Today was a good day. I did some MIG welding, first time, and have the "sunburn" to show for it. I knew that the ultraviolet light could cause a burn but didn't know it would happen quite so fast - after only about 60 minutes of welding. Being the first time this was really just to get a feel for the process and the tools. It was a good time and, other than the burn, I'm looking forward to doing some welding for the 1974 Porsche 911 project. I came across some great resources for first time w... Read Full Story
Today was a good day. I did some MIG welding, first time, and have the "sunburn" to show for it. I knew that the ultraviolet light could cause a burn but didn't know it would happen quite so fast - after only about 60 minutes of welding. Being the first time this was really just to get a feel for the process and the tools. It was a good time and, other than the burn, I'm looking forward to doing some welding for the 1974 Porsche 911 project. I came across some great resources for first time w... Read Full Story
Maybe I've been watching too much "Wheeler Dealer", "Auto Trader", "Rides" and "Monster Garage" but my motivation to get back into the Porsche project, despite budget restrictions, is increasing. My thinking on this project has definitely changed. I'm less interested in new parts and rebuilding the car with the latest and greatest technology and more interested in getting the car back on the road at the lowest incremental cost possible.The fact is, when I took the Porsche apart it ran and dro... Read Full Story
Maybe I've been watching too much "Wheeler Dealer", "Auto Trader", "Rides" and "Monster Garage" but my motivation to get back into the Porsche project, despite budget restrictions, is increasing. My thinking on this project has definitely changed. I'm less interested in new parts and rebuilding the car with the latest and greatest technology and more interested in getting the car back on the road at the lowest incremental cost possible.The fact is, when I took the Porsche apart it ran and dro... Read Full Story
There's a lot of riding opportunities in So Cal including:MountainsCoastDesertUrbanPersonally, I like riding in the mountains and desert to the East. From Julian to Borrego this is all really great riding that suits a variety of styles. Read Full Story
There's a lot of riding opportunities in So Cal including:MountainsCoastDesertUrbanPersonally, I like riding in the mountains and desert to the East. From Julian to Borrego this is all really great riding that suits a variety of styles. Read Full Story
After about 6 months of riding with the Tour Master Cruiser II Slant Saddlebags I found the right side bag dangling from the safety straps. The zipper on the yoke had broken (which was odd because the bag was empty). I called Tonker.com the company that I bought the bags from and they provided me a direct contact at Tour Master. A quick call to Tour Master and a replacement yoke was sent out. All of this was very hassle-free. Based on this customer service I continue to recommend Tour Master ... Read Full Story
After about 6 months of riding with the Tour Master Cruiser II Slant Saddlebags I found the right side bag dangling from the safety straps. The zipper on the yoke had broken (which was odd because the bag was empty). I called Tonker.com the company that I bought the bags from and they provided me a direct contact at Tour Master. A quick call to Tour Master and a replacement yoke was sent out. All of this was very hassle-free. Based on this customer service I continue to recommend Tour Master ... Read Full Story