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Next item on the list? Sound system with half dozen subwoofers? Crazy paint job? Rims? Zebra pattern interior? Fuzzy dice?

I hear that Harbor Freight jacks are getting better. I have also heard that Craftsman tools may not be as good as they used to be. The jacks were never a lifetime guarantee item, like a wrench. And they couldn't possibly give you a lifetime guarantee on everything. Can you imagine a hammer or screwdriver with a lifetime guarantee? The whole purpose of a hammer is that I will smash it into things.....and then it breaks!

The Craftsman jack that I bought was new, not refurbished. Good price with coupons, discounts, and promotions. Got the price down to what a refurbished unit would cost. A friend of mine insist that those refurbished tools are just as good as new, since they have been rebuilt with all new seals and have new fluid. A refurbished tool comes with a warranty also. Over the years, I have rebuilt a few things myself. Little bottle jacks can last forever if you change the seals, purge excess air, and refill with new fluid, as needed. I don't see why you can't own a floor jack forever if you change the seals, bleed the jack, change the hydraulic fluid, et cetera. Just a lot of work, though. You bought the jack so that you can work on your car; and now you have to work on the jack too. That Craftsman jack is something that you keep in your garage. No way would that be your mobile unit. I only see floor jacks like that in shops. Never on a tow truck. In a Transit Connect, for emergency purposes, a little trolley jack will do. Bottle jacks can also work. For me, the idea is that if I ever do need to change a tire, I just don't want to have to depend on the OEM scissor jack. And it's not really practical to carry shop equipment. Otherwise, I would have a diesel powered generator, an air compressor, and an assortment of air tools all in the back of the van.

I wonder what kind of tires they used in prison.

Drowns out the sirens behind me.

Those scooters are solar powered, electric. You don't even have to push them.

No problem. Several billion Chinese would love to inherit your stuff. Ever thought about adoption? Apparently it is customary and ordinary for lawyers to adopt the inmates that they represent. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Lawyers-Adoption-of-Inmate-Stuns-Legal-Experts-2956875.php Lawyers' Adoption of Inmate Stuns Legal Experts / Type of law not often used in attorney-client relationships, they say Harriet Chiang, Chronicle Legal Affairs Writer Published 4:00 am, Thursday, February 1, 2001 News that the lawyers whose dog mauled a San Francisco woman to death have adopted the animal's prior owner -- a prison inmate and a member of the Aryan Brotherhood -- has veteran family attorneys shaking their heads in disbelief. Adult adoptions are not unusual, but when Robert Noel, 59, and Marjorie Knoller, 45, became the parents of 38-year-old Paul John "Cornfed" Schneider, now serving time in Pelican Bay for aggravated assault and attempted murder, it turned a tragic situation into a bizarre one. Adoption lawyers and scholars say they have never heard of a lawyer adopting an adult client, a situation that raises a spectrum of ethical issues. "I don't know what's going on in this dog case," said Nordin Blacker, a prominent San Francisco family lawyer. "This seems particularly strange." The adoption granted this week in San Francisco family court may seem odd, but it's perfectly legal. California allows an adult to adopt another adult with few restrictions. While child adoptions involve background checks, interviews and home visits, adult adoptions are treated like any other agreement between consenting adults and are usually rubber-stamped by a judge. The motivation is usually financial. It's a common pattern for an older person with no living children to adopt a younger adult so they can inherit their estate, according to Joan Hollinger, a visiting professor at Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law and a nationally known expert on adoption law. Meanwhile, the new parent doesn't have any duty to provide financial support because the adoptee is over 18. There can be emotional as well as financial incentives. "Sometimes there's a legal recognition of an informal relationship that's been going on for years, " Hollinger said. Judge Thomas Hansen, who presided over Santa Clara County's adoption calendar for two years, said he saw only a handful of adult adoptions. "The only thing I'm concerned about is whether both the adopting person and the adoptee have filed written consents," he said. Adult adoptions typically involve a stepparent who wants to adopt the spouse's children but can't get the consent of the other biological parent. Once the stepchildren become adults, they can be adopted without the consent of their natural parents. Boalt's Hollinger said a well-worn practice has been for older men who are still legally married to adopt their mistresses. But she cautioned that the adoption can be ended as easily as it is formed, as long as both sides give written consent. There are a handful of adult adoption cases involving gay or lesbian couples seeking legal protection. A 57-year-old New York man tried to adopt his 50-year-old partner after the two had been together for 25 years. But in a 1984 decision, New York's highest court blocked the deal, saying that adoption couldn't be used as a "quasi-matrimonial vehicle." Gay or lesbian couples rarely resort to adoption as a means to gain inheritance, retirement or insurance benefits, according to Kate Kendell, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights in San Francisco. "It's not a plausible option," she said. Usually a couple will try to preserve some rights in their relationship by drawing up legal documents, which may be inadequate, she said, but at least provide some protection. While the lawyers' adoption of Schneider is final, it may pose future ethical problems.

Let's just drive to his house, and paint it for him.

This is probably better than buying Harbor Freight.

With Sears on the verge of crumbling, there are a lot of sales, discounts, coupons, customer rewards promotions......and almost everything in the store is priced to move. All sorts of Craftsman tools can be had at a real bargain. I paid about $42 today, for a jack that was originally priced at $170, marked down to $124, then further reduced with other promotional discounts. Only real problem is that it is heavy. That's okay. I don't plan on picking it up all that much. Lift range is adequate for me to use on a Honda, Transit Connect, and F-150. Real problem, which isn't really a problem, has always been the 6" lift kit on the pickup. Frame rails are 18" off the floor. Luckily, the only time that I'll need to jack it is to rotate tires or do brake work. Easiest option is to pay a shop to do it on a lift. With a lift kit, I can do almost everything else without jacking the truck up. Oil change, transmission fluid exchange, differential fluid exchange, spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, coolant exchange, et cetera. All of the aftermarket bolt on accessories and lighting were easily installed also. Online Only Craftsman 3.5 Ton Garage Jack Model # G-737 3.5 Ton Garage Jack. High-Lift Garage Jack is designed to lift, but not support, one end of a vehicle. Immediately after lifting, loads must be supported by a pair of appropriately rated jack stands. This Speedy Lift garage jack has a unique feature that provides fast, no load lifts to the jacking point, at which time it lifts in approximately 1/4"~3/4" increments. Speedy Lift, with just 1-2 pumps, lifts to chassis saving time and energy High Maximum lift makes it a great fit for SUVs, Trucks, Trailers and other high clearance vehicles Magnetic tool and parts tray helps keep you organized Universal Joint release mechanism provides precision control of lead descent in any handle position Built in by-pass device protects hydraulic system from over pumping Rolled side frame adds strength to reduce unwanted twisting Rear swivel casters provides easy jack positioning Built-in internal safety valve ensures safe operation Meets or exceeds ANSI/PALD-2009 standards Specifications Dimensions and Capacity: Overall Dimensions: 28-1/2" x 13-3/4" x 6-1/2" Product Overview: Item Weight : 90 (lbs.) General Warranty: One (1) year from date of purchase Quantity in Set: 1 Minimum Height : 5.500 (in.) Maximum Height : 22.000 (in.) Lift & Jack Type: Floor jacks Operation Type: Hydraulic Color: Color/Finish: Black, silver, red Installation Requirements: Assembled: Assembly Required Capacity: Lift Capacity: 3.5 ton Wheels & Tires: Wheels or Casters: Yes Locking Casters or Wheels: No Certifications: Certifications: Meets or exceeds ANSI/PALD-2009 standards

We broke triple digits today. My onboard readout said 95, in an underground garage. This AC sucks. But it still works. Loud. Cool air does not blow very hard even on level 4. Cool air isn't even all that cool, compared to outside ambient temperature. Eventually, the cabin was comfortable enough for me to turn the blower down to level 2. Tinted windows really help. But I can't help to think that better insulation would make all the difference. My pickup must be the last car made on earth that has manual roll up windows, manual locks opened with a key (not remote operated), bench seats, and no AC. The Econoline at work is much cooler, and the fans blow much harder. But the only vents are on the dash. The cockpit is nice and chilly, but the cargo space is hot & stuffy. My little Honda cools down fairly efficiently due to less interior cabin cubic footage. But the older Honda air conditioning wasn't really that cool either. Hard to compare, but the Transit Connect AC feels a little cooler than Honda AC from 20 years ago. I suppose I have no room to complain. If I spent double the money, $50,000 cars have much better AC, ride quality, acceleration, entertainment, safety features, cabin insulation, et cetera. When the rent is cheap, you expect a higher crime rate.

If anyone is paying attention, Ford went from selling every car and truck with Firestone, to Hankook. Korean. Kim Jung Dennis Rodman.

Super Tech from Wal*Mart? I would never have thought that it would be well made. On the next oil change, I may check the MotorCraft FL-1A for fitment. Same size thread, and same gasket position. I recall guys using them on Ford Rangers. I see all of those videos of filters being cut open. Never tried myself. A few years ago, I got a case of FL-400S and I am glad that they fit the Transit Connect. This is what happens when you have parts for cars you no longer own, hoping that you can use them again in the future.

He did pick a color. White.

Scooters are everywhere. 2016-Transit-Connect-Owners-Manual-version-1_om_EN-US_06_2015.pdf

Where U am at, we are saturated with experimental transportation.

Do whatever looks good to you. Lipstick on a pig, is ? on your ?.

When China is saturating our market by selling tires as a loss leader, politics go out the window. I don't care about the conspiracy to control our market, and the long term effect on the economy. I am getting cheap tires.

I just did an oil change, and it wasn't that bad. There is a splash guard which you will need a T27 torx bit & and a tool for the plastic pop rivets. This creates a few more minutes of work. The drain plug and filter are easily accessed once you get under the car. But I get what you're saying. With age, our physical abilities diminish. After a lifetime of scoffing, I finally bought a creeper to ease sliding under the car. I actually don't need it. But I couldn't resist the one that Pep Boys had on sale for $11. $39.99 $14.98 Sale Price $11.24 With Promotion Big Red Plastic Creeper Part #: TR6240P| SKU: 9160211

This is the best time of the year to buy a Christmas tree too.

In my truck, I still carry a Thomas Guide. I know a guy who still uses a Franklin.

I can honestly say, that in all of the restaurants I've dined in, in Northern & Southern California, I have never seen a grit on the menu. Come to think of it, I don't even remember the last time that I saw a grit for sale in the market. Must be a Left Coast thing. Grits just aren't a part of California Cuisine. We're too busy eating granola.

It sounds like if you do the proper paint prep, you should be able to tackle this yourself. No problem .. Rent a car. Shoot your van with paint. It will dry & cure while you are on your trip. By the time you come home, you'll be coming home to a new van.

B3000 is a Ranger, right? In U.S.A., I drove a couple of Rangers, and friends had them too. I really liked them until the prices went up. I always thought that 1/4 ton pickups should have an 8'X4" bed, even if they can't carry as much weight.