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May 6, 2011 | 04:31 PM

#121

Nice Work Truck

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From: CT

Afternoon all.
What a great day, I just got done washing the truck and the wife's van.
First time in about a month.

I hope everyone has a good weekend

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May 6, 2011 | 06:47 PM

#122

acf6

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From: Manchester, CT

good afternoon CT. i am browsing craiglist for truck tool boxes, does anyone here have one for sale? im looking for a aluminum diamond plate box that goes across the bed rails. example:

i found that one in enfield, if he emails me back im gonna go pick it up tomorrow

May 6, 2011 | 07:13 PM

#123

Zookie400

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I win the stupid award for the week!

i apparently didnt tighten the fill plug on the rear axle, and it ejected. there is 75w140 all over the undercarriage now.

i am eating pizza now, then i will be refilling the rear and powerwashing the car.

May 6, 2011 | 07:41 PM

#124

Nice Work Truck

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From: CT

That was not good Aaron.
Did you get it all over the driveway also?

May 6, 2011 | 08:04 PM

#125

Zookie400

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no, it didnt lose too much, but the wind blew it all over the back of the car.

May 6, 2011 | 08:09 PM

#126

Nice Work Truck

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From: CT

Some Simple Green would help.
What fluid are you using?

May 6, 2011 | 08:56 PM

#127

Onus

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From: CT

Plus the f150 would have a lighter frame and a engine that is way lighter. The idi's way around 1000lbs i've heard.

May 6, 2011 | 09:27 PM

#128

Zookie400

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andy- im running 75w140 valvoline synthetic, mixed with whatever royal purple was left in it from before.

tanner- light weight on that truck is probably around 6k.

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May 6, 2011 | 09:36 PM

#129

12engine

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From: Waterford, CT

evenin CT, whats up?

May 6, 2011 | 09:43 PM

#130

Zookie400

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hey brian! we were back out near you in new london yesterday. you still driving for napa?

May 6, 2011 | 09:51 PM

#131

12engine

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hey Aaron, Im still drivin for CARQUEST not napa. why didnt ya call me? lol

May 6, 2011 | 09:59 PM

#132

Zookie400

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carquest, napa, big a, they all get me the wrong parts! we were in and out, unloaded 2 pieces off a truck and left.

well i am off to terrorize the streets in the mustang, then i will be going to bed.

May 6, 2011 | 10:35 PM

#133

12engine

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goodnight CT, catch ya later.

May 7, 2011 | 12:02 AM

#134

ArdWrknTrk

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Good morning Connecticut!

Welcome to the weekend.

May 7, 2011 | 04:39 AM

#135

Nice Work Truck

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From: CT

Good morning Jim and everyone else.
I have a lot to do this weekend but it is all fun stuff, no work.

Aaron the hill climbs are Sun the 29th?