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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 12, 2019, 02:43:01 PM »
Jr....if used with a shred of common sense that I am sure, will serve you just fine. Road building might be a little easier with a cat...which you can rent and be done with it.

Cat as in dozer or Skid steer?

5752
Outa site, outa mind.

5753
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 12, 2019, 01:57:11 PM »
Bob, done a little bit of both but lets just leave it there and not DOT this thread up  :facepalm:

Now for the fun. I went by a local Kubota dealer today and they just got (flaming begin) a JD 4052 in on trade. Only 1500 hrs, very clean, great tires, 51hp. Has a 4 way bucket with forks and almost new backhoe with frame attachment. Would just need a scraper. Asking 27k for it. Guy who traded it bought Kubota since there is no JD dealer around there. There are 2 in the reno area.

I know how you guys feel about JD and I take your word for it. I was "told" this is a much better tractor than the yard stuff. http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/007/5/7/7574-john-deere-4052r.html

5754
D.O.T. / Re: SpaceX launch
« on: April 12, 2019, 12:50:41 AM »
That was cool, just showed my youngest.

Split screen was perfect

5755
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 12, 2019, 12:32:53 AM »
You guys kill me. Cept for Jon I bet I have towed more than all you guys. I did have a class A, rated for everything, but gave it up with all the new restrictions and HLS crap.

My trailer is rated for a 10k load. I bought it for ease of loading/unloading, dragging stuff off and will put a 6k winch on it I have just laying around.

Found an equipment auction place in Sac that I may check out. https://barnoneauction.com

5756
D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: April 12, 2019, 12:22:58 AM »
Yeah, I was excited! But when it came to pay it just didn't feel right. Now just another lesson.

I have to qual in the morning, hope I pass.

5757
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 11, 2019, 10:01:30 PM »
580s go at 14k, 100hp.

5758
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 11, 2019, 09:18:41 PM »
You probably don't have enough trailer for a hoe that size buddy.

Yep, just a tad big.

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Guess I am not subbed to this yet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 11, 2019, 08:27:28 PM »
Gator deal was a scam, price was really good, but the payment was not legit.

Oh well, the search is on.

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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: April 11, 2019, 08:21:05 PM »
Yep, clicked on chat and it all seemed great, to great.

Then I went through my account on amazon, contacted support and they got my on the phone with AP. Straight up scam, even walked me though the amounts and escrow part (they don't do that).

So much for the Gator, but my $2500 is still mine.

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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: April 11, 2019, 07:33:04 PM »
Has anyone here used amazon pay?

$$ is via amazon gift cards, put onto an invoice and you do the exchange.

Guy wants me to get the Gator this way and I'm not sure. Emails look legit, urls show amazon.com

Just a little leary,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: April 11, 2019, 04:44:13 PM »
Bought a trailer, working on the Gator, looking for a tractor.

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 11, 2019, 04:35:06 PM »
Well, got the trailer today. Dark grey just like above.

Land transfer people called and we should be done next week, then I get an address!

Gator deal is pending, just have to meet up. Using the amazon payment service I get 5 days to check it out after I get it.

Now the search for a tractor. Stopped by an equip place today, they wanted 40k for a used Case 580c. I may finance the tractor, just to get more of what I want on their dime.

Mind is whirling right now, more than normal.

5765
Hide Site / Re: Hide site, retirement site.
« on: April 11, 2019, 04:29:04 PM »
Seeing the finish line is great, I'm just getting going.

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 11, 2019, 11:07:17 AM »
Sorry, excavator is out. They are pricy and I am going to need to move dirt and scrape a lot.

Leaning towards a backhoe, although a skip is a close 2nd. Price vs overall use is where I am at.

I found a trailer up in sac I may get. 22ft tilt, 14k gvw. (Maxxd 2018 model) Parking is the issue until I get setup there. I have a friend with some land who may help with that.

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 10, 2019, 11:21:47 PM »
I'd buy that for $2500 in a new york minute

Am doing now. He's down in LA and will meet me 1/2 way. It will fit in the 1011 but looking hard for a 22ft deckover that is not 10k. Heck they are 6k where you and TRN live.

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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 10, 2019, 11:06:19 PM »
I thought on Danas the shims go on the outside of the race. You shim for X preload after finding backlash?

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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 10, 2019, 11:03:20 PM »
On the bumper. What about adding a brace to the rear adding mucho KIA pushing ability. Same stuff I have been thinking on mine.

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Build Threads / Re: 3+3 2500
« on: April 10, 2019, 08:33:42 PM »
And a clean work friendly shop; 3

5771
There is always someone,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Sure if you ask lots of so called Americans, we are all evil.

5772
Build Threads / Re: 3+3 2500
« on: April 10, 2019, 04:46:21 PM »
Sure doesn't look like much for a dmax harness.

5773
Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 10, 2019, 03:58:23 PM »
Don did own a hummer a time back, could it be?

5774
Fitting,,,,,,

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 10, 2019, 01:21:19 PM »
UTV will be simple enough, but those top end brands are 5-10k easy used.

Out of state I see what I want for under $7k, they want 10-12k here!!

Want a 20-24ft deckover tilt bumperpull, 14k GVW.

5776
Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 10, 2019, 01:07:33 PM »
No pictures,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

:popcorn:

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 10, 2019, 01:03:10 PM »
They show about 12k new. No year listed, trying to get it now.

Should sign for the land next week, A trailer is no on the list along with the above. Containers are all over starting around $1000.

5778
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 10, 2019, 12:31:19 PM »
I like the specs and reviews for it and believe it is an older model, 2010-2012, price is right, $2500.

Not looking for a race/hunting UTV.

5779
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 10, 2019, 11:14:23 AM »
I know how you fell about JD, but I found a killer deal on an 825i Gator.

Full glass cab, 50hp, 122 hours and protective parts.

A little drive but only $2500

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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 09, 2019, 11:17:25 PM »
Won't be top heavy with all that down there.

I may have to do airbags too. The deaver springs are made for flexing and have no overload. And I will be towing.

Sure will be cool to have it sitting on the wheels.

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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 09, 2019, 09:19:20 PM »
 :popcorn:

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 09, 2019, 09:02:45 PM »
UTV almost needs its own thread with all the ways it could go.

5783
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 09, 2019, 07:41:47 PM »
There are some hill, but nothing I would call steep, YET.

The west side seems to have a nice gully going through it. Access is from the side to, for now.

Going to get a side buy side, but not to break the bank with. Many of you guys own em, what should I stay away from?

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 09, 2019, 07:11:13 PM »
Never heard of them before, stuff looks good. I still think a BH will do more of what I want.

I see great deals on them on the east coast. Trailers are 1/2 the price in TX.

5785
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 09, 2019, 02:59:23 PM »
Soil is a sandy/dirt mix. I had no issue walking around for some time out there (actually the best I have moved around in several years, 40 lbs lost help)

I love all the input guys. I have operated a couple skids and regular backhoes, which I am leaning towards. 4x is a must and the BH gives me a little suspension and a little more versatility I believe (correct me?) because of the 3 point options. Trenching, drilling and lifting things. Budget is a concern, but 20k is not out of the picture, probably 30 for a new package deal.

5786
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 09, 2019, 12:11:02 AM »
Skid steer may be the way to go then. Doing post holes and having a hoe attachment would be great too. Even see small trenchers that will come in handy as I want no wires hanging around.

I think the 580 is way to big for my use. Used to beat the crud out one when I worked on a ranch.

Trailer is a debate too. Something haul the tractor easy and around 16-20 for longer materials. Actual flat bed, no wells sticking up.

Dump trailers are always handy. Plus it can haul a good size tractor and then spread gravel/dirt too. But loading materials can be a pain.

5787
Hide Site / Re: Hide site, retirement site.
« on: April 08, 2019, 11:52:31 PM »
Don't think you need that much heat, they will soak it up.

I used sharkbites on moms house, worked great.

5788
What are you building? / Re: Shawn’s new Hippyland Home
« on: April 08, 2019, 11:50:58 PM »
That is a lot of mud!

5789
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 08, 2019, 09:36:32 PM »
Skid steer has come to mind. Don sure gets the use out of his.

Trailer, container and tractor will be first. They all go together.

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 08, 2019, 08:05:24 PM »
I saw many vids about how and not bury them.

Starting with 1 at least for equip when not there and the search for a tractor begins.

Suggestions on that. I see lots of Case 580s out here. One guy I talked to just got a Mahindra. I guess green machines are out?


Yep, hauling water sounds good for now. Only issue there is want a few trees that may suck a lot up. Figure a 2500 tank from TSC will be a good start and even a good backup if a well is drilled.

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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 08, 2019, 08:00:17 PM »
Pics of her on the hood!!  :laugh:


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Build Threads / Re: 2002 Suburban 2500 build thread, Part 3
« on: April 08, 2019, 07:34:15 PM »
Panhard bar looks good.  Not sure I concur on the bag placement, but keep us posted


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Me too. Might add some variables you don't want.

That size sticker on the hood, nice but extend the clear and make it matt, no glare!

Koot, do you have pictures??

5793
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 08, 2019, 07:08:25 PM »
Looks like a guy could bury a couple containers into the side of that hill yander.

Easily, a million things are going through my head.

This is the view that I like for what I build. Plus it is behind a knoll so you don't see the 2 other houses in the area.

Dave, it varies around 150ft right there. High point is just below the peak (north corner) in pics. It really drops over the west ridge to a nice run off.

Once the water is figured out, lots of trees. Allowed 1800gl a day, but they don't monitor.

Oh, there is always room for throw away politicians,,,,,,,,,,,,, :rolleyes:

5794
Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 07, 2019, 11:14:45 PM »
Yep, if your used to that it does. It is not always the land, it what you get because of it.

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Hide Site / Re: New Land
« on: April 07, 2019, 10:30:00 PM »
On the above pics, first is the faded sign that caught my eye and the road up to the area. Very good road but maybe not for cars in weather.

2nd is the end on the road. Prop goes right from the right edge to just under the peak, 1/4 mile.

3rd is road going in and the guy working the lot next store. (there is a bobcat in there)

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Hide Site / My New Land "Raptor Ridge"
« on: April 07, 2019, 10:22:59 PM »
I have been looking on/off for several years in the Reno area for land. I need to get out of Ca and all the things they keep doing and telling me I can do. Taxes and cost of living is another reason. I retired a few years back and this has been something I wanted for a long time.

My parameters are 2-3 hours driving time so day trips or working weekends don't kill me. Reasonable 12 month access and no HOA. No dirt plots or on a main road.

Dirt is going for nothing, like 5k for 20 acres, nicer lots are going for 1-2k/acre+, real nice is like buying in Ca, nuts and they had HOAs!

Talked to several real estate agents who pointed me to the Palomino Valley area north of Sparks. I had been looking around Carson/Mindenville/Dayton, but prices were nuts and much of it was dirt! The area looked OK about 20 min north of Sparks. Plus it had all the shopping you could want within 20 minutes driving.

I had set my mind to 20+ acres and started searching al the land sites. Most lots were around 40 acres. Some were way out and way up high, others were low in the valley but over priced since it was "horse" land. Several caught my eye, but you really don't know until you look.

I searched and found about 10 lots to look at this weekend and was not thrilled by any. They were OK, but either to far our, up high or had terrible access.
This was my second time up there feeling it out. Talked to a couple owners up there that loved it, asked about wells and the POA (basically a road maint. agreement)

While up on 1 of the higher lots I looked down and saw an area that looked pretty nice. I figured what the heck, lets go look. Saw a few lots with real estate signs, but most were lots right on the road or with houses (out of budget) and I drove a "for sale by owner sign" and thought what the heck. Called and asked about the lot. It was 52 acres for just under 2K per. He tells me where it is and I go up. About 10 minutes later he shows up points out where it really is and has the maps to go with it, lot right next store was just purchased.

So with that I walked around really seeing what it was. With what I had seen I really liked this. Rolling mountain area desert with plenty of vegetation, no real trees though. Power right to the edge and the road stopped there too. Couple houses on the next ridge with good roads and the road ends at power poll.

Called the guy back, we met, I made an cash offer and cut a deal well under the 2K per acre. Left a small deposit and and supposed to sign in a week.

52 Acres, power, no water or septic. Only real issue is water which I will haul in for awhile. Wells I am told are going 600 ft to the tune of 20-30k. Septic I can do.

Now a day later and I still fell really good about it. Washoe has some great mapping with dead on lat/long GPS. Kids and wife like the info too, win/win  :laugh:

Couldn't get far back enough for full pics but here are some teasers. Look at Sparks, Pyramid Lake, hwy 445 and 443, place and X over that and you are close. Well as close I will put here  :cool:



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Hide Site / Re: Hide site, retirement site.
« on: April 07, 2019, 10:09:13 PM »
Nice idea on the flapper.

5798
D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: April 07, 2019, 07:00:03 PM »
Looks more like piling it up there,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :evil:

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Hide Site / Re: Hide site, retirement site.
« on: April 07, 2019, 06:56:35 PM »
 :likebutton:

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Hide Site / Re: Hide site, retirement site.
« on: April 07, 2019, 12:10:23 AM »
Looks good, glad the knee is doing ok.

Just put a down on 52 acers in Palomino Valley.
You know the rules.  Picture


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In the morning, on the road.

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