"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
07/01/2019 at 10:10 • Filed to: None
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"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
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We need to fix a small washout in our driveway before it becomes big enough to swallow my wife’s Mini. I’ve got lots of landscaper friends with dump trucks, but I wouldn’t ask much of ANY contractor this week - first of all they’re already out straight. And then they want the long weekend I’m sure. But hey, I’ve got a truck! Off to the gravel pit!
That’s a yard of 1" ledge pack, $12.50 worth evidently. I had $25 and we need more, so I handed it to the guy and said “can I just come back for another load, maybe tomorrow?” He says, “Yeah fine. I’ll remember you no problem.” Yes, of course. I was probably the only person dressed like a J. Crew ad driving a lime yellow antique fire truck with a car seat. At least today.
Most importantly, the truck handled it fine! The rear is a bit lower of course , but not bad. It handled fine on the road at 50mph. It may be a bit of a struggle going up the mile-long hill to my house, but it’s a quiet road; I can always downshift. Worst case I’ll be in first, but it’ll climb that hill no problem one way or another. Then there’s the small matter of shoveling all that out. Oh yeah...
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> functionoverfashion
07/01/2019 at 10:15 |
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ever thought about bedliner in that beauty?
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functionoverfashion
> CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
07/01/2019 at 10:22 |
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Well, the floor is actually plywood. I’m sure it’s supposed to be hardwood. Maybe some day I’ll replace that - I’m sure I will have to eventually. The rest I’ll probably just paint again when it needs it.
shop-teacher
> functionoverfashion
07/01/2019 at 10:24 |
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This makes me very happy.
KnowsAboutCars
> functionoverfashion
07/01/2019 at 10:33 |
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I see you’re living up to your Oppo handle.
Also, I’m not sure if I’ve said this before but that’s a nice truck. I like that you haven’t removed that water tank(?) thing sitting on the corner.
Fuckkinja
> functionoverfashion
07/01/2019 at 10:38 |
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Awesome truck doing truck things.
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functionoverfashion
> KnowsAboutCars
07/01/2019 at 10:38 |
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haha, yes when it comes to using the truck properly, for sure. Also, thanks!
The water tank on the other hand... doesn’t work. But it’s there. Kind of the opposite side of function there, oh well. Side note, it is called an Indian Pump and has backpack straps. They’re great when they work, and modern versions are still widely used, though made of plastic I’m sure.