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WTB front combo hubs, wide 5, do not need brakes. Let me know what you have, thanks

31 minutes ago, Bobalos said:

 

Seriously............... Ghost Campers in the summer????????  WTF?? LOL

 

At least it wasn't a busy time. Think that was there the entire weekend.

Congested pads? Not when I go.

Making it tuff.

2 minutes ago, onanysunday said:

Call me crazy but I had to add four more rosette welds for a total of eight. Plus welded all the way around the edge. I also need some sort of 6-point flat to put a wrench on it to tighten each tie rod. I don't really want to cut into this tube and make it any thinner anywhere. Not quite sure what to do with that.

Well, they only control the truck and your safety. Weld away!

Since the heat is on went out and did yard work and tree trimming this morning. Glad that's over, now for some breakfast!

Happy Birthday, have a great one!

Like a Wal mart parking lot.

Seems to be a party weekend. Son's graduation last night and today, Mother's Day Sunday. Rest Monday.

2 hours ago, wesinls said:

  I could have gone through my insurance company, paid a deductible, then would have had to fight to get my deductible back etc

Usually if you use your own insurance company (maybe a better offer) they will subrogate back to the other company and collect your deductible as well. Most times, MOST TIMES, the other insurance company will pay the bill no questions asked and do it a timely manner. 

If you do let it go salvage, best way to get your money out is drive it out. 

If you do buy it back, make sure to keep pictures so you can show damage to next potential owner for their comfort. You can also reduce your money hit when selling a salvage title vehicle with them showing the small amount of damage.

Very nice! Your children are a reflection of the people who loved and raised them. Very good on you and your wife. 

Going to grandsons' baseball game this am. 6 years olds are fun to watch.

2 minutes ago, onanysunday said:

I did two separate cuts. The first cut was only 2 in which left the window channel in place. That allowed me to make my bracket and weld it in and then make a second cut to the final edge. It's cool that my door latch rod and lever do not have to be disturbed. I may have to cut a little bit more off the bottom of the window guide. Have to decide if I'm going to mig or tig all of this.

2 minutes ago, onanysunday said:

I'm going to mig

This should be fine. Imo.

Summer trips are so nice it gets you to rethinking the trips during the season. Never ran at night though. Run early morning until about 10;30 or so then go back out 6pm or so. My first summer run the daytime temps were around 114 and made me question my decision, not after a few runs.  Yes, even some with long sleeves in the am.

7 hours ago, RideSand said:

Oddly enough, it didn't cross my mind. Id like to do it now, after seeing a bit of his history though. I am not too sure he is going to contribute much....

 

https://inmatedatasearch.azcorrections.gov/PrintInmate.aspx?ID=248718

Not your average citizen.  Glad you and your family are ok. Yes, your truck did do its last job well, thankfully.

Last weekend in Chula Vista. Been cool, windy, and overcast for the visit. Today they say we will be seeing the sun, I hope. Living in Arizona one finds days without sunshine odd.

5 hours ago, Mac said:

That Desert Storm 2024 is still the biggest sh*t show in town...🤣

 

 

Good friend usually wins the shoot out!

19 hours ago, JDMeister said:

The Trick Is, Get Out Of The House.

Take Pictures.

Most important. Easy to get in the rut of not getting out and becoming sedimentary. 

1 hour ago, onanysunday said:

So back in 1968 My dad built this Corvette gasser.  It was very fast for the late 60s and held some AHRA records. In 1971 the car crashed and was destroyed. Here is a write up on the HAMB from 2013.   (More photos at the bottom of that articl) The car was loaded up in a truck and brought back to the shop. Everyting thrown away or sold. Not a single part was saved. I have always wanted something from that car. So today an 80 year old gentleman calls our shop and says I bought the front wheels from your dad. Guessing 1971.  I was like sure and called Ken who was driving. Never thought the wheels would have survived. He said the front end was ripped away including the fiberglass.  So I call him and he remembered all kinds of stuff including my dad doing burnouts on Mariposa when he built the Guggies gasser. So now I am real excited. Drive out this afternoon to his home and bought this wheels. Very personal for me to have these back in our family. 

Wasn't this at the old Tucson Dragway?

2 hours ago, onanysunday said:

Nope! Leaving it crusty.

Clear coat it. Maybe????

Woke up this morning in Chula Vista. Going to be a fun day!

One thing I have found when you talk to owners and not salespeople, is the actual range is less than claimed so be ready.

10 hours ago, Rockwood said:

33 days. Lol

When I first saw 133, I was like what? Good for you.