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Thumpin455 · 11-08-2007, 05:13 PM

Dorchester is ok, I usually hooked good there. Most nights I went I felt like I should be carrying though... Have made a ton of passes on that trck, just forgot to list it. My F body crew from Charleston runs out there, and the other places.

Mickey_D · 11-08-2007, 06:22 PM

Oh, and if you think my old girl up there is getting any sort of a break this year? Heh, think again.

This is one of about 20 loads or so this winter.....

limpin75chevy · 11-08-2007, 06:24 PM

Wow, some of thesebeaters id like to own. Well heres mine

my daily driver

75 c-20

and my 77 k-5 my beast

Thumpin455 · 11-08-2007, 06:42 PM

I've been thinking of doing my Blazer in camo. It would sure hide my bad body work. I would pattern it after USAF 1008/1009s paint. Yours looks good, so that is what I will do with mine. if only I had snagged a few sets of tires instead of loading them on planes...

Mickey, you cant stop working them, if you do they stop working

Mine has been haulin firewood too. Right now we have about 25 face cords, and we need more!

limpin75chevy · 11-08-2007, 06:50 PM

Thanks, that paint job was done in 84 so 23 yrs old. been a great blazer, thing climbs real good, the blazer use to be black and white.

Your right the camo hides alot of rust, dings or whatever.

Mine needs new back gate its rusty threw and the window wont stay up

heres a face shot

i got bigger tires now and 6 or 8 inches more in the air

Mickey_D · 11-08-2007, 06:51 PM

You got a Woodmaster as well?

limpin75chevy · 11-08-2007, 06:55 PM

Me? you better beleive it. I have hauled about 20 cords of wood so far, thats with my trailer loaded down too. Thing is a work horse

Thumpin455 · 11-08-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey_D

You got a Woodmaster as well?

Every truck I have ever owned has hauled firewood. Its the only way I heat the house and shop. Propane would cost me $600 a month to keep the house around 55F! Its a kinda big place that isnt finished yet. I have a guy clearing some land who is selling hard maple for $50 a face, so yeah we move some wood. My orange truck is my beater, and the only truck that runs and has air in the tires!

Mickey_D · 11-08-2007, 07:02 PM

Actually, I was wondering if you have an outdoor woodburning furnace like mine....

http://www.boomspeed.com/bofh1968/stove/index.html

Thumpin455 · 11-08-2007, 07:10 PM

nah mine is inside. Made in my hometown, called Earthstove or Eventemp. The outside ones are nice but I cant afford that setup yet.

GMC69 · 11-08-2007, 08:27 PM

Here is my beater, that I bought over the summer. I finally had time to drag it to the garage to find out what it needed to be legal for the road. On top of the emergency cables I have sitting in the truck, I need front pads and rotors.

If all goes well, I will be driving it by the weekend.

killthewabbit · 11-08-2007, 08:41 PM

Looking pretty nice there, Mike

GMC69 · 11-08-2007, 08:47 PM

Paid 650$ for the truck, I changed the tank, replaced the rear brake lines, and rear wheel cylinders, and now the emergency cables and front brakes.

spudz · 11-08-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Thumpin455

Dorchester is ok, I usually hooked good there. Most nights I went I felt like I should be carrying though... Have made a ton of passes on that trck, just forgot to list it. My F body crew from Charleston runs out there, and the other places.

Well I felt the same way but hell I know everyone out there now lol.. Its hooking great this year... I bet your crew is LS1 power tunning?? if so I know all them.. He tuned my 04 z71

randyjohn · 11-08-2007, 09:15 PM

here's my dd beater. a 1974 GMC 2500 2wd. actually was given it by a friend this summer. only needed an oil change, alternator, and carb rebuild. drive it every day to work and haul parts and steel with it. just getting it ready for winter and then will tend to it this summer.

Thumpin455 · 11-08-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudz

Well I felt the same way but hell I know everyone out there now lol.. Its hooking great this year... I bet your crew is LS1 power tunning?? if so I know all them.. He tuned my 04 z71

I think that is what Lorenz goes by. He deleted the rear O2s on my 98 Formula. I am the guy with the really weird name on the board. Dont post much cuz Its mostly local stuff.

Mike that is a killer deal for $650!

spudz · 11-08-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumpin455

I think that is what Lorenz goes by. He deleted the rear O2s on my 98 Formula. I am the guy with the really weird name on the board. Dont post much cuz Its mostly local stuff.

Mike that is a killer deal for $650!

YEAH thats him.. he did the same thing to my 04 Z71. Pretty cool guy. knows his LSXs..

gchemist · 11-09-2007, 05:31 PM

Hell yea, but not for long
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2se752DN0pw

Thumpin455 · 11-09-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gchemist

Hell yea, but not for long
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2se752DN0pw

Some paint on that and its no longer a beater, unless you drive it every day.. then its a super nice beater.

Mine will get the body off, painted frame/suspension sometime.. probably after the Blazer is running.

PhilaTruck · 11-10-2007, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randyjohn

here's my dd beater. a 1974 GMC 2500 2wd. actually was given it by a friend this summer. only needed an oil change, alternator, and carb rebuild. drive it every day to work and haul parts and steel with it. just getting it ready for winter and then will tend to it this summer.

Hey randyjohn- Are those hubcaps hand-painted? You get extra points if they are! My paint job has bugs in it. I hear the PPO (and rattle can technician) is now in jail.

11-08-2007, 05:13 PM	#51
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? Dorchester is ok, I usually hooked good there. Most nights I went I felt like I should be carrying though... Have made a ton of passes on that trck, just forgot to list it. My F body crew from Charleston runs out there, and the other places. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

11-08-2007, 06:22 PM	#52
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? Oh, and if you think my old girl up there is getting any sort of a break this year? Heh, think again. This is one of about 20 loads or so this winter..... __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

11-08-2007, 06:24 PM	#53
limpin75chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Redding Ca Posts: 14	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? Wow, some of thesebeaters id like to own. Well heres mine my daily driver 75 c-20 and my 77 k-5 my beast

11-08-2007, 06:42 PM	#54
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? I've been thinking of doing my Blazer in camo. It would sure hide my bad body work. I would pattern it after USAF 1008/1009s paint. Yours looks good, so that is what I will do with mine. if only I had snagged a few sets of tires instead of loading them on planes... Mickey, you cant stop working them, if you do they stop working Mine has been haulin firewood too. Right now we have about 25 face cords, and we need more! __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

11-08-2007, 06:50 PM	#55
limpin75chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Redding Ca Posts: 14	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? Thanks, that paint job was done in 84 so 23 yrs old. been a great blazer, thing climbs real good, the blazer use to be black and white. Your right the camo hides alot of rust, dings or whatever. Mine needs new back gate its rusty threw and the window wont stay up heres a face shot i got bigger tires now and 6 or 8 inches more in the air Last edited by limpin75chevy; 11-08-2007 at 06:52 PM.

11-08-2007, 06:51 PM	#56
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? You got a Woodmaster as well? __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

11-08-2007, 06:55 PM	#57
limpin75chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Redding Ca Posts: 14	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? Me? you better beleive it. I have hauled about 20 cords of wood so far, thats with my trailer loaded down too. Thing is a work horse

11-08-2007, 07:02 PM	#59
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? Actually, I was wondering if you have an outdoor woodburning furnace like mine.... http://www.boomspeed.com/bofh1968/stove/index.html __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

11-08-2007, 07:10 PM	#60
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? nah mine is inside. Made in my hometown, called Earthstove or Eventemp. The outside ones are nice but I cant afford that setup yet. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

11-08-2007, 08:27 PM	#61
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? Here is my beater, that I bought over the summer. I finally had time to drag it to the garage to find out what it needed to be legal for the road. On top of the emergency cables I have sitting in the truck, I need front pads and rotors. If all goes well, I will be driving it by the weekend. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

11-08-2007, 08:41 PM	#62
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? Looking pretty nice there, Mike __________________ -- Will

11-08-2007, 08:47 PM	#63
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? Paid 650$ for the truck, I changed the tank, replaced the rear brake lines, and rear wheel cylinders, and now the emergency cables and front brakes. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

11-08-2007, 09:15 PM	#65
randyjohn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: grand forks, nd Posts: 154	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? here's my dd beater. a 1974 GMC 2500 2wd. actually was given it by a friend this summer. only needed an oil change, alternator, and carb rebuild. drive it every day to work and haul parts and steel with it. just getting it ready for winter and then will tend to it this summer. __________________ It's peanut butter jelly time. '74 GMC 3/4 TON 2WD LB

11-09-2007, 05:31 PM	#68
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Anyone else here have a beater? Hell yea, but not for long http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2se752DN0pw __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos Last edited by gchemist; 11-09-2007 at 05:34 PM.



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