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OT: high gas prices and strange purchases

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Orig. Posting Date User Name Edit Date Msg No.
Jun-13-2008 12:23PM Latka   845221
Jun-13-2008 08:46AM QuickSilver   845187
Jun-13-2008 06:23AM WeirdEh   845156
Jun-13-2008 05:41AM Martin Greenbank   845152
Jun-13-2008 05:19AM Se7en Edited: Jun-13-2008 05:19AM   845148
Jun-13-2008 05:16AM Cranium   845145
Jun-13-2008 05:13AM mtgibby   845144
Jun-13-2008 05:03AM WeirdEh   845142

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 Posted: Jun-13-2008 12:23PM
Latka
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Adam, you and Bob B can hang out together in your old RVs and listen to 8-tracks together.  I'm kidding of course.  Bob's RV is some sort of prehistoric beast, but it sure gets him all over hell and back!  I dig your mid 70s rig.


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 Posted: Jun-13-2008 08:46AM
QuickSilver
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I love the simplicity and humbleness of your existence there WeirdEh. I am rethiking a lot of stuff lately.

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Check The For Sale
1967 Austin Mini Moke & Other Bits

QuickSilversVille: Go Classic Or Go Home

 Posted: Jun-13-2008 06:23AM
WeirdEh
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Se7en - would love to however south of the border health insurance is not easily possible.  she does look good and has only 63k on the odo but unfortunately she has water damage inside mostly ceiling and right side. not to mention the PO has had a go or to at the "temp fix" wiring. and for some unknown reason the bench seats for the bed and table have been partly dis-assembled so are unuseable??

and the water has caused mold- most panels will be removed and replaced.

not a total rebuild but a serious refresh. will be sweet when complete.

 

Martin - I don't think real fun fur is avail any longer. 


If it breaks, Improve it !

 Posted: Jun-13-2008 05:41AM
Martin Greenbank
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Can u still get 'fun-fur'?

Martin.

My mind's made up - don't bother me with facts!

 

 

 Posted: Jun-13-2008 05:19AM
 Edited:  Jun-13-2008 05:19AM
Se7en
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Looks to be in darn nice shape for a 34 year old RV.  Redo it next winter.  Take it out this summer and enjoy it in the beautiful country up your way.  Have fun and use it in good health.  Tow a Mini to MME 2008!

SE7EN

 Posted: Jun-13-2008 05:16AM
Cranium
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cool.. vintage family truckster.. does it have the optional rally fun pack?

Cranium
Inner and outer sills, left and right door steps, left-right-front-rear floors, and inner wings welded in place.  Moving to the boot area, then to the a-panels/front end.  Should have the welding done in 3 more years! :)

Battery Box removed, and rear valence removed.  Time to clean up the rust, and find the holes.

 Posted: Jun-13-2008 05:13AM
mtgibby
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Nicce!

Mmmmmmm!  Fun fur! 

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"You must remember this: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."  - Christopher Robin

 Posted: Jun-13-2008 05:03AM
WeirdEh
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I have always been behind the curve. and this latest purchase amplifies that. she is a vintage 1974 complete with shower tub and potty. so far everything works. (just got the fridge to fire up)  needs the interior "freshened" - which means gutted and replaced. drive train is solid and safe. Has the bullet proof 318 engine on a one ton frame.

 

 

Should mention also has a brand new CB radio and fun fur on the dash!! 


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