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634 points david927 | 1 comments | | HN request time: 0.241s | source

What are you working on? Any new ideas that you're thinking about?
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frompdx ◴[] No.41343376[source]
My truck. It has sentimental value as my first car. I just gone done with the water pump and I just solved my steering "pop" issue. Next up is a new steering wheel as the old one is gross and sticky. While I'm at it I'm going to install a new turn signal/wiper control lever and fix the turn signal auto-off spring.
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1. mindcrime ◴[] No.41343558[source]
I just replaced the rear brake pads and rotors on my truck. PITA, but it's fun sometimes to get outside, have tools in your hands, and work on something tangible.

I have another project lined up for my truck that I'm going to get into soon. I'm going to add a secondary high-current power distribution bus with a couple of bus-bar distribution blocks at convenient points, to make it easier to add accessories. I've already replaced one of the battery terminal screws with an aftermarket one that adds an extended stud and a nut, where you can attach a cable with a ring terminal. And I've got heavy duty copper lugs, some #2 welding cable, a hydraulic crimping tool, and the distribution blocks waiting on a shelf.

Once that's in place, It'll be very convenient for adding ham radio gear, an air compressor, a power inverter and some other things I've been chewing on.