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  1. mechohaulic
    reading the specs closer ; seeing the sliding 5th wheel and wet line hoses with specs saying all the options(cummins); I'd say Mark T your closer. the welded on hubdometer to axle cap brings back the memories. did a lot of them to O&G trucks when they were new back "72
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    one thought to keep in mind; if you find a single axle dump : 1- check to see if it was a tractor converted to dump{ might have holes in the rails where a 5th wheel was mounted)'a road tractor may have a different ratio rear set up for strictly road use. 2 -road tractor transmission may not work for your purpose. as a hobbyist trying to duplicate a previous truck won't make much difference. just expressing thoughts which might go unnoticed .
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    not knowing the options that were chosen; I'll say that beautiful piece of machinery out the door price was $15, 725.32
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    as was written in first text;; he's a hobbyist , there are many ways all of which have been explained here to get back the B42 single axle he once had. would take a decent shop set up to convert a tandem to single axle. with time and $$$$$ anything can be done. always easier to shorten one . I did a ford long wheelbase box , made it into a short base dump. as with all forums hopefully updates will follow.
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    sorry was my fault ;; i'm old can't remember long term conversations much .☺️🙃
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    it would be much easier to find a descent B model single axle tractor = remove 5th wheel add a dump body. if a dump truck is what you are aiming for. to make a single axle from twin- screw challenging. B42 - gas job. I had a '49 EE dump with plow. lots of fun plowing snow. regrettably I let that go.
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    a person's idea of "yard art" can be a wide spectrum. a fire job can get a quick spray can overhaul and not be a priority for a theft . still look good
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    once again we see the same situation; no matter what the time of post ; answers are given to a problem but replies are never returned for others to learn the cause. I would go with the post regarding the o-rings in range valve
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    wife wants to know why i'm coughing sooo much. I can't give any more likes .hope others aren't getting upset . my "237" vs 427 is running erratic.
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    and now i see this guy with an air hose and toolbox with all this dust flying. LOL
  11. mechohaulic
    LMAO now stop that!! 😂 laughing too much i cough uncontrollably .ticker can't take it.. THANKS ALL OF YOU. best time i have is on this forum
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    there are no such things as dumb questions . it more of a dumb situation not to ask a question. my point of view to take a tandem and convert to a single would :1- require a lot of parts,another rear end= 2- alot of drilling . your drilling new holes =you can make any wheel base that works for you. 3-do you have a truck already or in the looking stage.
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    I never gave that idea a thought ;; my luck someone would dump my ashes on the ground and steal my (coffin) toolbox.
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    think once again we went off topic;; sorry youngsters
  15. mechohaulic
    based on experience;; "when i sit for a bit ,my arms tingle and hands go numb" ; I would put that on a priority . short circuit in spinal harness (mechanic talk) == can't drive the car for long periods: left hand goes numb and locks up. I won't let anyone mess with my back. this is meant for ALL those reading it. it doesn't get better as you get older.
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    used up all my likes for the day
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    with total respect intended Sir based on the pictures you posted from the truck show , you have a pretty looking wife and she drives a bike !! will be rooting for you to enjoy life without the back / knee pain.
  18. mechohaulic
    So if there is such a place as Heaven ; should i have someone put some tools in my coffin!! or maybe some heat resistant wrenches 😇
  19. mechohaulic
    At 53 JOJO plenty of time to :miss " the thrills" of the MECHANIC'S GOLDEN YEARS. I miss the beer,burgers. now it's salads, a shot every once and a while. NO smoking, after cancer / open heart , NO over exertion . a two hr project could be two days . farm life as a youngster the baler made 100 lb bales, competition between us was to carry one in each hand and race across the field. today i tire out just thinking of doing it.LOL
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    sounds trivial , but i NEVER pass change people drop and don't care;; today i couldn't bend enough to pick up a penny on the ground. if there's no supporting structure near by i can't bend over. that's the results of the 50 plus yrs rain , snow sleet and hail : even the post office deliverer can take cover in their truck once and a while. I keep the cane in the jeep as back up.
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    that is a true story , my mentor in building DD is the MECHANIC who built the 318,and the driver a great guy just a little wacky knew there was a time and place to "flame the stacks" LOL
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    computers definitely have there place in todays world i won't disagree. a robotic computer which looked like an octopus did parts changing inside me repair a bout with cancer.. but to watch someone build horse power in a diesel with only his (or her ) hands and the knowledge in their brain beats any computer to me. was very honored today going to an equiptment dealer which i was advised friday to come back when john is here,"he's 80 yrs old and knows everything". she was right John was old school. a generation sadly leaving the world.
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    can I get an "AMEN" . to watch a 318 twin 3 1/2 in stacks turn blue at the stack outlets ; no words to describe the sound and sight . never todays electronic crap.
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    I know the show like most was a set up / scheduled stop not paying a crew and back up to "free style " the country side; but it was enjoyable for me watching just to know so many places still exist. i would look at all the " inventory " not junk that they walked passed, whether it was real equipment or the toys. guess behind the scenes there was fiction between mike and frank. back to topic:: still looks like alot of good iron
  25. mechohaulic
    don't you kinda wonder sometimes : was it ever fixed or not??😄 you senior members must have helped in thousands of questions; I'm "new" here compared. my heart DR called me during covid for 5 yr check up, 7 =THAT'S SEVEN minutes on the phone cost me $400.oo . how much of expertise advice is shared on these forums regularly for free.maybe it my old age;; a follow up or thanks people is a moral booster, just sayin .

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