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The Forward Cab idea was tried a long time ago - and never caught on. See this: https://www.hagerty.com/media/entertainment/forward-control-trucks-of-the-1960s-ranked/ In reality it is the same vehicle as a van - but with an open bed. I have owned several vans -and liked them a lot. Pickups, not...

I call Rivan the "Double Edsel". Not quite as ugly as the original - but almost. On the plus side, it is instantly recognizable (no mistaking it for something else). Dave

Re: Pulling backwards on the nose gear: That might work just fine - depending on how you go about it. You could place the towbar on the backside of the nosewheel and attach the winch to it under the belly. However, that method makes it difficult to make steering corrections if needed. The...

I had a similar experience with USAA flying across the country. In my case I had only made it to my first stop in OK (from TN) when they called. There were no further issues when I later stopped in TX then NM before calling it a day. Dave

You might attach it to the rear wall of the hangar (if it will handle the load, and is attached to the slab sufficiently well). I would put a board across the attachment area to spread the load. I did that once, using a light-duty hoist (that was intended to be clamped to a pipe of 1-1/2" or...

I always liked his articles - and even got to hear him speak in person once. I don't remember what he said, but the meeting was memorable because it took place in a tent at Oshkosh - in the middle of one of those horrendous Midwest Downpours that OSH is known for. It rained so hard that I needed...

Several years ago I bought a motorcycle battery from Walmart. It seemed OK at first, but after a month or so it would not crank the engine. I returned it for a refund, then bought a Duracell brand battery from Batteries Plus. The new battery cranked the bike better than any I have seen - and...

Yep - that too (and Thunder Box is another name for an outhouse). Try "Thunder Mug Cannon" or "Signal Cannon" in Shopping. In general the prices are insane - but there is one from etsy that is machined stainless and sells for $63. Dave

Asking prices on that sort of stuff are all over the place. If you want a legal noisemaker, look up "Thunder Mug" or "Sound Grenade". Dave

Bring More Wrenches is more like it! Dave

I wonder if the chain (and turnbuckle) are to keep it from getting stolen - or from bouncing off the platform? Dave

Look for a used Maytag Deluxe Over & Under unit (in good shape). Mine lasted 29 years - and was still working when I replaced it. The replacement, a new GE of the same general layout does the job - but has issues of it's own. Dave

I faced that situation about ten years ago. I bought a (used) Nikon scanner that was intended for slides and did it all myself. Kind of a tedious chore - but the reward was revisiting all the experiences that led to taking the photos in the first place. In other words, well worth it. One thing...

Good advice. Here is a site that will tell you what Broadcast TV Stations are available in your area: https://www.rabbitears.info/sitemap.php As mentioned in another post, be sure to determine if channels of interest are VHF or UHF. You will probably have some of each, although many former VHF...

So what are these benefits of which you speak? They will cost you $170 per month (for each insured) at present; probably more in the future. Dave

Same here, although I suspect that the problem is due to where I live (NIMBYs blocking the installation of the necessary infrastructure). I have noticed that it appears to work noticeably better when I go to other areas. Dave

The Starlink "Dish" isn't really a dish, although it sort of looks like one. It is actually a phased array. Check this out: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/12/teardown-of-dishy-mcflatface-the-spacex-starlink-user-terminal/ Phased arrays can also be made in the form of a...

There is a railroad bridge like that near where I live - on a freeway exit. It is well posted, but still I see trucks with the top peeled back like a sardine can on occasion. Once there was even an 18-wheeler on it's side under the bridge. They never do anything about substandard railroad...

Good answer. In my own case, nearly 50 years ago I was in Los Angeles attending some Computer training. A lab session extended into evening, after which I was driving across the city after dark to where I was staying. A light in the sky caught my attention - but I assumed that it was a police...

Me too - and I used to live there. I suppose that the Biltmore and/or the Grove Park Inn are a draw for some - but not so much for folks who live and work there. I will say that it is a good place to live - but if I were to go back I would choose one of the smaller towns nearby - like...