Ryan... Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Very "lucky" that only 1 person died in that explosion. The other firefighter that was near the building when it exploded very nearly died as well. Everyone involved did a great job at containment and evacuating people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 18 hours ago, m42b32 said: It sure does look like it, steel roof panel maybe? i dug for a second, i think its an f350 pre dating the aluminum switch the aluminum trucks have aluminum roofs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Well it's a big day today. I'm putting in my two weeks notice at Hormel Foods. I'm taking a job back in Wisconsin! Nine years ago I graduated from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau with an AAS in Electromechanical Technology and went to work for Hormel Foods in Dubuque, IA. Through that time I was a Maintenance Electrician, then an Instrumentation Technician, then moved to their Engineering R&D group near Austin, MN as a Programming Technician, basically an hourly Controls Engineer. I will be going back to NTC as an instructor in the Electromechanical Technology department. Hormel is a great company to work for it's mostly about being closer to family. Both my family and my wife's family live near Wausau. So this is pretty exciting but also happening pretty fast. Yikes. Jdesign, patsbimmer1, m42b32 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Congrats to you=) So you'll have to sell your house with the dream barn and hopefully find something up this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, Earl said: Congrats to you=) So you'll have to sell your house with the dream barn and hopefully find something up this way? Thanks, yea it isn't finished but it's a good start for whatever somebody else wants it to be. I just trenched in a 100A feeder and installed a breaker box out there last weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Congrats! You'll be a great instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 welcome back! hope you inspire some minds. jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I've got an idea for a "rat rod" project. Someone buy me this 🤣 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hewland-Racing-VGC-Transaxle-with-Lola-suspension-BBS-wheels/283073312598?hash=item41e87bf756%3Ag%3AoIIAAOSwHHFZAR8I&_pgn=2&_sacat=0&_nkw=hewland&_from=R40&rt=nc Jdesign and REKIII 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisO Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 I've been looking at this trying to determine if it's photoshop. Looks real, hoods even cut... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Ive never seen that intake manifold before. Leads me to believe it's photoshop strictly because of that lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 Patiently waiting for @HipMF to post some weekend photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 hour ago, GunMetalGrey said: Patiently waiting for @HipMF to post some weekend photos. Took zero pictures this weekend. "Fixed" the rad fan on the e21. (kept blowing fuses. took it off, tested it, worked fine. put it back on, works fine...) Other than that, just dug up some stuff out of storage that I need to get rid of. Looking forward to getting my new apartment. Not looking forward to moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 3 hours ago, HipMF said: Took zero pictures this weekend. "Fixed" the rad fan on the e21. (kept blowing fuses. took it off, tested it, worked fine. put it back on, works fine...) Other than that, just dug up some stuff out of storage that I need to get rid of. Looking forward to getting my new apartment. Not looking forward to moving. Sounds like the perfect fix. I heard Brett showed up and put in an equal amount of effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB-335xiCoupe Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 4 hours ago, HipMF said: Took zero pictures this weekend. "Fixed" the rad fan on the e21. (kept blowing fuses. took it off, tested it, worked fine. put it back on, works fine...) Other than that, just dug up some stuff out of storage that I need to get rid of. Looking forward to getting my new apartment. Not looking forward to moving. Moving sucks. I hate it. Amazing how much $h!t you accumulate over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 10:08 PM, ChrisO said: I've been looking at this trying to determine if it's photoshop. Looks real, hoods even cut... I saw that a few days ago. I think its real, but I have no proof. Im pretty sure there was a third picture too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 I've been looking for a new winter beater and 4runner's have been coming up. Let's say I can find a rust free-ish model, what are your thoughts on the 3rd gen 4runner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 hour ago, patsbimmer1 said: I've been looking for a new winter beater and 4runner's have been coming up. Let's say I can find a rust free-ish model, what are your thoughts on the 3rd gen 4runner? i've had limited seat time in one, but, they are a handsome truck and drive really nice on pavement considering they are actually acceptable at going off pavement in stock trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 hour ago, patsbimmer1 said: I've been looking for a new winter beater and 4runner's have been coming up. Let's say I can find a rust free-ish model, what are your thoughts on the 3rd gen 4runner? They are awesome.I have nothing but good things to say about them besides....RUST. CLOSELY inspect the frame. They have issues mid frame and where the rear shocks and axles mount to the frame. A simple google search will give you an idea. I want one too, but havent found a good example without looking down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Jdesign said: They are awesome.I have nothing but good things to say about them besides....RUST. CLOSELY inspect the frame. They have issues mid frame and where the rear shocks and axles mount to the frame. A simple google search will give you an idea. I want one too, but havent found a good example without looking down south. 5 hours ago, straight6pwr said: i've had limited seat time in one, but, they are a handsome truck and drive really nice on pavement considering they are actually acceptable at going off pavement in stock trim. Thanks guys! Everyone i've worked on has been a rust disaster but they look awesome, have ground clearance and a solid 4wd system. I'll keep thinking. I keep coming back to non v8 e39's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 e39s and 4runners are worlds apart lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 @patsbimmer1 find a 4runner that's had the frame replaced, it was a recall. Other than that they burn oil like any 'yota but fun little trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB-335xiCoupe Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 What years range the 3rd Gen? Looks like they have evolved quite a bit over the years. Autotrader has TONS of them listed. But $ anywhere from a couple grand up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 3 hours ago, GB-335xiCoupe said: What years range the 3rd Gen? Looks like they have evolved quite a bit over the years. Autotrader has TONS of them listed. But $ anywhere from a couple grand up. 1995 - 2002 but i'd be looking for the later years. I'm really leaning towards an xc70 or an e39. They're cheaper to insure than the 4runner by about $80 a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Symco 2018 Met up with some people I know from the Waupaca area. Definitely did not drink too much. Also did not wake up wondering where all of my personal belongings were, or why there was a picture of a man's buttocks on my camera. More pictures here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yahaXj6PU8FbXGNZ6 Jdesign and Bassboy3313 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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