Glock G41 Gen4 MOS Competition (.45 ACP)

Glock G41 Gen4 MOS Competition | .45 Auto  -  https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g41-gen4-mos
Barrel Length: 135 mm | 5.31 inch
"The GLOCK 41 Gen4 is a 45 Auto caliber pistol designed to maximize sight radius while achieving perfect weight distribution and balance. The longer barrel and slide help to reduce muzzle flip and felt recoil whereas the MOS Configuration makes it easy to mount a miniature reflex sight on the pistol's slide ..."

Glock 41: The 45 ACP With a Longer Sight Radius For Precision Shooting:
https://www.wideopenspaces.com/glock-41/
"While most Glocks look nearly identical, the Glock 41 stands out a bit because of that long slide and barrel length. They gave this gun a 5.31-inch barrel and the gun has an overall length of 8.78 inches. This gives the gun a profile closer to that of a classic 1911 than a standard Glock."
"You might think the larger frame of the Glock G41 Gen4 would make it heavier, but the G21 is a few ounces heavier despite having the same magazine capacity and a shorter barrel.
The only real difference is in the slide. Going back to that 1911 comparison again, Glock significantly slimmed down the slide of the Glock 41. The difference is obvious when you compare the slides of these guns side-by-side. The G21 just has a beefier slide that adds to the weight."

.300 Blackout Vs .300 Whisper

The Curious Case of 300 Blackout:  
https://www.recoilweb.com/the-curious-case-of-300-blackout-172050.html

Shades of Gray: .300 Whisper & .300 AAC Blackout:
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/shades-of-gray-300-whisper-300-aac-blackout/
"We had to take the .300-221 wildcat concept, determine the final specs for it, and submit it to SAAMI. We did that, and called it the .300 AAC Blackout (.300 BLK)." -  Robert Silvers, director of research and development for AAC.
"Hornady .300 Whisper ammo, according to Hornady, has been specifically tested to be within SAAMI specifications for .300 AAC Blackout. If you shoot .300 BLK ammo in chambers that have a shorter or tighter throat, pressures will go up—perhaps above SAAMI maximums—so it is not OK to mix ammo." -  Robert Silvers
"... if you fire the same ammunition in two different guns and if one of those guns is tighter in the chamber, throat and/or barrel, the pressure and velocity will be higher in the tighter gun, exactly as Silvers stated above."
"Given the fact that major manufacturers such as Hornady are building ammunition headstamped .300 Whisper and recommending it for use in either platform—in addition to producing reloading dies that are marked "300 Whisper/Blackout" and Smith & Wesson stamps the barrel of its M&P-15 Whisper barrels with: "300 Whisper/300 AAC Blackout" it is safe to say that differences are minimal."

.300 Blackout Vs .300 Whisper: Is There A Difference?:
https://gundigest.com/gear-ammo/ammunition/300-blackout-vs-300-whisper-is-there-a-difference
"A subsonic 240-grain bullet is going to be going, at most, at 1,050 fps. That puts it squarely in the realm of a .45 ACP+P load. However, it does it with a carbine or pistol that holds 30-round magazines, and can be teamed with a red-dot or magnifying optic. There are even .300 Blackout and Whisper loads that offer expanding bullets"
"When fed subsonic ammo, the .300 Blackout and Whisper can use a compact and lightweight suppressor, to make them even quieter. Jumping up to supersonic loads is too much stress for the lighter, more-compact suppressors, so do be careful."
"... you can switch to .300 Blackout and Whisper loads using 110- to 125-grain bullets, which will be delivered as much as 2,300 fps out of a 16-inch barrel. For deer hunters, this is perfect."

300 Blackout vs 556: More than a Matter of Distance:
https://www.recoilweb.com/300-blackout-vs-556-more-than-a-matter-of-distance-172081.html

"At the time of writing, most 300 Blackout vs 556 comparisons use rounds fired from 16-inch barrels, which communicates some of the differences but is an odd choice considering the origins of 300 Blackout. We are mostly interested in ft-lbs of force delivered at distances under 300 yards from a 10.3-inch barreled AR-based firearm."

"... we see that in comparing 300 Blackout vs 556, the prior delivers greater force, but requires more compensation for bullet drop, which ultimately limits its effective range to about 300 yards depending on the load and optic."

"... one of the single greatest hazards is mixing ammunition. A 5.56 Nato round will likely not detonate in a 300 Blackout chamber, but the inverse can be deadly."

Fwd: 24 Kirkland Products Retirees Should Buy at Costco

https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/t037-s001-kirkland-products-retirees-should-buy-at-costco/index.html

Simple ways to stop advertisers from following you online

https://www.komando.com/kims-column/stop-advertisers-following-you-online/820534/

How to tell if someone has been snooping on your phone

https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/tell-if-someone-has-been-snooping-in-your-phone/803885/

10 collector cars to buy now

https://www.hagerty.com/media/magazine-features/bull-market-2022/?fbclid=IwAR1NkelEKT6HkmHWpnnHZvJlCOzPenaxtrdAeyThY4MlvSXC34VOuV-y4-g_aem_AeyuH8IyBPR0M72nYZBm8-S9qVYennNrFtN-6KltqwLkZ4fELHRSm_eDIcuBuACHKkQMT7P8jH4f9dbR4fmrqcvLNWUr9Ky7PgDi5IzQY2oqoC_mNMdrkNEKohDLXprrhO0

BOSEBerry Pi Internet Radio : 4 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables

Make a Pi based Internet radio based on this idea:
https://www.instructables.com/BOSEBerry-Pi-Internet-Radio/

7-30 Waters rifle cartridge

Some history about the 7-30 Waters cartridge for lever action rifles, single shot handguns, and more.
https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/7-30+Waters.html

Normal Car Battery Voltage

https://www.optimabatteries.com/experience/blog/normal-voltage-for-car-battery?fbclid=IwAR2aYAD_1mW8oB-OzJUgO-BjCNdDZ8jvLLT7NSx7VO-DYbddtSiB_k4MmE4_aem_AcgqOU6OTMVbfQN2CPoiQrwVLxlalrq-w2a3GNmISRQLNg3ZbaMyeCnQz_EbqGtI305P77odL2Up-pHKwxrGk1Ga6dY70d0x6mYHukNjEBiGiyW_6L5-UPZL7jWHc5DfMEU

Lincoln Mark VIII Information

https://mark8.site/tuning-store/index.php?seo_path=tech-files.html&fbclid=IwAR0MK5TR8alRN_Pjd-SG9dKyMTVUu46gtFADWmpUR7kG2ZBvtSzQ4e5VUe0

GM Colonnade Body performance cars

https://www.motortrend.com/features/gm-colonnade-a-body-chevy-buick-pontiac-oldsmobile/?sm_id=organic_fb_MT_trueanthem&utm_campaign&utm_medium&utm_source&fbclid=IwAR1-8AKwTeJ49wAw8hiBwvH8bnxel1SDM-OKRgXl5Xx_ZSvV8yoNqsAIkW4

PVC Pipe Projects

https://morehackz.com/pvchack/3/

Ford Duraspark conversion for classic cars

http://bzerob.com/library/ford/ford-DS2ignition.html?fbclid=IwAR2R95M2oER6OfgPbfEIeXihjzO8wiAFZQ9i8v8yNJYArbCjnmzSA8z-SQo

Tire size chart

https://tiresize.com/chart/?fbclid=IwAR0mhdzVg-25rSBZNcINcLGrrxYyeFbLbf3Ra4CxGr_3DRcwj1Hzxp8occQ

Everything You Want to Know About GMRS Radio– Radioddity

This offshoot of CB radio is often used by off-roaders. You can get 10-year FCC licenses.
https://www.radioddity.com/blogs/all/everything-you-want-to-know-about-gmrs-radio

Reviews - IWB Holsters for Glock 26

There are some good, low-cost choices here, from vendors we don't usually hear about.

https://jimenezarmsinc.com/best-iwb-holster-for-glock-26/

Aftermarket EFI Offers a New Solution for Fuel System Woes | Hemmings Motor News

There are lots of good suggestions here for any EFI conversion.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/12/03/a-new-solution-for-fuel-system-woes

Mazda Rotary Engine in a Triumph Spitfire

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/project-cars/1974-triumph-spitifre-ro-spit/?fbclid=IwAR0fOoNmmBI4XtyJFWV2iZLTIHrlc7P9VhO5zyvCidIuLh_LRP0TbfltXxI

JSD Supply, Glock, 1911, AR parts & more

80% receiver kit and other parts required to complete fabrication:  https://jsdsupply.com/

Monopoly game written in GnuCOBOL

https://github.com/gandalf68000/gnumono?fbclid=IwAR2jgqdXVWlwSy-Awrushj4YnemBcBlAinv_VQKcU9KjO4k60rr2jq1zrCM

Project Cars | Grassroots Motorsports

Lots of interesting car projects:
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/project-cars/completed/

Centrifuge hurls a projectile into upper atmosphere

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/43079/space-launch-start-up-just-used-a-giant-centrifuge-to-hurl-a-projectile-into-the-upper-atmosphere?fbclid=IwAR01SpbdhYGzOq36n3pJMr3sroPAGvE3gd4KNI5tGOa0GI69wfeEPQCOWrE

Undervalued collectible vehicles

https://www.hagerty.com/media/lists/according-to-you-undervalued-vehicles-you-can-enjoy-cheap/?aff=fb_kyw&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=keywee&UTM_content=according-to-you-undervalued-vehicles-yo&kwp_0=2022737&kwp_4=5851800&kwp_1=2516352&fbclid=IwAR1QzTtb_q5gKMFz6g5R-8lFdkuCc3DfrYR3Le_D6ew1LKHhElNUnyRZnU4_aem_AX4F4-Iy1mePl_yU6MpJdZzjlH0FLuAxUSg-Z5za3j8aRHK3zX4WsY6u9m-xYFMz6-flKFe-u9Z6nng0rz1BnuXZIcehV1QbXkWPThTwfeo0KYR3fFdV2HjRFkCq1G0VTkk

Firearm Plating - Mahovsky's Metalife

http://www.mahovskysmetalife.com/?fbclid=IwAR2p3r7zz4BM7dBAuHOEQtRLEdxwKlnzdwGEOLcVDAu2dZPhXSQkSPTtZ7I

Windows 11: Do I Need to Upgrade or Replace My PCs

https://www.zdnet.com/paid-content/article/windows-11-do-i-need-to-upgrade-or-replace-my-pcs/

" The biggest reason to stick with Windows 10 is that there may be PCs that simply won't run the new OS. Microsoft has provided a list of minimum system requirements needed before a computer can run Windows 11."

Amt Backup 380 Factory Stainless 5 Round Magazine

https://www.gunclips.net/ba380stgunma.html

Black finish:
https://www.gunclips.net/ba380gunma.html

mossberg 340/350 gun magazine

https://www.gunclips.net/mo34gunma.html

Mossberg .22 Rifle Parts

Look at the scope base for the 340:
https://www.havlinsales.com/22rifle.htm

Mossberg Rifles 340K Parts

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/mossberg/rifles-mossberg/340k

Magazines for MOSSBERG 340 & 350 SERIES, .22LR, 10 RD: - Triple K

https://www.triplek.com/product/mossberg-340-350-series-22lr-10-rd/

Mossberg 340KA Parts | Numrich

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/mossberg/rifles-mossberg/340ka

400 hp build with a stock Ford 302 short-block and stock factory hydraulic-roller cam

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/ford-302-v8-engine-buildup/amp/

"The key to this remarkable achievement is simple: one awesome set of cylinder heads. Heads so good in fact, that they are worth about 100 hp over a set of stock 5.0L Mustang heads on their own. - Air Flow Research 165cc smog-legal heads "

Mushrooms in space

Future Space Travel Might Require Mushrooms
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/space-travels-most-surprising-future-ingredient-mushrooms/
"... the biodiversity of our ecosystem gives our ecosystem resilience. Ultimately, diversity wins."
"...  terraforming with fungi on other planets is very plausible. Fungi were the first organisms that came to land, munching rocks, and fungi gave birth to animals about 650 million years ago. We're descendants of the descendants of these fungal networks.
"[Plants that support terraforming] need minerals, and pairing fungi up with the plants and debris from humans [causes them to] decompose into a form that then creates rich soils that could help generate the foods that astronauts need. It's much easier to take one seed and grow your food than it is to take a ton of food to space, right? "
"... we dried out these reishi blocks and we tried to crush them. But we couldn't crush them. You could saw them with a saw blade, but if you tried to hit them with a hammer or something, they just wouldn't break."
"They're so structurally strong. They're also good at retaining heat, so their insulation properties are phenomenal. Moreover, these could become batteries. You can have solar panels on a structure on Mars made of mycelium. (The entire mycelium is about 85 percent carbon, and studies have shown that porous carbon can be an excellent capacitor.) "
"There are more than 65 articles right now ... at ClinicalTrials.gov that say psilocybin mushrooms help people overcome [post-traumatic stress disorder], loneliness and depression. Do you think the astronauts are going to have loneliness and depression and PTSD? I think yes. How are you going to help them? ... you should consider that psilocybin mushrooms should be an essential part of your psychological tool kit for astronauts ..."

Springfield Armory SA-35 High Power

Springfield Armory SA-35 High Power
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/springfield-armory-sa-35-high-power-classic-modern-american/

"Springfield looked at the market and, noting demand for the classic John Browning design, decided it would be a natural fit within its product lineup. The result is the SA-35, which hearkens back to the P-35 pistol that became one of the most prolific military sidearms from World War II through the Cold War era."
"The original High Power design featured a 13-shot magazine, but the SA-35 ships with a magazine that features an improved follower design allowing for a 15-round capacity. ... the forged SA-35 is fully +P-rated."
"From my perspective, the SA-35 easily has the best sights, thumb safety, trigger pull, stocks and magazine well of any factory offering in the design's 85-plus-year history. ... Springfield wisely went without a magazine disconnect on the SA-35."
"Springfield has provided as much bevel to all four sides of the SA-35 magazine well as the frame can accommodate."

The Best All-Weather Tires, According to Tire Rack Customer Reviews

https://www.motortrend.com/features/best-all-weather-tires-tire-rack-customer-reviews

Vredestein Quatrac, Quatrac 5, or Quatrac Pro

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

Firestone WeatherGrip

Michelin CrossClimate 2 or CrossClimate SUV

Kumho Crugen HT51

Variations on the 45 ACP cartridge

Notes on the 45 GAP (Glock Auto Pistol or .45 Glock) :  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.45_GAP
"The full-size Glock 37 pistol was introduced by Glock to use the .45 GAP cartridge and was followed by the compact Glock 38 and the subcompact Glock 39. Glock's .45 GAP-sized pistols use the same frame as their 9×19mm/.40 S&W/.357 SIG line of pistols. The slide is slightly wider to accommodate the larger diameter .45 cal round and is flush with the frame. Magazines for the .45 GAP are of the same dimensions as those of the 9×19mm/.40 S&W/.357 SIG line of pistols.

.45 Super:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.45_Super
"The .45 Super is a powerful smokeless powder center fire metallic firearm cartridge developed in 1988 by Dean Grennell, a well-known writer in the firearms field as well as managing editor of Gun World magazine. It is dimensionally similar to the .45 ACP round but has a thicker case wall and is loaded to higher pressures, which offers an average 300 feet per second (91 m/s) improvement in muzzle velocity over the .45 ACP.
...
A number of bullet weight and velocity combinations are offered in .45 Super, including a 185-grain (12.0 g) bullet propelled at 1,300 ft/s (400 m/s), a 200-grain (13 g) at 1,200 ft/s (370 m/s) and a 230-grain (15 g) at 1,100 ft/s (340 m/s), as well as other weight/velocities provided by Super Express cartridges and Buffalo Bore, such as 255-grain (16.5 g) at 1,050 ft/s (320 m/s).
...
The Dan Wesson .460 Rowland will also chamber a .45 Super."

From:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.45_ACP#Others
"Popular derivative versions of the 45 ACP are 45 Super and .460 Rowland. The Super is dimensionally identical to the 45 ACP; however, the cartridge carries a developer established pressure of 28,500 psi (197 MPa) and requires minor modification of firearms for use.
The Rowland operates at a developer established 40,000 psi (280 MPa) SAAMI and may only be used within a select group of firearms significantly modified for this purpose; the Rowland case is 0.057 inches (1.4 mm) longer specifically to prevent it from being chambered in standard 45 ACP firearms. Brass cases for each of these cartridges carry the applicable name within the headstamp. The Super provides approximately 20% greater velocity than the 45 ACP +P; the Rowland approximately 40% greater velocity than the 45 ACP +P."

Glock model 41 (Competition) Gen4 MOS Reviews

GLOCK model 41 Gen4 MOS:  https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g41-gen4-mos
5.3-inch "Practical/Tactical" barrel/slide configuration

Glock 41 Review: https://gundigest.com/gun-reviews/glock-41-review-glock-rocks
"There is more weight forward that balances well against a fully-loaded magazine, which makes for a better feel in the hand, improved recovery after each shot for quick follow-ups if necessary and the 7.56-inch sight radius contributes to more consistent accuracy.
...
Like so many pistols today, the G41 Gen4 has an accessory rail molded into the polymer frame ahead of the trigger guard. One of the main reasons this pistol got my attention was because it comes with interchangeable grip adapters that may be installed to let users tailor the pistol to their hand size."

GLOCK pistols in MOS configuration: ideal handguns for sports shooting:  
https://www.all4shooters.com/en/shooting/pistols/glock-pistols-modular-optic-system-for-sports-shooting-g35-mos-and-g41-mos-video/

Massad Ayoob Reviews the Glock 42 & Glock 41 Gen4 -
The Glock 41 Gen4 .45 ACP and Glock 42 .380 ACP have your big-bore and backup bases covered!
https://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2015/01/massad-ayoob-reviews-glock-42-glock-41-gen4/

Glock 41 Gen. 4 – New Gun Review – Competition/Duty/Home Defense .45 ACP:  
https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/glock-41-gen-4-new-gun-review-competitionduty-45-acp/

Glock model 29 - 10MM Subcompact Handgun Review

The Glock 29 Concealed Carry Handgun Review

https://onlinechp.com/the-glock-29-concealed-carry-handgun-review/

Other Glock subcompacts: 

https://us.glock.com/en/Pistols?filter=subcompact

The Ford Maverick Pickup Truck

I never suspected that government regulations were the reason we can't buy small pickup trucks any more - sigh.

I would like the cheapest version that includes the turbocharged, 2.0-liter four rated at 250-horsepower, eight-speed automatic transaxle (not the CVT), and AWD (mandatory with that engine for now).

The Ford Maverick Is the Truck America Needs - Ford's new small truck is a revival of a very old idea.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a37882119/ford-maverick-review/
"With all-wheel drive the rear suspension becomes an independent coil spring system. On road, the difference in ride and driving manners between the two- and all-wheel-drive models is negligible to the point of being indistinguishable. The turbo Ecoboost four has more power, but it doesn't feel particularly quick nor much quicker than the Hybrid. The instant torque of the small electric motor in the Hybrid compensates for a lot at low speeds."
"The new Maverick's bed is deeper than the old A's and the payload is a stout 1500 pounds. Plus the bed can be configured a bajillion ways using lumber pieces cut to fit or hanging the tailgate at an angle to take longer loads. ... The Ranger may be more nimble, but still more than what many of us need."
"Now watch to see how Toyota responds. It has even more experience than Ford with hybrids and has traditionally been dominant in the entry-level truck market. It's hard to believe it will let Ford have this ripe, if not new, small truck market to itself."

The Ford Maverick Had to Be a Hybrid - How Ford is restoring hopes of a mini truck renaissance with a little electric help.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a36697224/ford-maverick-had-to-be-a-hybrid/
"The Maverick will be the first small truck to be sold in the United States as a gas-electric hybrid.
It comes down to how the government calculates fuel economy targets for light trucks. It's a convoluted and somewhat contradictory voodoo formula that applies different efficiency standards to vehicles based upon their "footprint." That is basically, the area a vehicle occupies – its length multiplied by its track width. The bigger shadow a truck casts, the easier the fuel economy standards it must meet. It's a method of regulation that's practically killed the regular cab pickup truck and made introducing smaller trucks, until the Maverick, a virtual impossibility.
...
Here's the formula for determining the target fuel economy (T) of light trucks to meet Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) goals. These standards went into effect for 2011.

    T = [1/a + (1/b – 1/a) e(x-c)/d/(1 + e(x-c)/d)]-1
    where:
    T – fuel economy target, mpg
    a – maximum fuel economy target, mpg
    b – minimum fuel economy target, mpg
    c – footprint value at which the fuel economy target is midway between a and b, in square feet
    d – parameter defining the rate at which the value of targets decline from the largest to smallest values, in square feet
    e = 2.718
    x – footprint of the vehicle model, in square feet

Footprint, that "x" value, matters a lot in this equation. And it matters even more in the context of managing a portfolio of diverse products across a manufacturer's range. What it meant for Toyota back in 2014 was that there'd be no regular cab Tacoma for 2015. And there hasn't been a regular cab Tacoma since. The Tundra regular cab was offed after the 2014 model year as well.

For manufacturers, killing the regular cab trucks was no great loss of business.
...
But for the same reason that regular cabs had to die, so did the possibility of truly small trucks. Over the years, I've asked virtually all the truck builders about opportunities for a small truck in America. They all recognized there was a market, but that with the current footprint regulations there was no way to profitably get one to market. But with the hybrid version as the base configuration, Ford seems to have overcome that hurdle.

Amazon cryptocurrency (AMZ)?

"amz" amazon cryptocurrency
Is Amazon launching its own cryptocurrency? (2017)  https://www.quora.com/Is-Amazon-launching-its-own-cryptocurrency

Why Amazon Will Likely Make a Massive Move Into Crypto (Aug 9, 2021):  https://www.inc.com/tor-constantino/why-amazon-will-likely-make-a-massive-move-into-crypto.html

Amazon Coin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Coin

Why the "Amazon Token" advertised on Facebook sure looks like a scam:  https://withoutbullshit.com/blog/why-the-amazon-token-advertised-on-facebook-sure-looks-like-a-scam

 Amazon Managed Blockchain - Easily create and manage scalable blockchain networks: https://aws.amazon.com/managed-blockchain/

Amazon's own CryptoCurrency | AMZ Coin | Techy Dost:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkNl2pw2sUw

DIY roof rails.

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/classic-t4rs/266613-diy-roof-rails-how-i-did.html

Collector cars to buy now

https://motor-junkie.com/want-to-invest-in-collectors-cars-30-vehicles-to-buy-right-now/22852/4/

A Primer on Primers

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/a-primer-on-primers.6936610/?fbclid=IwAR3o5TN_-6qS3ybxyRXfRs6PJ4qO3sUF8uv1i0bcNQ1q0lsKUX5iDcvf8aI

5 Best Modifications for Vintage Cars

https://www.hagerty.com/media/hagerty-community/5-must-have-mods-for-your-vintage-ride/

Loading .410 Shotguns for Home Defense | NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/loading-mossberg-410-shotguns-for-home-defense/

A Look Back at the ArmaLite AR-7 Explorer | NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/a-look-back-at-the-armalite-ar-7-explorer/

Affordable Survival: ATI RUKX/Nomad Shotgun Combo | NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/affordable-survival-ati-rukx-nomad-shotgun-combo/

Field Tested: Henry U.S. Survival Pack |NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/field-tested-henry-u-s-survival-pack/

9 More Field-Tested Trunk Guns | NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/9-more-field-tested-trunk-guns/

1. AK-47 Rifles
" An affordable example of the all-American AK is the stamped-receiver Century Arms RAS47 with an MSRP of $699.99. Then again, if you're feeling adventurous, why not just build your own?"

2. Chiappa LA322 Lever-Action .22 Takedown Rifle
"... Standard model with a matte blue receiver and hardwood stock and an all-weather Kodiak Cub version with a matte chrome finish and black rubberized stock. MSRP: Deluxe $619"

3. Henry Mare's Leg .22 LR Pistol
"... various companies (including Henry Repeating Arms) have offered these pistols chambered for center-fire revolver cartridges including .357 Mag., .44-40 and .45 Colt. ...
The Henry .22-caliber Mare's Leg, based on the company's ever popular H001 rifle, is a real game changer in this catagory. It costs less, weighs less, fires a much more affordable ammunition and has a mild level of felt recoil. In other words, it's really fun to shoot.
Customers can opt for the Model H001ML which fires .22 Short, .22 Long and .22 Long Rifle Cartridges or the H001MML chambered in the .22 Mag. MSRP: Starting at $440"

4. Surplus Mosin-Nagant Rifles
"... 15 years ago, it was on sale for $89 and the surplus 440-round “spam cans” of ammunition were selling for $69 (about $0.14 a shot) at the gun shows. ...
Today, Mosin-Nagant rifles and ammunition prices have gone up but not so much as to make them unattractive for trunk-gun applications. The rifles are available at prices starting around $199 ... Spam cans of ammunition can be found for around $179 ($0.40 per round)."

5. Olympic Arms Whitney Wolverine .22 LR
"... the Olympic Arms interpretation of the single-action .22 Long Rifle Whitney Wolverine pistol really lends itself to survival, back packing, and all-around plinking duties thanks to its lightweight polymer construction. ... MSRP: $294"

6. Center-fire Rifle-Action Pistols
"Built around the actions of popular guns like the AR-15 and AK-47, these pistols accept the same magazines, ammunition and accessories of their larger compatriots. ...
Century Arms offers several AK pistols, including the C39 Micro chambered in 7.62x39 mm. For AR fans, several companies provide factory assembled pistol models like the Diamondback DB15. However, if you want to save money, and you're willing to invest a little elbow grease, then take a look at one of the affordable do-it-yourself kits and build it at home."

7. Savage Model 42 Combo Gun
"The Savage Model 42 Combo Gun is a lightweight over/under with a rifled rimfire barrel on top chambered in either .22 LR or the more potent .22 Mag. The lower barrel is a smooth-bore chambered to accept 2 1/2" or 3" .410 shotgun shells.  The standard Model 42 was recently replaced with the new 42 Takedown, which splits in half for compact storage in a provided custom soft case. MSRP: $500"

8. TNW Pistol-Caliber Aero Survival Rifle
"Designed to be lightweight and reliable in harsh conditions, the rifle's barrel can be removed without tools via a manually adjustable retention nut. When divided, the rifle can be tucked into one of the company's custom Bug Out Backpacks for easy transport and storage. Available chambered in 9 mm, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, 10 mm and .45 ACP, the ASR accepts affordable and easy to find Glock-pistol magazines. MSRP: Starting at $799"

9. Tokarev TT-33 & Variants
"... these rugged all-steel single-action pistols are available in reliable working order at rock-bottom prices. J & G Sales currently has top-notch Romanian Tokarev TTC pistols chambered in the hot 7.62x25 mm Tok. cartridge with prices starting at $219.95. If you're not in the market for a surplus Tokarev, or you prefer a more common cartridge, the factory-fresh Zastava M70A , a modern clone chambered in 9 mm is currently selling for around $280." 

 

#AR-15, #AR15, #AR-40, #AR40, #AR-45, #AR45, #AR-9, #AR9, #AR-16, #AR16, #M-16, #M16,

Building An Affordable Survival Rifle |NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/building-an-affordable-survival-rifle/

"It involves repurposing a youth single-shot .22 rimfire bolt-action for wilderness survival."
"... a Savage Arms Rascal bolt action was selected to serve as the base gun."
"Thanks to the Rascal's design, it's very easy to install a simple set of survival tools. Its svelte one-piece polymer stock is hollow from the grip to the buttplate. The buttplate can be lifted out of the stock to expose a convenient storage pocket ..."
"This inexpensive, light weight, slip-on neoprene recoil pad kit from Beartooth Products arrives with four high-density foam inserts of varying thicknesses. With all of the inserts installed, it extends the Rascal's kid friendly 11.25" length-of-pull (LOP) to 13.25". "
"Whether it's packed in a rifle stock or in a candy container, the most important thing is to be properly prepared."

Get-Home Bag | NRA

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/get-home-bag/

Volquartsen competition kit Ruger Mark 1, 2, 3 Pistols VC2PCK-B

https://store.wirthweinguns.com/Volquartsen-competition-kit-Ruger-Mark-VC2PCK-B-p/vc2pck-b.htm

Volquartsen Ruger Mark 1 2 3 4 Black Target Trigger VC4TT & more

https://store.wirthweinguns.com/Volquartsen-Ruger-Mark-2-3-4-Target-Trigger-VC4TT-p/vc2tt.htm

Volquartsen Target Sear for Ruger Mark 1, 2, 3 VC2TS & more

https://store.wirthweinguns.com/Volquartsen-Target-Sear-for-Ruger-Mark-2-3-VC2TS-p/vc2ts.htm

Garage storage ideas

https://www.buzzfeed.com/sallyelshorafa1/things-to-make-the-most-out-of-your-garage?origin=arbfbintr1&fbclid=IwAR0ZRtkHY-VkBc9B2O79MFZt7kH3y0xGuE3sfjexyqr7hs-edbtcaTvBsI4_aem_ASwJGhZx2s7sKTtiU8qPtwpO-Dyd00ZBkVrtli9lSD3_TAteoS4wymheV1WPGtgYB6zsPW1986M1ySgJwcdsz76q2Rx37D5Bwr160Ha8-qxBTelwAsobH6yk01A755Kll8g

Odd things you can sell on eBay

https://www.countryliving.com/shopping/antiques/g4437/junk-things-you-can-sell-on-ebay/?utm_source=facebook_arb&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=arb_fb_clv_m_ios_g4437&fbclid=IwAR3pznqeF_HG7JqgfhYjnvvDzEvthzT6pPWO3c0W1szoN7SGChmJwt-oack_aem_AX1FPOLPw4Cx535gzV_LDw83J5buZibgEDFuCMBYv7WUd8PuC21fNBOpz4iQvyw2YAH1xgkhzLYXi0OwSngcg7pqRnr8-MymVezATXWzoriduhJn7FsPX6orOnQTqq9pcVE

Camp Capsule Foamy

A Tiny Travel Trailer skinned in foam: http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=64860

 

"... I decided to build a foamy. I wanted a light, comfortable trailer for my wife and me to travel in, but it needed to satisfy some basic requirements:
- 1,000 lbs. or less loaded weight
- Sleeping space for 2 adults, min ~ queen size bed
- Interior height ~ 5'10" over dinette, 6'2" in bathroom/kitchen area
- Private bathroom w/window, both tank and bag toilet units accommodated, w/medicine chest storage
- Permanent sink w/removable 2 gal fresh water storage, hand powered pump, and grey water holding tank w/external drain (min 7 gallons)
- Single burner, self contained stove
- Ice box
- Removable battery/power source w/inverter and charger
- DC power jacks (lighter and USB sockets), LED interior lighting
- AC shore power hookup
- Clothes, shoes, gear, and food storage cabinets (under bed, wall/ceiling cabinets, closet)
- Externally accessible storage (tongue box and side pods)
- Leveling jacks on chassis rear corners
- Swing away rear bike rack allowing access to entry door
- Spare tire mount
After viewing available options on the web, I settled on a hybrid trailer of my own design, that wouldn't break the bank. I started with a landscape trailer that was on sale ... as I don't currently have a satisfactory welder. It also simplified registration and about another month of work.
After extending the tongue, removing the ramp, and adding leveling jacks to the rear corners, assembly of the shell began."

45ACP AR-15 Carbine (AR-45) & more

Build a 45ACP AR-15 Carbine (AR-45):
Olympic makes an AR upper chambered in .45ACP and their mags do not require any kind of adapter to work in a typical AR15 lower.
OLYMPIC ARMS 45 ACP AR 15 Project:  https://ar15tactical.com/ar-15-projects/45acp-ar15/

 

Pro2A Tactical .45 ACP AR-15 Pistols (Glock style magazines):
https://pro2a-tactical.com/firearms/ar-15-ar15-pistols-and-firearms/45-acp-ar-15-ar-45-pistols.html?product_list_order=price
About $800.00 - $1,160.00 - Dec 2021

Moriarti Armaments - AR-45 ACP (Glock style magazines): 

https://moriartiarmaments.com/ar-45-acp/
Rifles, Pistols, uppers, lowers, kits, & parts - Complete About $900.00 to $950.00 - Dec 2021

AR-45 On A budget (YouTube video):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYup2XPCCdg

Building a CMMG Guard 45:  https://thisguysguns.wordpress.com/2018/11/06/building-a-cmmg-guard-45-aka-an-ar-45-that-doesnt-suck/
Use a Glock Magazine lower from Uncle Mikes, CMMG, New Frontier Armory, Angstadt Arms, or other vendors.
"Use an Anderson Manufacturing .458 Socom stripped upper:
   It's a Mil-Spec profile (necessary if you want to use a Magpul BAD lever)
   Inexpensive ($65.95 after shipping)
The reason for the .458 Socom profile is that the ejection port is opened up, so it will allow for better clearance of the stout .45 ACP case."

CMMG:  https://cmmg.com/45-acp   https://cmmg.com/resolute-200-rifle-mkg-45-acp

• Complete Rifles and Pistols - About $1,300.00 to $1,850.00 - Dec 2021

Brownells: https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/lower-receivers/ar-15-fm-45-45acp-build-kits-prod134843.aspx

Palmetto State Armory: https://palmettostatearmory.com/tacfire-build-kit-for-ar-15-45-acp-complete-rifle-nitride-black-ssrk45acplpk.html
https://palmettostatearmory.com/new-frontier-armory-c-45-ar-45-stripped-billet-lower-receiver-c45lower.html
https://palmettostatearmory.com/new-frontier-armory-pistol-caliber-ar-9-ar-45-slick-side-billet-upper-with-lrbho-pcupper.html
https://www.rainierarms.com/quarter-circle-10-glock-large-frame-lower-receiver/

Alternatives:  Hi-Point 4595TS, Marlin Camp Carbine, CNC AR45, Just Right Carbines (AR-15, Glock Mag),
Moriarti Armaments (AR-45), Barrier Defense, Quarter Circle 10 Large Frame Glock mag lowers etc.
https://www.vanceoutdoors.com/category.cfm/outdoors/rifles/of3/45-acp
https://www.iammo.com/guns/rifles/caliber/.45-acp/base/barrel/mode/list/show/48
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/ar-15-45-acp-just-right-carbine-gen-3-rifle-117071   https://justrightcarbines.com
https://moriartiarmaments.com/ar-45/windham-weaponry-m4-det-car-hn-windham-weaponry-m4-det-car-hn-
https://moriartiarmaments.com/ar-9/ar-45/ar-45-80-billet-lower-receiver-%E2%80%94-glock-style-10mmlwr-nf
https://barrierdefense.com/U-Build-AR15-45-ACP-16-Complete-Rifle-Kit-45ACP-4516-Kit.htm
https://maconarmory.com/
https://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/hi-point-carbines/hi-point-45acp-carbine.php
https://www.brownells.com/firearms/rifles/semi-auto/usc-45-acp-16--prod141158.aspx
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/productlist/guns/rifles/semi-automatic/45-acp?d=185&c=30&s=706&gauge_chamber=.45%20Acp
https://www.quartercircle10.com/glock-large-frame-builders-kit.html

Articles:
The Best .45 ACP Carbine [Hands-On Tested]:  https://www.colsontaskforce.org/best-45-acp-carbine/

•     Heckler & Koch USC 45: Best Close Range Carbine
•     Hi-Point 45 ACP Carbine: Best Home Defense Carbine
•     TNW Aero Survival 45 ACP: Best Survival Carbine
•     KRISS Vector Gen II CRB .45 ACP: Best for Close Quarters Combat
•     Just Right Carbine Gen 3 (.45 ACP): Best for AR-15 Users

Best Pistol-Caliber Carbines: 9mm & Beyond: 

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/pistol-caliber-carbines/
Best .45 ACP Carbines: http://gundata.org/blog/post/best-45-acp-carbines/
Best .45 ACP Carbine: Buying Guide & Reviews:  https://gunandshooter.com/best-45-acp-carbine/

 

#AR-15, #AR15, #AR-40, #AR40, #AR-45, #AR45, #AR-9, #AR9, #AR-16, #AR16, #M-16, #M16, 

Solar education & tool for motor-homes etc.

Home page: https://www.renogy.com/

System Calculator: https://www.renogy.com/learn/calculator/

Articles on various components:  https://renogy.force.com/helpcenter/s/topic/0TO4W000000kvk7WAA/renogy-academy

Top Ten Tips for Smoked Pork Ribs – Folded Steel

https://foldedsteel.com/blogs/recipes/top-ten-tips-for-smoked-pork-ribs

Chevy Starter details

http://rmcavoy.freeshell.org/starters.html

Fuel tank issues Falcon Rancheros & Wagons

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/fuel-tank-issues-falcon-rancheros-wagons.807853/

"... the designers at Ford decided to really cheap out on the Wagons and Ranchero's by using a Falcon tank. As we know a Falcon fills from the rear of the car. A wagon and Ranchero can not be filled from the rear, they have to be filled from the side. So Ford simply flipped a factory Falcon tank upside down, punched a fill neck into the side of the tank and created the Ranchero / Station Wagon tank.

... the vent on the Ranchero Wagon tank is on the driver side & I think that the vent extends into the tank about 1/8th of an inch. I also noticed that the fill neck does not pour into the top of the tank like a Falcon but it pours in from the side. So when your tank is FULL so is your filler neck...AND your rubber Union!!  Makes you want to inspect your rubber union now doesn't it!!

... I was able to locate a generic hose at the local parts house which did the trick nicely.
Part Number: GATES-24712

To better understand the problem I whipped up these graphics to help illustrate what is going on inside our fuel tanks.

 

1. Full tank. All is good. The tank vents from both the fill neck and the vent tube. I suppose that the vent tube could be below the fuel level when the tank is full. If this is true than the vent would not really be venting anything. The fill neck will be the path of least resistance.
 

2. When parking at any angle with the filler neck aiming down hill, I believe that both the vent and the filler neck are covered by fuel. An air gap pocket is trapped on the passengers side of the tank with no vent provided for the expanding gasses.
 

3. As the fuel evaporates the gasses increase in volume creating pressure, like filling a balloon with air. Problem with this balloon is that it is made of metal. The point of least resistance is the large filler neck tube. Because there is fuel in the neck and the pressure in the tank is rising, the pressure actually pushes a column of fuel up and out.

I believe that this is what is happening in my case. When I visit my car, with a full tank, on a warm day, I'll twist my fuel cap off and it is like someone is pouring fuel from a beer pitcher. Once that has poured out I can see a flat pond of fuel in my filler neck, right up to the brim. And if I shake the car a bit, I'll get burps and bubbles from the tank.

It seems obvious to me that this tank is not well venerated.
 
So what is the solution?

... the real solution would be to install a tank that had vents in three special places. One vent at the forward left hand corner, one vent in the center of the tank and one vent at the back right hand corner. This would allow the tank to vent like modern cars no matter how full or at what angle."

Ford Falcon Parts online

Just a few of many good vendors ...

Falcon Enterprises: https://www.falconparts.com/

Melvin's Classic Ford Parts: https://www.melvinsclassicfordparts.com/

Eckler's: https://www.ecklers.com/history/ford_falcon_mercury_comet

Auto Krafters: https://www.autokrafters.com/ford-falcon-parts.aspx

Raybuck Auto Body Parts: https://raybuck.com/panels/ford/falcon-restoration-parts/

Dottling / Thunderbird Connection: http://www.thunderbirdconn.com/ford-falcon-parts.htm

Classic Industries:  https://www.classicindustries.com/shop/all-years/ford/falcon/parts/

* Dearborn Classics  is now:

  MAC's Auto Parts:  https://www.macsautoparts.com/

The World's Quickest Lincoln Continental Mk III!

https://www.dragzine.com/features/sleeper-alert-the-worlds-quickest-lincoln-continental-mk-iii/

Land-speed record Mark VIII

That time Lincoln built a land-speed Mark VIII and set a 182 MPH record at Bonneville

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2018/04/24/that-time-lincoln-built-a-land-speed-mark-viii-and-set-a-182-mph-record-at-bonneville

Setting up an ASUS notebook for dual boot

NOTE:  this from 2013 – it is still interesting to me.

 

From: an older sibling

Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 8:04 PM

I got the new notebook working with Linux! Here is the compilation of the notes I made along the way. Now I need to figure out how to turn the touchpad off - it appears that the function key does not work in Linux.... I will be in Detroit the next few days on a job. g

Setting up an ASUS K55N notebook for dual boot

Installing Kubuntu to dual-boot on a new Windows 8 notebook

 

The Platform: ASUS K55N notebook, AMD A8-4500M quad core processor operating at 1.9 GHz, 4 Gib RAM, 500 Gib hard drive, and Windows 8. From that, even though it was not obvious in the literature, you can determine that it is running a 64-bit OS and the main board has the infamous UEFI "Secure Boot" system. (Microsoft requires all computers sold with Windows 8 to use Secure Boot, and Windows 8 is a 64-bit OS. A little research shows that 32-bit operating systems cannot run on UEFI Secure Boot hardware.)

 

First try: I installed an Oracle Virtualbox virtual machine (VM) into Windows. Then I installed Ubuntu 12.04.02 (64-bit for AMD) in the VM.The biggest problem noted was speed - the lack of it. It ran about the same as on my ancient Pentium 4 PC. 

 

One advantage of the VM approach it that it is easy to undo: just use the Windows "Add & Remove Programs" application from the Control Panel. The other advantage is that you don't have to mess with the "Secure Boot" owner interaction prevention system. 

 

My second attempt was to go for dual boot, using Kubuntu 12.04 (64-bit for AMD) as a "lighter" alternative to Ubuntu - and it gets away from that horrible Unity system. Reading the available literature indicated both that dual-booting could not be done successfully and that lots of people have done it successfully. The big key seems to be success in finding and disabling "Secure Boot" so that you, the owner of the machine, can actually do what you want with your machine. 

 

The first task was to find out how to access the relevant settings. As this is a UEFI machine, it does not have a traditional BIOS ROM exposed, and no function key to press during boot. Also, the "how to" is generally undocumented by the hardware manufacturer. (Microsoft doesn't say anything about it either, because that's hardware and they are a software company.) On this machine, 

• Start the computer and let it go into Windows normally. 
• Use "Add & Remove Programs" to remove the ASUS "Instant ON" feature. (I am leaving out everything I went through to discover that little item.) 
• Go to Windows Settings: hover at the upper or lower right corner of the screen, then when the fly-out menu appears click on the gear icon. (Microsoft calls the fly-out menu "charm" - I refuse to.)
• Select Settings, then Change PC Settings, then General, and then Advanced Startup. The computer will restart. 
• A "Choose an Option" screen will appear during the boot process. Select Troubleshoot, then Advanced Options, then UEFI Firmware Settings. The computer will restart. 
• This time you should get something that resembles a traditional BIOS screen. (It isn't, but it looks & works like one.) Go through the screens and do these: 

• Enable Legacy Mode
• Enable Launch CSM
• Disable Fast Boot
• Disable Secure Boot 
• In the boot options, choose the DVD drive and set it to boot first.
• Put the Kubuntu Live-CD in the drive and close it. 
• Press F10 to save settings & exit. The computer will restart. 

If all goes well it should boot to the operating system on the CD. At that point I set it to install Kubuntu alongside the existing Windows system, and just let it do what it needed to with partitioning. 

On subsequent boots you will get a multiple choice selection screen. The "real" operating system (Kubuntu) is at the top of the list, so just press Enter - or do nothing for 10 seconds or so. The first time you will have to go through a lot of software updating, but that's pretty normal these days, unless you roll your own. 

Compared to my old Intel Celeron powered HP notebook (yes, the one that died in the middle of a five-day job on the other side of the country!) or my ancient Pentium 4 desktop, this system is blazing fast. 

I am keeping Windows on the box mostly from an excess of caution. First, I'm sure I don't yet know all of the evil interactions between the UEFI Secure Boot and Windows - I don't want to take the chance that completely removing Windows 8 might "brick" the system. After all, the only way I know to get into the UEFI settings is through Windows! Also, there are some software developers who produce desirable products but for Windows only. If I want one of those, and it won't run in the WINE environment, then I might need to use Windows.

---

Then there are those developers who have products for Mac OS-X (built on the Linux kernel) and/or Google Android (built on the Linux kernel) but insist they don't support Linux systems!

I use Evernote and Box - and a few other applications - all of which have clients for Windows, Mac and Android - but not for other major Linux distributions such as Debian, Red Hat and their derivatives (Like the *Ubuntu family.)

Tuning - Engine Timing is everything

Ford - Engine Timing is everything

https://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/03/timing/
"Timing is everything, and without a proper timing curve, everything else goes out the window. Jetting changes, fuel pressure adjustments, are all useless if first the timing is not set correctly."

Chevrolet TV Cable adjustments

Chevrolet TV (throttle-valve) Cable adjustments (700-R4 & 200-4R transmissions):
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/eprints/cc_eprint.pdf
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/eprints/rc_eprint.pdf

200-4R - Mild Street Performance - $1650.00 + $400.00 Core Charge:
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/catalog/catalog_inc/viewitem.php?ITEMID=11

700-R4 - High Performance Street - $1850.00 + $400.00 Core Charge, HP/TQ Rating = 450/500 Maximum
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/catalog/catalog_inc/viewitem.php?ITEMID=8

NASA finally knows what is beneath the surface of Mars

A molten core has been confirmed:
https://www.inverse.com/science/nasa-insight-mars-interior-metal-core

20 DIY Closet Organizers And How To Build Your Own

Also check Home Depot & IKEA for cabinet kits:
https://housefulofhandmade.com/20-diy-closet-organizers-and-how-to-build-your-own/

Brake kits

https://www.brembostoreusa.com/shop/

13 Anti-Inflammatory Foods

For arthritis & more:  https://answers.faqtoids.com/arthritis-diet-13-anti-inflammatory-foods/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=23847575160420334&utm_content=fb-23847575160440334&kw=enbrel+pain+relief

1969 Mercury Marauder X-100

Reasonably priced for a collectible classic.

"Built on a lengthy, 121-inch wheelbase, the Marauder came standard with a whopping four-barrel capped 429-cu.in. engine with 360 horses and 480-lbs.ft. of tire-shredding torque, making it impossible to ignore. Also standard were the ever-durable 9-inch differential, aluminum styled wheels and dual exhaust. To help hammer the point home, designers even added faux vents to each quarter panel, and a contrasting two-tone matte finish from the base of the tunneled rear window to the rear fascia that was standard, but deletable. A center console and bucket seats were add-on items, in leather."

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1969-mercury-marauder-x-100

Fighter jet & Loyal Wingman pairing

Future combat aircraft will likely be designed with one or more drones as vital components of the system.

Perhaps fighting ships and tanks or other land vehicles will get the same design treatment ...

https://www.defensenews.com/top-100/2021/07/12/japanese-defense-firms-prosper-amid-futuristic-tech-orders-export-drives/?utm_source=clavis

Emergency-Room Engineering: The 1962 Chevy II

https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/emergency-room-engineering-the-1962-chevy-ii/

M1 Thumb Saver

About $75
https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/mountain-aerospace-machining-m1-thumbsaver/?fbclid=IwAR0L0CXpfWWFGtT-Yd2knlk3Vq_KsvxkcbAmajUYou1Tv9q9obSlkc2SeFo

The 22 Best Classic Cars for Daily Driving (Oct 2019) - drive something vintage every day

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/g22546146/best-classic-cars-for-daily-driving/
Highlights of these 25 year-old (and older) cars include:
   BMW 2002 & BMW 3-Series (E30)
   Chevrolet Impala SS (1990s)
   Datsun 240Z - Nissan 300ZX
   Datsun 510
   Fox-body Mustangs (including SVO)
   Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
   Honda CRX
   Lexus LS-400, SC-300, & SC-400
   Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W123) & S-Class (W140)
   Saab 900 (Turbo)
   Toyota MR2
   Toyota Land Cruiser
   Volkswagen Beetle & Super Beetle
   Volkswagen Golf GTI
   Volkswagen Corrado
   Volvo 240 & P1800

Laying Out Basic Stair Stringers

https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/framing/laying-out-basic-stair-stringers

How to Install Top Ties for Car-topping Your Canoe

A load on the roof is mostly held down by ropes going side to side BUT there needs to be at least one tie coming off the front so the wind won't be able to lift and possibly flip your load.

https://sourisriverdealer.wordpress.com/2015/03/12/how-to-install-top-ties-for-car-topping-your-canoe/

Improving the Efficiency of Gasoline Engines

How Gasoline Engines Can Survive in an Electric Car Future

Advancing technology can keep conventional engines humming for decades.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/future-gasoline-internal-combustion-engine-ice-technology/

Coming EV Tech to Improve Range, Cost, and Environmental Impact

The EV Tech That Will Improve Range, Cost, and Environmental Impact - It's going to take even better electric cars to grow the market—that's where these advances come in.

https://www.motortrend.com/news/tech-trends-battery-fuel-cell-motors/?wc_mid=4035%3A21494&wc_rid=4035%3A31300607&_wcsid=77D065F517554F7E44A2F56AAF617939A49E10F8B7E034C3

New COBOL compiler (free download)

Free Raincode COBOL Compiler (Windows):  https://www.raincode.com/technical-landscape/cobol/
http://www.discoversdk.com/products/raincode-cobol-compiler
"The Raincode COBOL compiler is available for free.
Not just in a limited version, not for a limited time and not as a development or runtime license only. It's just free! Even if you use it for an application sold in thousands of copies. Even if you have hundreds of developers in house."

Other products include; PL/1, ASM370, JCL (interpreter), CICS, SORT, & Azure (cloud).  
IMSql - Rehosting IMS systems to .NET Core and Azure

Raincode compilers go to Linux!:  https://www.raincode.com/linux/
COBOL, PL/1, ASM370 - Linux and Windows cross-platform builds.

Raspberry Pi security video projects and more

How to build a security camera display with the Raspberry Pi:
https://www.screenly.io/use-cases/applications/security-camera-display/

Basic Video Surveillance with the Raspberry Pi  (external USB camera):
https://makecademy.com/basic-video-surveillance-with-the-raspberry-pi

Smart CCTV Surveillance System using Raspberry Pi With MotionEyeOS:
https://iotdesignpro.com/projects/smart-cctv-surveillance-system-using-raspberry-pi

Create A Multi-Camera CCTV System With Raspberry Pi and motionEyeOS -
Want to build your own CCTV security system with motion detection? Here's how to do it with a Raspberry Pi and motionEyeOS.:
https://www.makeuseof.com/create-a-multi-camera-cctv-system-with-raspberry-pi-and-motioneyeos/
"A special Linux distro called motionEyeOS makes it easy to set up your security system with one or more cameras. It can then detect motion from the camera view and send alerts via email or push notification."

Raspberry Pi Surveillance Monitor (2015):  https://www.bitpi.co/2015/03/18/raspberry-pi-surveillance-monitor/
"The monitor I'm using has a resolution of 1600x1200. I want to take full advantage of it by displaying 9 videos at a time.
...
We will need to dedicate more RAM to the GPU in order to handle the increase load in the video stream. We will run the "sudo raspi-config" and go to "Advance Options" then select "Memory Split". I chose 128MB which effectively doubles the onboard GPU memory available."

Raspberry Pi Home Security System Project [Stream Live Video From Raspberry Pi - view on any browser]:
https://roboticadiy.com/raspberry-pi-home-security-system-project-stream-live-video/

How to: Raspberry Pi-powered surveillance camera monitoring display (4+ IP cameras):
https://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/123787-raspberry-pi-powered-surveillance-camera-monitoring-display

IP Camera Display/Monitor Using a Raspberry Pi:  https://www.instructables.com/IP-Camera-DisplayMonitor-Using-a-Raspberry-Pi/

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How to make a Raspberry Pi video wall: https://www.screenly.io/use-cases/applications/raspberry-pi-video-wall/

Reloading Heavy Bullets in 9mm Luger

https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/reloading-heavy-bullets-in-9mm-luger/99514

Back packing first aid kit

96 grams or 3.4 oz, also take Tylenol.

S&W model 65; compact 357 magnum revolver

https://www.alloutdoor.com/2017/06/28/3-sw-model-65-may-perfect-carry-revolver/?fbclid=IwAR1Ltwi3bh8WDqoT1Nj0lNiituRyAS5rVgfQyjdeqiJdRLIvNYBSxQ2OxSU

Cine Capri website

The old Cine Capri movie theater in Phoenix AZ, USA:-
https://cinecapri.com/?fbclid=IwAR0MZQshNH5YZRohHaIk7Ky4aJMiBzmhwWVZhJxV9CSjgle5kJiNhVOT9Nc

10 Best Cheese Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipes | Yummly

https://www.yummly.com/recipes/cheese-stuffed-poblano-peppers

 Also see: https://www.yummly.com/recipes/mexican-stuffed-poblano-peppers

Crispy Chile Relleno - Kent Rollins

https://kentrollins.com/crispy-chile-relleno/

Beer Batter Fried Chiles Rellenos - La Cocina de Leslie

https://www.lacocinadeleslie.com/2011/07/beer-batter-fried-chiles-rellenos.html

Beer-Battered Mushrooms with Poblano & Beer Queso · Erica's Recipes

https://ericasrecipes.com/beer-battered-mushrooms-poblano-beer-queso/

Wills: Online; free & low-cost

Free Will Makers:
FREEWILL:  https://www.freewill.com/
It takes less than 20 minutes to write or update your legal will, for free.
Same site offers other products like a Living Will, Revocable Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, etc.

https://www.lawdepot.com/contracts/last-will-and-testament-usa/
Answer a few simple questions - Print and download instantly

Fabric will:  https://try.meetfabric.com/willsf/

DoYourOwnWill:  https://www.doyourownwill.com/

Create An Advance Directive (free):  https://www.formsbuildr.com/advance-directive/?

Low Cost Will Makers:
8 Best Online Will Makers (2021):  https://www.thebalance.com/best-online-will-makers-4580500#:

13 Best Online Will Makers:  https://wellkeptwallet.com/online-will-makers/

Are Online Wills Valid?
  Online wills can be legally binding once you print them and have several signatures.
  The first signature is the person (the testator) who makes the will. So if the will is for you, then you must sign it as the testator. Your spouse will need to sign their will.
  More importantly, two non-involved people must sign your will, and these signatures must be notarized. Your bank may offer free notary services.
  You will also need to see which services the online will maker offers. For example, you might only be able to legally assign guardians for your children but not your pets.
  Also, a last will and testament that isn't a trust must go through a probate court. The court will legally decide who receives your property and gains custody of your children under age 18.

Quicken WillMaker Plus - $79.99

Includes:
    Quicken WillMaker Plus 2020
    Nolo's Living Trust 2019
    1-year online subscription to Nolo's Promissory Note

eBooks:
    Quicken WillMaker Plus 2020 Manual
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    Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law

36 Legal Documents:
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        Legal Will
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KE Arms KP-15 Monolithic AR Lower Receiver and Buttstock,

KE Arms KP-15 Monolithic AR Lower Receiver and Buttstock, Stripped, Black Polymer New:  $109.95
Complete $199.99 (Polymer) - FDE & black
https://www.brownells.com/manufacturers/ke+arms+llc/index.htm?msclkid=83d53f9f8774126a33675f329e962b3a
https://www.jgsales.com/ke-arms-kp-15-monolithic-ar-lower-receiver-and-buttstock,-stripped,-black-polymer-new.-p-106221.html
https://kearms.americommerce.com/ - discounts on blermished items ...

Practicality Meets Affordability (Brownell's description):
What makes this lower different than its counterparts? The answer is simple… the KE Arms KP-15 is a monolithic polymer AR-15 style lower receiver made from injection molded, 30% glass-filled nylon. Its unique design incorporates the buffer tube, pistol grip, trigger and a 13-inch (LOP) buttstock into the receiver as integral components. The result is an affordably priced, lightweight lower receiver.

The KE Arms KP-15 lower receiver uses a carbine buffer and spring. The take down and pivot pins have built-in detents, which increases durability by eliminating the spring and detent holes. The buffer detent (should you choose to use it) is held in place with a 5/64" roll pin. The hammer pin area is wider for durability; standard AR-15 hammer pins can still be used, though the KE Arms longer hammer pin is recommended for customers preferring a flush pin for aesthetic reasons.

The safety selector spring and detent have been designed to load from the top, then the selector is slid over them. (Standard selectors can work but removing them can be particularly difficult. KE Arms recommends the use of their designated mil-spec selector or ambi selector to make removal easier. Follow the manufacturer's assembly guide for further instructions.)

    Weight: 1.704 lbs.
    Compatible with all Mil-Spec fire control groups
    Compatible with cassette style match triggers
    Flared magwell
    Available in black and flat dark earth
    MLOK Slots at rear of stock for sling attachment
    Pre-drilled in front for QD socket inserts
    Uses a standard bolt catch. Cannot accept the PDQ lever. The PDQ lever is exclusive to the WWSD complete rifle.
    Do NOT use anything other than standard carbine buffers and round springs or the JP SCSS in the KP-15.

WARNING!: This item is legally classified as a receiver. You Must be 21 years old to purchase this item and a resident of the same state your transferring dealer is licensed in.

The KE Arms KP-15 is compatible with standard AR-15 uppers in calibers including .223/5.56mm NATO, .300 Blackout, 6.5mm Grendel and 6.8mm SPC. The lower receiver is also compatible with 9mm blowback systems, when used with a minimum buffer weight of 5.4oz (carbine). Failure to use a minimum buffer weight of 5.4oz can damage the lower.

CERAKOTE: If you intend to Cerakote your KP-15 the manufacturer recommends the bake should be done at low temperatures (<190 Degrees F) and with an upper in place to prevent warping.

WARRANTY: The KE Arms KP-15 has a lifetime warranty for normal use. If the receiver breaks through misuse or neglect, KE Arms will replace it ONCE for $65.00.

NOTE: Not recommended for .458 SOCOM, .50 Beowulf or .50 BMG. Please contact KE Arms if you intend to register your KP-15 lower receiver as an NFA weapon.
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It is compatible with all Mil-Spec Fire Control Groups, and cassette style match triggers including the KE Arms DMR and SLT units. The hammer pin area is wider for durability, and standard AR15 hammer pins can still be used but longer hammer pins are available from KE Arms if you prefer a flush pin. Safety selector spring and detent load from the top and then the selector is slid over them. Standard selectors can work but removing them can be particularly difficult. You can obtain an optimized mil-spec selector or optimized ambi selector from KE Arms to make removal easier. The KP-15 is compatible with standard AR15 uppers in calibers including .223/5.56mm NATO, .300 Blackout, 7.62x39mm, 6.5mm Grendel, 6.8mm SPC, .350 Legend; make sure you use the appropriate weight carbine buffer for your rifle to eject 

 

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What to Know Before Buying an Early Dodge Viper

Dodge Viper Buyer's Guide: Common Issues, Pricing, Specs (roadandtrack.com)

What Made the Original Dodge Viper the Most Dangerous Modern Sports Car (roadandtrack.com)

Jay Leno's Garage: Dodge Viper GTS - Backstory and Overview (roadandtrack.com)

Cipher Girls

Also see the BBC show "The Bletchley Circle" available on Amazon Prime.

https://crimereads.com/cipher-girls-the-women-who-cracked-hitlers-codes/?fbclid=IwAR1loCmqNB0KcF3k7PQAB6U5nPrFdvmulpT72KFyGwTBQqzNiS99-EJNLvE

Mark VIII - Cobra intake swap

Mark VIII - Cobra intake swap

While other sources may be needed, there seems to be a consensus that the 2nd Gen Mark VIIIs can benefit from the Cobra intake manifold and related components:

https://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forum/threads/kooks-headers-and-98-cobra-intake-swap.81135/

https://www.lincolnsofdistinction.org/xenforo/index.php?threads/installed-mustang-cobra-intake-manifold-on-1997-mark-viii-lsc.46381/

https://www.corral.net/threads/cobra-intake-swap-onto-a-mark-viii.1114787/

https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/mark-viii-swap-help.1165171/