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Bring some zip ties to secure the lights as the magnetic bases won't hold on the aluminum body.

Better before the snow flies at least. Maybe the aspens will be changing by now. I have to thank hndrsonj and m38inmaine for making me get back in touch with the guy (sorry Mark, didn't think you'd want to drive there from Maine to pick it up since he wouldn't ship it). I've known about this...

Well I'll have a rebuildable core if you want to go that way (although I've already promised the head to m38inMaine if he needs it and I'll be taking the oil pan). Luckily I have the time and can drive to Cheyenne and back for about the cost of shipping one of the White Owl engines. Also...

Well I'm getting stymied every step of the way. The shop won't give me any dollar estimates on any work. I keep getting "I can't tell you until I get in there." I asked for a simple price on just putting the head kit in (which at this point I think is a waste of time) and he wouldn't even do...

When I was a claims adjuster one of the hardest things I had to do was meet with the families of those killed in an auto accident. Usually it was at the wrecking yard as they were gathering their loved ones belongings. You feel helpless trying to comfort someone while getting them to sign...

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt, etc. I'd prefer not having to drive 2200 miles but then again I'd also prefer not having to replace the engine. Still need to wait on the shop diagnosis but if it's going to take more than 15 hours of labor (which is likely) it'd be cheaper to go new motor...

They quoted me $400 for shipping. That seemed reasonable. I may be driving back to WY if the Cheyenne motor is still available.

Yeh I've thought of that a time or two.

Loaded the Goat this afternoon in order to take to Hank Storbeck's Garage tomorrow. Two things I noticed that dampen my enthusiasm: 1) in checking the oil before start up I noticed it's several quarts over the full level. As I just changed the oil after the radiator issue it should be dead on...

Just didn't want him thinking he was going to get a quick reply. All information is appreciated but we see a lot of these pop up with folks wondering if it was their breath or something that kept a reply from the OP.

I'm going hard after one of these in the near future. Travel distance, after purchase, will be about 350 miles. Would it be better to drop the front end loader onto a trailer for that trip or more hassle than it's worth? How is the handling without the front end loader but with the back hoe...

Hope you realize the thread is 8 years old.

Nasty. Still your engine and engine compartment look cleaner than mine.

I'm willing to bet they didn't pay taxes on $4,000,000. That's what "business deductions" are for. And just like certain streets can be restricted so "corporations" driving 18 wheelers or other large trucks aren't allowed to use them I imagine boat ramps could be restricted for the same...

Didn't say they didn't pay taxes. I lived in Kent for 2 years so know about the taxes in the area. But it's one thing to build a public use item figuring the average "tax payer" is going to use it a couple of times a month (if that) versus multiple times a day. Traffic at a public boat...

To be fair the group is trying to stop a commercial enterprise from using public boat ramps. They are using sensationalist news stories to do it but I can see their point on this. If the company is making $4,000,000-$6,000,000 per year they can afford to rent a boat ramp versus hogging a...

The problem is perception. Every black rifle is an "assault rifle" no matter what and anything that resembles anything that was once military is still military and shouldn't be owned by individuals (according to some). Luckily in TX we can still tell a busybody that has something negative to...

Prayers for all involved. Last report I heard was that it's moved up to 4 fatalities (all on the bus). My fear is that it was a mechanical issue on the DUKW. Not that it matters in the Grand Scheme of Life but it will look bad toward our hobby (even though this was a commercial enterprise).

Big advantage with wheeled armor is driving to local events or, even if shipped, being able to drive in a parade or just down the street to Sonic. If I get the Goat (I know it's not armor) fixed by Veteran's Day I'll be driving it about 45 miles each way for a parade as the wife's M37 will be...

From the picture it looks like both were traveling the same direction and one (appears to have been the bus) tried changing lanes into the other.