Other toys in the man cave?

[webbcraft2150]

Whilst floating around on a tube enjoying the calm lake and Texas sun yesterday, we were discussing other "man toys" we have and the related expences. So, lets here where YOUR disposable income goes for "toys".

I usta have a garage full of bikes, dirt and street. Now down to one. Blew ALOT of money on cars, you know the drill, carbs, cams, headers, manifolds, ect ect. Seems like there always was something that might make it just a little faster.

My current "flusher" of the wallet would be my trusty 21ft, 300hp bow-rider, "highway" mileage figures out to around 3MPG. To get that one to the lake, I hafta use my 33 year old Power Wagon, which seems to get 8mpg no matter how I drive it. 'Course my trusty and faithfull XS would be my favorite toy, unless I want to go tubeing or off roading.

Do not take this as complaining about toys that suck fuel, I know its the price I pay for the games I play and I could simply get rid of them, but that ain't happening! A day on the water with the family is priceless as is the the look on the SWMBO face when I aim the truck down a 60 degree, off camber, rock strewn trail.

[powerram50]

my trail rig and was daily driver for many years,till this feb.parking lights blow the fuse and i hate wiring...21 mpg

wifes truck but i drive it when i am not on the bike.17 mpg

it dont look like much but i have way to much money in it. eibach springs,17" rims,dodge daytona 5 speed tranny with a turbo clutch,custom built motor bored .020 over,removed b shafts,raised compresion,race head gasket,roller cam,tb spacer,k&N,2 1/2" custom exhaust with magnaflow high flow cat and muffler,2 12" subs with a 1000 watt amp. 33 mpg

[Jerry]

Well, only 3 toys at present. My '76 Scout II:



Then there is my '96 Bearcat snowmobile:



And my XJ, or course:



Hope to add a 2nd bike and/or an ATV later this year. Not many speed parts on any of these, but all have some extra-performance parts.

[webbcraft2150]

Nice Scout. They are almost extinct and our current generation knows little or nothing about them or there off-road ability. I used a '61 4X4 Travelall as a "launch truck" at the lake for years. As far as I know, it is still prowling the beaches of Elephant Butte lake.

I had a buddy in Albuquerque had a Scout same as yours. We pulled the 345 and dropped in a warmed up 440 Dodge motor. Very clean install, the 440 weighed less than the 345!!! It was a real sleeper. We could never figure out whether to call it a Scogee or a Dout.

[bigb9582]

my other toys are my 86 lt230s quadsport atv, my 03 kia sorento ex, and my sears craftsman riding mower haha.

got rid of my 85 honda atc250sx threewheeler and 05 yamaha zuma scooter.

[screamin deal]

toys

I have an ocean kayak, that I like to throw on top of my jeep cherokee and tow it behind a 40 ft deisel pusher. I try with pics but I suck at it.

[screamin deal]

pics of toys

[IMG][/IMG]