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01-04-2024, 09:07 PM
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...Done now means a 70 year old looking car that...
...Done now means a 70 year old looking car that in no way behaves, or feels like a 70 year old car to the driver.
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10-08-2023, 10:04 AM
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Sounds like a smart way to finish it off. Good...
Sounds like a smart way to finish it off. Good luck on the work. And you should be a pro at popping the powertrain out of it now.
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07-19-2023, 02:01 AM
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I guess in Canada Stops signs are optional. LOL ...
I guess in Canada Stops signs are optional. LOL
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06-17-2023, 01:02 AM
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It might be worth the effort to score or chissel...
It might be worth the effort to score or chissel a mark on the block/intake and base of distributor so you can easily check for movement in the future.
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06-15-2023, 12:52 AM
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The highest we can get here is 91. And Regular is...
The highest we can get here is 91. And Regular is 85. If it was my car I'd just find a location that sells non-ethanol fuel and run whatever grade it is. Most likely its going to be a mid-grade...
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06-09-2023, 12:19 AM
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You went to electronic ignitison didnt you? So...
You went to electronic ignitison didnt you? So points and dwell are out. Good luck
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10-29-2022, 10:59 AM
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Ive been waiting for the third freeze. It...
Ive been waiting for the third freeze. It happened tonight. Guess I will spend a few hours on my days off getting the leaves up. The snow we had a couple nights ago loosens them up so they make stick...
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09-30-2022, 11:24 PM
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Looks great, Mike. Congrats on having such a fine...
Looks great, Mike. Congrats on having such a fine ride.
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09-26-2022, 09:57 AM
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My last fire ring was a washer drum. They work...
My last fire ring was a washer drum. They work great. And with some large rocks around it makes it look nice but still breath well. That was in northern CA.
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09-22-2022, 03:43 PM
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That's not a lot of miles. Damn. Glad you were on...
That's not a lot of miles. Damn. Glad you were on the ball and got it taken care of before the warranty was done. Nice Save, Mike!
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09-21-2022, 12:28 AM
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I know of 6 trucks that have been waiting 7+...
I know of 6 trucks that have been waiting 7+ months for axles. Parts are hard to get this year.
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09-05-2022, 08:09 PM
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Good job. Isolating when testing is a biggie in...
Good job. Isolating when testing is a biggie in about all we do. Even shaving.
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09-03-2022, 08:10 PM
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So are you still thinking about a trany swap?
So are you still thinking about a trany swap?
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09-02-2022, 11:55 AM
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Great find. Much better than having to tear it...
Great find. Much better than having to tear it down completely. Good luck.
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08-27-2022, 05:39 PM
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What you have going on Tom sound perfect. Good...
What you have going on Tom sound perfect.
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08-23-2022, 10:03 PM
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That's beyond me. I know it doesn't help you...
That's beyond me.
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08-08-2022, 12:36 PM
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I hope you can find a new of custom key as that,...
I hope you can find a new of custom key as that, in my mind, is much more important than a slight leak. It sounds like you are doing what is best so who am I to jump in? I just wanted to toss it out...
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08-05-2022, 01:33 PM
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I get it. I guess I never park in other people's...
I get it. I guess I never park in other people's driveways. Parking lots are normally black-top so a little oil is not a bad thing. My oil leak is so tiny that I could use a folded kleenex. I get one...
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08-05-2022, 12:03 AM
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Your crazy mike. I bought a washable pad that is...
Your crazy mike. I bought a washable pad that is 24x48 and it sits on the floor of my garage. Works just fine and if it gets too oily i can wash it out.
Your car has a diaper. Funny.
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07-23-2022, 04:01 PM
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I think my wife gets all her drugs through Costco...
I think my wife gets all her drugs through Costco online. Mail order stuff. And it's 3 months at a time. I don't use such a thing as I'm not on a regiment of drugs. YET!
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07-22-2022, 12:13 PM
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So how is the break pedal nowadays? Have you a...
So how is the break pedal nowadays? Have you a high-hard one or is it still a little spongy?
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07-18-2022, 12:40 PM
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A California stop in Canada? Now Ive seen it...
A California stop in Canada? Now Ive seen it all.:rofl2:
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07-17-2022, 02:55 PM
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And posted on post #2000. Its been a long and...
And posted on post #2000. Its been a long and exciting thread. Thanks for doing it, Mike! She looks great.
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07-15-2022, 12:18 PM
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Thats crazy man! I used to do custom duals on a...
Thats crazy man!
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07-14-2022, 12:56 PM
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See, that is something I never get to enjoy in my...
See, that is something I never get to enjoy in my home living as clean and organized as we do. I can never be surprised by finding something hidden in a dusty corner.
Hoping you get the sound you...
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