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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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Do It Yourself Redneck Dyno.....
Good for a few laughs..........


http://www.josephthompson.net/austin/
 
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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WOW...that's beyond redneck... GIT R DOOONE!!!
 
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Is the control panel IN FRONT of the vehicle being tested?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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Dude - that is some SERIOUS wrednek enjinering!! Actually - that is beyond Redneck - that's just down right scary!!
 
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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Anyone notice that there are NO LUG NUTS on the one dyno wheel?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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You fellers have no appreciation for some fine salvage yard engineering. Oh Lord....I am a redneck
 
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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I knew you would appreciate it Cookie........hehehehe.......
 
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Heck, I figured you posted that link just for me.
 
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That's supposed to be a dyno? I figured that the guy upgraded the 305 to a rubber band and was winding it
 
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Anyone notice that there are NO LUG NUTS on the one dyno wheel?

That gives it extra adjustability.........
 
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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Anyone notice that there are NO LUG NUTS on the one dyno wheel?
RUST= Redneck glue ... holds better then most lug nuts, is biodegradable, and is cheaper then buying more...
 
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I'm still laughing from that one! I'll never figure out why some people do some of the crazy stuff they do. I wonder if that pile of dirt in the first picture is from previous casualties.
 
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Oh that's good. LOL.
 
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hey i dezined that dyno!! had a 12 pack of bud light and a way we go!!
 
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What do you suppose that thing is on the end of the chain with the signal lead coming out?
 
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