by "MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
Published 12/01/2017 at 15:01
by "MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
Published 12/01/2017 at 15:01
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Got an alignment done on my old ‘93 F150 and I’m pretty sure the manager called my truck a parts truck. About 20min after I got there I hear the manager walk in and say to one of the other guys, “This is three days in a row we’ve had to do a parts truck.” Since mine was the only truck I saw while I was there, I assume he meant mine.
It hurts oppo...man it hurts. I know she’s not pretty, but she’s a solid runner and I’ve seen much much worse around here in the rust belt.
Post square bodies and OBS Fords to make me feel better.
"lone_liberal" (token-liberal)
12/01/2017 at 15:13, STARS: 2
I think he might have meant that there was a delivery truck coming that had parts on it that they would have to unload and take care of.
"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
12/01/2017 at 15:14, STARS: 5
I miss my dad’s ‘78 GMC pickup, sadly, I don’t know if a picture exists of it. Looked a lot like this:
I’d love to street rod a K5 Jimmy...
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
12/01/2017 at 15:14, STARS: 2
That’s cold blooded!
Here are some terrible pictures a Squarebody I spotted at lunch. My dad’s ‘79 K10 that he had when I was a kid, was this same lovely blue.
I should’ve chased the guy down.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
12/01/2017 at 15:15, STARS: 1
Parts truck? Meaning a parts runner, or ‘should be parted out’? That’s BS - here’s one that’s got rust and dents but is still a good truck.
"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
12/01/2017 at 15:22, STARS: 4
Shh is ok babby. No cry.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/01/2017 at 15:24, STARS: 0
That street rod is pretty sharp. I want to get either a square body suburban or regular cab shot bed dually
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/01/2017 at 15:25, STARS: 0
Hopefully...I don’t remember seeing one though. I’ll try and believe that though lol
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/01/2017 at 15:27, STARS: 0
I hope he puts that away once the snow starts flying.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
12/01/2017 at 15:29, STARS: 2
dont let the “parts truck” talk get you down. just kindly mention that you would rather drive your old reliable truck, than the soul-less disposable garbage that automakers are selling these days. your parts truck will still be running long after these new cars fold up shop.....
"Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
12/01/2017 at 15:29, STARS: 2
That manager can go kick rocks.
1983 Frankenstein’d F150/250/350 we’re restoring as a shop truck.
Couldn’t get a picture due to bad lighting, but my painter drives a 1993 F150 longbed, 300 6 cyl, 4wd, crank windows, ladder rack, vinyl floor mat. It’s a work truck, but it’s clean as a pin, barely 100k miles, and I’m first in line to buy it if he ever lets it go.
"syaieya" (syaieya)
12/01/2017 at 15:30, STARS: 4
I had to get a state inspection done on my car a few years back. Went to a place by some folks reccomendation and after trying to tell me a torn tierod boot meant the whole thing needed replacement, they called my car old and rusty to my face.
That place wasnt there a year later.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/01/2017 at 15:31, STARS: 1
That service truck is pretty bad ass, I would totally daily that...though my wife would kill me
"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
12/01/2017 at 15:31, STARS: 2
Sheesh, yours looks nicer than mine does, at least in pictures...
And this here is basically a parts truck... but it’s getting restored anyway:
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/01/2017 at 15:35, STARS: 0
Ok what’s Frankenstein’s story? F350 axles for sure...what else?
Also your painter’s truck is pretty similar to mine. ‘93 F150, 300 6 cyl, 4wd, crank windows, vinyl floor...though I have the extended cab with the 7 foot bed and way more miles (230k+). It’s also a 5-speed with the tranny out of an F250.
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
12/01/2017 at 15:38, STARS: 3
It’s not like he has a truck that *is* parts. Of other vehicles..
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/01/2017 at 15:38, STARS: 0
The last three winters have not been easy on it. The wheel wells are starting to rust through and the cab corners aren’t so hot anymore. Here’s a recent picture of it
"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
12/01/2017 at 15:39, STARS: 2
Go super short.
"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
12/01/2017 at 15:39, STARS: 3
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
12/01/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 2
its a dead simple one ton, that i use around the house. small block, with a truck 4 speed, and that auto crane. i use it when i need to pull an engine, or drop one in. makes it SO much easier. the too storage on it is spectacular. i got it from one of my good friends, who got it from an estate sale, as a haul-off i give $450 for it 8 years ago. best money that i had spent in a while. the only straight panel on it is the roof, and thats just because i havent gotten up there to look at it close......
when you finally get a good yard truck, treat it like a valued tool, and dont turn loose of it.....
* edit to show the other side.....
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
12/01/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 0
I also am guilty. Arguably more guiltier.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/01/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 0
God that would have to be terrifying at highway speed. You’d have to modify it though since I believe most tugs are designed with the gearing to have a max speed of 30mph or less
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
12/01/2017 at 15:44, STARS: 1
Me too. Those things rust like it’s their job.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/01/2017 at 15:44, STARS: 0
Okay, yea, I would not be able to pass up that truck for $450 either. The crane has to be so useful for projects.
"Stef Schrader" (stefschrader)
12/01/2017 at 15:45, STARS: 4
Did you crop dust them on the way out? I’d crop dust them on the way out. That’s a good truck, BTW.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/01/2017 at 15:47, STARS: 0
Fart tank was empty unfortunately
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
12/01/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 3
I went to a recycling place to recycle a bunch of cardboard boxes in my e30. Guy was like sorry we don’t scrap old BMWs here. Fucking hurt man, still hurts.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/01/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 0
Sheesh...that’s definitely worse. I feel for you man.
"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
12/01/2017 at 15:52, STARS: 1
My Truck is made out of three vehicles and a boat.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
12/01/2017 at 15:56, STARS: 2
it makes cab swaps a breeze, and i live on a pile of rocks, that makes moving an engine hoist, or stand an absolute nightmare. it was THE answer to a lot of problems that i had with working on junk at the house....
the crane itself doesnt have real thick cable on it, but i use it when i need to lift cars off of thier engine cradles, or when i am cutting a differential out of a car. you just have to be careful to center up the hook into the middle of the truck, so that it wont try to turn it over. just have to make sure that you use GOOD chains, and are bridling off of secure points.
poor truck has more than paid for itself in the pain and frustration it has saved me. and it has paper to it.....
"Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
12/01/2017 at 15:57, STARS: 2
I’m not 100% positive (my buddy’s project, I’m just busting knuckles on it with him), but the frame, axles and suspension are 83 F350, engine and trans are 85 F250, and the cab/doors/front sheetmetal is 85 F150 & F250 (we cannibalized a couple trucks to get rust free stuff), with the ‘83 F350 dash/door panels/interior.
"SpeedSix" (speedsix)
12/01/2017 at 15:57, STARS: 2
Why the fuck would someone actually align a truck that’s being scavenged for parts?
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
12/01/2017 at 16:00, STARS: 3
My Land Rover is made out of a minimum of five other Land Rovers. My Ranchero (arguably a truck) is made out of a vehicle and miscellaneous parts from some nine or ten different type donors minimum, new parts for a half-dozen more and two tractors,and used parts from a jet ski, two motorcycles,and more.
"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
12/01/2017 at 16:10, STARS: 0
I don’t think being made out of the same kind of truck counts but your Ranchero has me soundly beaten for sure.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
12/01/2017 at 16:24, STARS: 0
DAYUM!!
"atfsgeoff" (atfsgeoff)
12/03/2017 at 21:19, STARS: 1
“parts” trucks unite!
"winterlegacy, here 'till the end" (winterlegacy)
12/06/2017 at 12:28, STARS: 1
Rule number 1: Never disrespect another person’s vehicle.