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This is only pic I took of pushing snow. Lost my son on 1-26-26 and just now getting back to some sort of normalcy. Appreciate all your thoughts and prayers for me and my family. Im pretty sure @cafoose meet him when he brought me back a tub cart from Big Show and we picked it up at his place when he got back with it. Hope everyone is doing well. Mods if this is inappropriate post in any way feel free to delete/move if need be.

Round two of 953 nut’s medical mishaps is almost over. When I was discharged from the hospital a week and a half ago a new medication, Eliquis, was prescribed. We filled the prescription and headed home in anticipation of the impending snow storm. Having just undergone two surgeries I did not go to the shop and bring the 418-C with snow plow up to the house as I normally would have, we would just have to allow the snow to melt. Eliquis is a blood thinner and the entail dosage instructions from the doctor were double the normal dosage for the first five days. On the second day I began to feel a bit weak but didn’t give it much thought. At about 2:00 AM I felt very weak and threw up some BLACK stuff (that is a sign of internal bleeding) but being a MAN I shrugged it off and returned to bed. About 6:00 AM I had my wife call 911. Our steep, unplowed driveway was impassable and the EMTs and paramedics came up on foot lugging all of their equipment. One of the EMTs knew a fellow about a mile away who has a Kubota side-by-side 4 WD with locking differentials who responded to this early morning plea. The Kubota got me down to the ambulance and the took me directly to a medivac helicopter. Twenty minutes later I was at the trauma center and receiving transfusions. The Eliquis had triggered a previously undiagnosed ulcer in my small intestine to bleed. Less than an hour from my arrival at the trauma center I weas on the operating table, the ulcer was being clamped off as even more transfusions were being administered. Further testing revealed the blood vessel to the ulcer was also bleeding and a second procedure stopped that. After an additional week in the hospital I am now in a rehab center to regain some strength and glad to be alive.

Just spoke with Richard last night, he's in rehab to get his strength back and on his feet, may be a week, maybe more, depends on how hard he wants to go after it. He thought he might be posting within a couple of days. He sounds good and is in good spirits. so please continue to keep him in mind.

Found a gallon of reducer and enough hardener in my double secret stash. Sometimes it pays to be a hoarder.

That was my problem with the clear. I try to forget the number of red finishes I destroyed trying to clear coat it per the manufacturers destructions. Ignore those and do it Mikes way. I'm sure the durability isn't up to using hardener but I can't help but believe it's better than without the clear. I with I would have had the courage to try it when I did my 400. It's being pampered sitting on display in a three season front porch on SR 331 so I guess it really doesn't matter now.

I can as I lost a daughter and the old saying time heals all wounds was made up by someone who has never lost like this. Speaking from experience there are ways to ease the loss. If it helps you can hang on us. Thoughts and prayers Squirrely.

Showing your age Plunge ... The only clear I had any luck with is this. Thought it would turn ugly like a car rim. I have a Onan screen to a paint maybe I'll play with some clear. The thing with the paint that Dan uses it has a amazing gloss right out of the gun. The thing I notice with the Van acrylic is the first coat doesn't gloss but then hit it again and it just pops. Note the 30 Minute recoat on the can. I'm done with the RO in regal. Tired of tossing a half a can caused it plugged up. Not that I don't like the shade of red it produces but it just doesn't pop like other stuff. Apparently with out clear anyway. This is the stuff Dan uses except out of a gun. I really love it. Unfortunately they quit making it in acrylic now just a strait enamel.

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Very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately I know exactly what your going through. I lost my son on 12/17/23 at age 27. He left a wife and 2 kids under age 3. The past few years have had their rough moments for sure, but time will dull the pain some. I see my son in my 2 grand kids every week. The memories that follow are definitely bittersweet. I know it's hard, but hang in there. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Hood and gas tank painted

Sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine it in any way.

Never had that issue. I think the Rusty Cans pic up some negative vibes from you. Maybe be a little bit nicer too them! Next time you come to the show bring a couple of small parts to paint and some Rusty Regal and some clear. You paint one and I'll paint one. See what happens. Craig has a personal page with nothing on it. Here is the picture group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504576093451185

Jim That was very nice gesture on your part. Sgrlgtr I can’t even imagine how that must feel.. You are good people. Stay strong.

Rim widths did change alot over the years and spindle lengths with them. I've used spacers up front on several machines to make up the distance. I don't think Wheel Horse ever used them but they do come in handy if your wheels need replaced. TSC carries packs of 3/4 machine washers that work well for smaller gaps, and 3/4 collar locks work well for larger ones.

No he really doesn't ... think he's addicted that stupid FB now. Maybe we should round up a posse and go after him ... bring him back from the dark side. Used to be we couldn't get rid of him. He started a page/group or whatever there called cool wheel horse pics. I'm still ticked off at him he wouldn't part with those nice HLs he had on a pull start tractor with no battery at he BS.

Was not aware of this.From our Hearts to yours and family, God bless. We have had the same happen here. Step son passed 3 years ago at 31. Patti is at the Cemetery every Saturday morning for a visit except Winter time as the Town does not plow it. Take care my friend.

The sheet metal that I primed gray yesterday received a mist coat red oxide today. This will serve as a guide coat when I'm wet sanding. Sand all the red oxide off and you know you are finished. Out with the rims & primed sheet metal, in with all the rest of the parts that need to be painted red. First 2 coats of red oxide enamel primer. Then sit back for an hour and wait for the primer to flash off completely. ( Waiting is my least favorite part of painting ) Finally time to let the red fly. @wallfish Yesterdays gray floor is now red.

My 98 Saturn is parked right out side the garage door. Maybe I should move it? Hate to get over spray on that classic machine/work beater/chick magnet.

Glad they got you in time. Blood thinners are dangerous stuff... Get well and stay that way!!

I've been reading up on some scale modeling forums and articles of late. They seem so share this habit and have success.

I edited that for ya

Yup. I did this Commando 20 years ago for my grandson. Regal rattle only. It's actually holding up pretty well and he's not easy on it. Most of the battle scars on it would have done the same thing to a real paint job.

Really?? Sure does shine. My regal usually has a flat duller finish. A nice red that's OK for a worker that's gonna get dinged up anyway.

We had the same issue and one was to short to make contact with the cam. Both situations I just bent the arm gingerly until they worked. That’s the problem with the China stuff. Not exactly correct but we have the knowledge to get them to work..

The Dino dash is clear over regal rattle, the 400 hood is just regal rattle.

Great news...thanks Randy.

My deepest sympathy. January was a tough month. Prayers for all.

I just read this and became aware. I dont have fitting words. But I do offer prayers for all. Condolences.

i was also unaware. please accept my condolences

Most likely wrong rims but yes might be replaced spindles. Might be some very thin shims but nothing considered spacers. Measure the length of the spindle then we'll know if the spindles or the rims are correct. If it doesn't matter for a correct assembly ... yep get some spacers.

So sorry for your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. If there's anything I can do to help let me know

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

So sorry to learn of your loss. My condolences to you and your loved ones.

A terrible thing you have my deepest sympathy

Very sorry for your loss. God bless.

I was also unaware. My family will be praying for yours. I'm very sorry for your loss.

I am sorry for your loss. Nobody should have to go through that.

Thoughts and prayers for your son, you and your family.

So sorry to hear of your loss. God bless.

I would call a reputable local HVAC mechanic and have him pull that blower and clean it so you can save some energy. Don't let him rip you off!

Finger prints put it in the custom category ... kinda like the Ponds signing a tractor ... Say Dan what are you using for paint ? The Van Sickle enamel? I do have two full cans of their acrylic enamel for touch ups if is helps. Musta bought it before they quit offering. I really like it. Dries wicked fast and somewhat hard.

Looks like cheap curdeseum junk to me... did you get the warranty in writing? Not that the installer can read or write...

High tech air exchange unit. Professionally installed by an HVAC expert. As you can see by the surrounding area, it has had a fair amount of paint fumes run through it. I remove it every now & then and clean the big chunks off with a blow gun. BTW - I know you are retired and all now @WHX??. I was just wondering if this thing is still under warranty? It quit on me once today, started back up after it sat for about 5 min.

I can spray paint outside in the summer on a calm day. Park my truck 5 blocks away upwind and still have red paint on the clay bar when I detail it!

Might be a good time to sell my air conditioners.

Spent some quality time with my spray gun today. It has been almost a year since we've been together. Sheet metal all received a generous build up of urethane primer. Seat and rims are now blanketed in IH Off White.

Could not handle another day of boredom so I decided to warm the shop up & do something. Took a bit to get it from 7F to 60F but once there I was able to get the sheet metal blasted. Started the filler work on the hood. It was littered with several dings.