Gonzo

Have a GREAT weekend, new story is up AND Sunday Chat is still on... see ya there

So much for no snow....I didn't get any, but it looks like the east coast got all of it... hope ya got a shovel.

Finished up the next video for Dayco Products. This time I was the guy doing all the talking... pretty neat gig. Don't know how it will turn out, it's going to take a bunch of editing. It's not so much being in front of the camera as it is trying to get all the words they want in one take. Really takes some practice to get this down. Hopefully the next bunch I do will keep getting better and better.

The devastation in Moore Oklahoma is far worse than you can imagine. Lives disrupted, families and belongings gone. Please pray for these folks and their community. Pictures do NOT do justice to the carnage. Drive through one of these areas and you'll have a different respect for mother nature.

What a night in Oklahoma. Tornado touched down about 5 miles from my house. My wife and I were at a restaurant at the time... which was only a mile from it. I actually saw the tornado drop out of the sky while I was having a beer and eating chips and salsa. The rushed all the patrons to the backroom. It passed us in about 20 minutes. Then, we reordered or meals. LOL... what a night. Wife can't say I don't take her anywhere exciting now. LOL

From the time I open the doors til' the time I close them I've been super busy the last couple of weeks. I know it won't last... school starts in a few weeks, I don't know why but that always slows the shop down. Enjoy it while ya can I guess.

Here's a link to the interview I did with Remarkable Results Radio.

Spent the last two weeks revamping the website www.gonzostoolbox.com. Should make it easier to find stories and tech articles. Let me know what ya think of the changes. Also, check out the Trivia page videos.

Just heard that ASE will be considering a new classification. L3 Hybrid/Electric ... Sometime in 2015. End of 2014 actual tests dates will be posted.

Just got back in town from an extended Memorial day weekend. Got the boy back from college, played some golf, and stopped in at a few automotive repair shops. Pretty cool. Hopefully the shops I stopped at will check out ASO now that they know about this site.

Hope everyone is busy. I know I am. Had two days in a row that I worked late just to finish out some jobs. Hate the heat, but love the work.

Had an 02 Explorer in today with a door ajar light stuck on.  The guy had it at another shop who charged him for a door jam switch but it came right back on.  They told him to come see me.  I've got an IDS, but it's been so long I forgot which cable to use to get into the security side of things.  (that's where you can see all the door ajar switches)  well, when I finally got it all figured out and saw it on the screen the other shop changed the wrong switch.   What I'd like to know is how in the HELL did they determine which switch it was without properly diagnosing it.   I think they guessed..and guessed wrong.  

ON VACATION !!!! Be back in two weeks (Oct 11) I'm not sure how well the internet is down in Mexico, they told us it's no different than in the USA. So, if I'm not at chat on Sunday you'll know why. 2 weeks of no grease, grime, and busted knuckles. First time that I won't touch a car or a scanner for that length of time. Gee, I get to see what it's like...looking forward to the time off. BTW my shop is full...with work waiting. Mostly restorati...

Interstate battery stopped by to restock my shelves. The drivers big truck wouldn't start, so I checked it out for him. Ah, dah, it was a dead battery. Needed a new one. Hmm, now I wonder where a battery would be? Just too freakin funny.What's on your mind?

Happy Halloween Everyone. Here's a scary story from a few years ago. http://www.gonzostoolbox.com/StoriesFolder/LastStop.html

Doing a radio program this Saturday morning. It will also be recorded if you miss it.

Just got my copy of Shop Owners Magazine. Really nice write up about Joe Marconi... Gee, i wonder if I know that guy... Awesome story. nice photos. good job JOE!!

Back at the shop after a week in New Orleans. Great convention. Learned a whole lot. Now I've got to get back to work. New stories on their way! !

Just came back from Kansas. I was at the Vision HiTech Training Expo lots of new equipment, scanners, and other tools. Lots of big name trainers giving classes and lots and lots of people at the convention. Super day to go window shopping for new equipment

Spent the night at the vet with one of our family dogs. He broke his front leg getting into a fight with one of the other dogs. As it is.. I was waiting on another professional to do their job... hmmm...sounds like the making of another story soon.

April in Oklahoma... when the weather man says, "It's going to be a bad one." Get the lawn furniture tied down cause it won't be there later. LOL

Heading to Kansas City for the Vision Convention. I'll be there until Saturday. Attending a few classes and meeting a lot of the industry people.

FYI ---- I'll be a little late for chat tonight. Late round of golf and a really cool golf course. Can't pass it up, Should be live at 7:15-7:20

Great turn out for Sunday night chat.

saturday morning, time for some golf and new stories to post.