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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DrillRig52
Ya I agree with white on this one. Hillary is most definitely less trustworthy than Trump. I'll take a chance with him over 4-8 more years of the same garbage we already have.
I just posted the chart to give an idea who supposedly lies more. I agree with White, they are both pos's.

I doubt if we have to worry about a Trump presidency though. He'll self destruct again in 4,3, 2,..... He can't help it. That's what I dislike about him. We already know about Hillary, but Trump has many hidden sides, that are as bad, or even worse than her. Too bad there isn't an honest 3rd party candidate worth a chit.

I'm not party loyal, so I look for everything good and bad about the candidates. Too many people are straight R or D, and don't look past party. That is a major stumbling block with voters. They don't research. Party over Country. Not my way of doing things. People over party is my way of looking.

I've got my popcorn ready and I'm waiting for Sept 6th. Once he's locked in, we can be sure that the real bad crap will come out. It is inevitable as hell that 1996 will become a big topic then for the Democrats to use against him. It's open season after Labor Day. For both parties. Buckle up.
Old Aug 27, 2016 | 12:30 AM
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Unfortunately we lose, either way.

How's the truck coming AK? Did the rain let up long enough to get anything done yet? Me and Brewster are about to pitch in on a life raft and send it up there.
Old Aug 27, 2016 | 12:54 AM
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Cleared up this afternoon, finally. Everything is drying, except my lawn. It's still drowning. lol.

I was suppose to have a garage sale for my daughter, who moved out of state, but I'd rather send her some money, and donate this stuff. It would make it much easier on me. lol

I'll finish up the brake cable, brake light switch, and then program my door fob in the morning. I couldn't do it before, because the brake light switch wouldn't energize the system to program the fob. I made up the exhaust today, inside. I have a SI/DO muffler, with 2 45's and pipe to run to the outer edge of the body in front of the rear wheel (rt side). Anthony K's similar design. I have a pair of extra Mustang S197 add on chrome tips, so that should make the exhaust stand out a bit. One can hope it looks as good under the truck as it does on the floor. lol

Thanks for the life raft idea. Better save it for the Hillary or Trump folks who, when whichever candidate loses, will have a way to leave the US. lol I hear Ireland is nice this time of year. So is Canada.
Old Aug 27, 2016 | 10:18 PM
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I've been noticing my truck has been starting kind of slow the past two or three days. I figured it was a bad connection. Went out today, and she wouldn't start. Cleaned the connections, and still nothing. Damn battery is a Motorcraft BXT-65-750 that is only 25 months old. Luckily it has a 36 month free replacement. I put the Interstate out of the Expy in it, and it started right up.
Old Aug 27, 2016 | 10:53 PM
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I put in the right rear e-brake cable today. Went it like a charm. The hard part was reinstalling the damn mount brackets to the cable. They were a bit difficult on a creeper, but overall not a hard thing to do. Everything works like it should now. Everything was double checked for tightness from the axle install. That part of the truck is now done completely.

Since my back was talking bad to me, I decided to wait until tomorrow to add the exhaust system. Even lying on a creeper doesn't make it much easier. Just softer. lol

My brake light/shift actuator problem was the switch itself, and one wire to the switch was hanging by a thread. I re-clipped the wire and added the new switch. Brakelights are now up and functioning. Now on to removing the old auto start wiring. I like a clean wiring harness when possible.
Old Aug 27, 2016 | 11:15 PM
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My back held up pretty good lifting batteries today. Since my surgery, it has been so much better... but it still tells me to slow down sometimes. I had surgery 4 months ago today.
Old Aug 27, 2016 | 11:18 PM
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Happy 4 month anniversary White. Glad you are getting better.
Old Aug 27, 2016 | 11:28 PM
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Did you have surgery too, AK?
Old Aug 28, 2016 | 12:15 AM
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Yes, 4 of them. They finally fused the L4, L5, and S1. That was a big mistake on my part. I should of tried to do a natural healing, but after 3 years of pain, i was ready to do anything the doctor recommended. lol
Old Aug 28, 2016 | 12:25 AM
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My surgeon said fusion was a last resort, and he would not put me through that. I was very fortunate to find him. I've talked to a lot of people that have regretted fusion. My procedure was a discectomy and lamenectomy. I have a disc that has dwindled down to about 25% left, and I am hoping it hangs in there for me. I am losing weight to try and help it out, lol.



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