Continuing Thread: What Are You Fix-It'ing Today?

[Baz]

One of my monthly accounts has some hedges that are getting a little old. I planted them 10 years ago when I did the landscaping. In particular the 'Trinette' Scheffleras, of which there are 4 separate hedge groupings...2 in back and 2 in front.

I cleared it with the owner to cut them way back and this morning did the first grouping (5 plants). My approach was to use my handheld Kebtec cordless pruners. Took just under 1 hour including hauling the cut branches to the curb for pickup tomorrow. I also filled two 30 gallon pots with small pieces.

I will continue to cut the others down, timing the work with each week's yard waste pickup day (Wed. here).

These Kebtecs are NICE!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by bugstrider

I am open to any ideas or suggestions

Was really hoping the fuel pump would solve the problem, Trev....sorry man!

Hopefully someone here who knows more than you and I can help.

Keep paddling......things will work out!

[Evans, Marv]

More weed whacking !!!

[Baz]

Love the architecture of your home, Marv!

[Bill Douglas]

Good idea getting rid of the long dry grass - yikes, fire prevention.

[DavidI]

I love learning from your collective projects! Keep rocking!

[wdfifteen]

An update on a previous post:

Saturday my usual "helper" came across the lawn and put my golf cart away for me when I wasn't looking. He managed to completely FUBAR the latch on the double door to our "barnage." (long story behind that name.)





After looking for the proper astragal and being horrified at the prices of even the wrong ones, I took note of my situation and decided to pull an end run on the whole problem. Instead on spending $200 plus on some kind of stragal I installed a couple of cane bolts at a cost of just over $30.

[HobieMarty]

We removed the front bumper cover, fenders, fender liners, and headlights from the little Corolla today. We also sanded the repaired areas on the underside of the hood. Getting it ready to be put back together soon.

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[HobieMarty]

I'm working on this at the moment. I have masked off the thin chrome strips on the Corolla grill and it is almost ready for painting. Tools used: Washi tape, hobby knife, and a magic stick.

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[gregpark]

Can you tell me about the magic stick?

[911 Rod]

Pressure washer pump went and I had hard time finding one that fit my needs.
The one I got worked great, but I couldn’t get the spray hose connected without deflating the tire.
Need to Jack this bad boy motor up to clear tire.
Easy you say? Need exact length bolts, so now I’m tapping and cutting bolts.
Worked out great.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

Pressure washer pump -snip-

Nice work, Rod...wow!!!

[A930Rocket]

I was going to say install a 90* on the pw.

[HobieMarty]

Originally Posted by gregpark

Can you tell me about the magic stick?

The magic stick is made of Teflon and is used for panel removal. We use them at work. I'm not sure of the actual name of the thing, but everyone has always called it a "magic stick". They work great for when you need to pry on something that you don't want scratched up.

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[HobieMarty]

Starting to look like a car again and now has a refreshed grill complete with a new emblem.

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[Bill Douglas]

So, what year is the Corolla Marty? And what size engine is it?

[HobieMarty]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

So, what year is the Corolla Marty? And what size engine is it?

It is a 2003 model, and it has a 16 valve 4 cylinder but not sure of the size. It is my son's girlfriend's car. A tree fell across the front of it a little more than a year ago.
She lived with an Aunt and Uncle when the tree fell on her car and they didn't want to claim it on their home owner's insurance so she was pretty much stuck with a damaged car that she couldn't drive. My son and I are fixing the car for her.


Edit: engine size is a 1.8 ltr.

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[Bill Douglas]

A 1.8 ltr. Very nice. VERY nice of you to fix it for her.

I've always had a Corolla since about the mid 1980's. I'm up to number 6 or 7 now. The latest is a 2014 wagon with a 1.5 ltr engine and cvt transmission. It uses so little fuel it's unbelievable. Probably half the fuel the previous year 2000 used.

GF's is a near new 2 litre hatch. Compared with mine it's a bit of a racing car. Quite refined, but I prefer my wagon.

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

I was going to say install a 90* on the pw.

My first thought as well. Then .... it would have to go straight up as the motor was to the left and the handle to the right. The current fitting is pressed in so now I'm buying a $20+ fitting. And I have to change my clothes and go shopping.
I had all the parts to do it this way.

[HobieMarty]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

A 1.8 ltr. Very nice. VERY nice of you to fix it for her.

I've always had a Corolla since about the mid 1980's. I'm up to number 6 or 7 now. The latest is a 2014 wagon with a 1.5 ltr engine and cvt transmission. It uses so little fuel it's unbelievable. Probably half the fuel the previous year 2000 used.

GF's is a near new 2 litre hatch. Compared with mine it's a bit of a racing car. Quite refined, but I prefer my wagon.

Thank you. It is a labor of love for sure. It is a pretty nice Corolla with power windows and a sunroof. It kinda cracks me up that it has white faced gauges as those were in all the "sporty" cars back in the day.

New headlights should arrive at the end of the week, and I will touch up the bumper cover this week as well. We may have it all back together this weekend.

Edit: The car is a Corolla LE.
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