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Reminds me of a mistake I made that I won't repeat. I was hauling a motorcycle in the bed of my 91 C1500 and had it secured with ratchet straps, but I hadn't properly tied off the excess amount of the strap that I had left from securing the bike. I was driving down the road when I heard a loud "Pow" sound and the truck jumped up like I'd run over something. The excess strap had slipped down between the cab and the bed and wrapped around the drive shaft. It ripped the strap into while pulling down on the front panel of the bed. No aluminum here, it just put a slight depression in the top of the front panel.

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Youch! I had one do that but it didn't bind. The straps was singed and glazed. Another time one went off the side and the rear tire ran over it. Same result as yours...POP!!. I stop and see a slight indentation on the bedside.

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Thought of the person tightening that strap: "I think I can get it just a little bit tighter..."

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Make beer cans not trucks.

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I like beer in bottles. I'd hate to drive a glass truck! :D

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And he said "that ain't going any where". :lol:

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An old school bus in Maine

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The catch pan for heater fuel appears to be missing...

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Saw this pic of what appears to be splicing of an old barn or building trusses from yesteryear. Now that's what you call a Cut-N-Stack.

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That's different from how I see beams joined in barns in this area. They look similar but at each end have some sort of a back cut to prevent spreading. This example is from a covered bridge

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Timber framing is quickly becoming a lost art. I guess lots of cabin builders and Amish barn builders are still hanging on to the old ways. I find it fascinating.

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I thought the old timers had to walk to school. 7 miles ,uphill, both ways.

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Yes. And in the snow! ;)

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...and into the wind, too! :D

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Luxury!


https://youtu.be/ue7wM0QC5LE?si=XP8Fhzq8hCck6asj

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I wish I had know there was a better way when I spliced my windmill legs. I asked a contractor and he said a diagnal cut with construction glue and bolts for the joint.

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That is what happens whe you leave your tailgate down and back ito a pole. I have done it. I was pissed. I unloaded a 45 clip in it and parked it in front of the ROTC building on campus across from my dorm. They got a kick out of it, sticking fingers in the holes and tugging on the bullets stuck in the sheet metal.
That was a nice truck. 75 3/4 ton, burnt orange and white, 4' lift, 38' Gumbo Monster Mudders, and cold AC.

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...and barefoot after milking the cows!

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German Shepard vs. donut. Donut lost. Dumb dog dove into the car when I opened the door and landed right on it. Still tasted good. :)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...e_vs_donut.jpg

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You’re reputation is growing :metal:

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I'll never forget driving with the guy I was working with, Jimmy Carter aka Snake, into Philly to see "The Harder They Come" back in '76. Yes, when Jimmy Carter was president. We drive by a Dunkin Donuts and he says, "Ah, Stinkin' Dognuts" :haha:. That's how he was, constantly spouting thoughts from his wacked out perspective

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You didn't take that picture?

I didn't take this one

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Harvested from another site I was checking out. What a great way to move your Cat. I love ingenious people! ;)

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Yes indeed!

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...

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Labor Day 2022

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If he put his face down he could pick up more speed
Gotta love that truck!


Frank Zappa

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Yes, Yes We do.

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Me too.

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Well my brother and his wife left this morning for their slow drive back to Florida. They're going to take several weeks through the southern states. He sent me this. They are staying at a campground there. I would not have stopped till I hit Arizona! :lol:

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Did you guys see “GASP” lol

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Yes. Wuzzat?

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Not a heights person so no I did not take this =)

I trip over jump rope on the ground anyway ha!

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She was high.

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:haha:

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I get the willies just looking at the pic. No way you'd get me out there, let alone jumping rope.

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Makes me wonder if that's not a photo shop? That's a death wish, not just for her but there's people below just going about their business.

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Kinda thinking the same thing myself. No sign of a safety harness or line above, and no net below. Just absolutely zero backup plan, and the slightest unplanned error would have unthinkable results.

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Yeah but that's what makes it fun? No?

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Could just be another foolish daredevil act. They don't always turn out well. Watching it gives some a thrill and others a chill. No thanks!