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05-13-2004, 05:30 PM
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never an uneventful drive... eh?.... ;)
drove an hour south to pick up some wheels for fine69.....
decided to take my baby (the truck) to stretch her legs.... 1/2 way back, the clutch fan decided to pierce my upper radiator hose.... i must have chosen the wrong hose the last time i reinstalled it (in november)... had to stop at the immediate gas station, and duct tape up the upper hose, refill with antifreeze (which i just HAPPEN to have in the cab with me), and limp on home for an immediate repair.... here are pics... here is a before shot..... (before the damage occurred)
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05-13-2004, 05:34 PM
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here are some shots with the DUCT TAPE repair..... i had to use the tape to also try and hold the hose out of the path of the fan for the remainder of the drive.... (i was still 30 mins from home)....
GOD BLESS DUCT TAPE!!!!  jewels.
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05-13-2004, 05:38 PM
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and finally, here is the new hose, after i bought the CORRECT one (i guess one is for AC and one is without AC, yet the parts store neglected to ask me that, of course)....
looks great, and fits MUCH better..... woohoo! keep on truckin! jewels.
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05-13-2004, 05:39 PM
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Duct tape is a beautiful thing isnt it
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05-13-2004, 05:59 PM
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I always carry an extra set of hoses in my truck. I guess that would not help though, if it was the wrong hose...
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05-13-2004, 06:06 PM
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Mmmm... duct tape...
Just throw some bailing wire in the back, and then you'd be ready for anything!
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05-13-2004, 06:08 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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100mph tape....good stuff maynerd!
 if you toss that pump driven fan , & go for a pair of electric fans behind the rad, you will have more "ponies" to the pavement (more burnum rubber ) crazyL 
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05-13-2004, 07:39 PM
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 WOW JEWELS -- THE NEXT TIME YOURE IN A BONEYARD... PICK UP A FAN SHROUD OFF AN EARLY 80s CHEVY VAN, & DITCH THAT 6 CYL. FAN SHROUD. THOSE VAN FAN SHROUDS FIT GREAT, BUT THEY ARE ABOUT TWICE AS THICK AS THE OEM PICKUP SHROUDS, & HAVE A LITTLE LARGER FAN OPENING HOLE. THEYRE ABOUT 9 OR 10 BUCKS. JOHN
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05-13-2004, 08:00 PM
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WILLY FOR PRESIDENT!!
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She drives a 68 chevy pickup and she knows how to use duct tape. I think Im in love. lol.. Nice fix.
Aaron Stanford
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05-13-2004, 08:06 PM
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I suppose you were going to pick up some mushrooms on the way home....
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05-13-2004, 08:09 PM
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Cause the Chicks DIG IT!!
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Jewels you never cease to amaze me with all the pictures you take. Do you carry that camera in your pocket or what???? LOL oh well nice fix we've all done some stuff somewheres down the line to make stuff happen.
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05-13-2004, 08:19 PM
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How cool is that. Patch it up with some duct tape and keep going. Nice job.
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05-13-2004, 08:58 PM
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05-13-2004, 09:04 PM
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And to think my wife thought the roll of duct tape I got her for her birthday was a bad present. Wait til I show her this thread, then she'll realize that it was a thoughtful gift!
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05-13-2004, 09:21 PM
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05-13-2004, 10:43 PM
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That is some really good info right there! Thanks!! I am running a long water pump set-up on my engine, and the factory V-8 fan shroud rubs on the fan. SO I am Shroudless. 
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05-13-2004, 10:44 PM
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Watch it guys, jewels now has pics to backup the roadside repairs thread.
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05-13-2004, 10:57 PM
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Half a bubble off!
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Red Green would be proud of you Jewels!
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05-13-2004, 11:12 PM
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gotta love a woman who can fix her own truck when stranded and not have to call somebody!
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05-13-2004, 11:45 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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That's almost as good as my bungie cord throttle return spring as a road side repair I did once.
Wrapped one end around the distributor a few times, then hooked it to the carb. |
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05-13-2004, 11:58 PM
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last time i had to repair a hose to limp the truck anywhere i had to use the shirt off of my back
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05-13-2004, 11:58 PM
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duct tape, electric fence wire, and a couple bungee cords, ANYTHING can be fixed!!
good roadside fix
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05-14-2004, 12:01 AM
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1. a long water pump 2. a clutch fan 3. a cheesy aircleaner 4. HEI and i dont think any of these affect the location of the upper radiator hose! 'nuff said! thanks for all the compliments, boyz! jewels.
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05-14-2004, 06:38 AM
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Ah a woman with talent, being you clipped the upper hose I think I might check the motor mounts to make sure your engine didn't lift and catch the fan. I also agree with the engine shroud idea posted earlier.
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05-14-2004, 06:44 AM
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but all i have to ask is.... when puling into a gas station do you go with the green handle pump or the black handle pump. lol
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