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  1. rags

    Talk me out of this.

    thirty six years ago, when i got my newport, i had zero dollars but could weld and had access to a facility. the car was rotten to the window sills including the sub-frame and frame under the trunk. it was scrap. i traded some labor for it. still have it today. everybody's situation is...
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    Talk me out of this.

    $3500 cash today and your both doing good.
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    Might be a good day to fill your tanks...

    not soon. RBC Capital Markets Predicts More Weakness for U.S. Gasoline Cracks -- OPIS
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    Might be a good day to fill your tanks...

    price of gas went no where.
  5. rags

    Might be a good day to fill your tanks...

    should be a hell of a lot cheaper.
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    Diagnosing Slow Acceleration In New To Me Truck

    that's an easy diagnostic. open the oil cap and the vacuum sucks it back down. take it off and the engine stalls.
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    Diagnosing Slow Acceleration In New To Me Truck

    own a scan tool? any fuel or cat issues would set codes. cat efficiency and fuel trim. we did one recently that had a bad O2 sensor on the drivers side that ran that bank full lean. also had leaking intake gaskets. if the truck sat a lot you could check the air cleaner for a mouse nest...
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    Giving up on street motorcycling, bought a Volvo

    i don't know what's available at rock auto but i'll strongly advise you to use o.e. provider parts or at least european parts. NO CHEAPIE CHINESE. for coils, i get the bosch units from FCP euro. they have a good selection of quality parts for these cars and are competitive on price. the other...
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    Giving up on street motorcycling, bought a Volvo

    next thing you'll need is a parts car. get at least one new ign. coil and the tools to change it, a cheap code reader and throw them in the trunk. they cruise great at 100 mph. cruise control works great and helps with fuel economy. the breather system has a passage that drains into the oil...
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    Git R Done guy

    i use an air hammer to seat fuel injectors in mercedes diesels.
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    Formal vs Fusey ride experience

    it's been awhile since i owned my '78 but i remember it as being a lot tighter and more manageable than my '69 that i just drove yesterday. love the '69 though. when i drove the '69 full time and was used to it, it was a real joy. that new yorker steering wheel with the hand grips and the...
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    Thank Goodness for C body only

    that's easy. post more pictures of your car.
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    Been Away for Awhile

    @polara71 is back and things seem to going well for him. @Isaiah Estrada got married. other than that, not much.
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    An interesting background

    the real star of the "Twilight" films, the orange chevy pick-up.
  15. rags

    Buying a vehicle from a distance

    just did a deal with a bank to bank transfer. routing# and account#. had to double, triple, quadruple check every digit. once the money is sent, it's gone.
  16. rags

    68 300 with a non 440????

    it's been a long road. how have you done with the rest of the car because i can understand why you might be disgusted right now? i'd have to agree with @69CoronetRT above. use it as is and try to get some use out of the car after all you've gone through.
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    So I’ve been MIA: 68 is DUSTY

    sounds like the makings of a life well lived. congratulations on your marriage. i wish you many happy and healthy years together. God Bless.
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    How not to sell a car. WTH? Rant!!

    i went after a car for maybe six months here in ct. craigslist ad, e-mail only. e-mailed, no reply. ad would disappear. come back up. more e-mails, nothing. car was going to be for missus so i told her to try. she did something with her phone. i don't know what 'cause i don't have a...
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    Why you can't buy a new small truck.

    every one i've seen is 4wd. quite a few of them in eastern CT. even some of the little van versions around.
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