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HotRod929 · 04-01-2003, 09:41 PM

Well first off the electricity to my apartment gets cut off because the stupid meter man messes up. And then I bust a ball joint on my truck. So my trucks sittin at the shop now waiting to get looked at tomarrow. I think im gonna get both upper ball joints replaced and get them to cut one coil off the front coils to drop it while they are in there. Just thought I would vent and show some damage. Thank god this happened going only 10mph becuse It could have happend going 70 on the highway earlyer.

HotRod

HotRod929 · 04-01-2003, 09:46 PM

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HotRod929 · 04-01-2003, 09:46 PM

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RIDDLA · 04-01-2003, 09:54 PM

thank god that no one got hurt i hope everything turns out good Marc

*racedvl* · 04-01-2003, 10:14 PM

Bummer man! Is that snow?!? Man we hit 80 here in northern IL!!!

HotRod929 · 04-01-2003, 11:05 PM

Yea thats snow all right...thats another thing that didnt help any today. The stinkin weather. Its been soo nice latly then in the past 2 days its done crap like snow.

HotRod

Class of 69 · 04-01-2003, 11:21 PM

It's always a bummer when things break, but you got lucky HotRod. Weren't you at a drag strip a couple weeks ago too?? Just think of the possibilities!! Glad no one got hurt, and yes replace them both.If the right side hasn't been replaced, it is'nt far behind. Good Luck.

HotRod929 · 04-01-2003, 11:24 PM

Class of 69 - We were actually supposed to go tomarrow but they postponed the opening of the New England Dragway until next Wednesday. That would have been scary to have that break going down the track. But I cant wait to see what this take rumbles down the track in.

HotRod

Class of 69 · 04-01-2003, 11:40 PM

It may not feel like right now, but soooomebody is taking care of you!! May the Force be with you!

HotRod929 · 04-01-2003, 11:42 PM

I know. I feel very blessed.

HotRod

**70cst** · 04-02-2003, 12:02 AM

HotRod929

Always remember: Everyday is a good day...It's just that some days are better then others.

Hooter · 04-02-2003, 12:23 AM

could be worse, the ball joint could have completely broken, sending your wheel up into the inner fender and shoving the lower a-arm into the pavement, dont ask me hwo I know all this, let me just say it involves a truck with "BIG 10" stickers on the side of it

Seke69 · 04-02-2003, 08:18 AM

that ball joint should be the least of your worries... ONE OF YOUR TURN SIGNALS IS BRIGHTER THAN THE OTHER!... (must just be the angle)nyuk nyuk.

If you've already got it in the shop... I'd have them do the other side too, like Class of 69 said, it won't be long before that one goes too. It's happened to me like that several times with autos and the S-10, where I get it back from the shop and something else breaks down, then it's to the shop.............again.

best of luck to you.

04-01-2003, 09:41 PM	#1
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	What A Bad Day Well first off the electricity to my apartment gets cut off because the stupid meter man messes up. And then I bust a ball joint on my truck. So my trucks sittin at the shop now waiting to get looked at tomarrow. I think im gonna get both upper ball joints replaced and get them to cut one coil off the front coils to drop it while they are in there. Just thought I would vent and show some damage. Thank god this happened going only 10mph becuse It could have happend going 70 on the highway earlyer. HotRod Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-01-2003, 09:46 PM	#2
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	2 Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-01-2003, 09:46 PM	#3
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	3 Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-01-2003, 09:54 PM	#4
RIDDLA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Santa Fe NM Posts: 393	thank god that no one got hurt i hope everything turns out good Marc __________________ 68 GMC-Stripshow 70 Chevy Monte Carlo 72 Chevy Monte Carlo LOLO 72 Chevy Suburban Blurban 74 Vw Bug 78 Chevy k10 lwb 78 Chevy k10 swb 03 Cadillac Escalade-Duecesix 84 Cadillac Coupe Deville DeElegance B.O. A Lifestyle Money Cant Buy! Win,Lose, or Tie I'm a Raider till i die

04-01-2003, 11:05 PM	#6
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Yea thats snow all right...thats another thing that didnt help any today. The stinkin weather. Its been soo nice latly then in the past 2 days its done crap like snow. HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-01-2003, 10:14 PM	#5
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Bummer man! Is that snow?!? Man we hit 80 here in northern IL!!!

04-01-2003, 11:21 PM	#7
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	It's always a bummer when things break, but you got lucky HotRod. Weren't you at a drag strip a couple weeks ago too?? Just think of the possibilities!! Glad no one got hurt, and yes replace them both.If the right side hasn't been replaced, it is'nt far behind. Good Luck. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

04-01-2003, 11:24 PM	#8
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Class of 69 - We were actually supposed to go tomarrow but they postponed the opening of the New England Dragway until next Wednesday. That would have been scary to have that break going down the track. But I cant wait to see what this take rumbles down the track in. HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-01-2003, 11:40 PM	#9
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	It may not feel like right now, but soooomebody is taking care of you!! May the Force be with you! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

04-01-2003, 11:42 PM	#10
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	I know. I feel very blessed. HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

04-02-2003, 12:02 AM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	HotRod929 Always remember: Everyday is a good day...It's just that some days are better then others.

04-02-2003, 12:23 AM	#12
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	could be worse, the ball joint could have completely broken, sending your wheel up into the inner fender and shoving the lower a-arm into the pavement, dont ask me hwo I know all this, let me just say it involves a truck with "BIG 10" stickers on the side of it __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

04-02-2003, 08:18 AM	#13
Seke69 Space Cadet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 132	that ball joint should be the least of your worries... ONE OF YOUR TURN SIGNALS IS BRIGHTER THAN THE OTHER!... (must just be the angle)nyuk nyuk. If you've already got it in the shop... I'd have them do the other side too, like Class of 69 said, it won't be long before that one goes too. It's happened to me like that several times with autos and the S-10, where I get it back from the shop and something else breaks down, then it's to the shop.............again. best of luck to you.



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