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Neighbor of mine is a banker with Huntington and his wife (ex-pharma sales rep) is opening a doggy day-care/grooming franchise out of California. The two of them just had their first kid and are going nuts setting up their first 1 of 3 locations in Short North. They are really excited, but it's a LOT of work. Scott is right on: if you don't have experience in an industry or a lot of capital, you need to look at a small, "start-up" franchise model to have any success and be prepared to work. Good luck!

Just rustlin' a rustler in my thread is all...:fuckyeah:

Were the word in your mouth the same time Gabe's bawls were in your mouf? Cuz I totally understand if they fell out when he pulled out...:gabe:

Gabe's gonna gabe :gabe: BRB racking up hours in a Cessna, BRB hanging out at C&C, BRB taking care of business, BRB boating in the Gulf of Mexico... Take your pick, brojangles:masturboy:

What can I say? I'm an enthusiastic car nut. :masturboy:

http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/ DADDY LIKE 1800lbs, 2.0L turbo flat-4 with an easy 300hp...anyone know of a wrecked WRX out there for cheap?

So Randy mentioned that Harbor Freight sells 30cu.ft. inert gas tanks for $85. He even gave me the SKU: CGA-580. Dammit if I can't find the thing on HF.com. Has anyone bought welding tanks from HF? I'd be exchanging them anyway for full ones at COW, per Randy's recommendation...

Bethel Rd/Sawmill West of Reed Rd... Next to Graeters...

2003 Lexus GX470. Great truck.

I'm on the advisory board for the school at my church, and they own/operate 3 short buses that are based on '04-'05 Chevy 3500-frame vans. They are gas, and have Carrier A/C units on the short bodies. Is anyone on the board able to service the GM powertrains, as well as the repair needs of the bus bodies? Once the ladies that run the school learned that I'm a car nut, they opened up about the problems they've had since day 1... The company that sold them the buses, TESCO, basically sold and dropped them; no follow-up service whatsoever. Before joining the advisory board, these poor ladies running the school were getting OK service from a shop, but now all three are approaching 50k miles and they are worried about getting shafted on service. They are just not equipped to manage the school and have the knowledge to not get overcharged/underserviced by the shop. In addition, the growth of the church (which shares use of the church-school buses) a 4th bus is needed. Any help in managing this small but important fleet of buses better would be appreciated. Thanks!

I heard different. http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTdG--0xWMemfQrFywO8FqWnrf25dniyRoeoNcXi1DJ6Zruo35j-cpIPlDL

Talk to LT1Rick.

http://jalopnik.com/5936602/dear-marketers-not-every-twentysomething-is-a-hipster I saw two of these parked in the lot back-to-back at Jack Maxton on Friday night for the cruise-in. These were new-car inventory, which is good because they sure don't deserve to be in any car show. I enjoy a cheap ride better than most, and enjoyed test-driving some new frugal machines recently. However, this piece can EAD and DIAF. Seriously, anything that has 84hp and sells for $15k brand new is an absolute waste. Forklifts have more power than this wanna-be. The paint for the blacked-out B-pillar on both Sparks on Maxton's lot looked like they were applied with a paint roller without tape, and were uneven. I was pleased with the Sonic and Cruze (turbo/6-spd manuals) from a driving standpoint, but both were low on the value side for what you get for the price. I won't even bother touching this heap. GM, GFY for bringing this to our shores.

I was looking up welding gas suppliers, and came across Tim's thread from a few years back: http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73552&highlight=welding+supplies I called Central Ohio Welding, and spoke to Randy. Sounded older, and holy shizz did I get a data dump on what-I-need-to-know-about-welders! He suggested getting one or two 30cu.ft. bottles from Harbor Frieght for $85, and bringing them over to get filled with C25 for $28... Just want to check to see if the shop's legit. Thanks.

Hi, I am looking for some help with locating an old car, and am hoping you may be able to help me. My name is Darren Brandon and the car is nothing to me, however a very close friend of mine recently found a picture of her parents (mother pregnant with her) next to a 67 mustang fastback, the car belonged to her Father whom she never met as he was killed in Vietnam, nobody seems to know what happened to the car, until recently, she came across an old registration and got the VIN, tracked it down to being in Athens or Nelsonville area as of 2004. the vin is 7R02S222671 Any help in locating the car would be greatly appreciated Thanks for anything you can do. sincerely Darren I can be reached at 407 914 0519 if you have any questions.

I feel a Tim response coming on: I believe cars are like shoes: multiple solutions for multiple situations. I see 4 vehicular solutions: 1) Comfort - drive to work, church, the club, etc...and show up refreshed, looking good. 2) People Hauler - take kids, extended family, friends, etc. somewhere with their stuff 3) Workhorse - handle dirty work, or hauling/towing heavy things. 4) Fun Time - Connect your emotions to the driving experience Vehicles can combine more than 1 item together, based on your budget, mechanical ability, and space requirements. I feel that 4 separate and distinct vehicles – which all do one of the above things strongly – is the best way to live your automotive life. In filling these transportation responsibilities, I currently have a sedan, van, and pickup truck that all serve me well. Having gotten rid of my Vette two years ago, I'm now looking for a "Fun Time" car... 1) I'm cheap, so a car has to be inexpensive. I need a car payment like I need another hole in my head. I think WE ALL need another car payment like we need excess orifii in our craniums. If you disagree, you can go fuck yourself since you need to go fuck yourself. 2) I want multiple cars because each serves a different purpose. I don't need an AWD, twiln-turbo V-12 convertible that seats 7 and comes with a 6-speed manual because said vehicle doesn't exist. If it did, it would require ARAB MONEY to own. See item #1. Ergo, I am constantly looking to adjust my stable. 3) I want a convertible because I spend too much time inside instead of outside. I want to enjoy the outdoors whilst driving, weather-permitting. In fact, my kids need to be outside more. I want them to enjoy lungs full of relatively fresh air as much as possible. Windows down is a beginning...a convertible is the ultimate goal. 4) I am realizing I'm not a Jeep guy. Jeeps are good at costing the owner a lot of money, to go slowly on rocks. I'm not planning on driving on rocks. If I'm driving on rocks, it's because I made a serious mcsteak whilst driving on a road. Driving off the road is fun, but breaks things like U-joints and squirrels. I'll take something that takes to a paved, dirt, or gravel road just fine, no matter what the Ohio weather. Oh, and it needs to be a convertible. 5) I want a simple car, because simple is cheap: see item #1. 6) I like the idea of a Chevy Blazer or Ford Bronco from the '70s. I'm not picking on these two because I like Ford or Chevy. I like them because they are relatively cheap. I see Toyota FJ40s in the $5000+ range, but compared the Blazer you're getting at least 2 less cylinders, a smaller vehicle, and more expensive parts hocked by annoying companies. That's unamerican. Plus, a 30-year old Toyota has exactly the same reliability of a similar vintage Ford or Chevy...which they all suck. 7) I'm asking for help because I want to be the guy with an inside deal. I don't want to buy a vehicle just because it was a mile from my house. I want to get the really cheap deal because the opportunity presented itself, and either I was there or I knew a guy who knew the guy. I'm not omnipresent, so I'm sharing these things with all of you. In addition, I don't want to deal with someone trying to make a lot of money off of the car, because I never made money selling a car...and I want to deal with people like me. I want to buy a convertible off of someone who took care of their ride, and is ready to move on to other amazing life experiences...not a loser who needs to hock their car in order to make their next marijuana buy. I want to buy a car at a reasonable price, paying a discount for modifications and repairs I would normally do myself, but don't have to now because this reasonable guy did them over the last couple of years. 8) I will always want a CTS-V, because that fits one of my vehicular needs exceptionally well. Unfortunately for the CTS-V, that need is currently being filled by my Passat. 9) I will always want a Factory Five Cobra, because that fits the last need exceptionally well. Unfortunately, that want is being overshadowed by the need to take care of family, and projects that require more of my immediate time than building a car. That's what I'm looking for. Thanks in advance if you can help me in my unending search!

Actually, Aaron...you are dead on. Only after C&C on Saturday and talking to Casey did I add the Volvo C70, which can be had with a 6-speed manual. But then I realized that it's over $14k for a FWD car. I really like the BMW...and 323ci's can be had in the teens. But then as I started boiling down a car I realized I'm too cheap for $14k. The A4 convertible in a manual is a tough find, unless it's a 2004-2006 S4. Then, it's V8 AWD convertible awesomeness for $20-$30k.

Does anyone that positively contributes to society... wear a "Schlitz" T-shirt?

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Make sure you sing the "$5 Footlong" song - complete with hand gestures - when you order. They love hearing that, and won't spit in your Spin-Egg-N-Cheese sammitch.

Tell you hucksters what: go find me a car then. Stick shift convertible that makes more than 200hp, seats 4. Make it cheap, with less than 100k miles. GO.

Historically, I've searched CarMax and Autotrader for used cars, but CarMax really only focuses on cars that are newer (2002-present). Autotrader is good, but filled with ads and junk...and I see a lot of ads that are old. Aside from these sites, are there any other sites that people recommend? I'm looking for an efficient way to find private owner (maybe dealers, too) 1972-2002 used cars. For the amount of time I search for fun in the evenings, I want to make sure I'm being as efficient as possible! Craigslist? <<<putting that here since I'm sure many of you will quote it for your response. If Craigslist, is there a better way aside from SearchTempest to see CL posts from other cities as well in a single search?

I <3 Tilley. BP is indeed 5x112. Assuming offset is 35+ or 42+. Will bolt onto VW Passat, Audi A4, A6, A8 as well.

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Mother Russia + Mother Nature = One scary bitch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsd2WW_WcIE&feature=g-user-f