Not So Pro 3

[Dub11]

This thing was just okay.

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Now if they only would cost as much as when that paint scheme came out way back when

 

[dall]

Had a fun day in the country and about fell in love with a Cheby.

This thing is gorgeous!!!

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i had a 74 that was green and white
it was a cheyenne super 10
thats the old style decal also

 

[Mastermind]

https://www.powerpacing.run/dew-point/

Thanks. I learned.

 

[GCJenks204]

My wife like that retro look on those.

First time I had seen one. I think I could rock it.

 

[dall]

Now if they only would cost as much as when that paint scheme came out way back when

lol the 74 i had came with original bill of sale i think it was about 3500 bucks then
i was the third owner

 

[GCJenks204]

Now if they only would cost as much as when that paint scheme came out way back when

Pretty sure you meant to quote the truck, not the electric douche mobile.

 

[Dub11]

lol the 74 i had came with original bill of sale i think it was about 3500 bucks then
i was the third owner

My 92 was $16,000 with A/C ! Lol

 

[Dub11]

Pretty sure you meant to quote the truck, not the electric douche mobile.

Exactly.
We ain't driving any Bring More Wrenches out here.

 

[dall]

My 92 was $16,000 with A/C ! Lol

but the 92 was a single color truck lol

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Afternoon boys.
Miss 12 is doing her science project on eels. You get eels ay? Anyway, we have a connection to this place on their mums side. FIL worked there for 27 years, now BIL is there.
https://www.engineeringnz.org/programmes/heritage/heritage-records/wairua-falls-power-station/
BIL took us all for his version of a guided tour. Laugh a minute with his colourful description of expectations vs reality re the eels and their path around or through the turbines. Eel puree anyone?

Wairua Falls.


Control gates on main river.


Man made canal that feeds the turbines. Also, my Mrs and her brothers swimming pool when they were young.


Power Station. Heritage building. Early 1900s is old here.


Whole thing is 5mw? @USMC615 probably uses that much reheating dinner...

Was an awesome experience. Got kids thinking about the eels (how they get down to sea to spawn, and how they climb back up when the next generation return?), and the hydro that is such a big part of their mums family history.

Bored yet?

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Had a fun day in the country and about fell in love with a Cheby.

This thing is gorgeous!!!

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Your Exploder would be an ok wagon tho surely?

 

[GCJenks204]

Your Exploder would be an ok wagon tho surely?

Absolutely. It’s great, but something about that retro paint bring me back to my childhood.

 

[USMC615]

Let a patch grow out and see how much that Makita can eat.



We use to spend 30 minutes at the and of shift to clean. Now we just run everything in to the ground. Still have no idea how the doors stay open.



Get your favorite adult beverage and wait for that tornado on the porch.

The Makita has seven different height adjustments…I cut my yard on setting one, lowest it can go. It has no problems with it until I get in a little scattered patch of bahia, then I gear down the self-propel on the speed, so it doesn’t lay some of it over. Gas mowers will do the exact same in bahia. I like my yard to look like Augusta National if I can get it and keep it that way.

 

[USMC615]

Afternoon boys.
Miss 12 is doing her science project on eels. You get eels ay? Anyway, we have a connection to this place on their mums side. FIL worked there for 27 years, now BIL is there.
https://www.engineeringnz.org/programmes/heritage/heritage-records/wairua-falls-power-station/
BIL took us all for his version of a guided tour. Laugh a minute with his colourful description of expectations vs reality re the eels and their path around or through the turbines. Eel puree anyone?

Wairua Falls.
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Control gates on main river.
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Man made canal that feeds the turbines. Also, my Mrs and her brothers swimming pool when they were young.
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Power Station. Heritage building. Early 1900s is old here.
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Whole thing is 5mw? @USMC615 probably uses that much reheating dinner...

Was an awesome experience. Got kids thinking about the eels (how they get down to sea to spawn, and how they climb back up when the next generation return?), and the hydro that is such a big part of their mums family history.

Bored yet?

Lol…Cool pics!

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Absolutely. It’s great, but something about that retro paint bring me back to my childhood.

Just googled. We got 2nd and 3rd gen Exploders, was surprised to see how small a capacity engine is now an option.

 

[GCJenks204]

Just googled. We got 2nd and 3rd gen Exploders, was surprised to see how small a capacity engine is now an option.

I have driven the new 4cyl version. Mine and s the Sport, 3.5l twin turbo Eco-boost. Can move faster than is safe on our roads for sure.

 

[Mastermind]

I'm sleepy. GFYs

 

[USMC615]

*s-wordt, I’m tired…yardwork sucked this afternoon/evening. Workout on the tennis court earlier was something I wasn’t expecting today. I can hold my own on the court, but the guy I was playing with today had my ass running every square inch. Had him running it as well, but he’s 20 years my junior. He got the best of my ol’ ass. I’m getting back into the tennis thing, but it’s a slow process til I get used to it again going balls to the wall and not get winded so damn quick.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

I have driven the new 4cyl version. Mine and s the Sport, 3.5l twin turbo Eco-boost. Can move faster than is safe on our roads for sure.

We got a Falcon based Territory ex Australia, and now the T6 Ranger based Everest (3.2/5cyl or 2l/4cyl bi-turbo diesels) instead of later Exploders.

I changed about way too many tyres on Gen2's during The Troubles to be an unbiased customer unfortunately.

 

[Dub11]

but the 92 was a single color truck lol

It ain't a single color now..........