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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
Damn, Tony ... you are gonna set a flag with the Department of Homeland Security by trading vehicles so often.

Nice rig ...
LMAO!

Tony you definitely go the vehicle swapping down to an art!

Was there something you didn't like about the old truck? Or was it more you saw the opportunity, and went for it? The setup is definitely sweet!

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarge_13
Nice truck but why go with a dually? I mean I could see it if you had a 5th wheel trailer but not for that.
32' enclosed trailer with A/C, a generator, cabinets, a 3500lb car and gear...A 2wd dually is the perfect rig for it.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by -Ross-
32' enclosed trailer with A/C, a generator, cabinets, a 3500lb car and gear...A 2wd dually is the perfect rig for it.
I bet the trailer weighs 6K ... maybe more. Add 3.5K in car and another 1500 in tools, supplies, spares and miscellaneous ... easily 11,000lbs.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Tony you gonna start racing? It be nice to see another friendly face at the track!
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike TexaSS
Tony you gonna start racing? It be nice to see another friendly face at the track!
hell he might as well with that badass trailer!
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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nice tony!!!! Which garage queen will you be towing?
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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What's the trailer for? What's in the works? You gonna start drag racing? Nice combo.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Sarge, if you have towed anything with a single vs dually you would answer your own question. They tow so much more stable. Plus, if your truck ever has a blowout you won't jackknife the trailer and crash it. On a single, a rear blowout while towing wouldn't be that fun at all. I actually like how a dually drives too, hardly any body roll in the corners and they have excellent traction.

I'll be using this one to attend various overnight events with various cars. Building a new home in the Woodlands at the moment, as well as a shop. Once I get the shop done, I'll be looking into building another car I can go drag race with. Probably a 1st gen with LSX power.

Plus, I can use this combo to help move all my crap to the new home
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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alright....i'm drawing the line. You officially have A.A.D.D., Automotive attention defecit disorder. That's why you keep changing cars.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Sarge, if you have towed anything with a single vs dually you would answer your own question. They tow so much more stable. Plus, if your truck ever has a blowout you won't jackknife the trailer and crash it. On a single, a rear blowout while towing wouldn't be that fun at all. I actually like how a dually drives too, hardly any body roll in the corners and they have excellent traction.

I'll be using this one to attend various overnight events with various cars. Building a new home in the Woodlands at the moment, as well as a shop. Once I get the shop done, I'll be looking into building another car I can go drag race with. Probably a 1st gen with LSX power.

Plus, I can use this combo to help move all my crap to the new home
Well, you're right. I haven't ever towed with a dually. I guess I'll have to try it eventually.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Nice rig!
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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tony goes through vehicles like hookers go through condoms..

nice set up man.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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nice setup I would love to have that my self. What is it you do for a living?
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Trev_SS
What is it you do for a living?
We need to make this a sticky. It's probably been asked 600 times in the last few years.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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Nice delete Mitch

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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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I vote for some flames painted on the trailer
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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The amzing thing to me here is that he got $43.5K for a used truck. I know it was very nice and well taken care of, but damn.

Good trade out. Just goes to show that if you take your time and stick to your guns, you can come across good deals.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by the right formula
I vote for some flames painted on the trailer
Then it would match your Joe Dirt Avatar.

I sent Tony a nice picture of a 4 door saturn with front and rear 2003 Mustang clips. I bet Tony is going to pick that up as his next project.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Nice delete Mitch

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Good ... glad you took it the right way. Some here might not've.

At one time, I had pimp in there ... just decided to kill the whole thing instead.

Leave it plain white. Less of a target. Fancy trainlers and tow rigs draw too much attention.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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This one will get zero decals or hints about what is inside. I'd rather not have people breaking into it at hotels because I was dumb enough to put labels on the container. haha

Maybe I should put "Tony's Plumbing and Sewer Disposal" on the side. That would almost guarantee nobody wants to get inside.
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