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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Just a small update on the chaos in the 71.

Started on the teardown process on the dash today, we're getting a new fiberglass one in a few weeks.






Incase you want to know how they put the ashtray together at the factory...lol



On a separate note, the new Alt. bracket went on painlessly, except for the part where i had to take 5 trips to the local store to finally get the right belt size!

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no deep grove pullies on those accessories? I'd be worried about tossing them at higher RPM. so how you been buddy?
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no deep grove pullies on those accessories? I'd be worried about tossing them at higher RPM. so how you been buddy?

I only spin to about 6700. I did have some issues with tossing the belt, but we discovered the previous belt was too big and did not seat properly. This new bracket does not move at all(unlike the previous one) and I don't think it should be an issue.

I've been good. Just trying to find a better paying job now that I'm a licensed paramedic.
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cool you going to try to make the route 66 pinks?
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cool you going to try to make the route 66 pinks?

Going to try, but since its a lottery style who knows.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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whats up spaz... hows everything havent talked to you in a while
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Originally Posted by SpaZMaN
Going to try, but since its a lottery style who knows.
ya tell me about it man. What a dumb system.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by xpndbl3
ya tell me about it man. What a dumb system.

I've been to pinks all across the country...michigan, memphis, Indy...and watch the one time they finally come to my home track I wont get in....


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whats up spaz... hows everything havent talked to you in a while
BRO! How you been man? Hows the camaro?
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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BRO! How you been man? Hows the camaro?[/QUOTE]


**** been pretty good besides for being unemployed lol... camaro is doin great almost done im so excited for this year il be cruisin again lol. hows the 71? i see you been havin fun tho lol
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i saw a certain peweter camaro with an SS rear spoiler and SS hood in primer the other day. Sounds like it'll run 9s.
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I've been good. Just trying to find a better paying job now that I'm a licensed paramedic.
Private ambo's are always hiring...Shouldn't be hard to find a job at all.


It's also WAY easier to get hired on to the CFD as a paramedic as opposed to trying to test in as a Firefighter.
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Originally Posted by xpndbl3
i saw a certain peweter camaro with an SS rear spoiler and SS hood in primer the other day. Sounds like it'll run 9s.
lol i wonder whos car that is....
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Private ambo's are always hiring...Shouldn't be hard to find a job at all.


It's also WAY easier to get hired on to the CFD as a paramedic as opposed to trying to test in as a Firefighter.
I'm on a private right now, its just not where I want to be for the rest of my life. I don't want to work/live in the city, though you are right.

I'm just looking for a good career dept where i can retire from.
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