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Location: Greenville, NC
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The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
The good... the big brown santa came to my house today, too. Dropped off five boxes from ECE.
The bad... air compressor had thrown the flywheel off the pump. The ugly... got the flywheel back on, spun it by hand to make sure of no grinding, bumping, etc. Looked and sounded good until I flipped the switch. About two seconds later, rod came through the block and chunks of aluminum bounced off my chest and elsewhere around my shop! AAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!! Time to get a new pump! Otherwise, it was a lovely day. ![]() Hope everybody going to Maggie Valley has a great weekend. Regards, Paul
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Re: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
wow are ya ok with part hittin ya ? that must have hurt ?
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Re: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Yeah, I'm fine. I stepped to the front and reached around to flip the switch. It was a glancing blow, but it d@mn sure got my attention! I've always heard the good Lord looks out for children and idiots. I turn 52 tomorrow, so I know I don't fall into the first category!!!
Just another speed bump in this big ol' road called life. Thanks for the concern. Paul
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Re: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Glad to hear that you made it out okay...
Not to change the subject, but what did you order from ECE, and where are those pics??? ![]()
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-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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Re: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Hey Nate,
I got a 4/5 drop set up with rear air shocks, and a sway bar for the front. I talked with Stan at ECE last week and he said he wouldn't even offer to sell 6" drop springs for the rear. I had asked him about the extra weight of the long fleetside and he said 5" springs would just about give me a 6" drop due to that weight. That's why I got the odd sounding 4/5 drop. Sorry about the pics. I just had enough time to get to a "bike nite" to see some old friends, then had to tear back home to see Overhaulin'. I'll post some tomorrow. Paul
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Re: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
glad ya are ok and i bet it got your attention
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Re: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, Pics.
The first pic is the ugly. The second is the good!
Paul
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Re: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Glad you are okay from that compressor blowing. I like your " Just another bump in the road of life" analogy. I'm 58 and have had a few bumps myself. Remember, "Life is a Journey, not a Destination"
What did they give you to get a 4" front drop, a 1 1/2" dropped spring with the 2 1/2" dropped spindles? I didnt know they had a 1 1/2' dropped coil? You will love what that front sway bar does for your truck.
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