00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[Imrahilwjz]

I bought it as a $400 plow truck and probably would have been better off dumping the money I dumped into it in a more solid truck but eh, it'll be cool to hand down to the son! It didn't have a bed on it, and the it smoked awful. I got a free donor bed from a buddy and swapped the motor out for a newer 302w that i converted back to a 4 barrel, new intake, valve covers etc. Lifted it. Polished the rims from super oxidized to near brand new. Put a Eaton trutrac in the rear end, and had frame stripped down to a rolling chassis and wire wheeled and POR15'd the whole frame. Still a long ways to go. Unfortunately rust free is really hard to find/expensive in maine. I'm 6'3" for reference

Nice!

 

[Imrahilwjz]

I don't mix social media in for the most part. Everyone's so polarized nowadays, I keep R2R as an oasis from all that stuff lol as is i use R2R way more than any social media

Same.

 

[Imrahilwjz]

Looking good in certain places. I'm still concerned about all the euphyllia.

Man, that plate is gorgeous!

 

[Calmwaters]

One of the most wonderful things I've ever heard.

Thank you.

 

[Calmwaters]

Good morning everyone! Hope you all have an amazing day!

 

[Rocks reef]

I don't mix social media in for the most part. Everyone's so polarized nowadays, I keep R2R as an oasis from all that stuff lol as is i use R2R way more than any social media

Same

 

[Rocks reef]

its so good, glad you like it

Interested in this swamp soup!

 

[Rocks reef]

Good morning everyone! Hope you all have an amazing day!

Good morning! I see you are up early as well

 

[Rocks reef]

So no guesses on the little hair like things? Do you think aptasia or something harmless?

Could be a barnacle, but I can't see the front of it. There's some snails that are filter feeder, the name eludes me at 0530 though

 

[Rocks reef]

Thank you for your service Keith! My best friend retired after 20 years as a C130 pilot and now flies for Delta and he doesn’t complain!

Very nice!!

 

[Rocks reef]

Here's some pictures for you...

Do they retract at all when you touch them?

 

[Rocks reef]

Not good nor bad. They are pretty much harmless, but can sting so if they touch a coral it may hurt the coral, but their stings aren't really that strong. They should go away on their own.

However, I'm not 100% confident that what you are seeing are digitate hydroids.

Same here, almost looks like algae growth of some sort

 

[Rocks reef]

Looking good in certain places. I'm still concerned about all the euphyllia.

The corals are inflated which is a good sign brother

 

[Rocks reef]

It was originally the straight six but the previous owner swapped it with a 302w out of a 79 i believe. I swapped it with a newer 302w that would have a roller cam and and wasn't smoking

Nice call on the newer 302, those are strong engines

 

[Rocks reef]

The older i get, the less I use my social media. It seems like it's starting to have the playground mentality where everyone wants to go out and fight behind the monkey bars ya know? I just want to love my life in peace and grow some corals lol

Couldn't agree more man. I lead a pretty normal, quiet life. I don't use social media for much except mainly family. There's too much drama and BS that I refuse to use it like many people do.

 

[Rocks reef]

Did we rule out spaghetti worm?

Didn't think of those! Hopefully they are, totally harmless and great CUC

 

[Rocks reef]

I have the 5.0 in my truck, and I love it. Sounds great with the flowmaster 40 series too lol my neighbors hate me in the mornings

John, i rock the same exhaust. When the Hemi cold starts, it makes me smile! Guess that's the inner child in me, but dang, it sounds good!!

 

[Rocks reef]

Talking about torchs, Is it normal that my torches are getting more green in the middle?

The ones with the green mouths, yes, totally normal. They will change due to lighting, parameters, etc. That's why I don't buy one simply for the name. I buy because I like it. Your torches are beautiful by the way!!

 

[Calmwaters]

Do they retract at all when you touch them?

I'm not sure as I haven't touched them while watching them.

 

[Calmwaters]

Didn't think of those! Hopefully they are, totally harmless and great CUC

Anyone know if spaghetti worm would be on/in the rock?