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  1. 01-08-2014, 08:26 AM #1
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    Starting 2014 Right

    Although I had not posted much I wanted to focus on my scrapping this year. I ordered my #17000 winch that I'd been saving for a few months. It should be here by next week. I'm picking up a 1990 Astro Van this morning. I just want to thank all for keeping me inspired!

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    What kind of winch did you get?
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    Patriot76 I got the Driver #17000 winch from ebay. I was going to get the #12000 Driver but it was not that much more. My friend will weld up the brackets on my trailer to mount the winch. I post pictures as soon as I get it on my trailer.

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    BAM! You'll be rocking and rolling man! Good On!
    I'm so into scrapping.. When my Steel Toe Boots Wear out, I cut the Steel out of them and recycle the Toe!

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    Yes sledge42 trying to com a long the car with flats was taking me all day. I will be able get car quicker.

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    What did you have to pay for that prize?
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    Patriot76 I paid $430.00 which included shipping.

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    You made off like a bandit. Congrats. I spent over a year researching winches and did not come even close to that deal. Does it have a wireless remote?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ocedy View Post
    Yes sledge42 trying to com a long the car with flats was taking me all day. I will be able get car quicker.
    That'll yank any vehicle up like it is NOTHING.. I think that is the size they use on rollbacks! 15K to 17K winches!
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    I got my winch today. I got my pipe and steel plate cut. I will weld them up on tomorrow. I should pick up my first car on Saturday with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ocedy View Post
    I got my winch today. I got my pipe and steel plate cut. I will weld them up on tomorrow. I should pick up my first car on Saturday with it.
    We want Pics of this beast!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ocedy View Post
    Yes sledge42 trying to com a long the car with flats was taking me all day. I will be able get car quicker.
    Holy cow no kidding!! But that is some determination right there! Congrats on the winch, your first car should pay for it I'd think>
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