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From: Manassas VA
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St. Jude Donor '14
Originally Posted by ASPHALT ROCKET
Yes, pops shop is at his house. I will try to talk to his son later this
afternoon and if says its o.k. i will either call Shirley(wife) or go and
visit him. One of the smartest car guys out there. Very hard head, but
has a big heart.
Dana
afternoon and if says its o.k. i will either call Shirley(wife) or go and
visit him. One of the smartest car guys out there. Very hard head, but
has a big heart.
Dana
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Not a problem Bluewasp, pop really doesnt have any hired help. It is
mostly people that have known him or think they do and they will hang
out for awhile and help him. Like i said earlier i haven't spoken with him
for about six months, but i will get you and everyone else that is
wondering.
Dana
mostly people that have known him or think they do and they will hang
out for awhile and help him. Like i said earlier i haven't spoken with him
for about six months, but i will get you and everyone else that is
wondering.
Dana
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From: Manassas VA
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St. Jude Donor '14
Originally Posted by ASPHALT ROCKET
Not a problem Bluewasp, pop really doesnt have any hired help. It is
mostly people that have known him or think they do and they will hang
out for awhile and help him. Like i said earlier i haven't spoken with him
for about six months, but i will get you and everyone else that is
wondering.
Dana
mostly people that have known him or think they do and they will hang
out for awhile and help him. Like i said earlier i haven't spoken with him
for about six months, but i will get you and everyone else that is
wondering.
Dana
Thanks.... I was under the impression that he had a 5 bay garage facility setup by his house and it was a full time shop. With a full time staff, etc...
Robert
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The shop is at his house it is three bays they are so big it looks like
five. Just spoke with his son, pop had a kidney problem. He is doing much better and he should be coming home today or tomorrow.
five. Just spoke with his son, pop had a kidney problem. He is doing much better and he should be coming home today or tomorrow.
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From: Manassas VA
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St. Jude Donor '14
Originally Posted by ASPHALT ROCKET
The shop is at his house it is three bays they are so big it looks like
five. Just spoke with his son, pop had a kidney problem. He is doing much better and he should be coming home today or tomorrow.
five. Just spoke with his son, pop had a kidney problem. He is doing much better and he should be coming home today or tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Bluewasp
Well guys??? what is the plan????
I've been thinking the same thing for the last three days.
BTW, I have all the lugs and studs. I should spend tonight installing them so i can go get my car inspected sat morning. I tried installing the studs last night but looks like i will need to remove the hub so i can really hammer the studs in completely.
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From: Manassas VA
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St. Jude Donor '14
Originally Posted by ConeKLR
I've been thinking the same thing for the last three days.
BTW, I have all the lugs and studs. I should spend tonight installing them so i can go get my car inspected sat morning. I tried installing the studs last night but looks like i will need to remove the hub so i can really hammer the studs in completely.
Don't remove the hub. Push the studs in and use a lug nut to pull the studs towards the hub by turning the lug nut a few turns. Now you can put the wheel on without the studs falling out. As you tighten down the lugs the stud will be pulled in . Trust me!! Check the lugs again after a short drive..... Second way is to get a washer between the hub and lug nut (no wheel) and tighten the nut until the studs is fully seated against the hub. Don't hammer the studs in...
There is an ABS/ASR sensor around there... bad things can happen... Plus it’s way to much work to remove the hub. I have a few large washers at home to do this.I used to work at a tire shop while in high school… Locking lug nuts with no key. No problem. Broken studs.. No problem!
Should only take a few seconds to install the studs... Torque the nuts to 100 foot pounds, check after a short drive.
Last edited by Bluewasp; Mar 4, 2005 at 11:03 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '14
As for dinner... we can meet at my house and go somewhere around here since most of the people that want to go are in the Manassas, woodbridge, dale city area...
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St. Jude Donor '14
Shannon is going to her mom's house for the weekend to help her pack for her move. I asked shannon if I could have a stripper party and she said no. oh well. I tried.
Drifting
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From: Woodbridge VA
Originally Posted by Bluewasp
Vets are open after 6pm on a friday? Glad I'm not a vet...
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St. Jude's Donor '06
Originally Posted by Bluewasp
Shannon is going to her mom's house for the weekend to help her pack for her move. I asked shannon if I could have a stripper party and she said no. oh well. I tried.
We can do that at my house anytime
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St. Jude Donor '14
as for place to eat. no... My suggestion was to meet at my house before 7pm and go from there. Everyone that wants to go lives only a few miles from my house.
Drifting
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From: Woodbridge VA
Originally Posted by Bluewasp
as for place to eat. no... My suggestion was to meet at my house before 7pm and go from there. Everyone that wants to go lives only a few miles from my house.
Post what ever you guys decide. I'll check when I get back from the vet.