got me a new truck
01-08-2011, 01:15 PM
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Now wait a minute here Chad . . I have seniority in that job of tool handing stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . just kidding ya pullin' your dipstick
Chris - you're the guy who falls into the crapper and comes out with a new suit on, eh? Sounds like a really good deal . . let me know when you are doing that tranny swap, I'll be up to either help or get in the way . .
gotta see you in this TONKA truck too . . and where ARE those PICS of this beast ????
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01-08-2011, 01:42 PM
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took a few pics of the headgasket job being done right now. will post when I get home tonight if my kids don't have a list of thiings that they want to do. i do know grocery shopping is in order with the 2 teenagers in the house. they are guttin the fridge as we speak probably! LOL
01-08-2011, 02:59 PM
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Did ya finally run out of hot dogs??
Will be a new supply of them in May.
Fill that fridge with everything they don't like to eat that's healthy . . .
See, we parents CAN get even.
CD
Will be a new supply of them in May.
Fill that fridge with everything they don't like to eat that's healthy . . .
See, we parents CAN get even.
CD
01-08-2011, 03:07 PM
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actually I still have a couple packages of dogs left! LOL.. Looking forward to May. I CANT WAIT!
might have to run the new mazda! LOL
01-08-2011, 08:30 PM
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got it home. perrrs like a kitten. registration, E-test and checked out insurance. $50 a month for full coverage. Not too bad I say. Going to save me a ton in fuel and wear and tear on the bucket.
01-09-2011, 09:51 AM
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Truck $42.14
parts to fix $275 (h20 pump, t-stat, head gasket set, plugs, oil and filter)
labor to fix (side job for one of my techs) $250
full coverage insurance $55 a month
already had 3/4 tank of gas too!
savings on the dodge. priceless
has new tires, new shocks, new radiator, new water pump, head gaskets, thermostat, no engine leaks, no tranny leaks, a/c works, all power windows, locks etc. drives great, brakes in good condition. Ravelco next and tint the windows for summer time and now I can park the dodge and
remove bed
install new fuel system (including 100 gallon tank)
manual tranny conversion
remove body lift
install 8" suspension
long arm front suspension
bushwakers
parts to fix $275 (h20 pump, t-stat, head gasket set, plugs, oil and filter)
labor to fix (side job for one of my techs) $250
full coverage insurance $55 a month
already had 3/4 tank of gas too!
savings on the dodge. priceless
has new tires, new shocks, new radiator, new water pump, head gaskets, thermostat, no engine leaks, no tranny leaks, a/c works, all power windows, locks etc. drives great, brakes in good condition. Ravelco next and tint the windows for summer time and now I can park the dodge and
remove bed
install new fuel system (including 100 gallon tank)
manual tranny conversion
remove body lift
install 8" suspension
long arm front suspension
bushwakers