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Sep 11, 2006 | 08:01 PM

SuperSnake

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Well my old truck is down for the count.It started sucking anti freeze through the exhaust.It might get rebuilt,or I'll fill it up with gas and stick a rag into the tank set it on fire,or we could use it for target practice and shoot it like a old horse. We are now open to suggestions on how to dispose of the remains.

Sep 11, 2006 | 08:03 PM

MAKO314

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what the hell!!!!!!! , that aint supposed to happen a blown head gasket I assume

Sep 11, 2006 | 08:09 PM

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I went out to lunch with Ken the deaf guy that stopped by here last Sat. on the way home it backfired again so I took it over to Johnny's house since he is a ASE Cert. Mechanic he check it out and couldn't find a leak then he went to the exhaust nothing but white smoke and the smell of burned anti freeze. Oh well it will get rebuilt later on.

Sep 11, 2006 | 08:12 PM

tanman722001

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Sorry to hear that Cliff.Does sound like a blown head gasket.Tony

Sep 11, 2006 | 08:13 PM

MAKO314

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oh well Dr. rick gave you a few more cherished miles with her, look to the future don't dwell in the past

so when are the funeral services?

Sep 11, 2006 | 08:14 PM

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I have the parts to fix it but,I think I will wait until I have enough $$$$ to rebuild it.

Sep 11, 2006 | 08:16 PM

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oh well Dr. rick gave you a few more cherished miles with her, look to the future don't dwell in the past

so when are the funeral services?

When I find out that it can't be rebuilt or until someone donates a PSD for a worthy cause.

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Sep 11, 2006 | 08:21 PM

SuperSnake

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LOL

How is the Stang Ashley?

Sep 11, 2006 | 09:35 PM

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Darn Cliff, Im sorry to hear that. We had no indications of a head gasket problem while we were there. Well atleast you got a few good miles in at the end.

Sep 11, 2006 | 11:08 PM

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Hey Now Cliff,

Sorry to hear about the 250!!!!

Sep 11, 2006 | 11:20 PM

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Thanks guys I will get her going again it will just take some time there won't be a funeral until I find out that it can't be rebuilt.I plan trying to find a few parts for my Ventura and get it on the road so I can rebuild the 460 bigger,better,and stronger.

Sep 11, 2006 | 11:29 PM

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Darn Cliff, Im sorry to hear that. We had no indications of a head gasket problem while we were there. Well atleast you got a few good miles in at the end.

Don't worry about it Rick like you told me the engine was tired and needed to be rebuilt at least I caught it in time before any real damage was done now I will have the excuse to tear it apart and redo it right.

Sep 13, 2006 | 06:49 AM

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Reb....sorry to hear the news on the truck,what kind of parts are you looking for.....for the Ventura ??? Will parts from a 70 - 72 fit ?

Sep 13, 2006 | 09:45 AM

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Reb....sorry to hear the news on the truck,what kind of parts are you looking for.....for the Ventura ??? Will parts from a 70 - 72 fit ?

Hey 2HI2CU I don't know what will interchange between the 71-74 models I need the painted trim for the rear quarter windows I also need a couple of front fenders I have one that is dented but maybe repairable they also have rust through the lower fenders between the tires and the doors. and a door that will be a hard one cause the 73-74 don't have vent windows,and subframe bolt5s for the front subframe the body parts I can wait on except the trim to help keep water out.
A neighbor will help me make adaptoes to bolt the engine down,the engine is a 77 350P and the block bolts down different than a 74.Unfortunely I bought the car without knowing this. And a radiator so with a few parts and some luck I can get it going again after I do a brake job.