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2X on that keg. Sounds like a party is going to start. lol. Al

Hello Sculptor, Thank you for the tips. I remember that I had to cut every bottom bolt off to remove the rear shocks. But before I could get the cut-off wheel between the shock and the mounting bracket I need to get the bottom of the air bag out of the way. I am still tandem. The top bolts where no problem. To bad Volvo didn't use some anti-seize on the bottom bolt shank. Life would have been good. lol. Al

Hi Everyone, I have a couple of questions for replacing the front shocks on a Gen 2. The front axle does have air bags. I have already done the rear shocks. What a pain in the a$$ to do. Iam looking for any tips from the DIY'ers. I know pre-soaking the bolts can help. I do have an impact gun (1/2" drive). Does the truck need to have more ground clearness for better access ? Looking for tips to help with this job. Al

Does anyone know of a mask you can wear that won't fog up your glasses ? I don't have a problem with wearing a mask but I don't like my glasses fogging up. When your mask fog's up, it's tough reading your shopping list. Is there a mask out there so your glasses won't fog ? Al

Hi Slixter, I was glad you got things figured out. I won't be of much help. I forgot everything I learned about my frig. Must be getting old. lol. 😁

Hi Paul, I have been thinking about you the last couple of weeks. I was wondering how your health was. Thank you for telling us. I knew you where mia for some time. I don't know anything about vertigo. I hope the doctors can get a handle on this for you. You and Paula stay safe. I understand your decision to sell isn't and easy one. I wish you and Paula the best. Al

That's a nice looking truck. Really cool ! 😎

What a simple idea ! Work smarter, not harder. Thank you for the pic.

Hi Rick, Are you staying dry at your place ? The map show s a lot of rain happened down your way ? Just curious, Al

Hi Carl, I have some conspiracy theory stories for you that would be great around a campfire with some adult beverages. That will put a smile on your face. You were talking about quantum physics. When I was working, the guy that was ahead of the lab across the hall from my lab had his PhD in quantum physics. It was always fun to talk to Gary. Ever so often I would have Gary try to explain some of the laws of quantum physics. I would walk out of his lab with a headache. lol. Al

Hey Carl, You could wrap the truck up in aluminum foil. lol. 😎 In the old days you would make a helmet out of aluminum foil so the aliens could not read your thoughts. Be safe my friend, Al

Hello Darryl, So sorry to hear about your friend and his family. Let them all rest in peace. Al

Hi Rick, It's nice to have ' Friends in Low Places '. Al

Hi Chad, It looks like 'His' and 'Hers'.

Hi Rick, Nice project. It really happened because you have pictures. lol. 👍 😎 Al

Hi Randy, Thanks for the update. I knew you would do your homework on your motor choice. Please keep us updated. Al

Hi Randy, I have a question or too for you. How many miles is on the 3800 ? What kind of shape are the main bearings in ? The reason for the questions is that I don't want you to put all that hard work in for something to go wrong later down the road. Is the engine in the car yet ? I have heard of stories where a main bearing can rotate shutting off oil to that journal. Al

That's funny ! That's why they call it a ' Smart Car '.

Thanks Darryl. I had cousins that had the old sling shot dragster called " The Blue Angles " from Massillon, Ohio. It ran a 392 hemi. Back in the day, it hit 200 + in the quarter.

Hey You Guys, If you guys are going to to talking paint. Do you remember a car called " Paint Me Gone " ?

Hey Randy, Once a grew head, always a gear head ! I like the idea. Sounds like the back is doing good. I remember that the std. 3800 could have a problem with one of the main crank bearings could have an oiling problem. I don't know about the supercharged motor. I knew two people that had to change out motors because of the the lower end problems. Maybe someone else with chime in with more info. Remember what Tim the Toolman said. Horsepower, ar,ar,ar !! Best of luck, Al

Hi Rick, Nice to hear that the Smart is alive again !!! Al

That's what my golf partner / fishing buddy call ESPN. lol.

Hi Dave, That's cool looking ! Thanks for sharing. Adding a turbo or two can me tricky. I remember what my friend Scott went thru. But it was worth all of his hard work. Please keep us updated on this truck. It's got the cool factor about it ! 😎 👍 👍

Hi Rick, Please keep us updated. Wish you the best of luck. If it was going to happen, better at home then the road. Al