What did you buy this week?

[jjeff]

So in a strange turn of events this week I cancelled my order for a new 1 ton although I feel obligated to buy a 1/2 ton from them. Priced a few usable options for my 3/4 ton and got a price on making that bloody fuel system on the 6.6 practically bullet proof so even with commiting to buy a plow, and dumper dog. Upgrading fuel pump on my Duramax and soon to be buying a half ton problaby with the 3.0 Duramax I still saved quite a few thousand dollars compared to selling my 3/4 ton for a song and not buying a base but functional option equipped 1 ton Duramax. Obviously I'm pretty boastfully ecstatic going this route over original plans. The kicker is I got to keep my old 4 Cylinder 5 speed winter beater by convincing my wife I should take it to our place up north to use as a grocery getter/ backroads beater.

 

[jjeff]

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Got home today and three ams oil boxes were at the door I'm set for another 2-3yrs

 

[dnw64]

So in a strange turn of events this week I cancelled my order for a new 1 ton although I feel obligated to buy a 1/2 ton from them. Priced a few usable options for my 3/4 ton

I don't know how GM does their trucks, but at Ford there's not really any difference between a 250 and 350 until you go DRW. My 250 has a higher GVWR than some 350s...

 

[steve tym]

Bought an ounce of gold last night. Lost $250 before it was even in my hand.

 

[Yander]

Got home today and three ams oil boxes were at the door I'm set for another 2-3yrs

It's great stuff. I resolved a couple of CVT oddities with my Nissan products (Known for CVT issues). I switched them both over to Amsoil, and all issues went away. I had to experience it to believe it. Others were saying the same thing on the Amsoil site.

 

[jjeff]

It's great stuff. I resolved a couple of CVT oddities with my Nissan products (Known for CVT issues). I switched them both over to Amsoil, and all issues went away. I had to experience it to believe it. Others were saying the same thing on the Amsoil site.

It's very convenient ordering online from ams oil especially when you own multiple vehicles and toys diy most maintenance yourself. My 6.6 Duramax alison transmission runs 10-20 degrees cooler since I dropped the pan changed internal filter and refilled with ams oils recommended alternative. I definitely like there stuff I've never blown a top end on a two stroke when using ams oil also.

 

[dnw64]

Bought an ounce of gold last night. Lost $250 before it was even in my hand.

Same as with stocks or anything else. YOU DON'T LOSE UNLESS YOU SELL AT LESS THAN YOU BOUGHT.

Wake up, people!!

 

[paulsharvey]

Had to get a new cell game camera. I already have a Moultrie Mobile account, and the old one was in there, so I figured, remove 1 device, and add the new. Actually kind of a pain, cancel subscription on old, start new subscription on new...

Wasn't bad pricing, but kinda annoyed the other one wouldn't power on anymore after just 2 years.

 

[steve tym]

Same as with stocks or anything else. YOU DON'T LOSE UNLESS YOU SELL AT LESS THAN YOU BOUGHT.

Wake up, people!!

True enough, you only make or lose between buying and selling.

 

[jjeff]

I don't know how GM does their trucks, but at Ford there's not really any difference between a 250 and 350 until you go DRW. My 250 has a higher GVWR than some 350s...

On Chevy's and GMC I believe the one ton rear axle is bigger and probably throw an extra leaf on the spring packs,? I do know in my recent truck shopping there was an option package for 3/4' tons that gave it a bigger transmission cooler heavier frame and a few other things, salesman I was working with said to just get a one ton, especially if your not a hot shot driver. forgot what the package was called exactly though. Nor do I know What exactly made it still considered to be sold as a 3/4'ton. Maybe bed capacity? Idk I do know a 8' steel dumper dog box will add over 600 lbs to an 8' bed.empty Plus what approx up 2 yards of gravel might add If I didn't have air helper springs I problaby wouldn't consider converting my 3/4:ton into a small functional occasional use dump truck. However looking forward to using it like a one ton dump truck. I suppose if I break something due to using it occasionally as a small dump truck I'll regret my decision but learn an expensive lesson. Quoted per
ta googler search enhances the truck's towing capacity and performance by adding components like a heavier-duty rear axle, upgraded suspension, and a 3500HD frame

 

[Rvrrat14]

I needed a working platform for the FEL/Forks. I found a cheap one on Azone. It was a larger model 43x45 w/ 1400lb cap. It looked pretty sturdy, so for 159, I took a chance.
Got it in and assembled. It needed some more bracing to sturdy up a bit. Added corner bracing on top corners and tek screws on bottom corners. Sturdy now! Gonna give it a run today on some large limbs me and son are going to cut away from roof at ranch cabin. If he lives, its a success!

 

[Runner]

I needed a working platform for the FEL/Forks. I found a cheap one on Azone. It was a larger model 43x45 w/ 1400lb cap. It looked pretty sturdy, so for 159, I took a chance.
Got it in and assembled. It needed some more bracing to sturdy up a bit. Added corner bracing on top corners and tek screws on bottom corners. Sturdy now! Gonna give it a run today on some large limbs me and son are going to cut away from roof at ranch cabin. If he lives, its a success!

Please post piccy's of it in use!

 

[paulsharvey]

Bought a new mag float, concrete finishing broom head, and rented a bull float from Home Depot for the concrete tomorrow.

I really considered ordering a cheap bull float and handle online, from Vevor or similar, but its $120, vs $16/day rental. I "should" only need it a couple days here, and then a couple days down the road for 2nd half. I will be at about 50% the cost to just buy it, but I just dont see needing a bull float even 1/year going forward, so I decided to rent.

 

[jjeff]

Bought a new mag float, concrete finishing broom head, and rented a bull float from Home Depot for the concrete tomorrow.

I really considered ordering a cheap bull float and handle online, from Vevor or similar, but its $120, vs $16/day rental. I "should" only need it a couple days here, and then a couple days down the road for 2nd half. I will be at about 50% the cost to just buy it, but I just dont see needing a bull float even 1/year going forward, so I decided to rent.

If you own a bull float your buddies will barrow it with its owner everytime they pour a slab. I won't get into how I know that I definitely don't own one

 

[RjCorazza]

Bought a new mag float, concrete finishing broom head, and rented a bull float from Home Depot for the concrete tomorrow.

I really considered ordering a cheap bull float and handle online, from Vevor or similar, but its $120, vs $16/day rental. I "should" only need it a couple days here, and then a couple days down the road for 2nd half. I will be at about 50% the cost to just buy it, but I just dont see needing a bull float even 1/year going forward, so I decided to rent.

I hear ya. I still have a 25 year old bull float that has been used exactly once.

 

[Rvrrat14]

I needed a working platform for the FEL/Forks. I found a cheap one on Azone. It was a larger model 43x45 w/ 1400lb cap. It looked pretty sturdy, so for 159, I took a chance.
Got it in and assembled. It needed some more bracing to sturdy up a bit. Added corner bracing on top corners and tek screws on bottom corners. Sturdy now! Gonna give it a run today on some large limbs me and son are going to cut away from roof at ranch cabin. If he lives, its a success!

 

[sandman2234]

Dad bought a new 2003 Dodge 2500 and about 2010 thought about downsizing to an S-10 or a Ranger. I offered to buy him a new one, his choice in exchange for the Dodge. The truck has been sitting for about 5 years. I kept starting it on my 6 month visits till my sister had it moved to a "friends". She didn't want me pestering her "friend" so the truck sat out in the weather, neglected. Someone had been pestering my sister about buying that old truck. (*he needed a motor for a 3500). I got wind that it was being sold, so stepped in to voice my opinion. Earlier this week I went out to wish Daddy happy 96th birthday and brought the truck home with me. I washed the outside today, cleaned 1 rats nest from the fuel rail area and just on a hunch, pulled the air filter. Bingo, there was another. Sure glad I didn't try to crank it with that one in the intake! Anyway, tires are 2017 and 2018 with good tread, there are 2 body panels that don't have dents in them. The truck has never been over 70mph, Daddy always shifted at low rpm and oil changes were done at 3k intervals. I paid 6 grand for the truck, but since I will be an heir to it, we deducted my 25% (4 heirs) from the selling price, so I wrote a check for $4500.
The truck hopefully will run again soon.
David from jax

 

[sandman2234]

in case you can't read it, that emblem at bottom left of picture is a Cummins emblem.

 

[sandman2234]

Body man seems to think I will have more than I paid for the truck in fixing the dents. Did I mention that the truck has 64,499 miles on it? I spent the afternoon getting the title transferred today, Hopefully it will run soon!
David from jax

 

[WM75Guy]

New Maytag top load washer and dryer for the house. Old front load washer went away, door seal was starting to leak. Old dryer went to the stables to replace the avocado green one in the tack room, the drum started rusting and discolored the white saddle pads.