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Hardtops, yuck! I'm glad there is a market for them though. I've never had a problem getting rid of them.
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I Won A Hardtop!!!
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I thought the only way was a hard top... but after installing my New GMA cover and all good parts I would not go back.
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You could have gotten one of my soft tops for cheaper Westy. 
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BLA BLA BLA .. but I scored 9 Tan cargo cover kits for the 5 tons today.....
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I did talk to a guy who told me his truck was warmer in the winter with a soft top verses the hard top .
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Sweet. Looks like we need to buy 5 tons now. I have soft tops for the 900 series trucks too. Maybe Clinto would be happy with a 900 series wrecker.
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Clinto should be happy if he gets a Lego wrecker!
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Prefer the soft tops also. Especially the newer soft tops with rubber rope, they seal well to the cab. There is no difference in insulating noise or cold between the two.
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Like tacos, I like 'em hard or soft.
After a heavy fresh snowstorm, I find that driving a truck with a soft top, is like being in a snow-globe! One day, I had the dog with me and I looked over at her and she was all white (black lab) , she had about a 1/2" of snow on her! I had bad windshield seals. And we all know how well the wipers work in a snowstorm, the stroke gets shorter and shorter as the snow sticks, until they stop cycling. I have actually opened the windshield and the rear window, to let it just pass through!
For 2 winters now, I have driven a soft top truck with no heater(yeah, I have other trucks with heaters and some spare heaters too). It hasn't been too bad. I just use my windshield scraper on the inside too. I don't like to sweat...
After a heavy fresh snowstorm, I find that driving a truck with a soft top, is like being in a snow-globe! One day, I had the dog with me and I looked over at her and she was all white (black lab) , she had about a 1/2" of snow on her! I had bad windshield seals. And we all know how well the wipers work in a snowstorm, the stroke gets shorter and shorter as the snow sticks, until they stop cycling. I have actually opened the windshield and the rear window, to let it just pass through!
For 2 winters now, I have driven a soft top truck with no heater(yeah, I have other trucks with heaters and some spare heaters too). It hasn't been too bad. I just use my windshield scraper on the inside too. I don't like to sweat...
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5 tons? Have you not heard Kenny's brake drum story?
Only 5 ton I want is an M62A1 or an M816. Only reason I'd put up with all the weight (and cost) of a 5 ton is so I can move our stuff around.
936 = I love the air brakes.
936 = automatic transmission. No way. Automatics are for girls.
You've already got me working on like 8 trucks. I can't deal with 9.
Now why do you have to go and be like that? I thought we were friends. I see how it is.
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936 = automatic transmission. No way. Automatics are for girls.
Not a problem, since your girlfriend buys/owns more MVs than you !
I'm surprised she has not bought a wrecker yet( I know, you haven't bought her a diamond yet, either)
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Dawn is going to kick my arse for this one but here goes. Clinto, if I were in your position, there would be a work slow down until the proper equipment (wrecker) was provided. If your employer, (has you working on 8 truck) has a problem, call OSHA! LOL. Sorry Dawn, couldn't resist. I reckon the price on my camo soft top just went up!
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Not a problem, since your girlfriend buys/owns more MVs than you !
Hey! I resemble that remark.
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You are correct Gimpy. I think that is about the kind of wrecker that I could afford right now. Just have to work on being able to make it look like a real one. I wonder if Clinto will know the difference.
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You are so right DH. He keeps complaining that he does not have a wrecker, but I don't have my ring yet either. He keeps saying something about he will need to consult with his attorney to work out an agreement.Not a problem, since your girlfriend buys/owns more MVs than you !
I'm surprised she has not bought a wrecker yet( I know, you haven't bought her a diamond yet, either)
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Kenny, how could you?
I guess that you have been friends with Clinto longer so I should expect this. Refer to Gimpy's post about no ring yet and you will learn why Clinto does not have a wrecker yet. He still has things that he needs to do too. He is embellishing about the 8 trucks, I only have 5 right now. I would not raise the price on you Kenny, I know that you are trying to protect one of your brothers.
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I did not hear about Kenny's brake drum story. I guess he will have to tell me about it at the Rally.5 tons? Have you not heard Kenny's brake drum story?
Only 5 ton I want is an M62A1 or an M816. Only reason I'd put up with all the weight (and cost) of a 5 ton is so I can move our stuff around.
936 = I love the air brakes.
936 = automatic transmission. No way. Automatics are for girls.
You've already got me working on like 8 trucks. I can't deal with 9.
I know that you want a wrecker to play around with, you don't just want it to move our stuff around.
Well, this girl would enjoy something with an automatic since I have not mastered the manual transmission yet.
We don't even have 8 trucks between the two of us. I think that you are delusional now.
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All the more reason to get some more stick practice!I know that you want a wrecker to play around with, you don't just want it to move our stuff around.
Well, this girl would enjoy something with an automatic since I have not mastered the manual transmission yet.
Let's see....
M274A5 Mule
M35A2 W/W + dump conversion
M35A2 W/W + bad tranny
M35A2 W/W sprag
M35A2 W/W (6720, the FMS truck)
M35A2 WO/W (Whistler #2)
M35A2 WO/W (gun ring truck)
M35A2C parts truck
M1009
Oh wait, that's 9. You were right, we don't have 8.
We need a DUKW too!