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    Childless for Christmas

    This is the first year we will not have children at home for christmas. My wifes little girl (8yrs old) will go to her dads this year, all the others are out. We were thinking about a trip to London or Paris or somewhere in Germany. Just to experience other cultures at Christmas. Any one...
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    dashboard for 1967 Porsche 912

    This car is almost completly restored except the dashboard. It is quite small, and i think i can rebuild it, but would perfer a new one. <br /><br />I have looked on the net, but not real extensive, but do you guys have any Ideas as where to look for one?<br /><br />Any help would be great<br...
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    another oil question

    I have dropped a chev 400 sm-block into an old chev '61 pickup, now it is time to change the oil. I'm thinking I should use a non syn straight 30 oil, woiuld love to use a synthetic or syn-blend.<br /><br />Comments anyone? <br /><br />Should I use a multi weight, and can I use synthetic?<br...
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    impeller installation

    on a 98 180 Sea Ray, 3.0 ltr, when installing a new impeller, what way do you bend the wings of the impellar when putting into the impeller housing, or does it matter?<br /><br />I forgot to look at it when I took the old one out, so I tried to figure out which way they would bend while the boat...
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    digital camera lenses

    I need help. I am looking at adding a lens to my digital camera, it is a cannon 20-D. I have been looking at Nikkor, Tameron, and Sigma. Seems like they all have the lens I might want, a 28-200.<br /><br />Does anyone have experiance with any of these lenses? I need to decide which one to go...
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    Buick Open

    Was Phil M. wearing a Ford Logo Shirt at the Buick Open?<br /><br />Used to think he was a class act, but now, kinda glad he lost.<br /><br />Spud
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    61 chev PU oil recomaditions

    I have dropped a 1977 chev 400 sm block into a 1961 chev 3/4 ton pickup.<br /><br />I need to change the oil, what do I put back into this pickup?<br /><br />Should I just use what I've been using (10-30) syn tec? or should I use the old standard (10-30) reg. oil?<br />Thanks'<br /> Spud
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    Texas vs USC

    As a west coast fan, I am for USC all the way.<br /><br />Who do you guys like?
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    My old 61 chev truck

    I am working on a '61 Chev 3/4 ton pickup. Not really trying to keep it orig, already put in a 400 small block with an auto tranny, new drive line ect. I plan on using this as a fun runner parts, gravel , haul anything type truck.<br /><br />It now runs like an old muscle car and fun as heck...
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    My old 61 chev truck

    I am working on a '61 Chev 3/4 ton pickup. Not really trying to keep it orig, already put in a 400 small block with an auto tranny, new drive line ect. I plan on using this as a fun runner parts, gravel , haul anything type truck.<br /><br />It now runs like an old muscle car and fun as heck...
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    Chev Equinox

    My Son-in-law and I just bought a small 18' Sea Ray. I think it's towing weight is around 2,000 to 2,300 lbs. He has a new Chev Equinox (Strong V-6) rated for 3,500 lbs towing cap. <br /><br />I'm thinking the weight is Ok for his Equinox, but the hitch is one of those (like one inch square...
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    rental car insurance

    When is it good to get the add'l coverage from the rental car agency.<br /><br />I don't get it when I rent inside the US, but have always purchased it outside the 50 states, especially Mexico.<br /><br />Is this the correct way to rent cars? Or should I change my ways?<br /><br />I know I'll...
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    herbs vs drugs

    I once had a wife that swore that the AMA and medical professionals were in a conspiracy with the drug manufacturers to make $$.<br /><br />Among other things, she only used herbs for treatment.<br /><br />I have often wondered is their any truth on either side.<br /><br />What do you guys...
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    Star Trek fans

    If you were beamed up through the transporter, would you be the same person after you're particles are re-assembled?
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    mexico

    Been thinking about our problems with Mexico. Been there many times, I believe that the country has huge potential for growth and fixing problems of their own.<br /><br />What they need is a huge dose of capitalism, fix their crazy real estate laws (the private ownership of land is a huge...
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    tar removal from hull

    I need help, just got back from Lake Powell (for those who know where this is, it's way cool), but the road commission was re-surfacing the highway, on some parts. I had about a 1/16 inch of tar/oil on my truck, but not as bad on my boat. My son works at an auto detail shop, and with some...
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    computer "chip"

    I have had some people tell me of a "chip" I can put in my Chevy truck to get better performance. Does anyone know about this, and does it work?<br /><br />If it does, where do I get it?
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    oil change frequency

    I've been quite a fanatic about the old 3K, 3 month oil change routine. But once in a while I slip up. [I changed to synthetic oil a long time age, over ten years, I won't disclose what Kind, But its Valv...-syn-tec(hope that doesn't start another war on oil).]<br />My truck and Landcruiser...
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    over 100 posts

    I just noticed that I'm over 100, that is quite an accomplishment for me. Those of you with thousands, I kneel properly at your feet. <br /><br />Thanks to all that has suffered from my rantings. Please accept this apoligy (sp) I have been ripped properly numerious times but I also have...
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    JUDGES

    Should the Republicans be able to get their Judge nomiees voted on?<br /><br />As usual, I have a strong opinion in favor of the republicans.
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