First weekend of May, at The Ranch.

Roll Call:
CR
RJ
JM
RM ?
RR ?
BN ?
TW

First weekend of April, at The Ranch.

Roll Call:
CR
RJ

Uh, me thinks you mean May Charlie :)

~Rob

Uh, me thinks you mean May Charlie :)

~Rob
No Rob.....I'm planning ahead. [redface]

I fixed it for ya...

Plannin WAY ahead...

I am a definate maybe![laugh]

Ran into the Oklahoma kids (Matt and Russell) in the maroon dually (the one Mike fixed the G56 on) on the way home from work this evening about 11:30. We were both coming up through Plano on highway 75 and they started waving me down. They were coming back from Buda. Anyway....said they had a blast....after we stopped at the next exit. And Matt is loving the new traction bars...>Mike.:cool:

And so am I!

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I fixed it for ya...

Plannin WAY ahead...

Thanks. :)

I'm in...

Now if I can just find a way to always make my truck run with this stance, I've got a project...

http://www.jmers.com/images/100_0504.JPG

Plus it rides so nice right now too. These trucks do so much better with some weight on them. I've got 3 bucket loads of wet sandy fill dirt in the bed that we brought home yesterday. The drive down 75 was nice with the extra weight.

Anybody wanna come help me unload?

I'm in...

Anybody wanna come help me unload?

Nice level ride.........in a clean truck. :)

Nice level ride.........in a clean truck. :)

Yeah, nothing like cleaning up the truck to go dump dirt in the bed.[laugh]

Yeah, nothing like cleaning up the truck to go dump dirt in the bed.[laugh]

I firmly believe that a clean truck runs and hauls better. :)

Charlie I know you keep your truck sparkling clean.....but can it still run or haul?[laugh] <jk>

I need to keep mine as clean as yours since it's black.[duhhh]

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Put me down as "?"

~Rob

First weekend of May, at The Ranch.

Roll Call:
CR
RJ
JM
RM ?
RR ?
BN ?
TW
SO'H ?


Any additions?

Any big "projects" going down at this GTG?

Any big "projects" going down at this GTG?

Not much for me..........rotate tires and fix leaky washer fluid jug.....unless I do it sooner.

If I don't get to it before then, tracking down the reason for my little leak at #5.

Otherwise, nothing else planned at the moment.

My truck is fastly approaching 90,000 miles and is due for my "20,000" mile service interval..........including diffs, coolant drain and refill, replace fuel inline strainer, stock and 2 micron fuel filters, change oil, prob change serpentine belt out, change out ps fluid, rotate tires, maybe a couple of other things.:cool: ( am I missing anything that you normally do to your truck in a routine maintenance???????????????)

The only thing I don't need to do is service the transmission/transfer case as James just did it.

If I can come up with the funds, I need to finish paying Mike for the traction bars........and I really want to put on a new HTT SS turbo/exh. manifold REALLY REALLY bad![director]

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I'm planning on...
- some rust removal/sanding/painting on rear bumper!
- need to figure why #1 injector line doesn't loosen up like others after you break the nut loose. Have to use a wrench all the way out??
- polish front bumper
- maybe install rest of Adrenaline gauges?

Just small stuff.

RJ

routine maintenance? What's that?

I guess put me down as a ? But don't know if work will let me be in the area then.

Ran into the Oklahoma kids (Matt and Russell) in the maroon dually (the one Mike fixed the G56 on) on the way home from work this evening about 11:30. We were both coming up through Plano on highway 75 and they started waving me down. They were coming back from Buda. Anyway....said they had a blast....after we stopped at the next exit. And Matt is loving the new traction bars...>Mike.:cool:

And so am I!

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I really like the way those LOOONG sled bars look on his low 2WD... had people stop & ask about them every place I went.

p.s. I promised Boots I'd be at the Ranch, Charlie.

I really like the way those LOOONG sled bars look on his low 2WD... had people stop & ask about them every place I went.

p.s. I promised Boots I'd be at the Ranch, Charlie.

10-4.........

Originally Posted by crobtex
First weekend of May, at The Ranch.

Roll Call:
CR
RJ
JM
RM ?
RR ?
BN ??
TW
SO'H ?
ML

Any additions?

Big ?? for me... weekend before finals... Not to sure what is going on...

Big ?? for me... weekend before finals... Not to sure what is going on...

If it's this close to finals and you still haven't figured out what's going on, 2 days of studying won't fix that. Come on out :)

~Rob

Isn't that the truth... :) Knock on wood I'll keep my 4.0 this semester... I have a presentation that is due that monday.. Hopefully I'll get it done early..

First weekend of May, at The Ranch.

Roll Call:
CR
RJ
JM
RM ?
RR ?
BN ??
TW
SO'H ?
ML

Any additions?

Nice... Real nice :)

Charlie I'll be there if I'm not in Denver picking up the 12v.

Charlie I'll be there if I'm not in Denver picking up the 12v.

10-4.............

Charlie I'll be there if I'm not in Denver picking up the 12v.

\That's only about a 12 hr drive! Bring it by Sunday to show us! :)

RJ

i would like to come hang out i guess i would be in the "??" category though.

max your only invited if you bust out the tow straps like you did in buda

ok scott can do, who are you going to tote around?

I am going to try to make it barring no emergencies.

First weekend of May, at The Ranch.

Roll Call:
CR
RJ
JM
RM ?
RR ?
BN ??
TW
SO'H ?
ML
ER
MS

Any additions?

UM.....check out my sig.......[guitar]



AND....im out....(Ill be there in sprit!)

well here comes the hail, supposed to be here in about 15 min, looks like the largest of it will go south of me. i will let ya'll know after the worst has been done.

UM.....check out my sig.......[guitar]



AND....im out....(Ill be there in sprit!)

Starting to look like Mike's interior. [laugh]

well here comes the hail, supposed to be here in about 15 min, looks like the largest of it will go south of me. i will let ya'll know after the worst has been done.

Set up a blockade and keep it over there!

T
TV is show the hail in Oledo. Looks like snow on the ground.

Weather is moving much slower this week...

That hail in Aledo is crazy. I wanted to see the guys in the pickup cutting donuts that the channel 8 helicopter saw. Probably someone we know [laugh]

Looks like Carrollton is going to slip right through the break between the storms.

Just a light rain here right now....

EDIT (since I don't want 3 posts in a row): Did Pete Delkus on Channel 8 just get tired of talking? He was on non-stop from about 7pm right up till the heaviest part of the storm got to downtown Dallas. Then he kicked it back to programming. I guess downtown Dallas and points east don't really matter? [dummy]

Almost seemed like what we get in Giddings out of the Austin stations. They'll track a storm non-stop from the far west Hill Country, right through Austin. As soon as it hits east Austin, they sign off. "Good luck to everyone east of here, you've got nasty stuff coming your way at some point" [laugh]

Sedalia? Where's that?

A lot of rain and a little wind, but dodged the hail.

Sedalia? Where's that?

A lot of rain and a little wind, but dodged the hail.

Good deal Charlie :)

I hope Max made out alright. We need him at the meet to bring some of that sausage :)

Lots o'rain in McKinney, but nothing like last week, thank God.

~Rob

like we need more sausage at our meets.




Lol

A lot of rain and a little wind,
Great will bring goggles & flippers to GTG on 5/2!
Can float my air mattress on water...almost like sleeping at home on my H2O bed. :D

Reminder - Ardmore Track - 1:00 pm Saturday (tomorrow) for anyone interested. Bryan, Okie Matt and I are definate! Charlie is hopeful.

RJ

RJ

You got hail.....we got earthquakes! haha

Anyone go to Mineral Wells looking for deals on hail-damaged vehicles?

The guy reporting from Mineral Wells last night on Channel 8 said he saw people walking around on the car lots "shopping" for good deals on hail vehicles. Something makes me think they weren't shopping for vehicles that look like the were worked over with a sledgehammer. [dummy]

like we need more sausage at our meets.




Lol

ROFLMAO[laugh]


tomaketencharacters

Got rain and some small hail here.

ROFLMAO[laugh]


tomaketencharacters

I'm glad somebody got it!

I don't get it?????

Scotty, down boy, you don't want a mod to be assigned to this chapter too do you? [laugh]

Some guys just love talking about their parts... http://www.easysmileys.com/img/kicknuts.gif

well truck survived our marble sized hail, i was parked at the local motor bank just in case. im glad the storm was not a repeat of 10 days prior or so, that storm was bad.

im sure i could bring my sausage out for the gathering. [laugh]

Blech! I just rowfed on the keyboard... [yuk]

Good night, what just happened there. :o:o:o

one rule at the ranch max, only charlie can go commando

Mike you need to clean your keyboard again after that last one too?

Does anyone have the "going downhill fast" smiley ready to use in this situation??

And if anyone uses the "This thread is worthless without pics" smiley...I'm outta here. [laugh]

Come on guys, lets stay on subject and leave the rest to PM's........between you perverts. :)

so how far is the ranch from terrell? they are shipping me out there tomorrow to work and i may swing up if im still in that area working when every one meets up at the ranch

Charlie there is much more wood than I thought. But I'm going to get it all loaded during this week. Should have enough for a year at least.

I might try to make it up that way on Saturday. I guess I will get with Rob to get directions. How far is it from Mckinney.

so how far is the ranch from terrell? they are shipping me out there tomorrow to work and i may swing up if im still in that area working when every one meets up at the ranch

Not far at all. Via US 80, 635 and 75, it's not much more than an hour and half or so. Come on up!

Charlie there is much more wood than I thought. But I'm going to get it all loaded during this week. Should have enough for a year at least.

Good deal! Just don't forget that all of you youngsters will have to do the "split'en and stackin'. [laugh]

I might try to make it up that way on Saturday. I guess I will get with Rob to get directions. How far is it from Mckinney.

Hope you make it! About 20 mile, or so, from McKinney. When you exit to 121 north off of 75, it's about 15 miles.

Thats fine with me. You got a chainsaw and axe? At least we dont have to bust up pallets for awhile and can have REALLY big fires now.

Since it looks like we may have a few new guys this go-round, so I thought I'd lay down the ground rules and a little info about The Ranch.

* If you're of age and want to drink, no problem. Don't plan on getting falling down drunk and obnoxious. If you drink every much, don't expect us to let you drive. I won't let some drunk kill someone in my family or theirs or anyone else's!

* The Ranch is pretty primitive......running water and electricity. I do furnish bushes, a shovel and a seat. :) Otherwise, it's 10 miles to McDonalds. Rowj can tell you how long it takes to get there. You're welcome to bring a tent or small camper if you're self contained.

* I have an air compressor, an electric impact, floor jack, stands and various other tools. If you need some kind of specialty tool, you best bring it and parts. It's about 20 miles to the nearest parts store.

* Sometimes we cook and sometimes we order pizza. The closest place to eat is the McDonalds, a Burger King and a Sonic. To be safe, best bring your drinks, snacks and whatever else you might want to eat. Also, don't forget you lawn chair.

We always have a good time. Usually a little wrenching and the BS always flows like good wine. If you have any questions, PM me.

CR

Since it looks like we may have a few new guys this go-round, so I thought I'd lay down the ground rules and a little info about The Ranch.

* If you're of age and want to drink, no problem. Don't plan on getting falling down drunk and obnoxious. If you drink every much, don't expect us to let you drive. I won't let some drunk kill someone in my family or theirs or anyone else's!

* The Ranch is pretty primitive......running water and electricity. I do furnish bushes, a shovel and a seat. :) Otherwise, it's 10 miles to McDonalds. Rowj can tell you how long it takes to get there. You're welcome to bring a tent or small camper if you're self contained.

* I have an air compressor, an electric impact, floor jack, stands and various other tools. If you need some kind of specialty tool, you best bring it and parts. It's about 20 miles to the nearest parts store.

* Sometimes we cook and sometimes we order pizza. The closest place to eat is the McDonalds, a Burger King and a Sonic. To be safe, best bring your drinks, snacks and whatever else you might want to eat. Also, don't forget you lawn chair.

*Dont poke the 3 legged dog unless you want to loose a finger........[laugh]

We always have a good time. Usually a little wrenching and the BS always flows like good wine. If you have any questions, PM me.

CR

though i would add.......

that sure sonuds like a voice of experiance.

Yeah that dog is mean!!!!

Easy now. Woody is just a big, sweet, bundle of fur.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/500/19677IMAGE_002.jpg

Easy now. Woody is just a big, sweet, bundle of fur.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/500/19677IMAGE_002.jpg


no, i am a big sweet bundle of fur....woody is a killah!
[laugh]

with many teeth and he aint scared to show em' either!

whats up! 03rambunctious invited me to say hey. just been looking for a good group to hang out with. hope to meet some of you soon!

Ryan

Ryan, you should come to our next GTG!

We are on for May 2nd and 3rd right? :)

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We are on for May 2nd and 3rd right? :)

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10-4.............

Woody told me personally.... he likes his friends!
But he has so many that until one dies, he does not want any more![laugh]

Anyone want some third Gen 17" racing wheels & tires (265/70/17)? Selling for $150.00! I bgt some new (to me) wheels and will be using my factory Aluminums for the drag strip.

RJ

Hmmmm...I wonder where RJ found a new set of wheels and tires??? :)

does RJ have some new Welds?

Woody told me personally.... he likes his friends!
But he has so many that until one dies, he does not want any more![laugh]
RJ

... and he's willing to eat one to make room! :o

Hmmmm...I wonder where RJ found a new set of wheels and tires???


does RJ have some new Welds?
I don't know. Shall we ask him?

I don't know. Shall we ask him?

Nah, I'll think we'll continue to speculate and guess. It's more fun that way. [laugh]

I think RJ picked up a set of dubs and wrapped them in some Nitto rubber "Pimp My Ride" style. [laugh]

Charlie the 12v got delayed yet another week. So I'll be coming up for sure now with the wood.

Charlie the 12v got delayed yet another week. So I'll be coming up for sure now with the wood.

10-4...........

Charlie, can you say that you recieved the message any other way than 10-4?

4-10???





RowJ, do I need to find the " this thread is useless without pics " smiley?

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RowJ, do I need to find the " this thread is useless without pics " smiley?


10-4 [laugh][laugh]

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Charlie, can you say that you recieved the message any other way than 10-4?

I suggest this:

X-IV

~Rob

Charlie, can you say that you recieved the message any other way than 10-4?

10-4......X-IV

See I figured you would add "good buddy" to the end of it. [laugh]

See I figured you would add "good buddy" to the end of it. [laugh]

Or "Come on" [laugh]

Roger Wilco

Over & Out

Copy That

Kirk Out

i often answer my cell phone to "Yea, Go Ahead"

time for a rant,
1. i was having cell phone issues, so i went in for software upgrades, PHONE CRASHED all contacts were lost. i got another new phone but i dont think my issues were resolved.

2. i pull onto my street and see a giant orange sticker on my little gas saver car. 88 nissan sentra on her last leg. saying it has to be moved within 72 hours. so now i have to atlest drive it once every 3 days, and park in a slightly different spot.

EDIT: Car is inspected, registered, insured. the city is bogus, cant wait to buy land out in the STICKS.

other than that, life is well
thanx for reading my rant.

2. i pull onto my street and see a giant orange sticker on my little gas saver car. 88 nissan sentra on her last leg. saying it has to be moved within 72 hours. so now i have to atlest drive it once every 3 days, and park in a slightly different spot.

other than that, life is well
thanx for reading my rant.

Back when i lived in Coppell, i had my old '86 Ford 150 project truck. Had full air in all the tires...looked drivable, sitting in the back of the house in the drive way on concrete. They hit me for out of date tags and said that i had to tag it or move it behind the fence (Dad was not having any of that…and plus it could be seen from the street due to the wrought iron fence we had...).....well didn’t have an engine or fnt end at the time...SO.....i had to bust my rear and move it to Paris, TX......only to have the tires and wheels stolen off it when sitting out there.....that was fun...

On the CBS TV show "The Unit" the main actor (the guy from AllState Insurance commercials) will say "Go for Blaine". I'd get laughed at if I answered "Go for Duallydog" [duhhh]

I don't know. Shall we ask him?

http://www.jmers.com/images/worthlessthreadpics.gif

http://www.jmers.com/images/worthlessthreadpics.gif

Guess I mis spoke! (like Hillary). I committed to buy new wheels. Don't have them yet! Taking possesion in Sedalia.

RJ

Who's good with Photochop? We need someone to install RJ's new wheels on his truck...

Woody told me personally.... he likes his friends!
But he has so many that until one dies, he does not want any more![laugh]

Anyone want some third Gen 17" racing wheels & tires (265/70/17)? Selling for $150.00! I bgt some new (to me) wheels and will be using my factory Aluminums for the drag strip.

RJ

hey RJ are the wheels the chrome clad or forged? I may be interested if you still have them.

rowJ needs some twenty foes! With a bling bling emblem on the fender that says 24"

rowJ needs some twenty foes! With a bling bling emblem on the fender that says 24"
Then it would not fit in my garage!!
Went with 16x10" Wheels! Should actually sit about 1/2" lower.:) Need sticker saying 'Low Rider'

RJ

Gotta love a rim that is almost as wide as it is tall!

rain rain go away

Well I have been thinking about taking my truck in a slightly different direction and adding 1998 2nd gen red "Sport" emblems to the front doors. And im also considering having the LS traction bars powdercoated Red. I think a small "splash" of red on an all black and no chrome truck might look good. Thoughts?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/Sport2ndgenbadge.jpg


Here is a pic of the badging. I have always loved these. Member 'RatlRatl' is a parts manager for a CDJ dealer in North Carolina has them on the way here.

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Any thoughts on dinner next weekend? I can always grill some burgers if yall don't mind choking them down.[laugh]


Charlie....So far no luck on finding your wife's stolen van.:( I hate thieves![verymad]

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I agree. I think a little color would be good.

Well I have been thinking about taking my truck in a slightly different direction and adding 1998 2nd gen red "Sport" emblems to the front doors. And im also considering having the LS traction bars powdercoated Red. I think a small "splash" of red on an all black and no chrome truck might look good. Thoughts?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/TexasCTD/Sport2ndgenbadge.jpg


Here is a pic of the badging. I have always loved these. Member 'RatlRatl' is a parts manager for a CDJ dealer in North Carolina has them on the way here.

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Well I have been thinking about .... adding 1998 2nd gen red "Sport" emblems to the front doors. And im also considering having the LS traction bars powdercoated Red. Thoughts?
"Beware changes in direction! That's usually when we get lost!" annonymous
Badges maybe.
Bars....... please tell me your not serious?

RJ

Burgers sound great. If I can nail down how many will be here, I was thinking of making chili one night.

Thanks for looking for the van. My wifes van was stolen at her work, which just happens to be in Robert's patrol area. He was kind enough to check all the apartment complexes, etc in that area for us. It's probably in Mexico by now. [verymad]


Any thoughts on dinner next weekend? I can always grill some burgers if yall don't mind choking them down.[laugh]


Charlie....So far no luck on finding your wife's stolen van.:( I hate thieves![verymad]

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You have been selling us for years on the all black look....and i dont know.....Honestly.....you have the sharpest 3rd gen i have seen....only thing you need is an SRT-10 hood.....i dig the all black.....If i were you...i would get them and paint them black...have a black on black look.......

But if you must, Maybe some red neon under the truck..........OH! And thoes little fire fly valve stem lights...and, ALSO i have seen some red LED's that mount in your exhaust pipe! Dont forget the sun visor.........haha.....

I think for color I like Diesel-Dan's idea of LEDs in the tailpipe, red and blue would be about perfect for Robert. That way when he clouds out someone it looks like he's going to pull himself over. [laugh]

Not digging the red color on the otherwise all black truck.

Emblems maybe, but definitely not the bars. I think the red bars under the all-black truck would just look like an afterthought. Or someone trying to show off their bars. [laugh]

Thanks for looking for the van. My wifes van was stolen at her work, which just happens to be in Robert's patrol area. He was kind enough to check all the apartment complexes, etc in that area for us. It's probably in Mexico by now. [verymad]

I'm heading south this afternoon. What does the van look like? I'll see if I run across it towing or being towed as I pass all the other vehicles headed to Mexico.

I wouldn't bother trying to make those bars red - if you really want another color, sell them and get a new set powdercoated.

I like the badges, and if you DO put red traction bars on - maybe I won't be powder coating the Monster Bars for the '98 in red after all... but then they won't match the control arms, 3rd Gen trackbar, SSSSS, LazarLinks, etc. :(

Looks like Brian and I'll be wiring up the purple and green neon lights for Robert's truck at the GTG next weekend.

~Rob

I'm heading south this afternoon. What does the van look like? I'll see if I run across it towing or being towed as I pass all the other vehicles headed to Mexico.


I'll send you the email I sent Robert. Thanks.

[laugh][laugh] Thanks for the honest opinions gentlemen. I think I will pass on the neon, blue/red, etc lights though.[director][laugh]

Sounds like the consensus here is to do the emblems.....but leave the traction bars black. (it would be a while before doing those anyway, if I did)

I love Dan's idea of a SRT 10 hood. Texasram2500's truck was hit by hail here in McKinney and he got one for no additional cost over stock. Looks sweet! It's a week to week thing around here on whether my truck will get by a hail storm.[verymad]

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Burgers sound great. If I can nail down how many will be here, I was thinking of making chili one night.

Thanks for looking for the van. My wifes van was stolen at her work, which just happens to be in Robert's patrol area. He was kind enough to check all the apartment complexes, etc in that area for us. It's probably in Mexico by now. [verymad]



Forget my stinking burgers! Let's have some of your Texas Chili![guitar]

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.....If i were you...i would get them and paint them black...have a black on black look.......

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That is a good idea Dan, that I hadn't considered. If I added the red 2nd gen emblems, as they are, I was considering painting a 3rd gen Cummins "C" emblem and putting it on my lower left corner of the tailgate where the chrome one is now.

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That is a good idea Dan, that I hadn't considered. If I added the red 2nd gen emblems, as they are, I was considering painting a 3rd gen Cummins "C" emblem and putting it on my lower left corner of the tailgate where the chrome one is now.

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Seriously....i think that would look tight on your ride.....even with the CTD "C" emblem......I would go with Flat black so it doesn’t look like you just painted over them! haha... Prime them up and then paint them flat black....would be inconspicuous but could be seen when looked at.....sticks with the theme....

OK, since I opened my mouth about the chili, I need to get a good count on "who and when". I know it's a week away, but I've added a poll so you can help with the info. :)

Charlie we should have a wood splitting contest!!!!....

uh..funny song

http://www.animatronics.org/strangers/strangers.htm

Charlie we should have a wood splitting contest!!!!....


I'll be the judge. :)

Actually, we probably should just unload it and let it dry for awhile before it's spilt.

Ha! Great song.

uh..funny song

http://www.animatronics.org/strangers/strangers.htm

Okie Boys will have 5 or 6 there, just don't know when.

XXL Texan is supposed to show up as well.

The girlfriend is heading to OKC on Friday early, so I'll probably be headed to Sedalia early as well.

Anyone need anything from the Cummins shop? Might be making a run down there this week for a few parts.

Good, see you Friday.

If they have them, injector o-rings and washers. Also, o-rings for the injector tubes. No biggie, but if your going...............

The girlfriend is heading to OKC on Friday early, so I'll probably be headed to Sedalia early as well.

Anyone need anything from the Cummins shop? Might be making a run down there this week for a few parts.

...Anyone need anything from the Cummins shop? Might be making a run down there this week for a few parts.
Justin, I need hose to make a new wastegate actuator/trubo connection.
I've been using Silicon hose, which is great for heat but is too soft.... my band clamps that hold it on keep cutting it and ripping off under pressure.

If they have right size with a good hard outer casing in it, I'd take 4' or so. (Gives me a future spare). Don't bother if any trouble...
I was going to run to McKinney Sat morn and look around anyway. The Cummins shop there is open Sat am, FYI.

El Presidente - You installing those Jammers??:)

RJ

While I'm here...............

I have jury duty on Thursday.....for the SECOND time in two weeks. [verymad] I've tried to get out of it, but they just don't understand mowing, trimming and Dodge diesel trucks.

So, I'll be at The Ranch late Thursday or sometime Friday.

Also, for you Newbies, don't forget your drinks, snack, chairs, sleeping arrangements (truck/tent), etc.

No to the Jammers. Just want to be ready to install or sell.

Justin, depending on what your looking for, but you might want to call Southwest International before you depend on them to have parts.



Justin, I need hose to make a new wastegate actuator/trubo connection.
I've been using Silicon hose, which is great for heat but is too soft.... my band clamps that hold it on keep cutting it and ripping off under pressure.

If they have right size with a good hard outer casing in it, I'd take 4' or so. (Gives me a future spare). Don't bother if any trouble...
I was going to run to McKinney Sat morn and look around anyway. The Cummins shop there is open Sat am, FYI.

El Presidente - You installing those Jammers??:)

RJ

Looks like we're starting the party early Friday.
Tyler said he's due in around noon....
I'm taking the afternoon off....
Justins unencumbered by SHMBO! :D
Robert when he wakes up!
Brian?

I believe Okie gang is due in by 5-6 pm? Asked for a comfirmed ETA.

RJ

Rowland, are you using shielded clamps?

They're designed for the soft silicone hose - it's the only kind we use... what size do you need?

Rowland, are you using shielded clamps?

They're designed for the soft silicone hose - it's the only kind we use... what size do you need?
Didn't know there was such a thing... oh the ones with rubber liners?
My best guess at hose OD is 3/8"??
String ties wouldn't hold the hose on at 65+psi, so went to band clamps!

RJ

No, they have an internal SS band that keeps the thread slots from cutting into the silicone. The best ones are also constant-tension types (since silicone shrinks when heated), but not necessary in diameters less than 2" and sub-100psi pressures IMO.

I'll bring some appropriately-sized shielded SS clamps with me - that should solve your problem.

Good, see you Friday.

If they have them, injector o-rings and washers. Also, o-rings for the injector tubes. No biggie, but if your going...............

Will do. I'm getting some o-rings for the connector tubes as well. Going to pull my #5 and see if I can figure out where the leak is coming from.

I'll bring some appropriately-sized shielded SS clamps with me - that should solve your problem.
Thanks but not sure that will solve!
It's the outside edge of my clamps that cuts into hose. Did not know Silicon shrinks...maybe I've been over tightening? I assumed the hose was balloning a bit under pressure and the clamp edge was digging into it?

RJ

I should be there around 2-3ish

i wish my friends would plan there events around my diesel GTG's.... so my plans are up in the air once again.

It looks like we're in for some good weather (as of today). This is for Dallas and it'll be a little cooler at The Ranch. You guys that are sleeping out need to bring plenty of covers.

Also, if it rains Friday, be sure to park on the road surfaces until it dries out some.

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I should be there around 2-3ish

I'm bringing your engine AND your intake! [coffee]

Got a couple of Dieselram.com guys coming as well. Charlie I'll be there friday night. Just depends on how long it takes the SGM to get done with his Friday speeches. Make sure somebody brings some axes and chainsaws. That wood is dry enough to burn. Mare sure you guys leave me a spot to back the trailer in so I can get it unloaded or whereever you what to put it. I've got probably 100+ logs anywhere from 4" to 14" in size and rough 4' to 15' long. I'm leaving late IOT not be in the middle of Dallas rush hour with a load of logs.

I could also bring up some burgers from the Commisary if you like. Meat is really good and half the cost of the economy. Let me know. I lost my vioce some please email me back. Hopelyfully I can talk by Friday.

My chainsaw is worn out and don't won't to start, but I do have an axe. We'll unload it in the far back corner of the back fence line.

Do what you can to miss Dallas rush hour. It ain't purdy and it ain't fun. [verymad]

If it's not too much trouble, you might bring a few burgers. We may have to add it to the chili beans to make it go far enough.

I'll email or call you later. Just remembered it, sorry I missed your call the other day. We were in the process of recovering my wifes stolen van and I forgot to call back. [redface]




Got a couple of Dieselram.com guys coming as well. Charlie I'll be there friday night. Just depends on how long it takes the SGM to get done with his Friday speeches. Make sure somebody brings some axes and chainsaws. That wood is dry enough to burn. Mare sure you guys leave me a spot to back the trailer in so I can get it unloaded or whereever you what to put it. I've got probably 100+ logs anywhere from 4" to 14" in size and rough 4' to 15' long. I'm leaving late IOT not be in the middle of Dallas rush hour with a load of logs.

I could also bring up some burgers from the Commisary if you like. Meat is really good and half the cost of the economy. Let me know. I lost my vioce some please email me back. Hopelyfully I can talk by Friday.

I'm bringing your engine AND your intake! [coffee]

Sweeeeet! :cool: Engine work out? or lost cause???

if I can make it out, I'll bring the big boy saw to cut some stuff Charlie!

if I can make it out, I'll bring the big boy saw to cut some stuff Charlie!

That's right, you're in the business of destroying trees!

It looks like we're in for some good weather (as of today). This is for Dallas and it'll be a little cooler at The Ranch. You guys that are sleeping out need to bring plenty of covers.

That's perfect sleeping weather...I was worried I might have to use the fan already.

We were in the process of recovering my wifes stolen van and I forgot to call back. [redface]

Does this mean you found it?

I didn't see any vehicles towing south (surprisingly) on my way to Giddings Friday.

Thanks for looking. Must have been a slow week for "El Mexico Transport".

The van is in the shop now. Car lot in Balch Springs bought it for junk and when they got it back, the owner said "Uh-Oh", this thing was stolen. Anyway, he called and we went and got it. A lot more to the story that I'll tell you later.

That's perfect sleeping weather...I was worried I might have to use the fan already.



Does this mean you found it?

I didn't see any vehicles towing south (surprisingly) on my way to Giddings Friday.

charlie i am glad they found your van, hopefully it was not abused to much... i have a 21st birthday bash to attend friday night. so i will be there sat. afternoon/ evening...

Max

Not too bad, but haven't heard from the shop yet.

Those 21st BD bashes are a lot of fun. Be careful, and we'll see you Saturday.



charlie i am glad they found your van, hopefully it was not abused to much... i have a 21st birthday bash to attend friday night. so i will be there sat. afternoon/ evening...

Max

If anyone needs directions, PM me.

I could also bring up some burgers from the Commisary if you like. Meat is really good and half the cost of the economy. Let me know.

I'm definitely up for some Mil-spec patties! [roll]

My chainsaw is worn out and don't won't to start, but I do have an axe.

That reminds me - anyone interested in buying a Poulan Wild Thang chainsaw for a good price?

Sweeeeet! :cool: Engine work out? or lost cause???

I bet it's better than new! Used a bottom bracket bearing socket that had an interference fit with the cylinder, and I even got the frame mounting holes machined back into the weld zone. [guitar]

Sweet! Man put the holes back in and everything... :cool::cool:

I think it's ready for a 100% nitro load! :o

That reminds me - anyone interested in buying a Poulan Wild Thang chainsaw for a good price?



I don't won't to buy one, but I'd be glad to watch you demo it this weekend. I'll even film a sale video for you. :)

I have my saw up here as well right now... I can bring if we need it...

I have my saw up here as well right now... I can bring if we need it...

Bring it. I'm not sure how much splitting I want to do, but cutting it to length would be nice.

ok guys... I'm now accepting 12v parts and anything else needed for a drag truck. I'm scared I'm gonna break the bus, so I'm gonna start gutting out one of the 79 dodges at the house.


Mike, is there any lazarsmith experimental 4-links layin around the shop? I'll test it out for you!

Wow...with all these saws, sounds like we can have a lumberjack contest.

Wow...with all these saws, sounds like we can have a lumberjack contest.

Like I said, I'll be the judge.........and take pics. :)

So who's bringing the hot saw??

It looks like we're going to have have a pretty good turnout. Looks like about 20 or so between Friday and Saturday.

Those of you that have been there know where the old septic lines and tanks are that can't be driven over. All of you new guys will need to stay on the road until I point you in the right direction.

I know most of you guys and know that you are like a bunch of teenagers, so I'll remind everyone again:

* Bring a chair.
* Bring your snacks and food you might want and drinks.
* If you spending the night, don't forget to bring whatever makes you comfortable.
* Some people say I have chiggers out there. I've never seen one or been bitten, but if you are "chiggerdly" inclined, but bring some repellent.
* It's about 10 miles to the nearest town and 15 to the nearest parts store.

If I forgot something....ask.

Might be time to break out the stakes and flagging Charlie. We may have to rope off designated parking areas. :)

BTW, I'll bring my 10'x10' EZ-Up in case we need to make shade for any projects. Assuming the wind ever dies down....

Might be time to break out the stakes and flagging Charlie. We may have to rope off designated parking areas. :)

BTW, I'll bring my 10'x10' EZ-Up in case we need to make shade for any projects. Assuming the wind ever dies down....

I may just go ahead and hire a valet parking service.

It's windy here, but when my daughter was up there today, she said it was REALLY windy.

Good idea on the EZ-Up. Also, if anyone has a folding table or two, you might bring them.

Charlie,,,,,,,,,Any luck on getting the electricity up and running?

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On edit.....IS even 110 available out by the truck camper?

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Charlie,,,,,,,,,Any luck on getting the electricity up and running?

On edit.....IS even 110 available out by the truck camper?

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I'm afraid not. It will have to have a new breaker box before it can be used. Whenever I have the $$$ to get it done, it will be replaced with a 50A.

Wow...with all these saws, sounds like we can have a lumberjack contest.

HAHA....is it Tyler’s turn in the barrel?

I'm afraid not. It will have to have a new breaker box before it can be used. Whenever I have the $$$ to get it done, it will be replaced with a 50A.

Who's up for some electrical work?
Nothing like a shot of 110V to get you moving in the morning... [laugh][coffee][laugh]

Who's up for some electrical work?
Nothing like a shot of 110V to get you moving in the morning... [laugh][coffee][laugh]

Good idea! If anyone happens to have an outside, 100 amp, three breaker box laying around, feel free to bring it and install it. I want to set it up with one 50a and 2, 30a breakers. After the melt down, it now has only three strands of the main wire feed the outlet box!

Who's up for some electrical work?
Nothing like a shot of 110V to get you moving in the morning... [laugh][coffee][laugh]



NOT ME sir, not me....

Zappped one to many times. i guess i need to understand electricity before i go tinkering with it.[duhhh][duhhh]

I don't won't to buy one, but I'd be glad to watch you demo it this weekend. I'll even film a sale video for you. :)

Hmm, I'm sure I'll be too busy at the shop to demo it! ;)
I have an even biggier Stihl, so I'm just trying to unload some unneeded stuff floating around for diesel $$$.


Mike, is there any lazarsmith experimental 4-links layin around the shop? I'll test it out for you!

[laugh] Everybody wants to be a Beta-tester!
But seriously - a proper drag truck is gonna be bagged with a 3-link & Watts linkage, right? [roll]

... and yes, the parts are already designed. [coffee]

Who's up for some electrical work?
Nothing like a shot of 110V to get you moving in the morning... [laugh]

... and 220V takes you twice as far! [laugh]

Good idea! If anyone happens to have an outside, 100 amp, three breaker box laying around, feel free to bring it and install it. I want to set it up with one 50a and 2, 30a breakers. After the melt down, it now has only three strands of the main wire feed the outlet box!

I have a couple of new unused breaker boxes left over from the old ranch - I know one of them is Nema-4 rated. What gauge service wire is run out there?

NOT ME sir, not me....

Zappped one to many times. i guess i need to understand electricity before i go tinkering with it.[duhhh][duhhh]

It's easy - nothing to be afraid of (just respect it!)... just think of electricity like water - except it hurts more when you get wet! :o

Wire?......Gauge? How about that it's about as big around as my ring finger.

As most of you already know, my driveway is pretty washed out. I have used old hay to try and fill it in some, but there are a lot of rough places left. Please stay on the hay and what's left of the gravel. It'll give you a chance to flex that heavy duty suspension on your truck. :)

Hey Charlie, can you email me an adress to put in the gps? I'm thinking I'll he around for an hour or so tomorow night around 8pm.



And mike I have no idea what you were talking about.

But if it was serious talk and not joking around I'll test it! I can almost gaurantee magazine coverage when this bad boy is finished!!!

Hey Charlie, can you email me an adress to put in the gps? I'm thinking I'll he around for an hour or so tomorow night around 8pm.





PM sent.

See you Friday.

Please stay on the hay and what's left of the grave.

I don't feel comfortable driving on a grave...even if there isn't much left of it. [laugh]

If I would have had room, I could have brought you a bed full of gravel when I came home last weekend. Instead, I brought home a full bed of sand from our pile at home....yard is almost all taken care of.

Ha! Guess i need to edit that.

Ha! Guess i need to edit that.

Don't worry...I'll keep the original in my post. [laugh]

Well im not sure if dinner(s) have been completely decided or not. I went to Walmart tonight and picked up a box of 32 HB paddies and 2 packs of hotdogs, buns, chips, etc. if anybody wants any. I also got some charcoal and starter. Should have plenty of ketchup....cheese, hopefully mustard. If you want any other HB trimmings...you will have to bring it. BYOB.[coffee]

I am planning on going ahead and bringing the Toyhauler for those that prefer not to sleep in the bed of the trucks. The weather should be pretty nice...70s during the day and 50s at night and not as windy as the past few days. Perfect, imo.

Also, James Northum will hopefully be up Saturday afternoon.

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Also, for anybody staying the TT....please bring your own pillow/bed roll etc.:eek:

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Thanks Robert,

Burgers and the three gallons of chili should feed us for awhile.

Mr President - Do you have your floor jack up there or should I bring mine?

RJ

Mr President - Do you have your floor jack up there or should I bring mine?

RJ

Yes, I have the jack and a couple of sets of stands. Also, the compressor and electric impact.

Is there something going on this weekend, like a get together or something? ;)

~Rob

Well was hoping to be up there by 1ish today... Not gonna happen! Have to run down to Dallas and make a few stops on the way back, puts me here about 330ish Ranch at 5.. See you guys then...

I'm gonna be at the shop 'til 9 tonight, so I'll be coming by tomorrow - sometime in the afternoon, since Saturday is usually "wrench on the '98 day". :cool:

Should be out there early evening....6-7ish maybe?

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Just wrapping up with work. Going to make a parts run, then I'm headed that way. Hopefully just before traffic...

well i had a great time out at the RANCH, good seeing ya'll can't wait until the next GTG.

Max

Good time this go round. Most of the regulars and a a few new faces. Other than my butt dragging now, it was a really good weekend.

I took a few pics that I'll get posted later.

Great weekend....Good Group!
Thanks to all who helped me with my new wheels.... saved my back for installing new Air Horn!

And thanks to Charlie for the Chili...and the use of 'The Ranch!
Thanks to Robert for bringing his camper! A little heat at night, and the burgers was very nice.

RJ

Thanks Charlie for the place to get together. I had a great time and can't wait til the next one.

Probably the biggest crowd I've seen at the Ranch in a while. Plus there is now the new firepit.

The trip home was uneventful...managed to slip right back into clutchless shifting without too much problem. The 2Low was a lifesaver for getting it backed up on the driveway at home. Right now, I have just enough clutch pressure to get it into gear and start coming off the floor before it takes off. Luckily, I won't need it to drive around this week while I was for new hydraulics.

Good to see everybody again. I really enjoyed the new fire pit!

Mike....Thanks for saving my butt yet again and getting that darn oem tapered bushing on the steering dampner. (still can't believe Tyler had the one needed tool to get it out!) I just wish you could have stayed longer and hung out a while Mike.


Rowland...glad I could help you out on the heated accomodations!

For the Friday night crowd......Hope the burgers turned out ok. Charlie, Thanks for the Chili on Sat.

Turned out to be a fun weekend....but I want to relax a little more at the next GTG. I scheduled way to much maintenance stuff and not enough social time....[laugh]

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The burgers were good ......and a lifesaver on Friday night. Sure beat the heck out of having to wait for or go get pizza.

Hopefully, I'll have the breaker box fixed next time so you can give RJ a "cool" place to sleep.

had a good time(for the time we were there) deff wanted to stay longer but we had some place else we had to be :/ hopefully tyler didnt talk about my enormous *ahem* too much after we left ;)

Tyler? Overtalkative? Never... [laugh]

haha so ive learned[laugh]

Rowland...glad I could help you out on the heated accomodations!
For the Friday night crowd......Hope the burgers turned out ok.
Owe you a 6 pack of you favorite. :) Food and lodging were first class!

RJ

had a good time(for the time we were there) deff wanted to stay longer but we had some place else we had to be :/ hopefully tyler didnt talk about my enormous *ahem* too much after we left ;)

Hmmm, must have missed something. Guess I need to be more observant.

You didn't have to worry about Tyler...he quite talking about anything not long after you guys left. [laugh]

If you need help with the clutch, I'm available tomorrow and Wednesday. I don't know anything about it, but I can hand you wrenches and beer. :)



Probably the biggest crowd I've seen at the Ranch in a while. Plus there is now the new firepit.

The trip home was uneventful...managed to slip right back into clutchless shifting without too much problem. The 2Low was a lifesaver for getting it backed up on the driveway at home. Right now, I have just enough clutch pressure to get it into gear and start coming off the floor before it takes off. Luckily, I won't need it to drive around this week while I was for new hydraulics.

had a good time(for the time we were there) deff wanted to stay longer but we had some place else we had to be :/ hopefully tyler didnt talk about my enormous *ahem* too much after we left ;)

Looks like I miss out on all the good stuff. [duhhh]

If you need help with the clutch, I'm available tomorrow and Wednesday. I don't know anything about it, but I can hand you wrenches and beer. :)

Thanks for the offer. I'm heading to Lufkin this afternoon for work, be back on Thursday evening.

Talked to South Bend this morning and I've got a new set of hydraulics on the way. They should be here by Thursday or Friday.

If all goes to plan, I'll be back on the road in full operation Friday evening.[laugh]

Thanks for the offer. I'm heading to Lufkin this afternoon for work, be back on Thursday evening.

Talked to South Bend this morning and I've got a new set of hydraulics on the way. They should be here by Thursday or Friday.

If all goes to plan, I'll be back on the road in full operation Friday evening.[laugh]

Sorry I won't be around to help.

Was a good time as usual. Especially when myself and Russell farted in Matts mouth about 30 times while he was passed out. MAX you need to post up that video you took.

Thanks a lot! [verymad]

Do you realize how long I'll have to talk to Dr. Jose Cuervo today (which fortuitously, happens to be Cinco de Mayo) before that image is scrubbed from my cerebral cortex? [yuk] http://www.easysmileys.com/img/kicknuts.gif

OK, maybe it was good that I missed out on it. :o

Was a good time as usual. Especially when myself and Russell farted in Matts mouth about 30 times while he was passed out. MAX you need to post up that video you took.

Easy boys! People will think you're not refined young gentleman. [roll]

Easy boys! People will think you're not refined young gentleman. [roll]


BAHAHAHAHA [laugh][laugh][laugh]

ill see what i can do about posting that, or sending you a link to it. that way i am not the bad guy for posting.

i am about to purchase new headlights, need opinion.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03-04-05-DODGE-RAM-1500-2500-3500-BLACK-HEADLIGHTS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ02 0QQitemZ300221856947QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-05-DODGE-RAM-1500-2500-3500-HEAD-LIGHT-LAMPS-03-04_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ004QQitemZ 140230344632QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

i cant decide between the amber or clear reflectors, i was going to do the clear, then i thought about my AMBER clearance lights. so i need some help.

also about to do LED tails, cant decide between smoked or just the red with minimal or no chrome.

thanx fellas.

why not paint them yourself?

theres threads somewhere on this site on how to dissasemble the lights

Amber.........

You need to take a look at RowJ's tail lights. I know his is a 2nd gen, but they may make similiar for the 3rd gen.


i am about to purchase new headlights, need opinion.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03-04-05-DODGE-RAM-1500-2500-3500-BLACK-HEADLIGHTS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ02 0QQitemZ300221856947QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-05-DODGE-RAM-1500-2500-3500-HEAD-LIGHT-LAMPS-03-04_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ004QQitemZ 140230344632QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

i cant decide between the amber or clear reflectors, i was going to do the clear, then i thought about my AMBER clearance lights. so i need some help.

also about to do LED tails, cant decide between smoked or just the red with minimal or no chrome.

thanx fellas.

thought about painting them, but i am worried about getting them sealed back up properly, i would be very "ticked off" if they fogged up or got condensation in them. and they outsides of my current have a little haze to them already.

so i figure $150 ish is a small price to pay, and yes i read 53willys write up about the 06'ers..

Max

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-05-DODGE-RAM-1500-BLACK-HEADLIGHTS-03-05-2500-3500_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ020QQite mZ300216738224QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohos ting


Max....Here is a link to some like I bought. To me they look exactly like the 2nd choice in your post above. Tough decision between the two though. I like them both. I'd prob go with the 2nd choice just because...[laugh]

Good luck!

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Amber.........

You need to take a look at RowJ's tail lights. I know his is a 2nd gen, but they may make similiar for the 3rd gen.

They do....we have a really sharp set on our race truck......

A few pics.

http://s100.photobucket.com/albums/m20/crobtex/DTR%20May%2008/

Ya know....the NTX DTR #8 needs a MySpace.......you can announce events and post pics and everything.....wouldnt be that hard to do.....

I don't think that would go over well with the site bosses, they frown on links to sites that have a bad reputation of curse words, let alone have this website name on there.

I don't think that would go over well with the site bosses, they frown on links to sites that have a bad reputation of curse words, let alone have this website name on there.

WELL I would not make it the OFFICAL web site of the North TX #8.....just a place for us to check on events...see pics.....ect.....little more interactive than the forum.

DTR dont have to be mentioned......

The internet is a bad thing if not used correctly.......

i agree, that would be a pretty cool/informative thing to do! but at the same time i could see where a prob might arise

I'm not sure I would use youtube, but I have thought about blogspot.com.

Something sorta like this:

http://ntddb.blogspot.com/

Something sorta like this:

http://ntddb.blogspot.com/

whoa whoa whoa, it says BOYS on there:( where do i come into play[laugh]

whoa whoa whoa, it says BOYS on there:( where do i come into play[laugh]


[laugh] I figured that would be coming. I'll have to check the bylaws and see what it says about girls. :rolleyes: I don't want to scare off any married guys with jealous wives that might come across the site.

BAHAHAHAHA [laugh][laugh][laugh]

ill see what i can do about posting that, or sending you a link to it. that way i am not the bad guy for posting.

HAHAHA refined.........OF COURSE WE'RE REFINED!!!!!!!

Max I have no idea what Charlie is talking about......LMAO!!!

i know exactly what Charlie is talkin about, i can see where the mistake could be made...

i am all for the my space idea.

How did the boss like the worms?

We will be joining the Charity Race League at North Star Dragway on Sat.

May 31!

Admission is $10 and $5 to race (be sure to tell the gate you are will the charity league or the price is more)

There will be heads up, run what you brung racing and a Outlaw Bounty Race: $500.

00 Reward*

$500 will go to the First DIESEL truck to beat Ray Salters in an 1/8 mile drag race at North Star Dragway Sat. May 31st.



*Entry for the bounty race is $50 and any street legal diesel is qualified! Vehicle must have current inspection and be tagged.



Gates open at 6pm and racing starts at 7:00pm

Look forward to seeing you all there!


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Copied that over from a my space deal, seems like a good time i am sure i will be in attendance, will race some of you (IF) you will play in 2wd. [duhhh] [duhhh]

We will be joining the Charity Race League at North Star Dragway on Sat.

May 31!

Admission is $10 and $5 to race (be sure to tell the gate you are will the charity league or the price is more)

There will be heads up, run what you brung racing and a Outlaw Bounty Race: $500.

00 Reward*

$500 will go to the First DIESEL truck to beat Ray Salters in an 1/8 mile drag race at North Star Dragway Sat. May 31st.



*Entry for the bounty race is $50 and any street legal diesel is qualified! Vehicle must have current inspection and be tagged.



Gates open at 6pm and racing starts at 7:00pm

Look forward to seeing you all there!


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Copied that over from a my space deal, seems like a good time i am sure i will be in attendance, will race some of you (IF) you will play in 2wd. [duhhh] [duhhh]

it WILL be worth all of yalls time, deff should try and make it out! and max, ill run ya in the yellow truck in 2wd ;) gonna try and bring the DMAX out too[laugh] shes 2wd

Man yall sure have been quiet. Justin did you get the clutch fixed?

made it to the 1/4 In Baytown tonight guys and turned a dissapointing 13.501. I guess its not too bad seeing it weighed on at 7505 pounds and lifted with 35's

made it to the 1/4 In Baytown tonight guys and turned a dissapointing 13.501. I guess its not too bad seeing it weighed on at 7505 pounds and lifted with 35's

Not bad at all................

Justin did you get the clutch fixed?

Yeah, new SBC hydraulics went in this evening. Back up and running. Having adjustment in the rod is nice. Now I just need to figure out about where I want the clutch releasing.

But it is nice to have more than 1.5 seconds of clutch disengagement when I pull up to a light. [laugh]

made it to the 1/4 In Baytown tonight guys and turned a dissapointing 13.501. I guess its not too bad seeing it weighed on at 7505 pounds and lifted with 35's
Not bad at all. The 35's will cost you at least 1/2 sec!

RJ

Not bad at all. The 35's will cost you at least 1/2 sec!

RJ

Unless you are Tyler......o wait...he cant see that.....well...ya...still funny....

Unless you are Tyler......o wait...he cant see that.....well...ya...still funny....



OUCH.. poor ole 420, well i will be at the 420 mark one day....

OUCH.. poor ole 420, well i will be at the 420 mark one day....

I thought it was only 400???[coffee]

13FOX - When getting the 12v? Need it for EOM run in Denton... right?
Thought I was going to have to tell you I no longer have rear bumper.... could not find it anywhere! But it was buried in a corner of my storage unit behind some winter clothes. Still got it!

RJ

Cool beans on the bumper. Got the tool tray with hardware here in the shed.

RJ the 12v did not have oil pressure when we tried to fire it up. So I had to fly back home empty handed. Check the oil release vavle and is not stuck open. So Rob will now have to remove the top turbo oil line and back fead oil through the oil filter housing IOT primp the oil pump up. We got everything done @ 5pm on Tuesday but no oil press. What a bummer. But I least I got a chance to check out the truck. I is a bit rough and will need some body work and new driver side seat bottom. But thats why a call it the project truck. Start with the expensive stuff first (drivetrain) and once that is done move to the body and interior. Guess it could classify as a rat rod. LOL. We install a custom 50 gal steel fuel tank as well. Looks like a coffin up under the truck. I'll give you a buzz later this evening.

daniel

I thought it was only 400???[coffee]



ok ok maybe i was just trying to give him a little extra credit, "boost" his morale [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

ok ok maybe i was just trying to give him a little extra credit, "boost" his morale [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

What morale?? Tyler dont need no morale. He just needs 500+hp. Oh, wait he already has the setup for 500+.. What gives???[duhhh][coffee]

Great weekend....Good Group!
Thanks to all who helped me with my new wheels.... saved my back for installing new Air Horn!

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RJ




RJ......I installed my new air horn in today too! Based on my initial impressions it seems to perform as you mentioned yours did. The boost is definately stronger. The bottom end off the line seems to have picked up a little.......seems a little more effortless....I guess is the word. I haven't been out on the highway with it yet to form any opinion at speed. Those that say they add about 10-15hp to the 3rd gens (maybe 2nds too) I would say would be about right. Maybe a little more?

Robert

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i have the means to get 25 gallons/week of jet fuel (jet A) to run in my truck, any thoughts from y'all?

i figure $400 a month savings will help, i have not priced any of the additives to boost lubricity.

EDIT: JET A will be used for "off road use only"..[nonono][laugh][laugh]

I know yours is a common rail, but check your manual. Mine says to burn anything but "Jet A & Jet B". Could be because of the lubricity, but worth checking.


i have the means to get 25 gallons/week of jet fuel (jet A) to run in my truck, any thoughts from y'all?

i figure $400 a month savings will help, i have not priced any of the additives to boost lubricity.

EDIT: JET A will be used for "off road use only"..[nonono][laugh][laugh]

i have the means to get 25 gallons/week of jet fuel (jet A) to run in my truck, any thoughts from y'all?

My first thought is...

ARE YA GONNA SHARE ?!? :D

... otherwise, enjoy the free miles - it'd work fine with some "extra" oil for lubricity. [coffee]

My first thought is...

ARE YA GONNA SHARE ?!? :D

... otherwise, enjoy the free miles - it'd work fine with some "extra" oil for lubricity. [coffee]


YEAH!!, I KNOW YOUR MOM ALWAYS TOLD YOU TO SHARE!!