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New (to me) truck

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by mike bayerl, Jan 31, 2019.

  1. The Wood Wolverine

    The Wood Wolverine

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    SWEET rig Mike!! Perfect color. I think ya did the right thing in not messing with frame replacement. I used to have a friend who is a service writer for a Toyota dealership. I’ve heard some good stories on that affair.

    Now it’s time for a big fat block M decal. :thumbs: And you can start pinching pennies for that mill.
     
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  2. mike bayerl

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    I've spent nearly the last 2 months trying to find a decent Reg Cab, 4WD, 8' box, 1/2 ton truck, new or used. They are becoming rare as hen's teeth these days. That the major reason that I was seriously considering replacing the frame on the old Chevy. My local Ford dealer literally could not find a single one within 200 miles. I think I only saw one of these at any of the local dealers I visited (Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota) and that one was used and in pretty rough shape. Even so, it sold before I could make an offer on it.
     
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  3. Eric VW

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    Good looking ride, Mike! :yes:

    Since I’m not a brand loyal truck owner (don’t tell Ford loving Fire Flake), I’d easily own a Dodge, or a Ford, or another Chevy, or a Toyota...
    Hope it serves you well, Sir :salute:
     
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  4. mike bayerl

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    Thank you. Please feel free to say a few prayer that it's not a bad of lemon as my former truck.
     
  5. Horkn

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    Yes, good idea. I sure like the way the Rams have looked over the last 20 something years. I just don't like the way that corrosion likes them.

    That's a sharp looking truck.
     
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  6. mike bayerl

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    Now that is a great idea! Once I get the "rainy day fund" replenished, I will have to start on a "bandsaw mill fund." Between your chainsaw mill and if we could get a bandsaw mill, we'd have a proper business plan. I like the sound of "Wolverine Custom Sawmilling." Some how we need to get some more buzz words like: Reclaimed lumber, artisanal, gluten-free, vegan, etc. to attract the big money customers.
     
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  7. The Wood Wolverine

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    Lol!! I can see a really cool chainsaw carved Wolverine in our future.
     
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    dont forget green, sustainable, solar, hybrid, low fat, low cal, sale, 2 for, bogo, clearance, Dollar menu, lactose free, freemium...
     
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    and carbon neutral
     
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  10. Eric VW

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    You forgot “Wolverine Friendly”....:whistle:

    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Sloth friendly, sustainable, biodegradable, and you have to have a sticker on the gas door that says " Teddy bear pee" and it emits unicorn farts from its exhaust pipes.
     
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  12. Eric VW

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    What about “Participation trophy”...? Not sure how to contextualize that phrase in this discussion...
    :D
     
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  13. Horkn

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    He could make the participation trophy from reclaimed barn wood and recycled plastic bags.

    Oooooooh. I forgot about the cardboard drinking straws.
     
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    Wait, wut was this thread about again? :whistle::rofl: :lol:
    Don't ferget sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows in the safe room.:D
     
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    Soooo.... mike bayerl, got any interior pics of the new ride? :ithappened:

    :yes:
     
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  16. mike bayerl

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    Maybe tomorrow. FWIW, it's a pretty basic model ("Express") with a few electronic accessories but nothing fancy. It will be quite a change from our old Chevy with vinyl floors, roll up windows and manual locks, etc. Honestly, the RAM's definitely have the best ergonomics of all the newer trucks I looked at - K.I.S.S. for sure.
     
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    Nice ride. Glad you found something.
     
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  18. The Wood Wolverine

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    I'm not sure those two words can be used together.
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    Good looking truck. :yes: But can it haul wood? :cool:

    :D
     
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    see now you have a reason for a new garage/shop
     
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