What did you do today?

nealtw · Jul 6, 2017

A friend bought an old for wagon, rear window wiper wan't working.
Checked the motor, fine,
Learned how to check relays, fine.

Opened the boot where wire goes from tailgate to car.

All the wires there were broken. Quality work. Made in America you say.

Another day, some time.

Chris · Jul 6, 2017

I had an 03 Ford super duty that the windows stopped working, I dealt with it for a couple years because I couldn't figure it out, finally I took out the boot between the door and cab and the ground wire was broken.

nealtw · Jul 6, 2017

Chris said:
I had an 03 Ford super duty that the windows stopped working, I dealt with it for a couple years because I couldn't figure it out, finally I took out the boot between the door and cab and the ground wire was broken.

They pulled the wires to tight, no training.

Chris · Jul 6, 2017

I think the wire was too thick. Truck had 350,000 miles on it and almost ten years old when it went out. It was a work truck since day one and who knows how many thousands of times the door was opened. Or they pulled the wires too tight. It was about an 8 gauge wire.

nealtw · Jul 6, 2017

Chris said:
I think the wire was too thick. Truck had 350,000 miles on it and almost ten years old when it went out. It was a work truck since day one and who knows how many thousands of times the door was opened. Or they pulled the wires too tight. It was about an 8 gauge wire.

This thing has 5 or 6 wires all different gauges. when they are too tight they bend in the same place all the time. metal fatigue. This is not new science, it is just not paying attention to detail.

Chris · Jul 7, 2017

I agree. But I also don't think it was a common problem.

nealtw · Jul 7, 2017

Chris said:
I agree. But I also don't think it was a common problem.

I checked a forum for ford focus and yes it is a common problem
The harness was made to short.

Chris · Jul 7, 2017

Ford focus is just like a yugo

nealtw · Jul 7, 2017

yugo buy a better car.

bud16415 · Jul 7, 2017

nealtw said:
yugo buy a better car.

I knew a guy that bought the 4 door Yugo. It was a nice car. I think it was called a Weallgo. :rofl:

Gary · Jul 7, 2017

I hope to take the afternoon off and go to the NHRA nat. event at Rt 66. Maybe get a few photos. All depends how the day goes. It'll be hot, already 86°f @ 8:45 am.

Chris · Jul 7, 2017

Going to a rental I had to evict a guy out of and painting, replacing doors faucets and updating the lighting fixtures.

Gary · Jul 7, 2017

About to take off to watch the NHRA National event at Rt66 this afternoon/evening. As long as it doesn't get rained out.

Gary · Jul 8, 2017

Got a few shots yesterday. Working today to make up for playing hooky yesterday.

oldognewtrick · Jul 8, 2017

Nice Gary, looks like you enjoyed your day off.

Gary · Jul 8, 2017

Yes I did. I hope to do it again real soon.

oldognewtrick · Jul 8, 2017

Its not about how many breaths you take, its about how many takes your breath away.

Gary · Jul 8, 2017

oldognewtrick said:
Its not about how many breaths you take, its about how many takes your breath away.

lol, everyone of the cars in these pics will take your breath away.....if your downwind when they warm up. :hide:

Chris · Jul 9, 2017

I painted a rental today. Not fun

slownsteady · Jul 10, 2017

Hey Gary, what's your shutter speed on the action shots?

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