dave1949
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That's nice John. Would there be a point to bolting a sturdy stop plate in for the goose neck hitch? Might prevent a bent toolbox or fuel tank is what I was thinking.
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RDrancher
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Funny you mentioned that Dave. The toolbox is actually only 1" closer to the hitch than it was before, but I thought about adding a steel upright plate at that end of the hitch box today.
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So how many miles are on the ol' trusty Dodge? Has the CTL been in the shop much lately?
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The Dodge just turned over 200k and I like the Cummins, but the rest of the truck is just okay. After owning our '99 Super Duty for 325k (which is still used every day by my beautiful wife), I really wish that Ford hadn't dropped the diesel ball for so many years. Compared to the Ford, the Dodge feels like it's made out of old Coors cans. I understand that the new Fords have been giving good service, but no way would I buy a new truck. I could buy another rental house in town for what they want for them these days!
The Case has been doing just fine...knock on wood. I had to replace another front idler and the high pressure side a/c line, but that's not a big deal.
The Case has been doing just fine...knock on wood. I had to replace another front idler and the high pressure side a/c line, but that's not a big deal.
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Happy 4th of July to everyone!
I picked up a slightly used LandPride LR2584 landscape rake today for a song. I've been wanting one for job cleanup and my wife's arena for quite some time. All of the used Chinese junk I found was going for just slightly less than new. I got the LP for less than that.
Sitting next to the rake was an interesting Grademaster landplane. The front blade had a serrated edge and the second blade was a series of straight scarifiers. The third blade (yes...third blade) was a flip-over design with a serrated edge on one side and a smoothing blade on the other. The lady that owned the rake said that a guy had left it there over a year ago and she hadn't been able to get a hold of him to pick it up. She's going to give him one more try this next week. If he doesn't respond...the landplane is mine.
And last but not least, a cool '39 Ford Coupe I spied at the local fuel stop. Makes me itch to get busy on my Studebaker!
I picked up a slightly used LandPride LR2584 landscape rake today for a song. I've been wanting one for job cleanup and my wife's arena for quite some time. All of the used Chinese junk I found was going for just slightly less than new. I got the LP for less than that.
Sitting next to the rake was an interesting Grademaster landplane. The front blade had a serrated edge and the second blade was a series of straight scarifiers. The third blade (yes...third blade) was a flip-over design with a serrated edge on one side and a smoothing blade on the other. The lady that owned the rake said that a guy had left it there over a year ago and she hadn't been able to get a hold of him to pick it up. She's going to give him one more try this next week. If he doesn't respond...the landplane is mine.
And last but not least, a cool '39 Ford Coupe I spied at the local fuel stop. Makes me itch to get busy on my Studebaker!
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Thought I'd catch up on a few work pics since I haven't posted any in awhile. I've been busier than a three legged dog in a butt kicking contest.
Here's a few for entry to a new shop. I cut a swale, graded for drainage and spread roadbase with a topping of crushed limestone.
Here's a few for entry to a new shop. I cut a swale, graded for drainage and spread roadbase with a topping of crushed limestone.
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After all of the rain we've had this year, the common concern I hear from customers is drainage, drainage, DRAINAGE! Works for me since that's what I do. :thumbsup:
On this little project there was no room for drainage swales, so I built up the driveway 8-10" and crowned. Luckily there's a drain pipe running under the concrete approach to collect the water from that side of the road.
The homeowner has a nice Kioti for brush hogging duties.
On this little project there was no room for drainage swales, so I built up the driveway 8-10" and crowned. Luckily there's a drain pipe running under the concrete approach to collect the water from that side of the road.
The homeowner has a nice Kioti for brush hogging duties.
EddieWalker
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Did you hear back about the landplane?
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No Eddie, and thanks for reminding me. I'll have to give her a call this afternoon.