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winningz · 12-16-2013, 09:30 PM

Went to start my truck after work, throttle cable was frozen. Never seen that before! had to beat it with my fist while my buddy turned the key. just thought I would share. By the way it was -40 today

KevinCowTown · 12-16-2013, 09:36 PM

That's pretty Cold.

You got a block heater? I just put one in this weekend but we got a chinook and I haven't used it yet.

winningz · 12-16-2013, 09:38 PM

I do have a block heater! its fully winterized. I work outside, its very cold here and I am from south georgia!

520CheyenneK10 · 12-16-2013, 11:13 PM

Yea I was TDY to Fairbanks back in 92' and I know how cold it can get. We had late 80's -early 90's quad cab chevy's to use and they all had block heaters but we never had any other issues. Fun times up at the ole Refinery bar and Moose Creek Lodge if you get a chance to go to either of them.

winningz · 12-17-2013, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 520CheyenneK10

Yea I was TDY to Fairbanks back in 92' and I know how cold it can get. We had late 80's -early 90's quad cab chevy's to use and they all had block heaters but we never had any other issues. Fun times up at the ole Refinery bar and Moose Creek Lodge if you get a chance to go to either of them.

TDY to eielson? I am stationed here for 3 years. pretty great so far.

520CheyenneK10 · 12-17-2013, 06:22 AM

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TDY to eielson? I am stationed here for 3 years. pretty great so far.

Yes. 554RHCES out of Korea. We built the Supply Warehouse. "Lead, Follow or Get the Hell Out of the Way" was the motto we lived by . Couple guys also went in to North Pole and got Tattoos at this joint that had a Pot Bellied Pig running around in the parlor.

Katrina/10 · 12-17-2013, 08:28 AM

Oh yes, I remember the big Red Horse.

winningz · 12-17-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 520CheyenneK10

Yes. 554RHCES out of Korea. We built the Supply Warehouse. "Lead, Follow or Get the Hell Out of the Way" was the motto we lived by . Couple guys also went in to North Pole and got Tattoos at this joint that had a Pot Bellied Pig running around in the parlor.

Thats awesome. I work on the f-16s here.

8lugnutz · 12-17-2013, 11:44 AM

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Thats awesome. I work on the f-16s here.

Thank you for your service!

winningz · 12-17-2013, 08:51 PM

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Thank you for your service!

Nice truck!

TheBlueBomber · 12-17-2013, 08:58 PM

Have fun with all that cold. Ill stick to the Bragg weather down here. 70 degrees in December... Im good with that

Actually got some painting/interior work done today in a t-shirt. Thats my kinda weather.

lilpoindexter · 12-17-2013, 10:00 PM

It was cold in SoCal this morning too...like 46F or something...It only got up to 79F during the day, and not the 80F the weather man had promised.

king-918 · 12-17-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by winningz

Went to start my truck after work, throttle cable was frozen. Never seen that before! had to beat it with my fist while my buddy turned the key. just thought I would share. By the way it was -40 today

-40! Why would you live there?

520CheyenneK10 · 12-17-2013, 11:31 PM

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Thats awesome. I work on the f-16s here.

I work with A-10's, F-16's and still a few F-4's. Was doing Sheet Metal now in the Production Control realm making it happen for the Warfighter. Ever hear of the "bone yard" , the USAF facility not the commercial or museum circuit? Been with AF for 20 now and still lovin' every minute of it.

winningz · 12-18-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueBomber

Have fun with all that cold. Ill stick to the Bragg weather down here. 70 degrees in December... Im good with that

Actually got some painting/interior work done today in a t-shirt. Thats my kinda weather.

Lucky you! I haven't been able to do much because its so cold. I miss the heat. Can not wait till summer where its 70 degrees every day apparently.

winningz · 12-18-2013, 01:16 AM

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-40! Why would you live there?

I didn't choose it. the military did! haha

winningz · 12-18-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 520CheyenneK10

I work with A-10's, F-16's and still a few F-4's. Was doing Sheet Metal now in the Production Control realm making it happen for the Warfighter. Ever hear of the "bone yard" , the USAF facility not the commercial or museum circuit? Been with AF for 20 now and still lovin' every minute of it.

I am a young avionics technician on f-16s, just hit my one year mark for the air force. Never heard of the boneyard? I'll ask around at work tomorrow.

ddubbs · 12-19-2013, 09:03 PM

Welcome to Fairbanks. Ya it gets pretty cold up here. But makes for great build time. So your out at eielson. Do work out there every so often.

winningz · 12-19-2013, 10:50 PM

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Welcome to Fairbanks. Ya it gets pretty cold up here. But makes for great build time. So your out at eielson. Do work out there every so often.

Eielson is pretty nice. I like alaska so far. Can't wait for summer though

ddubbs · 12-20-2013, 12:41 PM

Me either. Winters are a little long. Are you going to do a build thread on your truck?

bnoon · 12-20-2013, 01:19 PM

It was -4 a couple of weeks ago and my throttle cable was quite stiff until the engine got it all warmed up. I also noticed that it's quite crusty with rust too, so I'm surfing looking for new right now... cruise cable too.

winningz · 12-20-2013, 10:09 PM

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Me either. Winters are a little long. Are you going to do a build thread on your truck?

Yes I am as soon as i start doing things worthy to put on here! haha

12-16-2013, 09:30 PM	#1
winningz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: fairbanks alaska Posts: 65	Just want to let everyone know Went to start my truck after work, throttle cable was frozen. Never seen that before! had to beat it with my fist while my buddy turned the key. just thought I would share. By the way it was -40 today __________________ 78 chevy scottsdale 4x4 k10 Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422

12-16-2013, 09:36 PM	#2
KevinCowTown Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 31	Re: Just want to let everyone know That's pretty Cold. You got a block heater? I just put one in this weekend but we got a chinook and I haven't used it yet.

12-16-2013, 09:38 PM	#3
winningz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: fairbanks alaska Posts: 65	Re: Just want to let everyone know I do have a block heater! its fully winterized. I work outside, its very cold here and I am from south georgia! __________________ 78 chevy scottsdale 4x4 k10 Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422

12-16-2013, 11:13 PM	#4
520CheyenneK10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: AZ Desert Posts: 96	Re: Just want to let everyone know Yea I was TDY to Fairbanks back in 92' and I know how cold it can get. We had late 80's -early 90's quad cab chevy's to use and they all had block heaters but we never had any other issues. Fun times up at the ole Refinery bar and Moose Creek Lodge if you get a chance to go to either of them.

12-17-2013, 08:28 AM	#7
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Just want to let everyone know Oh yes, I remember the big Red Horse. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

12-17-2013, 08:58 PM	#11
TheBlueBomber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 816	Re: Just want to let everyone know Have fun with all that cold. Ill stick to the Bragg weather down here. 70 degrees in December... Im good with that Actually got some painting/interior work done today in a t-shirt. Thats my kinda weather. __________________ Austin 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado 1979 Chevrolet K10 Scottsdale - Carolina K10 - My 4.8L Twin turbo build - Project Short Stroke - Instagram - TheBlueBomber1996

12-17-2013, 10:00 PM	#12
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,130	Re: Just want to let everyone know It was cold in SoCal this morning too...like 46F or something...It only got up to 79F during the day, and not the 80F the weather man had promised.

12-19-2013, 09:03 PM	#18
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Just want to let everyone know Welcome to Fairbanks. Ya it gets pretty cold up here. But makes for great build time. So your out at eielson. Do work out there every so often. __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers

12-20-2013, 12:41 PM	#20
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Just want to let everyone know Me either. Winters are a little long. Are you going to do a build thread on your truck? __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers

12-20-2013, 01:19 PM	#21
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Just want to let everyone know It was -4 a couple of weeks ago and my throttle cable was quite stiff until the engine got it all warmed up. I also noticed that it's quite crusty with rust too, so I'm surfing looking for new right now... cruise cable too. __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube



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