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  1. Chorky

    Destination Unknown - a 1997 F350 build

    Taking some time to cruise around and enjoy since work doesn't start for a few weeks.
  2. Chorky

    Destination Unknown - a 1997 F350 build

    And then the day after.... I sure do like my new home....
  3. Chorky

    Destination Unknown - a 1997 F350 build

    Finally got a response from Mean Green - via email. Very basic of - 'its quiet here, give us a call'. Monday should make for an interesting phone call. In other news. Moving day was nice and dry, with a few showers. But the next morning I woke up to...
  4. Chorky

    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    It does make the tires look, well, funny. But it will also keep the side clean like you said, and it seems now as if the front width sorta kinda matches the body's width? so maybe that evens out the unevenness of the wheel appearance? lol I like how you ran these wires. Considering doing...
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    Seating Options

    Oh no you didn't cause any confusion. no worries :-) what seats did you end up ordering?
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    Seating Options

    Yeah just had the MRI today. Based on symptoms doc says for sure herniated disc. But gave me no work restrictions other than a 25# pack limit, of course pending images. we shall see. I'm optimistic :) Sweet! thanks for the heads up of some other options :-) Oh nice! Are you considering...
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    Unit mounting - din plates

    I was wondering about that...do the GMRS units put off a lot of heat? Never used one before honestly, but my old CB was always pretty cool temp wise. I was going to keep the box on the back side open for air flow, and not too closed around any radio, but I'm sure 4 radios in a box 1'h x 8"w x...
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    Unit mounting - din plates

    Anyone ever come across din mounting plates? My local car stereo place doesn't have what would work and google seems to be failing me at the moment. I don't care for the factory supplied brackets. Look kinda cheesy to me, and something more 'police' style would be harder to steel too. Have a...
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    Has anyone gone from a drawer system back to a simpler way of storage in their vehicles?

    Drawers are nice in a way but I think they kinda miss the mark - to me anyway. They really reduce the usable height in ones bed, whereas boxes that can be fully taken out can give you more modular ability. I think it all depends on one's personal needs, and what you consider to be an 'always...
  10. Chorky

    Destination Unknown - a 1997 F350 build

    Well out with the new back in with the....old??? Yep. Alternator from Mean Green was consistently spiking upwards of 16v on acceleration, and bombing to 13v or lower on deceleration to a stop over the last several days - but would hold steady at 14.3 during cruising. Upon replacement with the...
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    Seating Options

    PT is great, I have not tried yota. I'll have to give that a shot after it heals up some. but my 23 yr old truck only has backrest angle adjustment and lumbar support... That's actually the first thing I noticed... ouch! But if its the difference between getting out exploring or staying at...
  12. Chorky

    Seating Options

    Ok all. So as I sit here in pain from lower back problems over the last several weeks, still waiting for ortho to give me an MRI I am contemplating things. Not able to do things like normal, but so far been given the 'ok' by the doc even though a lumbar disc issue is highly suspect as contrary...
  13. Chorky

    Seating Options

    Ok all. So as I sit here in pain from lower back problems over the last several weeks, still waiting for ortho to give me an MRI I am contemplating things. Not able to do things like normal, but so far been given the 'ok' by the doc even though a lumbar disc issue is highly suspect as contrary...
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    signal impacts due to antenna locations and relation to other antennas

    True, and since I have the double 5/8 and the 1/4 that came with the radio, mine as well use it... Now, based on the 'gain' graphic below, in your experience, is there even really a significant difference angle wise between a high/low gain antenna in terms of real world functionality? Only...
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    signal impacts due to antenna locations and relation to other antennas

    No worries, I figured you were talking about a 1/4 wave, but just wanted to verify :-). And by my own mistake and fault, I did not do enough research when I got the antenna. Which was a year or so ago. every time I think I nail down what is the best set of compromises (for me), I learn...
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    signal impacts due to antenna locations and relation to other antennas

    This is all super interesting, and my curiosity is getting the best of me. I'll try and not stray too far though, for my own sanity Pardon my ignorance but what is considered 'short' in this term? I only ask because the GMRS antenna I currently have is a double 5/8, so it's about 35". When I...
  17. Chorky

    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Woah! that's slick!! You know depending on how it's done, and materials used, if you did something simliiar to a goosegear set-up it could totally be easily removable/modular. But then again, pappa I'm sure has ideas and plans with his u-haul build. Neat idea here though.
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    signal impacts due to antenna locations and relation to other antennas

    Quotes edited for space savings As I am OCD astetics certainly takes part of the current idea of placement, but it is also a functional plan so that kayaks/canoes can be on a rack as well. Fenders are not out of the possibilities, but from everything I understand, highest and center of...
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