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    At least it doesn't leak!

    I saw this yesterday in the Wal-Mart parking lot (where else?). Why would you EVER consider getting your door fixed at a body shop, or buy some new rubber seals, or at the very least buy some duct tape and plastic, when you could just as easily buy a $5 can of "Great Stuff" and do it yourself...
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    Check out this F150... Um... Peterbilt??

    Some of you might remember some pics that I posted a while back of a Chevy Astro van that was hacked up and turned into a "pseudo-truck". Well, here's another one that I just have to share (parked in the same parking lot as well). Here we have an F150 that thinks it's a Peterbilt... complete...
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    Exhaust smell in cab when idling?

    Took the truck to the dealer last week for scheduled oil change. Everything was fine until I noticed a really strong diesel exhaust smell coming through the heater vents. Only smells when sitting still idling.... and it's not the regular exhaust smell that normally comes from the tail pipe of a...
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    Pistol brand recommendations?

    I'm looking into buying a pistol or two in the near future and knew that several of you guys here at SDD have a lot of knowledge in this area. I'm thinking about two different pistols: 1.) a compact semi-auto .45 acp 2.) a compact semi-auto 9 mm I'd like to have both w/ tactical-type...
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    Morse code coming from the dash!

    Haven't figured out what my truck is trying to tell me, but evidently it's communication mode of choice is Morse code? This is what it's doing: When I turn the key to the start position (w/out cranking engine), a tapping or popping sound comes from the dash and sounds like it's right behind...
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    Diesel-powered patrol cars?

    Don't know if any of you have seen this, but a buddy sent me this link so I thought I'd share. It's a diesel-powered prototype purpose-built law enforcement patrol car by Police Car for Police | Carbon Motors Corporation I'm sure there are tons of budget limitations and politics involved, but...
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    Chevy Astro Pickup spotted!

    Definitely... umm.... unique! Waited for the owner to come out so I could ask a few questions and get the full tour, but couldn't wait any longer and had to get back to work. Didn't wanna make it too obvious and start sticking my head in his windows, so I just snapped a few pics and left. I...
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    Something I hoped I'd never see...

    Ain't this a fine howdy-doo?? Found this Tuesday morning while leaving for work. I unlocked the door w/ the remote, and it wouldn't open. I thought at first that I just didn't push the button hard enough. So after 2 or 3 times, I noticed that someone had tried to pry the lock! :rant Guess...
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    Help Needed Manual adjustment of electric seats?

    I'm in the process of swapping my rear bench seat for two buckets & console. I purchased two used buckets and they're fully electric 6-way adjustable w/ heat. The electric motors are still in place, but I removed all wiring because the remaining harness was a rat's nest and most of the connector...
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    King Ranch Leather care recommendations?

    Can anyone recommend a good leather cleaner/conditioner for King Ranch leather? I know I read a thread months ago on this, but after searching recently- I can't find it. I saw where Lexol and Tannery were recommended for normal leather seats, but not sure if that would be good for the KR. The...
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    Professional Shop Recomendations?

    I've been considering an upgrade on my tires along with a lift when the factory rubber wears out (possibly some Kumho 37x13.50x20 on my stock rims with a 6" lift - suggestions/warnings welcomed). The only problem is, I don't wanna take it to any of the local accessory shops around here. Even...
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    Turbo diesel sport bike!

    Just bought the Oct.'08 issue of Motor Cyclist and saw this article (p.26). The "Thunderstar 1200 TDI" sportbike by Star Twin motors: -450 lbs. wet -VW 3-cyl. turbocharged, direct-injection diesel from the VW Lupo 3L -Yamaha 5-speed tranny -70hp/120 lb.-ft. torque -93 mpg! Sounds...
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    Dubya dropped in for lunch!

    Just thought this was pretty cool- it's not everyday that the Prez cruises in front of the office anyway! Dubya flew into town today for lunch. Shut down the entire city for a couple of hours, then left! All interstates, highways, and city streets that were anywhere NEAR his route were...
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    Spray-on coating for aux tank?

    Does anyone have any experience and/or suggestions on coating an auxiliary tank with a bed liner-type spray-on coating? My dad has a tank (with elec. pump and hand nozzle) that he took out of his 1-ton dually when he sold it. It's a white steel tank which wouldn't look bad 'cause my truck's...
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    HID light conversion?

    First of all I'd just like to say that this is one AWESOME forum (especially for a diesel newbie)!! I'm the last one in my family to own a diesel (parents-brother-sister-all own diesels) and have finally been converted! Unfortunately, I decided to get one AFTER they started tightening the...

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