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| | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 83 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 83 | I sure hope I have enough in my 48! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | If you didn't its to late now  | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 47 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 47 | It's -2f in SEK, has to be nearing -10f in Lee's Summit.
Good thing is the extreme cold is over for now. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | For 10.00 bucks You can get a tester at any FLAPS and than You don't have worry anymore.
Pete | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | I work at a flaps and have had people about my age, maybe a little younger ask what a tester is. you would think in 50-60 years some would have told them. mostly they want us to check their antifreeze for free. we don't do that free or other wise.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Back in the good old days there were places that checked antifreeze for free. They were called service stations. They also checked the air in your tires, the level of your oil and washed your windshield for free while they were pumping gasoline for you. Ah, the good old days. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 841 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 841 | if you want to drive down to springfield, i'll test it for free! it would be quite a gas bill though. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | ....at least throw an old quilt over the front of it to keep the wind out. I seen my grandfather do that many many times. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | I got one A/F checker that sells for just $2.98. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | If it wasn't such a negative statement i would tell them that we have to change the name to FLAPS parts and service station. we even have people bring parts from other stores like wall mart and want us to put them on. we do have a service mission and and a willingness to help people but sometimes it gets to be a bit much.
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Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | We still have a full service station in town. A real service station, not a convenience store. Their gas is a nickle higher than the self service places to pay the extra help. Many of the senior citizens fill up there.
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
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Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 83 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 83 | Had a new radiator put in a year ago and it doesn't leak any, put anti freeze in and added more this summer when I drove it. I "think" it is ok. Have a tester in Lee's Summit, truck in Booneville at father in laws. What does a 6 cylinder crate engine cost?
I love my old truck!!!!! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | A 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water protects from freezing to -37 degrees F. If it gets colder than that in Tennessee, I'll go visit my friend in New Zealand- - - - - -it's summertime there, he's got a 1924 Dodge truck, and he wants me to build a spare engine for it!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 | Hotrod Lincoln, that sounds like a capital idea. Can I go? LOL I usually like it cold, but this year has been a little tough on me. Guess I'm getting soft. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | You don't need a tester at -10. Stick your finger in it. If it's not froze you are good to go. If the hoses are pulled off with a column of ice between the hose & radiator you are in trouble.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 | I thought these trucks were air cooled?
Dennis
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 474 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 474 | Yes Dennis after the block cracks they are only Air cooled | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 194 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 194 | Easy to check . Thae about a small amount out in a small plastic cup, put it in the freezer, if it turns solid. you got the answer. | | |
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