Cars, Man

[DHart]

I'm moving next week, can I borrow your truck, old buddy?

Absolutely!

 

[Monocrom]

You're a great friend! Beer and Pizza is on me.

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

@DHart

That Truck Is Bad To The Bone! ​

 

[DHart]

You're a great friend! Beer and Pizza is on me.

OK man... I'll be right over. (I wish.)

 

[DHart]

@DHart

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That Truck Is Bad To The Bone! ​

Ba.. ba.. ba... bad!

Cool thing is, RAM and the V8 Hemi lovers were so thrilled with the return of the Hemi to the 2026 RAM trucks that RAM incorporated an exhaust system for this truck that makes the V8 Hemi sound like it's absolutely roaring! Music to mine ears.

Basically, the sound of the V8 Hemi and the "Symbol of Protest" emblem on the front fenders are sticking the finger to the previous administration's attempt to beat down big gas engines. Well, at least we'll be able to enjoy them for 3 more years. Before we all may be forced to drive turbo charged 3-cylinder engines. Woke libs be damned.

"Symbol of Protest" emblem... there are no other markings to denote the V8 Hemi is powering this truck.

Basically, RAM is letting the observer interpret what the "Symbol of Protest" (as they are calling it) is actually protesting. Well, duh!

The paint is Midnight Blue Metallic.

It's optioned up to the hilt. "Way up firm and high..." as my wife would say.

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

My truck has a bumper sticker. -Yes, this is my truck. No, I will not help you move.

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

You'll break a thousand hearts in that thing before you're through.

I first thought it was black, but upon further gazing, I detected some blue.

 

[orbital]

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Quick story for DHart..

Grew up snowblowing as a kid to make money, couldn't guess the hours I'v spent snowblowing in my life.
Exactly two years ago we had back-to-back snowstorms as big or bigger than anything I'v seen.
Talked to an old timer friend and he said it was the biggest he's seen in around 50 years.

My driveway is more like a parking area with a nearly 100' plowline.,,So, I wasn't going to even attempt snowblowing, crazy amount of snow.
That old timer friend put in a call for me to an excavating family business near me. I called and talked to Dave.
He said he was just down the street and would be right over,, I had to scramble.

Figured he'd be using a front end loader or something.
We talked and I watched him clear~ like a craftsman with his equipment.

Want to know what his tool of choice was.... a black 5.7 RAM Hemi w/ a top of the line BOSS plow on front

 

[DHart]

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Quick story for DHart..

Grew up snowblowing as a kid to make money, couldn't guess the hours I'v spent snowblowing in my life.
Exactly two years ago we had back-to-back snowstorms as big or bigger than anything I'v seen.
Talked to an old timer friend and he said it was the biggest he's seen in around 50 years.

My driveway is more like a parking area with a nearly 100' plowline.,,So, I wasn't going to even attempt snowblowing, crazy amount of snow.
That old timer friend put in a call for me to an excavating family business near me. I called and talked to Dave.
He said he was just down the street and would be right over,, I had to scramble.

Figured he'd be using a front end loader or something.
We talked and I watched him clear~ like a craftsman with his equipment.

Want to know what his tool of choice was.... a black 5.7 RAM Hemi w/ a top of the line BOSS plow on front

So cool, Orbital. Thanks for sharing that story. We've had a good number of trucks over the years. This RAM is easily the favorite - we're loving it.

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

 

[Monocrom]

This RAM is easily the favorite - we're loving it.

I have a limited edition LAMY Safari fountain pen in that color. They call it Dark Dusk. From a few inches away, it looks black. Up close, you see the real color, if you shine a bright light onto it too.

 

[DHart]

I have a limited edition LAMY Safari fountain pen in that color. They call it Dark Dusk. From a few inches away, it looks black. Up close, you see the real color, if you shine a bright light onto it too.

And in direct sunlight, it totally sparkles and gleams. (I am quite a fountain pen fan, myself.)

 

[pnwoutdoors]

My driveway is more like a parking area with a nearly 100' plowline.,,So, I wasn't going to even attempt snowblowing, crazy amount of snow. That old timer friend put in a call for me to an excavating family business near me. I called and talked to Dave He said he was just down the street and would be right over ... Want to know what his tool of choice was.... a black 5.7 RAM Hemi w/ a top of the line BOSS plow on front

If a straight-line shot along your roadway, that'd mean a max of two runs. Zip zip, chop chop. Gotta love the right tool for the job.

A few weeks back, when 5-10" was threatening, nearby there was IIRC a good-sized Ford F250 HD (or F350) with a big Boss plow attached. A nice set of "stadium" lighting on the thing, too; good for blizzard conditions and late-night plowing excursions, I'm sure. Looked like a seriously-capable rig for getting snow gone in a hurry.

 

[dc38]

Quite impressive lol

 

[Monocrom]

And in direct sunlight, it totally sparkles and gleams. (I am quite a fountain pen fan, myself.)

Thankfully my F.P. collection is not as insane as that of some collectors.
(Though I do have several models that others would consider their Grail pen. Okay, back to being humble.)

 

[orbital]

If a straight-line shot along your roadway, that'd mean a max of two runs. Zip zip, chop chop. Gotta love the right tool for the job.

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I'v never called anyone to help plow me out, so that was a first.
If it were even close to a zip-zip, I would have snowblowed, saved the big tip & not burned a couple favors.
~because I hadn't shoveled yet, got only half way up to my garage and Dave was in the street, first thing I yelled out 'will your truck be able to do this???'
He said he could do it... he had to take small bites out of the plow-line because going straight down the line would have been IMPOSSIBLE.

Dave knew what he was doing, and was good at it.

There is only one place to put snow on driveway, which makes snowblowing a ***** at times

 

[SCEMan]

While browsing the Lego Store with my grandson, I was amazed to find the exact car I owned back in my "glory days".
Here's a combo image I made.

 

[orbital]

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Daytona 24hour starts today.

There is a new tire for the prototype class,, designed to heat up and give tire temps quickly.
Then the 'tread' just burns off to leave standard slicks after several laps,.

Find that rather clever,, in a good way.

 

[Chauncey Gardener]

While browsing the Lego Store with my grandson, I was amazed to find the exact car I owned back in my "glory days".
Here's a combo image I made.

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Go on. Is there more to the story! Did you purchase the Lego?

 

[SCEMan]

Go on. Is there more to the story! Did you purchase the Lego?

Visit the LEGO Store
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 , Classic Car Replica Model Building Kit, 1969 Vintage American Muscle Car,
$248.99

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