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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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From: northeast ohio
Car: 2000 astro
Engine: 4.3
Transmission: A4
Axle/Gears: 7.5 with 3.42 gears
What does everyone do in his or her spare time?

Reason I ask is, we all have jobs or school to deal with when we aren't doing something car related.

Currently, a friend and I have started tearing down a 305 to get experience in rebuilding engines. We've decided to throw this engine in to get the 84 running once I pay it off. Also, once the car is home, we're rebuilding the front suspension (I have the parts in the garage, just need to paint them up)

I plan to take pictures of the entire process, as I've taken some snapshots of the engine disassembly. Who knows, I may set my webcam up to my laptop, and have it take a picture every 5 minutes. We'll have to see.


EDIT-- I know, I know, I should set up a webpage for these, I'll get to it eventually.

The engine pictures are located in the links below

www.onecom.net/robertg/305engine/engine1.jpg
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www.onecom.net/robertg/305engine/engine3.jpg
www.onecom.net/robertg/305engine/engine4.jpg
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www.onecom.net/robertg/305engine/engine8.jpg
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www.onecom.net/robertg/305engine/engine10.jpg
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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Lets see, free time....

Normally if I want to stay inside I work on some sort of computer related thing, normally photoshopping something just for the hell of it.

But sometimes I get some energy and I just drive somewhere, and start walking (one good thing about living in the middle of nowhere)while I walk I take pictures.. and yes, I have done this during huge crazy storms..

I dunno, thats what Ive been doing lately with my spare time, if it was the summer Id be swimming right now.

-Roshambo
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 04:12 PM
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From: Mt. Home, ID
Car: 1986 IROC
Engine: 305 going to 355
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When it is warm enough I fish and camp out. I'll hunt in any weather though. Other than that, it's all about family.

Mark
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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OH baby! mountain biking !!!!!!!!!!
skiing......!!!!!!!!!

I used to be very comptetive in jujutsu, however the joint injuries have slowed that sport down! I still practice, just don't compete any more....kindof hurts

getting ready for family stuff..kids,dog's wife ya know...grown up crap....

And of course....................Drag racing!
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 08:33 PM
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Hmm...in my spare time I'm usually doing homework or having sex with my girlfriend . I kickbox twice a week and try and play hockey every friday. I also usually try and hit the gym 3 times a week.
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 08:44 PM
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Didn't you make this same post in the Midwest board? Someone a little bored???
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 09:08 PM
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Well, i Ski alot, i used to be a VERY competive skier, and with lots of luck could have had a chance at the 2002 olympics, but 2 knee injuries a few years back stoped me from competive racing. I also do ALOT of computer related stuff, i am currently taking some classes on networking, i am getting my CCNA in june.
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 10:19 PM
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I sit here and on the boards....

I have nothing better to do
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 10:45 PM
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Whats spare time???
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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Dewey, Are you going through the cisco academy? I did and have my ccna. If you are not going throught he Cisco Academy, let me know if you need any info and I can paste some cisco stuff to ya!
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 11:13 PM
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Car: Camaro Z28 1LE R7U
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Pound it! Spank it! Beat it!

Hehe you get the idea.
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 11:55 PM
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From: northeast ohio
Car: 2000 astro
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Transmission: A4
Axle/Gears: 7.5 with 3.42 gears
Yeah Jon, I truly am that bored

Considering that I don't have much money right now (can't really work on anything now) and work is almost dead, I've plenty of free time to just screw off. My girlfriend lives two hours away, so we don't visit much. But I am going down to spend the night for V-Day (HELL YEAH)
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Old Feb 14, 2002 | 12:38 AM
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From: Portland, OR www.cascadecrew.org
Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
yeah craiger, i am going through the cisco accadmy, it is a little easier than i was expecting, i am just starting the 3rd sem.
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Old Feb 14, 2002 | 03:17 AM
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I start to wonder what the difference between a job and free time is.. =)

I am going to school full-time for computer science, I work full time at a transitional group home for delinquents, I am designing the web page for my Church, I teach 1st grade sunday school, make a little music (www.mp3.com/mscf if you want to hear it...), give lessons on Digital Recording to a guy in town, and.. oh! my fiance and I are planning our wedding. =)

Thing is, I love it all, so I guess I don't ever really work. =)
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Old Feb 14, 2002 | 01:41 PM
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My reply can be found on the Crew Site :P
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