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I had a series of equipment failures that hit no stop for three weeks and got so frustrated I bought a new truckmount and 2011 van, I am happy to report the first 35 hours on the El Diablo have been trouble free. It sure is nice to have a something new but I hate taking on debt.
 

Desk Jockey

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Congratulations it looks great!

Debt isn't bad as long as it's managed. New truck & TM is a great reason!
 

Dolly Llama

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congrats Mike

btw, that's some flatazz land ....dayum

.l.T.A.
 

Vinnie

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Should of bought a Judson.
PS: Wait till you hit 40 hours.
 

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Would have gone Judson, but did not want to mess with LP.
should have done allot of things different but, I can’t second guess myself too much.
I get so frustrated with the mechanical failures, piles of paperwork, I would quit if I had other career prospects.
Quitting is not really an option, so I just roll with the punches and tell myself, it’s just carpet cleaning:icon_rolleyes:.
 
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Desk Jockey

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Once it's back up you'll be happy again, don't sweat it. It will be fine.
 

GCCLee

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Nice rig






Where's yur dividers brother?

Chris
 

ACE

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congrats Mike

btw, that's some flatazz land ....dayum

.l.T.A.

That’s a small airport on the other side of the highway.
When the planes and life flight fly over my house I often pretend to shot them down with an imaginary 50 cal accompanied by sound effects.
You would be very proud.
The last house was right next to an airport also. I talked one they guys into taking me for a ride in a small plane just before we moved here. Now I just need to talk someone into taking me up in a lear jet at the new place.
I’m sure glad the truckmount manufactures are not making aircraft.
 

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I hear the El D is a great machine. I'm sure you'll do fine with it. Congrats
 

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That’s a small airport on the other side of the highway.
When the planes and life flight fly over my house I often pretend to shot them down with an imaginary 50 cal accompanied by sound effects.
You would be very proud.
The last house was right next to an airport also. I talked one they guys into taking me for a ride in a small plane just before we moved here. Now I just need to talk someone into taking me up in a lear jet at the new place.
I’m sure glad the truckmount manufactures are not making aircraft.
dont forget about the creepy motel called the airport inn down the road from you mike. When I was at your place I wondered if the inn keepers at that creepy motel had a mutant child locked up in the basement the feed the guest to lol!
 

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Mike: All kidding aside, the El DI is a good mach. most owners are happy with it.
PS: I hear that Amtex in Houston Tx. puts out a good mach. at a very good price did you look into that mach.
 

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nice set up. Harder to keep things from freezing with glass windows. Do you park inside?
 

ACE

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nice set up. Harder to keep things from freezing with glass windows. Do you park inside?

The passenger vans are actually much better insulated then cargo. They also have heat in the rear to keep the machine and tools toasty while traveling in very cold weather. I only run K-1 and rarely notice any odor.
 

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