CT May B/S Thread
05-06-2011, 04:31 PM
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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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05-06-2011, 06:47 PM
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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
05-06-2011, 07:13 PM
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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.
05-06-2011, 07:41 PM
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That was not good Aaron.
Did you get it all over the driveway also?
05-06-2011, 08:04 PM
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no, it didnt lose too much, but the wind blew it all over the back of the car.
05-06-2011, 08:09 PM
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Some Simple Green would help.
What fluid are you using?
05-06-2011, 08:56 PM
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Plus the f150 would have a lighter frame and a engine that is way lighter. The idi's way around 1000lbs i've heard.
05-06-2011, 09:27 PM
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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.
05-06-2011, 09:36 PM
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05-06-2011, 09:43 PM
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hey brian! we were back out near you in new london yesterday. you still driving for napa?
05-06-2011, 09:51 PM
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hey Aaron, Im still drivin for CARQUEST not napa. why didnt ya call me? lol
05-06-2011, 09:59 PM
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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.
05-06-2011, 10:35 PM
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goodnight CT, catch ya later.
05-07-2011, 12:02 AM
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Good morning Connecticut!
Welcome to the weekend.
05-07-2011, 04:39 AM
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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?