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12-11-2003, 12:40 AM
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What's your best tip!
I have learned so much from others on this board and wanted to start a thread and give everyone a chance to put their best tip(s) here. I am going to start of with a tip that is not related to our trucks but one that I learned a long time ago.
"Always ground yourself when you open up a computer case, this will discharge any static electricity and keep you from frying your memory, hard-drive, video card and other internal parts." So I challenge all to post their tips here. For those new to the board there are also some on the Tech Tips section.
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12-11-2003, 12:42 AM
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dont set your self on fire. it burns alot
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12-11-2003, 12:42 AM
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Failure is NOT an option!
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Don't eat the yellow snow!!!
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House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me) |
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12-11-2003, 12:45 AM
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never wheil in the throes of passion with your wife tell her her boobs arent as firm as her sisters
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Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! |
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12-11-2003, 12:46 AM
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he who goes to bed with itchy but, wakes up with stinky fingers
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75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered |
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12-11-2003, 12:50 AM
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Self-proclaimed LED man
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Tis better to sit in silence and look stupid, than open your mouth and remove all doubt.
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My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once  Norwood Survivor |
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12-11-2003, 12:57 AM
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Howzit?!?
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Always keep a good, working, fire extinguisher right where you are working.
 It seems obvious but it ain't :p
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12-11-2003, 01:07 AM
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A seroius one . . . .
 To go along with the fire extinguisher. Keep a good heavy pair of wire cutters in the glove box. To cut Battery cable when an elecrical fire / short occurs.  Darren
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12-11-2003, 01:09 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Ummm...don't go pee after using POR 15 or servicing your batteries onless you are 100% sure your hands are clean.
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12-11-2003, 01:09 AM
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hey guys I think Padreisla trying to be serious here, LOL although those are good ones, but on a serious note, and I speak from experience, this is especially for the young guys while you still have good health, wear safety glass,ear protection, hand protection, and most of all use those jack stands, not preaching just hope you do it, words spoken from a half deaf, half blind, scared hands, and don't want to be done in by a truck falling on me type of guy
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12-11-2003, 01:11 AM
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Don't say "Oops!", Doctor
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From my old man (a veteran of countless 67-72 Chevy pickups)...
On Radiator Caps... "Bought yourself a truck, eh? Okay, the first thing you do is put a 12-pound radiator cap on. Got it? No, I don't care what the parts man says it should have. Why? Because it's cheaper and faster than a heater core!" On Buying Engines... "Smoke? Knock? Cheap? Buy it!" On Cutting Dashes for Radios... "If you even THINK about cutting that dash, I will drive up there and kick your ass!" On Wheels... "Put a set of rallys on it and drive, boy!" On Plug Wires... "Do NOT ask the parts man for wires for a small block 350. Tell him you want wires for a mid-70's big block. Why? They're shorter and have straight boots the way God intended!" On Burnouts with Cold Engines... "If I EVER see you do that again..." On Small Block Chevy Timing... "Advance it until it pings or gets hard to start when it's hot then back off just a little bit." On Chrome Engine Accessories... "I don't need no damn chrome! Get that cheap tin off of there!" On Overkill... "Boy, you need a single plane aluminum intake on that tired 307 like I need another son!" On Tires... "Buy 'em cheap. If you built it right, you'll just burn 'em off anyway!" On Strange Sounds... "A thumping sound when you turn a corner? Got a Posi? You do? Change the fluid and put some of that GM gunk in there. Don't ask my how long it took me to figure that out!" On Cylinder Heads... "Aluminum? Nah, give me a set of 2.02 Fuelies anyday!"
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'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list Last edited by shuttermutt; 12-11-2003 at 01:16 AM. |
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12-11-2003, 01:12 AM
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here are a few...
NEVER pull the spark plug wire off a small running lawnmower engine with bare hands! NEVER touch the capacitor inside a disposable 35mm camera if you are taking it apart to get the AA battery and film. and lastly, NEVER make fun of someone for accidentally touching an electric fence, then get your clothes caught on it and receive a big zap! It will hurt and they will make fun of you for years to come!
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12-11-2003, 01:18 AM
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Don't say "Oops!", Doctor
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Quote:
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12-11-2003, 01:19 AM
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Tips
I wanted you all to know that I dragged my wife in here to read some of these posts. I was on the floor laughing reading your posts and my dog was just sitting there staring at me. I welcome all tips, funny, serious or what ever. I love this forum and I believe it is a representation of everyone here.
So post away.......Joey
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12-11-2003, 01:27 AM
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Go buy a welder. NOW!
I just got in from plowing the driveway. I'm in a new (to me) house with a big driveway. This fall I purchased a used ATV with a snow plow to clear the snow. Tonight was the first time I really needed to use it. About 1/2 way through the job the rod that raises and lowers the plow broke. 30 minutes and about 2.5 inches of threaded rod later I was back in action. AND you can stick new rockers and cab corners on that rusty cab you just bought.
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12-11-2003, 02:29 AM
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Never pee on an electric fence, quality is always better than quantity and buy the best quality hand tools you can afford.
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12-11-2003, 03:19 AM
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Get a plasma cutter and a good mig.....with these trucks your ganna need'em
if you rub dawn dish washing soap on your hands till it dries before working then all you do is add water and wahlah clean hands. dont look directly at the sun look both ways b'fore crossin' the street carry an extra windshield wiper insert........they always streak or tear when you need them the most. use synthetic oils learn fuel injection.....much cleaner and powerful,,,,,,but I know it aint old skool. like alot of us are I think.
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The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself? |
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12-11-2003, 03:21 AM
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oh and second the urine and electric fence,,,,,,,,, got me with a 5 mile weed burner,,,,,,,running about 1/4 mile of fence. Still sends chills.
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The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself? |
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12-11-2003, 03:58 AM
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Sisyphus was my mentor!
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dont eat the yellow snow
wear hearing protection dont drink beer that has under 5% alcohol more is not always better if you dont know what those adjustment screws on your bicycle derailieurs do, dont touch 'em remember to put your knife in your boot before you get to the door of the concert or bar - they never look there always make triple sure which booster cable clamp goes in the right spot! use lots of heat from a propane torch & lots of ReleaseAll when you are working on flarenut fittings on our trucks use a touch of anti-seize on flarenut fittings upon reassembly use dieletric grease on all electrical connections when welding, keep that fire extinguisher closeby levis spelled sideways is elvis!
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passthebuck  #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car |
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12-11-2003, 04:31 AM
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Never touch anything electrical in your truck unless you know what you are doing.
No matter what anybody says OEM is better than aftermarket 67-72 are the best years of chevy truck!!!!!! The best trucks at auto shows aren't the ones that look nothing like the truck it started out as.
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12-11-2003, 10:27 AM
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Rear of your hood sticking up can be adjusted down without new hinges if you know the secret.
Disconnect the battery before doing most things on your truck. The best running trucks are rarely the best looking trucks. NEVER trust an e-bay description of truck stuff. Write down or file good ideas before you forget, them for the 10th time. The best calendars are always hanging in some guys dirty old barn, garage or shop. A women who appreciates old trucks/cars is a rare find. IF she is also good looking, then she is really rare. If she has money and likes you~~~~then she is a keeper---at least for the night!! Buy 2 of every good tool you get as you will loose the first one within a few days and not find it for months. It's almost impossible to come up a problem that no one else on this board has had and fixed. Buy low, sell high. There is NO SUCH THING as a rust free 67-72 truck---it's just hidden somewhere that you can't see waiting to come out right after you buy it.
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12-11-2003, 12:21 PM
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Best jack stands you can find(tall so you don't bang your head)
Big ol fire extinguisher keep a clean shop so you don't catch it on fire to begin with Do wear hearing protection and masks when ness. Do major grinding and welding outside(less mess, easier on ears and less chance of fire(especially in small garages) Cheap tools=fingers that don't work well Find old kitchen cabinets to put in garage, it keeps tools and parts clean and out of prying eyes.
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64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi |
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12-11-2003, 12:26 PM
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Don't spit in to the wind.
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12-11-2003, 12:41 PM
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Designated A-hole!
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Buy a Haynes or similar manual for every vehicle you own. And keep it in the vehicle.
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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12-11-2003, 12:52 PM
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For cleaning your engine and lots of other stuff, Castrol Super Clean is hard to beat - but be careful, it will eat paint to some degree and you ought to wear rubber gloves when working with it.
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