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Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by 54HotRod, May 17, 2012.

  1. 54HotRod
    Joined: May 31, 2010
    Posts: 509

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    I received orders the other day that put me back in an infantry unit and I will be going to Afghanistan in a little more than a month. I drained the fuel tank about a month ago, will it be okay without anything in it or will that cause it to rust while I'm gone? It has oil, trany fluid and coolant do I need to worry about anything else?
     
  2. 1954vicky
    Joined: Oct 18, 2009
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    1954vicky
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    from Reno, NV

    Damn that ****s, but we thank you for your service to our country.
     
  3. missysdad1
    Joined: Dec 9, 2008
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    Good luck, 54HotRod. Run the carburetor dry or take it off and dump the fuel out. Might be okay until you get back, might not. Depends on how long you're gonna be gone. Thank God for the internet. You can keep in touch with us from the sandbox. Please do, okay...? And, 2X on the gra***ude. Thank you for your service to our country. It is men like you who keep us free...
     
  4. raybug
    Joined: Oct 3, 2010
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    yes thank you for your service and may god look over you and everyone who has helped keep this country free
     
  5. 1956Ford
    Joined: Nov 21, 2010
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    If you are going to Sangin, I know a good kid stationed there. Be safe, come back, then fill up the tank and cruise.
     
  6. JeffB2
    Joined: Dec 18, 2006
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    from Phoenix,AZ

    Be safe and keep in touch hopefully they will finally end this and our men and women can come home,thanks for your service!
     
  7. Dos Cincos
    Joined: May 13, 2011
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    Stay safe and God Bless.
     
  8. Yes, empty the carb. Damned ethanol will probably deteriorate and clog the carb.

    Thanks for your service.
    TC
    Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club '69
     
  9. HOTRODPRIMER
    Joined: Jan 3, 2003
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    Thank you for your service,,we can't say it enough to be fortunate in having men like you putting themselves in harms way everyday to protect our freedom & way of life.

    Stay safe. HRP
     
  10. 54HotRod
    Joined: May 31, 2010
    Posts: 509

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    Thanks for the information, I will definitely make sure all the fuel is out of the carb. If I have the ability to use the internet, I will post and let you guys know how things are going. We should be in the Helmend Province where Sangin is located from what I know, but there are no solid details that I can really discuss until we are there. I'm sure that most of you guys know how that operational security goes. Plus I will still be in the states for a few more weeks so I will continue to post until I leave.
     
  11. skoh73
    Joined: Apr 17, 2008
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    Stay safe over there. I will never be able to thank you enough for your service.
     
  12. old lady's mad
    Joined: Mar 18, 2007
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    man that ****s just when your getting it finished up to cruise in. i thought the pres said there bring yall home not sending them over. keep safe over there and keep in touch. and thank everyone of our service men and women for me.
     
  13. bigshawn
    Joined: Jul 5, 2010
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    Good Luck and be safe . Thanks for your service for keeping this country great
     
  14. Jent54ford
    Joined: May 15, 2012
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    Jent54ford
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    from Buda TX

    Thank you for your service.
     
  15. uglysteve
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    Good luck man be safe over there! Thanks for your service and keep in touch with us hambers
     
  16. lincolnhead
    Joined: May 29, 2010
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    from Marysville

    Good luck god speed if you run into a first E-8 named John Guerrero say hello for me thats my brother he is there for his 2nd your in the sand box. Keep us posted and from thanks from another Vet.

    Chris
     
  17. ctfortner
    Joined: Aug 16, 2008
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    from West TN

    be safe man, and thanks for all you do!
     
  18. Retro Jim
    Joined: May 27, 2007
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    Thank you for the service that you are going to be doing to keep us all safe and free back home ! Keep you head down and your back against the wall and stay safe ! Make sure you come back home real soon !
    When you get a chance and find a computer , make sure to stop by and say Hi !
    Take care and see you soon !

    Jim
     
  19. 1 Ford fan
    Joined: Sep 21, 2008
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    Will keep you and your family in our prayers... Good luck. Gerry
     
  20. A.P. Photography
    Joined: May 9, 2009
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    A.P. Photography
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    Thanks for your service and be safe.
     
  21. 54HotRod
    Joined: May 31, 2010
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    Well, tonight is the final night here. I have been so busy lately that there has been no progress on my Ford in the past two months, and she will sit for several more. If we have internet where I'm going maybe I can post every once in while.
     
  22. dwaynerz
    Joined: Nov 16, 2006
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    good luck and godspeed to you 54hotrod. hope you can keep in touch.
     
  23. flyboy89
    Joined: Oct 6, 2010
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    from So. Cal.

    Good luck and hurry back to get that '54 on the road.
     
  24. dragonknucks
    Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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    Good luck and Be safe! Lookin forward to your return. Thank you for your service.
     
  25. Good luck and stay safe my HAMB brother .
     
  26. genosslk
    Joined: Feb 6, 2009
    Posts: 245

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    Drop off your car at my shop, I'll take loving care of it for your return..... That's the least I can do for what you do for us!
     
  27. 54HotRod
    Joined: May 31, 2010
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    Well, its already a different war than Iraq, I never imagined that I would be connected to a wireless connection on any base we were going to be at. Thanks to everyone for the good luck wishes. Hopefully this will only last the short time they are saying.
     
  28. old lady's mad
    Joined: Mar 18, 2007
    Posts: 169

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    glad you able to check in, hope they are right and its over soon.
     

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