Re: [ihc] Re: ihc-digest V7 #226

[LIFTED79CJ7@xxxxxxx]

Wow, that sucks and is awesome all in one!  And why would he want to steal a 
Dana 27?  Shows ya what a dork he was!  But talk about revenge!  I have 
unfortunately been the victim in too many thefts in my life, and they are not fun by 
any means!  Anywho, again, after reading my email, boy did I fly off the 
handle!  Apologies to all!  And congrats to nailing that rat on your axle!
Jack

In a message dated 11/23/03 9:53:25 PM Central Standard Time, 
dnuenke@domain.elided writes:


> I don't usually participate in these discussions, but I think you 
> need to see the other side. Good for you if you pulled your axles 
> from a rusted beyond repair rig. Unfortunatly it doesn't always work 
> that way. I had a case last year where I had a front axle jacked from 
> UNDERNEATH a truck. It was an 800 parts rig that I had at a buddy's 
> house, went over to see him and noticed something looked odd and took 
> a look. I was pissed more due to the principle than anything because 
> it was a Dana 27... (this was in Rapid City SD where theft of any 
> kind is quite rare, especially something that obvious). Well fast 
> forward a year and a bit, I ran into a group of Jeep guys playing in 
> the snow the other day and joined in for a bit. Afterwards we started 
> talking about our rigs, and one of the guys started bragging on how 
> he and one of his buddies made a visit to the "midnight auto parts" 
> last year to get his Scout front end. I let him continue to dig his 
> own grave deeper until I opened my mouth. I simply asked him for $150 
> or my axle back, his jaw just about dropped. He started talking BS 
> until I grabed my cell phone from my pocket and offered to call the 
> Sherrif to report his aquisition. Suddenly he became much more 
> negotiable......
> 
> In short I commend you for deciding to restore a Scout, however 
> please understand that IH guys have plenty of good reason to be 
> apprehensive about Jeep guys asking pointed questions about Scouts.
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> 
> >To sum it up, you wonder why Jeep guys don't mind hacking up scouts, 
> >etc that could easily be restored just so they can yank the axles? 
> >Pompus a$$es like yourself, thats why.  But honestly, I think both 
> >companoies made some awesome vehicles!  It all depends on what you 
> >want out of a vehicle.  Am I thinking of restoring a scout and drop 
> >in a nice 345?  Yup.  Oh well, thats just my opinion, and you can 
> >have yours.  I am not gonna tell you how to think, or what you 
> >should belive.  I do ask that you show common courtesy to a newby to 
> >your list though.
> >For everyone else, sorry for the rant,
> >Jack
> >PS - Oh, and by the way, Dodge one ton axles (dana60/Dana70) would 
> >be better for my use anyway, not chevy's - esp not that crappy low 
> >hanging 14 bolt center section!  You should do your homework on 
> >spring widths...