1st Gen. Lunch Table - General Discussion

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I doubt I'll do a platform. I just need to finish my back wall someday.. I was just at car toys buying dad a Kenwood touchscreen. They wanted a lot of money for sound deadening. I think I can just use foam and carpet for pennies on the dollar haha

 

The clock spring is probably toast.

 

Wrap it in some grey carpet. Good traction and OEM+ look

Lowes/Hd have some thin grey carpet that works great.

 

Who's the target?




Jk

 

That's exactly what I need to buy

 

the ultra cheap stuff works great in the back.


Polo gets a bathroom mat & a kennel mat.


Think i might carpet the back piece. My fire extinguisher has a rubber pad, but it still kinda rattles on rough roads.


new security strap. It never bounced out, but now i dont have to worry about it on steep declines.

 

Looking a little worse for wear, but its close to 10 years old now.

 

@JakeJake did you remove the plastic vent boxes on the back of the cab? Wait...rear door is wrong. What is this?

 

Grass is the way

 

Like a day sitting in open air.

 

Ya definitely. Rough spin and hang ups. On my way to the junkyard

 

Is it safe to use a jukyard clock spring that’s probably sitting outside in the elements or do they not still make the OEM part?

 

Can the airbag light be removed? Or tricked if the airbag is unplugged?

 

Work truck. 3rd gen ram 3500.

The tundra will get the same treatment, the carpet makes things nice.

 

Looks like these brushed aluminum TRD center caps are going for about $110 a set now. Pretty sure I paid like $50 in 2018.
They won't fit my new wheels. Now should I keep em or sell em?

 

will they fit the patricks?

 

I'm not going to say anything else on the subject of unions, work, pay, etc., but, if any of you guys are looking for work, especially the mechanically-inclined wanting to progress, those who have some tools, or are technicians of some type (even electronics), hmu. We need techs of various types in our field and tech careers pay extremely well. It's hard work in challenging environments oftentimes, but the opportunities to move up and grow are fantastic.

Edit: by pays well, I mean easily in 6-figure territory starting out. I know guys in parts warehouses making 6 figures. Lol. Techs make a lot more.

 

We’ll find out soon enough. A few years ago I looked into a new one while changing my steering shaft assembly and remember it being like $450. $150 at the junk yard…

 

how far from blm land & can i bring my dog? I'd love to spend a few months in AZ.

 

This gives anyone interested an idea of what I'm talking about:



We are the biggest in the U.S. by a factor of 5, 2nd biggest in North America. For now. Privately-owned and an incredible owner and organization that is the most generous I've ever known.

 

Typically not far. And, yes, I'm sure you can. I'm being serious, Casey. I have opportunities for the right people, especially techs.

 

i'd enjoy working on stuff you dont need 12y/o asian girl arms to reach. only reason i havent fixed my cold weather coolant leak. I was ase certified in the mid 2k's & dont mess with computers except replacing em.

 

If you're serious, Casey, hmu in a PM and I'll link you.

 

I'd paint it. Latex paint may stink as long as stain, but at least you won't be getting fumed. Oil-based stain may give you a headache for a week or two driving around.

EDIT: I like the grass and carpet idea better

 

We had a kitchen at the Cat proving grounds down south, it was awesome seeing all the cool stuff down there. They also had a cool like drive thru trunk or treat type thing once, my kids loved it. They gave out koozies that looked like a oil filter, I like that

 

Just FYI, not all of our tech needs are in Az. Many are in Nevada. May be some in certain parts of Cali, some may be in New Mexico. I'm not guaranteeing location, but I am guaranteeing very well-paying jobs and opportunities at growth for the right people.

 

I work for a great organization (dealership), not Caterpillar itself, but I'm not surprised at your experience. Happy for you!

I don't want to say much more publicly. Lol.

 

Success. Airbag didn’t blow up and light is off

 

@Voss so clockspring? How many miles on your truck?

 

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