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Although not quite as "anal retentive" about the "cleanliness" of my SVX as some, I am very retentive about things "working." I've had some switch lights burned out for some time. Just prior to my last bout with "tranny work" I'd ordered OE bulbs to put in the switches that were not illuminated. After pulling the switches (and getting a couple of nicks after the electrical tape slipped on the screwdriver) and replacing the burnt bulbs and putting the switches back into their slots, I fired up the car to view the "light show." Don't you know the only bulb I DIDN'T have to replace was now blown! Grrr. I didn't want to wait for OE to arrive, so, I went to the Local Radio Shack, got the #272-1092 micro lamps (1.49 for a card of 2), went home, carefully unwired the spent bulbs from the (now) spare holders, carefully rolled the green "condom" off the spent bulb, wired the new microlamp into the holder, carefully replaced the "condom" on the new bulb (did this to three different ones) and put the newly refurbished bulbs into their respective slots (this time, using one of those nylon "pot scrapers" to remove the switchbanks -- no scratches or nicks this time). I can't tell a bit of difference between the switches illuminated with the OE bulbs and my "refurbished" ones (except when I look at the bill: 2.40 each for the OE bulbs -- remember, 1.49 for a card of 2 "replacement" bulbs). The thing with the OE bulbs is, you're paying for a new holder and "condom." Another bulb, however, I believe was like 2.80 (parking light switch illumination), which was actually merely a "shorter" bulb. All my switches light the way they're supposed to -- well -- except the "arrows" on the power mirror switch. I just found out they are "supposed" to be illuminated -- trouble is, when I pulled the switch and looked for bulb sockets, I could find none --- hmmmmm -- gonna have to look again. As long as I THOUGHT they weren't supposed to be illuminated, it wouldn't have bothered me. Now, it's a "quest."
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI Last edited by Aredubjay; 04-16-2001 at 12:39 PM. |
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Cleanliness
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Hey Randy, I am sitting here wondering if that statement is aimed at me. I do get a little carried away sometimes, My wife really thinks I am a little out of hand. Having a car that I show sometimes got me that way.
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Re: Cleanliness
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Why, Mike. What would make you think I'd be talking about you (Gee! Didn't I make it obvious enough?). I would never malign a person I'd met face to face (Even if I couldn't see them because I was blinded by the glare off their highly polished AC tubing). I mean, there's nothing wrong with having a clean car (But there is with someone taking a Dremel with polishing attachments to every little part). So, no, Mike. My comments weren't aimed at you (you don't have to aim if the target's so big that you have absolutely no chance of missing). Have a nice day! (My tranny's still cleaner!)
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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Re: Re: Cleanliness
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I'm the one that meticulously cleans the vents out with a Q-tip and uses a new sponge to clean the wheel wells every week. Four hours isn't too long to spend on cleaning the car, is it? |
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Cleaning...
<<Four hours isn't too long to spend on cleaning the car, is it?>>
My wife calls it BONDING.
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Re: Cleaning...
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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Guess my quick trip through the do-it-urself car wash and a once over with the vac wouldn't impress you, then.
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bill Green 95 SVX - Cleo Green 97 Outback - Maxine Red F-150 Extended Cab Long Bed - Big Boy Even the best monkey sometimes drops his banana. |
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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Car Wash Locations In Oak Ridge
I may have mailed svxxx26 some directions, but I don't recall posting them.
There's one near the Garden Plaza Hotel. Directions: Exit the GP parking lot & turn L onto S. Illinois, the major street that runs in front of the GP. Get into the R hand lane. You'll go through a couple of traffic lights, and see the Kroger on your right. Past the Kroger, about 0.1 mile, you'll see the Lincoln-Mercury dealer and a self-storage operation. Make a turn as if you're going to the L-M dealer, then follow the street along the front edge of their parking lot - it's sort of like a service road. The car wash is at the end of the "service road". I think I sent you telephone nos., so call if you need any more info.
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bill Green 95 SVX - Cleo Green 97 Outback - Maxine Red F-150 Extended Cab Long Bed - Big Boy Even the best monkey sometimes drops his banana. |
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Car-wash directions
<<I may have mailed svxxx26 some directions, but I don't recall posting them. >>
There's some directions to a coin-op wash posted under the "Springtime in the Smokies" thread (page 1).
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Ok, so I did post them.
Oh, boy only about 53 hours to go, until the party starts. The forecast is for really nice weather, and hopefully some of the dogwoods will still have blooms. For you folks in the Central Time Zone, keep in mind that Oak Ridge is in Eastern, so adjust your clocks accordingly. I just got word that at least two local cars are going to be present, so if everyone makes it, we should have an even dozen cars. Not bad for a first time out. See your Friday evening. Travel safely.
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bill Green 95 SVX - Cleo Green 97 Outback - Maxine Red F-150 Extended Cab Long Bed - Big Boy Even the best monkey sometimes drops his banana. |
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Re: Re: Cleanliness
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Well Randy, you can have the cleanest tranny award if you want it, I hope mine stays dirty (only on the outside) for a long time. And just for your info,no Dremel tool was used.
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Re: Re: Re: Cleanliness
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Clean her up ??
< I won't have time to clean her up and make her pretty for the meet >
Randy : What gives ? When I last saw your wife last year she looked gorgeous . Alan . |
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Re: Clean her up ??
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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