TOOLS

went to the swap meet today to start stocking up on tools i'll need. left with a 1/2" ratchet driver and a set of american sized sockets for $40 (saved about ten, craftsman..it'll never break). THEN went by sears...they had a sale. so of course i get suckered into getting a sears charge card (yay, a THIRD credit card) for 10% more off the sale and bought a hydraulic lift, safety stands (aka jack stands), wheel chucks, jumper cables, oil matt, and a creeper seat (whatever the fuck that is) in a set for about $100. i can now lift anything under 3 tons (6000 lbs.) :) i feel powerful (my girl weighs 3420 lbs. according to my title). first on the list is lubing the bushings, changing the oil/oil filter, and locating/fixing an oil leak.

i just spent two hours cleaning the garage so i'd have enough room to work.

yesterday i also stopped by napa and bought some primer, paint and sand paper ($20, total) to start workin' on scratches. dropped by my uncle's place as well to borrow their 'ding king'...one'a those dent removers from an infomercial, haha. they said it worked wonders :) so i'm gonna get started on that when i manage to get off my ass again...i'm takin' a break for now.

oh, and a torque wrench costs about $75...that's next on the list...



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