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And I'm the grumpy old fart that they're talking about.
And since our newb flyBURopTIK has kindly stepped up to the plate, I will use his first post as an example.
BIG difference on how Zack and flyBuropTik entered the website. You can see it in the very first post. Underlined portions are the areas I have an issue with.
flyBURopTIK
FNG Here! (Well, I guess Im good with that title for a few days... lol)
Ive recently exchanged some money with our good friends at GL & started the uhh... 'Waiting' process for an EUC. With that being said, when I finially get the greenlight & go to pick up my new (to me) duce
When Im giving it once-over, is there anything in particular I should be paying attention to prior to getting it out on the open road?
Any tools in particular I should bring with me?
Assuming that it hasnt been driven/fired up in the preceeding 3 months, anything I should be on the lookout for?
Anyone have experience with diesel additives? Ive got a decent amount of milage inbetween picking it up & home, Ive been thinking of bringing a bottle of hammerdown (or if someone's got a better reccomendation?) with me & running it thru a tank to get the guts nice & shiney prior to a fluids change.
Seems like prior to joining here, I saw a thread about someone with a 2xxx series alison upgrade kit to be able to do some left-lane speeds -Anyone have any info on that?
Last one for the time being... Seems like Ive seen some people talking about locking doors? Im assuming this is using a key on the outside? Can anyone point me in the right direction for this one...?
What are my issues with this? A once over on a truck out of a GL lot to drive a long distance is asking for trouble especially after I get it out on the 'open road' to do some left lane driving. Deuces aren't made for 'left lane' driving. Everything about the suspension and the brake system are contrary to that. Of course it hasn't been driven in 3 months. It takes nearly that to clear the entire DRMO process.
As for tools and pickup advise, how many thread will there be on this.
There are ones on the GL lot at Forest Park that haven't moved in well over 2 years.
Biggest issue I have is the combination of lack of skill in driving it, lack of knowledge of the vehicle, indications for 'hot rodding', and left lane driving all in the space of the first post. If you want a fast truck, go get a Ford Super Duty. If your worried about fuel economy, don't buy a deuce. They drink a tank of fuel for breakfast and ask for another in between lunch and dinner.
NOW let's look at this newest members initial post:
I Won a deuce on GL the other day.... Paid for it.. now waiting for my euc to clear... IN the mean time i would love to get some hands on experience with a deuce so i will know what to expect on the trip home. It is about 200 miles from me.. I have never driven a deuce but i have driven large vehicles.. Rvs Box trucks ECt.. It would be great if someone close by with a running truck would give me a few pointers on the trucks so i know what to do when it is time for me to pick my truck up... I Have been doing lots of reading all of the info on the site.. Just would be great for some hands on experience.... I am located in augusta Georgia..... SOME HELP WOULD BE GREAT THANKS GUYS
No mention of everything that is wrong in the other post. Looking for assistance in gaining duece specific experience before he picks it up yet already has some truck experience. In general he is displaying a level of maturity and responsibility I think is missing from the previous post.
That my friend is why Zack gets a and you get the . I have no doubt Zack is already making arrngements for insurance, registration, and other requirements for a safe, responsible drive home in the RIGHT lane.
Zack, if you need any help. Let me or the other guys know. See you at the GA Rally if not sooner.
And since our newb flyBURopTIK has kindly stepped up to the plate, I will use his first post as an example.
BIG difference on how Zack and flyBuropTik entered the website. You can see it in the very first post. Underlined portions are the areas I have an issue with.
flyBURopTIK
FNG Here! (Well, I guess Im good with that title for a few days... lol)
Ive recently exchanged some money with our good friends at GL & started the uhh... 'Waiting' process for an EUC. With that being said, when I finially get the greenlight & go to pick up my new (to me) duce
When Im giving it once-over, is there anything in particular I should be paying attention to prior to getting it out on the open road?
Any tools in particular I should bring with me?
Assuming that it hasnt been driven/fired up in the preceeding 3 months, anything I should be on the lookout for?
Anyone have experience with diesel additives? Ive got a decent amount of milage inbetween picking it up & home, Ive been thinking of bringing a bottle of hammerdown (or if someone's got a better reccomendation?) with me & running it thru a tank to get the guts nice & shiney prior to a fluids change.
Seems like prior to joining here, I saw a thread about someone with a 2xxx series alison upgrade kit to be able to do some left-lane speeds -Anyone have any info on that?
Last one for the time being... Seems like Ive seen some people talking about locking doors? Im assuming this is using a key on the outside? Can anyone point me in the right direction for this one...?
What are my issues with this? A once over on a truck out of a GL lot to drive a long distance is asking for trouble especially after I get it out on the 'open road' to do some left lane driving. Deuces aren't made for 'left lane' driving. Everything about the suspension and the brake system are contrary to that. Of course it hasn't been driven in 3 months. It takes nearly that to clear the entire DRMO process.
As for tools and pickup advise, how many thread will there be on this.
There are ones on the GL lot at Forest Park that haven't moved in well over 2 years.
Biggest issue I have is the combination of lack of skill in driving it, lack of knowledge of the vehicle, indications for 'hot rodding', and left lane driving all in the space of the first post. If you want a fast truck, go get a Ford Super Duty. If your worried about fuel economy, don't buy a deuce. They drink a tank of fuel for breakfast and ask for another in between lunch and dinner.
NOW let's look at this newest members initial post:
I Won a deuce on GL the other day.... Paid for it.. now waiting for my euc to clear... IN the mean time i would love to get some hands on experience with a deuce so i will know what to expect on the trip home. It is about 200 miles from me.. I have never driven a deuce but i have driven large vehicles.. Rvs Box trucks ECt.. It would be great if someone close by with a running truck would give me a few pointers on the trucks so i know what to do when it is time for me to pick my truck up... I Have been doing lots of reading all of the info on the site.. Just would be great for some hands on experience.... I am located in augusta Georgia..... SOME HELP WOULD BE GREAT THANKS GUYS
No mention of everything that is wrong in the other post. Looking for assistance in gaining duece specific experience before he picks it up yet already has some truck experience. In general he is displaying a level of maturity and responsibility I think is missing from the previous post.
That my friend is why Zack gets a and you get the . I have no doubt Zack is already making arrngements for insurance, registration, and other requirements for a safe, responsible drive home in the RIGHT lane.
Zack, if you need any help. Let me or the other guys know. See you at the GA Rally if not sooner.