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Quote from: Flyin6 on July 03, 2015, 08:26:24 PMThis is how far it will open before something starts bindingOr the truck tips over. :oLooking good though. Can't wait to see the new door. Maybe a flip down cook/repair area on the back?Oh, and fuel is #6 a gallon, not #8 if you have a 100 back there (not you Don)
This is how far it will open before something starts binding
Don, usually no matter what you build, adding weight causes a bit of sag. Did you fab it with the free end up an inch or so as to sit level when loaded? Think those concrete beams for bridges or the deck of a flat bed 18 wheeler unloaded. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
I think someone posted it before, but looking at the gate when it's closed and open. To me and my own opinion, I think it'd be nice to have the gate anchored at both ends, and opening in the center. Less weight hanging off the end when it's fully opened, and when stowed the tire will help conceal the lock, hasp or whatever the case may be, that you'll invariably use to secure it when closed. But again that's just my opinion.
As for TEOTWAWKI, just keep an eye on Greece right now. You can see it unfold as it likely will in the US. Everyone has their own opinion on how "the end" will come. Will it come over 6 months like Greece or will it come in 2 days like a massive EMP? Only you can decide what is your risk tolerance and when the timing is right to transition from mainstream society to rural life. What ever you decide, I strongly suggest you have a written plan and faithfully execute it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
so why not move the extra tank to the M1101 trailer and use that as a supply point for square d and other diesel things? I say this because it is almost looking like you might be overloading 1 of your 2 prime movers?
I know there has not been much banter about the trailer, so I was not sure what your plans were for it. I just had to ask.
square d is (i hate say it and offend the chebby gods) a far superior machine and seems alot more versitile ... ugh my spelling today. will you make this your primary? i think after the SAS conversion starts on combat max and your driving D alot you'll find it suits you better. maybe find another square d perhaps a extended or crew and repeat process?
Maybe a Chevy this time Don? TO bad they never mad a shortbed crew in the 72-91 style. But hey, making a shortbed after this is childs play. But a burb might work to,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
That would make it 3 burbs here,,,,,,,,,,
Quote from: JR on July 05, 2015, 03:21:19 PMThat would make it 3 burbs here,,,,,,,,,,Crew cab short box truckAnd you knuckleheads should help me price out the Chebby.Has 47,000 miles. Stolen 2 times and stripped, fire and collision damage and it was cursed by a voodoo witch doctor.One of the preceding is trueHow muchy?
plus did chevy put out diesel that was mechanical? the old 6.5 detroit? i bet it would waay easier to get a square d crew
Well you guys continue to be as entertaining as ever. Glad to know there are future truck builds already planned. I would hate to run out of reading material and have to actually eat my lunch during lunchtime. :)Also for what it's worth, would there be any value to having the second vehicle be smaller and more mobile for recon and supply runs instead of building the second vehicle to be bigger? I am wondering about something like a Jeep Wrangler with a 4BT. I am thinking grocery getter for the SHTF scenario. Something that runs on the same fuel, but gets better mileage and wouldn't end your overall survivability if it received damage or was stolen during use. You could just go back to using square D.
so not a reliable power plant and a good body and frame that's hard to come across without spending alot. ( hmm sounds like my dating life in my early twenties lol). so id say its dodge 12v crew or bust.Don i was thinking I'd be looking to buy another rig in a few years once the girls learn how to drive my 07 crew. they're 2 1/2 and 11 months so ya know a few years ...
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb. I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.