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Military service
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I think it was asked a while back, but who here has served in the military, or has close family that is currently serving? I'll start. I have not, though I seriously considered it when graduating in 1991. My father had applied to the US Military Academy at West Point in 1963. He was told that the quota was...
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Cartoon Classic
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Wanna own the Mach 5?? Just get Trixie, JimJim, Pops and go to town.
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Live tornado footage from Joplin, Missouri.
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/43139901#43139901-- Edited by Chris R on Monday 23rd of May 2011 02:28:44 PM -- Edited by Chris R o...
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Bryan, Ron, Brad, Larry... You guys still there??
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Radar track shows you were in the clobber zone.
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WEBSITE UPDATES - Newsletter Section
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First and foremost I'd like to thank member Darren A. About 2 weeks ago he dropped off his "stash" of old newsletters - some in print, some on CD - for me to work on completing the archives. With his resources, I was able to fill in: All of 2004 All of 2005 2 of None in 2007 All of 2008 Take a look here - There's a l...
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Rain Out... What to do??
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I've got about 35 little naggy projects around here, and I'm stuck as to which one(s) to attack first. Most of them involve being outside Probably will: Clean garage workbench (there is a bench under there, I know it, I've seen it before) Clean basement workshop (will need a roll-off) Talk to the Gener...
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It was a great night for a cruize-And some blacktop fun!
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Took the Chevelle out for a cruize tonight, and man it's running good! Figured I better get it out since the weekend weather isn't looking good. Also confirmed there is a posi in the rear by laying 2 nice black stripes on the blacktop for as long as I wanted to on some country blacktop! Of course, I had...
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Harmon Killebrew - RIP
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http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Minnesota-Twins-Harmon-Killebrew-dies-at-74-051711?GT1=39002
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I got a really cool thing this week
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Both pics are signed by both guys
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How much sand is 4.5 yards?
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laying a new above ground pool base this week. Made the lower frame and the sand is getting delivered tomorrow. It's 18' across and an octagon shape. We're getting over 4 yards, I wonder how many wheelbarrow laods that will be......? Oh yeah, as motivation, it's going to block the Chevelle in the gar...
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Mecum Auction
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http://www.ustream.tv/channel/Mecum-Muscle-Cars-and-More-Live-Auction?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SC0511_DAY2
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Welcome Gabe!
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For those who hadn't seen yet, we have a new person on our forums-Gabe. He's the owner of the wagon Dave brought over last Sat. I just saw this article and since we have a new person on here, I thought I would share this article on another car with the same body type as his: http://www.chevyhardcore.com/...
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Teaching Cale to autocross
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Starting him young... This is why my car isn't getting done.
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Car guys are the greatest!
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I found out a few weeks ago I was losing the storage for my old truck. There having a big graduation party where it was stored at my cousins and when that is done the 47 was not invited back. Club member Chris P. was gracious enough to let me put it in his building this summer until I can figure out a long ter...
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Avatars - Chris
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Your new avatar is totally CREEPING ME OUT...
"Jaws" from "The Spy Who Loved Me"/Richard Kiel??
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Rare custom ElCamino at Bills auto in Newport
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YES.. Its the old WAYL Easy listening station float! Its on an El Camino frame..complete with fuel sipping V-6 -- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Friday 13th of May 2011 07:27:13 PM
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pro street candidate?
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Its British.. Thats all I know..
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Members car for sale?
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I just got my copy of the latest Mid America auction bulletin for May 14th at the fairgrounds. Don't know if anyone else gets one. On page 9 is a photo of what I think is one of our members cars. Can't recall the individuals name, a real friendly guy, but is a '71 convert. with a 406 with a large "swi...
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Got called back to work !!!
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I got the call yesterday to come back to work. I had to go get the daily driver out of storage tonight.
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Hearing, but not Listening
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Just another day in paradise... Scheduled to do a "PM" on about 18 exterior cameras at a site today. "What lift do you need" asks the shop... "A 35', articulated, self propelled. Get the same unit we always use". I reply... I understand that the rental outfit may not have a 35', but before you substitute...
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Anyone insterest in a 1951 MG?
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My brother is handling the affairs of a guy that is being moved out of his house in Wayzata by the sheriff. He had kind of gone off the deep end a few years ago after business issues and a divorce. Anyway there is a 51 MG siting in my brothers shed. Hasn't been driven or licenced since 1968. Think he boug...
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Buy another car or not?
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Got a line on a 92 Camaro RS 25th Anniversary Edition. Clean for the most part light surface rust around rear wheel wells and was ditched by the kid who owned it. The front bumper, fender and side ground effects skirt need replacement. Drivers side wheel is tweeked out so it needs suspension work as well...
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Mutha Nature!
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These not-so-little buggers were falling from the sky about 1/2 hour ago...
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Attn: Derek---Afco Rear Spring Question
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Derek, I'm getting ready to install the rear boxed control arms and rear sway bar, and I want to replace the rear springs at the same time. I'm near Speedway Motors on a biz trip, and thought I might pick up a pair of springs while I was nearby. Question: What rate rear spring do you recommend for my '72 with...
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Anyone talk to Terry Didion lately???
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I haven't called him this spring, I have to make a point of doing that. Anyone have contact with him lately?
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That darn 'Cars Apart' Counter...
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Less than 100 days left on the counter!!! And another positive thought.... I heard the winter 'season' has about the same amount of time left. I've got to get on the stick for when the 'big thaw' hits!
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Got my posi unit installed today! Good news bad news.
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Finally got my posi unit installed today. When the rear end was apart it was a good news bad news issue. Ring and pinion wer immacculate but both axles had bad scoring from too long a life on the original bearings. Two new axles and a posi unit and back on the road again. Unfortunately when it was on t...
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Awfully quiet around here lately...
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I'm guessing the "crunch" is on! I hope to see a large turnout at Anoka!!
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I can use 3 cars for Dyno Day on May 7th
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The Camaro Club Dyno Day is this Saturday and we are a short a few cars to meet the quota. If there are 3 people who can commit and be there, I've been told by the club pres to have them sign up.
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Happy Mother's day
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Even though this club has mostly men participating, thier wifes and significant others are also considered members. Let's wish all of them a Happy Mothers Day from the Northstar Chevelle Club.
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