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great location, here are a few threads you may like.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/western-us-chapter/77974-pnw-info-thread.html
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/upcoming-events/88563-pnw-2012-fourth-annual-chehalis-river-valley-m-v-convoy-campout.html
I think things were made better back then. Last year I replaced a battery that was from '84. Ive got one that I need to replace thats a '07. The only reason I replaced the battery was I went from a climate that was warmer to 5 degrees in winter and that was it.
Only thing I have so far are spare take out trannys, nos hood assembly and spare 5th wheel plate. Im trying to build up my spare parts department as stuff comes out of g/l.
Here is a pic of my lowboy that im going to make into a "clone" green paint and some military lights should get it looking good. Neighbor tried to haul a scrap backhoe on a car trailer, back tires of pickup came off the ground and lost the trailer and hoe off the road. He is lucky he didn't roll...
My dimmer switch (hi-low) for the headlights came apart. Replaced with napa DS101, holes line up. Replaced screws and lock washers with new ones. Works like a champ now. Next project is to find a better head light that is brighter.
Lots of great members up in your area. Here a few treads you may like.
Tires and wheels are always hit and miss.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/general-polls/80349-pnw-2012-chehalis-summer-event.html
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/western-us-chapter/77974-pnw-info-thread.html...
Gulfway does not insure in Oregon, hagerty said no for two reasons: vehicle was not garaged and or it has a trailer. I ended up getting my agent (the progressive one) to expand my radius to 500 miles for a few more bucks. For now Im insured and can drive but now im afraid if progressive says...
Farm bureau is a no go in Oregon. Im just about out of options, progressive is the only one that will insure me and one quote is a 50 mile radius and the other is 200 mile. Initially I was going to put this truck to work part time when Im not working in construction. After putting the numbers...