August 11, 2023

Truck Restorations – Part 3 – Lessons I Learned Keeping Way

Well, again, anything that can block the wind will help. Like stated earlier, your hands are the first line of defense. Dirtbike style hand guards will keep some of the wind off your mitts. If you want to keep them toasty you can invest in some grip heaters also. Now Grip heaters are a bit limited as they really only work the palm of your hand. With the hand guards in place as well your fingers will thank you. Plus, if your bike has that kind of ruff and tumble look going for it, they'll fit right in.

Just recycling an aluminum can will power a 100 watt light bulb for 20 hours, so think if the whole entire USA recycled one can each. A ton of aluminum saves 37 barrels of oil.

Another, idea that struck me. Heated seats. This is actually a fairly simple idea. You can pull them from any factory-equipped car. Try the local finding junkyard parts. Just make sure they can bench test them before you walk out the door. You'll want the thermostat control with this, which can be mounted under the tail for adjustment while riding. Basically, heated seats are no more then a heating pad element that sits under the upholstery, a top the padding. The heating elements average about 100-140 degrees F. I did a search for “Upholstery Heating Elements” and came up with some good results and even installation instructions and tutorials for various seats. Both OEM and retro fits.

There is always a need to buy auto parts from reputed professionals. Though this makes it a bit expensive, this will indeed save a lot in the long run. how to find parts at a junkyard are available in a large scale at massive warehouses and online retailers. A local retailer would be best if you have a really tight budget and need long lasting auto parts. A guarantee should be the only reliable way to remain on the safe side. Though it is hard to get a guarantee for a used product, the reputed retailers are able to give a guarantee for a little extra cost. Sometimes a short-term warranty is associated with the part you need.

Can you imagine what would have happened if one of the construction workers just raped me, or even killed me after raping me for that matter? So many other dangerous things could have happened to me that night.

When you work away from home you generally have set hours. You go to work at a certain time and return home eight to ten hours later. There are breaks and a lunch built into your day and you probably have plenty of opportunities to stand up and walk around. So why is it when people work from home they don't have the same kind of structure in their day?

Paul, the road captain, I learned, moved forward and the procession of riders followed. It was a big group. There were something like thirty riders, and we were in the middle of the pack. We left the dealership waving to onlookers. I held on tight.

Very importantly, if you, as a solopreneur are serious about your work, make sure that friends and relatives know how serious you are, by telling them that you are not available during the hours that you want to work.