MatMan

I have read through this whole thread and there are many good examples here of what the "real world" is like on the 'outside'. I hold a BS in Materials Engineering. My first job was with NEC electronics as a product engineer, failure analysis mostly. Although it sounds neat, my internship was failure analysis of AlliedSignal/Garrett turbochargers was quite boring, actually. One fatigue failure is just about the same as them all. When the tech market bubble popped, I had to fall back on my upbringing and get a job in the construction industry. Although I do believe that my degree helped me with negotiating salary, and to maybe even a greater extent demonstrated that I can jump through hoops and deal with the BS to solve problems, I do not believe I have used anything from my time at college, except for the best friends of my life. As my favorite engr. prof once said, "don't let your education get in the way of your learning."

Is this thing ever to be sold to a private party?

Wow. Nice work. Great workmanship!

Yes hyundai quality has been on the rise. the Santa Fe is a Consumer Report best buy for small SUVs. As TeamNissan stated, it's only a matter of time befor these V8s (if offered) end up at your local junkyard/PnP. Buy the coupe, and wait for a transplant.

Yeah, there are a few nice hills and MONSTER thunder storms with 120MPH winds in Scottsdale.

Some pics are gross, others make you scratch your head...some are awesome... http://www.tribemagazine.com/board/showthread.php?t=131618 Here are a few teasers (and I have only on page 8):

Good point, I remember when Hyundai first promoted their cars, something like "so cheap, you'll buy two." Turned out they were right!

wow. looks like a bimmer and a lexus had a kid!

Is it a short- tail, or a long tail? I may have what you are looking for, used, of course. Please PM me.

Haven't we been here before?

Not to be too picky, but I have never heard of a '77 ZX. Is it a 77 with a previously swapped ZX motor/wiring? If I were you, I would buy that beater just on principal. And, if it's a 5 speed, you are that much more better off! I plan on dropping an 81 ZX motor/tranny in my 71. I haven't quite decided on keeping the EFI or staying with ZTherapy carbs.

I thought that guy was going to take one of those ramps!!!

MBNA was bought by Bank of A$$holes last year. Ask me how I know.

Oh, cool! I am glad that you thought of something to cover that area up! In that case, I don't see why that wouldn't work, besides aesthetics (assuming the bit stays sharp enough to not rip out chunks). I think the center of formica is a dull brown, and that would be exaggerated by the radius.

IMHO, if you put a radius on the top edge, the formica will not lay down over it. You would have to cut your formica short, and have the 1/16" 'lip' for lack of better words. You still haven't answere my question as to if the location was what was formerly your wife's study/office.

That makes sense. What great forethought for Chevron. AND it explains why the price of fuel has steadily creeped up after '98, and the oil companies' HUGE profits... BUY the competition, it's the Murcan way! (say that out loud if it doesn't come to you naturally)

'66 Ford 3/4 ton - Mary Lou '83 Rx-7 - Red '76 BMW 3.0Si - Rocketsled '90 Ford Ranger - POS '96 4Runner - The Runner (KIA, don't let your wife drive with a kitten) '94 Ford Ranger - The green truck (original), AKA pregnant retarted water buffalo (4 cyl.) '01 PT Cruiser - POC Cruiser '71 240 (runs) - as yet unnamed '01 Tundra - Daddy's Truck '81 and '82 280ZXs are both called "those damn cars" by the wife, I call 'em parts cars. '71 240 (don't run) - future racer

This wouldn't be in what was formerly your office, would it? The bit I posted is a finishing/bevelling bit. I believe that the front face would need to be applied and trimmed flush, then the desktop applied and bevelled with that bit. I guess it's moot if you are going with a wood reveal. Install that piece first screwed from the top, then cover the countersunk screw heads with the laminate. Any hardwood/flooring outlet should at least point you in the right direction for hickory lumber if they do not have any in stock. Let me know if you can't find anything because there is a GREAT hardwood supply in Auburn.

I think you are going the right direction. If your plywood substrate has missing holes (where knots were), and your formica is thin enough, you will either need to fill the holes or add a layer of masonite. I like the idea of having a "nose" overhang in the front, and you can always space it so that fingers don't get in the way, or get drawer hardware that has the "easy glide, self-closing" feature. Try this bit, or one similar for your fiinish product. http://www.toolstoday.com/p-5102-no-file-trim-router-bits-us-patent-no-4669923.aspx

I wonder what the KWh drain would be on the electric bill.

It's SMILING! I'd be screwed. 50 miles is 10 miles over my one way commute! Maybe I can get the office to install a few extension cords.

Before 2001 they S U C K E D, and after they win 3 out of 4 superbowls.... Hmmm... {edit} Just food for thought. I will let everyone else ponder and discuss. {/edit}