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I was thinking of new rails this afternoon. I'll have to do a few things, measure up the rail dimensions and count up the cracks. Rob your method sound good also. A lot of the cracks are from chassis twist from uneven surfaced and even without being a functional unit, I do think I'd feel safer addressing that with minor boxing. I'm stuck on the "Grumman method" of stop holes, but your way with the heat will also relieve the stress and return the metal qualities. I'll TIG weld the chassis if and when I repair it. I've come to do any and all chassis / structual welds with TIG. I'm used to doing that as per NYDOT and insurance laws. Paul

A while back I started to redo the chassis and associated assemblies for my '26 AC. Rob steered me to Huck Bolts to replace all the loose and missing rivets.I got them from the local Fastenall Dealer. The chassis is 100% disassembled, A few brackets and one crossmember were made up to replace unrepairable ones. I dye checked both rails for fatique and stress cracks and found a ton of them around the rivet holes and more along the rear 1/2 of the rails. Mine is a crane carrier from new and I'm sure that has more to do with the cracks than normal use. Now would you drlll stop holes and weld up the cracks, add a full length plate either on the outside or inside of both rails or look for another chassis. I'm personally leaning to adding a full plate to the outside of each rail and boxing the areas where the turntable mounts to the chassis. Paul

Didn't King Obamamamaaaa come from there??

Well you just answered a question I didn't know I had. When I worked at Grumman we had all S K tools EXCEPT screw drivers...those were Snap On. Never really thought about the why. Thanks for answering an unknow question. Paul

I was looking at some of my show photos, We had a good time this year when we took my Marmon to Texas for the annual Marmon gathering in April. A great time at the ATHS show in Winchester Va. and a good time at Macungie, but I think the best was a local cruise the Riverhead for the L.I. Antique power Equipment show. I don't know if it was the informal convoy to the show , the old time country get together or the fact that it was almost all familys and younger people. Wouldn't mind doing that a few times a year. Paul

Thats a big part of it, but it is also the schools attitude on non white collar workers.My grandson wants to be a diesel mechanic. The school "career counseler" wanted to know why he wanted to be a piece of crap grease monkey and not have a real job in an office or store ?" I went to the school with him and wanted to know what is wrong with working with your hands and doing something you enjoy? I told him I have $140,000 plus in tools and go to school regularly to keep updated on the tech side...What do you do buy new pens?" Teach a kid a trade and they will always have work! I was just looked at like I was stupid! Thats part of the problem too, They teach kids that manual labor is for the illegals and foreign people to do for us. Hell I've seen people who are "educated " that can't even use a rotary dial phone or do simple math in their head. No wood shop,metal shop auto shop... only video games mtv and texting! Sorry for the rant, I'll go take my Green pill now..... Paul Oh and nice new Macks.

1985 SK became part of Facom Tools. Following a takeover by Stanley Tools in 2005. In 2007 they became independent through a management buyout . they declared bankruptsey in 2010 and reopened January this year. Ideal bought the name and tooling in August 2010 and reopened in Sycamore, Illinois. They now are sold through auto tool suppliers, parts stores and SEARS. Our local Sears Hardware has more SK now than Craftsman automotive tools. Seems here if you want a Craftsman tool you go to K mart. I've got a mix that has served me well in the business for 40 plus years, SK, Craftsman and Sears, Plumb, Snap on and MAC. Except for a few of the sockets most are original purchases. Paul

I wouldn't mind a local or a tri state informal club. The ATHS is good, I like the meets, but a local cruise or a get together would by good too. I'd take a day or weekend trip to meet and talk shop with other Mack owners. I think as long as it stays semi informal it would work. I was in a local chapter of a national single make club,all was fine until I showed up with a commercial model of the make.... Snubbed by the masses. Me and my Corvan got no peer respect

I still use a few drops of dish soap when wet sanding. It helps to stop the paper from clogging and aids to break the surface tension. Still there is the unknown factor of how much paint and or clear coat is on it. I've always been leary when I get the 'just buff it up for me, there's a ton of paint on it" . Paul

I found that new "stretchy tape" they sell on T V works best.. It pulls the gash closed and acts like a presure bandage to stop all the blood. No problem with safety glasses and ear plugs ( quiets down all the screaming) but I just can't work wearing gloves of any type. I did learn at an early age to never ever wear any jewelery, had a shop teacher with missing finger. It was burned off when his wedding ring hit a battery lead and shorted it. Paul

S K tools are back . The company and tooling and owned by Ideal. They are probbly the only 100% American made tools around. Still have the SK Wayne tools my pop bought me in 1967. http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2011/07/06/sk-making-tools-again/?refer=news

Thanks for the ride! That looks and sounds great. Paul

All I got was a sign in page.

I heard that, but was always a little chicken to try it. Always thought it was pretty strong. At least my wife says so....

Happy and safe 4th to all!! Paul

I always did all the heavy work alone and in my early days with out a lot of good equipment or sense. Guess thats why I'm blessed with bad knees, bad back and shoulder problems. Now I buy or build anything to make my work easier. My shop is a 50 x50 steel building with 16 to 25 foot peaked roof. I don't have a lot of extra space with my machine shop tools for more than one total disassembly (my AC),one inside storage (my B /Challenger mixer) and one for repairs of our vehicles. So I purchased an electric fork lift from a warehouse that was folding up. It's a bit smaller than what you see inside say a Lowes or Home Depot i consider it a truck loader. I can lift or move pretty much anything in the shop I need to. It don't fill the shop up with exhaust if its and extended job and best of all it fits in a 5 x 5 space. I used it to move around and hang the disassembled AC chassis and transaxle. I watched the auctioneer site for factory or warehouse auctions, but I guess they can be found on Craigs list of an equipment dealer. batteries I bought 4 deepcycle marine batteries, the lift has a 115 volt charger that will bring the batteries from 2/3 ischarge to full in 10 hours. Not an out door rough road unit but works for me. Its a Hyster e25xm I paid $1250 for it. rated for 2500 lb lift Paul

With out seeing it all I can say is It should. It also depends on what type of base paint, is it Acrylic Enamel, Lacquer or Water based. Is it clear coated? Wet sanding and White Polishing compound works. I can only stress that you be care ful and don't sand through the paint. To find if it weas clear coated , find a out of the way spot on the outside of the body and lightly wet sand it. Don't wipe off the residue. Let it dry and see if it dried with a white look...generally that shows a clear coat. If the Mineral Spirits work and you're unsure about the reaction to the main paint, again try a out of the way spot and soak it with your Q tip and see the reaction. If you get none and feel safer than sanding, move up to cotton BVDs and work the Spirits over the lettering. Robs advise with a DA and 2000 ultra fine is also a good way. I've used that on a few late model Municipal trucks I've sold. Paul

THese were made by Hendrickson The cabs were I.H and GMC. Here is another version at speed. Paul

The same vintage Diamond Reo, White and AutoCars also ran the Power steering Reservior there. The 3 that I mentioned also mounted the Lubifiner in the same area, sometime next to the Power steering reservior if equiped. Paul

I wet sanded with 600 grit on a hard block to remove the lettering on my doors. Check frequiently to be sure your not sanding into the original color! Than White compounded the area so bring back the sheen. BUT most hand lettering and striping is done with One - Shot Sign painters enamel and it bonds to the basae paint very well. When the lettering is removed you will end up with "ghost" images of the signage. The paint under the lettering didn't fade as the unlettered will. I will end up repainting my doors. A good body supply can scan the exposed (faded) paint and get a close match. Paul

I showed your display to my wife... so I said why can't I have a little spot like this. Decency won't let me repeat what she said. The jist is if I display in in the house it's easier for her to heave out when I'm gone! I guess when I made my mail box holder I over did it? See my avitar. Paul

Think I'd have to chew on them before I can decide.......

A Walk in the Sun was released in 1945. Follows a unit from the Texas Division is Salerno, Italy. The Enemy Below is a U.S. Destroyer in the South Atlantic against a u boat. The star is Robert Mitchum. The Cross of Iron starring James Coburn and Die Brucke (The Bridge) made in West Germany in 1959 are also a pair of good films. Always liked Kellys Heros toio.

Had this sent to me last night.. sadly it is too true. The other is a hoot. Math 1950-2011 Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $3.58. The counter girl took my $4 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and cried. Why do I tell you this? Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s: 1. Teaching Math In 1950 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit? 2. Teaching Math In 1960 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit? 3. Teaching Math In 1970 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit? 4. Teaching Math In 1980 A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20. 5. Teaching Math In 1990 A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers.) 6. Teaching Math In 2011 Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Science lesson for today… Study of recent employment and gasoline issues have proved the existence of a new chemical element. A major research institution has recently announced the discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element has been named "Governmentium." Governmentium (Gv) has one neutron, 25 assistant neutrons, 88 deputy neutrons, and 198 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons. Governmentium is inert. However, it can be detected, because it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A minute amount of Governmentium can cause a reaction that would normally take less than a second to take over four days to complete. Governmentium has a normal half-life of four years; it does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places. In fact, Governmentium's mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes. This characteristic of moron promotion leads some scientists to believe that Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a critical concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as Critical Morass. When catalyzed with money, Governmentium becomes Administratium (Am) -- an element which radiates just as much energy as Governmentium since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.

A walk in the Sun, Sgt York and The Enemy Below are good too. Paul