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**Steeveedee** · 10-07-2020, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I dunno. Depends on the ratio.

"So, you want the 2.56 or the 6.88 gears?"

Can you imagine spinning nearly 7 times faster than the tires? Schwing! I'd have to say that spinning 2.56 times faster is a small consolation.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-07-2020, 11:00 PM

It doesn't look like fun to me.....it would make me barf!

**davischevy** · 10-12-2020, 09:19 PM

I've been melancholy the last couple of days. I mentioned a while back that my friend John Watkins was fighting Pancreatic Cancer. John lost his fight Friday night.

He is in a better place now, but it makes me think about the purpose of life. John was a good husband, father and successful business man. He worked until less than two years ago, and retired to focus on his family and hot rods.

We have been going to Good Guys Des Moines with John and his family for several years. This year our kids wanted to go to the Rockies, so we went that way. John called from Des Moines while we were on the road, and we had a good talk. I don't feel guilty about not going to Des Moines this year, but it would have been nice to be there for John's last car show.

Rest in piece John.

**Chevyland** · 10-12-2020, 09:34 PM

Rest in peace John
Larry, I know the feeling
I lost 3 friends this year to cancer

I say it everyday to my wife
‘Life is good’

We only have a short time here on earth
Don’t take it for granted

https://youtu.be/_9TShlMkQnc

flashed · 10-12-2020, 10:20 PM

Im sorry for the loss of your friends Guys , Cancer Sucks . It looks like mine is trying to make a come back .

**davischevy** · 10-12-2020, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Im sorry for the loss of your friends Guys , Cancer Sucks . It looks like mine is trying to make a come back .

Sorry to hear that John.

**72 tigger** · 10-13-2020, 06:00 AM

Praying for you guys. A reminder to me to make the most of everyday

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-13-2020, 06:15 AM

I'm sorry Larry, my condolences to you and John's family and friends.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-13-2020, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Im sorry for the loss of your friends Guys , Cancer Sucks . It looks like mine is trying to make a come back .

I'm sorry to hear this John. Stay on top of it and do what the doctor says. I'm sending good thoughts your way..

'63GENIII · 10-14-2020, 03:07 AM

Prayers out to all of you.

Larry and Chevyland, Im sorry for your losses.

Flashed.. what Dale said. Stay on it and don't give it an inch.

**special-K** · 10-14-2020, 05:37 AM

I'm sorry to hear about Dave. It sure sucks when death becomes a better place, but I get your meaning. Certainly not what he deserved.

John, buddy, you will be in my thoughts until I hear better news. I know you're a survivor

**davischevy** · 10-14-2020, 10:10 PM

We laid John to rest today.

We had a good laugh, and I can't help thinking John was laughing with us, knowing how many times John and I dealt with the "old car blues" in our travels.

I drove the red and white super because it is one of my most dependable rides. We stopped for fuel on the way and when I tried to start it, nothing. A friend ran me back to the shop in his Schwartz chassis, LS3, Tremec six speed, 72 SWB. We got there quick.

I jumped in the Longhorn with tools, and the starting problem turned out to be a loose battery cable.

Then when we were leaving the cemetery, ours friends 50 Ford custom wouldn't start. It never gives trouble.

John was a jokester, and I think John was messing with us.

'63GENIII · 10-14-2020, 11:58 PM

My Father always told me that a good measure of a man's life is the number of people that come to pay their respects.

From the looks of it, John was loved and touched many peoples lives.

Rest well John...when you're not busy pranking your buddies.

**special-K** · 10-15-2020, 12:02 AM

You live in God's country. John lived in a good place

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-15-2020, 08:47 AM

He had a lot of buddies from the look of that parking lot. A lot of nice cars....

prairewolf · 10-16-2020, 05:32 AM

I read John's obituary, One of lifes good guys. I am sorry for your loss.

**davischevy** · 10-23-2020, 10:31 AM

Beautiful day yesterday, so my car/coffee shop buddies and I went for a ride on our RZR's.

**special-K** · 10-24-2020, 07:03 AM

Car/Coffee/RZR buddies it looks like. Those are some old school pictures.

GOPAPA · 10-28-2020, 11:22 AM

Highway 9 goes thru Shirley Ar where my Sis used to live nearby.. I acually looked at Mountain Home for a move to retire some years ago ,,pretty popular place for people from everywhere to move to...

Are you one of the guys carrying a spare tire ? I really do not know exactly why I ask ,,just do not see spare tires on them rigs ..

**davischevy** · 10-28-2020, 11:29 AM

People from everywhere in Mt. Home, most from the Chicago area.

Lots of quality medical services at Mt. Home. I had a hernia surgery there a few years ago.

My machine is the narrow one with the spare mounted up high. It's the trail model. I give up a little bit of ride quality, but I can squeeze between trees easier. I run the tires at low pressure, to help the ride.

Killer Bee · 11-04-2020, 09:33 PM

Snap-on is so delicious

**davischevy** · 11-04-2020, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

Snap-on is so delicious

What have you done KB?

Killer Bee · 11-05-2020, 12:50 AM

oh nothing, just registering new scan tools for a couple of my shops

seems we can't get through a single day without a CEL or MIL light anymore

had to order enough for each shop, too much labor and downtime running around borrowing scan tools..

our laptops cover most of the HD but Cummins Insite, Detroit DDEC, Cat ET, etc. proprietary software for bidirectional comms gets too expensive to maintain annual subscriptions for each satellite shop..

Pro-Link was bought out by Snap-on and they've come a long way for HD and LMT third party diag.. J1939, J1708, and OBDII protocols built in

Modis covers our light duty now that our older Solus tools are no longer software supported..

ya know, just dummy mekanikin' stuff

the steak brand was just a fun toy my buddies and I used to display our tool snobiness

Killer Bee · 11-10-2020, 04:41 PM

I can hardly wait.....

**davischevy** · 11-10-2020, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

I can hardly wait.....

I resemble that remark.

10-07-2020, 11:00 PM	#2752
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,235	Re: My Facetruck thread. It doesn't look like fun to me.....it would make me barf! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-12-2020, 09:19 PM	#2753
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: My Facetruck thread. I've been melancholy the last couple of days. I mentioned a while back that my friend John Watkins was fighting Pancreatic Cancer. John lost his fight Friday night. He is in a better place now, but it makes me think about the purpose of life. John was a good husband, father and successful business man. He worked until less than two years ago, and retired to focus on his family and hot rods. We have been going to Good Guys Des Moines with John and his family for several years. This year our kids wanted to go to the Rockies, so we went that way. John called from Des Moines while we were on the road, and we had a good talk. I don't feel guilty about not going to Des Moines this year, but it would have been nice to be there for John's last car show. Rest in piece John. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

10-12-2020, 09:34 PM	#2754
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,725	Re: My Facetruck thread. Rest in peace John Larry, I know the feeling I lost 3 friends this year to cancer I say it everyday to my wife ‘Life is good’ We only have a short time here on earth Don’t take it for granted https://youtu.be/_9TShlMkQnc

10-12-2020, 10:20 PM	#2755
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My Facetruck thread. Im sorry for the loss of your friends Guys , Cancer Sucks . It looks like mine is trying to make a come back .

10-13-2020, 06:00 AM	#2757
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,237	Re: My Facetruck thread. Praying for you guys. A reminder to me to make the most of everyday __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

10-13-2020, 06:15 AM	#2758
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,235	Re: My Facetruck thread. I'm sorry Larry, my condolences to you and John's family and friends. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-14-2020, 03:07 AM	#2760
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: My Facetruck thread. Prayers out to all of you. Larry and Chevyland, Im sorry for your losses. Flashed.. what Dale said. Stay on it and don't give it an inch. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

10-14-2020, 05:37 AM	#2761
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: My Facetruck thread. I'm sorry to hear about Dave. It sure sucks when death becomes a better place, but I get your meaning. Certainly not what he deserved. John, buddy, you will be in my thoughts until I hear better news. I know you're a survivor __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-14-2020, 10:10 PM	#2762
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: My Facetruck thread. We laid John to rest today. We had a good laugh, and I can't help thinking John was laughing with us, knowing how many times John and I dealt with the "old car blues" in our travels. I drove the red and white super because it is one of my most dependable rides. We stopped for fuel on the way and when I tried to start it, nothing. A friend ran me back to the shop in his Schwartz chassis, LS3, Tremec six speed, 72 SWB. We got there quick. I jumped in the Longhorn with tools, and the starting problem turned out to be a loose battery cable. Then when we were leaving the cemetery, ours friends 50 Ford custom wouldn't start. It never gives trouble. John was a jokester, and I think John was messing with us. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

10-14-2020, 11:58 PM	#2763
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: My Facetruck thread. My Father always told me that a good measure of a man's life is the number of people that come to pay their respects. From the looks of it, John was loved and touched many peoples lives. Rest well John...when you're not busy pranking your buddies. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

10-15-2020, 12:02 AM	#2764
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: My Facetruck thread. You live in God's country. John lived in a good place __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-15-2020, 08:47 AM	#2765
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,235	Re: My Facetruck thread. He had a lot of buddies from the look of that parking lot. A lot of nice cars.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-16-2020, 05:32 AM	#2766
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,895	Re: My Facetruck thread. I read John's obituary, One of lifes good guys. I am sorry for your loss. __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

10-23-2020, 10:31 AM	#2767
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: My Facetruck thread. Beautiful day yesterday, so my car/coffee shop buddies and I went for a ride on our RZR's. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

10-24-2020, 07:03 AM	#2768
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: My Facetruck thread. Car/Coffee/RZR buddies it looks like. Those are some old school pictures. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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10-28-2020, 11:22 AM	#2769
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,551	Re: My Facetruck thread. Highway 9 goes thru Shirley Ar where my Sis used to live nearby.. I acually looked at Mountain Home for a move to retire some years ago ,,pretty popular place for people from everywhere to move to... Are you one of the guys carrying a spare tire ? I really do not know exactly why I ask ,,just do not see spare tires on them rigs .. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

10-28-2020, 11:29 AM	#2770
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: My Facetruck thread. People from everywhere in Mt. Home, most from the Chicago area. Lots of quality medical services at Mt. Home. I had a hernia surgery there a few years ago. My machine is the narrow one with the spare mounted up high. It's the trail model. I give up a little bit of ride quality, but I can squeeze between trees easier. I run the tires at low pressure, to help the ride. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-04-2020, 09:33 PM	#2771
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,793	Re: My Facetruck thread. Snap-on is so delicious __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

11-05-2020, 12:50 AM	#2773
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,793	Re: My Facetruck thread. oh nothing, just registering new scan tools for a couple of my shops seems we can't get through a single day without a CEL or MIL light anymore had to order enough for each shop, too much labor and downtime running around borrowing scan tools.. our laptops cover most of the HD but Cummins Insite, Detroit DDEC, Cat ET, etc. proprietary software for bidirectional comms gets too expensive to maintain annual subscriptions for each satellite shop.. Pro-Link was bought out by Snap-on and they've come a long way for HD and LMT third party diag.. J1939, J1708, and OBDII protocols built in Modis covers our light duty now that our older Solus tools are no longer software supported.. ya know, just dummy mekanikin' stuff the steak brand was just a fun toy my buddies and I used to display our tool snobiness __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

11-10-2020, 04:41 PM	#2774
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,793	Re: My Facetruck thread. I can hardly wait..... __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

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