A bit cold here.
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A bit cold here.
Hello and good morning
Currently, it is 30 degrees and I am going to the boneyard later today as our high is forecast for 37 degrees.
I procrastinated so it is my fault.
I found an Air Cleaner off a 4.9L for my 5.0L and a lot of 3G Alternators and I just need to locate a Idler Pulley to replace the Air Pump.
Take care and Godspeed!
Boon
Currently, it is 30 degrees and I am going to the boneyard later today as our high is forecast for 37 degrees.
I procrastinated so it is my fault.
I found an Air Cleaner off a 4.9L for my 5.0L and a lot of 3G Alternators and I just need to locate a Idler Pulley to replace the Air Pump.
Take care and Godspeed!
Boon
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A bit cold here.
I have not worn shorts outdoors for about a month and a half. The boneyard was alright except for the Missouri Muck. My dog was having fun and of course made a mess of my velour seats!
Semi-related; I forgot to get the year off of the donor truck for my 4.9L Fresh Air Intake Box. I also washed off the Catalyst Decal while power washing it. Oooops!
You all take care and stay warm.
Boon
P.S. The cold is not so bad if the sun is shining but we have more rain predicted and even colder temps. I do not know why but I feel colder in the 30's and 40's than in the 20's or teens.
Semi-related; I forgot to get the year off of the donor truck for my 4.9L Fresh Air Intake Box. I also washed off the Catalyst Decal while power washing it. Oooops!
You all take care and stay warm.
Boon
P.S. The cold is not so bad if the sun is shining but we have more rain predicted and even colder temps. I do not know why but I feel colder in the 30's and 40's than in the 20's or teens.
Last edited by boonslick; Nov 22, 2013 at 03:39 PM. Reason: Clarification
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Long Johns
I have been told that we are going to a cold hard Winter.
However, shoveling snow is good exercise for this old man.
Take care and Godspeed!
Boon
Last edited by boonslick; Nov 22, 2013 at 03:50 PM. Reason: Misprint
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I'm in Texas, but I've been freezing my butt off. It's only low 20s, but it is sleeting, raining, and it is supposed to snow tonight. I've been outside and sleet melting on you and then re-freezing isn't as fun as it sounds. I only have old navy jeans (which are great in the summer) and it was like wearing a screen door. After I found a pair of long johns, I went to give my horse a flake of alfalfa and it was frozen solid. It got left under the edge of the roof and the water coming off it soaked in and froze. Had to break it and heat it up. Then I tried to get in my truck and it was a giant popsicle. It was parked by the edge of the roof and the water dripping off it landed on the side of the truck and froze. I tried to open my door and it was frozen shut. I managed to get my toolbox open only to find I was out of de-icer. I went inside to search the house and found no ice scraper or de-icer. So I had to walk across my pasture in the freezing rain to put my horse in the barn while carrying feed and a 40 pound bucket of water. I went to town with a friend and walmart was out of de-icer. I ended up going to oreillys and bought 4 cans of it. It's been a long day.
Here is my truck completely frozen solid
You can't tell it in this pic, but there is a sheet of ice covering the entire truck
Here is my truck completely frozen solid
You can't tell it in this pic, but there is a sheet of ice covering the entire truck
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Be careful of that freezing rain. Driving on it is like driving on axle grease.
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I'm in Texas, but I've been freezing my butt off. It's only low 20s, but it is sleeting, raining, and it is supposed to snow tonight. I've been outside and sleet melting on you and then re-freezing isn't as fun as it sounds. I only have old navy jeans (which are great in the summer) and it was like wearing a screen door. After I found a pair of long johns, I went to give my horse a flake of alfalfa and it was frozen solid. It got left under the edge of the roof and the water coming off it soaked in and froze. Had to break it and heat it up. Then I tried to get in my truck and it was a giant popsicle. It was parked by the edge of the roof and the water dripping off it landed on the side of the truck and froze. I tried to open my door and it was frozen shut. I managed to get my toolbox open only to find I was out of de-icer. I went inside to search the house and found no ice scraper or de-icer. So I had to walk across my pasture in the freezing rain to put my horse in the barn while carrying feed and a 40 pound bucket of water. I went to town with a friend and walmart was out of de-icer. I ended up going to oreillys and bought 4 cans of it. It's been a long day.
Here is my truck completely frozen solid
You can't tell it in this pic, but there is a sheet of ice covering the entire truck
Here is my truck completely frozen solid
You can't tell it in this pic, but there is a sheet of ice covering the entire truck
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Illinois, Indiana, most of the Midwest....
To get your door open, take a pitcher of room-temperature water or cooler (NOT hot water--you can shatter your window), and pour it slowly over the perimeter of the door.
But, yeah, freezing rain and ice storms pretty much suck. If there's not equipment out salting the roads, you're better off not going anywhere.
Jason
To get your door open, take a pitcher of room-temperature water or cooler (NOT hot water--you can shatter your window), and pour it slowly over the perimeter of the door.
But, yeah, freezing rain and ice storms pretty much suck. If there's not equipment out salting the roads, you're better off not going anywhere.
Jason
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I'm in Texas, but I've been freezing my butt off. It's only low 20s, but it is sleeting, raining, and it is supposed to snow tonight. I've been outside and sleet melting on you and then re-freezing isn't as fun as it sounds. I only have old navy jeans (which are great in the summer) and it was like wearing a screen door. After I found a pair of long johns, I went to give my horse a flake of alfalfa and it was frozen solid. It got left under the edge of the roof and the water coming off it soaked in and froze. Had to break it and heat it up. Then I tried to get in my truck and it was a giant popsicle. It was parked by the edge of the roof and the water dripping off it landed on the side of the truck and froze. I tried to open my door and it was frozen shut. I managed to get my toolbox open only to find I was out of de-icer. I went inside to search the house and found no ice scraper or de-icer. So I had to walk across my pasture in the freezing rain to put my horse in the barn while carrying feed and a 40 pound bucket of water. I went to town with a friend and walmart was out of de-icer. I ended up going to oreillys and bought 4 cans of it. It's been a long day.
Here is my truck completely frozen solid
You can't tell it in this pic, but there is a sheet of ice covering the entire truck
Here is my truck completely frozen solid
You can't tell it in this pic, but there is a sheet of ice covering the entire truck
Just like broke vet I can see the icicles and also the side wall of your tire.
I will take snow any day over ice as it is so dangerous.
It is 11 degrees here now and I have to take my dog out!
Take care and stay warm.
Boon
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Ya know ,I mite try one of the other doors .Sometimes here in MN. a hair dryer works to get one tawed out.Maybe the sun will warm one up enough to get it open.They are rite about the ice on the roads,very dangerous for you and others on the road.The last thing they would want to see is a big red Ford commin' at 'em sideways.
