I certainly think I’m going to like this

Got some new tires for the F100. I think these look so cool

Moving on doesn’t mean forgetting.

Alcoas. Did a very quick polish on one, but needs more.

And as always, they never want to fix it

All the time. Always. Guessed it before I even looked at the codes. (Broken M272 intake tumble flap linkage)

My dad being completely unprompted but me knowing exactly what he’s referencing 😂

Ok. So I watched zootopia 2 finally and while I did enjoy it, I can’t help but feel a little disappointed. I expected more, with how highly regarded it seemed to be. But I dunno, it didn’t feel as deep? As the first one. Everyone was angry the whole time it seemed like. (Cont)

Drivin a YJ but it’s too slow to be mine

Got some different grille inserts for the truck. Originally had the 73 horizontal slat ones painted black. Then tried this style in black but it didn’t look good. I like this way, with the 76 inserts.

Friday

Things done today

Not bad, been sitting awhile. Lost all brakes, one of the wheel cylinders leaked out 🙃

Very short video

Cool find, never seen one before

New owner has decided to take in any car that requests an appointment in which they can do so online. It’s been problematic a few times already. Next up is a 95 S320 with transmission issues. Lol

Just because

Just decided to put more normal headlights in this time. The LED ones I did were fine but meh. I also tried a grille in black and decided that’s not the way to go. I had wanted them like the other image anyway, expecting to get that. But LMC failed and only has unpainted ones. Ebay it is.

Trying hard to be motivated but it’s not working and I’m pissed off because of it

Boss appreciating that I had a great week turning 30 hours is… actually nice lol. I don’t make a ton of hours because I usually do all the diag work and get paid accordingly. However is is extra nice when I can exceed my base goal…

Quite happy with these. Got it up to 80 and no shaking. That’s a first for me, I didn’t even balance them. Guess I won’t bother. Oh and this TPMS relearn tool is fantastic. $8 on amazon and works for most GMs

Oh yeahhh way better.

Five jobs I’ve had -movie theater employee -parts store employee -mechanic -shop owner _*+*automotive technician*+* I have had a very exciting and diverse career

Whole set done, just need to get them balanced and maybe, just maybe, I’ll put them on tomorrow.

Damn.

F it. I miss this guy so damn much. First time we were together and near the last time. Not a day goes by I don’t think about him all day. So hard to move forward.

Paint n stuff

Never got around to putting clear on the Jeep’s wheels. Have the spare sitting here. Decided hey, let’s try it. Uh yeah, big difference

Coming out well

Lol, open my garage for 5 Minutes and get roped into helping the neighbor drag some couches out to the curb 😂

Bit of a pain using the stupid manual bead breaker but now just prepping the wheels For a quick repaint

I like where this is going. No spacers needed and it doesn’t stick out. Somehow they look smaller despite being bigger in diameter. Also, hubcentric.

Man it just gets worse the longer it is. Too much time to think about things I guess. I just want him back. That’s all. Like, come on.

Oh yeah…. I think I still like this plan. Just test mounting the tire, need to repaint the wheel first so they’re all fresh and damage free. And new tpms sensor. But I’ll try a test install tomorrow at work.

Surprised to find this picture but my other grandma out for a ride about 8 years ago. Also since passed. But she was ready!

Oh good a used and returned master cylinder, I totally trust that.

This is not new or difficult tech by any means… I just consider it annoying tech

One small change and it goes from Zupas to…. 🧊 😆

Extremely sensitive to smells now apparently as I start being able to taste and smell again. Getting some but not all really throws things off. No matter where I go I can smell someone’s damn cigarette and it’s awful

Back to work today and it’s been completely fking stupid so far. Walking in two separate customers flagged me down to tell me they were here for their appointment at opening (we still had 30 minutes). One honked at me first then asked where to park with 8 spots in front of him open. JFC lol

Really struggling to find my purpose again. Nothing really seems worthwhile. Like sure, finish projects and whatnot. But being stuck home alone sick for four days with basically no one to talk to had me thinking a lot and I still don’t have an answer.

Oh jesus got another…. Unloved govt entity…. Vehicle to work on this week.

Maybe punishment for not making to my grandma’s funeral Friday. I had too much to do last week, lotta people were out. Couldn’t take a day to drive then go to what was just a small church gathering the next day. If it were a burial service then I would have made it work. Still…. 🤷‍♂️

Mcdonalds is underwhelming as it is, but man is it another level when you can’t taste😭 At leastI had SOMETHING to eat

Fourth months now, to this day. Didn’t forget, just been sick. Feels like both a long time and no time at all.