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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

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

  1. May 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
    sparkystaco

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    Go back and read post 48345 carefully,

    then read post 48350.
     
  2. May 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    That sounds like two much work. Besides, math is hard.
     
  3. May 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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    Besides, any words coming out of my mouth aren't worth spending too much time analyzing. o_O
     
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    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    In one ear and then get a beer and....
     
  5. May 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Still don't get it. Must be above my comprehension level.
     
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    New outers. Bought as a bundle, shipped separately than the inners I'm waiting for.20250530_174225.jpg
     
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    Taco-Grinder

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

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    Looks like raccoon.
     
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    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Saw this neat rig @ Road America today:
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    A nice older (than me) gentleman rode it there. It's a 1920. Runs like a champ! Total loss oiling system. Original (except for the bags)/ never restored. He's got Antique plate #5. :rofl:

    edit: Gotta correct this...the throttle grip isn't stock.
     
  9. May 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
    Taco-Grinder

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

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    Have another Old Fashion
     
  10. May 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    That's badass! And especially cool that the guy still rides it!
     
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    OldSchlPunk

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    If you think very literally about "spindle" it makes more sense.
     
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  12. May 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    I haven't had any in awhile!

    I bought a bottle of J Bavet last weekend in case we decided to have a few. I know we usually use Korbel, but my dad always used J bavet on the spring fishing trips, so I thought I would try it for old time's sake. Seeing as it's shaping up as a boring evening at home, maybe I will stir myself up a few of those.
     
  13. May 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Aren't we referring to the steering knuckle?

    What am I missing here?
     
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  14. May 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
    OldSchlPunk

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    Yes, and the "spindle" part of the knuckle...yes, you would have a problem if that were parallel to the shock. On a 4wd, technically you don't even have a "spindle" as much as you have a stub axle.
     
  15. May 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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    I figured sparky didn't know what parallel meant. :D
     
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Ahhh..

    I guess I've never been that familiar with the anatomy of a steering knuckle. I'll go put my hat on and sit in the corner now.

    :tinfoilhat:
     
  17. May 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
    Taco-Grinder

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    And have an Old Fashion or 2
     
  18. May 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    I definitely could use one after this week!
     
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    Extreme terrain?
     
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    Never again.....
    amz.....:pout:
     
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