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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 21, 2023 10:37:49 GMT -5
Hey gang. Just wanted everyone to know that I've been out mostly for the last couple of weeks or so. I've got a 97-year-old grandma who's not doing so well and took a trip back home to see her. On the way north to see her the transmission in my truck failed so it stayed there while my son and I finished the trip with a rental car. Still don't have the truck home and am actually in the process of purchasing a newer Silverado. It's been a tumultuous last couple of weeks that has taken a lot of my focus away from the forum, but it looks like the murkiness is clearing somewhat so I should be back around a little more from here forward. I know that some of you will be of the mindset that I didn't have to explain all of this, but I merely wanted to let you all know what was up with me not being as present in the community as I normally am. We'll see you guys on the forum.
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Post by project510 on Dec 21, 2023 10:53:47 GMT -5
Its good that you were able to make it to Grandma's house. I'm sure she enjoyed that a lot. Buying a truck right now is crazy, but prices have dropped. I have been trying to buy a Tacoma for what seems like forever, but here in the bay area the Tacoma is king of trendy so finding a good price is difficult.
Good luck to you!
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 21, 2023 11:16:05 GMT -5
Sorry about your truck difficulties,glad you had a good visit though.
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Post by atomicholiday on Dec 21, 2023 12:23:05 GMT -5
Sorry for your troubles buddy . But glad to see you back !👍
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Post by kyledehart5 on Dec 21, 2023 12:28:50 GMT -5
Man, that is rough. Glad you were able to finish the trip out. And good luck with the new truck purchase!!
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Post by armornutii on Dec 21, 2023 12:35:08 GMT -5
Alot to stack on top of the Holiday too. Glad things are clearing, everything in its own time my friend. Glad to have ya back.
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Post by 2whl on Dec 21, 2023 13:08:20 GMT -5
Hey Joe. Life happens, so there is no need to explain yourself. But it is good to hear that things are looking better.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Dec 21, 2023 13:57:36 GMT -5
Ya, do whatchya gotta do and see ya when ya get back, no worries.
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Post by jeaton01 on Dec 21, 2023 14:09:31 GMT -5
Hey, man, maybe you should look at F150s!
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Post by Medicman71 on Dec 21, 2023 18:08:31 GMT -5
Man that sucks. Sorry to hear about your grandmother and truck. Glad to have you back!
And no matter what they say, I didn't do it.
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Post by tcoat on Dec 21, 2023 18:25:07 GMT -5
Thanks a lot for the thread title. All day long in a continuous loop in my head...
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Post by TJ on Dec 21, 2023 19:09:22 GMT -5
Glad you were able to see your grandma. Sucks about the truck. But you'll fix it
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 21, 2023 19:09:50 GMT -5
I am glad you got to see your grandmother! Sorry about the truck! You should have enough styrene to melt everything into a 1:1 scale of a new truck!
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Post by moparmadness on Dec 21, 2023 20:46:30 GMT -5
Oh man, feel for you. I’ve known the exact moment when the vehicle says I ain’t shifting gears no more! I am glad though that you did have an opportunity to see your grandmother. Really cool about the new truck too.
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Post by tcoat on Dec 22, 2023 9:18:35 GMT -5
Oh man, feel for you. I’ve known the exact moment when the vehicle says I ain’t shifting gears no more! I am glad though that you did have an opportunity to see your grandmother. Really cool about the new truck too. My 2014 FRS had a recall for for bad throw out bearing lubrication. This was a two year old car but the recall came too late to help me. I have never had to replace a clutch (on a street car) in the 12 or so I have owned. This one went suddenly and in a very dramatic manner.
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Post by TJ on Dec 23, 2023 4:30:21 GMT -5
2 years ago my wife had a throw out bearing split in half on a 1 year old clutch with less then 3k miles on it.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 23, 2023 7:53:23 GMT -5
Thank you for the "good word" fellas. The truck is now back at home as of a couple of days ago and I'll start work on replacing the transmission in the upcoming week. I've been test driving the newer truck for the last couple of days and went to the dealer last night to wrap up the deal and sign the paperwork. It didn't go as I'd planned at this point but we're checking with another lender this morning. My wife and I have perfect credit and they came back with some pretty wonky interest rates which threw the payment up there alot higher than what we wanted so we decided to back up and regroup. We'll see what happens in the coming day or so. tcoat : YIKES!!! That looks BAD!!
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Post by dukemaddog on Dec 24, 2023 18:06:43 GMT -5
I am glad that things worked out in the end for you. Always remember family comes first; I shall keep your grandmother and you in my prayers. Enjoy the new truck once you get it.
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