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  2. So I Joined The U.s. Coast Guard...

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    So I gave up my really cush well paying job working Haz-Mat and emergency response for the studios, to join the U.S. Coast Guard... I want to go out and see things ordinary civilian life does not make possible, and get out of socal for a while, I'm sick of the traffic smog, and most of the people... I just need a pretty drastic change in my life... Anyways I'm so stoked about it, it's a huge paycut but I guess you just gotta do what makes you happy some times. I leave for boot camp sept 8 so I want be on the froums for a while (not that I have been very active as of late anyways). I scored pretty high on the ASVAB so they are guaranteeing my first district, I chose district 1 which is maine through NY, that cold weather will be a change :uhoh: ... So my truck will probably come with after boot, unless i'm on a cutter, so I look forward to maybe meeting some of you east coast guys..

     

    Yep, I almost did the same thing. Except I was going from Fire Rescue to the Marine Corps. I was going back and forth with recruiters on a weekly basis, took the ASVAB and my score was high enough to put me in my desired MOS of 0741 Aricraft/Aviation Fire Rescue. I know its not too late to join seeing as how I am still young, but I'll always have that thought in the back of my mind.

  3. Massive Fire In Conshohocken Pa.

    in Off-Topic/General

    Posted

    6 alarms, "calling all hands"........a total understatement there.

     

    That's what happens when.......

     

    1- the OIC did not do/does not have a good size up

    2- you do not have adequate protection of your exposures

    3- there is insufficient manpower

    4- advanced fire prior to arrival

    5- limited water supply

     

    Also, these buildings burn fast/collapse quickly when.....

     

    1- there is a common cockloft

    2- light weight wood truss roof(w/BS stamped gusset plates)

    3- wood I-beam floor joists(fireman killers)

    4- heavy fire load

     

    I hate to monday morning quarterback this fire, you can kind of tell what happened...Radiant Heat is a killer in these circumstances......that's why buildings this large should be fire proof(Type 1)/fire resistive(Type 2) construction, not friggin made of sticks like those buildings were.

     

    :fart:

     

    The new thing for construction companies in South Florida is "tilt wall construction". Walls are already assembled and brought in via 18 wheeler. These also pose a large threat to emergency crews working inside a building. I've seen a complete warehouse complex complete in construction be assembled in 2 days. Pretty scary. Not quite as bad as the old style northern wood homes, but it does pose quite a bad possibility for collapse under stress.

  7. What Should I Be Expecting To Pay

    in General SS

    Posted

    Thanks for the heads up Mr P., can I ask if the dayco product is reputable or should I go with the yank? I'm not looking to spend alot so what would your reccomendations be for the best bang for your buck/ safe and reputable converter. I chose the TBTC cause they are relativley inexpensive compared to a yank or PI (400+) and a TBTC can be had for $150 new but I need to know what brand to go with. Thanks

  11. Have Any Of You Guys Had A Kidney Stone

    in Off-Topic/General

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    I've brought in a couple patients with kidney stones and boy oh boy.. it even sounded painful. Then my dad had one and it literally brought him to his knees it hurt so bad. He went in to the E.R. at 4am and the charge nurse told him that she had a couple and that they hurt worse than delivering a child.

     

    Wish you a quick recoverey.

  12. O.k. Ready To Drop The Sss

    in Suspension & Brakes

    Posted

    O.K. so lately I have been checking out the threads related to drops. I have noticed that with the 22's now, the truck sits higher and is in need of a drop. I have been looking at the stance from a 2/2 drop and really like the stance. I dont want to go too low so I think a 2/2 is just right from the pics I've seen.

     

    So, what company/brand/components should I go with on my drop? Also, what should I be looking to spend (ballpark) for parts/components as well as install. Thanks for any light you guys can shed on this topic.

  13. Does Someone Make These

    in General SS

    Posted

    Thanks KTJ, but that first one was too cheesy for me. The second one did not come up. If I'm gonna do it, I want it to look professional. If I cannot find anything, I'm going to contact Shopman and see if he will do a group buy.

     

    Would anyone be interested?

  14. Does Someone Make These

    in General SS

    Posted · Edited by SSSmoke Eater (see edit history)

    My neighbor brought up a good suggestion today after I painted my stock grille black to match the truck. As I was putting back the bowtie, he said I should look into an American Flag bowtie for the grille with an SS in the middle. So has anyone ever seen these ? If not, I wonder if Shopman would be interested in making these. Basiclly I'm looking for the bowtie to be the American Flag with the SS symbol on the face. I'm gonna search around to try and find something.

     

     

    *EDIT* I just looked on Ebay and all I could find was real cheezy stick on decals. I'd be willing to to shell out the $ for a good product such as Shopmans bowties.

  17. Ss On 26's

    in Video & Photography

    Posted

    I think your truck looks bad@ss with those 26' rims. My only question is where did you get that combination of wheels and tires for 2 grand flat??? Because I would pay that price for those in a heartbeat!

     

    Ummm... in the Dirty South as his sn reflects.

  21. For Those Of You Who Have Painted Your Stock Mesh Girlle

    in Appearance, Cleaning, & Detailing

    Posted

    Ok, right now I have the entire grille shell, headlights and billet grille off the truck and sitting in the garage. I did this because I am planning on painting the stock mesh grille on the SS grille. Problem I have run into is removing the stock mesh grille from the grille shell itself. There are little tabs on the inside of the grille that appear to be holding the 2 pieces together. I need to know how to remove the stock grille from the grille shell.

     

    Heres pics to show what I'm talking about. Any help would be appreciated since I need to have her back on by Thursday. Thanks

    DSC02405.jpg

     

    Not the tab in the middle, but the 2 above and below it are the ones that I need to get off.

    DSC02406.jpg

    This is on the bottom of the grille (same tabs as rest of grille, just a different shot)

    DSC02407.jpg

    DSC02408.jpg

  22. For Those Of You Who Have Painted Your Stock Mesh Girlle

    in General SS

    Posted

    Ok, right now I have the entire grille shell, headlights and billet grille off the truck and sitting in the garage. I did this because I am planning on painting the stock mesh grille on the SS grille. Problem I have run into is removing the stock mesh grille from the grille shell itself. There are little tabs on the inside of the grille that appear to be holding the 2 pieces together. I need to know how to remove the stock grille from the grille shell.

     

    Heres pics to show what I'm talking about. Any help would be appreciated since I need to have her back on by Thursday. Thanks

    DSC02405.jpg

     

    Not the tab in the middle, but the 2 above and below it are the ones that I need to get off.

    DSC02406.jpg

    This is on the bottom of the grille (same tabs as rest of grille, just a different shot)

    DSC02407.jpg

    DSC02408.jpg

  24. Need Some Of Your Opinions

    in Appearance, Cleaning, & Detailing

    Posted

    I personally REALLY like your current setup, it looks awesome. If anything, I would say buy these new set of rims/ tires then mount em and put em up for sale. Bottom line is if you dont like em, your buying em for a good price so just turn around and sell em or possibly make money on em. If you like the way they look mounted, take pics, post em up and see what you like. Bottom line is its up to you. The day I mounted my rims, I wanted to sell them within 2 hrs of mounting but they grew on me and I love em now.

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