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  1. Freightrain
    I always enjoy dirt moving shows. They kinda go hand in hand with antique truck people. To watch a skilled cable operator is awesome. Been few years back, down at Pataskala, Ohio show, the Buckeye Vintage Diggers were making noise and there was an elderly gentleman running a dragline. This fellow had a gimp arm and could hardly walk but he worked that crane like it was brain surgeon. Smooth, steady and pin point accuracy. I took some video tape, but need to get it over to digital format.
  2. Freightrain
    Welcome to the jungle Dan!
  3. Freightrain
    ..............cause once you find "chicks".........trucks will be the LAST thing you'll be thinking about.
  4. Freightrain
    Looks like a pretty solid truck to start with. That is always a good thing.
  5. Freightrain
    OUCH!! $26K total!!! You paid $5k out of pocket. Man, my wallet hurts just thinking about that one.
  6. Freightrain
    Wow...now I see why it's $290K. That's not just a plain ol resto job. Man, that thing is CLEAN and STRAIGHT and CHROME!!
  7. Freightrain
    Yup, I'll take the pleated sleeper version. The late model raised bunk just don't fit a B models lines. Appraisals. Good for getting a nice insurance pay out if something happens to it. Nothing much else.
  8. Freightrain
    Got a local dirt guy that has a little swing fender Dodge single axle dump that runs around occasionally. Bright yellow, pretty decent, well kept truck. Don't know any specs on it. Need to snap a pic sometime. Kinda funny how it has that TALL hood and the motor is dropped 1/2 way through the frame rails?
  9. Freightrain
    Good eye.............
  10. Freightrain
    Very nice truck. Glad to see it went to a good home. Hope you enjoy it.
  11. Freightrain
    But WAIT....................if you order in the next 60 minutes......................................... each order comes with a surprise gift................
  12. 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?
  13. Freightrain
    It's time like that that seem like an eternity. Everything is in slow motion. Glad you made all the right decisions.
  14. 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?
  15. Freightrain
    Boy that things looks HEAVY!!!!!!
  16. 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.
  17. Freightrain
    who can forget this one? http://youtu.be/HYyP5VIcKOs?t=46s
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
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    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.
  25. 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)

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