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69gmcc10 03-04-2013 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 5912051)
Keeping them both! Gotta figure out what to drive on the other side now...
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I vote Jensen Interceptor! You will never run out of things to fix and they are a cool ride.

aggie91 03-04-2013 03:27 PM

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I like the stock detailed look. What else do you have planned before you leave?

gringoloco 03-06-2013 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 69gmcc10 (Post 5926549)
I vote Jensen Interceptor! You will never run out of things to fix and they are a cool ride.

That is a cool ride. $pendy though
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I like the stock detailed look. What else do you have planned before you leave?

Plans? I've got all kinds of plans :lol: Unfortunately, the clock is ticking and I have a TON of irons in the fire. Trucks are on the back burner for the foreseeable future...
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BB72CHEVKT 03-07-2013 12:24 PM

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What color did you use on the manifolds and how is it holding up after a few heat cycles?

gringoloco 03-07-2013 01:17 PM

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It's a cast iron grey ceramic I had my powder coater (Witt's) do. No change from when I installed them and I expect them to remain that way for a LONG time :) Cost me $40 each, but well worth it for the lack of rust...
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BB72CHEVKT 03-07-2013 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 5932882)
It's a cast iron grey ceramic I had my powder coater (Witt's) do. No change from when I installed them and I expect them to remain that way for a LONG time :) Cost me $40 each, but well worth it for the lack of rust...
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Wow, what a deal. I had mine blasted and I painted them with Eastwood's stainless paint and they are already rusted at 600 miles.

gringoloco 03-07-2013 06:47 PM

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Bossier City is a short drive :D
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gringoloco 04-07-2013 08:23 PM

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Here goes nuthin'
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72BlckButy 04-07-2013 08:25 PM

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Best of luck to you and your family on the new adventure.

Keep us posted!
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darkhorse970 04-07-2013 08:29 PM

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You'll do a great job Chris! I always thought that the prior-enlisted officers were the best to work for. Your Airmen will be lucky to have you!!
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Rusbuilt 04-07-2013 09:46 PM

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Good luck to you my friend!

gringoloco 04-07-2013 11:44 PM

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Thanks, guys! Will update when they loosen the leash :lol:
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hgs_notes 04-08-2013 09:41 AM

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Back in my Navy days, a good friend of mine went there. Never heard from him again. ;)

69gmcc10 04-08-2013 02:20 PM

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best of luck!

sourkraut 04-08-2013 09:23 PM

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How to ruin a perfectly good officer training school?
Good luck and thank you for your service, youll make a good officer with your attention to detail.

gringoloco 04-09-2013 09:42 AM

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Thanks for the positive comments! The madness starts today, in a few hours... 2.5 months of fun...

#howtoruinaperfectlygoodenlistedcareer :lol:
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zammer 04-09-2013 04:51 PM

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subscribed!

botmfedr1 04-20-2013 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes (Post 5998124)
Back in my Navy days, a good friend of mine went there. Never heard from him again. ;)

X2...Army here, (2.5 months before i start my 110 days of transition leave for retirement) Friend went and became a Warrant Officer....Never heard from him again...lol

Hey Gringo, I am glad you are keeping your Blazer. I was seriously gonna offer you free storage at my place in South Texas. I only have a couple of more months here in rainy Washington. Good luck abroad.

gringoloco 10-22-2013 09:10 PM

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Back in the states and back in the saddle, temporarily. Feels good...

gringoloco 10-22-2013 09:14 PM

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Had to leave one behind

lolife99 10-22-2013 09:14 PM

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Congrats^^^

Rusbuilt 10-22-2013 10:34 PM

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Welcome back friend!!

darkhorse970 10-23-2013 06:42 AM

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I'm glad to see you back, how are things going? Give us an update.

mcbassin 10-23-2013 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco (Post 6328349)
Back in the states and back in the saddle, temporarily. Feels good...

Good to see you back around here. This blazer rocks! :metal:

aggie91 10-23-2013 09:50 AM

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Welcome back! You said temporarily, how long before you go back?


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