Handsome Rob

December 25, 2023

Just now, 10-Ring said:

I don't see this in the cards for me right now, but I've owned countless F series trucks in this body style, but have never had a PS and always wanted one. Price?

Sorry, I was editing as you posted!

Price added.

December 25, 2023

This is the first vehicle I ever bought when I moved to the States.

4" Rough Country lift kit, K&N cool air induction kit, Edge pro tuner. Alternator & A/C pump are less than a year old, serpentine belt, vacuum pump & water pump replaced in 2020. Leaks a little oil from the cylinder bases, but it's done that since the day I bought it in 2009. Driving daily, I get through maybe a gallon a month. It's got a Leer (I think) high camper shell fitted & I hope you like it, because I silicone sealed the ba$tard thing on there! I've spent more nights in the thing than I can remember. The locks & sliding windows work & don't leak. LED headlights & discreet spots & obviously a 2" tow hitch (I'll throw in a couple of 8" drop hitches) Mismatched spare tire with 1642 miles on it (I tore out a sidewall on a sagebrush stump the day I was coming home from Wyoming in 2018) Armstrong tires installed & I reckon there another 10k left in 'em.

Transmission was completely rebuilt in 2013.

I bought it with 90,000 on it & it's just turned 360,000. She's only ever let me down once, when the serpentine belt snapped on a holiday weekend in Topeka, KS. Other than that, the old girl has performed flawlessly & taken me from Mexico to the Canadia, Carolina to California with zero complaints or issues.

The interior is well worn, ragged & tatty, but I will replace all duct tape before she sells. It's got a few whisky-blisters to the body & most of the clear coat is gone from the roof & hood, but other than the drivers side nerf bar, zero rust. Everything that's supposed to work, does & does well.

Average interstate mileage at 70-74mph is 21mpg. Round town is about 16. She doesn't smoke, cough or splutter, but she absolutely DOES need to be plugged in overnight when the temperatures hits freezing. If it's cold, there's a puff of smoke at start up & that's it. A/C & heat both work as they should. Twin fuel tanks & the crossover switch DOES work! I replaced it a few years ago & it's been trouble free since then. Diesel has always been treated with Howes during cold weather. Oil & filter get changed about 3 times a year & all the work has been done by one guy here in Tullahoma, who I'm very, very happy to refer you to for inspection or verification.

She'd make an amazing truck for anyone who understands that things need preventative maintenance & heated seats ain't everything. She's noisy, rattles & probably smells a bit inside. She's hauled livestock, dead critters, construction supplies, gravel, manure & just about anything else you can fit in an 8'x4' box. I would absolutely, 100% trust her to take me literally anywhere in the US, right this minute.

I'm only selling to replace a portion of the cash I spent buying a newer, middle aged guy friendly truck. Honestly, if I could afford to keep the old thing, I absolutely would. In the last 15 years, I've spent more time with this truck than most folks spend with their wives. If you buy her, expect to see me tear up as you drive away......

$8,000 will drive it away today.

If I pay to have her detailed, polished, cleaned up & name brand duct tape used on the interior; $10,000

I'm sorry, I'm not accepting offers. I know it sounds like a lot for an old banger, but seriously; shop around. These things are desirable & extremely well thought of.

December 23, 2023

Bought new in 2017. Less than 200 rounds down the pipe (probably closer to 100)

It has a few minor scuffs & scrape on the stock from being dragged around the Wyoming Rockies, but nothing major & is be happy to text better pics if you'll PM me your number.

I bought it to be my dedicated elk rifle, but find myself more comfortable using my 6.5x55 & .358. It's too much gun for TN whitetails & I'm replacing it with another .223

It's a fantastic, smooth action & genuine 1¼ MOA shooter. That's with 10 rounds. I don't piss around with 3 shot groups.

Bare rifle only no scope, mounts or rail included.

I'm happy to deliver within an hour of Franklin County & will throw in whatever ammo I have. That'll be 90% reloads & some factory stuff for $750

December 18, 2023

Bump.

Would also consider blued.

Would also trade my .44 SBH.

December 14, 2023

Bump

December 9, 2023

Bump

December 7, 2023

Bump

December 5, 2023

I'm looking to buy, or trade for, another Tikka.

I'm looking specifically for a stainless .223 with a 1:8 twist. Lite, Compact or fluted superlight, doesn't matter. Scope & mountings not required.

I have cash, or can trade straight up even for the same rifle (Stainless Lite) in .30-06, or partial trade my Ruger American (AICS) 1:8 .223 Wylde plus boot.

August 7, 2023

Bump

August 2, 2023

6 hours ago, MacGyver said:

It better be a good offer…

Offers will only be considered, mid-stroke.

August 2, 2023

Bump

July 20, 2023

July 20, 2023

On 7/6/2023 at 8:11 PM, Alleycat72 said:

The next door neighbors hemp is coming up fast. LOL

I've been meaning to visit.....

Late to the thread. All I ever plant is a few heirloom tomatoes & chili pepper varieties. Jalapeños, Datil, Aji Margariteno, Fatalii, Sugar Rush Peach & Aleppos this year. I was about 6 weeks late bringing last year's survivors outside & planting the new crop, but so far (fingers crossed) everything has survived the wind, rain, baking sun & Olivia the yard pig. All my peppers are fruiting (gonna be a bumper year for Datils!) & my maters (Amish Paste, Black Cherry, Carbons & Large Barred Boar) are about 3' tall & thriving!

July 18, 2023

39 minutes ago, FrankD said:

can I test shave the marbles before making a final offer?

Lovely piece here

If you'd like to make an offer, I'll test shave them for you

July 18, 2023

Basic model in Coyote (turd) Tan (brown).

Comes with 3, 18rd mags, aftermarket paddle holster & all the factory yummy goodness. It's been shot a good bit, but runs flawlessly.

$300 picked up around Tullahoma.

July 18, 2023

July 18, 2023

Karl built this for me in 2005.

If you're not familiar with Karl's work, he is one of the longest serving ABS journeymen Smiths working in America today. His work has featured many times in Blade magazine (iirc, he's had 4 front covers) & is absolutely ground breaking. He pioneered & popularized the take down system, now copied by many others. His work, even this old, is flawless. Check out his work at www.andersenforge.com

Today, if you were to place an order for this particular hunter, you'd be looking around $700 & a multi-year wait.

It features a simple 1095 blade, differentially heat treated, with a beautiful hamon that clearly shows the carbon migration. Hot blued single finger guard & take down nut, with stainless liner. The handle is exhibition grade desert ironwood, polished to a warm, dull & incredibly smooth sheen.

I'm asking $500 dead firm for the knife, as I need to raise some funds, pronto.

It has never cut a single thing & retains the original edge (which you could happily wet shave your marbles with )

It come with a sturdy, waxed leather sheath, takedown tool & (if I can remember where the hell I put it....) certificate of authenticity.

Very serious inquiries only & offers NOT accepted.

*some photos have been filtered to show detail better. Any marks you see are my sticky fingerprints.