Post by Rock Chuck on Jul 5, 2005 22:40:35 GMT -5
My boss/partner and I have been hunting together for many years, usually using his old '76 camper. He's kept it in excellent shape, though, for it's age. Last fall, he sprang for a newer one. They wouldn't give him squat for his trade, though, so he told them to kiss off and just gave it to me. It needs only a little work, mainly replacing some of the upholstery and maybe paint on the exterior if I decide to really get fancy. I had to replace the wheel bearings last fall. They were wobbling and causing the brakes to drag. It's got a good catalytic heater and is self contained. After 45+ years of hanging over a frosty log or chipping the ice off of the outhouse seat, a warm privy feels pretty good on a 10 degree morning. My behind isn't as resilient as it used to be. Better insulated, yes, but resilient, no. All in all, it's a dang good hunting rig, especially considering the price.
What I'm REALLY wanting to get my hands on is his pickup. He's going to be retiring next year and is talking about a new one before he goes. His current one is a '93 extended cab Chevy. I wouldn't be gaining much in age or mileage, but I've seen how he takes care of things. He bought this one new and he's religiously maintained it by the book. Every tiny thing has always been fixed immediately and it's had a complete service about every 3 months since it was new. I've already told his that he'd best not even consider trading it without giving me first shot at it.
Dick
What I'm REALLY wanting to get my hands on is his pickup. He's going to be retiring next year and is talking about a new one before he goes. His current one is a '93 extended cab Chevy. I wouldn't be gaining much in age or mileage, but I've seen how he takes care of things. He bought this one new and he's religiously maintained it by the book. Every tiny thing has always been fixed immediately and it's had a complete service about every 3 months since it was new. I've already told his that he'd best not even consider trading it without giving me first shot at it.
Dick