"crazedclay: SBC murderer" (crazedclay)
10/22/2014 at 00:13 • Filed to: None
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"crazedclay: SBC murderer" (crazedclay)
10/22/2014 at 00:13 • Filed to: None | 18
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But that's ok. My former best friend who I parted with on REALLY bad terms stopped by the house tonight unannounced with a mea culpa in his back pocket. I could have been testy about all the stuff that went down that lead to us not speaking any more, but let it slide. A split second decision to grant amnesty. And I'm glad it went that way.
We went for a drive in the Malibu. And in doing so I managed to lift one of my heads on an extremely spirited throttle input vs vehicular velocity test, which in turn vented my entire cooling system into my engine bay through what is now undoubtedly the tattered remains of my left headgasket. Major boom. Nearly moreso because at the conclusion of the standing burnout the coolant sprung forth and utterly eliminated traction while I was at peak output, almost tossing us like so many frat boy promises into a nearby bus stop.
But it's cool. I have a good friend back.
And this is nothing out of the ordinary.
See.
Whenever we get together something blows up. His 190e, his skyline on multiple occasions, my old AMC eagle, and on and on. I think it's tradition. We always have the best chats and catchups while waiting in purgatory together. Be it while waiting for the flatbed to take us home or while freezing our fingertips trying to get an RB2o running in minus 30 because it seemed like a good idea at the time.
This time, I guess he recently lost his father and needed to talk to someone. And I'm glad we did. He's doing ok. He now showers regularly and seems to have really stepped up his photography game something fierce. And good for him.
The moral of the story is that bad blood sure is sweet and fiery but it can kill a man as fast as anything.
I will tear into the mighty 400 sbc and see what I can find this weekend. Best case, headgasket. Worst case, it's time to consider a full tear down and buildup for the next driving season come the spring.
I may also have bought a few cigarettes. On the cusp of quitting too. But I did just rekindle a good friendship and blow my baby up.
Logansteno: Bought a VW?
> crazedclay: SBC murderer
10/22/2014 at 00:22 |
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NOT THE MALIBU. NOOOOO. D:
Good to hear you've got a friend back though.
bob and john
> crazedclay: SBC murderer
10/22/2014 at 00:23 |
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wasnt he the guy who tried military, didnt work, and wasnt really going anywhere and just mooched off you in your house? room was a complete pigsty?
or was that someone else...I remember someone posting about having to kick out a best friend.....
1337HPMustang
> crazedclay: SBC murderer
10/22/2014 at 00:28 |
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rip in pieces malibu stationwagon. May a hot 350 find it's way into your engine bay. Glad you decided to forgive your friend, too many people nowadays have egos too big to apologize for anything and those that do are worth being friends with.
mcseanerson
> crazedclay: SBC murderer
10/22/2014 at 00:32 |
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Damn, glad you were able to patch things up though. Also glad that you know better then to be the bitter and vindictive type, that shit only hurts the people who choose to hold onto it.
Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> crazedclay: SBC murderer
10/22/2014 at 00:40 |
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Noooooooooo *stops for breath* ooooooooooooooooo......pe
You still want the drawing?
Tohru
> crazedclay: SBC murderer
10/22/2014 at 00:57 |
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The 400 small blocks like to eat head gaskets because of the twinned cylinder bores with no water jacket between them. The motor should still be just fine - new gaskets and head bolts, fresh oil change and new coolant, and you should be back on the road.
NotUnlessRoundIsFunny
> crazedclay: SBC murderer
10/22/2014 at 02:19 |
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Sorry to hear about the Malibu, but glad to hear about you and the friend.
And: it's really good to see you back on Oppo. :-)
thebigbossyboss
> crazedclay: SBC murderer
10/22/2014 at 06:39 |
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A) Sorry about your car. I wouldn't even know where to begin.
B) Glad you and your buddy are sorting it out. Plus now it might be easier to deal with, now that he's not messing up YOUR house.
C) Apparently there is no classes next week. Reading week or something (I thought that was in February...whatever) so finally going to make use of the video you gave me.
shop-teacher
> crazedclay: SBC murderer
10/22/2014 at 07:29 |
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That's great to have a friend back.
Now you've got a winter project!
ly2v8-Brian
> crazedclay: SBC murderer
10/22/2014 at 23:15 |
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Perfect excuse to coax out a few more ponies.