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Hey Connecticut, our everything hurts

Discussion in 'North East' started by Jrs13086, Jan 3, 2014.

  1. Nov 13, 2020 at 8:52 AM
    vssman

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    Morning boys. Off today. Already ran around the western side of the state on some errands. This afternoon... play in the garage.
     
  2. Nov 13, 2020 at 10:31 AM
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    I ride down there all the time, when are you thinking of going?
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2020 at 10:37 AM
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    It will take me about 45 minutes to get there. I was thinking 3:00 or tomorrow.

    I went there once, when my truck wasn't lifted.
     
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  4. Nov 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM
    jm2006

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    Its only around 30min for me. There are a few tiny stock friendly trails off the main roads I like, but the best one had a sign saying authorized vehicles only last time I went.

    I'm running up against some rough end of November deadlines, but once those are past I'd be interested meet ups/trail runs covid permitting
     
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  5. Nov 13, 2020 at 11:01 AM
    bucktales

    bucktales *Retired* curmudgeon

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    Vacation starts...now.
    Don't have to be at work till Dec. 14!! :humble:
     
  6. Nov 13, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    Let me know. I'm ready to go starting tomorrow (gets dark too early this time of year). I am self quarantining because I was around someone that tested positive and my boss told me not to come in until 14 days go by.
    Already spoke to my doctor. I'll be back at work November 24th.
     
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  7. Nov 13, 2020 at 11:15 AM
    jm2006

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    Will do! And damn, hope that self quarantine ends soon for you.
     
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  8. Nov 13, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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    I'll be back to work on the 24th. My doctor said I need to get tested if I show symptoms.
    The only symptom I have is boredom.
     
  9. Nov 13, 2020 at 11:46 AM
    vssman

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    Latest from CDC is that boredom is one of the symptoms...
     
  10. Nov 13, 2020 at 12:28 PM
    Skierrichy

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    To many, but never done
    Nah:rofl: you got an ankle biter crawling around!
    Priorities my friend:thumbsup:
     
  11. Nov 13, 2020 at 12:32 PM
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    Ayyyy there you are!

    Hes got his first teeth coming in already! Cant believe he’s already almost 9 months...
     
  12. Nov 13, 2020 at 12:53 PM
    Skierrichy

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    To many, but never done
    Soak it up man, they grow up way too fast!
     
  13. Nov 13, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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    Totally yours then man! I don't remember where you live though I'm sorry
     
  14. Nov 13, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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    :eek:
     
  15. Nov 13, 2020 at 1:44 PM
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    Thank you sir!

    I am up in Canton (right by flemig farm; mentioning that because I remember that sticker on your rig).

    Its going to be an awkward couple of weeks for me with surgery next week, and the holiday the week after. Ill send you a pm and we can take it from there.
     
  16. Nov 13, 2020 at 1:50 PM
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    Oh yeah! I remember you mentioned the sticker. No rush man, they're not going anywhere. If I'm headed up that way in the near future I'm happy to drop them off, and I'll keep my distance because I know you have the little one running around!
     
  17. Nov 14, 2020 at 6:18 AM
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    Morning everyone. Happy Saturday.
     
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  18. Nov 14, 2020 at 8:45 AM
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    Beautiful day out the window.
    Might be a little less beautiful once i walk out the door.
     
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  19. Nov 14, 2020 at 9:34 AM
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    Happy Saturday.

    Man is it frustrating working on this rust bucket. Having a hell of a time getting these exhaust flange blots loose, even after soaking in pb for a while.

    image.jpg
     
  20. Nov 14, 2020 at 12:30 PM
    MikefromCT

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    Oil changed. But both exhaust flange bolts snapped. And they are not regular bolts, it appears they are welded. Trying to drill them out but limited access, and extremely slow progress. Fuck.

    Edit: after some research on a gm forum, it appears they are pressed in. Barely any progress drilling them out, so I’m going to pick up an air hammer at harbor freight and hope there’s enough clearance to use it and get them out.
     
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