Things better improve

[Olaf Hart]

Your 5 ton is still crazy.

Yeah, but the Cayenne is an asshole car. :þ

I think I have earned the right to tell this joke, as a 5 time former Porsche owner:

"Do you know why Posche owners are like hereroids? Eventually every asshole gets one."

Trap set goes "Bada Crash" at this point and I get my hat.

I guess that makes you the suppository of wisdom.

[BeauV]

[Olaf Hart]

The phrase was inadvertently coined by one of our recent prime ministers.

https://youtu.be/oep_DPDy6xw

[BeauV]

The phrase was inadvertently coined by one of our recent prime ministers.

https://youtu.be/oep_DPDy6xw

Now THAT is truly FUNNY!!!

[Slick470]

So Rich, which truck did you end up with?

I found myself in safety inspection hell this year. I was in the process of replacing the brake lines on my pickup (stupid GM OEM mild steel lines) when it came time to get all of our vehicles inspected. Truck won't pass until I get all the little fittings to stop leaking (SS lines are a pain to get to seal apparently) Both our car and explorer failed on brake pads and shoes. None of them are hitting the wear tabs, but apparently the state guidelines call for replacing them before that point.

Waiting for a nice day to have myself a brake party. I really wish I had a garage. Would have done them all yesterday, but buried at the office too.

Oh well, at least the truck passed emissions this year. Normally it pops a O2 sensor code a week before the inspection is due. So I got that going for me, which is nice.

[TheOffice]

Safety inspections? Maryland only has emissions tests and DC has gone that way too.

I'm so old I only learned to change drum brakes in HS. Another obsolete skill!

[Slick470]

Virginia has both safety (yearly) and emissions (every other year)

Safety inspection is sort of nice, as most drivers have functioning tail lights, turn signals, wipers, brakes, etc. But it is a bit of a pain for owners to deal with once a year. Normally not too bad for me, but this year is a doozy.

Wife's car 2007 Toyota Corolla still has rear drums. Not too hard, but becoming a lost art. Spinning the little star nut to loosen the shoes and then adjust when done is the worst part for me. Everything else is disc, much nicer.

Emissions they are starting to do remotely for newer vehicles, just have to drive by one of their little roadside stations enough times to record it. Only one of my three vehicles applies though.

[Ajax]

Maryland has safety inspections, upon transfer of ownership and let me tell you, the garages (inspection stations) never let you forget it. Unless you're buying a new car, you will not pass. They'll get their pound of flesh. While you're griping about your safety inspection, be glad that all of your vehicles are paid off.

As for my truck, I'm a little embarrassed. I should have just kept my mouth shut and not told anyone. I don't regret buying it but this is even more difficult to justify than a boat.
I bought an M813 5 ton cargo truck. It's very basic, no turbo, no winch, no automatic transmission or CTIS, which is exactly what I wanted. Dually axle configuration so I can actually man handle the tires and wheels when they come off. A mounted Super Single weighs up to 500 lbs...

Oh... drum brakes all the way 'round.

With my past military experience plus drinking from a fire hydrant of tech manuals, I examined the truck as thoroughly as possible and took it for a test drive. Everything works and seems to be in decent condition except for a handful of trivial cosmetic issues. It needs a complete, basic service- All fluids, filters, belts and hoses...starting with 7 GALLONS of engine oil. The only(?) scary thing about the purchase, is that the Cummins NHC 250 engine uses "wet" cylinder liners. These sleeves are exposed to the cooling jacket. If you let the coolant go sour, it turns acidic and attacks the liners. Pop a hole in your cylinder liner and it's engine rebuild time. Symptoms similar to a blown head gasket only not repairable without re-sleeving the engine. I did check the oil and all was good, but you never know... there could be a thin spot lurking, waiting to blow. Other truck owners tell me not to worry about it over much, just do a coolant flush right away and add the proper additives to protect the sleeves.

[Panope]

HO-LY-SHIZIT!!

Now THAT is one macho truck. I've had my eye out for a beater 1 ton pick-up for dragging Panope. Your rig makes them all look like toys.

What did that do to your piston count?

Steve

[Slick470]

Yes Rich, that is nuts, but I think it's also pretty damn cool.

There were a number of those that people had bought and turned into tailgate trucks for home football games back when I was in college. One even had grills built out of halved 55 gallon drums that were on brackets that folded into the bed when not in use. I thought that was pretty neat.

[Ajax]

HO-LY-SHIZIT!!

Now THAT is one macho truck. I've had my eye out for a beater 1 ton pick-up for dragging Panope. Your rig makes them all look like toys.

What did that do to your piston count?

Steve

My piston count included this truck.

The truck is just for local parades (once I clean it up and research the proper markings) occasional hauling runs and maybe a meet-up with other local military vehicle owners. I'll actually have a vehicle that will haul 2 tons of wood pellets for my winter's supply, all in one load.

Oh, just once, I'm going to show up at the local "Cars 'n Coffee" on Saturday to embarrass my daughters. They drive their teeny Miata and Fiat 500 there every Saturday.

[TheOffice]

Could have used that to haul the travel lift and boat out of the mud!
Enjoy!

Joel

[kimbottles]

Maryland has safety inspections, upon transfer of ownership and let me tell you, the garages (inspection stations) never let you forget it. Unless you're buying a new car, you will not pass. They'll get their pound of flesh. While you're griping about your safety inspection, be glad that all of your vehicles are paid off.

As for my truck, I'm a little embarrassed. I should have just kept my mouth shut and not told anyone. I don't regret buying it but this is even more difficult to justify than a boat.
I bought an M813 5 ton cargo truck. It's very basic, no turbo, no winch, no automatic transmission or CTIS, which is exactly what I wanted. Dually axle configuration so I can actually man handle the tires and wheels when they come off. A mounted Super Single weighs up to 500 lbs...

Oh... drum brakes all the way 'round.

With my past military experience plus drinking from a fire hydrant of tech manuals, I examined the truck as thoroughly as possible and took it for a test drive. Everything works and seems to be in decent condition except for a handful of trivial cosmetic issues. It needs a complete, basic service- All fluids, filters, belts and hoses...starting with 7 GALLONS of engine oil. The only(?) scary thing about the purchase, is that the Cummins NHC 250 engine uses "wet" cylinder liners. These sleeves are exposed to the cooling jacket. If you let the coolant go sour, it turns acidic and attacks the liners. Pop a hole in your cylinder liner and it's engine rebuild time. Symptoms similar to a blown head gasket only not repairable without re-sleeving the engine. I did check the oil and all was good, but you never know... there could be a thin spot lurking, waiting to blow. Other truck owners tell me not to worry about it over much, just do a coolant flush right away and add the proper additives to protect the sleeves.

That is a very cool truck Rich! Now I am having truck envy!

[SemiSalt]

What's the item on the left front fender?

[Jamie]

What's the item on the left front fender?

I think they come with day-markers

[Ajax]

What's the item on the left front fender?

Semi, the large cylinder is the air cleaner. The diamond mounted on the cylinder is a hazardous materials placard. The truck was assigned to a support unit with the New Jersey Jersey Guard and probably hauled fuel or ammo.

[Ajax]

For Steve-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJh0fl5 ... e=youtu.be

[Orestes Munn]

That thing needs to breathe clean air? How disappointingly wimpy.

[LarryHoward]

If you can arrange a police escort, bring it down. I’d love to see if it fits in the garage.

[Ajax]

I'll have insurance through Hagerty and Historic tags for it. I can drive it down without an escort but crossing that skinny, ribbon of a bridge will not be enjoyable for me. (Remember, heights?)
It's 9 feet and some inches tall, so I think it'll fit but your lift won't get it off the ground. I can remove the top and fold down the windshield but the exhaust stack will still keep the height at 9-ish feet.

I wish I had a forklift to stash my daughter's Fiat 500 in the bed while she's not looking.

[LarryHoward]

I'll have insurance through Hagerty and Historic tags for it. I can drive it down without an escort but crossing that skinny, ribbon of a bridge will not be enjoyable for me. (Remember, heights?)
It's 9 feet and some inches tall, so I think it'll fit but your lift won't get it off the ground. I can remove the top and fold down the windshield but the exhaust stack will still keep the height at 9-ish feet.

I wish I had a forklift to stash my daughter's Fiat 500 in the bed while she's not looking.

Garage doors are 10' wide by 12' high so I think it would fit. Lift is still a wish list item. I've offered to let Chris purchase and install one since he would use it most. So far, he has resisted.

I have access to a forklift... We could invite L down and play "hide the Miata."

[Panope]

For Steve-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJh0fl5 ... e=youtu.be

The driver sure didn't mess around driving off the trailer.

I could have used your, bigger truck the other day....

[Charlie]

Rich, that is a delightfully impractical vehicle.


Calling back to the previous topic of station wagons, I just saw a short documentary on Netflix called “Wagonmasters”, about people who cherish and restore old station wagons. It brought back memories of the Ford Country Squires of my youth.

[TheOffice]

Two of us are part of the ORA establishment.

Thanks guys!

https://www.offshoreracingrule.org/62-2 ... n5YiBJmwDU

[Ajax]

I'll have insurance through Hagerty and Historic tags for it. I can drive it down without an escort but crossing that skinny, ribbon of a bridge will not be enjoyable for me. (Remember, heights?)
It's 9 feet and some inches tall, so I think it'll fit but your lift won't get it off the ground. I can remove the top and fold down the windshield but the exhaust stack will still keep the height at 9-ish feet.

I wish I had a forklift to stash my daughter's Fiat 500 in the bed while she's not looking.

Garage doors are 10' wide by 12' high so I think it would fit. Lift is still a wish list item. I've offered to let Chris purchase and install one since he would use it most. So far, he has resisted.

I have access to a forklift... We could invite L down and play "hide the Miata."

*snort* I would *love* to do this. Hell, even a long set of ramps would let me just drive it up into the bed.

[SemiSalt]

I'll have insurance through Hagerty and Historic tags for it. I can drive it down without an escort but crossing that skinny, ribbon of a bridge will not be enjoyable for me. (Remember, heights?)
It's 9 feet and some inches tall, so I think it'll fit but your lift won't get it off the ground. I can remove the top and fold down the windshield but the exhaust stack will still keep the height at 9-ish feet.

I wish I had a forklift to stash my daughter's Fiat 500 in the bed while she's not looking.

Garage doors are 10' wide by 12' high so I think it would fit. Lift is still a wish list item. I've offered to let Chris purchase and install one since he would use it most. So far, he has resisted.

I have access to a forklift... We could invite L down and play "hide the Miata."

*snort* I would *love* to do this. Hell, even a long set of ramps would let me just drive it up into the bed.

Or some place you can drive up onto a loading dock.

A friend told me back in the day that army trucks were popular with do-it-yourself types because they were designed to be maintained by E3s and E4s. OTOH, I can see you are going to have to cope with heavy stuff for any major disassembly.