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  1. Dr.Jass

    I drove a Cybertruck around SF because I am a smart, cool alpha male

    This is the second or third article I've read that highlighted the hatred directed at CyberTruck drivers. I also find it hilarious that this writer attacks Musk, since said author fits the profile of those who were singing Musk's praises to the point of god worship until he revealed his...
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    My 71 Duster work in progress

    I think I would've left everything connected and just removed the ball-stud bracket from the bellhousing. That way everything else could be left assembled, and the engine would be free to rotate up without binding or damaging the clutch linkage. The less I have to screw with that stuff, the...
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    My 71 Duster work in progress

    Just an FYI: Those mounts did not come with any hardware. I never even thought about that until just now, but I did notice they were SAE thread. Also an FYI: Both the go-fast stickers were destroyed, which is why I didn't include one. I'm pretty sure Moroso kicked them all the way to our...
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    That's not what it looked like when it left here. That trim is being pulled into a warp because it wasn't installed properly. Not even close. When it left here, it looked like this: I didn't take pictures of one moulding, then send you another. The only other ones I have are the one for...
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    I dunno, Rusty... it looks like you've got a couple of "Dead Man's Curves" in that arrangment. ;)
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    I think that's the route I'd go. I'm not familiar with Parts Authority or other regional parts stores, but if one can get it locally it'd save the shipping. Then again, if it's going to cost $12 in fuel and a bunch of time, well... Pretty much, yes. The bulkhead disconnect is full of 'em, as...
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    I actually keep those terminals on hand simply because at their age, it's pretty common for them to break when being removed. Should you want to fix it, the OE numbers are 1842026 (Chrysler) and 2971962 or 2962987 (GM), both for 14-16 gauge wiring, but neither company services those anymore...
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    Generally speaking, the Taiwanese make better parts than the Chinese. Such a sad state of affairs these days.
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    That's a major no-no. Pipe sealant/tape should never be used on any inverted flare (brake, threaded fuel line) or gasketed fitting (flat gasket, O-ring boss, etc). It accomplishes nothing unless the threads themselves are how the connection seals (NPT, BNPT, etc.). In this case, in addition...
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    American Buyers Turning Increasingly to Hybrid Vehicles

    That's a wee bit misleading, really. Perhaps "decent supply" should be changed to "glut" in terms of MY2023 cars, and the "below the industry average" 71-day supply is regarding 2024 models. That's an ugly place to be with the 2025 models nearly ready to ship. The Dodge/Jeep thing isn't...
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    Yeah, I completely forgot that bit. Starter's OK. Again, if you've got voltage at the relay in the start position, it's either the relay itself or its ground wiring. I can't speak to Duralast quality as I've no idea who makes it or where. However, by federal law the country of origin must...
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    American Buyers Turning Increasingly to Hybrid Vehicles

    It's certainly not the case here. I'll see one now and again, but not many. One of our good customers has a Prius since he's a travelling salesman. Availability? Visit a Buick dealer! They've got thousands of unsold '23 gas models still darkening their lots.. assuming you can find a Buick...
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    Put a test light or multimeter to the large wire that goes to the starter from the relay. Twist the key and see if you've got voltage there. If you do, it's the starter itself. If not, work backward from there. If you've got power at the yellow wire on the relay in the start position, it's...
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    I've received the boxes. I haven't had a chance to open 'em, but they look to have arrived in good shape. The compressor box held up well. Had the parts with me to ship today, then forgot: First Wednesday of odd months, we have a company meeting during lunch hour. Almost got out the door...
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    What are you listening to right now?

    I do actually enjoy some of Rush's material, but one album was enough to convince me I didn't need to collect 'em all.
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    My R/T

    Movin' to the Great White North, are ya?
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    I'm not too concerned about the NSS harness. I don't own anything that'll be an automatic by the time I'm done wth it. 😁 This may not be something you see often in your neck of the woods, but on Dodges of that era--hell, well back to the 1990s--what is often causing a parasitic load is the...
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    What are you listening to right now?

    Definitely an impressive rendition, but I've always found that particular track to be somehow overwrought and clumsy at the same time. This part of 2112 was the first Rush song to which I really listened. I was at a school-related retreat in the sixth grade, just when I was really starting...
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    Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

    I've no use for the wiper motor, but the fader parts are of interest. Ditto the air filter and belts if you can't return 'em. I always keep stuff like that around because some of my stuff ends up being non-standard. The headlamp switch should bring a few bucks. Not all of E-bodies had that...
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    Sunday go-to-meetin' car: 1968 Valiant 100

    The nickel plating is cool in a "that's different" sort of way, but not enough so that I want to keep it. I bought them to paint, and painted they shall be!

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