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Customs So my streak of breaking down ends at 60,000 miles in the Boogie Van

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by NotStockPhoto, Aug 15, 2011.

  1. NotStockPhoto
    Joined: Dec 10, 2006
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    Well after about 60k miles in the van all over the country in the last year I finally had to hitch a ride with AAA again

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    One of the cooler moments was when one of the guys who follows my travels on Facebook hopped on his bike to come hang out with me till AAA showed up....... So I had to get him to sign the van.

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    The guys at Honest Charleys wher very helpful and even cleared a spot in the AC for me to make a mess

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    I originally thought I had stripped a axle yoke, but after further inspection I think it was a little worse lol

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    I carry a spare axle but the flange was bent on it, but found a amazing place called Hudlows that is truing the axle and trying to make a bearing work on it
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    So if all goes well I will be back on the road today heading to Knoxville then up to the Relix show in Michigan
     
  2. DRUGASM
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    Good luck.

    You are living the dream.
     
  3. 34toddster
    Joined: Mar 28, 2006
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    from Missouri

    I'm thinking you have exceded the HP and torque design, is that a super charged big block? Yikes!
    Looks like you're in Good Hands
     
  4. Gator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2005
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    If you drive 'em enough they're gonna break sooner or later.

    Those guys at Honest Charley's are indeed a class act...

    Happy trails!
     
  5. tfeverfred
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    Sorry to hear about this, but you've got it handled. It's good to know you have a great network to have your back.
     
  6. flatheadpete
    Joined: Oct 29, 2003
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    from Burton, MI

    Ahhhh Shit happens. Get it fixed and get back out there!!
     
  7. DamnYankeesKustoms
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    You got the right guys repairing your axle, they do excellent work!!
     
  8. Slick Willy
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    60K!!??!! I can bearly go 6 miles without a break!!:eek:
     
  9. 49ratfink
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    I bet they didn't go 60 K without breaking even when they were new.
     
  10. deadendcruiser
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    That sucks John. At least you found good people to help you out. Good luck on the rest of your trip.
     
  11. rld14
    Joined: Mar 30, 2011
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    Damn I can't go 60k in ot garbage without a breakdown! Kudos to you for driving it!
     
  12. Hope ya get fixed and back on the road... God speed.....
     
  13. get back on the road and back to work, damnit!! ;)
     
  14. Hellfish
    Joined: Jun 19, 2002
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    Are the FC axles different from the car axles?
     
  15. pwschuh
    Joined: Oct 27, 2008
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    Wow, that thing must be a torque-monster! :)

    Time to go for an upgrade. Summers Brothers make axles for the Greenbriar???
     
  16. Van Dutch
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  17. Church
    Joined: Nov 15, 2002
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    from South Bay

    That's what happens when you don't go to bonneville. I' just sayin'. Once it's all fixed up, you can start a new streak.
     
  18. Great to see that you are in the "fix" mode
    It's also nice to see that the "Honest" group are real folks to help you out
    See ya back in Texas, sometime
     

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