Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61
Posted by: rescuediver
Talk about printing and such. We finished a subdivision and submitted it to the city and contractors. I went through over 1500 feet of paper to get everything plotted and sent offimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">If the tree huggers ever walked into our office, they would get a restraining order to halt our productionimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> Speaking of tree huggers and halting production. This same subdivision has burrowing owls on itimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Developer has to wait until June or sobefore he can start his workimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> It's the owl's mating season!!!! Fortunately, there are 2 developers in the project and the second developer can move on with his part.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Talk about printing and such. We finished a subdivision and submitted it to the city and contractors. I went through over 1500 feet of paper to get everything plotted and sent offimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">If the tree huggers ever walked into our office, they would get a restraining order to halt our productionimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> Speaking of tree huggers and halting production. This same subdivision has burrowing owls on itimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Developer has to wait until June or sobefore he can start his workimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> It's the owl's mating season!!!! Fortunately, there are 2 developers in the project and the second developer can move on with his part.
We've got 2 projects waiting on the rain to stop so we can work. One is a winery over in Monterey County that's gotta be running the first of August for the grape crush. Hopefully the season is late. They dinked around for so long figuring out how to downsize the project. Originally I think the start date was in Dec. Now the start date WAS 2 weeks ago. Our 40' trailer is staged over there, but they are waiting for the ground to firm up to actually put it where it is supposed to be. Just sitting on their road right now. The other project is up in Merced. Small medical office building. Considering all the rain and flooding they've had. Site guys needs 3 weeks of no rain before he can resume moving dirt. They were a few days into work when the skies opened up.
That winery is something else. No footings for the slab for the tanks. It's going to be a solid 18" thick pad. It's about 150' square, or so. If my math is correct that's over 1,250 yards of concrete. They have to schedule a batch plant. So when their day comes they HAVE to pour. We're going to have guys laying PVC as fast as they can as soon as the pad area is prepped.
Posted by: Catterman
Quote
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
"Is that 4" or 6"? Hmmm"
That's the story of my life.img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> Just ask my wife.hr>
C's is only 3"... But my wife likes it that wide
Posted by: Catterman
Hey, that might have been my first post over here
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: Catterman
Quote
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
"Is that 4" or 6"? Hmmm"
That's the story of my life.img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> Just ask my wife.hr>
C's is only 3"... But my wife likes it that wide hr>
But is that circumference or diameterBR>
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: Catterman
Hey, that might have been my first post over here hr>
Welcome to the thread
Posted by: Whitewater
Hey guys, I have a PSD question: I just got back from our Easter weekend trip...the tranny idiot light stopped me 6-times (which means it overheated). All I was towing was my 3-ATV's. When I got home, I found a puddle of tranny fluid dripping from the tranny. I checked the fluid several times over the weekend, and it looks okay. I'm at a loss. Could it have overheated and caused a leak? or did the idiot light come on because there may be a problem with the tranny? It drove just fine, but I think I'm ready to trade up.
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Hey guys, I have a PSD question: I just got back from our Easter weekend trip...the tranny idiot light stopped me 6-times (which means it overheated). All I was towing was my 3-ATV's. When I got home, I found a puddle of tranny fluid dripping from the tranny. I checked the fluid several times over the weekend, and it looks okay. I'm at a loss. Could it have overheated and caused a leak? or did the idiot light come on because there may be a problem with the tranny? It drove just fine, but I think I'm ready to trade up.
I question about a PSD- How rare is that
No vehicle should be dripping anything except water from the ac vent tube from condensation forming from the system running. Where was it coming from? It might have been coming from the vent tube as the fluid got hot and puked out the vent and dripped off the side of the case. Check it out and let us know where.
If it's a mess under there, you might want to clean it off with a pressure sprayer and then see where it's coming from for sure. Could be many things (front pump seal, shifter seal, etc) but the light coming on gets me thinking that something is wrong inside the case.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: WhitewaterIt drove just fine, but I think I'm ready to trade up.
Sounds terminal. You should get a new one. Question is, will wifey buy that reasoning?
Posted by: mywifesquad
I have been thinking of getting a 1 ton truck. I have been thinking Cummins Diesel.
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I have been thinking of getting a 1 ton truck. I have been thinking Cummins Diesel.
In driving around parts of New Mexico, I see a lot of Dodges with the 6 speed/ Cummins match running around. I mean a lotBR>
I have talked to a couple of owners and they love 'emMost were pulling a huge load that I talked to
Posted by: Whitewater
Well fellers, it looks like the torque converter (maybe). I had the codes read today (tranny over-temp). The tranny guy told me that it is prolly the converter...we will see. It's going into the shop tomorrow.
Posted by: Trasher
Did you feel it shift harder or softer when the convertor locks upIt might have been coming apart inside, over heated the fluid (which puked out the vent) and/or burnt the front pump seal. Get the Mastercard out brother
Posted by: Whitewater
It runs great. I haven't noticed any difference in shifting behavior. I've been pricing new converters... They are very expensive ($1,300 bucks)....and that's just for the converter; that doesn't include labor. Wifey and I want to $hit can this truck, and get a newer one, but I'm so hesitant on the 6.0. I think I would prolly buy a 2005 or 2006...that is if I could afford one. Sheesh...I'm not going to spend 45-50K on a truck.
Posted by: Trasher
Sure you willI fact, if I had your kinda money, I'd buy twoHis and hers
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Sure you willI fact, if I had your kinda money, I'd buy twoHis and hershr>
LOL! Your on a roll there CreatorBR>
Posted by: rescuediver
Hoss, Some of the first year 6.0's had problems (just like Chevy and Dodge on their set-ups) I wouldn't hesitate on getting a new 6.0Only down side is the oil change is $90Unless of course you do it yourself
Posted by: rescuediver
My buddy has a 6.0 he just put the Banks Six Gun onMan it that the ticketLuckily, he'll be alright in that departmentimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> He also had an air horn put on itSounded like a freight train came through the neighborhood at 9PMimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Catterman
Hey, that might have been my first post over here hr>
Welcome over C-man
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I have been thinking of getting a 1 ton truck. I have been thinking Cummins Diesel.
Have they started building a real truckaround their Cumminsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I have been thinking of getting a 1 ton truck. I have been thinking Cummins Diesel.
Have they started building a real truckaround their Cumminsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
And I can't believe your would post that in hereLOL!
Posted by: rescuediver
I am starting to see a new trailer on the horizons boyzWife doesn't care what I getimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> Someone slap me upside the head and wake me up!!! However, I think I see the catchshe gets a new car with leather seatsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">Who's getting the better deal hereLOL! I see a weekend warrior coming soon to a driveway near meimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Sure you willI fact, if I had your kinda money, I'd buy twoHis and hershr>
AHEM, you mean His and His!
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I have been thinking of getting a 1 ton truck. I have been thinking Cummins Diesel.
Have they started building a real truckaround their Cumminsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
And I can't believe your would post that in hereLOL!
I agree! like some punka$$ kid coming into a Honda thread to talk up his 'Shee!! yer nuthin but a pot-stirring $hit-disturber MWQ! get the standard tranny tho, from what I hear.
Posted by: nedflanders
couple of years ago my truck was running good, then I shifted into 2nd, where it remained locked, while pulling a heavy load. I shoulda been in 4L for the speed I was going. I p'eed out fluid aswell. ran fine after. but they told me the damage was done. ended up being a rebuild, and Ford paid for 75% when i was out of warranty on time and mileage.
very ironic you should post this now Hoss. I was just visiting my dad about 200 miles away, and I got my tranny fluid dumped, along with a new filter. this is first fluid change since the rebuild a couple of years ago. I also got coolant changed. I don't like these snake-oil fluid exchange gimmicks. Especially with tranny, I'd like magnet cleaned, and the drip pan cleaned. so Hoss, make sure ya do the maintenance.
Posted by: nedflanders
spent weekend at Pa's. Played 1st round of golf and shot 86, from Blue Tees!!img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">BR>
also spent 2 days installing carpet at dad's and it still has wrinkles we couldn't get out. aaaaarrrgggh!
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
spent weekend at Pa's. Played 1st round of golf and shot 86, from Blue Tees!!img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">BR>
also spent 2 days installing carpet at dad's and it still has wrinkles we couldn't get out. aaaaarrrgggh!hr>
Are you sure your not color blind and they were really red??? J/K Great round Feels kinda cool don't itBR>
Those carpet installers flew through my house a couple of weeks ago. That's one job I want no part of
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
I was just visiting my dad about 200 miles away, and I got my tranny fluid dumped, along with a new filter. this is first fluid change since the rebuild a couple of years ago. I also got coolant changed. I don't like these snake-oil fluid exchange gimmicks. Especially with tranny, I'd like magnet cleaned, and the drip pan cleaned. so Hoss, make sure ya do the maintenance.
I have seen more damage done than helped by fluid exchanges. The little particles get moved about by the force of the fliud going where it might not normally go and then it gets stuck in the valve body and hangs the tranny up. I like dropping the pan and doing it the 'ol fashioned way BR>
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Sure you willI fact, if I had your kinda money, I'd buy twoHis and hershr>
LOL! Your on a roll there Creatorhr>
Let's see if I'm right
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
I am starting to see a new trailer on the horizons boyzWife doesn't care what I getimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> Someone slap me upside the head and wake me up!!! However, I think I see the catchshe gets a new car with leather seatsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">Who's getting the better deal hereLOL! I see a weekend warrior coming soon to a driveway near meimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
Good deal. Better hurry down son. They're having a "sale" img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> That's the line my wife uses on me
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
spent weekend at Pa's. Played 1st round of golf and shot 86, from Blue Tees!!img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">BR>
also spent 2 days installing carpet at dad's and it still has wrinkles we couldn't get out. aaaaarrrgggh!hr>
Are you sure your not color blind and they were really red??? J/K Great round Feels kinda cool don't itBR>
Those carpet installers flew through my house a couple of weeks ago. That's one job I want no part of
ya, always nice to get one in the 80s...but now it's time to retire cuz it just won't get any better! And i had a 9 & 7 in that round!!
my dad got one carpet for free, and one marked WAY down. one went in okay. the other was sorta folded and had kinks and air bubbles. couldn't stretch that one out AT ALL. and neither of these looped berbers would hold on the smooth edge worth a darn. oh well, it's a rental suite, and he's thinking of selling it anyways. looks better than the old stuff, but still kinda tacky overall.
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
I was just visiting my dad about 200 miles away, and I got my tranny fluid dumped, along with a new filter. this is first fluid change since the rebuild a couple of years ago. I also got coolant changed. I don't like these snake-oil fluid exchange gimmicks. Especially with tranny, I'd like magnet cleaned, and the drip pan cleaned. so Hoss, make sure ya do the maintenance.
I have seen more damage done than helped by fluid exchanges. The little particles get moved about by the force of the fliud going where it might not normally go and then it gets stuck in the valve body and hangs the tranny up. I like dropping the pan and doing it the 'ol fashioned way hr>
I agree. AND, the PSD has a drain bolt on the torque converter. a tranny shop told me they suck out the lines too, which pretty well gives it a full drain. my cousin was saying something about hooking up the lines that go to the rad, to somewhere else (not the fluid exchange machine), and then running it to get a complete flush.
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
okay. the other was sorta folded and had kinks and air bubbles. couldn't stretch that one out AT ALL. .
Maybe Hoss could help you with that
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
I was just visiting my dad about 200 miles away, and I got my tranny fluid dumped, along with a new filter. this is first fluid change since the rebuild a couple of years ago. I also got coolant changed. I don't like these snake-oil fluid exchange gimmicks. Especially with tranny, I'd like magnet cleaned, and the drip pan cleaned. so Hoss, make sure ya do the maintenance.
I have seen more damage done than helped by fluid exchanges. The little particles get moved about by the force of the fliud going where it might not normally go and then it gets stuck in the valve body and hangs the tranny up. I like dropping the pan and doing it the 'ol fashioned way hr>
I agree. AND, the PSD has a drain bolt on the torque converter. a tranny shop told me they suck out the lines too, which pretty well gives it a full drain. my cousin was saying something about hooking up the lines that go to the rad, to somewhere else (not the fluid exchange machine), and then running it to get a complete flush.
Just heard a radio ad that states that they don't suck out the fluid, but drop the pan. funny timingBR>
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
ummm.. how would you change the filter on the PSD if they only gave you a suck job. boy sounds like some of the fluid exhange joints are in cahoots with someone to jack up your tranny
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
ummm.. how would you change the filter on the PSD if they only gave you a suck job. boy sounds like some of the fluid exhange joints are in cahoots with someone to jack up your tranny hr>
the snake-oil companies claim the fluid exchange cleans out the filter too. problem is; EVERYONE from service writer to mechanic to service manager has a financial incentive to upsell these fluid exhange gimmicks, so how do you really know? the chemical co. pays ALL of them a small amount per customer, but it adds up nicely by the end of the month. they have coolant flush machines, tranny fluid, several engine flushes (one is a valve/injector clean, another is whole engine/bottom end), etc... It so lucrative, the chemical suppliers provide the fluid exchange machines for free (provided dealer buys ONLY their chemicals).
hey OFC, are ya back again, or just lingering like a bad odor, a smelly fart in an elevator kinda odor? img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Posted by: Catterman
Well, I have a question for you Ford diesel guys. I have always considered myself a Ford man, I have a 1977 F-150 and have owned numerous other Fords. Now I donate a lot of money to different charities such as Focus on the Family, Americian Family Association, Promise Keepers, Salvation Arm, etc. Now Ford is going in public announcing full support to homosexual groups. They are donating money to PRIDE & FLAG (or whatever those letters are...). Now those homosexual groups directly attack the companies I support. Therefore, I find it extreamly hard to support Ford and buy their products. Do you guys think this is out of line? What business does Ford (an automobile company) have supporting G A Y S? I have nothing against those people mind you, I just don't like how they belittle my charity groups.
Now I am out until Thursday, talk to you then!
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Hoss, Some of the first year 6.0's had problems (just like Chevy and Dodge on their set-ups) I wouldn't hesitate on getting a new 6.0Only down side is the oil change is $90Unless of course you do it yourselfhr>
How much is it if you do it your self?Hi MD
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Have they started building a real truckaround their Cumminsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
That does seem to be the hang up.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
And I can't believe your would post that in hereLOL!
I wondered if anyone was going to notice.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
I am starting to see a new trailer on the horizons boyzWife doesn't care what I getimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> Someone slap me upside the head and wake me up!!! However, I think I see the catchshe gets a new car with leather seatsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">Who's getting the better deal hereLOL! I see a weekend warrior coming soon to a driveway near meimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
BITCHIN!! img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> My wife drives a car with heated leather seats.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
I agree! like some punka$$ kid coming into a Honda thread to talk up his 'Shee!! yer nuthin but a pot-stirring $hit-disturber MWQ!
get the standard tranny tho, from what I hear.
I sort of like being compard to a punk a$$ kid at my age. Thanks! img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Thanks, Thats what Ive heard too!
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Catterman
Well, I have a question for you Ford diesel guys. I have always considered myself a Ford man, I have a 1977 F-150 and have owned numerous other Fords. Now I donate a lot of money to different charities such as Focus on the Family, Americian Family Association, Promise Keepers, Salvation Arm, etc. Now Ford is going in public announcing full support to homosexual groups. They are donating money to PRIDE & FLAG (or whatever those letters are...). Now those homosexual groups directly attack the companies I support. Therefore, I find it extreamly hard to support Ford and buy their products. Do you guys think this is out of line? What business does Ford (an automobile company) have supporting G A Y S? I have nothing against those people mind you, I just don't like how they belittle my charity groups.
Now I am out until Thursday, talk to you then! hr>
I support a couple of those places too C. Has Ford already done this?
Posted by: nedflanders
that queer group isn't a charity tho. i'll bet there are lots of inherent conflicts. like oil companies/auto manufacturers who sponsor charities, yet the same group might denounce use of autos/fossil fuels due to enviroment, etc..
my guess is Ford (and ALL the others) are trying to remain politically correct and keep ALL their potential market shares/groups happy. nobody is gonna wanna be seen as homo-phobic, but they probably don't realize some of the conflicts it creates. Personally, I'd ignore it.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
that queer group isn't a charity tho.
Im beginning to want to use the word queer more. It is much more appropriate than g@y.
Posted by: nedflanders
AND, the best part is...those auto-sensors don't getchya! OR, you could use fudge-packer.
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
hey OFC, are ya back again, or just lingering like a bad odor, a smelly fart in an elevator kinda odor? img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
I figured there was some sorta conspiracy and Im just lingering like a smelly fart. My time is limited
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Quote
Originally posted by: Catterman
Now I am out until Thursday, talk to you then! hr>
Dam Posting Errors anyway.. You lil Chit.. post some pot stirrin stuff and run along.. you lil runner BR>
Id venture to say that ford in some brainstorming sessions considered consumers like yourself and what the adverse effect would be.. they figure maybe they could steal more business from the japs than loose of the ford clan..
Im buyin a toyota tacoma I think for my next commuter truck. them new ones are pretty chunky
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Hoss, Some of the first year 6.0's had problems (just like Chevy and Dodge on their set-ups) I wouldn't hesitate on getting a new 6.0Only down side is the oil change is $90Unless of course you do it yourselfhr>
How much is it if you do it your self?Hi MD hr>
The cost difference is in the oil filterit's about $30 more if I remember correctly. So, I would say around $55-$60
Hello MWQHow's the shop coming alongtaken delivery of any new toys
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Have they started building a real truckaround their Cumminsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
That does seem to be the hang up. hr>
Yes it does
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
And I can't believe your would post that in hereLOL!
I wondered if anyone was going to notice. hr>
You know we didDefinately couldn't let anyone coming in and trashing the BLUE OVALAnd get away with it
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
The cost difference is in the oil filterit's about $30 more if I remember correctly. So, I would say around $55-$60
Hello MWQHow's the shop coming alongtaken delivery of any new toyshr>
OUCH!! I can change the oil in my F150 for under $20.00
I bought a horizontal Band saw last friday and ordered the tube bender too. It should be here next wed. The CNC mill is looking better with the rain mellowing out, but nothing is in writing yet. The shop is filling up with Jetmoto's though.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
You know we didDefinately couldn't let anyone coming in and trashing the BLUE OVALAnd get away with ithr>
Then maybe I am a punk a$$ $hit disturber! img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Just for the record the only truck Ive ever owned that wasnt a Ford was a mazda b2000. Ive owned 6-7 trucks in my time. And I still have my '70 mustang from HS. (that my dad bought new) Now thats a Ford Guy!! img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Posted by: Catterman
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I support a couple of those places too C. Has Ford already done this?hr>
Yes, this has already started.
Posted by: Catterman
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
that queer group isn't a charity tho. i'll bet there are lots of inherent conflicts. like oil companies/auto manufacturers who sponsor charities, yet the same group might denounce use of autos/fossil fuels due to enviroment, etc..
my guess is Ford (and ALL the others) are trying to remain politically correct and keep ALL their potential market shares/groups happy. nobody is gonna wanna be seen as homo-phobic, but they probably don't realize some of the conflicts it creates. Personally, I'd ignore it.
Queer is a good word, and we can even use it here!
Posted by: Catterman
Quote
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Dam Posting Errors anyway.. You lil Chit.. post some pot stirrin stuff and run along.. you lil runner BR>
Id venture to say that ford in some brainstorming sessions considered consumers like yourself and what the adverse effect would be.. they figure maybe they could steal more business from the japs than loose of the ford clan..
Im buyin a toyota tacoma I think for my next commuter truck. them new ones are pretty chunky hr>
C is back! I called my Ford dealer and told them I would look elsewhere for a new car/truck because of this. This information was new to them. I think I will get a Ridgeline for my next truck. Once I win the lottory.
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Catterman
I think I will get a Ridgeline for my next truck. Once I win the lottory. hr>
if you win lotto, go big...CXT, now there's a leaf-licker's nightmare.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I have been thinking of getting a 1 ton truck. I have been thinking Cummins Diesel.
Have they started building a real truckaround their Cumminsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
And I can't believe your would post that in hereLOL!
I agree! like some punka$$ kid coming into a Honda thread to talk up his 'Shee!! yer nuthin but a pot-stirring $hit-disturber MWQ! get the standard tranny tho, from what I hear.
Back a little time ago, Dodge halted production of manual tranny trucks because the new 6sp was having issues. They switched suppliers. Used to be New Venture which was a ChryCo subsidier that was spun off and I *think* the new units are from Getrag.
The latest 4sp autos are supposed to be tough. They basically started building them the way people were rebuilding them.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
I am starting to see a new trailer on the horizons boyzWife doesn't care what I getimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> Someone slap me upside the head and wake me up!!! However, I think I see the catchshe gets a new car with leather seatsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">Who's getting the better deal hereLOL! I see a weekend warrior coming soon to a driveway near meimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
BITCHIN!! img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> My wife drives a car with heated leather seats. hr>
Go with a Lariet model. I'm not much for leather (esp. here in the Valley). But after a day of riding, it's a nice ride home with the heat on the back.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
The cost difference is in the oil filterit's about $30 more if I remember correctly. So, I would say around $55-$60
Hello MWQHow's the shop coming alongtaken delivery of any new toyshr>
OUCH!! I can change the oil in my F150 for under $20.00
I bought a horizontal Band saw last friday and ordered the tube bender too. It should be here next wed. The CNC mill is looking better with the rain mellowing out, but nothing is in writing yet. The shop is filling up with Jetmoto's though.
Are you modding them?
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: Catterman
Quote
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Dam Posting Errors anyway.. You lil Chit.. post some pot stirrin stuff and run along.. you lil runner BR>
Id venture to say that ford in some brainstorming sessions considered consumers like yourself and what the adverse effect would be.. they figure maybe they could steal more business from the japs than loose of the ford clan..
Im buyin a toyota tacoma I think for my next commuter truck. them new ones are pretty chunky hr>
C is back! I called my Ford dealer and told them I would look elsewhere for a new car/truck because of this. This information was new to them. I think I will get a Ridgeline for my next truck. Once I win the lottory. hr>
Ridgeline isn't a truck. That's a car with a box on it.
A CXT would be nice, but for $120K I think I'll go with something a little smaller and get the nice toy box. I see the CXT and I think of 3 things: 1) someone with two much money, 2) man with size issues and 3) someone who has to have bigger, better, etc. that his buddies.
Also with the CXT, it's too tall for a 5th wheel. Hell, you could walk under the trailer you'd have to lift it so flipping hi. QuadKaryn's Rage'N is at 12'6" on her GMC and it's not even close to be as high as a CXT is.
Also, make sure you don't buy Little C any Disney movies.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
The shop is filling up with Jetmoto's though.
Are you modding them?
I have made a few new parts already and have a big list for the future also. Im going to Jetmoto again tomorrow to talk with the owner. Ive been there twice already.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Ridgeline isn't a truck. That's a car with a box on it.
My feelings exactly!!
Posted by: rescuediver
Was there a luncheon going on today and I wasn't invited
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
A CXT would be nice, but for $120K I think I'll go with something a little smaller and get the nice toy box. I see the CXT and I think of 3 things: 1) someone with two much money, 2) man with size issues and 3) someone who has to have bigger, better, etc. that his buddies.
there ya go being practical and sensible again skinner, SHEESH!
Ya know, I've never seen one live, only in magazines. but what you're saying is exactly what I think when I see a Hummer. The first generations designed for military use were neat, but the rest are for napoleon-pecker complex men. my 10 y/o likes the CXT, but he's into total 4x4 stuff.
Posted by: Trasher
it's warming up out here in Phoenix. Going to be 94 todayIn AprilBR>I have to look at the bright side here. When it's hot out, nobody but me golfs here so bring on the heat 'cause I can't stand slow play
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
I am starting to see a new trailer on the horizons boyzWife doesn't care what I getimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> Someone slap me upside the head and wake me up!!! However, I think I see the catchshe gets a new car with leather seatsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">Who's getting the better deal hereLOL! I see a weekend warrior coming soon to a driveway near meimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
BITCHIN!! img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> My wife drives a car with heated leather seats. hr>
Go with a Lariet model. I'm not much for leather (esp. here in the Valley). But after a day of riding, it's a nice ride home with the heat on the back. hr>
Vehicle's not for meIt's the wife'sLooks like she is eyeing Chevy's Tahoes. I really don't care for the new look of them
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
The cost difference is in the oil filterit's about $30 more if I remember correctly. So, I would say around $55-$60
Hello MWQHow's the shop coming alongtaken delivery of any new toyshr>
OUCH!! I can change the oil in my F150 for under $20.00
I bought a horizontal Band saw last friday and ordered the tube bender too. It should be here next wed. The CNC mill is looking better with the rain mellowing out, but nothing is in writing yet. The shop is filling up with Jetmoto's though.
Yea, it's a little out thereBR>
What kind did you get? I've been hinting to the wife and oldest daughterHhhhmmmm how much is it per bendLOL!!
Sounds like your busyWhen do you have time to ride
Posted by: rescuediver
Confused and Creator, Went to the California Classic which featured Canandian Golf players. Our Office sponsored a Hole so my team got VIP tickets and were treated to a day at the Clubhouse/, etcHad a great timeEverything was on the houseimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> To bad the player our team played with didn't make the cutOh' well. Here's the link Canadian Classic Golf Tournament
Posted by: rescuediver
Just got back from window shopping, putting a sink in the garageWas looking for a stainless steel sink, however, couldn't find one deep enoughLooks like I'll be going with a double tub with an instant water heater attached to it
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Confused and Creator, Went to the California Classic which featured Canandian Golf players. Our Office sponsored a Hole so my team got VIP tickets and were treated to a day at the Clubhouse/, etcHad a great timeEverything was on the houseimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> To bad the player our team played with didn't make the cutOh' well. Here's the link Canadian Classic Golf Tournament
the "Canadian" tour is such a misnomer. Look at the leaderboard and field in general. totally dominated by Americans. Now if they had to putt with hockey sticks like Happy Gilmore...then we'd have a chance!
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Just got back from window shopping, putting a sink in the garageWas looking for a stainless steel sink, however, couldn't find one deep enoughLooks like I'll be going with a double tub with an instant water heater attached to ithr>
heat and plumbing would be kinda nice for my shop. right now I have a big squirt bottle of orange hand cleaner, and big box of old restaurant napkins. A solvent tank would be kinda nice too.
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Confused and Creator, Went to the California Classic which featured Canandian Golf players. Our Office sponsored a Hole so my team got VIP tickets and were treated to a day at the Clubhouse/, etcHad a great timeEverything was on the houseimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> To bad the player our team played with didn't make the cutOh' well. Here's the link Canadian Classic Golf Tournament
the "Canadian" tour is such a misnomer. Look at the leaderboard and field in general. totally dominated by Americans. Now if they had to putt with hockey sticks like Happy Gilmore...then we'd have a chance!hr>
I am with you there. I thought it was just Canadian players go around the USHowever, I was wrongThe leader is a Asian from the Bay Areaimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> now imagine thatBR>
That was a good movie
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Just got back from window shopping, putting a sink in the garageWas looking for a stainless steel sink, however, couldn't find one deep enoughLooks like I'll be going with a double tub with an instant water heater attached to ithr>
heat and plumbing would be kinda nice for my shop. right now I have a big squirt bottle of orange hand cleaner, and big box of old restaurant napkins. A solvent tank would be kinda nice too.
A solvent tank would be cool too
Today I bought a Clarke bandsawNot the best, for what I'll use it for, it should work just fine Best thing is, no more mess from cutting metalWell at least not like a cutting wheel.
Posted by: nedflanders
Happy Gilmore is yet another flic that was filmed here. the golf course shots are from a course in Pitt Meadows.
well I splurged today. bought a digital caliper, solar auto-darkening welding helmet and a whole bunch of other stuff. I have a little 70AMP arc welder, and I've NEVER welded before. everyone tells me wire feed is easier. they have a really nice Deca wire feed welder at Princess Auto (same as your Harbour Freight). well, I guess i'll try burning holes in steel tomorrow. img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
Happy Gilmore is yet another flic that was filmed here. the golf course shots are from a course in Pitt Meadows.
well I splurged today. bought a digital caliper, solar auto-darkening welding helmet and a whole bunch of other stuff. I have a little 70AMP arc welder, and I've NEVER welded before. everyone tells me wire feed is easier. they have a really nice Deca wire feed welder at Princess Auto (same as your Harbour Freight). well, I guess i'll try burning holes in steel tomorrow. img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
Arc welders are better for heavy metals but you can't beat the speed of a mig welder. Their great for the thinner metals and lays a lot of weld down quickly
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
Happy Gilmore is yet another flic that was filmed here. the golf course shots are from a course in Pitt Meadows.
well I splurged today. bought a digital caliper, solar auto-darkening welding helmet and a whole bunch of other stuff. I have a little 70AMP arc welder, and I've NEVER welded before. everyone tells me wire feed is easier. they have a really nice Deca wire feed welder at Princess Auto (same as your Harbour Freight). well, I guess i'll try burning holes in steel tomorrow. img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">
I bought a auto darkening helmet and love itWon't go back to a dark one unless I am watching my daughter weldimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> It's great not trying to start a strike in the dark
Wire feed is way easierIf you buy one, I suggest a quality welder, I bought the Hobart 140 for around $350Very happy with it.
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: TrasherArc welders are better for heavy metals but you can't beat the speed of a mig welder. Their great for the thinner metals and lays a lot of weld down quicklyhr>
You are so right about laying down a lot of weldsI've welded decent size metal with mine, might have to go a little thick on the beadSo far at the ranch the welds are holding upAnother good thing about an arc welder is the metal doesn't have to be as clean
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
A CXT would be nice, but for $120K I think I'll go with something a little smaller and get the nice toy box. I see the CXT and I think of 3 things: 1) someone with two much money, 2) man with size issues and 3) someone who has to have bigger, better, etc. that his buddies.
there ya go being practical and sensible again skinner, SHEESH!
Ya know, I've never seen one live, only in magazines. but what you're saying is exactly what I think when I see a Hummer. The first generations designed for military use were neat, but the rest are for napoleon-pecker complex men. my 10 y/o likes the CXT, but he's into total 4x4 stuff.
And the actual real Hummer's (aka HMMWV or however the hell the gov. calls it) isn't even that great. Does a lot of things decently. But nothing all that great. And unreliable. Considering it's using that masterpiece of automotive engineering: GM 6.2L Diesel you can't expect much.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Oh, and yeah, I'm posting from work. Gotta get this damn project done. At least I've figured out how to really use this new app we dropped $6,500 for. My plan is to work until 4am, go home, shower, eat breakfast and come back at 6. Came in at 2pm, left at 8pm and just got back.
Fresno PD was scraping some little red car off the ground around the corner. NOt sure what happened, but it hit SOMETHING. What that something was, I don't know. I'm thinking brick wall by the shape, but since there isn't one in the middle of the intersection.
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: TrasherArc welders are better for heavy metals but you can't beat the speed of a mig welder. Their great for the thinner metals and lays a lot of weld down quicklyhr>
You are so right about laying down a lot of weldsI've welded decent size metal with mine, might have to go a little thick on the beadSo far at the ranch the welds are holding upAnother good thing about an arc welder is the metal doesn't have to be as cleanhr>
You want every weld to be as clean as possible before welding with any welder type
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
A CXT would be nice, but for $120K I think I'll go with something a little smaller and get the nice toy box. I see the CXT and I think of 3 things: 1) someone with two much money, 2) man with size issues and 3) someone who has to have bigger, better, etc. that his buddies.
there ya go being practical and sensible again skinner, SHEESH!
Ya know, I've never seen one live, only in magazines. but what you're saying is exactly what I think when I see a Hummer. The first generations designed for military use were neat, but the rest are for napoleon-pecker complex men. my 10 y/o likes the CXT, but he's into total 4x4 stuff.
And the actual real Hummer's (aka HMMWV or however the hell the gov. calls it) isn't even that great. Does a lot of things decently. But nothing all that great. And unreliable. Considering it's using that masterpiece of automotive engineering: GM 6.2L Diesel you can't expect much. hr>
And a Turbo 400 trans which has been around for many years
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Oh, and yeah, I'm posting from work. Gotta get this damn project done. At least I've figured out how to really use this new app we dropped $6,500 for. My plan is to work until 4am, go home, shower, eat breakfast and come back at 6. Came in at 2pm, left at 8pm and just got back.
.
Wow!!! That's some serious working your doing there.
I can't get how companys can demand that type of work from any employee. It's not like to are running the white house or something. Getting to sound like my companyBR>
What happened to going home at 5? I hope their kickin in some more coin for your hard work
Posted by: Trasher
Where's Hoss been?He's been missing ever since he brought the mighty PSD (on topic for once for some tranny work. Maybe he's in the hospital from a bad case of sticker shockimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
Posted by: nedflanders
just wondering the same thing.
Posted by: Trasher
Knowing car salesman, he probably went into a dealership and they haven't let him out yetstill trying to grind him into buying a new one
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Knowing car salesman, he probably went into a dealership and they haven't let him out yetstill trying to grind him into buying a new onehr>
did you say "car", or time-share salesmen?!
Posted by: Trasher
same thing
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Oh, and yeah, I'm posting from work. Gotta get this damn project done. At least I've figured out how to really use this new app we dropped $6,500 for. My plan is to work until 4am, go home, shower, eat breakfast and come back at 6. Came in at 2pm, left at 8pm and just got back.
.
Wow!!! That's some serious working your doing there.
I can't get how companys can demand that type of work from any employee. It's not like to are running the white house or something. Getting to sound like my companyBR>
What happened to going home at 5? I hope their kickin in some more coin for your hard work
I did this on my own. Though the boss did ask me "if I could" on Friday. I left at 4am, got back at 6 and then left again at 3 for good. Though I didn't accomplish anything after about 10am I was so fried. Basically about 3 days of normal work hours in 25 hrs. This job is so screwed up.
It's an old plant with a new owner and they are at least attempting to fix things. But they've had previous engineers and contractors in there who haven't done what needs to be done. They spent a LOT of money (new 5000 Amp @ 480V main switchboard with 4 distribution sections, 2000A distribution panel, 1100 KVAR capacitor bank, and a 1200A distribution board) and haven't gotten their money worth. The last engineer didn't pay attention and overloaded 2 of the MSB sections. Luckily we caught it and were able to juggle stuff (their compressors, which amounts to probably 2000A (1200HP+) around. The new electricial room with the MSB, 2000A DP, and capicitors is a nightmare. The pipework looks like people playing twister covered in silver paint.
Stuff is labelled wrong. We thought this oven was fed really weird. Turns out the oven is fed from somewhere else. What we thought was feeding the oven feeds something else that we thought was being fed from a different service. Ugh. So more panels! I'm on the ceiling for our software license for the software we bought so I've got to juggle stuff.
Posted by: nedflanders
I hope this job isn't in Auschwitz.
MSB??!!where I come from, this is known as Massive Seamen Backup (or blockage), you know, the kind of thing Hoss gets just before he goes Ewe hunting. img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
MSB??!!where I come from, this is known as Massive Seamen Backup (or blockage), you know, the kind of thing Hoss gets just before he goes Ewe hunting. img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Oh, and yeah, I'm posting from work. Gotta get this damn project done. At least I've figured out how to really use this new app we dropped $6,500 for. My plan is to work until 4am, go home, shower, eat breakfast and come back at 6. Came in at 2pm, left at 8pm and just got back.
.
Wow!!! That's some serious working your doing there.
I can't get how companys can demand that type of work from any employee. It's not like to are running the white house or something. Getting to sound like my companyBR>
What happened to going home at 5? I hope their kickin in some more coin for your hard work
I did this on my own. Though the boss did ask me "if I could" on Friday. I left at 4am, got back at 6 and then left again at 3 for good. Though I didn't accomplish anything after about 10am I was so fried. Basically about 3 days of normal work hours in 25 hrs. This job is so screwed up.
It's an old plant with a new owner and they are at least attempting to fix things. But they've had previous engineers and contractors in there who haven't done what needs to be done. They spent a LOT of money (new 5000 Amp @ 480V main switchboard with 4 distribution sections, 2000A distribution panel, 1100 KVAR capacitor bank, and a 1200A distribution board) and haven't gotten their money worth. The last engineer didn't pay attention and overloaded 2 of the MSB sections. Luckily we caught it and were able to juggle stuff (their compressors, which amounts to probably 2000A (1200HP+) around. The new electricial room with the MSB, 2000A DP, and capicitors is a nightmare. The pipework looks like people playing twister covered in silver paint.
Stuff is labelled wrong. We thought this oven was fed really weird. Turns out the oven is fed from somewhere else. What we thought was feeding the oven feeds something else that we thought was being fed from a different service. Ugh. So more panels! I'm on the ceiling for our software license for the software we bought so I've got to juggle stuff.
Sounds like you have your hands full
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
I hope this job isn't in Auschwitz.
MSB??!!where I come from, this is known as Massive Seamen Backup (or blockage), you know, the kind of thing Hoss gets just before he goes Ewe hunting. img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">
I should thwack you across the back of the head. It's "Main Switchboard." It's the big ugly grey (unless it's painted to match the building) where the electrical service comes in. Basically it's a big metal box with copper busses (or copper-clad aluminum, or even Aluminum). Generally it's the point of service.
Actually my job is pretty cool. Just go through bouts of being busier than all hell. Not sure what's on tap after this job. Another big job is just gearing up. Our contract is for $1M, with us doing like 750K of that (the other is subcontract controls.) That job is supposed to be running the first week in August.
Boss just priced up some of the work at it was like $160K, and only a month to do it. He's meeting with the desicion-maker today to go over things. Figure out what we are going to do, and what their maintenance guys are going to do. Some of this stuff they can do.
Now if I can just get this damn program to run reports without locking up. Ugh.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Oh, and yeah, I'm posting from work. Gotta get this damn project done. At least I've figured out how to really use this new app we dropped $6,500 for. My plan is to work until 4am, go home, shower, eat breakfast and come back at 6. Came in at 2pm, left at 8pm and just got back.
.
Wow!!! That's some serious working your doing there.
I can't get how companys can demand that type of work from any employee. It's not like to are running the white house or something. Getting to sound like my companyBR>
What happened to going home at 5? I hope their kickin in some more coin for your hard work
I did this on my own. Though the boss did ask me "if I could" on Friday. I left at 4am, got back at 6 and then left again at 3 for good. Though I didn't accomplish anything after about 10am I was so fried. Basically about 3 days of normal work hours in 25 hrs. This job is so screwed up.
It's an old plant with a new owner and they are at least attempting to fix things. But they've had previous engineers and contractors in there who haven't done what needs to be done. They spent a LOT of money (new 5000 Amp @ 480V main switchboard with 4 distribution sections, 2000A distribution panel, 1100 KVAR capacitor bank, and a 1200A distribution board) and haven't gotten their money worth. The last engineer didn't pay attention and overloaded 2 of the MSB sections. Luckily we caught it and were able to juggle stuff (their compressors, which amounts to probably 2000A (1200HP+) around. The new electricial room with the MSB, 2000A DP, and capicitors is a nightmare. The pipework looks like people playing twister covered in silver paint.
Stuff is labelled wrong. We thought this oven was fed really weird. Turns out the oven is fed from somewhere else. What we thought was feeding the oven feeds something else that we thought was being fed from a different service. Ugh. So more panels! I'm on the ceiling for our software license for the software we bought so I've got to juggle stuff.
Sounds like you have your hands fullhr>
To say the least! Wow B&RW thats a lot of time at work. Ive done it before too. I hope it pays off for you better than it did for me. I have never had a boss that actually appreciated hard work like that, at least not for very long.
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Oh, and yeah, I'm posting from work. Gotta get this damn project done. At least I've figured out how to really use this new app we dropped $6,500 for. My plan is to work until 4am, go home, shower, eat breakfast and come back at 6. Came in at 2pm, left at 8pm and just got back.
.
Wow!!! That's some serious working your doing there.
I can't get how companys can demand that type of work from any employee. It's not like to are running the white house or something. Getting to sound like my companyBR>
What happened to going home at 5? I hope their kickin in some more coin for your hard work
I did this on my own. Though the boss did ask me "if I could" on Friday. I left at 4am, got back at 6 and then left again at 3 for good. Though I didn't accomplish anything after about 10am I was so fried. Basically about 3 days of normal work hours in 25 hrs. This job is so screwed up.
It's an old plant with a new owner and they are at least attempting to fix things. But they've had previous engineers and contractors in there who haven't done what needs to be done. They spent a LOT of money (new 5000 Amp @ 480V main switchboard with 4 distribution sections, 2000A distribution panel, 1100 KVAR capacitor bank, and a 1200A distribution board) and haven't gotten their money worth. The last engineer didn't pay attention and overloaded 2 of the MSB sections. Luckily we caught it and were able to juggle stuff (their compressors, which amounts to probably 2000A (1200HP+) around. The new electricial room with the MSB, 2000A DP, and capicitors is a nightmare. The pipework looks like people playing twister covered in silver paint.
Stuff is labelled wrong. We thought this oven was fed really weird. Turns out the oven is fed from somewhere else. What we thought was feeding the oven feeds something else that we thought was being fed from a different service. Ugh. So more panels! I'm on the ceiling for our software license for the software we bought so I've got to juggle stuff.
Sounds like you have your hands fullhr>
To say the least! Wow B&RW thats a lot of time at work. Ive done it before too. I hope it pays off for you better than it did for me. I have never had a boss that actually appreciated hard work like that, at least not for very long.
That's the kicker right there. Not too many appreciated hard work and then just think that you did it once, they can get you to do it again, and again, .......BR>
My company runs around like they are running the White house or something. Everything has to be done right now and they ask way too much of everyone all the time. People are having to take time off due to stress(I even have to once a week, for golf
Posted by: Trasher
Rumor has it they saw Hoss pan handling on the street corner with a sign that read: Need money for PSD trannyBR>
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
That's the kicker right there. Not too many appreciated hard work and then just think that you did it once, they can get you to do it again, and again, .......BR>
My company runs around like they are running the White house or something. Everything has to be done right now and they ask way too much of everyone all the time. People are having to take time off due to stress(I even have to once a week, for golf hr>
Exactly!! Rather than appreciate it, they expect it. Pisses me off!! My boss wanted me to work 5 10 hr days. I told him 4-11's would have to do.
I refuse to work fridays anymore for this guy. Its just not going to happen.Im getting real tired of saving his @ss and then listening to him take the credit for it. If my boss would actually plan something I might feel obligated to help. As it is, its not happening.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Rumor has it they saw Hoss pan handling on the street corner with a sign that read: Need money for PSD trannyhr>
I think I saw that on the news!
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
That's the kicker right there. Not too many appreciated hard work and then just think that you did it once, they can get you to do it again, and again, .......BR>
My company runs around like they are running the White house or something. Everything has to be done right now and they ask way too much of everyone all the time. People are having to take time off due to stress(I even have to once a week, for golf hr>
Exactly!! Rather than appreciate it, they expect it. Pisses me off!! My boss wanted me to work 5 10 hr days. I told him 4-11's would have to do.
I refuse to work fridays anymore for this guy. Its just not going to happen.Im getting real tired of saving his @ss and then listening to him take the credit for it. If my boss would actually plan something I might feel obligated to help. As it is, its not happening.
This is the kicker. The boss is planning on having the entire crew work Memorial Weekend (Fri-Mon). One, teeny, tiny, little detail. He hasn't actually said anything to any of the guys yet, except the 2 guys that are working down there. My bro knows, because I've said something to him about it. But nobody else has heard from the boss. One guy absolutely will not work, understandable. The formemen will be guilted into it. Me thinks he's going to run into a problem.
He can't really require them to work it as it will be OT. Personally, I think he should pay the 2xOT for that weekend. Hell, most of the crew will probably be at the 2xOT level (>60hrs) anyways.
I know that I have plans to ride that weekend at Hollister. He will HAVE to pay me OT, not comp time if he wants me down there for any reason. He b!tches too much when you want to take the comp you earned.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
This is the kicker. The boss is planning on having the entire crew work Memorial Weekend (Fri-Mon). One, teeny, tiny, little detail. He hasn't actually said anything to any of the guys yet, except the 2 guys that are working down there. My bro knows, because I've said something to him about it. But nobody else has heard from the boss. One guy absolutely will not work, understandable. The formemen will be guilted into it. Me thinks he's going to run into a problem.
He can't really require them to work it as it will be OT. Personally, I think he should pay the 2xOT for that weekend. Hell, most of the crew will probably be at the 2xOT level (>60hrs) anyways.
I know that I have plans to ride that weekend at Hollister. He will HAVE to pay me OT, not comp time if he wants me down there for any reason. He b!tches too much when you want to take the comp you earned.
Typical!! Id be telling him about my plans for a 5 day mem day weekend today with that info. You know the friday before and the tues after!
When I first moved to Newman I was offered the same pay that I was making in pleasanton to work in Turlock. The catch?? They didnt start their work day until 9:00 am and OT was a 7 day a week requirement. I didnt catch on until i was signing the agreement papers. I told him that for me to agree to that arrangement. My base pay would have to be atleast double what they were offering or forget it.
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
That's the kicker right there. Not too many appreciated hard work and then just think that you did it once, they can get you to do it again, and again, .......BR>
My company runs around like they are running the White house or something. Everything has to be done right now and they ask way too much of everyone all the time. People are having to take time off due to stress(I even have to once a week, for golf hr>
Exactly!! Rather than appreciate it, they expect it. Pisses me off!! My boss wanted me to work 5 10 hr days. I told him 4-11's would have to do.
I refuse to work fridays anymore for this guy. Its just not going to happen.Im getting real tired of saving his @ss and then listening to him take the credit for it. If my boss would actually plan something I might feel obligated to help. As it is, its not happening.
I had dinner with my boss last night. We were discussing activity levels that are required, training that is required, reporting, order processing time, travel, demo times, corporate meetings, industry meetings, email, etc.
(I have put the pencil to all this and knew how many hours that would be needed to get it all done on time)
I sat there asking him about how long he thought it really took to take care of all these tasks and i was writing all this down in front of him. then I added it all up and he was really shocked that all those hours were needed each week. I told him that is why you get emails from me at 11PM at night because I'M STILL WORKING!!!! BR>
I then asked him if he thought it was fair to that the company (and he) asked any employee to work like that. I then asked him if he knew if those hours would be approved by the labor board or our own HR dept. He had a pretty puzzled look on his face I told him I have a family and a life, both which come first before the company so I suggested he either look at all the tasks that need to be done and either delete some off the list or not put such short time lines on them. I said: better yet, here's the list, put them in the order that you want them done and I'll do my best to get them done starting at the top.He started to change his tune a bit and mellowed out.
Gotta find another job closer to home, maybe work back for myself again......
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
I had dinner with my boss last night. We were discussing activity levels that are required, training that is required, reporting, order processing time, travel, demo times, corporate meetings, industry meetings, email, etc.
(I have put the pencil to all this and knew how many hours that would be needed to get it all done on time)
I sat there asking him about how long he thought it really took to take care of all these tasks and i was writing all this down in front of him. then I added it all up and he was really shocked that all those hours were needed each week. I told him that is why you get emails from me at 11PM at night because I'M STILL WORKING!!!! BR>
I then asked him if he thought it was fair to that the company (and he) asked any employee to work like that. I then asked him if he knew if those hours would be approved by the labor board or our own HR dept. He had a pretty puzzled look on his face I told him I have a family and a life, both which come first before the company so I suggested he either look at all the tasks that need to be done and either delete some off the list or not put such short time lines on them. I said: better yet, here's the list, put them in the order that you want them done and I'll do my best to get them done starting at the top.He started to change his tune a bit and mellowed out.
Gotta find another job closer to home, maybe work back for myself again......
My supervisor works some seriously long hours sometimes. Usually comes in at 9am (drops his kids off at pvt. school). Sometimes doesn't leave until midnight. But leaves anywhere from 5 (if wifey can't pick up the kids) until about 7. Boss complains when he takes off early for a school function or whatever. Just because (from what I've heard) he wasn't involved in his kids lives growing up, doesn't mean that's the way everyone is.
Posted by: Trasher
Those are some foolish hours. He needs to get a life. He could start by being there for his kids before their gone
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Well guys I got some bad work news. Coworker was killed in an MC accident in the foothills north of town riding after work.
Was looking forward to playing airsoft this weekend, now it's like whatever. My bro is taking it pretty hard. He liked the guy, but didn't like working him a lot. One coworker went by the office and said the boss was just sitting in his office completely blank.
Posted by: Whitewater
Sorry Skinner for your loss.
Posted by: Whitewater
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Rumor has it they saw Hoss pan handling on the street corner with a sign that read: Need money for PSD trannyhr>
LMAO! I was on the corner selling my goods.
Sorry fellers, the past couple of weeks have been a blur (working long hours).
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: Whitewater[/bLMAO! I was on the corner selling my goods.
Got change for a quarter???
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Well guys I got some bad work news. Coworker was killed in an MC accident in the foothills north of town riding after work.
Was looking forward to playing airsoft this weekend, now it's like whatever. My bro is taking it pretty hard. He liked the guy, but didn't like working him a lot. One coworker went by the office and said the boss was just sitting in his office completely blank.
So sorry to hear that sad news. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and his family
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Well guys I got some bad work news. Coworker was killed in an MC accident in the foothills north of town riding after work.
Was looking forward to playing airsoft this weekend, now it's like whatever. My bro is taking it pretty hard. He liked the guy, but didn't like working him a lot. One coworker went by the office and said the boss was just sitting in his office completely blank.
Thats a bummer B&RW! Very sad. BR>
My oldest son just got home from the hospital, saying goodbye to one of his HS buddies. Kids 19, got a enlarged heart(basket ball sized) and his liver is shut down. Meth got another one.
Posted by: nedflanders
wow skinner, that's a bitter irony. on one hand we're talking about being worked like a dog, not getting quality time/family time, etc...then your co-worker dies. almost wonder if you guys all work that hard/those kinda hours, if somehow the guy might not have been as alert as normal, or just a little fatigued & what role that played in his death?? still a tragedy, and hopefully some good will come from it, like your $$-driven boss realizing there's more to life.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
wow skinner, that's a bitter irony. on one hand we're talking about being worked like a dog, not getting quality time/family time, etc...then your co-worker dies. almost wonder if you guys all work that hard/those kinda hours, if somehow the guy might not have been as alert as normal, or just a little fatigued & what role that played in his death?? still a tragedy, and hopefully some good will come from it, like your $$-driven boss realizing there's more to life.
They've only been working 8 hrs (6a-2:30). Job is 30 min south of town. Accident happened at 3:30 according to the news. I don't think fatigue had any play in it. From what else they said, he was "distracted" and went a little off the roadway. Bike was fishtailing when he came back on the road. Not sure what then happened, but he went over the side of the road. LJ would probably be the only one who knows, but it happened on Sky Harbour Rd which overlooks Millertain Lake. My guess is if he was distracted, he was looking at the lake. It can be very beautiful along that drive.
From what I could tell, he was riding his regular harley. Didn't look long enough to be the custom bike. The custom is like 11' long.
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Well guys I got some bad work news. Coworker was killed in an MC accident in the foothills north of town riding after work.
Was looking forward to playing airsoft this weekend, now it's like whatever. My bro is taking it pretty hard. He liked the guy, but didn't like working him a lot. One coworker went by the office and said the boss was just sitting in his office completely blank.
Thats a bummer B&RW! Very sad. BR>
My oldest son just got home from the hospital, saying goodbye to one of his HS buddies. Kids 19, got a enlarged heart(basket ball sized) and his liver is shut down. Meth got another one. hr>
I lost 7 pretty close friends due to street bike collisions before they all turned 25. Not one was at fault. Mostly speeding, blowing through red lights, and an illegal that was drunk and then tried to run after killing 2 people.
He ran into a small problem though. The first person to catch him was the bigger brother of the driver that was killed
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Prety slow weekend around here it looks like....
Well the airsoft game was kick@ss. It was completely overcast with a little drizzle.
Saw a couple of interesting things on the way over. One, San Luis Resevoir is higher than I've EVER seen it. Probably 5' from the lowest sections of 152. Can't even see high water lines, it's at or above them. Fullest I've ever seen it. O'Neil forebay though, looked low for some reason.
Now here's the sight from the "Oh sh!t that's gotta suck dept." Stopped for a rest and munchie grab at Case de Fruita (LJ, MD and MWQ know this place). So I get back on and am prepared to make the worst left turn known to man (highway 152 to 156 west) and see traffic is backed up to Walnut (the left BEFORE 156.) Hmm...idiots are in the wrong lanes (left turn lane to Walnut) so I slip by a few (now VERY unhappy people...hey, I thought you were turning on Walnut ). Anyways...I'm sitting there, nut much traffic going the other way...WTF is taking so long... So I said fsck this and jumped out and figured 1) got to Gilroy and take 101 south, or hit 25 and come back to 156 (we were staying in Salinas). Well, what do I see when I get to the corner...about an 8 axle low-boy with a huge crane on it, high-centered on the corner. He was a little too low for that left turn.
They got it unstuck as it wasn't there on the trip home last night.
Posted by: powerstroke01
Check out mah pics page....
And:
http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/76/102/48380.jpg
http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/76/102/48377.jpg
http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/76/102/48381.jpg
Anyways..... Been workin and jeepin....
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Well guys I got some bad work news. Coworker was killed in an MC accident in the foothills north of town riding after work.
Was looking forward to playing airsoft this weekend, now it's like whatever. My bro is taking it pretty hard. He liked the guy, but didn't like working him a lot. One coworker went by the office and said the boss was just sitting in his office completely blank.
Skinner, Sorry to hear about the loss of your co-worker
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Well guys I got some bad work news. Coworker was killed in an MC accident in the foothills north of town riding after work.
Was looking forward to playing airsoft this weekend, now it's like whatever. My bro is taking it pretty hard. He liked the guy, but didn't like working him a lot. One coworker went by the office and said the boss was just sitting in his office completely blank.
Thats a bummer B&RW! Very sad. BR>
My oldest son just got home from the hospital, saying goodbye to one of his HS buddies. Kids 19, got a enlarged heart(basket ball sized) and his liver is shut down. Meth got another one. hr>
Choices some people make
Posted by: rescuediver
Between working and family likeI haven't had much time for the internetFirst time I've been on in about 4 days
Posted by: rescuediver
It's been a bad week for my PSDWife was backing out of the driveway and didn't see the BIG WHITE FREAKING BLOB sharing the drivewayimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">sideswiped my driver's side leaving over $3000 worth of damageimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">needless to say, I had to have my sins forgiven today at churchI went off big timenot proud of thatut I mean, don't people look whats behind them before they put their darn cars in reverse!!!!! I still am *^*&^% over it. Haven't gotten a estimate on her vehicle yetI just kissed my toyhauler good bye for awhileimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> On the bright side, she didn't back over one of the the kidsWHEW!!!!!
Posted by: rescuediver
Then the next day my "service engine light" comes onimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> had to take the Banks chip out, it reset for a day and now is back onI am trying to get my buddy with a reader to hook it up for meHopefully, it's something I can fix
Posted by: rescuediver
So how has everyone else been
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Choices some people makehr>
The good news on this is the kid is he is some how still alive and my son and his buddy have been talking to him about changing his lifestyle and going back to church when/if he gets out of the hospital. The kids family is opposed to it but they dont think the kid does drugs either. They say the blood tests are wrong.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
It's been a bad week for my PSDWife was backing out of the driveway and didn't see the BIG WHITE FREAKING BLOB sharing the drivewayimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">sideswiped my driver's side leaving over $3000 worth of damageimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">
needless to say, I had to have my sins forgiven today at churchI went off big timenot proud of thatut I mean, don't people look whats behind them before they put their darn cars in reverse!!!!! I still am *^*&^% over it. Haven't gotten a estimate on her vehicle yetI just kissed my toyhauler good bye for awhileimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
On the bright side, she didn't back over one of the the kidsWHEW!!!!!
Bummer! BR>
I wish I could say that I CANT relate to that kind of reaction. I have been known to lose it on occasion too.
That is good!
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Then the next day my "service engine light" comes onimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> had to take the Banks chip out, it reset for a day and now is back onI am trying to get my buddy with a reader to hook it up for meHopefully, it's something I can fixhr>
The 8.8" limited slip rear end on my F150 has been chattering worse and worse while turning. Im guessing its the limited slip clutch packs. Im going to get prices today and hopefully get it fixed this weekend. And the Check engine light has been on in my minivan for about 5 months. It doesnt need to be smogged until 8-07 so it can wait until then, or when it quits running.
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Then the next day my "service engine light" comes onimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> had to take the Banks chip out, it reset for a day and now is back onI am trying to get my buddy with a reader to hook it up for meHopefully, it's something I can fixhr>
The 8.8" limited slip rear end on my F150 has been chattering worse and worse while turning. Im guessing its the limited slip clutch packs. Im going to get prices today and hopefully get it fixed this weekend. And the Check engine light has been on in my minivan for about 5 months. It doesnt need to be smogged until 8-07 so it can wait until then, or when it quits running.
I'll fix your trucks Diff from San Diego. Go to a shopping mall parking lot and drive in figure 8's for about 10 times around and your problem will be fixed. The clutch plates get dry from just going straight and this allows the oil to get between the plates again to help it from sticking. Try it before taking it in for repair
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
So how has everyone else beenhr>
I went golfing five weekends in a row for free I'm greatBR>
Have to go to St. Louis this week until late Saturday night. Now that's not cool
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Il
I'll fix your trucks Diff from San Diego. Go to a shopping mall parking lot and drive in figure 8's for about 10 times around and your problem will be fixed. The clutch plates get dry from just going straight and this allows the oil to get between the plates again to help it from sticking. Try it before taking it in for repair
Ill give that a try Trasher, I figured the clutch plates disintigrated and were causing the friction. The limited slip part does still work though. I will let you know how it works out.
Posted by: Trasher
Back in the day when I worked at a Jeep dealership, The jeeps with quadratrack had a big issue with that after doing freeway driving. It would sound like the transfer case chain was ready to toss right through the floorboardsBR>Just take in out and do the figure 8's and hopefully it will be fine. My older Burb had that happen a couple times to me and it worked on that too. Best thing is just to go out and go wheelin for a while. That will fix the vehicle and youimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> Tossing a little mud fixes everything
Posted by: tencubed
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Il
I'll fix your trucks Diff from San Diego. Go to a shopping mall parking lot and drive in figure 8's for about 10 times around and your problem will be fixed. The clutch plates get dry from just going straight and this allows the oil to get between the plates again to help it from sticking. Try it before taking it in for repair
Ill give that a try Trasher, I figured the clutch plates disintigrated and were causing the friction. The limited slip part does still work though. I will let you know how it works out.
If the truck has over 60 or so K miles it wouldn't hurt to change the lube. Have had this problem with limited slips and found the lube and/or additive was getting bad. Way cheaper than a rebuild.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: tencubed
If the truck has over 60 or so K miles it wouldn't hurt to change the lube. Have had this problem with limited slips and found the lube and/or additive was getting bad. Way cheaper than a rebuild.
Thanks tencubed The truck has approx 103K on it and the lube was changed approx 40K ago. I will try Trashers idea first and then try changing the lube. When I change the lube Ill pull the cover and look for anything out of the ordinary. Then if necessary, Ill pull the clutch packs and go to work. I do all my own work so I do save on the labor costs, but if I dont have to do it. I save the labor too.
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Choices some people makehr>
The good news on this is the kid is he is some how still alive and my son and his buddy have been talking to him about changing his lifestyle and going back to church when/if he gets out of the hospital. The kids family is opposed to it but they dont think the kid does drugs either. They say the blood tests are wrong.
Hopefully having good friendsand the LORD in his life will help him change things around
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad so it can wait until then, or when it quits running.
img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">I am shocked to read that from you
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
So how has everyone else beenhr>
I went golfing five weekends in a row for free I'm greatBR>
Have to go to St. Louis this week until late Saturday night. Now that's not coolhr>
Sound great and good to hear your doing great
Ahh, catch a Cardinals gameAnd while your at it, have a drink or two I am also sure there is a golf course nearby
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher Tossing a little mud fixes everythinghr>
You got that right!!!
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
So how has everyone else beenhr>
I went golfing five weekends in a row for free I'm greatBR>
Have to go to St. Louis this week until late Saturday night. Now that's not coolhr>
Sound great and good to hear your doing great
Ahh, catch a Cardinals gameAnd while your at it, have a drink or two I am also sure there is a golf course nearbyhr>
This is a sales meeting so I can't drag the clubs out with me
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
So how has everyone else beenhr>
I went golfing five weekends in a row for free I'm greatBR>
Have to go to St. Louis this week until late Saturday night. Now that's not coolhr>
Sound great and good to hear your doing great
Ahh, catch a Cardinals gameAnd while your at it, have a drink or two I am also sure there is a golf course nearbyhr>
This is a sales meeting so I can't drag the clubs out with mehr>
That's to badmaybe you can rent a setBR>
Posted by: Trasher
No time. I don't even get home until 11PM on Saturday BR>
My regional manager had the B@lls to ask why most people were flying in on Wednesday since the meeting starts at noon on Thursday. He wanted all of us to keep working as long as possible. There is no way to get from here to there by noon of the same day. What a %*#@
Posted by: Trasher
Hello???? Anybody home???
Hoss much really have his hands full with the baby or he's out driving a new PSD
Posted by: mywifesquad
Hi Trasher, Im going to try your idea tonight or tomorrow.
Posted by: Trasher
Which one? driving in figure 8's or mud slingin
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
My regional manager had the B@lls to ask why most people were flying in on Wednesday since the meeting starts at noon on Thursday. He wanted all of us to keep working as long as possible. There is no way to get from here to there by noon of the same day. What a %*#@
That is just WRONGTell him to get a lifeWhy do supervisors have to be so anal????
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Which one? driving in figure 8's or mud slingin hr>
LOL! Hopefully there will be some mud to fling Saturday
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Which one? driving in figure 8's or mud slingin hr>
The figure eight part. I bought a 4X4 to get me out of trouble not into. I let My KTM and CR 500 get me into trouble.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Why do supervisors have to be so anal????
Thats a great question!
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
LOL! Hopefully there will be some mud to fling Saturdayhr>
There probubly wont be much but atleast it cooled down from the beginning of the week
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
LOL! Hopefully there will be some mud to fling Saturdayhr>
There probubly wont be much but atleast it cooled down from the beginning of the weekhr>
Yes it haswe've been leaving the windows open at nightfor the last few days. Hoever last night had to close them upGot a little chilly in the house. If the creek is running all will be goodimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Posted by: Trasher
I've had some prety good weather here in St. Louis this week but I'm ready to go home tonightBR>
Can't wait to see the family and sleep in my own bedNot a bad hotel but this city is a not as nice as SD at night. Just don't feel safe around here
Posted by: rescuediver
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
I've had some prety good weather here in St. Louis this week but I'm ready to go home tonightBR>
Can't wait to see the family and sleep in my own bedNot a bad hotel but this city is a not as nice as SD at night. Just don't feel safe around herehr>
As much as your on the roadimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> I can see why you miss your bedspecially with another warm female body next to younot the ewe (Hoss's style) next to youimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Just something about thator maybe, it's getting a hand full every other time you roll overimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
Posted by: rescuediver
Well, off to met MWQ at Carnegie, hope you guys have a safe weekendMD
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Well, off to met MWQ at Carnegie, hope you guys have a safe weekendMD
How was the riding? I haven't in a long timeMy little guy can't wait to go but he has another week before his cast comes off
Posted by: Whitewater
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Hello???? Anybody home???
Hoss much really have his hands full with the baby or he's out driving a new PSD hr>
No PSD yet. I've been too busy to go to the big city. I'm hoping to trade-up in a few weeks.
Posted by: Trasher
What's the story on your tranny? (and I'm not talking about your resent sex change operation)
Posted by: Duckhntr
I've had two 2001 F-350's with the 7.3 diesel. They are trucks that I owned in my company and neither one did much pulling and hauling on a regular basis. I ended up having to replace the transmission in both trucks. One at 80k miles and one at 140k miles. It was very disappointing. However, I will say that besides the transmissions I never had any significant trouble with either vehicle. I replaced both one with a 2005 F-350 with the 6.0 and a 2004 F-250 with the 6.0. Ford has had some problems with the '03 and '04 6.0 engines. In fact, I just traded the 2004 F-250 on an '06 F-250 because Ford was offering big rebates to owners of '03 and '04 6.0's due to the trouble they were having. I didn't have any trouble with the '04 and had about 50k on it when I traded. The rebates were just too good to pass up. As stated by someone else, the main difference between 7.3 and the 6.0 trucks is in the transmission. The 6.0 are way smoother than the older trannys. From my experience the only concern I would have with purchasing an older 7.3 would be the transmission. The engine is a work horse.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
I don't think the HD tranny prior to the TorqueShift was Ford's strong point. Our '94 F-450 with a 460 is on #3. First 2 went right at about 60K. But then again, "abused" would probably be a good descriptor. Usually when that truck leaves the shop it's either hauling something out, or going to bring stuff back.
Ran a light load of pipe up to Merced. Such a waste. 120' of 5" PVC 60+ miles. OUCH. Gas bill was $80+, but one of the tanks was down 1/2, so that's like 3/4 of a single tank.
On that note anyone ever get inspected? I got waived over at the Chowchilla River Station (MD, LJ and maybe MWQ knows it) for a looksee. Everything was ok and I was back on my way. Truck was weighed at a little over 7300lb. Considering she's 15K GVWR...very light load.
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Which one? driving in figure 8's or mud slingin hr>
The figure eight part. I bought a 4X4 to get me out of trouble not into. I let My KTM and CR 500 get me into trouble. hr>
Did you ever get a chance to see if this worked out?
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Which one? driving in figure 8's or mud slingin hr>
The figure eight part. I bought a 4X4 to get me out of trouble not into. I let My KTM and CR 500 get me into trouble. hr>
Did you ever get a chance to see if this worked out?
I didnt find room to do figure eights but did some sort of figure 6's. I didnt notice it chattering on my trip to carnegie to meet RD saturday. You are a genius Trasher!!
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Which one? driving in figure 8's or mud slingin hr>
The figure eight part. I bought a 4X4 to get me out of trouble not into. I let My KTM and CR 500 get me into trouble. hr>
Did you ever get a chance to see if this worked out?
I didnt find room to do figure eights but did some sort of figure 6's. I didnt notice it chattering on my trip to carnegie to meet RD saturday. You are a genius Trasher!! hr>
I would expect a check in the mail soonBR>
Posted by: Duckhntr
Hey ya'll,
just cracking up on everybody's posts. Mutt Lang produced all of the good old AC/DC albums back in the day along with some other pretty successful rock'n'roll bands. He's a heavy hitter for sure.
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Duckhntr
Hey ya'll,
just cracking up on everybody's posts. Mutt Lang produced all of the good old AC/DC albums back in the day along with some other pretty successful rock'n'roll bands. He's a heavy hitter for sure.
WOW! those are OLD posts. and he's a canucklehead like me, altho i think he and Shania are now living a rich and more anonymous life in Switzerland.
Posted by: Whitewater
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
What's the story on your tranny? (and I'm not talking about your resent sex change operation) hr>
Man, I only dress up in wool clothing.The tranny seems fine, but I'm going to trade her in for a newer model...the truck, not wifey...okay, maybe wifey, too.BR>
Posted by: Whitewater
Quote
Originally posted by: Duckhntr
Hey ya'll,
just cracking up on everybody's posts. Mutt Lang produced all of the good old AC/DC albums back in the day along with some other pretty successful rock'n'roll bands. He's a heavy hitter for sure.
Back in Black is the best album of all time. IMHO
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Quote
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Quote
Originally posted by: Duckhntr
Hey ya'll,
just cracking up on everybody's posts. Mutt Lang produced all of the good old AC/DC albums back in the day along with some other pretty successful rock'n'roll bands. He's a heavy hitter for sure.
Back in Black is the best album of all time. IMHO
Oh whatever..
Posted by: Whitewater
Don't make me pound on you.
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
You sicko.. I thought you liked sheep? Now your onto Guys Sheesh hoss.. stay off brokeback mountain you poo rider
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
This Shirts for you Hoss... Baaaaaa Means NO
Posted by: Trasher
OFC- how's the mud dogg hanginHaven't seen you in these parts in a while
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Man, I only dress up in wool clothing.
actually Hoss, it's velcro clothing. makes the catch much easier. so technically, that's not cross-dressing, it's catch dressing.
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Back in Black is the best album of all time. IMHO
won't get a big argument from me on that one. start to finish, every song rocks. it still picks up a flat party, young and old. even the kids today like it (well, the smart ones). amazing thing is how they did it with new singer (their bus driver), on his first album, just after the lead guitarist's brother (and former lead singer) had died! only in rock and roll!
Posted by: nedflanders
OFC, you back again? maybe yer stalkin hoss?? hey, speakin of stalkin, wheres DQ, hoss?
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Wasn't DQ supposed to finish this semester? Or is that next semester. Time's been flying and I can't keep track of stuff anymore. The days just morph from one to the next.
Oh and why we all b!tch and moan about fuel costs: $5.10 for AvGas. Burned about $200 yesterday (12.5-13 G/Hr x2)x2) (that's 2 engeines and 2 hrs of flight time.) Though coming back it was at about 14GPH. Of course that's pretty efficient for 240 MPH. Figure about 10MPG.
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
OFC- how's the mud dogg hanginHaven't seen you in these parts in a while
The mud dog is doin good.. Her herds the bitches to his daddy like sheep ... Ive been busy at work and have hardly enough time to spin
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Here's a good little game. It's called guess how much:
1994 Ford F-450 "Emergency Brake Drive Line"
If you guessed $1600 for the part and $1900 OTD est. you're right. BR>
Yeah, so EXACTLY wtf is this part? (I went to set the brake Monday and the e-brake pedal went to the floor with no application.)
Maybe the boss will trade up to a 650... LOL
Posted by: Muddin250
I've heard the 7.3 litre isn't as good as the 6.0
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: Muddin250
I've heard the 7.3 litre isn't as good as the 6.0
That's a weak troll.
Posted by: Whitewater
Quote
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
This Shirts for you Hoss... Baaaaaa Means NO
now that's funny!
Posted by: Whitewater
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
OFC, you back again? maybe yer stalkin hoss?? hey, speakin of stalkin, wheres DQ, hoss?
OFC is always stalking me...just like DQ. I'm not sure why she's not visiting the forum...maybe YOU chased her away. Well, the last time I peeked into her bedroom window, she looked way too busy for us schmucks.
Posted by: Whitewater
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Man, I only dress up in wool clothing.
actually Hoss, it's velcro clothing. makes the catch much easier. so technically, that's not cross-dressing, it's catch dressing. hr>
thanks for setting me straight.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
I would expect a check in the mail soonhr>
You may be on to a great business idea Trasher. Ive seen where you can ask a lawyer a question online for a nominal fee. Why not auto mechanics?
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
That's a weak troll.
7.3 Weak? Really?
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
I would expect a check in the mail soonhr>
You may be on to a great business idea Trasher. Ive seen where you can ask a lawyer a question online for a nominal fee. Why not auto mechanics? hr>
That web service already is out there for the world to use. Same with appliances, etc.
What a great idea for someone to make a couple of bucks while parked at the computer
Posted by: Trasher
Posting at 4:42am????? What's wit that
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Posting at 4:42am????? What's wit that
I work 4:00 am to 3:00 pm mon/thurs. I dont like driving in traffic and sleep is overrated!
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
That's a weak troll.
7.3 Weak? Really?
No that guy was a weak troll.
Troll is someone trying to start some crap. Like a Honda guy going into a Yamaha forum and saying the YFZ blows goats.
Maybe the guy was stating his honest opinion, but it was rather trollish. Though I have heard the new 6.0 has the ability to cranked up higher than the old 7.3. I'll guess we'll all know at some point how far, and for how long it can be taken.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
No that guy was a weak troll.
Troll is someone trying to start some crap. Like a Honda guy going into a Yamaha forum and saying the YFZ blows goats.
Maybe the guy was stating his honest opinion, but it was rather trollish. Though I have heard the new 6.0 has the ability to cranked up higher than the old 7.3. I'll guess we'll all know at some point how far, and for how long it can be taken.
I get it now! BR>
I didnt think the 7.3 was a dog. Ive heard the 6.0 wont last as long.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I get it now! BR>
I didnt think the 7.3 was a dog. Ive heard the 6.0 wont last as long.
Hard to say. Ya never know until the engines are out there for a while.
I believe they are going to replace the 6.0 with a 6.4 or 6.6 Twin Turbo (series plumbed) here shortly. So the sales lifetime will be short ('03-'06 or '07) for the 6.0.
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Posting at 4:42am????? What's wit that
I work 4:00 am to 3:00 pm mon/thurs. I dont like driving in traffic and sleep is overrated! hr>
Do you have Fridays off ?
Posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I get it now! BR>
I didnt think the 7.3 was a dog. Ive heard the 6.0 wont last as long.
Hard to say. Ya never know until the engines are out there for a while.
I believe they are going to replace the 6.0 with a 6.4 or 6.6 Twin Turbo (series plumbed) here shortly. So the sales lifetime will be short ('03-'06 or '07) for the 6.0.
I don't think any of the newer oil burners are bad engines. You will have issues with them all and have great experences with all. Most all vehicles will have little issues that are commom to that vehicle. The engines aren't turds like the early GM's were. I believe those days are over.........
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Quote
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: mywifesquad
I get it now! BR>
I didnt think the 7.3 was a dog. Ive heard the 6.0 wont last as long.
Hard to say. Ya never know until the engines are out there for a while.
I believe they are going to replace the 6.0 with a 6.4 or 6.6 Twin Turbo (series plumbed) here shortly. So the sales lifetime will be short ('03-'06 or '07) for the 6.0.
I don't think any of the newer oil burners are bad engines. You will have issues with them all and have great experences with all. Most all vehicles will have little issues that are commom to that vehicle. The engines aren't turds like the early GM's were. I believe those days are over.........
The manuf. can't afford another "turd" engine.
I had people dog my Daewoo I had. Calling it junk, garbage, etc. I guess because they came from Korea. In the 4 years I had her (granted, only 28K miles) the only problem I ever had that I would call a defect was the a/c control panel. There was one recall for the brakes. Just regular maintenance and she did great. Would have liked better mileage, but hey, wouldn't we all? (They won a J.D. Power award for initial quality for '01, IIRC.)
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Today has been one of those days.
Cell phone rings on way to work, it's office...hey, it's only 5 after 8, they usually don't call this early. Seems people are having issues with MS Outlook. Hmm. Not good. But they were able to log on to their computers, so it's not the server. I get to work, start looking around. Check the server. Weird. Log files are gone. Hmmm. A bunch of the data files...gone. Or giving me Input/Output errors. THis is NOT looking good. Dive deeper...drive went south. Well, vacation cause it started working later...after 3 hrs. UGH. (FOund a replacement unit for $180! OUCH.
Then on the way out the door to pick up replacement boss calls me about some file. Check it out...ok... Get it into MS Word and next thing we know MS Word decides it's taking a vacation and not working. Blech. I know what my weekend, or at least next week will be doing...
I just want to go home! lol
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
I don't think any of the newer oil burners are bad engines. You will have issues with them all and have great experences with all. Most all vehicles will have little issues that are commom to that vehicle. The engines aren't turds like the early GM's were. I believe those days are over.........
my cousin had a 95 PSD, and had some issues with tranny. he sold it before 40k. recently, he bought an older GM diesel (pre-Duramax). I THINK it's either a 6.2, or 6.9. He loves this thing, and stock condition, he says this one has ALMOST as much power as that PSD. His PSD was a 1T crewcab, SRA. His GM is ext cab, DRW.
Ford's pre-PSD was also a 7.3, but indirect injection. I've talked to several people that had cavatation problems with those. cylinder walls would pit and then cavatation. this would be before they EVER hit 150K.
like skinner says, time will tell.
Posted by: nedflanders
skinner those computer problems sound like a royal PIA. this isn't a virus or worm I hope?? hope ya got everything backed up real good.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Quote
Originally posted by: nedflanders
skinner those computer problems sound like a royal PIA. this isn't a virus or worm I hope?? hope ya got everything backed up real good.
Nah, it's not that. I think the drive was just going south. Had that happen on another drive (same size, model, etc. in this same server a couple years ago) then it died a few months later. So that's why I'm replacing it now. She's out of warrantee as of Feb. of this year. I've pretty much sold the boss on going to a RAID system. We get 2 things out of it. First, we get reduncy in case another drive goes south. Second, we'll expand our storage massively. Currently we have 2 18GB drives for storage. There's a 9GB drive in there for the system. With the RAID system I'll be up to 500GB of storage (that's almost 14 times the space.) Which is good, since we're at about 16 GB on the existing drives with around 1.2GB free. BR>
It was sad to bring that server down. She was up for 411 days!
It will also give me the chance to completely reinstall the system. The software on there is about 4 years old. Been a TON of advancements since then. As this server is just doing file storage I'm not even touching the processor. Usage is maybe 2% of a 800MHz P3. RAM is 256MB with about 30 MB actually needing to be used by the system. So there's plenty of breathing room there. RAID is going to cost about $850-900 with the 4 drives. Next up after that I'm sure will be a new tape backup. We can get most, if not all of the current data backed up on DDS-4 which is 20GB. We're getting about 75% compressed size so that's a little less than 30GB.
On what happened to his Word install, no clue. Probably have to reinstall that.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
Do you have Fridays off ?
Yes, all of them!!
Posted by: Trasher
What a dogthree day weekends every week. sweetimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif" border="0">
Posted by: Whitewater
Hey boys look at my new toy.
http://www.wattsautomotive.com/detail.aspx?iid=994103&anchor=/2005/Ford/F-350-Super-Duty/Lariat-Crew-Cab-LB/
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Trasher
What a dogthree day weekends every week. sweetimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif" border="0">hr>
It's a beautiful thing!
Posted by: mywifesquad
Quote
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Hey boys look at my new toy.
http://www.wattsautomotive.com/detail.aspx?iid=994103&anchor=/2005/Ford/F-350-Super-Duty/Lariat-Crew-Cab-LB/
Very nice!!
Posted by: Trasher
That puppys clean Time to start working overtime to pay fer it
Posted by: nedflanders
did you buy it Hoss? What's a "4in levelling kit"? I like the front bench seat withthe middle flip up armrest, as opposed to captains chairs with the console in between. And the back up sensor will be perfect for you when wifey tries to guide you into another trailer slam!
Posted by: Whitewater
Yep, I bought her. She's a sweet ride.
Posted by: nedflanders
Quote
Originally posted by: Whitewater
Yep, I bought her. She's a sweet ride.
Well then Mr. 6.0, I guess you won't be chatting with us lowly 7.3 folk anymore, now will ya!!
