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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 05:25 AM
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Did you have a nice Thanksgiving?
Yes. Got invited by a friend and his girlfriend to join them.

Do you celebrate your birthday?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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Yes. Got invited by a friend and his girlfriend to join them.

Do you celebrate your birthday?

Nope. Couldn't care less, really.

Favorite holiday?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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25 May Towel Day.

Is your vehicle running?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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not right now... gonna work on it today see if i can get it runnin.

anyone know carburators?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Used to know the Rochester quadrajet intimately... Rochester- QUADRAJET Parts - Rebuild Kits - Carburetor Parts, Rochester Quadrajet, 4G, 2G, Carter AFB, AVS Rebuilding & Tuning Parts

Does anyone convert these to injection?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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there is a part out there that changes that yes. i dont myself though

anyone know what the problem with my truck is?

it runs good but sounds like its getting too much air or gas. took the carb out took it apart, checked everything, new gasket. jets are only a 1/4 turn out. it runs but sounds like it chokes and then doesnt start when i shut it off for the next couple of hours.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Sounds like the loose nut behind the wheel!!!

Is it???
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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that may be the problem

don't you hate working in the driveway once the temps dip below 35?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Sometimes you gotta do whatcha gotta do.

Like working in the heat?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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yeah i dont mind it, as long as i can find shade to roll the truck under

have you ever used a tarp and salamander heater to create your own " open air garage" in the driveway?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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No, just grin and bear it.

Ever had to lay under the car in a downpour on the side of the road to effect repairs?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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No, just grin and bear it.

Ever had to lay under the car in a downpour on the side of the road to effect repairs?

Rain AND snow.

if you could have any antique vehicle, what would you get?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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A 1943 Panzerkampfwagen.............Otherwise known as a German Tiger MK1 tank.

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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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kinda... dont know much about what had happened during specific wars.. but artillery and vehicles i tend to like

and what loose nut! turns out it might have been the timing >.>

have you ever taken a shortcut on someones vehicle during repair?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 66-Ol'Henry
have you ever taken a shortcut on someones vehicle during repair?
Yes. And ended up with a few spare fasteners.

Do you believe me?
 
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