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rwhit57 · 09-30-2011, 02:42 PM

Last week I decided to re-paint my front wheels, when I pulled them off I noticed the brake pads were about done. So I jumped in Wifey's car ran and got some pads. While I was at it re packed the bearings good to go. A couple of days ago I noticed some trans. fluid on the ground, then a vibration. Ok front u joint, and trans seal. While there I saw the trans mount looked bad and the vac hose to the module was cracked, so back in Wifey's car to the parts store. Got it all fixed today. Every time I do one thing it leads to two or three. Still beats driving a F**d.

RandyP · 09-30-2011, 03:36 PM

Like a snowball going down a hill, that's the way it goes on these old trucks it seems.
I'll rephrase what you said though, "beats having a car payment".

HTX86chevy · 09-30-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

"beats having a car payment".

you got that right!

RastaRobb · 09-30-2011, 04:01 PM

Pandora's box may have been a step side. Sometimes it seems checking the air pressure ends up replacing the transfer case. "Beats not being able to fix it."

**old Rusty C10** · 09-30-2011, 06:25 PM

the joy of owning an old truck..

Restrorob · 09-30-2011, 09:59 PM

rwhit57,

That's standard procedure around my place on all my rides, I can't do just one thing without doing 3-4 or more others. I've gotten so use to it I look first before going to the parts store so all I have is one trip.

Like Randy mentioned...... "beats having a car payment", I just smile as I cruise past all those fancy shiny new vehicles.

Moostifer · 10-03-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

rwhit57,

That's standard procedure around my place on all my rides, I can't do just one thing without doing 3-4 or more others. I've gotten so use to it I look first before going to the parts store so all I have is one trip.

Like Randy mentioned...... "beats having a car payment", I just smile as I cruise past all those fancy shiny new vehicles.

one trip to the parts store?!? Man, what's that like?

71swb4x4 · 09-30-2011, 10:08 PM

Once you get the last thing fixed the first thing you fixed will be worn out.

sumran · 10-02-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Once you get the last thing fixed the first thing you fixed will be worn out.

Your old cars must be more considerate than mine. Mine rarely wait for everything to be done before starting the "recycling" program.

As long as I get a lifetime warranty and the parts house doesn't go under...

2badgn · 10-03-2011, 12:54 PM

With these trucks, we must realize that parts will have to be changed. I try to work in different sections at a time in order of priority- fresh fluids/fuel/ignition/brakes/tranny/electrical, etc. Something will always sneak up but I think these trucks are more reliable and built better than the new trucks out there.
New trucks might ave more comforts and smoother running engines but these old trucks are workhorses that were built like a Truck, Not like a car.

Just fix in order of priority and its always great to have a back up vehicle no matter what truck/car u r driving.

notyo_cheez · 10-04-2011, 09:42 AM

This is why mine's getting a complete disassembly before it hits ths street. No surprises.

09-30-2011, 02:42 PM	#1
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	One Thing Leads to Another Last week I decided to re-paint my front wheels, when I pulled them off I noticed the brake pads were about done. So I jumped in Wifey's car ran and got some pads. While I was at it re packed the bearings good to go. A couple of days ago I noticed some trans. fluid on the ground, then a vibration. Ok front u joint, and trans seal. While there I saw the trans mount looked bad and the vac hose to the module was cracked, so back in Wifey's car to the parts store. Got it all fixed today. Every time I do one thing it leads to two or three. Still beats driving a F**d.

09-30-2011, 03:36 PM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: One Thing Leads to Another Like a snowball going down a hill, that's the way it goes on these old trucks it seems. I'll rephrase what you said though, "beats having a car payment". __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

09-30-2011, 04:01 PM	#4
RastaRobb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sweet, ID Posts: 157	Re: One Thing Leads to Another Pandora's box may have been a step side. Sometimes it seems checking the air pressure ends up replacing the transfer case. "Beats not being able to fix it."

09-30-2011, 06:25 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: One Thing Leads to Another the joy of owning an old truck.. __________________ 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!!

09-30-2011, 09:59 PM	#6
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: One Thing Leads to Another rwhit57, That's standard procedure around my place on all my rides, I can't do just one thing without doing 3-4 or more others. I've gotten so use to it I look first before going to the parts store so all I have is one trip. Like Randy mentioned...... "beats having a car payment", I just smile as I cruise past all those fancy shiny new vehicles. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

09-30-2011, 10:08 PM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: One Thing Leads to Another Once you get the last thing fixed the first thing you fixed will be worn out. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-03-2011, 12:54 PM	#10
2badgn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 277	Re: One Thing Leads to Another With these trucks, we must realize that parts will have to be changed. I try to work in different sections at a time in order of priority- fresh fluids/fuel/ignition/brakes/tranny/electrical, etc. Something will always sneak up but I think these trucks are more reliable and built better than the new trucks out there. New trucks might ave more comforts and smoother running engines but these old trucks are workhorses that were built like a Truck, Not like a car. Just fix in order of priority and its always great to have a back up vehicle no matter what truck/car u r driving.

10-04-2011, 09:42 AM	#11
notyo_cheez Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: corpus christi, tx - america's fattest city Posts: 253	Re: One Thing Leads to Another This is why mine's getting a complete disassembly before it hits ths street. No surprises.



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