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jdheff1982 · 10-19-2011, 02:54 PM

Hey all,

I left Wichita, KS Monday to go see some family in Joplin, MO. During my stay, my truck decided to blow a tranny oil cooling line while I was giving my grand father a ride in my truck.

We happened to stop in front of this tractor supply / repair business. Those people were very kind and selfless. When I approached them asking for a new hose, they also offered up a heavy duty car jack, any tool I needed, and a big handful of shop rags.

It was an easy, yet lengthy, fix as I had to replace about 5 quarts of oil after replacing the cooling line. I am uncertain if the exhaust header was the cause, but the hose itself was split. Almost the same kind of condition rubber has when it is dried out.

Anyways, those folk at that shop were very kind and a memory I won't soon forget.

trout · 10-19-2011, 03:26 PM

thats good you were in the right place at the right time

70' GMC · 10-20-2011, 07:59 AM

That's why i do preventative maintenance control like check everything before i leave like everything from the tires to lights to the starter to the frame and all the hoses. after having to pmcs the military vehicles like the Humvee lmtv etc.

jdheff1982 · 10-20-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 70' GMC

That's why i do preventative maintenance control like check everything before i leave like everything from the tires to lights to the starter to the frame and all the hoses. after having to pmcs the military vehicles like the Humvee lmtv etc.

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70' GMC · 10-20-2011, 08:34 AM

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nope just trying to help you out so your not stuck on the side of the road or anything. I aint being a butt hole. I just know theres people out there that wont stop to see if you need any help.

jdheff1982 · 10-20-2011, 12:20 PM

I used to drive semi's, so I know all about preventative maintenance. This one caught me by surprise.

70' GMC · 10-20-2011, 12:38 PM

being in service and recovery and doing pmcs on a vehicle at first ticked me off cause im a welder not a mechanic in the army but can fix it if i had too but choose not too cause we have plenty of them to fix those the vehicles and the vehicles in the army stay more in the shop than they do on line. I cant figure out how the heck a vehicle tears up and it barely goes anywhere and they dont really get drove hardcore.

dammitmitchell · 10-20-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 70' GMC

That's why i do preventative maintenance control like check everything before i leave like everything from the tires to lights to the starter to the frame and all the hoses. after having to pmcs the military vehicles like the Humvee lmtv etc.

hey buddy.. real life is nothing like the PMCS schooling you went to..

you cant allways predict whats going to happen. and the commentary is non conductive to what this guys is posting.

Hey that's cool you got that help from that store. typically you get told to go away. That was really awesome if them.

dammitmitchell · 10-20-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 70' GMC

being in service and recovery and doing pmcs on a vehicle at first ticked me off cause im a welder not a mechanic in the army but can fix it if i had too but choose not too cause we have plenty of them to fix those the vehicles and the vehicles in the army stay more in the shop than they do on line. I cant figure out how the heck a vehicle tears up and it barely goes anywhere and they dont really get drove hardcore.

please.. realise that you are surrounded by veterans who are still more experienced then you. Being lower enlisted does not give you the ability to think you are allways correct. Also, do not assume everyone is an idiot. That is something the military taught all of us to do, and to succeed in life you need to UNLEARN that. There is not a single person who appreciates the commentary "well i allllways do it right and it's your fault for missing it blah blah blah".. save that crap for privates not people.

rant/off

72BlckButy · 10-20-2011, 04:27 PM

Glad to hear you were able to receive help when in the time of need. It's nice to see that there are still some genuine people out there.

And as a reminder... keep your posts positive and to the point. This is a thread dedicated to the help received by a fellow member and an opportunity for us to implement that into our own lives. Neighbors helping neighbors...

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 10-20-2011, 06:18 PM

Stuff like that usually happens in the middle of nowhere . Glad you were in the right place at the right time . There are still some fine folks out there .

Andy4639 · 10-21-2011, 07:29 PM

Yes there are good people in this world. If we all would choose to be them we would have even more.
This thread was about a guy and his grandfather getting help why can't we not leave it at that?

jdheff1982,
glad you got the help you needed. Great to hear stories like this.

big_al_71 · 10-21-2011, 09:44 PM

Thats great thanks for shring. This world would be alot better if everyone helped each other without any hesitation..

10-19-2011, 02:54 PM	#1
jdheff1982 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 318	Random Acts of Kindness Hey all, I left Wichita, KS Monday to go see some family in Joplin, MO. During my stay, my truck decided to blow a tranny oil cooling line while I was giving my grand father a ride in my truck. We happened to stop in front of this tractor supply / repair business. Those people were very kind and selfless. When I approached them asking for a new hose, they also offered up a heavy duty car jack, any tool I needed, and a big handful of shop rags. It was an easy, yet lengthy, fix as I had to replace about 5 quarts of oil after replacing the cooling line. I am uncertain if the exhaust header was the cause, but the hose itself was split. Almost the same kind of condition rubber has when it is dried out. Anyways, those folk at that shop were very kind and a memory I won't soon forget. __________________ Project and Truck Specs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483381

10-19-2011, 03:26 PM	#2
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: Random Acts of Kindness thats good you were in the right place at the right time __________________ Edited by staff

10-20-2011, 07:59 AM	#3
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Random Acts of Kindness That's why i do preventative maintenance control like check everything before i leave like everything from the tires to lights to the starter to the frame and all the hoses. after having to pmcs the military vehicles like the Humvee lmtv etc. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

10-20-2011, 12:20 PM	#6
jdheff1982 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 318	Re: Random Acts of Kindness I used to drive semi's, so I know all about preventative maintenance. This one caught me by surprise. __________________ Project and Truck Specs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483381

10-20-2011, 12:38 PM	#7
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: Random Acts of Kindness being in service and recovery and doing pmcs on a vehicle at first ticked me off cause im a welder not a mechanic in the army but can fix it if i had too but choose not too cause we have plenty of them to fix those the vehicles and the vehicles in the army stay more in the shop than they do on line. I cant figure out how the heck a vehicle tears up and it barely goes anywhere and they dont really get drove hardcore. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

10-20-2011, 04:27 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Random Acts of Kindness Glad to hear you were able to receive help when in the time of need. It's nice to see that there are still some genuine people out there. And as a reminder... keep your posts positive and to the point. This is a thread dedicated to the help received by a fellow member and an opportunity for us to implement that into our own lives. Neighbors helping neighbors... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-20-2011, 06:18 PM	#11
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: Random Acts of Kindness Stuff like that usually happens in the middle of nowhere . Glad you were in the right place at the right time . There are still some fine folks out there . __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

10-21-2011, 07:29 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Random Acts of Kindness Yes there are good people in this world. If we all would choose to be them we would have even more. This thread was about a guy and his grandfather getting help why can't we not leave it at that? jdheff1982, glad you got the help you needed. Great to hear stories like this. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-21-2011, 09:44 PM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Random Acts of Kindness Thats great thanks for shring. This world would be alot better if everyone helped each other without any hesitation.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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