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03-03-2008, 06:01 PM
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Location: Austin, Texas
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McBeast arrives in Austin !!
Yes, stage one is complete. The McKay van, now affectionately known as McBeast has been successfully shipped from SMB CA to SMB TX.
I got word it arrived just after my flight to DFW/STL was cancelled so I had a chance to run by and take a look. It is big and it is white. It looks good on the outside and very empty on the inside.
(There was also a nice looking 4x4 Green Ford that took the same ride and arrived in TX.)
Now the fun really begins.
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Greg in Austin
2008 Ford 6.0PSD EB/E-PH SMB 4X4 Aluminess f/r bumpers (13.5mpg avg, 15mpg hwy) 52k miles [Texas McBeast]
2006 Toyota Prius (48 to 68 mpg) 120k miles [Penelope]
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (15 to 18 mpg) [Johnnie]
2012 Mitsubishi MiEV (no gas required) ($.50/day in electricity) [Evie]
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03-03-2008, 07:10 PM
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Here is a before
And after (so Far)...
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Greg in Austin
2008 Ford 6.0PSD EB/E-PH SMB 4X4 Aluminess f/r bumpers (13.5mpg avg, 15mpg hwy) 52k miles [Texas McBeast]
2006 Toyota Prius (48 to 68 mpg) 120k miles [Penelope]
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (15 to 18 mpg) [Johnnie]
2012 Mitsubishi MiEV (no gas required) ($.50/day in electricity) [Evie]
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03-03-2008, 07:26 PM
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More from SMB CA
Here are a few more shots from when McBeast was just getting done at SMB CA....
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Greg in Austin
2008 Ford 6.0PSD EB/E-PH SMB 4X4 Aluminess f/r bumpers (13.5mpg avg, 15mpg hwy) 52k miles [Texas McBeast]
2006 Toyota Prius (48 to 68 mpg) 120k miles [Penelope]
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (15 to 18 mpg) [Johnnie]
2012 Mitsubishi MiEV (no gas required) ($.50/day in electricity) [Evie]
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03-03-2008, 07:52 PM
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Finally in Austin
Yes, it finally made it to Austin....
BUT it is still pretty empty so there is some work to be done yet ...
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Greg in Austin
2008 Ford 6.0PSD EB/E-PH SMB 4X4 Aluminess f/r bumpers (13.5mpg avg, 15mpg hwy) 52k miles [Texas McBeast]
2006 Toyota Prius (48 to 68 mpg) 120k miles [Penelope]
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (15 to 18 mpg) [Johnnie]
2012 Mitsubishi MiEV (no gas required) ($.50/day in electricity) [Evie]
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03-03-2008, 08:12 PM
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...and the black grill is on order....
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Greg in Austin
2008 Ford 6.0PSD EB/E-PH SMB 4X4 Aluminess f/r bumpers (13.5mpg avg, 15mpg hwy) 52k miles [Texas McBeast]
2006 Toyota Prius (48 to 68 mpg) 120k miles [Penelope]
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (15 to 18 mpg) [Johnnie]
2012 Mitsubishi MiEV (no gas required) ($.50/day in electricity) [Evie]
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03-04-2008, 05:57 AM
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Looking good! Glad to hear it's finally in Austin.
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2008 CHEVY 6.6L DURAMAX / QUIGLEY 4X4 / RB50
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03-04-2008, 06:35 AM
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Greg, what is the huge box on the rear bumper? It looks different than the old Aluminess galley box.
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2006 Baja Tan SMB 4X4 EB50 PH 6LPSD
Mohawk Royalex Solo 14 foot canoe (light white-water)
Mad River Kevlar Explorer 17 foot canoe (flat water)
Dagger Royalex Legend 16 foot canoe (white-water)
Maravia New Wave 13.5 foot raft (fishing and white-water)
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03-04-2008, 07:48 AM
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Greg,
Since the "Mcbeast" is running close to a 35" tire, did you opt for re-gearing your 4:10's.
Thanks. ray
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03-04-2008, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ed in Montana
Greg, what is the huge box on the rear bumper? It looks different than the old Aluminess galley box.
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Looks like you could put a few bodies in there.
Herb
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03-04-2008, 11:40 AM
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That huge box is supposed to be a new offering from Aluminess... it is supposed to carry 3 Jerry cans and a Honda 2000 generator. It has a new latching and locking system that is supposed to help provide a tighter seal. I also understand the lock cover is new.
I have not yet checked ot see if the Jerry cans and generator will in fact fit....
The box is also supposed to be sturdy enough to mount a bike rack on top.
As for the rear gearing, ...there was no choice regardless of tire size. I do not remember what option it was that restricted us to 4:10, but that is what we have.
(I just landed in the STL snowstorm and am now looking for a way back to Austin... I will check what option caused this restriction and update later)
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Greg in Austin
2008 Ford 6.0PSD EB/E-PH SMB 4X4 Aluminess f/r bumpers (13.5mpg avg, 15mpg hwy) 52k miles [Texas McBeast]
2006 Toyota Prius (48 to 68 mpg) 120k miles [Penelope]
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (15 to 18 mpg) [Johnnie]
2012 Mitsubishi MiEV (no gas required) ($.50/day in electricity) [Evie]
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