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Spray-Bomb · 09-14-2008, 09:19 PM

So are you selling it yet

thirdstreettito · 09-14-2008, 09:33 PM

What are the wheel/tire specs for the TT's?

Alvin · 09-19-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

So are you selling it yet

OUCH!

That hurt!

I had thought about it. I'm moving to Vegas next month and could use the money, plus selling it would make the move easier. BUT I decided not to. She will be tagging along. Probably will take another year or three before I get back to her though.

Alvin · 09-19-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

What are the wheel/tire specs for the TT's?

17x8 with 4.5in backspacing all the way around

front tires: 255/50/17
rear tires: 275/60/17

The tires are a little too wide on the back, so I have a "narrow" axle (1.5" shorter overall) so the outward facing sidewall won't rub on the bedsides.

Spray-Bomb · 09-19-2008, 10:40 AM

Well, I'm sure but I have feeling that she would rather live where its warm anyway

Hope the move goes well bro... you still have the S-10 ???

SCOTI · 09-19-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

So are you selling it yet

Let me get this straight . ..... You're calling him out about the status of a project?
At least he's still 'not working' on the same one

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Alvin · 09-19-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Well, I'm sure but I have feeling that she would rather live where its warm anyway

Hope the move goes well bro... you still have the S-10 ???

Yeah, still have the S-10.. now THAT is the one I'm selling. If I could just get somebody interested in it!

Alvin · 09-19-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Let me get this straight . ..... You're calling him out about the status of a project?
At least he's still 'not working' on the same one

.

Oh man, is it just me or is it getting hot in here?

I did wash Ethel the other night... felt I owed it to her to rinse off 5 months worth of dust!

Spray-Bomb · 09-19-2008, 02:23 PM

Dude, you are just digging yourself a bigger hole

Spray-Bomb · 01-22-2009, 08:57 PM

So if I come over with a trailer, can I have it yet ???

Updates man, updates

Alvin · 01-29-2009, 02:39 PM

It's sitting in my dad's shop in Tucson now.

I've been out of work since I moved to Vegas (3 months now), and it's getting close to the point of having to sell it. I've been going through the stuff I can and selling it off, but something has to give sooner or later!

Here we were all loaded up just before leaving Ohio:

SCOTI · 01-29-2009, 04:25 PM

Why did you move to Vegas?

Alvin · 01-29-2009, 04:59 PM

To get married and live with my wife

She's been teaching out here for a few years and it seemed like the right move at the time. Now, 3 months down the road we wonder what life would be like if she had moved to Ohio!

tdave00 · 01-29-2009, 05:28 PM

Hope you don't have to sell your truck, but if so you can always find another one "down the road."

I can tell you what it would be like if she had moved to Ohio. COLD!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-29-2009, 05:36 PM

I'm starting on my 3rd month as well

Thank God my wife's a vet and all of our crap is paid for. I got laid off, so I get unemployment, but I know how you feel. I've contemplated dropping my silverado from my line up, but I just can't do it. I'm not going to until it's absolutely necessary. Engineering jobs are like hens teeth in my area right now

What kind of work did you do/are you looking for?

Alvin · 01-29-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I'm starting on my 3rd month as well

Thank God my wife's a vet and all of our crap is paid for. I got laid off, so I get unemployment, but I know how you feel. I've contemplated dropping my silverado from my line up, but I just can't do it. I'm not going to until it's absolutely necessary. Engineering jobs are like hens teeth in my area right now

What kind of work did you do/are you looking for?

Yeah man, it's tough!

Back in Ohio I worked as a contractor at GE aircraft engines proofing their maintenance manuals and the like. I was hoping to find something similar out here with either the commercial airport or Nellis AFB. Nothing has panned out.

At this point I'm applying for anything and everything. I've applied at wal-mart, blockbuster, krispy-kreme, walgreen's, auto zone, office max, etc. The list goes on and on. By the time I reach the end of the week I can't remember all the places I applied!

Best of luck to you in your search, I know it isn't easy!

70onB.A.D.'s · 01-29-2009, 11:40 PM

Alvin -
Hey man I was wondering where you got the gauges at? Let me know really like how they looked. Thanks for the help

huero · 01-30-2009, 12:15 AM

Hang in there Alvin, things will get better you just need to keep trying.

Alvin · 01-30-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 70onB.A.D.'s

Alvin -
Hey man I was wondering where you got the gauges at? Let me know really like how they looked. Thanks for the help

I bought them through Summit Racing Equipment.

Alvin · 01-30-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by huero

Hang in there Alvin, things will get better you just need to keep trying.

I know, I'm doing what I can. The wife and I have quite the plan for our finances once we get another source of income. Once our debt is paid off, I'll be able to get back on track with the old truck!

Alvin · 02-04-2009, 06:22 PM

Here we go, this is a photo my dad sent me today. Just so ya'll can see how she is:

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-04-2009, 06:23 PM

Sooooooooooo, is it going to make it anywhere this year is the ???

Alvin · 02-04-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Sooooooooooo, is it going to make it anywhere this year is the ???

LOL!

Probably not, unless somebody else finishes it! Right now I'm looking to get any job I can, and that will most likely mean not much time off. So I don't think I'll be making it down to work on her much if at all.

The flip side is, I applied to be a Geico Damage Adjuster, and that would require training in Tucson for about 8 weeks. If I get that, I would definitely be wrenching on the truck every night!

kyull67 · 02-04-2009, 09:32 PM

I hope it works out for you so you can get back to working on that sweet truck.

gringoloco · 02-05-2009, 01:08 AM

Where'd you score the hood?

09-14-2008, 09:19 PM	#201
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09-14-2008, 09:33 PM	#202
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Thrash 2007: Will I drive it to the board meet? What are the wheel/tire specs for the TT's? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-19-2008, 10:40 AM	#205
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Thrash 2007: Will I drive it to the board meet? Well, I'm sure but I have feeling that she would rather live where its warm anyway Hope the move goes well bro... you still have the S-10 ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-19-2008, 02:23 PM	#209
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Thrash 2007: Will I drive it to the board meet? Dude, you are just digging yourself a bigger hole __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

01-22-2009, 08:57 PM	#210
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Thrash 2007: Will I drive it to the board meet? So if I come over with a trailer, can I have it yet ??? Updates man, updates __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

01-29-2009, 02:39 PM	#211
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Thrash 2007: Will I drive it to the board meet? It's sitting in my dad's shop in Tucson now. I've been out of work since I moved to Vegas (3 months now), and it's getting close to the point of having to sell it. I've been going through the stuff I can and selling it off, but something has to give sooner or later! Here we were all loaded up just before leaving Ohio: __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold. Last edited by Alvin; 01-29-2009 at 03:02 PM.

01-29-2009, 04:25 PM	#212
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01-29-2009, 04:59 PM	#213
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Thrash 2007: Will I drive it to the board meet? To get married and live with my wife She's been teaching out here for a few years and it seemed like the right move at the time. Now, 3 months down the road we wonder what life would be like if she had moved to Ohio! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-29-2009, 05:28 PM	#214
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01-29-2009, 05:36 PM	#215
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01-29-2009, 11:40 PM	#217
70onB.A.D.'s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Gibson, Ok Posts: 84	Re: Thrash 2007: Will I drive it to the board meet? Alvin - Hey man I was wondering where you got the gauges at? Let me know really like how they looked. Thanks for the help

01-30-2009, 12:15 AM	#218
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: Thrash 2007: Will I drive it to the board meet? Hang in there Alvin, things will get better you just need to keep trying.

02-04-2009, 06:22 PM	#221
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Thrash 2007: Will I drive it to the board meet? Here we go, this is a photo my dad sent me today. Just so ya'll can see how she is: __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

02-04-2009, 06:23 PM	#222
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