Another Ahab
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Oh, MAN; in trouble. Again.
I'll just go grab my old hat, and if you need me you can find me sitting over here in the corner.
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I'll just go grab my old hat, and if you need me you can find me sitting over here in the corner.
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Wow....so many rules.....I understand the need for some rules and discipline and order and all that happy horsepucky, but geeeeeezzzzz..... I really hope I can find another site as cool as this as far as helpful people and information....
Too many RULE nazi's around here for me though.... Ciao
Joe
PS...though NOT 8th grade english ( I ****, I broke the RULE ), Ciao means see ya, bye, later....
Too many RULE nazi's around here for me though.... Ciao
Joe
PS...though NOT 8th grade english ( I ****, I broke the RULE ), Ciao means see ya, bye, later....
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Another Ahab
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Aw, it's not that hard:
- Here, I'll lend you my hat
And here's your chalk for the board!
wsucougarx
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House rules are house rules. I don't challenge anyone's rules when I'm in their house. This site is no different. It is what it is. Learn the rules and follow them. The mods are just doing their job. Couldn't imagine this site with all us salty Veterans in here just doing our own thing..... Ha-ha.
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Doesn't "Invest" mean to get a LARGER return on your money and not taking a loss??If that electric car is a Tesla, I'd trade him
I wasn't even in the ball park. I was hoping for $15k or so which is about %30 of what I invested in it. I'll revisit selling it another time.
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sounds like about a 9 to 10K truck to me..... You have made all the mods I would have chosen! If i were to start over I would just buy your truck and save myself the headache and time and go wheeling!Can you guys help me out with figuring a price range on a AirForce model M35A2C I have that I am considering selling. I've had it about 6 years. Driven it about 6 times and may be moving soon and don't know if I can take it with me. I've dropped a ton of money into it including:
Hemmit Tires (90%-new) and Rims
Rebuilt troop seats out of plastic wood (so won’t ever rot again (except bows)) with powder coated brackets
New batteries and solargizer on hood
Axles disassembled, inspected, cleaned, powder coated, ARB lockers installed and reassembled. Front axle has upgraded alloy shafts with enhanced after market seals, axle expansion valves replaced and open lines attached and run to air filter.
Tank was removed, sent out for acid cleaning, lined and repainted with powder coated hanger straps
Frame was sand blasted and had green Rhino bed liner sprayed on it.
Steering rebuilt
Headlights upgraded to LED
Cabin light installed
radiator sent out for professional cleaning, brazing and sealing.
brand new winch installed
New troop canvas tarp added ( I also have a brand new one for a about 2-4’ longer bed truck that was the wrong size)
suspension was all disassembled, leaves were poweder coated, cleaned, inspected and re-installed
Brake shoes were all replaced and brake system gone through but may need master cylinder honed out or replaced
air system checked and auto drain and new manual drain valves added to air canisters
probably a bunch of other stuff I can’t remember now.
All She really needs now is some minor body work and paint and upholstery.
Any ideas on how much she is worth? I know I'm going to lose a lot of money on it but my investing style lately seems to be "buy high and sell low"
Thanks,
Rob
I know all about buying high and selling low.. from my house to vehicles... deuces are not "investments" and most likely as with other used vehicles aftermarket add-ons, are worth only a fraction (if that) of their costs installed.
I bought mine spur of the moment while looking for a used diesel truck to play with wheeling! 7k later, I can use it to "make" money and dont want to break anything
my mods are in my signature ... what little money I make goes to maintainance/ upgrades. and still in the hole!
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Another Ahab
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Don't I know it. I took a beating on the Deuce that I've since bought-and-sold. But a lot of learning comes from mistakes, not the best method I'm telling you, but on the up-side: you likely will NEVER forget the lesson (I know I won't). My own fault though, just got ahead of myself is all.
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Water truck
Here are some pics of the Grizz, fitted out with 4 ea. 250 gallon IBC totes. I used 2" hose to manifold them together. Eventually, I will make a platform for the square tube trailer receiver to mount a Honda fire pump and hose reel. Now I can fill stock tanks on the ranch or use for a wild land fire situation. I am trying it out with 700 gallons, then may try the full 1000 gallons.
Here are some pics of the Grizz, fitted out with 4 ea. 250 gallon IBC totes. I used 2" hose to manifold them together. Eventually, I will make a platform for the square tube trailer receiver to mount a Honda fire pump and hose reel. Now I can fill stock tanks on the ranch or use for a wild land fire situation. I am trying it out with 700 gallons, then may try the full 1000 gallons.
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srodocker
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why not go with a m105 so you can keep your truck bed?
BnaditCorps
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That is what i was thinking.
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I used to have a M105 trailer but got rid of it. The thing was so heavy (empty) that the Grizz would barely pull it. Of course, later, I found that the fuel was turned down so far (on the fuel injection pump) that the truck would barely get out of it's own way! After mounting a pyrometer and boost gauge, I turned the fuel up and the beast runs good! I set it so that I max out at about 1050 degrees F. on a long uphill pull with a full load. Anyhow, there are areas on the ranch that I need to get to that are tight enough with just the truck, I wouldn't want to try to pull a trailer up some of those steep, narrow jeep tracks!
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The other thing is that these IBC totes are light enough that I can throw them in and out easily (when they are empty). The hoses are quick coupled so I can empty the bed in less than 10 minutes.
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Ahh figured there was a reason behind not having one. Ive seen your truck a couple of years ago. Good looking bobber! So did you want to start a PNW EAST CONVOY/CAMPOUT thread? Im picking vacation weeks starting next week so im thinking i'll take the week before off to get truck ready.
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We lost Jerry Henderson to cancer today. RIP Marine!
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Our prayers for his family and all who knew him.
I am not familiar with his name. Was he an SS Member here? Username?
Thank you.
Another Ahab
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That is sad news. A prayer here from the east coast to all his family and friends. Requiescat in Pace. Amen.
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I spent some time with him a couple weeks ago. Despite the situation, and the obvious pain, he was still making jokes...still thinking of others before himself.
Godspeed.
Godspeed.
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Think I forgot this one or can't find the thread. Tomorrow, 14 NOV, Olympic Flight Museum military display and show. 1000 - 1600. If you bring a truck, there will be some parking immediately in front of the Museum. I am taking the M923. We can't park in there till after 0900. This is to let displayers get their stuff into the museum.