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Old 04-10-2004, 10:27 PM
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To be sure, if Hoss hasn't done it, there has been or will be someone to give it a try.
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I have a 6" thick, roughly 4' by 2' slab of steel, approx 1klbs? I found in the middle of the desert. (dont ask) and to actually add weight I though of cutting small sections to fill in the "C" of the frame, but never thought of cement........hmmmmm, what time does home depot open?
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So, you found it in the middle of the desert...it weighs 1000 lbs...how the heck did you lift it into your truck?
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Originally posted by welder27
So, you found it in the middle of the desert...it weighs 1000 lbs...how the heck did you lift it into your truck?
I am sure I could get that in his truck..LOL
I put an 1100 pound tire in the bed of my truck. It wasn't pretty but it was done. The toughest part is getting it high enough up on the tailgate without it snapping off to lift it in.

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Scotty's bed-loading system:

Step A:
Flip the truck over on it's roof.

Step B:
Strap 1,000 lb slab into bed with tie-downs.

Step C: Flip truck back over onto wheels.





Old 04-11-2004, 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by welder27
So, you found it in the middle of the desert...it weighs 1000 lbs...how the heck did you lift it into your truck?
He dug a trench next to it. Backed into the trench right up to the steel. Hooked a tow strap up to it. Took off real fast and hit the brake. It slid right in. Should have seen it. I couldn't have done it prettier myself. Oh yeah, should've seen all the camel spiders nesting under there.....
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I am going out right now to get me a George grill, if it makes me that strong as I have been using the one the wife got from martha stewart and I am not getting any stronger, Goodluck and remember what Easter is really about!!!!,,,,Rick
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Oh yeah, should've saw all the camel spiders nesting under there.....

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still waitin for the pics
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And now i know why Aggies have the reputations we do. Hoss, did you really do this? I would like to see some pics.
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Originally posted by kandgo
I am going out right now to get me a George grill,
Now your talkin'!!!

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Old 04-12-2004, 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by matthopp
And now i know why Aggies have the reputations we do. Hoss, did you really do this? I would like to see some pics.
Are you referring to our reputation as sharp, intelligent, goal oriented, hard working folks??

I don't know why everyone seems to think this is a joke. Of ALL people, why does everyone think good ole' Hoss would try to pull the wool over anyone's eyes??
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Well that would depend on whether you did it or not
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