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propanemudtruck · 07-11-2011, 10:04 PM

So I decide to drive "Smoky" the 69 Chevy to work today. 1/4 tank of fuel, I'll stop by the station 3 miles from me to fill up just because I've got time - the pumps don't work today. So i finish my 11 mile trip with one 4 way stop to work, she dies in the parking lot and won't start - out of gas. So i push it into a parking spot.

While at work, these sweet storms roll through and knock out power at home. No worries babe, I'll run to the g-parents after work and pick up their spare generator! Just call and let them know...

After work, my co-worker drives to her friend's house around the corner, fills up a 5 gallon can and meets me next to the truck. Thanks Kelli! Dump about 3 gallons in the tank, a splash in the carb, she's alive and well! Dump the rest in, head to the parts store for some oil. Yes, I call her Smoky because the new race engine I dropped in won't quit burning oil. I'm hoping that I'll be able to drive it until it stops smoking.

After parts store, head to the petro station in town. Fill 'er up - click. Wiggle the battery terminals - click. Find a wrench, loosen the terminals, wiggle, tighten, good to go.

Head south of town to pick up the generator, my wife's grampa gives me his old "LOUD" generator that he hasn't used in a few years, we load up his new diesel generator just in case and I head back north to home.

All the sudden the truck acts like there's something stuck under the gas pedal at about 1200 RPMS. every time I hit that spot it gets worse. Head through town, back towards home and decide it would be a good idea to check out this issue. - Something in the linkage, something visual? Nope - the butterfly on the 2jet is stuck. Not moving no matter what I do with the linkage.

So I call home, my father in law is over - Hey grab my diesel, a strap and come get me please!

We pull out of the parking lot I was waiting in, and crack! - stone kicks up and chips the nice smooth windshield. Just had to have something go wrong after the rescue mission!

So now, I've got my new truck that is still burning oil, needs a new carb and has a nice chip right in front of me on the windshield. Time to park it until I have the drive to pull the engine from my 71 4x project to drop in for now... Then I'll tear that 355 down and freshen it up I guess, with that brand new summit carb I've been wanting to try out!

Enough with my rant, it's bed time. Chiao everyone!

**LockDoc** · 07-11-2011, 10:11 PM

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Man, if you didn't have bad luck you wouldn't have any luck at all...

My friend said "smile, things could be worse". I smiled and sure as hell, they were....

LockDoc

Sillyoldman · 07-11-2011, 10:26 PM

Man you better sleep in the middle of the bed just so you don't fall out!

gofastbobby · 07-11-2011, 10:29 PM

we got some pretty good storms through michigan today. sorry about your bad day.

**70cst** · 07-11-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Man you better sleep in the middle of the bed just so you don't fall out!

**GOPAPA** · 07-11-2011, 10:58 PM

bummer ! what else could go wrong? You are taking it pretty good, I'll say that.

kingsolver72 · 07-11-2011, 11:26 PM

For some reason I was expecting to read that Tonya Harding jumped out from behind your truck with a baseball bat and smacked your leg.

propanemudtruck · 07-12-2011, 04:28 AM

Oh forgot to mention when I called to get a tow - power just came back on!

Hey, like builder Bruce88 says, it's just a pickup! Right? I got it for another toy to wrench on, but dang I didn't expect this much to be needed in one day! I was even nice and gave her a bath this weekend!

Thanks for the response guys...

MadManAndrew · 07-12-2011, 04:54 AM

You are Nancy Kerrigan.

Who's Nancy Kerrigan?
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panhandler62 · 07-12-2011, 07:16 AM

At least a porn star didn't try to knee-cap you! lol

Better luck tomorrow dude.

Some days you just can't get out from under the cloud.

prairewolf · 07-12-2011, 07:22 AM

and that was just Monday, .... 4 more to go.

........ but you handled it well so walk tall and sleep good.

life is good,kent

**special-K** · 07-12-2011, 08:49 AM

Always about you,huh? Just think how your poor truck feels.

propanemudtruck · 07-12-2011, 02:25 PM

I'm not Nancy Kerrigan. And that's that. Pick on me about my truck but don't call me a Nancy.

Good Point Special K. But I did give her a bath this weekend! Not a very nice way to treat me after that attention...

1974ChevyC10 · 07-13-2011, 03:10 AM

I can sympathize i kinda had one of those days today well at least the latter half of it.Once i got home from work i walk in the door and my dad(staying with him temporarily)starts up with me almost from me having a foot in the door.First it was over a mysterious spill that occurred which i have no idea how it happened i wasn't home when the spill occurred(i must either be pretty good or pretty messy to be making spills happen when i'm not even at home).Then i get *****ed at for improper placement of dishes in the dishwasher(seriously about the dishwasher come on now that's a bit much).Then because i moved my head from one side to the other to adjust my neck which was stiff at the time and hurting my dad interpreted this as me shaking my head so he yells at me about this(he is seriously beginning to cross a few boundries here no disrespect meant by that statement).After he stopped and by this point had me very stressed out i have a heart condition and for a few minutes my heart was beating so hard that i was thinking it might jump out of my chest or who knows something worse.My evening has calmed down a lot but i'm honestly glad this day is almost over for me.Tomorrow is a new day and new things will happen

fastwillie 696969 · 07-13-2011, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadManAndrew

You are Nancy Kerrigan.

Who's Nancy Kerrigan?
Posted via Mobile Device

or her brother

**special-K** · 07-13-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

Good Point Special K. But I did give her a bath this weekend! Not a very nice way to treat me after that attention...

Usually if I want it to rain I wash my truck. Seems to attract rain...and bird poop. Looks like troubles rained on your truck. Or maybe more like some kinda poop.

07-11-2011, 10:04 PM	#1
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! So I decide to drive "Smoky" the 69 Chevy to work today. 1/4 tank of fuel, I'll stop by the station 3 miles from me to fill up just because I've got time - the pumps don't work today. So i finish my 11 mile trip with one 4 way stop to work, she dies in the parking lot and won't start - out of gas. So i push it into a parking spot. While at work, these sweet storms roll through and knock out power at home. No worries babe, I'll run to the g-parents after work and pick up their spare generator! Just call and let them know... After work, my co-worker drives to her friend's house around the corner, fills up a 5 gallon can and meets me next to the truck. Thanks Kelli! Dump about 3 gallons in the tank, a splash in the carb, she's alive and well! Dump the rest in, head to the parts store for some oil. Yes, I call her Smoky because the new race engine I dropped in won't quit burning oil. I'm hoping that I'll be able to drive it until it stops smoking. After parts store, head to the petro station in town. Fill 'er up - click. Wiggle the battery terminals - click. Find a wrench, loosen the terminals, wiggle, tighten, good to go. Head south of town to pick up the generator, my wife's grampa gives me his old "LOUD" generator that he hasn't used in a few years, we load up his new diesel generator just in case and I head back north to home. All the sudden the truck acts like there's something stuck under the gas pedal at about 1200 RPMS. every time I hit that spot it gets worse. Head through town, back towards home and decide it would be a good idea to check out this issue. - Something in the linkage, something visual? Nope - the butterfly on the 2jet is stuck. Not moving no matter what I do with the linkage. So I call home, my father in law is over - Hey grab my diesel, a strap and come get me please! We pull out of the parking lot I was waiting in, and crack! - stone kicks up and chips the nice smooth windshield. Just had to have something go wrong after the rescue mission! So now, I've got my new truck that is still burning oil, needs a new carb and has a nice chip right in front of me on the windshield. Time to park it until I have the drive to pull the engine from my 71 4x project to drop in for now... Then I'll tear that 355 down and freshen it up I guess, with that brand new summit carb I've been wanting to try out! Enough with my rant, it's bed time. Chiao everyone! __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

07-11-2011, 10:11 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,334	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! - Man, if you didn't have bad luck you wouldn't have any luck at all... My friend said "smile, things could be worse". I smiled and sure as hell, they were.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

07-11-2011, 10:26 PM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! Man you better sleep in the middle of the bed just so you don't fall out! __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-11-2011, 10:29 PM	#4
gofastbobby Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 120	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! we got some pretty good storms through michigan today. sorry about your bad day. __________________ '76 C10 "BIG10" SWB 454/400 Mostly Stock.

07-11-2011, 10:58 PM	#6
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,373	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! bummer ! what else could go wrong? You are taking it pretty good, I'll say that. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart. Last edited by GOPAPA; 07-11-2011 at 11:48 PM.

07-11-2011, 11:26 PM	#7
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,201	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! For some reason I was expecting to read that Tonya Harding jumped out from behind your truck with a baseball bat and smacked your leg. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

07-12-2011, 04:28 AM	#8
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! Oh forgot to mention when I called to get a tow - power just came back on! Hey, like builder Bruce88 says, it's just a pickup! Right? I got it for another toy to wrench on, but dang I didn't expect this much to be needed in one day! I was even nice and gave her a bath this weekend! Thanks for the response guys... __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

07-12-2011, 04:54 AM	#9
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! You are Nancy Kerrigan. Who's Nancy Kerrigan? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

07-12-2011, 07:16 AM	#10
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! At least a porn star didn't try to knee-cap you! lol Better luck tomorrow dude. Some days you just can't get out from under the cloud. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

07-12-2011, 07:22 AM	#11
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,890	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! and that was just Monday, .... 4 more to go. ........ but you handled it well so walk tall and sleep good. life is good,kent __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

07-12-2011, 08:49 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! Always about you,huh? Just think how your poor truck feels. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-12-2011, 02:25 PM	#13
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! I'm not Nancy Kerrigan. And that's that. Pick on me about my truck but don't call me a Nancy. Good Point Special K. But I did give her a bath this weekend! Not a very nice way to treat me after that attention... __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

07-13-2011, 03:10 AM	#14
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	Re: I feel like Nancy Kerrigan - WHY ME! I can sympathize i kinda had one of those days today well at least the latter half of it.Once i got home from work i walk in the door and my dad(staying with him temporarily)starts up with me almost from me having a foot in the door.First it was over a mysterious spill that occurred which i have no idea how it happened i wasn't home when the spill occurred(i must either be pretty good or pretty messy to be making spills happen when i'm not even at home).Then i get *****ed at for improper placement of dishes in the dishwasher(seriously about the dishwasher come on now that's a bit much).Then because i moved my head from one side to the other to adjust my neck which was stiff at the time and hurting my dad interpreted this as me shaking my head so he yells at me about this(he is seriously beginning to cross a few boundries here no disrespect meant by that statement).After he stopped and by this point had me very stressed out i have a heart condition and for a few minutes my heart was beating so hard that i was thinking it might jump out of my chest or who knows something worse.My evening has calmed down a lot but i'm honestly glad this day is almost over for me.Tomorrow is a new day and new things will happen __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP



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