Broke

SusanMN

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Jun 1, 2007
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4,098
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Sorry aa battery. Hoping there will be better times and more $$ and an unbroke car ahead.
 

Escape

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Apr 4, 2009
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I had a car once that always broke when I was broke. How did it Know? It was uncanny. .
 

Escape

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Apr 4, 2009
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Tough times' for lots of folks. Booming times for others. Not like the 1930's when the stock market crashed. No handouts back then.

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ARC

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Aug 19, 2014
37,306
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Tarpon Springs
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JW 8X-ML X2-VP 585
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Once I was so broke I couldn't even pay attention.
 

Xraywolf

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Feb 28, 2005
3,576
4,360
MI USA
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Ace 400, AT Pro, equinox 800, Simplex,Vanquish 540
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Step 1, fix vehicle.
I know, easier said than done sometimes, but an all out effort must be made to keep oneself mobile.
I did alot of front end work in oct/nov [ball joints, bearings, brakes, tierods, brake line, pitman, ujoints and more] just to avoid having to do it in the freezing cold [And yes, got an alignment after all that work]. Maybe you are not capable of the repair, and in that case that sucks if you don't have the $$to pay someone.

Could look on craigslist for a "mobile mechanic" who may be willing to barter for something.
 

pepperj

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Feb 3, 2009
37,602
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Deus, Deus 2, Minelab 3030, E-Trac,
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How bad is the broke? re: car/detector
 

Tnmountains

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Jan 27, 2009
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South East Tennessee on Ga, Ala line
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Tesoro Conquistador freq shift
Fisher F75
Garrett AT-Pro
Garet carrot
Neodymium magnets
5' Probe
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How bad is the broke? re: car/detector


What is wrong with the car? I have learned that was is broke for some might be an easy repair for others. Use the knowledge these people have. I crank a wrench on everything I have. Youtube is a good guide.
 

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aa battery

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Oct 11, 2006
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3,241
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Alternater, powersteering pump and belt.
 

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aa battery

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Oct 11, 2006
10,620
3,241
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battery holders broke
 

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aa battery

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Oct 11, 2006
10,620
3,241
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Tough times' for lots of folks. Booming times for others. Not like the 1930's when the stock market crashed. No handouts back then.

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pepperj

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Deus, Deus 2, Minelab 3030, E-Trac,
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Alternater, powersteering pump and belt.

Try the auto wreckers for the used when you get a bit of coin. Youtube probably guide you the rest of the way. Best of luck
What's up with the detector?
 

pepperj

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Here's another thought from having owned a scrap yard.
Call an auto wrecker up and ask if you could trade a days labour for the parts even.
I know I have helped guys out over the years that had a bit of the hard times, and needed a bit of work/cash.
It worked out well because there's always something to be done.
 

Tnmountains

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Jan 27, 2009
18,717
11,709
South East Tennessee on Ga, Ala line
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Tesoro Conquistador freq shift
Fisher F75
Garrett AT-Pro
Garet carrot
Neodymium magnets
5' Probe
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All Treasure Hunting
You can drive with out a power steering pump if you have to. A refurbished alternator is around 60 bucks on trade in. Less than 20 for a cheap belt. I think you can be back on the road for less than a 100 bucks.I thought you had serious problems.
 

birdman

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Jan 28, 2005
7,458
2,393
Choctaw Beach Florida
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Equinox 800 and ORX, tesoro Cibola with garret,whites and minelab pinpointers
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All Treasure Hunting
If gas prices keep going up were all gonna be broke
 

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