"Pixel" (Improbcat)
05/03/2016 at 22:02 • Filed to: None
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"Pixel" (Improbcat)
05/03/2016 at 22:02 • Filed to: None | 15
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Having broken my collar bone, there was no way for me to swap over my summer tires. I was expecting to have to drag them to a tire shop just to get them on. Instead my partner offered to do it for me.
Other than showing her where tools were, she did the whole thing.
A competent partner who enjoys both car work and helping me. And who happens to be beautiful, intelligent and lots of fun. Lucky, lucky me.
$kaycog
> Pixel
05/03/2016 at 22:07 |
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Yes, you are a lucky guy! Hang on to her!
Nibby
> Pixel
05/03/2016 at 22:08 |
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Marry her.
dogisbadob
> Pixel
05/03/2016 at 22:08 |
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cool wheels
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Pixel
> dogisbadob
05/03/2016 at 22:18 |
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Thanks. I had lots of fun with them.
RazoE
> Pixel
05/03/2016 at 22:27 |
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Off topic: why is she your “partner” and not your “girlfriend?” I honestly thought you were gay when referring to...well, your partner.
On topic: she’s awesome! Hope you recover soon, broken bones suck=/
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Pixel
> RazoE
05/03/2016 at 22:29 |
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She wasn’t comfortable with being called my girlfriend when we started seeing each other due to past relationship stuff with her. So I used that term as it was one she was ok with, and now it is just habit.
Birddog
> Pixel
05/03/2016 at 22:51 |
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Knowing is half the battle!
What’s that 60s GM truck sneaking it’s way into the first pic?
Brickman
> Pixel
05/03/2016 at 22:55 |
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Whats that wooden thing in your garage? Curious :)
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Pixel
> Brickman
05/03/2016 at 23:15 |
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A replica Fallout Vault door. I’m building it as the stage backdrop for performances at Templecon .
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Pixel
> Birddog
05/03/2016 at 23:18 |
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It’s my ‘64 C10, it is both my ongoing restoration project and supplies run truck. Unfortunately I can neither work on it or drive it until the collar bone heals.
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Brickman
> Pixel
05/03/2016 at 23:22 |
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Awesome!
Frank Grimes
> Pixel
05/03/2016 at 23:23 |
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I was confused as well.
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Birddog
> Pixel
05/03/2016 at 23:32 |
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Oh, heck. That’s nice!
I’m torn on old pickups. They look great restored but they also look great weathered and working.
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Pixel
> Birddog
05/03/2016 at 23:38 |
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I’m with you on that, but this one is a little too rusty to just leave and not rebuild.
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Birddog
> Pixel
05/03/2016 at 23:47 |
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Damn!
A friend has a 65 stepside where the body looks great (Louisiana sun baked) , the structure looks great, but the firewall is cheese. He wound up tearing it down for a full resto. It’s been a 15 year project now, just like the Knucklehead in his garage. But it’s paid for so who cares?
Ike
> Pixel
05/04/2016 at 00:05 |
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I always Liked the Xb, some how looks better with mismatched body panels.
JGrabowMSt
> Pixel
05/04/2016 at 13:25 |
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A few days ago my girlfriend started mentioning Isetta 300s again. I looked at pricing and depending on the market when I get there, we’re going to buy a project Isetta and shes going to learn about restoring cars with that.
Cant wait for it either. I think it will be better for her than she knows.
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Pixel
> JGrabowMSt
05/04/2016 at 13:27 |
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That is awesome.
DynamicWeight
> Pixel
05/04/2016 at 13:30 |
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My girl can’t swap tires BUT she did help me build jumps on the beach for my RC car. She even went out and scouted a better jump location! We’re lucky dudes.
yamahog
> RazoE
05/04/2016 at 13:46 |
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I call Travis my boyfriend, my partner, or my SO interchangeably.
That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
> Pixel
05/04/2016 at 14:16 |
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I don't know, Pixel...it's only May and this is Rhode Island. You sure it's safe to switch to summer tires? Sometime around August is when I'd feel comfortable.
Jonee
> JGrabowMSt
05/04/2016 at 14:24 |
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Good luck. That’s awesome. Isettas are a blast. I’ve owned a 600 and helped wrench on many 300's. You should join the microcar club when you get it. Always lots of good Isetta info.
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JGrabowMSt
> Jonee
05/04/2016 at 15:25 |
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When I get there I definitely will! She even has the colors picked out, the Teal/Off-White combo. Theres no changing her mind, and Im not complaining.
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Jonee
> JGrabowMSt
05/04/2016 at 15:50 |
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That's a good paint scheme. My favorite is weinrot which is like a burgundy color with the off-white. I'm actually stealing that combo for my Fuldamobil when it's finally ready for paint.
BayAreaMiataBoi
> $kaycog
05/04/2016 at 20:42 |
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When you marry her, buy her some power tools. She will appreciate them over time. My wife did. . .
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$kaycog
> BayAreaMiataBoi
05/04/2016 at 20:51 |
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I think you meant to reply to Pixel.
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BayAreaMiataBoi
> $kaycog
05/04/2016 at 21:32 |
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Right you are. . .
But I did think of you when I posted this a while back:
http://jalopnik.com/1966-lemans-gt…
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$kaycog
> BayAreaMiataBoi
05/04/2016 at 22:12 |
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Awesome! I am pleased!
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Pixel
> That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
05/05/2016 at 12:35 |
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I’m living dangerously. In another coupe months I might even put the snowblower away.
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Frank Grimes
> Pixel
05/05/2016 at 15:45 |
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You are a lucky guy. There is few things more annoying than a girl who thinks she can’t do “man stuff” and is totally stubborn and unwilling to try new things. Doubly so when they demand men do what might be called “girly things”. Awesome she even used an impact!
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Pixel
> Frank Grimes
05/05/2016 at 15:49 |
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Not only did she want to learn how to do brakes, but after I showed her how to do them on one side of her car, she did the other side herself. With me only watching to make sure she got it right.