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It appears that at least in the states
that insurance applies to vehicles
that are not project cars being built
and have not been completed.
Jim
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Automobile insurance policies
are written based upon known
factors.
Your vehicle condition is unknown
to the insurance company - so the
value cannot be determined.
Your only hope would be an
” agreed upon value “ policy
but that would probably involve
an appraisal.
Jim
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I just talked to some folks at Hershey.
Seems likely like many folks are
on some type of motorized transport.
If you are going to plan any event
for a demographic that has repeat
attendance and they are aging where
traversing great distances by foot
then you have an obligation to
accommodate their need to have
the necessity of motorized transport.
Jim
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Good Food
Good Cause
All Good
Jim
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My point in starting this thread
is to educate members of a
written policy regarding that
a major retail auto parts supplier
has regarding “ non-returnable “ parts.
This policy may factor in your
decision to buy specific auto parts
from this auto parts supplier.
Personally - when I can buy a part
with a lifetime warranty from
one retail parts chain and the another
considers the same part
as “ non-returnable “ ….
I know where I’m taking my business.
Jim
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I have a commercial account
at O’Reilly Auto Parts - they
will run parts out to me if needed
if I am broke down and there is
a store in the area.
There was no O’Reilly Auto Parts
in or near Batavia, New York and
Advance Auto Parts was the only
source - Autozone and Napa did
not have the valve in stock.
My mechanical skills are sufficient
to do most emergency repairs
and I could not find a diesel mechanic
available.
The fact is - Advance Auto Parts
has an extensive list of non-returnable
parts that carry a one year to lifetime
warranty at Autozone and O’Reilly’s.
The IPR valve I pulled originally in
Batavia, New York was replaced free
under lifetime warranty from O’Reilly’s.
Jim
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If you go to the link & scroll down
to the list of non-returnable items
you will find many of the items carry
a one year to lifetime warranty at
Autozone & O’Reilly auto parts.
Jim
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Before you buy an auto part from
Advance Auto Parts - check to see
if your part can be returned.There is is long list of auto parts that
are non-returnable
(even if they are defective when you buy them).This includes many parts that have a
one year or lifetime warranty at other
retail auto parts stores like Autozone
and O’Reilly Auto Parts.Recently I need to purchase a replacement
IPR (injectior pressure regulator) valve while
on the road in Batavi, New York.The only place that had it in stock was
Advance Auto Parts - I bought one and
installed it - it was NIB in sealed plastic
and labeled “ Made In USA “.My diesel truck idled roughly after
I installed the Adbvace part but would
smooth out at highway speed - I made
it to Iowa - had my mechanic there pull
it and put it a lifetime warranty one from
O’Reilly Auto Parts a few days later
that was a different design - also
NIB and labeled “ Made In America “.I looked at the valve from
Advance Auto Parts.
It was coming apart.
I took it to the Advance Auto Parts in Iowa.
Showed it to the female store manager.
She refused to return it.
She referred me to their website return
policy here:Eventually - with persistence - I was
able to return the IPR valve at a later date.I will not buy anything else at
Advance Auto Parts.
Jim-
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The Thread From The Dead
Jim
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1 hour ago, Hemi Joel said:
If they would have properly maintained it during their ownership, it would not now need expensive repairs. Or better yet if they would have sold it to someone who would have maintained it.
Do you have any idea what it coststo remove asbestos legally ?
Or lead ?
Why do you think the demolition
has been delayed ?
Jim
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Few folks actually take the time
to read the article fully that they
start a topic about and provide a link.
The building was used up until 2004.
Like most buildings of that period
it has lived a useful life and that
life has come to an end.
Jim
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No - they don’t…
If your enclosed car hauler trailer
(whether it is aluminum or steel)
is properly designed - braced - welded
any interior wall covering is for aesthetics
alone.
Jim
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The degreaser is excellent !
I had some mechanical work done
on my Ford PSD and when it was
done the engine valley pan was
sprayed with brake cleaner & then
rinsed with hot water - then with
their degreaser and hot water.
The degreaser made the valley pan
look like new again.
Jim
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I replaced my 3/4 inch treated plywood
floor and put a garage floor coating
product on and extended it up the
side walls a little ways.
Before you do anything …
Crawl under your trailer
and check to see how
securely the wood floor
is actually fastened to the trailer
floor cross members …
My trailer floor had 75% of the
screws in the air because they
missed the floor cross members
completely above with the screws.
Every floor cross member should
be screwed into from above
at intervals of around 18 inches
to keep the wood floor from
warping and coming up.
Jim
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If you look closely at most enclosed
trailers that have been in service
you will notice the material covering
the walls and ceiling have been damaged
water leaks on the roof - usually
from ceiling vents or skylights.
I recently stripped out the interior
of my custom all aluminum enclosed
car hauler trailer - I opted to leave
the walls open …
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41 minutes ago, EmTee said:
Would the epoxy floor coating marketed for concrete garage floors be a good choice for the plywood floor in an enclosed trailer? Seems like it would be tough, durable and with the colored flakes, not too slippery. What have others used? My trailer is new, so it makes sense to do something soon before the floor gets too dirty.
YesThere is another thread here on this:
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Images from one of my posts on
that thread ….
Jim
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Steve
Thanks for the heads up
Jim
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Storing your vehicle over
the Winter ?
Address the freezing issue
if applicable - run this thru
your fuel system.
If you are storing it longerthan that - someone needs to
be periodically starting it
anjd driving it.
Jim
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My post is directed at those
who are camping offsite as
it states.
Jim
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Conspicuity reflective tape can
be bought online in rolls or
at brick & mortar stores like
YT Tractor Supply or Walmart
in multi packs of 12 inch lengths
Every enclosed car hauler trailer
I have owned has had the back
barn doors or ramp door patterned
similar to this ….
Since the most common view of
an enclosed trailer is from rear
this distinguishes your trailer easily
from other trailer while adding
needed visibility at night.
Don’t put the farm triangles on.
In some states they are reserved
solely for agricultural equipment.
Years ago I got waived into
an Iowa Check Station during
the daytime because they were
on this trailer - I removed them
in front of the Vehicle Enforcement
officer but I still got a ticket …
Jim
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Still Available
Jim
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Planet Fitness …
Get a black card membership that
allows you use of any PF facility
nationwide for less than $30 a month
Jim
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Here is what I recommend you do
based upon my personal firsthand
experience …
@
Jim
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Looking for a pair of 1 5/8" trailer hitch balls.
in General Discussion
Posted
If the trailer ball size needed
is not 1 7/8 inch then the
trailer coupler will need to be
changed to that size.
Jim