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Nice pics JT!

Mack was developing a "big 6" and the prototype was sitting in the museum. It used similar components from the E9 but abandoned the project. I thought there was only one engine built.

Had a couple "puckers" and an "aw shit" on the way back to the farm on Sunday morning... Pucker #1 Cruising south on I81 just north of Harrisburg. Speed limit in the area is 65mph and I was going about 60mph. State Police sitting in the median. I drove by and looked in my mirror...damn if he didn't pull out and follow me for couple miles then blew by me. Whew! Pucker #2 As I passed through the toll booth at Breezewood I was flagged over by the DOT Inspector. I parked as far away from the booth as possible. What seemed like an eternity, he finally walked up next to me giving the trailer and truck a close look. He asked "what is this exemption?". I explained the MH is a show truck and I just came from a truck show in Macungie. He gave the truck another once over and I could read his mind "show truck...where is all the polished chrome?" While he was looking I told him the truck was a private vehicle and not for hire. It is a hobby and I take it to shows. Finally he asked "Do you get trophys or prize money at these shows?" I was actually impressed he knew the meaning of the exemption. I told him "no sir, it is for fun". Another "are you f'in' crazy" look and then he said "have a good day" and turned and walked away. Whew...2 puckers in one day...I just hope my shorts aren't stained. My "aw shit" came in Breezewood. I was sitting at a signal light waiting for what seemed like an eternity for it to change to green. I spied a good Diesel fuel price and decided to make a right turn and get fuel. Well I thought I had enough room to make the turn. As I was turning, I "kissed" the curb with my right rear trailer tire. Oh well, it could have been worse, just my feelings were hurt along with a scuffed side wall. Otherwise an uneventful return trip from a great weekend at Macungie.

I always say...know where you are going before you turn on the GPS or as a friend calls it "bitch in the box". Leslie - were you cruisin' for Winfall Wimmin?

David - missed seeing you at Macungie. Did you have "orange" on the back of your truck? If so, need I say any more?....

Hey, Vision386 made it!

Thanks OD...missed you at Macungie.

Happy Birthday

Another great show!!! If you were not here you missed seeing over 600 vehicles and a lot of nice people. The weather started out rainy on Thursday but Friday and Saturday were gorgeous. Thanks to Doug and the ATCA staff for organizining and executing a great show (the Friday night potluck was awesome too). There were over 30 BMT members present for the noon photo but a few were missing (I will not mention any names). Thanks also to DCR (Denny and Ruth Ann) for the great dessert social. Actually the dessert was not very good so Leversole, fxfymn, and I had to eat extra portions just to save others (JUST KIDDING!!!!!). I am sure many on here will post pics for those who could not attend. I hope everyone has a safe trip home.

Great day on Friday! Weather was beautiful and more of the same forecast for Saturday. The grounds are drying nicely. I met alot of BMT members on Friday. Friday night dinner was GREAT! Jay (fixit4162) and Randy (1958FWD) were the big lottery winners, well maybe their wifes were. I am going to spend most of Saturday taking pics of trucks. Don't forget....BMT group picture at 12Noon at Watt's tent and DCR's coach at 2PM (parked near the Walnut street entrance (south end where the shuttle busses are located). P.S. Denny (Ruth Ann) - slept in until 5:30A!

I just go to the website.... www.mcmaster.com

You know the rule....PICTURES!!

My maiden voyage to Macungie... The trailer makes a completely different driving experience with the MH - for the good. No more "slap" in the back, no more shift lever spasms or jumping out-of-gear, and no more "skipping" sideways when hitting a bump. I could still feel the bumps, 1st one front axle, 2nd one rear axle, then nothing. I tried to watch the trailer and it never bounced nor could I feel any bumps or even know the trailer was back there. Of course the engine worked a little harder to pull the extra load but other than that it runs and pulls great. I was able to run 65-70 mph when the pavement was dry. My only concern is stopping suddenly on wet pavement but I hope I never have to find out. I checked my trailer "cargo" (a plastic storage chest) and it hardly moved. It is different than pulling a trailer with a pickup or SUV...you can feel every move of the trailer. Unless I drive less then 20 miles, I am NEVER going to bobtail again.

Welcome to the forum We like pics!

Most of you have seen my MH612 but here is a pic from Macungie.

I can vouch for the TK food. Doug has us sit in the back so we would not be tempted by see the "scenery". When it was my turn to order I asked for the "girl on the menu" but was refused. Maybe the waitress thought I could not afford the girl. Enjoyed meeting Vlad, his son, and FWD's wife and son "small". Thanks Randy for arranging the dinner and the transportation.

Not a fan of black but this one looks great! Nice work!

Dave, Vinny is a young whipper snapper and has excellent eyesight. Not like us old duffers. Vinny - remember to "quit" before you need glasses.

LOCK UP THE WOMEN AND KIDS.....farmer is in town! As Randy (FWD) stated I am in the hotel and thought I would check BMT before driving to Macungie. It rained an inch at the home farm this morning. I waited until 8a to leave and did not have any rain the whole drive. The turnpike was wet in spots but no falling moisture. I will write more about my trip in my Great Dane Trailer thread. But in a nutshell.... I am in agreement with Carl - I don't want to tear up the grounds and also not anxious about cleaning mud off my truck/trailer. P.S. Denny - you and I will have a little chat about sideways pics. I thought you owned a U model motorhome and it fell on its left side.

Yuck! 2-3 inches of rain predicted for Thursday. I am going to make my way to Macungie later this morning but will likely "hole up" in the hotel this afternoon. I will do a "driveby" on Friday and if the show grounds is "mud" then back to the hotel. I don't have the time and resources to clean mud from my truck/trailer. Let's hope the forecasters are wrong.

Looks good! I wish I had the talent, time, and resources to do that quality of work.

I am with you Denny. I don't want to be sliding around in the mud.

7:30!!! Heck I am ready for bed. I need all the beauty sleep I can get. On second thought, what the hay....I am too far gone now for help! Is anyone staying at the Hawthorne Suites in Fogelsville or a hotel near that is planning to attend the TK outing? I need a ride. Carl (fxfymn) is not coming until Friday.

I am going to undertake the maiden voyage. Hopefully I can get there before the monsoon. BTW, Carl (fxfymn) is not coming on Thursday so I will need a ride from the show to my hotel in Fogelsville, to TKs Thursday night, and back again on Friday morning. Or should I just sit out the storm on Thursday in the hotel parking lot and show up on Friday. I am thinking if I can get in early Thursday perhaps the grounds will be okay. I remember the truck/trailer area was on higher ground. Anyone local know how quickly the grounds turn to muck?

We be truckin' PA green stamp from Breezywood to Harrisbug to I-81 to I78 to Fogelsville. Thanks everyone for the update!