Red Rover

That Moose is really wired!

Great pix billyjay, thanks for sharing.

Great birthday present to yourself. How about some pictures and text about how good it drives when you hook up a trailer and take it for a spin.

Had a great talk with mister Wiley today and hope to get together with him soon to visit Mr Whitehead, maybe we can get some idea on pricing.The trucks are located near Watkinsville Ga. which is east of Atlanta.

Yep...that was funny. I didn't see it coming either, just snorted coffee out my nose.

Thanks for setting the record straight on the alcohol Rob. Dang Rob, you always have the right answer, but when you hadn't replied to Reel Addiction about his dash problem, I thought that maybe you were busy with the Missus doing what it is you do with the Missus when you're not busy helping everyone else with their truck problems. So I was thinking this might be one of those situations where I can take care of some of Robs" light work".Sorry I got that alcohol thing mixed up, but I appreciate you setting it straight because, as you say, the whole subject of cleanliness cannot be overemphasized.Anyway, hope you and the Missus had a proper diversion. You do seem a little more relaxed.

Thanks for the info Dale, I can't believe you are that close to where I live. Call me if you'd like,770-318-3017. Maybe we can ride around and find some U-model parts for Vinny.

Glad to be able to add something useful.

Back in 91 I was driving for Munson Transportation, one of our drivers was headed to a paper mill in Maine. Came up on a moose standing in the middle of the road. He stopped, the moose didn't move, so he blew his horn, pissed off the moose, the moose charged, buried his antler into the radiator of a freightliner cabover. Next weeks driver newsletter stated,"if you find a moose in the middle of the road, don't blow your horn.

He's cute as a bug!

Great pix Vinny, looks like the kudzu took over the Mack in Madison Ga. I should check it out for any useful parts ,that's only a one hour ride from me. That would give me an excuse to get away for a harley ride.

I agree , but there is something reassuring in the back of your mind in knowing that if the worst happens, all those spring loaded knobs will pop and whatever brakes you have will be on.

My company does interior work, but we sub dye work to a professional with a mobile service. As with any vocation , there are professionals and there are hacks. Dash pads provide a special challenge because they are molded plastic or vinyl, which is made from petrochemicals. Paint doesn't adhere well to oil. Understand that i am speaking in generalities because I am not familiar with your particular dash, just dashes in general. The GM Suburbans, Silverado's and Denali's have the same problem. The repair sequence for plastic, vinyl, and leather is the same as for outside bodywork and paint. The work is in the surface prep and color match. The actual spraying is gravy. The guy who does our work has changed to a waterborne dye that has had great results. The sequence is , cleaning the surface with denatured alcohol, lightly sanding with a fine grit to remove the edge where it is peeling,which can be a challenge because some of them will continue to peel without feather edging, which will be visible in the finished product if you're picky, then cleaning again with alcohol, then mixing the proper color and spraying with airbrush or preval. If you want to do-it-yourself quick and dirty,Sem dye and and prep cleaners are available at most auto parts stores. The main thing to remember is cleaning the surface is most important. If you do it yourself, use an all purpose cleaner first (soap an water), then the denatured alcohol. If you can find a pro who is not a hack expect to pay 75-150 for the repair. Try to keep the repair area as small as possible and use low pressure when spraying or you'll have overspray everywhere.You can also use the denatured alcohol to clean the instrument cluster so that masking tape will stick to it. If you're looking for a reference to a pro. Call the new car manager at a high line auto dealer,like Lexus or Jaguar for a reference. The hacks are working the used car departments of low line dealers. Hope this information is useful.

You mean your wife doesn't already have enough reasons to be frustrated by how your pissing away your retirement fund.

All I got is a wig wag and a hand brake. All this talk of spring loaded buttons of different colors sounds confusing.

Good looking Macks Green Dash,You've led a lucky dogs life.

My pen is full right now, so don't get me to thinkin.

Check out the custom front bumper on the H-model.

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Found these trucks off Hwy 53 near Watkinsville Ga. There was no one around so I don't have any information on how these Jersey dogs made their way south. Maybe one day I'll make contact with the owner and unravel the mystery.

Great story Bulldog Man, thanks for sharing.

Great way to recharge for the afternoon.