The Daily Chat Thread (3 Viewers)

[Leaping Deer]

Now thats funny.

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

I'm just wondering if I'll see enough cash out of the 45 to even close to this.

Parting it out, maybe. As an unfinished project, no. Only my opinion, but a few years of paid storage is going to be a lot cheaper than the loss you take (not including your time of course). And face it, the 45 wasn't going to be done until the kids are off to college anyhow.

That said, I'd be interested in the H55.

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

Shook really good here in Vermont, quite a strange feeling, and lasted longer then I would have expected.

I need to borrow that.

 

[BulletHead]

anyone have a fj40/45 wheel w/ tire i can borrow for the day on Friday?

 

[82cruiser]

UPS vs USPS

Selling a bunch of cruiser parts and getting shipping quotes for folks around the country. Check this out:

Oversized box of fender flares
-To VA. UPS ground = 35.00, USPS = 16.00
-To MT. UPS ground = 71.00, USPS = 26.00

Amazing difference in cost. Hey Lane...how do I get a USPS shirt?

 

[green40]

Selling a bunch of cruiser parts and getting shipping quotes for folks around the country. Check this out:

Oversized box of fender flares
-To VA. UPS ground = 35.00, USPS = 16.00
-To MT. UPS ground = 71.00, USPS = 26.00

Amazing difference in cost. Hey Lane...how do I get a USPS shirt?

What size do you want? Thanks for the good advertising!

 

[rapovt]

that is why the post office is loosing money and UPS stock is high. I use the USPS all the time

 

[jdogg]

i never use ups anymore. i have no idea why anyone would. my local post office loves me, between cruiser parts, jeep parts, tonka and matchbox crap i visit them couple times a week usually

 

[Leaping Deer]

I use USPS for all my shipping. There are cheaper and the flat rate boxes are awesome for sending heavy steel.

 

[Wrench]

USPS was smart when they made the flat rate boxes.

 

[thepinktaco]

With all the 40s Ive seen on Craigslist lately I was wondering if they are selling with the insanely high prices people are asking. Ive seen a bunch listed for $1500+ with half the body missing, frame rotted, ect. Makes me wonder what I could get for mine selling it on there with a good body and frame. Makes getting a parts rig pretty much impossible.

 

[Wrench]

Suckers born everyday.

 

[tarsier10]

Here's a reminder about the kickass Viking battle iron pour event "N8" and I will be part of in a week with the Iron Guild. The place holds 1200 and we've gotten close to maxing out the last 2 years. Don't be late!

Join the Steel Yard and the Iron Guild for the 7th annual Halloween Iron Pour.
Friday, October 26th at the Steel Yard - 27 Sims Avenue in Providence, RI.
Rain date: October 27th.
$10
5:00 - Doors open
5:30 - Reclaim, an aerial dance duo with live music by Cave of Colors
6:00 - DJ Unkle Thirsty
7:00 - Iron Pour Begins, with music provided by The Empty House Cooperative

Food vendors will be on site.

Location website
http://www.thesteelyard.org/events/calendar/2012/10/26/206

Facebook event
https://m.facebook.com/events/118262234991744

 

[rain76king]

Rain date? What's that?

 

[tarsier10]

They certainly don't run things like YT does Fall Gathering!

 

[rain76king]

Heh, sounds like a fun event.

 

[Leaping Deer]

We went last year and it was really something to see. Planning on going again this year.

 

[Leaping Deer]

Just figured out why UPS is more money. I'm waiting for a package and here is what I found:

October 18, 2012 06:25:00 AM Warwick RI US Out for delivery
October 17, 2012 10:38:00 PM Warwick RI US Arrival Scan
October 17, 2012 09:36:00 PM Shrewsbury MA US Departure Scan
October 17, 2012 05:07:00 PM Shrewsbury MA US Arrival Scan
October 17, 2012 04:16:00 PM Chelmsford MA US Departure Scan
October 17, 2012 02:28:00 PM Chelmsford MA US Arrival Scan
October 17, 2012 12:28:00 PM Shrewsbury MA US Departure Scan
October 17, 2012 10:37:00 AM Shrewsbury MA US Arrival Scan
October 17, 2012 09:27:00 AM Warwick RI US Departure Scan
October 17, 2012 07:56:00 AM Warwick RI US Arrival Scan
October 17, 2012 03:58:00 AM Secaucus NJ US Departure Scan
October 16, 2012 11:59:00 PM Secaucus NJ US Arrival Scan
October 16, 2012 09:13:00 PM Pittston PA US Departure Scan
October 16, 2012 07:27:00 PM Pittston PA US Shipment received by carrier
October 16, 2012 05:56:01 PM US Shipment has left seller facility and is in transit to carrier

Guess they decided to take my package for a tour around New England for a couple of hours.

 

[Wrench]

Cruiser parts? Nothing like brown dropping of cruiser parts.

 

[Leaping Deer]

12 Bolt mini spool for the rear of the 40. Suprised that a Chevy part fits inside a cruiser diff this well. Had to hit it with a little sandpaper to polish it so it would fit in but seems to fit nice. I still have to install it in the rear with the c clips but go good so far.

It was only $78 shipped from Amazon. Since the aussie locker was to tight I didn't want to chance blowing it up and figured I would give it a shot. I had a couple amazon gift certificates so I figured what the heck.