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  1. bucky

    I am glad I own a TJ

    I agree while WhatsApp is not big here, when you travel internationally you find it is the best way to communicate. Big Brother can listen to a Stupid Phone as well as a Smart Phone. The best way to see how the rest of the world lives you need to travel there not listen to some Troll and their...
  2. bucky

    New to me ride

    FIBS
  3. bucky

    So I did a thing

    White won’t stay white for me. You’ll be taking those off when the heat comes. They do look comfy.
  4. bucky

    Non-Key-Powered Accessories

    Because my TJ and YJ sit for weeks at a time I have a master switch on the batteries. GMRS is direct wired to the battery because it’s rated at 50 watts.
  5. bucky

    California SoCal folks (need help)

    He’s needs to look to the East of Azusa. Going West is more costly. His best bet is to rent for a while until he gets the lay of the land and sees if he likes his new job. Except for hunting and fishing there are a lot of outdoor activities out here.
  6. bucky

    Too old to torque

    I can still torque but I can’t twerk.
  7. bucky

    I am glad I own a TJ

    The bottom line is that you and the wife are Happy and grateful with what you have. Money does not buy happiness or health. What it does buy is independence.
  8. bucky

    What did you do to / in your garage / shop today?

    Nice. Memories forever. i have my Grandfather’s 1954 Craftsman table saw among other tools. I think of him every time I look at it.
  9. bucky

    I am glad I own a TJ

    I agree the country is turning into a Shit Show. There’s not much I can do about it but adapt. People wanted the minimum wage raised so people with no skills can make $40K a year and then bitch when prices are raised. People will not work without getting paid but they think a business owner...
  10. bucky

    I am glad I own a TJ

    I have not had to evict anyone in over 30 yrs. One of our first tenants was one of those pay first and last and never pay again then fight eviction for the next 6 months. Even bragged to my other tenants that it was what they do. We got them out in 2 months and I was able to seize a car and...
  11. bucky

    I am glad I own a TJ

    I grew up dirt poor. I learned early that if I wanted something I had to earn my own money. I also learned to be happy with what I had. Most people can’t plan 1 yr in advance let alone 5-10 or 20 yrs. You don’t get rich over night. It takes planning and persistence. My goal was to retire at 55...
  12. bucky

    I am glad I own a TJ

    Most people buy too much of a car or truck. Who needs a Platinum or King Ranch pickup? Have not had a car loan in over 30 yrs. Always pay cash and never tell the Salesman. I wait till I get to the closer. I drive my vehicles until they become unreliable. I usually get over 300K and 13 plus yrs...
  13. bucky

    Definitive on Additives

    In All my diesel engines I use Power Service additive regular and winter formulas. They took out the sulphur around 07 and my older engines need more lubrication than the current diesel supplies. In my 54 flathead 6 I add a lead replacement. Taryl Fixes All on youtube proved that the long term...
  14. bucky

    Definitive on Additives

    Ahh the wall of magical elixirs at the auto parts store. Engine rebuild in a can. Buy good oil and change it when needed.
  15. bucky

    Jeep Haunted?

    Solenoid going bad?
  16. bucky

    Piss & Moan Table

    Personally I love the Golden Years. I do not give a shit about anything or anyone except the Wife.. I’m turning into Hondo. If that’s what you want to do so be it. Retired for almost 10yrs and I’m busier than every. If I’m lucky I have 10 good years yet and plan to make the best of it.My kids...
  17. bucky

    Decent tool set for the teenager (not Jeep specific)

    Start out cheap and see if he is responsible enough to not lose them. HF tools are plenty good for someone just starting out. Fathers day is coming up and there should be deals. I wrap my tools with colored electrical tape to denote which tool goes with which set. My Daughter is the one to...
  18. bucky

    Rims for 275/65R18 tire

    As my Dad used to say “Penney wise pound foolish”. Why waste money on rims that lock you into an odd size tire?
  19. bucky

    Body shop or detailer?

    Detailer that way the whole vehicle will be squeaky clean. Cheaper than a body shop and detailers deal with that stuff all the time.
  20. bucky

    What other projects are you working on?

    I took my 99 ezgo gas cart out to the desert thus past weekend. My Son was bouncing around the desert at 3am and lost a bolt the lift bracket to the spindle. He repaired it with a tent stake and some wire. Got in it later and wondered why I could not keep a straight track. I found a bolt for a...