mercer transportation

Discussion in 'Mercer' started by kw12, Jul 21, 2012.

  1. BoostedTeg

    BoostedTeg Road Train Member

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    I keep waiting for one to pop up cheap on Craigslist lol. It ain't happening any time soon.
     
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  3. spyder7723

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    Ya if i don't find one soon for cheap I'm just gonna buy a new one. But i hate to spend 5k on something ill use once a year. Had to get under the truck today and came out dripping in oil and grease. That won't happen for much longer.
     
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  4. RStewart

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    They have an undercarriage wash. Lol. I'm sure it won't take off oil & road grime though.
     
  5. BoostedTeg

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    I agree but I think that if I end up with one I'd probably just do my own truck washes at home. Eliminating blue beacon all together I'm sure you would do the same thing.
     
  6. spyder7723

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    I do them now. Don't need a hotsy to wash a truck. Heck blue beacon(or any other truck wash) doesnt use real hot water. Next time you are at a truck wash look for a boiler, you won't find one. You do know a good hot water pressure washer heats the water to 250 degrees right? You do not want that on your paint.

    A bucket of water from your tub or sink is hot enough for an exterior wash. Good soap and a brush on a pole. Garden hose for rinsing. Thats all you need. Dry and wax after. Then get out the polish for the shiny stuff.
     
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  7. thaistick

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    @spyder7723 Can you recommend a shop near you that can replace a radiator?
     
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  8. spyder7723

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    Tampa spring in bradenton. And the shop in mulberry that's on our approved inspection list. From conversations with both they appear to be staffed with competent folks. But its just a radiator, any idiot can change it. Make sure you also replace the rubber mounts.
     
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  9. thaistick

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    Thanks. I pretty live in the truck and no home on this side of the Pacific Ocean so, might be a big job for a truck stop parking lot.
     
  10. spyder7723

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    I wasnt saying you're an idiot for not doing it yourself, just meant i wouldn't stress what shop you took it to. Just not a truck stop shop.
     
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  11. TruckerPete1990

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    Where would the cheapest place to get a toolbox. Ones I'm finding I don't wanna spend $800 on one lol
     
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