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LUV2XCLR8 · 10-14-2006, 03:43 PM

$330 Unleaded

$42 Hotel Room

$20 IHOP Breakfast

$18 Misc Snacks / Drinks

Meeting 2 Board Members, Buying a Jimmy, seeing my Brother, SIL, 2
Nephews, and my Mother, while being away from home 45 hrs*, only
stopping 8 hours total for sleeping, 1 hour socializing, 3 hours loading,
and 2-3 hrs worth of gas, rest area, food, & snack breaks ...............

PRICELESS

(I have the AMEX bill to prove it)

*Left Jackson @ 1pm Thursday, Arrived today @ 10am (1850 Miles)

A big thanks to Shawn for a great rig and a honest deal, everything is
as described, no surprises. (Keep on the lookout for a big parts thread
from him, still some good stuff) A shout out to Kent (Prairewolf) after
we left Shawn's bumped into us at a gas station. A big shout out to
my buddy Mike who helped me drive the trip, & to Ron (Ron 586) on
the nice trailer I borrowed which pulled like a dream, we averaged in
the 69-79 mph range the whole trip (Except Iowa cause roads suck)

More pic's later, I can't wait to unpack everything, the Jimmy will be
on the trailer until the BBQ this Saturday, I can't get it off

I have
not got a Air compressor to air it up so somebody bring a small one.

Only issue we had the entire trip is the rear seal on the tranny of my
F-150 is leaking now, gee I wonder why

but I'll get that fixed soon.

Here's just a few pic's to get ya going, more on this coming weekend.
(The H on the hood was in my pocket for safe keeping, I do have it)

**BOSS** · 10-14-2006, 03:50 PM

You could have made it easier on ya and stored it here for a couple of years...lol. You know i would take care of it

Glad you had a good trip bud and it is nice you have it there for the cookout also

**Ron 586** · 10-14-2006, 04:45 PM

Another example of living up to my name (Mr Round Tuit). I rebuilt that trailer in 2001 with extra cross members, dove tailed it, and a steel floor. I swore that it would not leave the shop until it was painted. I had to take my D17 AC and box blade to my sons to spread a load of gravel. It has never been back inside the shop. I'm going to paint that trailer, as soon as I can get a round tuit.

see ten · 10-14-2006, 05:09 PM

Alright! I kind of like the roof rack on there! Makes it look like it should have some plaid seat covers and an 8 track tucked in there somewhere.

1Ton · 10-14-2006, 04:36 PM

Another nice one for your collection.

bouncytruck · 10-14-2006, 05:17 PM

Nice ride! I actually dig the rack on the roof! Gives it a "surf wagon" look.

No go drive it and enjoy it!

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-17-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I actually dig the rack on the roof! Gives it a "Surf Wagon" look.

This is actually starting to grow on me, gee, thanks alot

Pop's72 · 10-17-2006, 07:44 PM

Just take the roof rack off and put it on the tonneau cover you plan on installing!

Imagine that!! A roadster with a roof rack.

vtblazer · 10-18-2006, 11:48 AM

Blazer must be on the ground already, did you boot GQ out of the garage or mother?

Where's the latest pics? HUH?...

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-14-2006, 05:20 PM

Sorry guys, I think that top is headed for GQ, and my smooth top to the 2wd

**john** · 10-14-2006, 05:38 PM

Very nice, will this one be a DD?

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-14-2006, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john

Very nice, will this one be a DD?

At least a Friday driver for sure, after I finish up a few things

**Palf70Step** · 10-14-2006, 07:00 PM

Looks good LUV, glad you made it back OK.

71swb4x4 · 10-14-2006, 08:46 PM

Glad to hear you made it back OK. Put some hours into that thing and get it on the road again. Keep me posted on your progress.
Shawn

**Ron 586** · 10-14-2006, 09:25 PM

I'll be there about noon to 1:00 pm Friday if all goes right. I will have my pancake style compressor for the race car. I will have a little bigger rig that contractors use, borrowed from my neighbor to run air tools. Just let me know what else we might need.

msgross · 10-14-2006, 09:22 PM

sweet truck, I ya want to get rid of that old front trim let me know...

krue · 10-14-2006, 10:17 PM

Nice.

*rage'nrat638* · 10-15-2006, 04:21 PM

sweet rig.... nice trailer too, glad you got back in one piece..
lucky gas prices have gone down. or the plastic card might have melted

WAKE UP

*72CSTC5* · 10-15-2006, 06:50 PM

Another one to your stable, how did you get the wifey to go for that? Did you sell GQ?

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-15-2006, 07:06 PM

Nope, I sold the other 2wd to be able to get this one

*72CSTC5* · 10-15-2006, 08:59 PM

Dang I know you didnt sell the other one straight up to buy this one. You came up with more money for this one didnt you?

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-15-2006, 09:10 PM

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it's a secret, I'd tell ya but I'd have to kill ya

vtblazer · 10-16-2006, 09:12 AM

Nice Craig, glad you finally found the 'right' 2wd.
The previous owner did you right.

Are the fenders on the trailer really as close to the tires as they appear to be?

**Ron 586** · 10-16-2006, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Nice Craig, glad you finally found the 'right' 2wd.
The previous owner did you right.

Are the fenders on the trailer really as close to the tires as they appear to be?

Yep the fenders are to close. Me and tire man miscommunicated and I ended up with 235 instead of 205. I have another set of wheels with the right size tire and will trade them later. I have a brand new set of diamond plate fenders for it to replace the beer can thick one's on it now, just got to get a round tuit. Ron

Pop's72 · 10-16-2006, 04:39 PM

LUV!
There is something about buying a rig that is (almost) ready to roll that puts a little more stride in your step.

10-14-2006, 03:43 PM	#1
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up $330 Unleaded $42 Hotel Room $20 IHOP Breakfast $18 Misc Snacks / Drinks Meeting 2 Board Members, Buying a Jimmy, seeing my Brother, SIL, 2 Nephews, and my Mother, while being away from home 45 hrs, only stopping 8 hours total for sleeping, 1 hour socializing, 3 hours loading, and 2-3 hrs worth of gas, rest area, food, & snack breaks ............... PRICELESS (I have the AMEX bill to prove it) Left Jackson @ 1pm Thursday, Arrived today @ 10am (1850 Miles) A big thanks to Shawn for a great rig and a honest deal, everything is as described, no surprises. (Keep on the lookout for a big parts thread from him, still some good stuff) A shout out to Kent (Prairewolf) after we left Shawn's bumped into us at a gas station. A big shout out to my buddy Mike who helped me drive the trip, & to Ron (Ron 586) on the nice trailer I borrowed which pulled like a dream, we averaged in the 69-79 mph range the whole trip (Except Iowa cause roads suck) More pic's later, I can't wait to unpack everything, the Jimmy will be on the trailer until the BBQ this Saturday, I can't get it off I have not got a Air compressor to air it up so somebody bring a small one. Only issue we had the entire trip is the rear seal on the tranny of my F-150 is leaking now, gee I wonder why but I'll get that fixed soon. Here's just a few pic's to get ya going, more on this coming weekend. (The H on the hood was in my pocket for safe keeping, I do have it) Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 10-14-2006 at 04:38 PM. Reason: Tooooooo tired to spell correctly, LOL

10-14-2006, 03:50 PM	#2
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up You could have made it easier on ya and stored it here for a couple of years...lol. You know i would take care of it Glad you had a good trip bud and it is nice you have it there for the cookout also __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-14-2006, 04:45 PM	#3
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Another example of living up to my name (Mr Round Tuit). I rebuilt that trailer in 2001 with extra cross members, dove tailed it, and a steel floor. I swore that it would not leave the shop until it was painted. I had to take my D17 AC and box blade to my sons to spread a load of gravel. It has never been back inside the shop. I'm going to paint that trailer, as soon as I can get a round tuit. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-14-2006, 05:09 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Alright! I kind of like the roof rack on there! Makes it look like it should have some plaid seat covers and an 8 track tucked in there somewhere.

10-14-2006, 04:36 PM	#5
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Another nice one for your collection. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

10-14-2006, 05:17 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Nice ride! I actually dig the rack on the roof! Gives it a "surf wagon" look. No go drive it and enjoy it! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-17-2006, 07:44 PM	#8
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Just take the roof rack off and put it on the tonneau cover you plan on installing! Imagine that!! A roadster with a roof rack. __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

10-18-2006, 11:48 AM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Blazer must be on the ground already, did you boot GQ out of the garage or mother? Where's the latest pics? HUH?...

10-14-2006, 05:20 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Sorry guys, I think that top is headed for GQ, and my smooth top to the 2wd __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-14-2006, 05:38 PM	#11
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Very nice, will this one be a DD? __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

10-14-2006, 07:00 PM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Looks good LUV, glad you made it back OK. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-14-2006, 08:46 PM	#14
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Glad to hear you made it back OK. Put some hours into that thing and get it on the road again. Keep me posted on your progress. Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-14-2006, 09:25 PM	#15
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up I'll be there about noon to 1:00 pm Friday if all goes right. I will have my pancake style compressor for the race car. I will have a little bigger rig that contractors use, borrowed from my neighbor to run air tools. Just let me know what else we might need. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-14-2006, 09:22 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up sweet truck, I ya want to get rid of that old front trim let me know...

10-14-2006, 10:17 PM	#17
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10-15-2006, 04:21 PM	#18
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up sweet rig.... nice trailer too, glad you got back in one piece.. lucky gas prices have gone down. or the plastic card might have melted WAKE UP

10-15-2006, 06:50 PM	#19
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Another one to your stable, how did you get the wifey to go for that? Did you sell GQ?

10-15-2006, 07:06 PM	#20
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Nope, I sold the other 2wd to be able to get this one __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-15-2006, 08:59 PM	#21
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Dang I know you didnt sell the other one straight up to buy this one. You came up with more money for this one didnt you?

10-15-2006, 09:10 PM	#22
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it's a secret, I'd tell ya but I'd have to kill ya __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-16-2006, 09:12 AM	#23
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up Nice Craig, glad you finally found the 'right' 2wd. The previous owner did you right. Are the fenders on the trailer really as close to the tires as they appear to be?

10-16-2006, 04:39 PM	#25
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: WOW, I'm tired, someone wake me up LUV! There is something about buying a rig that is (almost) ready to roll that puts a little more stride in your step. __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

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