Dr. Jack

*reapereviltwin* · 12-18-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MrQ

Damn well better be a Texas Edition...

...if it has to be a Chevy.

LOL, yepper, Texas Edition, sorry but I have always liked Chevy trucks, couldn't get the discounts from Ford, got almost 9K knocked off with the trade in and discounts.

MrQ · 12-18-2010, 05:49 PM

Lol. I was kidding man, heck I drive Dodge Ram.

*lynchy wa* · 12-18-2010, 06:22 PM

That hood looks sweet as Reaper, love that look mate.

*reapereviltwin* · 12-18-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lynchy wa

That hood looks sweet as Reaper, love that look mate.

Thanks Lynchy wa, the scoop on your X caught my eye!!!

*gmanpaint* · 12-18-2010, 06:42 PM

Pretty snazzy rig Mike, is it a 1/2 ton?

*reapereviltwin* · 12-18-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gmanpaint

Pretty snazzy rig Mike, is it a 1/2 ton?

No, 3/4 ton, with the extras for towing, 5.3 rated at 315hp (don't know the tourqe) towing capicity of 10k, much better than the one I had. (and the payments are 60 bucks less) took the extended warrenty on the electronics.

*gmanpaint* · 12-18-2010, 06:55 PM

3/4 ton, thats a relief! Good deal there dude!

Let the mods begin! LOL

*Glen4X4* · 12-18-2010, 10:08 PM

A Chevy!

Lol, J/k man at least its American and I like full size Chevy pickups too, they're my next favorite to a Ford

Looks like a pretty nice truck.

*reapereviltwin* · 12-19-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen4X4

A Chevy!

Lol, J/k man at least its American and I like full size Chevy pickups too, they're my next favorite to a Ford

Looks like a pretty nice truck.

Thanks Glen. I did try a Ford dealer first for a F250, but I wasn't entitled to the incentives from Ford like I was from Chevy. (a difference of $5,000, this includes trade in value). Since it is a Texas Edition, it has the 6 speed tranny,5.3 instead of the 4.8, locking rear diff, and some other do-dads. I don't like the 20" wheels, more $ when replacing. (isn't it odd, the bigger the hole in the tire with less rubber it cost more)

*Glen4X4* · 12-19-2010, 10:18 AM

That's nice, my dads 1500 has the 5.3 not sure if its 5 or 6spd and has an LS rear and seems to do well but he doesn't haul like you're going to be. And yeah I hear ya on the tire price, I see that at work alot and doesn't make much sense to me either.

*reapereviltwin* · 12-24-2010, 09:42 AM

got a spare tire carrier being built, will be fitting into the hitch, and of course will have a hinge on it to fold down, but I am also having a "table" attached to the backside to act as a work platform. (35" squared) This will be made out of wood instead of heavier metal.
Wood will have to be replaced as it weathers and wears, but that is what i perfer.
Pics to follow when complete.

*gmanpaint* · 12-24-2010, 09:51 AM

Why not a round table the same size as the spare tire? It will be hidden that way when the spare is upright. I like the concept, but if it shows (square), it will look kinda funky, don't ya think?

*Glen4X4* · 12-24-2010, 09:53 AM

Sounds cool, you maybe alright for a couple years if you get the pressure treated stuff, we've have it on the utility trailer as walls and have had that for about 8 years and within the last year its finally really showing wear from the weather.

*Scott B.* · 12-24-2010, 09:55 AM

You don't want your food in contact with pressure treated wood. Those chemicals used are nasty - and really not good for your health.

While a good idea for longevity reasons, not a good idea for health reasons.

*reapereviltwin* · 12-24-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gmanpaint

Why not a round table the same size as the spare tire? It will be hidden that way when the spare is upright. I like the concept, but if it shows (square), it will look kinda funky, don't ya think?

Good point Gregg, round it is.

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Originally Posted by Glen4X4

Sounds cool, you maybe alright for a couple years if you get the pressure treated stuff, we've have it on the utility trailer as walls and have had that for about 8 years and within the last year its finally really showing wear from the weather.

Yepper, it will be treated so it will last longer. I was thinking of maybe 2-3 years life out of it, but getting close to 8 if I can sounds very good.

*gmanpaint* · 12-24-2010, 09:58 AM

Dip the wood in liquid rubber or liquid plastic?

Make it out of light weight Alum?

Are you going to have a fold down support leg with a foot base?

*Scott B.* · 12-24-2010, 10:05 AM

3 coats of spar varnish will help the wood last for many years. And, you can always sand and re-coat the wood every year or two...

*reapereviltwin* · 12-24-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott B.

You don't want your food in contact with pressure treated wood. Those chemicals used are nasty - and really not good for your health.

While a good idea for longevity reasons, not a good idea for health reasons.

Oh no, it's not for any type of food prep, not an eating place, just for maintance work.

*reapereviltwin* · 12-24-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by gmanpaint

Dip the wood in liquid rubber or liquid plastic?

Make it out of light weight Alum?

Are you going to have a fold down support leg with a foot base?

if feasable will have a fold down leg support, if not will have a seperate support leg of jackstand. Proably will stay as wood for now.

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Originally Posted by Scott B.

3 coats of spar varnish will help the wood last for many years. And, you can always sand and re-coat the wood every year or two...

Likes this idea too

*gmanpaint* · 12-24-2010, 10:19 AM

Pressure treated wood out gasses. If it is real green, it is wet, leave it alone. After some time (3-6 mo) it is okay to stain, paint, or varnish.

If you use non treated wood, you can use a oil based primer and ext paints with UV properties. Spar varnish will work also on non treated wood. Something to think about.

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12-18-2010, 06:42 PM	#285
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12-18-2010, 06:55 PM	#287
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs	3/4 ton, thats a relief! Good deal there dude! Let the mods begin! LOL __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

12-18-2010, 10:08 PM	#288
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,438 Vehicle Specs	A Chevy! Lol, J/k man at least its American and I like full size Chevy pickups too, they're my next favorite to a Ford Looks like a pretty nice truck. __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

12-19-2010, 10:18 AM	#290
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,438 Vehicle Specs	That's nice, my dads 1500 has the 5.3 not sure if its 5 or 6spd and has an LS rear and seems to do well but he doesn't haul like you're going to be. And yeah I hear ya on the tire price, I see that at work alot and doesn't make much sense to me either. __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

12-24-2010, 09:42 AM	#291
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12-24-2010, 09:51 AM	#292
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs	Why not a round table the same size as the spare tire? It will be hidden that way when the spare is upright. I like the concept, but if it shows (square), it will look kinda funky, don't ya think? __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

12-24-2010, 09:53 AM	#293
Glen4X4 Elite Explorer McClure, Pa. 96,97 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6,438 Vehicle Specs	Sounds cool, you maybe alright for a couple years if you get the pressure treated stuff, we've have it on the utility trailer as walls and have had that for about 8 years and within the last year its finally really showing wear from the weather. __________________ 96 Explorer XLT TT/Shackles 33's 4.88's 03 Silverado 1500 LS 4X4

12-24-2010, 09:55 AM	#294
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,457 Vehicle Specs	You don't want your food in contact with pressure treated wood. Those chemicals used are nasty - and really not good for your health. While a good idea for longevity reasons, not a good idea for health reasons. __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

12-24-2010, 09:58 AM	#296
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs	Dip the wood in liquid rubber or liquid plastic? Make it out of light weight Alum? Are you going to have a fold down support leg with a foot base? __________________ The Black Hole Pugly

12-24-2010, 10:05 AM	#297
Scott B. Elite Ranger GA '93 Ranger XLT, 06 FX4 L2 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 2,457 Vehicle Specs	3 coats of spar varnish will help the wood last for many years. And, you can always sand and re-coat the wood every year or two... __________________ Scott NRA Life Member EMT-I, UFWDA Chief Instructor 1993 Ranger XLT V8, Modified 2006 Ranger FX4 Level II, Modified

12-24-2010, 10:19 AM	#300
gmanpaint Torsion Bar Free since 2010 94 XLT-95 FX4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,926 Vehicle Specs	Pressure treated wood out gasses. If it is real green, it is wet, leave it alone. After some time (3-6 mo) it is okay to stain, paint, or varnish. If you use non treated wood, you can use a oil based primer and ext paints with UV properties. Spar varnish will work also on non treated wood. Something to think about. __________________ The Black Hole Pugly