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Admins: oops. Wasn't aware I got salty....

While my F150 is ill, I am looking to chuck my old Saturn to the curb, sell off my old Malibu and pick up a used GX. They seem plenty capable and reasonable in price... Not going to go ape ******** with it, but considering a front receiver for a winch carrier. Anything else I need to go for the basics?

Working on it. Stress, poor diet due to not wanting to cook my own meals due to stress, and age have given me an issue that is going to take some time to sort out... Mostly better but doc says no lifting for a while...

Yes, the mechanic lied through his teeth. I am having to do the job myself and pray I can figure out where the parts he removed actually go...

Wrecker scheduled, I need to be out there around noon tomorrow, get all our ducks in a row so the wrecker can just come in, grab the truck and go... We are going to take it to a friends place that has a concrete slab, and no HOA... Plan is on Sunday I crawl under it, and start spinning...

Not happy, but I'm gonna jam my fat tail in there and get it done.

So sending a wrecker to pick up my truck, and the parts I already paid for and are unreturnable. Notably the crate motor, injectors, and brake parts.

So the mechanic that was supposed to be doing the engine swap / suicide door fix has apparently been sitting around doing nothing instead of actually working on the truck or pretty much anything at all. I was willing to pay someone else to do the job for speed, but now I am getting the truck...

So.... Can anyone in Houston metro recommend a RELIABLE mechanic that is willing to take on an engine swap project for a Ford 5.4L 3V that was started but not finished. I need to start looking at options here...

So my biggest issue with the profile on the electrical cabinet has to do with where the truck bed floor basically pushes up to clear the gas filler spout between the rear wheel well and the front of the bed. I am doing an enclosed box and I think I came up to a forehead slapping stupid solution...

Yay redo of the electrical compartment. This is easy though. Interior dimensions just to keep is simple for me is 21x21x12. It will be a snug-ish fit as the batteries are a combined 20.5x19x9.5. I will basically build a lidded plywood box, and route the wire to the one open side that will have...

Okay not happy. The guy that was supposed to be helping out, didn't, so my truck is still on jack stands with the front calipers and lines replaced and the rears not done yet. I have Monday off of work, I am going to load on and head over and do them myself if I have to. 11 weeks is just too...

So I talked to the mechanic this morning. Health issues ongoing, he has a guy that fills in for him, and he knows he needs to get the truck out and done. I am in a hurry to get the truck out and camping for now. Anxious to get the truck in my hands so I can get supplies to finish the camper...

So not much as I wait for the truck to be finished and delivered. But at least for now, I have the parallel cables run for the Lifepo4 batteries. So connect to positive on the first battery, negative on second, check, checker, checkest.... I am beyond ready for my install, and actually sitting...

Aw to heck with it, I couldn't wait. Battery cables fabbed up and installed. Sure enough I made them too danged long, but that beats the snot out of too short. So just to get it functional, once the truck hits my driveway. #1. Install bedrug. Been sitting in my living room far too long. I...

So my mechanic is in the hospital, again. I know he's not bull ******tting me because, well like I said, he is not just my mechanic, he is also a friend, and I have visited with him in the hospital. He's got someone coming in to help lend a hand and finalize 4 big jobs on monday, mine being the...

So, all the bits and bobs for the house power system are here. The 2nd battery showed up via UPS today. Talked with my mechanic earlier, depending on how his health / stamina hold out we maybe handing over today or tomorrow... That is a good thing... Need to make a home depot run. I have been...

The guy has been doing the heavy work that neither I, nor my friends want to, or have the room to do, and has been doing great work for decades. His health issues have been particularly bad this year... To be fair, I consider the guy a friend as well. He needs a surgery but has to wait until...

Just got off the phone with him. Unfortunately his health is horrible, I knew that going in. He's been dealing with health issue that I would rather not go into here, but I get it... Good thing I am not relying on having this ready to get to and from work though! If he's not able to deliver by...

So... on Monday, the mechanic said one to two days more max to get through a thorough inspection and be ready for delivery. I am going to have to call and pester him today, wish me luck! It's been over 2 months! Ugh... I should start charging him a rental fee!