One of those projects!

ABlockhd · February 15, 2011, 03:29:29 AM

I spent the better share of last saturday putting a tach in the buick. I was thinking to myself this is rediculous. But by the time you have to put a pin in the wiring harness connector for the cpu, remove almost the entire dash to pull up the dash pad to tighten the mounting bolts and run the power wires the day is gone. I figured i'd have it done by lunch. Anybody else have this kind of luck lately, doing a quick little job that takes all day?

Blue · February 15, 2011, 03:33:22 AM

oh yea when i first got my truck the only problem that they told us it had was the master cylinder but then it ended up to be WAY more. spent way more time than we were suppose to and way more money lol

Broncoholic · February 15, 2011, 04:08:17 AM

Quote from: EDinator on February 15, 2011, 03:33:22 AM
oh yea when i first got my truck the only problem that they told us it had was the master cylinder but then it ended up to be WAY more. spent way more time than we were suppose to and way more money lol

I just listen to the rev limiter & keep foot on the floor - eye's on the MUD !

OHEARN.2012 · February 15, 2011, 04:17:11 AM

changed thermostat on my 85 put it on with just paper gasket and it didnt even seal was told by auto parts guy no gasket sealer was needed and after three days finally got it right

ROCK · February 15, 2011, 04:57:56 AM

if i work on anything electrical, it always takes 3x longer than i expected.
last spring, thought i had to replace the distributor in my red truck cuz the housing was broke.... ended up finding out a couple cam lobes were wiped off.

ProGrade · February 15, 2011, 05:08:22 AM

yes, lots of projects like that. you forgot to mention all projects, no matter how big or small require AT LEAST 2 trips to a parts/hardware/home improvement/any other applicable store.

Mudduck · February 15, 2011, 03:02:17 PM

Quote from: professional grade on February 15, 2011, 05:08:22 AM
yes, lots of projects like that. you forgot to mention all projects, no matter how big or small require AT LEAST 2 trips to a parts/hardware/home improvement/any other applicable store.

oh god i totally second that!!!!

CowboyUp · February 15, 2011, 06:37:45 PM

Quote from: professional grade on February 15, 2011, 05:08:22 AM
yes, lots of projects like that. you forgot to mention all projects, no matter how big or small require AT LEAST 2 trips to a parts/hardware/home improvement/any other applicable store.

x3! I hate it when they give you the wrong parts......

KORNBREAD · February 15, 2011, 09:54:02 PM

Quote from: professional grade on February 15, 2011, 05:08:22 AM
yes, lots of projects like that. you forgot to mention all projects, no matter how big or small require AT LEAST 2 trips to a parts/hardware/home improvement/any other applicable store.

Thats the same idea that came to me also lol. "Oh yeah this job will take me 2 hours no problem.........4 hours later, over half a tank of gas gone, every swear word a man knows, and 2 broken fingers later and your only half way done!

marshall · February 15, 2011, 10:13:57 PM

i called myself a 'u-joint master' one day...never again will i use that term.

ABlockhd · February 16, 2011, 03:48:23 AM

Quote from: professional grade on February 15, 2011, 05:08:22 AM
yes, lots of projects like that. you forgot to mention all projects, no matter how big or small require AT LEAST 2 trips to a parts/hardware/home improvement/any other applicable store.
[/quote Can't say it any better then that!