farmer52

Damn!!!

I agree with Larry...lots of rust and bondo. VIN B753T3064. The auction is Saturday March 2nd. Trucks sell after the real estate (current agenda) - real estate sells at noon. The gas station is a frickin' museum that is for sure. Some B pics...

I grew up on a farm. Up every morning to feed the livestock, off to school, and then tend the livestock in the evening. Our "vacation" was a day trip so we could be back in time to do the evening chores. We had a B&W TV and could only get one station (if the wind was blowing in the right direction). And for "entertainment" the Sears and Robust, Monkey Wards, and Jacque Penney catalogs. Original phone was a party line with a real operator to place the call. Eventually the phone was "upgraded" to a dial tone and rotary dial. I was a senior in college when the first electronic calculator (HP35) was marketed and it was $595. Until then I used a slide rule. If I could turn back the clock it would be to 1970...MUSCLE CARS!!!! A Plymouth Cuda with a real 426ci HEMI was about $4000 loaded (not to mention Road Runner, GTX, Superbird, Charger, Challenger, GTS, Super Bee, R/T, Coronet, Boss 302, Mach I, Z28, SS, etc.). Oh and we had NO air conditioning in the summer. Does anyone remember using an outhouse? Did not have "indoor plumbing" until I was in high school.

Nice G!

Post it in the Wiki section

Only one way to find out if it will make the trip. BTW, I know of a pup trailer to hook on the back (at least it would be a few miles closer to PA).

I agree, nice one.

Welcome to BMT. Anxious to see your F762.

What picture? I don't see any pic.

Carl - good points. I too have used WD-40 to start engines. You have some lubrication and it is not as volatile. Ether is DRY and can easily score a cylinder or even break a ring due to its explosive nature. If I use ether, I crank the engine first to get some cylinder lubrication, then SPARINGLY "wave" the ether near the air cleaner inlet. I would recommend disconnecting the air intake hose at the engine. If the engine would "run away", you have the chance of the inlet hose and air cleaner leaking air. Also, I recommend a board or something solid to choke off the air to the engine. Don't try starting the engine without assistance. The more "warm bodies" the better. Good luck!

Welcome to BMT! What part of Utah?

Happy Birthday everyone!

As previous posts, good fuel and batteries. Rather than draining fuel tank, use a 5 gallon bucket and put the fuel pump inlet hose in the bucket. Check the dipstick for any evidence of water in the oil. Check coolant level too, if no coolant it may have leaked out or into the cylinders or crankcase. Also check air intake for rodent nest, etc. If everything checks okay, crank the engine with the fuel shutoff and build oil pressure. Then give it some fuel and hopefully it will start. Do not rev the engine but if it revs on its own, pull the fuel shutoff as the governor may be rusted (or block off the air inlet). If you use ether, use it VERY SPARINGLY (I don't like or use ether unless it is the last resort). I am sure others will have additional suggestions and experience.

Just looked at my MH...it has a welded steel axle. Any issues with a single axle 23K housing? Ya learn something everyday...now I can go back to sleep. Thanks!

Any pics of the used trucks? I checked McDevitt's website for used trucks and did not see any R or U listed. BTW, their used truck inventory is listed using Truck Paper.

Apparently an I-pad (I-phone or other new gadget) is NOT a good thing to have when it comes to pics. Just sayin'

Did anyone get the cereal number?

OD - I am a little disappointed. I thought you would have a "special" birthday greeting for Vinny!

OD - go for it....i am curious what your deviate creative mind has for striping.

When you get it finalized, post a pic. Also, you can design stripes for my MH.

Top one, blue with silver shadow.

And don't post them sideways or upside down!

True words from a "been there done that!". Mike - hope you are getting stronger each day.

Good luck!!