What did you do today not on your truck...

[Sheepdip]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

SWEET! My '40 Chevy coupe was just a touch less green than that. Not low, it had a straight axle in front.

Just cruised tonite with a 40 Chevy Coupe, nice car.

[Sheepdip]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Looks good! Hard to beat a '40 Deluxe.

LockDoc

They are timeless and Thanks. Had a buddy in high school that had one
327/4 Speed, seems like we put in 2 or 3 rear ends and a tranny that I can recall. A bunch of high school boys living the life!

[mr.mud1]

nothing very glamorous,spend yesterday and the day before,digging a trench about 30 feet long to run some drainage pipe and a pop-up emitter to get the rain gutter water away from the house.since i'm smart like a tree stump,i started digging with a shovel???cause i wasn't going that far,i told myself.after a few feet,i made an executive decision and said,the heck with that,regardless of how far i plan to go or not go,that's a job for the tractor!much better plan.

[farmall]

Kioti is a good tractor. Bobcat paints them white and calls them Bobcats.

[mr.mud1]

Originally Posted by farmall

Kioti is a good tractor. Bobcat paints them white and calls them Bobcats.

yes sir.it's treated me pretty good around our little spot.my first tractor,i researched them to death til i choose this one.i was aware of the Bobcats,didn't know they were Kioti's?interesting.

[Rickysnickers]

I've been looking at tracked skid steers. I'd love to get one of those, but most likely never will.

[farmall]

I like the Bobcat Toolcats. They come in dump bed or 3 point. I have only seen one in person. Too bad you cant get both together.

https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/equipment/toolcat

https://www.google.com/search?sca_es...ih=482&dpr=1.8

Holder AG and municipal are also very cool. German made, center articulating, 4X4. The AG tractors are used on the other side of the mountain on orchards and berry farms. Someday.

https://www.tractordata.com/farm-tra...older-ag3.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=hold...ih=482&biw=933

[mr.mud1]

well i guess i'm cheating,this wasn't today but Sunday.i've too busy to make this post til now.i saw an estate auction was going on,on Sunday.lots of tools,old metal signs,furniture.all the regular stuff.it's a shame,a man works his whole life and collects all this stuff and there it all is.in some cases,stuff selling for peanuts,some things going to the moon.there were several antique dealers there,paying crazy money and buying or bidding on just about everything.i'll never get many old signs for my garage at this rate,i'm too cheap to spend the money.there were old metal signs selling for more money that beautiful antique furniture?makes no sense to me but i guess it's what the market will hold.i did manage to drag a few treasures home.there will be another sale in 2 weeks,try again?

[yuccales]

We were given a cool old boiler. 11 foot long by 54 inches round. A great friend with a dump trailer and a Kubota made the move easy! We could not wait to get it stood up, so we had it's first fire at it's new home. It will not draw properly laying on it's side, but the fire was fun! Eventually it will be replacing it's little brother in the background.

[mr.mud1]

i worked in the shop yesterday and today,cleaning up and throwing out stuff,making the place neat and tidy to get the first two cars put to bed for winter,my Mustang convertible and my Old Impala wagon were the first victims,tomorrow i'll work on putting my two trucks to bed on the other side of the garage.

[FleetsidePaul]

Slapped some new rims and tires on the ole Baja. It only took me a year to do it.



And I bought my first squarebody. It's been parked for 5 years. I've still got to go get it. I didn't have the time today. It's a one owner truck. (well not anymore ).

[Boog]

Hey fella. Where've ya been? Nice wheels on the bug. Looks era correct.
Good looking crew too. I bet the bed is still nice inside since it appears to have worn a camper shell for some time. Big block and auto? Is that a replacement for the ford dually?

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Took pictures of mine that's about it...

[Ol Blue K20]

Nice see ya posting Paul, you've been hiding lately.....

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by Boog

Hey fella. Where've ya been? Nice wheels on the bug. Looks era correct.
Good looking crew too. I bet the bed is still nice inside since it appears to have worn a camper shell for some time. Big block and auto? Is that a replacement for the ford dually?

Where've I been? Take your pick, either some doctors office or the hospital. I managed to get myself a nasty carcinoma thingy growing in my throat. Esophageal Cancer. So it's 5 days a week driving to Bakersfield for radiation and chemo, and then back home to bed. Kinda eats up the day. I'm behind on everything. So it is nice when I get an occasional day to get back to real life and get some stuff done. It's funny, I spent my whole life trying to avoid work but now I crave it. I guess it's just a matter of that you always want what eludes you.

I like those rims on the Bug too. I wanted wider but that size is the widest of that rim, so I went with that. I'm happy.

The truck is a long story. It was my elderly neighbors. He is now in a nursing home and things are being sold off. I caught wind of this and jumped on it. Bad news. It's sold. Good news, it sold to a friend of mine.
Time to go talk to him.

Long story short. He wanted my 66 F100 more than the dually and vice versa . So trade. Easy enough.
It had a camper at one time but now has the hitch in the bed for a 5th wheel.

It has a 454 and automatic, power everything except the windows which is just fine with me. Very straight truck, 124K, no dents or rust. Problem is the sun up here has been cooking on it since 83 so the original paint is about finished as well as the dash pad. Unbelievably, the seats are still in great shape.
It's not a replacement for the F350. It's better. I've lusted after this truck since I moved here. I can't hardly believe that I actually got it. Time to polish the old girl up to her former glory. Something to look forward to.

[D.B]

Hey Fleetside, glad to see you back to posting. Missed them and always enjoy seeing what you have to say. Take care and get well!!

[Boog]

Oh man, I hate to hear of your bout with the C. I hope treatment goes great for you. Cancer and heart problems are prevalent in my family and I've already had one heart attack. You are right about realizing how much less time we have in this world and want to do more. I have given up taking on large projects now and just pick things smaller that I can get done more easily. I cannot hold out to do much anymore.
I like the crew. I had a tan 85 Blazer for 10 years. It was a great color for summer sun and working in a dirt environment. It hides dust and dirt very well.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by Boog

Oh man, I hate to hear of your bout with the C. I hope treatment goes great for you. Cancer and heart problems are prevalent in my family and I've already had one heart attack. You are right about realizing how much less time we have in this world and want to do more. I have given up taking on large projects now and just pick things smaller that I can get done more easily. I cannot hold out to do much anymore.
I like the crew. I had a tan 85 Blazer for 10 years. It was a great color for summer sun and working in a dirt environment. It hides dust and dirt very well.

It must hide dust and dirt well, that truck hasn't been washed in at least 4 years. Last tagged in 2019.

Your family history reads just like mine so I usually ignore it. That's a little tougher to do now with the wolf growling at the gate

Here's a pic of the interior. This is the rare "full of trash' edition.

[Boog]

We'll just pretend we didn't see that. It'll be fine.

[Steeveedee]

Good to see you back posting, Paul. I was wondering. Laryngeal cancer is pretty survivable. My youngest brother went through surgery, chemo and radiation 9 years ago. He's still kicking along, though pretty damaged. He quit working about 2 years ago.

[best view]

Dont let the old man in , especially if he has cigarettes

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Where've I been? Take your pick, either some doctors office or the hospital. I managed to get myself a nasty carcinoma thingy growing in my throat. Esophageal Cancer. So it's 5 days a week driving to Bakersfield for radiation and chemo, and then back home to bed. Kinda eats up the day. I'm behind on everything. So it is nice when I get an occasional day to get back to real life and get some stuff done. It's funny, I spent my whole life trying to avoid work but now I crave it. I guess it's just a matter of that you always want what eludes you.

I like those rims on the Bug too. I wanted wider but that size is the widest of that rim, so I went with that. I'm happy.

The truck is a long story. It was my elderly neighbors. He is now in a nursing home and things are being sold off. I caught wind of this and jumped on it. Bad news. It's sold. Good news, it sold to a friend of mine.
Time to go talk to him.

Long story short. He wanted my 66 F100 more than the dually and vice versa . So trade. Easy enough.
It had a camper at one time but now has the hitch in the bed for a 5th wheel.

It has a 454 and automatic, power everything except the windows which is just fine with me. Very straight truck, 124K, no dents or rust. Problem is the sun up here has been cooking on it since 83 so the original paint is about finished as well as the dash pad. Unbelievably, the seats are still in great shape.
It's not a replacement for the F350. It's better. I've lusted after this truck since I moved here. I can't hardly believe that I actually got it. Time to polish the old girl up to her former glory. Something to look forward to.

Sorry to hear about your daily trips. I have experienced those for a long time. Positive attitude helps a bunch.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Where've I been? Take your pick, either some doctors office or the hospital. I managed to get myself a nasty carcinoma thingy growing in my throat. Esophageal Cancer. So it's 5 days a week driving to Bakersfield for radiation and chemo, and then back home to bed. Kinda eats up the day..

My 52 YO son just went through the same thing. He is doing great. They finally removed his feeding tube and chemo port a few weeks ago. He is still working and he is back on his house remodel.

Take care of yourself and good luck on your recovery.

LockDoc

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

My 52 YO son just went through the same thing. He is doing great. They finally removed his feeding tube and chemo port a few weeks ago. He is still working and he is back on his house remodel.

Take care of yourself and good luck on your recovery.

LockDoc

That's awesome news!

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

That's awesome news!

Thanks Dale. I just hope Paul has the same outcome.....

LockDoc