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Yup - way off.

But have a good week anyway.

Paul VS

More good pictures, Thanks.

The Freightliner is very similar to our '96 model.

I like that truck with the mid-roof bunk and longer hood.

Jim ordered the truck new, specifically for heavy work, and it only has 300,000

original miles, so we keep it. It's like an old shoe for him.

Cat 3406E w/ an 18 spd. deep reduction Fuller and two speed rears, 48k axles on air.

Heavy frame specs and heavy front axle, and an auxiliary steerable lift axle.

It was designed to pull 300,000 lbs. and still be comfortable on the highway with

lighter loads.

If I could figure how to get film photos into the computer, I could send some pics

of different loads.

PVS

I've always been intrigued with oversize and overweight trucking.

My uncle, who most of you have heard me speak of, has been in the heavy haul

business for more than forty years. The last twenty or so with his own business.

It doesn't matter what the industry is though -

Whenever you "change the game" and don't try to compete with every other person in your industry,

you stand a better chance of making some real money and developing a reputation for something.

You get paid for what you know.

Moving those long beams is like that. Not everybody can do it.

Not a lot of people understand the planning and permitting that goes into a "super-load" like that.

Cool Load!

Paul VS

After reading the story about you leaving the owner's son in a rest stop -

I understand why you might feel like your job is on thin ice.

I'll retract my statement about Thursday posts as being in

the nature of good, clean fun.

I might have tried it, but I never inhaled.

PVS

Actually the color is a light grayish green.

It's a little hard to describe, but it's no where near as dark

as the original Mack green.

Very antique looking.

PVS

Heh, heh

If you're looking for dirt -

Go back and look at the dates of Tom's posts - he usually posts here on Thursdays -

early in the afternoon from home.

What's up with that?

This sage green I'm thinking of is not bright at all.

And I think it would look good with dark green or black

fenders.

I would also paint the interior in the sage green if I used it.

When Jaime Samuell did his blue B-85, he did the interior in the same blue,

and used black fenders. It's a real sharp truck.

But - I'm still thinking.

Nice to have you here.

Seems that there has only been three or four of us regularly

contributing to the blogs - so we need the help -

we mostly aren't believing each other much any more!

Anyway, just kidding. Welcome aboard.

Paul Van Scott

Supposed to snow here tonite and tomorrow and into Monday.

But last night it was close to 70 with thunderstorms.

I'm buying zip-off shirt-sleeves and pant legs!

Can't be too careful.

Paul VS

I guess I kind of forgot about the avatar photo -

but the thought of using your picture should correct that condition!!

Thanks for the reminder.

And I just took some new pics of the B-67 progress.

Now I just need to figure out how to start a photo gallery on BMT.

Yeah, the shop we currently have is almost perfect for us.

If we stay in the current complex, the new shop will be larger and

better lit. And it is more "out-of-sight", which we like.

The decision has not been made yet, but I am leaning toward

staying in the rented facility. It's just simpler, and like you said,

we have everything there that we need.

It seems that our little fleet of derelicts keeps growing.

The concern is that moving everything, then disassembling and reassembling

the bridge crane in a new rented space is not a permanent solution. The

question is how long before we have to move again? And the gravel pit

storage we have for trailers and outside equipment is smack in the middle

of upscale residential development. So how long will we have that?

Those are the deciding factors.

We're working on a solution, and we have until September to pull the trigger.

Thanks,

Paul VS

The Fishers police have been warned to keep on the lookout for unknown flat-beds.

Known national homeland security risks.

And - I wasn't home this week.

Took an invitation to see how the other half lives. Went to Augusta, Ga. to

watch the golf Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Pretty nice trip.

Have a good weekend. (There really isn't any Fishers police)

Paul VS

Joe,

Congratulations on the new job.

That should take some pressure off.

Paul VS

I like that old Ford!

Paul VS

Hey Paul,sounds like you got it going your way. One little thing,if you're thinking of building your own building you might check with Van Scott Builders-they're somewhere in your area,and from everything i've ever heard they'd be some fine people to deal with and would probably treat you right.

Just a thought... Tom

I've tried dealing with those guys - they're tough!

Thanks Joe,

Have a good week.

Paul VS

Those guys don't seem to be too phased by the Easter Bunny!!

In fact, they are looking pretty relaxed.

Paul VS

I hate it when the best plan I have goes down the drain!

Have a good week.

Paul VS

Thanks guys. Picture soon, I promise.

Tom you will love the new tubeless radial ride. And the price is about as right as right gets.

Be nice on the steer axle too. If you dare to push your luck!

Too bad about the speed though. Ah well - guess I'll have to throw you a rope on the way by.

PVS

In New York it is now over $100.00 fine and two points on the license if they catch you talking on a cell phone and driving.

I'm not sure what they would do if they caught me with a camera while driving.

Jail for sure!!

Paul VS

OUCH!!

Just a short message from the trailer tires and your boss.

So I gather you got the job operating the dozer Joe?

How is your family doing?

Paul VS

Tom,

I didn't get to the rib project yet - but I did cook a chicken tonite in a clay pot.

I've used the clay pot (Romertopf) quite a lot - first time for a whole chicken though.

No grease, real moist and cooks fast. Excellent.

Paul VS

I knew I could count on you!

Thanks,

Pul VS

Now I know why you were home today.

Try not to bump into anything walking into the eye doctor's office tomorrow.

Look like the professional you are!

Hey - I have been thinking about cooking some ribs over charcoal - never done them before.

Got any secrets?

Thanks,

Paul VS

It's still here! The Peterbilt that wouldn't leave!!

Apparently the prospective buyer has not been able to finalize his lease with Landstar,

so we have given him a couple of days to put his job in order.

Husband & wife did fly up from Oklahoma to look it over and liked what they saw, but we just couldn't close the sale.

There is a good possibility that we will be re-listing the truck for sale shortly.

Anyway, Tom what are you doing home today?

Paul VS