Readying for the KW

[colson04]

I got a fedex delivered package right before the 4th that looked like this:


That's a plastic radiator support for my brothers car. Amazingly, it wasn't broken.

 

[kshansen]

I got a fedex delivered package right before the 4th that looked like this:
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That's a plastic radiator support for my brothers car. Amazingly, it wasn't broken.

Not sure if the fault would be FedEx or the place shipping it! They should assume that there will be a bit of bouncing about in transit and put some extra padding or reinforcing for a sharp end like that. I just shipped a back half of a motorcycle frame and I made sure to cover the pointy ends with a chunk of foam rubber taped securely to the ends. UPS did not manage to destroy it or the box!

 

[Camshawn]

We have a mailbox at the street, 250 yards from the house. One unnamed courier ( drives small cars) stuffs packages into said mailbox regardless of size. I was 100 feet away last week and he had stuffed the mailbox before I could get there. Last fedex just dropped the box onto a large plastic bag and left it on the driveway. Not much effort put out there

 

[DMiller]

Tires just 'Rolled In'
Nice looking, RY617 Yokohama's, and would you know it on the sidewall, Made in USA. Likely do us JUST Fine.
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[Spud_Monkey]

Nice new avatar, hope you update it when done.

 

[Truck Shop]

Nice looking, RY617 Yokohama's, and would you know it on the sidewall, Made in USA. Likely do us JUST Fine.

5 rib do well, just make sure and rotate every 20,000 miles. Soft compound and likes to ware the outside
shoulder.

 

[DMiller]

Thanks TS
Was wondering of that softer compound rubber. Just got to that point of available and not totally out of price range as so many were to either point.

 

[DMiller]

Nice new avatar, hope you update it when done.

just hope it is good enough when completed to show off.

 

[Old Doug]

We have a mailbox at the street, 250 yards from the house. One unnamed courier ( drives small cars) stuffs packages into said mailbox regardless of size. I was 100 feet away last week and he had stuffed the mailbox before I could get there. Last fedex just dropped the box onto a large plastic bag and left it on the driveway. Not much effort put out there

I think its a federal offence for any one but a postal carrier to open a mail box here i guess its different there?

 

[DMiller]

Well out early before Humid took over, full Enamel reducer wipe down of cab, completed that, mixed another dollop of surface filler and tidied up a couple more norts on hood, then mounted the new steering tires finally just back from picking up paints.

About fell over when let me know how much to bring. $2204.46 for Gallon and 3/4 of paints, quart of Primer sealer, the associated hardeners , reducers and flash enhancers. Four boxes the size of a group 31 battery. Delfleet products.

 

[Truck Shop]

Did you put a bag of Tire Life in each one?

Automotive paint is never cheap.

 

[DMiller]

Not used Tire Life, not seen a need of it. Doubt I will ever heat them loaded to a need.

Owner at body shop stated was a 6.5% increase a month ago, last week another 8%, supposedly I picked good timing as paint seller noted next rise will be almost 18% in price increase, within Two Weeks. Petro Products.

BTW, First Two Cannoli's are GONE!!

 

[DMiller]

My $2205 worth.

 

[Truck Shop]

Tire Life does a few things, keeps casing in good condition, acts as a balancing agent, helps find leaks from
road debris.

 

[DMiller]

Hoping to have this a few years, will not be hard miles, then either Move Up or if offered enough sell it off and head to Next hauler.

 

[DMiller]

As of this morning, no more cannoli!! Roof areas done to 320gr. TONS of hand sanding to go along with hood.

 

[DMiller]

Got to good stopping point, Shop warming up nicely and approaching front has Humidity ramping.

Cab and sleeper complete sanded, down to cowl, cowl extensions and hood. Then clean off, and start taping/masking

Not concerned of lower filler panels, have Stainless Covers that go on them, rough will be as hidden as was when got it.
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[DMiller]

Roof will require a layer of Primer, to seal the flex lines that showed out.



Likely from the wreck that cracked the Right Frame tow eye and from the TV Antenna mount, most likely with first owner.

 

[DMiller]

Finished sanding this morning. Now will need to get it outside, rinse it down, reset in shop and tack cloth entire painted area. Then mask, prime spots, seal prime and then the paint begins.

 

[crane operator]

Too hot to paint right now. Maybe if you shot it early in the morning and pull it inside? Need some cloudy weather.