What's Y'alls Winter Project

**olboatman** · 03-15-2018, 10:05 AM

Well I finally woke up after plowin another 27"!!!!! So much for the 8 to 12. BTW we are at 97" as of today cus I show each storm on my billing. Ken I will call you later or tomorrow and I see you couldn't wait to "get'er done". Goal this weekend is to get the Bronco ready for its new storage home and move the mx-13 into the garage asap. Can't wait to get into her after the Viper is done (waitin for new trim pump hoses) and startin to think about names for these rigs as I name just about everything.......any ideas....don't even think about it Ken. LOL
Gary

**FMP** · 03-15-2018, 10:15 AM

27"

**olboatman** · 03-15-2018, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by FMP

27"

Thats correct Frank AND we have another Northeaster commin next Tuesday.....I'm at least 6 wks behind on the house Im buildin as it was the foundation at first and now I can't get the frame done!!!!
Gary

**racervboat** · 03-15-2018, 10:29 AM

Well a viper is a snake , hint ?

**racervboat** · 03-15-2018, 10:30 AM

And checkmate is a chess move ?

**racervboat** · 03-15-2018, 10:32 AM

Gary I got the motor with the powerhead off so it was a 15 min tear down to get started on it .

**FMP** · 03-15-2018, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by olboatman

Thats correct Frank AND we have another Northeaster commin next Tuesday.....I'm at least 6 wks behind on the house Im buildin as it was the foundation at first and now I can't get the frame done!!!!
Gary

You'll probably need to pump out if dug considering the previous totals plus coming plus rain and melt depending on soil. You're now in the pool business. Wish we had those totals in that short a time

**Fear And Loathing** · 03-15-2018, 01:22 PM

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2700 miles and 48 hours in the drivers seat resulted in a 1997 Mirage and a 1997 stock offshore 260 ss. Boat and motor were nearly on opposite ends of the world or at least it felt that way while driving in the south east. Traffic sucks. I think a few rig changes and hydraulic steering are about all this one needs. This boat is said to be one of the last ones built by Mirage. Interestingly I got the original mso to both the boat and trailer.

**dgscroggs** · 03-15-2018, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Fear And Loathing

2700 miles and 48 hours in the drivers seat resulted in a 1997 Mirage and a 1997 stock offshore 260 ss. Boat and motor were nearly on opposite ends of the world or at least it felt that way while driving in the south east. Traffic sucks. I think a few rig changes and hydraulic steering are about all this one needs. This boat is said to be one of the last ones built by Mirage. Interestingly I got the original mso to both the boat and trailer.

very nice,nothin like ready to roll !!

**WillySteve** · 03-15-2018, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by FMP

Up here in the salty North we have businesses that apply rust proofing. I have used nothing but Krown rust proofing for decades. It's specific for the prevention of rust. Protects plastics, rubber, the whole truck gets it once and sometimes twice a year. It seeps and creeps into all the little hidden blind spots. We drill the a ,b pillers high and apply inside then plug. Also inner fenders , bedside behind lights, complete underside , inside frame rails , drill back side of rockers and then plug. Inside doors from upper frame down, jambs, hinges , mirror frame, mounts , under hood all seams, roof , the rack , behind grill, light pockets, rad support in and out. All chrome, front and back of bumpers which we paint with two part when new. The whole truck!
Every vehicle that I have and is driven in winter gets this.
I've seen 5yearold Duramax, Rams, Fords, with rotten cab corners and beds. Up here the roads are harsh , covered white with rock salt and salt brine from late October till mid April. Nothing lasts, not even a Toyota lol

Wow....and we just drive ours!!
'68, my 1st pickup bought in '71! Still drive'er today....BTW, Happy 50th 'ol Green!!!

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**FMP** · 03-15-2018, 05:30 PM

Good looking truck, that pic from here looks like you imposed the truck on the background. You just drive them here and it gets lighter every year.

**racervboat** · 03-15-2018, 05:46 PM

Give willy a break frank he didn't drive it through a grease pit every year hahaha. But yes that pic is somitn else????

**FMP** · 03-15-2018, 06:16 PM

Nice day here today , still winter below freezing but clear. Roads are salty white and because we're getting flurries tonight they had the salters and liquid salt brine sprayers laying it down this afternoon.
I'm sure Krown is in MN ?

**olboatman** · 03-15-2018, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by racervboat

Give willy a break frank he didn't drive it through a grease pit every year hahaha. But yes that pic is somitn else????

My 86 Ford 250 plow truck has 52k on her....only salt miles and I have sprayed her with chainsaw bar oil at least 7 times. Frame and drivetrain are great but the cab is gettin purty loose. Bought her 16 yrs ago as a Duelly cab without bed. Dumped the outer tires and put military studded X tread 10n ply 6" wide snow tires on her. With a half ton in the bed she goes thru 2'plus snow like its dry pavement BUT when ya stick her it takes TWO trucks to get her out!!!
Gary

**FMP** · 03-15-2018, 06:54 PM

Probably find a clean cab down south. Blast the chassis clean and two part epoxy it. Swap the rest and good for ever if you oil it yearly.
Yup two Fords to get one unstuck,
Just kidding