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Old 07-30-2018, 09:10 PM   #41
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With all your money, just buy 2 new hoses from GMC dealer or hydraulic shop. Makes for peace of mind knowing they are in top shape.
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Money? Hehe, I think you meant loans. lol
Yeah, stopping by the GMC/Chevrolet dealer might be a good idea.
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Old 07-31-2018, 05:31 AM   #42
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Money? Hehe, I think you meant loans. lol
Yeah, stopping by the GMC/Chevrolet dealer might be a good idea.
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You need a local mom n pop parts shop.
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Old 08-01-2018, 06:42 PM   #43
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Not much to report.
Removed 1st passenger seat and dropped it on a second pool
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Old 08-11-2018, 08:59 PM   #44
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Slow progress.
Removed last seat. And even got the rear door open.
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Old 08-11-2018, 09:02 PM   #45
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Yay, I love when the doors open!
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Old 08-18-2018, 06:33 PM   #46
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Does it have a cabin AC filter ? Where is it ?

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Old 08-19-2018, 01:09 PM   #47
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Old 09-04-2018, 12:27 PM   #48
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Old 09-08-2018, 11:22 AM   #49
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Cheapest place to buy car battery?
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Old 09-08-2018, 12:53 PM   #50
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Rural King, Walmart.
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Old 09-08-2018, 01:46 PM   #51
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It'll be for next time.
Pick up a new one at AutoZone for 84.
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Old 09-08-2018, 02:02 PM   #52
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It'll be for next time.
Pick up a new one at AutoZone for 84.
That's more than I pay for bus batteries.
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Old 09-08-2018, 02:39 PM   #53
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That was the cheapest between autozone, auto parts, and orally.

Also, I'm changing MO.
I need something, I buy it, and move on.
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Old 09-08-2018, 03:19 PM   #54
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That was the cheapest between autozone, auto parts, and orally.

Also, I'm changing MO.
I need something, I buy it, and move on.
I see.
Well can't wait to see the van!
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Old 10-12-2018, 02:12 PM   #55
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so the heat from the engine is crazy on the floor.
is this the way to go ?
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Old 10-12-2018, 03:19 PM   #56
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if that is that bubble-wrap stuff, won't it pop if you step on it?
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Old 06-03-2019, 03:56 PM   #57
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find the van ?

RED-NECK CAMPING with the kids.
Can you see the van ?

haven't really done too much with the van. did address most of the rust. I've been driving it around and not really had any mechanical problems so far.
I was expecting to run into all kinds of issues with such an older vehicle
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Old 06-03-2019, 04:11 PM   #58
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RED-NECK CAMPING with the kids.
Can you see the van ?

haven't really done too much with the van. did address most of the rust. I've been driving it around and not really had any mechanical problems so far.
I was expecting to run into all kinds of issues with such an older vehicle
I've been wondering how you guys are doing!
Glad the van is holding up.
We got an 87 Chevy 4x4 work truck and LOVE it. Older vehicles are the BEST!
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Old 06-03-2019, 04:16 PM   #59
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Yanno, people say, "Red Neck," like it's a bad thing...
Looks like a good time was had by all: you, and your little Happy Campers! [emoji106]
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Yanno, people say, "Red Neck," like it's a bad thing...
Looks like a good time was had by all: you, and your little Happy Campers! [emoji106]
spending, by choice, much of my time outdoors in winter weather, I can say for a fact, that science hasn't yet come up with a fabric as insulating as fur or feathers - one fellow I'm aware of as a friend of a friend, and I did correspond with him one time to ask him if he would help with a grandchild's class assignment dealing with traditional Eskimo customs, wears caribou hide that his wife made for him - sewn correctly, it's not only warm and waterproof, it breaths so sweat buildup isn't a problem - sorry if some of my references turn out to be such long stories, but what about a lining for the dog house cover that's lined with old down filled parka's, or old mink coats for those that have them, to isolate the heat from the driver's area?
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