I took a year long apprentice welding course (DPW 1) back in the early 80's. in Kamloops B.C It was 2 hours of written/theory in the morning and 6 hours of welding, learning torch brazing / welding first, then torch cutting (used all the way through the course to cut thicker plates for stick welding). We dabbled in…

You are absolutely correct! Sadly, I am living abroad in China for at least the next two years, but the second I get back on American soil...Imma go crazy on that used market! Read more

The increase in A/C effectiveness is the most impressive bit.
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Nice job OP, I was going to suggest the same (UV clear coat over headlights after sanding & compounding), will be doing this in a couple weeks on our Sienna Read more

I like this, for a lot of reasons.

For $250ish (not including the hitch) I think you got some decent functionality and day-to-day upgrades done on your truck.

It also opens up a lot of options when buying used - maybe the base model has the better mechanicals, and with a little DIY, you can upgrade/customize as you… Read more

Thank you for giving me hope. I have a 2006 Dakota ST. I the only thing not base model about it is the V8. I absolutely detest the interior. It’s an endless sea of grey. After 5 years of rather hard use, it’s also showing (and smelling) it’s age. For some reason, until now, I never thought of looking at the higher… Read more

Just reading this gave me the most satisfying feeling. God I want a car to work on. Read more

A transmission cooler is not an expensive addition to your current setup. Read more

Yep, but I partook in the pussification of America by ticking the Pro Trailer Backup Assist on my max tow fx4 lariat f150 late last year, took delivery 1st business day of January. Has all the cameras, radar cruise, the giant sunroof, and unfortunately a bunch of crap I don’t use but had to get to get those damned… Read more

Will do! Read more

This. He’s the kind of guy you just want to be around, always learning and sharing his knowledge with others. Read more

I’ve got way too much going on and not nearly enough skill to do that. Plus I’m about to get a shoebox Ford, so what little time I have will probably be taken up with that. Read more

Doug is a man
Doug is a very motivated man
Doug is building a really big boat
be like Doug Read more

Doug sounds absolute insane, in the best kind of way. Read more

Slight left after the gulf. Read more

hope it’s water tight, or he is in for a lot of heart break Read more

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsa_Por… Read more

That’s awesome. My backyard isn’t even 50 feet :( Read more

Oh wow, thanks for the kind words (specifically lucid and concise). I think you can learn a lot in a class. I also think that you can learn a little from Youtube and a lot by trial and error. It really depends on your learning style. I’d say jump in with both feet. If that doesn’t work out take a class. Read more

Woohoo!, get to show of my rig: