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Code name “Baby” - Cammalu - 09-27-2023
It won’t melt?
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RE: Code name “Baby” - rvpopeye - 09-27-2023
We're just nodding approvingly.
Looks like standard improvisational mechanics to me.
Your shade tree certificate is lost in the mail,,, like everybody else's .....
Code name “Baby” - Scott7022 - 09-27-2023
I was conflicted. I know your shade tree mech personally. He’s had his trained paws up in my undercarriage.
So I was being quietly Canadian.
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RE: Code name “Baby” - GypsyDogs - 09-27-2023
Cammy- how would it melt? It is just holding the butterfly nut on the tie-down rod.. and if the battery is getting hot enough to melt plastic.. I have much bigger issues..lol
Scott- Justin approved it as a fully functional long-term temporary fix. (As it is essentially a makeshift plastic washer under the butterfly)
And besides- aren’t you often conflicted??
Lol
Code name “Baby” - Scott7022 - 09-27-2023
I live conflicted. Homicidal, suicidal black coffee with a scone or black coffee with a muffin
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RE: Code name “Baby” - GypsyDogs - 09-30-2023
Made some new window inserts. Coroplast (salvaged, not purchased..) cut to fit over the reversible shiny/black reflectix
RE: Code name “Baby” - GotSmart - 09-30-2023
(09-27-2023, 09:10 AM)GypsyDogs Wrote: Really?? No one is gonna give me grief or kudos? Lol
Y’all are a tough crowd
SIGHS
you asked for it.
I realize that you are technically part of the duct tape generation.
Zip ties are acceptable ONLY if you trim off the excess.
Duct tape and spray foam tell the world to beware of falling parts. All battery connections should have protectant coating to prevent hidden cancer on your fittings.
Details!
Kudos on actually progressing on your build. You have come a long way since Firefly.
RE: Code name “Baby” - GotSmart - 09-30-2023
(09-30-2023, 04:12 AM)GypsyDogs Wrote: Made some new window inserts. Coroplast (salvaged, not purchased..) cut to fit over the reversible shiny/black reflectix
Now this brings me back. I used mahogany 1/8 sheets for my coverings. (Salvaged). To hold them in I used shelf pegs In little holes I drilled. the pegs were kept in the ashtray for easy access. Reflectix helped keep the heat out on sunny days.
RE: Code name “Baby” - GypsyDogs - 09-30-2023
GS.. at the time, I was more concerned with having a van that would start (gotta be able to get to work to be able to afford the new battery!)
planning on getting corrosion spray Next payday, as I don’t have any.
As for the window covers.. they passed the first and second drive test.. remained in place (for now..) without any holders. Thinking about what I can use to keep them (or whatever) in place in the future
Build- That is the nature of this lifestyle- each rig provides shelter and teaches us things about ingenuity, mechanics, and ourselves.
And as for the zip tie, I think I will leave it long, just to annoy you!
((Did I get that right Popeye? Lol))
RE: Code name “Baby” - rvpopeye - 10-01-2023
Not sure , will have to wait and see ...