Progress pics of the build.... pro 1200 sapphire

[davegillfishing]

1 ton gmc extended with a 6.0
Line x done and install started..I'll post pics of the entire build as I get them

 

[GeneMiller]

That's one machine I wouldn't want to install myself. What's the pto connect to.

Gene.

 

[Jeremy N]

That's one machine I wouldn't want to install myself. What's the pto connect to.

Gene.

Beefed up alternator belt maybe?

 

[davegillfishing]

It's part of the serpentine belt

Much better than 2 smaller belts in my opinion..

 

[GeneMiller]

That makes sense. Having a built in belt tensioner is awesome.

Gene

 

[Big Jim]

Nice Dave you must be stoked! PTO's simplify life in many ways.

 

[davegillfishing]

Very excited..all equipment new..hoses, tools everything top to bottom front to back

Can't wait to run it..actually had she'll book 3 jobs Saturday just to p,ay lol

The guys are begging to work sat so we may have a one truck follow the other truck day just to play lol

 

[Mikey P]

Begging to work...


All your guys have kids, car loans and loud wives?

 

[Mikey P]

Who has a water pond reel like Dave's?


In the winter where does all the water and leaves end up?

 

[dgardner]

Nice machine, good looking install so far! Is the pond/reel in it's final location, or does it move over a bit?

 

[davegillfishing]

Mike they want to play with the new truck lol

No kids but lots of toys for them and rent but they aren't looking for the money..both of them haven't deposited their last 2 checks yet..that shit drives me nuts also..I'm going to change that

Their motivation is pure play with new tools

Yes the pond will be moving over closer to the machine..it's no where near bolted in yet

 

[KevinL]

Looks a bit nicer than my 2003 or 2006.

 

[tcdepot]

Dave, are you planning on moving that Water Pond closer to the 1200?

 

[Scott S.]

the water pond, how many gallons?
is that an electric hose reel?
did you buy an extended warranty on your van?
what safety devices do they install so your van doesnt take off?
are you planning on running with the door closed?
what made you pic sapphire over butler, cleanco, or just a big ass slide in?

sorry about all the questions, im looking for a new toy also and this interests me alot. the gm warranty thing is what gets me.

 

[davegillfishing]

the water pond, how many gallons?
is that an electric hose reel?
did you buy an extended warranty on your van?
what safety devices do they install so your van doesnt take off?
are you planning on running with the door closed?
what made you pic sapphire over butler, cleanco, or just a big ass slide in?

sorry about all the questions, im looking for a new toy also and this interests me alot. the gm warranty thing is what gets me.

the pond is 120 gallon
yes elect hose reel
no extended warranty on van
what do you mean so my van doesnt take off?
yes we will run it with doors closed in the rain and at night s needed
i have owned 5 butlers and love them..awesome machines however i feel the best fit for me is in the sapphire family..
awesome machine, customer service and desire to make their customer happy oh did i say awesome machine??!!
i have a big ass slide in now..a sapphire 570ss..its awesome!! adding this rig to the fleet

fyi my 570ss in a 2011 1 ton extended gmc 6.0 with 44k miles is for sale..
all tools and hoses included
wand, turbo, uph tool, stair tool...everything turn key
49k

 

[hogjowl]

What was it you didn't like about Butler that caused you to choose Sap-ire.

 

[Desk Jockey]

He said 10K made him switch in an earlier post.

Porkchop please try to keep up. I do believe you are taking too many naps.

 

[hogjowl]

So, he bought it because it was cheaper?

 

[davegillfishing]

No I'm fine with spending as much money as needed if the value is there..

My relationship with butler when I had them was nothing near my relationship with sapphire in a much shorter period of time..

Butlers are great but I never truly felt like we were partners..yea sounds strange but just like my bank and my chem supplier my equipment supplier is a important part of my business and I need a relationship with them..no not warm showers but at least the feeling that if I say help someone will answer with urgency on the other side of the phone

I have that with sapphire 100%

If the sapphire were 10k more I'd still be buying it

 

[hogjowl]

I'm thinking you just weren't posting enough videos.

 

[davegillfishing]

HAHA

 

[ruff]

.... just like my bank and my chem supplier my equipment supplier is a important part of my business and I need a relationship with them..no not warm showers but at least the feeling that if I say help someone will answer with urgency on the other side of the phone

Very good point. I am totally in agreement.

 

[Ray Burnfield]

Very good point. I am totally in agreement.[/QUOT

Best advice I've seen on this board.
Lots of posters on this board like to fix or even make their own stuff. They shop for the best new deal on line.
As a supplier for many years I'll will say that I'e helped many succeed but never hurt their business.
If others only knew of the value.

 

[Mikey P]

Ray can you come down and wash my dishes and do my laundry...I'm slammed tomorrow.

 

[Ray Burnfield]

Ray can you come down and wash my dishes and do my laundry...I'm slammed tomorrow.

You moved out of state.
So no
Sorry

 

[ruff]

Finally a supplier that knows where to draw the line.
Considering your new state, Mike, hopefully the girls at the Mustang Ranch can help with the dishes.

 

[Mikey P]

I bet DeeDee will comply.

 

[ruff]

Wow.
You're getting Ray into some serious Dire Straits, territory.

Eagerly awaiting Ray's response.

 

[dgardner]

Considering your new state,

I bet DeeDee will comply.

State of confusion?

 

[Scott S.]

any more pics?
How loud is the unit with the doors closed?
does the unit pull any air from the outside to cool the blower pulleys, pump?