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2 hours ago, Brocky said:

Dave

Have a safe trip and post us some Salem pictures.

I'll do it Brocky, was thinking of you when I posted the Diamond T's, I thought you would like them. Hopefully the trip will be not too exciting, once I climb Sandstone Mt. I will have a better idea of how she is going to do.

I talk to Jerry pretty regular, he has a really nice collection, picked up a Reo there a few months ago, he sold a Mack not too long ago, not sure if that is the one or not, he is taking El Turbo to Salem, the Diamond T has a 400 Cummins 4:11 gears and Double OD. Lots of leg but not too much power, I changed the button for a little more power out west. Love the Mack and the DT. Hoping for only minor problems on the 3200 mile trek, not foolish enough to think it will be trouble free.

34 minutes ago, j hancock said:

After the show, drop the Hills Bros. truck off at my house.

No problem, one of my favorite trucks, you have good taste

8 hours ago, 41chevy said:

Dang!! You get paid and get to drive that! I'm GREEN with envy!      Paul

Don't get paid for going to shows, that's the fun part of the job

16 minutes ago, j hancock said:

That will be a handy tool in the toolbox! 

Does look a little different running the low profile rubber.

Must be geared really high, I wanted to see how it would run with LP , chickened out at 80.

24 minutes ago, AZB755V8 said:

That truck will be totally new or rebuild real soon. Whats not to like about a new LT...

Is A/C in the plans, They get a little hot in the cab.

Hmmm! Don't say that too loud, going to send the Radiator out to be rodded or  cored, might measure for a condenser, but shutters would probably have to go. He mentioned it, but I did my hard of hearing deal. ( my bride knows that deal well).

Had some Blow By and head gasket leaks. Keith really likes this truck as his driver, want it to be able to go anywhere, and the power steering will make it more fun. Probably won't take it to Oregon as we have some other stuff we planned to take, I know he wants to drive it to Magungie. Just replaced rear rear, went out on a drive coming back from parade. Hate to see it on the hook, lucky  I had the wrecker with us that day. Also getting clutch relined and surfaces redone.

Looked at the Nash yesterday, came down a little on price, but couldn't make it work. It's a sweet little truck, but would take a lot of time and money. Too many projects too little time. It's all yours Paul

On March 31, 2016 at 8:17 AM, j hancock said:

On my Rand McNally map, 1,725 miles is just a little more than 3 1/2 inches.  Looks pretty flat too....

The 1725 was too good to be true, so they put a couple Nebraska stops on to keep it interesting. Now got 4 1/4 inches to go, but I sawed off 2 and 3/8ths today.

Going to get a load for Mon or Tue delivery and go out and look at it. There seems to be some Ambassador engine parts available. Has 20,000 miles on it but the head has been off since 1974, always been inside, interesting to see if all the parts and pieces are there. About 1,725 miles there, so plenty of time to think.

Saw that this morning on Hemmings and sent it to my boss. What a sweet truck

It is the same truck, thanks for the help, I'll pass the fitness advice on to my older boss who wants this truck as his driver. I will look into slave cylinder solution. Thanks

Suzie is doing very well, we lost our youngest daughter in Jan. and we haven't been out much, have about 5 projects going on at the musum, and getting ready for Oregon. Going to drive the 54 Diamond T with 3 diamond t on trailer. Have to put stuff on hold this week, we have the Veterans coming in Thu.