mrsmackpaul Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 A Nissan what ? Work ute is a Nissan Navara, looks very similar, goes okay but has coil sprung back end so it is perfect for most things except it rides a little different with a ton in the back than leaf spring back end, but honestly how many times do we ever do that Doesn't do a bad job though, hope it all works out okay for you as Im sure it will Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/17/2023 at 6:11 AM, mowerman said: Yes, true story everything is really expensive these days. It doesn’t matter what it is. Got to save a buck wherever you can good luck bud went to a hobby shop yesterday (1hr drive). walked into be met with attitude and ignorance from workers. talk about price increase !! a plastic model which used to be $11.25 (few yrs back I know); was $86.49. quality very poor. I bought 3 different ones $49.95 and $59.99 plus one more. out the door with 3 plastic models $186.35. needed not 3 models but the different parts they had. fuel tanks etc. no one does resin parts for big rigs anymore (around here) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 3 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: A Nissan what ? Work ute is a Nissan Navara, looks very similar, goes okay but has coil sprung back end so it is perfect for most things except it rides a little different with a ton in the back than leaf spring back end, but honestly how many times do we ever do that Doesn't do a bad job though, hope it all works out okay for you as Im sure it will Paul https://www.lynchburgnissan.com/used/Nissan/2022-Nissan-Titan-a06b4ec10a0e0a927d03a25c21e17781.htm Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) Tom and Zina, Looks like you got a great deal!! Maybe a few too many electrical gadgets!!!! In 2014 When I bought Ram 3500 I was able to pay for it by combining both our 401 required distributions and paid it off direct deposit. My daughter in Cheshire Conn had her VW SUV stolen right out of the attached garage, at 10 AM in the morning, because the keys laying on the kitchen counter were close enough to the sensor so the kids could start it and drive away.. All of it caught on video security camera.. Cops found it and another stolen car, that was in the driveway video, about 25-30 miles away.. Interiors trashed, radio stolen, overhead console tore up, and other misc stuff. Told son in law to put a manual cutout switch in either the starter solenoid circuit or the electric fuel pump circuit and hide the switch under the dash where it is convenient to operate.. Edited July 29, 2023 by Brocky 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 43 minutes ago, Brocky said: Tom and Zina, Looks like you got a great deal!! Maybe a few too many electrical gadgets!!!! In 2014 When I bought Ram 3500 I was able to pay for it by combining both our 401 required distributions and paid it off direct deposit. My daughter in Cheshire Conn had her VW SUV stolen right out of the attached garage, at 10 AM in the morning, because the keys laying on the kitchen counter were close enough to the sensor so the kids could start it and drive away.. All of it caught on video security camera.. Cops found it and another stolen car, that was in the driveway video, about 25-30 miles away.. Interiors trashed, radio stolen, overhead console tore up, and other misc stuff. Told son in law to put a manual cutout switch in either the starter solenoid circuit or the electric fuel pump circuit and hide the switch under the dash where it is convenient to operate.. Yeah, I don't even know what it's got or how to work anything. I'll read the manual a bit and see what I can learn. The owners manual has never even been opened, still wrapped in plastic. The one that came with Zina's Honda was over 600 pages! I asked the salesman why it was even traded in the first place with so few miles, and he said the guy got a new one every year. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 hours ago, other dog said: https://www.lynchburgnissan.com/used/Nissan/2022-Nissan-Titan-a06b4ec10a0e0a927d03a25c21e17781.htm Looks similar but is full sized I think Link doesn't work in Australia Sounds like a good machine Enjoy Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I think the new Nissan pickups look great! Heck of a lot better than the previous body style that they kept forever. Not much of a new pickup fan but looks like a good deal. Hey Paul can you still get a new Toyota pickup with a V8 diesel and 5 speed manual down in Australia? I don't remember what they call them down there, but I would buy one if they ever came to the states! Hard to get any sort of farm pickup here now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Bob the Landcruiser V8 is still available A long wait if you want one, they sell them quicker than they can get them here Landcruisers have been that way in Australia pretty much since they came here in the mid 60's Tougher than a F100 or equivalent and are used the country over I think Landcruisers are what everything else is measured against Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 11 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Looks similar but is full sized I think Link doesn't work in Australia Sounds like a good machine Enjoy Paul Apparently it doesn't work here anymore either, it was the dealership page with that particular truck on it, had lots of pictures. They probably took it down because they sold it. Anyway, it looks like this- I left that plastic bowl in the yard, Zina threw it off the front porch at a squirrel 🤣 4 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I might not get to drive it myself anymore, I'll just have to drive the old F150 with the new starter. I drove it for a test drive, Zina didn't want to because it's so big. The hood did look longer than a Kenworth hood, even to me. Way bigger looking than her Honda CR-V. So I left the lot driving it home, but I pulled over on 460 at Moore's Country Store and asked her if she wanted to drive the rest of the way, 460 is 4 lane, open highway, and she said yes. Then we found a $3,000 mistake they had made and we went right back to Lynchburg to get that straight, $3,000 is $3,000, and she drove it up there and back. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOBWhite Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 My first car was my grandpa's 1974 Landcruiser. Sad they don't sell them here anymore 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 1:21 PM, mechohaulic said: went to a hobby shop yesterday (1hr drive). walked into be met with attitude and ignorance from workers. talk about price increase !! a plastic model which used to be $11.25 (few yrs back I know); was $86.49. quality very poor. I bought 3 different ones $49.95 and $59.99 plus one more. out the door with 3 plastic models $186.35. needed not 3 models but the different parts they had. fuel tanks etc. no one does resin parts for big rigs anymore (around here) With the attitude and the drive? I would’ve told them to stuff it. Next up Internet God love you for your patience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Wife is talking about trading 2018 explorer for bronco now not sure about payments ca Ching ca Ching although new vehicles are the best all around although I would prefer a 64 galaxy lol bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOBWhite Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Lol I'd prefer the Galaxy too. Although the Bronco is one of the last new cars that you can still get a manual transmission on, hardly anybody ever does though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 How about the '64 Galaxie EV powered by Tesla. https://www.motortopia.com/galax-e/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted July 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2023 the nice thing about the galaxy is the truck is big enough to hold a 10KW generator to charge the batteries off the in car tank while you are in the store or wherever. 👍 1 2 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 4 hours ago, HarryS said: How about the '64 Galaxie EV powered by Tesla. https://www.motortopia.com/galax-e/ Well, thanks for the offer. I was hoping for the traditional model ha ha. probably never own now too expensive to buy.now can pretty much buy a brand new car for what they want for them 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 9:02 AM, BOBWhite said: My first car was my grandpa's 1974 Landcruiser. Sad they don't sell them here anymore Are used to work with a guy in the 70s really liked his Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 I am Tom congratulations on the move up another thing about the new Broncos were wondering why there’s so many of them being turned in with low mileage and where the prices are so high on secondhand????????? Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, mowerman said: I am Tom congratulations on the move up another thing about the new Broncos were wondering why there’s so many of them being turned in with low mileage and where the prices are so high on secondhand????????? Bob Thanks Bob. I decided to keep my car. I washed it and blackened the tires and said "that's a damn good looking car. I really like that car. I should keep that car". And it makes way more sense than keeping the Ford, when we got finished moving we won't need it anymore because we have a new truck. But it'll be good to have a nice car too, for just running around town. Like I've said, I'd get in it right now and take off to anywhere with confidence. I know I'll never get near as much for the Ford as I've put in it, but there's no sense in keeping it really. That 300 runs really good too, smooth as a clock. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 It would Be tough for me to cut a good workable truck loose... I know I can't part with my homemade 1-ton C-30.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted August 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 2:02 AM, BOBWhite said: My first car was my grandpa's 1974 Landcruiser. Sad they don't sell them here anymore I grew up in these Landcruisers We were bought home from hospital as babies in them They tow 4 ton all day every day They really are a work horse, not enough power to do any damage but enough gearing to get the job done there's lots more photos but not on the phone my best mate has one with a lazy axle and a 6.2 Chev V8 Doesn't go really fast but sounds good with a twin 3 inch exhaust We criss crossed Australia at 50 MPH pulling a caravan The big change was the 5 speed overdrive and freewheeling hubs People today wouldn't even know what I'm talking about today Thiess bought them to Australia in the 60s for the construction of the Snowy mountains scheme And as they say the rest is history The bull catchers are wild bits of gear A big water buffalo caught here, just think to catch the really cranky mickey bull Paul 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 11 hours ago, other dog said: Thanks Bob. I decided to keep my car. I washed it and blackened the tires and said "that's a damn good looking car. I really like that car. I should keep that car". And it makes way more sense than keeping the Ford, when we got finished moving we won't need it anymore because we have a new truck. But it'll be good to have a nice car too, for just running around town. Like I've said, I'd get in it right now and take off to anywhere with confidence. I know I'll never get near as much for the Ford as I've put in it, but there's no sense in keeping it really. That 300 runs really good too, smooth as a clock. You would be surprised bud with the prices these days. Good luck hell I forgot all about that Chevy. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Paul, you are always a kick in the ass you hear me thanks for the post those two look like they came out of the hippie days they probably did 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Hey mate,,,,,,, you got any more of that acid???????? Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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