Project $300 Update: Quite Alarming, Really.

"Tohru" (tohrurokuno) 11/11/2014 at 19:38 • Filed to: Project $300, puns

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Just a quick update for Project $300.

The reason the dash and lights go haywire when the vehicle is started is because... it has an aftermarket anti-theft device installed. The car didn't come with a keyfob for it. It has an alarm squirreled away under the hood and a relay box under the passenger's side dash. So, it's going to take about 3 hours this weekend to evict that thing from the car.

Secondly, the power steering system has a major leak somewhere. Need to dig into it to determine where.

Bought a used LH taillight ($40) and all the factory jack equipment it was missing ($20).

Registering it in my name is going to cost $80.50. I can transfer my old Escort plates to it for free, but they come due at the end of December ($75).

Current costs:
- Car to date: $538
- Taillight: $40
- Factory Jack Equipment: $20

Total: $598

In honor of yesterday, I'm going to have a beer.

jkm7680 > Tohru 11/11/2014 at 19:41

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What kinda keyboard is that again? :o

ly2v8-Brian > jkm7680 11/11/2014 at 19:52

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ancient

TheHondaBro > Tohru 11/11/2014 at 19:55

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Pro status.

jkm7680 > ly2v8-Brian 11/11/2014 at 20:00

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Go and try an ancient Model M. Then you'll be using ancient keyboards for years.

I'm not sure what that one is though...

Tohru > TheHondaBro 11/11/2014 at 20:03

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You know it.

Tohru > jkm7680 11/11/2014 at 20:04

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Fujitsu FKB 4700. Uses Fujitsu Peerless buckling spring switches. Force-wise they're on par with Cherry MX Clear or MX Super Black switches.

jkm7680 > Tohru 11/11/2014 at 20:08

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Very cool! I'm a pretty big fan of quirky old keyboards.

BrianNutter > Tohru 11/11/2014 at 20:14

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My local brewery! That's an excellent choice.

ly2v8-Brian > jkm7680 11/11/2014 at 20:19

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I was only joking.

Tohru > jkm7680 11/11/2014 at 20:24

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I've got a parts one of these as well, for a project I'm going to try.

Through MassDrop I ordered a complete set of DSA Dolch keycaps for Cherry MX switches, and I'm going to see if they'll work on Peerless switches too.

Here's a Filco with a full DSA Dolch keyset:

jkm7680 > Tohru 11/11/2014 at 20:27

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Whoa, that thing looks pretty cool.

I'm working on a full Model M restoration, which unfortunately isn't going well because the rivet replacement didn't fix shit.

You on Geekhack?

Tohru > jkm7680 11/11/2014 at 20:34

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Nah. Overclock.net and here's pretty much all I do.

jkm7680 > Tohru 11/11/2014 at 20:38

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Noice, I'm usually floating around Geekhack about once a week and the rest of my time is spent here. Audizine when I'm feeling brave, Used to float about the Gw250 forum before I sold my bike.

Takuro Spirit > Tohru 11/11/2014 at 20:40

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DRINK LOCAL BEER YA COMMIE

Tohru > Takuro Spirit 11/11/2014 at 21:06

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Piss off, ya hoser.

I bet you like tellin' folks ya drink New Glarus, but yer only willin' to drink Spotted Cow doanchaknow.

CB > Tohru 11/11/2014 at 21:28

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I will spare everyone the troubles of listening to Gordon Lightfoot about the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Also, pro tip: never go boating on the Great Lakes if there is even a hint of a storm. It is always terrible.

Tohru > CB 11/11/2014 at 21:46

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Well, since you mentioned it...

JKER > Tohru 11/11/2014 at 22:57

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That is good beer. I approve.