Freightrain

I got a reply back from John, he's doing well. He's outta trucks, besides his '65 Ranchero. Yes, the ATHS board does have its issues, but not going to go into here either. To each their own.

I think it's coming in from the outside edge, somewhere around the top edge maybe and running down inside edge til it gets to the corner and then drops down dash. Nothing coming from the glass area, only under the rubber moulding. Need to buy the dohicky thingmabob to put the lock strip back in when I pull the glass out and fix it. Where do you get this stuff? Auto paint store? or specialty supply house? local glass place? Might even just take it and have it done?

Sounds like one of those "WTF" moments LOL!!! Where you just can't figure out how the hell you screwed things up that bad with such little work??? Back when I moved into new place, the garage caught me off guard one night. It's winter, night, cold, snowy and I go to the garage to work. Lock the house, since it's across the lot and I don't trust anyone(though it's a nice neighborhood). I had to leave garage for moment, opened door and walked out and door shut behind me. Seems one of the hinges was spring loaded to close door AND I forgot to turn the lock on the inside of the door handle so I was locked out of garage AND house with no coat, no keys, no cellphone, nadda-nut'n. Dammit!! Had to jimmy one of the garage doors to finally get myself back inside. Geezus, what was I thinking? I've since removed that stupid spring hinge so door won't close and I ALWAYS check the lock before leaving!!! I also have a hidden spare key that I've had to use a couple times in the last few years due to stupidity on my part.

The fact I didn't GLUE my new glass/rubber in the front of my truck makes it leak like a siv with any more then a drizzle outside!! I guess I need to pull it all back out and get the super glue out? Really tired of getting a wet knee every rainstorm. Glad to hear the trailer is showing up.

Remember John well. Still have his phone number in my lil blue book. Stan Walls just bout had me buying John's yellow KW back when, as Stan bought that grey Peterbilt from John. I do remember the big "tadu" at the ATHS forums and remember John leaving. Sad day.

Mark, as you see in the bunk picture I have a very nice boot(plus a very nice spare), using those I'm going to make a 2" wide flange around the cab opening that I'l be able to screw the boot to just like originally done. That along with some black putty sealer(whatever they call it, that's all over the bunk), PLUS the fact it will hardly see weather, I don't contemplate any leakage. Yes, the boots are too long, but I'll cut them short to fit and leave the overlap at the bottom. They are not formed fittted, so once I cut it, it will lay flat and then be bent to fit my opening. At least that's the plan.

I've been working on this part of the project in my head for a few weeks now(or months actually). I took a deep breathe when I started with the grinder LOL!!! I need to borrow a friends 120v welder so I can get in there to weld on cab(it's a nice gas version-not flux core). My big ol Miller won't reach around the corner and no room on the sides of truck to move welder either. Ya, the gladhands will be coming off, along with the rear spotlights. With the layout I have, there would still be room to get off even with bunk up to cab. Won't wait that long though.

I hate dealing with screwballs like that. The seller set up the deal and he should have called you to see if you wanted it first. At least that would be the "right" thing to do. How did the buyer show up sooner? How close were you? Apparently he wanted to sell the truck more then buy a fifthwheel? Sh*t happens, but like they say "musta been fate".

More updates Got the cab cut out...........NO going back now!!!! Got some metal work to make up the 2" flange for mounting the boot. Then making the front of the bunk to match.

Buddy has a nice RV air unit for it, but it won't clear my garage! Dammit! I was going to open it up more, but once I got the rear panel off and realized it was structured back there I figure to follow them. With the seats in there, anymore opening is a mute point anyway.

No problem Trent. Just updating over here, looking at options.

Well, it's been a slow fight with getting the bunk mounted. The original mounts were twice as tall as needed, so took them to work and cut them. Then I need to get them situated on the frame, line up the bunk and work out a bolt pattern. Come to find out the rear mounts go right on top of my front aux mount bolts! Grrr. With some persuasion on the mill I was able to slot the back half of the mount plate(it's double 1/4" plate) so the heads clear. Got them clamped in position and drilled for two bolts. Originally had three 1/2" bolts, only can get two 5/8" bolts in there. Don't think it's going to fall off with two bigger bolts. Won't see the abuse of OTR anyhow. Got the rear panels off the back of cab and will start getting that cut out. Won't be going too big, I'm going to follow the tapered supports down to the middle support and then will be closing the opening up on the bunk to match. Hopefully by next week I'll have some updates.

Well, I need everything I guess. It doesn't have an oil cooler, it does have a full flow filter on it. I've got the plate all cleaned up and was going to just reassemble it all. It's worked okay for 50 yrs, just thought since I'm fixing leaks I would change it over since I had to pull the whole contraption off.

WTH!!! I get a call back from Adelmans and they don't have any screw on filter setups they can sell me. ???? What? Apparently they don't have any bad cores to strip parts from. Everything they have is complete/running and won't separate. Geez.

Barry used to have them in the B model store. I looked around and didn't find them anymore? I did find some locking throttle cables at Grainger.com. I tried to copy the link but my computer isn't being nice today. Not sure if this is the proper link? http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/search.shtml?searchQuery=locking+throttle&op=search&Ntt=locking+throttle&N=0&sst=subset

Let me know your plans....so far. I'm up for a road trip. Couple cans of Coke and I'm good to go!

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You running the pike? Or state routes? I assume you're going straight through. Looking for any driving help?

My 33K lb Ohio plate was about $350. I thought the GVW dropped when I went Historical. Apparently it didn't, as the scalemaster showed me one time I was questioned. I had my CDL, insurance, med card and a smile and was told to have a nice day.

Ok, here's my set up. You can see the cable clamped and going through the eyelt on the linkage. The brass lock on the end pulls the throttle. Since the cable is loose through the eyelet, it allows the pedal to operate. Only when you pull the hand throttle out does it start to pull on the throttle. I have it set so it can pull it to WOT and keep speed on the highway. Poor mans cruise control.

What I found out was if I kept comm. plates on my truck, when I went to Syracuse for National convention 2003 it was going to kill me in temp HUT for PA and NY. They were only good for 3 days and I was going 4 days. Hmm, should I be illegal going out or coming back?? Hmmmm. Put Hist tags on the truck and forgot the whole issue.

Figured it was a late model motor, being a left hand starter.

Sorry, failed to get camera out to garage yesterday, so I'll try again.

Interesting....haven't seen a left side starter yet(I know they existed). Looks like they made plenty of room for it LOL!! What motor is in your truck?

Well, with some persuasion with a longer crowbar, I was able to pop it off the block without issue. Next stop, the junkyard.