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mhardy6647 wrote: »

I was at the feed store yesterday and happened to espy this adorable little Mitsubishi thing. It looked quite cute, quite capable (appears to have 4WD, although maybe AWD?) and quite Vermont. :cool:

No way I'd drive that toy.

seeclear wrote: »

So if I were going to search for the components to make one of these, what would I search? I'm guessing a Bluetooth receiver/controller of some sort and a battery pack to go with? I've got speakers...

TIA!

PartsExpress: bluetooth amplifier board + battery board + panel mount and maybe a charger?. I didn't look around much at their website, but they often have project pages that talk you through it.

I generally have better luck with FEDEX than UPS. USPS is guaranteed to be a terrible experience. Packages typically sit in the Richmond distribution center for at least a week

Youuu son of a... just you wait. You will rue the day... RUE THE DAY!

I encouraged our son & daughter-in-law to get a Speed Queen when they got married & bought a house (pretty much at the same instant). They did, and they love it.
This being said, the 20 year old washer is probably better than any new "ordinary" new model in myriad ways. As such, it just might be worth fixing.

It can be fixed IF the part is still avaliable. There is a lot to take apart to get to it and you may need a special tool. The problem is this may be the tip of the iceberg as in you fix this part and another fails and soon you're nickel and dime time and time again with parts.

I do concur with the Speed Queen. They are very pricey but worth EVERY penny and will in all likelihood be your last pair you buy.

Obligatory Trey @VR3 get a Speed Queen washer comment

You can definetly use a chain fall laterally.
Done it many times on heavy loads, no problems.
Come-a-longs suck. Period.