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Ranch Hand "Summit" bumper replacement-deer guard for my Chevy crew Cab 4X4 (Video)
youtube ^ | Jan 9, 2010 | Jeff Head

Posted on 01/09/2010 11:48:57 PM PST by Jeff Head

On the lighter side, and for those interested in outfitting their vehicle (particularly pickup trucks) with the necessary implements to address global warming and climate change, I offer the following video:


YOUTUBE VIDEO: Ranch Hand "Summit" front bumper replacement-deer guard

Ranch Hand pickup truck accessories are made in Texas. So, while we are down here, GAil (aka the boss) gave me permission, purely as a cost saving measure you understand, to purchase a couple of long desired accessories for the truck.

I didn't have to be told twice...hehehe.

Here are some more pictures.


Installation...I'd love to have helped, but with my current health condition, that's not me.


Proud new accessory owners


Driver's side


Comin' at ya


...and goin' away


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KEYWORDS: 4x4pickup; bumperreplacement; deerguard; pickuptruck
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To: potlatch

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Thanks potlatch

Bumperoo Deer-Guard Project!


101 posted on 01/13/2010 2:47:34 PM PST by devolve ( . . . . . . . . . woodpile alert - "My muslim faith....." - "Kobe" Osama . . . . . . . . . . . .)
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To: devolve

You’re welcome


102 posted on 01/13/2010 3:20:28 PM PST by potlatch (- What a co-inky-dink-)
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To: Jeff Head; Ranchhand; Squantos

This reminds me of a bumper we made for a 1967 Ford 3/4 ton PU I used in Montana when working for a seismograph company in 1968-69. We made it out of about 6 or maybe 8 inch channel iron and had a Warren electric winch in the center of it. One night while traveling between Roundup and Sydney with my brother-in-law driving and me sleeping I woke to the rhythmic sound of “thump, thump, thump” I looked over and he was fast asleep driving on the shoulder and hitting reflector posts. I turned the ignition off and we coasted to a stop. I drove the rest of the way.


103 posted on 01/15/2010 6:46:52 PM PST by SLB (Wyoming's Alan Simpson on the Washington press - "all you get is controversy, crap and confusion")
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To: SLB

LOL !

God took care of ya that night SLB !


104 posted on 01/15/2010 7:06:14 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet)
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To: Jeff Head; All

I’ll be looking for a good used 4X4 four-door soon. Something easy to maintain. Any suggestions?

Here’s what I was looking at:
Nissan Frontier
Chevy Trailblazer
Subaru Outback
Whatever similar

Appreciations in advance.


105 posted on 01/15/2010 7:22:55 PM PST by RandallFlagg (30-year smoker, E-Cigs helped me quit, and O wants me back smoking again?)
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To: RandallFlagg

What is the purpose? Budget?

We have shrunk from a Suburban to a Yukon for a people mover. For cargo I rely on a tandem axle trailer. The Yukon will still carry four adults in comfort, five adults with the three in the middle seat somewhat cozy. If we use the third row, it is really crowded, but we seldom have the need.

In your budget you need to keep operating expenses in mind. I needed a third stoplight replacement for the Yukon last month. $260.00+ at the dealer, but “only” $70.00 on line. Same with tires, the Yukon has 17 inch which are slightly more costly than 16.

All the electronic gadgetry is also more difficult and thus more costly to maintain. If you can’t afford it, don’t buy it.


106 posted on 01/16/2010 6:11:33 AM PST by SLB (Wyoming's Alan Simpson on the Washington press - "all you get is controversy, crap and confusion")
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To: SLB

Purpose for mainly going to/from work and my Sons’ school. The roads get really icy in Golden, Colorado.
Budget, something used under $12,000 for $200-month. I’ve seen Outbacks on CraigsList for $6,000, but don’t know about their maintenance issues. A buddy at work has a Frontier and loves the thing.
I was seriously looking at the Trailblazer, but some have told me that they have a lot of mechanical issues.


107 posted on 01/16/2010 6:19:06 AM PST by RandallFlagg (30-year smoker, E-Cigs helped me quit, and O wants me back smoking again?)
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To: RandallFlagg

I work with a Trailblazer owner. The first and last they will own.

The Yukon is our third in that family. Two Suburbans, one GMC and one Chevy and now the Yukon. The Yukon was a little pricey for a $12,000.00 budget. It is a 2005, 48,000 miles, Denali, and was about double what you have in your budget when we bought it two months ago.


108 posted on 01/16/2010 7:55:31 AM PST by SLB (Wyoming's Alan Simpson on the Washington press - "all you get is controversy, crap and confusion")
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To: SLB

Know anyone with any foreign 4X4 4-doors?


109 posted on 01/16/2010 8:03:00 AM PST by RandallFlagg (30-year smoker, E-Cigs helped me quit, and O wants me back smoking again?)
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To: Jeff Head

I have to break for a smoke. Sweet.


110 posted on 01/16/2010 8:08:02 AM PST by gathersnomoss (General George Patton had it right.)
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To: RandallFlagg
Know anyone with any foreign 4X4 4-doors?

My son has a Toyota Highlander. Economical on the road and very low maintenance costs.

111 posted on 01/17/2010 5:30:14 AM PST by SLB (Wyoming's Alan Simpson on the Washington press - "all you get is controversy, crap and confusion")
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To: SLB

YIKES! I just looked at Craigslist’s used listings for the Highlander. Them’s ain’t cheap.


112 posted on 01/17/2010 6:41:20 AM PST by RandallFlagg (30-year smoker, E-Cigs helped me quit, and O wants me back smoking again?)
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To: RandallFlagg

Even a Hyundai or a Kia with AWD ain’t cheap. For that matter, nothing with 4WD/AWD is cheap.


113 posted on 01/18/2010 3:34:18 AM PST by SLB (Wyoming's Alan Simpson on the Washington press - "all you get is controversy, crap and confusion")
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