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always wondered how steep some of the mountain roads i travel are, so i bought a cheap inclinometer.
thought most of the FSR roads i hit were around 20 degrees, seems like most of them are in the 25-35 degree range
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there are steeper hills, like this one, gauge ran out of numbers at 40, so my kid used his phone, was at 48 degrees, could feel the tires slip every now and then
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some side hilling too-around 20-25 degrees.
only thing i wish was the gauge was illuminated-need to hit it with a lite at night to see it...
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special-K

10-17-2023 08:37 AM

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They say dirt spills out to 45*. So that steeper incline was about the rock. That's 3* more vertical than horizontal, so I bet your rig would be scratchin' some. That angle can get hairy going down. My sister's road up to her cabin has a spot that is really steeper than a road should be. If you do lose momentum and start sittin' & spinnin', backing down can get you in trouble. Brakes are equally ineffective

Ol Blue K20

10-17-2023 09:06 AM

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Took a little trip up into the Sierra foothills with the wife today. It was great to meet you, Dale!

It was definitely nice to meet you and your wife. Plenty more apples! I like your truck, it drew a crowd too! You guys are welcome anytime.

4u2nv

10-21-2023 06:15 AM

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I didn't take the photo but I'm going to put it here .
Now that is being different .

mr.mud1

10-21-2023 08:41 AM

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i had to run to town yesterday for some parts for my drainage project.there's usually an eagle or 2 sitting on top of this power pole,especially at low tide when they can see lunch swimming by.yesterday there was only one so i stopped for a few pictures although too far away.we have a bunch of eagle around here.they are beautiful to watch.

68bowtie

10-24-2023 09:47 PM

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Random??

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Sheepdip

10-24-2023 11:05 PM

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Random??

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Must work for.... or love Pepsi Cola!

mr.mud1

10-25-2023 05:43 PM

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i was digging some trenches around the house for some drainage and went over to the yard of the fella who owns the outfit i drive for when he needs a little extra dump truckin done,to get some gravel.on my way out i came across this pair of lonely old trucks wasting away in the woods off one of the roads.one had to come from Maine to die a slow miserable death in the woods here in Nova Scotia??

mr.mud1

10-28-2023 11:24 PM

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i stumbled across this today while searching for something,don't know where i got it or how but i thought it was cool,new and never used.never saw one before?

mr.mud1

10-30-2023 08:48 AM

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someone was talking when they should've been listening,i'd say?temp tag still on the back window.off to a rough start.

mr.mud1

10-30-2023 08:55 AM

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yesterday was a pretty day,the weather is cooling off and thought i'd get out for a drive and enjoy the last of the fall colours before everything goes away into storage.

Boog	10-30-2023 03:39 PM

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It looks as clean and fresh as it was when you pulled it out in late spring.

Sheepdip

10-30-2023 04:23 PM

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yesterday was a pretty day,the weather is cooling off and thought i'd get out for a drive and enjoy the last of the fall colours before everything goes away into storage.

Gorgeous Truck! Love to see these old trucks being so well taken care of.

Ol Blue K20

10-30-2023 04:23 PM

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Looks great and a nice background......

mr.mud1

10-31-2023 12:08 AM

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It looks as clean and fresh as it was when you pulled it out in late spring.

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Gorgeous Truck! Love to see these old trucks being so well taken care of.

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Looks great and a nice background......

thanks guys,i appreciate the kind words.this truck is,without a doubt,the best one of these i've ever had.it's making me look smarter than i really am(grade 3 was the hardest 4 years of my life)low miles hauling a camper and 25 years in storage saved the truck but didn't do the mechanical parts any good,but i'd rather rebuild all that,than rebuild the body.we've used it a fair bit this year.1 indoor show,several outdoor shows and Friday night cruises for coffee.never anything in the bed,her working days are over.time to get back to my other project now.take care,thanks again.Greg

67C10Step

10-31-2023 10:46 AM

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Cool and rainy in the Ozarks this past weekend. Wife and I enjoyed some time in a cabin up in north AR. Took this photo off the back deck of the restaurant where we ate dinner. Clouds and mist were breaking up over the valley.