FB MP finds of the day.

RatLabGuy said:
Now I want this just to add remote control via an Arduino and a cell phone.
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Well if we're doing all that, lets flip the splitter to the bottom and then you can just swing over the log and never even pick it up.
 
jeepinmatt said:
Well if we're doing all that, lets flip the splitter to the bottom and then you can just swing over the log and never even pick it up.
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A guy I know built a wood splitter for his skid steer this way....never gets out of the cab to split wood, grabs the bucket & then drops the wood at his shop in a pile!
 
Lurch830 said:
A guy I know built a wood splitter for his skid steer this way....never gets out of the cab to split wood, grabs the bucket & then drops the wood at his shop in a pile!
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I have a beam with a wedge on it for this exact purpose. Just needs a cylinder and some hoses. I just can't decide if I'd rather put it on the skid steer or the excavator. Skid steer is easier to change and mount, but the excavator will probably be more effective.
 
ghost said:
I want a wood splitter but with the prices on FB I'd be better off to go get a new one and pay it off in 24 months for 0%.
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What is your budget? And do you want a lay down or up right?
 
jeepinmatt said:
I have a beam with a wedge on it for this exact purpose. Just needs a cylinder and some hoses. I just can't decide if I'd rather put it on the skid steer or the excavator. Skid steer is easier to change and mount, but the excavator will probably be more effective.
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I could ask the guy if he'd be willing to sell it if you want? Its located in Concord.
 
Lurch830 said:
I could ask the guy if he'd be willing to sell it if you want? Its located in Concord.
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I need another about as bad as the one I already have, but im a sucker for a good deal especially on something that saves me time and effort.
 
WARRIORWELDING said:
What is your budget? And do you want a lay down or up right?
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Not sure atm. Been watching marketplace. Be cool to find an older one that the Ford 8n could power it all the 3 point ones don’t have a hydraulic pump.
 
That's a bygod grinder
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CLRracer said:
That's pretty damn cool. Link for more pics: Log into Facebook

Duane
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Built by Ralph Haner and a buddy back in the day, in Florida. If I remember right, the vin number was a combination of their birthdays. Ralph had a Little Red Express that someone posted on here a few years ago. He was a Navy man, welder and fabricator extraordinaire. Rest in peace, Ralph.
 
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That now belongs to @Blue CJ 's dad. Bluecj and I bought the lil red express. Along with a couple trailer loads of parts. We spent hours in Ralph's shop talking to him. Really cool old guy. Bluecjs dad also has his 93 2500 cummins. The pie wagon is back running and stored inside. If anyone wants contact info lmk
 
Iirc Ralph told us it took them 1972 and 73 to build it.
 
CLRracer said:
That's pretty damn cool. Link for more pics: Log into Facebook

Duane
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ncpartsguy said:
Built by Ralph Haner and a buddy back in the day, in Florida. If I remember right, the vin number was a combination of their birthdays. Ralph had a Little Red Express that someone posted on here a few years ago. He was a Navy man, welder and fabricator extraordinaire. Rest in peace, Ralph.
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sawdoff said:
That now belongs to @Blue CJ 's dad. Bluecj and I bought the lil red express. Along with a couple trailer loads of parts. We spent hours in Ralph's shop talking to him. Really cool old guy. Bluecjs dad also has his 93 2500 cummins. The pie wagon is back running and stored inside. If anyone wants contact info lmk
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sawdoff said:
Iirc Ralph told us it took them 1972 and 73 to build it.
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When I first saw it I was like meh. Knowing this history makes it much more desirable in my book. Knowing it was built in the 70's and is still around is pretty impressive.
 
ghost said:
Knowing it was built in the 70's and is still around is pretty impressive.
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So was I but people don't seem so impressed.
 
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Damn, I really miss Ralph. Many days spent in his shop drinking High Life. Hell of a fabricator and friend. If I had the money to burn, I'd buy that for the memories. For the ad, it wasn't bought from his widow. Shirley died before Ralph.

It looks like his first gen cummins in the background of the pics too.
 
justjeepin86 said:
Damn, I really miss Ralph. Many days spent in his shop drinking High Life. Hell of a fabricator and friend. If I had the money to burn, I'd buy that for the memories. For the ad, it wasn't bought from his widow. Shirley died before Ralph.

It looks like his first gen cummins in the background of the pics too.
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I agree it was bought from her daughter and SIL. Yes Harry bought the cummins as well. Had it been 4x4 I would have bought it. It was unbelievable how much high life collectibles he had. Beer "stuff" everywhere.

Also agree the pie wagon isn't my style but the story and meeting that man is something I'll never forget.
 
When my dad bought the Pie Wagon it had been sitting for several years. Fuel system needed cleaning from tank to carb. Some freeze plugs were rusted through and leaking ( the ones on the back of the block ). He went through the brake system. Some of interior needed repair. Ralph had some of the wiring disconnected. Now everything is in good working order.

Ralph had at least one 55 gallon drum full of Miller High Life bottle caps. Most everything he had was Mopar, but he did have a few Chevy small blocks.
 
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