Bigsammy

It's that time of year again and we are off and running! This is our 10 year helping Carol's Kitchen and it's an honor to do so! June 22nd in the heart of Beaumont Ca and everyone is welcome! 20 classes and trophies will be given out including an offroad class! We'll have food, music and a raffle! All proceeds will be donated to Carol's Kitchen! It's a family friendly event, free to the public and just a great time! Jeeps, SXS's, ATV's, even bicycles are welcome! Any year and any make!   

I retired 2 years ago in 2021. I started working when I was 12 and then stopped at 62! 50 years was enough for me! I had 2 businesses, a large construction company and a small industrial supply shop with 2 locations. I ran the supply shop for the last 10 years of me working. I thought I would be working until the end, but the opportunity presented itself to be bought out by my partners and leave! So I took it and never looked back! 

In 2021 we also bought a new motor home and after I retired, we have been doing a lot of travailing! I have grandsons in Tennessee, so we are there a lot. I keep pretty busy with projects when we are not on the road, and I help my mom and dad. He's 90 and still going strong and always has stuff going on around his place that he needs help with. We also ride our Harley's every chance we get or go out with our Jeep friends and go to the desert any time we want! The feeling of freedom is like nothing I have ever felt before! My time is my own for the first time in my life and I don't have justify anything to anyone anymore!!  

But now, I live on a fixed income, it's a pretty good fixed income, but still a fixed income! One thing for sure, California is not a good place to be if you are retired! Way too expensive to live here! We had to make a few changes, but luckily, not too many! I have some investments that will kick in down the road so money is not a huge issue...for now. We are looking to sell the big house we have here and downsize in another state, likely Tennessee to be closer to my kids and it's a better place for retirees. 

We hit the road for 6 to 10 weeks at a time and every time we come home I'm pretty much ready to leave again! Were thinking of hitting all the bike rallies around the country in the next few years!

Retiring was the best decision I could have made and I have never been happier! I plan on using the time I have left to the fullest.  

On 10/21/2023 at 7:52 PM, onanysunday said:

One of my favorite bands. Hard to argue that Neal Peart was not one of the best. Was very close to the front for their last concert in Phoenix. One of the tightest bands ever. I would say in the past 30 years there would be very few weeks that I did not hear a Rush song one way or another. 

 

I'm a metal guy through and through! But my favorite band of all time is RUSH! I saw them over 10 times including the last tour in 2015! 

Saw this last night! Have to say it made me really uncomfortable but it drove the point home! It took 5 years to get this released...why you have to wonder??  If you haven't seen it, you should!!

Met her once at SEMA. She was very nice to me and very humble.

I have been riding since I was 10 and I'm 64 now. I've ridden everything from dirt bikes to full blown custom Bikes! As has been talked about, take the riding class and learn the basics! Ride as if everyone and everything is out to kill you because they are! I did ride dirty for many years ( no license), but my wife decided to start riding in 2000, so we both took the course and it was well worth it! Go in like you have never been on a bike in your life and you won't regret it! Buy a starter bike to get used to riding a big heavy bike, like a Sportster or Softail, and don't be a dumb dumb like me and ride without a helmet!! 

Now let's move on the big wheel baggers. You may not like the experience because, depending on the size of the wheel and the stretch of the bags, it's going to be hard to turn, hard to handle and not very comfortable. Back in 2006 I put a 21" wheel on my 06 Ultra classic and people thought I was nuts! It worked out fine and little did I know I was ahead of the curve . Now, a 21" is considered small and the norm seems to be 26" and up. 

After riding customs for many years, my wife and I decided we wanted bikes we could ride for long distance's. In 2017 we bought 2 StreetGlides, hers is a special and mine is a CVO. We've done a lot of work to hers, mostly cosmetic but nothing to change the rideability. We don't even ride the customs anymore! 

Once you feel confident and you want to move up to a bigger bike, decide what kind of riding you want to do. If you want to bar hop with your friends and do the whole "look at me" thing, then go for the big wheel bagger. If you want to ride...and I mean really ride... then go with a nice bagger you can make your own...paint job, different wheels...not too big, stereo...things like that won't change the rideability and you'll be very happy.  

I guess at my age now I just want to ride and be comfortable, have my music and enjoy the ride. We're leaving for Sturgis next month and the customs are staying home!      

Here are a few shots from the show last weekend! Much more to come! We had 200 vehicles and the park was full! Everyone did well including all the vendors, and we made lot's of money for the charity! We could not have asked for a better day! It always feels good to give back!! Thanks to all that came and made it possible! Hopefully, we can do it again next year! 

Well, tomorrow is show day and it all comes down to this! If your in the area of Beaumont Ca, feel free to come to the show at Stewart Park! Admission is free to the public! Were going to have music, food, raffles and a 50/50 drawing! Proceeds will be donated to the Cherry Festival Association, so they can give out scholarships and Carol's Kitchen, to help feed the hungry! It's going to be a great family friendly event!

If you have any type of toy your proud of, bring it to the show! It helps people understand our sport! SXS's, quads, rails, 4X4's or anything you have is welcome to enter the show! 

It's only $30 for 4 wheels and $25 for 2 wheels! All that money will be donated! Roll in time is 7am and the show will start at 9:30. 

Hope to see some of you there!! 

Very cool!!! I need to get there sometime!! Thanks!

One of our sponsors is raffling off a new welder at the show on May 27th. Weldor's Supply and Weldor's Workshop are selling tickets to this welder for $1 each or 6 for $5, and you don't need to present to win! Now that's a deal!! You can reach them at 951-849-5588, or visit them at 1143 W Lincoln St# 15 in Banning Ca, 92220. You can also get your tickets at the day of the show! Proceeds to be donated to Carol's Kitchen, our local food bank! 

See you there!!

Some of you might remember that in the 10 years I ran Top-Line Industrial Supply, we did an annual car and bike show benefitting Carol's Kitchen. Our local food bank that feeds the hungry in our area. It became the second largest one day event in our area! But, unfortunately when I retired, the show retired with me. We also have a pretty big event here in Beaumont called the Cherry Festival and they have been doing it for over 100 years! They also did a car and bike show the week before the festival and the guy that ran that retired the same time I did. The shows were 3 weeks apart, so to lose both shows at the same time was a pretty hard blow to the charity and the community.

I was asked a few weeks ago if I would be willing to help promote/produce the Cherry Festival car and bike show and bring it back to life! I said I would, as long as Carol's Kitchen would benefit and they agreed! 

So get your classic, custom, hot rod, off road or bike to the show and have a great time! The event is open to all vehicles and any year!

 A new show to benefit Carol's Kitchen and new opportunity to give something back to the community! 

Bump!

Since my last listing went so well last time, I was asked to help my brother sell his car! 

Placing this ad for a family member that does not have glamisdunes.com. Please do not contact me. Please use the contact info at the bottom of the this ad.

This is not a fire sale, but will entertain Best Offers!

Here is a chance to own a true icon! This is not just any Extreme Performance Platinum Series car. This is the FIRST Platinum car ever built! This is Platinum #1! The car is the best of the best with no expense spared! The car was recently taken down to the frame and professionally rebuilt from the ground up, by a professional race shop with zero time on it! So it's basically a brand new car at a used car price! Don't miss this opportunity to buy one of the best cars out there! It doesn't get much better than this! Contact Eddie (951) 905-8239. Located in Beaumont, CA.

CHASISS -4130 1.750 tubing powder coated silver BODY -6061 t -6 black hard ano skid plate flooring -Curved windshield and carbon dash -Collision light wind with led lights

Suspension (front end)- -12.00 2.5 in king coil carrier with 14.00 3.5 in king by pass custom black bodies with blue ano ends -4130 sheet metal lower control arms with 1.00 aurora uni balls and nylon inner pivots -7075 billet upper control arms with 7/8 fk jmx serious inner pivots and spindle side joint -4130 chrome tie rods with 3/4 and 7/8 fk jmx serious rod ends -4130 spindels with 2.00 hollow fully welded snouts and hd brakes -17 in omf wheels with bead locks and inner stiffeners (service- all shocks are brand new never seen dirt, front end is completely gone through all hardware is new )

Suspension (Rear end) -16.00 2.5 king coil over 18.00 4.0 bypass black bodies , blue ano. ends -4130 tubing rear trailing arms with HD brakes and 934 mid bore hubs (plunging cv) -Custom 300 m axles -17 in omf wheels with bead locks and inner stiffeners (service- all shocks are brand new never seen dirt, rear is completely gone through all hardware is new ) Power steering box gear one large Trophy truck rack with custom billet bump rack adapter (service- box has been resealed )

INTERIOR -(PRP) leather seat upgrade W/ seat heaters front and rear -Driver seat and pass seat slider -Sparco suede steering wheel with sweet quick release -Suede head liner and side panels

ELECTRONICS -Auto meter gauges -Lawrence gps -4 way intercom and race radio commutation -Motec m 48 ecu LIGHTING -Rigid ind. curved upper light bar-with adjustable actuator -Rigid ind. mid and front light

Transmission -Mendeola s4d trans with triple disc clutch upgrade 4.63 finial drive ratio with 37 in tires 1st -2.91 2nd-1.93 3rd -1.50 4th-1.20 (service- trans is new has no time on it -changed oil because it has sat in shop since it was new )

ENGINE -Chevy LSX cast block 427 (4.130 bore and 4.00 stroke) 891 HP 837 pounds of Torque -Bryant racing billet forged crank -Carrillo rods -CP pistons -Solid Rollor cam -PSI valve springs -Jesel adjustable rollor lifters dog bone -Jesel rocker arms -All Pro heads with arm head and main studs -Aviad balancer with aviad external oil pump for a dry sump system -custom dry sump oil pan -Comp Turbo CT 4 TBB 67 compressor P trim turbine wheel Ball bearing T4 .96 AR, P trim turbine housing from Precision Turbo -Custom Turbonetics bar and plate design intercooler -Wilson manifold -Custom oil coolers and alum shrouds

$115k. Contact Eddie (951) 905-8239. Located in Beaumont, CA.

2 hours ago, raspadoo said:

That was quick, Grats!

To tell the truth, I am shocked!! But it's going to a good family that's going to take care of it and love it like I did!

SOLD!!!!

Selling my favorite toy! $65,000 or best offer

If your interested, let me know.

See all the pictures and description here:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580325724105318/

Beautiful bike!! Good luck with the sale! 

When it was clean! LOL!

SOLD!!!

Chassis:

C5500 Kodiak with 6.6 V8 Duramax diesel

New Allison 1000 5 speed auto trans. Replaced in May 2021 and has less than 500 miles on it. $13,000

3 New chassis batteries installed on 2/5/22

Exhaust brake

All new Toyo tires replaced in 2019. Less than 5000 on them. $3500

New cab A/C components and radiator with less than 500 miles on them

10,000 lb hitch

Keyless entry

Coach options and upgrades:

10 ft garage with E track. Will fit 2 Harleys, quads, dirt bikes or maybe a 2 seat SXS. Also has an electric roll up door.

1600 lb lift gate with extra extension and wireless control

Roof was resealed in 2021

New house batteries and cables…$1500

New 15,000 BTU coach A/C installed in June 2021. $1500

3 burner stove

Convection oven

New ceramic toilet

Visio 32” smart TV

In-motion Direct TV satellite installed in Jan 2021

2  opposed slides in the living area

Electric entry steps

4 point hydraulic one touch auto leveling

New touch screen Kenwood stereo system with nav. Sirius/XM ready. Installed in Feb 2021

5.5 Onan diesel generator with 2008.5 hours. Just serviced

2 Back up cameras

The reason for selling is we bought a new RV and this one is not needed anymore and needs a new home.

The graphics on the outside are peeling which is cosmetic and it has a few scratches.

The coach is mechanically sound and runs great and just serviced!

Very reliable and easy to drive and ready to go anywhere!  

Message me or contact me if interested at 951-906-9577

There are no words for how much I love this dog!! Here name is Taarna and she's named after a character in the 1980's movie Heavy Metal..."Taarna the Defender"...(see the picture). I got her after my home shop got broke into in 2020 and no more little dogs! She's an Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog...don't worry if you've never herd of it...not too many people have...LOL! They are mainly found in the UK. We have a friend that has one and he's a great dog! She's a great watchdog and companion...she goes everywhere with me and when I was still working , she went to work with me everyday! She loves most people especially kids...my grandsons just love her and at almost 90 pounds she still thinks she's a lap dog ...LOL!    

2009 Ford F450 4X4 6.4 Diesel service Truck Lariat $55,000 OBO
Truck has 180,682 total miles. Top end of the engine was rebuilt at 112,000 miles by the factory. Engine and trans have been regularly serviced. 
The truck was a personal work truck for me as the owner of a construction company and I have since retired and the truck is no longer needed. 
Truck Upgrades:
Lariat edition which means power everything including leather seats. The seats and carpet have always been covered and show little wear.
The truck is a 4X4 with good tires and Alcoa rims.  
Truck was a special order in 09 and has every option that was available and was at a cost of $70,000 for just the cab and chassis. It has a new $5000 Kenwood stereo system with 2 amps and 2 10” sub-woofers behind the rear seat and all speakers have been upgraded and it is Sirius/XM ready, it also has navigation. It has a Viper alarm and one button auto start. 
The front 20 gal fuel tank was replaced with a 50 gal tank and it has a rear 40 gal aux tank so it has a 90 gal fuel capacity. 

 
Bed Upgrades:
Bed is custom built by Selzi truck bodies at a cost of $15,000. Includes sliding drawers and rear work deck and an $800 Wilton 8” vice. Bed also includes a 10 HP gas low profile Koler air compressor…(has not been started in a while and will need a service)…and a reelcraft 50ft air hose reel in the rear box. All the boxes can be locked by one button or manually locked. The bed is rhino lined with welded in tie downs. The boxes are also extra deep. 
To buy and spec out this truck now with all the upgrades, would be $110,000 now.
The truck needs almost nothing and is ready to go to work. The tags are good to next Nov.

If interested you can message me here and I can answer any questions    
 

6 hours ago, Punchdrunk Monkey said:

Congratulations! I am trying to retire in the next year. How do you flip the switch from saving money to spending the money that you saved. Mentally that is going to be a tough one for me. 

I have been working for this day many years! I watched family members and friends die with nothing to show for it. We made some good investments and because of that and some things that will come in later, we are going to fine. Were not rich, but at the same time we're going to be able to pretty much do what we want, when we want and for as long as we want...as long as we watch what were spending.

6 hours ago, Punchdrunk Monkey said:

Congratulations! I am trying to retire in the next year. How do you flip the switch from saving money to spending the money that you saved. Mentally that is going to be a tough one for me. 

I have been working for this day many years! I watched family members and friends die with nothing to show for it. We made some good investments and because of that and some things that will come in later, we are going to fine. Were not rich, but at the same time we're going to be able to pretty much do what we want, when we want and for as long as we want...as long as we watch what were spending.

It's time for me to call it a day and move on! 

I've been working since I was around 12...I'm 62 now...so I think 50 years is enough!

We bought a new motor home and we plan to wear it out!! LOL!! We're gong to see the country and beyond!

Here's to the next adventure!!