It does work, you're just grabbing the wrong link... copy the link that says something like "bb code"


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I think I got it figured out while replying. I saw that tapatalk has a button to insert an img bb code.

It may be a problem with the app. On both Imgur and Flickr I only have one option for a link to copy. The apps look like this:




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I appendix carried a full size FNP for a while. It didn't work out for me but I may try again now that I have a M&P Shield. Those holsters look a little bulky. I'd probably prefer something more along these lines for a full size.
http://www.jmcustomkydex.com/p/AIWB.html


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Quote from: longball on September 02, 2017, 03:18:01 PM

As I was telling my dad I bought a Ford I started thinking this must be what if feels like for people coming out of the closet.


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Thank goodness I didn't have a mouthful of coffee.
My duramax is generally overkill the past few years.
Yes towed camper and few big loads around...
However, comma, I'll take the bit of extra maintenance for the peace of mind it just goes and goes.
And from what I've been hearing only a little worse mileage than some trucks, a fair bit on very few, and far better it turns out than my buddies Accadia he just got rid of.

And where I live half tons don't make 150k, let alone 250 and still number one.

In your region a diesel makes a lot more sense. Unfortunately, I have to drive 25 minutes just to find a road not covered in asphalt. If my LB7 had four doors I would just replace the injectors and carry on, but it doesn't, so I had to figure something else out.


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I bought the F-150. It has the 5.0 with Ford's maximum trailering package. 3.73 gears, electronic rear locker, off road package, 36 gallon fuel tank and a bunch of other fancy stuff on the inside. As much as I have enjoyed my diesel it's just not practical anymore. Especially with the injectors being so much trouble.

I drove the f-150 down a fairly rough road today and didn't notice anything I would've called bed hop. The motor also doesn't have any strange sound, shake, shimmy or vibration.


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Not sure how AL is with Canadian imports but watch out for those rust buckets...SORRY eh!  (is AL in the rust belt?) being in the car business I can tell you to be cautious of the 5.4L V8 from ford. even the 5.0 has some issues as you will see in the near future ford is removing it completely from their lineup. most everything with be 6cyl turbo gas or diesel going forward. The dreaded 'cam phaser' noise makes the gas ford v8 sound like a Kubota diesel. and its been seen in vehicles with as little as 15k miles. usually $2500 to repair assuming you're not getting hosed on labor. If I can be of any assistance in helping with Vehicle history reports (carfax) or sending you book sheets on a vehicle you're interested in, just ask.

Thanks for the info. This one is the 5.0 engine with 71k miles. I have been, and will continue to steer clear of anything with the 5.4. According to the auto check report the dealer provided, this truck is a one owner and has lived in Alabama its whole life so no salt.


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If the notes listed on the spec sheet are correct, you're going to want to re-gear for the tire size or expect transmission issues down the road.
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode (On Crew Cab models, requires (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI Flex-Fuel engine. Not available on T*10953 models.)
■ Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Refer to Engine/Axle chart for availability.)

Do you have any idea what the RPM's were like at HWY speeds when you test drove? These trucks are factory equipped, and yeah they have the warranty with them, but they NEVER re-gear them appropriately for the tire size change. should be at a minimum 4.11. Factory tires with factory gears runs 1635rpm at 60 in OD.

GM 4L80/4L80E 2.48 1.48 1.00 0.75 in OD. R&P at 60mph w/ this config you'd be around 1475,  4.11 would put you at 1775rpm. Not trying to rain on your parade, but you'd be hard pressed to actually achieve 21 mpg w/ those gears.

Best I remember it was around 1,500. Whatever it was it was low.

I often get caught eyeballing lifted trucks and big tires but that isn't practical with a little one due right away. Something like this would be a little more practical.

http://www.bentleygmc.com/VehicleDetails/used-2011-Ford-F_150--Huntsville-AL/3053998043


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All 3 of mine were 2 weeks late.

Guys, think we need a heli pilot to get us in. Anybody here know how to fly one?

One of two of these would be handy. I'll try to flag them down when they come back.
https://youtu.be/7ynUgDtYUoY


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Glad to hear your family is safe Tex.

My wife and I had the first of our weekly checkups today. They estimated Heidi to be 6lbs 7oz and on track for a delivery in the next two weeks (Dr's best guess anyway). I'm currently getting ready to put the last coat of paint on the baseboard and shoe mold in her room. It'll be ready for a crib by tomorrow. Cutting it close!


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Rodeos Garage just happened to be less than 10 miles away.
https://i.imgur.com/vvtoRd6.jpg


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Best of luck Tex.

I just done something extremely dumb. I'm talking dagumit dumb. This is the amount of 87 octane gasoline I just put in my LB7. Tow truck should be here in 10 minutes.
https://i.imgur.com/hsKaFVs.jpg
I still haven't figured out how to upload pics from Imgur to the site. Anyway, it's 7.836 gallons.

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How did the new flooring turn out?

Floor itself is good. Yesterday I attempted, and failed miserably, at cutting baseboards and quarter round.


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Saw white smoke out of my LB7 two different times today. That's not good.


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Glad everyone is ok Dave. Side curtain airbags were a wonderful invention and have saved many lives.
Got my sample kit from Blackstone Labs last night. I'll send off the sample tomorrow and see what 13,000+ miles on Rotella T6 looks like.

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Is it the lly or the lbz

LLY and it stayed in Georgia. Wasn't as nice as it looked from the pictures, needed some major front end work, and had very little power. He had a sensor (turbo related) sitting in the console but didn't have a clue how to put it in. Between the front end, being 4 hrs from home at 1800, and the sensor I didn't think it was worth the price.


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I was planning on getting a set of ATP's when my current tires wear out. Guess I'll reconsider. I'd like a set made it the USA but those are getting harder to find.


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I haven't felt or heard any clunks. It just wants to wander in the lane and sometimes I feel a change in resistance as I'm turning the steering wheel.


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Finished my part of this project today. At least until it's time for baseboards anyway. Ended up using almost 7 sheets of OSB, 3 boxes of screws, and  3/4 qts of kilz to patch all of the bad spots.


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Congratulations Dave!!!


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Am I too late to help Chief spend his money? The dump truck makes sense if you have that much gravel to haul but there are a lot less expensive options out there. Maybe not if you require a/c though. Thing to remember with those types of truck is the longer they sit without being used the more they cost every time you start it. Buy it, use it for what you need it for, then get rid of it.

Also, I'm sure the gate is on the ground by now.


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When I get home this morning I'm going to pull up a section of the floor and route a new wire. We briefly considered having an electrician run the wire from the bottom side but that meant removing some Sheetrock and maybe some ceiling. That'd be another headache we don't want to take on right now. Worst part is that this will hold up the flooring. Oh well, I'm just glad we found it so it can be fixed.

Edit: added a couple pictures to earlier posts.


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Just set your depth on your circ saw and cut out squares, and pry em out with a wonder bar.

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Yesterday I was cutting approximately 6"x6" squares and pulling them up with a wonder bar. Today, when my father in law showed up, he showed me an easier way. Each 8x4 piece takes about 1/4 of the time while doing it his way. I've got more floor to remove in a few days so I'll get some pictures then. My word smithing isn't good enough to explain it without them.

Good news is that by this time tomorrow we should have some of the new hardwood down. The plan is to put another coat of Kilz down early in the morning. By the time help arrives it should be dry enough to start replacing the particleboard. The friend who's laying the hardwood came by with one of the cleats he's using and its plenty long enough to reach through the particle board and into the plywood subfloor.


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As far as i know, Tapatalk will not charge to host photos... i use Tapatalk when posting photos from my phone, and Imgur when posting from my laptop. Imgur is super easy.

As for circ saws, cordless are great and have their place. I have an 18v Ridgid, works great. I also have a Skil worm-drive, and that thing don't take prisoners. But its obviously corded, and heavier.

For your floor, if it's just discolored from liquids, just Kilz it and be done. If it's rotten, cut it out and scab in something of equivalent thickness. Use enough liquid nails and it wont squeak. Is your new flooring going to be floating or nailed down?

I bought a Dewalt drill/impact combo and circular saw this afternoon. A Milwaukee/Rigid rep almost had me talked into one of their brands. I went with the Dewalt because they were the only company who had any part of their manufacturing process in the United States. The floor is rotten enough that big sections will have to be replaced. The new floor is 3/4" nail down.


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Some people think everything is a "right" nowadays. Cell phones, wifi, nice cars, name brand this and that. It's out of control.



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Does it matter if the stuff I'm taking up is 5/8"? Some places it's under the sheetrock, with a small gap between the two. In other places it's cut even with the bottom of the Sheetrock.


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Last night I started pulling up old carpet in preparation for hardwood floor install. What I found underneath was a subfloor of pressboard/particle board. In addition to being junk it has also been damaged by either water, pets, of a combination of both. The roof suffered damage from the 2011 tornadoes (Alabama) and was replaced as a result. We've had no water leaks since moving in April of 2014. I don't build houses for a living but I'm going to take some tools, a rudimentary knowledge of construction, and a friend or two and tackle this myself. For now I have to decide what to replace this with after I get it tore up. Pretty much everyone on this forum knows more about this that I do so any suggestions are welcome.





Also, what is everyone using to host pictures now that photobucket isn't an option? I don't want to cost Chief a bunch of money by loading them straight to Tapatalk.

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