Category Archives: Cars

No sheet metal was damaged in this stunt

Posted on July 16, 2010 by RLW3

I drove the Nissan to work today. A small, barely notiecable exhaust leak in the Nissan had developed into a land based foghorn, warning anyone and everyone that the car was coming. There are certain lines that I am not … Continue reading →

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Hoping to get back to boring

Posted on July 8, 2010 by RLW3

I have an old truck that I have named “Wild Bill”. I call it that because it is an old style pick up… Uncivilized, untamed… It’s a man’s truck! No foo-foo women crud here! The doors are hard to open … Continue reading →

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I wonder if I have stumbled onto something…

Posted on May 8, 2010 by RLW3

I went out to my mechanic’s house today… I had to replace the entire sunroof unit in our Nissan Maxima. Why did I have to do it? Well, he said that he would have to charge a bunch of money … Continue reading →

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Belatedly grateful

Posted on May 4, 2010 by RLW3

As I was listening to my favorite talk shows today, I learned that the Cumberland River had overrun its banks and that Nashville was flooded. It gradually dawned on me… “Hey, wait a minute…my daughter, Kimba, lives near Nashville.” I texted … Continue reading →

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I’m liking those MPG’s

Posted on March 16, 2010 by RLW3

I am back to driving the Toyota to work. I’ve got to tell you, 34 MPG is really nice. With gas around $2.50, I drive over 300 miles on $25! But, I have a perplexing problem developing… Which car do … Continue reading →

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A trip down memory lane

Posted on March 6, 2010 by RLW3

About two weeks ago, Lane, the guy who is going to do the paint and body work on my project car, gave me an ultimatum… “Am I going to start working on your car or are you going to move it … Continue reading →

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On high alert

Posted on March 4, 2010 by RLW3

I picked the Toyota up from the mechanic today. The smell of fear is in the air…the fear of having made the wrong decision in rebuilding it. My senses are working overtime. “Was that noise there before?” How should I know? I … Continue reading →

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Missing Tile Syndrome cured!

Posted on February 15, 2010 by RLW3

Although I am getting better, I frequently suffer from missing tile syndrome. I first read about this psychological defect in “Happiness is a Serious Problem” by Dennis Prager. Imagine looking at a beautifully tiled ceiling. Now picture realizing that one tile … Continue reading →

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I finally took delivery

Posted on February 12, 2010 by RLW3

I called the North Hollywood company to get the tracking number for my Toyota engine. It will be delivered to my work address next Monday. My mechanic is going to charge me $800 to replace the engine. However, he will charge … Continue reading →

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Diving into a new fishing hole

Posted on February 8, 2010 by RLW3

I have needed an engine for a car that I owned only two times in my life. Both times, I bought a book and learned how to rebuild them. Tonight, I picked up the phone and bought a JDM engine … Continue reading →

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