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SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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It's fixed, now. Scored new glass for $25.

 

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Maybe they were waiting for you to get off work and the followed you home?

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kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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Maybe they were waiting for you to get off work and the followed you home?

Nope, not followed. He actually came back to a neighboring business Wednesday, who they hit Monday right after me, but were run off. Have the plate now, but haven't heard if anything has come of it.

 

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So the pup thinks the shifter is a chew toy. Chewed it right down to the button while I was taking a 'break' that couldn't wait. It's hard to get mad at a dog for being a dog but boy do I try. This is a $200 fix. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

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I finally got around to claying the 2002 Silverado today and then putting a nice coat of sealant/polish on it. It cleans up well for a 16 year old vehicle that has a hard life living out in the weather.

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So the pup thinks the shifter is a chew toy. Chewed it right down to the button while I was taking a 'break' that couldn't wait. It's hard to get mad at a dog for being a dog but boy do I try. This is a $200 fix. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

My hound mix eats rubber. When it was obvious he was going to try to eat and chew whatever he can we left my kids old to boot out. A few days ago I mowed over some poop and pieces of the boot went flying. I have started just chucking whatever he isn't supposed to chew on at him. So now when I get within 5 feet of something he knows I don't want him chewing on he bolts to his dog house. So smart enough to know its wrong but not smart enough to stop. We have bought him thick rubber and plastic chew toys(one is basically a rebranded lawn tractor tire marked as a chew toy) but he just ignores them. Also have old leftover wood from my kids playset. Find splinters sticking out of his poop too. I decided for a name on his "mix": doofus. He is a purebred doofus. But he is SO good with my kids he is a keeper.

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Monday helped my buddy move by taking a truckload of stuff to his new house. That was about 3.5 hours of driving in total. Also replaced the front driver's side rear fender marker since water somehow got into it and killed the other led. Also put dielectric grease on all 4 of the fender markers.

 

Today had the oil changed and front end grease. Had a new valve stem put on the spare tire. Bought another 10 gallons of delvac 1300 since Mobil's new rebate period started. They increased the rebate too, it used to be $25, now it's $35 per 5 gallons. So after autozone's sale price, $20 rewards discount, and future $70 rebate I'll have gotten 10 gallons for less than 5. Also went to the dealership to set up another appointment to figure out why my truck is shaking. Parts guy is back so that's a plus. I guess the dealership gave him a better offer and brought him back.

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Woah! I didn't notice that this thread had slipped past 1000 pages! haha

Jsdirt Senior Enthusiast

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Oh, that was from me ranting about my POS. :D

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So the pup thinks the shifter is a chew toy. Chewed it right down to the button while I was taking a 'break' that couldn't wait. It's hard to get mad at a dog for being a dog but boy do I try. This is a $200 fix. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

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My new tonneau cover was delivered today. 10 minute install. After huskies all around, and today's tonneau, I just need mud flaps before the snow flies and I'm done for this year with accessories.501632edb846fe2e74fbcc07d6c8deac.jpg

 

 

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Just got done adding a diode to get the puddle lights to come on with the interior lights :cool:, AND ripping everything out of it, vacuuming, and only putting back THE THINGS THAT I WANT IN IT. :pimp: Let's see how long this will last. :fingersx: Usually last until the wife and kids ride in it. :M16:

 

Found a destroyed half-used box of Kleenex :sick:, a few half-filled water bottles, enough fries to fill a small order :puke: , couple dozen receipts, and enough desert :tumbleweed: AND beach sand to sink an aircraft carrier.

 

NOW, to wait until this weekend(?), for all of the "chance of thunderstorms" to pass, so I can wash it.

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