New Appreciation for this board - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ol Curt · 03-02-2009, 10:46 PM

I just bought my daughter a Honda Civic for a cheap car to drive. I went on a Honda board and they said there was Honda service manuals to download for free. I couldn't get them to download even after changing some privacy settings. After about five tries they loaded without timing out.

I asked a question regarding how to get them and I got everything from "download Adobe Acrobat" to "they work fine for me" Duhhhhh, some of us go to work and use pdf files frequently.

I guarantee I could have created a pdf file of the manual that wouldn't have had a different file (each un-named) for each page of the manual!

Thinking it was just me and that they were probably trying to help with the obvious, I read a few more posts. They seem to love calling posters idiots. A different generation I guess.

That's why I'm here, because you guys all deliver the TLC we need! LOL

joe231 · 03-02-2009, 11:29 PM

damn ricers

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originalJD · 03-02-2009, 11:43 PM

I know what you mean. I've been to alot of different boards and this is the one I feel right at home with. Thanks mods and board support. This board rocks.

19GMC63 · 03-03-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ol Curt

IA different generation I guess.

Hey! Don't let those guys spoil it for the rest of us.

I will generally agree though, my generation is full of those type of people... I have a few choice words to describe them... not too board friendly though.

ol Curt · 03-03-2009, 08:29 AM

Yeah, I know it isn't everybody that age. I have kids that age!! They and their friends are great. I see alot of college age kids every day and coach high school age. A lot of them are spoiled, but if you look hard there are also a lot of good kids.

62 short step · 03-03-2009, 08:53 AM

I've been on alot of boards, but this one is the best! Your right ol curt, if you look hard enough there are some good ones.

**ChiefRocka** · 03-03-2009, 09:18 AM

There seems to be a lot of haters on 'other' boards....Especially where moderation is super lenient (anything and everything goes).

This is sure to lead to major s#!t talking, curse'n and just plain a$$ holes !!!

This is definately the place to be !!!

c10addict · 03-03-2009, 09:20 AM

Sounds like you need to sell the honda and buy her an old chevy truck!! Lol...

ol Curt · 03-03-2009, 10:34 AM

Heck, if she'd help, I'd give her an old chevy truck!

John, you are correct about the moderators. In fact, one of the smart a*^es WAS one of the moderators. Kudos to you guys who give your time to do that so well!

Bob

MacAttack · 03-03-2009, 10:57 AM

Yep - this is the place to be, except for the lack of pictures.

Mac.

Sinisterspeed · 03-03-2009, 11:12 AM

I agree with everyone who has already said it. This board is the best. Now to your problem. Post the link the the manual and I will try to help you get it. I have had to deal with this exact issue a few times trying to get bike manuals.

kizer · 03-03-2009, 11:26 AM

Sadly enough there are several boards like those honda ones. I was so discusted with another project that I ended up creating my own because I couldn't take the attitudes of others.

Back on topic time.

This board is by far one of the best I've "ever" been on. I've been on several and there is nothing worse than a "newb" asking a question and getting flamed because he didn't use the search. I mean there are mods that actually take a screen shot of the search bar and paste it in their signature and it says something like this. "Before you start a new topic use this" I mean come on. New questions mean new posts. New posts mean more user inner action. Heck sometimes even generating new members because they join in.

Anyways thanks for being such a cool forum and a bunch of cool guys/gals. Moderators rock and all the people on this forum with all their help and advice is second to none.

rambler · 03-03-2009, 11:57 AM

I couldnt agree more, this is a great site, and you dont have to own a chevy truck to be a member,, (it doesnt hurt though) LOL, the mods work hard on this site,

**special-K** · 03-03-2009, 12:02 PM

You`re an idiot! I went and downloaded that file,NO PROBLEM!!

Now you KNOW I gotta be kidding.Who doesn`t know I`m a computer moron?

big_al_71 · 03-03-2009, 01:04 PM

I used to frequent another two forums but this one is definetly the top favorite and it is because everyone wants to help and there is no BS ever.

I can help you with Toyota stuff as I have access to anything and everything pertaining toyota. I also have access to All Data for cars so If you need any kind of help just pm me.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-03-2009, 02:18 PM

Damn ya I know what you mean I have had the same experience more then once. I am glad I found this board I feel right at home all the time

Thanks to everyone who keeps this great board running keep up the good work!!

72BlckButy · 03-03-2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10addict

Sounds like you need to sell the honda and buy her an old chevy truck!! Lol...

Now you're talkin'!

**GOPAPA** · 03-03-2009, 02:44 PM

I agree Curt as this forum has it all .. and then some .. LOL

I have taken many of the great posts from this forum with great advice and "How To Do It " and copy and pasted it and sent it to my printer and now have a book of them in a 3 ring binder to refer to when needed..

1956cameo · 03-03-2009, 05:15 PM

Definately right about other boards! Sometimes I think they are set up simply as a contest to who can be the biggest A-Hole. The first board I ever wen't on was a hot rod board that was nothing but people belittling you and putting you down, especially if you were a newb. Only one guy on there was even close to nice. On one of my mopar forums all anyone does it trash talk each other. When I first started on that site it was as busy as this one, now I only check it once a week because there are usually only be 10-15 topics with new posts per section. This forum is definately the best I have been on!!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-03-2009, 05:42 PM

I'm on an S-10 board as well and I don't really post over there. You have to search through pages of bull spit to get an answer to a simple question, and God forbid you ask a question that's already been asked. You'll get told by 5 people in a row to use the search function

Well, I did, and it gave me pages of threads that had nothing more in them than a bunch of idiots posting "use the search function."

I think I've answered "will 71 chevy fenders fit on a 68 chevy?" hundreds of times. I don't mind. No one else around here seems to mind either. I actually get annoyed when someone tells a poster to use the search function. If you're not going to help, stay out of the thread. Fortunately, this happens rarely.

If you can't tell from my post count, I love this place. I even scraped together some extra $ to be a supporter again... it just felt wrong being pink for so dang long!

Otsa580 · 03-03-2009, 06:57 PM

As a new member I can tell you I love this place. Although my girlfriend would like me to spend less time on here though.

Oregoon · 03-03-2009, 10:00 PM

I agree. Everyone's encouraging and positive, even when we had someone ask a serious question about front-wheel drive conversions.

Otsa580 · 03-03-2009, 11:47 PM

Isn't front wheel drive when you walk out and lock out your hubs and put her in 4 low?

67ChevyRedneck · 03-03-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otsa580

Isn't front wheel drive when you walk out and lock out your hubs and put her in 4 low?

Kinda, I think it's when you blow your rear end when your out wheelin' and have to drag her home running on the front axle only?

Sub-versive · 03-04-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Kinda, I think it's when you blow your rear end when your out wheelin' and have to drag her home running on the front axle only?

Or a busted driveshaft, just don't forget to remove the pieces before driving off.

03-02-2009, 10:46 PM	#1
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	New Appreciation for this board I just bought my daughter a Honda Civic for a cheap car to drive. I went on a Honda board and they said there was Honda service manuals to download for free. I couldn't get them to download even after changing some privacy settings. After about five tries they loaded without timing out. I asked a question regarding how to get them and I got everything from "download Adobe Acrobat" to "they work fine for me" Duhhhhh, some of us go to work and use pdf files frequently. I guarantee I could have created a pdf file of the manual that wouldn't have had a different file (each un-named) for each page of the manual! Thinking it was just me and that they were probably trying to help with the obvious, I read a few more posts. They seem to love calling posters idiots. A different generation I guess. That's why I'm here, because you guys all deliver the TLC we need! LOL

03-02-2009, 11:29 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Appreciation for this board damn ricers __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-02-2009, 11:43 PM	#3
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: New Appreciation for this board I know what you mean. I've been to alot of different boards and this is the one I feel right at home with. Thanks mods and board support. This board rocks. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

03-03-2009, 08:29 AM	#5
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: New Appreciation for this board Yeah, I know it isn't everybody that age. I have kids that age!! They and their friends are great. I see alot of college age kids every day and coach high school age. A lot of them are spoiled, but if you look hard there are also a lot of good kids.

03-03-2009, 08:53 AM	#6
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: New Appreciation for this board I've been on alot of boards, but this one is the best! Your right ol curt, if you look hard enough there are some good ones. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

03-03-2009, 09:18 AM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: New Appreciation for this board There seems to be a lot of haters on 'other' boards....Especially where moderation is super lenient (anything and everything goes). This is sure to lead to major s#!t talking, curse'n and just plain a$$ holes !!! This is definately the place to be !!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 03-03-2009 at 09:19 AM. Reason: "MI SPILLING SOCKS !!"

03-03-2009, 09:20 AM	#8
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: New Appreciation for this board Sounds like you need to sell the honda and buy her an old chevy truck!! Lol... __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

03-03-2009, 10:34 AM	#9
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: New Appreciation for this board Heck, if she'd help, I'd give her an old chevy truck! John, you are correct about the moderators. In fact, one of the smart a^es WAS one of the moderators. Kudos to you guys who give your time to do that so well! Bob Last edited by ol Curt; 03-03-2009 at 10:35 AM.*

03-03-2009, 10:57 AM	#10
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: New Appreciation for this board Yep - this is the place to be, except for the lack of pictures. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

03-03-2009, 11:12 AM	#11
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: New Appreciation for this board I agree with everyone who has already said it. This board is the best. Now to your problem. Post the link the the manual and I will try to help you get it. I have had to deal with this exact issue a few times trying to get bike manuals. __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

03-03-2009, 11:26 AM	#12
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: New Appreciation for this board Sadly enough there are several boards like those honda ones. I was so discusted with another project that I ended up creating my own because I couldn't take the attitudes of others. Back on topic time. This board is by far one of the best I've "ever" been on. I've been on several and there is nothing worse than a "newb" asking a question and getting flamed because he didn't use the search. I mean there are mods that actually take a screen shot of the search bar and paste it in their signature and it says something like this. "Before you start a new topic use this" I mean come on. New questions mean new posts. New posts mean more user inner action. Heck sometimes even generating new members because they join in. Anyways thanks for being such a cool forum and a bunch of cool guys/gals. Moderators rock and all the people on this forum with all their help and advice is second to none. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

03-03-2009, 11:57 AM	#13
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: New Appreciation for this board I couldnt agree more, this is a great site, and you dont have to own a chevy truck to be a member,, (it doesnt hurt though) LOL, the mods work hard on this site, __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

03-03-2009, 12:02 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: New Appreciation for this board You`re an idiot! I went and downloaded that file,NO PROBLEM!! Now you KNOW I gotta be kidding.Who doesn`t know I`m a computer moron? __________________ "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 ~

03-03-2009, 01:04 PM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New Appreciation for this board I used to frequent another two forums but this one is definetly the top favorite and it is because everyone wants to help and there is no BS ever. I can help you with Toyota stuff as I have access to anything and everything pertaining toyota. I also have access to All Data for cars so If you need any kind of help just pm me. __________________ 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

03-03-2009, 02:18 PM	#16
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: New Appreciation for this board Damn ya I know what you mean I have had the same experience more then once. I am glad I found this board I feel right at home all the time Thanks to everyone who keeps this great board running keep up the good work!! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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03-03-2009, 02:44 PM	#18
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,548	Re: New Appreciation for this board I agree Curt as this forum has it all .. and then some .. LOL I have taken many of the great posts from this forum with great advice and "How To Do It " and copy and pasted it and sent it to my printer and now have a book of them in a 3 ring binder to refer to when needed..

03-03-2009, 05:15 PM	#19
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: New Appreciation for this board Definately right about other boards! Sometimes I think they are set up simply as a contest to who can be the biggest A-Hole. The first board I ever wen't on was a hot rod board that was nothing but people belittling you and putting you down, especially if you were a newb. Only one guy on there was even close to nice. On one of my mopar forums all anyone does it trash talk each other. When I first started on that site it was as busy as this one, now I only check it once a week because there are usually only be 10-15 topics with new posts per section. This forum is definately the best I have been on!!

03-03-2009, 05:42 PM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: New Appreciation for this board I'm on an S-10 board as well and I don't really post over there. You have to search through pages of bull spit to get an answer to a simple question, and God forbid you ask a question that's already been asked. You'll get told by 5 people in a row to use the search function Well, I did, and it gave me pages of threads that had nothing more in them than a bunch of idiots posting "use the search function." I think I've answered "will 71 chevy fenders fit on a 68 chevy?" hundreds of times. I don't mind. No one else around here seems to mind either. I actually get annoyed when someone tells a poster to use the search function. If you're not going to help, stay out of the thread. Fortunately, this happens rarely. If you can't tell from my post count, I love this place. I even scraped together some extra $ to be a supporter again... it just felt wrong being pink for so dang long! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-03-2009 at 05:47 PM.

03-03-2009, 06:57 PM	#21
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: New Appreciation for this board As a new member I can tell you I love this place. Although my girlfriend would like me to spend less time on here though.

03-03-2009, 10:00 PM	#22
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: New Appreciation for this board I agree. Everyone's encouraging and positive, even when we had someone ask a serious question about front-wheel drive conversions.

03-03-2009, 11:47 PM	#23
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: New Appreciation for this board Isn't front wheel drive when you walk out and lock out your hubs and put her in 4 low?

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