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Jun 8, 2012 | 02:45 PM

#481

fordpower88

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From: Suppertown, MN

Quote:

Originally Posted by mndiesel

65mpg whatever, I have one of these on order, Honda electric car gets 118 mpg, but costs add up - Yahoo! Autos . LMFO

Hey Tom! Sure is nice that it gets such great mileage but costs twice as much!

Jun 8, 2012 | 02:47 PM

#482

wildstang

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From: Orange, Vermont

Quote:

Originally Posted by mndiesel

65mpg whatever, I have one of these on order, Honda electric car gets 118 mpg, but costs add up - Yahoo! Autos . LMFO

Plus the humiliation of driving one

Jun 8, 2012 | 02:49 PM

#483

fordpower88

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From: Suppertown, MN

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterCMK

I get 30MPG in my pickup.

That is pulling a 15k trailer at 75mph too............right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildstang

Plus the humiliation of driving one

Exactly!

Jun 8, 2012 | 02:51 PM

#484

Excursion4X4

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From: Big Lake, MN

Good Afternoon FTE, done with work for the day. Can't make the GTG on Sat. Family in town, and work. yuk!

Jun 8, 2012 | 03:13 PM

#485

wildstang

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fordpower88

That is pulling a 15k trailer at 75mph too............right?

Exactly!

Up hill, ...... both ways

Jun 8, 2012 | 03:16 PM

#486

wildstang

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From: Orange, Vermont

Quote:

Originally Posted by Excursion4X4

Good Afternoon FTE, done with work for the day. Can't make the GTG on Sat. Family in town, and work. yuk!

Which part, work, family or both?

Jun 8, 2012 | 03:21 PM

#487

MisterCMK

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From: Blue Hill Township

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordpower88

That is pulling a 15k trailer at 75mph too............right?

You too?

Jun 8, 2012 | 03:33 PM

#488

msmenne17

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From: Lunchtown

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Originally Posted by MisterCMK

You too?

Doesn't everyone?

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Jun 8, 2012 | 03:37 PM

#489

fordpower88

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From: Suppertown, MN

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Originally Posted by Excursion4X4

Good Afternoon FTE, done with work for the day. Can't make the GTG on Sat. Family in town, and work. yuk!

Afternoon Dale! Darn family and work getting in the way all the time!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildstang

Up hill, ...... both ways

Yep!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterCMK

You too?

Of course!

Jun 8, 2012 | 03:47 PM

#490

67gt351

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From: Leesport,Pa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by msmenne17

That is great information!! Thanks! I am using MinWax poly urethane, not water based. The molding is just laminate over particle board, but this trick sounds like it should work. I'll try it. I've got enough to try this with.

Hi Michael, just try a little piece to practice, make sure you scuff with a pad lightly first! Just fine scratches . Use light coats, bring your color up slow, don't try one shot

Jun 8, 2012 | 08:40 PM

#491

MisterCMK

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From: Blue Hill Township

Did you know that the shipments to Ford from Navistar accounted for 44% of their engine sales and 90% of the V-8 shipments?

Jun 8, 2012 | 08:42 PM

#492

MisterCMK

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From: Blue Hill Township

According to the 2008 annual report anyway.

Jun 8, 2012 | 08:44 PM

#493

MisterCMK

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From: Blue Hill Township

58% of total sales in 2007.

The more you know.

Heading out soon to pick up the trailer and load it up for tomorrow.

Jun 8, 2012 | 08:44 PM

#494

HD'94

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From: Rochester, Minnesota

Good evening all! Got my rockers taped off so I can sand tomorrow and clean it all off then hopefully on sunday I can spray it all and hope I have a better looking truck on the otherside.

Jun 8, 2012 | 08:56 PM

#495

HD'94

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From: Rochester, Minnesota

Just out of curiosity anyone got any tips on getting tape straight and level? I got it generally straight but I am kinda ocd when it comes to my baby.