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Archive for April, 2010

Custom Convertible Top?

I am currently fixing up a 1970 jeepster commando with a soft top the canvas is torn to pieces and I want to know how much it would cost for new canvas.
A new top will run you $500 and change here
http://www.convertibletopguys.com/cgi-local/displaycat.cgi?cat=1139
No idea how much just the canvass would cost for a DIY job

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How can you distinguish what type of engine you have without pulling it out?

The engine is not in it’s orginal car. It is in a 1949 Willy’s Jeepster. The body is in good shape taking any buyers. The guy we got the car from says the engine is a 327. We are going to pull it out but I am just curious.
most jeepsters had buick motors installed,they fit [...]

looking for 1940 jeep converted to mini fire truck-?

After world war II the willys company converted military jeeps to small fire engines–if you know of any let me know the town that has still has one.
The West Fargo Fire Dept. has a 1942 Willy’s fire engine that’s been restored. Go to www.westfargo.org/services/fire_dept/1942willys

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Best Free Agent PickUp??

- im probably gonna drop Eric Byrnes, seems to be out for the rest of the season. which of these FA’s would be the best pick up?
- it doesnt matter what position they play, its most likely will be filled on my 2nd UTIL position.
- FA’s :
Mike Jacobs
Cody Ross
Scott Hairston
Skip Schumaker
Andre Ethier
Willy Taveras
Adam LaRoche
Ken [...]

You Know You’re a Drunkard When; (Part 1 of 3)?

I spent most of my life drunk, trying to get a drink or doing time for stuff that happened when drunk. That was then; I haven’t had a drink, or anything else, since 12/5/95! The drink is a metaphor for all the other stuff I did in my misspent youth, middle age, etc.!
I DON’T DRINK [...]