Alabama thread!

Sup Phil

I wouldn't worry about that one bit. I've driven through some thick woods with my topper and box in the roof, never been a problem.

 

I prefer the motor'd version of 2 wheels

 

Sup Mike

I'm sure you're right. I just happen to see a bed rack and it got me wondering. Worst case, I finish the shell and then go the bed rack route. I'd just swap to whichever one fit the "trip" best

I'm gonna need your help with welding up the top. I couldn't get the big whole done with the alumiweld.

 

evening fellers.

 

Sup Justin

 

firelog and cigar time.

 

Nice.

 

feels too good to sit inside.

 

I'm so ready for cool weather and camping. I'm sick of the heat

 

Preload. Don’t use a spacer on a coilover. It’s not designed for it.

 

Both is better than one!

I've thought about a trailer, but whenever we're out camping/exploring I tend to turn down every side trail I can and the majority of the time end up having to back out. But I'd love to have a camper trailer for the not so wandering trips.

There's a bit of a problem with the welding we gotta figure out, no one's allowed in the shop. Give me a call and we'll discuss details and we'll get it done.

 

I'm not in a huge hurry for either to be honest. I figured I would get the springs in and use those to find out where the spring perches need to be welded. Then just bring you the axle. The top can wait until I can bring the entire trailer if that makes it easier. We'll get it figured out. I appreciate all the help.

 

Sounds good.

 

I'll hopefully get the suspension put on next week while I'm off...……..at least that's the plan....depends on how hot it is

 

Well it's supposed to be a"cool" high 80s so it's cold for August!

 

I might get the leafs put on then

 

Morning everybody!

From AlabamaWX



STARTING WITH THE TROPICS (4:00 AM SATURDAY UPDATE)



The center of Tropical Storm Laura was located around 70 miles southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Laura is moving toward the west near 21 mph (33 km/h) and a generally west-northwestward motion is expected over the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Laura will move near or over portions of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this morning, near or over Hispaniola this afternoon and tonight, and near or over eastern Cuba Sunday and Sunday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Slow strengthening is expected during the next few days.



The center of Tropical Storm Marco was located around 115 miles east-southeast of Cozumel, Mexico. Marco is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A northwestward motion is expected on Sunday, followed by a turn toward the northwest and west-northwest early next week. On the forecast track, the center of Marco will approach the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico today. The center will approach the northeastern part of the Yucatan Peninsula by early evening and move over the central Gulf of Mexico toward the northwestern Gulf on Sunday and Monday followed by a track toward the northwestern Gulf coast Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days as the system approaches the Yucatan peninsula and Marco could be near hurricane strength when it moves over the central Gulf of Mexico Sunday night and early Monday.

Tropical Wave Disorganized showers and thunderstorms located between the west coast of Africa and the Cabo Verde Islands are associated with a broad area of low pressure and a tropical wave. This disturbance is expected to move westward across the Cabo Verde Islands on Saturday and it will likely produce gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall there. Some slow development of this wave could occur during the next couple of days while it moves across the eastern tropical Atlantic before environmental conditions become less favorable for development. It has a very low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the next five days, around 20%.

THE CENTRAL ALABAMA WEEKEND

Skies will be occasionally cloudy at times throughout the weekend with a decent chance of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms on both days. Most will occur during the afternoon and evening hours, but with this soupy atmosphere, a few morning and/or late-night showers and storms will be possible. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s on both days.

TROPICAL SYSTEMS MAKING THE FORECAST A LITTLE TRICKY

The forecast for the work week all depends on where the two tropical systems end up going, but as of this morning’s 4:00 am update, we’ll see a minimal effect off of both storms. Monday will feature mostly cloudy skies with a decent chance of scattered showers and storms throughout much of the day as we could see some tropical moisture being pulled up into Central Alabama especially on Monday evening. Much of the same story for Tuesday as tropical moisture will be available and scattered showers and storms can be expected.

With this latest run of the models, Wednesday is actually trending drier with only a few scattered showers and storms possible. Thursday is even drier with isolated to scattered showers and storms being possible in the afternoon, as much of the moisture will be well to our west with Laura as she moves through Texas. Scattered to numerous showers and storms return for Friday as the moisture starts to move eastward into the southeast. Highs throughout the week will mainly be in the upper 80s to the lower 90s.

ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY

1816 – The growing season for corn was cut short as damaging frosts were reported from North Carolina to interior New England.

1992 – Hurricane Andrew makes landfall in Southern Florida as a Category 5 storm with wind gusts estimated in excess of 175 m.p.h. Estimated damages exceeded $20 billion, more than 60 people were killed and approximately 2 million people were evacuated from their homes.

 

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It’s been a pleasure Bill Penney Toyota - Huntsville.

 

nice.