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    Good site for vehicle repair

    Greetings to all, has been awhile since I have been around due to major eye surgeries which took me off the road 4 years ago, truly miss it, but seems like you always remember the good times. Matter of fact in 97, when I started, those were great times. Anyway some of you may know of this...
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    stolen van AND MY DOG 2 YEAR OLD YORKIT

    2Sweet. Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Just a few things, some may have been mentioned already so disregard if that is the case. First off, you ask us to contact Dallas PD, your vehicle was stolen in West Dallas, were you in Dallas City Limits or did one of the smaller Departments like...
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    I/40 (gorge area) is now open

    SLO Ride.. As I recall, Go North out of Ashville on I/26 to Mars Hill, then take HW 213 up to HW 25, follow 25 into Newport then get back on I/40. Would not recommend anything larger than a van. I had a weekend delivery with all kind of time, there was an accident in the Gorge and it was shut...
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    I/40 (gorge area) is now open

    i/40 is now open, has restrictions on wide trucks, see link for more info. NCDOT: Travel Information
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    I-40 (Gorge to reopen)

    According to TV news tonight, I-40 is scheduled to reopen Tuesday April 27. This should be a relief to many. Suggest checking TN DOT to stay up on opening. Who knows, they could run behind. Good luck. I-40 to reopen April 27, six months after a rockslide closed it | Asheville News | Mountain...
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    van plywood floor.. how to and other ???

    On my Chevy ext Van, I carried a ratchet, socket and 2 inch extension in a bag just inside the door for a fast removal and reinstall of the latch. 1997,my first expedite load was a hazmat, going to Canada and the load would not clear because of the latch. Has been there ever since and probably...
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    i-385 North Bound Closed

    FYI, as of Jan 04, 2010 I-385 North Bound will be closed with an expected opening of Aug 2010. They are shutting down at the I-26,/ I-385 Split (vic of Clinton SC). Traffic coming out of Charleston, Columbia SC, etc going West on I-26 will not be able to get off at Exit 52 to take I-385 into...
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    RE: Pigeon River Gorge Closure

    Here is the link to WLOS, Ashville for info. ABC 13 - Top Stories
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    Pigeon RIVER GORGE CLOSED

    Just heard on the evening news, 1815,10/25/09, the Gorge has been shut down. There was a major landslide near the area where the last landslide happened a few years back. News reports closure may be as long as "a few months", so if your your travel would route you through this area you may...
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    Shoulder injury

    Had bascially the same problem two years ago, just continued to get worse so finally went to DR. He gave me a shot of cortisone, did physical therapy on my own and it cleared up in a few weeks. The pain was almost totally relieved with the shot. To keep it from happening again, I continue to...
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    DOD CLearence

    It may sound strange but the thing that hurts people the most is the fact that they try and conceal something in their past or try to cover it up and even provide blatant and untruthful answers. Years ago, there were a lot of things that adversly affected ones chance of being granted a...
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    What Operating System is Everybody Using?

    Vista with no problems
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    Chevy Van, anyone ever have this problem?

    Gregg, just dawned on me today have not seen post from you lately, glad to see your back. Where have you been? Anyway thanks for the response. TR
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    Chevy Van, anyone ever have this problem?

    Thanks Gregg, figured I would have to go that route but was hoping it may be something minor. One thing I noticed a long time ago is that these vans to not have the typical spring loaded swtich on the door frame that allows the door to light, matter of fact don't recall seeing them on any of...
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    Chevy Van, anyone ever have this problem?

    As a last resort I'm posting here, have searched everywhere else to no avail. 2002 G3500 Chevy Van. Problem: Dome light will not activate when any of the doors are opened, but,,,,dome light will come on if I use the vertical rolling switch on the headlight switch. Am aware of the dome...
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    Tire Thumper

    Used a tire thumper in a van since 97 with no problem. I was once asked why I needed it, and I responded truthfully, this is how I check my spare tire. Dont have to get flatback on wet concrete etc with a tire guage. When I first bought it, to be on what I considered to be the "safe...
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    Out of season but (Summer cooling)

    Check the url, this looks feasible and worth a try, I used the same type of fan in my van, it worked well all night, guess with the cool tubing in front of the airflow it would make a difference. YouTube - home made air conditioner
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    post tips for heating your truck here

    Chevy Van with Adrian bulkhead. First I have the bulkhead, took out the door but have a heavy curtain which seperates the cab from the loading compartment. Installed a remote controlled starter for use when it got unbearable, but most of the time once in the fartsack, needed nothing but sleep...
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    And for you new guys and the forgetful

    We always check the oil, tranny, tire pressure etc, but how many times when we are at home having the capability of doing a real good maintenance check do we remember to CHECK OUR SPARE TIRE PRESSURE, I know I missed it a few times in the past but managed to get in the habit of making it...
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    Goodbye Everyone!

    Hey, good luck, your gonna be missed but you won't be gone. Believe me, I hit the slipstream two years ago after 10 years of expediting, but I neve left the board, it still keeps me in touch, makes me wish I was back doing it again. But like all things, we always think of the good things in...
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