Tractorhead 8,611 #101 Posted November 11, 2019 as i mentioned, let the old Lady workin without a hurry (Oldie rulez) nice slope there, good idea with the Truck ramps. Good to read, you‘re both safe back home. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #102 Posted November 23, 2019 Got it some new "Simulators" I think it makes it look like a whole 'nother ride... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,566 #103 Posted November 23, 2019 Looks excellent Jeff!! It's amazing how some shiny wheels will dress up a vehicle. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #104 Posted November 23, 2019 Gave the old “Chivey” some bling! NICE! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,393 #105 Posted November 24, 2019 gettin too classy ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #106 Posted November 24, 2019 13 hours ago, tom2p said: gettin too classy ! Wait till I shoot some actual color on it 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #107 Posted November 25, 2019 Color? It has plenty already Jeff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1995 520H+96+97 935 #108 Posted November 25, 2019 That C-30 looks straight enough to be painted BLACK. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,393 #109 Posted November 25, 2019 sheesh next he could lookin for a cowl induction hood ! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #110 Posted November 25, 2019 Maybe the hood (and what’s under it) from the (Malibu?) would look good on the hauler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #111 Posted November 25, 2019 4 hours ago, pullstart said: Maybe the hood (and what’s under it) from the (Malibu?) would look good on the hauler? That lil motor hiding under this hood? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #112 Posted November 25, 2019 That’ll drop right in! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #113 Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) @PeacemakerJack @pullstart. @JCM @elcamino/wheelhorse Bringing in the new year with this ole rig... Took another load of firewood over to my parents today all went well over and most the way back about 35 miles or so home I stopped for some gas left out made the 2-3 shift and the rails locked up in neutral could budge the shifter sitting have way in the lane of travel and the shoulder, knocked on the door of a house next to where it stopped he pulled out of harm's way while I popped the shifter out and pried the fork/rail back to allow shifting and on my merry way home all before dark... BTW 10+mpg there and back and see the elevation on the mountain ... Happy New Year! Edited January 1, 2020 by WVHillbilly520H 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #114 Posted January 1, 2020 Glad you could get back on the road in a jiffy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #115 Posted January 2, 2020 Worked it some more this evening , 3 ton of stone before the rain sets in... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #116 Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) @PeacemakerJack, @pullstart, @elcamino/wheelhorse , @JCM, worked the ole dude some here today used the eMax to start (moving a dirt pile next to my new garden) loading dirt and hauling just down the drive next to my in-laws garden, got 3 decent size loads moved today got 2-3 more to go, enjoy... Edited April 18, 2020 by WVHillbilly520H 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #117 Posted April 19, 2020 That kinda eliminates the need for a 1 bottom plow now, huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 8,651 #118 Posted April 19, 2020 Love those GM chassis cabs 2 or 4 wheel drive, they get the job done and look and sound good while doing it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #119 Posted April 19, 2020 21 minutes ago, pullstart said: That kinda eliminates the need for a 1 bottom plow now, huh? Nah... That pile of dirt was from digging out for the red tractor shed... Was just waiting for the right time and equipment to get it moved. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #120 Posted April 19, 2020 Finished hauling 2 more loads today... Leveled out the spot where the pile was... @JCM, Then went and filled the gas tank up with non-E and stopped by the local Chevy dealer on my way back home... This red 3500 HD single cab 4x4 Duramax and 10spd Allison only $51k before a sweet flat dump would be added , better not momma would have my hide ... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,157 #121 Posted April 19, 2020 4 hours ago, WVHillbilly520H said: 3500 HD single cab 4x4 Duramax and 10spd Allison Neat enough for what they are but I'd choose the rig you have all day everyday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #122 Posted April 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Neat enough for what they are but I'd choose the rig you have all day everyday. Well the 79 was "cheap" enough and has yet not done what was asked of it... But I will say from close friends that Duramax/Allison is hard to beat loaded and sipping the fuel... That ole 454 likes to drink the dead dinosaurs like they're going outta style empty or loaded. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #123 Posted April 23, 2020 You can buy a lot of fuel for that 454 with the monthly payment of a brand new rig... ask me how I know... That “Red Hot” is the red I wanted in my new Silverado, but the dealer found everything else I was looking for in the “Cajun Red” that I ended up with... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #124 Posted April 23, 2020 @pullstart, so after a a few weeks with the Turbo 4... What's your thoughts on it as a "truck" engine? vs the tried and true 5.3L V8. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,733 #125 Posted April 23, 2020 Jeff, it’s surely a truck! When pulling the dump box, you can tell it’s there and economy suffers. It’s using all the horse powers for sure! Driving around town, running here and there, etc... it’s excellent! That’s what we have it for and it’ll do just dandy for such an occasion. On the other hand, I’m excited to get Norman out of storage and have him on the road again! When I was 17 or so, I bought a ‘96 VW Jetta. I had numerous Digifant I and II series VDubs. I gave the “new” Jetta to my brother to borrow while I bombed around in my ‘81-‘83 VW Rabbit with the 1.6 Diesel. It was unpredictable and dirty and noisy and a blast to drive over the modern automatic car. Shortly after I got myself a pickup and never went back to cars. Some times I question why I bought a brand new vehicle in the first place when I could’ve gone down south for a nice 4x4 that was 10-20 years old like I did for Norman... but the past is the past. I’m happy to have my new truck but don’t plan to continue that pattern forever! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
