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Sun, 28 December 2014 02:34 |
Bruce Hart
Messages: 1501 Registered: October 2011 Location: La Grange, Wyoming
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Just as there are ENGINEERS and engineers there are MECHANICS and
mechanics! ;-)
And then there is the management!! ;-)
On Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 11:46 PM, Robert Mueller
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> Mike,
>
> Just as there are ENGINEERS and engineers there are MECHANICS and
> mechanics! ;-)
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Miller
>
> Ray,
> Q: Can you tow it on the flat?
> A: I bought it thinking that I could. But being the "top of the line" LTZ
> model, with a bigger engine than most, it has a different
> transmission than other Malibu's. (It is a 6 speed auto that was devloped
> with Ford.) I THINK it is still good for flat towing,
> but I also found out it is heaver than I expected, so the motivation to
> set it up to flat tow is less. I slected this exact
> year/model as it has adjustable petals. (Wife is rather small... 4'7".)
> I have several rigs that are better for flat towing, so I
> doubt I'll ever install a base plate on the "Boo."
>
> Q: Did you remove the front wheels when you did the light bulb?
> A: no, I just turned the wheels to one side. I also used a 2x4 block to
> hold the inner fender out of the way. I took pictures and
> really should put a write-up on my projects blog. (Lately that has been
> mostly SideKick stuff but some GMC.)
>
> I suspect the bulbs were the ones from the factory, and they are used for
> the day time driving lights, so they do have quite a good
> life span. I installed the highest quality (long life not high light
> output) bulbs I could find. I might not have to ever do the
> job again as they lasted 6 years.
>
> I am sure the design was a compromise between the "look" and the
> requirement for replacement.
>
> I also work with a high number of engineers. All I can say is: "The are
> engineers and there are Engineers."
>
> Mike
>
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Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
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1977 28' Kingsley
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By: Ray R. on Sat, 27 December 2014 20:09
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By: Ray R. on Sat, 27 December 2014 20:40
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