No pun intended but that's a helluva price to pay for those few things.
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No pun intended but that's a helluva price to pay for those few things.
The joke's on The Dark Lord - Izzy sold his butt to the US Army long ago. Then again to his wife.
Need recommendation for hand painted sign on the side of the new truck. Anyone in the club do this? Anyone know someone?
@Green Hell Mustang - do you just do digital and/or do you have connections? Don't mind heading up to Raleigh if needed.
@Green Hell Mustang - do you just do digital and/or do you have connections? Don't mind heading up to Raleigh if needed.
Well, yeah.. got caught up in this crap.....Paperwork Error Sends Marines To Guard Streets Of Hell
Paperwork Error Sends Marines To Guard Streets Of Hell
THE PEARLY GATES OF HEAVEN — In response to an investigation initiated by the Marine Corps Times, a spokesman for God has confirmed that because of a paperwork error Marines have actually been guarding the streets of Hell for the past 200 years.
“Don’t get me wrong, we briefly did have Marines on guard up here,” St. Peter told Duffel Blog, “but they kept making all the new angels stand at parade rest and conduct police calls for cigarette butts at four in the morning.”
“Seriously, anyone who thinks having Marines guarding your streets is bliss has never been knife-handed by some random Gunnery Sergeant for not calling him by his proper rank. They even insisted we refer to everything in nautical terminology.”
According to St. Peter, God was eventually forced to replace the Marines: first with the Coast Guard, so they would have at least one legitimate mission, but eventually with the Air Force, although Heaven lacks the typical amenities found on most airbases and is considered a hardship tour by most Airmen.
Marines seemed like a better fit for Hell anyways, St. Peter explained. “In the several hundred years since we’ve had this arrangement, we’ve never had a single complaint from down there,” he said.
St. Peter led this reporter over to the edge of Heaven, where Hell was distantly visible down below. He paused while listening to faint shrieking, drowned out by the heavy report of what sounded like a Mark 19 grenade launcher and followed by unnaturally deep booming laughter.
“God only knows what they’re doing down there,” he said while shaking his head, “and even He probably doesn’t since they revoked His security clearance last year.”
St. Peter also expressed concern over Headquarters Marine Corps’ refusal to modify what he called the “obviously inaccurate” lyrics of the Marine Corps Hymn.
“We’ve actually notified them about the error in their hymn on multiple occasions, including when they first wrote the damned thing,” he explained, “but they won’t change the song. Something about ‘Heaven having a catchier rhyme-scheme’ and all and being better for recruiting.”
As he spoke, a group of soaking wet Marines wearing full gear shuffled up to the gate.
“Uh yeah, dumbass boot here just flipped our MRAP into a canal,” the senior corporal said, while pointing at a sheepish-looking younger Marine. “I guess we’re supposed to conduct our permanent change of station up here to do gate guard?”
“Well–” St. Peter began.
“BECAUSE IF MY ‘REWARD’ IS AN ETERNITY OF SALUTING BLUE STICKERS, I SWEAR TO FxxxING CHRIST, OR ALLAH, OR WHOEVER’S IN CHARGE HERE–”
St. Peter quickly cut him off: “For the 41,422nd time, your orders were screwed up. Take the elevator all the way down until you reach The Sin Bin, where all the Whores of Babylon hang out. You’ll know it by the screams. Ask for [Generals] Vandegrift or Shoup: they’ll issue you your combat load.”
Strangely, none of the Marines seemed to mind and one was even observed smiling as they walked away.
Paperwork Error Sends Marines To Guard Streets Of Hell
THE PEARLY GATES OF HEAVEN — In response to an investigation initiated by the Marine Corps Times, a spokesman for God has confirmed that because of a paperwork error Marines have actually been guarding the streets of Hell for the past 200 years.
“Don’t get me wrong, we briefly did have Marines on guard up here,” St. Peter told Duffel Blog, “but they kept making all the new angels stand at parade rest and conduct police calls for cigarette butts at four in the morning.”
“Seriously, anyone who thinks having Marines guarding your streets is bliss has never been knife-handed by some random Gunnery Sergeant for not calling him by his proper rank. They even insisted we refer to everything in nautical terminology.”
According to St. Peter, God was eventually forced to replace the Marines: first with the Coast Guard, so they would have at least one legitimate mission, but eventually with the Air Force, although Heaven lacks the typical amenities found on most airbases and is considered a hardship tour by most Airmen.
Marines seemed like a better fit for Hell anyways, St. Peter explained. “In the several hundred years since we’ve had this arrangement, we’ve never had a single complaint from down there,” he said.
St. Peter led this reporter over to the edge of Heaven, where Hell was distantly visible down below. He paused while listening to faint shrieking, drowned out by the heavy report of what sounded like a Mark 19 grenade launcher and followed by unnaturally deep booming laughter.
“God only knows what they’re doing down there,” he said while shaking his head, “and even He probably doesn’t since they revoked His security clearance last year.”
St. Peter also expressed concern over Headquarters Marine Corps’ refusal to modify what he called the “obviously inaccurate” lyrics of the Marine Corps Hymn.
“We’ve actually notified them about the error in their hymn on multiple occasions, including when they first wrote the damned thing,” he explained, “but they won’t change the song. Something about ‘Heaven having a catchier rhyme-scheme’ and all and being better for recruiting.”
As he spoke, a group of soaking wet Marines wearing full gear shuffled up to the gate.
“Uh yeah, dumbass boot here just flipped our MRAP into a canal,” the senior corporal said, while pointing at a sheepish-looking younger Marine. “I guess we’re supposed to conduct our permanent change of station up here to do gate guard?”
“Well–” St. Peter began.
“BECAUSE IF MY ‘REWARD’ IS AN ETERNITY OF SALUTING BLUE STICKERS, I SWEAR TO FxxxING CHRIST, OR ALLAH, OR WHOEVER’S IN CHARGE HERE–”
St. Peter quickly cut him off: “For the 41,422nd time, your orders were screwed up. Take the elevator all the way down until you reach The Sin Bin, where all the Whores of Babylon hang out. You’ll know it by the screams. Ask for [Generals] Vandegrift or Shoup: they’ll issue you your combat load.”
Strangely, none of the Marines seemed to mind and one was even observed smiling as they walked away.
Tgadd - which truck did u buy??
Awesome.
Just saw the comment so I figured it would be OK to chime in. Would love for you to see one. We have a few demos in Miami that you can come and drive or we'll be at SEMA in November with a few of our builds.
@Trollhole - we source them wherever they may be, but 43's are definitely coming in from Latam. Only region on earth where you can get them free from rust and mostly original. It's Ok if they've been worked because we rebuild them from scratch... every nut and bolt with most components being new or remanufactured. We document the restos every step of the way which you can see in the gallery for each build www.fj.co/ourwork
@Izzyandsue - LOL
By the way, we have two open threads on MUD where you can see our work:
The FJ Company - 1977 FJ40 Restoration
Our Copperstate Overland Build - 1981 FJ43
Miami! Only two things come out of Miami, and neither of them is good! Anyways, i will be down there for big family reunion in little Havana in December. Where is your shop?
Oooohh... tough crowd
But yeah, absolutely come by. Whenever you firm up the dates, send us a note through the site and we'll schedule it. We're just north of the Design District.
Thanks!!
See it, by Little Haiti. I haven't been that way in over a decade, when you still needed full body armor to walk in. Thanks will love to see the trucks!
RedHeadedStepChild
Proudly wearing my MC1R mutation!
There you go Izzie!
Instead of me getting a 100, you can grab a nice MWB 40 series and we can rattle around the country side (though I suspect these squeak and rattle quite a bit less than mine)..
Instead of me getting a 100, you can grab a nice MWB 40 series and we can rattle around the country side (though I suspect these squeak and rattle quite a bit less than mine)..
I have found this near by.... now to set up a go fund me account
sleepycruiser
I will get by….I will survive -Touch of Grey LC200
Hey guys, how long is the PHH? I am going to pick up some Gates green stripe hose and going to have it cut to length. Also, best clamps to use? The clamps that are used on the kits sold can only be bought in quantities of 10.
I searched for the length but found 2.5" and also 3" recommendations.
I searched for the length but found 2.5" and also 3" recommendations.
jfz80
Cruisin’
Own a razor blade?
Just buy a few feet. Cut it yourself. Most places wont do under 1ft. You can use it for your rear heater lines or bypass if needed if its the same diameter Whichbit appears to be.... 5/8"
Napa has stainless breeze clamps. Nice stuff. Few bucks each. If you got the kit there are plenty of 80 owners here tht would make that ten pack disappear id bet.
From cdan the cruiser shaman
"The stock spec for the length is 50 mm."
Btw there is another stupid short hose right under PHH that is just as crucial. Might as well do both while in there with coolant drained
Just buy a few feet. Cut it yourself. Most places wont do under 1ft. You can use it for your rear heater lines or bypass if needed if its the same diameter Whichbit appears to be.... 5/8"
Napa has stainless breeze clamps. Nice stuff. Few bucks each. If you got the kit there are plenty of 80 owners here tht would make that ten pack disappear id bet.
From cdan the cruiser shaman
"The stock spec for the length is 50 mm."
Btw there is another stupid short hose right under PHH that is just as crucial. Might as well do both while in there with coolant drained
sleepycruiser
I will get by….I will survive -Touch of Grey LC200
Thanks guys. I will probably buy a few feet and extra cramps just in case!
jfz80
Cruisin’
Oh definitley likely to cramp up when contorting into position for that one. I hope for your sake its not on the side of the road in RDU traffic
Removing starter makes it easy but its not necessary. Of course if you do, the contacts and plunger are cheap if you are inclined to rebuild the starter
Removing starter makes it easy but its not necessary. Of course if you do, the contacts and plunger are cheap if you are inclined to rebuild the starter
