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by **Marscrumbs** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:53 pm

I have a special truck that I assume someday would be reborn as a Mutant Vehicle. I live in Bishop CA if anybody want to participant on it resurection, as is I'm not motivated enough to think I need this big of a project as I enjoy riding around on my e-trike and no longer have a themecamp. Nor am I a mechanic beyond the basics.

The truck is a '75 Ford F-150 beater with a lumber rack. Runs but need some engine work as it leaks oil, new seals should do. What is special about this truck is that it runs on propane and has a 110gal tank in back that can be tapped for a 2500W gas generator I also have, or to use any other propane attachment. If I'm lucky enough to find one, could trade out the engine for a long life for many future years on the playa.

However if and when I get it out to the Playa I can't see taking it home. What is the best storage for Mutant Vehicles around Gerlach? Fuel won't spoil as it's propane. I drove it up once to the Green Man when gas was ~$4.50 and propane was $3 but now gas is slightly cheaper than propane. Could also gift it to the right party with a vision.

by **oneeyeddick** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 2:36 am

I haz a vision, I am done with my Toyota(10 years as MV also street legal)
I have plenty of storage space for it here in Reno, and can say that the propane tank will absolutely get a third use if you send her my way...

by **motskyroonmatick** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:17 am

My vote is- Give it to One Eyed Dick! It will have an excellent second life of fame and flame. He is the man for the job and the vehicle seems perfect for what he needs.

by **Elorrum** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:44 am

Marscrumbs wrote: What is special about this truck is that it runs on propane and has a 110gal tank in back that can ... use any other propane attachment.

oh I think Dick can think of something. How do you feel about the color green?

by **ygmir** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:53 am

and so, the chant begins:

Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,
Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,Give to Dick, Give it to Dick,

Noting a certain OMW chorus, and little people in monk robes

by **moonrise** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 7:55 pm

~Give it to Dick, Give it to Dick, Give it to Dick, Give it to Dick, Give it to Dick~

by **Marscrumbs** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:37 pm

I suppose One eye and I will have to have a conversation sometime soon.

by **ygmir** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:06 am

Marscrumbs wrote:I suppose One eye and I will have to have a conversation sometime soon.

I hope someone reads that, out of context, but still quotes you...........

by **Elorrum** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:30 am

ygmir wrote:
Marscrumbs wrote:I suppose One eye and I will have to have a conversation sometime soon.

I hope someone reads that, out of context, but still quotes you...........

one eye and I has a nice sound to it.
one eye and I, one eye and I, one eye and I, one eye and I

by **Galaxo Magic** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:50 pm

If you haven't seen oneeyeddick's art car, I think this is it from 2009 (sorry it is out of focus but it is still awesome)

Flaming Green Mutant Vehicle w/cock by gt76man, on Flickr

by **oneeyeddick** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:55 pm

Just google "squirtbigload" and you will find me there.

and hell yes, I [s]want[/s] need that truck, I already have a really bad idea for it's usage.

by **Marscrumbs** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:05 pm

Right now that truck is political prisoner of snow cone solar camp stored in Bishop. They have been storing for me and have been driving it about on their back forty and tell me the are going to mutant it...eventually. I need a negotiator. I don't know what we will do with it, perhap you can commodate the top half.

by **oneeyeddick** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 2:23 am

Something about a solar snow cone camp having a back forty just doesn't sit right.

I smell a trap!

by **Major Krash** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:03 am

...don't worry, Dick, there are plenty here who have your backside!

by **oneeyeddick** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 12:56 pm

Oh crap!

Are they taking turns? :shock:

I am not some kinda Mule train now, am I?

by **Marscrumbs** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:23 am

Final outcome, I just signed over the pink-slip and threw in the 2.5K propane generator to boot, effectively gifting my Ford to this fellow burner. This saved me registration and insurance money I don't have to take it back on the street, and let's him do with what he wants. He's a good mechanic, Im not, and has this vehicle running about and can fix it up. This truck may never see the playa again, or so, but at least will live out it's green usefulness as a farm truck put out to pasture the rest of the year. With my luck gas prices with sky rocket again while propane prices remain flat as they did during the Green Man. My apology to Dick. Couldn't have played my cards better on this one. Moving on to my next uncompleted project.

by **oneeyeddick** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:47 am

no biggie man, I am sure I will get over it...just give me a couple of years.

* wipes tears from cheek and grabs phone to call mommy*

by **ygmir** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:56 am

oneeyeddick wrote:no biggie man, I am sure I will get over it...just give me a couple of years.

* wipes tears from cheek and grabs phone to call mommy*

ePlaya

Mutant Vehicles the rest of the year.

Mutant Vehicles the rest of the year.

Re: Mutant Vehicles the rest of the year.

Propane

End of the road

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