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The Pacifier
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,245
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From: Cloverdale, BC
Cars DO last a lot longer today, even Detroit's iron. I suspect it has something to do with Japanese engineering and their imitators. Planned obsolescence isn't today what it once was, even for (the once) almighty Detroit. We tend to keep our stuff longer, and expect more of it.
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I'll have had my truck for 10 years this coming December. Never done a coolant flush, original battery, one trans flush, original plugs and wires, original head light bulbs. All the signal and brake lights have been changed though.
Still get that stupid seat belt retractor warning light.
Done one belt, a tensioner and idler pulley.
4 shocks, 4 tires, one set of front brakes and rotors.
Oil changes every 5k.
Other'n that, not a whole lot. Battery's getting weak, but I could probably just check the water level. And I should probably flush the coolant too, maybe in a couple more weeks when it warms up.
I've been real fortunate with this truck. Done everything I've asked of it. And I'm pretty sure I've kept it longer than anything my dad had, besides a Buick he bought in 1990 (he died in 92) and my sister traded in on her 99 Jetta. Speaking of her Jetta, she's still got it. Nice car too.
The Pacifier
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,245
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From: Cloverdale, BC
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,400
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From: Whittier, CA
The Tsunami video from Japan is the most incredible thing to see. If I saw that footage in a movie, I would think it looked fake. Unbelievable how much stuff is moving and how fast it is flowing.
I am afraid there are going to be a lot more dead than currently reported. They had very little warning time.
I am afraid there are going to be a lot more dead than currently reported. They had very little warning time.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 903
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From: So Cal
Just got the call from Cheif tonight - there's a strong possibility of sending Coasties over to assist.
Have to agree with the car parts. Sometimes I forget that my truck is 12, almost 13 years old. You'd have to pry it from my cold dead fingers. That many years and 140k later, I can't really complain about needing a random door seal or plastic bit for the interior.
Didn't mean to be so absent from the forum this week - new job's keeping me busy. (Snap On - Specialty Tools division.) The commute is a bit harsh but worth it. Loving the over time though. Get to round out my week by going in Sat morning as well. For a guy that grew up with car parts and hand tools - getting a tour of the factory the first day was like having a personal tour of Santa's work shop. Difficult to describe and do any kind of justice.
Have to agree with the car parts. Sometimes I forget that my truck is 12, almost 13 years old. You'd have to pry it from my cold dead fingers. That many years and 140k later, I can't really complain about needing a random door seal or plastic bit for the interior.
Didn't mean to be so absent from the forum this week - new job's keeping me busy. (Snap On - Specialty Tools division.) The commute is a bit harsh but worth it. Loving the over time though. Get to round out my week by going in Sat morning as well. For a guy that grew up with car parts and hand tools - getting a tour of the factory the first day was like having a personal tour of Santa's work shop. Difficult to describe and do any kind of justice.
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Whittier, CA
Rob, I hope you don't have to go, considering the new job and bambino on the way. Even though I am sure it would be an interesting experience. If you go, keep us in the loop. I would be very interested in reading of the adventure.
That new job sounds great!
Happy weekend, everyone.
That new job sounds great!
Happy weekend, everyone.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Lakewood, Ca.
Good day. Qualified #1 with an .015 reaction time, and went 5 rounds in eliminations. Broke out by .039 in the semifinal. Didn't throw out the anchor fast enough.
No pictures. You'll have to wait until the NHRDA puts them up on their home page.
Wide Open Performance's F150 Lightning bodied 7.3 ran a 9.9 something. Ellerton's 6.0 ran 10.46
No pictures. You'll have to wait until the NHRDA puts them up on their home page.
Wide Open Performance's F150 Lightning bodied 7.3 ran a 9.9 something. Ellerton's 6.0 ran 10.46