What did you do to your truck today!

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by 67Slider

Got her insured and licensed. Took the wife out
Now to get her up on stands and find out what the problem is. Sounds like the tranny gave out but not sure. Good thing it was a nice day!

Bummer. But that's the perfect attitude. Next time I break something, I'll try to remember the lesson. Thanks.

For the first time in a month or so, I went to the shop to work on the money-pit. Got in and did some wiring under the dash and under where the hood will go (some day) . Routed the temp sending unit, HI dizzy red wire, starter purple, rear light connection thru the firewall, etc.

When I went for lunch, I stepped out of the shop on to the grassy approach and took a header (actually, I slipped backward) in the wet "driveway" outside the shop. Bent my leg backward under me and laid there for a while. My son-in-law (its his house and shop) was freaked to see the fat old guy down...especially since I didn't get up right away. Laying in that slop...and the mud was the "nicest" part of the slop. He was really scared, so I got up. Changed to a crappy t-shirt I have there for polishing, limped into the car, and went for lunch. Nothing broken. Nasty muddy-dirty-wet, so a drive thru was in order.

Makes me think how spoiled I am. No earthquakes, tsunamis, cancer, or other bad crap.

Came back and checked the mail.

Upside: A good second shower of the day; It's 74.9 Degrees F. outside; The DMV sent me a notice that the new plates are ready.

[67Slider]

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Bummer. But that's the perfect attitude. Next time I break something, I'll try to remember the lesson. Thanks.

For the first time in a month or so, I went to the shop to work on the money-pit. Got in and did some wiring under the dash and under where the hood will go (some day) . Routed the temp sending unit, HI dizzy red wire, starter purple, rear light connection thru the firewall, etc.

When I went for lunch, I stepped out of the shop on to the grassy approach and took a header (actually, I slipped backward) in the wet "driveway" outside the shop. Bent my leg backward under me and laid there for a while. My son-in-law (its his house and shop) was freaked to see the fat old guy down...especially since I didn't get up right away. Laying in that slop...and the mud was the "nicest" part of the slop. He was really scared, so I got up. Changed to a crappy t-shirt I have there for polishing, limped into the car, and went for lunch. Nothing broken. Nasty muddy-dirty-wet, so a drive thru was in order.

Makes me think how spoiled I am. No earthquakes, tsunamis, cancer, or other bad crap.

Came back and checked the mail.

Upside: A good second shower of the day; It's 74.9 Degrees F. outside; The DMV sent me a notice that the new plates are ready.

Sounds like you had the same kinda luck and better yet, good attitude about it. Love the plate. Was going to get some 'Collector' plates today but the governor wanted 300 for his taxes and fees. Went with basic plates and still cost me 145. On the upside. While I was standing next to the flatbed that was hauling my truck home a fella with a 69 stopped by and chatted with me for a while. Hooked me up with his mechanics #. His mech has a th350 he pulled out of the 69 when they put in an overdrive unit, recently rebuilt and in good shape for 150.00. Not gonna spit at that.

All in all a good day.