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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 08:09 AM
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I like it. Very nice Randy.
Looks like a nice rig for the trails Randy!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 08:13 AM
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Good morning MN!!

We made our way to Friday once again!

Jeep looks good Randy! Hopefully you don't have any trouble with it.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 08:14 AM
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The Jeep looks good but it needs to be off road!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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Thanks for the Nods on the Jeep... Hopefully it will be a good rig for a long time. We bought the Lifetime Bumper-to-Bumper warranty for it as well..
I ordered up a Curt Class-III hitch for it last night and the OEM 7-way wiring harness from the dealer yesterday. I'll drive down to Owatonna later today and get that.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 12:07 PM
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Afternoon everyone! Getting closer to beer thirty!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 12:08 PM
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Getting closer to airplane time.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 12:09 PM
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I was just going to ask when you leave for AZ but I guess pretty soon. haha. How long are you gone?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 02:48 PM
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Ok I wonder if this guy realizes that either the frame is bent or the box braces are rusted away. Slight issue with the box and he mentions the seat is worn. haha

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/a...503876725.html
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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That truck has been rode hard and put away wet. All rust underneath I bet.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 04:46 PM
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Oh he knows alright. It's got the famous 7.3 though.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 05:53 PM
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What is it with our beds anyway?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpower88
I was just going to ask when you leave for AZ but I guess pretty soon. haha. How long are you gone?
Me or Jay?

I'm not leaving until sometime in October...

Man, I broke out my pressure washer today and tried to get the bugs off the front of the truck... Yes, lotsa bugs coming up from the south. I have no idea what these bugs are, but they are tough as steel... I used almost a full tank of gas in the PW and got about 80% of them off, but the rest are really being difficult. I spent a couple hours with Bug & Tar Remover, then Wd40.. I'm about 95% done and hope that the WD40 will loosen the rest by tomorrow..

So what does everyone use on their chrome etc up front to help keep the bugs from welding themselves on?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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So what does everyone use on their chrome etc up front to help keep the bugs from welding themselves on?
Cooking spray works for welding spatter.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 07:52 PM
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Good evening everyone.

Picked up the quad and bike from the storage unit today. Successfully unloaded without benefit of ramps. Never done that before!


In other news, the dealer decided they can sell us the van. We just need to sign a statement acknowledging that there's an open recall and we'll get it fixed. Picking it up tomorrow.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by HP junkie
That truck has been rode hard and put away wet. All rust underneath I bet.
Yes it has.

Originally Posted by Jim Timber
What is it with our beds anyway?
Just lucky! haha

Originally Posted by Big-Foot
Me or Jay?

I'm not leaving until sometime in October...

Man, I broke out my pressure washer today and tried to get the bugs off the front of the truck... Yes, lotsa bugs coming up from the south. I have no idea what these bugs are, but they are tough as steel... I used almost a full tank of gas in the PW and got about 80% of them off, but the rest are really being difficult. I spent a couple hours with Bug & Tar Remover, then Wd40.. I'm about 95% done and hope that the WD40 will loosen the rest by tomorrow..

So what does everyone use on their chrome etc up front to help keep the bugs from welding themselves on?
That would be Jay since he said it was almost airplane time.

Hot water pressure washer is what I use. Biggest thing I know of is too clean as often as possible. My truck gets washed pretty much weekly during the summer. If I drive at night when there is a lot of bugs I will try and wash the next day if at all possible.

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Good evening everyone.

Picked up the quad and bike from the storage unit today. Successfully unloaded without benefit of ramps. Never done that before!

No Ramps Required! - YouTube

In other news, the dealer decided they can sell us the van. We just need to sign a statement acknowledging that there's an open recall and we'll get it fixed. Picking it up tomorrow.
Looks good Tom. Glad you can make the van deal.
 
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