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by truereplica
Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why do the top two computer mags disagree so often??
Replies: 9
Views: 3853

Why do the top two computer mags disagree so often??

If you have never subscribed to a computer magazine maybe I can save you a little pain and suffering. Here's my advice. Pick one and never read any of the others for the rest of your natural life! I once subscribed to four. Reading all became such a burden I'm down to only two, the top two. That wou...
by truereplica
Sat Oct 29, 2005 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What kind of crazy car radio display is this?
Replies: 4
Views: 2341

Re: What kind of crazy car radio display is this?

I guess the thing that really had me twisted in knots was when these radios were designed and manufactured. They were put in cars starting around 1985. They didn't change at all over the next several years. These days, the brilliant colors found in LCD TVs and monitors are commonplace. The lamp I fo...
by truereplica
Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What kind of crazy car radio display is this?
Replies: 4
Views: 2341

What kind of crazy car radio display is this?

I picked up four identical used car radios. They were made for the early 90's Taurus- Sable. Since my dad has two wagons of that vintage that both have bad switches, dead displays, or both I thought I would give him an early birthday present. I tested all four radios. Sound was good, all switches an...
by truereplica
Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A better way to defrost rear car windows?
Replies: 20
Views: 7254

Re: A better way to defrost rear car windows?

Thank you very much Chris Smith, Matt Nuzum, and Jolly Roger. Your responses to my post are really fine!<p>Just to let all you guys know, I experimented with every kind of electrical, electronic, and electromechanical gizmo and gadget when I was a teenager. I subscribed to all the electronic hobby m...
by truereplica
Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A better way to defrost rear car windows?
Replies: 20
Views: 7254

A better way to defrost rear car windows?

My dad has driven station wagons all his life. He would rather quit driving than switch to an SUV or some other big car.<p>He presently has a 1991 Taurus and Sable wagon. Since the Taurus and Sable are almost identical the parts purchased for one can usually be used for the other.<p>The rear window ...