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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 07:05 AM
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Dave, Dave, Dave....you know you can't post something like that and expect us to not ask for pictures.

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It was drove to where I got it from. Over 50 yrs ago! It's in rough shape tho. Motor is locked, trans doesn't shift, front hubs don't turn, doors don't open and so on.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 11:10 AM
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So much potential.

All it takes is time and money!

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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 03:22 PM
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The DW thinks we are going away for a month when in reality it is 4 days so we have more food in the camper than we will ever eat! Leaving out in the AM for the SC mountains.


Tricked the ProPride the other day, had to spot the trailer in the drive, instead of raising the WD so it wouldn't drag I pumped the Ex's air bags up, gave plenty of clearance.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by hav24wheel

It was drove to where I got it from. Over 50 yrs ago! It's in rough shape tho. Motor is locked, trans doesn't shift, front hubs don't turn, doors don't open and so on.
Ran when parked. I love it!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 04:03 PM
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Every time I see a '34-'35 I think it should have bullet holes in it (Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow).

Bonnie & Clyde Death Car - Killed In This Actual 1934 Ford - YouTube

Great color, thanks for sharing.

Clyde wrote a letter thanking Henry Ford for making these cars (specifically the flathead V8). Clyde always tried to steal one of these.

 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 06:55 PM
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Got the Hensley installed today. Only had an hour while the kids were sleeping so no installation pics. Can't wait to get it out on the road and see what it's all about!

I am going to have to add about 10 inches to the chains but the 7-way and breakaway are going to be more than long enough. Just have to put a new clamp on the breakaway.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 07:17 PM
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Wow! That HA is really clean, what a deal you got!
I put a heavy Master Lock on the ball latch on ours, it's good insurance and you only need to mess with it if you ever remove the HA.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 07:37 PM
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Wow! That HA is really clean, what a deal you got!
I put a heavy Master Lock on the ball latch on ours, it's good insurance and you only need to mess with it if you ever remove the HA.
Like I had posted prior the thing I actually found wrong was a missing dust cap. I found replacements at the local TSC for that. I think the hitch was hit with a fork lift in transport because the edge of the race where the cap sits was slightly disfigured but I was able to clean that up pretty quickly with a chisel and some sandpaper.

Are you using grease on the stinger? I was found a can of carnuba wax that was almost dry from me leaving the lid off when I waxed the hitch. I ended up rub the was on the stinger and OCLs for some lubricant. Don't know how it will hold up or what you use or if you use anything.

Also, I have the excel file ready to send over but it's on my work computer. Will send it over Tuesday.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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I put a heavy Master Lock on the ball latch on ours, it's good insurance and you only need to mess with it if you ever remove the HA.
Will get one on ASAP
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 08:44 PM
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No, I never have greased (or waxed) my stinger or the overcenter latches, they really shouldn't have any movement when hitched, so lube shouldn't be needed.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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Camping and visited the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library today.

Not sure where to throw this but thought it was cool enough to share even though not an Ex. (GASP) Hope it's okay.

Ronald Reagan's SUV (I won't say the make and model out of respect.)

Picture of Ex at campsite to make post "legal."
 
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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Now this.....burst pipe.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 09:57 PM
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Most campgrounds won't let you wash your rig there, you got luck and have a free wash on site!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 10:02 PM
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Most campgrounds won't let you wash your rig there, you got luck and have a free wash on site!
Haha, good way to look at it. At least we know there are no leaks.

Finally got h2o shut off on site and running hose across to another vacant site.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 10:28 PM
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Vwags, you need to delete some messages. It won't let me reply.
 
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