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**joedoh** · 06-01-2023, 10:24 PM

replaced the foam on the radiator of my mower. it overheated (not really, it triggered a high temp switch that shut the pto deck off) and i learned that the radiator probably had grass in it. i was blowing it out every mow and noticed the scraps of old foam.

john deere sold replacement foams for I-am-not-kidding $643. i ordered some adhesive foam for $18 on amazon. works great!

you can see the grass pulled against the mesh by the vacuum of the radiator fan, previously it was sneaking around the edges of the foam directly to the radiator.

**Getter-Done** · 06-01-2023, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

replaced the foam on the radiator of my mower. it overheated (not really, it triggered a high temp switch that shut the pto deck off) and i learned that the radiator probably had grass in it. i was blowing it out every mow and noticed the scraps of old foam.

john deere sold replacement foams for I-am-not-kidding $643. i ordered some adhesive foam for $18 on amazon. works great!

you can see the grass pulled against the mesh by the vacuum of the radiator fan, previously it was sneaking around the edges of the foam directly to the radiator.

They are Proud of the Green.

I have created a Good Habit.

I flip the Hood and use a blower on the deck and the engine compartment after I finish mowing.

**Boog** · 06-02-2023, 12:07 AM

House painting. Since I completely re-sided the shop and got it all painted, I just had to paint the house too. So here I am.

**3757chevy** · 06-02-2023, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

You got in mind building another 67-72 stepper?

I almost have enough parts now.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-02-2023, 12:46 AM

I spent some money today. It only took me 2 years to finally get a good deal. ( actually my wife did it) She's picking it up on Saturday. 1,900 miles on it. It's old.

I kinda like Corvettes.

**Sheepdip** · 06-02-2023, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I spent some money today. It only took me 2 years to finally get a good deal. ( actually my wife did it) She's picking it up on Saturday. 1,900 miles on it. It's old.

I kinda like Corvettes.

She's a Beauty!

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-02-2023, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

She's a Beauty!

Thanks. I can't wait to get her home.

**joedoh** · 06-02-2023, 05:28 PM

nice find!

i like the mid engine corvettes, more so now that the z06 has a flat plane crank. but i wish they didnt stagger the wheel diameters. always reminds me of a steamroller with a smaller wheel up front.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-02-2023, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

nice find!

i like the mid engine corvettes, more so now that the z06 has a flat plane crank. but i wish they didnt stagger the wheel diameters. always reminds me of a steamroller with a smaller wheel up front.

Thanks. I found it at a Buick dealership in Bakersfield of all places. Go figure.

**Boog** · 06-02-2023, 06:42 PM

So the real question is: how much beer can it haul?

**Stocker** · 06-02-2023, 06:46 PM

Nice, Paul. Really nice. Question is, will your wife ever let you drive it?

I live way out in the sticks, so I only just saw one of those in person last week, in the supermarket parking lot.
I have seen a lot of magazine pictures, but pics absolutely don't do it justice. The car itself was very impressive, with an amazing presence about it that reminded me of a true exotic. I love that Chevy created it.

Of course, I don't get out much. But I'm not easily impressed, and that C8 impressed me.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-02-2023, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

So the real question is: how much beer can it haul?

We'll see. It's got two trunks. Where there is a will there is a way.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-02-2023, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Nice, Paul. Really nice. Question is, will your wife ever let you drive it?

I live way out in the sticks, so I only just saw one of those in person last week, in the supermarket parking lot.
I have seen a lot of magazine pictures, but pics absolutely don't do it justice. The car itself was very impressive, with an amazing presence about it that reminded me of a true exotic. I love that Chevy created it.

Of course, I don't get out much. But I'm not easily impressed, and that C8 impressed me.

I doubt that I'll ever see the keys. But I'll get my Gladiator back. Maybe...

I live in the sticks too. I've only seen two around here, not often. It might have just been tourists. I saw a McLaren at the gas station once. They are a rare sight around here but it happens. I'm really looking forward to getting this car. Tomorrow is the day.

72c20customcamper · 06-03-2023, 01:59 PM

Went from high 80s- low 90s all week to low 60s today cloudy and misty perfact weather for firewood . Pile I picked up this morning with the dump trailer state was cutting in the main rd . There’s a lot more but I’m running out of room need to process more then I can go back for it next week.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-03-2023, 03:09 PM

She's home. Resting comfortably under a 100 year old oak tree next to her older sister.

Taking my wife out tonight. But I need to stop at the gas station first. The car was on dead empty when they delivered it.

And I have to figure out how to start the dang thing.

**Getter-Done** · 06-03-2023, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

She's home. Resting comfortably under a 100 year old oak tree next to her older sister.

Taking my wife out tonight. But I need to stop at the gas station first. The car was on dead empty when they delivered it.

And I have to figure out how to start the dang thing.

That is Nice

How to start it because of (Out of gas issue) ?
Try disconning the battery and fill it with gas and reconnect the battery.
Or different Key fob system?
Maybe that battery is dead in the key fob.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-03-2023, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

That is Nice

How to start it because of (Out of gas issue) ?
Try disconning the battery and fill it with gas and reconnect the battery.
Or different Key fob system?
Maybe that battery is dead in the key fob.

No. It starts and runs just fine, I just couldn't find the start button because I'm an idiot.

**Getter-Done** · 06-03-2023, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

No. It starts and runs just fine, I just couldn't find the start button because I'm an idiot.

My FIL got a rental at the airport one time.
He had to walk back in and ask,
Where's the key you gave me this thing with no keys on it

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-04-2023, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

My FIL got a rental at the airport one time.
He had to walk back in and ask,
Where's the key you gave me this thing with no keys on it

Yeah it took me a while to figure that I had to push on the brake pedal or depress the clutch on some of these newer cars to get them to do anything. I got stuck in a McDonalds drive thru once because I couldn't get the dang rental car to go back in gear and all I had to do was step on the brake pedal.

But this time was different because GM only put a giant button with the word "Start' written on it right in front of my face. Who knew?

**Boog** · 06-04-2023, 05:26 AM

You've got a thing for twos haven't you? 2 porsches, 2 jeeps, 2 vettes, etc. Only one hearse and one packard, so far.

**special-K** · 06-04-2023, 07:35 AM

Two Baja Bugs, and the hearse counts as the second Cadillac. What??? No Chevy Trucks in your signature?

yuccales · 06-04-2023, 11:29 AM

Went to a local plane/car show raising money for young aviator scholarships. Great pancake breakfast. Took a flight in this Husky. Fun time!

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-04-2023, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

What??? No Chevy Trucks in your signature?

They're there. Right on top in bold letters. Hey Tim, where's the start button on the Vette?

I do have some double vehicles but my Corvette's and Chevy trucks are triples.
I never sell anything so they kind of pile up. Kind of like my ex wives although I'd be glad to see them go down the road but I can't seem to get rid of them either.

**special-K** · 06-05-2023, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

They're there. Right on top in bold letters. Hey Tim, where's the start button on the Vette?

Oh there they are. Up top in bold print, huh? No wonder I missed them.

Start button on the Vette? I just figured out cars from the '90s and newer require the brake pedal to be depressed to put in gear! And the dang car locks you in once you get going!!

72c20customcamper · 06-05-2023, 08:39 AM

I’m a sucker for anything 50 to75%off retail . I bought a new Coleman 13x13 pop up canopy real heavy duty with straight legs . Normal price online about $199 paid $69 . Only thing wrong with it the label and the bag had some scuffs .

I also bought a Core 10 person lighted 4season tent . Cheapest I found on it was at Amazon for 369 . Paid $100 for it going to set it up when the kids and grandkids come up . Brand new the canvas carrying bag was ripped

06-01-2023, 10:24 PM	#4376
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... replaced the foam on the radiator of my mower. it overheated (not really, it triggered a high temp switch that shut the pto deck off) and i learned that the radiator probably had grass in it. i was blowing it out every mow and noticed the scraps of old foam. john deere sold replacement foams for I-am-not-kidding $643. i ordered some adhesive foam for $18 on amazon. works great! you can see the grass pulled against the mesh by the vacuum of the radiator fan, previously it was sneaking around the edges of the foam directly to the radiator. Attached Images __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-02-2023, 12:07 AM	#4378
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,433	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... House painting. Since I completely re-sided the shop and got it all painted, I just had to paint the house too. So here I am. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-02-2023, 12:46 AM	#4380
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I spent some money today. It only took me 2 years to finally get a good deal. ( actually my wife did it) She's picking it up on Saturday. 1,900 miles on it. It's old. I kinda like Corvettes. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God. Last edited by FleetsidePaul; 06-02-2023 at 01:11 AM.

06-02-2023, 05:28 PM	#4383
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... nice find! i like the mid engine corvettes, more so now that the z06 has a flat plane crank. but i wish they didnt stagger the wheel diameters. always reminds me of a steamroller with a smaller wheel up front. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-02-2023, 06:42 PM	#4385
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,433	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... So the real question is: how much beer can it haul? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-02-2023, 06:46 PM	#4386
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,688	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Nice, Paul. Really nice. Question is, will your wife ever let you drive it? I live way out in the sticks, so I only just saw one of those in person last week, in the supermarket parking lot. I have seen a lot of magazine pictures, but pics absolutely don't do it justice. The car itself was very impressive, with an amazing presence about it that reminded me of a true exotic. I love that Chevy created it. Of course, I don't get out much. But I'm not easily impressed, and that C8 impressed me. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-03-2023, 01:59 PM	#4389
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,624	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Went from high 80s- low 90s all week to low 60s today cloudy and misty perfact weather for firewood . Pile I picked up this morning with the dump trailer state was cutting in the main rd . There’s a lot more but I’m running out of room need to process more then I can go back for it next week. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

06-03-2023, 03:09 PM	#4390
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... She's home. Resting comfortably under a 100 year old oak tree next to her older sister. Taking my wife out tonight. But I need to stop at the gas station first. The car was on dead empty when they delivered it. And I have to figure out how to start the dang thing. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

06-04-2023, 05:26 AM	#4395
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,433	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... You've got a thing for twos haven't you? 2 porsches, 2 jeeps, 2 vettes, etc. Only one hearse and one packard, so far. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-04-2023, 07:35 AM	#4396
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Two Baja Bugs, and the hearse counts as the second Cadillac. What??? No Chevy Trucks in your signature? __________________ "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 ~

06-04-2023, 11:29 AM	#4397
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,743	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Went to a local plane/car show raising money for young aviator scholarships. Great pancake breakfast. Took a flight in this Husky. Fun time! Attached Images

06-05-2023, 08:39 AM	#4400
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,624	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I’m a sucker for anything 50 to75%off retail . I bought a new Coleman 13x13 pop up canopy real heavy duty with straight legs . Normal price online about $199 paid $69 . Only thing wrong with it the label and the bag had some scuffs . I also bought a Core 10 person lighted 4season tent . Cheapest I found on it was at Amazon for 369 . Paid $100 for it going to set it up when the kids and grandkids come up . Brand new the canvas carrying bag was ripped Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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