1958 F.W.D.

I can get him the black plastic "twist to lock" knobs- new old stock even......Just want to see a pic from him to double check before I waste anyone's time. The relief valve handle I dont know about that but may have a line on that too from the same source.

Hooters vs. TK: I ask the masses....Does it really matter???

Matt, have a question from a friend down in Australia who is asking a question for his Mate who is restoring an R-Model (right-hand drive mind you!!!) He wants to switch from the square step-side fuel tanks to the round ones. Would the (USA) Passenger side step/fuel tank be the same as an Aussie (driver) side tank or are they unique??? Where would one find one?? Do you know of any right-hand drive Mack parts sources??? Any help/advice is appreciated!

This is what happens when you piss me and my boys (and girls) off.....This pus-bag in this R-Model portable gas station cut me off one night and then gave me the finger- so me and my boys said "Yeah we can't allow you to disrespect us in such fashion." That's me in the mohawk in my younger days. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmf-HCCZYOg

This is why bulkhead-mounted automatic belt-fed weapons should be legal for me.

Ultimately when you do go to reset the wheels on the rims, you will scratch something somewhere somehow- it's unavoidable. Just accept it as one accepts the fact that the income tide will destroy the sandcastle you just worked on for three hours. When your paint guy mixes up your paint, always always always have him (or her....) mix up some extra for you to put into a quart AND a gallon can BUT WITHOUT THE HARDENER!!!! Have him throw in the additive that keeps paint without hardener fresh (think "Sta-Bil" for paint without hardener in it....I cant remember what the product is called.....) Get a quart for small touch ups and a gallon for bigger touch ups. Dont forget to get the hardener from the guy who mixes the paint for you.

My source may have both, post a pic of one of your other discharge handles and knob to confirm my suspicion.

Uses a set screw to fasten to the valve handle....I think I have a source for you, but post a picture here just to make sure.

Oh and I would do two or three rows of E-Track right up the length of the trailer walls, in between the wood slats, and smash-riveted to the posts (not pop riveted.) Lots of work but well worth it.

Ken I have never loaded anything wheeled into a van before...But its not impossible. If it were me, I would either pull or back it in, with the heavier end tires/wheels butted up against the rise for the forward deck. Then I would put it in gear and set the brake of course, and then use the E-Track bars placed against the front of the tractor, with blankets or something for padding. Then maybe a few E-Track straps placed strategically for additional tie-down. Now I see why you would want floor-mounted. I know E-Track straps are strong but personally knowing what I know from towing I would want to chain down anything with wheels- hence a flatbed. But thats me....

I was talking about wall-mounted. As Vision said, you can use E-Track bars (think load locks for E-Track) and create a second deck over floor-loaded freight, as long as its not too high and drastically changes the trailer's COG........Jevic did it wall-mounted for this very purpose. Was great for lightweight freight and theoretically if you did it right could double the usable space in the trailer. I only saw floor mounted E-Track once and it was counter-sunk in a "trench" in the floor.

The black oval knob?

I took the Mistress to a firetruck show today just west of Allentown Pa. It was pretty hot out and I forgot to check the coolant before I left, plus I had to get fuel so I pulled over at this place off I-78 at the Lehigh Street exit. These nice ladies (said they were from Winfall) were working in the establishment and offered to hold down my running board for a few minutes and keep an eye on "SMALL" while I checked the water in the radiator. They said they were working their way through Nun College. Asked me for a ride but I told them I didn't have time and to watch out for a guy that should be along shortly who would take them right back to Winfall.

Ken when I worked in the trailer shop at Jevic, we used E-Track exclusively that was huck bolted to the main pillars and then riveted (true bash and smash rivets, not pop rivets) to each and every stud. If you do it right they become bombproof, and in fact even contribute to the overall strength of the trailer infrastructure itself.

Hair pie, of course!

Vlad departs for home this afternoon out of Kennedy Airport.

Elmo knows what happens if he talks........

I saw on my facebook that today is Randy P's bday. So if he happens to see this, have a good one buddy!!!! I will send him a facebook message and tell him that everyone on here is thinking about him and we are all sending good thoughts and prayers his way.

What the hell? No pictures of photoshopped errr ahh I mean Winfall Wimmin? I want my money back!

.....LOL..........!!!

Update: Mike remains in a medically-induced coma and is in the ICU. He underwent some surgery today to begin repairs on his eye orbital bones, his jaw and his forehead. There were unconfirmed reports of minor brain surgery (whats minor about that??) A reconstructive jaw/gums/teeth guy will look at him tomorrow. He has stabilized but remains in critical condition. Your prayers are appreciated.

If memory serves me correctly that snorkel boom was added after the fact...........

Thats very kind of you, His name is Mike S.

Praying for a former co-worker tonight, who is a Trailer Mechanic that I worked with at JEVIC Transportation, who went on to New Century Transportation. He was working on a trailer today when a suspension air bag catastrophically ruptured and severely injured his face and jaw. He may have brain damage; the severity of his injuries are not known yet as he is in a medically-induced coma at this time. He was repairing a reefer that came in with a dead battery. After he replaced the battery and got it running again, he was inspecting the rest of the trailer before releasing it back to Dispatch. It was then that he noted one of the air bags was cocked, and he told the shop foreman that he needed to repair/replace that before it got released from the shop. That was the last thing anyone knew- next thing was BANG and they found him face down under the trailer in a puddle of blood, unconscious. They pulled the trailer out from over him, and the shop foreman (who happens to be a former Paramedic) safely rolled him over and began treatment. He got it in the face bad- may have a busted nose and jaw, teeth are missing and he also has a hole in his forehead and you can supposedly see inside his head. At one point he woke up and was very incoherent and combative- which I remember from my EMT days as an indicator of traumatic brain injury. He got a chopper ride down to Cooper Hospital in Camden NJ. Your prayers for a damn good trailer mechanic and all around super nice guy are appreciated. -Randy Y

Thats about when folks start to leave.....remember people come from all over the US for Macungie...and want to get home at a decent hour on Sunday to have some of Fathers Day with their families.