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                                                                  Exhibit 10.165

                                                           usbancorp
                                                             illegible

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                                                             Equipment Finance

                                                          LEASE NUMBER 1.12162.1

This Lease Extension is incorporated into and made a part of that certain Lease
Agreement dated November 10, 1998 and Lease Schedule Number 01 dated November
10, 1998 (the "Lease") between U.S. Bancorp Leasing & Financial ("Lessor") and
Meadow Valley Contractors ("Lessee").

     Extension Term: The term of this Lease Extension shall be for a period of
eighteen months (18), commencing on November 20, 2001.

     Payment Schedule: As Extension Rent, Lessee agrees to pay $7,526.02 per
month in Arr (plus any applicable sales/use taxes) commencing on November 20,
2001 and continuing on the same day of each succeeding month thereafter (or if
no such day, on the last day of the month).

     Additional Terms and Conditions:
     TITLE PASSAGE:
     a.   As long as no event of default has occurred and is continuing under
the Lease, Lessee shall have the option to purchase all, but not part, of the
Property at the end of the Term or any renewal thereof (the "Option") for a
purchase price of $1.00 (the "Purchase Price") Payment of the Purchase Price
must be received by Lessor on or before the last day of the Term. The Purchase
Price shall be deemed to be the "anticipated" or "estimated" residual value of
the Property. (as such terms are used in the Lease)

     b.   Upon receipt of payment of the Purchase Price together with any and
all applicable sales or other taxes due in conjunction therewith, and any and
all remaining sums or other amounts payable under this Schedule, Lessor shall
transfer all its right, title and interest in and to the Property to Lessee. The
Property shall be transferred "As Is" and "Where Is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties.

     Except as specifically modified by this Lease Extension, Lessee reaffirms
all of the terms, conditions and covenants of the Lease.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the undersigned approve and acknowledge this Lease
Extension.

LESSOR:                                LESSEE(S):
U.S. Bancorp Leasing & Financial       Meadow Valley Contractors

By /s/ DAVID L. SABIN                  By /s/ KENNETH D. NELSON
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David L. Sabin                            Kenneth D. Nelson
Vice President                            Vice President

Date: 12/21/01                         Date: 12/20/01
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                             ADDRESS FOR ALL NOTICES
                             7659 S.W. Mohawk Street
                               Tualarin, OK 97042<PAGE>

                                                                  Exhibit 10.166

                                 Schedule No. 8
                     Schedule of Indebtedness and Collateral

To Master Security Agreement dated 4/5/00, between the undersigned Secured Party
and Debtor.

This Schedule of Indebtedness and Collateral incorporates the terms and
conditions of the above-referenced Master Security Agreement.

This is Originally Executed Copy No. 1 of 1 originally executed copies. Only
transfer of possession by Secured Party of Originally Executed Copy No. 1 shall
be effective for purposes of perfecting an interest in this Schedule by
possession.

The equipment listed on this Schedule will be located at:

4411 S. 40th Street               Phoenix               AZ         85040
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Address                           City                  State      Zip Code

Debtor grants to Secured Party a security interest in the property described
below, along with all present and future attachments and accessories thereto and
replacements and proceeds thereof, including amounts payable under any insurance
policy, all hereinafter referred to collectively as "Collateral".

Collateral Description (Describe Collateral fully including make, kind of unit,
model and serial numbers and any other pertinent information.)

One (1) Cedarapids Model MS-2 60" Pikc-Up Machine S/N 50480
Including all present and future attachments and accessories thereto and
replacements and proceeds thereof, including amounts payable under any insurance
policy.

2095A (8/00) Schedule of Indebtedness and Collateral -               Page 1 of 2
           Precomputed Interest: Fixed Rate
       Attach to Master Security Agreement 2094
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Debtor promises to pay Secured Party the total sum of $81,623.52 which
represents principal and interest precomputed over the term hereof, payable in
48 (total number) combined principal and interest payments of $1,700.49 each
commencing on 1/18/02 and a like sum on a like date each month thereafter until
fully paid, provided however, that the final payment shall be in the amount of
the unpaid balance and interest. Payment shall be made at the address of Secured
Party shown on the Master Security Agreement or such other place as Secured
Party may designate from time to time.

Special Provisions.

If this Schedule of Indebtednesses No. 8 is prepaid prior to the date provided
for repayment in the Schedule of Indebtednesses No. 8 the debtor agrees to pay
the following fees: NO PREPAYMENT ALLOWED THE FIRST YEAR: During the Second Year
- 5% of the then unpaid balance; During the Third Year - 4% of the then unpaid
balance; During the Fourth Year - 3% of the then unpaid balance.

Accepted 12/18/01
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Secured Party:

THE CIT GROUP/EQUIPMENT FINANCING, INC.

By /s/ ILLEGIBLE                       Title Agent
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Executed on 12/14/01
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Debtor:

Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc.
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Name of individual, corporation or partnership

By /s/ KENNETH D. NELSON               Title Vice President
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2095A (8/00) Schedule of Indebtedness and Collateral -               Page 2 of 2
           Precomputed Interest: Fixed Rate
       Attach to Master Security Agreement 2094
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                      Delivery and Installation Certificate

To: THE CIT GROUP/EQUIPMENT FINANCING, INC.

P.O. Box 27248
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Address

Tempe                                                AZ         85285-7248
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City                                                 State      Zip Code

Undersigned hereby certifies that all goods, chattels and equipment described in
the Schedule of Indebtedness and Collateral No. 8 dated 12/14/01, to Master
Security Agreement dated 4/5/00 between The CIT Group/Equipment Financing, Inc.
and undersigned ("Security Agreement"), have been furnished to undersigned at
the location designated in the security agreement, that delivery and
installation of said goods, chattels and equipment have been fully completed as
required, and that said goods, chattels and equipment have been inspected and
accepted by the undersigned as satisfactory on 11/27/01.

Undersigned understands that you are relying on the foregoing certification in
making your loan for the purchase of such goods, chattels and equipment, and to
induce you to make the loan, undersigned agrees that undersigned will settle all
claims, defenses, setoffs and counterclaims it may have directly with Herrmann
Equipment, Inc. ("Seller") and will not set up any thereof against you, that its
obligation to you is absolute and unconditional, and that you are not the
manufacturer, distributor or seller of the equipment and have no knowledge or
familiarity with it.

One (1) Cedarapids Model MS-2 60" Pikc-Up Machine S/N 50480.
Including all present and future attachments and accessories thereto and
replacements and proceeds thereof, including amounts payable under any insurance
policy.

Dated: 12/14/01
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Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc.
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Name of individual, corporation or partnership

By /s/ KENNETH D. NELSON               Title Vice President
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   If corporation, have signed by President, Vice President or Treasurer, and
   give official title.
   If owner or partner, state which.

1552A (11/98) Delivery and Installation Certificate -
             Purchase Money Loan by CIT                              Page 1 of 1
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                                                                  Date: 12/14/01

THE CIT GROUP/EQUIPMENT FINANCING, INC.

P.O. Box 27248
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Address

Tempe                                     AZ       85285-7248
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City                                      State    Zip Code

Gentlemen:

You are irrevocably instructed to disburse the proceeds of your loan to us,
evidenced by the Schedule of Indebtedness No. 8 dated 12/14/01 To Master
Security Agreement dated 9/5/00 as follows:

           Payee Names and Addresses                         Amount
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Herrmann Equipment, Inc.                              $        73,183.70
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The CIT Group/Equipment Financing, Inc.               $           250.00
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(NON REFUNDABLE ORIGINATION FEE)                      $
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                                                      $
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                                                      $
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                                                      $
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                                                      $
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                                     Total Proceeds   $        73,433.70
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Very truly yours,

Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc.
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By /s/ KENNETH D. NELSON               Title Vice President
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1770 (11/98) Pay Proceeds Letter                                     Page 1 of 1

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