Thank you!!

LOVE your comment! This band was definitely one of hard work and commitment, and we appreciate the comment. Peace!

@@richwahneEXPERTSmadeEasy you're welcome.

It was a lot of fun to create this video, and I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thank you for the kind words.

It was all my pleasure! I'm thrilled you found it useful.

Just two, both on the back of the truck.

You are very welcome!

That is AWESOME...well except for breaking the nipple on the bottom of the canister. Thank you for the note that all went well!!

Thank you for the kind words!! The ByrdBrains were one of the most rewarding projects I've ever had the honor of playing in!

Thank you VERY MUCH for your thoughtful reply! I hope your project turns out spectacular!! Be safe!

Thank you for reaching out to me, but I have to apologize that I don't have any input on that part of the project. I always went to my local Advance Auto Parts for fuel pumps and had great luck...as long as you have the VIN for the rig, they should be able to help. My best to you, and be safe!!

Thanks for the comment!!! I can't in my wildest imagination why you'd need a hole 15" in diameter? If you check out every professional fence installer, they're all using either a manual post-hole digger, or a power auger, both of which dig a hole approximately 9-10 inches wide. I'm certainly not telling anybody exactly how to do this repair, rather what work extremely well for me. Best to you and be safe!!

@@richwahneEXPERTSmadeEasy yea man, seen a few videos before taking on the project that you wanna be 3x’s the post size. It’s referenced in one of the ASTM standards. Whatever way works though right.

My pleasure!!

Thank you for the kind words!! I thrilled that my video made your pump exchange a bit less stressful! Peace!

I'm in the same situation, also thanks to Ian. What I'm considering for the broken posts is to initially dig down deep enough around the post to drill holes using a hole saw or large enough drill bit. Basically create holes for the 'persuader' bar to fit through. If that doesn't work I would try to drill holes in the fence post as described above then use a short, durable strap to loop through the hole posts & over the 'persuader' bar. Good luck!! My current count is to replace 17 posts, all broken during Ian. It'll probably take me a month, if I'm lucky. 😆

@@pauldavidarmstrong6069 right on, I am also in the same boat. Brand new fence install 3 months ago got decimated by Ian. I have 10 posts snapped and several others heaved. I have seen some videos that suggest I might be able to straighten out the heaved ones and reinforce with more concrete. Another idea I saw is to actual rebar and pour concrete inside the post to stiffen it. (the one caveat is this makes it very challenging to replace any bottom rails if needed in the future, but not impossible.) The other option is steel beam inserts for the inside but those cost about $80 per post. I want to bulletproof my fence for any future storms since it is so new it was painful to see it go lol.

​@@pauldavidarmstrong6069 I'm in Port Charlotte. We literally had our fence put in a month before the storm destroyed it. we have a lot of intact post that are just leaning. can you use this same method to straighten them?

@@legendkochis9909 I think drilling hole(s) into a post to straighten it would NOT be ideal. If the posts are leaning yet otherwise undamaged, it may be possible to partially dig out dirt near the post in the area you want the post to move (a post hole digger might be preferred but not required) until it can be repositioned to where desired. Then refill the hole & compress the dirt. Be careful not to dig too deeply, you don't want the post to go deeper into the ground. Also be aware that posts set in concrete may take a bit more work to reposition. Another option would be to add concrete to better set/hold the post (once repositioned, before filling the hole) but it's not required. I hope that helps. 🙂

@@pauldavidarmstrong6069 The posts are vinyl and they're set in concrete. I don't want to dig for ever. I'm thinking of digging around the larger part of the concrete top then wrapping a chain to a farm jack to get them out. Then refill the holes and start over. I was just trying to avoid replacing the posts since 90% of them are intact

Thank you very much! This project was a lot of fun, and we're glad you like our cover! Peace!!

Hi, Thomas! Thank you for your kind comment. We'd love to have continued, but two out of five does not a band make - RIP. I'd like to think someone else out there is having the fun that we did. Cheers, Ian

@@richwahneEXPERTSmadeEasy Roger McGuinn brings his solo show to any one of several venues here in Connecticut where I live and I try to see him every visit. Some years ago he played at the Katherine Hepburn Center in Old Saybrook and I attended the show. At the souvenir table before the show was an attractive dark haired woman speaking to the customer ahead of me in line. She was remarking that "We were and there" at several places around the country, and so on. I guessed she was Roger's wife and when it was my turn I asked "You must be Camilla?" and she admitted that was true. We chatted for a few minutes and I mentioned that at a previous show at Infinity Hall in Norfolk, Connecticut, I was somewhat disappointed that "Bells of Rhymney" was not performed and asked if it might be in the set list that evening. "Oh, I don't know about that" she replied. The show started and Roger played his first set then took a break. He came out for the second set and, sure enough, "Bells" was the third song in. I stood up and gave a very visible two thumbs up. After the show I went back to the souvenir table to thank Camilla for the show and asked if my request had put the song in the show. "Oh, I'll never tell" she replied with a grin. Whether it did or not I can always believe my request had put "Bells of Rhymney" into the show that evening

I feel your pain! GM didn't do anybody doing maintenance any favors when they installed the tank and plumbing the way they did. Shame on them!! As to your idea about cutting a hole in the floor, I've done that before on a 1998 Astro, and it was a huge mistake. Don't get me wrong, it might work for your Sub...but it wasn't a good decision on the Astro. Stay safe, and best of luck to you! Thank you for the comment too!

That would be awesome, and thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately three members of this iteration have sadly passed away.

So sorry to hear, as your group is EXCEPTIONALLY talented and would have been a big hit on the music cruises we attend. Should another iteration occur, please, please consider the cruises. Thanks for the wonderful music!

Thank you, Bill! I will definitely follow up on that suggestion - a couple of us are still breathing! Cheers, Ian

Approximately 30"....but it will depend on your post, and how your fence is going to be constructed.

Thank you for the kind words!! I've used this technique many times, and I though others would find it helpful too! Peace!

Hi Jayson, My pleasure!! Thank you for watching and commenting!! Peace!

Hi Nick, Thanks for the note! We certainly had a GREAT time re-creating the music of The Byrds, and super glad to read that you enjoyed our attempt!!

@@richwahneEXPERTSmadeEasy Respect.

Thank you for the kind words Nick!! Unfortunately we lost three members of the band, and it became impossible to keep finding replacements; so our versions of The Byrds music lives on in audio and video recordings we made. Cheers for sure!!

Thank you, Nick - it is a MOST rewarding song to play! Ian

Because it's made of paper, and as the paper breaks down, it would leave a gap between the hardened concrete and the dirt. There may be a form that would not break down, I just like being cautious! Thanks for watching and for the comment!!

Thank you for the kind words! Be safe, and I hope all goes well for you!! Peace

Thank you for your KIND words. Sadly, we lost a couple members of the band - and they are now playing in the eternal ByrdBrains! We tried to keep the band going after their passing, but we just couldn't find the perfect replacements, and decided to hang up our gear...Peace and Abundant Blessings to you and yours!

Thank you so much! Unfortunately, a couple key members have passed, so it became impractical to continue. It was all so close to us that continuing felt like a cross between betrayal and posing.

Hi, MRS! Yeah, it goes back a few - we all had such fun, but have all gone on to other projects, some permanently, if you get my meaning. . . Thank you for your kind comment! Ian

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm pleased that you found my video helpful! Peace and Abundant Blessings!!

Thank you for the kind words Nick! The ByrdBrains project was such an awesome combo, with amazing talent, and glad that you enjoyed our cover! Peace!

You could, I guess; but two points - 1) why would you want to fill the hole with the exact same dirt that you are going to remove? And 2) you'd have to dig up the dirt from somewhere else, or purchase it, which I don't think makes any sense.

That is AWESOME!! Working on a rig with your grandson is even more awesome! Be safe, have a great time, and thanks for the comment!!

Hi Mark, Thank you for your comment, and glad that you liked the show. As far as having concrete inside the vinyl post, I'm not in favor of that technique. It doesn't allow the vinyl to flex at the level it was designed. More importantly, it allows water to get trapped inside the post on top of the concrete which can cause a breakage (why I had to replace mine) should you have a deep freeze. Peace, and good luck!

@@richwahneEXPERTSmadeEasy Thank you for the info. I was think about that issue. I'm going to go with the concrete on the outside. When I get started I'll shoot you some pictures. Thanks again.

Lionel...GREAT catch!!! Iain McLennon (the dude in the tie-dyed Peace t-shirt) is playing a 9-string Phantom, which has an extremely similar sound to the Rickenbacker 12. That being said, and don't tell anybody I told you this, he also plays a Rickenbacker 12, and we doubled up the tracks when we recorded Bells. We thought it would be really cool to use the Phantom in this video. His Rickenbacker is a the Roger McGuinn signature model that was used in some of the later Beach Boys recordings. We really appreciate the comment, and thanks for watching! The ByrdBrains! (Rich...The Bass Player)

Miquel...¡Gracias por tu comentario! ¡Me alegra que el video te haya ayudado! Paz y bendiciones abundantes

Hi Donna, Since the Suburban was the same from 2002 to 2006, I'd be taking a guess that changing the fuel pump in the tank would be very similar. However, you didn't mention a model in your question, so I'm really taking a guess. Thanks for the comment and question though!

That is incorrect! There is a fuel filter on the '05 Suburban. Why do you ask?

Dealership Service Departments (along with Parts and Body Shop) are forced to pay ALL THE BILLS of the dealership. It's called the "backend" in the dealership world, and it keeps dealerships open. The selling of the cars is a bonus (so-to-speak); but all the heavy lifting is on the backend. So that's why you're seeing RO's (Repair Order) that are SO heavy in labor. Your $300 dollar estimate actually sounds low when you consider that most service department hourly rates are at or above $100 PER HOUR. I hope that helps understand your situation a little more clearly? Thanks for the comment!! Rich

LOL...Thanks for the comment!! Glad you were able to use the idea, and it was my pleasure! Peace!

Hi Peter, Thank you SO much! We had such a GREAT time recording tunes that the Byrds made famous, and it's nice to hear that others appreciate this music! Thank you for the nice comment! Peace!

Hey M S - I wish there was an answer to your query! I have found over the years that there is no one answer, and the fact that GM told us all for years that they didn't have any problems with their in-tank pumps...HA! Their correct..WE DO! Thank you for watching, and for your comment! Peace and stay away from the virus (COVID-19...for a timestamp).

Hi Chrisst, curious to what you are referring when you mention "...spot the Vox Python?"?

@@richwahneEXPERTSmadeEasy Ok, I'd be happy to tell you but for the fun of it perhaps you'd like to watch any film of John Lennon playing his Rickenbacker 325 during 1964-5 and then watch your video again. Or maybe a Beatles tribute act like 1964 The Tribute depicting the same period. If you have to you could just google it but that's cheating. LOL. Let us know how you get on.

LOL...great observation. Happy to announce there were no injuries in the making of this video. Thanks for the comment!!

Hi, Great question! I had the original posts installed by a local fence company, around 1998; and those installers did a few things wrong which allowed water to pool inside the post. The water would freeze, and break the post! My repair allows the water to drain, and has lasted perfectly! No metal inserts, and not a single issue to announce. As a matter of fact, the posts that I replaced are in excellent condition! And here is something to know...I live in an area that has severe wind, almost all winter. Forty to fifty mile per hour winds aren't out of norm for this area, and my fence takes a beating! Keep this in mind about the size of the hole. As you pull the round sleeve out, the concrete is compressing the soil around it, and over time the compression and settling holds the vinyl post almost perfectly (from what I'm seeing after 5 years anyway). I have to say that I stand behind my install techniques. Thank you very much for the comment! Peace

Great video, Could you have cut the form to the proper depth and left it in? Back filled around it? I feel like I’ve seen form like that filled with concrete and used as deck footings.