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What's some of you guys other hobbies? My other money pit is my 95 Bronco. I got it stock with 92k on it.
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http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=25571
used to be computers but I don't have the time to keep up with it like I did when I was a teenager.
Mr.Goodtimes
02-04-09, 20:11
VERY NICE TRUCK USMC!!! i love seeing old trucks and cars in really good shape like that! its one thing to have a brand new truck but its something else to have something 20 years old that looks better then it did new. I have a 1994 Ford Ranger 2wd that was my grandfathers, given to me when i turned 16... its still my only vehicle, its got 238k on it and still runs great. However, im collecting the parts to turn it into a solid axle 4x4, built 302, lift etc... its gonna be tough but its gonna be one raw shtf truck when im done.
My Mazdaspeed 3, Surefire flashlights, and a dog with a severe allergy problem (not only high vet bills, but have to pull up all carpeting and replace with wood laminate and replace the bed). Oh, and eventually, a house.
SeriousStudent
02-04-09, 20:19
Do ex-wives count? They can be a very expensive hobby.
Want to hear a joke a lawyer told me?
"Do you know why a divorce is so expensive?"
"Nope."
"Because it's worth it."
:cool:
http://grburnett.us/rockets/videos/myj350.wmv
http://grburnett.us/rockets/videos/Posthole.wmv
First one was about 6 feet long and weighed 7-8 pounds; got 2,500 and change.
Second one was bottom 2/3 of the first.
I screwed up on the flight prediction of the 2nd and it popped chute probably about 6,500' AGL and drifted away never to be seen again.
VERY NICE TRUCK USMC!!! i love seeing old trucks and cars in really good shape like that! its one thing to have a brand new truck but its something else to have something 20 years old that looks better then it did new. I have a 1994 Ford Ranger 2wd that was my grandfathers, given to me when i turned 16... its still my only vehicle, its got 238k on it and still runs great. However, im collecting the parts to turn it into a solid axle 4x4, built 302, lift etc... its gonna be tough but its gonna be one raw shtf truck when im done.
Right on. I've had 4 Rangers. One of my 93's, I rolled, so I put in Dana 44s from a 80 Jeep Wagoneer, cut the roof off and took the doors and bed off. It was 2wd so I made an adapter to mount the transfer case to the 2wd tranny. Had 35x15.50 Swampers on it. Built it when I was 18. It was a mean little thing.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/rangeranger44/truck034.gif
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M4tographer
02-04-09, 20:27
Two daughters, ages 7 years and 8 months. :D
Heh, photography is also a huge expense. Luckily I started making a living at it some time back...so it's all business expense now. ;)
http://grburnett.us/rockets/videos/myj350.wmv
http://grburnett.us/rockets/videos/Posthole.wmv
First one was about 6 feet long and weighed 7-8 pounds; got 2,500 and change.
Second one was bottom 2/3 of the first.
I screwed up on the flight prediction of the 2nd and it popped chute probably about 6,500' AGL and drifted away never to be seen again.
That's awesome. Looks like a lot of fun.
thopkins22
02-04-09, 20:37
http://grburnett.us/rockets/videos/myj350.wmv
http://grburnett.us/rockets/videos/Posthole.wmv
First one was about 6 feet long and weighed 7-8 pounds; got 2,500 and change.
Second one was bottom 2/3 of the first.
I screwed up on the flight prediction of the 2nd and it popped chute probably about 6,500' AGL and drifted away never to be seen again.
Awesome. I bet they can soak up some serious cash. What's the antenna looking thing the guy is holding for?
They are a lot of fun, and yes, they can be expensive.
Each of those motors cost about $50 +/-.
The antenna is a radio direction finding antenna; we had it on the first one but not the second.
I tentatively have a level 3 certification attempt coming up sometime this spring.
That'll be over $400 for the motor but they are WAY cool.
A kind of distant video of the motor I want to use can be seen here-
http://www.truveo.com/StarFire/id/2086071097
Aviation is my money pit. Flying ain't cheap, renting or owning.
But it's a hell of a lot of fun.
Do ex-wives count? They can be a very expensive hobby.
Want to hear a joke a lawyer told me?
"Do you know why a divorce is so expensive?"
"Nope."
"Because it's worth it."
:cool:
Paging Dinger! :D
C4
Do these classify as a money pit? :)
C4
http://www.gandrtactical.com/family/newimages/Ryan_Sparkler.jpg
I have also gotten into photography and have found that it can be just as expensive as my gun habit!
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/Photo_Pics/White_Lily1.jpg
Nathan_Bell
02-05-09, 08:32
Do these classify as a money pit? :)
C4
http://www.gandrtactical.com/family/newimages/Ryan_Sparkler.jpg
Not yet G. Wait 12 years.
30 cal slut
02-05-09, 08:34
my "other" money pit.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Patrone_.50_BMG.jpg/311px-Patrone_.50_BMG.jpg
My former "money pit". Sold it in 2007.
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I don't really have a money pit outside shooting. Other things I spend money on but not continually. Golf was one for a long time but I was also getting paid a little for it. The kid eats up money but I don't ever think about it.
I got 2
Japanese type 38 and 99 rifles (with variants and accessories) I am not sure How many I have on hand but if you have any questions regarding one just PM me
Ford/ mercury 5.0's. I have an 87 Saleen #217 and a 85 mercury capri 5 spd w/ work in progress to include rebuild engine with GT40P heads, TFS 1 cam, edebrock airgap intake holley 600dblpmpr, fresh trans and 3.73 rear end.
Littlelebowski
02-05-09, 15:54
Goddamn, is your POV moto enough, USMC0351?
Mechanical watches, preferably swiss. Between them and my firearms I think my wife has been ready to choke me out on more than one occasion:D.
Was trying to get the 11 year old into RC cars, and was prepared for it to become a money pit as well, but he hasn't taken to the wrenching, only the driving, and I'm not going to be his pit bitch. Was hoping that it would teach him that fun still comes with responsibility and that you have to put work into it.
I try to stay away from interests other than shooting and family. I have too much of an obsessive personality and I don't need anything else to sink money and time into.
Goddamn, is your POV moto enough, USMC0351?
Haha. Yea it used to be. That was when I was a boot, though.
hmmm...Late night...video games after everyone else has fallen asleep.
that's more of a "time pit" than a money pit though.
Nathan_Bell
02-05-09, 16:58
hmmm...Late night...video games after everyone else has fallen asleep.
that's more of a "time pit" than a money pit though.
I found a "cure" for insane gaming marathons. A Wii console. After about 3-4 games of baseball your arm is done. Or when you fall off the balance board trying their snowboarding game for the third time...
I found a "cure" for insane gaming marathons. A Wii console. After about 3-4 games of baseball your arm is done. Or when you fall off the balance board trying their snowboarding game for the third time...
We have one of those somewhere too, we just moved so it's in a box somewhere.
I honestly had more fun designing and building my workbench though than I've had in playing games this past week.
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