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rrhyne56
08/11/09

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Cummins 4BT power for me (you could even run it on grease to be cool with the ladies), a window unit A/C from Walmart and a fridge. Honda could power the generator running the A/C and fridge.
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Ben Wojdyla
08/13/09

@rrhyne56: There's a front drive streamliner floating around with a purported 1000HP 4BT on turbo and nitrous.

Guess when my camera battery died.
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Jeb_Hoge
08/11/09

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I'm not sure whether I'd put an "Abandon In Place" or "Do Not Resuscitate" sticker on the side, but I think I'd leave it there.
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west-coaster
08/10/09

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Judging by the color scheme, I'm wondering it that could be a long-retired Helm's Bakery truck???
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Mark B. Morrow
08/10/09

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I wonder if that's an old Helms Bakery Truck
[www.scienceleadstheway.com]
There are still a lot of Bohemians out in Hailey, ID. My Brother lives in Ketchum and there are lots of old and odd vehicles running around out there.
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powermatic
08/10/09

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Blaine County (5B plates, for those who are non-conversant in Idaho license terminology) is a veritable Pagan Eden in S.E. Idaho, surrounded by a grim Sea of Mormonism. Since wealth is now pretty much a prerequisite to live anywhere close to Sun Valley, it's good to see there's at least one bohemian hanging on.
Or, maybe he's a local architect (see draftsman-style script) out slumming it. Good for him. I guess. Though you'd think he could afford an actual lawn chair instead of relying on The 900 Degree Skin-Peeling Donut From Hell for...ummm...comfort.
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superbadd75, now I remember why I left...
08/10/09

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Sorry, but all that thing says to me is that some of us will do some really dumb shit, and put up with a serious ass whipping in the name of nostalgia. No amount of Bonneville sweetness could ever make up for the 'rhoids that seat must cause.
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
08/10/09

@Ask your doctor if superbadd75 is right for you.: It's like an old tractor seat. Time tested to give the most support, be comfortable and endure under working conditions.
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GreenN_Gold
08/10/09

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Where's the ladder?
I like how it has a hazard triangle permanently fixed onto the back of it.
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Elhigh
08/10/09

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Ever since making a regular habit of picking up a copy of Vintage Truck magazine, I've discovered teh joys of Divco. And Sweetie, God bless her, is considering finding one to buy, restore, and drive to work as a daily ride.
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coupeZ600
08/10/09

@Elhigh: Check out ATHS.org. The on-line classifieds are pretty slim (the old-timers, and when I call someone an old-timer you know they're like from the Pleistocene Era, are even less computer-literate than me!), but find out when there's a Show near you. Ask those guys, they're phenomenal in their knowledge of the little closed-to-the-public junkyards in your area. They're mainly Truck Guys, but they will know who the Bus Guy is.
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08/10/09

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I think it needs a more powerful engine. Might I suggest this reliable and economical Honda unit.
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NewbiusMaximus
08/10/09

@discontinuuity is missing Uncle Pete, the Auto...: No reverse gear
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Otto-Mann
08/10/09

@NewbiusMaximus: Just always remember to park it so its facing downhill. There must be a hill around there somewhere...
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bdon
08/10/09

@discontinuuity is missing Uncle Pete, the Auto...: you silly vtekker, honda is for no torque whatsoever. I'd put a 1100cc boxer from a 40+ year old goliath first. And the seat. aluminum body, steel seat...the drivers ass would give the truck a rhoid before the driver got one. If it weren't thinking, there would be VTEC.
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discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice
08/11/09

@bdon: You're right, 1100cc > 50cc. But can you believe that some people who race old Honda motorcycles (ie crazy people) can make upwards of twelve horsepower out of a four-stroke 50cc? Now we're talking real power!
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
08/10/09

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Nice ride. I could rock that.
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snapoversteer 'bout to get told
08/10/09

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OK, so I'm seriously putting Bonneville on the calendar for next year. May I politely request that the Jalopnik crew give us some pointers for a successful visit when you return from the trip? Some topics you might hit:
1. Lodging
2. Dining
3. Booze
4. Stuff not to miss
5. Stuff to miss
6. Stuff to bring
7. Budget
I will gladly buy y'all some beers next year in exchange for your valuable insight.
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pauljones
08/10/09

@snapoversteer: On the stuff to bring, I would say a lot of sunblock, a car with a working AC, binoculars, a hat is a necessity, long sleeves, maybe a light jacket (it can actually get pretty cold at night), sunglasses, a good book to read, lawn chairs, a large beach umbrella or a portable awning, an ice chest with lots of water, and a camera. As far as places to stay go, there are scattered motels and hotels in the area. Just make sure to book a room early to make sure you get something. I don't really remember what the restaruants are around there, as I haven't been there since I was fourteen, which also means that I had no inclination to care what the budget was, either (it was nice when I had parents to pay my way).
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
08/10/09

@snapoversteer: Wendover seems to have a bit more going on now than the last time I was through. It's pretty sparse for motels and restaurants. But lots of camping opportunities.
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CptSevere
08/11/09

@snapoversteer: The Peppermill Hotel and Casino rocks. Looser slots, a decent buffet, shows, and the waitresses are generous if you're gambling. The Stateline and Silversmith casinos are alright as well. Don't stay on the Utah side of Wendover. Shitty little hotels, and you're still in freakin' Utah. If you're buying beer, make sure you get it in Nevada, otherwise it's 3.2 Utah swill. As far as food is concerned, stay with the casinos. They try to outdo each other with buffet specials, 2 dollar breakfasts, etc.
There's a whorehouse west of Wendover in Wells, if you're so inclined. Called Donna's. the chicks there aren't too fat, I'm told.
If you have a competent high clearance vehicle, take the Silver Island Mountain Loop. Absolutely surreal scenery. A few neat old mining locations, and you get to see where the Donner trail went through.
Ely is within striking distance, and is a nice town. Take aforementioned high clearance vehicle and visit the Deep Creek mountains, after seeing the polygamist freakshow of Ibapah. You'll be glad you did.
This area is one of my favorite places in the world. I love the Great Basin. Not for everybody, but it's definitely for me.
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beercheck
08/10/09

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I've been looking for a Twin Coach for a couple years now. When they're not really, really rough, they're pricey.

Such is the way of the bread van.
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Novaload
08/10/09

@beercheck - Commentin' Dirty: My single friends say that exact same thing about the the women they meet. Except for the part about the bread van.
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evoCS-Hench-Minion to the stars
08/10/09

@beercheck - Commentin' Dirty: Divco is fasr becoming a favorite. I don't know how I'm going to get one past the wife. She digs cars more than most, but a Divco migth be a stretch.
Maybe a tow vehicle...
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P161911 probably shoudn't have
08/10/09

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I think I'd prefer this Divco: [jalopnik.com]
But that's just me.
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Novaload
08/10/09

@P161911 now with M POWER!: Yes, that's the one.
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crinklesmith
08/10/09

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Wow, between the twin forced induction A-pillar smoke clearing window system, the forward mount psychedelic trip platform with 360 degree total immersion viewing ability, dual high volume side mount illicit substance ejection ports that double as high speed ingress and outgress doors, and elevated high volume hemp viewing platform, I'd say this contraption has the VW Type 2 blown clear out of the water as a specialized hippie deployment platform. Sign me up, and throw a LS1 with a 6 speed in where that little flathead went.
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Bad Juju
08/10/09

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I think that says "Divco TWIN Coach."
Dude has some funny handwriting.
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powermatic
08/10/09

@Bad Juju: My guess: trained as a draftsman, when your penmanship was the first thing you learned, and practiced 'till it was automatic.
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r0ver
08/10/09

@powermatic: Yup,and Architectural Draughting rather than Engineering.That stylisation comes from writing faster.Interesting,I live thousands of miles a way in another country, but my writing is almost identical.(even the E s)
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Wunno Sev
08/10/09

@r0ver: Is there a particular protocol you have to follow for architectural drafting (as we 'Murrkins spell it) or does that just evolve as a way to write quickly and neatly? When I learned engineering drafting I was instructed to always draw three equidistant construction lines and use small caps. I usually bent this rule a little by making my center line a little higher because I preferred to draw my letters wider than they were tall.

I've tried the spineless E before and it takes me longer because I have to make three separate marks, as opposed to the "crossed C" or "crossed bracket" style E; that is, I have to lift and realign my pen twice instead of once.
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
08/10/09

@Wunno Sev: No particular style is required, and there are lots of variations. Legibility is key, as is speed of writing and consistency of form. A lot of the stylization comes from being able to rapidly make forms that seem to hang together and be precise, even though it's fairly loose. Offices often have their own style that each drafter is expected to emulate.

The larger the type, the better an more accurate it must be. Mostly you're writing with caps. The way I was taught was that all of your verticals were ruled with a triangle and everything else was freehand, all done between horizontal ruled lines. Larger text tended to be done with templates, and then with press on type. Once upon a time there were pantograph, tracing lettering machines that all the offices used.

Most letters fit into an imaginary square, but you adjust spacing by eye as you go - making sure not to crowd things in at the end before you run off the page.
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