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Also, I looked into new tires for this thing - wow VERY pricey. I got 3 quotes: $1500 $1250 $1300 to replace all 4 I think I'm definitely going to drive the wheels off of this thing before putting new ones on....

So I had to spend a little more on TLC than I would've have liked but so be it. When I got this thing home I started looking around at the motor. There was LOTS of gunk and grease on the motor and there was water being flung around when the unit was running. I also noticed that the parking...

I love the thinking, ya'll are enablers! :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

I finally pulled the trigger. I ended up with a 1961? Hyster S50E At least that's what I think it is from the serial number and name plate. I really wanted one of the smaller clark units, I found two that were going for $2300. I offered $2500 for this one and they took it, so I figured the...

This one came back on the market: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2359073297627373/?ref=saved I missed it the first time around, new seller wants $2300, I'll probably offer $2k

I'm in Southern California. Best we can do is some light frost right before sunup. :eek:

No dirt, everything is either concrete or asphalt.

Hmm good idea, I never thought of this. I'll make some calls on Monday.

Hey All, I want to get a small forklift for the property, but I know next to nothing about them. I'd like to stay under $3,000, but if an extra $500 will get me something much better than I'd rather "buy once, cry once" It'll be only outdoors and everything is either paved or concrete. I...

Hey Bruce, That was my thinking as well. Probably the easiest solution. I'm going to try it without the cover if the inspector balks then I'll get it covered as described.

Hey All, I have an electrical panel in the garage that was installed by my solar contractor. The panel has single conduit connected to a hub where all the romex enters from a chase. I want to replace this panel with a larger one. I want to know if I have to frame out a section above my new...

New to the forums here, just testing things out. Hope to join in with the great garages here.