Ft. Lewis DRMO

[srodocker]

ok. let me know before this sat and i can just wait another week.

 

[REO 54]

Ok.That would be the 18th.Let's do it.PM me the particulars.Meet where,when cell# etc.

 

[srodocker]

i figure out the details when i get home heading off to work right now. but anyone else interested?

 

[REO 54]

Copy that.Question is; bring a deuce or just a pick up?

 

[hwcurtice]

Where is Brad's? I might be interested, if I knew what I was getting into...

Oh wait, I'm in this forum and this thread. I should already know I should be worried.....

 

[OSO]

The reason Brad is cutting up trucks ,the county flew over his land took photos , and said he had too much showing on the ground . Trucks, connex, equipment ,trailers,wood,and a host of other things. County said only a few trucks could be visible . Needs more garage space to cover trucks. Brad is cool guy, a lot of knowledge on trucks ,equipment, and the sort. Bought a cab , my combat wheels , starter from him.

 

[srodocker]

brad is down in mckenna. i will probley be bringing my truck. i'll give him a ring tomorrow to see if its ok

 

[Medic5050]

Not much left at Brad's. I was there Sunday and loaded up a deuce with front axles. He had just cut up 3 more trucks. UGH!!!!

****, that sucks. Brads chopping trucks, to get rid of them, and I can't even afford to get my first one.

 

[kurtkds]

I live next to Ft. Lewis (JBLM), WA and I work on the post. Any one else here or near by.

I'm in Puyallup about 15 minutes away.


And from the talk, it sounds like I need to get out to Brad's too.

 

[hwcurtice]

brad is down in mckenna. i will probley be bringing my truck. i'll give him a ring tomorrow to see if its ok

mmmm Shopping list....

I think I need a shopping list.....

Oh, and time.... Lots of time.....

 

[ABN173]

The reason Brad is cutting up trucks ,the county flew over his land took photos , and said he had too much showing on the ground . Trucks, connex, equipment ,trailers,wood,and a host of other things. County said only a few trucks could be visible .

Hmmm nothing some surplus CAMO netting would not be able to fix!

 

[srodocker]

so you guys want me to call up brad and setup a mini rally? then have lunch or dinner afterwords?

 

[srodocker]

Got ahold of brad and he said come on down next saturday. so anyone want to meet up at say tacoma mall or down in lacey and show people how to get there for those who dont know? i will be bringing my truck but bring whatever you want.

 

[wsucougarx]

Hey Scott, may want to scab this post onto one of the mini rally ones. You'll get more traffic that way

 

[srodocker]

good idea!

 

[wanderingwillys]

Hey guys - the reason for the trucks getting chopped is the same reason they are there in the first place - Jerry (Brad's partner and boss) runs a metal scrap business - if the trucks are bringing in more than scrap and county inspectors are not sniffing so hard nothing would get the gas axe...

Sadly scrap is high and they can barely meet payroll so if anyone wants stuff from him now is the time to move on it - there are a bunch of engines they are going through and there are still a fair number of project trucks and a few runners of different varieties and grade...

One of his best guys died last year and the way the yard was run has suffered ever since - Eric was a pitbull and is definitely missed around there...

The long and short of it is they need to move about 30 to 40 tons of metal each week - he can barely make 20 with the current labor force so the whole deal is kinda running backwards - to make matters worse the county keeps strong arming him with property restrictions and planning walk thru inspections.

It sucks - but it is what it is...

Basically the best everyone can do is give him a fair deal and he will take care of you and then some - just remember at $360/ton some of the loose stuff is finding it's way into the scrap bin.

HTH

Matt

 

[hwcurtice]

Maybe a stop by Brad's will have to be done during the day, instead of after wards.... Maybe during a lunch break?