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Critter · 06-04-2010, 06:12 PM

I've had a long hot day so I am going to take it out on this forum

. It seams like there are a lot of new faces around especially in this Blazer section, which is awesome! HOWEVER, I have been seeing a lot of hijacked threads over the last few weeks and for some reason it rubs me the wrong way. If someone starts a thread asking about something or wanting an answer, please don't jump in and ask for something different just because it is in the same ballpark. In other words, (and this is totally just a made up example) if someone posts a picture of an off the wall transfer case that is in their blazer and asks questions about it, please don't jump in and say "Hey I have a transfercase too, why is mine painted pink blah blah blah etc etc?" Now if your reply is directly related to the orignal post, then get after it, post away.

I'm not trying to be an @ss or anything, I love this forum because it is made up of friendly people who genuinely want to learn and help, including myself. The reason I am posting this is to try and keep the threads somewhat neat and concise and possibly save some aggravation for the original poster.

I was new here once as well and made my share of replies that I shouldn't have, just trying to keep things running smoothly around here. So run a search, look through old threads, and then start your own if you don't see an existing answer.

Moderators, I hope my little commentary isn't crossing any lines.

rant off...

Blizz · 06-04-2010, 06:54 PM

can anyone tell me how much a double wall top weighs? oh and how do i replace rockers and rusted floor pans?

i keed i keed. sorry man....i had to. i gotta say....you're not alone on that one. it hasn't happened to me much here cuz i don't post all that much but it is frustrating to start a thread...see that there are responses only to go see that it's two or three people talking amongst themselves.

69-72 · 06-04-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Blizz

can anyone tell me how much a double wall top weighs? oh and how do i replace rockers and rusted floor pans?

Single wall top weighs 240 lbs according to this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=weighs

So maybe 400 lbs?

BLUE THUNDER · 06-04-2010, 09:29 PM

busted......

Jtrux · 06-04-2010, 10:22 PM

You always complain!

packers05 · 06-04-2010, 10:50 PM

Hi how come I forget what this reply to thread was fore and who cares anyway sure is nice out today

**Tom Vogel** · 06-05-2010, 08:52 AM

He of course, has a point.
Hope today is better Critter... Hey its Saturday!!

CG · 06-05-2010, 09:03 AM

I hear what you are saying. Its so easy to start a thread of your own when you have a question and chances are you will get better response if you dont try to piggy back on someone elses.

Another area that chapse me is when you post a WTB thread and people chime in...Oh Im looking for one of those too, if he doesnt want it...or put me in line. So when I post a WTB I ask for responses to only be done by Pm to avoid hijack city...This is ok to do in WTB's only, I asked board moderator to be sure.

1970shortbed · 06-05-2010, 09:57 AM

i was wondering if j&r salvage in moores ny has a spare tire for a 68 vw bug

this was a real question that was asked on a phone call to my local auto zone while i was in there one day and that was the only thing they asked and when the counter help said i cant help you the call ended lol

1970shortbed · 06-05-2010, 09:57 AM

but alll kidding aside i feel ur pain

**jaros44sr** · 06-05-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I hear what you are saying. Its so easy to start a thread of your own when you have a question and chances are you will get better response if you dont try to piggy back on someone elses.

Another area that chapse me is when you post a WTB thread and people chime in...Oh Im looking for one of those too, if he doesnt want it...or put me in line. So when I post a WTB I ask for responses to only be done by Pm to avoid hijack city...This is ok to do in WTB's only, I asked board moderator to be sure.

dude, you just hijacked a hijack thread...i think

lookingtobuy · 06-09-2010, 11:26 AM

I sold my truck so there is no reason for me to be here other than to lurk.. other than that are you still allowed to use the word hijack?

drunkbus · 06-09-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookingtobuy

I sold my truck so there is no reason for me to be here other than to lurk.. other than that are you still allowed to use the word hijack?

Sure you can, but the Feds might come knocking on your door.

CG · 06-09-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

dude, you just hijacked a hijack thread...i think

Shhhh, I was hoping no one would notice

Critter · 06-05-2010, 12:08 PM

Some of y'all are reeeeeaaallll funny! Especially my jack@ss San Antonio brothren.

I definitely don't mind joking around, I do that more than most. I'm glad at least some of agree with me.

One last thing, PLEASE tell me 69-72 was joking with that response...if not, I give up!

BLUE THUNDER · 06-05-2010, 02:23 PM

That is funny rt there. Hey, are you gonna go to the flake this weekend?

The_BullDog · 06-09-2010, 11:51 AM

wow i thought i was the only one with a pink trans case.

Keith Seymore · 06-09-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The_BullDog

wow i thought i was the only one with a pink trans case.

It's not production.

All of the T cases were a natural finish.

K

Critter · 06-09-2010, 03:47 PM

As long as we are on the subject of hijacking and the Feds knocking on the door, I will tell a little story. A couple months ago, the Feds literally knocked on my door at about 8pm. My wife opened it and they asked who we were. I was like, "You came to my house, don't you know who we are???" Then they proceeded to let themselves in and it was just like in the movies, they were all looking around, peaking into every room they could from the front walkway by my front door. They stuck there head into my wifes office and saw boxes of syringes (she's a medical sales rep) and that REALLY made them start asking questions! Turns out a boat that we had sold years ago ended up in the hands of a drug runner in the Gulf of Mexico. We had it on consignment at a local boat shop and whoever this guy was bought it with cash and had it licensed under a false identity so the last reliable owner info was us. Apparently the Feds don't like that! Turns out they thought WE might have been the ones who registered it illegally and then ditched it on a failed drug bust or something. Then when they saw the boxes of syringes in the house, that really didn't help the situation! The whole thing was straight out of an episode of CSI.

***Liz*** · 06-09-2010, 04:01 PM

Moved to general discussion. Misposts annoy me more than hijacks

Critter · 06-10-2010, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liz

Moved to general discussion. Misposts annoy me more than hijacks

What is a mispost exactly??? Is it when you try to post something and you spill Mountain Dew on your keyboard before you can hit "Submit Reply" and the whole thing goes up in flames before its able to make it's journey through the interwebs???

Jerry Jones · 06-10-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

What is a mispost exactly??? Is it when you try to post something and you spill Mountain Dew on your keyboard before you can hit "Submit Reply" and the whole thing goes up in flames before its able to make it's journey through the interwebs???

Its when you start a thread in the wrong section.

BTW I agree with the hijack issue, but a Miss Liz said... they are correctable.

**jaros44sr** · 06-10-2010, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

What is a mispost exactly??? Is it when you try to post something and you spill Mountain Dew on your keyboard before you can hit "Submit Reply" and the whole thing goes up in flames before its able to make it's journey through the interwebs???

Well, when Emily Post was very young, before she got into etiquette, and before she got married, she was a Miss Post

Sorry should've multi-quoted, but that is off topic. Is that the same as a hyjack?

Bishops Trucks · 06-09-2010, 04:27 PM

The pink transfer cases were part of the "Rare Corvette Option"

lookingtobuy · 06-09-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

The pink transfer cases were part of the "Rare Corvette Option"

Was that the Barbie Blazer ?

06-04-2010, 06:12 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Please no more hijacking I've had a long hot day so I am going to take it out on this forum . It seams like there are a lot of new faces around especially in this Blazer section, which is awesome! HOWEVER, I have been seeing a lot of hijacked threads over the last few weeks and for some reason it rubs me the wrong way. If someone starts a thread asking about something or wanting an answer, please don't jump in and ask for something different just because it is in the same ballpark. In other words, (and this is totally just a made up example) if someone posts a picture of an off the wall transfer case that is in their blazer and asks questions about it, please don't jump in and say "Hey I have a transfercase too, why is mine painted pink blah blah blah etc etc?" Now if your reply is directly related to the orignal post, then get after it, post away. I'm not trying to be an @ss or anything, I love this forum because it is made up of friendly people who genuinely want to learn and help, including myself. The reason I am posting this is to try and keep the threads somewhat neat and concise and possibly save some aggravation for the original poster. I was new here once as well and made my share of replies that I shouldn't have, just trying to keep things running smoothly around here. So run a search, look through old threads, and then start your own if you don't see an existing answer. Moderators, I hope my little commentary isn't crossing any lines. rant off... __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 06-04-2010 at 06:15 PM.

06-04-2010, 06:54 PM	#2
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: Please no more hijacking can anyone tell me how much a double wall top weighs? oh and how do i replace rockers and rusted floor pans? i keed i keed. sorry man....i had to. i gotta say....you're not alone on that one. it hasn't happened to me much here cuz i don't post all that much but it is frustrating to start a thread...see that there are responses only to go see that it's two or three people talking amongst themselves. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon Last edited by Blizz; 06-04-2010 at 06:56 PM.

06-04-2010, 09:29 PM	#4
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Please no more hijacking busted......

06-04-2010, 10:22 PM	#5
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Please no more hijacking You always complain! __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

06-04-2010, 10:50 PM	#6
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Re: Please no more hijacking Hi how come I forget what this reply to thread was fore and who cares anyway sure is nice out today

06-05-2010, 08:52 AM	#7
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Please no more hijacking He of course, has a point. Hope today is better Critter... Hey its Saturday!!

06-05-2010, 09:03 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,026	Re: Please no more hijacking I hear what you are saying. Its so easy to start a thread of your own when you have a question and chances are you will get better response if you dont try to piggy back on someone elses. Another area that chapse me is when you post a WTB thread and people chime in...Oh Im looking for one of those too, if he doesnt want it...or put me in line. So when I post a WTB I ask for responses to only be done by Pm to avoid hijack city...This is ok to do in WTB's only, I asked board moderator to be sure.

06-05-2010, 09:57 AM	#9
1970shortbed Active Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate new york Posts: 240	Re: Please no more hijacking i was wondering if j&r salvage in moores ny has a spare tire for a 68 vw bug this was a real question that was asked on a phone call to my local auto zone while i was in there one day and that was the only thing they asked and when the counter help said i cant help you the call ended lol Last edited by 1970shortbed; 06-05-2010 at 09:59 AM.

06-05-2010, 09:57 AM	#10
1970shortbed Active Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate new york Posts: 240	Re: Please no more hijacking but alll kidding aside i feel ur pain

06-09-2010, 11:26 AM	#12
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: Please no more hijacking I sold my truck so there is no reason for me to be here other than to lurk.. other than that are you still allowed to use the word hijack?

06-05-2010, 12:08 PM	#15
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Please no more hijacking Some of y'all are reeeeeaaallll funny! Especially my jack@ss San Antonio brothren. I definitely don't mind joking around, I do that more than most. I'm glad at least some of agree with me. One last thing, PLEASE tell me 69-72 was joking with that response...if not, I give up! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 06-05-2010 at 12:09 PM.

06-05-2010, 02:23 PM	#16
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Please no more hijacking That is funny rt there. Hey, are you gonna go to the flake this weekend?

06-09-2010, 11:51 AM	#17
The_BullDog Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Park Florida Posts: 204	Re: Please no more hijacking wow i thought i was the only one with a pink trans case.

06-09-2010, 03:47 PM	#19
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Please no more hijacking As long as we are on the subject of hijacking and the Feds knocking on the door, I will tell a little story. A couple months ago, the Feds literally knocked on my door at about 8pm. My wife opened it and they asked who we were. I was like, "You came to my house, don't you know who we are???" Then they proceeded to let themselves in and it was just like in the movies, they were all looking around, peaking into every room they could from the front walkway by my front door. They stuck there head into my wifes office and saw boxes of syringes (she's a medical sales rep) and that REALLY made them start asking questions! Turns out a boat that we had sold years ago ended up in the hands of a drug runner in the Gulf of Mexico. We had it on consignment at a local boat shop and whoever this guy was bought it with cash and had it licensed under a false identity so the last reliable owner info was us. Apparently the Feds don't like that! Turns out they thought WE might have been the ones who registered it illegally and then ditched it on a failed drug bust or something. Then when they saw the boxes of syringes in the house, that really didn't help the situation! The whole thing was straight out of an episode of CSI. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

06-09-2010, 04:01 PM	#20
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: Please no more hijacking Moved to general discussion. Misposts annoy me more than hijacks



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