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chevysbest92 · 02-13-2010, 10:57 PM

hahao has anybody try to work on their trucks drunk, it didnt work out so well, post what uve tried drunk or thought of doing to your 60-66 drunk

62gmc910 · 02-13-2010, 11:11 PM

I've had to quit working on my truck because I was getting to drunk , you know workin' on the truck havin' a beer , then havin beers workin' on the truck then just havin beers

65gmc930 · 02-13-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chevysbest92

hahao has anybody try to work on their trucks drunk, it didnt work out so well, post what uve tried drunk or thought of doing to your 60-66 drunk

WHAT did you DO?

chevysbest92 · 02-13-2010, 11:27 PM

npthing too major,just started rebuilding thetranny and forgot what i was doing, i fuigered i should quit while i was ahead

chevysbest92 · 02-13-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 62gmc910

I've had to quit working on my truck because I was getting to drunk , you know workin' on the truck havin' a beer , then havin beers workin' on the truck then just havin beers

amen

*LILRED66* · 02-14-2010, 12:38 AM

I noticed it affects your spelling, as well.

drogers · 02-14-2010, 12:52 AM

Stay out of the garage and away from any projects when you are drinking....

chevysbest92 · 02-14-2010, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by drogers

Stay out of the garage and away from any projects when you are drinking....

words of wisdom, lol

jonzcustomshop · 02-14-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chevysbest92

npthing too major,just started rebuilding thetranny and forgot what i was doing, i fuigered i should quit while i was ahead

and while you still have all your fingers

Shaky · 02-14-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by drogers

Stay out of the garage and away from any projects when you are drinking....

This.

I was young (and after reading this you'll wonder how I got old). My friend and I were putting in a shift kit in a TH350 in my '66 C10 in preparation for a cross-country trip. It was winter and we were working outside. As the day ended and the temperature dropped, I decided to stop even though we were close to being done. This is called having "good judgement".

We went inside and had a few. Then my friend talked me into finishing the job now. This is called having "bad judgement".

I went outside in the dark and laid in the snow under the truck to put in the accumulator cover. I couldn't see the O-ring so I had to do it by feel.

Got cleaned up and drove the truck a short way to a party. Everything felt fine.

Left the party in the wee (and cold) hours of the morning. Flying down the highway I see this LARGE rooster-tail of smoke in the rear view. Yup, I sliced the O-ring and now the transmission was relieving itself on my exhaust cross-over.

On the off ramp the truck lost drive. I jumped out and poured my extra quart of ATF in the filler (well most of it anyway) and then drove a few more miles before it crapped out again.

I jogged my frozen butt the last couple of miles, put a few quarts of ATF in a backpack and jogged back. I always remember this incident when I'm tempted to push-on when I really should stop. As to the drinking and wrenching...I solved that by giving up drinking. That also frees-up more cash for parts...

**slepysal** · 02-14-2010, 02:56 PM

drinking to many cold ones has Kept me from working on my truck........lots of time

**Corts60** · 02-14-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

That also frees-up more cash for parts...

That is very true. Drinking around vehicles is a no-no. The show-off factor when we are sober is bad enough, let alone the show-off factor after we've been drinking.

nomrlz · 02-14-2010, 03:14 PM

i've screwed up quite abit of stuff while drunk. i love reading posts the next day that i made while drunk

sanford66 · 02-14-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

That is very true. Drinking around vehicles is a no-no. The show-off factor when we are sober is bad enough, let alone the show-off factor after we've been drinking.

This is so true.....BUT its ok to have a few beers while your building your demolition derby car though!!

Joseph

Vernski · 02-15-2010, 12:42 AM

All things in moderation, to much of a good thing is not better. I wait until I'm done working on my truck but sometimes I've had one or two when it's hot in the end it just makes you sweat more and feel like partying. To each his own in the end you may make a stupid mistake you may regret IMHO.---Vernski

1Bad62Pro/Street · 02-15-2010, 11:16 AM

They tried this on Myth Busters.......
This is what happens.....
Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not a wise choice!

nomrlz · 02-15-2010, 11:20 AM

holy shyt that's funny. never saw that episode

1Bad62Pro/Street · 02-15-2010, 11:39 AM

The Stuff people will do!!!
Ha Ha...

YouTube- MythBusters- Adam Savage Drunk On A...

YouTube- Mythbusters - Jamie Slaps Adam

MacAttack · 02-15-2010, 11:47 AM

I always have a few cold ones - when doing clean up.

After the work is done. Wiping tools down, sorting things, throwing junk away and putting chicken feed (absorbent) down on the garage floor is one thing, but I won't even take my ride off its jack stands while drinking beer.

Did I do so when I was a lot younger? Sure. Who didn't. Was I stupidly lucky? Sure was.

Now I use the same rules that I do when fishing on my boat: Hooks, motorized vessel, gasoline, knives, other boaters (most not knowing what they're doing) and the ocean?

Have a beer or two when we get home, while washing the boat down.

skoffice · 02-15-2010, 04:58 PM

See this isn't an issue for me. Full Time Student + No Job + Expensive Truck Project = Noooo Beer Money

Muleman100 · 02-16-2010, 11:39 AM

I always wait until after 5PM to break into the fridge for a cold one. But again it is always 5PM somewhere.

driftbuster · 02-16-2010, 12:31 PM

I had to be retrained as I never opened a hood
until I had 2-3 in me.
I used to use a broken down car for an excuse to
Drink. I lied about how long things took just to
be out in my shop, always had friends coming over
to help too. Or I'd lie and say this was broke, "can't go to
the Family Reunion until I fix it so I can get to work
tomorrow" then hang out in my shop....drunk again.
Sneak down to the Legion for a pint or 6 if I found
myself drinking alone too much.

I am in my 5th year sober now, there is no more
available cash but I have 2 sleds, 5 Vintage motor bikes
and a 1965 Chevy Truck instead of a pile of empty
cases waiting for refund. And I did it all without AA's
Rehab or help from the "Big Guy". I guess I have other
stuff too like lots of tools, torches, compressor, sand
blaster, welder, drill press etc....hmmmmm where did all this
stuff come from....

Thanks to Sally for opening my eyes!! I was really drunk only once,
for 32 years straight !!

chevysbest92 · 02-16-2010, 06:25 PM

im still young but i wish some of you guys would talk to my dad, hes always had a problem and i dont ever see him changing

1Bad62Pro/Street · 02-16-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chevysbest92

im still young but i wish some of you guys would talk to my dad, hes always had a problem and i dont ever see him changing

PM sent!

driftbuster · 02-17-2010, 10:17 AM

I wish you well, and your dad too kid. It's a tough
decision to make and stick too. You can call me
or email me if you want. kawih2@hotmail.com

I can't ever have one again. I already tried that route.

02-13-2010, 10:57 PM	#1
chevysbest92 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Springville NY Posts: 110	im drunk hahao has anybody try to work on their trucks drunk, it didnt work out so well, post what uve tried drunk or thought of doing to your 60-66 drunk __________________ I wouldnt have it any other way...CHEVROLET! ALL throttle, NO bottle!!! Theres NO replacement for displacement Current Rides 2006 Silverado1966 Chevy c101972 Chevy Nova Previous Rides 2003 Silverado 1992 Silverado

02-13-2010, 11:11 PM	#2
62gmc910 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cremona AB Canada Posts: 370	Re: im drunk I've had to quit working on my truck because I was getting to drunk , you know workin' on the truck havin' a beer , then havin beers workin' on the truck then just havin beers __________________ 62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck)

02-13-2010, 11:27 PM	#4
chevysbest92 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Springville NY Posts: 110	Re: im drunk npthing too major,just started rebuilding thetranny and forgot what i was doing, i fuigered i should quit while i was ahead __________________ I wouldnt have it any other way...CHEVROLET! ALL throttle, NO bottle!!! Theres NO replacement for displacement Current Rides 2006 Silverado1966 Chevy c101972 Chevy Nova Previous Rides 2003 Silverado 1992 Silverado

02-14-2010, 12:38 AM	#6
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: im drunk I noticed it affects your spelling, as well.

02-14-2010, 12:52 AM	#7
drogers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Collinsville, OK Posts: 136	Re: im drunk Stay out of the garage and away from any projects when you are drinking.... __________________ My Build "63 Stepside" Major Components 71 350 stock 86' 700R4 My Front Disc Conversion Last edited by drogers; 02-14-2010 at 12:53 AM.

02-14-2010, 02:56 PM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: im drunk drinking to many cold ones has Kept me from working on my truck........lots of time __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 02-15-2010 at 01:13 AM.

02-14-2010, 03:14 PM	#13
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: im drunk i've screwed up quite abit of stuff while drunk. i love reading posts the next day that i made while drunk

02-15-2010, 12:42 AM	#15
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: im drunk All things in moderation, to much of a good thing is not better. I wait until I'm done working on my truck but sometimes I've had one or two when it's hot in the end it just makes you sweat more and feel like partying. To each his own in the end you may make a stupid mistake you may regret IMHO.---Vernski

02-15-2010, 11:16 AM	#16
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: im drunk They tried this on Myth Busters....... This is what happens..... Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not a wise choice! __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 03-06-2010 at 09:32 AM. Reason: http://www.digitalbricabrac.com/gifs/Flamingshot.gif

02-15-2010, 11:20 AM	#17
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: im drunk holy shyt that's funny. never saw that episode

02-15-2010, 11:47 AM	#19
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: im drunk I always have a few cold ones - when doing clean up. After the work is done. Wiping tools down, sorting things, throwing junk away and putting chicken feed (absorbent) down on the garage floor is one thing, but I won't even take my ride off its jack stands while drinking beer. Did I do so when I was a lot younger? Sure. Who didn't. Was I stupidly lucky? Sure was. Now I use the same rules that I do when fishing on my boat: Hooks, motorized vessel, gasoline, knives, other boaters (most not knowing what they're doing) and the ocean? Have a beer or two when we get home, while washing the boat down. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

02-15-2010, 04:58 PM	#20
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: im drunk See this isn't an issue for me. Full Time Student + No Job + Expensive Truck Project = Noooo Beer Money __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

02-16-2010, 11:39 AM	#21
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: im drunk I always wait until after 5PM to break into the fridge for a cold one. But again it is always 5PM somewhere. __________________ " I never think of the future. It comes soon enough " - Albert Einstein

02-16-2010, 12:31 PM	#22
driftbuster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Paris Ontario Canada Posts: 42	Re: im drunk I had to be retrained as I never opened a hood until I had 2-3 in me. I used to use a broken down car for an excuse to Drink. I lied about how long things took just to be out in my shop, always had friends coming over to help too. Or I'd lie and say this was broke, "can't go to the Family Reunion until I fix it so I can get to work tomorrow" then hang out in my shop....drunk again. Sneak down to the Legion for a pint or 6 if I found myself drinking alone too much. I am in my 5th year sober now, there is no more available cash but I have 2 sleds, 5 Vintage motor bikes and a 1965 Chevy Truck instead of a pile of empty cases waiting for refund. And I did it all without AA's Rehab or help from the "Big Guy". I guess I have other stuff too like lots of tools, torches, compressor, sand blaster, welder, drill press etc....hmmmmm where did all this stuff come from.... Thanks to Sally for opening my eyes!! I was really drunk only once, for 32 years straight !!

02-16-2010, 06:25 PM	#23
chevysbest92 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Springville NY Posts: 110	Re: im drunk im still young but i wish some of you guys would talk to my dad, hes always had a problem and i dont ever see him changing __________________ I wouldnt have it any other way...CHEVROLET! ALL throttle, NO bottle!!! Theres NO replacement for displacement Current Rides 2006 Silverado1966 Chevy c101972 Chevy Nova Previous Rides 2003 Silverado 1992 Silverado



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02-17-2010, 10:17 AM	#25
driftbuster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Paris Ontario Canada Posts: 42	Re: im drunk I wish you well, and your dad too kid. It's a tough decision to make and stick too. You can call me or email me if you want. kawih2@hotmail.com I can't ever have one again. I already tried that route.

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