A Rising Phoenix: Proposed Re-Purpose

[Droppedadeuce]

I built a mini crane for my pickup, sits in the passenger tail corner of the bed, 3"x18" piston, 5'-8' extension. Harbor freight 2,000 pound winch line doubled with a snatch block. I picked up an 1800 lb surface grinder and placed it in the bed, no out riggers at all on a Chevy 2500 hd. That said, it was definately sagging, but I don't think a deuce would even give 2,000 lbs a second glance.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I built a mini crane for my pickup, sits in the passenger tail corner of the bed, 3"x18" piston, 5'-8' extension. Harbor freight 2,000 pound winch line doubled with a snatch block. I picked up an 1800 lb surface grinder and placed it in the bed, no out riggers at all on a Chevy 2500 hd. That said, it was definately sagging, but I don't think a deuce would even give 2,000 lbs a second glance.

P L E A S E ???​

 

[gimpyrobb]

I agree, I would love to see cranes that others built. I thought I was the only one!

 

[Another Ahab]

I built a mini crane for my pickup, sits in the passenger tail corner of the bed, 3"x18" piston, 5'-8' extension. Harbor freight 2,000 pound winch line doubled with a snatch block. I picked up an 1800 lb surface grinder and placed it in the bed, no out riggers at all on a Chevy 2500 hd. That said, it was definately sagging, but I don't think a deuce would even give 2,000 lbs a second glance.

I agree, I would love to see cranes that others built. I thought I was the only one!

Agreed. They can be mighty handy (and they don't have to be large):

- Nice post in a recent thread showed what I think was a Northern Tool & Equipment crane mounted in a Deuce bed.

Might be time to start a new thread: "Show Us Your Crane Mount"

 

[Droppedadeuce]

I really didn't want to hijack his thread, I build all sorts of stuff, cranes, dump beds, 44' trailers, race cars. I don't know where an appropriate place to post crane pictures, etc on here. I'm new here!

P L E A S E ???​

 

[gimpyrobb]

No worries, post them here http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?109130-What-do-you-build or start a new thread. Its all good.

 

[Torisco]

Super looking truck Ahab! I sure could of used a truck like the one you have before I retired.

Really wish you the best of luck on this endeavor...

Regards,
Gordon

 

[Another Ahab]

I really didn't want to hijack his thread, I build all sorts of stuff, cranes, dump beds, 44' trailers, race cars. I don't know where an appropriate place to post crane pictures, etc on here. I'm new here!

No worries, post them here or start a new thread. Its all good.

Not a problem here at all. Like gimpyrobb says, it's all good.

And welcome droppedadeuce; glad you're here!

 

[R Racing]

Layoff; economy inching along; bills to pay; time to put new legs on an old plan/ dream:

* Re-purpose a deuce, and start my own small business

* Still a work in process (Tab A goes in Slot B), and the "money shot" (for my advertising) will follow later.

We'll see how it all shakes out. Keep you posted.

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This truck is currently for sale in Huntingtown MD I drive past it a few times a week.

 

[Another Ahab]

Super looking truck Ahab! I sure could of used a truck like the one you have before I retired.

Really wish you the best of luck on this endeavor...

Regards,
Gordon

This truck is currently for sale in Huntingtown MD I drive past it a few times a week.

Already working on Plan B, and I'll post that when the loose ends all come together.

 

[Another Ahab]

Plan B

Not a beauty shot, but shows Plan B:

- Time waits for no one.

So got to keep moving.

Can't even really see the light one-ton crane in the photo, but I'll post a beauty shot or two once I get my marketing materials together:

 

[marchplumber]

It's all about the "glamor" shots! LOL

 

[Another Ahab]

It's all about the "glamor" shots! LOL

That's the marketing side of the game:

- All about $ale$

 

[turnkey]

That has to be one of the nicest looking Ice Cream trucks ever.....Nice job...A little humor helps sometimes.....Keep her rolling.

 

[marchplumber]

That has to be one of the nicest looking Ice Cream trucks ever.....Nice job...A little humor helps sometimes.....Keep her rolling.

"I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!"

Hope she does all ya ask of her and then some! Hope the glamour brings the work and the work brings the $$$

 

[rchalmers3]

One of my go to songs is the Rolling Stones singing: "Time waits for no one". I'd post a link if I knew how!

Best wishes to you Captain, may the road rise up to meet you..... Your contribution to this forum is appreciated.



Rick

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

One of my go to songs is the Rolling Stones singing: "Time waits for no one". I'd post a link if I knew how!

Best wishes to you Captain, may the road rise up to meet you..... Your contribution to this forum is appreciated.



Rick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC0Qt1lvLq8

All you need to do to insert a YouTube video is CUT & PASTE the link into your post.

 

[Another Ahab]

Sold to a buyer in Middlefield OH:

- Don't know if he's an SS member

I'm out from under a plan that went south on me, and hope the buyer is a happy camper.

The End.

 

[marchplumber]

Not a beauty shot, but shows Plan B:

- Time waits for no one.

So got to keep moving.

Can't even really see the light one-ton crane in the photo, but I'll post a beauty shot or two once I get my marketing materials together:


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Ya sold her? What ya gonna do now? Hope and pray things work out for ya!

 

[Another Ahab]

Ya sold her? What ya gonna do now? Hope and pray things work out for ya!

Thank you, marchplumber; you're a good man for the words of encouragement.

Don't think I need hope and prayer right at this juncture, we'll see, but I'll sure take all the good luck you can send. Here's hoping for the best!