So what did you do with your truck today?

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Went to fire up my truck from its slumber and no lights no nothing........i never unhitched from my last fall camping trip and low and behold i forgot to unplug the camper. it probably drained my batteries in a couple of days and kept them dead for about 4+ months now.

i tried charging them slowly overnight, then stepping up the amperage but no dice. they barely have enough to turn the engine over at 55deg. not that i like to waste anything but it is a small comfort they are about 7 years old, they actually still tested nearly full capacity though (about 825 of the 850CCA) last year even in their advanced age.....
 

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Gave Diego a much needed bath on the way home from work. Definitely still needs to be scrubbed but at least I got a lot of the dirt and salt off. I had a 10% off coupon so I also ordered a Grille blanket/screen set like I have on Tank so I can take the cardboard off the radiator.
 

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Sunday, I got in the '87 and made the 200 mile round trip to Fairbanks to drop the junkyard engine at the machine shop. The temperature was up to -15F, so it was a pleasant trip. That's cool enough that the old, worn injection pump doesn't heat soak and fail to restart. I'm hoping to get that engine rebuilt with a turbo and into the '94, so I can take the '87 off the road for its turn in the shop.
 

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Brian, that picture is making my arms hurt. I have a dump truck bring it in. I have a big pile of dirt, now I just need to get a loader running to spread it...
 

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Finally got my truck all cleaned up from hunting season. Washed, waxed, vacuum, resprayed everything, frame, rears, springs, under body. She's parked in the garage ready to go now!
 

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You're going to force me to reveal my severely lacking computer skills! I've always used my work computer to attach photos on this forum, however something has changed with security and I can no longer access this site from work. Bummer! This little tablet I'm using is very likely capable, however the user isn't. Seems odd I can no longer access from work. Did something change? Have others experienced this?
 
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