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**passthebuck** · 11-08-2003, 01:33 AM

Hi all. I've been trying to get my red 67 on the road for hunting season which starts monday. So monday I took it in to get "saftied" here in Manitoba. That involves a govt-type inspection that sez you vehicle must meet "these" requirements. All was cool except for 4 things: 1)upper left balljoint 2)front shox 3)4 boxbolts missing 4)the carb is leaking gas. The first 3 were easy! box bolts, shox & the balljoint are simple BUT the carb was evil. The tank is full of rust apparently & plugged the carb BIGTIME. There was 1/8" of rust/crap in the bottom of the float bowl that was holding the needle open, which flooded the carb, which caused fuel to spurt out the throttle-shaft, which is unsafe in Manitoba. SO no truck will be comming hunting with me this year. Ever tried to load a deer into your trunk? I have a big car BUT its a tough lift if he's a good sized buck. Sorry guys for the crabbing but as you know, the best laid plans always can go awry. SIGH. Anybody else out there take their truck hunting?

Hotrod70C10 · 11-08-2003, 02:06 AM

I take mine out daily hunting for the ladies. It does a decent job now but I'm hoping that It will be better when I get that purdy blue paint laid after this winter. BTW: don't tell my girlfriend! lol

Crank · 11-08-2003, 02:33 AM

Bet the authorities in Manitoba would be more okay with you loading bucks into your trunk, rather than ladies. haha.
Brandon

*dtlilly* · 11-08-2003, 03:03 AM

Wow, the "authority" gets real involved up there. All they care about here is lights, horn, e-brake, and emissions.

*Phillip Johnson* · 11-08-2003, 04:25 AM

Big Brother lets us do ANYTHING to our trucks here in Oregon. Right down to NO SMOG and $15 a year for lisence fee:p

JayDubBlazer · 11-08-2003, 06:50 AM

Pass the buck, my friend stuck a small buck in the truck of his car. It was pretty funny. He had it setting out side the house waiting to be buthered. When some old lady driving along not paying attention rearended his parked car and caved in the trunk pretty good with the deer in it. It was a pretty good seen explaining to the com why there was blood coming our of his truck.

I've been pheasant hunting in my car with a dog once too. It wasn't that bad.

EGLIDERIDER · 11-08-2003, 08:06 AM

Hotrod70C10: What were you going to get laid down this winter?????

Mike

shuttermutt · 11-08-2003, 10:52 AM

Yeah, we're fortunate in Maine, too. They'll check the vehicle over for brakes, lights, horn, good tires, ball joints, and exhaust. They don't, however, seem to give a flip about emissions. Heck, I have yet to see anyone with a sniffer up here in The County. Don't think they'll let me run cut-outs, though.

**Stocker** · 11-08-2003, 11:37 AM

Mine hasn't been inspected since I bought it in 1977!

Just wish I had Phillip Johnson's license fees! I'm Oregon born & raised, but when I lived there it was $10 annually.

cdowns · 11-08-2003, 01:08 PM

sounds like they're trying to save you from yourself , now who'd be the stupid one if you were out in a remote area and your clogged up carb spewed gas all over and burned your truck to the ground ?????

**Stocker** · 11-08-2003, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by cdowns
sounds like they're trying to save you from yourself , now who'd be the stupid one if you were out in a remote area and your clogged up carb spewed gas all over and burned your truck to the ground ?????

**passthebuck** · 11-08-2003, 05:02 PM

the stoopid carb only spurts gas out when its not running & of course, they check it only when its not running. I drove the truck home from flin flon (about 600 miles) & when I checked the oil I looked at the carb for leaks & it was dry. I think the dmv is more trying to get beaters off the road cause theres lots of them here. My beef is that I think they're mabe trying a little too hard to find stuff. All the stuff they found wrong was legit, just that the carb issue isnt a problem. It ran fine & started in the very cold weather & all that. I understand the law & all that, I'm just mad that no truck for hunting for me!

After I get the truck painted I too will hunt ladies too. I like ladies that like trucks!

cableguy0 · 11-08-2003, 07:45 PM

fuel leaking is unsafe whether it does it running or not. exhaust is still damn hot when you shut the truck off and how do u know it isnt leaking while your driving. it would evaporate most likely still doesnt mean it could cause a fire

70 net440 · 11-09-2003, 12:59 AM

Mr. Johnson please don't rub it in. We barely live more than an hour apart, and my wife's '63 costs over $50.00 a year. I hope The Govonater lowers the fees before my '98 comes due.

*Gee_Emm* · 11-11-2003, 09:55 PM

Greg, if you need to get a "safety" PM me and I can hook you up

11-08-2003, 01:33 AM	#1
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	the damm DMV!/Anybody take their truck hunting? Hi all. I've been trying to get my red 67 on the road for hunting season which starts monday. So monday I took it in to get "saftied" here in Manitoba. That involves a govt-type inspection that sez you vehicle must meet "these" requirements. All was cool except for 4 things: 1)upper left balljoint 2)front shox 3)4 boxbolts missing 4)the carb is leaking gas. The first 3 were easy! box bolts, shox & the balljoint are simple BUT the carb was evil. The tank is full of rust apparently & plugged the carb BIGTIME. There was 1/8" of rust/crap in the bottom of the float bowl that was holding the needle open, which flooded the carb, which caused fuel to spurt out the throttle-shaft, which is unsafe in Manitoba. SO no truck will be comming hunting with me this year. Ever tried to load a deer into your trunk? I have a big car BUT its a tough lift if he's a good sized buck. Sorry guys for the crabbing but as you know, the best laid plans always can go awry. SIGH. Anybody else out there take their truck hunting? __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

11-08-2003, 02:06 AM	#2
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I take mine out daily hunting for the ladies. It does a decent job now but I'm hoping that It will be better when I get that purdy blue paint laid after this winter. BTW: don't tell my girlfriend! lol __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

11-08-2003, 06:50 AM	#6
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Pass the buck, my friend stuck a small buck in the truck of his car. It was pretty funny. He had it setting out side the house waiting to be buthered. When some old lady driving along not paying attention rearended his parked car and caved in the trunk pretty good with the deer in it. It was a pretty good seen explaining to the com why there was blood coming our of his truck. I've been pheasant hunting in my car with a dog once too. It wasn't that bad. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-08-2003, 08:06 AM	#7
EGLIDERIDER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 24	Hotrod70C10: What were you going to get laid down this winter????? Mike __________________ All men are self made, but only the successful ones will admit it.

11-08-2003, 10:52 AM	#8
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Yeah, we're fortunate in Maine, too. They'll check the vehicle over for brakes, lights, horn, good tires, ball joints, and exhaust. They don't, however, seem to give a flip about emissions. Heck, I have yet to see anyone with a sniffer up here in The County. Don't think they'll let me run cut-outs, though. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-08-2003, 02:33 AM	#3
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Bet the authorities in Manitoba would be more okay with you loading bucks into your trunk, rather than ladies. haha. Brandon

11-08-2003, 03:03 AM	#4
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Wow, the "authority" gets real involved up there. All they care about here is lights, horn, e-brake, and emissions.

11-08-2003, 04:25 AM	#5
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	Big Brother lets us do ANYTHING to our trucks here in Oregon. Right down to NO SMOG and $15 a year for lisence fee:p

11-08-2003, 11:37 AM	#9
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Mine hasn't been inspected since I bought it in 1977! Just wish I had Phillip Johnson's license fees! I'm Oregon born & raised, but when I lived there it was $10 annually. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-08-2003, 01:08 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	sounds like they're trying to save you from yourself , now who'd be the stupid one if you were out in a remote area and your clogged up carb spewed gas all over and burned your truck to the ground ????? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-08-2003, 05:02 PM	#12
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	the stoopid carb only spurts gas out when its not running & of course, they check it only when its not running. I drove the truck home from flin flon (about 600 miles) & when I checked the oil I looked at the carb for leaks & it was dry. I think the dmv is more trying to get beaters off the road cause theres lots of them here. My beef is that I think they're mabe trying a little too hard to find stuff. All the stuff they found wrong was legit, just that the carb issue isnt a problem. It ran fine & started in the very cold weather & all that. I understand the law & all that, I'm just mad that no truck for hunting for me! After I get the truck painted I too will hunt ladies too. I like ladies that like trucks! __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

11-08-2003, 07:45 PM	#13
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	fuel leaking is unsafe whether it does it running or not. exhaust is still damn hot when you shut the truck off and how do u know it isnt leaking while your driving. it would evaporate most likely still doesnt mean it could cause a fire __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-09-2003, 12:59 AM	#14
70 net440 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: yreka, ca Posts: 270	Mr. Johnson please don't rub it in. We barely live more than an hour apart, and my wife's '63 costs over $50.00 a year. I hope The Govonater lowers the fees before my '98 comes due. __________________ 63 C10 70 Coronet R/T 67 C10 70 Dart Swinger 71 K10

11-11-2003, 09:55 PM	#15
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Greg, if you need to get a "safety" PM me and I can hook you up



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