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  1. ThundahBeagle

    Interesting take on vehicle modification

    Not correct. In case of serious accident resulting in death, your vehicle is not just towed away to the wrecking yard, it is impounded. And they do indeed then conduct an inspection. To which the opposite insurance and investigators get a copy. If they are quick enough, they may also get to...
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    Interesting take on vehicle modification

    I dont disagree with this, either
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    Interesting take on vehicle modification

    Insurance isnt just to pay out someone who owns another car that you've hit. It also pays to have your own vehicle repaired. Especially in a "no-fault" state. If you are out of spec (whether it be declared equipment or stated use of vehicle) and are deemed the cause of an accident, your...
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    Interesting take on vehicle modification

    In the White Mountains of NH, people are already being billed for SAR if they have shown total neglect in preparation. In Massachusetts, a lot of these Aussie type regulations are being followed. The plan thus far has been to tighten annual vehicle inspection regulations, but after that, to...
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    Interesting take on vehicle modification

    I'm gonna have to politely disagree with you here, Drax. And this is coming from a guy who is a skeptic: Yes insurance is there to CYA. It's also there to cover you if the other person isnt insured. Yes, if there is a crash and the other person says your lights blinded them, if the crash is...
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    Interesting take on vehicle modification

    Great tune. Written by Bruce Springsteen and "given" to Manfred Mann
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    To pintle or not to pintle?

    To be fair, I dont know that I would like 105F, unless it was a dry heat. Even then
  8. ThundahBeagle

    Time for a New Truck--MPG is a Priority

    Ok, 25 mile stretch. This was taken after I'd been really gentle with it for a while, then planted my foot in it a while, then parked.
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    Time for a New Truck--MPG is a Priority

    There have been good suggestions here but a bare bones 2500 isnt likely one of them. No comfort on top of harsh ride x 8 thousand miles doesnt sound like a good combo. And Is diesel still worth it? As previously noted, any modification or external add-ons hurt mpg except maybe something like a...
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    To pintle or not to pintle?

    Funny how it's all relative. It was single digits last night, and that's not even the worst weve had it. Ice storm a day ago, and more than 2 feet of snow last weekend. And in between, the temperature rose above freezing and fell sharply, making roads slick as a skating rink. Yup, I'm looking...
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    Ultimate camp shoe?

    Someone else said they pack 3 pair of shoes. I pack 2. A Teva sandal for water or any form of beach, and Oboz Bridger hiking boots. They come in light leather or leather and mesh. Best hiking boot I've ever bought. Sure, theres more expensive stuff out there but it's too rich for my blood and...
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    To pintle or not to pintle?

    Well crap. I was thinking of getting one. I already have a ball hitch. Maybe I'll just get a full on pintle and keep both in a tote in the back of my truck so I'm ready for what's needed
  13. ThundahBeagle

    1986 GMC S-15

    I started reading this thread, couldnt help "like"-ing near everything on the first several pages. Skipped to the end to say that I have a 14 Sierra and love it. But a friend of mine had a first gen chevy S-10 back in 1992 or so. Very similar to yours stock. I'd love to find a nice example and...
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    2024 Silverado (Avalanche) EV

    The thing is, now they've trapped themselves. When they go 100% electric, they either have to revamp the design of the electric Silverado, or stay with a design that doesnt work for tradesmen as easy as Ford's design does. I do like this EV, but simply calling it the Avalanche would have made...
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    2024 Silverado (Avalanche) EV

    They really should have called this the Avalanche. It's clear as day. Silverado needs to be able to put a cross box in it WITHOUT the intricate workings of a drawer slide system that keeps the box below the bed liner. I mean, how is it a work truck if you have to spend $500 to $700 on the...
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    2024 Silverado (Avalanche) EV

    Yes, offered means it will be an option
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    Ultimate camp shoe?

    I have these. These are great for topside deck wearing. Fine for driving, lounging around and sitting at a desk. Not fun at all for walking around as there is no support
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    Switching my life to "not Jeans". Can I get some recomendations for good NON JEANS

    As someone who owns some North Face hiking pants/zip to shorts, some Columbia shorts, and L.L. Bean Cresta hiking pants (also zip to shorts), I have a few pair of these Wranglers. Imatter of fact, I'm wearing them as I type this. I gotta say they are not bad. For the price they are very good...
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    Counts as clothing, right? Pup Collars

    To add to this, I highly recommend Lupine leashes. Guaranteed for life, even if the dog chews through it. Made in New Hampshire
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    To pintle or not to pintle?

    That's exactly what I was talking about! And it can handle more weight than my truck is rated to tow.
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