andydew

looked like a swing axle to me too, but wasn't 100% sure. Limited travel is the first issue.

I fabbed up a turbo setup on my first car as well, but I had issues from day one. never got it running great, and when it did, i had to be real careful not to get it too hot. If I were to go back in time, I'd of paid for a professionally built turbo motor, or I'd have just committed to a subie or ecotech. Before considering turbos, engines, trans, suspension uprgades, I'd suggest just duning what ya got and making a fun time of it. I dumped more like $20k in mine. Started with a beam car, and upgrade by upgrade, you get deeper and deeper. Before you head down that road, I'd agree with sandawg, to learn the dunes, see how you like the car feel, and possibly consider purchasing a little more car down the road sometime. It is a buyers market right now, and looks like it will be for quite some time.

Valley of fire looks awesome. I'm gonna have to plan a trip there when the kiddos are a bit older. Nice pics!

Yah, I guess I forgot about my good camera sitting on the shelf . I didn't get any pics. We ended up with friends, swimming all day. I took it upon myself to be the arm cannon, chucking squashy pool toys at the kids. Eventually it was the adults at war. Needless to say, my shoulder is still recovering

Teaching our kids how to swim, we all had a good time; grilling all day, only to finish off the night in the spa watching fireworks!

Great bbq and a sunburn; doesn't get more better

Got my brand new radiator back from Grant. It looks great. It's maybe an 1/8" taller, so getting the mounting bolts in was a challenge, but whalla, it's in! I contemplated ordering one off ebay, for like $150, but despite my searching, I couldn't find an exact fit. I thought about buying one, and heli arcing new spouts to make it right, but I decided to just have funco do it. It ran $501, so quite a bit more than I was hoping for, but it's done, and I'm ready to dune once again

I had a set of lil' sportster suspension seats in my first rail. From what I remember, they are the narrowest suspension seats made.

Don't know if the pic helps, but they were awesome!

I also found this link for you:

http://www.redart.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=203&Itemid=21

I think they are 19" as well, so seats may not be an option without a little fabbing on your frame.

Awesome^

So no trade on the merc. We drove 9 hrs. one way on a trade deal that was supposed to be solid. After the guy backed out, he was a man of his word, and did kick down a few bucks for my fuel as promised; but not quite half, and nevermind our grueling 22 hour day.

lesson learned...

the deal's not done till it's done

That would help, huh?

Sorry; they are roughly 54" wide x 20" tall

I have these 2 windows that I got for my cargo box trailer that's now gone, which I never installed, and it is time to sell them.

They are tinted sliding windows, with interior trim and screens. They were used when I got them, and have a few minor scuffs, but have been in my garage for several years. Install them on your cargo box, toyhauler, doghouse, whatever. Asking $80 for both

^ trade trade trade buddy! It's sounding like I'll be doing some trading myself here shortly

....and I think 3 of those views were me

Thanks guys!

I've gotten a few bites off CL so far. I have a guy currently considering trading me his '47 merc.

Good , good, good! I had just checked and saw ups had them waiting for you at your front door

Thanks again!

Thanks again Fred

IM INTERESTED IN THE TIRES AND WHEELS WILL YOU SHIP THEM? IM IN TAFT CA 93268 THANKS FRED

PM sent

I'll look into what it'll cost, and let you know

Selling my original wheels and tires from my first trike build. Tires are in decent condition, but different sizes. Need to see the top of my work bench again

Asking $20 for all 3

that's awesome!

My lil' guy brings me so much joy, I know you's will do the same for you; congrats!

Thought I'd chime in...I had the same questions when I had to buy my wife her quad. I wanted the yfz, but she couldn't make up her mind. She's only a bucktwenty, and although warned it was too much bike for a girl, and a first time rider, she decided on the raptor....why...............................................

Reverse

Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) was the lone voice on the committee that opposed the continued theft of trust funds monies.

Really? Unbelievable

This all sounds like the same " redistribution of wealth" that "our" president keeps proclaiming

ACTION ALERT : OHV Funds Under Attack!

Rider Alert!

OHV Grant Program being slashed by more than 50%!!!

Dear ASA Member;

A proposal made by Senator Joe Simitian, which slashes OHV grant funding by 50%, is being considered by the State Assembly tomorrow, May 31st. If this proposal is adopted, more than half of the funding for the US Forest Service, BLM, and many County Parks will be redirected away from the state's OHV Program. This is NOT A LOAN, BUT A TAKING of money which will never be repaid. You must act IMMEDIATELY in order to make a difference. Call your local state representatives, or members of the Assembly Budget Committee (click here for a list), as well as your local news outlets to let them know that this misuse of OHV funding is not acceptable and not appropriate. Most importantly, this action, if unchallenged, will lead to massive closures of USFS, BLM, and County OHV Park lands. As we have seen many times in the past, once an OHV area closes, it never re-opens.

The funding being taken is from taxes paid on gasoline used by OHV recreationists, and should be used to maintain OHV recreational opportunities. The OHV community has always paid its own way, and has never depended on General Tax Funds or Park Bond Acts. How is it right to redirect funds collected from OHV recreation, and use them for ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN SUPPORT OF OHV RECREATION?

Finally, the proposal made by Senator Simitian is supposedly only to be in effect for three years. Really!? Do they expect us to believe that after getting a taste of $21 million a year for three years, the state will be able to wean itself off of the taking and return the funding to OHV? Just like OHV opportunity areas, once funding is lost, it never comes back. If anyone doubts this, check out the state's record on repaying loans from the OHV program...it never happens. The OHMVR Commission's 2011 report (available for viewing at ohv.parks.ca.gov) on page 9 shows that over $160,000,000 borrowed from the OHV Trust Fund, has never been paid back! When will we learn? Where will this all end?

Stand up now. Let your voice be heard and make your calls today! The OHV Grants Program is vital to continued availability of OHV opportunities in California.

Here is a list of people to send your message to:

Assembly Member Richard S. Gordon - Chair (Dem-21)

Tel. (916) 319-2021 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (916) 319-2021 end_of_the_skype_highlighting / Fax. (916) 319-2121

Assembly Member Betsy Butler - (Dem-53)

Tel. (916) 319-2053 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (916) 319-2053 end_of_the_skype_highlighting / Fax. (916) 319-2153

Assembly Member Jared Huffman - (Dem-6)

Tel. (916) 319-2006 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (916) 319-2006 end_of_the_skype_highlighting / Fax. (916) 319-2106

Assembly Member Brian W. Jones - (Rep-30)

Tel. (916) 319-2077 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (916) 319-2077 end_of_the_skype_highlighting / Fax. (916) 319-2177

Assembly Member David G. Valadao - (Rep-30)

Tel. (916) 319-2030 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (916) 319-2030 end_of_the_skype_highlighting / Fax. (916) 319-2130

Assembly Member Bob Blumenfield - Dem. Alternate (Dem-40)

Tel. (916) 319-2040 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (916) 319-2040 end_of_the_skype_highlighting / Fax. (916) 319-2140

Assembly Member Jim Nielsen - Rep. Alternate (Rep-2)

Tel. (916) 319-2002 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (916) 319-2002 end_of_the_skype_highlighting / Fax. (916) 319-2102

We appreciate your support!

Great report. I like the dino tracks... I'd love to get the kids up there someday

Anybody going to Riverside National Cemetery tomorrow???

We have a family reunion every memorial day, with my inlaws. Not certain if we will be there for sure, but my sister in law has a boyfriend/fiance buried there. He died when an IED took out their humvee. That was a heartbreaking time for the whole family. I remember the funeral and the memorial service like it was yesterday. His dad, a baptist pastor, performed his son's funeral service. Whole lot of tears flowing that day for sure. We remember him every year, as he gave so much, as all our vetrans have, so that we can enjoy our freedom

1959 GM PD 4104 coach.

This was a cross country greyhound bus back in the day, converted to a motorhome.

Nicknamed project " Old's Cool". We like everyone else, are downsizing a bit.

Class A Diesel pusher

Sleeps 6 adults

140 gallon diesel

25 gallon gas (generator)

140 gallon fresh water

120 gallon grey

65 gallon black

40 gallons propane

Onan 6.5k generator

Small Cam 350 Cummins Turbo Diesel engine, turned up to appx 400 hp

Eaton 13 speed manual trans (w/ granny low... excellent for launching your boat)

power steering

Jakes engine brake

Full air bag suspension w/ switches: front squat, rear squat, and rear lift

Hitch receiver

22.5" Aluminum wheels

new Dometic refridgerator

new Dometic oven/range

All new faucets

granite countertops

carpet and pergo wood flooring

real solid oak hardwood cabinetry

2 a/c units

2 propane funraces

queen size master bed

2 new ultra leather sofa / sleepers

2 new ultra leather captains chairs

Chrome cockpit upgrades

Am/Fm/CD stereo

2 tvs; 1 new lcd flatscreen with DVD player

Microwave

Large bathroom w/Full size residential shower

Large hallway Wardrobe/ storage

Full basement passthrough storage

4 batteries for chassis

4 batteries for camping

12 volt inverter

full city hookups

24 ' race pattern awning

I get thumbs up everywhere I go with this. Starts up a conversation evrytime I stop. I've owned her for about 7 years now, and fully expecting to keep this for decades, I've invested between $50-$60k.

I'm asking $29,000 and considering offers.

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Thanks; my wife snapped this on her iphone

Had to dig for this thread, but I couldn't pass up posting this pic. This is the younger of our twins, Bailey. This was right after her second buggy ride in the sand