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Yesterday, I decided that moving one of our Hobart JetEx GPU carts 100' by myself was a good idea.

One of these things:

They weigh 2700lbs. I was instantly reminded that I'm not in my 20s anymore.

RIP my back crying

Wally (Forum Supporter)
Wally (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
11/5/25 4:26 p.m.

Over the winter something bounced over the guardrail and hit the left headlight on my Renegade and broke the housing. It was a few days before it was due for inspection so I had to go with what I could find off internet. It was fast, and cheap, but not good.  The “quality” aftermarket part did not have a replaceable bulb. It’s molded in place.  I should have ordered a better one but forgot, and the permanent bulb has ceased working.  I really don’t have time to dismantle the front end to replace it again so this weekend’s project is going to be figuring out how to cut the back open and stuffing a bulb in. 

Antihero
Antihero GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
11/5/25 6:33 p.m.

In reply to Toyman! :

Every once and awhile I get someone who wants to save money by setting it up themselves. I rarely do the job if they do but if it's someone I know I'll do it.

 

Last guy blew the grade so badly he cost himself $7800 in extra concrete. Didn't exactly save himself any money lol

brandonsmash
brandonsmash GRM+ Memberand Dork
11/5/25 11:04 p.m.

In reply to Toyman! :

I had a prospective client insist the other day that I provide two quotes: One for a full structure, and one for materials only. 

No, I'm not going to provide "materials only." I do not supply DIY kits. Doing so would cost both you and me more in the long run and nobody would be happy. I will provide an integrated solution or I will hope that the odds be ever in your favor. 

I am a contractor, not a trade school. 

 

Dusterbd13
Dusterbd13 MegaDork
11/6/25 1:17 a.m.

Here i am, wrapped around the porcelain throne. Throat raw, rims hurting, stomach still rolling despite being empty. Shaking, cold and sweating. 

berkeley if I know what was bad in my dinner of leftovers. But jeesus berkeleying christ am I paying for saving a few bucks by eating what was in the fridge!

Trying to have a good attitude. Attitude is a choice.

 

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