Favorite MD Vehicle?

levis_dad

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Jun 3, 2007
302
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Cleveland, TN
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BH Landstar

SgtSki in MI

Hero Member
Oct 14, 2007
813
59
Hesperia, MI
Detector(s) used
Minelab Explorer XS & Explorer II, Fisher 1236-X2
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
1970 Kaiser Jeep DJ-5

My favorite detectin' vehicle was a 1970 Kaiser DJ-5 postal jeep that I had out in Arizona when I was instructing at Ft Huachuca. The start position on the ignition switch didn't work, so there was a pushbutton taped to the steering column. The alternator didn't get it's initial spike to start charging (because of the ignition switch) so I had to jump the voltage regulator off the resistor with a wire that was wrapped around the a reinforcement rod that ran from the firewall to the grille. The fuel gauge didn't work, so I ran it around until it the tank went dry, dumped 5 gallons of gas into it out of a jerry can strapped to the back, then went to the gas station to top off the tank and refill the jerry can. The wipers didn't work, the heater core was bypassed, and the steering wheel was on the wrong side. But in Arizone it could go just about anywhere and I'd like to find another one just like it.

HH,
SgtSki
 

kim_in_socal

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May 20, 2006
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San Diego
My little Scion XB. Its like driving a sheet of plywood when it gets windy. It gets great gas mileage, and i can stand up in it to take my son out of his car seat. NOW what i really want is my old '76 lowered 2WD blazer that had loud dual exhaust, carb troubles, the ever present exhaust fumes seeping through the rear window. She rode sloppy and guzzled gas. Had to give her up, I was 8 months pregnant and needed to find a more 'mom' type car. I didn't think that those fumes would be too good for the little guy!
So the truck got sold, and i got an old Volvo.
then i got a Jeep (cherokee)
now ive got my new love, my little Scion box-wagon.

God, I want my truck back!
 

Mercury dude

Full Member
Mar 8, 2007
245
15
Ceres
Detector(s) used
Stold by my x bounty hunter IV & Fast tracker
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
my 1964 comet wagon or my 1964 comet caliente, I drive old cars as well as an old RV a 1975 American Clipper, and I can tow my comet behind it
 

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Tubecity

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Mar 11, 2007
1,000
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sw Pa.
That 75 RV looks to be in great shape as does the car. Don't blame you, I like
the older cars myself. I still have my second car a 1968 Firebird convertible.
I like the old station wagons like yours, if someone asks , just tell 3 more
payments & she's all mine. I use a S-10 4WD Blazer , 2 door to MD in, short wheel base lets it get around pretty good , lots of hills around here.
 

Drudge

Full Member
Nov 19, 2007
180
13
Connecticut
Detector(s) used
Minelab: eTrac, Excalibur II, Sovereign GT
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I would love to get a nice Wrangler with a lift kit for md'ing.
 

one8orz

Jr. Member
Nov 1, 2006
53
0
Arizona
Detector(s) used
Whites DFX
here's mine 96 X 90
 

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Leones Corazon

Full Member
Mar 26, 2006
169
46
Grand Junction Colorado
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Whites TM 808
Equinox 800
Go Find 60
Primary Interest:
Other
Depends on what i have in mind and where i am going....so i have a bunch of purpose built k5's.
If its over night likely...out comes the 76 K5 Chalet...
if its a way back in there rabbit only trail...out comes the 79....purpose built with all the right parts.
And anyone of them is always ready to through on the trailer to head off to parts unknown behind
the duramax.

DW
 

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silverswede

Hero Member
Dec 12, 2005
791
7
Pinehurst. Idaho
Detector(s) used
Minelab SOVEREIGN XS-2a PRO
Mine would be a 3/4 ton pickup, white with tool boxes in back, tinted windows, ladder rack with pipes on it, a yellow light on top, and CITY WATER DEPT. signs on both doors. Haven't found one yet though, darn.
 

Tank69

Silver Member
May 5, 2009
4,076
62
Yuma Az
Detector(s) used
Tesoro Eldorado , Fisher Gold Bug 2 , Whites MXT , Keen Dry Washer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
my 1989 Cherokee when she is runnin . >:(
 

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spartacus53

Banned
Jul 5, 2009
10,503
1,073
Whiting, NJ
Detector(s) used
Ace 250
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
My 1986 Mercedes 300 SDL, all the comforts of a large vehicle, great mileage with Diesel fuel (500 plus miles for a tankfull. The best part is that after 330,000 plus miles, I just broke the engine in :D
 

redneck13126

Sr. Member
Oct 25, 2009
456
52
boonville ny
Detector(s) used
Fisher f19, Fisher F4, tracker IV, new whites coinmaster
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
97 f150 on 31s for now lift and 35s this summer 4x4 auto and loaded lol ext. cab
 

Westfront

Silver Member
Jun 15, 2010
4,837
6,619
Germania Secunda
🥇 Banner finds
6
Detector(s) used
XP Deus
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Hey Corazon! Your Blazer is one of the coolest ive ever seen :icon_thumleft: Here is a pic from one i build some years ago.
 

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birdman

Gold Member
Jan 28, 2005
7,458
2,393
Choctaw Beach Florida
🥇 Banner finds
1
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Detector(s) used
Equinox 800 and ORX, tesoro Cibola with garret,whites and minelab pinpointers
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I have a 95 jeep wrangler with 31 inch tires and a 3.5 lift. No good on fuel but fun off road.
 

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