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« on: October 03, 2019, 07:22:14 PM »
Hey Ken, how would you rate that FJ in terms of being a decent off roader?
What about the engine?? Any power?
Do they hold up?
Earlier Toyota truck frames rusted to nothing here in the midwest salt climatic zone, see anything out there
You like it? Or is it a girl's car?
I’m not Ken, but I’ve seen them in places you should not take a girl that big. Of course they were locked at least in the rear. Mileage seemed to be no good from the bits of being around them. And when we looked at buying one we opted not because the back seat is basically useless. What is you intended purpose? New toy?
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« on: September 30, 2019, 10:53:14 PM »
So Phil what is the significance of the south Texas sites?
Is it the location relative to the equator or some other factor that makes South Texas a viable spot for. Testing and launching?
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Is it cheap to test there maybe?
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« on: September 29, 2019, 11:28:53 PM »
Out of stock from Vortex, maybe 6-8 weeks and 2C MRAD no longer available.
Found the 7C mrad in stock at optics planet, they came close to matching the leo discount price at vortex, so I ordered it from them.
Still not bad. And I think with the discount you can order 2 products a year so there's that.
2 products per category.... scopes, binos, red dots.... is what the rep told me when we purchased a while back.
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« on: September 29, 2019, 01:05:10 PM »
Later in life an M1 Garand has also made it into the mix of our things.
I see you're a man of culture.
That might be going too far.... but I do like a good rifle! There’s also a K98 Mauser in there somewhere, working on a couple different SKS’ as well.
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« on: September 29, 2019, 11:23:30 AM »
I too like the 30.06. I personally have owned one for over 20 years. That particular rifle has shot deer, elk, antelope and paper. With other .06 I have also shot a wildebeest.
Later in life an M1 Garand has also made it into the mix of our things.
I love the .06 because if you hand load it (as mentioned) you can load a very wide range of rounds. Many on the lighter end will down any game you have in KY. There is also a decent variety of factory loads available at most stores.
Another bonus for the .06 is that there’s many options of a rifle to choose from.
I’m also a huge fan of the 260 Remington.
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« on: September 27, 2019, 09:12:49 PM »
Folks,
Could use some prayer for my wife. She has had an issue with her eye for most of this year and doctors keep telling her it is allergies. Which the meds and eye drops are not doing anything.
She has pretty consistent headaches, her eye (just one not both) constantly looks like it’s covered in pink eye, and she is starting to loose focus and vision over all in it.
These last few days it seems to be getting worse. More redness, more pain more blurry. She has requested not to have to drive because she doesn’t feel comfortable with her depth perception.
She is going to try and get in on Monday and hope we can get a better answer than allergies, cause it sure ain’t that.
Thank you in advance for lifting her up. It’s hard to watch her suffer close to endlessly.
God Bless,
Turner
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« on: September 27, 2019, 09:00:38 PM »
Drove another 363 miles today. Been taking it easy these last few days. This is our last night out. Tomorrow will be a little longer but we’ll be back at the house by dinner. 
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« on: September 26, 2019, 04:24:20 PM »
So yesterday was great! We got to go to the natural science museum of Houston for free, and we had a good time. Then we had the privilege of meeting up with Charles for dinner, thank you for giving us your time sir! Then today was an easy 350 mile drive to a camp ground in middle-ish Texas. May do two more easy days and get home Saturday afternoon, but not currently certain. We’re within a days drive if we choose. 
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« on: September 24, 2019, 06:09:37 PM »
 If any wanted to know, this is what traffic looks like in TRNs stomping grounds!!!
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« on: September 22, 2019, 07:55:44 AM »
dang bro....throwing in the towel that quickly?
I was talking about wife’s Ramcharger :) were not taking it with us. And I’m having thoughts about not taking the 74, because of its size.
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« on: September 20, 2019, 11:35:27 PM »
Well, visited U of WY today. Haven’t seen that many mullets since the 80’s.... 
They have a pretty solid engineering program! But I joined the Marine Corps instead of attending UW, so I wouldn’t fully know 
We found out today that the engineering building they constructed in 2016 was 105 million....
Well, they do have other high end schools to compete with. Shoot, there’s a school of mines near you, over in Golden. Can’t imagine Bayleigh (did I spell that right? I don’t think so) is looking at engineering is she? I support it if she is!!!!
Negative, Baylee isn’t strong in math. She’s following in momma’s foot steps and wants to be a nurse. We loved the campus, atmosphere and generally the people. Weren’t real impressed with their sales pitch. She will apply along with a few others and see what comes of it. My initial thought was that this place may offer a bit of a buffer to the outside world and allow learning.
I knew I jacked up her name, sorry. I dated a gal who went through their nursing school. I believe she is a nurse anesthetist now. Knowing less about nursing than I do engineering, I have been led to believe they have a good nursing program too. But I also feel like nursing also involves a reasonable amount of math. Whatever she does, may God bless her with wide acceptance and many a scholarship!
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« on: September 20, 2019, 11:10:44 PM »
If something fails and you need a viable donor, I know where one is that will be sitting for an unknown amount of time starting in November :)
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« on: September 20, 2019, 11:07:24 PM »
I have a set of those jb ss rails, you think the adjustable detents are needed?
I’m sure glad we had them on ours, made things a lot easier during the two times of him under the truck adjusting and me moving the sticks back and forth. Found that mix of what works well!
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« on: September 20, 2019, 10:40:05 PM »
Well, visited U of WY today. Haven’t seen that many mullets since the 80’s....
They have a pretty solid engineering program! But I joined the Marine Corps instead of attending UW, so I wouldn’t fully know
We found out today that the engineering building they constructed in 2016 was 105 million....
Well, they do have other high end schools to compete with. Shoot, there’s a school of mines near you, over in Golden. Can’t imagine Bayleigh (did I spell that right? I don’t think so) is looking at engineering is she? I support it if she is!!!!
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« on: September 20, 2019, 10:32:26 PM »
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« on: September 20, 2019, 10:28:35 PM »
Well, visited U of WY today. Haven’t seen that many mullets since the 80’s....
They have a pretty solid engineering program! But I joined the Marine Corps instead of attending UW, so I wouldn’t fully know
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« on: September 19, 2019, 09:34:54 AM »
Ever hear of a paint booth, Ken? Even a make shift one with clear plastic and some 2x4s?
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Yes, I think I've heard of those. Rolls eyes.
Not fun to be in when it's hot.
Just use a small slice of your garage! Ain’t a paint booth but better than dealing with your wind and subsequent dust.
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« on: September 14, 2019, 02:15:32 PM »
Ah, man...Bummer
But we all prayed for you
Perhaps the Tacoma is the best option as in maybe the big truck could have given you issues.
This is what I believe, it was probably a God send that the big truck couldn’t be taken. Even if it made more sense, it may not have been ready for 6k miles and could have had big issues while on the road. I’ll deal with the truck when we return. The tacoMa made the trip to Arkansas ok. Was still a long trip.
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« on: September 11, 2019, 08:41:03 PM »
What a day.... but no torque converter. Truck will remain inop until October.
Everything else got completed.. crazy day!
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« on: September 11, 2019, 12:23:24 AM »
Man, you are running things close. Need to hold this family up in prayer for the trip and really, the whole move.
Prayer is greatly appreciated, things are closer than we ever planned them to be. Tomorrow has countless moving pieces, and the photography of the house in the mix, so it can go live on the market on Thursday.
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« on: September 10, 2019, 01:23:21 PM »
Charles,
What Nate said ^^^ I believe it was the tundra. Either way we’re good, and we’ll have the house on the market on Thursday.
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« on: September 10, 2019, 01:01:18 AM »
Bummer, poor little Tacoma that could.....
I’ve seen them do more, than we’re asking, but it’s more a space thing. God is good and we will be just fine. December can’t come soon enough!
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« on: September 10, 2019, 12:57:17 AM »
Progress, how’s the timeline looking to hit the road? Still on track?
If torque converter shows up tomorrow or Wednesday we will be taking this truck. Otherwise we’re just going to jam it all into the tiny little tacoMa. Prayers welcome for everything that is currently on our plate to go smoothly. Moving after living in a place for 5 years is no fun. Throw in a 6k mile trip really turns up the fun-o-meter... 
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« on: September 09, 2019, 09:55:03 PM »
Ok, so we went to Phoenix on Friday, but did not get the privilege of coming home with a usable converter. We did come home armed with some info, a new transmission pump and housing. There is a bushing that is inside the transmission pump that died, and cause the torque converter hub to wear terribly. It caused fluid to escape and is believed to be the cause of the engine drag. Here is the wear on the hub. This was from about 450 miles.  Nothing wrong with the innards of the converter. So they’re putting a new hub on and mailing it back. Instead of trying to replace a bushing in the pump I just bought a whole new assembly. Old pump and housing.  Front of trans without pump.  New pump installed. Pretty simple but still made me nervous as I didn’t know what to expect.  Also installed a bigger air mover in hopes to keep EGTs down.  It has a 4” v band exhaust turbine, so this is required.  New 4” next to old 3”
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« on: September 07, 2019, 02:34:52 PM »
I can hope right? Lol. It will be fun game to watch regardless.
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I’d like to see them win for the simple fact that my parents like them. I on the other don’t care one bit about sports. Haven’t had cable tv for 7 years now so I would only ever watch if I was with someone who was watching.
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« on: September 07, 2019, 11:06:41 AM »
That's ok this way I will get to watch the Huskers beat up on Colorado this afternoon.
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Probably easier said than done in CU’s house...... 
My parents are husker fans, had a conversation about this yesterday. Definitely easier said than done playing AT CU.
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« on: September 05, 2019, 10:43:36 PM »
Bummer Turner. What were the symptoms?
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Charles, it was stalling out at stop lights, stop signs, general stopping in drive, and in reverse. At first it seemed exacerbated by braking, but then more driving showed it only died at full stop. Been happening since we started driving it beginning of August, well really since we put it back together for pulling in and out of garage. Fast forward to present chaos, and I called Hughes, they suggested that I test if it happens with out the power steering pump connected(hydra boost). So I removed it, still died in reverse and drive, this is of course with out the serpentine belt on as well. Took it one step further and removed vac pump so there was no draw on the engine other than the transmission.... still died in reverse and park. So Hughes said we can’t diagnose it over the phone, do you want us to send you an RCA label? Then I asked if I could just bring it in and have it done by days end, which is what we’re doing! So 0400 son and I are heading up to Phoenix. Hopefully back at a reasonable enough hour to reinstall it all.
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« on: September 05, 2019, 09:19:06 PM »
And you want to still drive accross the country!
Sure trying to! But, if we can’t in the Dodge we put everybody in the TacoMa to see if we all fit, will be uncomfortable to Arkansas, but we’ll manage if we have to.
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« on: September 05, 2019, 08:10:31 PM »
Had to go the wrong direction today....  We believe our torque converter was rebuilt improperly, so I have to take it to Hughes in Phoenix.
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« on: September 04, 2019, 12:29:48 AM »
I do like the scale. Who makes it/where did you get it? My Kubota L3800 may or may not lift that thing.....
Charles, I’ll have to confirm, but the tractor I used to pull and install ours, I believe is a 38horse. Some blue thing can’t think of the manufacturer. Not a Ford not a new holland.
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« on: September 04, 2019, 12:25:34 AM »
Maybe I missed it but, where is your fuse panel? Mine is not in good shape and will need to be replaced sooner than later.
To answer your question, it is on the drivers fender. The black box.  To expand, we re wired the entire truck. Started with an American autowire extreme duty kit. swbhobie, did the major stuff and I have been expanding on it since he got it initially wired. I’m glad i chose to just rewire from scratch rather than try to use the two harness and piece it together. It went together well, and looks good.
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« on: September 02, 2019, 01:19:38 AM »
We have a whole house filter, and softener. The filter, outside of sediment from the well, never noticed a difference. The softener on the other hand, yea can notice the difference. There are several options and just as many prices for whole house filter setups. Maybe install an RO system at the sink for cooking/drinking? With a mild whole house as well? We just got our filter from Lowe’s. Does what we need it to.
Get a water test from amazon and see what you need to remove. Also just good knowledge to have about your water supply.
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« on: September 02, 2019, 01:10:14 AM »
Several little things today, but only one pic.  Installed the four vent louvres and ducting. Now to get someone to figure out the compressor issue. Got the wipers working. Put knobs on thermostat, wired trailer plug, working on trailer brake controller.
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« on: September 01, 2019, 12:00:32 PM »
If you upload the vid to YouTube you can make it private so it’s only accessible from the link you share/post here.
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Yea Nate suggested this too.... I tried, and failed.
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« on: September 01, 2019, 11:47:54 AM »
You braver man than I am driving it across the USA with very little shakedown.
It’ll be ok. By the time we leave I’ll 500 miles or better on it. And we don’t really have any other option. 3 humans, 250lbs of dog, gear for the trip, and a reasonable load of stuff to talk to in-laws house in Orlando. The humans and dogs basically put the tacoMa beyond max space available. Let alone all the other stuff. The items to go to in-laws house won’t fit in Ramcharger. So it’s either use what we built, or rent something for 17 days, I’d say if money wasn’t really an issue yea renting would be better. But I guess why build something if you can’t use it? If I can squeeze the time, maybe I’ll make a shakedown run in your direction?
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« on: September 01, 2019, 01:49:46 AM »
More lights!  Or maybe just dash indicators.... that’s a light right? Can’t upload the video but they all work!
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« on: August 31, 2019, 10:26:00 PM »
Ah man, why not the cool little diesel! Should certainly last one of them through college, OCS.
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« on: August 31, 2019, 10:23:46 PM »
I dare you to make that fit in my K5. That’s a nice looking powertrain
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don’t threaten me with a good time..
my buddy in CA makes it ridiculously easy. just bring it on
This is what I was thinking! Well the easy portion, not sure how good of a time it will be but ya, his stuff would make it super easy.
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« on: August 31, 2019, 09:27:02 PM »
Freeze dried foods have come a long ways. It really depends on the brand you use. We use them regularly in our house, for dinners and such. The freeze dried onions get used at least once a week, we love them!
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« on: August 31, 2019, 07:31:21 PM »
Where in GA. When
Woodstock. In on the afternoon of 16 out morning 18.
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« on: August 31, 2019, 02:29:16 PM »
You know the whole thing, work begat work.... well.... We needed this  To move this  And we’re moving the Connex box down the road next Sunday as well, so we need goose for that. Also had a body man align the doors. Put in new drag link. Taking it in to town this evening to try and figure out AC compressor issue. Got a full set of seat belts on the way, 4 shoulder belts and two lap belts. Getting down to the wire, we’re on the road with this thing on the 13..... AR, GA, FL, TX, a giant circle.
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« on: August 30, 2019, 11:11:54 PM »
Mission success? You acquired a Nissan for the pre rangers?
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« on: August 29, 2019, 10:44:33 PM »
Did you hire it made? I might have to disassemble a hoodie for pattern and try to make one.
Black rifle coffee company has one, but I ordered mine from :
https://perseverancesurvival.com/bags
Went with the OD version, since the BDU was sold out.
Yea definitely looks comfy. May have to try making one.
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« on: August 29, 2019, 12:39:52 AM »
A woobie hoodie.....
Yes it's amazing.
Did you hire it made? I might have to disassemble a hoodie for pattern and try to make one.
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« on: August 28, 2019, 10:52:59 AM »
6 months!!! Holy cow that’s insane.
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« on: August 27, 2019, 08:59:55 PM »
Boys this planet just got a whole lot smaller today.
https://youtu.be/bYb3bfA6_sQ
What’s the significance here? I must have missed something. Is this thing going to be some kind of teleporter?
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« on: August 27, 2019, 12:30:40 AM »
No, they will take your vehicle in a second! About one of the few tools we have legally.
Because it doesn’t have a bed? Or?
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« on: August 26, 2019, 11:30:29 PM »
 Put some more light on!!! These have DRL and blinkers. Much brighter than the old ones that were in there too!
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« on: August 26, 2019, 11:29:05 PM »
Just messing with you.
Here in Commie land you would get stopped by California's finest every half mile, they would try which way to take your truck UNLESS you in the country illegally then they wont do anything.
Noted put Sonora plates on before going into commifornia. Our shipping port is San Diego, so the truck has to go there.
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« on: August 26, 2019, 03:27:09 PM »
fix the fuel tank
Which part? I mean it serves its purpose at current. Of course whenever we get a bed it’ll be proper. JR, yes, wife is my help. Outside of her only ever had one other person work on it with me, swbhobie.
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