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dman1982 · 12-21-2011, 07:02 AM

so ive been driving since i was about 15 or so....and last night went to meet the realitor out at the house we are building..the build is coming along good, but on our way back my wife was following me, and my truck started to sputter...oh no...thought i had enough gas to make it another mile up the road....heck no...and i took my gas can out of my truck on sunday to make room for other crap...so freakin embarrassed....first time ive ever ran out of gas!!! think im going to configure something around 60 gallons for my truck so i dont have to get gas but every two weeks or so lol

Restrorob · 12-21-2011, 07:59 AM

When the needle shows 1/8 add more, you'll never run out....

motornut · 12-21-2011, 08:41 AM

next time you have the tank out bend the float bar up almost an inch
i do it to prevent frozen gas lines,but it leaves amost a 1/4 tank when on E

oh and if you do run out a lot change your fuel filter

Hazieview · 12-21-2011, 09:13 AM

I got spoiled with the low gas light in my 2008 Chevy truck. Then I started driving my wife's 1998 SS camaro with NO GAS LIGHT. Needless to say I've had to make the walk of shame to the gas station more than once. Working nights from 7pm to 7am sure can turn you into a dummy real fast! Especially if your so sleepy you forget to keep an eye on your gauges.

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**old Rusty C10** · 12-21-2011, 10:18 AM

since ive been married, my truck has never once ran out of gas...but then again i dont need it to lol

68longhorn · 12-21-2011, 10:24 AM

I ran out once while doing 60 down the highway 1 mile frome the station. I got lucky and made everylight and coasted to the pump. lol

68panelman · 12-21-2011, 11:00 AM

I hope you all are looking at your other gauges, Oil, temp, volts.

irishman999 · 12-21-2011, 02:37 PM

I ran out in a Mcdonalds drive through right after leaving the first window. Since I was against the wall I could not open my door, I could not steer from the outside so my 115 pound wife and her little brother ended up pushing it out of the way

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-21-2011, 02:42 PM

Damn that sucks I have had it happen a few times but I usually try to never let my truck get below a 1/4 tank so it don't run out and the wallet don't hurt as much when I fill it back up haha

**chevy_man5** · 12-21-2011, 02:45 PM

I ran out of gas right near the top of an overpass, and fortunately had just barely enough momentum to carry me over the top, where I was able to coast into the parking lot of a gas station at the bottom of the hill. If some guy had not cut me off, I would have probably made it to the pumps, but had to push it the last 60-70 feet, which amused my wife greatly.

coondogg52 · 12-21-2011, 03:02 PM

thats why i love the fact that my truck has two tanks.

azsnow · 12-21-2011, 04:28 PM

I was towing my Cameo with my 2008 Dodge (I know, I know just as bad as that other 4 letter word) but the Low Fuel light usually gets me 60 miles...Uh once again I was TOWING...and for some reason this didn't compute. I passed 2 gas stations since I thought I could make it to the next one, where I planned to eat...Nope, didn't make it. For some reason people won't stop for a big tattooed guy with a beard and long hair. It was only about a 4 mile walk, so no big deal.

dman1982 · 12-21-2011, 06:29 PM

i normally fill it back up when it gets right before a 1/4 tank, but i was in my cammies (marines are not allowed to go into a gas station in cammies out in town) my wife was following me to the gas station and was going to pump my gas, didnt make it lol....love the comments i mean i came close a few times as a kid but not now it was embarrasing...the few times i drove my truck like that i was able to go pretty far...im thinking tune up time haha

azsnow · 12-21-2011, 07:38 PM

I remember when I was part of the green machine you were allowed to pump gas and get milk....nothing more than that, and that was only if you absolutely needed it!

dmwphoto · 12-21-2011, 07:42 PM

why would a military man not have full rights at a gs station?????

dman1982 · 12-21-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by azsnow

I remember when I was part of the green machine you were allowed to pump gas and get milk....nothing more than that, and that was only if you absolutely needed it!

ya man i remember that too...people abused it thats why you cant now...they would buy cigs beer and whatever else they WANTED.

dman1982 · 12-21-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dmwphoto

why would a military man not have full rights at a gs station?????

only on a emergency....now...see previous post lol

dmwphoto · 12-21-2011, 08:32 PM

cigs and beer are important staples for military men........

dman1982 · 12-21-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dmwphoto

cigs and beer are important staples for military men........

this is true my fellow chevy friend...very true lol

azsnow · 12-21-2011, 11:41 PM

The day I got my DD214, I left work and went straight to the Harley Dealership in cammies. In walks the Wing Commander, and he asks me who I'm with, I say 1st CivDiv, Camp couch, who the **** are you with...he looked at me for a minute, (being a Cpl I don't think that was the response he was expecting) and then just walked away. I knew who he was from all the pics hanging around the Squadron office.

dman1982 · 12-22-2011, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by azsnow

The day I got my DD214, I left work and went straight to the Harley Dealership in cammies. In walks the Wing Commander, and he asks me who I'm with, I say 1st CivDiv, Camp couch, who the **** are you with...he looked at me for a minute, (being a Cpl I don't think that was the response he was expecting) and then just walked away. I knew who he was from all the pics hanging around the Squadron office.

thats exactly what i would have told him too.....should have ask him what his daughter was doing while you where at it lol

12-21-2011, 07:02 AM	#1
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	freakin hilarious... so ive been driving since i was about 15 or so....and last night went to meet the realitor out at the house we are building..the build is coming along good, but on our way back my wife was following me, and my truck started to sputter...oh no...thought i had enough gas to make it another mile up the road....heck no...and i took my gas can out of my truck on sunday to make room for other crap...so freakin embarrassed....first time ive ever ran out of gas!!! think im going to configure something around 60 gallons for my truck so i dont have to get gas but every two weeks or so lol __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

12-21-2011, 07:59 AM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: freakin hilarious... When the needle shows 1/8 add more, you'll never run out.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

12-21-2011, 08:41 AM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: freakin hilarious... next time you have the tank out bend the float bar up almost an inch i do it to prevent frozen gas lines,but it leaves amost a 1/4 tank when on E oh and if you do run out a lot change your fuel filter __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-21-2011, 09:13 AM	#4
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: freakin hilarious... I got spoiled with the low gas light in my 2008 Chevy truck. Then I started driving my wife's 1998 SS camaro with NO GAS LIGHT. Needless to say I've had to make the walk of shame to the gas station more than once. Working nights from 7pm to 7am sure can turn you into a dummy real fast! Especially if your so sleepy you forget to keep an eye on your gauges. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1981 Chevy short/wide. SB400 350th

12-21-2011, 10:18 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,284	Re: freakin hilarious... since ive been married, my truck has never once ran out of gas...but then again i dont need it to lol __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-21-2011, 10:24 AM	#6
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Re: freakin hilarious... I ran out once while doing 60 down the highway 1 mile frome the station. I got lucky and made everylight and coasted to the pump. lol __________________ 1986 Custom Deluxe 10 1978 Caprice 2 door - sold 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan - project

12-21-2011, 11:00 AM	#7
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: freakin hilarious... I hope you all are looking at your other gauges, Oil, temp, volts.

12-21-2011, 02:37 PM	#8
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: freakin hilarious... I ran out in a Mcdonalds drive through right after leaving the first window. Since I was against the wall I could not open my door, I could not steer from the outside so my 115 pound wife and her little brother ended up pushing it out of the way

12-21-2011, 02:42 PM	#9
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: freakin hilarious... Damn that sucks I have had it happen a few times but I usually try to never let my truck get below a 1/4 tank so it don't run out and the wallet don't hurt as much when I fill it back up haha __________________ 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!!

12-21-2011, 02:45 PM	#10
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: freakin hilarious... I ran out of gas right near the top of an overpass, and fortunately had just barely enough momentum to carry me over the top, where I was able to coast into the parking lot of a gas station at the bottom of the hill. If some guy had not cut me off, I would have probably made it to the pumps, but had to push it the last 60-70 feet, which amused my wife greatly. __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

12-21-2011, 03:02 PM	#11
coondogg52 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: modesto,ca Posts: 10	Re: freakin hilarious... thats why i love the fact that my truck has two tanks.

12-21-2011, 04:28 PM	#12
azsnow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Usa Posts: 149	Re: freakin hilarious... I was towing my Cameo with my 2008 Dodge (I know, I know just as bad as that other 4 letter word) but the Low Fuel light usually gets me 60 miles...Uh once again I was TOWING...and for some reason this didn't compute. I passed 2 gas stations since I thought I could make it to the next one, where I planned to eat...Nope, didn't make it. For some reason people won't stop for a big tattooed guy with a beard and long hair. It was only about a 4 mile walk, so no big deal.

12-21-2011, 06:29 PM	#13
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: freakin hilarious... i normally fill it back up when it gets right before a 1/4 tank, but i was in my cammies (marines are not allowed to go into a gas station in cammies out in town) my wife was following me to the gas station and was going to pump my gas, didnt make it lol....love the comments i mean i came close a few times as a kid but not now it was embarrasing...the few times i drove my truck like that i was able to go pretty far...im thinking tune up time haha __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

12-21-2011, 07:38 PM	#14
azsnow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Usa Posts: 149	Re: freakin hilarious... I remember when I was part of the green machine you were allowed to pump gas and get milk....nothing more than that, and that was only if you absolutely needed it!

12-21-2011, 07:42 PM	#15
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: freakin hilarious... why would a military man not have full rights at a gs station?????



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12-21-2011, 08:32 PM	#18
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: freakin hilarious... cigs and beer are important staples for military men........

12-21-2011, 11:41 PM	#20
azsnow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Usa Posts: 149	Re: freakin hilarious... The day I got my DD214, I left work and went straight to the Harley Dealership in cammies. In walks the Wing Commander, and he asks me who I'm with, I say 1st CivDiv, Camp couch, who the **** are you with...he looked at me for a minute, (being a Cpl I don't think that was the response he was expecting) and then just walked away. I knew who he was from all the pics hanging around the Squadron office.

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