Freightrain

There are ALOT of variations of B models out there and finding the right one might take some time. Some hints: find one with Maxi brakes(not the old hand brake), geared for highway speed(60+) unless you don't plan on going but across town. Lots of typical rust areas, finding one that is super nice will cost you. The ability to get your hands dirty will make it easier. Except for a few big ticket items, your standard socket set will work. Good luck.

Our company tried to rent a tractor for just one day, I needed to haul some large machinery to the local scrap yard(borrowed friends trailer). They wanted $5000 up front down payment, though the rental was just like $200/day(pretty cheap what ever it was). I ran it all day around town and hardly moved the fuel gauge(didn't put fuel in it). Dropped it back off and we got our deposit back in couple days. It was like pulling teeth as they really didn't want to do the deal, but the kid I'd been dealing with pulled it through as he had been trying to rent me straight trucks for years. They want to deal with big corps, not little guys.

I also had some kinda of NHRA drag racing game for my computer. I tired, but it's so freak'n complex I got bored with it. Basically top fuel funnycar/dragster and you set everything up. Ended up blowing it up/crashing more then anything. Guess I need to stick with just Space Invaders LOL!!! Asteroids!!! Even Pac Man. I've made slow headway on race car and B model. I got a call the other day about my air ride cut off as it will be likely ready to pick up next week. Won't be cutting on it oh too soon, but it will be here ready for warm weather. Got me a FREE 42" bunk for it too. The g/f don't know what to do with herself now. The race car I've redone the front springs/shocks, tinkering with tranny, clutch is just a clean up(no work needed). Painting the firewall and it'll be ready to bolt back together.

If it was Chinese.......it would be a grineL stand. Since their "R" and "L" is backwards compared to American.

Yup, wondered when "winter" was going to get here..........then allofasudden...........IT'S HERE!!! Been single digits at night, low 20's during the day....YUK!! Been having fun with the ol Cub Cadet and plowing snow though(only kinda fun you can have in the snow). Can't wait for the warm up!

The fellow I bought my B model from sold out his towing business a couple years ago and now works at Adelmans. I try to keep contact with him ocassionally. There are quite a few gear differences, but I think the box itself is the same between Tri and Quad. The rear box is what makes the major difference(2,3,4 splits). My triplex makes noise on the coast side of 5 OD(going highway speed), but it's livable. The worst on long downhill grades, but just a touch of throttle makes it go away. Just kinda a rattlin' clank, not a constant whine.

Jim.........those pics just bring a tear to my eye........... Dag gum that sure is purdy!

Well, I'm late to the party........as usual. Only got a plate of homemade cookies from the the g/f. Anything else isn't in the budget(I can dream pretty big though). Had a nice time seeing family.

Simply outstanding work. Glad to see you finally got to reap the benefit of working so diligent for the last 6 yrs! Video......we need VIDEO!!!

Congrats. Glad to see everyone is doing well.

Improper lane use? Huh...... Should be Failure to control? Something along those lines? Littering too? Destruction of private property.......the list could go on.........

Ain't that the truth!!

You AIN'T right......................

Just a couple weeks ago I rode along with a couple friend to go look at a car. It was about an hour away, but he took his Garmin to make it easier to find the address. Well................after it led us on a crazy back road goosechase we finally ended up at the residence. We were 4 minutes north of the interstate, but it took us 20 minutes through zig zags on the back country roads to get there. When we left, we simple drove 4 minutes south and got back on the interstate to get home. We still marveled at all the roads it put us on to get there. It defaults "shortest route", but this was ridiculous. If I'm traveling, I'll google a map, get basic directions to where I'm going, then look closely at where it sends me and adjust for my convienence.

I started with a small 20 gal 4hp Sears unit and then got a deal on a BIG 60 gal 6hp single stage. I got it and thought I'd be in better shape. WRONG, see since it's only a single stage it takes FOREVER to refill that 60 gal tank. Was better off with small unit, it recovered quicker. Like to find a two stage pump to install on my tank, but for the money it's probably cheaper to get the whole thing.

Why I don't care for them things........LOL!! They've been upgrading Rt. 30 through Ohio and with new 4 lane being added over the last few years the old GPS will constantly show you driving through a field say "recalculating". I've made it this far without one, will likely continue without one.

Yup, seen that one many a time while running across to Quakercity raceway. Been wanting to stop and poke around, but usually in my truck/trailer so don't want to get hung up with parking. It hasn't moved in quite a few years that I know. Looks pretty decent shape from the road.

Sounds like it could be a nice deal, depending on overall condition. How many miles? overhauled? bunk? air ride? corrosion of frame? Like Paul says, the worst thing is the "sitting around" part. will it be covered or outside?

Well Glenn, hope things go "easier" for your lil girl. .......oh, next time.........put on some pants before you stretch out on the couch for pics

Not to my liking either. Seen a few mini's and much better jobs doing it. They are small enough that you can't really "shrink" it much!

Can you see if it's just a valve cover or worse(head gasket)? I assume you haven't started it to see if it "leaks" while running. From your description("where the top of the engine can be removed"), does that mean the head gasket area(between block and head)?

DOH!!! Wonder if you can turn off the "reply" while looking at the email notification? I've almost done that myself, but then will click link or just log in and answer it. Didn't know you got a copy from email reply's. Why does the programming do that?

Dang.........took the words right outta my mouth.......... Nice gift, for sure. Now you can buy tools for it to run!!!!

Uh oh..............wait til Daddy finds out LOL!!!! BTW, that is a good looking truck. Kinda partial to that shade of blue.