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  1. Freightrain
    But WAIT....................if you order in the next 60 minutes......................................... each order comes with a surprise gift................
  2. Freightrain
    Wow...that looks like it would make someone a very nice lil tractor. Wonder where they found such a clean, old R model? Wonder what their reserve is?
  3. Freightrain
    It's time like that that seem like an eternity. Everything is in slow motion. Glad you made all the right decisions.
  4. Freightrain
    Hey, I got the fellow from ATHS that is interested in the General. Can there be a connection made, he has interest in the rest of the truck. What engine?
  5. Freightrain
    Boy that things looks HEAVY!!!!!!
  6. Freightrain
    My first pickup was a 1972 1210 Binder, 345/4 spd. Township road truck, beat to death as typical. $150 at auction. Drove it for about a year and sold it for a few bucks more(after 3 clutches....long story). It had no inner fenders, not much floorboards and drank gas like there was a hole in the tank. I was only 17 at the time. I know a fellow in Florida that woulda scooped that General up. He is member of ATHS.
  7. Freightrain
    who can forget this one? http://youtu.be/HYyP5VIcKOs?t=46s
  8. Freightrain
    Might have to call and harass the ol buzzard!!! LOL! Haven't rub elbows in over a year now. He moved out to Orrvile ways a year or so back. Hope it's a good one Greg.
  9. Freightrain
    Wow, that's a tragic story, with like you say bittersweet ending. As a side note, I try to slide the tires/rims under a vehicle I'm working on. Just as a "what if" and lucky never needed them. In a flash, life changes. My condolences to you and his family.
  10. Freightrain
    Them photos don't look NUTH'N like I seen at the Post Office?? Hmmmmmmmmmmm, maybe cause they outta focus?? LOL!!!! I like that Phantom shirt. Very cool.
  11. Freightrain
    I had no idea that Dan sold it! Wow. I know he sold off the Duel Pete a few years back to Brad Wike, but thought he would keep the RD truck. Life musta good busy for him and decided to move it. Glad it went to a good home.
  12. Freightrain
    Dan Bruno has the one real version left. Goes by ConvoyDuel on here. He gets busy and doesn't frequent the forums much anymore.
  13. Freightrain
    There are basically two styles of hitches, round or square tube. Most trailers like that one are the round tube. Mine is the 4" square. Examples: round tube: http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Coupler/Bulldog/BD0289640300.html?feed=npn&gclid=CLe78r7ryLkCFbFDMgod0g0ASA square tube: http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Coupler/Bulldog/BD0289650300.html This is the controller I have: (not cheap!) http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Warner/1300-80.html?feed=npn&gclid=CP3OiIPsyLkCFeIRMwodD00AVw I had the electronic version from my pickup, but hated it when I tried it in the Mack.
  14. Freightrain
    Yup, no biggie. My trailer originally was a gooseneck/ball style. I bought the 5th pin for it, the pins are all pretty common sized, so should not be a problem. Just need an electric brake controller(I would suggest air over electric, not the new electronic versions) Only issue with mine was the tube for the insert was too long, I had to cut about a foot off to get it tall enough to be level. All depends on the manufacturer.
  15. Freightrain
    Good job. LIke said............now your hooked! I took my test in a truck just like that. So easy to drive..........a kid could do it. Oh, wait.........................LOL!! Are those Elton John sunglasses you're wearing??? (couldn't find a pic of his pink star shaped glasses........dammit)
  16. Freightrain
    Sounds good(well, the engine anyway) LOL. Just tell him, watch the TACH. if you want to just split a gear, you need about 300 RPM increase to be able to downshift. If you just shift the main box, you need about 1500 RPM to downshift one gear. Don't worry about the speedo, just keep an eye on the tach.
  17. Freightrain
    Dang, dun about missed this post. Glad to hear you're still out and about('cept for the heat).
  18. Freightrain
    Glad everything at the house is okay. Yes, pretty close for comfort! At least the crazy took his own life before he took anyone elses.
  19. Freightrain
    I'm thinking the old stainless trailer!! That would be the only thing I would want to get, if it was nice enough. Not that I need it, but it's cool. That black Titan don't look to bad either?
  20. Freightrain
    Ya, my thought too. Be nice if they drywalled over all that combustible spray foam!! Imagine that gas hot water tank burp'n an ember off the burner and POOF............it's be all gone.
  21. Freightrain
    Very classy looking!
  22. Freightrain
    12 yrs ago, I thought it would be fun to use my B model to pull my race trailer. Now I wished I had kept my F350. It was "fun", now it's a job and don't look forward to it near as much as I did 12 yrs ago. I go about 5K miles a year. I keep thinking more motor will make it more bearable?? It gets me there, but sure is not the most comfortable thing. As I get older, I want "comfortable". The "attaboys" and "that's cool" don't cover the aches and pains.
  23. Freightrain
    Even the 2" rachet straps are CHEAP to buy anymore. They build a 10 sec race car and can't afford some kind of tie downs? I've seen some with those little 1" straps with J hooks bent on the end. Tying down a 3000# vehicle. Well, the strap says it's good for 750# each, so I should be good, right?? I remember one couple that ran a '63 Galaxie. Their trailer was soooo short, they would pull the car up against a 4x4 on the front edge of the trailer and then run two straps from the rear bumper FORWARD to the end of the trailer. OMG.....if they ever had to hit the brakes that car would take the roof off their pickup.
  24. Freightrain
    That will be pretty cool when done. I gotta agree on the 4 point tie down. Don't half azz it like I see SOOO many drag racers. One chain on the front, one come along on the back!!! JEEZUS.....they are VERY trustworthy! I knew a fellow 20 odd years ago that didn't even strap his car down!!! Yup, pull up on trailer and put in park and then get in truck and drive away. I don't know how he never killed anyone(or himself). Even if you mount a pair of short chains on the front, pull car up, latch it and let it fall back tight. Then two rachet straps on the back. Easy.
  25. Freightrain
    I seem to remember the pair, the purple/pink one especially. Look'n pretty good after getting dolled up a bit with fresh paint.

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