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2026-11-01 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-11-01

The Front Porch Mechanic’s Manual

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A $27 instant-PDF manual for maintaining 1970s–1990s pickups in your own driveway, using hand tools and the information printed on the truck.

Landing page captured for the 2026-11-01 issue.
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Owners of 1970s–1990s pickups doing driveway repairs
Worth noticing
Its model chapters name seven pickups, including the Toyota 22R, Nissan 720, Jeep J-10, and Ford 300-six F-Series.

Field notes

The contents move from reading the truck’s under-hood information and assembling a basic tool kit to tune-ups, maintenance, buying checks, and conversations with shops. The page names seven pickup families, including the Toyota 22R and Nissan 720, and lists printable checklists, a glove-box card, and a shop log. It cites federal rules for its discussion of onboard diagnostics and emission-control labels.

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