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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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Howdy Rick..

How are you doing??
Doing pretty good tonight Don.
 
Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:45 PM
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I thought back when you had the C6 out while you were chasing coolant leaks, that you should install a zipper for easy R&R but I kept my mouth shut.
I may as well just push this truck in the corner and forget about it..
 
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Good evening Don..
Howdy again John

I think you better get new bolts for the tranny.. They are getting worn out.. {>
 
Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:47 PM
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I think you better get new bolts for the tranny.. They are getting worn out.. {>
So is the floor with me crawling under the truck
 
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I may as well just push this truck in the corner and forget about it..
Don't you dare give up on it now.
 
Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
Going to start removing it tomorrow I guess, may as drop the fuel tank too while I'm at it and see if the sending unit is the problem
Great idea maybe the jack will be a helping hand?
 
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
Don't you dare give up on it now.
Doesn't look like it's going to see much of any roads this year..
 
Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:52 PM
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Great idea maybe the jack will be a helping hand?
Don't think there is much gas in the tank now, will siphon whatever there is into some gerry cans
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:53 PM
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Doesn't look like it's going to see much of any roads this year..
That's alright, just make it right.

Perfection takes time.
 
Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:54 PM
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That's alright, just make it right.

Perfection takes time.
I was supposed to be enjoying it this summer and taking it to shows...
 
Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:55 PM
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Don't think there is much gas in the tank now, will siphon whatever there is into some gerry cans
That tank maybe an empty can but its still heavy.
 
Old Aug 1, 2017 | 08:56 PM
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I've had it out before, it's not too heavy empty, just a pain in the *** to remove and even worse putting back in..
 
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I was supposed to be enjoying it this summer and taking it to shows...
You're still young. There is plenty of time left.

Just don't invest in bananas. LOL
 
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I might see if I can just tilt it enough to remove the sending unit so I can test it out of the tank..
 
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You're still young. There is plenty of time left.

Just don't invest in bananas. LOL
Can't get any decent bananas here anyways, they always look black inside..
 



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