The post whore thread.

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

I would have paid out of pocket for that. Rather than filing another claim


FWIW: depending on vehicle a new , with warranty, radiator runs around $125-150 from autobone

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So far my estimated rough parts list:
Front crash bar $300 used
Bumper cover $200+ used or unpainted
Paint matching $300 min
Radiator $50 used, probably $200 new
AC condenser probably same as radiator
Radiator frame might be busted too. $200 I think
Bits and pieces estimate $200

It?s probably $1k worth of parts, not including my time plus paint and AC recharge. Get this done at body shop might be $3-4K. Insurance might total it. My deductible is $500 but I am sure they will jack rates for reasons.
Shame because this car has the oil burn fixed $4+k at dealer by previous owner, and 15k miles on new clutch and flywheel about $800+ in parts and I did the labor. Unfortunately this model year is dropping in value due to oil consumption and most used prices do not include a fixed engine.
Finding the parts is hard as most local. junkyard cars have a front end crash.
I need to get a spare car at this rate.

Frustration level at 11.


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Originally Posted by CS1983

I want to leave a book review on an Allen Drury work of fiction. Do you think "unnecessarily wordy as shit," is too succinct?

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I get so frustrated by authors like that....that I avoid them. I can understand trying to 'paint a picture' or 'set the scene', but sometimes it seems like they're trying to impress by just rambling. Maybe their publisher wanted a certain number of words?

I should get a beater that's really good on gas mileage...something I can drive on our shitty dirt road and not care about. One more thing to license and insure, right?

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Originally Posted by OtterbatHellcat

I should get a beater that's really good on gas mileage...something I can drive on our shitty dirt road and not care about. One more thing to license and insure, right?

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Just switch plates.

We're suppose to be, the Red Neck Capitol of AZ. Why throw a wrench in the works?

Sure, but I've never owned a car that I don't give a shit about, it might be kinda fun....lol.

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Originally Posted by OtterbatHellcat

Sure, but I've never owned a car that I don't give a shit about, it might be kinda fun....lol.

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Drive it till it is dead.

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Originally Posted by William

Drive it till it is dead.

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I did that with a couple of cars...but they were my only transportation so I still cared. [Flower]

I do understand the attraction to having a 'beater' that you didn't have to worry about.

I do understand the attraction to having a 'beater' that you didn't have to worry about.

Right ! I'm going to do a little research and and find the best "riding" models and see if I can find one at "Bob's Used car lot" for a couple grand. Need some test drives though, buyer beware and all that.

:)

If you've never seen a baby lizard (about an inch total) running around in your garage at 100 mph, it's pretty funny.

You go from "wtf was that?"...to "I can catch it".

I did get him back outside without hurting him, couldn't believe how quick he was though.

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Originally Posted by OtterbatHellcat

If you've never seen a baby lizard (about an inch total) running around in your garage at 100 mph, it's pretty funny.

You go from "wtf was that?"...to "I can catch it".

I did get him back outside without hurting him, couldn't believe how quick he was though.

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The spouse found about 1/2 doz of them running around the casita.
Certain times of the day, by the reloading room & bunkhouse. You hear what sound like someone tearing short strips of paper. If you look up you'll see a few of them chasing each other around the cross braces of the overhang.
Hopefully for as many as we have, they'll keep the ants in check .