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Old Feb 1, 2024 | 11:14 AM
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Parting words to the wise

Even those who dislike me, listen up, figuratively.
Unless you're absolutely flat broke and every cent of credit maxed out, go get yourself a spare alternator and a spare HEI module before SuperBowl starts. Wrap them in aluminum foil, shiny side out. Then put them in a galvanized can.
Those who are better off, also go buy a new Holley 750 Methanol carburetor. You can distill the stuff from trees.
If you have a carburetor-capable 4x4, put a new set of BFG KM3s on it, the tallest that barely fit. Second choice M/T Baja Boss MTs.
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Old Feb 1, 2024 | 12:59 PM
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Re: Parting words to the wise

You aren't doing anyone a favor by recommending mud terrain tires. Unless you're facing soupy mud on a regular basis, 3pmsf all terrains are the better choice.
Old Feb 1, 2024 | 02:35 PM
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What in the french toast are you talking about?
Old Feb 1, 2024 | 04:09 PM
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Re: Parting words to the wise

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What in the french toast are you talking about?

Another wacko internet conspiracy theory, the (civilized) world is set to end on Superbowel day....
Ya know, since the whole Y2K thing didn't go as they planned.


Old Feb 1, 2024 | 04:57 PM
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Looks like the cheese has slipped off the cracker.
Old Feb 1, 2024 | 05:48 PM
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And just like that, all the aluminum foil disappeared from store shelves.
Old Feb 1, 2024 | 09:12 PM
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Re: Parting words to the wise

Originally Posted by Old Guru
Even those who dislike me, listen up, figuratively.
Unless you're absolutely flat broke and every cent of credit maxed out, go get yourself a spare alternator and a spare HEI module before SuperBowl starts. Wrap them in aluminum foil, shiny side out. Then put them in a galvanized can.
Those who are better off, also go buy a new Holley 750 Methanol carburetor. You can distill the stuff from trees.
If you have a carburetor-capable 4x4, put a new set of BFG KM3s on it, the tallest that barely fit. Second choice M/T Baja Boss MTs.
This forum has been a blessing to my life, this is me returning the favor.
-Atilla the Old.
Old Feb 1, 2024 | 11:16 PM
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Re: Parting words to the wise

Originally Posted by OrangeBird
Another wacko internet conspiracy theory, the (civilized) world is set to end on Superbowel day....
This was a common, widespread belief, as it appeared the (my) Lions were going to make it to the Superbowl.
Old Feb 2, 2024 | 05:05 AM
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Whoa - you’re a Lions fan too! Feels like I’m the only one here in WNY.
Huge bummer to say the least. 22 minutes away from their first ever SB ☹️
Old Feb 2, 2024 | 06:20 AM
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Get help.
Old Feb 2, 2024 | 06:55 AM
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I assume the O.P. is just making a joke. With regard to other posts he's made, he does not seem like a stupid person...
Old Feb 2, 2024 | 07:48 AM
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Re: Parting words to the wise

You ought to be able to guess who they are.
They tipped their hand in another thread.
Old Feb 2, 2024 | 09:52 AM
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I have to admit Old Guru has been a wealth of knowledge. Very slick, I track what he's saying, in a dog spelled backwards kind of way, lol. Carry On.
Old Feb 2, 2024 | 10:33 AM
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Re: Parting words to the wise

For what it's worth, if we're doing this thought exercise, you'd be better off with a horse, or a bicycle.
Old Feb 2, 2024 | 02:16 PM
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Re: Parting words to the wise

Originally Posted by T.L.
I assume the O.P. is just making a joke. With regard to other posts he's made, he does not seem like a stupid person...
Fixed it for you.
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