Tire mounting: I have no idea how to do this, I find no shame in having this done for me.
Exhaust: I am not set up for welding, and bending pipe is not happening either.
Oil changes: I like going to the insta-lube (made-up name) to get my oil changed because they will grease all my fittings, wash my windows, and dispose of the oil right away for me. THe clincher, aside from working at a Valvoline in high school, I really like the convenience of the service, particularly when it's on a rig that leaves its' vitals as it travels about. Between oil changes, I figure I stop in two or three times to get that extra quart of oil and transmission fluid.
I went to the local shop this morning, and they couldn't figure the filter for my 1973 360. They refused to pull a filter for a 1990 Grand Wagoneer to just eyeball if it is the same thing, which I respected; also the guy in the pit greased my driveline anyhow, which I needed. What filter will I need to tell them to use next time? For now, since my driveline is greased, I'm going to drain, fill, and re-filter it in the driveway. (See, I'm not scared!)
In other news, going there was the first time I got the thing over 50. WOW! Now, I cannot wait to get the exhaust plumbed and take it further than a few miles. I think I'm going to buy BJ's y-kit for the 74-78 Wagoneer and have Midas modify it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hope you're all having a great weekend. I'm off with the Mrs. to meet her friends for "Brunch" - which is really just lunch that will take up all the productive hours of the beautiful day outside. That discussion may be better in another
section of the board, and - as always - sorry I write so much.
