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carwash · 08-27-2009, 12:37 AM

Well, it's running great now with a borrowed mixer. So, I'm on the search for an older style 450 like i have, or a nicely tuned 425. I will steal Jeff's for as long as he will allow tho. Still using more pane than i would like, so i need to run the power valve in a few turns i think.

Got it all decaled up last night with the help of Byron and Ted. So, imma call it done at this point... still some piddly **** to do, but nothing worth posting up on any threads... Coolant reservoir, modify throttle pedal, blah blah blah... See you on the trail.

fabricator · 08-27-2009, 03:29 AM

what is the weight

sarge · 08-27-2009, 08:24 AM

Mike ,

Did you find an aluminum dush shield for the 400 yet ? I can see if I can come up with one if not .

Oh, looks good by the way ! see this week end

carwash · 08-27-2009, 10:35 AM

no, repaired my metal one sarge. didn't even take it off (cuz it's a royal ***** to get to without removing lower links, etc). I think it will be fine. Hopefully a fluke that it got hit.

I can see a spot where whatever dented it slid across the oil pan first, so at some point when i have the lowers off, might just make a removable skid plate that covers both the pan and the trans shield.

And no weight yet. Might hit the scales on teh way to gravelrama. Tried to borrow my buddy's longacres, but they are only rated at 1000 per corner, so i know that won't be enough. Stay tuned.

mckeddie · 09-07-2009, 01:24 PM

did it make it to harlan this weekend?

carwash · 09-07-2009, 07:19 PM

Nope... i don't own a trailer. I have to beg to use one... and it wasn't available. Didn't matter, I doubt i would have made it. Bummed cuz i was gonna hang with Kirby and the Tim Cameron crew.... missed out big i guess.

mckeddie · 09-07-2009, 10:14 PM

yeah, i wanted to go to, kirby has invite me the last couple of times he's gone, always something going on though. i'm looking forward to getting ot wheel with them down there.

carwash · 09-08-2009, 07:46 AM

my next trip will probably be fall crawl. schedule is pretty full right now with max's 1st birthday coming up and stuff...

itbrokeagain · 09-08-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash

Nope... i don't own a trailer. I have to beg to use one... and it wasn't available. Didn't matter, I doubt i would have made it. Bummed cuz i was gonna hang with Kirby and the Tim Cameron crew.... missed out big i guess.

If it will fit you can use mine. Brakes dont work. Havent had time to mess with them. Deck isnt in the best of shape either but all the lights do work...........

carwash · 09-08-2009, 03:26 PM

Thanks tony!

90CHVYJ · 09-29-2009, 01:09 PM

Like the rig! Thinking about putting pane on my heep. I know you haven't gotten to wheel it much but how much pane do you think it will use? Just wondering how many tanks I should be looking for! Thanks

carwash · 09-29-2009, 07:52 PM

should use roughly about the same amount of pane as gasoline, give about 10%. So, i have 16 gallons of pane on board, so about the same as having a 15 gallon gasoline tank... Should be able to do a full day of trail running on that... will fine out in a few weeks for sure.

90CHVYJ · 09-30-2009, 10:40 PM

Ok thanks that doesnt sound to bad then. I guess I need to find at least 4 tanks to be safe then. You have any leads on where to buy them at?

carwash · 09-30-2009, 11:02 PM

If you want the fancy clear one, call Denver Propane and ask for Duke.

I have seen aluminum ones come across craigslist from time to time.

90CHVYJ · 10-01-2009, 10:34 AM

Ok thanks I will have to look around and see if I can find a few.

fabricator · 10-29-2009, 04:34 AM

So.... how much fuel did this heavy turd use in a day of ridin?
did you get a ruff idea

carwash · 10-29-2009, 10:27 AM

In two full days, we used a pinch over 2 tanks.

I took my two clears, and 4 aluminum spares. After the first day of riding, the one tank was down to about a gallon or so left. That was about 6 or 7 hours of riding or so. So just for safe measure, we ran up to Harlan propane and had it refilled the next morning(lovely people by the way, 6 teeth between the 3 people and the one girl had 5 of those 6, but very nice).

So started Saturday with 2 fresh full tanks, and went thru about 1.25 of those in a full day of hard, heavy throttle wheeling. I'm happy with this. We covered some serious ground, and turned some serious rpm's. So I can count on roughly a tank for a trail day. I was figuring 2 tanks a day, so the current usage is fine with me.

kyrel69 · 10-29-2009, 10:36 AM

so are you happy with it now so you do not want to sale it any more

carwash · 10-29-2009, 11:36 AM

everything's for sale...

cheapthrills49 · 11-01-2009, 11:29 AM

u need 2 bring that big pig out 2 adams co. this weekend!

carwash · 11-01-2009, 08:36 PM

I gots flat tires.

cheapthrills49 · 11-01-2009, 08:42 PM

so does that make it time for 54's lol

carwash · 11-01-2009, 09:17 PM

nope, two new 44' on the way, should have been here Friday...

fabricator · 11-01-2009, 11:14 PM

how much for the old ones

carwash · 08-02-2010, 04:14 PM

Goodbye friend... the Yeti left today, sold to a nice gentleman from Missouri. Beat it's ass Jason, it likes it and asks for more.

i will miss her. she was a badass.

08-27-2009, 12:37 AM	#451
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Well, it's running great now with a borrowed mixer. So, I'm on the search for an older style 450 like i have, or a nicely tuned 425. I will steal Jeff's for as long as he will allow tho. Still using more pane than i would like, so i need to run the power valve in a few turns i think. Got it all decaled up last night with the help of Byron and Ted. So, imma call it done at this point... still some piddly **** to do, but nothing worth posting up on any threads... Coolant reservoir, modify throttle pedal, blah blah blah... See you on the trail. __________________

08-27-2009, 03:29 AM	#452
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	what is the weight __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

08-27-2009, 10:35 AM	#454
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	no, repaired my metal one sarge. didn't even take it off (cuz it's a royal ***** to get to without removing lower links, etc). I think it will be fine. Hopefully a fluke that it got hit. I can see a spot where whatever dented it slid across the oil pan first, so at some point when i have the lowers off, might just make a removable skid plate that covers both the pan and the trans shield. And no weight yet. Might hit the scales on teh way to gravelrama. Tried to borrow my buddy's longacres, but they are only rated at 1000 per corner, so i know that won't be enough. Stay tuned. __________________

09-07-2009, 01:24 PM	#455
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	did it make it to harlan this weekend? __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

09-07-2009, 07:19 PM	#456
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Nope... i don't own a trailer. I have to beg to use one... and it wasn't available. Didn't matter, I doubt i would have made it. Bummed cuz i was gonna hang with Kirby and the Tim Cameron crew.... missed out big i guess. __________________

08-27-2009, 08:24 AM	#453
sarge Pure Bacon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trenton, Oh Posts: 1,098	Mike , Did you find an aluminum dush shield for the 400 yet ? I can see if I can come up with one if not . Oh, looks good by the way ! see this week end

09-07-2009, 10:14 PM	#457
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	yeah, i wanted to go to, kirby has invite me the last couple of times he's gone, always something going on though. i'm looking forward to getting ot wheel with them down there. __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

09-08-2009, 07:46 AM	#458
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	my next trip will probably be fall crawl. schedule is pretty full right now with max's 1st birthday coming up and stuff... __________________

09-08-2009, 03:26 PM	#460
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Thanks tony! __________________

09-29-2009, 01:09 PM	#461
90CHVYJ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IN Posts: 5	Like the rig! Thinking about putting pane on my heep. I know you haven't gotten to wheel it much but how much pane do you think it will use? Just wondering how many tanks I should be looking for! Thanks

09-29-2009, 07:52 PM	#462
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	should use roughly about the same amount of pane as gasoline, give about 10%. So, i have 16 gallons of pane on board, so about the same as having a 15 gallon gasoline tank... Should be able to do a full day of trail running on that... will fine out in a few weeks for sure. __________________

09-30-2009, 10:40 PM	#463
90CHVYJ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IN Posts: 5	Ok thanks that doesnt sound to bad then. I guess I need to find at least 4 tanks to be safe then. You have any leads on where to buy them at?

09-30-2009, 11:02 PM	#464
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	If you want the fancy clear one, call Denver Propane and ask for Duke. I have seen aluminum ones come across craigslist from time to time. __________________

10-01-2009, 10:34 AM	#465
90CHVYJ Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IN Posts: 5	Ok thanks I will have to look around and see if I can find a few.

10-29-2009, 04:34 AM	#466
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	So.... how much fuel did this heavy turd use in a day of ridin? did you get a ruff idea __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

10-29-2009, 10:27 AM	#467
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	In two full days, we used a pinch over 2 tanks. I took my two clears, and 4 aluminum spares. After the first day of riding, the one tank was down to about a gallon or so left. That was about 6 or 7 hours of riding or so. So just for safe measure, we ran up to Harlan propane and had it refilled the next morning(lovely people by the way, 6 teeth between the 3 people and the one girl had 5 of those 6, but very nice). So started Saturday with 2 fresh full tanks, and went thru about 1.25 of those in a full day of hard, heavy throttle wheeling. I'm happy with this. We covered some serious ground, and turned some serious rpm's. So I can count on roughly a tank for a trail day. I was figuring 2 tanks a day, so the current usage is fine with me. __________________

10-29-2009, 10:36 AM	#468
kyrel69 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 372	so are you happy with it now so you do not want to sale it any more

10-29-2009, 11:36 AM	#469
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	everything's for sale... __________________

11-01-2009, 11:29 AM	#470
cheapthrills49 VANILLA GORILLA Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: blanmolester, ohio.......stonelick lake Posts: 192	u need 2 bring that big pig out 2 adams co. this weekend! __________________ I EAT BURRITOS ON EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!

11-01-2009, 08:36 PM	#471
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	I gots flat tires. __________________

11-01-2009, 08:42 PM	#472
cheapthrills49 VANILLA GORILLA Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: blanmolester, ohio.......stonelick lake Posts: 192	so does that make it time for 54's lol __________________ I EAT BURRITOS ON EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!

11-01-2009, 09:17 PM	#473
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	nope, two new 44' on the way, should have been here Friday... __________________

11-01-2009, 11:14 PM	#474
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	how much for the old ones __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

08-02-2010, 04:14 PM	#475
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Goodbye friend... the Yeti left today, sold to a nice gentleman from Missouri. Beat it's ass Jason, it likes it and asks for more. i will miss her. she was a badass. __________________