Category Archives: Cars and Trucks

Really? Only three trucks that fit for 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

There are only 3 trucks that fit what I want in a truck for 2012.  The Chevrolet Colorado WT, the Nissan Frontier SV V6 and the Toyota Tacoma Access Cab.  My specs are minimal.  I need a truck that has … Continue reading →

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Yay, the Focus is fixed!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

We finally got the car into Dave’s so they could replace the sway bar end links and driver’s side hub.  Now the car is finally quiet again!  What a joy to drive!  It seems silly, but all that noise and … Continue reading →

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Work, work, work

Posted on September 2, 2011 by admin

Boy, oh boy, have I been busy!  At work and at home.  Finally a moment to post an update though. We are currently working on our nursery for “Baby Raymond.”  The floor is almost all finished, I just need to … Continue reading →

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Repair instead of replace

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

I’ve always been fond of repairing things instead of throwing them out and replacing them.  Turns out wheels are no different.  We had a bent alloy wheel on our 2002 Ford Focus and needed to replace it (or so we … Continue reading →

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Truck fixed!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by admin

I finished replacing the broken shackle and bracket last night.  I ended up going with the Dorman parts due to price, availability and completion of the kit (included hardware etc).  Thanks go to Motor Supply in Farmington for having them … Continue reading →

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At an impass

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

My truck’s passenger side shackle and bracket have decided to leave my truck.  Rust has swept them away and they won’t be coming back.  So it’s time for new parts.  I have the option of OEM Ford parts for $100 … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle for saving money?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

It seems this comes up a lot.  “Will riding a motorcycle save me money?”  The answer is “it depends.”  If you lose the car (and consequently maintenance, monthly bills, insurance etc) and only ride a motorcycle – yes, you will … Continue reading →

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Truck update

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin

Peter got the frame welded up.  Ended up being more of a job than I thought, there was a pretty good crack along with the hole.  All’s well now though.  We also got the new serpentine put on.  While we … Continue reading →

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Workin’ on the truck

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

Time to put a few hours into the ol’ Ranger again.  I cleaned up the surface rust on the chrome bumpers using a brass wire brush.  The front bumper has a hole from the rust though and I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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Dear Ford

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to let you know how happy I have been with my current and past Ford products, and how I am dismayed at the lack of current vehicles that could replace them.  I … Continue reading →

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