What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[Another Ahab]

Until it breaks and it's Sunday at 7pm and 20 miles from any parts store and have no spare.

And also don't forget, most important to add here also, of course:

- That all this happens and naturally, you left your phone at home.

 

[gottaluvit]

Got her home ! 711 miles View attachment 578655

Congrats! Nice looking beast.

 

[Rmtaunton]

Thank you , and no I haven't named her yet , its the thing that just pops in your head , and pretty much much every time I was talking to her and rubbing her dash asking for another hundred miles in our deep moments ............... the girl friend would yell out , I gotta Pee, or what is this called, or gotta pee, or look a rest stop, or look they are waving , or crap did you really need to bring all those tools and parts , or gotta pee, or why does that light keep flashing , or how much longer ...................... all in good fun and actually she was an icredible help , folded up tarp for me was on the ground reaching through pallets to pull strap for loading , always has a water , loves the truck , oh and was even dragging a tow bar at one point as best she could , we had a fantastic trip , glad were home but I will always say , DRIVE IT !! its an adventure you will always remember !!!

 

[NovacaineFix]

Got her home ! 711 miles View attachment 578655

Nice, it looks good.

How was the drive, hopefully not a white-knuckle drive the entire way.

 

[Coffey1]

Sweetpee you were sweet talking her and the girlfriend had to pee all the time. Lol

 

[youngDUMP]

Nice buy Rm! Congrats on the successful trip. I'm on the hunt for one of those... the girlfriend that loves the sport and is willing to put in the work that comes with it that is. Don't have enough room for a 5-ton next to the deuce right now.

As always, Hotty Toddy! Have a great night

 

[Ford Mechanic]

Installed 2 new zippered front axle boots.

 

[Rmtaunton]

The truck did fantastic a little trip here or there but not a spare part needed ! I was expecting the worst and couldn't have asked for better , 7000lb in tow about 2000lb in bed and she only dropped below 55 once going up a huge bridge , CTIS worked almost the whole time , strap on two tires broke loose , and I heard it luckly they just leaned over and didn't do a seen from battleship, LEDs on trailer that are supposed to be 8 to 32 volt crapped out , so picked up more and swaped them , air dryer stuck open once not a lot but a little leak so pulled apart and fixed , , sooooooo Really 711 mile trip towing the jeep and Trailer home

COULD NOT ASK FOR BETTER!!!

 

[Rmtaunton]

Sweetpee you were sweet talking her and the girlfriend had to pee all the time. Lol

I see you have been there HA

 

[Rmtaunton]

Nice buy Rm! Congrats on the successful trip. I'm on the hunt for one of those... the girlfriend that loves the sport and is willing to put in the work that comes with it that is. Don't have enough room for a 5-ton next to the deuce right now.

As always, Hotty Toddy! Have a great night

Thanks , and of course HOTTY TODDY

 

[Jon Giovani]

We took the Green Giant to her first parade on Saturday, and my 17 year old daughter that has decided that she loves mv iron as much as I do, entered it into the car and truck show today and won the sponsors choice trophy , going up against over 300 participants! Now she is bidding on her own M923A2 in the near future.

 

[JohnnyBM931A2]

We took the Green Giant to her first parade on Saturday, and my 17 year old daughter that has decided that she loves mv iron as much as I do, entered it into the car and truck show today and won the sponsors choice trophy , going up against over 300 participants! Now she is bidding on her own M923A2 in the near future. View attachment 578658View attachment 578659View attachment 578660

Sweet.. Always nice when you can share your hobby with the family

 

[Aussie Bloke]

G'day everyone,...


You'll have to raise her allowance so she can afford to add to her collection of green iron,...


She may end up with a bigger collection than her dad!

Congratulations on passing your addiction on to the next generation.



Aussie.

 

[Snowtiger]

That in my opinion is an excellent addiction, more of the younger generation need to get their hands dirty and learn how to fix and care for things, KUDOS to you and your daughter

 

[todds112]

Replaced another O-Ring in a wheel due to a slow leak, or I should say, "had it replaced". Best $60 value there is. I didn't even sprain anything or smash any body parts handing them the debit card.

 

[Cape Coastie]

Month long projects

I have been doing a lot of smaller ( some not so small) projects during the last month.

1. Repainted her numbers back on the bumpers and added my name.
2. Installed 2 fire extinguishers in the cab.
3. Added a mechanical oil pressure gauge to double check the electric one.
4. Added some LED back up lights and wired w/fuse and switch to battery box.
5. Changed both zipper boots on the steering knuckles.
6. Changed oil and filter and fuel filter.
7. Repaired fuel tank sender with a cork replacement float.

 

[Another Ahab]

I have been doing a lot of smaller ( some not so small) projects during the last month.

1. Repainted her numbers back on the bumpers and added my name.

I like the personalized "name tag"; nice touch!

 

[Rmtaunton]

adjusted the fuel rack out , turned low fuel out 2.5 and gov springs two clicks ,, huge difference , think she is good to go but not going to tow anything yet till I get the pyro I ordered.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Finished the front box mount last night. Once the primer dries I'll paint it, then mount the boxes.

 

[Another Ahab]

Finished the front box mount last night. Once the primer dries I'll paint it, then mount the boxes.

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That set-up looks real nice; is that your creation?

And just curious, but what kind of boxes are you planning; ammo boxes or something?