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Old 05-17-2006, 09:16 PM   #1
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Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!)

my wife is typing this for me but I am on hwy 35 South almost to Emporia on my way to Witchita Please call if you can help at all, I think my motor is gone.
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:09 PM   #2
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:10 PM   #3
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sorry I cant help you here in Oregon, but I did move your post to the general section in hopes more people see your thread.
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:11 PM   #4
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we are contacting the member with the few numbers we have now.. if ya'll are near here we need some help please
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:26 PM   #5
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Man I wish I could help, I got both kids by myself till 2:00 am.
Fred may be the closest to him. Sorry, wish you luck, Randy
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:32 PM   #6
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:32 PM   #7
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Was 57ringo or 72superbb on the help list?

I need to update MY addy on that list btw...
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:34 PM   #8
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This Is Crystal, Josh's Wife, Thanks To Everyone Sooo Much For Trying To Help Him Out. He Is Trying To Get To Colorado To Report For His New Duty Station And Has Had A Hell Of A Time Since Monday. He Was Pulling Another Truck And It Flipped Off The Dolly In Va. And Then He Got Going Again And It Came Loose From The Hitch And Hit A Tractor Trailer!! Can You Believe One Man's Luck. Needless To Say, He's Been Through Enough But Is Trying To Keep His Head Up. He And I Are So Thankful For Everyone's Quick Responses And For Any And All Help. I Must Say That I Am Impressed.
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:37 PM   #9
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nope neither, we have contacted a few members not on the list via pm and email as well.. hope someone can help

Ya'll reading this... send in your info via PM to ContactList to be able to help out in situations like this. And if you are roadtrip'n take the ContactNumber peoples numbers with you just incase

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This Is Crystal, Josh's Wife, Thanks To Everyone Sooo Much For Trying To Help Him Out. He Is Trying To Get To Colorado To Report For His New Duty Station And Has Had A Hell Of A Time Since Monday. He Was Pulling Another Truck And It Flipped Off The Dolly In Va. And Then He Got Going Again And It Came Loose From The Hitch And Hit A Tractor Trailer!! Can You Believe One Man's Luck. Needless To Say, He's Been Through Enough But Is Trying To Keep His Head Up. He And I Are So Thankful For Everyone's Quick Responses And For Any And All Help. I Must Say That I Am Impressed.

dang Crystal.. sounds like a rough trip so far.. hopefully we can get him some help goin on now.
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:46 PM   #10
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Army-Dude, best of luck to you two with getting on down the highway. Keep your head up and THANK YOU for serving our country !! Take care !!
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Old 05-17-2006, 10:55 PM   #11
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rgray71 is not to far away at Tonanoxie from Lebo where army dude is broke down at. Mabe he can help out .
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Old 05-17-2006, 11:08 PM   #12
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I'm not able to go help. I did try pm's to some members in the area, hopefully someone can help. Breaking down on the turnpike in that area is the pits. If he calls *KTA they can at least send a motorist assist truck or trooper.
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Old 05-17-2006, 11:15 PM   #13
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Good news!!! This board is awesome, Josh is with piecesandparts from the board, apparently he was about a mile from where Josh was and is going to let him leave the truck there until he can get it fixed or towed. He said to tell everyone "thanks so much and he loves this board", he's good for the night now and says if anyone knows anyone that can do the work for him etc. to call him on cell (910)488 4692. Thanks again to everyone for all the help.
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Old 05-17-2006, 11:29 PM   #14
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Hey kingsolver72, Scott you might be able to help out..... I gave Josh's wife my numbers also... Rob.......
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Old 05-17-2006, 11:31 PM   #15
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I'm glad this turned great, thanks to piecesandparts and all the board members involved! this board rocks!
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Old 05-18-2006, 12:00 AM   #16
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Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!)

Got the word from Fred but it looks like I'm a bit late, talked to his wife and she said the truck got hot and was knocking, might be bad. Glad somebody was so close.

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Old 05-18-2006, 12:06 AM   #17
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Re: Broke Down In Kansas (please Help!!!!)

Yeah rgray71,I would have love to help if I would have found out sooner.I am only 50 miles from Emporia.I got a pm from Fred T(I check a little late).I am glad everything turned out for the good.
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Old 05-18-2006, 12:10 AM   #18
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Yeah rgray71,I would have love to help if I would have found out sooner.I am only 50 miles from Emporia.I got a pm from Fred T(I check a little late).I am glad everything turned out for the good.
Hey kingsolver72, this is Josh's wife, Crystal, rgray71 says if we need parts etc. you may can help. Will you call or email or post with your contact info. please? Thanks so much in advance and again, this is a great board.

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Old 05-18-2006, 12:24 AM   #19
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Old 05-18-2006, 03:40 AM   #20
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Ok Guys, I made it to Wichita. As stated by my better half, the truck is at piecesandparts place. He was literally a mile from where I last stopped. Wasn't quite on the turnpike yet. I believe it is exit 148 on 35.

I'm pretty sure the motor is shot. Knocking real bad. So tomorrow I have togo and try to sign in with the local Army recruiter (only allowed in emergencies and I hope this qualifies) then start calling around to try and find a motor. Frank (piecesandparts) suggested that I go to a dealer. May as well go with a 350 since I planned on doing it anyway (just not so soon!)
I guess what I need to know if there is anyone nearby with a trailer or dolly that would be willing to help me get it somewhere I could do the work. Frank said worst case I could work there but he has done alot already and has three and a half trucks of his own going on. Thanks again for all the calls and help, hopefully someday I can repay the favors.
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Old 05-18-2006, 05:58 AM   #21
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Old 05-18-2006, 06:05 AM   #22
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You guys are all awesome. Just goes to show you why everyone should get on that list. Someone could be broke down right down the road from you.
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Old 05-18-2006, 09:17 AM   #23
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that is good news,, I didn't get on till this morning.. I'm on the other side of Kansas City, hope you get it running!
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Old 05-18-2006, 12:34 PM   #24
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The truck needs help, the knock was loud and deep in the motor. Josh said he was dumping water into the radaitor about every 10 to 15 miles, the knock could have been caused by water in the cylinder. It starts but you have to help it with a little starter fluid. I have the wife checking on a crate motor at the Topeka Chevy dealership (the only GM Perf. Parts Outlet that I know in my area), they usually have them in the warehouse. She is also calling a Salvage Yard for what a used motor would run.

Josh had to go onto Wichita to get situated and he is hoping to work the truck down there. That is about a 110 miles from my house.
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After seeing this happening I'll put my name on the list. It' s a real bummer to have something like that happen and be so far away from your home.
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