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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Finally got my vette out of the garage today. It was like Christmas what with the new sound and extra horses. I got two blocks away and stoped because there was something wrong with the feel. I got our and did a walk around to find that the drivers side brake line had burst. A nice littel puddle on the road and a less than triumphant return to the garage. I didnt even get it warm enough to have to torque things down again.
Oh well there's always tomorrow
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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You know what? I actually like those little things that break. They are things that will break no matter what, and I'm glad they do it on a test drive and not when you're on a date, out with friends, or showing off at a show.

Not to mention, it gives me an excuse to pick up some tools and get dirty.

So, take it positively, and you'll look forward to your next baby step out of the garage.

Good luck.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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at least you werent cruise a nice mountain side, only to come firebalin down, right?
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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All better now, got a new double furling tool, got dirty, no more problem
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
You know what? I actually like those little things that break. They are things that will break no matter what, and I'm glad they do it on a test drive and not when you're on a date, out with friends, or showing off at a show.
Careful, or your wife will go out and cut your brake lines.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by rcread
Careful, or your wife will go out and cut your brake lines.

Fiancee, for another year...exactly one year from today actually...
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rcread
Careful, or your wife will go out and cut your brake lines.
Wish she would it would give me a reason to be in the garage. Hmmm think I'm gonna do it myself . Hoorah reason to spend weekend in garage Thanks guys
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Fiancee, for another year...exactly one year from today actually...
OH! So you have 365 days to get out of it!
Trust me! Don't Do it!!!!!!

One year from tomorrow, you won't be allowed back in the garage!
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
Fiancee, for another year...exactly one year from today actually...
Oh, congratulations then. My wedding is 12/31. When's your bachelor party? Are we all invited?
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