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Don't ask don't tell....LOL

I TRIED to get into the Marines; but when they found out I knew BOTH my parents they DQ'd me....had to be a sailor

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Oh no, this thread could become the battle of the Armed Forces, but we all know who they send in first:lol:

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Seal team 6....yes; we know...HAHAHAHAHA

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:lol:

actually Army SF.... but that works..

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Actually I'm not supposed to say, but your both wrong

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This should seal the deal

A Story of Creation
Author Unknown

In the beginning was the word, and the word was God. In the beginning was God and all else was darkness and void, and without form, so God created the heavens and the earth. He created the sun and the moon, and the stars, so that light might pierce the darkness. The Earth, God divided between the land and the sea and these He filled with many assorted creatures.

And the dark, salty, slimy creatures that inhabited the murky depths of the oceans, God called sailors. And he dressed them accordingly. The had little trousers that looked like bells at the bottom. And their shirts had cute little flaps on them, and they wore funny looking hats. He gave them long sideburns and beards, nicknamed them "squids", and banished them to a lifetime at sea, so normal folks would not have to associate with them. To further identify these unloved creatures, He called them "petty" and "commodore" instead of titles worthy of red-blooded men.

And the flaky creatures of the land, God called soldiers. And with a twinkle in His eye, and a sense of humor only He can have, God made their trousers too short and their covers too large. He also made their pockets oversized, so that they may warm their hands. And to adorn their uniforms, God gave them badges in quantities only a dime store owner could appreciate. And he gave them emblems and crests and all sorts of shiny things that glittered, and devices that dangled. (When you are God you tend to get carried away.)

On the 6th day, God thought about creating some air creatures for which he designed a Greyhound bus driver's uniform. He discarded this idea during the first week, and it was not until years later that some apostles resurrected this theme and established what we now know as the "wild blue yonder wonders".

And on the 7th day, as you know, God rested. But on the 8th day, at 0530, God looked down upon Earth and was not happy. God was just not happy! So He thought about His labors, and in His divine wisdom, God created a divine creature. And this He called Marine. And the Marines, who God created in His own image, were to be of the air, and of the land, and of the sea. And these He gave many wonderful uniforms. some were green, and some were blue with red trim. And in the early days, some were even a beautiful tan. He gave them practical fighting uniforms, so they could wage war against the forces of Satan and the evil. He gave them service uniforms for their daily work and training. And He gave them evening and dress uniforms.....sharp and stylish, handsome things, so they may promenade with their ladies on Saturday night and impress everybody. He also gave them swords, so that people who were not impressed could be dealt with accordingly.

And at the end of the 8th day, God looked down upon the Earth and saw that it was good. But was God happy? No! God was still not happy. Because in the course of his labors, He had forgotten one thing. He did not have a Marine uniform for himself. But He thought about it, and thought about it, and finally satisfied Himself in knowing that, well.......................not everybody can be a MARINE!!!


OOORAH

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sounds like he created vanity for them too!

And for our fellow Marines here you can look it up in the link below!:lol:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vanity

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So that's why I look into a mirror whenever I pass one! Dang, Mike, thanks for answering that one

The few, the proud, the Marines, Catchy phrase! Semper Fidelus

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Mike, they just tell the ARMY guys that to make them feel "Special"

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We welded (I watched...I gotta be honest) in the seam at the junction of the top of the "A" and the roof. Then added metal to the drip rail to try to match the fronts to the sides....still a lot of work to do there.

We've got 22 hours in body work on the firewall and it's not done....started third coats last night but it's looking great.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0755.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0752.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0758.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0757.jpg

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Marines, huh, Long live the Air Force Combat Controllers!!!!

hoo-rah

truck looks good john, keep uo the good work.

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looks nice, was that TIG?

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No...the old Miller Synchrowave moved to Florida

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Installed a new yoke and differential cover today. The diff cover is from Sprectre Racing. For those of you that saw the other post on clearing the panhard bar; ECE has sent out a "Curved" Super Track Bar that will clear this cover.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0760.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0762.jpg

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sucks I can't see pics at work... guess I should be working anyway!

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Base CO's has it's perks;)

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truck is looking up there Jon, Ill be giving a call soon for a couple of panels for my 57 build, and maybe hope to get out and ck out the truck first hand

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Looks, like I'll be there Saturday at Carlisle. So hopefully I'll get to meet some of you boys.

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Truck is looking good!
BTW Marines go in first.Semper FI.

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bookmark in case any more work on the truck actually happens

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The Marines are making a beach assault, ganging up on the Army/Navy guy:lol:

See ya Thurs, so you can get some pics posted. Get any more mud on the cab?

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Mudslinging resumes Sept 13!!

Gotta run and get new water pump gaskets....just realized I have the wrong pump on for the March setup....remember those extra pumps I had...LOL

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Your lucky I didn't take the one you offered

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what pump did you have on it? i need a short pump, nothing fancy, just the basics...

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I have two of the one I gave you...

Got a 13/32" drill bit?

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not sure....what's the gigantic GM casting number on the outlet side?

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Let me guess, you want to remove that broken bolt in the cowl?

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that's long gone.....this is for March's "You may need to drill out the water pump hole with a .406 bit if you have a newer style water pump" note....I do, I did, and you do because I found it and used it.

now it's time to patiently wait for: http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?ascend...43043270238921so I can finish install!!

Oh; BTW...JEGS customer service is OUTSTANDING!

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:lol:Dude, that is to funny, there was one in that old medic bag?

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we don't go in the medic bag because there's a wire wheel facing "UP" in it and one wire under one fingernail=never again

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what the hell did you buy Burnham and where are some updated photos, you are killing me!!!!

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first the photos: the office got torn apart for renovating and everything (Desks, PCs, etc. were actually out in the warehouse for a while. Then we started moving back in and I need new signs made for the building.........SO the quick way to get the files to the sign shop was on the SD Memory card out of the camera (thumb drives, cd burners, etc. are too well thought out to be "The quick way"). Now I have the memory card back (along with some pretty nice signs) and the LCD screen on my 17" widescreen XPS laptop seems to be DEAD which is the only PC I have with a SD memory card reader (can't find the USB cable for the camera). So; as soon as I get things together there will be more pictures.

second: wait for the photos

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instead of a business man you should run for a political office. You just used 400 words to say what takes most people 4!:lol:

guess i'll have to go here to see pics of your truck!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...210641&page=29

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Here's few more pictures....not a lot going on:

Here's a picture of Jim's handywork installing the floor

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0763.jpg

a little more:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0766.jpg

here's the serpentine setup that came with the crate motor:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0768.jpg

gone:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0771.jpg

shiny things:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0773.jpg

more shiny things:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0774.jpg

even more shiny things:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...3/100_0779.jpg

the rest of the parts are due today to finish the front of the motor so I'll post pics this evening

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awesome, I cannot wait to see an overall of it.

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pictures...woohoo


is that a 350 crate motor?

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yes 350/330

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I'm liking the alum. pulleys, keep an eye on them! Did you get them for the alt., ps pump?

Do you believe the packaging, wrapped like they care about the product

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just alt and ps pump....the actual alternator, pump and belts will be here today

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lookin good