The Official Status Update Thread: Part 154 - Check It Out

[jagee]

That's the spirit! You're getting better at this.

Practice practice practice!

 

[jagee]

Extended Forecast for [h=2]Decatur IN[/h]


Saturday

A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

 

[maansmit]

I have some spare 1 by's laying around...can I duct tape them together?

Yes!!

 

[SEIndSAM]

 

[Birds Away]

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Jagee, I may be able to help as I might have access to a trailer and a truck. Timing will be key.

 

[jagee]

Jagee, I may be able to help as I might have access to a trailer and a truck. Timing will be key.

I think if I go the smart route () and get a trailer I'd be alright. Roll it in, lay it down, drive away.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

I think if I go the smart route () and get a trailer I'd be alright. Roll it in, lay it down, drive away.

Roll it in, strap it in, drive away...why lay it down?

 

[jagee]

Roll it in, strap it in, drive away...why lay it down?

I guess I was thinking of a short sided trailer.

 

[chezuki]

**** it, just drag the thing.

 

[jagee]

**** it, just drag the thing.

I could do that with the bike!

[video=youtube;_cbWo10Q_dQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cbWo10Q_dQ[/video]

 

[maansmit]

I think I am going to order a Vortex Spitfire today.

 

[churchmouse]

**** it, just drag the thing.

Here-ya go.

If you prop the gate all the weight will be on the sheet metal where it meets the prop. The tail will want to droop a bit when the weight is transferred to the tail gate. With a prop in place the springs will not be holding the weight when it comes off the tail. A large dent may ensue at that point.

Ask me how I know this.........

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

I guess I was thinking of a short sided trailer.

I guess that logic works.

 

[jagee]

Leftover venison stir fry. Not bad.

 

[maansmit]

Here-ya go.

If you prop the gate all the weight will be on the sheet metal where it meets the prop. The tail will want to droop a bit when the weight is transferred to the tail gate. With a prop in place the springs will not be holding the weight when it comes off the tail. A large dent may ensue at that point.

Ask me how I know this.........

Well I suppose that would be an argument against my 2x4 solution. I am an accountant, not an engineer.

 

[jagee]

Well I suppose that would be an argument against my 2x4 solution. I am an accountant, not an engineer.

I am neither. I look at dirt and break concrete for a living!

 

[jagee]

What the French, toast?!?

 

[jagee]

Who are you callin a cootie queen, you lint licker!

 

[churchmouse]

Well I suppose that would be an argument against my 2x4 solution. I am an accountant, not an engineer.

A good friend was moving a large crate full of engine parts. I told him we needed to unload the parts and lighten the crate before we tried to remove it from the truck.

He got a lazy streak and did the prop thing. I again told him not a good idea.
Smashed in the tail gate. He got pissed at me......

Oh, brand new truck.