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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-25-2014, 01:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,350
Posted By mikeb
I am a die hard Boston fan. The first time they...

I am a die hard Boston fan. The first time they came through on tour in my town I hadn't yet heard of them so I missed that concert. Then they broke up and I thought I'd never see them play. Then...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-04-2014, 01:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 505
Posted By mikeb
I needed a new windshield and I was put off by...

I needed a new windshield and I was put off by safelight's aggressive sales pitch and higher prices. They seem to have a lot of the market share and are acting arrogant to me. So i went with a local...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-27-2014, 01:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 268
Posted By mikeb
I flew southwest every week for 3.5 years and the...

I flew southwest every week for 3.5 years and the number of funny safety speches that I got (like the one posted) I could count on 2 fingers. We always got the dry, non funny safety announcements.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 04-11-2014, 01:28 AM
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Views: 12,511
Posted By mikeb
I've seen regular priced upwards of $4.19-ish...

I've seen regular priced upwards of $4.19-ish here where I live in a L.A. suburb. Costco has regular for about $3.89 or so right now. I'm sure it will go up by the time I need to fill up again.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-03-2014, 01:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,413
Posted By mikeb
Nice April fools try. Since we are on the...

Nice April fools try.

Since we are on the subject - I don't believe that GM has enough imagination these days to bring back an innovative brand like Pontiac was. It seems to me that the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-18-2014, 10:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 664
Posted By mikeb
Speaking of water leaks - when I met my wife she...

Speaking of water leaks - when I met my wife she had a car that would flood the passenger floorboard at odd times. It could rain all night and no water would show up, but at an odd time later the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-17-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 702
Posted By mikeb
I have a 2007 focus that took that 5 year gold...

I have a 2007 focus that took that 5 year gold stuff. After 5 years I drained the OEM fill, flushed it really good, and put in some autozone coolant that mixes with any other color coolant. No issues...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-30-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,654
Posted By mikeb
Today's cars are encrusted with all kinds of...

Today's cars are encrusted with all kinds of electronics that are only serviced as replacement parts for a few years and are then discontinued, and to make it worse those electronics are sometimes...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-30-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 460
Posted By mikeb
I quit buying Sony stuff long ago because it was...

I quit buying Sony stuff long ago because it was all crap. This downgrade serves them right for deciding to make cheap junk while counting on people buying Sony because of their reputation from the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-07-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,366
Posted By mikeb
My daughter's 1999 Jeep Cherokee sport had the...

My daughter's 1999 Jeep Cherokee sport had the ignition key chip reader thing go out in the steering column. Had a wrecker come and take it to the Jeep dealer. They called me back after tyhey had...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-24-2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,461
Posted By mikeb
My dad is well into his 70's and he still works...

My dad is well into his 70's and he still works at an autozone store (poor retirement planning). Everyone that comes into his store asks for him now LOL.....

A year ago I was unemployed and was...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-11-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,727
Posted By mikeb
I quit counting when mine went way over $20k and...

I quit counting when mine went way over $20k and 3 years. And I did everything except rebuild the 4 speed and the rear end - bodywork, paint, mechanicals, interior.

What people are saying about...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-09-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,058
Posted By mikeb
I pulled into my local car parts store and there...

I pulled into my local car parts store and there was a guy in the parking lot with a pontiac 400 in the back of his pickup. A store employee was out there shooting the crap with him. I stopped as i...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-30-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 242
Posted By mikeb
I work for a company that provides products that...

I work for a company that provides products that secure credit card data.

The security measures you suggest have already been mandated by PCI (Payment Card Industry). They basically state that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-30-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 689
Posted By mikeb
Sounds like a fun build. Stay away from the thin...

Sounds like a fun build. Stay away from the thin 557 block, and when you build it I'd spring for some aftermarket replacement rods (about $300) and forged pistons to keep the short block happy. Also,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,334
Posted By mikeb
The main question I have is will you stick to the...

The main question I have is will you stick to the project after it goes on for a year or two and the more you get into it the more work/money/time is required?

I bought a TATA thinking I could...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-02-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 271
Posted By mikeb
We had a chevy pickup with a 305 that had one of...

We had a chevy pickup with a 305 that had one of those - 80 was about the top speed on that truck LOL..... Seems like I remember that the intake had machined flat pads where the secondary holes would...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-26-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 202
Posted By mikeb
My wife and I hike up there from time to time;...

My wife and I hike up there from time to time; it's very scenic. Haven't seen any squirrels acting weird though.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 387
Posted By mikeb
If i recall correctly the plate that holds the...

If i recall correctly the plate that holds the cam in has a slot or something on the back side that oils the chain. Seems like I remember it can be put on in a way where the slot doesn't line up with...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-18-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 315
Posted By mikeb
Like others have said - situational awareness +...

Like others have said - situational awareness + valentine 1 is hard to beat. And if you aren't in a hurry - slow down :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-10-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By mikeb
I had a 23 year old GE that got sold as part of...

I had a 23 year old GE that got sold as part of the house when we sold the house. Same deal, was a little noisy when it came on but it kept my beer cold. I'll bet that it's still going strong for the...
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-03-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 536
Posted By mikeb
Had a cheap weed wacker that did the same thing....

Had a cheap weed wacker that did the same thing. I tried every trick in the book and could not even get a hiccup. Tossed it in the trash and went and picked up an echo.

On the cheap chainsaw thing...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-27-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 447
Posted By mikeb
I live in the area also - what kind of help do...

I live in the area also - what kind of help do you need?
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-26-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 117
Posted By mikeb
Hope your b-day was a good one David !

Hope your b-day was a good one David !
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-11-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 733
Posted By mikeb
I so wanted a mini-trail 50 or a mini-trail 70...

I so wanted a mini-trail 50 or a mini-trail 70 when i was a kid but I got stuck with a slow qa-50 instead. I put countless sets of rings into that motor because i ran it wide open all of the time...
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