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I think some of the TV scenes in that program were shot at "Shortys" near Anniston. Shorty sold out to a yankee outfit and they scrapped every bit of green iron on the yare. They would not sell a nut or bold. Several good trucks, engines in a can and other good parts went through the shredder...

Regular gas is 2.70 a gallon and climbing here. :shock: The thinner prob would have worked as a fuel extender if I had diluted it a LOT MORE. Once I get the immediate problem fixed I will burn this stuff a little at a time until I get rid of it, I'm that chea.......err....frugal. :lol: Looks...

In my never ending quest for cheap fuel alternatives I bought 55 gallons of recycled solvent (thought it was mineral spirits) Friday for $2.41 a gallon. Turns out it was laquer thinner but I was commited by then (and prob should be commited now) so I put about 20 gallons in the duece and added a...

Too rich for my blood.....maybe after I sell all my dueces.

I have been around mil vehicles most of my adult life and have driven many of them at one time or another. I like the fact that they are simple, easy to work on, available, and can mash any dufus that is dumb enough to pull out in front of you. I bought the duece when I got outbid on three 5 ton...

Wrecker's rules of the road (and living in general) Never play cards with a guy named "Ace". Never shoot dice with a guy named "Slick". Never buy a car from a guy named "Red". And NEVER, EVER eat at a place called "Mom's". :shock:

I have several of these trucks in my sights. Hope I'm not bidding agin too many of ya. The real object of my desire is a 5 ton tractor. :mrgreen: If I don't get that its' Katy bar the door on dueces. It ain't over til the fat lady sings . May the best man win. :lol:

It is not a good idea to burn holes or weld to a frame rail. It buggers the temper of the metal. If you have to have a hole use a BF drill, preferably a slow one with a new, sharp bit. It will take a while but can save a lot of grief over frame failure.

If you need parts there are two M 211's in a local junkyard. The guy said I could have them for scrap prices since he has had them so long. PM me if interested.

Welcome to the Dark (green) Side :twisted:. We have cookies :D . This is more than a hobby, it's an obsession. :jumpin: One vehicle will lead to another and another.....they will get bigger. I got a duece, I want a 5 ton, if I get the 5 ton, I'll want a HEMMTT. There is no...

I am in the process of making the shelter on the duece more livable. I plan to put in a fold down queen sized (inflatable) bed. Other creature comforts will include a small fridge, microwave, sink and maybe a port-a-pot (if I can get ventilation installed). Carpet has already been purchased and...

BoT, I am planning on bidding on a couple of trucks at Smyrna. I'll PM you lot numbers. Thanks Wreckerman

There are several coming up on GL this month. May bring down the price. To aviod the carping I will not disclose location but anyone can do a search.

As much as I like the 280 shelter up in the bed of the duece it keeps me from using the beast for a hauler (and makes the fuel milage suck). I was thinking I might mount the sheter to a bolster trailer and tow it when needed. Anyone have one near me. I'm in NE Alabama. Pics, price appreciated.

Since I am back among the ranks of the gainfully employed and financial disenfranchisement has been staved off I plan on being there. :jumpin: We should make plans to link up at various points and convoy in together on a specified day if possible. :idea: I lothe I-75 and will prob not get...

That is the HETT (Heavy Equipment Transporter). It was (IMHO) designed by an idiot after lenghty consultation with a pack of morons (probably retired Transportation officers working for the builder). It has a fuel sucking, two stroke Driptroit V-8 diesel (other application for this engine is...

ELMO!!!!!!! That looks like my long lost petting possum Elmo, I'm glad he got a good home.

Awesome like a possum. I'd chop 15 feet off the body, put on a flatbed with a gooseneck hitch and go green iron hunting. :idea: But then again, I'm just a redneck with a cutting torch. :mrgreen: There would still be plenty of room for a small living room. 8) It would be a sweet ride to...

Here is my contribution. Some of the pics were taken by Jim. Well......I seem to have lost the capabilty of posting photos. I browse, open, and hit "add attachment. Nothing!!!!!! Wassup???? Any ideas moderators??

Great looking truck.....................run now while you still have money and a life :cookoo: