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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. May 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
    bkhlrTaco's

    bkhlrTaco's “expletive deleted”

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    I resemble that remark.
     
  2. May 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    Now if you attached those two ends to your nut sack, what will pop out?:D:D
     
  3. May 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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    A memory from a long time ago, must be coming back to you. o_O
     
  5. May 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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    Fixed my leaky front lawnmower tires by dripping some PB Blaster on the valve stems.
     
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    rubbersidedown

    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    I just had to buy a new wheel for my boat trailer jack. The harbor freight wheel lasted exactly one summer and is completely blown out now. Decided to go with a solid polyurethane wheel this time so no more worrying about air.
     
  8. May 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Air is overrated.
     
  9. May 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
    Stoney Ranger

    Stoney Ranger Pizza Cutters, Baby... and Lockers? Pffft

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    Well done, @bkhlrTaco's. I don't have the know-how to tackle a job like that.
     
  10. May 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    My water issues continue.
    I had to fix a toilet.
     
  11. May 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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    During my early driving years we lived near a junk yard. At that particular place( and another), at that time.....they didn't take the parts off the car for you.

    My dad knew the guy at the parts counter, so if I needed something he'd let me go get it.....run it home and try it.
    If the part was bad, he'd let me keep it. If it wasn't the right part that I needed, he'd let me take out another part, try it and if it fixed my car then I'd pay him.

    Days of no googles. lots of trial and error and as Rich put it, 'done stupid shit'
    :rofl:
     
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  12. May 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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    sparkystaco Well-Known Member

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    The funny part is you actually stopping at toll booths.:rofl:

    First of all you just blow thru in the bypass & wait for them to send the bill.

    Secondly getting thru Chi town without tolls is usually pretty easy.:D
     
  13. May 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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    We've already been over that.
     
  14. May 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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    This is why I don't lead the events. Never know what might happen.

    I was on the expressway and breezed through one.
    The next thing I knew I wasn't and a truck driver that looked like this...

    .....was falsley calling me a m'r f'r.....
     
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  15. May 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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    Sounds like you need to go to work so you can take a break from all this work.
     
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    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Water heater?

    I know, STFU! :crapstorm:
     
  17. May 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    It's been a busy weekend. But the work has been very fulfilling.
     
  18. May 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
    Taco-Grinder

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    :smack:


    :smack:
     
  19. May 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Right.
     
  20. May 12, 2025 at 6:15 AM
    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    Just thought I'd share this.
    It might describe some in this group.
    Please don't be offended
     

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