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SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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The only state with more grass is Colorado I bet. :lol:

Yeah, I think they made two million more in taxes the first month.

 

 

Chris, I've never said you needed to move.

 

I think its great, and the whole point of America, get all the particular people in their respective places. That way you don't have people of differing political views wondering where they aren't wanted and stiring things up. I'm not going to NY trying to force people to pass gun friendly laws. I'm fine being one of the 7-15 Yankee fans in Oklahoma. :lol: I don't want those boneheads moving here trying to ban them.

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The area of California I live in is highly Republican. And Washington and Colorado have a ton of grass. Quantity doesn't beat the quality of it in California

SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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The area of California I live in is highly Republican. And Washington and Colorado have a ton of grass. Quantity doesn't beat the quality of it in California

Republican party.....the other half of the problem. :lol:

SarahsGMC Senior Enthusiast

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All politics is corrupt garbage let everyone do what they want then it will sort itself out

 

sent from my truck in a field

 

 

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Ryan, remember how you couldn't believe the prices of ZL1s around here? http://www.southpointechevytulsa.com/VehicleDetails/2207101593

They keep going. You save 8 grand over new if you can deal with it having 800 miles.

 

That's a 1/3 of the miles I have on my SS. Also it needs black rims

 

 

Ryan

SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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Woah that last post didn't quite make it, for those that saw it.

 

Was getting ideas for food to make my toddlers since they have most of their teeth now.

 

Found a super food article, cocoa is a super food. Nice. So is basil!

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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I don't think I've ever posted a decent pic of this before today, so I'll put it here too. 1997 Supreme 20'4", 1998 Mercury 20 Jet, TI trailer.

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No lower end oil to change, just takes a few pumps of marine grease every time out. The jet doesn't put as much power down compared to a regular bottom end, but it'll run very shallow. Motor is at operating height in the pic. Currently the sand filter is bypassed. I'm converting the trailer to LED, and I want to wire the boat up to run the starter, lights, and eventually a good livewell.

LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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Well, since my rocker panels are shot and the truck needs a lot of body work and a new paint job, Ive been looking at other trucks (preferably pre 07.5). Not sure if I want another extended cab so I have more bed space and everything would transfer over, or if I want a crew cab with more cab space but less bed space. Decisions, decisions...

 

Or I could just get body work and a new paint job on this truck and not have to transfer anything. Plus I just ordered that built 60e so I gotta make a decision before I put it in lol

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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Well, since my rocker panels are shot and the truck needs a lot of body work and a new paint job, Ive been looking at other trucks (preferably pre 07.5). Not sure if I want another extended cab so I have more bed space and everything would transfer over, or if I want a crew cab with more cab space but less bed space. Decisions, decisions...

 

Or I could just get body work and a new paint job on this truck and not have to transfer anything. Plus I just ordered that built 60e so I gotta make a decision before I put it in lol

I would reccomend a crew cab if you get a truck. I had 3 extended cab trucks and wouldn't go back to one after owning a crew cab

LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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The only downside I see if I got a crew cab is the bed space. Even with a small toolbox my quad barely fits in the back of my 6.5' bed (tailgate down)

 

Sent while drinkin' a cold one...

 

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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The only downside I see if I got a crew cab is the bed space. Even with a small toolbox my quad barely fits in the back of my 6.5' bed (tailgate down)Sent while drinkin' a cold one...

 

That is a valid point.. Get a 2500

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