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flaggship1 · 06-21-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cart

Happy Fathers Day
To All
My view for the day
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Hey Jim. Looks great! Will let ya know when we get that way!

flaggship1 · 06-21-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Possum

Did you get a mutant application form to him?

That guy is true grit when it comes to mutancy.

Would have but it was late and we don't know sign language. Everything was communicated through the wife and 2 little boys. They were indeed mutant material!

rezman · 06-21-2015, 10:21 AM

Happy Fathers Day.

Have a house full, both daughters spent the night with all 4 DGC...
Of course I still had to make crepes today.

flaggship1 · 06-21-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rezman

Happy Fathers Day.

Have a house full, both daughters spent the night with all 4 DGC...
Of course I still had to make crepes today.

A mutants w☆☆k is never done. BTW - your jeep looked awesome... hope ours comes out looking as good.

Possum · 06-21-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by flaggship1

A mutants w☆☆k is never done. BTW - your jeep looked awesome... hope ours comes out looking as good.

You having your CRV redone as a jeep?

Probably would be cheaper to just go out and buy a Jeep.

Possum · 06-21-2015, 10:57 AM

With the old 1/2 million about to click over on the odometer I am starting to think about replacing my 1994 Jeep GC. I was looking at a Chevrolt Tracker like the one pictured. 4 X 4 Automatic (Denise is terrified of standards, mine included) so it has to be auto. I chatted with a guy who hauled a Suzuki Grand Vitaro behind his unit (same vehicle rebadged) and he was mildly enthusiastic about it. Anyone heard good or bad about these units?

Dwayne & Shara · 06-21-2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonrover

Dwayne, I have been considering (as a toad) locating a '62 Ford van like the one that I once had. It was a well used telephone repair truck when I bought it. With some TLC and a year of restoration, I had a nice little utility handymans van.

In a moment of weakness, I allowed the spouse to convince me to sell my cherished van and buy something newer. Well that's all water under the bridge now, so like I was saying the urge to get another restorable small van is growing strong.

The way I envision the restoration would be to completely dismantle it, then purchase a small diesel for repowering and build it back up around that somewhat heavier engine. The question is ... do you think I should move the engine a foot or so toward the rear to take some weight off the front axle? The way the stock engine is situated, the center of mass is very close to the center line of the front axle.

Next question ... is this the type of restoration that you would be interested in taking on? No time constraints like we see on the TV reality car shop shows. Those guys are more into acting like wild animals than doing a restoration.

Do you know what the small Cummins weighs? Suggestions on transmission brand, type?

It weighs 745 and takes up less room then the 350 it only makes 105 hp stock and 240 lbs of torque. If you find a a old ups truck it comes with all wires and computer and a Allison transmission.

bokobird · 06-21-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Possum

You having your CRV redone as a jeep?

Neat - mine is going in tomorrow for its make-over, can I ask for a Jeep-looking Equinox in return too???

flaggship1 · 06-21-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bokobird

Neat - mine is going in tomorrow for its make-over, can I ask for a Jeep-looking Equinox in return too???

Couldn't hurt to ask. Lol.

SarahW · 06-21-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dogpatch

Morgan I still in school and still lives at home. I still have that job!

Sorry dood, that's a lifetime gig.

Even when she's all grow'd up, you'll always be daddy.

Happy Fathers Day to all RVM daddies!!

Dwayne & Shara · 06-21-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Possum

With the old 1/2 million about to click over on the odometer I am starting to think about replacing my 1994 Jeep GC. I was looking at a Chevrolt Tracker like the one pictured. 4 X 4 Automatic (Denise is terrified of standards, mine included) so it has to be auto. I chatted with a guy who hauled a Suzuki Grand Vitaro behind his unit (same vehicle rebadged) and he was mildly enthusiastic about it. Anyone heard good or bad about these units?

Just get a jk or tj and have the best of both worlds.

Sky_Boss · 06-21-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Possum

You having your CRV redone as a jeep?

Probably would be cheaper to just go out and buy a Jeep.

Trouble maker!

MartySQ · 06-21-2015, 12:38 PM

Had a friend suggest using larger crochet hook and using black leather strips to do something like this... pretty mutant, eh?

Dogpatch · 06-21-2015, 12:45 PM

So, I bought a used stir pump for my Hydronic Heating System (Aqua Hot) from a guy in the States.

USPS, (in all their wisdom) somehow thought it would be better to ship it to Israel first.

Just got word it's back in Canada and cleared Customs.

Might have endless hot water for my holidays yet!