 25, 2019, 04:34:22 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 25, 2019, 12:46:41 PM
https://www.fabcopower.com/generat/bgen.htm

I would be leery using these on electronics, as Hz is proportional to engine RPM.

Those are interesting. I doubt that the install is nearly as easy as they make it sound. Also, I don't think my 454 would be nearly as efficient at making 3000 watts as my Honda generator is.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 05:20:44 PM
GMC's genalternator is only 85 amps, but is has a Delco Freedom battery.
No, it actually has a NAPA battery now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 25, 2019, 06:12:05 PM
Quote from: RomanChariot on February 25, 2019, 04:34:22 PM
Those are interesting. I doubt that the install is nearly as easy as they make it sound. Also, I don't think my 454 would be nearly as efficient at making 3000 watts as my Honda generator is.

They're pretty common on large service trucks. No, in the end its more efficient to run a small engine under a heavy load than a big one under a very light load.

In the big trucks (think of a boom truck that also has power tools plugged in), the engine often has to stay on anyways to run the PTO for the hydraulics.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 09:18:52 PM
Super quiet 2000 watt inverter generators are like $400 now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 09:55:37 PM
If I understand it correctly, this Winnebago Lesharo is on a Renault Trafic chassis, FWD, 2.2L gasoline I4, 3 speed automatic, about 6000# wet and loaded. Can it go on a highway?

https://columbia.craigslist.org/rvs/d/greenwood-minnie-winniele-sharo/6827338530.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on February 25, 2019, 10:52:49 PM
With blinkers on in the far-right lane, probably. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 25, 2019, 11:14:48 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 09:55:37 PM
If I understand it correctly, this Winnebago Lesharo is on a Renault Trafic chassis, FWD, 2.2L gasoline I4, 3 speed automatic, about 6000# wet and loaded. Can it go on a highway?

https://columbia.craigslist.org/rvs/d/greenwood-minnie-winniele-sharo/6827338530.html

Apparently all you gotta do is get the 4 speed from one of the diesel models and you're good to go.

QuoteIn the case of Diesel and Turbo Diesel Le Sharos, we have met the lack of power syndrome by retrofitting the 2.2 Fuel Injected Renault motor used in the 85 and later LeSharos, or 85 to 89 2.2 Renault Fuego, Sportwagon or Medallions (complete with full Fuel Injection set-up) to the 4 speed transaxle used in the LeSharo: the combination works extremely well, as the 2.2 gas engine can and will rev at 4000 rpm continuously for hours on end in these RVs (even with the A/C on), at which engine speed we have verified that the little RV is doing about 65 to 72 mph, rendering approximately 16 to 19mpg!......we recommend changing the timing belt and water pump at about 60 to 75000 mile intervals.

http://www.lesharo.com/drivers/why-lesharo.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 11:26:23 PM
GMC's 4.3 can rev to 4000 RPM ... maybe for a second.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 25, 2019, 11:37:46 PM
S2000 is at about 4k at 75mph. Not exactly a highway cruiser, but it doesn't really seem to mind. Exhaust drone gets old after awhile though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 12:07:23 AM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 25, 2019, 11:37:46 PM
S2000 is at about 4k at 75mph. Not exactly a highway cruiser, but it doesn't really seem to mind. Exhaust drone gets old after awhile though.

See if the S2000 motor minds being hooked to a 3 speed automatic in a 6000# RV. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 26, 2019, 04:34:01 AM
A Winnebago with a Fuego engine? Jesus Christ.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 08:26:44 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 26, 2019, 04:34:01 AM
A Winnebago with a Fuego engine? Jesus Christ.

If only it was the Fuego turbo!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 08:45:53 AM
I wonder if the Lesharo can tow a 4000# camper trailer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on February 26, 2019, 08:51:13 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 09:55:37 PM
If I understand it correctly, this Winnebago Lesharo is on a Renault Trafic chassis, FWD, 2.2L gasoline I4, 3 speed automatic, about 6000# wet and loaded. Can it go on a highway?

https://columbia.craigslist.org/rvs/d/greenwood-minnie-winniele-sharo/6827338530.html

How can such a thing exist? Make the sign of the cross! Run..Run..far away.. quickly!
:lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on February 26, 2019, 09:05:06 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 08:45:53 AM
I wonder if the Lesharo can tow a 4000# camper trailer.

I wonder if the Lesharo  can tow a radio flyer.

(https://cdns.radioflyer.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/453x418/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/l/all-terrain-steel-_-wood-wagon-model-32_1_1.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 12:56:45 PM
It's a good thing I don't have four grand burning a hole in my pocket. I'd have to permanently wrap myself in a Lesharo.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 26, 2019, 01:00:06 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 12:07:23 AM
See if the S2000 motor minds being hooked to a 3 speed automatic in a 6000# RV. :lol:

It probably minds less than the 2.2L that it comes with. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 01:39:51 PM
I have an appt. with my real estate attorney that I have on retainer. By that I mean I looked up real estate attorneys on google maps, picked the first one with a good sounding name, and called for an appointment. We will go over the contract for the sale of my house, drink some beers and shoot the shit @ $200/hour. This is sers biznss. I might actually do it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 01:48:00 PM
By far, my biggest worry with moving into a camper is how my dogs will handle it. The camper and campsite that I pick will have dogs as the #1 priority.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 26, 2019, 03:38:27 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2019, 09:55:37 PM
If I understand it correctly, this Winnebago Lesharo is on a Renault Trafic chassis, FWD, 2.2L gasoline I4, 3 speed automatic, about 6000# wet and loaded. Can it go on a highway?

https://columbia.craigslist.org/rvs/d/greenwood-minnie-winniele-sharo/6827338530.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KaszrvqK4M&t=328s
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 04:43:26 PM
Quote from: Submariner on February 26, 2019, 03:38:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KaszrvqK4M&t=328s

Son I am disapoint ...
I expected the standard Motor Week 1/4 mile acceleration, braking, slalom, and emergency lane change.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 26, 2019, 05:05:21 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 04:43:26 PM
Son I am disapoint ...
I expected the standard Motor Week 1/4 mile acceleration, braking, slalom, and emergency lane change.

Honestly I was hoping for a 0-60 time too: 2.0 diesel, 3-speed auto, 6000lb campervan...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 05:22:41 PM
Quote from: Submariner on February 26, 2019, 05:05:21 PM
Honestly I was hoping for a 0-60 time too: 2.0 diesel, 3-speed auto, 6000lb campervan...

I think that one was a 4 speed manual
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on February 26, 2019, 05:23:16 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 26, 2019, 05:22:41 PM
I think that one was a 4 speed manual

SPORTSVAN
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 28, 2019, 02:37:37 PM
I got my real estate attorney working on addendums to the sale contract. This is happen.

This is the camper I want
http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=91&Image=5035&ShowParent=1&ModelID=822#Main
But it's like $16K.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 28, 2019, 03:02:49 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 28, 2019, 02:37:37 PM
I got my real estate attorney working on addendums to the sale contract. This is happen.

This is the camper I want
http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=91&Image=5035&ShowParent=1&ModelID=822#Main
But it's like $16K.



I know there are limited places to locate a bathroom in these things, but I don't think I'd want it between my two living areas. Seems like a good way to stink up the whole trailer instead of just half of it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 28, 2019, 03:10:11 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 28, 2019, 03:02:49 PM
I know there are limited places to locate a bathroom in these things, but I don't think I'd want it between my two living areas. Seems like a good way to stink up the whole trailer instead of just half of it.

Yeah, but this layout makes the bathroom yoooge compared to most other floorplans. Plus it has vented doors and a giant exhaust fan in the batroom ceiling.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 28, 2019, 03:14:17 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 28, 2019, 03:10:11 PM
Yeah, but this layout makes the bathroom yoooge compared to most other floorplans. Plus it has vented doors and a giant exhaust fan in the batroom ceiling.


I did notice that. I can see how it'd be worth the trade off since you'd be living in it full time.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 28, 2019, 03:20:54 PM
And I can leave the bathroom doors open to let the dogs run back and forth, the full length of the trailer. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on February 28, 2019, 03:23:30 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 28, 2019, 03:02:49 PM
I know there are limited places to locate a bathroom in these things, but I don't think I'd want it between my two living areas. Seems like a good way to stink up the whole trailer instead of just half of it.

No, you stink up the whole trailer, or you don't, regardless of where the bathroom is.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 28, 2019, 04:55:19 PM
Somebody wants to dump a Pontiac Vibe on me. I could bite, but I'd rather sell Ranger first.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on March 01, 2019, 08:01:54 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 28, 2019, 02:37:37 PM
I got my real estate attorney working on addendums to the sale contract. This is happen.

This is the camper I want
http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=91&Image=5035&ShowParent=1&ModelID=822#Main
But it's like $16K.



That's nice.  I could definitely live in that.  Has many wards.  :rockon:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 01, 2019, 09:20:38 AM
It doesn't have any slideouts, but the long tunnel floorplan seems roomy, and slides are more weight and complexity.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on March 01, 2019, 09:56:47 AM
So you're officially selling your house and moving onto LAND in a trailer?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on March 01, 2019, 09:58:22 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 28, 2019, 03:10:11 PM
Yeah, but this layout makes the bathroom yoooge compared to most other floorplans. Plus it has vented doors and a giant exhaust fan in the batroom ceiling.


I agree. Bathrooms in trailers are usually tiny. This one is much more usable. It wouldn't be ideal for a family but it is a good layout for a single person or a couple.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 01, 2019, 10:39:27 AM
Quote from: MrH on March 01, 2019, 09:56:47 AM
So you're officially selling your house and moving onto LAND in a trailer?

House sale is only in the beginning stages.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 01, 2019, 10:50:56 AM
If these so-called real estate investors don't follow through with their offer, I will be putting my house on the market for $10K more.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 04, 2019, 05:26:44 PM
I'z gonna make a CUSTOM gauge panel for a transmission temp gauge, and a boat tachometer. While I'z at it, I'z gonna fix the fuel gauge, put matching amber LED bulbs in all instruments, and run all instrument lights to one switch than can cut them on and off independently of the headlights.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 05, 2019, 05:49:02 PM
House contract negotiation is in progress. Proposed closing in June.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 07, 2019, 02:28:29 PM
I just had a brilliant idea to solve the 700R4's early/soft shifting related to TV cable adjustment. I'll be crimping a stop on the cable it to keep a slight residual tension at all times. This is not how you get the best eM Pee Geez.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 08, 2019, 03:55:06 PM
I was just thinking that I should sell GMC and Ranger, then trade Fiesta for a later model 1-ton pickup that can actually tow something, and just keep Dakota for a daily/beeter. Maybe I was thinking clearly today, or maybe not.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 08, 2019, 07:18:59 PM
Final decision.
Jayco 264BH.

https://www.jayco.com/products/travel-trailers/2019-jay-flight-slx-8/264bh/

GMC can tow this.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on March 08, 2019, 07:39:12 PM
Dogs each get a bed :ohyeah:.

Where's the TV?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 08, 2019, 07:59:14 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on March 08, 2019, 07:39:12 PM
Dogs each get a bed :ohyeah:.

Where's the TV?

Yeah, and I get the top bunk. :rockon:
Modifications will have to be made. The queen bed has a TV mount, and there is a TV mount between the dinette and bunks. TV isn't the priority, though. The dinette will have to double as a computer desk. The computer can be mounted on the wall, and the dual monitors can be mounted on swing arms. Wall mounting stuff should be easy since this is a wooden frame model. I will require four wall mounted guitar hangers, and my 10/4 bass amp will need a home. The big bass amps will have to go in storage until I play a show.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on March 11, 2019, 10:32:31 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 08, 2019, 07:18:59 PM
Final decision.
Jayco 264BH.

https://www.jayco.com/products/travel-trailers/2019-jay-flight-slx-8/264bh/

GMC can tow this.

I really like that floor plan.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 11, 2019, 01:05:36 PM
Quote from: RomanChariot on March 11, 2019, 10:32:31 AM
I really like that floor plan.

I just went to the RV dealer and looked at a ton of different ones, including that one. I think that is my #1 choice, but I would remove the chintzy dinette and build a solid computer desk with swing away monitors so it can also be a bar/dinette.

Virtually none of the travel trailers had desk space, so the dinettes would have to be sacrificed in any case.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 11, 2019, 01:43:09 PM
This is basically the tow vehicle that I want

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCnGyyLhIpE

but it's not very practical
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 11, 2019, 02:41:51 PM
Might want to lower the GMC for towing dooties. It's got the 1" blocks on the back right nao, but maybe it will level out with the trailer on it. Dunno.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mZqVtcQL/IMG-20190311-164023931.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on March 11, 2019, 02:53:00 PM
I like how you color matched the wheels to the door.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 11, 2019, 03:02:40 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on March 11, 2019, 02:53:00 PM
I like how you color matched the wheels to the door.

I tried my level best to pick the matching shade of red from memory, and from the selection of two shades of red Rustoleum that were on the shelf.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 11, 2019, 07:59:15 PM
I have too much schit to do, and no garage to do it in. Once again, it rained right as I was about to do more GMC work. Then it got dark. Fuck everything.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 10:43:58 AM
I have a better idea for the TV cable. I'll split a length of fuel line to stop the cable from fully reteacting. Fuel line is more adjustable and reversible.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 10:56:49 AM
M35A2 can only tow 10,000# highway?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on March 12, 2019, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 10:56:49 AM
M35A2 can only tow 10,000# highway?

Nope, they have two ratings: one for cross country, one for highway. The 2 1/2 tons payload and 5 ton towing are the cross country ratings.

But they're slow. I mean like 55 mph tops slow. The A2 is the most popular with the prepper crowd because of the multifuel engine, but the A3, which are all retro-fit rebuilds gives you a modern diesel engine that can be reliably tuned to 300 HP, and goes to a single-tire setup in the rear.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 11:30:03 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 12, 2019, 11:07:18 AM
Nope, they have two ratings: one for cross country, one for highway. The 2 1/2 tons payload and 5 ton towing are the cross country ratings.

But they're slow. I mean like 55 mph tops slow. The A2 is the most popular with the prepper crowd because of the multifuel engine, but the A3, which are all retro-fit rebuilds gives you a modern diesel engine that can be reliably tuned to 300 HP, and goes to a single-tire setup in the rear.

But A2 is cheap, and can A3 have the 5 speed +hi/lo?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on March 12, 2019, 11:34:50 AM
No. Hi/lo transfer case, yes, but they're all autos, and most people disconnect the CTIS because it leaks. Parts are a little harder to get too.

I mean, an A2 with the "C" turbo hercules engine isn't a bad way to go either, but you're gonna be sloooow.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 11:39:34 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 12, 2019, 11:34:50 AM
No. Hi/lo transfer case, yes, but they're all autos, and most people disconnect the CTIS because it leaks. Parts are a little harder to get too.

I mean, an A2 with the "C" turbo hercules engine isn't a bad way to go either, but you're gonna be sloooow.

GMC is sloww and gets 13 MPG highway. I mean, I've pegged the 85 MPH speedometer, but I should never do that.
M35A2 topping out at 55 seems like no big deal. Cruise at 50 towing an RV trailer, whatever. I would need to sound insulate the interior.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 11:42:20 AM
I don't really consider towing a high speed activity, unlike some people. Not saying I didn't hit 90 in an 18 wheeler before, but that was downhill with a malfunctioning engine brake.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on March 12, 2019, 11:50:29 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 11:42:20 AM
I don't really consider towing a high speed activity, unlike some people. Not saying I didn't hit 90 in an 18 wheeler before, but that was downhill with a malfunctioning engine brake.

It sounds like the M35A2 gets about 10mpg which is as good as my Suburban. Maybe I should get one. The kids probably won't like the amenities in the back. :frown:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on March 12, 2019, 11:59:12 AM
I'd do a 572 big block swap
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on March 12, 2019, 12:46:52 PM
Several people have done Cummins 4 and 6BT swaps with them; in high output form and some turbo work, they're good for 7-800 HP, but that's brodozer coal rolling trim. More reasonably they can do a reliable and smoke free 350.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 04:20:38 PM
I'd keep the original drivetrain. Too much horsepower would rearrange all of the junk in my camper. 50 MPH is a fine, economical cruising speed.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 09:04:48 PM
I dropped Dakota's front bumper today. I should get another bumper at the jurkyard in the morning before work. Then Dakota will just need timing chain and muffler. Then I can throw Ranger back together and sell it. Then I can turn GMC into a tow rig.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on March 12, 2019, 09:07:35 PM
Sell Dakota, Ranger and GMC. Buy decent older F250. DD the Fiesta. Done!  :praise:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: shp4man on March 12, 2019, 09:07:35 PM
Sell Dakota, Ranger and GMC. Buy decent older F250. DD the Fiesta. Done!  :praise:

What? No. GMC is tow truck for now. Dakota is cheap daily. Ranger is old junk. Fiesta is just a car payment that can go away.
Maybe upgrade GMC after getting RV trailer and finding out how horrible it is to tow.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 09:58:21 PM
Quote from: shp4man on March 12, 2019, 09:07:35 PM
Sell Dakota, Ranger and GMC. Buy decent older F250. DD the Fiesta. Done!  :praise:

Okay, let's theoreticalize this.
Dakota: $2300
Ranger: $1500
GMC: $1900
F250 budget = $5700

Screw the F250, that's deuce money.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on March 12, 2019, 10:11:57 PM
Comes with service bed!

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/ctd/d/lakeside-1995-ford-f250-utility-truck/6834607534.html (https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/ctd/d/lakeside-1995-ford-f250-utility-truck/6834607534.html)

:lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 12, 2019, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: shp4man on March 12, 2019, 10:11:57 PM
Comes with service bed!

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/ctd/d/lakeside-1995-ford-f250-utility-truck/6834607534.html (https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/ctd/d/lakeside-1995-ford-f250-utility-truck/6834607534.html)

:lol:

There is no point in upgrading unless I go for a giant diesel engine, manual transmission, and extended cab.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 14, 2019, 10:50:13 PM
I put a new timing set on Dakota today using just time that was waiting for parts to work on other cars. It is pretty easy and roomy to work on.
g Remove belt, remove water pump pulley, remove crank pulley, remove timing cover, line everything up, remove timing set, and installation is the reverse of removal.
One major engine noise eliminated!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 17, 2019, 06:50:09 PM
I got a real muffler. Just a run of the mill, piece of crap, no performance, quiet one, but 2.5" diameter instead of 2.25". $21 from Amazon warehouse with "damaged packaging".
I can save the Spintech for another car, for later. They are so heavy gauge that they practically last forever. Spintech on GMC was previously on Accent. Lul.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2019, 09:10:25 AM
Plan #C:
mmk bare with me...

Sell GMC and Dakota. Collect about $4000.
Trade Fiesta in for a 2011 F250 with the 6.2 Boss V8 and 6 speed TorqueMagic transmission. Finance about 8-10 grand.
Keep Ranger and be a Ford guy.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on March 26, 2019, 09:25:57 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2019, 09:10:25 AM
Plan #C:
mmk bare with me...

Sell GMC and Dakota. Collect about $4000.
Trade Fiesta in for a 2011 F250 with the 6.2 Boss V8 and 6 speed TorqueMagic transmission. Finance about 8-10 grand.
Keep Ranger and be a Ford guy.
Win win :ohyeah:.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2019, 10:22:23 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on March 26, 2019, 09:25:57 AM
Win win :ohyeah:.

But I actually really like how the Dakota drives. Rack n pinion steering, quiet interior, smooth ride, AC, 20-22 MPG balls to the wall.
Ranger is bouncy, loud, even slower, no AC, no radio.

Plan #5, same as  above, except sell Ranger/keep Dakota.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2019, 01:07:50 PM
Plan #C wins, I think.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on March 26, 2019, 03:46:33 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2019, 01:07:50 PM
Plan #C wins, I think.

That certainly solves your towing problems.

How is the reliability on the 6.2?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on March 26, 2019, 04:15:24 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2019, 01:07:50 PM
Plan #C wins, I think.
You might be able to tow your house to LAND then.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2019, 04:44:36 PM
Quote from: Submariner on March 26, 2019, 03:46:33 PM
That certainly solves your towing problems.

How is the reliability on the 6.2?

I haven't worked on the 6.2. I have to assume that it is improved over the 5.4 and V10.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2019, 04:55:19 PM
The Ford Truck forum says the 6.2 is the most reliable engine, ever ... and the transmission. Of course, they probably say that about every engine in a Ford Truck.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1463885-6-2l-longevity-3.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on March 27, 2019, 05:02:13 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2019, 04:44:36 PM
I haven't worked on the 6.2. I have to assume that it is improved over the 5.4 and V10.
That's a good sign then, isn't it?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2019, 05:11:36 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on March 27, 2019, 05:02:13 PM
That's a good sign then, isn't it?

Yeah. The numbers look good. 0-60 in 7 seconds, right? It is a truck engine for trucks. The 6 speed automatic is the same as the one behind the diesel.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on March 27, 2019, 05:20:54 PM
Not many issues with that motor. The plugs are a bitch to change, but.... :huh:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2019, 05:31:36 PM
Huge aftermarket for the 6.2, and their headquarters is like an hour away from here. Sweet.

https://5startuning.com/got-a-6-2l-v8-super-duty/
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2019, 05:33:54 PM
Quote from: shp4man on March 27, 2019, 05:20:54 PM
Not many issues with that motor. The plugs are a bitch to change, but.... :huh:

Can't be any worse than a 5.4, even with 16 plugs.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 28, 2019, 05:58:28 PM
I have an additional solution for GMC's 700R4 TV cable. I  am going to get this right. It can tow something.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 29, 2019, 05:41:08 PM
The good news is that I got my TV cable adjusted and clamped in place so it won't keep going out of adjustment. GMC is running good.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 30, 2019, 01:47:10 PM
Wouldn't it be sweet to haul around a little camper with this thing?

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/lake-city-1993-international-toter/6827803554.html

The Cummins M-11 will be way overpowered. I mean, it was built to move actual mobile homes, not camper trailers.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on March 31, 2019, 01:38:32 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 30, 2019, 01:47:10 PM
Wouldn't it be sweet to haul around a little camper with this thing?

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/lake-city-1993-international-toter/6827803554.html

The Cummins M-11 will be way overpowered. I mean, it was built to move actual mobile homes, not camper trailers.


I'd rather be cummin' than strokin'  :wanker:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 93JC on April 01, 2019, 10:43:25 AM
Quote from: Submariner on March 31, 2019, 01:38:32 AM
I'd rather be cummin' than strokin'  :wanker:

<insert Calvin-peeing-on-Blue-Oval decal>
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 01, 2019, 12:02:50 PM
 :pee:  :winkguy:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 01, 2019, 03:47:54 PM
I just got my new "physical address" for $10/month!!!!!!! Look out, nomads, I'm gonna crash ur parties!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on April 01, 2019, 03:51:51 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 01, 2019, 03:47:54 PM
I just got my new "physical address" for $10/month!!!!!!! Look out, nomads, I'm gonna crash ur parties!

Do you "live" in South Dakota now?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 01, 2019, 03:53:23 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 01, 2019, 03:51:51 PM
Do you "live" in South Dakota now?

Nah. I decided to stay in this shit state, but in a county with lower taxes. I might move to a different state if I ever get a job that pays well enough to worry about income tax.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 02, 2019, 12:20:09 PM
The problem is, I have been all through this GMC, in and out, back and forth, and I know it's done right. So it's a 4.3 with 3.42 gears in a little 28-spline 8.5" rear end, whatever. It's going to tow a 5000# camper trailer and it's going to like it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on April 02, 2019, 12:42:51 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 02, 2019, 12:20:09 PM
The problem is, I have been all through this GMC, in and out, back and forth, and I know it's done right. So it's a 4.3 with 3.42 gears in a little 28-spline 8.5" rear end, whatever. It's going to tow a 5000# camper trailer and it's going to like it.
Just keep it in first gear.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on April 02, 2019, 02:02:58 PM
Oh, and I'd absolutely get that International.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 02, 2019, 02:22:46 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on April 02, 2019, 12:42:51 PM
Just keep it in first gear.

Low range? I can easily disable the front axle and have 4 speeds in low range.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 03, 2019, 10:30:52 PM
GMC did well commuting, today. Very torque. 0-30 is pretty quick. After that, eh.
Tomorrow is Dakota Thursday. Might install this subwoofer that's been sitting in my livingroom.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 05, 2019, 07:37:50 AM
So I decided that I want a VW Beetle with a Chebby 350 ... good thing my decisions rarely happen.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 05, 2019, 03:34:29 PM
Dakota now has teh boom booms.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mDCHdst6/IMG-20190405-173127390.jpg)

This is what I do at work while waiting for parts.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 05, 2019, 05:03:24 PM
Set the crossover between the speakers and sub at 80 Hz with a 6 dB slope on the sub and 12 dB on the speakers, tweaked some EQ. Set sub level to 3/10. Fear Factory has come to life. Amazing sound for right at $200 between the head unit, install kit, door speakers, subwoofer, and dat Home Depot Dynamat schit.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on April 05, 2019, 05:27:24 PM
What sub is that?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 05, 2019, 05:29:30 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 05, 2019, 05:27:24 PM
What sub is that?

Rockville RTB65A. Amp and sub combo tube. $70 on Amazon. Only the best.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on April 05, 2019, 07:29:50 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 05, 2019, 03:34:29 PM
Dakota now has teh boom booms.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mDCHdst6/IMG-20190405-173127390.jpg)

This is what I do at work while waiting for parts.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4m48GqaOz90
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on April 05, 2019, 07:37:07 PM
sorry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaeNelsAOGo
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 05, 2019, 07:47:17 PM
That is just awful.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on April 05, 2019, 09:01:29 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 05, 2019, 07:37:07 PM
sorry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaeNelsAOGo

Sorry, it was so awful I played it twice.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 93JC on April 05, 2019, 09:31:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqHQ_wWbG9Y
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on April 05, 2019, 09:41:17 PM
Man, there's something about early '90s women's hip hop fashions that makes my dangly bits all tingly.

I think its the hats.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on April 05, 2019, 10:13:25 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 05, 2019, 09:01:29 PM
Sorry, it was so awful I played it twice.

It's just shockingly bad. Pro tip: if you play it on Spotify or a dedicated music streaming service, you really get the nice bass BOOM. Nick, do it
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 07:36:45 AM
Quote from: Laconian on April 05, 2019, 10:13:25 PM
It's just shockingly bad. Pro tip: if you play it on Spotify or a dedicated music streaming service, you really get the nice bass BOOM. Nick, do it

But I don't wanna :cry:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 08:48:13 AM
mint 88 burban 2500 454, bidding only at $1200 so far

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-gmc-suburban/

ineed
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on April 06, 2019, 08:58:18 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 08:48:13 AM
mint 88 burban 2500 454, bidding only at $1200 so far

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-gmc-suburban/

ineed

I'll be watching this one.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 09:01:26 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 06, 2019, 08:58:18 AM
I'll be watching this one.

I'm guessing it'll sell for $6501.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on April 06, 2019, 09:17:59 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 09:01:26 AM
I'm guessing it'll sell for $6501.

9 at least.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on April 06, 2019, 09:45:05 AM
I'd love to add a sub to Taco. But space is limited and valuable. Tools and gear are more important than boombooms.  Though I would like to upgrayed the door speakers, perhaps this summer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on April 06, 2019, 10:39:24 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 06, 2019, 09:45:05 AM
I'd love to add a sub to Taco. But space is limited and valuable. Tools and gear are more important than boombooms.  Though I would like to upgrayed the door speakers, perhaps this summer.

Is there room for an amp? Some good amplified 6.5s might be a good enough upgrade
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 10:59:30 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 06, 2019, 09:17:59 AM
9 at least.

Price is Right rules. 9001, Bob.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 11:01:37 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 06, 2019, 09:45:05 AM
I'd love to add a sub to Taco. But space is limited and valuable. Tools and gear are more important than boombooms.  Though I would like to upgrayed the door speakers, perhaps this summer.

Hey brah, space is limited and valuable in single cab Dakotas, too. I put the tire changing tools in a plastic tote in the bed. The sub tube mounted perfectly where the jack used to be.

Now the headunit is the biggest upgrayyed to the sound here. It has lots of EQ bands and individually adjustable high and low pass filters for front, back, and sub. Without that, it would sound like a boomy pile of mud.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on April 06, 2019, 12:52:33 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 06, 2019, 10:39:24 AM
Is there room for an amp? Some good amplified 6.5s might be a good enough upgrade

Not really, but I could put one somewhere (under the seat, in the center console) if I felt like sacrificing the space. Not a bad compromise. But I'll probably just start with the speakers themselves and see how it sounds.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on April 06, 2019, 12:56:35 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 11:01:37 AM
Hey brah, space is limited and valuable in single cab Dakotas, too. I put the tire changing tools in a plastic tote in the bed. The sub tube mounted perfectly where the jack used to be.

Now the headunit is the biggest upgrayyed to the sound here. It has lots of EQ bands and individually adjustable high and low pass filters for front, back, and sub. Without that, it would sound like a boomy pile of mud.

Yeah, but I don't have the "luxury" of a single cab. My backseat area is precious, especially for anything that needs to be hard mounted, as the rear seats fold around and all that kinda shit. There's really no permanently available real estate besides under the seat, so the only viable option would be one of those slim underseat subs...which I guess isn't a terrible idear.  I don't keep anything under the passenger seat.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 12:57:00 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 06, 2019, 12:52:33 PM
Not really, but I could put one somewhere (under the seat, in the center console) if I felt like sacrificing the space. Not a bad compromise. But I'll probably just start with the speakers themselves and see how it sounds.

A powered under seat subwoofer is a perfect space efficient solution. Mang, I wanna go boom boom around in my truck now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 12:57:44 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 06, 2019, 12:56:35 PM
Yeah, but I don't have the "luxury" of a single cab. My backseat area is precious, especially for anything that needs to be hard mounted, as the rear seats fold around and all that kinda shit. There's really no permanently available real estate besides under the seat, so the only viable option would be one of those slim underseat subs...which I guess isn't a terrible idear.  I don't keep anything under the passenger seat.

u just said wat i said
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on April 07, 2019, 03:46:19 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 05, 2019, 07:37:07 PM
sorry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaeNelsAOGo

I made a music video to that song for high school or middle school.  I can't even remember what class it was for.  All I remember is my job was to play up multiple model cars with firecrackers.  This entire idea sounds crazy for a school project now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on April 07, 2019, 03:55:26 PM
Quote from: MrH on April 07, 2019, 03:46:19 PM
I made a music video to that song for high school or middle school.  I can't even remember what class it was for.  All I remember is my job was to play up multiple model cars with firecrackers.  This entire idea sounds crazy for a school project now.

Lol I made a WW2 video for my AP US class after the test. I printed off a pic of Justin Bieber, drew a Hitler stache on him, and had him read a speech to toy soldiers. Then we built a city out of Lego type things and blew it up with firecrackers. That was it. Our teacher just facepalmed :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on April 07, 2019, 07:48:28 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 07, 2019, 03:55:26 PM
Lol I made a WW2 video for my AP US class after the test. I printed off a pic of Justin Bieber, drew a Hitler stache on him, and had him read a speech to toy soldiers. Then we built a city out of Lego type things and blew it up with firecrackers. That was it. Our teacher just facepalmed :lol:

I guess it was a long time ago.
My dad was in the Pacific, 5th Air Force, New Guinea. he used to tell me stories. One night, the Japs did a banzai charge on the airbase. He came out of his tent in his underwear with his .45 pistol. Said the first shot stopped the Jap's forward motion. The second shot moved him backwards and dropped him.
True story.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on April 07, 2019, 08:33:43 PM
Quote from: MrH on April 07, 2019, 03:46:19 PM
I made a music video to that song for high school or middle school.  I can't even remember what class it was for.  All I remember is my job was to play up multiple model cars with firecrackers.  This entire idea sounds crazy for a school project now.

Did you have to go to Indiana to get firecrackers?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on April 07, 2019, 08:44:43 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 07, 2019, 03:55:26 PM
Lol I made a WW2 video for my AP US class after the test. I printed off a pic of Justin Bieber, drew a Hitler stache on him, and had him read a speech to toy soldiers. Then we built a city out of Lego type things and blew it up with firecrackers. That was it. Our teacher just facepalmed :lol:

Wow.  You're young enough that Justin Bieber made an appearance in your terrible school music video projects.  Makes me feel old.

I can't imagine those kind of assignments now.  Kids could just film on an iPhone, and edit the whole thing on their computer in a couple of hours.  Back when I was in school, I had to hook up a VCR to my family's desktop.  Edit it in some horrible software, and then export out.  I think the export took over 24 hours and crashed like 3 or 4 times in the process.  It was so difficult.

Our other music video for German class was Die Sonne by Rammstein for German class.  It was something about the sun coming up.  Naturally, we made it into a vampire murder video.

Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 07, 2019, 08:33:43 PM
Did you have to go to Indiana to get firecrackers?

I think my friend got them from Indiana actually.  That's where the good stuff is. 
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on April 07, 2019, 09:10:53 PM
Quote from: MrH on April 07, 2019, 08:44:43 PM
Wow.  You're young enough that Justin Bieber made an appearance in your terrible school music video projects.  Makes me feel old.

I can't imagine those kind of assignments now.  Kids could just film on an iPhone, and edit the whole thing on their computer in a couple of hours.  Back when I was in school, I had to hook up a VCR to my family's desktop.  Edit it in some horrible software, and then export out.  I think the export took over 24 hours and crashed like 3 or 4 times in the process.  It was so difficult.

Our other music video for German class was Die Sonne by Rammstein for German class.  It was something about the sun coming up.  Naturally, we made it into a vampire murder video.

I think my friend got them from Indiana actually.  That's where the good stuff is. 

I remember doing a project on a Sony DV can and Sony Viao...I think I had a freeware video editing software too.  What dark, dreary days those were.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 93JC on April 07, 2019, 09:17:04 PM
Quote from: MrH on April 07, 2019, 08:44:43 PM
I can't imagine those kind of assignments now.  Kids could just film on an iPhone, and edit the whole thing on their computer in a couple of hours.  Back when I was in school, I had to hook up a VCR to my family's desktop.  Edit it in some horrible software, and then export out.  I think the export took over 24 hours and crashed like 3 or 4 times in the process.  It was so difficult.

Edit in software? Shit, when I had those kinds of assignments we had to do it all in camera.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on April 07, 2019, 09:19:56 PM
Quote from: MrH on April 07, 2019, 08:44:43 PM
I can't imagine those kind of assignments now.  Kids could just film on an iPhone, and edit the whole thing on their computer in a couple of hours.  Back when I was in school, I had to hook up a VCR to my family's desktop.  Edit it in some horrible software, and then export out.  I think the export took over 24 hours and crashed like 3 or 4 times in the process.  It was so difficult.

To be fair, while not everyone had access to it, reasonably affordable, better technology definitely existed when you and I were in high school.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on April 07, 2019, 11:49:03 PM
Kids can take classes in 3D modeling these days! Lucky punks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiARsQSlzDc
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on April 08, 2019, 01:27:14 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 10:59:30 AM
Price is Right rules. 9001, Bob.

Just hit $5000
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 08, 2019, 01:32:46 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 08, 2019, 01:27:14 PM
Just hit $5000

Are you Captain78?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on April 08, 2019, 02:08:36 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 08, 2019, 01:32:46 PM
Are you Captain78?

No. I won't even try to bid until its less than a day.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 10, 2019, 01:28:38 PM
So I was kind of drunk, and apparently I ordered a throttle body spacer for the Dakota from Amazon. Yep, definitely blaming this on alcohol.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 10, 2019, 01:30:02 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 06, 2019, 08:48:13 AM
mint 88 burban 2500 454, bidding only at $1200 so far

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-gmc-suburban/

ineed

$5500
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 12, 2019, 09:03:14 AM
Still at $5500.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on April 12, 2019, 09:32:55 AM
Not for long :evildude:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 12, 2019, 10:54:05 AM
Sometimes I'm like ... I could just buy a nice used Corvette for $15K.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 12, 2019, 02:04:42 PM
$5,600
just over an hour left
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 12, 2019, 03:00:31 PM
$5600 with 25 minutes left.
It's looking good to hit near my estimate of $6501, Bob.
Just need a quick snipe war in the last few minutes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on April 12, 2019, 04:03:35 PM
Go for it.  Then you won't need a house or a camper.  Just a mattress in the back.  Lots of room for the dogs as well.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on April 12, 2019, 07:30:30 PM
Is Soup's name Tim?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 13, 2019, 11:22:44 AM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 12, 2019, 07:30:30 PM
Is Soup's name Tim?

His name had better be Clinton White, and he had better already own an '86 Jimmy and an '88 300ZX. https://bringatrailer.com/member/cltnwhite/
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on April 13, 2019, 11:37:22 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 13, 2019, 11:22:44 AM
His name had better be Clinton White, and he had better already own an '86 Jimmy and an '88 300ZX. https://bringatrailer.com/member/cltnwhite/

I am asham'ed.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 13, 2019, 12:04:26 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 13, 2019, 11:37:22 AM
I am asham'ed.

:pee:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on April 13, 2019, 12:18:01 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 13, 2019, 11:22:44 AM
His name had better be Clinton White, and he had better already own an '86 Jimmy and an '88 300ZX. https://bringatrailer.com/member/cltnwhite/

Wait that's a different username than it was showing yesterday afternoon when it ended.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 13, 2019, 12:21:01 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on April 13, 2019, 12:18:01 PM
Wait that's a different username than it was showing yesterday afternoon when it ended.

Tim is the seller, mang. Get with with the programme
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 18, 2019, 10:23:45 PM
Okay, new plan. 94-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ). Sport Utility Vehickle. 2WD.
5.2 liter V8, 220 HP/300 Torx. EZ to make moar fast.
The 42RE autotragic is junk, but whatever.
The rear end can fit 4.56:1 gears. Super fast.
Simple, durable, solid axle suspension is easy to lower.
Plenty of space for dogs and visitors.
Cruise control.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on April 18, 2019, 10:28:24 PM
Fursuit-friendly: ☑
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 18, 2019, 10:45:42 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 18, 2019, 10:28:24 PM
Fursuit-friendly: ☑

Built in Detroit, home of at least 18 furries.

(http://mifurs.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Mifurs-map-18-01-16.png)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on April 18, 2019, 10:53:14 PM
Marquette? giant_mtb could be a furry :mask:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 18, 2019, 10:57:05 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 18, 2019, 10:53:14 PM
Marquette? giant_mtb could be a furry :mask:

6-10? That like a whole nest of them. They could have a furcon.

Oh btw, I got a new tail. Does it look good with my legs?
(http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1822.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on April 18, 2019, 11:42:14 PM
Quote from: Laconian on April 18, 2019, 10:53:14 PM
Marquette? giant_mtb could be a furry :mask:

Fuck.  Nooooo, now you guys know my secret!  :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on April 19, 2019, 06:30:27 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 18, 2019, 10:23:45 PM
Okay, new plan. 94-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ). Sport Utility Vehickle. 2WD.
5.2 liter V8, 220 HP/300 Torx. EZ to make moar fast.
The 42RE autotragic is junk, but whatever.
The rear end can fit 4.56:1 gears. Super fast.
Simple, durable, solid axle suspension is easy to lower.
Plenty of space for dogs and visitors.
Cruise control.

Do you fix transmissions? Because you will have to fix transmission.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 19, 2019, 07:45:50 AM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on April 19, 2019, 06:30:27 AM
Do you fix transmissions? Because you will have to fix transmission.

I don't, but I can. Most easier, I can replace it and add shift kit/programming/cooler.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 19, 2019, 08:41:30 PM
I have a special treat for Dakota tomorrow.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 20, 2019, 11:34:48 AM
As promised, the special treat:

(https://i.postimg.cc/7h9DJ7v6/IMG-20190420-133118105.jpg)

InB4 lipstick on a pig :muffin:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on April 20, 2019, 12:54:05 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 20, 2019, 11:34:48 AM
As promised, the special treat:

(https://i.postimg.cc/7h9DJ7v6/IMG-20190420-133118105.jpg)

InB4 lipstick on a pig :muffin:


Dude, that so needs a Mopar crate 360 engine. Think of the burnout potential!
Ok, been watching Roadkill too much.  :ohyeah:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 20, 2019, 02:00:09 PM
Quote from: shp4man on April 20, 2019, 12:54:05 PM
Dude, that so needs a Mopar crate 360 engine. Think of the burnout potential!
Ok, been watching Roadkill too much.  :ohyeah:

I cannot disagree, but it would be a shame to retire a perfectly good 2.5 4-banger that manages 19 MPG and 0-60 eventually.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 22, 2019, 06:29:42 PM
Nu plan:

1. sell Ranger, GMC, and Fiesta
2. drive Dakota
3. idgaf
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 23, 2019, 03:57:08 PM
GMC = my tree trimming ladder. I can't sell it. I wubs it. :wub:

(https://i.postimg.cc/NF33rcP4/IMG-20190423-175454609.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on April 23, 2019, 04:37:05 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 22, 2019, 06:29:42 PM
Nu plan:

1. sell Ranger, GMC, and Fiesta
2. drive Dakota
3. idgaf

But GMC got more torks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 23, 2019, 04:46:36 PM
Quote from: Submariner on April 23, 2019, 04:37:05 PM
But GMC got more torks.

Dakota has AC, boom boom stereo, and 19 MPG.
GMC has 235 torks * torque converter * low range 4WD.
All of these things are needed.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on April 24, 2019, 02:07:20 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 23, 2019, 04:46:36 PM
Dakota has AC, boom boom stereo, and 19 MPG.
GMC has 235 torks * torque converter * low range 4WD.
All of these things are needed.

Chop em both up, mix together.  Frankentruck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 24, 2019, 02:30:30 PM
Quote from: Submariner on April 24, 2019, 02:07:20 PM
Chop em both up, mix together.  Frankentruck.

Unpossible.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 25, 2019, 05:22:17 PM
I'm masquerading as a man with a reason. Actually, no I'm not.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 26, 2019, 01:20:59 PM
Nu shox for Dakota. KYB GR-2. Race truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 26, 2019, 02:18:07 PM
Rides like a new truck now. No more floaty boaty.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 26, 2019, 02:19:55 PM
Only had to notch out the frame about 1/2" on each side, because the axle is not stock.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 26, 2019, 02:38:15 PM
Dakota is basically the best ever. Doge room in back, 21 MPG, air cond., tractor engine, nice shifter action, sweet boom boom stereo, supreme tires, gnu shox, big piece of chrome on the tip like a prince albert ... must be time for something to break.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on April 26, 2019, 02:47:24 PM
Dakota gets better millage than Taco.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 26, 2019, 02:52:56 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on April 26, 2019, 02:47:24 PM
Dakota gets better millage than Taco.

Well, it's not great for a 4cyl/2wd/5spd. It varies from 18-22. GMC gets 13.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 26, 2019, 04:54:45 PM
Ideally, I'd have a Jaguar XJ6 on hand for when I have company.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 27, 2019, 03:42:17 PM
Fuck it. I want to move to Vermont.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 27, 2019, 05:29:06 PM
Fuck it, the entire Northeast had invasive vehicle "safety" and "emissions" inspections. I want to move to Wyoming.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 27, 2019, 06:03:37 PM
Fuck it. I'm going to claim South Dakota residency and move to Maine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 27, 2019, 06:07:44 PM
Okay, I'm going to start selling all of my personal belongings, aside from what I can take with me in one moving Pod and the back of Dakota.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 27, 2019, 06:10:05 PM
Dakota .... South Dakota ... it all makes sense!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on April 27, 2019, 06:10:25 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 27, 2019, 06:07:44 PM
Okay, I'm going to start selling all of my personal belongings, aside from what I can take with me in one moving Pod and the back of Dakota.
So, where to, Wyoming, Vermont, Maine...?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 27, 2019, 06:10:56 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on April 27, 2019, 06:10:25 PM
So, where to, Wyoming, Vermont, Maine...?

Anywhere I can get a job ... after I finish geology school.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 28, 2019, 04:04:46 PM
I think I'm going to sell Ranger for diddly squat. Like $800. Come and get it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 29, 2019, 09:58:25 PM
Let's say that Ranger isn't worth selling, cuz it ain't. Race truck?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 01, 2019, 10:24:07 PM
Fast fax: Ranger weighs about 2500#, and it would be relatively easy to give it 300 HP. That would be scary AF. Should try.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on May 02, 2019, 08:07:32 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 01, 2019, 10:24:07 PM
Fast fax: Ranger weighs about 2500#, and it would be relatively easy to give it 300 HP. That would be scary AF. Should try.


No traction. Rear tires. On fire   :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on May 02, 2019, 08:50:23 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 01, 2019, 10:24:07 PM
Fast fax: Ranger weighs about 2500#, and it would be relatively easy to give it 300 HP. That would be scary AF. Should try.

Turbo?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 02, 2019, 09:03:47 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on May 02, 2019, 08:50:23 AM
Turbo?

Blow through carburetor? Thought about it. The engine is in great shape, it's just 70 HP with the 1bbl carb.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 02, 2019, 09:05:13 AM
But for 300 HP I was thinking SBC+TH350.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 05, 2019, 07:16:46 AM
Plan #D:
Sell all trucks and LAND. Take Fiesta and move somewhere for geology. Sell House. Fuck South Carolona.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on May 05, 2019, 07:20:38 AM
Is there no Geo to Logy in SC?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 05, 2019, 07:22:48 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 05, 2019, 07:20:38 AM
Is there no Geo to Logy in SC?

Some, but not much. The Northeast has a ton, and Texas has a ton. I'd go back Northeast, closer to family.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 05, 2019, 08:09:20 AM
Maybe I can get a job in NYC and live in PA. I'd get rich, right?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 05, 2019, 08:11:52 AM
MANSWARM :lockedup:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 05, 2019, 08:12:05 AM
$Texas
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on May 05, 2019, 10:39:08 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 05, 2019, 07:20:38 AM
Is there no Geo to Logy in SC?

South Carolina was created by GOD in 4000 B.C. and nick keeps wondering why there aren't more fossils of people riding dinosaurs where he is.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 05, 2019, 11:22:16 AM
I dunno, I think I should keep GMC. I bet it could pass an inspextion up north if I replaced the bed, added a rear bumper, and a cadillac converter.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 05, 2019, 06:40:15 PM
The cheapest round trip flight to Sioux Falls is $318. Totally worth it to become a resident.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 06, 2019, 10:06:59 AM
Dakota had about 1/2 qt of mud in its rear end. No wonder it felt sluggish. Now cleaned up, and ready for 3 qts of Amsoil 80w-90.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 06, 2019, 03:35:51 PM
Also changed transmission oil for 4 qts Amsoil 75w-90 GL-4. Old stuff was nasty, but not quite the brown mud that was in the rear end. Shifter is really snick-snick now! Between the transmission and the rear axle, I think having actual oil in them restored at least 10 HP.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on May 07, 2019, 06:45:34 AM
I did all my diff fluidz a few years ago. It really did make a difference. Should probably do the rear diff again this summer.  That LSD puts in a lotta work in the winter. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 07, 2019, 08:04:38 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 07, 2019, 06:45:34 AM
I did all my diff fluidz a few years ago. It really did make a difference. Should probably do the rear diff again this summer.  That LSD puts in a lotta work in the winter. :lol:

My rear end was getting really hot because all it had in it was a handfull of mud. I was wondering why it felt like such a struggle at high speeds. It is much smoother now. Most people ignore rear end oil.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 08, 2019, 11:00:58 AM
I think a beater C4 Corvette would be a good daily. Most of them are autotragics, too.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 08, 2019, 06:29:53 PM
Yeah, but a 240D would also be sweet, and the tires are cheaper.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 08, 2019, 07:19:33 PM
When did C4s get so expensive? I was hoping 3 grand for a running one, but more like 5+.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 08, 2019, 07:21:31 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2019, 03:42:25 PM
Anyone want an 88 GMC? $1750 shipped.

Now $1725
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 08, 2019, 08:33:05 PM
A 1st gen Lexus ES300, now that is a practical car, and cheap.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 08, 2019, 08:37:55 PM
Okay

Dakota for dogs and hauling junk
ES300 for commuting and hauling people
Trade Fiesta for C5 Corvette, because I want
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 08, 2019, 08:43:07 PM
Nope, screw it.
Just Dakota. Sell everything else.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on May 08, 2019, 08:45:41 PM
And I thought I was indecisive... :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 08, 2019, 08:47:39 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on May 08, 2019, 08:45:41 PM
And I thought I was indecisive... :lol:

240D was the best idea so far, wasn't it?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 10, 2019, 02:21:07 PM
I ran Dakota into the mountains and back, probably averaging 80 MPH, and 18 MPG over 300 miles. It didn't burn a drop of oil, and the temp gauge never moved from 180. It's like a diesel engine. It might be slow, but it doesn't care if you run it flat out all day.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 93JC on May 10, 2019, 04:10:44 PM
:praise:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 13, 2019, 12:11:27 PM
Ranger's brake master cylinder was full of poop. I got a rebuild kit.

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJp6tnZj/IMG-20190513-140844792.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 13, 2019, 02:45:41 PM
Starting to think a Suzuki Verona is, like, totally the perfect car for me.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 14, 2019, 06:24:15 PM
Plan #6:
Sell Ranger. Sell GMC. Sell Fiesta.
Keep Dakota. Buy 240D. Win.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on May 14, 2019, 06:55:51 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 14, 2019, 06:24:15 PM
Plan #6:
Sell Ranger. Sell GMC. Sell Fiesta.
Keep Dakota. Buy 240D. Win.
Did you have a plan when you bought all those vehicles?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 14, 2019, 07:09:06 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on May 14, 2019, 06:55:51 PM
Did you have a plan when you bought all those vehicles?

Yes, and my plans always go to shit.
GMC for working on LAND, but I can't afford to do that.
Fiesta was for commuting to Charlotte for a job that I didn't get.
Ranger was so cheap that I just had to get it and fix it. And then I could commute with it and sell Fiesta.
Dakota was for a job that I had for two weeks working on cell towers. Neither GMC nor Ranger would have been suitable for long distance material+tool hauling. Then we lost the next big contract and I lost the whole job.
Everything sucks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 14, 2019, 09:51:36 PM
I am so into getting a 240D that I ordered a repair manual for one. To study.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 16, 2019, 08:25:04 AM
I'm sick from work with a 102° fever, but it's only 75 outside so far, so I decided to see if Ranger would start after sitting for two months. Took about 10 seconds of cranking, then boom. Purring like a baby tiger.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 16, 2019, 09:00:11 AM
I got out the hose and diagnosed the water on the floor. Clogged cowl drains. Between that, and the master cylinder leak, le flour needs some werk.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 16, 2019, 06:53:03 PM
I am now the proud owner of a used W123 diesel























































repair manual. :praise:

(https://i.postimg.cc/pT9yD1CV/IMG-20190516-205040819.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on May 17, 2019, 09:54:41 AM
She sure is pretty  :wub: :wub: :wub:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 17, 2019, 09:57:33 AM
Quote from: Submariner on May 17, 2019, 09:54:41 AM
She sure is pretty  :wub: :wub: :wub:

We spent the night together, and I had sweet dreams about injector pumps and vacuum lines.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on May 17, 2019, 10:44:07 AM
Did you find one locally you're trying to get?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 17, 2019, 11:27:20 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on May 17, 2019, 10:44:07 AM
Did you find one locally you're trying to get?

Not that I can afford. I just like reading stuff.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on May 17, 2019, 08:03:34 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 17, 2019, 09:57:33 AM
We spent the night together, and I had sweet dreams about injector pumps and vacuum lines.

Stop.  I can only get so aroused.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on May 17, 2019, 08:59:54 PM
You know those clattering damn things are mostly taxis, right?  ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 17, 2019, 10:51:36 PM
Quote from: shp4man on May 17, 2019, 08:59:54 PM
You know those clattering damn things are mostly taxis, right?  ;)

But have you considered the possibility that the W123 was the greatest real car ever made, and ever will be made?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on May 18, 2019, 07:55:57 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 17, 2019, 10:51:36 PM
But have you considered the possibility that the W123 was the greatest real car ever made, and ever will be made?

Have you been drinking?   :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 18, 2019, 08:37:25 AM
Quote from: shp4man on May 18, 2019, 07:55:57 AM
Have you been drinking?   :lol:

Well, probably.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 18, 2019, 09:38:39 AM
Plan #28b v1.0

Keep Fiesta and GMC.
Sell Ranger and Dakota.
"Move" to South Dakota.
Win.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 18, 2019, 07:30:29 PM
Okay...
Plan #42.9.002:

Keep Dakota & sell everything else. Then reevaluate.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on May 19, 2019, 09:26:32 AM
First step is to sell Ranger.  That seems to be the one consistent in your plans.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 19, 2019, 09:30:39 AM
Quote from: MrH on May 19, 2019, 09:26:32 AM
First step is to sell Ranger.  That seems to be the one consistent in your plans.

I need someone to help me bleed the master cylinder. :lockedup:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 19, 2019, 10:05:07 AM
If I keep Fiesta, I want to do the PumaSpeed stage 3 tune. God damn 166 hp and 210 torks.

(http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/saved/Ford_Fiesta_1.0_turbo_ecoboost_166.8bhp_power_graph.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 19, 2019, 10:06:56 AM
£1840 + shipping.
£89.94 for a "crackle map" :rolleyes: :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on May 19, 2019, 10:28:42 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 19, 2019, 10:05:07 AM
If I keep Fiesta, I want to do the PumaSpeed stage 3 tune. God damn 166 hp and 210 torks.

You could tow a mobile home with that.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 19, 2019, 10:38:14 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on May 19, 2019, 10:28:42 AM
You could tow a mobile home with that.

But it would burn down because of the flames shooting out of the exhaust. :huh:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 19, 2019, 07:53:17 PM
Okay, I got it.

Plan #42.9.003:
Sell Ranger.
Sell GMC.
Sell LAND. :cry:
Sell Fiesta.
No car payment, no land payment.
Buy a Suzuki Verona and cut the springs.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 19, 2019, 08:54:52 PM
No no no. Better idea.

Plan #42.9.004:

Sell Ranger.
Sell Dakota.
Sell LAND.
Keep Fiesta and GMC.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2019, 07:32:23 PM
I'm thinking, if I leave myself with Dakota, it could probably tow Fiesta on a dolly. I mean, the 4 cyl is rated 2000#, but whatever.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on May 20, 2019, 08:29:39 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2019, 07:32:23 PM
I'm thinking, if I leave myself with Dakota, it could probably tow Fiesta on a dolly. I mean, the 4 cyl is rated 2000#, but whatever.

Where are you towing it to?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2019, 08:34:43 PM
Quote from: shp4man on May 20, 2019, 08:29:39 PM
Where are you towing it to?

Just wherever I move after I finish school. Dakota would be moving truck. One trip with a car dolly, and one trip with a cargo trailer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2019, 08:47:35 PM
I *think* it has a 3.55 rear end, but I could rebuild it with 4.56 or 4.88 gears. That would be some insane 4 cyl pulling power.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on May 21, 2019, 04:06:01 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2019, 07:32:23 PM
I'm thinking, if I leave myself with Dakota, it could probably tow Fiesta on a dolly. I mean, the 4 cyl is rated 2000#, but whatever.

Isn't GMC a better towing truck?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 21, 2019, 04:11:14 PM
Quote from: Submariner on May 21, 2019, 04:06:01 PM
Isn't GMC a better towing truck?

Well, yeah. But Dakota has a bumpin stereo.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on May 21, 2019, 04:14:33 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 21, 2019, 04:11:14 PM
Well, yeah. But Dakota has a bumpin stereo.

I forgot about all the torks that adds.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 21, 2019, 04:31:44 PM
Quote from: Submariner on May 21, 2019, 04:14:33 PM
I forgot about all the torks that adds.

It puts out more torque than a 1937 Ford Tow Truck with a flathead V8. So, clearly, Dakota can also be a tow truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 21, 2019, 04:56:41 PM
You know what, though, a little turbocharger would do wonders for Dakota. Srsly. Y not.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 21, 2019, 05:47:32 PM
Stock brand new Dakota 2.5 = 120 hp/145 torks
Boosted to a weak 5 PSI, a ratio of 1.34 = 161 hp/194 torks
That would make it nearly equal to GMC's 4.3.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 22, 2019, 11:00:20 AM
tirbeau
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on May 22, 2019, 11:17:30 AM
Wouldn't a supercharger be easier?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 22, 2019, 11:36:15 AM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on May 22, 2019, 11:17:30 AM
Wouldn't a supercharger be easier?

Knoe, it woodn't, #1 reason cuz superchargers is be expensive. Also, they is less efficient.
There is plenty of room for terbow pipes n shit. Universal turbo kit is $435 for a T3/T4 and the basics. The I have to fabricate the exhausts and turbo mounting bracket; and buy my own Vortec-style FMU, injectors, wideband O2, spark plugs, oil cooler, remote oil filter mount... n stuff
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on May 22, 2019, 01:51:19 PM
The Roadkill guys stuffed an old 89 Mustang 5.0 into a rusty old Datsun 260z, then hung a turbo on it from a 6.0 Ford diesel.  :lol:    It worked pretty well- twisted one of the rear swingaxles out of the Datsun.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 22, 2019, 02:12:26 PM
Quote from: shp4man on May 22, 2019, 01:51:19 PM
The Roadkill guys stuffed an old 89 Mustang 5.0 into a rusty old Datsun 260z, then hung a turbo on it from a 6.0 Ford diesel.  :lol:    It worked pretty well- twisted one of the rear swingaxles out of the Datsun.

I thought that was a 4.3 Chevy, or did they rerebuild it?
Anyway, I'm just thinking 5 PSI, for reliable boost.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 22, 2019, 05:03:42 PM
With the super cheapness of generic Chinese parts, I figure I can turn "painfully slow" into "adequate" for under $1000, and a few days of labor and tinkering.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on May 22, 2019, 05:47:19 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 22, 2019, 02:12:26 PM
I thought that was a 4.3 Chevy, or did they rerebuild it?
Anyway, I'm just thinking 5 PSI, for reliable boost.

They blew up the 4.3, then smashed it with hammers.  ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 22, 2019, 06:03:55 PM
Quote from: shp4man on May 22, 2019, 05:47:19 PM
They blew up the 4.3, then smashed it with hammers.  ;)

Blow up a 4.3? Impossible. :pee:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on May 22, 2019, 09:57:49 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 22, 2019, 06:03:55 PM
Blow up a 4.3? Impossible. :pee:

Have you watched the show? They could blow up anything.  ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 25, 2019, 12:58:06 PM
It's so hawt here, I think at least one of my trucks will spontaneously combust.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 26, 2019, 10:53:15 AM
Gettin a new AC compressor for GMC. Totally gonna beat the heat.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 29, 2019, 06:47:10 PM
I think GMC is going to be the first to go. As soom as I fix the AC, it will sell like hot potatoes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 31, 2019, 07:02:19 PM
A 2000 Durango, 5.9, 2wd, would actually be a reasonable vehicle. Except the 15 MPG highway rating.

Schit, might as well get a Caravan. Dogevan.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 31, 2019, 07:29:55 PM
I'm seriously talking myself into a Doge Caravan ... 01-07 year, with the 3.8.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 01, 2019, 04:20:53 PM
Speaking of campers...

(https://i.postimg.cc/0NSPVsmx/AACcBdb.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2019, 07:09:49 PM
But I am no longer speaking of campers.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 01, 2019, 07:12:26 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2019, 07:09:49 PM
But I am no longer speaking of campers.

No trailer?  No land?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2019, 07:16:36 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 01, 2019, 07:12:26 PM
No trailer?  No land?

I think I'm just going to sell the land :(
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 01, 2019, 08:50:25 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2019, 07:16:36 PM
I think I'm just going to sell the land :(

Where are you going to live?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2019, 09:08:28 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 01, 2019, 08:50:25 PM
Where are you going to live?

I have this place... it's like a house, and I live in it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2019, 12:53:00 PM
NADA retail values for my GMC:

Low
$1,580
   
Average
$3,608
   
High
$5,218


so, I should start high and work my way down, right? :lol:

srsly, I was thinking $1800 is fair considering how ugly, but mechanically sound it is
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 02, 2019, 12:56:04 PM
If you had a garage, you could give it a spray job, maybe get a couple more K for it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2019, 12:57:06 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on June 02, 2019, 12:56:04 PM
If you had a garage, you could give it a spray job, maybe get a couple more K for it.

Yeah, same deal with the Ranger. No Garage. None.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 02, 2019, 01:22:31 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2019, 12:57:06 PM
Yeah, same deal with the Ranger. No Garage. None.
Don't they have these rental places nearby where you can do a cheap spray job?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on June 02, 2019, 01:57:23 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on June 02, 2019, 01:22:31 PM
Don't they have these rental places nearby where you can do a cheap spray job?


Yeah, but as it turns out, those aren't what I thought they were. At all.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2019, 09:14:26 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 02, 2019, 01:57:23 PM

Yeah, but as it turns out, those aren't what I thought they were. At all.

What did you think they were, exactly?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2019, 10:03:13 PM
I'm still thinking about a Caravan, or Town & Country. Why.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2019, 10:04:56 PM
Did the 01-07 T&C come standard with the 3.8? I need dat horsepower.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 02, 2019, 10:22:05 PM
Naw, it had the 3.3, too. Eh, 3.3 is okay. I mean, the cylinder walls are thicker, so that's better for a turbo, right?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 03, 2019, 10:07:31 AM
Don't forget NAWZZZ
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 03, 2019, 10:57:01 AM
Quote from: Submariner on June 03, 2019, 10:07:31 AM
Don't forget NAWZZZ

I could nawz on ur face
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 05, 2019, 10:00:18 AM
Mang, now I'm thining Stow-n-Gow is a good idea. It would be so easy to just camp for a night by flipping all the seats down and rolling out a pad and sleepin bag. And there woild.be plenty of dog room
CampinVAN.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on June 05, 2019, 10:10:51 AM
Stow n Go is awe zum.  Just don't get a VAN with electric rear Stow n Go.  It's frustratingly slow and annoying compared to the 3-step strap setup.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 05, 2019, 10:19:34 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 05, 2019, 10:10:51 AM
Stow n Go is awe zum.  Just don't get a VAN with electric rear Stow n Go.  It's frustratingly slow and annoying compared to the 3-step strap setup.

Screw that crap. I want manual stowe and manual sliding doors.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 06, 2019, 08:34:36 AM
I see all kinds of '05-'07 Grand Caravans with stow-n-gos for $1800-$3000. This is the next big thing. Big things sre coming.

I think I'll put GMC up for sale this weekend, since it will be basically ready to go after a wash and vac. Then I will focus on finishing Ranger and selling it. Then I will buy VAN. Shirley, VAN will need some maintenance and performance modifications. After that, I will swap Dakota's stereo over to VAN, and sell Dakota.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 06, 2019, 09:02:18 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 06, 2019, 08:34:36 AM
I see all kinds of '05-'07 Grand Caravans with stow-n-gos for $1800-$3000. This is the next big thing. Big things sre coming.

I think I'll put GMC up for sale this weekend, since it will be basically ready to go after a wash and vac. Then I will focus on finishing Ranger and selling it. Then I will buy VAN. Shirley, VAN will need some maintenance and performance modifications. After that, I will swap Dakota's stereo over to VAN, and sell Dakota.
Are you sure?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 06, 2019, 09:05:42 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on June 06, 2019, 09:02:18 AM
Are you sure?

Today, VAN.  Tomorrow, LAND.  Monday, TRUK.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 06, 2019, 11:33:28 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on June 06, 2019, 09:02:18 AM
Are you sure?

Not even close.

Quote from: Submariner on June 06, 2019, 09:05:42 AM
Today, VAN.  Tomorrow, LAND.  Monday, TRUK.

I want to keep Dakota. It is so underappreciated as a truck. Perfect size, rack and pinion steering, good ride, quiet enough, ez to maintain tractor engine, nice shifter, and not terribly unreliable.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 06, 2019, 05:25:50 PM
Q... if I had Dakota, and a Grand Caravan 3.3, which one would tow which on a car dolly?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on June 06, 2019, 05:30:42 PM
The Dakota.

Caravan transmissions aren't very tough.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 06, 2019, 05:34:35 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 06, 2019, 05:30:42 PM
The Dakota.

Caravan transmissions aren't very tough.

Yes, but a Grande Caravan is rated to tow 3800#, while Dakota is rated for 2000#.  :lol:
Of course, Dakota's chassis can tow over 5000, but they rate the 4 cyl for 2000 because reasons.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 06, 2019, 08:28:48 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 06, 2019, 05:30:42 PM
The Dakota.

Caravan transmissions aren't very tough.

Growing up, my friends mom had a Grand Caravan.  I thought it was cool because of power sliding doors.

The mom hated it because it went through three transmissions, and only two were covered by Dodge.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 06, 2019, 08:59:11 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 06, 2019, 08:28:48 PM
Growing up, my friends mom had a Grand Caravan.  I thought it was cool because of power sliding doors.

The mom hated it because it went through three transmissions, and only two were covered by Dodge.

Yeah, every Caravan that I know of died with its transmission. But, I can be extra good about changing the fluid/filter, and add an extra cooler, right?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on June 06, 2019, 09:29:37 PM
Why did the transmissions fail?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 06, 2019, 09:29:38 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 06, 2019, 08:59:11 PM
Yeah, every Caravan that I know of died with its transmission. But, I can be extra good about changing the fluid/filter, and add an extra cooler, right?

Do you think you can stuff a Fedders window box unit down there?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 06, 2019, 10:09:04 PM
Quote from: Laconian on June 06, 2019, 09:29:37 PM
Why did the transmissions fail?

Lots of stupid electric solenoid failures, and neglect/abuse.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 06, 2019, 10:10:50 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 06, 2019, 09:29:38 PM
Do you think you can stuff a Fedders window box unit down there?

Fast Fax: The Caravan's stock transmission cooler is integrated into the AC condenser as a single unit.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 07, 2019, 08:30:15 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 06, 2019, 10:10:50 PM
Fast Fax: The Caravan's stock transmission cooler is integrated into the AC condenser as a single unit.

COOL TRANNY
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on June 07, 2019, 08:44:37 AM
Quote from: Submariner on June 07, 2019, 08:30:15 AM
COOL TRANNY

Wow you're such a transphobe POS.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 07, 2019, 09:15:04 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 07, 2019, 08:44:37 AM
Wow you're such a transphobe POS.

Lol
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 07, 2019, 10:08:08 PM
Plan v77.1a:

-Sell GMC
-Trade Fiesta for a late model Chrysler minivan with stow-n-go seats. Any engine except the 4.0. The old 3.3/3.8 is fine, and the 3.6 Pentastar is acceptable. At least I know how to work on it. VW Routan is a non starter, because the middle row doesn't stow-n-go.
-Sell Dakota
-Keep Ranger and have fun with it
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 08, 2019, 08:17:01 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 07, 2019, 10:08:08 PM
Plan v77.1a:

-Sell GMC
-Trade Fiesta for a late model Chrysler minivan with stow-n-go seats. Any engine except the 4.0. The old 3.3/3.8 is fine, and the 3.6 Pentastar is acceptable. At least I know how to work on it. VW Routan is a non starter, because the middle row doesn't stow-n-go.
-Sell Dakota
-Keep Ranger and have fun with it

You really should buy an old garage/small warehouse, build a home inside, and have a few bays for TRUK/VAN/LAND
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 08, 2019, 09:59:34 AM
Quote from: Submariner on June 08, 2019, 08:17:01 AM
You really should buy an old garage/small warehouse, build a home inside, and have a few bays for TRUK/VAN/LAND

Yeah, no shit. I'd love to live in a warehouse. I could park a camper in there and the rest could be garage space.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 08, 2019, 10:00:37 AM
Plan v77.1b:

Sell all trucks. Buy stow-n-go minivan. Keep Fiesta.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 08, 2019, 03:21:22 PM
I like this VAN
https://www.carmax.com/car/16575529
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 08, 2019, 03:30:10 PM
I like this VAN better
https://www.carmax.com/car/17435761
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on June 08, 2019, 03:30:51 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 08, 2019, 03:21:22 PM
I like this VAN
https://www.carmax.com/car/16575529

So much practical.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 11, 2019, 08:46:41 AM
I'm starting to lean towards a 2003-ish Honda Odyssey. Thanks to scary transmission problems, they are pretty cheap. 240 HP Honda V6, fold flat rear seat. Just remove the second row for instant cargo/camping VAN. I can probably take care of the transmission well enough.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 11, 2019, 08:52:19 PM
Yup. 02-04 Odyssey. Coming soon. Big things are.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 12, 2019, 06:03:28 PM
Also on the table is a Chevy HHR, despite being a colossal chunk of crap.

(https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/attachments/general-hhr-4/45622d1504871077-maximum-cargo-length-rear-mat.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 12, 2019, 06:26:30 PM
Shit, I thought I was 59" tall, but I'm 69" tall, which is 5'9". Fuck the HHR.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 12, 2019, 06:28:48 PM
Seems to be lots of room with the passenger seat folded down; although I agree, it's a colossal chunk of crap. :huh:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on June 12, 2019, 06:42:25 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 12, 2019, 06:03:28 PM
Also on the table is a Chevy HHR, despite being a colossal chunk of crap.

(https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/attachments/general-hhr-4/45622d1504871077-maximum-cargo-length-rear-mat.jpg)

You wouldn't dare.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on June 12, 2019, 06:43:13 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 12, 2019, 06:26:30 PM
Fuck the HHR.


That's more like it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on June 12, 2019, 06:45:02 PM
Just noticed in that picture, the HHR has The Club™️ installed.

Proof that whoever owns it is chemically unbalanced.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 12, 2019, 06:48:29 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 12, 2019, 06:45:02 PM
Just noticed in that picture, the HHR has The Club™️ installed.

Proof that whoever owns it is chemically unbalanced.

I've always wanted a The Club™, but I've rarely had anything that someone would want to steal, like an HHR.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 12, 2019, 09:15:00 PM
I really want to rebuild Dakota's rear end with 4.56:1 gears. 60 MPH in 5th would be at a reasonable 2500 RPM, and downshifting to 4th would put it right at 3200 RPM, which is peak torque. This is for towing the full 8000 pounds that the same chassis with a V8 is rated for.

Strange, the new 5th gear would be almost exactly like the current 4th gear. 🤔👍
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on June 12, 2019, 09:52:36 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 12, 2019, 06:45:02 PM
Just noticed in that picture, the HHR has The Club™️ installed.

Proof that whoever owns it is chemically unbalanced.

In Vancouver the other week, as I'm crossing the street, a middle aged asian guy pulls up in an immaculate early 90s NSX.  I was about to say nice car to him.  Then he pulls out a club and puts it in place before getting out.  The man is clearly a sociopath.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 07:20:57 AM
Quote from: MrH on June 12, 2019, 09:52:36 PM
In Vancouver the other week, as I'm crossing the street, a middle aged asian guy pulls up in an immaculate early 90s NSX.  I was about to say nice car to him.  Then he pulls out a club and puts it in place before getting out.  The man is clearly a sociopath.

At least it is period correct
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 13, 2019, 11:10:46 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 12, 2019, 09:15:00 PM
I really want to rebuild Dakota's rear end with 4.56:1 gears. 60 MPH in 5th would be at a reasonable 2500 RPM, and downshifting to 4th would put it right at 3200 RPM, which is peak torque. This is for towing the full 8000 pounds that the same chassis with a V8 is rated for.

Strange, the new 5th gear would be almost exactly like the current 4th gear. 🤔👍

Plan 7.2.3.7.11: sell GMC, use proceeds to buy 5.9 and swap into DAKOTA.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 02:21:03 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 13, 2019, 11:10:46 AM
Plan 7.2.3.7.11: sell GMC, use proceeds to buy 5.9 and swap into DAKOTA.

But GMC is so awesome. Check out this GMC pr0n!

(https://i.postimg.cc/50HPy82Y/IMG-20190613-134034791.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NjJ7XLV1/IMG-20190613-132040258.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sgqGyWq0/IMG-20190613-132149883.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 03:25:21 PM
Shit, between the roof and my IRS bill, I might have to sell Dakota. Shit.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 13, 2019, 03:25:28 PM
STOP!  I can't get aroused at work!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 03:31:09 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 13, 2019, 03:25:28 PM
STOP!  I can't get aroused at work!

Sorry. Let me help

(https://img2.carmax.com/img/vehicles/17129339/1.jpg)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9a/Rosie_O%27Donnell_by_David_Shankbone.jpg)


Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 13, 2019, 07:36:53 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 03:31:09 PM
Sorry. Let me help

(https://img2.carmax.com/img/vehicles/17129339/1.jpg)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9a/Rosie_O%27Donnell_by_David_Shankbone.jpg)



:winkguy:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 07:56:38 PM
Ugh, I hate this thread now. Next page, please.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 07:56:48 PM
p0st
Title: Re: No Garage
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p0st
Title: Re: No Garage
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p0st
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 08:00:46 PM
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Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 08:01:46 PM
comp0st
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 08:02:25 PM
Sandra Bull0ck
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 08:03:07 PM
Ge0graphy r0cks, but Ge0graphy is where it's at
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 08:03:31 PM
Sit 0n a p0tat0 pan 0tis
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 08:03:39 PM
p0st
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 08:04:25 PM
Jimmy crack c0rn and I d0n't care
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 08:06:43 PM
0range j00se
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 08:14:20 PM
h0w much w00d w0uld a w00dchuck chuck
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 13, 2019, 08:36:37 PM
(https://media.wmagazine.com/photos/59ef84e54c7ce50c0d0610de/4:3/w_1536/GettyImages-827423532.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 08:58:14 PM
gtfo
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 10:08:28 PM
Maybe the tables are turning. I should sell GMC and Dakota and make $$$.
Drive Ranger. Maybe get a Weber carb.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 13, 2019, 10:12:57 PM
LIFT TRUK

(https://automanager.blob.core.windows.net/wmphotos/010796/b8248caf7bdd5d49948630e4992c0eb8/fc769a7abe_640.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 13, 2019, 10:17:19 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 13, 2019, 10:12:57 PM
LIFT TRUK

(https://automanager.blob.core.windows.net/wmphotos/010796/b8248caf7bdd5d49948630e4992c0eb8/fc769a7abe_640.jpg)

I was actually thinking of lowering Ranger a bit.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on June 14, 2019, 09:46:00 AM
I fit a crate engine in the back of an HHR so they're definitely useful.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 14, 2019, 09:49:46 AM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 14, 2019, 09:46:00 AM
I fit a crate engine in the back of an HHR so they're definitely useful.
So is a wheelbarrow. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 14, 2019, 10:54:16 AM
Yeah, so, I have no idea what I'm doing.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 14, 2019, 01:43:55 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 14, 2019, 10:54:16 AM
Yeah, so, I have no idea what I'm doing.

You'd have fooled me.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 14, 2019, 04:20:27 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 14, 2019, 01:43:55 PM
You'd have fooled me.

I'm thinking, sell Dakota and GMC, and take Fiesta out of retirement. Ranger can be truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 14, 2019, 11:29:40 PM
Suzuki Verona
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on June 15, 2019, 11:39:01 AM
Sell all except Fiesta. Buy decent low mileage F250. Done.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 15, 2019, 11:45:13 AM
Quote from: shp4man on June 15, 2019, 11:39:01 AM
Sell all except Fiesta. Buy decent low mileage F250. Done.

I want a Ferrari
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 15, 2019, 11:50:19 AM
Maybe I can follow the Accent model. Subcompact car + utility trailer covers all the bases. Or, keep Ranger, because it is cheaper than a utility trailer.
:lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 15, 2019, 11:54:46 AM
I wonder if Ranger could tow Fiesta on a dolly. Maybe with a turbo?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 15, 2019, 06:43:52 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 15, 2019, 11:54:46 AM
I wonder if Ranger could tow Fiesta on a dolly. Maybe with a turbo?

Can you stick a power stroke into a Ranger?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 15, 2019, 06:44:48 PM
Yes u can

(https://therangerstation.com/Magazine/winter2011/billy_diesel/bd-large.JPG)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 16, 2019, 05:31:07 AM
I'll get right on that. I can do the work in my garage.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 16, 2019, 09:09:27 AM
It's even a d00ley.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 16, 2019, 07:01:09 PM
I can put d00leys on the front of Fiesta🤔
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 17, 2019, 12:21:55 PM
Plan 69.2.4.XXVI

Buy this: https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/windsor-locks-2003-international/6892963729.html

Sell TRUK, GMC, build home in box.  Tow LAND and PARTY car.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2019, 12:24:46 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 17, 2019, 12:21:55 PM
Plan 69.2.4.XXVI

Buy this: https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/windsor-locks-2003-international/6892963729.html

Sell TRUK, GMC, build home in box.  Tow LAND and PARTY car.

Autotragic? GTFO.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 17, 2019, 12:29:29 PM
moar speed

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/windsor-locks-international-single-axle/6905136937.html

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2019, 12:52:50 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 17, 2019, 12:29:29 PM
moar speed

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/d/windsor-locks-international-single-axle/6905136937.html

Needs moar b00st
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 17, 2019, 12:58:13 PM
Get a turbo t00n and 800hp
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2019, 01:02:58 PM
Or I can just tewn Fiesta and get 170 HP
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2019, 02:56:39 PM
I kinda like this thing
https://columbia.craigslist.org/rvd/d/grand-rapids-2018-showhauler-custom-4x4/6910533689.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on June 17, 2019, 04:03:37 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2019, 02:56:39 PM
I kinda like this thing
https://columbia.craigslist.org/rvd/d/grand-rapids-2018-showhauler-custom-4x4/6910533689.html

Wow.  That thing is awesome.  But holy oh fuck $350k.  Must be nice to have that kinda money!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2019, 04:50:54 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 17, 2019, 04:03:37 PM
Wow.  That thing is awesome.  But holy oh fuck $350k.  Must be nice to have that kinda money!

Yeah, if it was $250K, I'd pick it up, but not at that price :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on June 17, 2019, 05:57:29 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2019, 04:50:54 PM
Yeah, if it was $250K, I'd pick it up, but not at that price :lol:

Word. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 17, 2019, 06:57:36 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2019, 02:56:39 PM
I kinda like this thing
https://columbia.craigslist.org/rvd/d/grand-rapids-2018-showhauler-custom-4x4/6910533689.html

Just put a Coleman stove, bunk bed and porta-potty in the back of BOX TRUK.  Same thing.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 18, 2019, 05:08:35 PM
Quote from: Submariner on June 17, 2019, 06:57:36 PM
Just put a Coleman stove, bunk bed and porta-potty in the back of BOX TRUK.  Same thing.

Box truck is ... not 4x4
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 19, 2019, 06:57:15 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 18, 2019, 05:08:35 PM
Box truck is ... not 4x4

You get loads of traction from d00ley.  Same thing.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 19, 2019, 08:48:58 AM
Quote from: Submariner on June 19, 2019, 06:57:15 AM
You get loads of traction from d00ley.  Same thing.

I dooleys can get stuck pretty easily. It would not make it to LAND.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 19, 2019, 08:48:04 PM
4x4 + VAN + tow + LAND + RV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efhs-Gd-ZFY
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 19, 2019, 10:15:36 PM
Ok, I need Bigfoot.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on June 20, 2019, 09:36:43 AM
I saw an RV similar to that about a week ago except it was a little longer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 20, 2019, 10:06:43 AM
Quote from: Submariner on June 19, 2019, 08:48:04 PM
4x4 + VAN + tow + LAND + RV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efhs-Gd-ZFY
Pretty nice layout for something that size.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 22, 2019, 09:30:39 AM
I think I'm going to get one of those pop-up car tents garage ports and use it to paint my truck(s).
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 22, 2019, 05:35:57 PM
(https://www.dragtimes.com/images/1087108365dak01.jpg)

SPORT TRUK
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 22, 2019, 06:03:04 PM
Dakota is FOG truck
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 24, 2019, 03:48:02 PM
GMC: sold :cry:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on June 24, 2019, 04:49:35 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 24, 2019, 03:48:02 PM
GMC: sold :cry:

How much?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 24, 2019, 06:02:52 PM
Quote from: shp4man on June 24, 2019, 04:49:35 PM
How much?

1600$
Now I can pay some billz
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on June 24, 2019, 06:06:05 PM
What's next?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 24, 2019, 06:07:32 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on June 24, 2019, 06:06:05 PM
What's next?

Dakota. :(
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 25, 2019, 01:52:06 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 24, 2019, 06:07:32 PM
Dakota. :(

What about the towz???
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 25, 2019, 08:54:56 AM
Quote from: Submariner on June 25, 2019, 01:52:06 AM
What about the towz???

Ranger? :mask:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 25, 2019, 07:46:57 PM
Oh queso, my plan for the Ranger is to lower it 2" and paint a metallic flake clear over the patina. Then maybe a 2bbl Weber carb.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on June 25, 2019, 11:56:14 PM
oh hellllll yes
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 26, 2019, 05:38:54 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 25, 2019, 07:46:57 PM
Oh queso, my plan for the Ranger is to lower it 2" and paint a metallic flake clear over the patina. Then maybe a 2bbl Weber carb.
How's the body, much rust?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 26, 2019, 07:44:54 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on June 26, 2019, 05:38:54 AM
How's the body, much rust?

Just the floor boards, because the cowl drain was clogged. The body is pretty nice.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 26, 2019, 03:43:40 PM
Ranger is back in business. I covered the seat and bolted it back in. Rubber floor mats cover the holes. It started right up after about 10 seconds of cranking.
Oh yeah, I hadva friend come over last week and help me bleed the brakes. Emmanual brakes ftw. Such solid feel now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on June 26, 2019, 10:38:30 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 26, 2019, 03:43:40 PM
Ranger is back in business. I covered the seat and bolted it back in. Rubber floor mats cover the holes. It started right up after about 10 seconds of cranking.
Oh yeah, I hadva friend come over last week and help me bleed the brakes. Emmanual brakes ftw. Such solid feel now.

10 seconds? Fuel pump check valve. You don't need a friend. Gravity bleed.  ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 27, 2019, 06:03:16 AM
Quote from: shp4man on June 26, 2019, 10:38:30 PM
10 seconds? Fuel pump check valve. You don't need a friend. Gravity bleed.  ;)

It had been sitting for probably two months. 10 seconds is pretty good for a mechanical pump and carb.
Also, I rebuilt the master cylinder. Gravity sucks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 27, 2019, 07:45:14 PM
Ranger is a death trap. I accidentally spilled some oil in the #4 plug hole while topping it off. Later, I take a hard left turn, and all that oil pours onto the exhaust manifold. Danger!!! Since there is currently a giant hole in the floorboard, the cabin filled with smoke.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on June 27, 2019, 07:50:44 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 27, 2019, 07:45:14 PM
Ranger is a death trap. I accidentally spilled some oil in the #4 plug hole while topping it off. Later, I take a hard left turn, and all that oil pours onto the exhaust manifold. Danger!!! Since there is currently a giant hole in the floorboard, the cabin filled with smoke.

Rubber floor mats didn't do the job?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 93JC on June 27, 2019, 07:57:26 PM
(https://media1.tenor.com/images/a5a7107ea01bae3b3ec7e81db6780cc9/tenor.gif?itemid=12138369)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 27, 2019, 08:16:07 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on June 27, 2019, 07:50:44 PM
Rubber floor mats didn't do the job?

I need another mat to go around the shifter. That's the biggest hole. I'm about to Amazon one.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 27, 2019, 08:22:29 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 27, 2019, 08:16:07 PM
I need another mat to go around the shifter. That's the biggest hole. I'm about to Amazon one.
How about replacing the floor panel.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 27, 2019, 09:03:33 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on June 27, 2019, 08:22:29 PM
How about replacing the floor panel.

So much work, and no garage to do it in.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on June 27, 2019, 09:11:43 PM
You've looked into building a pre-fab garage / house.  Could you buy an existing structure and make it work that way?

I was in Burlington not long ago and went to a breakfast stop that was converted from a shop that served 2-3 axle trucks.  Maybe 1,300 sq. ft. or a bit more, 20 foot ceilings, only enough room for one big rig at a time, but you could easily fit 2-3 cars in there (more if you built raised living space and parked underneath).  Even in a popular neighborhood in a booming town, it cost the people under 100k to buy.

Just something to consider...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 28, 2019, 05:40:29 AM
Quote from: Submariner on June 27, 2019, 09:11:43 PM
You've looked into building a pre-fab garage / house.  Could you buy an existing structure and make it work that way?

I was in Burlington not long ago and went to a breakfast stop that was converted from a shop that served 2-3 axle trucks.  Maybe 1,300 sq. ft. or a bit more, 20 foot ceilings, only enough room for one big rig at a time, but you could easily fit 2-3 cars in there (more if you built raised living space and parked underneath).  Even in a popular neighborhood in a booming town, it cost the people under 100k to buy.

Just something to consider...

Yes, I want that place. With the breakfast, too.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 28, 2019, 11:06:49 PM
I changed Ranger's oil today, and used three random leftover jugs of oil.
1 qt of 10w-30
2 qts 5w-30
2 qts 15w-40
=
5 qts of 10w-34.

Runs good, man. 🤰🔐💯
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 29, 2019, 10:31:20 AM
Can't decide if sell Ranger or Dakota. The market is crap right now. Dakota would be lucky to sell for $2000. Ranger would probably sell quick for $700, because anything that runs for $700 will sell.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 29, 2019, 10:53:31 AM
Probably should sell Ranger. :cry:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 29, 2019, 10:55:54 AM
No, I need the $2000. Taking a loss either way. Ranger is a cooler beater truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 29, 2019, 12:26:30 PM
Maybe I sell both trucks and just get minivan?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 29, 2019, 12:30:22 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 29, 2019, 12:26:30 PM
Maybe I sell both trucks and just get minivan?

Good idea, but then minivan.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 29, 2019, 01:17:02 PM
So if I put a dual carb intake on Ranger

https://www.ebay.com/p/Ford-Pinto-2-0l-2000cc-Edelbrock-Fp-1-Aluminum-2x1-Intake-Manifold/1237186002?iid=254277993958&rt=nc

what carburetors would I use?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on June 29, 2019, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 29, 2019, 01:17:02 PM
So if I put a dual carb intake on Ranger

https://www.ebay.com/p/Ford-Pinto-2-0l-2000cc-Edelbrock-Fp-1-Aluminum-2x1-Intake-Manifold/1237186002?iid=254277993958&rt=nc

what carburetors would I use?

Buy junkyard 302 and auto trans. Stuff in Ranger. Have fun until rear end explodes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 29, 2019, 02:41:35 PM
Quote from: shp4man on June 29, 2019, 01:38:17 PM
Buy junkyard 302 and auto trans. Stuff in Ranger. Have fun until rear end explodes.

Yeah, that's a thing, too.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 29, 2019, 10:22:32 PM
I just got back from a night on the town in Ranger, and I have to say it is just too cool to sell for a piddly $700.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 02, 2019, 10:30:19 AM
Ranger has so much more low end torque than Dakota, it's stupid. It will happily idle along in OD at 35 MPH, despite the warnings on the sun visor.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 03, 2019, 09:03:15 AM
Drove Dakota today. Smooth ride, quiet, AC, stereo, but feels so much slower than Ranger. Can't decide which to sell.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on July 03, 2019, 09:09:33 AM
Both.  Sell Fiesta.  Buy Doge Van + Exocet.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 03, 2019, 10:36:46 AM
Quote from: MrH on July 03, 2019, 09:09:33 AM
Both.  Sell Fiesta.  Buy Doge Van + Exocet.

No sell Festiva
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 03, 2019, 11:27:27 AM
Propposed garage:

La Fiesta for mpg
Cheby Venture/Pontiac Montana for doge, towing (3500#), and road tripz
Ford Ranger for kicks
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: HurricaneSteve on July 03, 2019, 04:21:03 PM
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/cto?query=mercedes+diesel&auto_title_status=1

Any of these jump out?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 03, 2019, 04:59:27 PM
Quote from: HurricaneSteve on July 03, 2019, 04:21:03 PM
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/cto?query=mercedes+diesel&auto_title_status=1

Any of these jump out?

I bought a Mercedes W123 diesel repair manual so I don't actually have to own one.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 03, 2019, 09:45:44 PM
I still like Venture/Montana. For camping, remove rear seat, keep two middle seats, which fold forward to make the floor into a bed. Curb weight of 3800# means it's lighter than most minivans, the gearing of the 4spd transaxle is super tall, and 3400 V6 in not awful except intake gaskets. Should be able to beat the 24 MPG highway rating.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 93JC on July 04, 2019, 04:51:36 PM
Everything about the Venture/Montana is shite. They were not nice whatsoever, right from the get-go. They sold on $/lb, or $/ft3.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 04, 2019, 04:55:47 PM
Quote from: 93JC on July 04, 2019, 04:51:36 PM
Everything about the Venture/Montana is shite. They were not nice whatsoever, right from the get-go. They sold on $/lb, or $/ft3.

A friends mom had one.  The passenger side power door partially fell off the hinges, while driving, at 40k miles.  I think it was the first iteration of that utilitarian cancer, not the ugly, bulbous one that followed.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 04, 2019, 04:58:51 PM
Quote from: 93JC on July 04, 2019, 04:51:36 PM
Everything about the Venture/Montana is shite. They were not nice whatsoever, right from the get-go. They sold on $/lb, or $/ft3.

In that case, literally every minivan is shite.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on July 04, 2019, 07:05:35 PM
My grandparents had a Pontiac Montana. We were in it during a thunderstorm and it was the loudest thing I've ever heard, due to the metal roof and lack of structure/stiffness.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 04, 2019, 07:48:48 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 04, 2019, 07:05:35 PM
My grandparents one time. We were in it during a thunderstorm and it was the loudest thing I've ever heard, due to the metal roof and lack of structure/stiffness.

What a Chevy Vanture?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 04, 2019, 08:19:44 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 04, 2019, 07:48:48 PM
What a Chevy Vanture?

A Chevy express with a transverse FWD 3.4l pooprod conversion.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 04, 2019, 08:44:54 PM
Quote from: Submariner on July 04, 2019, 08:19:44 PM
A Chevy express with a transverse FWD 3.4l pooprod conversion.

(https://i.imgflip.com/pil6y.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on July 04, 2019, 10:33:07 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 04, 2019, 08:44:54 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/pil6y.jpg)


Godamn right.... :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on July 05, 2019, 07:46:51 AM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 04, 2019, 07:05:35 PM
My grandparents one time. We were in it during a thunderstorm and it was the loudest thing I've ever heard, due to the metal roof and lack of structure/stiffness.

We are 90% sure lightning struck the top of our 1987 Dodge Caravan in the middle of a thunderstorm.  Everybody was poopin bricks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on July 05, 2019, 09:37:51 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 04, 2019, 07:48:48 PM
What a Chevy Vanture?

Montana.

I don't know what the original sentence was attempting to say. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 93JC on July 05, 2019, 10:52:27 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 04, 2019, 04:58:51 PM
In that case, literally every minivan is shite.

No, every other van on the market was better.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on July 05, 2019, 11:39:25 AM
Get the Warner Brothers edition of the Chevy Venture.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 05, 2019, 12:56:59 PM
Quote from: MrH on July 05, 2019, 11:39:25 AM
Get the Warner Brothers edition of the Chevy Venture.

I wish.
Or a Nautica Mercury Villager.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 05, 2019, 12:57:23 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 05, 2019, 09:37:51 AM
Montana.

I don't know what the original sentence was attempting to say. :lol:

:partyon:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 05, 2019, 12:57:51 PM
Quote from: 93JC on July 05, 2019, 10:52:27 AM
No, every other van on the market was better.

Ford Freewindstar, are you joking?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 93JC on July 05, 2019, 08:51:52 PM
Second-gen Windstar was better.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 05, 2019, 09:25:16 PM
Quote from: 93JC on July 05, 2019, 08:51:52 PM
Second-gen Windstar was better.

... at being a piece of shit
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on July 05, 2019, 10:37:07 PM
Oh yeah, I miss the days when Ford thought that naming cars with common suffixes would shore up their shitty sales. Why didn't we get a Freestang?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 05, 2019, 11:17:58 PM
Quote from: Laconian on July 05, 2019, 10:37:07 PM
Oh yeah, I miss the days when Ford thought that naming cars with common suffixes would shore up their shitty sales. Why didn't we get a Freestang?

I got a Freescort, once. I think I paid too much.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 06, 2019, 06:15:12 PM
Minivans. Efficient, car-like, but dumpy and weak
Maybe I should focus on a real VAN. IMHO, Ford Econolines are the best VANs. I'd prefer model year 1997+ with the 4.6 V8 and cruise control
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 06, 2019, 06:59:24 PM
Are you going to drive around offering small children feee rides home, too?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: 93JC on July 06, 2019, 09:31:46 PM
(https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/54952238/chances-dont-be-a-pussy-this-seems-legit.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 07, 2019, 08:03:38 AM
The '02 E-250 that I had was great. It just needed some sound insulation, because cargo vans are loud metal boxes.  Even the 4.2 V6 wasn't bad, but I'd rather go V8 if I bought another one.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Morris Minor on July 07, 2019, 01:47:07 PM
I have no idea why, but the work van of choice here (N. Georgia Mountains) is the Chevy Express. I don't see too many many Econolines (or Transits for that matter)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 07, 2019, 07:19:16 PM
Quote from: Morris Minor on July 07, 2019, 01:47:07 PM
I have no idea why, but the work van of choice here (N. Georgia Mountains) is the Chevy Express. I don't see too many many Econolines (or Transits for that matter)

I like the GM powertrain, but I do not like the coachwork and chassis of the Express/Savanna.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 07, 2019, 08:00:48 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 07, 2019, 07:19:16 PM
I like the GM powertrain, but I do not like the coachwork and chassis of the Express/Savanna.

You should buy an old Econoline conversion van and name it ShagginWagon.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 07, 2019, 08:04:06 PM
Quote from: Submariner on July 07, 2019, 08:00:48 PM
You should buy an old Econoline conversion van and name it ShagginWagon.

I feel like that has been done before. A conversion van would be nice, though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 08, 2019, 09:27:24 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBsXnukUAAASoAO.jpg:large)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 10, 2019, 05:03:36 PM
I'm looking at a 2013 E250 ... to trade for Fiesta ... :mask:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 10, 2019, 07:13:58 PM
Plan 75.3
Sell all current inventory
Have a 2013 E250.
Find some beater that does better than 17 MPG to drive to work.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 11, 2019, 09:24:35 PM
Side hustle idea: use VAN to run uShip deliveries.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 14, 2019, 06:06:43 PM
Ford Fiesta resale values have plummeted way faster than my loan balance. This is slightly inconvenient.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 16, 2019, 04:11:25 PM
So, I realized that my face is stuck in a constant smile whem I'm driving Ranger. I can't sell it unless I have another smile machine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 16, 2019, 07:30:13 PM
Or, I need an older, even slower truck, with more gears...

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/1976-chevy-dump/6924631524.html

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 16, 2019, 07:57:39 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 16, 2019, 07:30:13 PM
Or, I need an older, even slower truck, with more gears...

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/1976-chevy-dump/6924631524.html


Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 16, 2019, 07:30:13 PM
Or, I need an older, even slower truck, with more gears...

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/1976-chevy-dump/6924631524.html



Rebuild engine.  Moar pwr.

Remove dump.  Build camper.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 16, 2019, 08:01:20 PM
Quote from: Submariner on July 16, 2019, 07:57:39 PM
Rebuild engine.  Moar pwr.

Remove dump.  Build camper.

I want less power, more torque, more gears, more noise, and more air conditioned doge space.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 16, 2019, 08:24:51 PM
Only 3 speeds, but VAN

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-1985-gmc-g-ton-work-van/6916630809.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on July 17, 2019, 08:53:04 AM
That van has the largest suicide knob I have ever seen.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 17, 2019, 10:38:15 AM
I would love beast van, but 4.10 gears and a 3 speed is shit for highway trips.

Back to wanting a Venture/Montana. They are the lightest weight minivan, even lighter than a Mazda MPV. Ventures are generally simple and easy to service, pooprod 3400,  4T65 tranny is usually good, and I like solid real beam suspension for VANs. I might want to overload it or tow something stupid. I know, intake gaskets, blah blah blah, but they are otherwise just as reliable and subpar as a Caravan or Fureestar. I want something that I can sleep in with the engine idling and I won't die from CO.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on July 17, 2019, 10:46:47 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 17, 2019, 10:38:15 AM
They are the lightest weight minivan, even lighter than a Mazda MPV.

Nuh uh

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=515286003&zip=80301&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D80301%26sortBy%3DderivedpriceDESC%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Don%26modelCodeList%3DMAZDA5%26makeCodeList%3DMAZDA%26searchRadius%3D0%26transmissionCodes%3DMAN&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&modelCodeList=MAZDA5&makeCodeList=MAZDA&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=MAZDA&modelCode1=MAZDA5&clickType=listing

Can't tow tho
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 17, 2019, 02:13:29 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on July 17, 2019, 10:46:47 AM
Nuh uh

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=515286003&zip=80301&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D80301%26sortBy%3DderivedpriceDESC%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D0%26marketExtension%3Don%26modelCodeList%3DMAZDA5%26makeCodeList%3DMAZDA%26searchRadius%3D0%26transmissionCodes%3DMAN&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&modelCodeList=MAZDA5&makeCodeList=MAZDA&searchRadius=0&makeCode1=MAZDA&modelCode1=MAZDA5&clickType=listing

Can't tow tho

Okay,  but ... that is barely a mini-van, they are impossibru to find, and I need a V6.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: BimmerM3 on July 17, 2019, 02:28:40 PM
mini-mini-van?

It has slidey doors, so I count it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 22, 2019, 08:58:59 PM
In lieu of a van, keeping Dakota?
It needs just a little bit more power.
Engine loses power when hot, and I think because the exhaust manifold is so close to the intake.
I might do a heat wrap on the manifold. No big deal. Also,  Jet performance module #90017 may be of further assistance. It's a good truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 23, 2019, 07:27:23 PM
If I get a little 6x12 enclosed trailer, I could tow it with Dakota and make money doing uShip. Theoretically.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 23, 2019, 07:29:03 PM
I drove around with my fancy scanner and found out that both the crankshaft position sensor and intake air tempersture sensor signals occasionally drop out. This may explain random sluggishness. I can fix this. Is good truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 23, 2019, 11:18:20 PM
Do you need any illegal drugs, stolen jewels, bags of money, exotic animals, dead hookers, or other questionable items delivered or disposed of quickly and discreetly? Fully licensed and bonded. A+ BBB rating. Reasonable rates. Call this number and use code word "fish taco".
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 26, 2019, 09:16:36 AM
A short Chevy Express 2500 with the 6.0 is such a better idea than an E-250 5.4. But the Ford is more comfortable to me.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 26, 2019, 06:58:44 PM
I'm going to try installing transwarp drive on Dakota.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 26, 2019, 07:37:11 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-International-Truck-S1900-w-Air-Brakes-DT-466-10-Ton-Equipment-Trailer/123845098546?hash=item1cd5be3c32:g:u~4AAOSwQiJdEsZl

big TRUK, many TORQUZ, tow LAND
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 26, 2019, 07:51:18 PM
Quote from: Submariner on July 26, 2019, 07:37:11 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-International-Truck-S1900-w-Air-Brakes-DT-466-10-Ton-Equipment-Trailer/123845098546?hash=item1cd5be3c32:g:u~4AAOSwQiJdEsZl

big TRUK, many TORQUZ, tow LAND

But, needs moar seats for doges.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 26, 2019, 07:54:28 PM
Plenty of room for doges. Can tow LAND.

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/batesburg-2013-international-prostar/6936070496.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 26, 2019, 07:57:54 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 26, 2019, 07:54:28 PM
Plenty of room for doges. Can tow LAND.

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/batesburg-2013-international-prostar/6936070496.html

Hawt
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 26, 2019, 08:00:30 PM
Lucky #7

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Ford-F450-CREW-CAB-6-7-POWERSTOKE-DIESEL-11-FLATBED-TRUCK-Used-Crew-Cab/153576294033?hash=item23c1dc4691:g:8KoAAOSwmF1dM15B
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 26, 2019, 08:05:15 PM
Quote from: Submariner on July 26, 2019, 08:00:30 PM
Lucky #7

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Ford-F450-CREW-CAB-6-7-POWERSTOKE-DIESEL-11-FLATBED-TRUCK-Used-Crew-Cab/153576294033?hash=item23c1dc4691:g:8KoAAOSwmF1dM15B

I'll bid $7
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 26, 2019, 08:44:44 PM
I just want this. I can finish the cargo area to suit my needs. It can tow a 6000 pound camper or car trailer. And red.

https://columbia.craigslist.org/ctd/d/columbia-2014-ford-e250-cargo-van/6941852655.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on July 27, 2019, 07:58:45 AM
Quote from: Submariner on July 26, 2019, 07:37:11 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-International-Truck-S1900-w-Air-Brakes-DT-466-10-Ton-Equipment-Trailer/123845098546?hash=item1cd5be3c32:g:u~4AAOSwQiJdEsZl

big TRUK, many TORQUZ, tow LAND

I need to find an R-Model Mack in that condition on a longer chassis that's not a dump truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 27, 2019, 10:35:02 AM
I was cleaning the chunks of sludge out of a 2012 Kia Sedona's oil pan this morning, and I found the rest of the van very acceptable. Rear bench folds into the floor. The engine was very quiet once it had oil pressure.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 27, 2019, 12:13:04 PM
I think I'll bounce Dakota off the rev limiter a few times today, because I feel like it. I miss Swift. I could bounce off the rev limiter and bang an upshift without touching the clutch. Dakota no likes this behavioure.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 27, 2019, 06:31:14 PM
I would not take an extraordinary amount of work to stick a turbocharger under Dakota's hood. This needs to be seriously considered.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 27, 2019, 06:38:19 PM
Okay, I've considered it. I can't afford it right now, and probably not later. Roof was expensive.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 27, 2019, 07:11:51 PM
https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/provo-2012-freightliner-coronado/6934939209.html

This truck makes me wantbto be a truck driver again.
I could be an owner/operator... 🤔
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 28, 2019, 12:12:49 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 27, 2019, 07:11:51 PM
https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/provo-2012-freightliner-coronado/6934939209.html

This truck makes me wantbto be a truck driver again.
I could be an owner/operator... 🤔

Offer Fiesta for a straight trade.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 30, 2019, 11:28:45 AM
https://www.commercialtrucktrader.com/listing/1999-FREIGHTLINER-CENTURY+CLASS-5008724822
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 02:52:53 PM
Quote from: Submariner on July 30, 2019, 11:28:45 AM
https://www.commercialtrucktrader.com/listing/1999-FREIGHTLINER-CENTURY+CLASS-5008724822

Struggles to pull over 45,000#? Junk.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 31, 2019, 02:58:17 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 02:52:53 PM
Struggles to pull over 45,000#? Junk.

lol it could barely pull ur mom lolololololololol
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on July 31, 2019, 03:00:57 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 02:52:53 PM
Struggles to pull over 45,000#? Junk.

Is that 45,000 gross, or 45,000 on the deck?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 03:57:12 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 31, 2019, 03:00:57 PM
Is that 45,000 gross, or 45,000 on the deck?


If it's gross, then it won't even be able to haul an empty trailer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 03:57:32 PM
Quote from: Submariner on July 31, 2019, 02:58:17 PM
lol it could barely pull ur mom lolololololololol

ROFLMAO
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on July 31, 2019, 04:11:10 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 03:57:12 PM
If it's gross, then it won't even be able to haul an empty trailer.

Which would be a major problem. Else, it could just be a whiny driver too used to 600hp+ rigs.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 04:18:03 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 31, 2019, 04:11:10 PM
Which would be a major problem. Else, it could just be a whiny driver too used to 600hp+ rigs.

I remember driving one of those Volvo tractors with the 600+ HP Cumminz. It still "struggled" with a full load. I mean, it wouldn't do 0-60 in less than 10 seconds, and I still had to downshift to go up steep hills.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on July 31, 2019, 04:22:22 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 04:18:03 PM
I remember driving one of those Volvo tractors with the 600+ HP Cumminz. It still "struggled" with a full load. I mean, it wouldn't do 0-60 in less than 10 seconds, and I still had to downshift to go up steep hills.

That aint strugglin.

A 96,000 lb fork truck being towed by a 300 HP Mack is strugglin.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 05:01:36 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 31, 2019, 04:22:22 PM
That aint strugglin.

A 96,000 lb fork truck being towed by a 300 HP Mack is strugglin.

Well, as long as you have enough gears...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 07:30:30 PM
Dakota may soon become a delivery vehicle. 120 HP of pure delivery power.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 31, 2019, 09:49:50 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 07:30:30 PM
Dakota may soon become a delivery vehicle. 120 HP of pure delivery power.

You need a slick logo on the side of Da Kota
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on July 31, 2019, 09:58:53 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2019, 03:57:32 PM
ROFLMAO

(https://i.imgur.com/cziZMrR_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 01, 2019, 11:35:58 AM
I like S10 Blazers. I could even maybe sleep in the back with two dogs.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on August 01, 2019, 11:58:17 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 01, 2019, 11:35:58 AM
I like S10 Blazers. I could even maybe sleep in the back with two dogs.

There's a building across from my shop that has an apartment (or two?) above.  Somebody that lives there has a 2-door S10 Blazer.  Fuggin' love those things.  Buddy of mine used to have one, but it basically became a rusted shitbox and he just ran it into the ground and bought a Dodge Ram once it was dead.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 01, 2019, 12:06:37 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 01, 2019, 11:58:17 AM
There's a building across from my shop that has an apartment (or two?) above.  Somebody that lives there has a 2-door S10 Blazer.  Fuggin' love those things.  Buddy of mine used to have one, but it basically became a rusted shitbox and he just ran it into the ground and bought a Dodge Ram once it was dead.

I've been working on this one for the used car lot. I want it, but I can tell the transmission is on its last leg.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 01, 2019, 01:40:54 PM
$250 for stage 1 computa chiiiiip. Worth +3 HP on Dakota? Or, $87 for shorty exhaust header. Worth +3 HP?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on August 01, 2019, 01:47:44 PM
Or just leave it the way it is $0. :huh:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 01, 2019, 02:00:04 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on August 01, 2019, 01:47:44 PM
Or just leave it the way it is $0. :huh:

That would be illogical. Logic dictates a never ending quest for more horsepower, even in a hopeless 2.5 liter tractor engine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 01, 2019, 06:52:05 PM
Nope, I know what I want. Isuzu Rodeo, but with autotragic, and lame 2wd would be fine. Grate dog car, can sleep in back, nice build quality all around, and easy to service.


Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 01, 2019, 07:41:05 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 01, 2019, 02:00:04 PM
That would be illogical. Logic dictates a never ending quest for more horsepower, even in a hopeless 2.5 liter tractor engine.

Boar it out to 3 liters for moar powerz n torkqs
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 01, 2019, 07:45:16 PM
Quote from: Submariner on August 01, 2019, 07:41:05 PM
Boar it out to 3 liters for moar powerz n torkqs

https://lmgtfy.com/?q=3+liter+boar
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 01, 2019, 11:38:32 PM
Swapz

http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=163767005276&category=33615&pm=1&ds=0&t=1562432080000&ver=0&cspheader=1&oversion=d17ca56b
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 02, 2019, 08:53:00 AM
Quote from: Submariner on August 01, 2019, 11:38:32 PM
Swapz

http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=163767005276&category=33615&pm=1&ds=0&t=1562432080000&ver=0&cspheader=1&oversion=d17ca56b

Won't bolt to AX15. Needs transmission, too.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 02, 2019, 09:12:03 AM
Rodeos can tow 4500#, even with puny 4L30E. S10 Blazer can only tow 3500# with 4L60E. 4L30 will probably explode, though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 02, 2019, 03:32:21 PM
Well, I had to grease Dakota's clutch pedal today. I guess I can't afford that stage 1 chip now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 03, 2019, 01:56:17 PM
Trailblazers. Good used one is $3000. Can tow over 6000#. Mostly easy to service, but the timing chains on the 4.2 are stupid. Otherwise, is good engine. Interior quality is dumpy, but fine for a doge car.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 03, 2019, 05:53:10 PM
Ok, back to Grand Cherokees. 4.7 V8, 2wd, lowered and tuned for road handling.
It's not like there is an actual V8 RWD wagon that I can pickup for under 2 grand.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 03, 2019, 06:44:44 PM
In the mean time, I have acquired a 1/4" NPT plug to take the place of the IAT sensor on Dakota's intake manifold. The sensor will be relocated and mounted in a 1/4" NPT male adapter expoxied to the air filter box lid.
I have monitored the IAT while driving, and the heat soaking from the exhaust manifold causes readings over 130°F.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 03, 2019, 07:53:30 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 02, 2019, 08:53:00 AM
Won't bolt to AX15. Needs transmission, too.

Does the 4.7 bolt in?  There is a supposedly heavily rebuilt and solid 4.7!in my area for $500.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 03, 2019, 08:02:36 PM
Quote from: Submariner on August 03, 2019, 07:53:30 PM
Does the 4.7 bolt in?  There is a supposedly heavily rebuilt and solid 4.7!in my area for $500.

Junk. No dice. But a 4.0 inline 6 from a Jeep would bolt up.

Anyway, a second gen Prius has adequate space to sleep in back, and have doge space. Very MPG.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 03, 2019, 08:09:03 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 03, 2019, 08:02:36 PM
Junk. No dice. But a 4.0 inline 6 from a Jeep would bolt up.

Anyway, a second gen Prius has adequate space to sleep in back, and have doge space. Very MPG.

Tows like TRUK too.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 04, 2019, 12:40:11 PM
This is what happens when you try to do stuff with no garage, while it is raining:

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYGNWnFC/IMG-20190804-143714912.jpg)

You put the IAT sensor in the one place that it can't go, because that's where the washer bottle is. So you have to move the sensor over, and use the old one to plug the hole.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 04, 2019, 05:56:04 PM
So fast Doge truck mow
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 05, 2019, 10:31:10 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 03, 2019, 05:53:10 PM
Ok, back to Grand Cherokees. 4.7 V8, 2wd, lowered and tuned for road handling.
It's not like there is an actual V8 RWD wagon that I can pickup for under 2 grand.

This is a bad idea, not just because the 4.7 is a piece of shit, but so is the 45RFE transmission that only uses 4 or 5 of its 6 speeds. I'd rather have the 4.0 AMC tractor engine with a 42RE slushbucket.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 06, 2019, 12:08:02 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 05, 2019, 10:31:10 PM
This is a bad idea, not just because the 4.7 is a piece of shit, but so is the 45RFE transmission that only uses 4 or 5 of its 6 speeds. I'd rather have the 4.0 AMC tractor engine with a 42RE slushbucket.

You didn't think that it was a bad idea after you yourself told me that the 4.7 was horrible?  :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 06, 2019, 04:55:15 PM
Quote from: Submariner on August 06, 2019, 12:08:02 PM
You didn't think that it was a bad idea after you yourself told me that the 4.7 was horrible?  :lol:

I only said it because it's true fax
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 07, 2019, 06:13:52 PM
Doge got new heater hoses, and a nice oil chng.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 07, 2019, 06:18:28 PM
Somehow, replacing the heater hoses has caused a funny buzz in my dashboard around 2500 RPM. Or maybe it's because I switched to synthetic oil.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 07, 2019, 06:48:23 PM
I love Doge. So easy to work on. Amon Amarth and Lamb of God sound awesome through the stereo. But it's so slow, and only gets 18 MPG.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 07, 2019, 07:35:10 PM
Need to regear the rear end. 4.88:1 gears. Truk gears.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 07, 2019, 07:55:53 PM
Blargh. Is good truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 07, 2019, 11:01:29 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 07, 2019, 07:35:10 PM
Need to regear the rear end. 4.88:1 gears. Truk gears.

Make sure to get some smokestacks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 08, 2019, 05:03:25 PM
Quote from: Submariner on August 07, 2019, 11:01:29 PM
Make sure to get some smokestacks.

But it actually doesn't smoke.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 09, 2019, 10:51:17 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 08, 2019, 05:03:25 PM
But it actually doesn't smoke.

Just fill it up with diesel.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 10:55:25 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 08, 2019, 05:03:25 PM
But it actually doesn't smoke.

Advance your timing and dilute your gas with used cooking oil.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 11:41:50 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 10:55:25 AM
Advance your timing and dilute your gas with used cooking oil.

That seems ... too politically correct. What if I retarded my timing and diluted my gas with polar bear blood?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 12:23:30 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 11:41:50 AM
That seems ... too politically correct. What if I retarded my timing and diluted my gas with polar bear blood?

Whoah whoah whoah.  Cool it with the R word.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 01:40:17 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 12:23:30 PM
Whoah whoah whoah.  Cool it with the R word.

I can see the future. Engine repair manuals and technical school curricula will eventually replace "retard" with "unadvance". :popcorn:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 02:08:03 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 01:40:17 PM
I can see the future. Engine repair manuals and technical school curricula will eventually replace "retard" with "unadvance". :popcorn:

They better stop abbreviating "ritardando" as "ritard." on sheet music, too.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on August 09, 2019, 02:10:02 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 01:40:17 PM
I can see the future. Engine repair manuals and technical school curricula will eventually replace "retard" with "unadvance". :popcorn:

Network manuals have already replaced master and slave with active and passive. Master Control Relays are now Main Control Relays. Mother Boards are now Main Boards.

Eventually they'll get around to male and female connectors I'm sure.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 02:12:09 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 09, 2019, 02:10:02 PM
Eventually they'll get around to male and female connectors I'm sure.

"Pokey bit" and "pokey bit receptacle."
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on August 09, 2019, 02:15:05 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 02:12:09 PM
"Pokey bit" and "pokey bit receptacle."

"oppressor" and "victim."
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 09, 2019, 02:37:30 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 01:40:17 PM
I can see the future. Engine repair manuals and technical school curricula will eventually replace "retard" with "unadvance". :popcorn:

You must slow to learn your timing down.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 09, 2019, 02:38:29 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 02:12:09 PM
"Pokey bit" and "pokey bit receptacle."

That sounds pretty rapey to me. 
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 03:09:41 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 09, 2019, 02:15:05 PM
"oppressor" and "victim."

Is it really a "victim" if it enjoys being "oppressed"?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on August 09, 2019, 04:56:41 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 03:09:41 PM
Is it really a "victim" if it enjoys being "oppressed"?

To the re-education camps with you!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 06:26:47 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 09, 2019, 04:56:41 PM
To the re-education camps with you!

See, "re-education" is an honorable term. It implies that you were previously educated and just need a refresh!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 06:31:30 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 06:26:47 PM
See, "re-education" is an honorable term. It implies that you were previously educated and just need a refresh!

Well, I am failing at school right now, so I am not educated.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 07:40:11 PM
Doge radiator fan relay melted and stuck on. Fan all day, every day.
New relay is $17.99 from parts store. LOL. I got five relays on Amazon for $8. Zhong Tong!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on August 09, 2019, 07:41:32 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 06:31:30 PM
Well, I am failing at school right now, so I am not educated.
Get your nose on the grindstone then.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 09, 2019, 07:43:12 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on August 09, 2019, 07:41:32 PM
Get your nose on the grindstone then.

I have problems.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on August 10, 2019, 05:33:11 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 09, 2019, 06:26:47 PM
See, "re-education" is an honorable term. It implies that you were previously educated and just need a refresh!

Yes, I was taught the male connector is inserted into the female connector. I should be subjected to electroshock therapy for such ideas.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on August 10, 2019, 09:01:06 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 10, 2019, 05:33:11 AM
Yes, I was taught the male connector is inserted into the female connector. I should be subjected to electroshock therapy for such ideas.
Yeah, it helps too if you put a bit of lubricant on it, especially if it's a tight fit.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 10, 2019, 12:32:38 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 10, 2019, 05:33:11 AM
Yes, I was taught the male connector is inserted into the female connector. I should be subjected to electroshock therapy for such ideas.

I was taught that female connectors are not toys, and should be appreciated for their other qualities before attempting to insert the male connector. In lieu of that, I have found the male connector can fit into the reverse side of another male connector.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on August 10, 2019, 02:22:26 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 10, 2019, 12:32:38 PM
I was taught that female connectors are not toys, and should be appreciated for their other qualities before attempting to insert the male connector. In lieu of that, I have found the male connector can fit into the reverse side of another male connector.
Apparently, male connectors are inserted into any number of receptacles, even many where they don't belong, or don't even fit.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on August 10, 2019, 02:31:28 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 10, 2019, 05:33:11 AM
Yes, I was taught the male connector is inserted into the female connector. I should be subjected to electroshock therapy for such ideas.

Large flat metal plates which can't commit to being cavities or prongs.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 12, 2019, 06:26:27 PM
Ranger = sold
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 12, 2019, 06:28:08 PM
Notice: You are now in VIOLATION of the 3 Car Minimum Rule. A $25 fine will be charged per day until a third vehicle is acquired.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 12, 2019, 06:30:25 PM
 :cry: :lockedup:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on August 12, 2019, 06:31:24 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 12, 2019, 06:26:27 PM
Ranger = sold
That's kinda sad. :(
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 12, 2019, 06:34:25 PM
To make myself feel better, I got a fancy exhaust tip for the Doge.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on August 12, 2019, 08:44:52 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 12, 2019, 06:28:08 PM
Notice: You are now in VIOLATION of the 3 Car Minimum Rule. A $25 fine will be charged per day until a third vehicle is acquired.

I'm no longer in violation :praise:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 12, 2019, 08:53:46 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 12, 2019, 06:34:25 PM
To make myself feel better, I got a fancy exhaust tip for the Doge.

Just the tip?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 12, 2019, 08:59:11 PM
Quote from: Submariner on August 12, 2019, 08:53:46 PM
Just the tip?

Just the tip. After all, it is big, and black.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 13, 2019, 03:59:38 PM
Oh, that?

(https://i.postimg.cc/k4w8FMjJ/IMG-20190813-175156111.jpg)

That's just my big, black tip. Welded on with many pieces of scrap pipe.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 13, 2019, 11:05:27 PM
You should just remove the exhaust all together.  Freeflowz = moar powerz
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 14, 2019, 07:23:01 AM
Quote from: Submariner on August 13, 2019, 11:05:27 PM
You should just remove the exhaust all together.  Freeflowz = moar powerz

You have no idea how loud this thing is.
Besides, BBT is practically a turbo.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on August 14, 2019, 11:37:39 AM
Big Beautiful Turbo?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 14, 2019, 02:51:38 PM
Quote from: Laconian on August 14, 2019, 11:37:39 AM
Big Beautiful Turbo?

(https://i.postimg.cc/PrMWbJG0/IMG-20190813-175156111-01.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on August 14, 2019, 04:09:25 PM
This is high quality content.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 14, 2019, 06:13:02 PM
Like grafting Lex Steele onto Doge.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on August 14, 2019, 07:53:40 PM
Loud=fast. These are the Harley Davidson rules.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 14, 2019, 08:39:17 PM
Quote from: shp4man on August 14, 2019, 07:53:40 PM
Loud=fast. These are the Harley Davidson rules.



I actually put the tip on to quiet things down. The amount of noise in the covered bed has decreased significantly. This was mostly accomplished by extending the exit just past the body. It is also a resonator tip with a small amount of fiberglass packing.

DC Sports. $18 on Amazon. Quality BBT.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on August 14, 2019, 10:14:15 PM
That's what those big tips do? They quiet it down? I thought they were designed specifically to channel diesel particulates directly into cyclists' faces.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 15, 2019, 09:15:10 AM
Quote from: Laconian on August 14, 2019, 10:14:15 PM
That's what those big tips do? They quiet it down? I thought they were designed specifically to channel diesel particulates directly into cyclists' faces.

The megaphone ones without any sound muffling do exactly that. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on August 15, 2019, 11:36:15 AM
Yeah, that #BBT isn't anything like the usual brodozer exhaust tip. Those are very good at amplifying the noise and soot.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on August 15, 2019, 04:03:37 PM
Brodozer owners belong on FBI watchlists. Insane bumper stickers, ear-splitting wastegates, malicious tailgating. Fucking psychos.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on August 15, 2019, 04:12:07 PM
Quote from: Laconian on August 15, 2019, 04:03:37 PM
Brodozer owners belong on FBI watchlists. Insane bumper stickers, ear-splitting wastegates, malicious tailgating. Fucking psychos.

There's indeed a real subset of assholes there.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 15, 2019, 07:51:09 PM
Severe financial restrictions have just been enacted, providing a temporary exemption to the Three Car Minimum Rule. Fiesta will come out of storage very soon.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 15, 2019, 09:51:19 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 15, 2019, 07:51:09 PM
Fiesta will come out of storage very soon.

:wub: :wub: :wub:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 16, 2019, 06:02:33 PM
Pretty good price for a new 28 foot trailer...

https://columbia.craigslist.org/trb/d/cochran-85x28-enclosed-trailer-call/6953226256.html

Can park in yard and use as storage shed. Doge can tow.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 17, 2019, 09:20:21 PM
I think a 6x12 trailer will be adequate for a storage shed, and Doge actually can tow it. $1950, factory direct.

https://makemytrailer.com/6x12-enclosed-trailer/#budget
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 17, 2019, 09:29:46 PM
Scratch that. This is the best trailer I've ever seen.

https://columbia.craigslist.org/tro/d/utility-trailer-with-camper-top-6x8/6943357873.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 25, 2019, 03:58:24 PM
If I order a custom 6x14 cargo trailer, should I get a single 5200# axle, or tandem 3500 axles for $300 more? Such a tpugh choice.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 25, 2019, 08:12:36 PM
Tandumb axles duh.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 25, 2019, 08:21:25 PM
Quote from: Submariner on August 25, 2019, 08:12:36 PM
Tandumb axles duh.

It's no duh. A single axle weighs less, uses less fuel, is easier to parallel park, and has half as many axles to grease, brakes to adjust, and tires to keep inflated.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 25, 2019, 08:30:40 PM
Anyway, its primary purpose will be a storage shed. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on August 26, 2019, 08:37:37 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 25, 2019, 08:21:25 PM
It's no duh. A single axle weighs less, uses less fuel, is easier to parallel park, and has half as many axles to grease, brakes to adjust, and tires to keep inflated.

Half as many tires to replace and in some states you don't have to register single axle trailers.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on August 26, 2019, 08:44:48 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 25, 2019, 08:30:40 PM
Anyway, its primary purpose will be a storage shed. :lol:


then why not a Craigslist or other used trailer?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 26, 2019, 11:07:16 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 26, 2019, 08:44:48 AM
then why not a Craigslist or other used trailer?

I've been trying, but the cheap ones sell within an hour, and everyone else wants $2000 for a busted up used trailer that I can get for $2500 new.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 26, 2019, 11:09:35 AM
Quote from: RomanChariot on August 26, 2019, 08:37:37 AM
Half as many tires to replace and in some states you don't have to register single axle trailers.

South Cackalacy does not require registration of non-commercial trailers under 2500#, but this will be more than that.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 28, 2019, 09:19:49 PM
Fuck trailers. I'm going to build a shed. I just schetched a 10' x 14' base with 2x6 lumber, 5/8 plywood decking, on concrete deck blocks. Maximum span of 6-feet. On grade, fuck permits.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 29, 2019, 07:23:21 PM
I got it. I will build a cheap 10x14 shed, then plop a cheap carport in front of it. Psuedo garage.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 29, 2019, 10:45:17 PM
https://www.ebay.com/i/142750819254?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=142750819254&targetid=475515139661&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9001697&poi=&campaignid=6469750537&mkgroupid=77932568779&rlsatarget=pla-475515139661&abcId=1141186&merchantid=119075780&gclid=Cj0KCQjw753rBRCVARIsANe3o47-NYEn5cyq1gkC0n0KQEVX7xlc2UC-tViG3oMdruHe4f35VUu5cAIaArt8EALw_wcB
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 30, 2019, 01:43:58 PM
Quote from: Submariner on August 29, 2019, 10:45:17 PM
https://www.ebay.com/i/142750819254?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=142750819254&targetid=475515139661&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9001697&poi=&campaignid=6469750537&mkgroupid=77932568779&rlsatarget=pla-475515139661&abcId=1141186&merchantid=119075780&gclid=Cj0KCQjw753rBRCVARIsANe3o47-NYEn5cyq1gkC0n0KQEVX7xlc2UC-tViG3oMdruHe4f35VUu5cAIaArt8EALw_wcB

I was looking to spend $1500, not $9000.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on August 30, 2019, 03:39:13 PM
https://www.lowes.com/pd/heartland-common-12-ft-x-8-ft-interior-dimensions-11-71-ft-x-8-feet-stratford-saltbox-engineered-wood-storage-shed/4507034?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-lbm-_-google-_-lia-_-124-_-storagebuildings-_-4507034-_-0&store_code=660&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjwkqPrBRA3EiwAKdtwk3MBE7Rz-XpBbsK29zomB4pZM6FgONHdFECtqvTF4SB0MGeyA4ZdUBoCXq0QAvD_BwE

:huh:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 30, 2019, 04:15:58 PM
Metal, and not fancy

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Arrow-Common-10-ft-x-14-ft-Interior-Dimensions-9-85-ft-x-13-125-ft-Lexington-Galvanized-Steel-Storage-Shed/1000420407
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2019, 11:42:05 AM
Dakota now has a Class $Texas trailer hitch. What shall I tow with it?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 06, 2019, 04:44:06 PM
No shed. No work to house. I want to move away. Back to trailerz
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on September 06, 2019, 09:28:24 PM
https://www.vtrv.com/Pre-owned-Inventory-1990-Coachmen-Trailer-CATALINA-340FK-7366207?ref=list
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 07, 2019, 07:46:59 PM
Quote from: Submariner on September 06, 2019, 09:28:24 PM
https://www.vtrv.com/Pre-owned-Inventory-1990-Coachmen-Trailer-CATALINA-340FK-7366207?ref=list

Perfect. Who wants to loan me 2$000
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on September 07, 2019, 08:45:24 PM
I can send you $2.73 and an old matchbox fiesta.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 07, 2019, 08:52:44 PM
That would be a good start.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 11, 2019, 06:46:20 PM
Sew, what if I traded Festiva for a 2012-ish Jeep Liberty, a vehicle that I once said was the worst driving vehicle of any kind, ever, for all of history.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on September 11, 2019, 08:24:32 PM
The liberty isn't just one of the worst driving vehicles of the past decade or so.  It may be one of the worst cars flat out.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on September 11, 2019, 08:25:50 PM
They are quite shitty to drive. But can also be made quite capable off road.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on September 12, 2019, 03:50:47 AM
Quote from: Submariner on September 11, 2019, 08:24:32 PM
The liberty isn't just one of the worst driving vehicles of the past decade or so.  It may be one of the worst cars flat out.


HHR.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 12, 2019, 08:17:44 AM
I was just working on one yesterday, and thinking to myself, "Hmmm, this is pretty easy to work on, and there is plenty of doge space...". Forget I said anything. These things are junk.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on September 12, 2019, 11:09:13 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on September 12, 2019, 03:50:47 AM
HHR.

Why the hate? There are a million compact Pontiacs that were worse.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on September 12, 2019, 11:27:59 AM
Yeah the HHR was a perfectly fine car IMO.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on September 12, 2019, 11:33:04 AM
:wub:

(https://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/2/8/4/9/7/hhrss.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on September 12, 2019, 11:38:02 AM
I just wish that was RWD.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on September 12, 2019, 12:06:13 PM
Quote from: Laconian on September 12, 2019, 11:09:13 AM
Why the hate? There are a million compact Pontiacs that were worse.

On the market at the same time? I mean sure, an '88 Sunfire is worse, but that's all I can think of.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 12, 2019, 12:51:56 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on September 12, 2019, 11:38:02 AM
I just wish that was RWD.

And not a just a Cheby Coblat wagon.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 12, 2019, 12:53:04 PM
Oh btw, Dakota is getting painted 50 shades of gray. I mean, I bought one color of gray paint, but I assume it will turn out schitty.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 12, 2019, 01:06:19 PM
I changed my mind. Maybe a nice khaki color would be better.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 12, 2019, 01:08:28 PM
Yeah, khaki with black bumpers and black wheels.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 12, 2019, 04:28:50 PM
If only all I needed to fix cars was a hyperspanner and a tricorder...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 13, 2019, 10:09:09 AM
Serious Question...
If I keep Fiesta and move up north, should I leave thr suspension stock, or install the Ford Performance Kit suspension (slightly lower and firmerer, basically like an ST)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 13, 2019, 10:09:28 AM
Question Mark?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on September 13, 2019, 11:48:04 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 13, 2019, 10:09:09 AM
Serious Question...
If I keep Fiesta and move up north, should I leave thr suspension stock, or install the Ford Performance Kit suspension (slightly lower and firmerer, basically like an ST)
You'd be better of lifting it, especially for winters.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 13, 2019, 11:55:58 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on September 13, 2019, 11:48:04 AM
You'd be better of lifting it, especially for winters.

Yeah, but maybe Dakota would be a winter beater. 2wd pickup is best for winter, right? I dunno, I live in South America.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on September 13, 2019, 12:17:03 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 13, 2019, 11:55:58 AM
Yeah, but maybe Dakota would be a winter beater. 2wd pickup is best for winter, right? I dunno, I live in South America.

Put Fiesta in bed of Dakota for xTra 2WD traction.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on September 13, 2019, 12:19:00 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on September 13, 2019, 12:17:03 PM
Put Fiesta in bed of Dakota for xTra 2WD traction.

There are no drawbacks at all to this plan.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 13, 2019, 12:26:20 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on September 13, 2019, 12:17:03 PM
Put Fiesta in bed of Dakota for xTra 2WD traction.

Excellent. It would be good to have a spare car on hand if Dakota breaks/gets stuck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on September 13, 2019, 01:31:20 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 13, 2019, 12:26:20 PM
Excellent. It would be good to have a spare car on hand if Dakota breaks/gets stuck.

(https://s.yimg.com/aah/yhst-136786855154677/folding-arched-aluminum-ramp-set-by-great-day-inc-36.png)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 13, 2019, 02:21:04 PM
I already have ramps, dood.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on September 13, 2019, 05:39:43 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 13, 2019, 12:26:20 PM
Excellent. It would be good to have a spare car on hand if Dakota breaks/gets stuck.

Weld FeeEsta to the front of DUHKOTA.  That way you have 4x6 winter dominating traction.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 13, 2019, 06:04:56 PM
Quote from: Submariner on September 13, 2019, 05:39:43 PM
Weld FeeEsta to the front of DUHKOTA.  That way you have 4x6 winter dominating traction.

I don't have enough welding wire.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 16, 2019, 07:28:15 PM
Ya, shud srsly trade Fiesta for SUV thing, and sell Dakota for a trailer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 20, 2019, 02:04:42 PM
http://www.pumaspeed.com/product-Fiesta-10-EcoBoost-Remap-Stage-1-155-160-bhp_16783.jsp
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 27, 2019, 10:36:40 AM
Current wishy-washy plan:
Put Fiesta up for sale.
Rock Doge Dakota.
Buy a Focus wagon for doges/mpg.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on September 27, 2019, 01:48:09 PM
Only one word on Dakota repaint.........Camo!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 27, 2019, 01:49:28 PM
Quote from: shp4man on September 27, 2019, 01:48:09 PM
Only one word on Dakota repaint.........Camo!

If I get a wagon/other dog car, I will remove the cap and repaint+bedliner. I'm thinking a nice satin beige.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 27, 2019, 02:11:48 PM
Hmm ... Maybe camo... I'll just tape over the lights, then camo everything. Scrape the glass with a razor blade when I'm done. Yess
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 29, 2019, 09:55:46 PM
I don't want to sell Fiesta now. It is a great car to drive. I just wish it was a wagon.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 30, 2019, 08:30:29 PM
If I buy custom seat covers, a stage 1 tune, and a heavy duty recirculation/not blow off valve, then I'm keeping Fiesta for a long time. I am almost ready.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on September 30, 2019, 08:37:36 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 30, 2019, 08:30:29 PM
If I buy custom seat covers, a stage 1 tune, and a heavy duty recirculation/not blow off valve, then I'm keeping Fiesta for a long time. I am almost ready.


What kind of mileage does it actually get? It has an average MPG readout, right?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 30, 2019, 08:46:49 PM
Quote from: shp4man on September 30, 2019, 08:37:36 PM

What kind of mileage does it actually get? It has an average MPG readout, right?

Actually, for real, driving from SC to ME and back, it got over 47 MPG. It is a highway monster. It sucks in the city.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on September 30, 2019, 09:04:06 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 30, 2019, 08:46:49 PM
Actually, for real, driving from SC to ME and back, it got over 47 MPG. It is a highway monster. It sucks in the city.

Impressive. :ohyeah:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 30, 2019, 09:20:15 PM
Quote from: shp4man on September 30, 2019, 09:04:06 PM
Impressive. :ohyeah:

It will be more impressive with a little computer tune to give it 160hp and 180 torks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on September 30, 2019, 09:22:01 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 30, 2019, 09:20:15 PM
It will be more impressive with a little computer tune to give it 160hp and 180 torks.

3 cylinders, bitch.  ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 30, 2019, 09:27:18 PM
Quote from: shp4man on September 30, 2019, 09:22:01 PM
3 cylinders, bitch.  ;)

3 are better than 4. It sounds like an angry V6.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 01, 2019, 01:35:59 PM
Okay, I'm doubling down on Fiesta. The $250 payment isn't really that bad. The dogs will just have to survive in the small backseat. Doge Dakota will lose the camper shell, and that money will buy custom seat covers for Fiesta. Maybe later it can get a stage 1 tune.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 11, 2019, 03:23:09 PM
Current wishy-washy plan:

Sell Dakota's camper shell.
Paint Dakota olive drab.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 17, 2019, 11:32:51 AM
I just wasted a whole morning going back and forth from the county tax assessor and DMV. It turns out that, even if I put a car in storage and turn in the license plate, I have to pay road taxes and property taxes on it. So they tried to charge me about $600 in taxes and late fees just to put Fiesta back on the road.

FYA.

SCDMV is not stealing any more of my money. They have already fucked me over too many times.

Fiesta is going up for sale. $11.5K.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 17, 2019, 11:39:29 AM
In the mean time, I will have to find the cheapest piece of shit to replace Fiesta. Something really old and shitty, with jack diddly shit for a tax assessment.

https://augusta.craigslist.org/cto/d/augusta-1997-saturn-sw2-low-miles/6989655002.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 17, 2019, 11:45:30 AM
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2004-pontiac-montana/7000229062.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 17, 2019, 11:49:59 AM
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/harrisburg-1997-ford-escort/6989298176.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 17, 2019, 11:51:07 AM
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/kannapolis-car-for-sale/6987465560.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 17, 2019, 11:52:51 AM
https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/greenville-97-honda-odyssey/6993883237.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on October 18, 2019, 12:22:36 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 17, 2019, 11:32:51 AM
I just wasted a whole morning going back and forth from the county tax assessor and DMV. It turns out that, even if I put a car in storage and turn in the license plate, I have to pay road taxes and property taxes on it. So they tried to charge me about $600 in taxes and late fees just to put Fiesta back on the road.

FYA.

SCDMV is not stealing any more of my money. They have already fucked me over too many times.

Fiesta is going up for sale. $11.5K.

What was the thought process behind taking out a loan and buying the Fiesta, only to rent a storage space and just stash it away in there?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 18, 2019, 03:06:48 PM
Quote from: MrH on October 18, 2019, 12:22:36 PM
What was the thought process behind taking out a loan and buying the Fiesta, only to rent a storage space and just stash it away in there?

I had a job. And then I didn't. And then i got a job. And then I got injured and had to stop working. And then I got better. Basically, fuck you world.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 27, 2019, 07:17:14 PM
Fuck this place.
I'm moving back to Maine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on October 28, 2019, 09:09:01 AM
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/3G7DA03E24S564607
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 28, 2019, 10:10:30 AM
Quote from: Submariner on October 28, 2019, 09:09:01 AM
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/3G7DA03E24S564607

gtfo
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 28, 2019, 06:11:14 PM
This is my dream: move back to Maine and drive a 98 Subaru Legacy wagon.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on October 28, 2019, 09:25:08 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 28, 2019, 06:11:14 PM
This is my dream: move back to Maine and drive a 98 Subaru Legacy wagon.

ya, but your ass is going to freeze in the winter.  ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 28, 2019, 09:33:37 PM
Quote from: shp4man on October 28, 2019, 09:25:08 PM
ya, but your ass is going to freeze in the winter.  ;)

I like the cold
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on October 29, 2019, 06:42:17 AM
Quote from: shp4man on October 28, 2019, 09:25:08 PM
ya, but your ass is going to freeze in the winter.  ;)

Some people aren't helpless when the temp drops below 50.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on October 29, 2019, 09:37:33 AM
I don't mind cold weather, but there are limits for everyone. I liked Toronto, but Montreal's winters were too much for me. Not sure where exactly Maine falls on the spectrum, but I picture it more like Montreal.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 29, 2019, 10:25:40 AM
Quote from: SJ_GTI on October 29, 2019, 09:37:33 AM
I don't mind cold weather, but there are limits for everyone. I liked Toronto, but Montreal's winters were too much for me. Not sure where exactly Maine falls on the spectrum, but I picture it more like Montreal.

The coast is moderated by the gulf stream. The mountains are cold as fuck. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 29, 2019, 10:27:43 AM
When I moved south for the second time, I recall thinking I didn't want to work on rusty cars, and I was sick of shoveling snow. It wasn't the cold, itself.

But I work on rust, anyway. These auction guys buy cars from up north with rotted out everything, paint the undercarriage black, and resell them here.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 29, 2019, 01:23:59 PM
Storage unit is almost empty.
Soon, I will Simplfy and Add Lightness™ to Dakota.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2019, 11:59:22 AM
Dakota v2.0

-remove cap and sell it
-reinstall 3rd brake light, all LED, wire relay to boo switch
-hood pins
-patch frame cutouts
-fix evap leak
-replace all lights in i/c
-wire AC cutoff switch in defrost
-paint body olive drab, wheelz black
-herculiner bed
-paint tool box black and mount in bed
-replace fuel pump
-turbo?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on October 30, 2019, 12:40:27 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2019, 11:59:22 AM
Dakota v2.0

-turbo!!!!
-remove cap and sell it
-reinstall 3rd brake light, all LED, wire relay to boo switch
-hood pins
-patch frame cutouts
-fix evap leak
-replace all lights in i/c
-wire AC cutoff switch in defrost
-paint body olive drab, wheelz black
-herculiner bed
-paint tool box black and mount in bed
-replace fuel pump

Fixed.  :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2019, 12:49:32 PM
Quote from: SJ_GTI on October 30, 2019, 12:40:27 PM
Fixed.  :lol:


Defortunately, I may have to get Dakota to pass a Maine state inspection next year. So, fixing the Evap leak and the frame notches will have to be moved up.
I also might want to keep fuel pump up ahead of turbo!!!, unless I only plan to run 2 psi of boost. Hey every little bit helps!
I repaired the harness on the crank sensor, and I swear it gained 15 horsepowers.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on October 30, 2019, 01:01:52 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2019, 12:49:32 PM

Defortunately, I may have to get Dakota to pass a Maine state inspection next year. So, fixing the Evap leak and the frame notches will have to be moved up.
I also might want to keep fuel pump up ahead of turbo!!!, unless I only plan to run 2 psi of boost. Hey every little bit helps!
I repaired the harness on the crank sensor, and I swear it gained 15 horsepowers.

I believe you. The only mechanical thing my Z3 got replaced when I bought it was a new crank sensor and it felt so much better afterwards.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 04, 2019, 10:35:34 AM
New plan, v2.1.
Keep camper top, but put front glass back in because my hose-seal won't withstand winter weathr
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 04, 2019, 12:54:18 PM
New plan, v2.2.
Trade Fiesta for a Subaru wagon and sell Dakota. :hammerhead:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on November 04, 2019, 01:15:25 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 04, 2019, 12:54:18 PM
New plan, v2.2.
Trade Fiesta for a Subaru wagon and sell Dakota. :hammerhead:

:Not Bad Obama:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on November 04, 2019, 03:24:19 PM
Don't get a 2.2L for your plan 2.2.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 04, 2019, 05:24:37 PM
Quote from: Laconian on November 04, 2019, 03:24:19 PM
Don't get a 2.2L for your plan 2.2.

3.0?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on November 04, 2019, 05:53:12 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 04, 2019, 12:54:18 PM
New plan, v2.2.
Trade Fiesta for a Subaru wagon and sell Dakota. :hammerhead:
That's a crazy plan.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 04, 2019, 11:57:38 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 04, 2019, 05:53:12 PM
That's a crazy plan.

Yeah, I'm changing it
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 05, 2019, 11:12:49 AM
Apparently, 2018 Fiestas are still being sold new, with yooge discounts.
Therefore, I stand no chance of selling mine.
Will register it in Maine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on November 05, 2019, 12:11:33 PM
$3000 off new 2019 Fiesta STs.  Not bad.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 05, 2019, 02:38:10 PM
Quote from: MrH on November 05, 2019, 12:11:33 PM
$3000 off new 2019 Fiesta STs.  Not bad.

Yeah, so nobody ia going to pay 11 geez for a used '17.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on November 05, 2019, 05:52:49 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 05, 2019, 02:38:10 PM
Yeah, so nobody ia going to pay 11 geez for a used '17.

Is it a manual trans model?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on November 05, 2019, 06:15:12 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 05, 2019, 02:38:10 PM
Yeah, so nobody ia going to pay 11 geez for a used '17.

Correct
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 05, 2019, 06:38:13 PM
Quote from: shp4man on November 05, 2019, 05:52:49 PM
Is it a manual trans model?

1.0 SFE is only available with manual.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on November 05, 2019, 08:20:17 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 05, 2019, 06:38:13 PM
1.0 SFE is only available with manual.

Those 3 bangers are kind of rare.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 07, 2019, 01:52:39 PM
Four quarts of fresh, synthetic 10W-30, a filter, and a Plastidipped bumper. Dakota is running smoooth.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on November 07, 2019, 02:01:26 PM
I've been running the Focus on E85 exclusively. 4000 miles since oil change and the oil is still light brown.
Less carbon in alcohol, I guess.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 07, 2019, 02:04:10 PM
Dakota will run on any combustible liquid, I assume. Tractor engine ftw.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2019, 08:33:43 PM
Did I mention 23 MPG average on my 350 mile drive to Florida? And that's with the front lower valance removed, so my aero was shit.

The front valance needs some cracks repaired with fiberglass, and maybe even get foglights mounted in the empty holes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 10, 2019, 01:45:17 AM
You need to get ground effektz so make Dakota slippery like a seal
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 10, 2019, 06:13:42 AM
Quote from: Submariner on November 10, 2019, 01:45:17 AM
You need to get ground effektz so make Dakota slippery like a seal

I have can make front bumper valance more lower and seally
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 10, 2019, 07:07:19 PM
Oh queso, for reals. I got a few quarts of Rustoleum Enamel in Gloss Smoke Gray. This will get rollled onto Dakota's body, and the camper top. Bumpers, grille, wheels, and other trim will be black.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on November 11, 2019, 06:52:03 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 10, 2019, 07:07:19 PM
Oh queso, for reals. I got a few quarts of Rustoleum Enamel in Gloss Smoke Gray. This will get rollled onto Dakota's body, and the camper top. Bumpers, grille, wheels, and other trim will be black.

I used that for my little 4x8 trailer. It finished better than I expected.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 11, 2019, 06:53:57 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 11, 2019, 06:52:03 AM
I used that for my little 4x8 trailer. It finished better than I expected.

I expect to thin it a bit so it self levels
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 11, 2019, 12:48:32 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 10, 2019, 07:07:19 PM
Oh queso, for reals. I got a few quarts of Rustoleum Enamel in Gloss Smoke Gray. This will get rollled onto Dakota's body, and the camper top. Bumpers, grille, wheels, and other trim will be black.

What color are you going to paint the headlamps?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on November 11, 2019, 03:19:46 PM
The spirit of the HercuBike lives on!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 11, 2019, 03:58:23 PM
purple
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 12, 2019, 08:53:45 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 11, 2019, 03:58:23 PM
purple

LED upgrade!!!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 12, 2019, 01:49:58 PM
Quote from: Submariner on November 12, 2019, 08:53:45 AM
LED upgrade!!!

Naw. Gas light upgrade.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 14, 2019, 09:28:34 AM
I got some fiberglass n schit. I think I'm going to try my hand and smoothing the front valance. The little 2.5 doesn't need all the same grille openings as a 5.2, but it has them. I will fill in half of them, and maybe add fog lights.in the empty fog light holes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 14, 2019, 06:44:07 PM
Should I get fog lights, or those LED amber turn signals like trucks have? BIGGEST TURN SIGNALS, EVER
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on November 14, 2019, 07:01:12 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 14, 2019, 06:44:07 PM
Should I get fog lights, or those LED amber turn signals like trucks have? BIGGEST TURN SIGNALS, EVER
Do you have fog down there?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on November 14, 2019, 07:43:34 PM
Fog lights are nice for critter spotting as they throw more light sideways.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 14, 2019, 08:16:18 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 14, 2019, 07:01:12 PM
Do you have fog down there?

It's foggy right now, but I also want to move back to New England
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 14, 2019, 08:16:52 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on November 14, 2019, 07:43:34 PM
Fog lights are nice for critter spotting as they throw more light sideways.

Yeah, true.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 17, 2019, 04:06:08 PM
As it turns out, I decided to fiberglass over the foglight holes, and half of the lower grille. I also added grille mesh to the openings. Sun set way too early, and I ran out of warmness. Will have to finish fiberglassing tomorrow.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 19, 2019, 02:04:16 PM
I tried to fix Dakota's second to last trouble code, P0443 for the Evap purge circuit. Well the ground switch in the ECU is fried. No Evap for Dakota.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 20, 2019, 08:54:56 AM
This is my first time working with fiberglass, and it's just Dakota, so I winged it. I covered the lower bumper holes with mesh, fiberglassed around the edges, then covered the two outer holes with fiberglass. Fog light holes are also getting meshed and covered.

+0.7 MPG highway!

Pic of the inside. The outside should look nice once it's all painted.

(https://i.postimg.cc/RVzxXx90/IMG-20191119-220726903-BURST000-COVER-TOP.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 27, 2019, 06:01:18 PM
Good news (?), the bank said it would be okay for me to sell Fiesta for less than I owe, and then continue making payments to pay off the balance.

It is officialy for sail. $10,000 with the CarSPIN discount.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on November 27, 2019, 06:16:02 PM
That does not sound like a good deal.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 27, 2019, 06:25:14 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 27, 2019, 06:16:02 PM
That does not sound like a good deal.

It's a $17,000 car new, with 12,500 miles on it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 29, 2019, 01:55:55 PM
Black Friday sale. $9000. Mint 2017 Feliesta EEEKOBOOST OMGWTFBBQ
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 01, 2019, 06:08:33 PM
Price is back up to $10,720
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 03, 2019, 07:01:12 PM
Can't decide.
Sell Fiesta.
Keep Fiesta.
Sell Fiesta.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on December 03, 2019, 07:02:06 PM
Have fiesta.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 03, 2019, 07:05:50 PM
Quote from: Laconian on December 03, 2019, 07:02:06 PM
Have fiesta.

This is the current state of things.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 03, 2019, 07:08:23 PM
I just want to Dave Ramsey it and get rid of debt. Fiesta is debt.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on December 04, 2019, 09:21:35 AM
Quote from: Laconian on December 03, 2019, 07:02:06 PM
Have fiesta.

Fiesta as in the Spanish definition?  Party on....
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 04, 2019, 01:20:00 PM
Quote from: shp4man on December 04, 2019, 09:21:35 AM
Fiesta as in the Spanish definition?  Party on....

But I could sell it and buy a $1000 Subaru waggin
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 08, 2019, 09:03:00 AM
Taking a stand against low levels of ZDDP in modern motor oils. Rislone ZDDP additive is half price on Amazon.
Ordered a bunch.
Dakota's flat tappets will be pleased.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 15, 2019, 05:11:25 PM
Dakota made it to Florida for a second time. Solid 25 MPG highway. Not bad. Would like cruise control, butt fuck it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on December 15, 2019, 09:56:25 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 04, 2019, 01:20:00 PM
But I could sell it and buy a $1000 Subaru waggin

shaggin waggin?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 27, 2020, 04:44:38 PM
I bought an XJ.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 27, 2020, 05:14:29 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 27, 2020, 04:44:38 PM
I bought an XJ.
Jaguar? :hmm:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on January 27, 2020, 05:33:09 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 27, 2020, 05:14:29 PM
Jaguar? :hmm:

Cherokee.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 27, 2020, 05:44:07 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 27, 2020, 05:33:09 PM
Cherokee.

That's racist. You can't buy Cherokees anymore.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 27, 2020, 06:15:24 PM
Yeah, so it's a '96 Jerp Cherkoree, fleet special, 4.0, AW4, 2WD. Amazing machine
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on January 27, 2020, 06:24:07 PM
Jelly.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 27, 2020, 09:14:48 PM
Super Jelly. I want one.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 27, 2020, 09:28:50 PM
Fast fact: In Michigan State Police testing, the 1993 Jeep Cherokee police package beat the Ford Crown Victoria around the handling course.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2020, 08:26:52 AM
Now how jelly are you?

(https://i.postimg.cc/VsRsSfcD/IMG-20200128-102508011.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on January 28, 2020, 08:44:30 AM
There's more jelly in me than in that passenger rear donut.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 28, 2020, 08:50:58 AM
The dogs should love it, all that room.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2020, 09:09:28 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 28, 2020, 08:50:58 AM
The dogs should love it, all that room.

It is basically the new doge waggin/daily/road trip/everything vehicle. Dakota will be around as backup, and for truck things. My left knee is going to shit, so my days of driving with a clutch are numbered.

Despite how the exterior looks, the interior is nearly immaculate. Motor and transmission are almost perfect. Even the cruise control works.

Needs: a very good bath, four new tires, slight exhaust repair, left front headlight trim/blinker, figgure out why the wipers are stuck, and then just regular maintenance.

Not bad for $650
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2020, 09:14:28 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on January 28, 2020, 08:44:30 AM
There's more jelly in me than in that passenger rear donut.

If that donut is actually filled with jelly, then I got an even better deal than I thought.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 28, 2020, 09:56:45 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2020, 08:26:52 AM
Now how jelly are you?

once you spray it off, close the hood, and put a real tire on that corner, Xtremely Jealous

Especially if the interior is in good shape. I love the stock seat covers with the fabric/vinyl combo. Most of the ones for sale right now have massive holes and tears in the seats.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2020, 02:10:24 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 28, 2020, 09:56:45 AM
once you spray it off, close the hood, and put a real tire on that corner, Xtremely Jealous

Especially if the interior is in good shape. I love the stock seat covers with the fabric/vinyl combo. Most of the ones for sale right now have massive holes and tears in the seats.

This interior is like Johnson&Johnson's Baby Shampoo: no tears.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on January 28, 2020, 02:13:55 PM
Under 300,000 miles?  :muffin:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2020, 02:23:23 PM
Quote from: shp4man on January 28, 2020, 02:13:55 PM
Under 300,000 miles?  :muffin:

Yes! About 208K
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 29, 2020, 07:43:34 PM
Ordered a set of 215/75/15 Starfire Solarus AS cheapass tires.
Fight me.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2020, 08:25:19 AM
XJ bath time.
Big things are coming.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: veeman on February 01, 2020, 06:28:06 PM
Congratulations!  One of my brother in laws had a 2WD Cherokee he bought when he lived in Georgia.  When he moved up north, no one he would take the car to service to would believe him till they lifted the car up that it was 2WD.  They never saw a 2WD Cherokee in the northern states.  When he traded the car in for an Elantra, the dealer probably didn't even realize it was a 2WD.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on February 01, 2020, 06:54:40 PM
Quote from: veeman on February 01, 2020, 06:28:06 PM
Congratulations!  One of my brother in laws had a 2WD Cherokee he bought when he lived in Georgia.  When he moved up north, no one he would take the car to service to would believe him till they lifted the car up that it was 2WD.  They never saw a 2WD Cherokee in the northern states.  When he traded the car in for an Elantra, the dealer probably didn't even realize it was a 2WD.

My younger brother had a 2WD Cherokee when he was younger. It was a stickshift with big ole off road tires...but it was RWD only.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2020, 07:01:06 PM
I wanted an autotragic wagon. I was looking at Focii, Scoobarus, and some SUV things.
I seriously tried to buy an '03 Focus wagon from one of the car dealers I work with, but he wouldn't come back with a price. I know exactly what he was thinking. He thought I was going to turn around and sell it and make money that he could have made. Guess what, fucker, it's an '03 Focus wagon and nobody cares about it except me.

Anyway, I am very happy with my consolation prize.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on February 01, 2020, 10:30:04 PM
Quote from: SJ_GTI on February 01, 2020, 06:54:40 PM
My younger brother had a 2WD Cherokee when he was younger. It was a stickshift with big ole off road tires...but it was RWD only.

I'd be fine with that. I'm too much of a wimp to do serious off roading. Don't really need 4wd for fire/logging roads and stuff.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 02, 2020, 11:45:35 AM
I am not doing much offroading, either.
So, about 2WD XJ lowering ...
I can cut the front coils, and use a shorter shackle for the rear leafs. Street Jeep.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on February 02, 2020, 01:43:42 PM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cHsdJIcXwdM/Uedq9mXi0mI/AAAAAAAAPlM/Zz-sSeKXs-c/w835-h553-no/DSC_0610.JPG)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 02, 2020, 01:53:04 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 02, 2020, 01:43:42 PM
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cHsdJIcXwdM/Uedq9mXi0mI/AAAAAAAAPlM/Zz-sSeKXs-c/w835-h553-no/DSC_0610.JPG)

Yes! But I want it to ride like a Cadillac.

Random innertube browsing suggests TJ front coils will lower the front an inch with a 7 #/" lower spring rate. Could I remove a rear leaf? It only has 2 or 3 :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 02, 2020, 10:26:58 PM
(https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/junipermonkeys-1541688983.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 02, 2020, 10:32:55 PM
(https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/jeep-god-1541689325.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 04, 2020, 09:50:42 AM
Washed and tired.

(https://i.postimg.cc/sDKw6YJT/IMG-20200204-114858208.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJGYhkFd/IMG-20200204-114824543.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on February 04, 2020, 10:02:58 AM
Lookin good. I have probably said this a thousand times, bur I wish XJs that clean existed here for less than $9M.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on February 04, 2020, 10:10:45 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on February 04, 2020, 10:02:58 AM
Lookin good. I have probably said this a thousand times, bur I wish XJs that clean existed here for less than $9M.

sameeeeeee.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 04, 2020, 10:12:23 AM
There is basically no rust on it. It was originally a SC state fleet vehicle. 

:partyon:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on February 04, 2020, 10:26:11 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 04, 2020, 10:12:23 AM
There is basically no rust on it. It was originally a SC state fleet vehicle. 

:partyon:

But...it's 2WD, so it wouldn't sell here anyways. :lol:

Not that somebody with enough volition couldn't simply convert it to 4WD...what does it need to be 4WD? T-case, front axle, driveshaft, other little front end odds and ends?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on February 04, 2020, 10:43:44 AM
Definitely looks good...great shape especially for a car that age. It looks like it is in better shape than most cars that are 5 years old.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on February 04, 2020, 10:57:17 AM
Nice! Good engine, too.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on February 04, 2020, 11:23:51 AM
I'll give you $2500 for it and $500 to deliver it to me.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 04, 2020, 12:27:55 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 04, 2020, 11:23:51 AM
I'll give you $2500 for it and $500 to deliver it to me.

Make it $9million + $500 delivery.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on February 04, 2020, 12:31:30 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 04, 2020, 12:27:55 PM
Make it $9million + $500 delivery.

seems fair. deal

here's my address https://goo.gl/maps/TtkJMa1RNomFcZp38
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 04, 2020, 01:53:53 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 04, 2020, 12:31:30 PM
seems fair. deal

here's my address https://goo.gl/maps/TtkJMa1RNomFcZp38

I didn't realize you were a dairy farmer! How about throwing in a few cows, too?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 08, 2020, 11:30:44 AM
That feel when you put new brake pads on, lube everything up, and then the caliper piston seizes on the highway, in a shoulderless, one lane construction zone that is several miles long, with a Panamerican Porsche on your tail.  Mmm .... brake smoke.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 08, 2020, 01:16:28 PM
15 minute brake caliper replacement, and Jerp is back in business.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 08, 2020, 10:38:08 PM
I don't know for sure, but I think Jerp can do 0-60 in about 4 seconds. Infinity torque.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 09, 2020, 09:37:41 AM
That is, until it hiccups and throws a P0132. Probably the throttle position sensor. Anyway, the throttle body is in the kitchen sink for a thorough cleaning.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on February 09, 2020, 12:00:55 PM
If there's a throttle body in your kitchen sink........you may be a redneck.    -Jeff Foxworthy.         :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: JWC on February 10, 2020, 04:11:00 PM
I've always liked the Cherokees. There was a Jeep Comanche in the hospital parking lot a couple of months ago. First time I'd seen one running in quite some time.  There was beautiful one for sale near me (2dr; 2wd; stick shift; 180,000miles if I recall) for $4500. I just didn't have the cash on hand to grab it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 13, 2020, 06:42:57 PM
Hmm... Cherokee is great. Dakota is ... killing my left knee. Maybe Fiesta's light clutch will be okay. I should sell Dakota and keep Festiva.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 13, 2020, 06:53:58 PM
 :lockedup:
No. Sell car. Eliminate debt.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 13, 2020, 07:13:19 PM
Okay, near future garage:
Cherokee and NA/NB Miata
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 17, 2020, 01:19:37 PM
Cherokee is scary fun, like an old muscle car. It feels like it has way too much power for the chassis. It's the opposite of Dakota, which handles surprisingly well, but requires wide open throttle at all times just to maintain speed.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on February 17, 2020, 02:06:52 PM
The only answer is Miata..... :lol: :muffin:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 17, 2020, 04:43:44 PM
Quote from: shp4man on February 17, 2020, 02:06:52 PM
The only answer is Miata..... :lol: :muffin:

Miata with 4.0L Jeep engine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 18, 2020, 03:52:03 PM
First tank: 15 MPG
Of course, half of that was with a bad O2 sensor
I'll shoot for 16 on this tank!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 19, 2020, 05:25:40 PM
I did a thing when I mounted my new tires.
I did not balance them with wheel weights.
What I did do was add 3 oz. of high quality airsoft pellets to each tire. Dynamic balancing. It works!
Occasionally, when accelerating quickly, some vibration occurs for a few seconds, until the pellets can catch up
Very happy, though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on February 20, 2020, 07:07:25 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 19, 2020, 05:25:40 PM
I did a thing when I mounted my new tires.
I did not balance them with wheel weights.
What I did do was add 3 oz. of high quality airsoft pellets to each tire. Dynamic balancing. It works!
Occasionally, when accelerating quickly, some vibration occurs for a few seconds, until the pellets can catch up
Very happy, though.

Interesting, I never heard of doing that before.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: AutobahnSHO on February 25, 2020, 07:34:19 PM
NAs are getting too expensive btw.

Best answer is know a Spinner who will sell you a Miata cheap.  :mask:

(Not me, I just got mine cheap from a Spinner)

BTW funny enough I was on page 6 or 7 of this thread. I haz 4 cars at the moment, so I meet the 3 car rule (new minivan is wife's). :thumbsup:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2020, 07:58:35 PM
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on February 25, 2020, 07:34:19 PM
NAs are getting too expensive btw.

Best answer is know a Spinner who will sell you a Miata cheap.  :mask:

(Not me, I just got mine cheap from a Spinner)

BTW funny enough I was on page 6 or 7 of this thread. I haz 4 cars at the moment, so I meet the 3 car rule (new minivan is wife's). :thumbsup:

3 car minimum rule is golden.
My left knee is so bad right now, I can't even drive 2/3 of my vehicles. It's good to have a 3rd.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 03, 2020, 08:42:11 AM
Dakota is basically sold. I let my friend borrow it since his Nissan tranny went out, and his VW bus, though running,is kind of a disaster. He is fighting stage XXX cancer and can't work, so ... yeah
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on March 06, 2020, 01:29:34 PM
Sorry about your friend.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 06, 2020, 02:20:19 PM
Quote from: Submariner on March 06, 2020, 01:29:34 PM
Sorry about your friend.

It's tough, but at least he is still fighting to live.

So I really needed money from Dakota, but now I'm kinda, meh ... I am working my ass off at the new job so maybe I'll get enough to pay taxes on Fiesta and be able to drive it. The clutch is really light, so I hope my knee can take it
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 10, 2020, 03:55:36 PM
Crazy thing just happened. I drove home, and parked the Jeep. Went inside, let the dogs out, and BOOM! It sounded like someone just shot a gun in front of my house.
After strapping on my bandoliers, grabbing my rifle, two pistols, a handgrenade and pulling up the number for the local militia on my phone, I went out front to check it out. One of my tires blew out. Parked. No apparent damage. What in the wide wide world of fuck?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on March 10, 2020, 04:38:48 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 10, 2020, 03:55:36 PM
Crazy thing just happened. I drove home, and parked the Jeep. Went inside, let the dogs out, and BOOM! It sounded like someone just shot a gun in front of my house.
After strapping on my bandoliers, grabbing my rifle, two pistols, a handgrenade and pulling up the number for the local militia on my phone, I went out front to check it out. One of my tires blew out. Parked. No apparent damage. What in the wide wide world of fuck?
You sure someone didn't shoot it out?  One of your neighbours?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 10, 2020, 04:46:01 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on March 10, 2020, 04:38:48 PM
You sure someone didn't shoot it out?  One of your neighbours?

No, I'm not sure.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 15, 2020, 10:16:17 AM
Put some sweet new zinc battery terminals on Jeep. Still needs a new alternator, though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 20, 2020, 01:38:12 PM
Hmmm .... should maybe fix leaky transmission cooler line.
Nah
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 20, 2020, 04:26:28 PM
Yeah, so the right front caliper is now sticking and burning my brakes up. I put a left caliper on it two months ago.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on March 20, 2020, 04:39:06 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 20, 2020, 04:26:28 PM
Yeah, so the right front caliper is now sticking and burning my brakes up. I put a left caliper on it two months ago.

There's your problem. Calipers are like wolves, they mate for life. You can't just throw a new caliper on the axle and expect it to be accepted by the older caliper. Your lucky the old caliper didn't kill the young one.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 20, 2020, 04:47:09 PM
Quote from: RomanChariot on March 20, 2020, 04:39:06 PM
There's your problem. Calipers are like wolves, they mate for life. You can't just throw a new caliper on the axle and expect it to be accepted by the older caliper. Your lucky the old caliper didn't kill the young one.

It was a remanufactured caliper, so I figured ... eh
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on March 20, 2020, 05:05:08 PM
Brake system flush is indicated.  ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 20, 2020, 05:13:10 PM
Quote from: shp4man on March 20, 2020, 05:05:08 PM
Brake system flush is indicated.  ;)

I'm not paying for you to flush out my brakes. I can do that at the car wash. Give me my keys back.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on March 20, 2020, 05:22:42 PM
Just buy a container of brake fluid, get under there and crack all the bleeders, then go have a beer. Then go out, refill the master cylinder, close off the bleeders and gravity bleed them one by one, while drinking a beer. Brake flush. Do it in the dirt, It'll just soak in... :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 20, 2020, 05:24:03 PM
Quote from: shp4man on March 20, 2020, 05:22:42 PM
Just buy a container of brake fluid, get under there and crack all the bleeders, then go have a beer. Then go out, refill the master cylinder, close off the bleeders and gravity bleed them one by one, while drinking a beer. Brake flush. Do it in the dirt, It'll just soak in... :lol:

Not on my beautiful lawn!
I ain't doin it now. I'll do it at work tomorrow.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2020, 11:56:03 AM
How stupid would it be to put 4.56:1 gears in the Cheronkee? Stock it 3.55. Apparently they will fit with slight notching of the pin.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on March 27, 2020, 01:51:56 PM
No. Lift it and put monster mudders on it.  :muffin:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on March 27, 2020, 02:43:16 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2020, 11:56:03 AM
How stupid would it be to put 4.56:1 gears in the Cheronkee? Stock it 3.55. Apparently they will fit with slight notching of the pin.

It's not a rock crawler so I don't see a lot of benefit.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 27, 2020, 04:10:10 PM
Quote from: RomanChariot on March 27, 2020, 02:43:16 PM
It's not a rock crawler so I don't see a lot of benefit.

Doing burnouts though third gear

Quote from: shp4man on March 27, 2020, 01:51:56 PM
No. Lift it and put monster mudders on it.  :muffin:

It's 2wd!  :lockedup:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 28, 2020, 04:03:20 PM
Whatever that redline at the 6:00 position is, that's how fast I got Cherokee up to today. It has to be at least 100.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on March 28, 2020, 04:41:50 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 28, 2020, 04:03:20 PM
Whatever that redline at the 6:00 position is, that's how fast I got Cherokee up to today. It has to be at least 100.
Downhill?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 28, 2020, 07:42:48 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on March 28, 2020, 04:41:50 PM
Downhill?

No, I was just getting away from some dickfuck in a Kia Soul who was staying on my ass for no reason. They couldn't keep up.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 29, 2020, 09:05:15 PM
I think I'll upgrade the Fiesta's plastic blow-in valve to a billet aluminium 50/50 dual port. Pshhhhht.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 01, 2020, 06:07:22 PM
3 rotors is like 3 cylinders. This is basically how Fiesta drives:

https://youtu.be/nOyOYLZWcBI
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on April 01, 2020, 06:16:54 PM
Doesn't idle very well.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 02, 2020, 07:30:50 AM
Ecobeast Fiesta may not be a rocket, and it's not exciting fun, but it is such a pleasure to drive. Needs quieter tires, though. I can't hear the turbo spooling at speed.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 02, 2020, 06:55:49 PM
The schitty thing about the 1.0 Ecobeast is that all of the aftermarket is in the UK. I guess it's not that schitty, but shipping is a little expensive. I want to order two little silicone intake pipes, and it's like $60 to ship them.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on April 03, 2020, 04:55:30 PM
This one's got your name written all over it. '75 Winnebago, OEM paint, 45K miles, Chrysler 440. Take it for $2K i bet.  :lol:

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/san-diego-1975-rv-winnebago-brave-clean/7101373267.html (https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/san-diego-1975-rv-winnebago-brave-clean/7101373267.html)

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on April 03, 2020, 05:47:33 PM
Why is there rug in the bathroom?  What a filthy, horrifying concept.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on April 03, 2020, 08:07:50 PM
Quote from: Submariner on April 03, 2020, 05:47:33 PM
Why is there rug in the bathroom?  What a filthy, horrifying concept.

No extra charge for the mouldy carpet.  ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on April 03, 2020, 08:10:37 PM
Quote from: Submariner on April 03, 2020, 05:47:33 PM
Why is there rug in the bathroom?  What a filthy, horrifying concept.
Are they peeing on the carpet?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 04, 2020, 08:06:46 AM
Quote from: shp4man on April 03, 2020, 04:55:30 PM
This one's got your name written all over it. '75 Winnebago, OEM paint, 45K miles, Chrysler 440. Take it for $2K i bet.  :lol:

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/san-diego-1975-rv-winnebago-brave-clean/7101373267.html (https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/san-diego-1975-rv-winnebago-brave-clean/7101373267.html)



I would turn that into a space ship.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on April 04, 2020, 08:45:37 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on April 03, 2020, 08:10:37 PM
Are they peeing on the carpet?

Almost certainly there have been incidents in the last 40 years.

The reason older RVs are usually carpeted everywhere is that there simply weren't materials and adhesives for other floors that would deal with the freezing in the winter, baking in the summer, and overall chassis flex that RVs subjected them to- other than just plain rubber that is (which might have been better, but didn't sell).
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on April 04, 2020, 08:52:38 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 04, 2020, 08:45:37 AM
Almost certainly there have been incidents in the last 40 years.

The reason older RVs are usually carpeted everywhere is that there simply weren't materials and adhesives for other floors that would deal with the freezing in the winter, baking in the summer, and overall chassis flex that RVs subjected them to- other than just plain rubber that is (which might have been better, but didn't sell).
So between the spilt beer, pee on the floor and vomit embedded in the carpet, it smells a sewer.  No thanks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on April 04, 2020, 09:07:46 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on April 04, 2020, 08:52:38 AM
So between the spilt beer, pee on the floor and vomit embedded in the carpet, it smells a sewer.  No thanks.

You forgot about stale tobacco.

It would be a tear-out if anybody cared to renovate it. But lots of these kinds of rigs are used as hunting campers. The smell doesn't seem so bad if you're wearing doe urine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 05, 2020, 03:44:48 PM
Wummmmmmmmmm .. Pshhhhht! ..... Wummmmmmmmmmmmm .. Pshhht.t.t! ..... Wumgggggg
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 09, 2020, 05:28:46 PM
Blow off valve is alive. Fiesta is nearly silent, but then, suddenly, there is a little bird.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 13, 2020, 10:45:04 AM
Somebody with money is an XJ collector, and said he really wants to buy mine. We didn't discuss numbers. I said I'd keep it in mind. $3K? $6K?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 23, 2020, 06:16:24 PM
Fiesta just got some speed parts, shipped from Leeds, UK. Hope they don't have coronas.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 29, 2020, 06:20:09 PM
Pssssssshhhhht!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 29, 2020, 08:52:23 PM
It is actually impossible to find an oil that meets the Ford spec WSS-M2C948-B, specifically for the 1.0 Ecoboost engine, on any store shelf. Not even Motorcraft full synthetic 5W-20 meets their own spec, as it's only WSS-M2C945-B1. I had been using Valvoline Synpower 5w-20, but it's also only 945-B1. So I had to order some of the right stuff. $42/jug ain't cheap, butt fuck it. Also, best oil filter.

(https://i.postimg.cc/htDPQGf0/olchang.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on April 30, 2020, 06:48:49 AM
Same brand I use for my Golf, but different blend/specs. I order mine online too. I could probably get away with something cheaper off the shelf from Wal-mart, but I figure it simpler/easier to just stick to the specs in case anything ever goes wrong.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on April 30, 2020, 07:30:09 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 29, 2020, 08:52:23 PM
It is actually impossible to find an oil that meets the Ford spec WSS-M2C948-B, specifically for the 1.0 Ecoboost engine, on any store shelf. Not even Motorcraft full synthetic 5W-20 meets their own spec, as it's only WSS-M2C945-B1. I had been using Valvoline Synpower 5w-20, but it's also only 945-B1. So I had to order some of the right stuff. $42/jug ain't cheap, butt fuck it. Also, best oil filter.

(https://i.postimg.cc/htDPQGf0/olchang.jpg)
Where was the car/engine built?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 30, 2020, 09:20:29 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on April 30, 2020, 07:30:09 AM
Where was the car/engine built?

The engine was built in Cologne. I don't know about the rest of the car.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on April 30, 2020, 10:09:57 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 30, 2020, 09:20:29 AM
The engine was built in Cologne. I don't know about the rest of the car.
Sweet...Ford 1.0-Litre EcoBoost Wins International Engine of the Year for the 6th Year Running (https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2017/06/21/ford-1-0-litre-ecoboost-wins-international-engine-of-the-year-fo.html)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 30, 2020, 10:25:10 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on April 30, 2020, 10:09:57 AM
Sweet...Ford 1.0-Litre EcoBoost Wins International Engine of the Year for the 6th Year Running (https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2017/06/21/ford-1-0-litre-ecoboost-wins-international-engine-of-the-year-fo.html)

It's a sweet little engine, but it has its own oil spec.
I plan on taking mine up to Charlotte to a tuner for a stage 1 flash, for 150 hp and infinity torque (up from 123 hp), and 170 if I replace the exhaust and intercooler.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on April 30, 2020, 10:30:39 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 30, 2020, 10:25:10 AM
It's a sweet little engine, but it has its own oil spec.
I plan on taking mine up to Charlotte to a tuner for a stage 1 flash, for 150 hp and infinity torque (up from 123 hp), and 170 if I replace the exhaust and intercooler.
So...sleeper.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 30, 2020, 10:56:16 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on April 30, 2020, 10:30:39 AM
So...sleeper.

Sleeper-ish.
I don't plan on replacing the exhaust, but the intake and blow off valve are a bit whooshy now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 30, 2020, 05:11:43 PM
I had my car on the lift doing my oil change today. Such a simple car underneath (under the hood is insanity). Anyway, the exhaust is super tiny. Maybe 1.75". I should really get a 2.5" turbo-back, but a nice Milltek system will cost $1000, and I'll still have to extend the tail pipes because they only make exhausts for hatchbacks. Nobody cares about the silly American sedan.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on April 30, 2020, 06:25:06 PM
You have a welder...make your own exhaust!  Find a couple nice close-together trees to make bends, just fill the pipe with sand before bending.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 06, 2020, 01:08:05 PM
Frustrated with the lack of Fiesta 1.0 sedan exhausts anywhere in the world, I ordered a cheap stainless cat back for a Fiesta ST. I will adapt.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 08, 2020, 06:46:16 PM
Fiesta is also getting the Ford Racing Handling Package.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 08, 2020, 06:48:43 PM
And blue lug nuts. Fuck it. Corona check.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on May 08, 2020, 09:50:26 PM
Blue lug nuts?  Did they come pre-coated with Lock Tit or what?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 09, 2020, 03:32:14 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 08, 2020, 09:50:26 PM
Blue lug nuts?  Did they come pre-coated with Lock Tit or what?

They is blue. I heard the color blue repels corona virus. That why masks and doctor clothes are blue
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 09, 2020, 05:32:06 AM
Something about my PCM's ID number makes it unflashable for the performance tunes. I might try a piggly back tuner, but not now. Just the intake, exhausts, suspension, and blue lug nuts.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 13, 2020, 07:07:27 AM
It's a good thing I bought another welder. Now I can convert my old Harbor Freight thing to DCEP and weld up Fiesta's stainless 3" exhaust.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 13, 2020, 12:30:09 PM
Ordered a piggyback tuner. Fukit. +30 torquez. + intake + 3" catback + FRPP handling pack. Race car.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on May 13, 2020, 11:58:07 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 06, 2020, 01:08:05 PM
Frustrated with the lack of Fiesta 1.0 sedan exhausts anywhere in the world, I ordered a cheap stainless cat back for a Fiesta ST. I will adapt.


Just cut a hole in the bonnet and send the exhaust out there.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 14, 2020, 08:20:29 AM
Quote from: Submariner on May 13, 2020, 11:58:07 PM
Just cut a hole in the bonnet and send the exhaust out there.

Fukit. No inspections here. You should see the total shit people drive.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2020, 03:55:43 PM
3" exhaust is here. One inch for each cylinder. Holy cats this is overkill.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on May 20, 2020, 05:41:28 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2020, 03:55:43 PM
3" exhaust is here. One inch for each cylinder. Holy cats this is overkill.

This is the perfect ratio for all exhaust pipes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2020, 05:48:43 PM
Quote from: SJ_GTI on May 20, 2020, 05:41:28 PM
This is the perfect ratio for all exhaust pipes.

The math adds up. 1+1+1=3  :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2020, 05:55:00 PM
I will not, however, be modifying the Jeep's exhaust.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on May 20, 2020, 05:57:33 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2020, 03:55:43 PM
3" exhaust is here. One inch for each cylinder. Holy cats this is overkill.
The entire exhaust system or just the tail pipe?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2020, 06:01:21 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on May 20, 2020, 05:57:33 PM
The entire exhaust system or just the tail pipe?

Cat-back. It's all it can handle without reprogramming.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 19, 2020, 04:34:53 PM
Jerp got a ruff rack

(https://i.postimg.cc/2SysSXDw/jeeeeepruffrack.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 21, 2020, 10:45:43 AM
Recently, Fiesta has gained a boost gauge, and a piggy-back computer that definitely cranks up the boost. Before, it was normally boosting to 10-11 PSI at WOT, and about 15 PSI in temporary overboost. The stock tuning is soooooo economical, but the variabilily of randomly not having overboost was most annoying.
With the piggy on setting "1", Fiesta will hit 16 PSI at WOT every time, and it spools up faster.
Let's turn it up to "2" and see what happens ...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on July 21, 2020, 11:28:48 AM
Take a basket with you to pick exploded engine parts. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 21, 2020, 12:12:23 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 21, 2020, 11:28:48 AM
Take a basket with you to pick exploded engine parts. :lol:

Pfffffffft.
These things can reliably put out 170 hp on stock internals. I couldn't possibly be pushing more than 130 right now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on July 21, 2020, 12:19:47 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 21, 2020, 12:12:23 PM
Pfffffffft.
These things can reliably put out 170 hp on stock internals. I couldn't possibly be pushing more than 130 right now.
Yes, I read bout the engine, cast iron block?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 21, 2020, 12:23:51 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 21, 2020, 12:19:47 PM
Yes, I read bout the engine, cast iron block?

Iron, yes. 71.9 mm bore X 82 mm stroke. It's a stroker.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on July 21, 2020, 01:57:31 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 21, 2020, 12:23:51 PM
Iron, yes. 71.9 mm bore X 82 mm stroke. It's a stroker.
Gotta love that torque. :ohyeah:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 21, 2020, 04:16:23 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 21, 2020, 01:57:31 PM
Gotta love that torque. :ohyeah:

The torque curve is as flat as Saskatchewan

(https://turbokeychains.com/junk/fiesta1Lecoboostdyno.jpg)

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 22, 2020, 10:48:23 AM
Turned it up to "2". Now boosting 19 PSI at WOT. :mask:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 22, 2020, 11:02:51 AM
According to the innerwebs, the factory "Black Edition" 1.0 Ecoboost sold in Europe has 140 PS with the boost at 24 PSI. I think I will shoot for that, and then call it good.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 22, 2020, 11:07:36 AM
After more research, it appears that the 140 PS does have one different piece of hardware - an upgraded head gasket. So, maybe I will not aim so high.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on July 22, 2020, 11:36:12 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 22, 2020, 11:07:36 AM
After more research, it appears that the 140 PS does have one different piece of hardware - an upgraded head gasket. So, maybe I will not aim so high.
Probably you can order one of those.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 22, 2020, 11:38:26 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 22, 2020, 11:36:12 AM
Probably you can order one of those.

I don't want to change the head gasket!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 24, 2020, 08:05:05 PM
3" exhaust tomorrow
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 25, 2020, 01:39:34 PM
3" xhaust, rite nao
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on July 25, 2020, 02:44:09 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 25, 2020, 01:39:34 PM
3" xhaust, rite nao
Stickers on order?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 25, 2020, 03:06:28 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 25, 2020, 02:44:09 PM
Stickers on order?

Don't need no stickers

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJHJtXDK/IMG-20200725-165756678.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on July 25, 2020, 03:26:06 PM
That looks pretty good.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 25, 2020, 03:35:04 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 25, 2020, 03:26:06 PM
That looks pretty good.

Thanks. The tips are about a foot short of the bumper because the exhaust is for the ST hatchback. But I actually think it looks killer. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 25, 2020, 04:02:47 PM
OMFG, it's like a whole new, better car!
With audible feedback from the engine,  I can finally drive it smoothly. It was almost dead silent before, so it was difficult to work smoothly between the throttle by wire and variable electronic boost. And then there is the turbo lag, which isn't really there anymore. It boosts right up to 21 PSI along with my right foot.

Now, the sound quality is what really blew me away. I was skeptical, because I just picked the cheapest stainless steel aftermarket exhaust for a Fiesta ST. It sounds straight up exotic. Cruising at 60 MPH, you might think it was a miniature Cummins idling along. Wind it up to the redline, and it is just more betterness. Not raspy, not droning, just a sweet baritone song. I love this car twice as much now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on July 25, 2020, 04:06:45 PM
Cool!  :rockon:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 25, 2020, 04:20:19 PM
brum
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on July 25, 2020, 04:38:10 PM
So what's next?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 25, 2020, 04:53:16 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 25, 2020, 04:38:10 PM
So what's next?

Ford Racing suspension kit. Then that's about it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 26, 2020, 06:59:41 AM
In related news, the modifications that I did to my Harbor Freight flux core AC welder worked great. The stainless steel welds were super clean and only looked bad in spots because I am not a real welder. All ot took was a rectifier, capacitor, cooling fan, spool of stainless flux core wire, and wiring it DCEP. It is easily switchable to DCEN for regular steel wire, but I already havr an inverter welder for that.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2020, 12:22:22 PM
If I do turn out corona positive, I will likely have to sell Cherokee just to pay bills n shit. Fuck 2020.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on July 30, 2020, 01:28:50 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2020, 12:22:22 PM
If I do turn out corona positive, I will likely have to sell Cherokee just to pay bills n shit. Fuck 2020.
Can you not apply for some of that free money that the government is handing out?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2020, 01:34:50 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on July 30, 2020, 01:28:50 PM
Can you not apply for some of that free money that the government is handing out?

Yeah, no. I'm not unemployed. I'm just on unpaid sick leave.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on July 30, 2020, 02:08:53 PM
No statutory sick leave FTL
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2020, 02:10:50 PM
Quote from: Laconian on July 30, 2020, 02:08:53 PM
No statutory sick leave FTL

I'm going to sue Trump for being a fucking dumbass.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 18, 2020, 07:52:26 AM
Drove to Charleston and back ~ 80 MPH, averaged 43 MPG. Not bad.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 22, 2020, 09:47:16 AM
On the other hand, Cherokee hit 14 MPG on its last tank. Lol
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 22, 2020, 12:47:05 PM
I just finished doing the 5-year maintenance on my Bohlens 20" push mower (the cheapest model from Lowes). Basically, in 5 years, I changed the oil once. It wasn't performing 100% any longer, so it was time to go through everything. Cleaned all the debris under the fan shroud, cleaned and oiled the deck, sharpened the blade, disassembled and cleaned the carb, replaced the spark plug, cleaned the air filter, changed the oil, and did a +1 ball bearing wheel upgrade with custom spacers.

(https://i.postimg.cc/hPqMrNkx/IMG-20200822-143953801.jpg)

:praise:

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on August 22, 2020, 01:37:08 PM
Does it still start?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 22, 2020, 03:48:53 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on August 22, 2020, 01:37:08 PM
Does it still start?

Not sure yet. But it rolls real smooth on the new dubz :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 22, 2020, 03:54:49 PM
W i d e  t r a c k  mower.
Wider is better.
MOWING EXCITEMENT!!!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 29, 2020, 01:32:55 PM
Some dickbag swerving through traffic in an Altima came up from behind me and swerved out to try to pass. I could tell they were going to cut back in front of me just to take the next exit. So I pinned Cherokee's gas pedal to the floor and they clearly did the same thing, but they couldn't take me. They gave up and cut back in behind me at somewhere around 6:00 on Cherokee's 85 MPH speedo, then probably went full ABS on the brakes for the 25 MPH off ramp.
If you're going to drive like a dickbag, you'd better have the power, and the balls to back it up. Fuck people. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on August 29, 2020, 02:01:53 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 29, 2020, 01:32:55 PM
Some dickbag swerving through traffic in an Altima came up from behind me and swerved out to try to pass. I could tell they were going to cut back in front of me just to take the next exit. So I pinned Cherokee's gas pedal to the floor and they clearly did the same thing, but they couldn't take me. They gave up and cut back in behind me at somewhere around 6:00 on Cherokee's 85 MPH speedo, then probably went full ABS on the brakes for the 25 MPH off ramp.
If you're going to drive like a dickbag, you'd better have the power, and the balls to back it up. Fuck people. :lol:

Miata is always the answer.  :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on August 29, 2020, 02:12:36 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 29, 2020, 01:32:55 PM
Some dickbag swerving through traffic in an Altima came up from behind me and swerved out to try to pass. I could tell they were going to cut back in front of me just to take the next exit. So I pinned Cherokee's gas pedal to the floor and they clearly did the same thing, but they couldn't take me. They gave up and cut back in behind me at somewhere around 6:00 on Cherokee's 85 MPH speedo, then probably went full ABS on the brakes for the 25 MPH off ramp.
If you're going to drive like a dickbag, you'd better have the power, and the balls to back it up. Fuck people. :lol:
Yeah, can't stand people trying to pull shit like that.  I see them and get a sense of what they're up to and I just pull ahead far enough that they can't make it past me.  Much braking and swerving in the rear-view mirror.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 29, 2020, 02:55:48 PM
Quote from: shp4man on August 29, 2020, 02:01:53 PM
Miata is always the answer.  :lol:

You think Miata can take Cherokee up to 100+ MPH?
:devil:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on August 29, 2020, 03:00:46 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 29, 2020, 02:55:48 PM
You think Miata can take Cherokee up to 100+ MPH?
:devil:

You'd win on a dirt road.  :muffin:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 29, 2020, 03:05:39 PM
Quote from: shp4man on August 29, 2020, 03:00:46 PM
You'd win on a dirt road.  :muffin:

It's 2wd ... :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on August 29, 2020, 03:10:02 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on August 29, 2020, 03:05:39 PM
It's 2wd ... :lol:

Miata suspension is stiff as fuck- rear tires would be bouncing and spinning, plus only about 3 inches ground clearance.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 29, 2020, 03:17:09 PM
Quote from: shp4man on August 29, 2020, 03:10:02 PM
Miata suspension is stiff as fuck- rear tires would be bouncing and spinning, plus only about 3 inches ground clearance.

You think Cherokee rides like a Cadillac? :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on August 29, 2020, 08:51:03 PM
Of course, the AW4 automatic is one of the greatest automatic transmissions in the history of the multiverse, the Jeep 4.0 straight-six is one of the greatest engines ever to exist in three dimensions, and the unibody chassis on two solid axles can take anything a dirt road could possibly throw at it. The rear diff needs a limited slip of some sort, and it could use new shocks all around.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 06:27:28 AM
Fiesta is gone ...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on September 03, 2020, 06:41:51 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 06:27:28 AM
Fiesta is gone ...

Sold...?

Or driven off a cliff...?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 08:00:40 AM
Quote from: SJ_GTI on September 03, 2020, 06:41:51 AM
Sold...?

Or driven off a cliff...?

Repo'd. :lockedup: :lol:
Fuck it. I hate that damn finace company. I tried and tried to work with them. They led me along, lied, and then pulled oit the rug.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 09:51:35 AM
The good news is that now I get to buy a beater to replace it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 09:55:35 AM
Repeat after me: I will never finace a car ever again.

I will never finance a car ever again.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 09:57:24 AM
Hmm ...

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/concord-2002-saab-9-5-linear-wagon-23/7179387691.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on September 03, 2020, 12:34:53 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 08:00:40 AM
Repo'd. :lockedup: :lol:
Fuck it. I hate that damn finace company. I tried and tried to work with them. They led me along, lied, and then pulled oit the rug.

That sucks. Are you still working at your new mechanic gig?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 01:46:11 PM
Quote from: SJ_GTI on September 03, 2020, 12:34:53 PM
That sucks. Are you still working at your new mechanic gig?

Yeah, and I just got a big raise. Too late. Lol
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on September 03, 2020, 01:48:09 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 01:46:11 PM
Yeah, and I just got a big raise. Too late. Lol

So how does the repo work...since they took it back does that mean any back (or future) payments are also void? Or do you still owe them money (loan balance less current value of the vehicle or something like that)?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 02:41:31 PM
Quote from: SJ_GTI on September 03, 2020, 01:48:09 PM
So how does the repo work...since they took it back does that mean any back (or future) payments are also void? Or do you still owe them money (loan balance less current value of the vehicle or something like that)?

I could bail it out for about $1700, but I won't.

It will go to auction, and then I will owe the balance.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on September 03, 2020, 02:51:53 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 02:41:31 PM
I could bail it out for about $1700, but I won't.

It will go to auction, and then I will owe the balance.
That sucks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 04:12:22 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on September 03, 2020, 02:51:53 PM
That sucks.

Everything sucks
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 04:56:56 PM
Need second beater.

I would not be opposed to this. The seller is obviously reasonably intelligent.
https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/prosperity-lincoln-ls/7181916603.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 05:15:19 PM
I could do a Volvo 850. I should probably just shop for 850s.

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-volvo/7173593923.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on September 03, 2020, 05:25:14 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 04:56:56 PM
Need second beater.

I would not be opposed to this. The seller is obviously reasonably intelligent.
https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/prosperity-lincoln-ls/7181916603.html
The V6 seems a bit weak to push that thing around.  Better with the V8.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on September 03, 2020, 05:27:23 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 05:15:19 PM
I could do a Volvo 850. I should probably just shop for 850s.

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-volvo/7173593923.html
That's a lot of miles. 
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 05:28:23 PM
Not a bad looking sword

https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/cayce-2000-buick-lesabre/7185852173.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on September 03, 2020, 05:35:43 PM
How about something like this.  It's a classic...

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=29202&showNegotiable=true&sortDir=ASC&sourceContext=untrackedExternal_false_0&distance=100&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c3707&sortType=DEAL_SCORE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c178#listing=222113606 (https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=29202&showNegotiable=true&sortDir=ASC&sourceContext=untrackedExternal_false_0&distance=100&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c3707&sortType=DEAL_SCORE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c178#listing=222113606)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 05:46:58 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on September 03, 2020, 05:35:43 PM
How about something like this.  It's a classic...

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=29202&showNegotiable=true&sortDir=ASC&sourceContext=untrackedExternal_false_0&distance=100&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c3707&sortType=DEAL_SCORE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c178#listing=222113606 (https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?zip=29202&showNegotiable=true&sortDir=ASC&sourceContext=untrackedExternal_false_0&distance=100&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c3707&sortType=DEAL_SCORE&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c178#listing=222113606)

I've already had a Focus, and that one is way overpriced
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on September 03, 2020, 05:48:49 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 03, 2020, 05:46:58 PM
I've already had a Focus, and that one is way overpriced
Oh.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 04, 2020, 07:55:37 AM
Theoretical rule: my next car has to be made before 1985. Deal?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 05, 2020, 06:04:24 PM
All the old cars are either overpriced, or pickup trucks. Fuck.

Maybe I can find a nice 90s econobox.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 05, 2020, 07:21:47 PM
Reality check.
My left knee is going to hell. Even Fiesta's super light clutch was painful to drive.
Am I going full autotragic? Perhaps. FML.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on September 05, 2020, 07:50:29 PM
Am I imagining things or don't you have a Jeep Cherokee?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 06, 2020, 04:28:02 AM
Quote from: SJ_GTI on September 05, 2020, 07:50:29 PM
Am I imagining things or don't you have a Jeep Cherokee?

I indeedilly do have a Jeep Cherokee.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 06, 2020, 02:11:39 PM
Craigslist is dead, and I don't do facebook.
I think I will go to an auction and buy something questionable.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 08, 2020, 07:05:19 PM
Cherokee just got a tune up - plugs-wires-cap-rotor. Much better. Was a bit skippy before.

Still needs things.

Since it has real gauges, I can tell that the temp creeps past 220 sitting in traffic on a hot day with the AC on max. I have also known for a while that the alternator has a bad diode or two since it only puts out 13.1 volts, or 12.4 with a load ... eek.

I picked up a cheeeep alternator from my parts store, and I need to get a new radiator fan clutch - may upgrade to a Grand Cherokee clutch for some xtra airflow and shittier MPG. Might get an oversized all aluminum radiator because race car. Also have a trans cooler sitting around, so will throw that in, too.

Would like a stereo (it has none), but all these mechanical things will cost enough already

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 09, 2020, 02:02:57 PM
So I did the alternator and upgraded severe duty ZJ fan ckutch today. That's when I noticed the radiator is leaking. So yeah, I'll be getting this:

https://www.championradiators.com/product/EC1193?_vsrefdom=adwords
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 09, 2020, 04:16:31 PM
Aaaaaand the radiator blew out as soon as I pulled up to my house. Fuck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 26, 2020, 06:16:42 PM
So Jeep is back on the road.
Got a new cheepo radiator.
Also bypassed the built-in trans cooler/warmer and installed a real trans cooler behind the bumper. Shit is real, dawg.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on September 26, 2020, 07:07:08 PM
Yay Joop.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 26, 2020, 07:36:02 PM
No, Jerp.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 29, 2020, 12:57:29 PM
Rainy day Jeeep

(https://i.postimg.cc/63DFWgKC/IMG-20200929-145417432-HDR-01.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on September 29, 2020, 03:08:12 PM
Better than rainy day scooter.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 29, 2020, 03:48:43 PM
Quote from: RomanChariot on September 29, 2020, 03:08:12 PM
Better than rainy day scooter.

Indeed
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on September 29, 2020, 04:20:17 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 29, 2020, 12:57:29 PM
Rainy day Jeeep

(https://i.postimg.cc/63DFWgKC/IMG-20200929-145417432-HDR-01.jpg)

:wub:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 29, 2020, 05:01:05 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on September 29, 2020, 04:20:17 PM
:wub:

Ah, so you saw the Camaro. It is a Z28.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on September 29, 2020, 05:11:30 PM
I get way too nostalgic for XJ's. I loved riding in my dad's back in the 90s.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on September 29, 2020, 05:12:32 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on September 29, 2020, 05:11:30 PM
I get way too nostalgic for XJ's. I loved riding in my dad's back in the 90s.

XJs are timeless classics.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 03, 2020, 06:34:53 PM
I think Sunday will be a scooty build day.
I already have the new valves lapped and installed in the head. Next will be the 47mm cylinder and piston.
The hard part will be tuning the carb. Not that hard, just some trial and error.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 12, 2020, 03:47:18 PM
This is bullshit

(https://i.postimg.cc/KvrpTYMc/IMG-20201012-172934034.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on October 12, 2020, 04:08:53 PM
Rim kaput?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 12, 2020, 04:12:57 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on October 12, 2020, 04:08:53 PM
Rim kaput?

Nah, the lip is just torn up and bent.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 18, 2020, 07:24:26 PM
Got a trip planned to the NE for the holidays. Driving the Jeep. Need to make sure everything is good to go. Maybe I'll change the wiper blades.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 19, 2020, 07:21:43 PM
Need more Black Ice Little Tree air fresheners.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 20, 2020, 05:11:02 PM
Got air fresheners and new wiper blades. Ready for road trip.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on October 20, 2020, 05:27:01 PM
When are you going?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 20, 2020, 05:42:32 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on October 20, 2020, 05:27:01 PM
When are you going?

December  :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 22, 2020, 08:26:31 PM
I'm about to blow $68 on a stereo system for Jeeeep. One multimedia bluetooth head unit, and a pair of 6.5" speakers foe the front doors. BOOM BOOM
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 23, 2020, 07:40:19 PM
Well, I doubled my stereo budget. I'll be installing 6x9's in the front doors, driven by a 200W amp. Bigger booms
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on October 23, 2020, 08:19:27 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 23, 2020, 07:40:19 PM
Well, I doubled my stereo budget. I'll be installing 6x9's in the front doors, driven by a 200W amp. Bigger booms

You need something that big to drown out all the rattles? ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 24, 2020, 04:11:06 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on October 23, 2020, 08:19:27 PM
You need something that big to drown out all the rattles? ;)

Billie Eilish just doesn't sound good at low volumes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on October 24, 2020, 06:44:23 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 24, 2020, 04:11:06 AM
Billie Eilish just doesn't sound good at low volumes.
Sure she does, one of the very few these days.  Most sound better with the volume turned off.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2020, 07:21:47 PM
Asshole bank only got $6400 for Fiesta at auction. I had an offer for $8600, but they wouldn't let me sell it after they said they would. Now after fees and fees they expect me to pay $6200. Never. Gonna. Happen. I will sell my house just so they can't put a lien on it.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on October 30, 2020, 07:31:38 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2020, 07:21:47 PM
Asshole bank only got $6400 for Fiesta at auction. I had an offer for $8600, but they wouldn't let me sell it after they said they would. Now after fees and fees they expect me to pay $6200. Never. Gonna. Happen. I will sell my house just so they can't put a lien on it.



Dude. What assholes/vultures. Bankruptcy? Fuck 'em.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2020, 07:38:00 PM
Quote from: shp4man on October 30, 2020, 07:31:38 PM
Dude. What assholes/vultures. Bankruptcy? Fuck 'em.

I don't have enough debt to declare bankruptcy. I will sell my house just so they can't put a 10-year lien on it. Wage garnishment is illegal in this state. I don't have any assets. They can fuck off.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2020, 07:41:07 PM
Actually, fuck it. I'll keep the house longer than that. If I decide to move before 10 years, I'll rent it out.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 07, 2020, 07:30:08 PM
Jeep is lonely. Jeep wants a friend in the driveway.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2020, 02:50:48 PM
Apparentky, Jerp gets 17 MPG city AND highway
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on November 09, 2020, 04:06:48 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2020, 02:50:48 PM
Apparentky, Jerp gets 17 MPG city AND highway

El Camino gets 13 mpg city AND highway.

Jerp is basically a Prius
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2020, 04:40:30 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on November 09, 2020, 04:06:48 PM
El Camino gets 13 mpg city AND highway.

Jerp is basically a Prius

LOL
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2020, 07:26:18 PM
I'm driving up to New England next month, so I need to prepare. I'm bringing both of my dogs in the Jeep. I'll probably sleep a night each way in the Jeep, too. So ... I need a sleeping bag, dog food, water, and ... curtains would be nice, but no.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on November 09, 2020, 10:32:26 PM
Cardboard works for curtains.

And a mattress
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 10, 2020, 07:10:29 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on November 09, 2020, 10:32:26 PM
Cardboard works for curtains.

And a mattress

Cardboard is lame.
Mattress is lame.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 12, 2020, 12:47:17 PM
Would like to tint the wondowsm..smmswindows   windows
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 13, 2020, 06:37:51 PM
Looking at scooter replacements ... how about 98 Buick Century? I could cut the springs, throw on some slick tires, chop off the muffker, and have one hell of a scooter car.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 13, 2020, 08:37:21 PM
Yup, next vehicle is going to be a beater sedan with cheap as fuck insurance and taxes. Maybe a nice Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 25, 2020, 10:09:43 AM
No roadtrip because COVID.
Jeep is sad.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 25, 2020, 10:16:27 AM
Slim pickins around here. Used car prices are insane
People are stupid.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 04, 2020, 04:53:32 PM
I got a boat

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bn6sZmWh/IMG-20201204-165851136.jpg)

trailer. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 31, 2020, 09:56:58 AM
Boat trailer so far:

(https://i.postimg.cc/pXWd1RyP/IMG-20201231-115509290.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on December 31, 2020, 10:01:15 AM
Are you going to use wood for the floor, or metal?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 31, 2020, 11:53:05 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on December 31, 2020, 10:01:15 AM
Are you going to use wood for the floor, or metal?

Wood. Metal would be too heavy and expensive. It only has a 2000# axle!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 31, 2020, 11:55:35 AM
Probably 2x6 boards for the floor, and 5/8 plywood for the front and sides. Then I need to figure out a tailgate.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 02, 2021, 09:39:13 AM
I'm back to wanting a minivan. Probably a 2007 or older Chrysler. The problems are well known. Parts are cheap. Easy to work on. 25 mpg. Rides nice. Dog room. Sleep room.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 04, 2021, 10:07:44 AM
Jeep's rear axle shaft bearings are toast. Not difficult or expensive, but when will I get a chance to do it and finish it all in one day?
I need a second vehicle.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 05, 2021, 06:42:53 PM
Stimulation check should arrive by next week. VAN shopping begins.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2021, 03:00:04 PM
Geo Storm?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on January 07, 2021, 03:18:29 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2021, 03:00:04 PM
Geo Storm?

I can't even tell you the last time I saw one of those.

The Dodge Caravan idea wasn't bad if you want to haul stuff. We had a 2001 Grand Caravan that we bought in 2002 and we ran it for 17 years until someone ran into it. It wasn't perfect but the only major issue that we had with it was replacing the air conditioning. It had 165,00 miles when it went away and I only changed the timing belt once. It leaked a little oil most of its life and we had to replace the transmission solenoid around 150,000 miles because it was leaking.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on January 07, 2021, 03:30:29 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2021, 03:00:04 PM
Geo Storm?

'66 Plymouth Valiant!  :ohyeah:

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y9AXwqq6GMI/maxresdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: JWC on January 07, 2021, 03:55:18 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 04, 2020, 04:53:32 PM
I got a boat

(https://i.postimg.cc/Bn6sZmWh/IMG-20201204-165851136.jpg)

trailer. :thumbsup:


And here I thought you were going to brag how you got it from Wonder Woman.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2021, 04:11:03 PM
I just can't pass up a Geo Storm. Stand by.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 07, 2021, 04:23:55 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2021, 04:11:03 PM
I just can't pass up a Geo Storm. Stand by.

16v? The sporty Geo? Is it teal? Or metallic fuchsia?

Storms were a semi-popular ride among the meth-mouth set, back when I worked at the farm store.. along with the Ford Aspire, first gen Kia Sephias, Chevy Corsicas, and early 80's Foxbody 'stangs. A weird alternate universe of cars
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2021, 04:39:00 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 07, 2021, 04:23:55 PM
16v? The sporty Geo? Is it teal? Or metallic fuchsia?

Storms were a semi-popular ride among the meth-mouth set, back when I worked at the farm store.. along with the Ford Aspire, first gen Kia Sephias, Chevy Corsicas, and early 80's Foxbody 'stangs. A weird alternate universe of cars

Nah, it is not teal, and it's not a 16v DOHC GSi.
It's still a little race car, though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2021, 05:09:04 PM
The base Storm is basically a FWD, hard top NA Miata. Same weight, same power, same tire size. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 07, 2021, 06:39:45 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2021, 04:39:00 PM
Nah, it is not teal, and it's not a 16v DOHC GSi.

So it's fuchsia? :lol:

Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2021, 05:09:04 PM
The base Storm is basically a FWD, hard top NA Miata. Same weight, same power, same tire size. :lol:

Since it gets a billion MPG, I imagine the gearing situation is quite different.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 07, 2021, 06:39:59 PM
HAWT
(https://www.conceptcarz.com/images/geo/geo_storm_06.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 07, 2021, 06:56:01 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 07, 2021, 06:39:59 PM
HAWT
(https://www.conceptcarz.com/images/geo/geo_storm_06.jpg)

:drool:

I didn't buy it, yet!
Hold on. Little things are coming.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on January 07, 2021, 07:15:24 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 07, 2021, 06:39:59 PM
HAWT
(https://www.conceptcarz.com/images/geo/geo_storm_06.jpg)

Honestly, if someone were to build a museum and have an exhibit to show one car that typified every year, they should burn the place down if there isn't a Geo Storm in Teal or Fuschia with Taz mudflaps representing 1991.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 08, 2021, 07:51:23 AM
Bonus: the front brake pads are the same as an NA Miata.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 08, 2021, 11:12:56 AM
I don't even know if it is manual or automatic. I'm going to buy it, anyway.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 08, 2021, 11:18:30 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 07, 2021, 07:15:24 PM
Honestly, if someone were to build a museum and have an exhibit to show one car that typified every year, they should burn the place down if there isn't a Geo Storm in Teal or Fuschia with Taz mudflaps representing 1991.

Somehow we need to fit the SNES into that picture. Game console release dates are the epoch markers of my childhood. ;)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 08, 2021, 11:23:37 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xJfQKVB/Screenshot-20210108-132214.png)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 08, 2021, 11:24:29 AM
Quote from: Laconian on January 08, 2021, 11:18:30 AM
Somehow we need to fit the SNES into that picture. Game console release dates are the epoch markers of my childhood. ;)

I don't know anything about SNES release dates. I had a Turbo Grafix 16.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 08, 2021, 11:26:28 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 08, 2021, 11:24:29 AM
I don't know anything about SNES release dates. I had a Turbo Grafix 16.

1989 was the start of your 16-bit epoch. Console bitness are like cycles on the Mayan Long Count calendar.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 08, 2021, 11:27:23 AM
Quote from: Laconian on January 08, 2021, 11:26:28 AM
1989 was the start of your 16-bit epoch. Console bitness are like cycles on the Mayan Long Count calendar.

I don't even know how many bits my XBox One has. They don't advertise console bits anymore :(
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 09, 2021, 11:03:30 AM
Got a tow dolly rental lined up for tomorrow...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 09, 2021, 11:07:25 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 09, 2021, 11:03:30 AM
Got a tow dolly rental lined up for tomorrow...
What are you hauling?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 09, 2021, 11:10:37 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 09, 2021, 11:07:25 AM
What are you hauling?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3HmiecraGA
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 09, 2021, 11:21:23 AM
Quote from: Laconian on January 09, 2021, 11:10:37 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3HmiecraGA

Good luck with that.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 09, 2021, 11:42:22 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 09, 2021, 11:07:25 AM
What are you hauling?

A 7/8 scale 4th gen Camaro.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 09, 2021, 11:47:05 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 09, 2021, 11:42:22 AM
A 7/8 scale 4th gen Camaro.
That makes it sound even worse. :devil:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 09, 2021, 05:13:01 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 09, 2021, 11:47:05 AM
That makes it sound even worse. :devil:

Geoooooo ... no matter what
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 09, 2021, 05:17:18 PM
1993 was the last year of the Geo Storm.
1993 was the first year of the 4th gen Camaro.
Coincidence? I don't think so.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 09, 2021, 05:44:27 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 09, 2021, 05:17:18 PM
1993 was the last year of the Geo Storm.
1993 was the first year of the 4th gen Camaro.
Coincidence? I don't think so.
Isuzu is okay.  Very old and honourable company.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 09, 2021, 05:46:33 PM
Is this that Storm QAnon keeps talking about?

I think they're going to be disappointed.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 09, 2021, 06:26:02 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 09, 2021, 05:46:33 PM
Is this that Storm QAnon keeps talking about?

I think they're going to be disappointed.

A Storm is coming.
That should be a windshield banner.

The Storm has passed.
Bumper sticker.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on January 09, 2021, 07:15:45 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 09, 2021, 11:21:23 AM
Good luck with that.

:lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 09, 2021, 07:30:51 PM
Get to know Geo.

1993 Geo Storm base model

Wheelbase   96.5 in / 2450 mm
Front Track   56.3 in / 1430 mm
Rear Track   55.2 in / 1401 mm
Length   163.4 in / 4150 mm
Width   66.7 in / 1694 mm
Height   51.1 in / 1298 mm
Ground Clearance   5.2 in / 181 mm
Curb Weight   2282 lb
Weight Distribution   64/36
Cargo Capacity   11.0 cu ft
Fuel Capacity   12.4 gal
Power to Weight Ratio   25.4 lb/hp
Bore and Stroke   3.15 in x 3.11 in / 80.0 mm x 79.0 mm
Displacement   97 ci / 1588 cc
Compression Ratio   9.1 : 1
Valve Gear   SOHC 3 valves per cylinder
Fuel/Induction System   Multipoint EFI
Horsepower   90 HP @ 5800 RPM
Torque   103 lb/ft @ 4200 RPM
Horsepower / Liter   56.7
Maximum Engine Speed   6500 RPM

Automatic Transmission Ratios
First   2.841
Second   1.541
Third   1.000
Final Drive   3.526

Power Steering Ratio   16.1
Turns Lock to Lock   2.6
Turning Circle   32.2
Front Brake Disc   9.06 Inch x 22 mm
Rear Brake Drum 7.9 Inch
Wheel 14 x 5.5 Steel
Wheel Offset   40m
PCD   4 X 100mm
Hubcentric Bore   56.6mm
Tire 185/60R14 Bridgestone Potenza RE-92






Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on January 09, 2021, 07:53:24 PM
Color?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 09, 2021, 07:54:32 PM
3AT? Must be a real ball to drive :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 10, 2021, 07:42:49 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 09, 2021, 07:30:51 PM
Get to know Geo.

1993 Geo Storm base model


So did you get it yet or not?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 10, 2021, 08:43:06 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 10, 2021, 07:42:49 AM
So did you get it yet or not?
Neg
I'm at a truck stop killing time because I'm not supposed to be there til noon.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on January 10, 2021, 09:43:54 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 10, 2021, 08:43:06 AM
Neg
I'm at a truck stop killing time because I'm not supposed to be there til noon.

Is it a manuel?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 10, 2021, 11:34:25 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 10, 2021, 09:43:54 AM
Is it a manuel?

3 speed auto, apparently
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 10, 2021, 01:24:57 PM
Yep

(https://i.postimg.cc/TP9ptHX5/astormiscoming.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 10, 2021, 01:37:16 PM
Looks like a smaller, lighter Camaro! LS swap it
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 10, 2021, 01:41:18 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 10, 2021, 01:37:16 PM
Looks like a smaller, lighter Camaro! LS swap it

Not sure if an LS would fit. Might could fit an ls.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on January 10, 2021, 01:59:03 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 10, 2021, 01:41:18 PM
Not sure if an LS would fit. Might could fit an ls.

Apparently the engine from an Impulse RS turbo is direct bolt in.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 10, 2021, 02:07:26 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 10, 2021, 01:59:03 PM
Apparently the engine from an Impulse RS turbo is direct bolt in.

I'm sure they have ten of those at my local Pull a Part :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 10, 2021, 06:37:18 PM
https://youtu.be/Ss3IKnf3Ylw

They sold me!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 10, 2021, 07:30:19 PM
It actually aged pretty well!!!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 11, 2021, 04:24:43 AM
Quote from: Laconian on January 10, 2021, 07:30:19 PM
It actually aged pretty well!!!

It is in amazing condition. I bought it from the son of the original owner.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 11, 2021, 08:40:45 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 11, 2021, 04:24:43 AM
It is in amazing condition. I bought it from the son of the original owner.
Low mileage?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 11, 2021, 10:38:00 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 11, 2021, 08:40:45 AM
Low mileage?

130K. Low, but not too low.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 11, 2021, 11:37:59 AM
I'm disappointed it isn't teal or turquoise, though. Or turquoise with a teal squiggle vinyl decal on the side.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 11, 2021, 11:40:33 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 11, 2021, 10:38:00 AM
130K. Low, but not too low.
Could be good.  Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 11, 2021, 11:48:42 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 11, 2021, 11:40:33 AM
Could be good.  Fingers crossed.

That's midlife for a Japanese car of that era.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 11, 2021, 12:53:17 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 11, 2021, 11:37:59 AM
I'm disappointed it isn't teal or turquoise, though. Or turquoise with a teal squiggle vinyl decal on the side.

Yeah, red isn't my favourite colour, but at least it's fast.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 12, 2021, 03:53:34 PM
Look at that POWER PLANT

(https://i.postimg.cc/CM7qRgG3/IMG-20210112-170015058.jpg)

Yes, that is a lawn mower battery
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 12, 2021, 03:58:28 PM
The number before "VALVE" is smudged out.. just like how schoolkids smear false answers into illegibility, in a vain attempt to get past the teacher's defenses.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 12, 2021, 04:02:13 PM
Don't think I've ever seen a distributor placed there before, except maybe on some Ferrari engines.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 12, 2021, 04:04:05 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 12, 2021, 03:58:28 PM
The number before "VALVE" is smudged out.. just like how schoolkids smear false answers into illegibility, in a vain attempt to get past the teacher's defenses.

Oh, it's a 12. That's right. 3 per cylinder.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 12, 2021, 04:04:08 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 12, 2021, 03:58:28 PM
The number before "VALVE" is smudged out.. just like how schoolkids smear false answers into illegibility, in a vain attempt to get past the teacher's defenses.
Almost looks like a "0", 10 valve?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 12, 2021, 04:06:41 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 12, 2021, 04:04:08 PM
Almost looks like a "0", 10 valve?

  :rage:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 12, 2021, 04:23:16 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 12, 2021, 04:04:05 PM
Oh, it's a 12. That's right. 3 per cylinder.

3 valves per cylinder! Making the Corvettes jealous.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 12, 2021, 04:33:26 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 12, 2021, 04:23:16 PM
3 valves per cylinder! Making the Corvettes jealous.

:dance:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on January 12, 2021, 05:12:15 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 12, 2021, 04:23:16 PM
3 valves per cylinder! Making the Corvettes jealous.

Mathematically it's 50% better than a Corvette.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 12, 2021, 06:02:55 PM
Is it single or dual cam?  Doesn't look to be room for 2 cams.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 12, 2021, 06:15:15 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 12, 2021, 06:02:55 PM
Is it single or dual cam?  Doesn't look to be room for 2 cams.

One cam
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 12, 2021, 06:15:31 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/DyR9VmjF/Geostorm.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 12, 2021, 06:20:17 PM
That's perfect. You don't see disaster videos called HONDACIVIC.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 12, 2021, 07:27:09 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 12, 2021, 06:20:17 PM
That's perfect. You don't see disaster videos called HONDACIVIC.

That would be a terrible movie. I would not watch it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 12, 2021, 08:20:55 PM
Ho 'n Da Civic? The very cramped porn filmed inside an economy car? Yeah, you'd watch it. :popcorn:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 13, 2021, 08:09:33 AM
Quote from: Laconian on January 12, 2021, 08:20:55 PM
Ho 'n Da Civic? The very cramped porn filmed inside an economy car? Yeah, you'd watch it. :popcorn:

If they're wearing fursuits.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on January 13, 2021, 08:43:06 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 12, 2021, 04:02:13 PM
Don't think I've ever seen a distributor placed there before, except maybe on some Ferrari engines.

My brother had a '92 Civic Si that had it's distributor mounted that way. I remember that because I changed the distributor for him.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 13, 2021, 09:46:23 AM
Quote from: RomanChariot on January 13, 2021, 08:43:06 AM
My brother had a '92 Civic Si that had it's distributor mounted that way. I remember that because I changed the distributor for him.
Makes sense if there's room.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 13, 2021, 10:33:48 AM
Quote from: RomanChariot on January 13, 2021, 08:43:06 AM
My brother had a '92 Civic Si that had it's distributor mounted that way. I remember that because I changed the distributor for him.

Yeah, but Isuzu's design is better because it has an external ignition coil, so I can upgrade to a yellow AKCELL coil for 0.02 more HP.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 13, 2021, 11:22:55 AM
Upgrade your windshield with a vinyl decal saying "AKCELL"
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 13, 2021, 12:29:59 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 13, 2021, 11:22:55 AM
Upgrade your windshield with a vinyl decal saying "AKCELL"

Perhaps.
First, it needs brakes, tires, belts, an alignment, and all fluids changed.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 13, 2021, 12:34:16 PM
Storm will be rolling on deez tyres

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0019/08/22/19188022.jpg)

But in 195/60r14
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 13, 2021, 12:55:53 PM
So how well does it drive?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 13, 2021, 02:09:46 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 13, 2021, 12:55:53 PM
So how well does it drive?

Great! I've only driven far enough to make sure all three gears , and reverse work.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 13, 2021, 02:43:53 PM
DD or flip car?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 13, 2021, 04:04:03 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 13, 2021, 02:43:53 PM
DD or flip car?

Daily
I need those MPGeeeez.
Jeep gets 15-17. Ugh.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 13, 2021, 04:45:09 PM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51E9a12tplL.jpg)

:rage:

Fuck you, QAananon. You will not disgrace my Storm.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 14, 2021, 01:12:56 PM
My Rock Auto cart has 59 items for the Storm
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 14, 2021, 03:44:42 PM
Fast fact: Geo Storm is among the few cars with it's single pipe on the same side as the fuel cap.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 15, 2021, 02:43:41 PM
Had a sticker left over from a lift kit. IDGAF

(https://i.postimg.cc/9F4g9X53/roughstorm.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 15, 2021, 02:46:43 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 14, 2021, 03:44:42 PM
Fast fact: Geo Storm is among the few cars with it's single pipe on the same side as the fuel cap.
For those who like to live dangerously?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 15, 2021, 04:23:54 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 12, 2021, 03:53:34 PM
Look at that POWER PLANT

(https://i.postimg.cc/CM7qRgG3/IMG-20210112-170015058.jpg)

Yes, that is a lawn mower battery

Correction, that is a Miata battery. Part number MT-MX-5
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 15, 2021, 04:25:39 PM
SPORTS CAR
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 15, 2021, 04:26:28 PM
RACE CAR!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 15, 2021, 04:26:42 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 15, 2021, 04:25:39 PM
SPORTS CAR

So much Miata. Miata front brakes. Miata tires. Miata battery.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 15, 2021, 04:28:35 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 15, 2021, 04:26:28 PM
RACE CAR!

WITH A Rough Country lift kit!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on January 18, 2021, 06:18:58 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 15, 2021, 02:43:41 PM
Had a sticker left over from a lift kit. IDGAF

(https://i.postimg.cc/9F4g9X53/roughstorm.jpg)

No extra HP from that sticker, but it basically makes it Trail RatedTM.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on January 18, 2021, 09:16:54 AM
Bubbling back window tint is very on brand for Geo Storm.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 18, 2021, 11:05:38 AM
Quote from: MrH on January 18, 2021, 09:16:54 AM
Bubbling back window tint is very on brand for Geo Storm.

I have no plans to fix it
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 18, 2021, 12:11:40 PM
Quote from: MrH on January 18, 2021, 09:16:54 AM
Bubbling back window tint is very on brand for Geo Storm.

:lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 19, 2021, 05:41:09 PM
Today's Storm report:

Engine oil & filter
Coolant flush & new thermostat
Transmission oil & filter
Serpentine belts
Left CV axle
Put a foam yoga block under the battery
Inspected the brakes all around
Lubed the front calipers with new slide pins and bushings

(https://i.postimg.cc/zG1Hzx4x/IMG-20210119-120108788.jpg)

Rot0rs are a bit rusty, but the pads look good.
I just lubed everything up and threw it back together.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on January 19, 2021, 05:48:49 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 19, 2021, 05:41:09 PM
Today's Storm report:

Engine oil & filter
Coolant flush & new thermostat
Transmission oil & filter
Serpentine belts
Left CV axle
Put a foam yoga block under the battery
Inspected the brakes all around
Lubed the front calipers with new slide pins and bushings

(https://i.postimg.cc/zG1Hzx4x/IMG-20210119-120108788.jpg)

Rot0rs are a bit rusty, but the pads look good.
I just lubed everything up and threw it back together.


Nice! Might be a pretty good transportation car.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 19, 2021, 05:50:35 PM
Quote from: shp4man on January 19, 2021, 05:48:49 PM
Nice! Might be a pretty good transportation car.

A transportation car? :lol:
I hope so. I didn't plan on entering it into any car shows.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 19, 2021, 06:13:16 PM
Oh, and the original GEO stereo with cassette player works perfectly. I need to find my old cassette tapes!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 19, 2021, 07:34:53 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 19, 2021, 06:13:16 PM
Oh, and the original GEO stereo with cassette player works perfectly. I need to find my old cassette tapes!
Might have a cassette copy of Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band.  No cassette player though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 19, 2021, 07:35:29 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 19, 2021, 07:34:53 PM
Might have a cassette copy of Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band.  No cassette player though.

I think I have that tape, too.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 19, 2021, 07:40:07 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 19, 2021, 07:35:29 PM
I think I have that tape, too.
Used to blast it full volume in my '78 Bronco.  Some pretty good acoustics in that old car/truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 21, 2021, 01:37:53 PM
Even though I just put new serpentine belt s on it, I decided to go ahead and do the timing belt today. Good thing, too. That old belt had chunks missing.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2021, 07:22:14 AM
I was goning to get Federal SS-595 tires, but I got a good deal on a set of Ohtsu FP7000s through my shop. Coming today.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2021, 11:00:46 AM
Found out Storm is a total lemon. The AC system is empty, and the washer pump doesn't't work.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on January 22, 2021, 11:28:52 AM
Seems like the expected amount of lemon-ness for a car of Storm's age..
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on January 22, 2021, 11:57:35 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2021, 11:00:46 AM
Found out Storm is a total lemon. The AC system is empty, and the washer pump doesn't't work.

Roll down the windows and drive faster. Carry a spray bottle, washer pumps are for the weak.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2021, 12:33:26 PM
Quote from: RomanChariot on January 22, 2021, 11:57:35 AM
Roll down the windows and drive faster. Carry a spray bottle, washer pumps are for the weak.

Yeah, I'll just carry a mop and a bucket.

Also found one of the licence plate lights is out. FUCK WHAT A PIECE OF SHIT CAR.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2021, 12:34:33 PM
Quote from: Laconian on January 22, 2021, 11:28:52 AM
Seems like the expected amount of lemon-ness for a car of Storm's age..

It also has a small exhaust leak. That is annoying. I'll just cut off the exhaust and run a straight pipe out the side.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on January 22, 2021, 12:36:58 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2021, 12:33:26 PM
Yeah, I'll just carry a mop and a bucket.

Also found one of the licence plate lights is out. FUCK WHAT A PIECE OF SHIT CAR.

You better fix that. It's a favorite excuse for the police to pull you over and check your license.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2021, 12:51:43 PM
Quote from: RomanChariot on January 22, 2021, 12:36:58 PM
You better fix that. It's a favorite excuse for the police to pull you over and check your license.

They'll pull over The Storm because it's a red sports car, and it will be speeding everywhere it goes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 22, 2021, 12:53:12 PM
Look at where The Storm was originally purchased.

(https://i.postimg.cc/QxhZBbn8/IMG-20210122-144837936.jpg)

History & Heritage™
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 23, 2021, 03:34:34 PM
Tires are delayed, so I took my wheels home to paint them.

What colour!?!?!?!?!?
Black? Silver? Purple?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 23, 2021, 03:46:16 PM
Maybe I could strip the paint off and intentionally rust them. Or polish the steel.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 23, 2021, 03:47:02 PM
Bronze?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on January 23, 2021, 03:47:14 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 23, 2021, 03:34:34 PM
Tires are delayed, so I took my wheels home to paint them.

What colour!?!?!?!?!?
Black? Silver? Purple?

Teal.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 23, 2021, 03:48:48 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 23, 2021, 03:47:14 PM
Teal.

You wish the whole car was teal. It seems like that would clash with red.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on January 23, 2021, 04:18:07 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 23, 2021, 03:48:48 PM
You wish the whole car was teal. It seems like that would clash with red.

Fuschia?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 23, 2021, 04:30:17 PM
Hammered bronze furniture paint
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 23, 2021, 04:53:08 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 23, 2021, 04:30:17 PM
Hammered bronze furniture paint

I did that before on Accent. It held up well.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 23, 2021, 05:07:39 PM
Oh, I have some blue lug nuts for it, so consider that.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 23, 2021, 05:16:01 PM
Black. You won't see them anyways.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 23, 2021, 06:04:08 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 23, 2021, 05:16:01 PM
Black. You won't see them anyways.

Because they will be spinning so fast?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 23, 2021, 07:23:12 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 23, 2021, 06:04:08 PM
Because they will be spinning so fast?
Are you not going to use the wheel covers?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 24, 2021, 05:01:32 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 23, 2021, 07:23:12 PM
Are you not going to use the wheel covers?

No, the plastic is very brittle.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 24, 2021, 06:10:22 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 24, 2021, 05:01:32 AM
No, the plastic is very brittle.
Oh well, paint the rims silver then, or black, otherwise, it will look very girly.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 24, 2021, 07:03:17 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 24, 2021, 06:10:22 AM
Oh well, paint the rims silver then, or black, otherwise, it will look very girly.

I was thinking robins egg blue.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 24, 2021, 08:00:34 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 24, 2021, 07:03:17 AM
I was thinking robins egg blue.

That's would be a nice colour combo...but you will be noticed.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on January 24, 2021, 09:32:32 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 24, 2021, 08:00:34 AM
That's would be a nice colour combo...but you will be noticed.

Dude; its a Geo Storm.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 24, 2021, 10:39:20 AM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 24, 2021, 09:32:32 AM
Dude; its a Geo Storm.
It can likely still do 90.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 24, 2021, 11:36:28 AM
Fuck it. Going with black.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 08:27:28 AM
The Storm is "done". Just needs a license plate now.
When the weather warms up, I'll charge the AC.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 10:17:56 AM
I need to make a 1993 mix tape, but I don't have a cassette recorder anymore.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on January 25, 2021, 10:20:55 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 24, 2021, 11:36:28 AM
Fuck it. Going with black.

Go to Pep Boys and pick up a set of those El Cheapo plastic styled hubcaps. Just sayin.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 11:04:04 AM
Quote from: shp4man on January 25, 2021, 10:20:55 AM
Go to Pep Boys and pick up a set of those El Cheapo plastic styled hubcaps. Just sayin.
I can't. My new racing lug nuts stick out too far
:lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on January 25, 2021, 11:06:08 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 11:04:04 AM
I can't. My new racing lug nuts stick out too far
:lol:

:lol:

Is the paint intact enough to buff out?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 11:06:42 AM
Quote from: shp4man on January 25, 2021, 11:06:08 AM
Haha.

I hate plastic wheel covers, anyway.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 11:15:35 AM
Quote from: shp4man on January 25, 2021, 11:06:08 AM
:lol:

Is the paint intact enough to buff out?

Oh what, the OE wheel covers?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on January 25, 2021, 11:24:46 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 11:15:35 AM
Oh what, the OE wheel covers?

:facepalm:   The bodywork. Red goes to hell pretty fast here in the sunbelt.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on January 25, 2021, 11:25:00 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 11:06:42 AM
I hate plastic wheel covers, anyway.

Plain black steelies generally look better than wheel covers (IMHO).
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 12:19:16 PM
Quote from: shp4man on January 25, 2021, 11:24:46 AM
:facepalm:   The bodywork. Red goes to hell pretty fast here in the sunbelt.

:lol:

Some of it is just faded, but it has a lot of dirt on it right now. I'm about to warsh it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on January 25, 2021, 02:13:50 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 12:19:16 PM
:lol:

Some of it is just faded, but it has a lot of dirt on it right now. I'm about to warsh it.

Is it warsh or is it worsh? I always get confused on the proper spelling.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 03:09:50 PM
Quote from: RomanChariot on January 25, 2021, 02:13:50 PM
Is it warsh or is it worsh? I always get confused on the proper spelling.

I don't fricking know. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 25, 2021, 03:37:31 PM
woarsh
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 25, 2021, 04:11:24 PM
Bathe
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 27, 2021, 04:32:40 PM
Storm made it home.
It badly needs new shocks, but otherwise drives nicely.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 27, 2021, 04:49:47 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 27, 2021, 04:32:40 PM
Storm made it home.
It badly needs new shocks, but otherwise drives nicely.
How is wear and tear on the suspension bits, or have you had a chance to check that?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 27, 2021, 04:53:32 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 27, 2021, 04:49:47 PM
How is wear and tear on the suspension bits, or have you had a chance to check that?

I did an alignment, and everything was in order. I could tell the rear shocks were leaking, but they are basically totally blown. It's a floaty little dinghy.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2021, 05:14:11 PM
The Storm hit 80 MPH today
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 28, 2021, 05:19:08 PM
Category 1 Storm!

Get to 96 and become a Cat 2
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 28, 2021, 05:23:50 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2021, 05:14:11 PM
The Storm hit 80 MPH today
Did you have it floored?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2021, 05:39:23 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 28, 2021, 05:19:08 PM
Category 1 Storm!

Get to 96 and become a Cat 2

:lol:

Quote from: FoMoJo on January 28, 2021, 05:23:50 PM
Did you have it floored?

No, it was down hill
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 28, 2021, 06:34:44 PM
I guess you're gonna need to find a bigger hill
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2021, 08:22:11 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 28, 2021, 06:34:44 PM
I guess you're gonna need to find a bigger hill

I think the Cadillac converter might be a little stopped up. It seems to lack the full 90 horses on the top end, though it has plenty of pep off the line.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 28, 2021, 08:25:04 PM
I'd hate to have to throw a 2.5" straight pipe on it, but I might have to.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 09, 2021, 07:47:23 AM
Jeep just hit 220,000 miles last month. Jeep could be the best vehicle I've ever owned, aside from getting 16 MPG.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on October 09, 2021, 08:04:43 AM
What happened to the Storm?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 09, 2021, 10:58:10 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on October 09, 2021, 08:04:43 AM
What happened to the Storm?

Sold just before moving. I figured it wasn't worth another trip.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: MrH on October 09, 2021, 11:48:35 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 09, 2021, 07:47:23 AM
Jeep just hit 220,000 miles last month. Jeep could be the best vehicle I've ever owned, aside from getting 16 MPG.

False.  Steem race wagon.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 09, 2021, 03:43:39 PM
Quote from: MrH on October 09, 2021, 11:48:35 AM
False.  Steem race wagon.

But it broke down. Jeep never breaks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on October 09, 2021, 04:01:15 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 09, 2021, 03:43:39 PM
But it broke down. Jeep never breaks.

You are rolling on the impeccable iron pants engineering of AMC and the bulletproof 232 CID Rambler in-line 6.  :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 09, 2021, 04:33:14 PM
Quote from: shp4man on October 09, 2021, 04:01:15 PM
You are rolling on the impeccable iron pants engineering of AMC and the bulletproof 232 CID Rambler in-line 6.  :lol:


And a Toyota AW4 automatic. What can even go wrong?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 09, 2021, 04:39:31 PM
I do have a complete electric fan conversion ready to install. That will give me something to go wrong.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 10, 2021, 05:55:35 PM
Slight dilemma: should I drive rust-free 2wd Jeep in winter, or buy a beater Scoobaru? Top priority is saving for a house, so Jeep might see a winter.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on October 10, 2021, 06:51:38 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 10, 2021, 05:55:35 PM
Slight dilemma: should I drive rust-free 2wd Jeep in winter, or buy a beater Scoobaru? Top priority is saving for a house, so Jeep might see a winter.
Oil spray underneath.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on October 10, 2021, 08:34:20 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 10, 2021, 05:55:35 PM
Slight dilemma: should I drive rust-free 2wd Jeep in winter, or buy a beater Scoobaru? Top priority is saving for a house, so Jeep might see a winter.

Second the oil treatment - NH Oil or Fluid Film.  Or get a sprayer and use LPS.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 11, 2021, 10:53:08 AM
I'm prepared. I already got three cans of this




(https://i.postimg.cc/1gvcZSMT/1-C2-DA29-A-A8-A4-4-D00-84-E1-8226-F43175-C2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gvcZSMT)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 11, 2021, 10:53:39 AM
Also may weld the rear diff
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 12, 2021, 06:17:43 PM
Had the right rear tire blow out today while driving in Hartford. I don't even know what I ran over. I think I can patch it. These 30 inch all terrain tires were almost $200 each. I never thought a city street would give me a blowout.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on October 13, 2021, 07:53:52 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 11, 2021, 10:53:39 AM
Also may weld the rear diff
Wouldn't that put a bit too much stress on the drivetrain?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 13, 2021, 04:15:27 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on October 13, 2021, 07:53:52 AM
Wouldn't that put a bit too much stress on the drivetrain?

Most of the stress would be on my $700 tires
:(
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on October 15, 2021, 09:25:40 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 11, 2021, 10:53:08 AM
I'm prepared. I already got three cans of this


(https://i.postimg.cc/1gvcZSMT/1-C2-DA29-A-A8-A4-4-D00-84-E1-8226-F43175-C2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gvcZSMT)


Not sure how durable that's going to be.  You want something that's pretty sticky and thick.

Also be sure to get an internal frame coater.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 16, 2021, 11:50:35 AM
Quote from: Submariner on October 15, 2021, 09:25:40 PM
Not sure how durable that's going to be.  You want something that's pretty sticky and thick.

Also be sure to get an internal frame coater.

I'm not sure of the durability, either; but I work on a shop. I can throw it on a lift and reapply at my leisure.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on October 16, 2021, 01:19:24 PM
Just get a sprayer for your air compressor and apply LPS.  Comes in five gallon buckets and will last you an entire winter of road spray.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 16, 2021, 02:37:45 PM
Quote from: Submariner on October 16, 2021, 01:19:24 PM
Just get a sprayer for your air compressor and apply LPS.  Comes in five gallon buckets and will last you an entire winter of road spray.

Maybe next winter. By then, I hope to have a house, and either a Scoobaru or 4wd pickup for winter.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on October 16, 2021, 03:15:52 PM
Pick up a long straw for the cans.  You can pick up packs of 3 foot long straws on Amazon.  Makes it much easier to get to hard to reach places or inside the frame.  Is yours open or boxed?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 16, 2021, 04:04:27 PM
Quote from: Submariner on October 16, 2021, 03:15:52 PM
Pick up a long straw for the cans.  You can pick up packs of 3 foot long straws on Amazon.  Makes it much easier to get to hard to reach places or inside the frame.  Is yours open or boxed?

Unibody.

Let me check into those 3-foot straws. Those could come in handy at work.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 27, 2021, 05:45:30 PM
Jeep to do list:

-electric radiator fan conversion
-rear speakers and amp
-oil spray undercarriage
-redo the whole exhaust
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on October 27, 2021, 06:07:09 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 27, 2021, 05:45:30 PM
Jeep to do list:

-electric radiator fan conversion
-rear speakers and amp
-oil spray undercarriage
-redo the whole exhaust
Split manifold and dual exhaust with Cherry Bombs?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 27, 2021, 06:08:44 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on October 27, 2021, 06:07:09 PM
Split manifold and dual exhaust with Cherry Bombs?

Is that a challenge? I can do it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on October 27, 2021, 06:11:15 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 27, 2021, 06:08:44 PM
Is that a challenge? I can do it.
Yes, a challenge.  Video when finished with full sound.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 27, 2021, 06:34:17 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on October 27, 2021, 06:11:15 PM
Yes, a challenge.  Video when finished with full sound.

Challenge accepted.
It's at the bottom of my to do list, so it could be a while.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2021, 03:12:17 PM
Electric fan conversion: done.



(https://i.postimg.cc/YvYKXJQh/0-BC48970-BF04-418-F-8-BFC-D7-B23-A6-C0-C52.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YvYKXJQh)


(https://i.postimg.cc/5H2Y5qFK/6-EA4-D6-C4-B008-4183-97-F9-68-B5-F057-E0-D3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5H2Y5qFK)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on November 09, 2021, 03:21:02 PM
That looks good. The engine bay is surprisingly clean for an old Cherokee.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2021, 03:58:10 PM
Now, should I weld the rear differential, or see how it goes when the snow comes?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on November 09, 2021, 04:04:59 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2021, 03:58:10 PM
Now, should I weld the rear differential, or see how it goes when the snow comes?
Once again, would that not put undo stress on the running gear, in particular, the crown and pinion?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2021, 04:15:13 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 09, 2021, 04:04:59 PM
Once again, would that not put undo stress on the running gear, in particular, the crown and pinion?

Most of the undue stress would be on the tires.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on November 09, 2021, 07:23:02 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2021, 04:15:13 PM
Most of the undue stress would be on the tires.
Certainly on the tires as well.  Can you fit a Detroit Locker?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 09, 2021, 07:42:10 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 09, 2021, 07:23:02 PM
Certainly on the tires as well.  Can you fit a Detroit Locker?

There are a couple of lockers available, but I don't like them.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 10, 2021, 08:12:20 PM
If I'm bored, I might just run manual hydraulic brake actuators to each rear brake. Manual traction control.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 10, 2021, 08:16:45 PM
Or maybe I'll just do a muffler delete.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on November 10, 2021, 08:28:41 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 10, 2021, 08:12:20 PM
If I'm bored, I might just run manual hydraulic brake actuators to each rear brake. Manual traction control.

Do the old VW thing of running separate parking brake cables to each wheel.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on November 10, 2021, 08:36:31 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 10, 2021, 08:16:45 PM
Or maybe I'll just do a muffler delete.
Crimp the tailpipe so that it just makes a loud hissing noise.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 11, 2021, 04:41:18 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 10, 2021, 08:36:31 PM
Crimp the tailpipe so that it just makes a loud hissing noise.

Like an angry cat?

Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 10, 2021, 08:28:41 PM
Do the old VW thing of running separate parking brake cables to each wheel.

Yeah, something like that. Or maybe I'll just weld it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on November 11, 2021, 05:13:35 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 11, 2021, 04:41:18 PM
Like an angry cat?
Many angry cats.

I've seen it done only once on an old torpedo back Chevy.  It was pretty impressive, sort of like a jet.  Don't think it helped performance though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 11, 2021, 08:54:04 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 11, 2021, 04:41:18 PM
Like an angry cat?

Yeah, something like that. Or maybe I'll just weld it.

Just take the exhaust off.  Headers and all. 
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 12, 2021, 04:57:49 AM
Quote from: Submariner on November 11, 2021, 08:54:04 PM
Just take the exhaust off.  Headers and all.

The engine literally would not even run.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 12, 2021, 05:52:42 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 12, 2021, 04:57:49 AM
The engine literally would not even run.

Okay leave the headers and route them through the hood
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 12, 2021, 06:35:29 PM
Quote from: Submariner on November 12, 2021, 05:52:42 PM
Okay leave the headers and route them through the hood

This is crazy talk. Do you understand that the intake and exhaust manifolds are on the same side of the cylinder head? It is an ancient engine design.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on November 12, 2021, 06:52:26 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 12, 2021, 06:35:29 PM
This is crazy talk. Do you understand that the intake and exhaust manifolds are on the same side of the cylinder head? It is an ancient engine design.

Ambient DEI
(https://static.carthrottle.com/workspace/uploads/posts/2016/09/75a274e6a96e75b9fecb3ea583404860.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 12, 2021, 07:53:59 PM
Quote from: Laconian on November 12, 2021, 06:52:26 PM
Ambient DEI
(https://static.carthrottle.com/workspace/uploads/posts/2016/09/75a274e6a96e75b9fecb3ea583404860.jpg)

That looks like something I drew
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 12, 2021, 09:12:18 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 12, 2021, 06:35:29 PM
This is crazy talk. Do you understand that the intake and exhaust manifolds are on the same side of the cylinder head? It is an ancient engine design.

Take the old exhaust and turn it into your new intake  :huh:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 13, 2021, 06:37:49 PM
probly gonna weld dat diff soon
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 14, 2021, 10:27:53 AM
I picked up a nice chunk of 1/4" hot rolled steel plate to throw in my diff. Also got a mini needle scaler to stress relieve the welds before they cool. Welds gonna be strong.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 16, 2021, 09:46:15 AM
Done did.


(https://i.postimg.cc/nXhnkDhd/59573586-FB8-E-4111-B84-F-4-A193-B6-C2457.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nXhnkDhd)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 16, 2021, 10:25:45 AM
The wheels on the Jeep go chirp chirp chirp.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 16, 2021, 02:32:09 PM
Is this what I should buy with my house money? I mean, instead of new furniture and appliances. Good winter beater.

http://atcm.co/VDPTXTSHRE/24470299
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 16, 2021, 03:50:46 PM
Have you...have you ever driven on public roads with a locked diff?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 16, 2021, 03:52:57 PM
Quote from: Submariner on November 16, 2021, 03:50:46 PM
Have you...have you ever driven on public roads with a locked diff?

For tens of thousands of miles. It's, like, whatever. I guess my tires won't last as long.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 17, 2021, 02:47:22 PM
Haven't posted a Jeep pic in ages, so...

(https://i.postimg.cc/FRt6gW9d/148947-DB-5-A2-B-4-AF8-98-BC-629557-DBFF16.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 17, 2021, 03:00:10 PM
Wow.  That is super clean.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 17, 2021, 03:00:46 PM
Wait a second, where in Connecticut are you?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 17, 2021, 03:01:38 PM
Quote from: Submariner on November 17, 2021, 03:00:10 PM
Wow.  That is super clean.

It's too bad about the few little dents in the body, otherwise I could probably get $10K for it on Bringatrailer :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 17, 2021, 03:01:58 PM
Quote from: Submariner on November 17, 2021, 03:00:46 PM
Wait a second, where in Connecticut are you?

Flipping Colchester, mang
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 17, 2021, 03:47:19 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 17, 2021, 03:01:58 PM
Flipping Colchester, mang

There are some lovely spots in Colchester if memory serves me correctly.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 17, 2021, 03:50:52 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 17, 2021, 03:01:38 PM
It's too bad about the few little dents in the body, otherwise I could probably get $10K for it on Bringatrailer :lol:

Keep it rust free.  Every Cherokee I've seen in the past few years has at least one rotted out panel.  Many have frames that are visibly crumbling.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 17, 2021, 04:05:40 PM
Quote from: Submariner on November 17, 2021, 03:50:52 PM
Keep it rust free.  Every Cherokee I've seen in the past few years has at least one rotted out panel.  Many have frames that are visibly crumbling.

Yeah, well I'll be driving it this winter. I just got a case of #6013 corrosion suppressant. One winter won't kill it. Next winter, I'll have an actual winter beater.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 17, 2021, 04:06:21 PM
Quote from: Submariner on November 17, 2021, 03:47:19 PM
There are some lovely spots in Colchester if memory serves me correctly.

It is nice, and I can't afford to live here.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 18, 2021, 08:37:30 AM
I kind of want one of those newer 2.0T Camaros.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 18, 2021, 06:06:30 PM
Let's say I have $7K, and keeping Jeep forever. Should I buy a new motorcycle or a worn out Mustang GT?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 18, 2021, 06:55:04 PM
Oh, Volvo S60
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 18, 2021, 07:23:39 PM
Nope, I got it. 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 18, 2021, 07:58:48 PM
Wait wait. RX-8
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 19, 2021, 04:33:56 AM
All wrong. I got it. I'm in Connecticut. What do we have here? BMWs for days.
I need to find a Pre-2006 3-series.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 19, 2021, 09:18:54 AM
330 xi, 68k miles, $10k, HID lights (the stock halogens are terrible), cold weather package: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/91b2f35a-b821-43df-98c7-b76b4b389519/#mobile-lightbox
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 19, 2021, 10:07:08 AM
Quote from: Submariner on November 19, 2021, 09:18:54 AM
330 xi, 68k miles, $10k, HID lights (the stock halogens are terrible), cold weather package: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/91b2f35a-b821-43df-98c7-b76b4b389519/#mobile-lightbox

Too spensive
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 20, 2021, 08:35:57 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 19, 2021, 10:07:08 AM
Too spensive

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/e1be7adc-6560-4a0e-9e71-149c8c070eee/

$7800
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 20, 2021, 11:52:11 AM
Quote from: Submariner on November 20, 2021, 08:35:57 AM
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/e1be7adc-6560-4a0e-9e71-149c8c070eee/

$7800

Not bad. I want a manual, but my left knee is fucked.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on November 20, 2021, 02:56:17 PM
Quote from: Submariner on November 19, 2021, 09:18:54 AM
330 xi, 68k miles, $10k, HID lights (the stock halogens are terrible), cold weather package: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/91b2f35a-b821-43df-98c7-b76b4b389519/#mobile-lightbox

My 328i (which was the top model in 2000) only cost $12k back in ~2008.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 21, 2021, 10:03:54 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/cC6rXTjd/91825-DF4-B71-E-493-F-A18-A-32800-C2-E744-F.jpg)

I just bought

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 21, 2021, 10:06:30 AM
Now I don't have to get a stupid pickup truck. I only occasionally haul 4x8 sheets of pegboard.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 21, 2021, 12:25:50 PM
trail0r p0st
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 21, 2021, 12:28:08 PM
2000 # GVWR
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on November 21, 2021, 12:50:10 PM
Where you puttin all that pegboard?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 21, 2021, 12:54:38 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 21, 2021, 12:50:10 PM
Where you puttin all that pegboard?

The walls of the 9x16 dog shed. When I buy my own house, it will become my mom's garden shed.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on November 21, 2021, 01:03:59 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 21, 2021, 12:54:38 PM
The walls of the 9x16 dog shed. When I buy my own house, it will become my mom's garden shed.

Ahh!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on November 21, 2021, 03:37:29 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on November 21, 2021, 12:50:10 PM
Where you puttin all that pegboard?

I thought he said that he posts on a peg board.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on November 21, 2021, 04:09:52 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 21, 2021, 12:54:38 PM
The walls of the 9x16 dog shed. When I buy my own house, it will become my mom's garden shed.
Doesn't pegboard have a bunch of little holes in it?  I'm having a little trouble seeing walls made out of pegboard.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on November 21, 2021, 06:18:59 PM
Quote from: Submariner on November 21, 2021, 03:37:29 PM
I thought he said that he posts on a peg board.

What's his username? I might know him!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 21, 2021, 06:33:43 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 21, 2021, 04:09:52 PM
Doesn't pegboard have a bunch of little holes in it?  I'm having a little trouble seeing walls made out of pegboard.

It is for the inner wall. I already put up fiberglass insulation and a 6mil vapor barrier with 1/2" furring strips on top to space the pegboard out.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on November 21, 2021, 07:00:33 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 21, 2021, 06:33:43 PM
It is for the inner wall. I already put up fiberglass insulation and a 6mil vapor barrier with 1/2" furring strips on top to space the pegboard out.
Okay, I see it now.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 22, 2021, 02:28:01 PM
I've been driving my mom's old Ford Escape for the past two days because Jeep decided to crack a heater hose. No big deal? Just being lazy as far as fixing it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 23, 2021, 02:31:06 PM
The utilitarian side of me is thinking about picking up an '02 Corolla for commuting. So boring. I just did the brake lines on one for a customer.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 24, 2021, 11:49:08 AM
2002-ish econoboxes in my order of preference:

Corolla
Civic
Focus
Elantra

The rest is junk
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: veeman on November 24, 2021, 10:05:54 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 24, 2021, 11:49:08 AM
2002-ish econoboxes in my order of preference:

Corolla
Civic
Focus
Elantra

The rest is junk

I had a Mazda Protege which I really liked. 
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 25, 2021, 07:20:21 AM
Quote from: veeman on November 24, 2021, 10:05:54 PM
I had a Mazda Protege which I really liked.

I forgot about Protegé. They are fun to drive with the big engine. There aren't very many of them around, though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on November 25, 2021, 08:15:50 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 24, 2021, 11:49:08 AM
2002-ish econoboxes in my order of preference:

Corolla
Civic
Focus
Elantra

The rest is junk
An early model ZX3 would be a fun car.  Kind of scarce though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 25, 2021, 08:23:07 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 25, 2021, 08:15:50 AM
An early model ZX3 would be a fun car.  Kind of scarce though.

SVT would be even more funnier.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on November 25, 2021, 10:06:18 AM
I have several Corollas that I will inquire about after the holiday.
Meatheads with pickup trucks don't understand how fun momentum cars are.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 22, 2021, 08:39:21 AM
Fast fact: 30% of mechanics at my shop drive XJs.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CALL_911 on December 22, 2021, 10:45:21 AM
RSX?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 22, 2021, 10:54:22 AM
Quote from: CALL_911 on December 22, 2021, 10:45:21 AM
RSX?

I don't think so.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Morris Minor on December 24, 2021, 06:40:44 AM
Corolla is a great choice as a dependable inexpensive appliance. My friend's son (millennial with absolutely zero interest in cars) has one and it's just perfect for him & his new wife.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 07:23:52 AM
Quote from: Morris Minor on December 24, 2021, 06:40:44 AM
Corolla is a great choice as a dependable inexpensive appliance. My friend's son (millennial with absolutely zero interest in cars) has one and it's just perfect for him & his new wife.

If I close on this house 1 mile away from work, I won't worry about another 4-wheeled vehicle. I might start to collect motorcycles, though.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 07:47:31 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 07:23:52 AM
If I close on this house 1 mile away from work, I won't worry about another 4-wheeled vehicle. I might start to collect motorcycles, though.
Close enough to bicycle, or walk.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 07:55:44 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 07:47:31 AM
Close enough to bicycle, or walk.

Yeah, but my legs are shit.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 08:07:07 AM
Maybe an electric scoot
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 08:24:52 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 08:07:07 AM
Maybe an electric scoot
Good option.  Jeep when it snows.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 08:35:14 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 08:24:52 AM
Good option.  Jeep when it snows.

But I have SAVAGE. Little 650 single cylinder so... it's like a big scoot.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 08:38:11 AM
It's best not to let vehicles sit, so I will have to go on lots of pointless drives. We have the perfect road for random blasts and top speed runs. Route 11 is a highway to nowhere. They never finished it. Very light traffic all the time.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 08:38:31 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 08:35:14 AM
But I have SAVAGE. Little 650 single cylinder so... it's like a big scoot.
Yes, but travelling a mile a couple of times a day can't be healthy for a IC engine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 08:45:57 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 08:38:31 AM
Yes, but travelling a mile a couple of times a day can't be healthy for a IC engine.

Not at all, which is why I'll have to go on random drives at least once a week.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 08:47:14 AM
Lots of BG 44K to keep things clean.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 08:51:36 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 08:45:57 AM
Not at all, which is why I'll have to go on random drives at least once a week.
Good idea.  "Italian Tune-ups" are always a fun way to keep the valves clean and the rings from seizing.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 08:56:07 AM
Alternatively, you can get one of these...

(https://i.postimg.cc/g0PRxpG8/HTB19j-Rk-XOLx-K1-Rjy0-Ffq6z-Yd-VXa9.jpg)

...for snowy days.  It even seems to have knobby tires.  You can plug it in at work and save the cost of charging at home.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 08:59:25 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 08:56:07 AM
Alternatively, you can get one of these...

(https://i.postimg.cc/g0PRxpG8/HTB19j-Rk-XOLx-K1-Rjy0-Ffq6z-Yd-VXa9.jpg)

...for snowy days.  It even seems to have knobby tires.  You can plug it in at work and save the cost of charging at home.

I'm not doing a trike, maybe outriggers for SAVaGe?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 09:05:52 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 08:59:25 AM
I'm not doing a trike, maybe outriggers for SAVaGe?
Understandable.  A sidecar would be better though.  You could take the dogs for a spin.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on December 24, 2021, 09:08:34 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on December 24, 2021, 09:05:52 AM
Understandable.  A sidecar would be better though.  You could take the dogs for a spin.

Too bad sidecars aren't readily available. I would totally do it if I could pick one up for $2K or less.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 18, 2022, 09:56:11 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/T2WmGHBw/C7-A6-B7-F8-EFA1-4659-9-F77-E6-BBC5-AF8875.jpg)

Damn, just missed it.

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 18, 2022, 10:47:06 AM
:rockon:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on January 18, 2022, 11:10:06 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 18, 2022, 09:56:11 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/T2WmGHBw/C7-A6-B7-F8-EFA1-4659-9-F77-E6-BBC5-AF8875.jpg)

Damn, just missed it.



Just roll back the odo a bit and take the picture again.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 18, 2022, 11:48:08 AM
Quote from: Submariner on January 18, 2022, 11:10:06 AM
Just roll back the odo a bit and take the picture again.

I live my life a quarter mile at a time... Something something... I'll die before I go back.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on January 18, 2022, 11:53:07 AM
Just wait for 3333333.

It'll be far more impressive.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 18, 2022, 11:53:52 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 18, 2022, 11:53:07 AM
Just wait for 3333333.

It'll be far more impressive.

Alright. Give me about 10 years. My daily commute is about to be 2 miles round trip.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 31, 2022, 07:11:48 PM
Kudos to 2WD Jeep today. It hauled my trailer around with snow blowers and furniture all day, and never actually got stuck. If I didn't weld the rear end, I wouldn't have been able to do anything today. Good tires and fancy driving help, of course.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on January 31, 2022, 08:35:05 PM
How is BLOWER doing?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2022, 04:16:34 AM
Quote from: Submariner on January 31, 2022, 08:35:05 PM
How is BLOWER doing?

It needs a few minor things. I had to borrow another BLOWER to actually BLOW around my house.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on February 01, 2022, 09:15:01 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on February 01, 2022, 04:16:34 AM
It needs a few minor things. I had to borrow another BLOWER to actually BLOW around my house.

I did most of my driving as a teenager in a Ford Courier and that thing was great in the snow. Of course, you could get it sideways pretty easy if you wanted to:)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 04, 2022, 02:33:52 PM
Jeep leveled up and got a green belt.

(https://i.postimg.cc/NFbRNmKZ/EAF0-A044-71-CB-4-B8-D-A7-AB-EC2-B258616-BD.jpg)

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 22, 2022, 08:01:14 AM
I flushed the brakes on Jeep today with the power flushing masheen. The rear bleeders were so clogged up with sludge that nothing would come out until I took the bleeder screws all the way out and shoved a pick in the holes. Now the rear brakes actually seem to do something.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 25, 2022, 12:48:37 PM
How to make Jeep 30 MPG highway? How?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Submariner on March 26, 2022, 08:16:51 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 25, 2022, 12:48:37 PM
How to make Jeep 30 MPG highway? How?

Always drive downhill.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on March 26, 2022, 09:02:37 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 25, 2022, 12:48:37 PM
How to make Jeep 30 MPG highway? How?

Only fill up with liters. Then you'll use fewer gallons.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2022, 09:36:42 AM
Maybe also it can run on it's own exhaust
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 29, 2022, 09:56:25 AM
I cut Jeep's exhaust completely off to do a transmission service. Now what
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: RomanChariot on March 29, 2022, 12:09:28 PM
Exhaust pipes carry hot air just like furnace ducts. Duct tape!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 29, 2022, 12:14:00 PM
Quote from: RomanChariot on March 29, 2022, 12:09:28 PM
Exhaust pipes carry hot air just like furnace ducts. Duct tape!

I have duct tape
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on March 29, 2022, 03:49:29 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 29, 2022, 09:56:25 AM
I cut Jeep's exhaust completely off to do a transmission service. Now what

Straight pipe out the side.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 29, 2022, 03:59:32 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on March 29, 2022, 03:49:29 PM
Straight pipe out the side.

Right now it's a straight pipe out the engine
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on March 29, 2022, 06:28:48 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 29, 2022, 03:59:32 PM
Right now it's a straight pipe out the engine
Maybe you can weld up a split manifold to get a more interesting sound from a straight six.  Generally, they just make a buzzing noise.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 29, 2022, 06:51:54 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on March 29, 2022, 06:28:48 PM
Maybe you can weld up a split manifold to get a more interesting sound from a straight six.  Generally, they just make a buzzing noise.

That's a bit of a time/money/practicality issue right now. I'm just going to throw a new muffler on it to quiet it down.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 30, 2022, 02:13:58 PM
Jeep is gonna roll with a cherry bomb that I found buried under some junk. Quiet muffler supposed to be here a Friday. Other than that, trans fluid&filter is changed. Now every fluid has been changed.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 31, 2022, 05:54:53 AM
Changed out the rear end oil. After welding the spidey gears and driving a thousand miles, there was a lot of metallurgy going on. A couple quarts of fresh, synthetic 75w-90 should make a few more horses powers and mpgeez.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 31, 2022, 05:57:21 AM
The good news is that removing the downstream oxygen sensor device has triggered the check engine light, so now there is some nice orange interior mood lighting. If I want it to be a little more romantic, I just pull the handbrake up one click to add some red.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 04, 2022, 08:35:02 AM
Jeep is quiet now. 3 mufflers.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on April 04, 2022, 08:59:54 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 04, 2022, 08:35:02 AM
Jeep is quiet now. 3 mufflers.
Series or parallel?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 04, 2022, 09:49:11 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on April 04, 2022, 08:59:54 AM
Series or parallel?

Oh, series. Single exhaust. Quick and dirty.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 22, 2022, 05:41:08 PM
Jeep needs NOS
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 03, 2022, 11:21:47 AM
Jeep is about to get the rest of its stereo.,I finally collected all the hardware and stuff to put my amp and 6x9s in the trunk. Also got 6-1/2" JBL front door speakers to replace the cheap DUAL 5x7s that I threw in there just to have something.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 03, 2022, 11:26:10 AM
This is only because I have literally nothing mechanical that needs fixing (aside from normal Jeep things such as engine oil seepage and a minor exhaust manifold leak when cold). Everything is working perfectly. Every fluid, rubber hose, and filter has been replaced. Nothing left but stereo.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 16, 2022, 11:35:20 AM
Hood spacers. 4.0s get hot and the radiators are undersized.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FKGzjVMZ/A59-B6-DD9-0-D3-A-4-E1-A-AD6-F-0-BB928-C26-DCD.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on June 16, 2022, 11:51:56 AM
Nice. Wonder if it'll act as an external windshield defroster when you're driving through some sleet or something. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 16, 2022, 11:58:12 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on June 16, 2022, 11:51:56 AM
Nice. Wonder if it'll act as an external windshield defroster when you're driving through some sleet or something. :lol:

It should keep ice off the wipers, too.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 16, 2022, 12:48:15 PM
I also welded the cracks in the exhaust manifold, so I won't suck in all the fumes through the cowl. :cheers:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 16, 2022, 12:52:04 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 16, 2022, 11:35:20 AM
Hood spacers. 4.0s get hot and the radiators are undersized.

(https://i.postimg.cc/FKGzjVMZ/A59-B6-DD9-0-D3-A-4-E1-A-AD6-F-0-BB928-C26-DCD.jpg)
A problem when it rains?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 16, 2022, 01:24:38 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on June 16, 2022, 12:52:04 PM
A problem when it rains?

Nah.

And it only took about 15 minutes before my boss came up and asked what's wrong with my hood. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on June 16, 2022, 01:58:39 PM
Like a VW

(https://external-preview.redd.it/gkub0mSPFmZwAsJKgFXp904vtkMJun8yrZwsKg6uXWM.jpg?auto=webp&s=7fef40c7f68a96c0bfe87a01d129c8d52415e765)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 16, 2022, 03:05:15 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 16, 2022, 01:58:39 PM
Like a VW

(https://external-preview.redd.it/gkub0mSPFmZwAsJKgFXp904vtkMJun8yrZwsKg6uXWM.jpg?auto=webp&s=7fef40c7f68a96c0bfe87a01d129c8d52415e765)

Yeah, XJs are partially air cooled. :lol:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2022, 04:31:40 PM
Man, Jeep was still getting up to 225 sitting in traffic, today.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on June 17, 2022, 04:49:29 PM
Does it have electric fans?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2022, 04:51:54 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 17, 2022, 04:49:29 PM
Does it have electric fans?

I did a full electric fan conversion. They do not flow enough. As soon as it's moving 20 MPH, the temp drops back to 200.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 17, 2022, 05:26:54 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2022, 04:51:54 PM
I did a full electric fan conversion. They do not flow enough. As soon as it's moving 20 MPH, the temp drops back to 200.
Bigger radiator?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2022, 05:48:44 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on June 17, 2022, 05:26:54 PM
Bigger radiator?

I was going to order a big copper one, but then my radiator broke and I had to get a stock one at my local parts store. So, it's stock. But, I do have an entirely separate transmission cooler.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 19, 2022, 05:03:30 AM
Oh yeah, drove Jeep 6 hours to Maine. Avg 20.2 MPG.
Not bad.
It really, really needs new weatherstripping around the doors. So much wind noise.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 19, 2022, 06:47:07 AM
Pretty spot on for 223K miles.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yYymB75X/EA24-B25-E-1281-45-D6-A8-AB-9-EA4766-F0365.jpg)

Of course, Jeep has larger than OE tires, but also an electric fan conversion.
Also, I was doing 70MPH with a full load of furniture.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on June 19, 2022, 10:56:53 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 19, 2022, 05:03:30 AM
Oh yeah, drove Jeep 6 hours to Maine. Avg 20.2 MPG.
Not bad.
It really, really needs new weatherstripping around the doors. So much wind noise.

Better than the El Camino. (actually idk with the new 5 speed, haven't taken it on a highway-only trip)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 19, 2022, 07:22:20 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 19, 2022, 10:56:53 AM
Better than the El Camino. (actually idk with the new 5 speed, haven't taken it on a highway-only trip)

Put some 2.41:1 gear in the rear ended and stick a lawnmower carburetor on it. 70 MpG
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 19, 2022, 07:36:47 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 19, 2022, 07:22:20 PM
Put some 2.41:1 gear in the rear ended and stick a lawnmower carburetor on it. 70 MpG
You might need a downhill run to get it rolling.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on June 20, 2022, 12:03:49 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 19, 2022, 07:22:20 PM
Put some 2.41:1 gear in the rear ended and stick a lawnmower carburetor on it. 70 MpG

How about 3.90s because I'll be ordering those sometime this year.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 20, 2022, 06:16:18 AM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 20, 2022, 12:03:49 AM
How about 3.90s because I'll be ordering those sometime this year.

Too fast. Slow down and cruise. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Rich on June 20, 2022, 08:19:46 AM
With 4.11 gears you can really get lost.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: SJ_GTI on June 20, 2022, 08:20:24 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2022, 04:31:40 PM
Man, Jeep was still getting up to 225 sitting in traffic, today.

Is that too hot?

That is about the normal operating temperature for my Golf.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 20, 2022, 08:29:02 AM
Quote from: Rich on June 20, 2022, 08:19:46 AM
With 4.11 gears you can really get lost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcrAR6GJkUs
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Morris Minor on June 20, 2022, 01:30:08 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 17, 2022, 04:31:40 PM
Man, Jeep was still getting up to 225 sitting in traffic, today.
I always thought that was a particular arrogance of the British car makers: shipped them over here thinking something rated for the domestic no-extremes climate would work fine too in desert heat, tropical humidity & arctic cold. Clueless management.
Oh and the electrics...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 20, 2022, 02:14:35 PM
Quote from: Morris Minor on June 20, 2022, 01:30:08 PM
I always thought that was a particular arrogance of the British car makers: shipped them over here thinking something rated for the domestic no-extremes climate would work fine too in desert heat, tropical humidity & arctic cold. Clueless management.
Oh and the electrics...

Well, the XJ was partially designed by Renault, and intended for smaller engines than the 4.0.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on June 20, 2022, 04:15:29 PM
Quote from: Morris Minor on June 20, 2022, 01:30:08 PM
I always thought that was a particular arrogance of the British car makers: shipped them over here thinking something rated for the domestic no-extremes climate would work fine too in desert heat, tropical humidity & arctic cold. Clueless management.
Oh and the electrics...

The electrics never made sense.

Its a fucking island, and it pisses down rain constantly. You'd think British carmakers would adjust accordingly and set the world standard for weather resistance when it came to water.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 20, 2022, 04:29:31 PM
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 20, 2022, 04:15:29 PM
The electrics never made sense.

Its a fucking island, and it pisses down rain constantly. You'd think British carmakers would adjust accordingly and set the world standard for weather resistance when it came to water.
Their cars and engineering were both amazingly good and amazingly bad.  That still holds true.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on June 20, 2022, 09:00:41 PM
So what are the actual reasons for Lucas being so terrible?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 21, 2022, 07:09:30 AM
Quote from: Laconian on June 20, 2022, 09:00:41 PM
So what are the actual reasons for Lucas being so terrible?
PRINCE OF DARKNESS – JOSEPH LUCAS (https://mossmotoring.com/prince-darkness-joseph-lucas/)

A good article...

The fact of the matter is that old Joe Lucas has received a bad rap and that the faults of others are often attributed to him and his misunderstood products. He has nothing to do with the failure of your car to start or caused your lights to flicker. Truth be told – he was gone from the scene long before any of our British sports cars were a glimmer in the eye of Messrs. Healey, Black, Lyon or Enever.

However...

But first, let us get the jokes out of the way to clear out our system for the knowledge to come.

The Lucas corporate motto: "Get home before dark."
If Lucas made guns, wars would not start.
Lucas holds the patent for the short circuit.
Lucas – Inventor of the intermittent wiper.
Lucas – Inventor of the self-dimming headlamp.
The three position Lucas switch – Dim, Flicker and Off
The Original Anti-Theft Device – Lucas Electrics.
Lucas is an acronym for Loose Unsoldered Connections and Splices
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on June 22, 2022, 06:27:34 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on January 27, 2020, 04:44:38 PM
I bought an XJ.

I never expected to keep Jeep this long.
Over 2 years and 17K miles later, it has never needed a tow truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Morris Minor on June 22, 2022, 06:56:36 AM
Quote from: Laconian on June 20, 2022, 09:00:41 PM
So what are the actual reasons for Lucas being so terrible?
Crap quality control, bad layouts of their components, shoddy final vehicle production line assembly. Poor connections, poor grounding.

Austin/Morris putting the Mini's distributor 2" behind the radiator, where it gets deluged in bad weather. Stuff like that.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Soup DeVille on June 22, 2022, 07:54:14 AM
Quote from: Laconian on June 20, 2022, 09:00:41 PM
So what are the actual reasons for Lucas being so terrible?

Try to find an original Lucas fuse. You mostly can't, because all of them sold today are "improved" versions in some way.

For starters, the conductor is on the outside of the fuse, unprotected. They're basically a thin, almost foil piece stretched over a small torpedo shaped piece of ceramic. The idea originally was you didn't replace the whole fuse; you peeled off the conductor and put another one on. The contact points to the fuse block were often barely larger than the fuse itself- which meant it was often that the fuse didn't blow, but the fuse block contact did.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 22, 2022, 05:25:04 PM
Quote from: Laconian on June 20, 2022, 09:00:41 PM
So what are the actual reasons for Lucas being so terrible?
To be fair, all auto electrics in the '50s and '60s were pretty crap, which is when Lucas got its reputation.  We generally had a can of ignition spray in the car at all times, especially in the wet weather.  When you opened the hood and turned the engine over, you'd see blue sparks dancing along the ignition wires.  Most Euro cars, and especially imports, were usually worse.  I recall in the mid sixties a Toyota (Corona I believe), with Toyoglide, parked under our balcony at the apartment we rented trying to start every morning around 7:00am grinding over and over trying to fire up.  Put me off Toyotas to this day.

The materials, especially the ignition wires were good for about a year, and then hardened and developed cracks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on June 22, 2022, 08:35:03 PM
My old truck still has the factory wiring harness. Working well. A few bad light bulb sockets. That's it. 57 years old. GM built a good vehicle then.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on June 22, 2022, 08:54:19 PM
That's pretty amazing.  Thought you'd have a bit of moister in the air out there being by the Ocean.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 02, 2022, 02:51:07 PM
Exhaust manifold cracked again. Yep.
I'm looking at the Banks Revolver header. Claims 22.5HP gain at the wheels. $472 on Amazon.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on July 02, 2022, 03:43:32 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 02, 2022, 02:51:07 PM
Exhaust manifold cracked again. Yep.
I'm looking at the Banks Revolver header. Claims 22.5HP gain at the wheels. $472 on Amazon.

You could strap a Harbor Freight Predator engine onto the flywheel or something for like $250 and get almost the same gainz.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 02, 2022, 03:57:01 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 02, 2022, 03:43:32 PM
You could strap a Harbor Freight Predator engine onto the flywheel or something for like $250 and get almost the same gainz.

Yeah, but the nearest Harbor Freight is like 30 miles away. That is like $17 in gas.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on July 02, 2022, 09:15:45 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 02, 2022, 03:57:01 PM
Yeah, but the nearest Harbor Freight is like 30 miles away. That is like $17 in gas.

Fair enough. I went to get a $12 pizza the other day and realized it cost me about $8 in gas. Was worth it tho.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 04, 2022, 07:21:11 AM
Peanut butter and crack sandwich, the ignition coil is cracked, too. MSD on the way.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 16, 2022, 01:04:50 PM
I want to do some road trips. I have a 4-day work week, so I can do 3-day weekend trips whenever I want. I just want a car that gets gas mileage. Savage is only tolerable for 2-hours at a time. Jeep is too good to sell. I predict a 90's econo car is coming soon.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: shp4man on July 21, 2022, 09:34:08 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 16, 2022, 01:04:50 PM
I want to do some road trips. I have a 4-day work week, so I can do 3-day weekend trips whenever I want. I just want a car that gets gas mileage. Savage is only tolerable for 2-hours at a time. Jeep is too good to sell. I predict a 90's econo car is coming soon.

Go find Grandma's Toyota. Or Honda. Or ?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 21, 2022, 09:49:23 AM
Quote from: shp4man on July 21, 2022, 09:34:08 AM
Go find Grandma's Toyota. Or Honda. Or ?

I got one sitting out in the parking lot right now. 4 cyl Camry needs a timing belt, but they can't afford to fix it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 10:17:53 AM
This is where the practical side of me decides that getting a second car is stupid.
I present a second set of Jeep wheels, on which will be mounted some 215/75r15 highway tires for best MPG and nothing else. 30x9.5x15 chonk tires will be saved for winter.

(https://i.postimg.cc/1R8M2fkF/0455-DD3-F-36-D1-4-AC8-B27-E-BA71187-BA20-B.jpg)
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 03:48:12 PM
These wheels are bare aluminum and corroded to heck. Should I just plastidip them?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on July 30, 2022, 03:56:44 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 03:48:12 PM
These wheels are bare aluminum and corroded to heck. Should I just plastidip them?

POR-15
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 03:59:39 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 30, 2022, 03:56:44 PM
POR-15

I thot that was for rusty steel
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 04:02:50 PM
Huh, the internet says it can do aluminnieum.  Neat.
Or I can just be lazy and leave them alone.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on July 30, 2022, 04:10:24 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 04:02:50 PM
Huh, the internet says it can do aluminnieum.  Neat.
Or I can just be lazy and leave them alone.

Could grind/sand them down and throw a few coats of spraycan clearcoat on 'em? 
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 04:13:10 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 30, 2022, 04:10:24 PM
Could grind/sand them down and throw a few coats of spraycan clearcoat on 'em?

I would rather just hit them with some tack cloth and then whatever self etching two and one crap I can find.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 04:14:53 PM
Heck I don't know what I want. I like the way they are m, except for this annoying corrosion dust.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 04:17:34 PM
Black?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 04:18:31 PM
My tires will be here in 3 days. I don't have much time. Quickly, think of something!
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on July 30, 2022, 04:21:05 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 04:13:10 PM
I would rather just hit them with some tack cloth and then whatever self etching two and one crap I can find.

Not a bad choice. I know that wouldn't last for a damn here through winter, but if it's for your summer/highway tires...could work just fine.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 04:23:33 PM
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 30, 2022, 04:21:05 PM
Not a bad choice. I know that wouldn't last for a damn here through winter, but if it's for your summer/highway tires...could work just fine.

Yeah, summer only. As soon as snowflakes happen, back to the chonks.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on July 30, 2022, 06:28:01 PM
Leave them bare aluminum
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 06:51:15 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 30, 2022, 06:28:01 PM
Leave them bare aluminum

Fine, don't twist my arm.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 07:25:01 PM
Now I want to polish them to a mirror finish
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: giant_mtb on July 30, 2022, 10:07:42 PM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on July 30, 2022, 07:25:01 PM
Now I want to polish them to a mirror finish

Will just corrode again. 
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2022, 06:19:13 AM
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 30, 2022, 10:07:42 PM
Will just corrode again.

Yup. Can't win.
At least they are super light weight.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: CaminoRacer on July 31, 2022, 11:24:50 AM
Are they 3 piece?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on July 31, 2022, 12:12:56 PM
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 31, 2022, 11:24:50 AM
Are they 3 piece?

Negative. I paid $100 for them. They might be American Racing brand, made in China.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 20, 2022, 11:16:15 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y01DScMS/52-FDCF9-C-FBBD-4-E41-A5-DF-B46-D0-F676-C63.jpg)


Jeep is 3200 miles since the last oil change. I have an exhaust manifold, rear brakes, and a stereo system sitting and waiting to be installed. My fucking pyramid is upside down. What kind of scam is this?

Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 22, 2022, 06:08:43 PM
I'm thinking about the 10' x 17' garage thing from Harbor Freight. $250. I could work on things if it doesn't collapse in the snow..
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 23, 2022, 09:31:29 AM
Jeep 4.0 exhaust manifolds fit perfectly inside of a standard oven. Coat with bbq paint, then bake at 400 for one hour, or until tender. Serve immediately if ye hath not yet succumb to the fumes.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Laconian on October 23, 2022, 04:48:21 PM
Ford Probe is a must have?
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 23, 2022, 05:15:40 PM
Quote from: Laconian on October 23, 2022, 04:48:21 PM
Ford Probe is a must have?

I don't know...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 24, 2022, 01:36:52 PM
Exhaust day. Made one custom dual exhaust for a truck, a cat-back for a teeny shitbox, a sleeve on a larger shitbox, and a muffler+tailpipe on a shit truck.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 24, 2022, 02:48:23 PM
Jeep manifold is getting wrapped, then I'lol redo the rest of the exhaust with a Spintech muffler. Best muffler.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 25, 2022, 09:48:25 AM
Aight, I decided what Imma do with this exhaust. 2.5" 1-into-2 with concentric reducers to 2.0" with dual Spintech 6000 mufflers and turndowns at the rear axle. Don't ask.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 25, 2022, 06:06:14 PM
Neh, that's too much weight. Needs more light.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on October 28, 2022, 03:26:24 PM
New exhaust manifold is now painted, wrapped, and painted (with paint for wraps). Tailpipe and muffler currently hacked off. Waiting for a Spintech.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 21, 2023, 03:29:45 PM
How much would you guys say this Jeep would sell for? $2500? I dunno.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 25, 2023, 03:19:22 PM
Jerp 4 sail.
$1000.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on February 27, 2023, 12:05:22 PM
Should I put Jeep up on Bring a Trailer? It doesn't need a trailer, but...
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 16, 2023, 04:06:17 PM
Still can't decide whether or not to sell this thing. Left brain says yes, right brain says no.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 24, 2023, 01:48:49 PM
Okay. How about I just enter Jeep into the regional SCCA rallycross season. I'll have to check the rules about SUVs. Might have to lower the suspension or something.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 24, 2023, 06:54:19 PM
Looking at current XJ prices as I tend to do, I don't think it is even worth selling. I might have a hard time getting $2K.
Rally Jerp.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2023, 08:00:09 AM
The nice thing about the AW4 transmission is that it can be completely manually shifted with some electrical switches, or one of these nice units
http://www.radesignsproducts.com/baja-controller.html
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2023, 09:33:44 AM
Tell me to sell this thing. I don't have time to do rally cross.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: FoMoJo on March 26, 2023, 10:23:49 AM
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2023, 09:33:44 AM
Tell me to sell this thing. I don't have time to do rally cross.
Sell it.  You'll kill yourself doing rally cross.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on March 26, 2023, 10:50:35 AM
Quote from: FoMoJo on March 26, 2023, 10:23:49 AM
Sell it.  You'll kill yourself doing rally cross.

Thanks
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 16, 2023, 07:12:15 PM
There has been a massive increase in the number of decent cars for sale under $2000. I really don't think I could get $1000 for the Jeep at the moment. Not even worth selling. It's way too good to let some crackhead take it and trash it.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 16, 2023, 08:27:29 PM
Maybe I'll just use it as a supplemental home security system. Leave a car parked outside and they always think someone is home.
Title: Re: No Garage
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on April 29, 2023, 12:18:23 PM
Jeep: sold today.