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franco b · By: **franco b** On: Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:04 pm

Tough job, nicely done. Waiting for the creative part. I think it gives a lot of satisfaction to finally get some use out of things you have been storing for a long time.

crazy4coal · By: **crazy4coal** On: Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:14 pm

Smitty, After careful review of your maintance program I think you need to stop fixing oil leaks. Buy the cheapest oil that Wal-mart has and let'em leak. This pratice will piss off the greenies, control dust, make the roads slick as owl *censored* when it rains and after all that oil has driped,sprayed and slated all over the place it will have rust proofed you cars and you be money ahead, less new parts. Less money spent on band-aids and crying towels. More money for drinking! It's a win win deal!!!

SMITTY · By: **SMITTY** On: Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:12 pm

I agree, but this wasn't a small oil leak. It was just as bad as the old engine burning a quart every 50 miles. That isn't economical no matter how cheap the oil is. Running Amsoil, it's TOTALLY unacceptable at $7+ a quart (my cost).

SteveZee · By: **SteveZee** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:40 am

The truck is looking good Fred! I like it

. Removable side fences are next?

Smitty, Honestly Bro, I think you should get a director and video some of the repair jobs and become the You-Tube sensation that we all know you are! Could be the next Larry the Cable Guy! :lol:

Always make me chuckle. 8-)

SMITTY · By: **SMITTY** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:28 pm

Now that wouldn't be very family friendly entertainment. Lots of inappropriate language, flying tools, parts, and an occasional kick to a body panel.

It wouldn't come off as funny anyway. I'm too intense.

Especially when working on a crappy design.

freetown fred · By: **freetown fred** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:07 pm

Update---I did not like the 2X's on the outside of the 4X4's--brought it out to far, soooo, I fixed it. I'm happier--next step will be to put 1X12's as side boards going to the bottom of 4X4's and making a 6" lip above the bed lumber--that will be it till spring--hell, it's not like I'm hauling firewood. Those 6"'s will keep anything from sliding out--come spring, who knows what I'll do w/ the sides. I get more creative in warmer weather. toothy

Rob R. · By: **Rob R.** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:10 pm

Just run it like that...very streamlined.

SteveZee · By: **SteveZee** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:24 pm

[quote="Rob R."]Just run it like that...very streamlined.

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Yep keep some strapping and a drill driver in the cab and just screw down the loads. :lol:

SMITTY · By: **SMITTY** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:50 pm

What's up with that white *censored* falling from the sky, Fred? Hope that's not headed this way!

Looks good. I agree - leave it flat - the hell with the sides.

Poconoeagle · By: **Poconoeagle** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:54 pm

dont even bother to cut them all the same legnth :shock:

maybe some 3" round white birch and make sides like old porch railings? mortise n tennon then shellack it all 8-)

like this 100 yr old stair banister

freetown fred · By: **freetown fred** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:08 pm

PE, back in the day I woulda went that route--those 2 1X12 bds in the center hanging over are going to be the sides--enough to keep feed bags & shavings from sliding off. AND--the little overhang over the lights is just a little protection--All the flat bed boards are white birch---well, almost all of them--2 center ones are SOMETHING :clap:

Poconoeagle · By: **Poconoeagle** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:18 pm

Freddy · By: **Freddy** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:48 pm

Lookin' good, Fred. Did you have to start burning coal when that red pump stopped filling the oil tank behind it?

freetown fred · By: **freetown fred** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:52 pm

You guys need to stop pickin on my oil tank--for the record--it's holding that kitchen wall up. :clap:

SMITTY · By: **SMITTY** On: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:53 pm

Pocono, those look like mini versions of my floor joists .... only WAAAY nicer.

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