Forum: General Discussion
05-17-2013, 09:45 AM
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HA!~ I know where that is....
Just north of Tommy on HWY A before "8". We borrow my folks cabin once or twice a year just north of 8 on Deer Lake Road. Typically June and August. This year July (We have an ol' 1978 Green over...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-2013, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 178
Views: 23,910
Distrib...
Thanks! I gave my self a 5% chance to get it running after all the changes and figured I would need someone to help me get it going but once I adjusted the firing order (was one plug wire off); I...
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
05-15-2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 2,162
Views: 298,766
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
05-14-2013, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 2,162
Views: 298,766
Thx Ryan
Thanks.
I have been racing since 94 (and I am only 38 or so.) Bought, sold, begged borrowed, stole and negotiated my way up to this car through no less than 25 car deals.
It is powered by a...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-14-2013, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 178
Views: 23,910
Update
Over the winter the ol 78 got a new distributor, wires, , cloth air filter, coil (and new resistor), fuel filter, lines, pump, rebuilt carb, sending unit (fuel level), and cleaned/reinstalled the...
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
05-14-2013, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 2,162
Views: 298,766
Repeat
Still my digs but hope to get a new shack in the near future.
20x50 garage. Racecar lives in the back. Boat lives in the front.
WORKING MANS garage built for function not pretty....
Cj
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Forum: For Sale: Boats
05-12-2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 561
Love It!
From the owner of a 78 Green over Green S&S with a textured top. Carpet is spot-on. (mine is grey with grey seats) The black trailer is a nice touch. (I did mine in white....and now regret it!)
Cj
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Forum: Restorations and Refurbishments
05-12-2013, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 91
Views: 3,632
Hang in there
I just did a similar refresh this winter (rebuilt carb, distributor, wires, cleaned fuel tank, new sending unit, lines, etc.... It took me about 60 minutes to get fuel from the tank to the carb...
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Forum: General / Other
05-05-2013, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 3,280
Views: 236,163
Yahoo....
Over the winter I replaced the fuel pump, line, fuel sending unit, cleaned the tank, had the carb rebuilt, put in a new electronic ign, resistor, coil, wires, plugs, etc.... Also lubed the bearings...
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
04-18-2013, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 1,598
Tire age
The tires were on the truck for 5 years this spring. They were going to pro-rate them (give me 50% back towards a new set because they had 50% tread (by their measurement) left but I didnt have or...
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
04-18-2013, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 1,598
Transforce
Not sure if it was the weight of my rig or the age of the tire or just the elements of being outside in the weather but at 3/4 tread left (From 2008) they have cracks all the way around the tire...
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Forum: General / Other
04-01-2013, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 3,280
Views: 236,163
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
04-01-2013, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 1,856
x2. I looked into Rose Hulman quite a bit.
I...
x2. I looked into Rose Hulman quite a bit.
I had 50% swimming scholarships to 5-6 schools. Went to MSOE for the financial aid, and 20% academnic scholarship (knew I couldnt swim, work, and go to...
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
03-28-2013, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 1,856
Msoe
Milwaukee School of Engineering.
88% drop out rate, but still a very high employment rate. Yea, its rough (although easier over the years in comparison to when I went.)... But; top notch education...
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
03-08-2013, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 475
?
Expandable foam or blow in? I assume you mean expandable.
The studs/frame are preexisting. I would just add ply/particle board over it? Or metal?
I am ignorant about the whole deal... Didnt...
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
03-08-2013, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 475
Uh, steel buildings?
I know this is waaaaay off topic but, I have looked at a couple houses with 40x60 pole buildings with concrete floors.
The one house I was kinda interested in had TWO 40x60 buildings but since...
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Forum: MasterCraft In Your Area
02-20-2013, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 474
indeed!
Yes, Western Wisconsin is quite nice.
I threw my hat into the ring an hour ago....
cj
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Forum: MasterCraft In Your Area
02-20-2013, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 474
Mn
While I would hate to defect from Wisconsin... and my current home...I have to consider it.
Actually it is not with either company... My wife and I would be looking to live 1/2 way between The...
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Forum: MasterCraft In Your Area
02-19-2013, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 474
Rochester, MN?
Any TT'ers from Rochester Mn? (pardon the spelling if it is wrong). Just got a call from a recruiter and sounds like a good position available there...
Cj
ctjahn@courtneyjahn.com
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Forum: General / Other
02-17-2013, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 3,280
Views: 236,163
KeelGuard
Took the Keel Guard out of packaging, positioned the boat for install, looked at it, went and worked on other stuff, looked at it again, and decided not to do it today.... Just not sure I can do...
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Forum: General / Other
02-11-2013, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 3,280
Views: 236,163
More progress...
On the ol 78...
Fuel filter, wipe down, wax, and 303'ed the interior over the weekend.
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
02-04-2013, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 5,058
TT's (Audi's that is)
I had a 2001 Nimbus grey coupe. My fav car ever. 225 hp, 6 speed, quattro, fast as stink....(and why I now drive a crappy, wimpy rabbit). Accidently hit 130 once (country highway)....had it up to...
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
01-22-2013, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 5,058
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Forum: Off Topic Discussion
01-22-2013, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 5,058
My new ride!
Always wanted a Laguna Blue M3, older 911, Wooden Chriscraft and other toys but dont have time for em. Instead of those this is my full time hobby (besides boat)
Just sold the old car a couple...
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Forum: For Sale: Other Items
01-15-2013, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 427
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