200Klm round trip to get the new brake lines made up ... bugger! Maybe you could take the family and do some Xmas shopping.
Rocket.
What was I saying before about driving around wasting time looking for stuff?
I made several phone calls this morning to Ford and some brake supplies places. No Ford dealership in Newcastle or the Hunter had a replacement so gave up on them. Got onto a brake place, a larger one, that said "no probs, bring a sample and we can make you one when you arrive. It'll take about an hour". Sorted out to catch up with mate while I was down there and also a couple of other jobs while I was in Newcastle. 2 hours drive to get there due to shitty traffic, I rock up and show them the sample, straight up they tell me "oooh, don't know if we'll have one of them". I asked "don't you make them here?" They said, "oh no, we don't have the ability or licensing to do so". What the censored Aing censored A!
They said they send them out and have them done. I kept a straight face as I really wanted some help but man I was pissed. They looked into what they had but didn't even have the same ends, not even close.
Left there and went to a nearby Ford wreckers. They had one but wouldn't sell it to me due to "safety reasons".
Went past a Pirtek, pulled in, they don't do brake lines. Clutch lines, no worries, but not brakes lines.
Left there to try and get some supplies for a job that my client wants done by Christmas, I found that out today, missed them by 3 minutes.
All that done, didn't accomplish a thing. Went and got some Corona's and caught up with my mate. Forgot about all that crap and had a laugh instead.
Ebay can't help me on this one. So tomorrow I'll be on the phone to somewhere to post me one. Just means the missus and the kids will be without an air-conditioned car until possibly next week. Awesome!!
The extra kicker, I had one of these a few weeks ago on a Territory wreck I had. I left them on the shell thinking why would I ever need them?
As for Chrissy shopping, I think the kids should be pretty stoked with their present this year. It was a little rough around the edges and had seen some use but I think I dressed it up pretty well. I have to say with all this polishing and detailing talk, I went a little over the top cleaning this considering it is a dirt bike and will get dirty first ride out. I had it stripped back to nothing and tidied it right up. I really enjoyed it. Also whilst being sneaky and hiding it from the kids.
Just waiting now on my Chemguys order to turn up for Dad and am pretty much sorted for Chrissy presents.
Hey Ash,
Sorry to hear you are having problems with your Territory. We drove one on the Great Ocean Road a couple of years ago and thought it was a great car.
Thanks again for your e-bay idea - the sandpaper is on its way - hope to clean up those marks this week-end then finish my polishing/sealing/waxing. We're the most westerly suburb of Brisbane but I feel like sometimes we are an isolated country town too(we don't even have buses)
Rocket -I'm finishing off the sealant ( 3 coats ) with a Chemical Guys special blend wax called 50/50 - have you heard of it ?
Cheers,
Bob
We don't have buses either, Bob. There are school buses but that is all. There are about 2000 people that live here. Not a great deal at all. But I have lived in much more isolated places when I was growing up.
Ebay pretty much supports us. The post lady is here most days and it also pays the bills. Like Rocket said, it has its down sides but most of the time it beats going to a large town and also at getting a bargain. Just need to watch it like a hawk.
Looking forward to seeing how you go with the scratches on your paint. Do you have any photos of them? It's amazing watching what people can accomplish at home with some expert info and guidance. It gives the rest of us a lot of confidence and knowledge when it comes to tackling it ourselves.