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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Rent or borrow an engine hoist in San Diego

Anyone got a lead on where I could borrow or rent an engine hoist from in San Diego (Mira Mesa)? It's about time to pull the engine out of the second chassis I picked up. (To then put my good engine into.)
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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hey neighbor you any good with wires?
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Doesn't autozone rent these guys? If mine wasn't in use right now I would help you out.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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I asked Kragen and Autozone, they don't have any. They suggested an equipment rental place. I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for places to rent from.

I'm waiting for someone to come in with, "You've got a tree and some rope, don't you?"

Drugblock.... whaddya mean good with wires? I can solder, and there's a few parts of my car that are held on with wire. So yeah, I guess so.

Right now I'm trying to get that rustoleum paint job to work. I suck at painting.

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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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how long you going to need the hoist for
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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having to track down some spark issues.....you game.....?
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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who me
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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both you guys....
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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when?
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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whenever you have time....
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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okay, well that settles everything
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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everyone here is busy......i pretty much work whenever i want so whenever your free i can be.....
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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hmm how about sunday monday is a holiday satuday looks like were going to mission valley dave and busters and friday i don't think im doing anything either im pretty sur my bro and i are game for friday... but saturday i can't so friday or sunday or both days im good for
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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come down this friday man.....you bring your bro....i'll brink some drinks and puerto rican food.....
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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oh **** son sounds like a party im down for that
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yeah like sugar cubes
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Originally Posted by drugblock12a
everyone here is busy......i pretty much work whenever i want so whenever your free i can be.....
I want your job!!!!
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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hey kicks clear that **** through your wife i don't want water bottles flying
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Bump. Anyone got a hoist I can borrow for like 2 weeks?
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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you seriously haven't found one yet? did autozone tell you they didn't have one at the moment or non at all?
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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None at all. I broke down and bought one from Harbor Freight, since it would actually be cheaper than renting one. Which brings up the follow-up question...

Would anyone like to buy a slightly used engine hoist in about a month?
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