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Balrgn

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03/29/2008 7:26 AM
No pain no gain, I hate finding unused muscles! Hang in there the rewards will be worth is. At least that is what I keep telling myself

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capt.dan

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03/30/2008 12:36 AM
Yep, I found a whole bunch of them yesterday!!!! I am still sore!! I think I will wait till Monday!! Its easier to weld than cut but you know what i mean, You got to start the weld and then keep it flowing you stop and you end up with a weak spot that will sooner or later crack!! Once I start I keep up till its done ,take a break and then hit the next! Thats why Welders get payed so much!! I worked on heavy Equipment and used all the tourches and welders but these newer Mig welding is a little different so I had a friend who had two of them and the 110volt model will weld if the electric is good but if on a long cord or something it will blow fuses like crazy! His 220 volt model WILL weld!!! That one has the heat needed to do it!! I got a big roll of steel for that one and will most likely use it all!! I have more cutting to do but need another tip for the Plasma cutter. And another Bottle of acetyline for to cut out some of that guys doing so I can make a place for the storage box. I got money coming but not quick enough for me!! Need it like yesterday but you know how that goes.. Anyway i am watching the races tomorrow and will take it easy and hit it again Monday!!! Dan

capt.dan

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04/01/2008 11:38 PM
Well, I am going to finish the trailer but, Doesn't look like we are going anywhere. I will finish the kitchen and then just stay where we are and park it! I can use the trailer to take junk metal down to the metal recyclers and make a few bucks to help out with living expenses. I have two different hobbies as well, that will go away as they are way too high priced anymore! Things are going right past the moon with prices around here. Gas is going to the moon and then Mars too!!! Propane is more than regular gas!! Can anyone beat 4.00 a gallon for milk?? I think its time to hang up the keys!!

capt.dan

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04/24/2008 12:43 AM
Well, I am making some progress! I can't figure out how, but it is going on. The truck is running again and I am getting finished with the extra money projects! Have just two more of those jobs and then the money will be here. I have all the lumber I need to finish the kitchen. The only thing I still need is the counter top! I am using Chop block wood that is 1 1/2 inch thick. I also need the back splash and that is 3/4" thick chop block too! I have a few other odds and ends and I will be ready to do that. Over the course of the summer when it is really hot I will shut down the rebuild as it just gets too hot to work in the daytime! I will get my supplys for the painting on the stripes! That done all that will be left is to finish the trailer and any other work to finish the truck and all will be ready for the road! I am looking at two different Hobbies but they are going to be on a back burner. I will be making more than one trip to N.M. I can haul it from here to there with the toad and trailer! I have some more work to do on the truck anyway that I may do this summer if there is funds for it! Most of it is dress up stuff but there are some issues that I will have to fix. The front axles shafts have to have new boots and the axles themselfs cleaned up first. while there I need to replace the upper control arm bushings and an alignment! Another thing I need to do is take all four corners off and take the pads and clean them and bevel the edges as they squeal like crazy!! Have four wheel disc! I want to put a new clutch in and I want to replace the front bearing and seal on the 5 speed trans! May have to replace the input shaft too as it hums some! Is that all?? its enough!! Oh, I almost forgot, carpet for the cab!!

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