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  1. Freightrain
    Hahahaha..... I used to be called Chuck Norris when I had darker hair (typically wear jeans, leather coat and cowboy boots), then Sam Elliot as it greyed(and grown longer). My gf had a picture of me on my Harley and looked right out of the movie Road House. Tom petty is a new one 😆.
  2. Freightrain
    L-R Alex , Baddog, 67R, JTFormula, Me, Mmowerman(Bob), Doug Maney, 70mack(Hippy), Otherdog(Tom), Davcut(Dave), 66dc75(Rich), Yardo, Brocky, Firemack(John) Best I got from memory.
  3. Freightrain
    Nice. Now to put names to the faces. I know about 2/3 of them. And CRS is coming on strong with me LOL!
  4. Freightrain
    At Macungie, a very nice young man stopped to talk to me at my trailer. Found out he is a Trump guy. I was enthusiastic about that.
  5. Freightrain
    Well, it's in the books. Glad to meet up with everyone here. Those I remembered and those that had to remind me!! 😆 I give it a 2 thumbs up event.
  6. Freightrain
    Thinking ahead, can I drop my trailer at the show and bobtail to dinner, then get back into the show that evening? Gates left open? Or would I have to wait until Friday morning? Or just plan on getting there in time for dinner and get in line Friday morning? Or get parked and thumb a ride to dinner? Can I even walk in after dark to get to my trailer? Not sure how tight you close up?
  7. Freightrain
    Perlux 200t lights.
  8. Freightrain
    Have plans to attend Macungie myself. First time.
  9. Freightrain
    Are the shutters closed a lot due to no load on it? My shutters will close at times running down the highway(cool nights) and will get it sounding like a jet engine of sorts drawing against a closed radiator.
  10. Freightrain
    686ST is six wheel tractor(tandem). The TA is just auction jargon for tandem. Agree, likely a repaint. Way too shiny.
  11. Freightrain
    Pretty decent C model overall. Thanks for posting it. A Studebaker fan also.
  12. Freightrain
    What does she charge for big trucks???
  13. Freightrain
    I wasn't??? 😢 😆
  14. Freightrain
    I bring my room and board.
  15. Freightrain
    Hold up on that car wash gentleman, I am "trying" to make plans to be there Thursday afternoon. Since I can't get off for York, I might as well try Macungie. Plans may change as time goes but currently working towards getting there for the first time! Hopefully OD will have some Winfall wimmen to pop my 🍒. So add 1 to the list for dinner(So far).
  16. Freightrain
    Power assist steering was available on most any trucks even back in the 50s. Back then it was just a hydraulic ram, just like air steering. True power steering was always better. I don't know what year it became available? I have air steering on my B. It is better then nothing. There are no parts available for them so I would not suggest going that route.
  17. Freightrain
    The great part of the truck hobby is shiny paint is NOT a prerequisite. Work clothes are better!
  18. Freightrain
    I am in awe of your trips Vlad. Looking forward to more updates.
  19. Freightrain
    You get what you pay for like most instances. My work place specializes in Injection molding. The shop that does my motor work is a bit on the higher side, but that is more for the fact they won't cut corners, at all. Do it their way or take it some place else. They will tell you so. With the large drop in shops like it, they can be picky. They are swamped as is, so a lost job isn't hurting them. I have been using them for 35 yrs.
  20. Freightrain
    No doubt. Worked in machine shop for 38 yrs. Handy thing to learn.
  21. Freightrain
    That's where havng a few reams and test fit and find one and use it for setting centerline. Definitely need to adjust throttle blades when putting it back together so everything closes perfectly. Tom did shoot around the base and didn't note any changes in RPM. I'm still hoping for something plugged in the carb. Time will tell.
  22. Freightrain
    301SQ46B was the part number I used.
  23. Freightrain
    She has helped me once before so I knew she is capable. An older gentleman came up and assisted her in finding the part numbers. She kinda knew what to do but I am likely a rare bird coming for parts on a 60s VIN. The original parts guy, Jeff, retired. He always remembered me though I only came in about once a year. Another fellow, my age?, is still there and remembers me.
  24. Freightrain
    A mill and a ream will fix worn throttle shaft. Press new bushing in, presto, good as new. Changing to different carb would only be an issue of bolt pattern/bore size was odd? Not sure how interchangeable that stuff is back then? Let me know if you want me to help Tom. I can even do the throttle shafts for you.
  25. Freightrain
    My local Mack dealer parts counter has gone downhill. Poor girl(she admitted to not know big trucks) couldn't find exh gaskets and fold over locks for a 237. Older gentleman had to help. She was trying but my old VIN didn't help in new system. Told her 2 valve head and she said "I don't know what that is". I didn't critize her, I was very understanding of her situation. Fold over locks NLA, gaskets were $24 ea. Found everything on eBay. 6 Locks $17, 6 gaskets $55.

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