abscate wrote: ↑10 Feb 2023, 00:28 Ok, it’s later. Are you up yet?

Really can't wait to get these parts, can you?

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Consider:
Driveshaft U-joints and center bearing condition. There is a rubber support in the center bearing that may have sagged.
Brake hoses (as mentioned above).
Silicone sealer does not last well as a windshield sealer. I tried it. Butyl rubber may be better.
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The Volvo wagon will be much more solid and has room to sleep in the back with the seat folded. Try that with a Corolla or Civic.
Reman fuel injectors are available for about $35 from FCP. They have good ratings.
Do you have a paper repair manual yet?
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My local Ace Hardware has some removable plastic rivets with a pin that might work for attachment. They are in several sizes. I used some on the front bumper support.
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You get 4 points for UPS truck sightings. My wife and I have a silly game when we are out and about. You get 2 points for each USPS, UPS, or FedEx vehicle you spot. You might get 2 or 4 points for unusual garbage spotted at the curb. A beer truck is worth 20 points. However, after a beer truck spott...

Looking really good.
Maybe a new copper ring for the oil drain plug.
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More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. To give some context to these changes, I have calculated the average growth rate for each week back to April. The growth rate is calculated as the number of n...

More statistics on US states and COVID-19 growth rates. My raw information is from Worldometer. Any errors or misrepresentations are my own. These tables show all available US states and territories and the COVID-19 data for the last 5 days. I have sorted the states alphabetically and added growth ...

My daily coronavirus reports are becoming a bit 'old news'. But this thread still gets about 30 to 50 views per day. Some of that is for sure bots. I keep doing it because it is of interest to me and I think it provides some consistent content on the trends.
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That looks great!
My cars sit outside in the southern sun and have lost most of the clear coat. No amount of polishing will make them shiny and bright. I just aim for well used patina and good maintenance.
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