Yeah, SirBliss, but they are always a loooooong ways away from me! I wish the price of diesel would get down to where it ought to be- less then regular gas, and then I could afford to have one shipped or go get it myself.
Sweet truck! Be interesting to know what kind of fuel mileage you get when you get her roadworthy. I don't know if the wind resistance from the box or the overall weight would be the worst culprit. I have lusted after one out here in SW Idaho at Idaho Motor Pool, you can see it on the website. Alex wants $17,500 for it, it has a new motor and trans in it, but a little rich for my blood. And I am afraid I could not afford to put the diesel in it to move it more then just around the yard. I'd like to build the ultimate off-road HD RV out of one. Guess I better start playing the lottery!
Well I filled it up on the first road trip. $200 and about 56 gallons. Ouch!
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M101A3 - Follows MVs around like a lost puppy.
XM820 - Runs like a $40 mule.
Got a few more things done tonight. Picked up new hoses and clamps from NAPA. Put some metric o rings on the primer pump to keep it from puking diesel into the cab. Finished up the headlight project. Now sporting 100watt H4 bulbs in Hella E Code housings. Just need some wiper blades and I'll be in business!
Sunday morning we went to breakfast and did the shopping in it. It drew a lot of looks sitting in the various parking lots.
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M101A3 - Follows MVs around like a lost puppy.
XM820 - Runs like a $40 mule.
Replaced passenger side engine side pannel under the hood
Replaced under fender sheetmetal covers
Installed LED dome light
Adjusted headlights (wow these things are bright
Bolted down floor pans
Fixed driver's seat
Got a pin so the stairs won't fall off the back door
Drove it to work today too. I am just amazed at how easy this beast is to drive. Rides decent, steers like a 60's era Caddy and I think it has better brakes than my Porsche! Ever since getting the overhead set it will start with the slightest bump of the starter. A few more maintenance items and it will be time to start work on the box.
Here is a picture of it at Lowe's. I saw at least 3 people taking pictures of it. My electric umbilical cord is about to come loose!
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M101A3 - Follows MVs around like a lost puppy.
XM820 - Runs like a $40 mule.
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