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85snowdog

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  1. 1 hour ago, BOB DINGSDALE said:

    that's a pretty looking truck.is it on air or hydraulic.

    I kinda wish it was air brakes. I find them so much easier to work on. 

    The truck has not been on the road since 1989. So most of the hydraulic brake components were rusted or leaking . So pretty well everything had to be rebuilt or replaced. 

  2. On 3 October, 2017 at 5:37 PM, mikeand217 said:

    I was searching loadstar information and just happened across the post. There was a youtube video that I think is the same truck. Anyways just thought I would share a couple pictures of my 1976 IH 1700 Loadstar Sundance. it has 309XX miles and from what i can tell was sold new to a farmer around Terre Haute, IN. It has the MV 404 two barrel Holley and an Eaton 5 +2.. I bought it four years ago from a  from a contractor who used it for a while. I have converted the 9.00-20 tires to 10 R 22.5 to get away from the split rims and have just be trying to clean it up here and there. The only major additions other than the tires are a shurlok tarp. I will get some pictures of the interior tomorrow,but it is basically identical with the brown minus a tach. For some reason mine is missing the chrome bumber. A Friend has a 1975 Sundance as well and it has the chrome bumper.

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    Thanks so much for sharing this. 

    I'm so sorry that it took more than 7 months to see this.

    Its a good looking truck that is very similar to mine. Even the low miles.  

  3. 1 hour ago, Rob said:

    Thanks for taking the time to make and upload the video. They do operate quickly and my luck would have something destroyed on short order. Pretty simple design staying with a single cantilever style. I'd have to restrict the free flow air but my level of comfort isn't there as yours would be having experience.

    I was out to the shop starting to measure mine up and make a material list today. Got the ramps and back five feet of the trailer figured out and rough designed. Going to have a 40' flat and 5' beaver tail plus the ramps. My main beams are looking to be weakening and many of the xmembers are rotting under the boards down the center of the trailer. Looks like I'd be  better just building a new one and scrapping this frame as I'll reuse the axles and springs. I have all new hangers and hardware for the suspension.

    I liked that blue R model in the background. Looks like you folks have a pretty good interest in old Mack Trucks too.

    I'm glad I could give you something to think about Rob.

    Usually I'm the one looking for help with something. Its not very often I can contribute back.

    I'm thankful for this site and the good folks that stop by here. :thumb:

  4. Here is a short video Rob.

    I think you are 100 % right about the grease zerks.  I always thought they should be there . I have seen them on newer trailers. But like you said , they are usually broke or not used .  

    I also think the teflon would be good for the slide.  

    If everything was lubricated ,or able to slide easy , and  a pressure regulator put in,. I'm sure it would be easy to find the sweet spot for the amount of air to make it work smoother. (I have a new pressure regulator for this on my bench. Been there for 2 years) 

    lol, my problem is I have too many projects , and too little time .

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rg7cQP0KaQ 

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  5. Its no problem getting some video for you Rob.  I will get it for you later today. 

    You mentioned the small gap between the hinge pins and the rotating sleeves. When I got the trailer the ramps didn't work very well.

    The hinge pins were sloppy and things would just bind up .  I find the less play there is , the more energy goes to raising the ramps . 

    I've never had any trouble since i tightened things up. 

    To your point of greasing the slide. I actually don't grease it . You will notice no deck boards above it. That way I can wash it regularly. The grease just attracts a lot of dust and crap.  

    For the video I put a bit of lubricant on it. So you can see how easily it can move. With no lubricant you need to give it a little help. (equivalent to lifting 20 or 30 pounds). The reason I like to" help"it ,  you will see that when the ramps go up . They go fast. If someone was close to them, they could easily get hurt . It actually works really good because the ramps come off the ground. I clean all the dirt off the ramps , then give them a bit of help , then they stand up nicely. 

    My R688st has a 350 4V with an 8LL trans and 4:42 rears . I'm the second owner. Its the original paint on it. 

          

  6. Here some pics for you Rob.

    It's just a rectangle made from square tubing , sitting in a channel. Has 2 push rods (I will call them ) connected to the bottom of the ramps. 

    I have the air spring # in the shop if you like . Its just a firestone air bag.  And if you would like some measurements, I can get them for you. 

    I can't seem to download a video directly. If your really interested I can download something to youtube for you to see. 

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    And I have to include a pic of my truck …………………Just because I like it so much.

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  7. I'm not sure if I got this wrong. 

    A friend sent me this pic of a truck not to far from me ( little over an hour north of Toronto, Ontario).  I think ? it says Greenwood , Delaware on the door. 

    I thought we had members from that part of the world. I wanted to share the pic ,in case someone knows the truck and would like to know where it ever went.  It has a detroit motor and a standard transmission. I didn't think a standard would be very common . 

    I was told it hasn't moved in years and doesn't run .  A fire truck lover is going to try to resurrect it . 

    You can also correct me if I'm wrong about the make . I thought it was a Seagrave, but I could have easily got that wrong too. 

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  8. 38 minutes ago, j hancock said:

    Mack Superliner II introduction letter showing new model identification system.

    https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=29843

    Thanks for posting this Jim.

    As always , I learn something new all the time on here.

    A little off topic but…….I found the trim levels very interesting. I always thought it had to do with floor covering, and door panels and such. I had no idea it was colour. I have a trim level 3 (blue) in my RD. A trim level 2 (silver) in my R  . 

  9. I would say it is around 14 gauge .

    Everything works fine. Do you think I should leave things alone? Make sure I'm up to date on my fire insurance. lol 

    Or would a fusible link be a good idea on the power line into the headlight switch ?

  10. I've been working on my '76 Loadstar, and curiosity has got the best of me.

    The fuse panel does not have a spot for headlights. Thinking there has to be some kind of protection against a short , I took out all the fuses.

    With all the fuses out the headlights still work. I looked all over for relays . Under dash and on firewall. Can't find anything.

    Am I missing something obvious ?  

    I thought I would try the minds here because I know there is lots of binder knowledge here as well. 

    Thanks in advance 

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  11. Those are all great pics !   Thanks 

    A customer of mine told me that one of the most beautiful spots in the world was Montana. I think he meant in the summer.

    However if you were inside , and didn't have to deal with snow , its very picturesque .

    Brocky, that video is so cool.  I like that those were the days that people wanted to see the plow .  Now they blow the horn ,keep there high beams on behind us,  give the finger and throw stuff at us.  People are so appreciative . lol 

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