>
> > OOO, I like this even better. I have an old VW van held together
> > with zip ties and may build a house with them one day :-).
> >
> > Another question, do I transfer the jumper to the new drive?
> > I think I don't because I didn't have to when put an ibm hard
> > drive in a 5300 I once had.
> >
> I didn't use any jumpers when I installed a Toshiba 6GB drive. They aren't
> necessary.
>
> BTW, I love old VW vans (and air cooled VWs in general). There's something
> about the way they smell that's so unique to VW air cooled vehicles. I loved
> my old, faded red '71 beater. I bought it from a farmer who had it next to a
> barn. After I cleared out the mice and stuck another engine in it, it ran
> like a champ. Couldn't get my wife to ride around in it though. Something
> about not being caught dead in public...
I have a friend who claims that fine old VW smell is from the horse
hair in the upholstery getting damp and mildewing. I have never sniffed
an old wet horse to find out if this is true :-).
>
> And I'll bet if people living in earthquake zones built their homes with zip
> ties they would hold up much better since those ties are so strong yet
> flexible. Any repairs would be quick and easy ;^)
Back on topic: I am back using the 2300 with the new huge hard drive.
The zip ties worked like they were meant to be.
Thanks again,
Randy Gore
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