Lets see your lumber hauler`s

[mike lucas]

Here is a clean truck that I just can't keep clean as of late. Summer is so much better!
If you look at the right side of the picture, you can see my solar kiln in the back ground! It is 12'x16' and can dry up to about 3,000 bd ft at a time, but I never have dried more then about 1600 bd ft at once. The more you try to dry, the longer it takes. So there is no real benefit for loading her up!

[John Pollman]

Nice truck Mike.

Here's my "lumber hauler". Well, being that my bed is only 54" long because of the crew cab, the actual hauling is done with photo number two. ;)

The truck is my 2003 Sonoma Crew Cab 4x4. The trailer is a 2003 Haulmark 6x12 Cargo trailer. It works out GREAT for hauling tools and materials to and from job sites.

[Gilbert Vega]

Here's my "hauler". Have used it to carry rough cut lumber straight from the mill as well as several trips to the landfill.
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[Dan Mages]

Here is my lumber hauler. I cannot take all that much, 20 2x4s at a time at most. The length of what I can haul is limited to 9 ft long.

Dan

[Jim Becker]

Okie Dokie...the on-road "lumber hauler" and the off-road "lumber hauler"...

[Scott Banbury]

I can't decide which one is my favorite . . .

[Richard McComas]

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[Michael Perata]

I have had 13 90# bags of Quickcrete in the back, and I can close the rear lid with a 2x4x8'
http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/aic/porsche_cayenne_base_2004_165x82.jpg
But what is really fun is the drive to Higgins Lumber in Livermore (Open highway and occasionally 110 in fourth) :D

[Matt Woodworth]

I'm pretty happy with this truck. A full sized truck would be better as a lumber hauler but even this one is kind of big to take around the corner to pick up a gallon of milk (or whatever). Coming from a long history of compact cars, it consumes a lot of gas (~21 mpg) and the turning radius feels big to me. Still, it's a good compromise for a woodworker/computer programmer.
http://www.just4fun.org/images/tmp/DCP_2757.jpg
http://www.just4fun.org/images/truck/dealer_full.jpg

[mike lucas]

http://www.ktrailers.com/generic44.html Here you can see pictures of my up coming purchase. This will make picking up a load of lumber a piece of cake.:D

[mike lucas]

I have had 13 90# bags of Quickcrete in the back, and I can close the rear lid with a 2x4x8'
http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/aic/porsche_cayenne_base_2004_165x82.jpg
But what is really fun is the drive to Higgins Lumber in Livermore (Open highway and occasionally 110 in fourth) :D
I only have a little over 420 horse power and 800 ft lb of torque. I have only had mine up to 125 mph. That is fast enough for a truck that weighs in at 7,380 pounds.:eek:

A friend of mine from Michigan has a truck nearly identical to mine (Except his is red!) He runs his at the track all the time. He has had to learn to slow it down to keep from having to get a roll cage installed. Matter fact, there are many of these heavy diesel trucks running 11`s and 12`s at 110-117 in the 1/4 mile. I have not been able to do better then 13.83:( @ 103.25 mph.

[sascha gast]

My X5 got a little too small, so i picked this one up last week. love it, just didn't go lumber shopping yet.

sascha

[Terry Hatfield]

I guess we are a Dodge family now since my son Payton and I both have them...

Payton's......

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Mine......

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Even lowered they still do a great job of haulin' whatever.

Terry

[Arnie Grammon]

Black walnut and maple haul...
http://www.woodworkersweb.com/modules/gallery/albums/albus48/August_22_Load_Maple_and_Walnut_001.sized.jpg

More wood...
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Chev Silverado 4x4.......hauls just fine.

AG

[John Weber]

Well I don't have it with me all the time, but it gets the job done:

http://www.weberwoodworking.com/pond/trailerside.jpg

All aluminum with a trex type composite deck and sides.

John

[Tom LaRussa]

Okay, here's my "lumber hauler."

Don't laugh.

[1] It's not great for sheet goods, but with the front passenger and rear seats folded down it has an effective "bed" length of ten feet -- with the trunk closed.

[2] It has a heavy-duty trailer hitch for when I need to haul something really big.

[3] It's paid for. :D

[Rob Russell]

2003 Dodge Ram 1500, bought Oct '03. Have about 4500 miles on it now.

<img src="http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=10731">

[Michael Perata]

I only have a little over 420 horse power and 800 ft lb of torque. I have only had mine up to 125 mph. That is fast enough for a truck that weighs in at 7,380 pounds.:eek:

Yeah, but my little toy ONLY has a 240HP V6, but it does have a sticker on the dashboard indicating my M&S tires are rated for 150 MPH. :cool:

[John Pollman]

I see I'm not the only one who likes crew cabs ! They're awesome, I'll never buy another standard (or extended) cab pickup again.

[Scott Parks]

This is my wife's ride, but I get to use it to haul dirtbikes and lumber. This is our second Supercrew. We love the Supercrews! :D This one has black leather, sunroof, and all the bells and whistles... Although I could do with out the 12 mpg:(

[Jim Fancher]

Here's a snapshot of me at HD. I think my tire is low in the pic.

http://www.jimfancher.com/images/homedepot1.jpg

Actually, my hauler is at http://jimfancher.com/sierra. Those pics were taken the day I brought it home. It has changed a bit since then. :D

[John Pollman]

I hear ya Scott.

I'm only getting about 14 mpg with mine but it's a comfortable truck to drive. I'm glad I got this one when I did. Turns out it's the last production year of this vehicle. I don't care too much for the new Canyons. They look ok on the outside, but the interiors are hideous and they've dropped the towing capacity to 4K lbs from 5K. That's a major bummer. I guess next time I'm ready for a new truck, I'll be going full size. The mileage is actually about the same or better with the V-8 over the Vortec V-6 that I have in mine now.

[Bart Leetch]

My Getter

I paid $350 for it & have a total of about $800 involved.

It has an 8' bed with an extra high aluminum framed camper shell, 8 ply tires, a heavy duty hitch, trailer brakes & air shock on the rear end. It has 136 thousand miles on a 300 cubic inch in line six cylinder motor with a C6 transmission & 3/4 ton rear end.

Nothin fancy or high speed here but dependable & it didn't break the bank. I hope to repaint it & reupholster the seat & replace floor mats & spruce up the interior.

I intend on changing out the intake manifold & 1 barrel carburetor to a 2 barrel to a better flowing exhaust manifold because Ford is known to have choked this motor down with to small of an intake & exhaust manifold.

I should have about $3500 into this project when I get done. I like this particular truck body style & just don't see where a truck needs to cost $25000 & up or even $10000. So this is the route I chose to get what I want. Its used around town mostly the longest trip I have made with it is 107 miles round trip.

Mileage, I can afford the gas :D NO PAYMENTS & LOW INSURANCE PAYMENTS. :D


Are you really ready to see what I call my getter??????? :eek: :eek: :eek: :D

[Rob Russell]

I see I'm not the only one who likes crew cabs ! They're awesome, I'll never buy another standard (or extended) cab pickup again.

Interestingly enough, the Dodge Quad Cab isn't a true Crew Cab - the truck's basically the same size as an Extended Cab Ford or GM. The backseat isn't full depth, so legroom isn't what the full crew has. We've had 6 people in it for a 1/2-3/4 hour ride and folks were surprised at how comfortable it is. The best thing about the Dodge is their load platform. The seats flip up (as in most x-cabs), but there is an optional platform that flips out, giving a flat load platform. The other reason we went with the Dodge was the rear doors are "normal" doors, vs. suicide doors. Makes it much easier to load groceris in a parking lot. It is big to tool around a parking lot - I'm glad I don't have the extra foot that a full crew cab would.

[Darren Ford]

Bart, that truck looks like its in good shape, especially considering what you paid, what a deal! How much did that "Close Encounters" front license plate set you back, and is the bed loaded down with the batteries to power it :):)

[Scott Parks]

My Getter

I intend on changing out the intake manifold & 1 barrel carburetor to a 2 barrel to a better flowing exhaust manifold because Ford is known to have choked this motor down with to small of an intake & exhaust manifold.
:D
Excellent truck, Bart. Looks like '78. I grew up with the 4x4, 4-speed version of that truck. BULLETPROOF! With a 4bbl carb, dual headers, and a cam, it will melt the tires! DAMHIKT. The torque from that 300-6 was incredible, and in 4x4 granny gear, that truck was unstoppable. I'd love to get another one some day to use for camping, biking, off-roading. I can't justify taking a $35k truck off road nowadays.

[Bob Smalser]

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[Karl Laustrup]

'96 Tahoe 2 dr Sport package.

I hook up my 8'x12' trailer to haul wood or when I have to haul the John Deere somewhere.

15-16 MPG around home. 17-20 on the road, depending on whether I'm running 65-70 or 75-80 MPH. And the ride is pretty darn good.

Was thinking about something new, but what I need for comfort and ability to haul stuff and/or trailer is, price wise rediculous. Besides, I don't really like any of the new breed. Each seems to have something, but none have everything IMHO.

[Matthew Dworman]

I've fit 150 Board feet of cherry in mine:




















http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/image/020503145402.jpg

:eek: :D It's a pretty funny sight!:o

[Charlie Woods]

Here is mine. 97 F250 Turbodiesel. I grew up around diesel trucks. My grandfather had 15-20 he used on the farm/ranch for his managers, and I got to have my choice of the old ones when it came down to replacing all of them( which was usually done all at once). I like this body style, and I love the Powerstroke diesel engine.:D This is a hauler. I have hauled 18'-20' goosenecks stock trailers(Loaded) and 16' flatbeds without any problem. I bought it used for $16,000.00 and it had 45,000 miles on the clock. I don't think I have owned a brand new vehicle in my entire life. Can't bring myself to pay the asking price for a new truck(sticker shock!!!!!:eek:) This is one that will go to my sone for his first vehicle when he gets old enough( which is only in 6 years:eek: How time flies!!!!:rolleyes: )

[Christian Aufreiter]

I've fit 150 Board feet of cherry in mine:




















http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/image/020503145402.jpg

:eek: :D It's a pretty funny sight!:o

And you apparently live in Munich :D

[David Wilson]

Just picked this one up last week. 1987 Dodge Dakota with 8' box and standard cab. Very clean and only 60,000 actual miles.http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=14943&stc=1

[Kelly C. Hanna]

Here's a few pics of the 'Buffalo'...my 1973 3/4 ton Cheyenne Super C-20. Soon it will be sporting a newly built 325 hp/400 ft lbs motor! I wouldn't trade it except maybe for a 1970 model 3/4 ton 4x4...:D :D :D


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[Bill Grumbine]

Here's mine, with a manly man bit of wood in the back! Getting these kinds of things out is always fun, but it helps to have the log dragger handy to pull big ones out of the log hauler. This is my 2003 Chevy Silverado. I used to drive full ton Chevys, but I got tired of the maintenance costs and I really didn't need the hauling capacity. The 1/2 ton trucks do fine for the vast majority of my hauling.

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Here is the log hauler with the log dragger right behind, my 1963 Fordson Super Dexta. It is a great tractor!

Bill

[John Carr]

This one's mine :cool: (2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4) :cool:

http://www.pineywoodsplace.com/STUFF/hauler.jpg

and this one's :eek: not :eek:

http://www.pineywoodsplace.com/STUFF/firewood.jpg

and boy am I glad!
:D

[Byron Trantham]

Small but it holds it's own! :D

[Per Swenson]

The real haulers here are the young uns, God bless em. My son is the one with the blonde hair, (he works for food) One time expecting a delivery the rig was right behind the school bus. He was completely unaware and thought he had a afternoon off. Heh heh. 89 ford f350, guzzles gas 50.000 miles, rides like a rock, until you put a ton on it.

[Guy Boulianne]

With the passengers's seat lowered, I can load up to 8' long with the hatch closed. I have loaded 150 dried bf.... and two dogs (45 pound Griffon and 65 pound Lab) one morning, at another occasion it was 60 bf of green ash lumber. I can load a half sheet material inside (24"x96"), for a whole sheet it goes on the roof rack.

For the occasionnal load I give to it, I am not with the people around telling me that "I" do need a pick-up truck. Ho, in the spring and summer time it's often loaded with 2 ou even 3 open whitewater canoes (about this size http://www.esquif.com/fr/index.php?mod=modeles&id=17); the canoes go on the roof rack ;-))

[Dale Thompson]

I says to mineself, "Dale, if his old lady can get the "hitch" hooked up right, this 6 volt powerhouse should be able to haul at least six cords of 8x8 clear Black Walnut per trip". The only problem is that he can only go "Forward". There just ain't no reverse on this monster. :D ;) :)

Dale T.

[David Fried]

Mine's a stock 1948 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton. Straight 6, 3 on the column, and a 1 barrel carb.

[Wes Bischel]

'69 Falcon Futura Wagon 302 C4 original unrestored condition. Has done everything I've asked it to do and more. ;)

David, nice stovebolt!

Wes

[Dennis McDonaugh]

2003 Dodge Crew Cab long bed with CTD. We drove it Alaska last summer and averaged about 15 mpg pulling our 25' travel trailer. We have since upgraded to a 5th wheel which cut the mpg and lumber capacity way down.

[Christopher Pine]

Not really :)

[mike lucas]

Mine's a stock 1948 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton. Straight 6, 3 on the column, and a 1 barrel carb. That would be the perfect truck, if it only was the 5 window model. I had an old 1952 5 window that was dark green metalic, with a small block 400 V-8, A full size blazer 4x4 running gears and frame, 6 inch lift, 35" tires, and 5 speed manual. I wish I had kept it!

[Jim Becker]

Mine's a stock 1948 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton. Straight 6, 3 on the column, and a 1 barrel carb.
David, that is AWESOME!! Beautiful.

[Ted Calver]

Mine's a stock 1948 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton. Straight 6, 3 on the column, and a 1 barrel carb.
David,
Beautiful!! I like the thought of the extra large gas tank. You can fill her up when gas prices are down and cruise right through those sky high spikes!!

[Andy London]

Well if you guys can wait a bit, I know it's under there somewhere....geeze and another 45cm with 100km/h winds this evening....More shop time I guess<G>

http://www.picframer.ca/truck.jpg

[Gary Herrmann]

but it was soo much easier in this than in my 96 Camry. Ya think? :)

Haven't had a chance to take a pic of my truck yet, but this is the model and color.

Ooh, and my first pic post - even tho I didn't take it... ;)

[Jim Becker]

Ah, Garry. Good choice. The new double is really nice...'wish it would have been available when I bought mine. But I'm not likely to switch now...it's paid for. First vehicle in my life that I've decided to keep "forever"...;)

[Mark Singer]

The Tundra is for big loads!

The other if I need to run and pick up a smaller piece(FAST!)...the sunroof opens for longer stock
Note :Shown without lumber rack for clarity....;)

[Jim Becker]

Mark..."running" to pick up a small piece of lumber is an understatement with that particular "hauler". I know...I've been in it!

[Rob Littleton]

If it aint raining, I use my baby, the first pic

If it is raining, I ASK nicely to use the second one .....:-)

[Gary Herrmann]

slap the lumber rack on that bad boy and post some pics. I assume you got the Porsche OEM lumber rack? :D

I'm very pleased with my Tundra. First trip was to Lowes to buy some 2x and ply so I could make a hardwood ply storage bin, rather than taking up all my table space. As soon as I finish planning the next bookcase, I'll get to put some good wood in it.

My son loves it. He calls it Trucky and doesn't want to go anywhere in Mommy's car anymore. I may have to get him an RC Tundra when he turns 5.

[JayStPeter]

A little late, but here's mine

Fist pic is my F150 ... last of the stick-shift Lariats. Used to haul lumber and machines.
When the pieces are small, and I need to beat Mark, I use the one in the 2nd pic.
Finally, a significant machine to my WW. When sold, leathers became a planer, bike became a Unisaw. As much as I like that stuff, I think I'd rather still be racing.

Jay

[Bart Leetch]

hey Mark


I'll drag race your fast lumber hauler with my old 6 cylinder lumber hauler.


NOW my definition of a drag race. We hook a chain from the back of my hauler to the back of your hauler & see who drags who down the street.

I've cought a few young kids with this offer. They jump all over it & then I qualify how its to be done & then they don't want anything to do with it. :D

[Tom LaRussa]

Mine's a stock 1948 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton. Straight 6, 3 on the column, and a 1 barrel carb.
David,

With that big whatsit stuffed in the bed your truck looks like the moonshine special. :p

[Chuck Fischer]

The van is my daily driver, but the Neon only gets driven on nice sunny rainless days and it doesn't carry lumber anymore although back when it was a daily driver (before the rebuild) it carried home a bunch of 8' lumber, believe it or not. And yes, that is the original color. One of less than a thousand or so that color.

http://www.chazmonro.com/photos/van1.jpghttp://www.chazmonro.com/photos/neon1.jpg

Chuck

[Dale Thompson]

We don't gots none of dem fancy machines up here in da woods. When I need would, I just hook up the LOML to her sled, give her a list of what I need and tell her that I want it NOW!! :eek: :eek: ;) :)

For cards and letters, I'm in Room 126 at BAMC - not expected to survive!? My doc says that the femur is not supposed to be connected to the skull and the extraction procedure is kind of trickey except on a corpse. :( :( :confused:

Dale T.

[John Miliunas]

The Tundra is for big loads!

The other if I need to run and pick up a smaller piece(FAST!)...the sunroof opens for longer stock
Note :Shown without lumber rack for clarity....;)
Ah heck, Mark! It's been a while, but I'll bet I could weld up a nice trailer hitch for "Hauler #2"!:D :cool:

[Mark Singer]

It has a trailer hitch! It is on a solinoid next to the ejection seat... I often pull the shower valve by mistake ...what a mess ...I have to take it to 190 mph to dry it out. I needed to add the hitch so LOML would believe the Turbo was for woodworking....she thinks it costs about the same as my Powermatic saw...in round numbers she is close....If you ever visit I will show you how fast we can get to the lumber yard....:D
Ah heck, Mark! It's been a while, but I'll bet I could weld up a nice trailer hitch for "Hauler #2"!:D :cool:

[John Miliunas]

It has a trailer hitch! It is on a solinoid next to the ejection seat... I often pull the shower valve by mistake ...what a mess ...I have to take it to 190 mph to dry it out. I needed to add the hitch so LOML would believe the Turbo was for woodworking....she thinks it costs about the same as my Powermatic saw...in round numbers she is close....If you ever visit I will show you how fast we can get to the lumber yard....:D
If you ever visit I will show you how fast we can get to the lumber yard....:D

Sounds like fun but, ahhhhhhh...One question: Which seat is the "ejection button" for???:confused: :eek: :) :cool:

[Jim Dunn]

As soon as I get it back on it's wheels:eek: I'll be able to haul lots :p

[Mark Singer]

I will show you when you get here....bring something water resistant and a goggles in case I pull the shower lever:cool:
If you ever visit I will show you how fast we can get to the lumber yard....:D

Sounds like fun but, ahhhhhhh...One question: Which seat is the "ejection button" for???:confused: :eek: :) :cool:

[Steve Ash]

Well I use this one to haul "Ash"

[Kurt Aebi]

Here are my (2)!

I also have a 4'W x 8'L stake body utility trailer for longer stuff.

[John Shuk]

Mines an '04 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT. I had to fit car seats for the 2 boys. So Far so good. Gas mileage is another story.

[Dave Shaffer]

When I can get my keys...

http://www.ourrecipebox.com/brainy/Image065.jpg

This is my old hauler. Coming up on 300,000 miles and still running. Maybe not as nice as some, but paid for.

http://www.ourrecipebox.com/brainy/Image003.jpg

[Bart Leetch]

When I can get my keys...

http://www.ourrecipebox.com/members/brainless/Image065.jpg

This is my old hauler. Coming up on 300,000 miles and still running. Maybe not as nice as some, but paid for.

http://www.ourrecipebox.com/members/brainless/Image003.jpg
Its nice to see some one else that operates on the its paid for principal.

I haven't had a car or truck payment for 15 years. :D

[John Miliunas]

I've had this guy for about 1-1/2yrs. now. Bought it from a guy at work and, although I had the $$ to purchase it outright, his deal was, $1500.00 at $25.00 cash, payable every Monday! That's the ONLY way he'd let me buy it! Said his wife didn't give him enough "weekly allowance" and $1500.00 was what they were going to give him on a trade for his brand new F150. It's a '92, Chevy S10, auto, 4x4. Pretty clean, got almost brand new tires on it and, believe it or not, I bought it with an actual 66K miles on it! :D His dad bought it new, he bought it from his dad and I'll probably drive it into the ground. Only has a 6' box, but LOML likes the automatic and we can take LOML Jr. along on "shopping" trips, because of the extended cab. No, not as big or pretty as many and, certainly NOT as fast as Mark's little hauler, but it's paid for and does what I ask of it! Plus, it does it at close to 20mpg!:) :cool:

[Mark Singer]

I was looking at a couple of potetial lumber haulers today...the first is a Ditch Witch Boring Machine on tracks...that is me with the hardhat. We are using it to build the new Sprint Cell site on my property.


The seconnd is a bit faster and has a better paint job....my friend that builds pool tables uses it to haul lumber...he will be selling it soon. It is very practical for small loads , it does not have a shower. I am having trouble pronouncing "Lambogini Gallardo"..., that is me again....yeah I think the first option is better

[Arnie Grammon]

I've had this guy for about 1-1/2yrs. now. Bought it from a guy at work and, although I had the $$ to purchase it outright, his deal was, $1500.00 at $25.00 cash, payable every Monday! That's the ONLY way he'd let me buy it! Said his wife didn't give him enough "weekly allowance" and $1500.00 was what they were going to give him on a trade for his brand new F150. It's a '92, Chevy S10, auto, 4x4. Pretty clean, got almost brand new tires on it and, believe it or not, I bought it with an actual 66K miles on it! :D His dad bought it new, he bought it from his dad and I'll probably drive it into the ground. Only has a 6' box, but LOML likes the automatic and we can take LOML Jr. along on "shopping" trips, because of the extended cab. No, not as big or pretty as many and, certainly NOT as fast as Mark's little hauler, but it's paid for and does what I ask of it! Plus, it does it at close to 20mpg!:) :cool:
John......I'm confused.....is it paid for or not?

Actually, that's a very unique way to keep spending money in your pocket :D.

Arnie

[Kevin Beck]

My lumber "hauler" is a 2005 Scion xB. Funny, these things were targeted at the youth market by Toyota and I don't see any kids driving them. I was driving a 2004 Expedition this time last year but I got pretty tired of paying $50+ at the gas station.

I like my box and it gets plenty of attention. I liked it so much that we actually own two of the little buggers.

Kevin

[John Miliunas]

John......I'm confused.....is it paid for or not?

Actually, that's a very unique way to keep spending money in your pocket :D.

Arnie
Arnie, as of about two months ago, it was paid off "in full". Actually, the guy even gave me a clear title the day I picked it up from here back in 2003. He trusted me for the $25.00/wk. cash and I was religious about hooking up with him each and every Monday. The original deal was on both of our words and a handshake. Don't happen too often anymore like that, does it? Kind of reminded me of how people would buy horses years ago. You know...A dollar down, a dollar a week!:) I offered to pay him off completely numerous times, but he insisted that we keep the original arrangemnet, as it worked out better for him. OK by me! Oh, and I'm up to about 77K miles on it now!:D :cool:

[John Shuk]

Mark,
Is that Ditch Witch a trencher or directional borer? Nice machine. That yellow thing is sort of cool too.
John

[Mark Singer]

The yellow thing is a little faster!

It is a directional boring machine. Sprint is installing a cell site on my property and they needed to get under the driveway with a 6" conduit about 60' long.


Mark,
Is that Ditch Witch a trencher or directional borer? Nice machine. That yellow thing is sort of cool too.
John

[John Miliunas]

So Mark, when you get the yellow one, you gonna' put a trailer hitch on it?:confused: :D Pool tables, huh? What? Diamond studded? Sheeesh...I gots to find me a new job!:rolleyes: :) :cool:

[Kevin Murdock]

Hey Mark,

Those aren't voices in your head... just the new cell tower transmitting! :-)

I imagine that they are putting out pretty good leasing agreements for cell sites with a view like yours. Especially in southern CA. I guess that this means you'll be getting 4 bars at you house? Nice score.

/Kevin

[Mark Singer]

It all helps!!! Now I am getting calls from the other carriers...I am at the highest point and have the only property that has the correct orientation and the city will approve because of the size.... I might pick up a few tools...I already have too many:rolleyes:
Hey Mark,

Those aren't voice in your head... just the new cell tower transmitting! :-)

I imagine that they are putting out pretty good leasing agreements for cell sites with a view like yours. Especially in southern CA. Nice score.

/Kevin

[Mark Singer]

He owns Pool Tables USA and sells to Costco he is quite flashy...but actually a nice and very sharp guy! I am designing a new ocean front home for him 2 doors down from the Betty Davis house. Prices are insane...her old place just sold for 13.2 million! I remember when you could buy it for 1.2! Oh well 20 / 20 is hindsite.:p
So Mark, when you get the yellow one, you gonna' put a trailer hitch on it?:confused: :D Pool tables, huh? What? Diamond studded? Sheeesh...I gots to find me a new job!:rolleyes: :) :cool:

[Kevin Murdock]

Mark, can you hear me now? :-)

Ya... I know it's Verizon's catch line... but it still makes me chuckle.

4 Bars at Mark's house!

Do you have the rights to put other carriers on the tower? If so, you're really gonna be able to use that to bargain. Once one is up... they all want to match it for signal coverage. It's a huge thing to dangle as leverage in your favour.

/Kevin

[Jim Ketron]

Here My wood hauler's

[Mark Singer]

Kevin,

You seem to know a lot about this!


Mark, can you hear me now? :-)

Ya... I know it's Verizon's catch line... but it still makes me chuckle.

4 Bars at Mark's house!

Do you have the rights to put other carriers on the tower? If so, you're really gonna be able to use that to bargain. Once one is up... they all want to match it for signal coverage. It's a huge thing to dangle as leverage in your favour.

/Kevin

[Tim Morton]

Taken Christmas eve in vermont....its been a strange winter.

[Kevin Murdock]

Kevin,

You seem to know a lot about this!


Hey Mark,

Nah... not really. Just work in data comm industry, but on the R&D side, at Cisco. As you know.. the mutha-ship is just up north from your little chunk of paradise.

Though I do keep up to date on telco's and the overall industry in general. Helps us make better products. ;)

/Kevin

[CPeter James]

This is mine.
http://members.localnet.com/~cpjvkj/jd420.jpg

I cut my own. We got 1,300 bd ft from this tree. We only cut the boards up to 20", but could have gone to almost 30". I got quite a bit of true clear boards out of this tree. Really nice to work with.

CPeter

[Jim Becker]

Nah... not really. Just work in data comm industry, but on the R&D side, at Cisco. As you know.. the mutha-ship is just up north from your little chunk of paradise.

Though I do keep up to date on telco's and the overall industry in general. Helps us make better products.
Never ceases to amaze me how many of us woodworkers work in the telcom industry! Must be for the mental health benefits or something...:o (Mr. Padilla will confirm I need all the help I can get in that department, although I guess I should chalk some of that opinion up to being a competitor...AV)

[Kevin Murdock]

Well... since we're on the subject... your SIP phones are pretty top shelf if I do say myself.

Migration strategy from the PBX is nice also. Some close friends on my floor develop some SIP phones, proxies and gateways. I'll just leave it at that ;)

I'm more on the router side of things.

/Kevin

[Kelly C. Hanna]

Steve slipped in a pun!! :eek:

Dave...car/truck paid for....Priceless!

Bart, I've enjoyed life without car payments for 18 years! Lovin' it. I'll never have another one.

John...very unusual deal...I love it when things are done the old school way.

Mark....which is more expensive? :D

[Ken Salisbury]

Folks - Lets try to keep on the thread topic. We have transended to fancy automobiles, cell phones, etc. If the thread continues to wander in the wind I will be forced to close the thread to replies.


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[Dennis McDonaugh]

I've had this guy for about 1-1/2yrs. now. Bought it from a guy at work and, although I had the $$ to purchase it outright, his deal was, $1500.00 at $25.00 cash, payable every Monday! That's the ONLY way he'd let me buy it! Said his wife didn't give him enough "weekly allowance" and $1500.00 was what they were going to give him on a trade for his brand new F150. It's a '92, Chevy S10, auto, 4x4. Pretty clean, got almost brand new tires on it and, believe it or not, I bought it with an actual 66K miles on it! :D His dad bought it new, he bought it from his dad and I'll probably drive it into the ground. Only has a 6' box, but LOML likes the automatic and we can take LOML Jr. along on "shopping" trips, because of the extended cab. No, not as big or pretty as many and, certainly NOT as fast as Mark's little hauler, but it's paid for and does what I ask of it! Plus, it does it at close to 20mpg!:) :cool:


No its not. You owe $25 a week on it

[John Miliunas]

No its not. You owe $25 a week on it
Yes it is and NO I don't.:) I bought it @1-1/2 years ago @ $25.00/wk. 52 wks/yr.=$1300.00 plus less than two additional months @ $25.00/wk. and it's been paid off for over a couple months now.:D (Although every time the guy sees me, he's trying to talk me into "extending" the payment plan!:) ) I politely decline.:cool:

[Jim Fancher]

Love that yellow thing!

Almost forgot my other hauler. I've actually carried more wood and supplies in this thing than my GMC Sierra.

2001 Honda Odyssey EX
http://www.odyclub.com/images/members/odymom/ody1.jpg

Shameless plug of one of my site :)
http://www.odyclub.com/images/merchandise/decal468b.jpg

http://www.odyclub.com/images/nos_0002.jpg

Ok, so the nitrous isn't really hooked up in the Odyssey. :D It's from my '93 Nissan Sentra SE-R.

http://www.jimfancher.com/ser

[Dennis McDonaugh]

Sorry John, my fo paw. It was nice of him to offer wasn't it?

[Dennis McDonaugh]

That's too bad Jim, you could really surprise someone at the stop light!

[Thomas Prondzinski]

Here is my lumber hauler 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport. Yeah it's got a hemi

Tom

[Frank Pellow]

Mine's a stock 1948 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton. Straight 6, 3 on the column, and a 1 barrel carb.
David, I've seen the photos of all the trucks in this thread, and I like your's the best.

[Frank Pellow]

It seems that I must be the only one who has haul my lumber over water. That's the case at my real home -> Pellow's camp.

[Kelly C. Hanna]

What's the payload of the boat Frank? :D

[Jim Fancher]

Beautiful lake, Frank. Where is that?

[Frank Pellow]

Beautiful lake, Frank. Where is that?
Lake Pivabiska. About 10 miles noth of Hearst Ontario. Hearst (my birth place) is, in turn, about 575 miles north north-west of Toronto.

[David Fried]

David, I've seen the photos of all the trucks in this thread, and I like your's the best.

Thanks Frank. Perhaps you'll consider a getting a modifed one for Pellow's Camp! :D

[fred woltersdorf]

here's mine

[Jerry Olexa]

Little late but here's my humble hauler. If I'm creative, I can haul 4X8 sheet goods, 9-10 ft strips oak, oak cherry and most WW stuff and tools.(I've done 150 bd ft in it) This is my second 4WD (ran the first one into the ground building the cabin. Started long ago w a big old 78 Ford Wagon that could haul 4X8 sheets enclosed and flat. Loved it but it got ripped off while I was away from cabin so I sold what was left). This is 2000 explorer w about 33,000 miles and 4WD which is really needed here in BALMY Illinois! Serves me well.

[Christopher Stahl]

I'm a little late to, so here is my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. I haven't had a chance to haul any lumber yet, but I should be able to move quite a bit. It's much larger than the previous Pathfinder and has 3 rows of seats, all of which will fold down flat including the front passenger seat.

I'm looking forward to hauling some lumber very soon. :)

chris