Rusty Bowtie
General Category => General Discussion - Intros => Topic started by: billy on April 24, 2013, 08:02:08 AM
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my gal and i are going to trailer the 27 to durango colo. for a 5 day mini vacation.
stay in my buddies nice hotel in the san juan mountain range and do the scenic cruise through silverton ouray and telluride
coming back through cortez.
i have been all over this continent and this is some of the most beautiful country i have seen anywhere
mexico ,canada and alaska included.
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billy
Sounds like a great time...I'm jealous. ENJOY!!!
Moose
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Billy,
Sounds nice. I've never seen that part of Colorado before. I'll have to keep it in mind for future trips. My wife and I will be flying into Denver late July and driving up to Yellowstone and then over to the Black Hills of South Dakota returning to Denver. We're really looking forward to that.
Tom
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getting it ready
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/billhedges/021_zps9986387c.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/billhedges/media/021_zps9986387c.jpg.html)
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(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/billhedges/IMG_4167_zps1732f5df.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/billhedges/media/IMG_4167_zps1732f5df.jpg.html)i still need to bleed my brakes and change the oil.
then she's ready to roll.
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getting it ready
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if i was single i would simply drive it the 300 miles there.
but there is NO WAY my gal is up for that.
besides the king cab GMC 2500k is tailor made for stuff like this.
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You guys are gonna have a blast.
Be safe...John
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You gots to go over "Red mountain pass" and open those pipes..lol.Injoy your trip my friend
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Billy,
Take plenty of pictures. I'd like to see some of the scenery out there. Enjoy the trip!
Tom
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replacing kingpins today.
i want this lil turd dialed in for the cruise
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update
the old kingpin bushings were installed upside down.
no wonder they were toast after 3000 miles.
i am putting oversize kingpins in today.
and if i play my cards right*.
my bushings will be right side up.
*(i been sayin my prayers and even been kind to animals...honest!)
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May the kingpin gods smile upon you. :)
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*(i been sayin my prayers and even been kind to animals...honest!)
billy....I hope everything works out OK for you. Might as well buy a lottery ticket too just in case after being so good there's some luck left over.
Moose
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Billy,
Sounds nice. I've never seen that part of Colorado before. I'll have to keep it in mind for future trips. My wife and I will be flying into Denver late July and driving up to Yellowstone and then over to the Black Hills of South Dakota returning to Denver. We're really looking forward to that.
Tom
Remember to let me know when you get in town. I don't live too far from the airport and would like to meet ya.
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Billy,
Sounds nice. I've never seen that part of Colorado before. I'll have to keep it in mind for future trips. My wife and I will be flying into Denver late July and driving up to Yellowstone and then over to the Black Hills of South Dakota returning to Denver. We're really looking forward to that.
Tom
Remember to let me know when you get in town. I don't live too far from the airport and would like to meet ya.
John,
Will do. Maybe I can meet you and Ray if the schedules line up. We will be spending the night in Denver before we fly home later the next day.
Tom
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got everything gassed up dialed in and packed.
27 on trailer
in the morning all i hafta do is hop in and drive.
p.s.
i have a ring and am going to ask the love of my life to marry me.
and before you smart aleks start in.
i know she will say yes.
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All right Billy! Boots and a ring, Wow! I wish you guys the best and a safe trip. Enjoy :)
Tom
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Well congratulations Billy!!!!!
Moose
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i got us a room at silverpick lodge (my buddy owns it)
we are the only people in the entire building.
no staff no nuthin.
here is the view from our deck.
and a couple from haviland lake outside durango.
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/billhedges/DSCN1567_zps2f0882df.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/billhedges/media/DSCN1567_zps2f0882df.jpg.html)
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Very nice scenery and you get to enjoy it from the seat of your truck. Sounds great to me. Have fun!
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Wow Billy those are some great views. They make a great background for the truck....Oh ....and of course you too. I'll bet the other visitors in the area are surprised to see that old truck rumbling down the road.
Moose
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Great Billy! Have a great time. Did you pop the question yet????
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Great pictures..thanks for making me jealous! Right up my alley, no people, no staff and a lot of outdoors!
Ed
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(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/billhedges/engagement5-13-13215_zpsdf5c2a0e.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/billhedges/media/engagement5-13-13215_zpsdf5c2a0e.jpg.html)
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Billy....Another nice round of pictures. Looks a little chilly up there.
Moose
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silverton taxi
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Billy....Another nice round of pictures. Looks a little chilly up there.
Moose
tee shirt weather
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Billy,
Great pics! How's the truck running at that altitude?
Tom
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at 12000 feet it runs a bit rough
but not enough to cramp our style.
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we had a great time.
went to vallecito res. silverton ,ouray and went for drinks in durango.
the rod ran great. it lost a bit of power around 12000 feet but thats to be expected and it wasnt a big deal.
took many photos
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i didnt realize it was this loud.
i have never been outside it while it was being driven.
this is a video. click on image to to play
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Billy,
Great video! Loved the sounds and the scenery!
Tom
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click on pic to watch vid
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Sounds good Billy.... I think if you look real close at the background you can see some of the local wildlife heading for the hills :D
Moose
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I'll bet it sounds great, but I can't get my #$&^%$* antique computer to play the video!!
Enjoy your trip!
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Great Billy! Have a great time. Did you pop the question yet????
Billy,
We're all wondering, did she say yes and are we invited to a wedding?
Tom
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she said yes!
and a few days later she decided i need a new truck
i went with an 01 dodge 3500 dually with cummins turbo 6 speed stick quad cab.
(she makes a heluva lot more money than i do)
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All right Billy!!!!!! Congratulations to you and your soon to be new bride!!!!! How come my wife never told me I needed a new truck?? :o
Moose
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All right Billy!!!!!! Congratulations to you and your soon to be new bride!!!!! How come my wife never told me I needed a new truck?? :o
Moose
did ya make with the woebegone puppy dog eyes?
i think i must have.....
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Billy,
Congrats to you and your future bride! If she enjoyed the week cruising around in the old pickup she's a keeper!
Tom
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did ya make with the woebegone puppy dog eyes?
i think i must have.....
So that's the secret..... I'm gonna give it a try!
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Great Billy! Have a great time. Did you pop the question yet????
Billy,
We're all wondering, did she say yes and are we invited to a wedding?
Tom
the party will be at silverpick lodge durango colo sometime in aug.
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Congratulations, Billy!!! Now you can be as happy as the rest of us ::) No, really!
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I KNOW YOU GUYS ARE TEASING BUT
SHE IS MY BEST FRIEND and i love hanging out with her.
do i understand how she thinks? oh hell no.
do i understand her motives for how she does things? not even a little bit.
do i love her? with all my heart.
ok mushy stuff is over .
lets talk hotrods!
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Billy, I know what you mean, I just don't know how I found someone to stick with ME this long.
Seriously, congratulations!!!
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Like the new wheels!
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Soooo........Any Details????
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Soooo........Any Details????
well i paid $8500
it came with a gooseneck tow package very good tires and a van aaken performance box/chip.
and it needs a new APPS which i found for $160 shipped by scouring the web.
it runs fantastic and has more balls than any truck i ever thought i would actually own.
my old 88 GMC seemed like it was getting ready to start having to need parts replaced more and more.
so i wanted to get out from under it.
i drove that for 2 years hauling cars all over the west
texas,colorado and new mexico.
and i sold it for what i paid for it.
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Sounds good Billy.....Now all you need is a nice 5th wheel toy hauler to go along with it!
(http://www.sandiatrailer.com/custom_work/Logan%20Toy%20Hauler%20LQ/Toy%20Hauler%20002.jpg)