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SAUTO 08-11-2018 07:53 PM
ROFL I've got a few buddies that work for the corps, their rides are rode hard and put away wet normally.

stumppy 08-11-2018 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bugeater (Post 13670936)
I've only owned it for a year and a half. It was an Corps of Engineers vehicle before that, I'm thinking it sat in some water for an extended amount of time at some point.

You'd never know it from how it looked on the outside though. It was immaculate when I bought it.

http://oi66.tinypic.com/2jcbomh.jpg
Yup, thats it. That baby spent some time going through water.

Bugeater 08-11-2018 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SAUTO (Post 13670947)
ROFL I've got a few buddies that work for the corps, their rides are rode hard and put away wet normally.
Well they managed to do it without putting a single scratch or ding in the damn thing. I didn't even know until a couple weeks later I noticed a sticker in the door sill that said USAED Omaha US GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. I had to Google USAED to figure wtf it meant.

srvy 08-11-2018 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bugeater (Post 13670936)
I've only owned it for a year and a half. It was an Corps of Engineers vehicle before that, I'm thinking it sat in some water for an extended amount of time at some point.

You'd never know it from how it looked on the outside though. It was immaculate when I bought it.

http://oi66.tinypic.com/2jcbomh.jpg
The Corps are always in mud and floods I work with them a lot. They are like land surveyors, if you cant drive to it its beating feat in and out several times hauling equipment. If you get stuck its good to make buddies with a operator and his trackhoe. A cooler of iced down beer after work and they will pull ya out of anything.

Bugeater 08-11-2018 11:51 PM
Well sonofabitch...it just dawned on me. Srvy mentioned floods...the Missouri river flooded the hell out of this area in 2011. Those one who sucks the peniss must have been out driving that thing through floodwaters when it was brand new.



Just my ****ing luck...:shake:

Buehler445 08-12-2018 06:28 AM
Weird the corps would buy a light duty pickup to abuse.

Do you have a die grinder? I’d buy a wire brush wheel and try to clean that up before I put it back together.

Buy some neverseez and put on the bolts.

Bugeater 08-12-2018 10:34 AM
I don't know that it was necessarily "abused" or that it even saw heavy use. It appeared to be very well taken care of, I was surprised to find out it was a fleet vehicle. Hell I had it for over a year before I even really noticed how bad the undercarriage was, but as you know, I had a lot of other stuff on my mind last year.


I did clean it up real well before I put it back together. At least I know what I'm in for when I do the other side.

srvy 08-12-2018 10:49 AM
Those fleet vehicles are well taken care of and are kept only 2 to 3 years. All routine maintenance must be strictly adhered our fleets have bumper to bumper service agreements that cover everything from oil changes to tire rotations. Major repairs or maintenance over a certain amount must be approved but have never had a denial.

Bugeater 08-12-2018 10:58 AM
If that's true that would mean there was another private owner before me. I didn't do a history check on it, might just do that out of curiosity.


I still think the damage had to be done by the corps when it was fairly new, it makes way too much sense.

cooper barrett 08-14-2018 07:37 AM
I never paid weekly but they took away the 2% option on monthly billing years ago. 2% on weekly billing makes sense.

When you start buying long blocks and trannys the bucks add up but $4K a week in misc parts. Cough.

Ti

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Originally Posted by SAUTO (Post 13670546)
I get 2 percent off every Friday not sure where you think that's a thing of the past. I pay every week in Friday because I WANT to. I also pay for every tire that gets delivered when they get delivered.

I actually spent almost 10k this week in parts. Brand new Ford engine and a new transmission for a trailblazer that were purchased elsewhere. And that's not including tires sold.

And I did all of that with 2 lifts and an alignment rack with one other technician, A lube/tire guy and one part timer that tries to keep the place clean ish and my tools put away.
I think I have a reason to be proud.

And like I said oreilly's takes pretty good care of me every year.

BigRichard 08-14-2018 07:59 AM
Just wanted to come in and say thanks to SAUTO as well. He has always been a help when asking auto questions. Thanks man!

Lzen 08-14-2018 12:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bugeater (Post 13670936)
I've only owned it for a year and a half. It was an Corps of Engineers vehicle before that, I'm thinking it sat in some water for an extended amount of time at some point.

You'd never know it from how it looked on the outside though. It was immaculate when I bought it.

http://oi66.tinypic.com/2jcbomh.jpg
I think I found the problem.
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/141258...-1/s-l1000.jpg

Buehler445 08-14-2018 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 13674221)
Yeah, At least Ford circles the problem.

SAUTO 08-14-2018 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cooper barrett (Post 13673762)
I never paid weekly but they took away the 2% option on monthly billing years ago. 2% on weekly billing makes sense.

When you start buying long blocks and trannys the bucks add up but $4K a week in misc parts. Cough.

Ti
what does cough mean? that im FOS? and whats the difference between 2% on a monthly or weekly? it all adds up the same. FTR i pay my napa account monthly and i get 2% on it too...


the only people that dont get t are the ones who are slow paying, maybe that was your issue...

my misc. parts bill was over 4k last week and i took off tuesday. the engine and transmission and dealer parts took it over 10k. thats the truth. i not a liar or delusional like you...

Lzen 08-15-2018 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 13674371)
Yeah, At least Ford circles the problem.
ROFL


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