85snowdog

Thanks. They all look better on the wheels. 85 snowdog,I can invision this at you place with a plow on it.

I agree it would make a great plow GreenGiant.

I kinda think my plow days could be coming to an end though. Contracts are going for cheap $$$$$ and require new equipment.

Something I don't agree with. My R is in its 30 th winter plowing , 18 th winter for me, and it has never let me down.

The new equipment is breaking down all the time. Last winter at one point they had 4 broke down with electronic or DPF issues.

Looks better on its wheels

Hate to admit it ………but I have a Freightliner that I appreciate.

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Great pics !!!!! Thanks for sharing with us .

I think you will find old Macks are like potato chips…. its hard to have jus one .

The blue R looks great !! Good luck fixing up your dads truck. I think its a great thing your doing.

and….

My R with fender flares is 8 ft 2 inches . Without the fender flares , like your new one , should be less than 8 ft - only your mirrors will be over 8' 6" but I would think the outer arms could just be folded in .

Holy hell and back, do I ever like that ! I can't believe such a sad story could have such a good ending.

Very good job!!!

I think ? but not sure …..If it has air conditioning it will have air cylinder, no air has the knob that you turn to open the cowl vent .

Welcome aboard !! They say old trucks collect the nicest people.I find that true.

Your amongst a great group of truck lovers.

I love to see pics …….. Even Pete pics

Keith

Thanks a lot for the great pics.

Just a thought, I had a brigadier that the brakes would lock up on . I had to put on a new treadle valve and things worked great after.

Maybe its the truck, not you.

Its just a thought , don't replace the treadle valve unless your sure. They can be nasty to switch out. Peddle pin and plunger may just need cleaned and lubed

Thanks for the update. Hope you have a great trip to Englishtown.

Look forward to your video.

Well looks like I got the old truck bought did some trading and some cash but wont get much done on it until winter I need to do some extensive rust repair on the cab or maybe find a replacement cab. Just wondering if the newer square hood RD cab may work as a replacement the cowl lines look the same but probably couldn't get that lucky..

Congrats on the new buy. By the looks of your RS, it's going to a good home.

Happy B day Alex. Hope its a great one.

Keith

Anytime I have had air coming out of the service line without a trailer hooked to it , its been the tractor protection valve. I am with you. I hate changing treadle valves ! So I always start with the easy ones first . TP valves are not very expensive and usually pretty easy to get to.

I see your a new member .

First, I would like to welcome you aboard. There is a lot of helpful info here.

I can't help you with your first problem, but my money is on the tractor protection valve for your second problem.

Good luck with your RD !

I would love to see pics of it.

Keith

Thanks for the story and the pics.

A few more pics of some other brands at the show.

Clifford was a great time Dan your truck looks great I didn't take a lot of pics I saw Keith's dump truck 85 SnowDOG but never ran in to him but its a beauty.I did take a pic of my truck parked beside my Dad's and this strange motorhomeIMG_20150704_145240997_HDR.jpgIMG_20150704_182853549_HDR.jpg

I was hoping to see you Alex. I was by you truck a couple of times….You were probably at mine. Your trucks looks great!!

I have pics of the motorhome also. I think it started life as a Ford CL9000. But could be totally wrong. Very interesting rig.

This thread didn't have a happy ending.

A rust free R………something we can only dream about in the land of salt.

Welcome aboard , nice RS !!

Just take a look at the tire size on the side of the tire. Let us know the actual size. Someone will be able to tell you the tubeless equivalent .

I think it's a good idea to get rid of the tube type. They can be dangerous if your are not familiar with them. Its hard now to even find a tire shop that will work on them.

Plus common tubeless are way cheaper. You just need rims. You can get them cheap from a wrecking yard.

KEEP THE SPOKES THOUGH.

Keith

Sorry I didn't see this earlier. It would have saved you some grief.

The dirty, oily linkage is on my 237. keeping everything well oiled is what has kept it good for 30 years of being in salt.

The cleaner linkage is off a 350 4V . It appears to be the same, and a lot easier to get close pics.

I think this will shed some light on your troubles. If you want any other pics, or from a different direction, let me know

Don't let the spring in the 350 pics confuse you. Its not factory. I find I have a lot nicer pedal with 2 long springs (one there,one on the pump), instead of the 2 factory springs .