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josh1147 · 12-09-2008, 07:44 AM

When I was a kid in Nebraska, not only did we fill the gas tank 1/2 way up with sand, top it off with water, then add gas.....but we also waited until early November to change from our summer tires to our cheater slicks and drop spindles.

The combination of added weight, lower tread height, and lowering the overall vehicle closer to the ground really helped us get around in the snow and ice.

There was even one time that I had the chance to help a couple others slow down and keep from sliding into on-coming traffic. You'd be amazed how much stopping power a "high-centered" 1983 Berlinetta has!

The only thing we never really figured out was to keep the radiator and wind-shield fluid from freezing up. We tried everything and we were always sure to use the best distilled water that we could find. Made sure we flushed all of that glycol crap out.

If anyone has a fix, I'd love to hear about it.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-09-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TonytheTiger

what the hell is going on here?

Hey, you stole my line!

zebra · 01-11-2009, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by josh1147

...The only thing we never really figured out was to keep the radiator and wind-shield fluid from freezing up. We tried everything and we were always sure to use the best distilled water that we could find. Made sure we flushed all of that glycol crap out.

If anyone has a fix, I'd love to hear about it.

just put 1/2 qt of 20W-50 in each reservoir with the distilled water & you should be golden. the oil won't freeze & it's designed to go into parts of the engine, so that sounds like your fix

zebra · 07-22-2009, 01:59 PM

just a test for something else...

you didn't see anything...

*CamaroSpike23* · 07-22-2009, 04:27 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^

is it running?

zebra · 07-22-2009, 11:23 PM

no

zebra · 07-22-2009, 11:25 PM

the other engine (and everything that's supposed to be with it) showed up this morning, but it was raining all day... didn't feel like crawling in the mud to bolt the transmission & exhaust together. not to mention i still can't find frame mounts. i guess i'll buy new ones

Vash · 07-22-2009, 11:34 PM

Trade it for a running ride. Is there any attachment to it?

There are good cars for 3-5000 grand.

*CamaroSpike23* · 07-24-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

the other engine (and everything that's supposed to be with it) showed up this morning, but it was raining all day... didn't feel like crawling in the mud to bolt the transmission & exhaust together. not to mention i still can't find frame mounts. i guess i'll buy new ones

check www.gmpartsdirect.com (if you havent already) and my buddy Shon might have what you need at a good price www.herronperformance.com

zebra · 09-09-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

Trade it for a running ride. Is there any attachment to it?

There are good cars for 3-5000 grand.

as i've told other people before, trading to get what i want ain't an option because what i want was only made for 1 year (1999) - a NBS 1/2 ton 4x4 with a 5.3 & manual transmission

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

check www.gmpartsdirect.com (if you havent already) and my buddy Shon might have what you need at a good price www.herronperformance.com

i finally got those mounts. thanks, though

here's the build
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40934

FenwickHockey65 · 09-09-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

don't it help your rear traction if you fill the gas tank 1/2 way up with sand to make it heavier over the axle?

Uhh...were you joking?

zebra · 09-09-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Uhh...were you joking?

nope. i do it in the truck every winter. pickups are just so light in the rear

FenwickHockey65 · 09-09-2009, 12:31 PM

I've heard of throwing sand bags over the rear axle in the bed, but never pouring it into the tank.

zebra · 09-09-2009, 12:36 PM

07-22-2009, 01:59 PM	#18
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	just a test for something else... you didn't see anything... __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

07-22-2009, 11:23 PM	#20
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	no __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

07-22-2009, 11:25 PM	#21
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	the other engine (and everything that's supposed to be with it) showed up this morning, but it was raining all day... didn't feel like crawling in the mud to bolt the transmission & exhaust together. not to mention i still can't find frame mounts. i guess i'll buy new ones __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

09-09-2009, 12:31 PM	#27
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I've heard of throwing sand bags over the rear axle in the bed, but never pouring it into the tank. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

09-09-2009, 12:36 PM	#28
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	__________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

12-09-2008, 07:44 AM	#15
josh1147 Delivered 29June09 Drives: Early Order Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 411 View My Garage	When I was a kid in Nebraska, not only did we fill the gas tank 1/2 way up with sand, top it off with water, then add gas.....but we also waited until early November to change from our summer tires to our cheater slicks and drop spindles. The combination of added weight, lower tread height, and lowering the overall vehicle closer to the ground really helped us get around in the snow and ice. There was even one time that I had the chance to help a couple others slow down and keep from sliding into on-coming traffic. You'd be amazed how much stopping power a "high-centered" 1983 Berlinetta has! The only thing we never really figured out was to keep the radiator and wind-shield fluid from freezing up. We tried everything and we were always sure to use the best distilled water that we could find. Made sure we flushed all of that glycol crap out. If anyone has a fix, I'd love to hear about it.

07-22-2009, 11:34 PM	#22
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Trade it for a running ride. Is there any attachment to it? There are good cars for 3-5000 grand.

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