I've always considered myself a pretty good shade tree mechanic, and I have collected a fair amount of tools along the years. Both attributes came by force of design, and not by choice. I could never afford a vehicle that didn't need repair and I could never afford someone to fix one for me. A collection of Chilton's repair manuals matching all the rides I drove through the years sits in a box in the attic waiting to be listed on eBay.Project Magnolia, credit to Tennessee Jed for naming her, has sent me back to Borders Books to buy yet another repair guide and bust some knuckle. This time for a 97 Jeep Cherokee.
Given name; Basketcase, my white elephant seemed like a money pit at first, but has turned into a cash cow. Yes, I have thrown some parts at her; Fuel pump, water pump, radiator, front brakes and rotors, t-stat and new carpet... so far. I'm getting her into ship shape before the reinsertion into Craigslist. With a book value of about $3800, Sweet Magnolia could yield some payola... Cha Ching!!! All Right!! X-tra cash!!!
I don't think so... Remember this post? Visa Commercial.
More to come
2 comments:
You had a vision and made it so. Congratulations.
I'm glad your mom is doing well, in time for the holiday season, what a blessing!
My husband (we just got married) still hasn't moved his tools are still in storage and he's been so sad and lonely w/out them, and he is like you, if he can do it himself, why pay someone. I am excited to see his collection and assume the garage will be full of tools! One week after hip replacement surgery, he was at the craftsman tool sale at 5:00 am after thanksgiving, he hasn't missed a sale in 17 years!
That's groovy news about the new ride and what a sense of accomplishment! What a deal too!
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