stevasaurus 22,230 #76 Posted January 19, 2013 Great pictures Craig...I think you are very lucky to still be here. Can you carry a cup of coffee yet with the crutches? When I had my knee surgery, I was laid up like you are. That is the first time I saw the Tella Tubbie thing. When they did their little TV skit...it was about a bunch of little kids puddle jumping in the rain. They were destroying puddles. It made me realize how sometimes we miss the really simple pleasures in life, and how great it is to be a kid. At that time, I would have given anything to be able to do that again. Guess what...I make a point to do that anytime it rains anymore...also snow angles (although we have not had snow yet). Take your time healing Mate. :) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 473 #77 Posted January 20, 2013 Hey Craig, Hope your feeling better.Here's a replacement for your truck that I came across today. Looks like good winter traction! Enjoy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #78 Posted January 20, 2013 just released lost video of Craig, age 6, honing his winter driving skills! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #79 Posted January 20, 2013 That's a neat find Don, obviously those were my pre barrel roll days, before I made my current thrill show truely spectacular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,938 #80 Posted January 20, 2013 I'd like to try that truck out. Talk about a "Circus Bear on a Tricycle"!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #81 Posted January 23, 2013 I'm still in shock...Doc took the cast off today, and put nothing back on it...wants me in PT now. Seems a bit soon to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,557 #82 Posted January 23, 2013 Shopping for a truck yet.....maybe a Dodge ? Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #83 Posted January 23, 2013 I was gonna ask you, how you like yours Mike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #84 Posted January 23, 2013 CHEVY! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #85 Posted January 23, 2013 Stick with a Bowtie Craig, you'll be happier. I have an 09 Silverado 1500 that I love. We've put 95,000 miles on it so far without even one trip back to the dealer for warranty work. Matt :flags-texas: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,557 #86 Posted January 23, 2013 I like it....but its a fuel hog and not a practical daily driver. Gets 11-12 mpg unloaded. Its an "04" 2500 4x4 Quad cab with the HEMI motor and a 5 speed auto. The mileage only drops two mpg towing my camper which is a good thing. My last truck was a 1/2 ton Chevy with the 5.3 and it managed to get 14mpg unloaded but plummeted to 8 towing the camper. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,938 #87 Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) I guess I'm "Truck shopping" too. My check engine light came on in my 05 Colorado with the 5 banger. 124,000 mi. I have a misfire code and a low idle code. Dealer checked it out and I have 75% cylinder leakage in no. 5, 73% in no.1 and over 60% in no. 3. Real common problem. bad valve seats that sink into the head. Looking at over 2 g's to fix. Edited January 23, 2013 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #88 Posted January 23, 2013 I've heard that the Febuary, president's day sales are the best time of the year to buy new...to get the best deals...can anyone confirm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,938 #89 Posted January 23, 2013 I've heard that the Febuary, president's day sales are the best time of the year to buy new...to get the best deals...can anyone confirm? They call it presidents day because if you want to buy a new truck you need a lot of "dead presidents!' 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #90 Posted January 23, 2013 Craig, Taking cast off and getting into PT is the big benefit of having ORIF(Open reduction,internal fixation). if they just casted a fracture, you have to wait 4-6 weeks in cast then remove and then PT. by putting in plates and screws (better than grade 8) you can start PT and get range of motion and strength back sooner. of course PT will be painful! PT person: Mr AMC Rules, you are gonna hate me, but I'll have you walking soon" :rolleyes: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,557 #91 Posted January 23, 2013 I bet there are some killer deals on 2012 leftover trucks. Are you going full size? Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #92 Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) I think I am going back to full size Mike...saw virtually no difference in MPG driving that little S-10. Thinking about giving a full size Toyota Tundra a test drive...dealer is right around the corner. Edited January 24, 2013 by BLACKiceTRUCKER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRE1992 135 #93 Posted January 24, 2013 I guess I'm "Truck shopping" too. My check engine light came on in my 05 Colorado with the 5 banger. 124,000 mi. I have a misfire code and a low idle code. Dealer checked it out and I have 75% cylinder leakage in no. 5, 73% in no.1 and over 60% in no. 3. Real common problem. bad valve seats that sink into the head. Looking at over 2 g's to fix. My cousin had the same problem with his 2005 GMC Canyon, GMC replaced the entire head last year for free out of warranty. Look it up, there might be a recall. -Charles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #94 Posted January 24, 2013 Craig, looks like you have another problem looks like plantar wart on foot photo? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,938 #95 Posted January 24, 2013 I got a letter 2 years ago increasing GM's warranty on the head to unlimited years and 100,000 mi. Mine has 124,000. how many on his? The place I took it to 1/2 the guys in the shop I used to work with and the other half I grew up with including the Svc. Manager. If there was a way to get it fixed under warranty, I'm positive they would have told me about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #96 Posted January 25, 2013 Craig, looks like you have another problem looks like plantar wart on foot photo? Good eye Don, been there most of my adult life...has never been a problem though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #97 Posted January 25, 2013 Craig, Don't worry...we'll dig it out in June! :tools-spork: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #98 Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) Very pleased...completed my 1st PT visit today. I'm now wearing two shoes, and bearing some weight while walking on crutches. This coming Monday will be one month since the day of the accident...feels like I'm back on the fast track. :handgestures-thumbsup: Edited January 29, 2013 by BLACKiceTRUCKER 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 111 #99 Posted January 30, 2013 Congrats on your progress and good luck with the rest of it. :handgestures-thumbupright: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #100 Posted January 31, 2013 I love by big trucks (Dodge Cummins) but if I were to buy new I'd be split between a new Cummins ($$$$$) or a Toyota Tacoma. All my trucks at work are 2008-2011 Tacomas and they are very nice! Take a ride in a 4 door with the longer (5.5'?) bed and the upgraded engine. Very comfortable to drive and maneuver. Great stock sound system, good mpgs, good visibility, and POWER! I'm against anything foreign but these newer Tacomas are really nice in my opinion. http://suvtime.com/2011-toyota-tacoma/ Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
