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6301
« on: January 26, 2018, 07:46:10 AM »
Stewie, we have rules here.....
Pics or it didn’t happen! 
i took of a photo of the mosque. ill get it posted up soon.
6302
« on: January 26, 2018, 07:41:25 AM »
Demo derby’s are always a good time, I worked pits on a combine demo derby once. We used a backhoe and portable welder to put heads back on so they could run more heats.......
Key was knocking rear axle out from under them.
6303
« on: January 25, 2018, 10:37:44 PM »
Stewie, we have rules here..... Pics or it didn’t happen!
6304
« on: January 25, 2018, 10:15:34 PM »
I’d pay good money for an hour on a bare track in one of those outlaw winged sprint cars. That just looks like so much fun!
6305
« on: January 25, 2018, 08:17:23 PM »
That’s two of us, three if you played Shawn - nothing accentuates the flavor of high octane racing gasoline, exhaust and fine clay dust like Bourbon! Kinda like fresh burnt gunpowder!
I’ve never raced a sanctioned event that I can recall? I’ve worked many pits from dirt track to off road koh type races & in between. KOH was probably the biggest show I was ever a part of really.
6306
« on: January 25, 2018, 08:53:14 AM »
Never siped on road tires but our alcohol super stock dirt cars got siped a lot on the outer tread
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Charles, you were a dirt track guy? I knew I liked you...... 
6307
« on: January 25, 2018, 06:56:55 AM »
Dave, unless you live in the artic it’s not needed under a basement slab. Reality is it has to do with how deep the frost line is in your area. Here in Co where I live it is 30” max, NE IN was more around 40” or so. Obviously you want to be below frost lines with the insulation. We just set it on outside of wall at top of footer in Indiana. Guys who cheated would back fill a bit & cut foam board in half. Inspectors would see it sticking out of ground once the entire basement was backfilled and sign off on the inspection, so pay attention there. Here in Colorado they don’t seem to run blue board on the outside (most likely due to higher cost). What they do here is line all the exterior walls inside with bat insulation covered in a white plastic. It’s not near as good as the foam blue board we use on exteriors back in Indiana in my opinion but it meets the min R value. We used blue board on exterior shop foundations as well to help with heating them which is worth noting.
6308
« on: January 24, 2018, 09:40:49 PM »
from a former tire guy, get the IROKs. sipe the center lugs for a little ice/wet pavement improvement but leave the outer lugs whole. they'll run like a noisy all terrain.
Good info, I still have my tire grooving iron.....
6309
« on: January 24, 2018, 06:14:42 PM »
That's awesome man. My dream for Sophie's first is an 01 XJ but we'll see how that pans out. looking forward to this build.
We’ve been looking for a few months now. I think there are going to be some city / county owned xj’s coming up in another auction soon locally. We missed out on three of them last go around. The one we really wanted sold last & well there were more buyers than xj’s so you can guess how that went. Recall I’m cheap......
6310
« on: January 24, 2018, 05:31:58 PM »
How’s the body?
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Some hail damage on the hood, and a few small dents that she didn’t care about. Pretty standard for an xj, no real rust at all. So here’s the deal. Within the last year (I have receipts btw) and less than 5k miles ago it had just shy of $3700 in work done to it including new bfg’s. She paid $3800 for it today.
6311
« on: January 24, 2018, 04:16:58 PM »
Well, I spent a good part of the day adding this new addition to the family.  Yeah no, not the blonde girl we've had her for just shy of 16 years. I'm talking about the 2000 XJ with 6" lift and 31" BFG all terrains 133K on the clock which is my oldest Baylee's technically second vehicle. She bought and sold her first already for a profit. Not what I wanted for her but she paid for it and I guess that's what happens when you're writing the check and you've been raised by a Dad who has had off road capable vehicles your whole life. So I think she may become a member here and start a build thread as Dad teaches her some stuff. It does have a check engine light we will need addressed prior to plating, thinking exhaust. If I had a nickel for every time I heard this afternoon "I'm so excited” well I still wouldn't be wealthy but my pants would be sagging a bit....... True story, prior to us receiving this blessing all those years ago her mom had a crappy Chevy cavalier. Momma was worried about her and the soon to be arriving little one with Indiana winters. So I found a used 1996 xj in black that I purchased for them. So full circle this was the vehicle she rode home from the hospital in with Mom telling me I was going too fast at maybe 30 mph, we only lived several blocks from that hospital.
6312
« on: January 24, 2018, 11:35:00 AM »
Hey, is Norm missin' again?
Someone check on that boy, make sure he isn't frozen inside one of his barns or sheds...
We all assumed he came & picked up SQ D? 
6313
« on: January 24, 2018, 12:33:40 AM »
Ken, truth be told I don’t know much about it. The way it came out seems fishy though. Release the full 100 pages, we don’t need cliff notes. Sounds like a Clinton engineered distraction.
6314
« on: January 23, 2018, 10:58:39 PM »
Don’t think that’s it Ken.
6315
« on: January 23, 2018, 10:57:22 PM »
Upgrade!
m You think the dealer saw him coming too?
6316
« on: January 23, 2018, 10:55:58 PM »
This is where a normal person would leave well enough alone, but never been accused of being normal..
...Nate, El Paso, weird wedding, been gone a few days, went from a Man's truck to a vw jetta. Need I say more?
6317
« on: January 23, 2018, 09:46:59 PM »
Looks to be a real workhorse, just don’t break its back......
6319
« on: January 23, 2018, 09:10:38 PM »
Oooh, Shiny 
6320
« on: January 23, 2018, 09:04:22 PM »
What he didn’t want to play? I mean after the fifth response roughly someone asked “what happened?”
6321
« on: January 23, 2018, 09:03:01 PM »
You know, two good days owning a boat. The day you buy it & the day you sell it......
6322
« on: January 23, 2018, 07:37:20 PM »
Were you there? Was a mulch bed in play?
6323
« on: January 23, 2018, 05:39:34 PM »
Hey, I paid for the insurance, if operator error is covered then great. otherwise, still looking for volunteers in Tipp City, OH.
You just need to convince Don he needs to pick something up at AIM surplus which is right near there......
6324
« on: January 23, 2018, 03:16:20 PM »
Bad neighborhood kids are into marine mechanics? Who knew? 
6325
« on: January 23, 2018, 02:53:39 PM »
Once upon a time I had a contender pistol in 30-06, I really am not a fan of hand cannons.
I do however currently have a G2 with 45-70 & .50 cal muzzleloader, custom stock etc and I really like it for hunting.
6326
« on: January 23, 2018, 12:49:03 PM »
Contender in 45-70, how cool!
6327
« on: January 23, 2018, 08:54:56 AM »
Well, Ken just got demoted & you Charles are catching up to me real quick it would appear. 
6328
« on: January 23, 2018, 08:52:27 AM »
Sounds like a good plan. More room is always better.
Heck, I thought you would make the door really secure like using a big bar across both doors like the did in castles.
I questioned why he locked one door on the inside top & bottom and not the other one? A large bar is a great idea too.
6329
« on: January 22, 2018, 09:12:19 PM »
I think that’s the one they had at Costco around Christmas time. I think they were asking $900 or around there for it. Looked like fun, but couldn’t throw the bills down at the time until the old house sold.
Ya know, I kinda want one...
On the fun side would be fun to have it film you while you're doing something with some heavy equipment or something like that.
But on the survivability side of things, it could be super handy to send off on a pre programmed route to scout out the driveway every once in awhile to see what's happening where you can't see/hear...
If they have an option for one in orange color I would pass on it if I were you.
6330
« on: January 22, 2018, 06:34:52 PM »
Reminds me of my shoulder after sighting in my 460wby
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Never shot a 460wby but I would say that the 45 70 isn't a round you go shot several 100 rounds in a weekend.
I know the loads probably weren’t as heavy but think about those old timers who used to hunt buffalo for skins. Recall that scene in dances with wolves?
6331
« on: January 22, 2018, 06:12:00 PM »
6332
« on: January 22, 2018, 05:07:04 PM »
OK, does it also send out a gps position after I shoot it out of the sky after it has been taking photos of my place?
ROFL
6333
« on: January 22, 2018, 03:37:57 PM »
That’s a nice looking rifle, I like the wood & the discoloring of the action
Do you know if that will handle the hot bear loads? After viewing the picture of your shoulder it got me thinking about the bear loads I bought but never shot for our trip up north last summer.
6334
« on: January 21, 2018, 05:16:24 PM »
Sounds like you need to review said firearm.....
6335
« on: January 21, 2018, 05:14:16 PM »
Yeah Shawn, you seem to be a side saddle type of guy. :P
I refuse to be provoked by you today Ken , for the record I have side saddles on my 870’s. However, I have been on courses where that was not enough & the shells needed to be accessible. I used my goose hunting belt & for the record it could have been better. So thinking back to that instance this seemed like a relevant option.
6336
« on: January 21, 2018, 01:30:06 PM »
Well if it's for hunting why don't you get a side saddle shell holder? If your hunting I assume you have a pack that can hold extra shells if necessary.
This looked handy & versatile, it’s an each their own moot point I think.
6337
« on: January 21, 2018, 10:59:34 AM »
Well why do you need/want a low-vis chest rig? Have you looked into getting something belt mounted?
HSGI belt mounted TACOs:
http://www.highspeedgear.com/Belt-Mount.html
HSGI Double decker Tacos:
http://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/ddtaco-bm-19DD00.html
HTC low profile system.
https://highthreatconcealment.com/products/htc-low-profile-system/htc-low-profile-system.html
Yes the last one is expensive, but I wasn't about assume what pouches and etc you need. But you can set one up with whatever you want for cheaper, or buy the stuff seperate and assemble your own belt.
Well, in regards to the 12ga shotshell holder. I have a belt mounted one (think goose hunting belt). The problem with that is the location of the shotshells and ready access when reloading. This unit and the position of the shells to me seemed more accessible no matter the intended use. For example when goose hunting you sit in blinds quite often. By lowering your zipper on your jacket you have easy access where as a belt mounted it’s not the case.
6338
« on: January 20, 2018, 08:05:18 PM »
hmm. interesting. would be cool to have 556 mags on the back and 12ga on the front and a few pistol mags under the arms.
I like the idea of the pistol mag add on, not sure I’d need 12ga & 5.56 on one rig...... Edit: looks like adding pistol mags is an available option btw
6339
« on: January 20, 2018, 08:04:13 PM »
Unfortunately I don't share all of your enthusiasm. I do not believe anything substantial will come from this memo (meaning I don't think we will see a bunch heading to prison)..........
hope I am wrong
Good Rant Tex...
Shawn, dunno, times are ah-changin. We the people are taking back our country, and a lot faster then this old stick jockey thought. I say we fire or convict those who crossed the line and start doing head shots. I think Trump is thinking, "What do I have to lose?"
This liberal street killin shoot fest if far from being over.
Well I know I’ve said this before (like ten years ago)...... However, when they start erecting the gallows I’ll believe!
6340
« on: January 20, 2018, 08:02:28 PM »
Who is BHO
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Sarcasm right?
6342
« on: January 20, 2018, 04:24:50 PM »
Unfortunately I don't share all of your enthusiasm. I do not believe anything substantial will come from this memo (meaning I don't think we will see a bunch heading to prison)..........
hope I am wrong
6343
« on: January 20, 2018, 10:53:04 AM »
What brand of joints did you get Jr?
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You talking from the dispensary or parts store? 
Valid question for ol Ken......
6344
« on: January 20, 2018, 10:51:28 AM »
I think less coffee Tex.......
6345
« on: January 20, 2018, 10:02:40 AM »
Correct, move the holes out to the corners though....
6346
« on: January 20, 2018, 08:39:19 AM »
Rather than bury a steel column why can I not bolt a steel flanged post to the slab??
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That’s what I was trying to convey Ken has a legit idea here, wait did I just say that? 
You could dig or auger footers where the columes go, toss in some rebar on the heavy side. Then use square tube or even drops of I-beam. Note: if you can find a structural fab shop they will have all sorts of i-beam drops in the 4’-6’ range, check out scrap yards too. Weld a flange to the base or end of tube / I-beam and anchor into concrete. Build posts on or around them. Essentially the base is anchored well and then the upper & exterior is a fabricated wood post. Easy to replace when they rot out ten years down the road versus trying to dig up a wood post that was set in concrete.
6347
« on: January 20, 2018, 08:19:41 AM »
So it was good?
I don’t know yet...... it’s on the list though! With two girls in basketball & one doing prep work several times a week for gymnastics (going into high school next year and is shooting for varsity cheer squad). We hardly have time to breath at the moment. Add to that the wife as of Tuesday is now over her 2nd facility in South Denver for an indefinite time frame so she has her hands full. It’s a bit of a circus around here.....
6348
« on: January 20, 2018, 12:52:18 AM »
Jared mentioned a square steel post in ground, with a heavy bracket on top to bolt the wood posts to. What about using a thick walled box, say 16" tall, anchored on, or in, the slab, with extra footings under those areas? Basically just a h/duty taller version of store bought versions? Or if you were lucky enough to find some square tubing with the inside diameter close to the dimensions of the timber?
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Ken has a legit idea here, wait did I just say that? You could dig or auger footers where the columes go, toss in some rebar on the heavy side. Then use square tube or even drops of I-beam. Note: if you can find a structural fab shop they will have all sorts of i-beam drops in the 4’-6’ range, check out scrap yards too. Weld a flange to the base or end of tube / I-beam and anchor into concrete. Build posts on or around them. Essentially the base is anchored well and then the upper & exterior is a fabricated wood post. Easy to replace when they rot out ten years down the road versus trying to dig up a wood post that was set in concrete.
6349
« on: January 19, 2018, 10:35:01 PM »
I'm over the large house. I'm wanting to reduce my taxable footprint. Tired of writing stupid checks for property taxes to the gubment.
My goal is to reduce the size/cost of my house and pay less in taxes.
I agree, next place is gunna be even less going to guberment. Part of reason I am finishing basement myself. The permit alone is $2k then the additional property taxes they heap on when they find out it’s finished & has more bathrooms.
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