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#1
Rodder's Roundtable / Re: Kalamazoo
September 14, 2024, 10:05:43 AM
I'll be there Saturday but I have a doctor appointment at 1:00 on Friday and will probably miss that day.
#2
I've been using a battery adapter to use Dewalt 20V batteries in Craftsman 19.2V tools. They work good and have a usb port that comes in handy. https://shorturl.at/e7vXO
#3
I watched the Project Farm video on batteries too and if I remember right, he doesn't show a way to tell if you're buying counterfeit or not. I guess we just have to buy from the big stores and trust that they've done their homework.
#4
I'll look for that pic John and PM it to you if I find it.
#5
Phil, sorry to hear about your medical problems. I've heard that a collapsed lung is really painful. Hang in there.
Thanks for posting the pic of the old truck. I spent a lot of time in the driver's seat and made lots of really good memories. Good to know it's still plugging along.
#6
Rodder's Roundtable / Re: 48 chevy truck
December 07, 2023, 09:09:30 PM
You never fail to amaze, Bill. Another awesome build!
#7
Rodder's Roundtable / Re: Hooley
November 29, 2023, 10:33:54 PM
It's great to hear that Hooley is still up to his old self and having fun. I hope to be part of the old farts gathering to help out at Bonneville soon.

It's really sad to hear about Sam. He knew a lot and was good at what he did.
#8
Rodder's Roundtable / Re: Kalamazoo Show
September 13, 2023, 09:25:46 AM
Sold all my stuff at the swap and had a little time to hang with the RRT group. Great weather and friends.
#9
Rodder's Roundtable / Re: Kalamazoo Show
September 06, 2023, 09:10:34 PM
I'm planning to be there but I've got a trailer full to sell at the swap meet.
#10
Rodder's Roundtable / Re: Gary Hart
June 14, 2023, 01:11:21 PM
We lost another good one...sad.

I only knew him from Bonneville but he was a kind hearted, talented man
#11
Rodder's Roundtable / Re: Craig Breedlove has passed
April 05, 2023, 10:31:41 PM
^^^ Well said Chimp. Sad to see people pass that were examples of what you can do with enough determination. Breedlove was definitely an inspiration to many. RIP

As sort of a tribute I just watched the '64 video again of his first 500mph run and crash...The Wildest Ride.
#12
I want to thank everyone that hangs out here and especially those that post regularly. I'm more of a reader than a poster nowadays.

I don't have an active car project right now and all of my energy is going towards finishing what I've started at the cabin while I still can. It's going to be my legacy that I'll leave to this world and my vision hasn't quite been finished yet.

I'm not visible here but I'm still lurking.
#13
Rodder's Roundtable / Re: 2023 : Tool Reviews:
January 26, 2023, 12:56:10 PM
I bought this handheld vacuum last fall to use at the cabin where I don't have electricity. It has become one of my favorite and most used Dewalt tools for home and cabin.

It's very powerful, handy, has just the right attachments, is easy to empty, and a charged battery lasts a long time. I paid $110 at Amazon. (#DCV501HB)

Sue's getting tired of me saying "I love my little vacuum" every time I use it.

#14
Rodder's Roundtable / Re: Merry christmas to all
December 24, 2022, 02:15:49 PM
Sandy Claws? I think I met her once...

Have a Merry Christmas everyone!
#15
Rodder's Roundtable / Re: 2 door only , 4 door cars ?
December 22, 2022, 01:30:30 PM
Growing up I never thought of a 4 door as being a cool car but now I like 4 doors on my daily drivers. They're just more practical and that's what I look for in a driver. All of our cars have 4 doors (or 5 with the hatch) except the 2dr Rambler wagon and the van.

A friend is shopping for a new truck and his opinion is that a truck should only have 2 doors. He wanted a next gen Ford Ranger (2024) but they will only come in 4 doors so he's looking elsewhere. Personally I love my 4 door truck. Riley, my dog, has his own space and I can easily access lots of functional interior real estate. The bed is a tad shorter but I can still haul 4x8 sheets of plywood.

I guess it all depends on what's important to you.