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« on: November 05, 2015, 07:00:07 AM »
I also got a parts truck which is a 1998.5 2wd dodge. It's got a 24v cummins as well, but is automatic. I will just keep the parts that I can use and sell the rest for a few bucks I guess. Only paid 1300 for that, which it was well worth I'd say.
I think for this truck I will keep it mostly as-is for a couple years, clean it up and fix what needs fixing, and just use it for hauling work for now, and then after that I would love to do a full restore on it.
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« on: November 04, 2015, 05:53:56 PM »
Here's a quick picture. Got er for 3900! 
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« on: November 04, 2015, 05:28:52 PM »
Hahaha stay focused cuda! LongD, RamD, DQ.....did someone say Ice Cream? :o
Haha stay focused cuda!
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« on: November 03, 2015, 05:37:59 PM »
I ultimately decided to forego the purchase of this vehicle and buy the Dodge 2500 I was looking at.
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« on: November 03, 2015, 12:30:25 PM »
Well, I finally found a truck that will serve my purposes as rugged enough for farm duty, and hauling trailers, wood etc. Needs some work on the transmission shifter, as it seems like it jumped out of the notch or something. I do like the fact that it's a manual transmission, and also has manual shift lever for 4x4 which I prefer for this type of truck. Has been undercoated it's whole life, and was a 1-owner truck. Has high miles, 325K, but runs well, no smoke, no blow-by etc. It runs well, has some new front end parts and new clutch, good tires on it etc. I also had recently bought a 98 dodge 2500 2wd cummins which will come in handy since I now have a spare engine, a whole truck worth of interior parts, good set of spare wheels etc.
Not sure what to call it, perhaps RoundD, BlueD, CurvedD hahaha. I'll get some pics up soon, picking it up tomorrow or thurs I'd say.
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« on: November 03, 2015, 12:09:08 PM »
Yeah might be a good idea. It did already have a new clutch put in, so it shouldn't be too serious of a job!
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« on: November 03, 2015, 09:55:18 AM »
Yeah that's sort of what I'm thinking/hoping as well. I guess it would at least be easier to work on that an auto (at least for me), so Id have that in my favor. Would a swap to a 5600 be possible/easy. Would it just be a matter of taking one out and bolting the other in? Or would it even be worth it?
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« on: November 03, 2015, 08:52:35 AM »
Took a truck for a test drive the other day, and the shift lever had quite a bit of movement in it, even when in gear. When I got backed up and was headed out the driveway, I couldn't get it to shift gears, too much play in the shift lever. Eventually it felt like it must have popped out of the notch altogether and was more or less flopping around. Truck drove fine in the gears I was able to get it in. Would this fix be more related to the shift lever and tower do you think? Truck itself it in really good shape for year. One-owner, well maintained. High miles, about 325k miles, but starts really easy, no smoke at all, runs great. Undercoated it's whole life. Quad cab and front doors have a little sag, but that's to be expected for a 15 year old truck I guess. I figure it would still be good if I could get a good price?
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« on: October 28, 2015, 07:12:38 PM »
That's cool, sounds like it should have some potential if everything is working well. Is there any way to check out motor and trans without actually taking it to the dealer? Since it's currently not registered to be on the road, I more than likely can't drive it there.
One good thing is that it won't be my daily driver, so if I do have to put some work into it it won't be such a big deal. I'm thinking since I will have to put the box back on I might as well clean up the rear of the frame, get the rust off, perhaps toss some POR15 on it or something? Is there anything else that would be smart to do when the box is off?
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« on: October 28, 2015, 06:50:43 PM »
The 5 speed allison is still a decent trans though eh?
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« on: October 28, 2015, 05:44:19 PM »
Some updates! I grabbed a couple pics, and VIN. According to VIN it's a 2005 LLY truck. It's LT trim level, ie leather seats, power mirrors etc. Drivers seat has a tear in the side about 5 inches long, no biggie. No rust issues per se. The rockers are solid, but paint is worn to the primer, some dings and scratches, but no rust bubbles that I could see or holes through it. Grabbed a couple pics. Looked at rear and, and nothing seems to be leaking. Front brake rotors have some surface rust, but I can't feel any ridges, so they must be somewhat decent. Didn't get a chance to hear it run yet, or get under it to look at t-case, but hopefully will this weekend. Certainly needs a cleaning, and a "going over", but so far, doesn't seem to be too terrible. The box and cap in the last picture is what I'd be getting as opposed to the utility box that's on it in the first pic.    
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« on: October 28, 2015, 10:35:14 AM »
Hhahahahaah
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« on: October 28, 2015, 08:14:43 AM »
Haha well ya learn someting new every day!
No pics, but the truck is only a mile up the road from me, so I could snap some.
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« on: October 28, 2015, 07:19:43 AM »
ok, ill be negative nelly here and ask the questions that have not been asked or answered and offer some comments that have been over looked.
1. is it a true LBZ or is it an LLY?
I'm not sure, will have to verify that once I get a closer look.
2. what is the 8th digit of the VIN#? is it a 2 or a D? 2 is an LLY and D is an LBZ
Same as above
3. is it a dulley or a single rear axle?
It's a dually
4. if the exhaust manifold is cracked, then one of 2 things have happened. the previous owner was hot rodding the crap out of it (which could explain the aftermarket turbo) or the exhaust was not properly hung........? LBZ do not have issues with exhaust manifolds!
No idea, only thing I know is there's an "aftermarket turbo" which "can add 75hp", whatever that means. I asked if the turbo was the only thing changed, or if the tune was changed as well. He said just the turbo, but also said it was $2000 to get it installed, which seems high to me if it was indeed just the turbo.
5. why does it have an aftermarket turbo on it? again LBZ's do not have issues with turbo's.......!?
He said "the strap let go and the turbo fan blew apart".
6. what was the purpose that the owner was using it for?
Had a company installing and servicing windmills, and hauled tools and parts in it and a trailer.
7. why was the bed removed and a flat bed put on? and why is the flat bed not staying on? what happened to the original bed that it has cracks in it.....was it just thrown to the side and then somebody realized what they were doing?
There's no flatbed. There's a big service box on it now with all sorts of cubby's and toolboxes etc. It's a Leer service box of some sort that mounts right on the frame. I don't want that so he's taking it off. He does have the stock box for it with a cap on it. When he says "it's plastic and cracked in a couple spots", he must mean the fiberglass in the box has some cracks.
8. why has it been sitting for 10 months.......and has it been started at all during that time?
The company stopped business, so they had no need for a work truck anymore. Don't know if it was started regularly during that time, but I do know it was running last week.
9. depending on the rot level from the salt, replacing front end components is moxnix ...........?
Not much for "rot", surface rust on frame etc, but nothing serious. What on earth is a moxnix?
10. has the transfer case had the pump rub upgrade done to it...........if not, I would be very leary and would almost walk away just for that.......(the fix is really easy, just takes some time, but if it has not been done then you would be driving a ticking time bomb!)
Yeah, will have to look into that. I wouldn't mind do that fix myself as long as the back of the case doesn't have a hole yet.
11. when you say under $10k what exactly are you talking about?
Asking 8500
12. how often was the oil changed, and what was run in it?
Don't know yet.
13. has the fuel filter been serviced regularly and when if ever has the filter head been rebuilt/replaced (they do go bad)?
Don't know yet.
14. LBZ's do not have issues with head gaskets, but with a cracked exhaust manifold and a replaced turbo, I would be really leary??? if it is an LLY then I would be cautious about this issue even though the 05.5 - 06.5 LLY's are mechanically the same as the LBZ's just de-tuned and gm stated that they fixed the issue with the sub standard head gaskets.....
please know that these are just the questions that quickly popped off the top of my head while reading this. I own an LBZ that just rolled 145k.
what exactly are you wanting to get out of the truck, use wise..........etc?
Eventually it will be for some hauling duties on the farm, some wood, maybe some grain totes on a gooseneck trailer. Would eventually like to use it for a long trip with my little camper trailer across country or something, but that's a few years away.
I am not trying to steer you away from this vehicle at all, I just truly want to ensure that you go in to the deal well armed with knowledge about LBZ's and duramax's.
No I appreciate the input!! I'm not looking for an excuse to buy it. Almost the opposite, I want to be well aware of problems so that if need I can bring the price down more, or step away altogether.
sorry, ill shut up now and await further instructions.....???
I answered the questions inline, thank's so much for this, certainly will help my investigation be more thorough!
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« on: October 27, 2015, 06:55:21 PM »
Thanks for the input guys. I did get a little more info over text messages. It has an aftermarket turbo on it (not sure specifics yet), but he says it adds more horsepower. It's still running the stock tune though. The brakes have been done, that is when the sensor-less wheel bearing was put on ( so he removed the ABS fuse so the light would go out on the dash). It was a work truck, and isn't mint, paint a little faded, could use a wash etc. He said the factory box is made of plastic and has a few cracks in it, I guess if it's plastic it can't rust. Good points about the front end, I'll check it out, and wouldn't mind repairing myself since it's not a daily driver anyway. He did also mention he has tires for it, so that might be good too. Going to look closer at it this week, so I'll keep yas posted!
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« on: October 27, 2015, 02:05:17 PM »
Hi all, considering the amount of Duramax knowledge here, I figured I'd ask the question. I'm looking at buying a used 2006 LBZ 1-ton 4x4 ext cab. What I know so far is that it has about 200k kms (125k miles), needs an exhaust manifold (one of them is cracked), ABS light was on because a wheel bearing was put on it with no sensor, it has been laid up about 10 months, but does currently run and drive.
That's mostly what I know so far. The good part is that I can get is for a decent amount under $10k. It won't be my daily driver because I"ll have my Tacoma still, but it will eventually do some hauling for farm/personal use.
Anything I should look out for? Is that a fair price? It has a service box on it now, but I would be getting it with the stock dually box and a cap.
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« on: October 19, 2015, 08:53:31 PM »
It's nice to have more Canadians, welcome Nick, I'm on the east coast of Canada.
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« on: October 17, 2015, 05:13:29 PM »
Well the 1998 2wd dodge that I bought to use for the cummins and possibly transmission arrived today. Can't fire it up, as I was told the power steering pump had siezed, but I know it was running when it was last on the road a year or two ago. I toyed with the idea of just putting this truck back on the road, but it might be too worn out for that. May just pull the parts I want and recoup some cash by selling the rest of it. Now to find a truck to swap it into!
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« on: October 15, 2015, 01:08:07 PM »
I had a hypertherm and it worked great. I have a TD Cutmaster and it works great too!
I was always a Lincoln guys, but went miller this time. I had a 140 but it just didn't do the job. I have a Miller 212 now and love it.
Both are dual voltage but I use 220 all the time.
I would get a mig first.
I can save a good bit of money if I go with TD, and I won't be a super heavy user, so it might work out just fine. My LWS has sold them for the last 20 years, so they can't be completely horrible. I do have a Mig now, and it works not too bad, just getting a little old is all. Mostly do flux with it since I don't have a tank for it, but do have the regulators and such.
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« on: October 14, 2015, 12:49:20 PM »
I can also get the Hypertherm, they just have to order them as opposed to them being stocked, plus they cost more. I've also been wondering if it might be better to get a small TIG welder, or a multi-process like the Lincoln 210-MP, since I do have access to LPG/Oxy torches, but my little old LIncoln 175T mig welder has been better days.
I figured the plasma might be good for 'fabbing brackets etc, but then I'd also need to get an air compressor as the one we have at the farm is a little shoddy, and mostly reserved for filled tires than running air tools.
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« on: October 13, 2015, 09:47:47 AM »
Hey all, I think since I've got 1999 Dodge diesel truck coming that I'm going to put back on the road, I figured now might be a good time to pull the trigger on a plasma cutter. My local shop (about 15 mins from my house) stocks the Victor Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster plasma cutters. Does anyone have any experience with them? I've read some good review, seems like it might be a decent rig?
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« on: October 01, 2015, 06:01:54 PM »
Well I do have the Eaton FS5205A transmission, that's out of a bus I believe. It will bolt right up to the cummins, but unfortunately the one I have doesn't have OD (ie. 5th gear ratio is 1.00, and first gear is 7.28 or some such thing!!!!) I do really like the idea of using a manual transmission. And as husker77c pointed out, it could be a neat idea to restore a 1st gen dodge, as long as no one called me a SquareD copy-catter! :)
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« on: October 01, 2015, 12:22:25 PM »
As I did more research, I was also starting to think a manual transmission might be a good choice. I found a 1992 F350 with a 7.3 IDI and a 5 speed. I could likely reuse that transmission with some small changes I would think? Only problem is it's a 2wd truck, which is why I also started looking into the feasibility of converting it to 4x4. So many choices.
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« on: September 30, 2015, 12:45:10 PM »
Now don't you be taunting me with sweet project rigs that are not in my country! :)
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« on: September 30, 2015, 12:10:28 PM »
Hi all, In my search for trucks to put my cummins in, I've noticed it's a lot easier to find older trucks that are in decent shape in 2wd (fords and chevys). Maybe because the 2wd's were used to haul campers to Florida or some such thing. Anyway, just curious if anyone knows how easy it might be to convert one to 4wd? I figure since I'll have it tore apart anyway, might not be too bad to change a cross member or two, and add a solid front axle and a t-case?
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« on: September 30, 2015, 07:19:23 AM »
I *think* my 4L80E is a '92, but I could be wrong. Is there a way to verify it by serial number, or can I tell just by looking at it?
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« on: September 29, 2015, 07:24:36 PM »
I was hoping to use either the 4L80E I got free, or use the 47RE that is coming on the cummins I bought. Since I'm using a 24v cummins, I'll need some electronics either way. Might look into upgrades for valve body and torque converter etc?
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« on: September 29, 2015, 01:49:30 PM »
Very interesting. I did read the SqD build, but it was a while back. I'll have to go back over it in more detail since I'm sure I could transfer a lot of that knowledge. The pro of using an auto trans is that the wife could drive it, the con is that the wife could drive it.
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« on: September 29, 2015, 01:30:28 PM »
Hi all, with all the 6BT experience on here, I was wondering if there's consensus on what the best choice of transmission would be to go behind the cummins? Some sites would have you believe anything short of a Eaton transmission from a medium duty truck wouldn't suffice. I plan on keeping the motor at stock power levels, can the 47RE be made to be reliable behind this engine? I'm open to anything, auto or manual.
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« on: September 29, 2015, 01:02:48 PM »
I suppose my rant could be summed up by saying "don't spend your life on the internet, get outside and learn some crap!". The irony is that I earn my living writing software, but I'm also a part time farmer too, so it balances out :)
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« on: September 29, 2015, 12:16:22 PM »
Ok, so it's not early morning, but nonetheless is a rant, and likely a coffee induced one!
As other threads have mentioned, there's a lot of talk about preparedness these days, and a bunch of money to be made selling things to people that for the most part they likely don't need. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all about being prepared, but I think I've taken an approach that a lot of people who are "buying preparedness" overlook.
I've seen sooo many stoopid threads on various survival/prepper sites where the various people of said forums will argue the minutia of how a .40 is better than a 9mm. Or about how a 22LR is soo much better than a 22wmr, or how the small back with the black straps is soooo much better for their "op sec" than the one with OD straps etc etc etc. When I read forums like this, I inevitably start to get a little annoyed, start clicking the buttons on the mouse a little harder, mumbling under my breath, and eventually turning off the monitor on my computer.
I suppose my point here is that, so many internet experts are spending so much time and money analyzing such small details, that in the grand scheme of things don't matter one damn bit. Yes security is important, yes a good bag is important. But really if you have any gun, it's likely good enough. Or if you have any well made bag, it's likely good enough.
What people tend to be missing in this day and age, is a practical skill diversity. By that I mean, being able to put a new light switch in your house, do repairs in your own car, build something out of wood, use a welder, sharpen a knife, tie a proper knot, build a shelter in the wood, use a compass, do first aid/cpr, etc etc etc. If I read another thread about how some dude is all set because he's got a slick maxpedition pack, a .45 pistol, 10 carbines, a sniper rifle, a combat shotgun, a 22 survival rifle and a gazillion rounds, some MRE's and whatever other "credit-card funded preparedness" he did, I'm going to lose my mind!
I believe Heinlein's fictional character, Lazarus Long, said it best:
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
</end rant>
PS. All of the guys I've encountered on this site seem to be wonderful exceptions to the normal. So much knowledge here, it's very refreshing!
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« on: September 29, 2015, 10:58:56 AM »
Funny you should say that, I actually know a guy that went to Arizona and drove back an old 6.9 F250 !! I should probably stick with a regular cab truck, or my backup option would be an ext. cab F350 (single rear wheel), those crew cab chevy's might be too long to fit into the shop! I know around here there's still a good supply of F250's and F350's in the mid-late 90's ( I really like the look of the 92-98 fords). The supply of 1981-1987 K20's or K30's that are worth more than scrap are getting pretty few and far between.
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« on: September 29, 2015, 10:36:09 AM »
So I've started gathering some parts for a truck build lately. I lucked out and got a 4L80E transmission out of a Chevy K2500, also has the t-case still bolted on to it! Also got a Eaton mid-range 5spd transmission (sadly not OD). I initially wanted to use the 4L80E behind a cummins in an old chevy, but depending on what truck I end up going with that my change. The best part is that I got all these things for free!!
I've also found a 2wd 1998 dodge with cummins and auto trans that I can buy for 1300. I figured if I get the drivetrain out of it I could recoup a bunch of the purchase cost by selling the rest of the parts.
My eventual goal is to build a reliable cummins powered 4x4, for year round use (ie. must start well in winter, pull small camper, do work on the farm etc). By the time it's built I hope to be able to sell any vehicles that I still owe money on, and hopefully keep my cash for parts/upgrades. My biggest struggle so far is finding an older 3/4 ton or 1 ton that's not too rusty. You guys in some of the warmer states seem to be able to find them a little easier than I can here on the east coast of Canada. Anyone want to send one up for me by any chance? :)
Anyway, stay tuned, I know this thread is in early stages, and will no doubt take a while, but will also no doubt be a fun journey!
Love it...So cool another build story
I'll find ya a good Kintucky truck and mail it up to ya...Postage is gonna be a problem though!
Since you mentioned it, about 2 miles from me is a square fender crew cab Chevy K30, and a half mile past that is a 80's Suburban. I stopped by to check out the burb after church Sunday. It's a 2WD with 5 lug wheels and has a 6.2 diesel! There's two right there...
Holy moses, that K30 would be that cat's meow!! Anyone possibly familiar with importing a vehicle from US to Canada? I have no idea what freight would cost, but if I could save myself a couple grand in body/frame/rust repair etc, it might actually be a worthwhile endeavour!
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« on: September 29, 2015, 10:27:20 AM »
better get busy before you become a frozen statue!
Haha yeah no kidding. I do hope to have space in the shop over at the farm, which would be nice since then I could use items that make work a little easier, that is, big loader tractors and skid steer with pallet forks etc! Might have to rig up a wood stove though :)
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« on: September 29, 2015, 09:43:08 AM »
So I've started gathering some parts for a truck build lately. I lucked out and got a 4L80E transmission out of a Chevy K2500, also has the t-case still bolted on to it! Also got a Eaton mid-range 5spd transmission (sadly not OD). I initially wanted to use the 4L80E behind a cummins in an old chevy, but depending on what truck I end up going with that my change. The best part is that I got all these things for free!!
I've also found a 2wd 1998 dodge with cummins and auto trans that I can buy for 1300. I figured if I get the drivetrain out of it I could recoup a bunch of the purchase cost by selling the rest of the parts.
My eventual goal is to build a reliable cummins powered 4x4, for year round use (ie. must start well in winter, pull small camper, do work on the farm etc). By the time it's built I hope to be able to sell any vehicles that I still owe money on, and hopefully keep my cash for parts/upgrades. My biggest struggle so far is finding an older 3/4 ton or 1 ton that's not too rusty. You guys in some of the warmer states seem to be able to find them a little easier than I can here on the east coast of Canada. Anyone want to send one up for me by any chance? :)
Anyway, stay tuned, I know this thread is in early stages, and will no doubt take a while, but will also no doubt be a fun journey!
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« on: September 25, 2015, 07:26:47 AM »
Just curious if anyone here has ever ground their own flour? As I see it, the benefits are as follows: - Wheat (all grains really) will store a lot longer in a sealed bucket in whole kernel form rather than ground as flour. Like for years as long as cool and dry.
- Freshly ground flour is much healthier, but since shelf life isn't as long as the refined, bleached etc store bought flour, you'd have to grind it as you use it basically.
- I started farming with a neighbour of mine recently, and we have many tons of organic rye, barley, wheat and buckwheat, so finding some to use isn't going to be a problem!
Any suggestions or experiences with flour mills for home use?
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« on: September 23, 2015, 07:56:56 AM »
I'm a 155 Scenar fan as well, been shooting is for a while not. Can get them going pretty fast, and recoil is light, plus I have a Lapua distributor close as well.
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« on: September 22, 2015, 01:13:15 PM »
Almost forgot the pics! Only thing I did was put new polymer sig grips on it. Not I just have to get proficient with it! 
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« on: September 22, 2015, 01:08:31 PM »
Hahaha so true. I should have first asked, "Why NOT a SxS?" and if I could get past "wife says no", then ask the rest of the questions :)
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« on: September 22, 2015, 10:56:07 AM »
Na, I have and shoot both. If all I was doing was sending rounds downrange at 900-1500 I would exclusively use the 300 with 190SMK and 71.6gns of RE22.
I don't have a 300WM so I haven't had the chance to try them in such a rifle, but the Berger 230gr Match Hybrid bullet is supposed to be pretty dang impressive, and is even better ballistically than all but the heaviest .338 bullets (300+ gr). Bryan Litz has a good bit of documentation on it in one of his books.
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« on: September 22, 2015, 10:43:21 AM »
All good points, thanks for the insight guys. So I can now go tell my wife you guys said it's perfectly reasonable to get a new SxS? :)
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« on: September 21, 2015, 12:10:30 PM »
That's a good point. Keep in mind I've never driven one, I just find the price tag always kills the buzz, especially when I didn't know if there were any advantages to them. I hadn't considered the smaller size could be an advantage though!
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« on: September 21, 2015, 10:16:16 AM »
Hey guys, been looking recently at SxS's, both here locally and at some of the cool builds you guys did. They seem like a pretty sweet toy, and some of the options you can get are crazy, like heated and A/C cabs, winches, winshield wipers etc.
The main thing I always end up thinking, usually after seeing the price tag, is why would a person want one of these instead of say a Jeep? Considering a purchase price of a new SxS is 10-15K (at least here in Canada), I could get a used TJ for like 3K and put some upgrades on it, and it would be awesome offroad, but more importantly I could legally drive it on the road too!
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« on: August 04, 2015, 07:21:35 AM »
And some of the best camping spots are not accessible to guys pulling big 5ers. I'd love to downsize when the kids go off so I can see the country without having to worry if I have enough clearance.
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Yes that extra clearance is certainly a plus. When I go camping I like it to be more private, in a wooded area. I don't care for the style of camping where you park your 5th wheel in, what is basically, a big open field. I would really like to do more overland, expedition type camping, but I have a little girl who is about to turn 1, so with her, the camper is the best of both worlds.
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« on: August 03, 2015, 09:53:35 PM »
That is a sweet set up. Like that you have it set up level. So many I see going down the road are not.
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Thanks! Yes, I like to be sure it's setup correctly, but as you've mentioned it's not uncommon to see people driving around with the hitch too low or too high, or not using WD hitch when needed etc. No need to tempt fate! I would eventually like to upgrade suspension, re-gear, and put in some lockers etc, but it's still awesome as-is, actually the truck does surprisingly well offroad in stock form (minus the TT of course :) )
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« on: August 03, 2015, 06:38:31 PM »
Well, I hope all the Chevy's won't gang up on my truck, but here it is! Love my tacoma, and this is the camper trailer I haul with it. Truck is a TRD Sport and the trailer is a 2109S Rockwood mini lite. 
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« on: June 14, 2015, 11:24:10 AM »
Well, I finally made a choice. I found a used 226 for what I thought was a good price. It's an older model (1994), made in West Germany. Should have it in the mail in a week or so!!
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« on: May 31, 2015, 08:56:33 AM »
Thanks for the input Husker, I appreciate it! Any chance you've tried a Sig P320? was just reading about those, and some people seem quite taken by them.
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« on: May 22, 2015, 04:20:44 PM »
Not that all units admit to TRADOC conformity but the safe to semi from low ready to high ready is doctrine. I'm sure rain man "Nate" will spit out the TM for us in the AM. All of the legit operators I have ever had the pleasure to stack up with operated in that manner. Obviously we clear structures from the high ready, on semi, and finger in the "universal cover" position, but any time your eye is relieved from your sight the selector is swept back to safe.
That makes perfect sense to me. I'm hoping to get a good amount of training done this summer. I wish you guys were more local, or even in the same Country for that matter! Anyone got any good docs, or maybe even youtube vids that would illustrate good technique and/or good drills to practise?
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« on: May 21, 2015, 04:07:04 PM »
Here it is!  Not the greatest pic, but it's a DD M4V5, with KAC URX 3.1 forend. Only has MBUS sites on it right now, looking at getting an optic for it of some kind. Got 16 lbs of powder set aside to reload for it! :)
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