No FB for me either, in fact no real social sights but here. Sure we are all pegged here.

Those pics are great, sure it is better now.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/VLV-VV975-12

Hopefully your prayers are heard. If you say he is good, that enough for me.

Washoe county, but I was typing this,,,,,,,,,

Well, found a cargo worthy 40ft HC, delivered for $4200. If I need moved, they will for $100hr. Even though cargo (step above wind/water tight), they pressure wash, wire brush the corners and paint it tan.

Like TRN says it solves storage issues with the tractor as long as the county doesn't come down on me until I get it moved.

Thx, but disconnecting the batteries did it.

Anything over 200SF needs a building permit and I can move a 20ft alone. I understand as of 7/1, you can have 1 container per acre.

20ft HC are over 4k here. Many are just WW not cargo. Trying to find the "new" add again. I have found HC, but only in the LA area, to far.

Online quotes are over 1k for moves from the bay area to reno. I will have to move it/them too, just dropping on the lower road now until the road and pad are cut.


There are mule deer too, just couldn't find the pics.

For all you guys thinking about regearing, just do it. It really feels like a new truck even with 35s on it! 18mpg normal and 14-15 towing now.

With the tractor almost ready I found new (probably 1 trip) 20ft containers in SF for $1500 each. Worth the drive (50 miles each way) for that savings and condition, will get two. If I come back over the Golden Gate, no toll either ($21 for 4 axles).

Found with a couple easy mods (remove PORS cover, shave mounts and let some air out of the tires) the Kubota will fit into a standard container. Sticking with the 20s as they bypass building codes (under 200SF) and I can move myself.

When I pickup, I will use sacrificial ply under them with 2x4s screwed into the edges. This will allow easy slide off with no damage to trailer. New ply is cheap if needed. Later I am adding a hitch mounted 6K winch I have had laying around. Will leave it on the trailer but stored under the tilt bed and attach when required.

Just for fun, these are common sights where I am.

Dunno.  I have a bug to do something not structural construction.

I have a bead on a 2008 F250 frame and both axles.  Will start working on a roller with a NV4500 and maybe a 2 speed transfer case to put with the 12V and then figure out what body to drop on it.

Got a lot to learn about straight axle trucks....


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Remember what Norm said about a 12v and the sterling don't play well.

Hear is the final setup. Pretty darn good with 7-9 backlash.

Took it for a ride and it was quiet, both drive and coast. Put cheap oil in it, will drain at 150 then add synthetic.

Need to get 500 miles on it by the weekend for towing. Plan on getting 2 shipping containers and the Kubota up to the prop.

Probably got smoke on it to,,,,,,,,,,

Heck that looks good.

Just think, open exhaust and intake, no smog tune or EGR. You should be putting down in the 500hp area with even a mild tune.

Since you are where you are, cleaning the adjustable vanes in the  turbo out might be a good idea.

Yep, old pinion making noise. You can see the chatter in there.

Here the new pattern, 7-9 backlash. Way better!

You just described a politician.

Cleaned and painted it looks fine so I put the rest on. Folds up nice and flat and the teeth mesh nice at 90*.

I wish it opened a little more but the quick attach bucket folds up a little farther than a normal so the thumb is a little high.

Got the thumb on yesterday. Hardest part was welding without proper gloves.

First was getting the plate setup. Had the youngest help with clamping it, just a hand short for that!

Made a couple lines and ground it all clean.

Like it, must be the 2020s that went to the round wheel wells.

Got the hooks on Ebay, $22 shipped for 6.

Going to star the thumb tomorrow.

Today the forks came in from Titan. Quick attach and they work great. US MADE.

Also got these weld on chain hooks. Figure 3 on the bucket (ends and center) 2 on the forks and one on the backhoe.

Thanks Phil. I’ll seek therapy.


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Just go shoot something. Always works!

Simple install, just open the pan. No major work at all.

Good magnet on the outside will work too.

Shift kit? Perfect time.

So I see they are all cousins. Water temps sure play with how fish taste. Trout for me all day to eat. Easy to clean and cook!