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Welcome back...
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We got back from Arizona this week. Really didn't appreciate mother nature's welcome home present. If I hadn't unpacked the truck I would turn around and go back.
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Jon H
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No more FWD.
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Sold Jenna's old Bonneville last night... no more FWD and no V6's in our fleet anymore.  All RWD and one 4x4 from here on out. 
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Search for work
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I have been looking for work since the 10th of Jan and last time I was looking was 20 years ago. I had 3 yes 3 interviews last FRIDAY starting at 8:30am with last interview at 8:30pm. All places were shocked that I showed up despite the weather 5 minutes late for first interview with over 30 wait for HR who th...
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Will you car be ready to drive next Saturday or Sunday?
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The weather report looks good. Hopefully it is accurate, as i plan to start and drive the car, so see which of my winter projects I have to re-address. I have my fingers crossed that I fixed the power steering leak, the new pinion flange doesn't leak, the re-balanced driveshaft works, the recondition...
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Goodguys-Anyone a member?
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I'm thinking about going to the Goodguys 4th of July event at the Des Moines, IA fairgrounds this year, but wondered if anyone else is a member currently, and what you think of the membership/events? Here's the De Moines event link: https://www.good-guys.com/hln-2014 I believe Dan W. goes to thi...
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Update on Larry
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Just got a message from Molly via the Caring Bridge site You can read it here
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Is Autoswalk working correctly?
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I don't know if it's my computer or Autoswalk, but when I go to Minnesota events for May (the same problem exists for other months also), I see it list "RESULTS 1 - 10 OF 26" with the tabs at the bottom to look at the other pages. The problems is that NO events show on the screen. Clicking on the &q...
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That Terrible Sinking Feeling
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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/02/12/sinkhole-opens-up-at-national-corvette-museum-swallows-cars/?intcmp=latestnews
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spring break-get some truck work done
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I'm going to be home for a week and am going to try to get some maintenance done on my 99 s10 4.3L. There are two problems I'm going to be addressing. 1. Coolant leak. The thing has had a coolant leak for as long as I can remember. Hadn't been a problem until I was bad and had forgotten to refill the tank and the t...
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Tire Industry Recommendation
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Ok... John Jr's home on spring break. He complained of a nasty wobble & pull while driving home, so I went for a little test-drive this morning. Oh Yeah - not nasty - BAD!! Got out & looked around and found the RF tire had no tread on the outer edge, a visible blister under the tread, and a "ki...
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John D
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"Blackie's Fan Club"
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Got a nice note from a guy in Tulsa today... complimenting me on the LT-1 swap in Blackie. I just visited your web site about your 65 El Camino. Nice car! I have a 65 Chevelle hard top that I installed a 94 Corvette LT1 with my 4-speed and stock 65 exhaust manifolds. Everything under the hood look origin...
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John D
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Back to Basics - 3spd Synchro Gearbox
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I love these old "tech" movies!
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Saw this today had to laugh
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Have not seen this one yet
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Barbie Update
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She seems to doing well and enjoying some successes on the modeling circuit. Well I'm happy for her; she’s doing much better after getting rid of that MOPAR guy. He was afflicted with the MOPAR ‘M’s’ he had no money, no motivation, no motor and I think he used his buddy’s tools. Just think it all starte...
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Do I Need To Be Concerned?
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Must be getting close to 3 feet up there where I can't reach with the scraper.  [URL=http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/BackInBlack63/media/DSCN3779_zpsed84039e.jpg.html]...
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Anyone have any experience with BedTred as opposed to BedRug?
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Looks like a good product-BedTred by BedRug. Has anyone installed this or have any opinions? Thanks
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A Sad End
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http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/chrysler-crushing-first-vipers-video?src=nl&mag=roa&list=nl_rdt_aut_non_030714_dead-vipers
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Bill Of Sale
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Anyone have any experience with buying a 40+ year old car and only receiving a Bill Of Sale? Any idea what the unintended consequences might be out there? Crossing state lines?
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RADIO UPGRADES
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Anyone know of this guy in the Blaine area that does car radio repair and upgrades? -- Edited by dashboard on Saturday 15th of October 2011 07:12:00 AM
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I don't think so
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Saw this post on craigslist and wonder what these people think. http://stcloud.craigslist.org/ele/4355768375.html Cannot be used in this country anyplace I know of anymore.
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Dave Seitz
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305 Vortec heads needed
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Biting the bullet and doing the swap to the Vortec heads for wifes Camaro I have the intake manifold and most of the other parts to complete just need a set of 305 heads.
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Warning, You May Not
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be able to sleep tonight. First one is close to home with MN plates. Drive safely boys and girls. I wonder if some of these type of crashes are the result of driving new cars with all the tricks then climbing into the old school iron and just pushing it to where it should not go. http://vimeo.com...
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Natural Gas Bill....
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25% higher than last year at this time. I'm talking cost per therm. Last month was 10% higher than the previous year. Anyone else seeing this? I'm with Minnesota Energy Resources. -- Edited by Back in Black on Saturday 1st of March 2014 05:00:32 PM
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I'm Back...
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Just got home from a week's R&R in San Antonio TX. Sheryl's been there a few times on business, but this was my 1st time. This is a neat town, and I'd highly recommend a "couple's trip" there. The city has it dialed in with the "RiverWalk" area of downtown - lots of shops, restau...
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Good site for OME accessories for newer gm products like the 2014 Silverado, bought a new truck Tuesday.
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Bought a new truck and need some oem accessories. I like the oem running boards, so a bought some un-installed from the dealer. $600 There are $700 on the truck from the factory or $750 dealer installed. This site has them for $480. Here is a photo of the new Truck, just after I installed the running...
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Something you may need Friday..
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One way to beat mother nature.http://www.chonday.com/Videos/snowblowvch1>
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Every Once and a While
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Every once and a while the add is better or at least as good as the car. Take notes Chris R. http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/4340865708.html I know, I know it should be in the adds section..........just enjoy the read; I don't think to many here are looking for a 65 Mustang.
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Minnesota weather...
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You guys have got to stop shaking that snow globe, I will never get back.
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Need Help Setting Up My Functional Cowl Induction Hood
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I have been working on setting up the functional cowl induction hood on my SS. I currently have the outer and inner flapper installed and they move freely. When I try to mount the vacuum actuator and bracket, the bracket seems to keep interfering with the movement inner flapper and the bracket appear...
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Thursday Trivia
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Trivia... Ford, who made the first pick-up trucks, shipped them to dealers in crates that the new owners had to assemble using the crates as the beds of the trucks. The new owners had to go to the dealers to get them, thus they had to "pick-up" the trucks.  ...
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