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Intro from northern mn

JPx187

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Hi, I'm Jake. I'm a traveling mechanic and a vehicular enthusiast. I work on foodservice equipment and I tend to have an engineers viewpoint on things. What I mean by that is that I have to see the theory of operation before I understand the role of each part.
Here's an example of daily life at the shop:


I decided to buy an '09 after much consideration of the cost of ownership of other full size trucks. Pulling requirements are minimal, even our biggest machines weigh in under a ton. I average 50k miles a year for work, so mileage was vaguely important, but my budget went up with the expected lifespan. I figured upkeep costs are awash with gasoline counterparts, especially once I get into the 200k+ range. Rust was also a consideration, since this is to be a work truck, I have to keep up an image. I can't afford a new truck, and up here in the frigid north even 5 year old trucks show rust.
Anyway, here's what I came up with. I'll start a build thread over in members rides in a little while newguy.jpg
 
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JPx187

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North Dakota has a good group not far from you. Lots of knowledge and help there. Check out the North Dakota Military Vehicle Collectors Association. ( NDMVCA ) Eddy
Thanks for the heads up, but I'm on the wisconsin border of mn
 
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