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Joe Handley

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  1. That would be the wrong front suspension for that generation of 4x4 Ram, those used something more like the solid axle and 4 link with a track bar like what the MJ, XJ, ZJ, and TJ Jeeps all used........just heavier duty. The '02 and newer 1500's are IFS while the 2500 and 3500 Rams still use the beafier version of that solid axle front suspension.
  2. And usually within 24hours too
  3. Depends, when I prepay, I usually give the cashier too much to make sure I fill the tanks then go back and get the change and in many cases buy a snack and/or sugary beverage with the change. I can see if somebody gave enough to put some fuel in and go having an affect on in store sales, but not as much as pay at the pump could.
  4. I was looking over if a bit more with Dad, he figured all it would take was to blow/knock the debris out of it and use it longer, but the K&N is in there now. Also pulled out a corregated felt mystery tube (it's thought to be a silencer among other Avenger and 200 owners who've done the same) out of the airbox.
  5. Not to mention it was off a farm in Indiana, IIRC. Spent my whole life in the midwest, no doubt that in my mind that if were a Full frame GM or Unibody Mopar from Arizona that things might have been a bit more even.
  6. I only know of two stations around here that don't require prepay at all of the pumps, and those are all direct view of the cashier.
  7. Lol, dealership told me months ago when I had my 200 in for an oil change that the air filter was dirty, then reminded me when I had it in to have the head rest recall done. Well, I finally had the chance to swap in the K&N I got for it...............Yup, that is one filthy, filthy filter after less than 22k miles!
  8. What about the Revell late 60's Dart and Charger? Those could be had with B/RB motors and I think the Dart may have also had a 340 in it...........being 5:30am, I can't remember for sure.................
  9. Even though I have the day off, I can't even justify the fuel let alone entrance fee and anything I might like. My hours for this week and last are so lousy that I can't afford to waste any of the money I have now so I will have money other than what's going to my car payment........then I have found out that by March 1st, my store will have new owners and I don't know what kind affect that is going to have either.
  10. Only thing I can think that's bad about those kits is that we don't have one at work or that I could afford it right now if we did!
  11. Just had a customer tell me about this tonight, I guess these guys are local!
  12. If it makes you feel better, I had the chance to slide my Jeep around and dirt track it a bit as I was leaving work last night
  13. The neighbor's kids do that for us when the snow isn't too bad, and even then we go and finish off everything with a snow blower to get the snow deeper into the yards then clear a path for the mailman. I have to work tomorrow, so I don't know if Dad is going to run the snowblower at all or just let the warmer weather melt it away.
  14. No, I meant either or both Nick. Seen and heard about it with both of my parents' families.
  15. Between the weather and what's going on with my store right now, the whole rest of this month is going to be interesting.
  16. There are days I wish that was an option.
  17. And we might be getting one last blast tomorrow.......
  18. I think insomnia might become an issue for the next week or so due to goings on at work.
  19. You did get lucky there G, wish I could say the same for either of my parent's families.
  20. Like Highway said Nick, there's one in each family
  21. I'll still take that over 0ยบ!
  22. And it looks like we're getting a bit more........oh goodie........
  23. Just found out today we will be having our contest on March 22 for all of you who might be interested. Bring our models on in when we open at 10am and we usually have the judging done by 3pm. The store's address and phone number is; 2061A Lincoln Highway (Rt. 38) St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 587-1256
  24. Have you guys seen the Fox River lately? I drove over it on Fabian Pkwy going into work and it was almost completely frozen over with snow covering the ice! Seeing as some of my favorite crawling spots are along there, it might be a while before I can find any of the rocks...........they're currently buried under the snow, and just might be under the river for a few months afterwards too.
  25. I was going to say that seemed kinda heavy for a Civic, my 2012 Chrysler 200 Touring weights just under 3600lbs (the Limited and S are over 3600lbs), has 6 airbags, the larger, heavier, and much more power 283hp flex fuel V-6 backed by a 6 speed auto transaxle that I think might be a distant relative of the 60's Torqueflite 3 speeds, yet has given me upwards of 25mpg on E85, nearly 30mpg on 91 octane premium on the interstates, is capable of 14's in the quarter mile on either fuel. In day to day use in Suburban Chicago can range from a low of 14mpg (on E85 while sitting in traffic and seeing lots of cold start drive-thru time mixed with some hard acceleration pulls ) to a max 21mpg on regular (lots of easy, hypermile type driving at night with low traffic) Even my 1998 Jeep Cherokee shouldn't even weigh as much as my 200, probably close in weight to the a fore mentioned Cornet, even though it is a 4wd vehicle with a 700lbs engine up front over it's live front axle and has 2 airbags up front.
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