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Third hand
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Making the fingers took a while. My brother-in-law was throwing out some old stair railing so it was fun putting it to use. Still have to touch up and polish it a bit but I think I'll ghet a lot of use out of it. Yiup, sloppy welds but this helped me practice.
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Cuddles
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30 years of car magazines
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I've a stash of old hot rod type magazines including Street rodder, hot rod, Rodders digest, street rod action and more. Is anyone interested in them? Make me an offer.
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Lightspeed Mike
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Hoist installer
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I just picked up a used 2 post hoist and looking for someone to install it. Any recommendations? I'm in Selby now. 30 minutes west of Kingston, just north of Napanee. Nope, I'm not installing it myself. I know my limitations.
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Lightspeed Mike
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Almost done a small project
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Chris Stapley was kind enough to give me a small section of railway steel and 3 burned out angle grinders later, I made this. It was fun to make but took a while. Still waiting for my 7" Makita to come back from the shop. I guess I have to lighten my touch a bit. Glad I made it and thank you Chris.
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Cuddles
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Happy New Year!!
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Happy New Year from my family to you and yours - may your 2024 be happy and healthy. -- Edited by Seeker1056 on Sunday 31st of December 2023 07:38:13 PM
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Merry Christmas
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Wishing all my fellow Rodders a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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51 Styline
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12 days of Christmas giveaway
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Don't forget to go to the Princess Auto website for the 12 days of Christmas giveaway. A new prize every day for the next 12 days. They do this every year.
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Cuddles
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The Trouble with being a Hot Rodder
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Ok so some of us are gettin a lil older and plans start to change . Once we get this place sold off , if we can get close to what we want . Its gonna be time to downsize , buy a place down east with a decent garage / shop completely get out of tfsa rrsp mutual funds and anything else the govt can control or just out an...
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Clunker
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I recently bought a 2010 Silverado 2wd and it has a clunk that I can't figure out where it is coming from. I always thought it was the strut extending and the spring making the clunk. At first I had the ball joints checked , replaced the sway bar links and then replaced the struts... My wife says she can fee...
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Great News!
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I tried out that new Chat GPT thing yesterday, I asked it "what is the most practical way to power robots" it responded "gasoline".
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Livetodrive
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What is interesting in my hot rod world
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Interesting or just frustrating ? I needed 4 more 8 foot 4 x 4s to finish my deck. Have you ever seen someone trying to load four 8 foot 4 x 4s into a Honda Fit ? Oh I got them in but I got a lot of amused stares from other customers in the Home Depot lot as I loaded them. I even got the back hatch closed but it was a...
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Cuddles
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Krown rust proofing
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I have dealt with 4 Krown outlets todate and our experience today in Port Hope was the best. The offices are usually filthy and cramped with nowhere close by to wait like a restaurant. But today we went to the Port Hope Krown and the office is clean and spacious and a TV and chairs (plural -that's a first t...
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Cuddles
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Fall Chores
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Don't know if it is just me getting older but putting all the stuff away for the winter seems to be tougher each year as i get into it. By the time i get the 50 truck, 70 chevelle, 2002 camaro, 2 harleys, a golf cart and a 4 wheeler in their place and batteries unhooked i am whooped. Then tomorrow i winterize s...
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shipping parts BEFORE payment made
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I was asked recently if I would sell an item for $200 and agreed to. I sent photos of the item and then sent photos of it packaged and then sealed ready to ship. I got a quote from UPS for shipping but not a written quote. UPS won't provide one until I actually ship because I was told shipping costs change so ra...
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Cuddles
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American Racing Torq Thrust Wheels
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One more time. Wheels were sold but "NO SHOW". Wheels are 15" x 8" with 43/4" back spacing.GM bolt pattern ( 5 by 43/4") Tires are Cooper 215 60 15. Both wheels and tires are in very nice condition. No disappointments $300.00 firm. SOLD -- Edited by tc on Saturday 4th of November 2023 11:57:47 AM
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You don't see this every day
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So I look out the shop window and thought I had bin transported back in time to the 60s in England. There were probably 10 to 15 all together Only thing missing for these Mods was the Rockers. What a fun thing to see on an otherwise dull day. Where is Austin Powers when you need him. Ed
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Element fire extinguisher
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I am thinking of getting an Element fire extinguisher. Any thoughts ?
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Cuddles
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Steering / Suspension bits.....
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Hey y'all. We're replacing the front end ( stock) on the Comet - then the Falcon. We ordered a pot full of stuff from across the river and everything was alright except the tie-rod ends. The ones they stock/sent look like they belong on an import, much too small. We'll gladly accept any suggestions from...
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Iwannagofast
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Nice day for a spin
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I took the rod for a short spin to Keene and back. I haven't had it out for over a month and the weather is so nice. Anyway, the point is, nothing broke, nothing leaked, nothing popped open, nothing overheated. It all went well. I don't know if I can get used to this. And it was a beautiful sunny day. I must be...
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Cuddles
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avatar change
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was reading the link about being short on posting stuff and thought an avatar change up from my truck to one of my cars was a good change and it might start something. 69 coronet with a year correct motor. it was a black plate 318 car i brought up from california about 15 plus years ago. it is now a year corr...
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shag766
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1800+ members and.......
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How do we have so many members and we barely generate a dozen posts a week in all categories - has everyone lost interest or got too old or what???? This is the kind of apathy that is killing our gearhead culture Come on guys and gals - post whatever it is that is on your mind - or out in your shop, or is your...
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Seeker1056
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Help identify please
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So a was going thru the stash and found this. It has a casting number of 3233612 beside the carb base, it has the usual GM fireing order on the front runner. I noticed that the ports are all numbered 1 thru 8. It has the oil filler tube at the front and is a 4bbl. Doesn't look like any SBC I remember seeing arou...
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flatblack55delivery
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AGM batteries
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Is anyone familiar with the AGM batteries ? I see Costco is promoting them and they are really expensive but are they worth it ? I am thinking about a 6 volt. Fiberglass and lead plate technology, is it rerally any better ?
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Cuddles
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Lindsay Swap Meet!!!
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Anyone going to Lindsay this weekend??? I am almost loaded and this is the last time for vending I think. Heading up Thur. morning to get the hydro plug in before they are all taken.
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Smokin Joe
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just sayin
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Well it's swap meet season and time for gatherings but be careful out there. I got kind of careless and wear my mask in side sometimes and maybe forget to wash my hands sometimes when getting back in the car to go home. Well, I got sick. I don't think it was covid. Just a flue but it had me horizontal for 5 d...
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Cuddles
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Stirling
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Went to Stirling today and really enjoyed the day. The weather was great and I got to spend the day with my friends. The isles were packed with car stuff and it looked like people were actually buying. Ran into a bunch of people I had not seen in a long time so that was a bonus as well. Personally I spent more...
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Re-opening tonight.....
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Good Manners Ice Cream opens tonight, 4022 Victoria Vineland. -- Edited by Iwannagofast on Friday 19th of May 2023 11:31:09 AM
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Iwannagofast
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300 6cyl info
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A good friend is resurrecting an old Nash project that has been on hold for quite awhile and asked about where to find some reliable info on hopping up a ford 300 6 banger for it. any leads would be greatly appreciated. thanks, rick
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shag766
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Rockauto
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Anyone have a Rockauto discount code,I need to order some parts and haven't gotten a code in a while
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Redneck Rydes
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Another fun part of this pastime
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It's like Christmas when another part arrives. At least for me iot is. It's too exciting to open it. Stepped outside to fill the bird feeder and this was sitting on the deck. Glad there are no porch pirates here.
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Cuddles
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Bone Yard/ Car Collection
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Check this out on you tube. "Fort Collins Colorado Auction 1958 1959 1960 Chevrolets." Entertaining or crazy or somebody put something in the water.
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tc
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No Tax
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I just came across this. Is there any reserves in Canada with a speed shop. https://www.mohawkracingparts.com/ Next month I am planning to buy windows on a reserve and no tax seeing they built a lumber yard on a reserve now. -- Edited by poncho62 on Wednesday 5th of April 2023 06:...
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Smokin Joe
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British vintage tin
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Thought some might like this site:
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Cuddles
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US shipping to Niagara
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I have a friend in Peterborough who crosses the border at Niagara about every month or so. Is there a shipping address that can be used there to pick up parcels (car parts) ? What kind of costs are involved to have an address to ship to if there is one there ? Thank you.
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Cuddles
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Charlotte swap meet in April
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Anyone interested in going or have an open spot for me?
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gkent
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again........
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.......friggin' snow/rain/freezing rain/slush/schmoo........etc.
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Iwannagofast
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Bringing a truck home at Buffalo /Fort Erie
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I have not brought a vehicle back from the USA for 15 years.what can l exspect at Buffalo /Fort Erie ? Do l need a broker ? It is a 1982 pick up ? 3 days notice..Thanks
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murman
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SHEET METAL PLUG HOLE KIT
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Just a heads up. Princess Auto has a small kit of round 18ga plugs for welding into holes in bodywork, handy for firewall holes. I'm not sure if this an old product but our local store showed them as a "special deal" or something like that. The kit has a step drill and 10 each of 3/4", 1" and 1 3/8" plugs an...
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For Iron horse
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I saw your icon and thought you might enjoy this recent build of mine to pass the winter. I always thought the Munster koach was too long so I did a major conversion and built a shortened version. I just thought you might find it amusing, given your icon with Dragula and Herman.
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Cuddles
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Tube notcher
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I wanted a tube notcher for a while. Cheap ones aren't good, good ones aren't cheap. Went through my odds and ends pile and found a pieces of 1.375" shaft and 3" X .250" wall tube. $10 for bearing that would make the 2 work together. A "V" block from a machine shop exercise and some other scraps. A little lat...
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Lightspeed Mike
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model A door catch & Hardy hole tool
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I surprised myself with this one. I wasn’t sure I could make it since it is so small a part but I think it turned out ok. I’ll round out the corners if we get another warm (ish) day. I wanted to buy a door catch (or whatever this is called) for my model A and it only costs about a buck and a half to buy but they wan...
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Cuddles
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Happy New Year
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Happy New Year to you and yours - may you have many blessings and good health for 2023!!!
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Seeker1056
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Merry Christmas
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Rochie
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Is it just me?
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I know we have had some hard times during Covid, and things were slow - But - this place of late, seems to be terribly dead for posts? Have we all got busy, or complacent? So - I'll start - Is everyone ready and excited for Christmas? Anyone got new projects, or revisions/upgrades planned to do to existing...
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Seeker1056
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A simple Christmas gift
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Made from scraps of stuff kicking around the garage, I put this tool together for my aging in-law. I was told he had someone change his winter tires last spring because he was having back trouble but after he got the bill, he decided to change his tires himself this past autumn. He clearly has the need f...
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Cuddles
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12 days of Christmas giveaway
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In case there is anyone who doesn't know, starting on the 1st of December every year, Princess Auto has a giveaway of prizes. The prizes are posted on their site every day. Good luck to all !
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Cuddles
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Here's why I don't work on other owners vehicles - anymore!
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Have been messin w/ mechanical things since knee high . . . . . . to you know what. As a teenager always had a motorcycle (mostly Norton's) and some form of rusty ole rod. As time went on learning from my mistakes & buddies helping out I got to fixing most breakdowns. In my neighbourhood I was the guy t...
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40Rat
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outdoor winter storage
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I think a photo is attached ? Nope - I guess not. Sorry. My wife was throwing out an indoor clothes hanger for laundry to dry on so I tore most of it apart and kept the main upright support portion. It turns out that the upside down 'V' design works well in the back of a pickup truck to support a tarp. With the 4...
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Cuddles
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Just wondering
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Has anyone heard from or seen Cuddles lately?
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Iwannagofast
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Mechanics Life
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A few years back I had a 1 ton truck show up that looked just like this.
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Sniper
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