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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jbotto
Happy Friday everyone! I got to sleep in today! Had my one class, and now back at the apartment to eat lunch before work at 2. It should be a good weekend, as we have Monday off, and my roommate(s) are leaving. It'll be peaceful too for that reason.
Hey Jake! Sounds like a good weekend!

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Hello gang.

TGIF indeed! Not to mention a three day weekend with a fresh coating of snow!

Jay, hurry up and put that sled back together and come on up and do some riding.
Hey Cory! My boss won't let me have off Presidents Day!

Originally Posted by DieselCamper01
Hopefully ride it around home this weekend and a little next week then up to Grand Portage on the 21st.
Cool! The trip up north should be fun! Better get that riding in now! Time to get the camper out in two months!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Devious Delight
So Dodge is coming out with a 1/2 ton diesel pickup, based on the european Jeep Motor that's coming out in the Jeep Grand Cherokke as well.

I want a little 2-2.5 liter diesel in a ranger. That's what I want. And I want it NOW.
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I know that they did.

It doesn't change that I want a diesel Ranger.

The only way that It would be better is if Ford had something like the Nissan Frontier crew cab in a diesel.
You can, its called a Cummins 4bt swap
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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You can, its called a Cummins 4bt swap
Well if he is gonna do that then consider a Detroit 4-53T!

 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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I won't do much for gun shopping at Gander.
shop, yes it's close to my house. So far, outside of some random fishing gear, and a pair of boots, I haven't bought anything there.

We just went, so my wife could put her hands on a few different weapons. she's taking her ccw mar. 9th
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Well if he is gonna do that then consider a Detroit 4-53T!

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Need ear plugs but I like
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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Well if he is gonna do that then consider a Detroit 4-53T!

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Screamin' Jimmy!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Sounds like a good weekend Jake.
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Hey Jake! Sounds like a good weekend!
Yeah, I'm sure hoping it is. Kinda been a crummy week, but oh well. Week's over now!

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Well if he is gonna do that then consider a Detroit 4-53T!

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You must like this video Troy! I think I've seen it posted by you before! Pretty cool though!
 
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Someone shared this on FB tonight... Thought it might get a chuckle out of you guys:

 
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Originally Posted by wildstang
Need ear plugs but I like


Originally Posted by MisterCMK
Screamin' Jimmy!
Oh yeah!!

Originally Posted by Jbotto
You must like this video Troy! I think I've seen it posted by you before! Pretty cool though!
I have posted it before. I would love to find one of those and drop in a truck of some sort some day!

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Someone shared this on FB tonight... Thought it might get a chuckle out of you guys:

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Gotta love those videos!
 
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I have posted it before. I would love to find one of those and drop in a truck of some sort some day!



Gotta love those videos!
Yeah, It'd be fun for something special! That's for sure!
 
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Yeah, It'd be fun for something special! That's for sure!
Maybe someday.........
 
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Maybe in the street rod?
 
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How about something with a 12V71?
 
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Good morning MN drivers, have a great weekend, we're back in a deep freeze up here..
 
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