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Spute2008 t1_jcfkypk wrote

Reply to Warm blanket for the legs during cold winters? by somedudeman35

Eddie Bauer makes great fleece-lined down blankets. 2 sizes. Recommended you Get them when they are on sale. I own 5.

Failing that, Costco regularly sells quite good Sherpa fleece blankets in the months before winter. Great value (I have 3 of those too!)

You could also get fleece-lined tights from Eddie Bauer. My wife and daughter have them and rave about them.

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iotd t1_jcfi0i3 wrote

Reply to Plow truck my grandpa bought brand new back in ‘79, been working every winter by Haha1867hoser420

Can’t kill an old ford. Which engine is it?

There are rumours that the 4litre in-line 6 Ford used to put in their f150s were so reliable decommissioning them was a challenge. People would pour sand and sugar into the gas tank and the engine would just keep running. These engines were made by IH and generally used for farm equipment but you could get them in the pick up truck up until 96

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Koldba t1_jcfgo2a wrote

Reply to Danner Tachyon Sizing by DynamicBandit96

I have two pairs of tachyons on in black and one in sage green some of the best boots I’ve owned and by far the lightest. I personally prefer lowas zephyrs but they have the military look

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beaushaw t1_jcfg51t wrote

Reply to comment by nope_nic_tesla in Plow truck my grandpa bought brand new back in ‘79, been working every winter by Haha1867hoser420

A local dude bought a brand new Ford Bronco in 1966 and put a plow on it. He kept it in his hanger at the airport and only used to to push snow away from the doors of his hanger.

It is still in their hanger.

It has never seen salt, it has rarely gotten wet, it has something like 2500 miles on it, it was started up and moved around the hanger often enough that everything hasn't dried out and rotted and looks exactly like it did when it came off the dealer's lot in 1966.

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Walkop t1_jcffnbk wrote

Reply to comment by jericho in Plow truck my grandpa bought brand new back in ‘79, been working every winter by Haha1867hoser420

Wash the underbodies thoroughly after every storm (EVERY storm) and change transmission fluid every single season. Change differential fluid as well. Undercoat with rust prevention each season.

The killer for transmissions is heat, because transmission fluid is killed by heat. Causes the breakdown to accelerate, which changes the hydraulic properties of the fluid. When the hydraulic properties change, you end up with a lot of problems.

Snow plowing creates a stupid amount of heat.

Change your fluids, keep on top of suspension work, and don't do stupid stuff with your truck. I'm a firm believer it'll still last a long time.

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