HipMF said:

I know it's a ways off, but someone is getting this foe WIBimmers secret santa:

Jdesign said:

Ideally you want to test the boat when it is hot as hell out, it makes perfect swimming weather. Either way, I dropped the heads back off at the machinist so I will let you know when I'm back in business for a boat day and we can test it out! 

Alright I’ll put on some sun screen that makes sense for break in.

YoungCR said:

If you wanna test out towing with my X5 sometime we could plan a boating day when it’s not hot as hell out 🥵

Ideally you want to test the boat when it is hot as hell out, it makes perfect swimming weather. Either way, I dropped the heads back off at the machinist so I will let you know when I'm back in business for a boat day and we can test it out! 

Jdesign said:

My boat is maybe 3500lbs max with the trailer? Im sure either will handle the job. I know the x5 will be much nicer and better on fuel, but the OBS has a longer wheel base and is an actual truck so it would likely be a better option for longer drives. 

If you wanna test out towing with my X5 sometime we could plan a boating day when it’s not hot as hell out 🥵

YoungCR said:

If you plan to town frequently or thats the main use of the vehicle I would go with the OBS, the X5 is ok for towing and I know theres crazy people on FB that post them towing heavy equipment and such but it just wasn't designed for that.

My boat is maybe 3500lbs max with the trailer? Im sure either will handle the job. I know the x5 will be much nicer and better on fuel, but the OBS has a longer wheel base and is an actual truck so it would likely be a better option for longer drives.

What's really wild is that the price of a nice clean OBS truck has started to sky rocket the last few years, and either one is about the same price.

m42b32 said:

Those trailer wheels are so good, bummer on the engine though...

Thanks! I actually bought them for my E36, but when I got them to my shop and put them up against the trailer, I knew it had to happen. 

Engine is a bummer, but I talked to the guy that did all the machining on my engine and he has everything to get me back in the water this season. So Fingers crossed on that.

Peep the rockers, pushrods, and the valve that lost its keepers 🫤

HipMF said:

Overexposed dumpster pic from my ride to the farmer's market this morning. Picked up some excellent strawberries and sugar snaps. I'm moving again and I'm considering unburdening myself of the e21 in the off-chance that someone's been waiting for an opportunity to buy it.

!

HipMF said:

I rebuilt my mountain bike again this spring. I got a clean 1991 Bridgestone frame from the Brazen Dropouts swap meet. Lugged steel, Tange tubing. I think the only original parts now are the brakes, rear derailer and shifter. Mostly use it for commuting and riding around Pheasant Branch, although I did take it to Cam Rock a few weeks ago. I don't miss my suspension fork as much as I thought I would, but my wheels don't come off the ground as often as the used to either...

That looks really nice! I've fallen into the classic MTB rabbit hole and am building up a 1990 Diamondback Ascent EX to cruise around on. Old mountain bike paint jobs are the best.

Jdesign said:

Not much chitter chatter in this chitter chatter thread...

not much excitement in my neck of the woods, just been working.

Jdesign said:

Not much chitter chatter in this chitter chatter thread...https://giphy.com/embed/YhSVi82JQiuFa" width="480" height="369"

https://giphy.com/gifs/beer-king-of-the-hill-YhSVi82JQiuF

Not much excitement in my neck of the woods, just work

-1991 Bridgestone Catalog