So... How're you spending YOUR weekend? 

by "19JRC99" (19jrc99)
Published 02/19/2017 at 15:21

Tags: Kipper ; Rust
STARS: 1

Did the shocks on the Dakota. All but one were pretty much rusted in place. We started yesterday at one in the afternoon, finished today at one in the afternoon.

3 0f the 4 had to be cut off of the truck. But damn, it was worth it. It feels like a brand new 1996 Dakota. Took it down Hines Drive (It’s the only “scenic/driving” road in the area) and it felt fantastic. Still need to fix the seatbelts (Can’t use the armrest because I have to buckle it on the passenger side)

Also, a picture of me and my truck. Yes, I still wear track pants. Yes, I’m aware it’s not 2001 anymore. They’re comfortable.

So yeah.... How’s your weekend going?

Replies (29)

"TheBimmerGuyWhoNowOwnsAChevy" (thebimmerguy)
02/19/2017 at 15:26, STARS: 0

I went and did a 5k, got ankle burn, and then learned that purell is basically pure alcohol after pouring it on my burn, one of my more painful and stupid ideas. At least I know it won’t get infected. Other than that, calm and peaceful.

"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/19/2017 at 15:27, STARS: 2

Christ, that sounds painful.

"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
02/19/2017 at 15:28, STARS: 0

Still got half a series of Dreamworks Dragons to go through.

"chaozbandit" (chaozbandit)
02/19/2017 at 15:30, STARS: 2

Autoshow, and then editing autoshow photos. Fun.

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
02/19/2017 at 15:33, STARS: 1

Chasing down a power steering leak in the Mustang.

Not hard to find, really. I installed an inline power steering filter a few years back, and that’s were it’s leaking from. But I’m trying to determine how it’s leaking, since it was clamped on securely. The leak is coming from between the two halves of the aluminum housing, so it’s gotta be either a bad O-ring, or it’s just not seating properly for some reason.

"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
02/19/2017 at 15:35, STARS: 1

I put some of that stuff on a small cut I got on my palm the other day, and I think it would have been less painful to have cut my hand off.

"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
02/19/2017 at 15:38, STARS: 0

We’ve been to IKEA, an army surplus store so I could look for steel-toe boots, an 80s pop culture boutique, a bakery, and Church’s Chicken for lunch. Now it’ll be off to the doge park with Sophie.

"Echo51" (echo2047)
02/19/2017 at 15:43, STARS: 1

Technically not weekend, but had the joy of replacing springs on mom’s Focus, which isn’t easy when both local part shops had a spring that was toobig/long, and the correct part being for a 1.6 instead of a 2.0 as it is, which i had to buy from the ford dealer who seemed puzzled when i said they apparently had differents springs based on the engine.

"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
02/19/2017 at 16:08, STARS: 0

How am I spending my weekend?

I wanna say “sleeping, eating, hookers, blow, masturbation and porn”... but the sleeping would be a lie...

/jk

"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/19/2017 at 16:10, STARS: 1

At least 3 of those are probably true.

"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
02/19/2017 at 16:11, STARS: 0

Any good booth professionals worth investigating?

"chaozbandit" (chaozbandit)
02/19/2017 at 16:40, STARS: 1

The usual Italian and German suspects.

"PowderHound" (PowderHound)
02/19/2017 at 16:43, STARS: 0

Went golfing yesterday and doing motor mounts today. Damn near done but I have been taking a lot of breaks.

"vondon302" (vondon302)
02/19/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 2

Well at least it was warm. Good day for Hines no flood. :)

Hamd wash and detail the wifes fost.

"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
02/19/2017 at 17:09, STARS: 0

Bad I procrastinated on Friday and Saturday because I was tired and exhausted from having the flu and a sinus infection and today has been a lot of trying to catch up by working on a presentation for class that is on Tuesday, the midterm I have on Wednesday and the other project due on Thursday night. I’m so fucked I actually broke down and cried last night and almost had a panic attack

"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/19/2017 at 17:15, STARS: 1

You from the area? Hell, I saw a ‘68 Barracuda, a ‘55 Chevy, an early C3 Vetter (with L88 hood) and countless bikes. It was gorgeous today.

"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/19/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 0

Damn, I’m sorry man. Know exactly how that feels. Don’t worry about it, you’ll do fine I’m sure.

"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/19/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 1

Damn, I’m sorry man. Know exactly how that feels. Don’t worry about it, you’ll do fine I’m sure.

"vondon302" (vondon302)
02/19/2017 at 18:08, STARS: 1

Nice.

Yup I’ve partied at Hines. ;)

"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
02/19/2017 at 18:31, STARS: 0

Thanks, sorry to be a downer I probably shouldn’t have posted but needed to vent. Good work on the Dakota though!

"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
02/19/2017 at 18:41, STARS: 0

Krown is awesome. Or even WD40. The blue shocks look cool tho :o)

"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/19/2017 at 18:53, STARS: 1

It wouldn’t have done shit. This truck has 267,000 on it and again, I’m willing to bet those were the original shocks.

"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/19/2017 at 19:00, STARS: 1

Thank you! We all have to vent, I’m glad you were able to. No apologies needed.

"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
02/19/2017 at 20:34, STARS: 0

Nothing is better than a new pair of shocks.

Washed a bunch of cars, then cut up some logs for firewood.the pile was a mess so it took forever figuring out “ok which one won’t spring up into my face”

"wafflesnfalafel" (wafflesnfalafel1)
02/20/2017 at 00:22, STARS: 0

chores all Saturday, hiking early Sunday, then a nice concert, now drinking and avoiding thinking about my work presentation tomorrow....

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
02/20/2017 at 03:57, STARS: 0

makes you wonder how you put up with buggered shocks for so long.

"d15b" (d15b7)
02/20/2017 at 10:13, STARS: 1

She’s still on the road!

"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/20/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 1

No license meaning not driving it every day. Hell, I only just started driving it occasionally in November... right as the weather got shitty.

"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/20/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 0

He. His name’s Kipper. (There’s a story in there)