Recent content by The Fenwick

Thanks. ^^ I'm all excited that I'm finally doing something with the truck!

Finished getting everything out of the Engine bay that was in the way. Had to completely cut all of the belts off- they were more or less melted/stuck onto the pulleys, really cracked and whatnot. The fuel left in the lines smelled rank- definitely old. Tranny fluid was pretty much black, but...

Much thanks, man. Come to think of it, all the Coasties I know love their jobs, too. I have a meeting with the local CG recruiter on Wednesday, so we'll see how that goes.

In keeping with tradition, just seeing who is out here and if anyone is interested in meeting for some wrench turning, or just simple get-togethers. So... Chesapeake, checking in! :thumbsup:

Saw a thread with a link to this site on Tacoma World, figured I'd check it out. I like it so far. :)

Just ordered a set of Kumho 195-75-R14's for $320.00. I'd love to put some great big mud grapplers on it, but since the truck's only a 2wd, it'd be pointless. :unsure:

This, unless there was one with a first gen and another sticker with a second gen. Either way, I'd put one on my truck! :D

Heck yeah! Started working on him last night, drained fluids and everything, took hood and grille off for easier access, etc.

And here's last night, when we got him in the garage! The head gasket is definitely blown- the oil was thick and clumpy, and was the color of my dad's coffee when he puts too much milk in it. When I dropped the bolt from the pan to drain the oil, it bubbled and lumped up at the hole for about...

THE RESURRECTION OF STONEWALL JACKSON! This thread is dedicated to the work I am starting on my truck- a complete tear-down and rebuild. For those unfamiliar with my truck, his name is Stonewall Jackson, after a Confederate general, and he is a '96 2WD Xtracab. Bought him for $250, not running...

It sucks, but I'll get through it. I have to, you know? I'm just worried about during the time being, how is my family going to cope? My meager income was what paid most of the bills- Mom's sick, so she can't work, and my dad is already worked to the bone with his two jobs. Might end up losing...

Jolly, jolly, jolly. Lost my job night before last. Long story short, my boss's wife hates my family (She thinks he "did things" with my little sister.) and said she would take the kids if he didn't sever ties with all of us, so I'm out of a job. I don't blame my boss though, because his wife's...

Very true, Whip. I must confess, I'll watch just about any kind of racing if I'm stuck in front of a television.

Yeah, either Edwards or Dale Jr,, when Carl gets taken out. I used to really like Dale Sr. as well. I still remember the crash that took him out- I was seven or eight, and I bawled my eyes out when I found out he died.

:thumbsup: Cool beans! Can't wait to see how they turn out!