Pete J. Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Don't know what this is??? It's a bunch of model parts. Special model parts. Ok, so it needs a little work. Well maybe a lot of work. It is bar stock 7075 grade High strength aircraft aluminum Actually, I am very happy to get this. I have a local source for 7075 aluminum but they only carry round stock. This is 1"x1/2"x6' and it will make up into a lot of parts. Why am I so excited. It is kind of hard to come by, but when it comes to machining parts, you can't beat it. The regular 60XX aluminum is good, but this stuff gives a much better finish, it is easier to machine and it doesn't gall(stick to the cutting heads) nearly as easy as the 60XX stuff. Down side? This six foot piece was $53 plus $26 to ship it! Still glad to get my hands on it. This is several years supply. I suppose it would have been cheaper if I had ordered more. I will have to do that next time.
chunkypeanutbutter Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 Two days ago now, I think it is... went and pulled the right-side doors and B-pillar off a Volvo for $260. Already past the magic threshold of spending more on parts than what the car was purchased for!Today, I got a Timex watch, a bunch of Hawaiian shirts (surprised much?) and some hi-top Chucks (which should be at the doorstep in about a week).
chunkypeanutbutter Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 Got a surprise today.We bought a Volvo a few days ago. Happened to be looking on CL for cars and saw an ad for Volvo parts. Turns out the guy who posted it was looking at the same Volvo we got and called the guy to ask if he'd take a check.We bought the thing four minutes earlier.So, I called the guy, and I gave him the name and number of the guy we got the doors and B-pillar from. He seemed like he was trying to get us to sell him the thing ("I wouldn't trust it on the road again after that damage") but I still gave him the number.I guess it's a consolation prize, and at least it saved one Volvo being that we got it. (the guy wanted the front and rear suspensions and to scrap the rest... scrap a car with no rust and a perfect interior after taking some things you can find on any one like it in any junkyard...)
The70judgeman Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 First pic is my wife's old car after what happened Friday 8-21. Was an '08 Hyundai Tucson 4x4. her son was driving and is OK. After a week of contemplating what my wife would consider as a replacement she kind of settled on a Honda CRV-EXL...used of course. Well, for what she was willing to spend and what she wanted as features that didn't pan out. So I suggested going back over to another car she kind of just glanced at in passing earlier in the lot. As it turns out she lost a Tucson for a newer Tucson...a fully loaded 2010 Tucson Limited. Pretty much just doesn't have heated mirrors and it's not a 4x4. Also, it has a few dings and scratches, but they will be taken care of this week per part of the deal.
Old Buckaroo Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) Made the 240 mile round trip to town for supplies and brought home a New Four wheeler. 2015 Honda Foreman. My wife loves it, I think I will have to get me one now. Edited September 6, 2015 by Old Buckaroo
Agent G Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 A Smith and Wesson model 637 .38 revolver.Mmmmmmm goodG
cobraman Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Nice light revolver. I like revolvers and have some. Most people poo poo them because they consider them outdated and don't hold 15 shots. Revolvers don't have FTE or FTF like a lot of semi's do. Ya pay your money and ya takes your pick.
Crazy Ed Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Ya know, when it comes to Firearms for Personal Defense if you always have it with you and can hit what you're shooting at if and when you need to, it means a heck of a lot more than total bullet count and lots of trigger pulls!
Agent G Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Ditto both the above comments.I started my career with a S&W Model 10 issued by the PD. It was exchanged for a stainless steel Model 64 in '87. Rarely carried either but they were both superb handguns.I carried a Model 19 with a 6" after my first year, then a Model 66 6", until about '85-'86. Then I bought a Model 681 and carried it until the advent of the semi-auto pistols in 1990. All the while I had a Model 36 for off duty and detective work. It's amazing how things come full circle. 36 years later I buy a new Model 637 as I have some interesting assignments coming up. Ed you are spot on in that assessment. God forbid I will need this little beauty, but if I do, I know she'll do her part. G
Danno Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) I started my career with a blue 4" S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman .357 Magnum. In my area, we had to provide our own weapons (no agency-issued stuff). Because that service weapon was a little bulky for good concealment, I shortly thereafter (1974) added a S&W Model 37 Chief's Special Airweight for off-duty and plainsclothes/undercover work. Sweet weapon. Forty years later, it is still my best friend! Later on, I replaced the 28 with a nickle plated 6" S&W Model 19 with target sights, target trigger, and custom target grips. It was one pretty SOB. It commanded attention every time it came to my rescue.Many years ago ~ when the bad guys were no longer content to carry revolvers and agree to occasional re-load intermissions ~ I added a Llama IIIA .380 (semi)auto for special occasions.A few years ago, a blue 4" Colt came to live with me. It's a nice weapon, but just not as charismatic as that sparkly Model 19. Interesting note: The Chief's Special derivations run about 10 times what I paid for my new one in '74. New (current) versions of the ones outlined above cost more than I earned as a rookie back then.Mine are all very good pieces of machinery. Ed and G hit the nail on the head. You never want to have to fire any of them (away from the range), but if the need should arise, it is comforting to know your old friend(s) will come through. A couple of mine have in the past and I'm still around to exercise them, clean them, and care for them.* *There are a couple of citizens and a few fellow cops who also lived through dicey moments thanks to my 'friends.' Edited September 7, 2015 by Danno
Agent G Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 I owe Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson a huge debt of gratitude for assisting me on more than one occasion.That Italian fella, Peter Beretta, came to the party a couple of times as well. Danno, next time we get together remind me to tell you the story of the running gunfight I had in the projects way back when.Good stuff!G
angelo7 Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Made the 240 mile round trip to town for supplies and brought home a New Four wheeler. 2015 Honda Foreman. My wife loves it, I think I will have to get me one now. That dually looks even better than the four wheeler. Love big pick ups.
Agent G Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Peter Beretta..... 92 FS ? Yessir! That was our issued weapon and the only handgun we could carry in uniform. G
Agent G Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Mark despite what the "experts" say, that Beretta was a fine weapon. I had two in the 15 years between adoption and my retirement as we upgraded in about '02. I didn't get to keep either weapon, but intend to buy another soon.G
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 I love the 92F. Nothing about it I don't like.
bismarck Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Mark despite what the "experts" say, that Beretta was a fine weapon. I had two in the 15 years between adoption and my retirement as we upgraded in about '02. I didn't get to keep either weapon, but intend to buy another soon. G Gotta agree. My favorite is still the military issue .45 auto.
Crazy Ed Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 I enjoy my Model 96, Just a silly mm larger.
Agent G Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Had department policy allowed, I'd have carried a 1911 style .45 for sure. I have a stainless steel Officer's ACP and it's a sweet, sweet pistol. Did you guys see that the FBI is headed back to the 9 mm? I'm not sure what handgun they will issue, but it actually makes sense to me. Probably the only thing that makes sense from the FBI........ G
Roadrunner Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 I love the 92F. Nothing about it I don't like. Just don't adjust the rear sight so as to prohibit the rising block from moving.
Roadrunner Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) My fave of all time, the Walther .380ACP PPK/S. I don't currently own one, or any others for that matter (for reasons I'd really rather not discuss here), but certainly intend to grab another one of these days. Edited September 8, 2015 by Roadrunner
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