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    Hittin' the road! Re-introduction.

    Hey guys, I didn't know where else to post this, and since it's been a while since I have been on the site, I figured this might as well be the spot. I am taking my brother-in-law with me on a 7 hour road trip from central PA to Raleigh, NC in the morning.... me and him and the burb, all...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Sorry to have not posted on here in a long time.... life got in the way. Actually, been working on bringing my side project, www.beatnikbrotherhood.com www.facebook.com/thebeatnikbrotherhood to the front burner.... but anywhoo... I had to reinspect the 'Burb (I've owned it a whole year now!)...
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    What was your first Vehicle?

    As a kid, my uncle had a Ranger extended cab like that... he put a Chevy 350 in it.... would snap your head back when he got on the gas. Especially sitting sideways in the little flip-down seats in the back... haha!
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    What was your first Vehicle?

    I was supposed to have a '66 Barracuda as my first car, but it didn't pan out. I first learned to drive in this, an 87 Volvo wagon, Lamorghini Orange with Prismatique orange flames over dark orange ghost flames. I guess my dad didn't want me getting away with any anonymous hijinx around...
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    Lower Radiator Hose Clamp stripped...

    I talked to Towman about doing the spark-plugs and wires for me (in case I were to happen to strip one of the rusty ones out... trying to do it myself) He said he could do it for me, and I took his card. He came in $5 cheaper than my usual mechanic, and I have more faith in his knowledge of the...
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    Lower Radiator Hose Clamp stripped...

    Well, I am ashamed to admit that I didn't take any of your advice... since we had another work truck drop a tranny, mine got given to another guy who is doing a lot of out of town work. I had to start driving Ol' Blue again, and just kept an eye on the coolant level. Seemed to be fine, just a...
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    Lower Radiator Hose Clamp stripped...

    So the fan shroud is in two pieces... but it's stapled together. I got a socket in there and got the old one loose, a new one in place, and tightened up.... only to over tighten and strip the replacement out.... still leaks a little after it has been sitting for a while... not too bad. I have...
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    Barn Doors

    Having a rear window out of it's track, and not able to get my tailgate down because of it, I am more and more partial to the barndoor. Less stuff to go wrong... a lot easier to just open a door, grab a tool bag and go... instead of having to roll the window down, open the tailgate, climb in...
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    Murdered out? Too common now?

    Yea, I do agree guys. As far as "murdered out" this one is pretty nice, but I myself would prefer some contrast. Some red accents, perhaps some brushed aluminum or gunmetal rims.
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    Murdered out? Too common now?

    Just saw this one on Facebook.... pretty sweet. Lots of prep work went into that paint to get it that smooth.
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    Lower Radiator Hose Clamp stripped...

    Thanks guys, you certainly much quicker with responses than I imagined... shoot, I could practically be doing roadside assistance with this site! I will try it tonight if I get a chance to work on it before dark. Another question I just thought of, should I get a specific radiator hose clamp...
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    Lower Radiator Hose Clamp stripped...

    So now that I got my work truck back, I haven't been driving the Burb as much, and since it has been sitting for a week or so, I noticed a small puddle of coolant underneath. I crawled under and saw a drip stream coming off the lower radiator hose and the lower (crankshaft pulley?) I wiped it...
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    Whoa! Blue Betty, Bam-a-Lam. (My dream mod thread)

    "The OP"? :confused:
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    Squarebody Down! HELP - Member Roadside Assistance Volunteer Map

    I'm game! That's a great idea. While I don't have a lot of tools or specific knowhow... I would be willing to put my pin on the map to help a brother out if he should find himself in need!
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    Did I just get 16+mpg?

    My 87 2wd 350 surprised me with 17.5 with old plugs and wires when I first bought it.... I have been keeping receipts, need to do another check to see if it's still getting that. Certainly surprised the hell outta me!
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