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text: Front Back Top Photos (3) Video View larger Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-4 4-channel car amplifier 50 watts RMS x 4 (New Stock) Item #: 575P4004P 21 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $249.99 Shop all Car Amplifiers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Buck Pomerantz Rockford Fosgate Punch amps Rockford Fosgate continues to develop progressive sound technologies. Their aim to produce a smaller amplifier, with all the power and clarity you expect from the Punch name. Dynamic Thermal Management The award-winning "Dynamic Thermal Management" 3-stage cooling system uses forced air to dissipate heat evenly across the amp and out through the heatsink. The internal components in these compact amps stay cooler, resulting in higher efficiency and lower distortion. You get more installation options, without sacrificing wattage or audio quality. MEHSA cooling process MEHSA is a Rockford Fosgate proprietary process that increases the heat transfer from the MOSFET devices to the heatsink. This allows the heat to escape more readily from the amplifier, so that the transistors stay cooler. P400-4 Punch performance The P400-4 4-channel amp dispenses 50 RMS watts per channel to your front and rear speakers, or you can bridge it for 200 watts RMS into two channels for your subs. You can tailor the sound with variable-frequency high- and low-pass filters, and use the onboard EQ to add some high- and low-frequency punch to compensate for your car's acoustics. An optional wired remote control lets you tweak the sound from the front seat for quick adjustments while you're on the road. Product Highlights:4-channel car amplifier50 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms (100 watts RMS x 4 at 2 ohms)200 watts RMS x 2 bridged output at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)CEA-2006 compliantDynamic Thermal Management cooling systemvariable high- and low-pass filters (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave)variable bass/treble boost (0-18 dB at 45 Hz, 0-12 dB at 12,000 Hz)optional wired remote bass/treble boostClass-AB amplifier designMOSFET power and output stages4-gauge power and ground leads and an 80-amp fuse recommended wiring and hardware not included with amplifierno on-board fuses when installing multiple amps in a system, an additional 80-amp in-line fuse between the distribution block and the amplifier is recommended13-1/16"W x 2-5/16"H x 8-11/16"Dwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee My system has plenty of power. Who needs an amp? You might think you don't need an amp because you have a 400-watt system in your car, or because your new stereo puts out 50 watts a channel. But those are peak wattage ratings, which may boil down to 15 or 20 watts per channel, using the more realistic RMS rating. An amp sends your speakers the power they need to deliver your music with clarity and impact, whether you're using factory speakers or high-performance components. And low-frequency reproduction requires lots of power, so an amp is an absolute must if you're adding a sub to your system. Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-4 Reviews Average Customer Review: 21 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Outstanding amp, trouble free Written By AMP, San Diego, CA on Monday, May 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This amp was easy to install, and has been 100% trouble free. I seriously forget it's part of the system, never have to give it a second thought. It's very sleek, and fit underneath the passenger seat of my 2006 WRX wagon easily with all wiring. Provides clean, solid power to all 4 door speakers. Too bad they've discontinued it, but I'd put solid money on the model RF replaced it with being just as good. Pros: Slim, powerful, reasonable price, easy to hook up. Was this review helpful? Yes No Rock Solid Written By ED2KSR, Puerto Rico on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Powering 2 pairs of Polk db651. Obviously more than enough power. Amp gain is set very, very low. After continuous hours of use it, gets barely warm and I have not experienced any issues. Pros: Guaranteed 50 watts x 4. Cons: Maybe too much power for my Polk db651! Maybe??? 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great! Written By BradM, Harrodsburg, Ky on Monday, December 24, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awesome amp!! Will NOT let you down. Loud, clear effortless power. GREAT DEAL!! Pros: Great sound! Will runs subs and or/comps. Great flexibilty. Cons: None. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great amp Written By Pete, Lawrenceville, GA on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am very satisfied with this amp. Plenty of clean power. This is my first experience with Fosgate but have known the name for years. Crutchfield reps were great and very helpful 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Power for days SQ meh... Written By Rob, Kona, HI on Friday, April 13, 2012 Man I hate to bash this amp because everyone thinks that is sooo great BUT it does have some weaknesses. Power wise this this is super loud I have it running Polk DB tweeters and Boston/Pioneer 5x7/6x8's hit like subs! I have the gain at a tick less than half. I have the Punch EQ turned off it just adds to much distortion for my taste. The unit itself is built like a tank and looks very good.. Size wise it is very compact when compared to other 4 channel amps I've owned. One issue I had with this unit is that it picks up electrical noise very easy. I upgraded to this from another amp using the same exact wires and it introduced a buzz that drove me crazy. Tore my dash up and found that I had to re-route the wiring. Not a big deal but time consuming to find the problem when the Kenwood amp it replaced didnt have any issues using the same wiring. I consider myself an amatuer audiophile on a budget ;) and I concentrate on fine tuning my systems and finding distortion. I try the head unit Crossover vs the amp crossover and tweak it until it sounds just right. The bottom line is this unit just doesnt sound as good as I would like it too. Don't get me wrong its loud and clear and build quality is excellent but it just isnt as natural sounding as I hoped. Pros: POWER, loud, compact, sleek design Cons: Sound Quality, Sensitive to electrical noise pickup via RCA's 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-4 Written By Anonymous, nebraska on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 dont get me wrong my p 400 sounds great with 6 1/2 exceleons and 6x9 explodes but i only had 1 1/2 years life out of my amp. its stunk up my car and had to UPgrade to a better AMP. 4 out of 16 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great unit - great price Written By Andy, State College PA on Saturday, February 05, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Unit is as advertised and then some. I have a Profiles amp of a higher power rating in a similar car and this one sounds cleaner. Very happy. 8 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Reliable amp Written By Marek, minnesota on Saturday, November 27, 2010 Bought the Rockford Punch 400.4 amp about 5 months ago. This amp has never had any problems and blasts the beats as loud as I can handle them. Hooked up to a set of 6x9's and a set of 6 1/2" speakers. Always plays clean and crisp even at max levels. 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No The Perfect Amp! Written By Scotty D, Medford, OR on Saturday, November 20, 2010 Bought this amp to power my old 6.5 components & 2 Rockford Fosgate Series1 10's I had from when I was 19(I'm 35 now) off a JVC head unit. I have the components mounted low in the doors of my 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max pickup with the tweeters on low front corners of door panels next to mid woofers. A custom covered sealed box behind the seat houses the 10's with the amp mounted on the front above&between the subs(looks very cool) with 1 farad capacitor(Rockford Fosgate) mounted on 1 side of the subwoofer box. This amp CRANKS loud with no distortion with gains all the way down. The amp is runing the 6.5's off the front chanels stereo. Rear chanels bridged to 1 mono driving the 10's which are wired in series 8 ohm. Amp EQ''s are @25%, crossovers set @80Hz High&Low pass.The P400-4 is PERFECT for my system that keeps me rockin'&boomin' on the road. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Honestly? Written By Brandon, Maine on Friday, November 19, 2010 This is amp is heavy. The heat sinks are very well made, solid and they always stay cool, amp does not overheat even while driven rather hard. Mine was a refurb so actual power is unknown to me. As far as connections go, my 09PK4 Kicker wire barely fits in the power/ground terminals which required a 4 gauge wire. The screws that they use are plastic as far as I can tell, which is fine. The controls were hard to read, you need to find the dot on the dial, and not use the line that your flat head would fit into as a guide line which led me to mis-tune my amp for several days before I found out. As far as quality? It is very nice, details seem to appear when they need to be, it has the power to go extremely loud if turned up, I keep the gain turn down more than usual due to this fact. The power draw of this amp seems to be a fair amount, it appears to be fairly efficient but does draw power when turned up. If I were to choose again based on what I know now, I think I honestly would. The price I paid was good, the customer service I received while getting the price was excellent. If you asked me to recommend this amp I would do it in a heart beat. It is a solid performer for the price, but as with anything there is always something better if you are willing to pay more. All in all, efficient, delivers when you need it to, price if slightly fair for the watts give, the biggest factor for me though; the clean look. Gives a wow factor both in appearance and performance. 7 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Small and powerful Written By madsen, Madison, WI on Friday, October 22, 2010 I have this amp discretely mounted under my front seat. It is powering 5 1/4 inch JL components in the front and bridged running 1 Boston Acoustic 10 inch sub. I kind of built my system around this amp. I LOVE IT!!!! Runs very cool and was WAAAAY underated in power. Mike was the guys name that tested it from the factory and it tested at 77 watts rms x 4 and 272 watts rms bridge x 2. I love that all of the connections and adjustment features are on 1 side. I love the clam like connections into the amp and I love how small it is. I don't even use the eq on my Sony dvd player. I adjusted everything directly from the amp. I paid quite a bit more than this outlet price, but don't mind a bit. I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS AMP. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No exceeded my expectations! Written By Stefan, Spokane, WA on Thursday, July 29, 2010 when i got this amp i knew it was going to improve the quality of the sound in my truck a lot, but what i heard when i got this thing hooked up was amazing u could feel the music in you and this amp made my speakers work harder than ever....i have Focal's in the front and pioneers speakers in the back and this amp complements them perfectly. if your looking to add some much needed energy to your car or truck don't hesitate and buy this amp if you can afford it, and if you can't you better start saving right now! 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Most amazing amplifier out there. Written By Anonymous, Greenville, SC on Monday, April 12, 2010 Highly underrated (mine was 77x4 rms). I have it powering 6.5" and 6x9" type-r's. At 50% gain I feel like there is a vice on my forehead from the midbass...lows, highs, and mids are clear and undistorted--this amp is a miracle to car audio. 12 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Couldn't ask for me Written By Cmac06, Alabaster, AL on Saturday, January 23, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Paid for 50Wx4, and got 75Wx4. Extremely clean sound. I have this amp running Focal mids and tweeters from Focal Access 165A1 component set in a QLogic kick panel enclosure. The amp is great. The tweeters are crystal clear without any harshness, and the mid woofers are nice and clear. Brings a great new experience to listening to live recordings. 11 out of 11 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Unmatched Amplifier Written By John, Collinsville, IL on Saturday, September 12, 2009 I bought a Rockford Fosgate P400-4 in May 2008 and paired it with Boston Acoustics SX60 components and SX65 coaxials. Let me get straight to the point: I design amplifiers for a living, and this is the best car amplifier I have had the pleasure of hearing. Because it's a class A/B design, sound quality is brilliant. As everyone says, Rockford Fosgate has severely underrated this amp. Mine was rated 75x4W RMS. In fact, the output was so clean and powerful that I kept the gains turned all the way down (matched to my head unit's 4V RCA's was overkill). Buy the P400-4. You won't be disappointed. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No A Great RF Amp Written By Stephen, Lincoln, NE on Thursday, August 27, 2009 As always RF has put out a great amp. I have this pushing a set of 2 punch 6.5 components and 6.5 coax and I can hardly put the volume past 25%. And that is with the gain all the way down. It is very a clean sound, and this series of Amps looks tons better than any of the previous models. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Simply Rocks! Written By Dave, Bay Area, CA on Friday, July 17, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) In usual Fosgate PUNCH fashion: LOUD, clean and built like a tank! 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Awesome amp! Written By Kyle, Monticello, UT on Saturday, May 16, 2009 Wow! I would not be surprised if this amp produced more RMS per channel than advertised, its hooked up to 2 pairs of 6X9 kenwood 5 ways, and they really pump out the sound. I had another amp that had the same ratings as the fosgate, but it would never have keep up with the fosgate. I got the refurbished version and it comes looking brand new, with a great warranty. The feature i like the most is the clams that hold the wires in, no more butt connectors to worry about, very simple and quick to use. The only con to this amp is the adjustments are all on the side, not the ends, i have very little room inside my dodge ram witch makes using the controls a pain, but in other cars i bet it would be fine. 7 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Awesome Fosgate Amp! Written By Joseph, Newnan, GA on Sunday, May 18, 2008 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) All I must say is WOW what an amp! I just recently got done with a custom install with 2 of these in a 02 Celica. I have one running in 4 channel mode powering a set of Infinity Reference 6.5" Components in the doors and back and then the other running in 2 channel mode powering 2 Sony Xplods 12". Fosgates are some of the best amps out there in my opinon. Clean, crisp crystal clear power for your speakers! Whoever does their homework online & looks at reviews about different products knows that any Fosgates they under rate their amps. Average actual power for these is 73 Watts*4 & 265 Watts*2 @ 4 ohms. But you def can't go wrong purchasing these! No hissing or anything just really super clean power. And always remember the system is only as good as the install! You do the custom box install with the dynamat in the right places it'll come out great. :) Mine was done with a custom box & a sub floor with plexiglass w/ the dynamat in the trunk & my doors. & the 20 farad cap. Some neons to light things up a lil too. You'll pay a little something for that but it will sound soo much better trust me. Also I recommend getting a good cap too cause you don't want to kill your electrical system & the cap also makes the amps have more power too. I got the 20 farad tsunami. Basically it's 2000 Watts per farad so 20 farads is good upto 40000 Watts. So overrall I def recommend getting this amp & always remember never overpower your speakers. All in all my system kicks really nice. 16 out of 19 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No GREAT AMP Written By JAMES, BAKERSFIELD CA. on Sunday, October 28, 2007 Put this amp in my work van and does it BANG!!!I have it hooked to a pair of punch 6.5 two way speakers in the front doors and a 12" p2d212 punch woofer behind the passenger seat. Sounds really good for what it is in a work van ,the amp has lots of power its a good buy. 12 out of 13 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Totally blown away Written By Mr. Bill, Skagit Valley, WA on Sunday, October 21, 2007 Wow, I have to find words to express this amp's performance? I'm just blown away... I didn't expect this much of a difference... Matched up with my Alpine S-series 6 1/2 2-way speakers (a perfect rms match), I can hear every low, mid and high without distortion, even at volumes that make my ears hurt! WOW! Seriously, it's clean & crisp. I played everything from Tool to Breaking Benjamin. Tricky, Sublime and even some Buddy Guy. This amp outperformed any system I have ever had. And I worked it, too... I had an hour and a half commute of it running as loud as my ears could tolerate it. No electronic protection/shutoff at all. I could go much louder but I would cause some serious permanent hearing damage. Maybe I'll do that after I get my sub/amp/capacitor installed later and turn on the high-pass crossovers... I apologize in advance to anyone between my house and my work :p You will definately hear me coming from afar. 30 out of 38 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Four-channel amplifier Four 1-1/2" Self-tapping screws Installation & Operation manual (English/ French/ Spanish/ German/ Italian) Punch Amplifier Performance Verification Certificate Features and Specs Performance RMS Power Output (Watts x Channels) 50 x 4 Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) 415 x 4 Power at 2 Ohms (Watts x Channels) 100 x 4 Bridged Power (Watts x Channels) 200 x 2 Minimum Impedance Bridged 4 Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 Best Frequency Response 20-20k Hz THD at Rated RMS Power 1% Signal to Noise Ratio 85 dB Input Voltage 14.4v Features Amplifier Class AB Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 50-500 Hz Low-Pass Slope (dB/octave) 12 dB/oct High-Pass Crossover Frequency 50-500 Hz High-Pass Slope (dB/octave) 12 dB/oct Bass Boost 0-18 dB Bass Boost Frequency 45 Hz Fan Cooled No Fuse Rating 80 Speaker Level Inputs No Preamp Outputs No Width (inches) 13-1/16 Height (inches) 2-5/16 Depth (inches) 8-11/16 Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research Features Controls Connections Features Cast Aluminum Heatsink: The cast aluminum heatsink dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion heatsink designs. Dynamic Thermal Management (DTM): DTM Evenly distributes excess heat across entire amplifier heatsink. MEHSA³ (Maximum Efficiency Heat Sink Application-Third Generation): MEHSA is a Rockford Fosgate proprietary process that increases the heat transfer from the MOSFET devices to the heatsink. The multi-layer insulated metal MEHSA substrate operates with minimal thermal resistance, spreading heat both downward and outward to quickly dissipate heat from each device across the heatsink. This allows greater power output, enhanced thermal stability, and maximum reliability. Trans-ANA (TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier): Trans-ANA is a circuit that allows the audio signal to pass through the amplifier at low voltage. The signal is directly level-shifted to the fixed high voltage rails via a pair of drive transistors. Signal linearity is assured by an active node formed by the drive transistors at ultrasonic frequencies. The result is crystal clear sound quality. NOMAD (NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision): NOMAD is an intelligent protection circuit that uses an analog computer to make real time decisions regarding temperature, voltage, current and impedance. The unit is protected without limiting sound output unless needed. TO-247 MOSFET: The Power P400-4 utilizes ultra high performance MOSFET output devices, giving the amplifier more power handling capability as well as lower thermal impedance for more reliable operation, even under the harshest load conditions. DSM (Discrete Surface Mount): In the manufacturing process high speed robotics are used to place 1% tolerance parts and large board traces. DSM improves the efficiency of the circuit, decreases cross-talk from other discrete components and lowers operating temperature. Power and Protection LEDs: The LEDs are located on top of the amplifier. A blue Power LED illuminates when the amplifier is turned on. A red Thermal LED illuminates if the amplifier overheats. The yellow Protect LED illuminates if a short circuit or too low an impedance is detected at the speaker connections. When any of the protection circuits engage, the amp automatically shuts down until the problem is corrected. Controls Internal Crossover: The amplifier's internal crossovers have a 12 dB/octave slope. There are independent crossovers for the front and rear channels. Each is selectable for high-pass, all-pass (full range), or low-pass operation and is variable from 50Hz to 500Hz. Punch EQ: Punch EQ works along with the crossover switch. When the crossover is set to low-pass, the Punch EQ acts as a variable bass boost; 0-18 dB at 45 Hz. When the crossover is set to high-pass, the Punch EQ acts as variable treble boost, 0-12 dB at 12 kHz. When the crossover is set to all-pass, both the bass and treble boost circuits are active. Connections Power Connections: The power and ground terminals are nickel-plated captive c-clamp wire connectors and will accommodate up to 4-gauge wire. An external 80-amp fuse (not included) must be installed on the power wire. If a wiring kit is used which includes a fuse with a value other than 80-amps, the original should be replaced with an 80-amp fuse. The remote turn-on terminal will accept wire sizes of 12- to 24-gauge. A Phillips-head or slotted screwdriver (not supplied) is required to tighten/loosen the terminals. Differential Input: Differential input circuitry measures the voltage of both the positive (+) and negative (-) portions of the input signal, subtracting the voltage common to both conductors (noise); resulting in a cleaner signal. Reducing the noise on the input then improves the sound quality of the output. Speaker Connections: The 4-channel nickel-plated clamp wire connectors will accept 8-gauge to 18-gauge wire. A Phillips-head or slotted screwdriver (not supplied) is required to tighten/loosen the terminals. Remote Punch EQ (PEQ) Connection: An RJ-45 jack is provided for connecting an optional remote PEQ control (575ROCKPEQ, sold separately). If you use the remote PEQ, the Punch EQ control for the rear channels on the amp is disabled, and replaced by the remote. Note: Previous model Punch Bass and Para-Punch remotes will not work with this amp. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-4 is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? Shop all All Car Amplifiers Or, you can still... 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The members of the Cumberland Trio (left to right: Andy Garverick, Tom Kilpatick, Jerre Haskew, and Jim Shuptrine) figured they were just as good as better-known acts like the Kingston Trio and Peter, Paul, and Mary; their respendlent three-part harmonies and instrumental chops set them apart from most of their peers.
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Pasteurellosis is common in domestic rabbits. It is highly contagious, and is transmitted primarily by direct contact, although aerosol transmission may also occur. The etiologic agent is Pasteurella multocida, a gram-negative, nonmotile coccobacillus. In conventional colonies, 30–90% of apparently healthy rabbits may be asymptomatic carriers. Several barrier colonies of laboratory rabbits have been established as Pasteurella-free.
Pasteurellosis presents with a variety of clinical symptoms including rhinitis, pneumonia, abscesses, reproductive tract infections, torticollis, and septicemia.
Rhinitis (snuffles or nasal catarrh) is an acute, subacute, or chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the air passages and lungs, induced primarily by Pasteurella, but Pseudomonas, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus have also been isolated. The initial sign is a thin, serous exudate from the nose and eyes that later becomes purulent. The fur on the inside of the front legs just above the paws may be matted and caked with dried exudate or this area may be clean with thinned fur as a result of pawing at the nose. Infected rabbits usually sneeze and cough. In general, snuffles occurs when the resistance of the rabbit is low. Recovered rabbits are likely carriers. Pneumonia can ensue.
Pneumonia is common in domestic rabbits. Frequently, it is a secondary and complicating factor in the enteritis complex. The cause is typically P multocida but other bacteria such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Staphylococcus aureus, and pneumococci may be involved. Upper respiratory disease (snuffles, see above) is often a precursor of pneumonia. Inadequate ventilation, sanitation, and nesting material are predisposing factors. The number of cases of pneumonia is directly proportional to the level of ammonia in a rabbitry. Rabbits usually succumb within 1 wk after signs appear. Affected rabbits are anorectic, listless, dyspneic, and have a fever. Necropsy reveals bronchopneumonia, pleuritis, pyothorax, or pericardial petechiae. Diagnosis depends on signs, lesions, and culture results. Antibiotic treatment often fails because the pneumonia is advanced before it is detected.
Otitis media or interna ("wry neck" or head tilt) results from P multocida or Encephalitozoon cuniculi infection. An accumulation of pus or fluid in the middle or inner ear causes the rabbit to twist its head, eg, "wry neck" or torticollis. However, not all rabbits with middle ear infections show torticollis. Longterm antibiotic treatment is required for drug penetration into the affected area. Antibiotic therapy may only prevent worsening of clinical signs and, as the prognosis is guarded, most colony rabbits with this condition are culled.
Mature bucks and young rabbits seem particularly susceptible to conjunctivitis, (weepy eye) caused by P multocida or S aureus; however, the incidence is low. Transmission is by direct contact or fomites. Affected rabbits rub their eyes with their front feet. Ophthalmic ointments containing sulfonamides, antibiotics, or antibiotics and a steroid are satisfactory for treatment, but recurrence is common. Flushing the lacrimal duct with an antibiotic solution is often beneficial in chronically affected show rabbits. Conjunctivitis also accompanies rabbitpox (see Rabbitpox) and myxomatosis (see Myxomatosis).
Subcutaneous and visceral abscesses caused by Pasteurella may be clinically silent for long periods and spontaneously rupture. When bucks penned together fight, their wounds frequently develop abscesses. Abscesses in rabbits are treated differently than feline abscesses; rupture or drainage via Penrose is not the recommended course. Thick-walled abscesses should be surgically excised en bloc if possible. Open wounds should be debrided or curetted and left for second intention healing. Facial abscesses are often related to dental disease (see Dental Disease). With colony rabbits, it is usually advisable to eliminate rather than to treat the affected rabbit; with pet rabbits, drainage of the abscess accompanied by antibiotic therapy based on culture and sensitivity tests has been successful, although recurrence of signs is common.
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Pasteurella often causes genital infections, but several other organisms also may be involved. They are manifest by an acute or subacute inflammation of the reproductive tract, and most frequently are found in adults, more often in does than bucks. If both horns of the uterus are affected, the does often become sterile; if only one horn is involved, a normal litter may develop in the other. The only sign of pyometra may be a thick, yellowish gray vaginal discharge. Bucks may discharge pus from the urethra or have an enlarged testicle. Chronic infection of the prostate and seminal vesicles is likely, and because venereal transmission may ensue, it is best to cull the animal in a production rabbitry colony. Surgical removal of the infected reproductive organs in conjunction with antibiotic therapy is indicated for pet rabbits. The contaminated hutch and its equipment should be thoroughly disinfected.
Rabbits may develop Pasteurella septicemia and die acutely without any clinical signs. Septicemia necropsy findings may reveal only congestion and petechial hemorrhages in multiple organs.
Diagnosis of pasteurellosis is based on clinical signs and isolation of P multocida. Carriers can be identified by an indirect fluorescent antibody test on nasal swabs. A technique that uses small, saline-moistened, pediatric nasopharyngeal swabs has proved superior to the standard, larger nasal swab. The swab is directed medially through the external nares past the turbinates and onto the dorsal surface of the soft palate; sedation is recommended. The swab is then retracted and can be used in the fluorescent antibody test or plated onto a culture medium. An ELISA test for detecting antibodies against P multocida may also prove beneficial in detecting carriers. PCR can discriminate between different isolates, but it is not commercially available.
Treatment is difficult and may not eradicate the organism. Antibiotics seem to provide only temporary remission, and the next stress (eg, kindling) may cause relapse. Enrofloxacin (200 mg/L of drinking water for 14 days or 5–10 mg/kg parenteral, bid for 14 days) is effective for upper respiratory P multocida infections. Tilmicosin (25 mg/kg, SC) has been reported as an effective treatment for pasteurellosis. Procaine penicillin (60,000 IU/kg, IM for 10 days) was recommended for individual rabbits, but its use should be cautioned as deaths from enterotoxemia often follow penicillin administration.
An effective intranasal vaccine is in development, but is not commercially available; therefore, the best method of control in large rabbitries is strict culling. Two methods to free a production colony of Pasteurella have been reported. The first involves culture and culling of positive animals; once the colony is Pasteurella-free, it must be maintained in isolation. In the second method, pregnant does past kindling are treated with enrofloxacin. While does remain Pasteurella-culture positive the kits remain Pasteurella-culture negative. Carriers can be identified by an indirect fluorescent antibody test on nasal swabs.
Listeriosis, a sporadic septicemic disease characterized by sudden deaths or abortions, is most common in does in advanced pregnancy. Poor husbandry and stress may be important in initiating the disease. Clinical signs are variable and nonspecific and include anorexia, depression, and weight loss. In contrast to the disease in cattle and sheep, listeriosis seldom affects the CNS in rabbits. The causal agent, Listeria monocytogenes, spreads via the blood to the liver, spleen, and gravid uterus. At necropsy, the liver consistently contains multiple, pinpoint, gray-white foci. Because diagnosis is rarely made premortem, treatment is seldom attempted. L monocytogenes can infect many animals, including humans. It is difficult to isolate with normal methods, and special techniques are often required.
Intestinal disease is a major cause of death in young rabbits. Although most diarrheal diseases were once lumped together (as the enteritis complex) or simply called mucoid enteritis, specific diseases are being delineated. Diet, antibiotic treatment, and other factors create disturbances of the GI microflora and may predispose rabbits to dysbiosis and intestinal disease. For discussion of GI stasis due to hairballs, see Hair Chewing and Hairballs.
Enterotoxemia is an explosive diarrheal disease, primarily of rabbits 4–8 wk old. It occasionally affects adults and junior stock. Signs are lethargy, rough coat, a perineal area covered with greenish brown fecal material, and death within 48 hr. Often, a rabbit looks healthy in the evening and is dead the next morning. Necropsy reveals the typical lesions of enterotoxemia, ie, a fluid-distended intestine with hemorrhagic petechiae on the serosal surface. The primary causative agent is Clostridium spiroforme, which produces an iota toxin. Little is known about transmission of the organism; it is assumed to be a commensal that is normally present in low numbers. The type of diet seems to be a factor in development of the disease; enterotoxemia is seen less often when high-fiber diets are fed. Because lincomycin, clindamycin, and erythromycin induce Clostridium-related (eg, C difficile) enterotoxemia due to their selective effect on normal gram-positive bacteria, they are contraindicated in rabbits. Enterotoxemia is a consideration for most antibiotic therapy, and it has been seen after administration of penicillins and cephalosporins. The incidence rate is 40–80% after oral penicillin therapy, which should be considered contraindicated in rabbits. These diarrheas are remarkably similar to those that occur naturally (described above as enterotoxemia). Treatment of colony rabbits is seldom attempted because of the rapidity of death. However, when population size permits, cholestyramine has been used with promising results, both as a preventive and a treatment. Reducing stress of the young rabbits (weaning, etc) and ad lib feeding of hay or straw are helpful in prevention. Adding 250 ppm of copper sulfate to the diet of young rabbits also helps prevent enterotoxemia. Individual animal treatment for enterotoxemia should include supportive fluid therapy. There is little evidence that antibiotics are helpful. Diagnosis depends on history, signs, lesions, and demonstration of C spiroforme. Centrifugation of intestinal contents at 20,000 g for 15 min followed by culture of the supernatant-pellet interface will reveal the organism. For a definitive diagnosis, the presence of iota toxin in the supernatant of centrifuged cecal contents can be demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro assays.
Tyzzer disease (see Tyzzer Disease), caused by Clostridium piliforme, is characterized by profuse watery diarrhea, anorexia, dehydration, lethargy, staining of the hindquarters, and death within 1–3 days in weanling rabbits 6–12 wk old. Acute outbreaks have been associated with >90% mortality. Some rabbits may develop chronic infections that present clinically as a wasting disease. Infection occurs by ingestion and is associated with poor sanitation and stress. The lesions consist of necrotic enteritis along with multifocal necrosis in the liver and heart. Diagnosis is made histologically; special stains (eg, Giemsa or Warthin-Starry silver) show the characteristic intracellular bacterium. Culturing is impractical because the bacterium does not grow on artificial media. Serologic tests are available from laboratory animal diagnostic laboratories. Tyzzer disease affects a wide spectrum of other species but has not been reported in humans, although titers have been documented in pregnant women. Although antibiotics used in treatment of other animals have not been effective in rabbits, oxytetracycline has been of some value in limiting an outbreak. No vaccine is available. Aggressive disinfection and decontamination of the housing facility to reduce the presence of hardy spores is indicated with either 1% peracetic acid or 3% hypochlorite.
Clostridium piliforme, liver section
Escherichia coli as a cause of rabbit diarrhea has been confused by the circumstance that E coli often proliferate when rabbits develop diarrhea for any reason. Enteropathogenic strains of E coli (serotype O103) commonly express the eae gene, which codes for intimin, an outer membrane protein associated with the attaching and effacing lesions. Serotypes O15:H, O109:H2, O103:H2, O128, and O132 are also important. Normal healthy rabbits do not have E coli of any strain associated with their GI tract.
Two types of colibacillosis are seen in rabbits, depending on age. Rabbits 1–2 wk old develop a severe yellowish diarrhea that results in high mortality. It is common for entire litters to succumb to this disease. In weaned rabbits 4–6 wk old, a diarrheal disease very similar to that described for enterotoxemia is seen. The intestines are fluid filled, with petechial hemorrhages on the serosal surface, similar to the pathology described for both Tyzzer's disease and enterotoxemia (see Enterotoxemia). Death occurs in 5–14 days, or rabbits are left stunted and unthrifty. Diagnosis is made by isolating E coli on blood agar and then having the isolate biotyped or serotyped. Electron micrographs of E coli attached to the mucosa are also helpful. In severe cases, treatment is not successful; in mild cases, antibiotics are of value. Severely affected rabbits should be culled, and facilities thoroughly sanitized. High-fiber diets appear to help prevent the disease in weaned rabbits.
Proliferative enteropathy caused by Lawsonia intracellularis has been reported to cause diarrhea in weanling rabbits. Clinical symptoms include diarrhea, depression, and dehydration, which resolve over 1–2 wk. Disease does not cause death unless associated with a dual infection with another enteropathogenic agent. Diagnosis is based on necropsy findings of a thickened and corrugated ileum and histologic identification of the rod-shaped to curved or spiral silver-staining organism in crypt enterocytes. The organism requires cell-containing media (enterocytes) for culture. Immunohistochemistry and PCR may be useful to identify L intracellularis. Isolation of sick animals and symptomatic treatment is advised.
Mucoid enteropathy is a distinct diarrheal disease of rabbits, characterized by minimal inflammation, hypersecretion, and accumulation of mucus in the small and large intestines. While the etiology is unknown, it may occur concurrent with other enteric diseases. Predisposing factors include dietary changes, dietary fiber <6% or >22%, antibiotic treatments, environmental stress, and challenges with other bacteria. Clinical signs are gelatinous or mucus-covered feces, anorexia, lethargy, subnormal temperature, dehydration, rough coat, and often a bloated abdomen due to excess water in the stomach. A firm, impacted cecum may be palpable. The perineal area is often covered with mucus and feces. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs and necropsy findings of gelatinous mucus in the colon. Rabbits may live for ∼1 wk. Treatment is unrewarding, but intense fluid therapy, enema removal of mucus mass, antibiotics, and analgesics may be tried. Prevention is the same as for any rabbit enteropathy.
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Mastitis is common in commercial rabbitries and is occasionally seen in smaller units. Poor sanitation enhances spread throughout the rabbitry. Mastitis affects lactating does and may progress to a septicemia that rapidly kills the doe. Generally, it is caused by staphylococci, but streptococci and other bacteria have been isolated. Initially, the mammary glands become hot, reddened, and swollen. Later, they may become cyanotic, hence the common name, "blue bag." The doe will not eat but may crave water. Fever ≥105°F (40.5°C) is often noted. If antibiotic treatment is started early (the first day the doe goes off feed), the rabbit may be saved and damage limited to 1–2 mammary glands. If >2 glands are lost, keeping the doe may not be economical. Because penicillin often causes diarrhea in rabbits, does should be treated only after the pelleted ration has been replaced with hay or some other high-fiber diet (see Enterotoxemia). Kits should not be fostered to another doe because they will spread the infection to the foster mother. Handrearing of infected young may be attempted but is difficult. The incidence of mastitis can be reduced if nest boxes are maintained without rough edges to the entrance, which can traumatize the teats when the doe jumps in and out of the nest box. It is essential for the nest box to be sanitized both before and after use. Vaccines have not proved to be beneficial in preventing mastitis.
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Treponematosis, a specific venereal disease of domestic rabbits, is caused by the spirochete Treponema paraluis cuniculi. It occurs in both sexes and is transmitted by coitus and from the doe to offspring. Although closely related to the organism (T pallidum) that causes human syphilis, T cuniculi is not transmissible to other domestic animals or humans. The incubation period is 3–6 wk. Small vesicles or ulcers are formed, which ultimately become covered with a heavy scab. These lesions usually are confined to the genital region, but the lips and eyelids may be involved. Infected rabbits should not be mated. Diagnosis is based on the lesions and observation of the spirochete's corkscrew motility under darkfield microscopy. Serologic tests used to diagnose T pallidum, such as the VDRL slide test and the rapid-plasma regain card test are widely available and can be used to diagnose T cuniculi. Hutch burn is a differential diagnosis.
Cutaneous lesions typical of Treponema cuniculi infection, rabbit
Benzathine penicillin G, 42,000 IU/kg, SC, at weekly intervals for 3 wk, is necessary to eradicate treponematosis from a herd. All rabbits must be treated even if no lesions are present. Lesions usually heal within 10–14 days, and recovered rabbits can be bred without danger of transmitting the infection. A potential side effect of penicillin treatment is diarrhea and the possibility of an enteritis outbreak due to proliferation of gram-negative bacteria in the gut. Rabbits treated with penicillin should be switched to hay and treated with antidiarrheals immediately if needed (see Enterotoxemia).
Clinical dermatophytosis commonly affects individual rabbits, but epizootics can also occur. Ringworm is generally associated with poor husbandry, poor nutrition, and other environmental stressors. The cause is most commonly Trichophyton mentagrophytes and occasionally Microsporum canis. Transmission is by direct contact. Fomites, such as hair brushes, that evade proper disinfection can play a significant role in spreading infection. Asymptomatic carriers are very common. The lesions usually appear first on the head and may spread to any area of the skin. Affected areas are circular, raised, reddened, and capped with white, bran-like, flaky material. A negative result with a Wood's lamp illumination does not rule out dermatophytosis, as all agents do not fluoresce. Hair plucked from the edge of the lesion may be cultured on special media, such as dermatophyte test media or Sabouraud's agar. A KOH skin scraping taken from the periphery of the lesion that reveals fungal forms confirms the diagnosis. Because rabbits with active infections are infectious for humans and other animals, they should be either isolated and treated or killed. Griseofulvin at an individual dosage of 25 mg/kg body wt, sid for 2 wk or in the feed at 825 mg/kg of feed is effective but not approved for use in rabbits; it should not be used in rabbits intended for human consumption. Griseofulvin may be teratogenic and should not be used in pregnant does. Topical antifungal creams containing itraconazole (5 mg/kg, PO, sid for 4–6 wk), clotrimazole, or miconazole may be effective extra-label treatments. For rabbitries, treatment with either 1% copper sulfate as a dip or 8 oz of MECA (metabolized chlorous acid/chlorine dioxide compound, 1:1:10 mix of base:activator:water) sprayed on 6 times in a 26-day period was shown to be effective.
Tularemia is rare in domestic rabbits, but wild rabbits and rodents are highly susceptible and have been involved in most epizootics. Up to 90% of human cases are linked to wild lagomorph exposure. The etiologic agent, Francisella tularensis, is an aerobic nonmotile gram-negative, pleomorphic, bipolar coccobacillus that is prevalent in the south central USA. It is highly infectious and passed through the skin, through the respiratory tract via aerosols, by ingestion, and via bloodsucking arthropods. Tularemia causes an acute fatal septicemia. Diagnosis is based on necropsy findings of septicemic bacterial disease with numerous small, bright white hepatic foci, congestion, and enlargement of the liver and spleen. Treatment of the animal is not indicated. Tularemia is a reportable disease.
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Creston School Board approved current Elementary Principal Brad Baker to replace Larry Otten as Creston Middle School principal, current Dean of Students Scott Driskell to replace Baker as Creston Elementary School principal overseeing third through fifth grades and current Early Childhood Center Principal Callie Anderson as elementary school principal of pre-kindergarten to second grade. Otten is retiring at the end of this school year.
"We looked at what would be best for the district. ...We looked at how to support students without creating much of a turnover," said Baker. "I was very excited about it because a lot of principals get into the work to be around kids and work with parents and teachers, and some of that information and paperwork starts to bog down. ... It will give principals freedom to get in the classrooms more."
"With the resignation of Mr. Otten, due to retirement, at the end of this year, the principals and I have been looking at a variety of ways to staff the district administratively," said Chuck Scott, interim superintendent.
Two options were given to staff the administration: the first was to leave staffing as is and replace Otten and the second was to rearrange the principalships and take away the extra responsibilities that come with the positions.
"We want principals in the classroom more," said Scott. "Not 'snooper-vision,' but to be instructional leaders and support teachers with constructive feedback on a more regular basis."
Boardmember Rich Flynn motioned to pass the recommendation of the rearrangement. Boardmember Galen Zumbach seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
This option will also include hiring a fourth administrator to cover the responsibilities the principals will no longer have: curriculum and school improvement, Title I and special education.
The curriculum and school improvement job consists of coordinating instruction, assessment and professional development system-wide. Title I is a federal program to help students struggling in math and reading. Creston School District hires specialized teachers with the money received through the federal program.
"I am excited to embrace the additional responsibilities of increased students and staff," said Anderson. "While I will miss the opportunities that curriculum and school improvement offer, our administration team works closely with the school improvement coordinator as we continue to move the district forward."
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"Do the administrators that we have right now want this proposed change? The answer is yes," said Scott. "It's not being forced upon them. It's something that they have consented to. Then, the next part is, if we bring in another person, what kinds of duties will that other person have?"
The main job description of the new administrator is to improve student achievement and the school as a whole.
"If we bring in a fourth administrator, they will oversee school improvement in our district," Scott said. "They won't have a building assignment. We would want this person to have an office in this building (Creston Elementary School) so that they are closest to staff and closest to students."
Scott spoke to Steve McDermott, future Creston superintendent. McDermott was supportive of the new principal assignments and will be responsible for finding a school improvement specialist for Creston School District.
"The district will advertise for a person to oversee special education, school improvement, curriculum, I'm assuming Title I, and I don't know how many other jobs," said Flynn. "I don't think one person can do that. I think you're talking at least two, if not three people."
Anderson oversees school improvement and curriculum, Baker oversees Title I and Otten oversees special education.
Flynn was not the only one with a concern whether a person existed that is an expert in school curriculum and special education. Boardmembers Rick Fyock and Ron Dunphy also voiced concern about how many responsibilities that one person had. However, Boardmember Sharon Snodgrass said she had spoken with McDermott, and was told there are people who are qualified for the position.
"One advantage would be one person can concentrate on (the jobs) all day. You're not going to have the kid come and change your day, you're not going to have the parent come and change your day, which is what you have (now)," said Baker. "I think that's what's refreshing about this position, is you shouldn't have those outside forces changing your day."
One issue with the option of adding a fourth administrator was how to compensate the rearranged principles.
Currently, the principles are being paid on a 260-day contract.
"We're taking responsibilities away from all three of these people, maybe adding to one of them, but we're not changing their compensation," said Flynn.
Flynn said he was unsure if the district would be able to afford to keep the principals at their current pay for 260 days, rather than reducing it to 240 days with the reduction of responsibilities.
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What herbs and spices should a new cook purchase?
These should be versatile herbs and spices that are used in many dishes.
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Well, it depends on what you're cooking... Here's what I'd suggest as the basics
All around / Fresh:
All around / Dried and other:
This is a pretty versatile list for American and European cooking and I wouldn't be dismayed to walk into a rental house's kitchen if I saw the above. From there, you might add regional spices:
If you've got all that, you've got a start at a pretty flexible pantry.
You would be surprised at what you can do with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Other than salt the others are fairly forgiving. I would start with them and then move to the more savory bases like chili powder and curry. Then go wild you can do a lot with ginger and some of the more subtly used spices.
Whatever you like the taste of, or you won't use them and they'll just go unused in the back of your cabinet. (like the tarragon that I got years ago ... ick ... or cilantro / fresh coriander ... or coriander seed ... or rosemary)
As you're starting out, I wouldn't worry about trying to get lots of spices / herbs ... I'd either add to my spice rack as I need them, or even use blends (e.g., curry powder, Italian seasoning, adobo)
I'm also going to assume that anyone's answer is going to be based in what sort of cuisine they mostly cook -- if I was mostly doing Indian food, I'd need a completely different collection than for Italian, etc.
(note : assuming dried herbs, and stuff that has a decent shelf life)
Cumin, Coriander, (Garlic and onions), salt, pepper, chili powder, hing (asaefotida), Oregano, Basil, and Thyme.
You can make just about any simple (and tasty curry) as well as pasta, and nice steaks.
Pretty much everything I was going to say has been said already, but I'd like to chime in with what my wife (a fast-learning but inexperienced cook) uses the most: adobo, and paprika are her top two. And of course kosher salt. Adobo, especially, can be used in a lot of dishes to "wake them up" when she feels she's made something that's too bland, without having to mess with a lot of spices and try to find good combinations.
Here's an article on what to put in a spice starter kit: http://www.spicesherpa.com/2010/12/09/gift-idea-what-to-put-in-a-spice-starter-kit/
It's divided into three sections: 1) BAKING BASICS for sweet and savory combinations. 2) PEPPER -includes a few suggestions beyond black. 3) HERBS. The list has 4 herbs which can be mixed and matched for Greek, Italian and French. Well, the Mediterranean dishes!
Hope it helps--I had a lot of fun putting the list together.


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But believe it or not , potato is something which I don't use too frequently. I do try to make a veggie , say twice or thrice a month.But I sure am attracted with the baby sized potatoes and buy them whenever I find them. So this time, I made the ever famous dum aloo and everyone just loved them. I served them with some pooris and it was a awesome meal.
Baby potatoes- 12-15 nos
Ginger garlic paste-1tsp
Onions-1 big
Tomato- 1big
Cashews and almonds- 1/4 cup
Turmeric powder-1tsp
Red chilly powder-1tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Salt to taste
Garam masala -1tsp
Kasuri methi- 1tsp
Yogurt/curd- 1/4cup
Boil or microwave the potatoes till it becomes soft. You can also deep fry them. I did not peel the potatoes, but if you dont prefer it that way, peel them. Poke holes on them with a fork and leave them aside.
Meanwhile get your other things ready.
Boil the onion for around 10 minutes(blanch) and grind it to a smooth paste.
Blanch and peel the almonds. Keep the peeled almonds and cashews in hot water for around 20 minutes and grind them to a paste.
Next, place the tomato in hot water for a few minutes. Peel the skin and puree it. You can use readymade tomato puree too.
Now heat oil in a pan. Add the ginger garlic paste followed by the onion paste and saute for a few minutes. Then add the turmeric powder, red chilly powder and coriander powder. Mix well. Add the tomato puree and the nuts paste followed by the kasuri methi , garam masala and salt. Keep stirring till it becomes thick for around 5 minutes and the raw smell of onions and tomatoes should completely disappear. Now add the cooked potatoes. Mix it well with the gravy.Add around half a glass of water and cook for further 7 to 10 minutes so that the spices combine well with the potatoes. Last, add the yogurt. Mix well. Remove from flame after 2-3 minutes.


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got a seat out of a 92-95 civic for 20 bucks.
i have started on it, but wont be finished for a few weeks. only time to work on it is after a 10 hour work day.
its gonna swivel and tilt back like a computer desk chair. i am currently using one of those, but i think the bucket seat will be way more comfortable. think about it, would you want to drive for hours every day setting in a desk chair ?
not me... i will post pics of my progress when i get it going.
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Sorry I don't have any pics. I used to weld in a fab shop and we had crappy chairs. We all talked to the man and he ok us to make a chair. We had a pallete full of chair parts. I made a chair that way better than my old one. Saved my butt for sure!
I gotta see what you make out of a truck seat. You should put a handle on the side so you can swing out the legs on break!
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been working on it a little each night when i can, when not working on my old truck, 1957 chevy.
got the frame made that will bolt to the bottom of the seat and have it hinged so i can rock back some, like any office chair, and got the swivel mounted also, (a cut down old caster wheel).
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