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I am a firm believer in fuel additives.  In my previous life I spent many a day running field tests to develop and evaluate Diesel fuel additives.  I always use Stanadyne Performance Formula in my Diesel powered vehicles/equipment.  Stanadyne recently sold the additive business to Alliant Power.  The same product is now called Ultraguard.  I buy mine from eBay but you may have a local fuel distributor that handles this product.  An alternative is Power Service brand that is available at Wally World and most truck stops.  Some fuel distributors offer a "premium" Diesel fuel with additives.  Get the details from them on what additive package they use and specs.

Yardo...

Is there going to be a "training/tutoring session" at the Nunnery on Friday night?

BTW, I heard "mother Volvo" dictated the date for Trucktoberfest.  Luckily the weather is forecast to be nice (keeping my fingers crossed).  Roll Hauler goes into hibernation on Sunday.

I was raised on a farm and had to learn how to back not only 2 wheeled equipment but also 4 wheeled equipment using a tractor without power steering.  Try backing a 2 wheeled baler with a 4 wheel wagon attached around a corner.  Liken that to a truck with doubles.

Another BMT member I missed mentioning is maint1.  Saw Dave several times each day so I don't know how I forgot him.

49 minutes ago, Brocky said:

How is Vinny doing?? We have not heard much from him lately.

Vinny is busy "working" on a farm and I forget where else.  He said still working on the U when he has time.  He did not mention anything about "girls" but I have my doubts!  

I knew I missed a BMT member...the Vinster.  Yes Vinny was there scoping out those U models.

Great show!  Other than a few sprinkles on Friday evening (enough to crap up the roads) the weather cooperated.  About time since the past two (2) years were a "wash out".

Lots of trucks.  I heard 128 were registered but there were several others that were not registered (I will not mention any names).

Nice turnout of BMTers...Barry, Freightrain, FWD, Doug M, Baby Mack, Alex G, Dave I, Back in Black, JT, Underdog, yarnall, Firemack, and I am sure I missed someone.  There were likely other BMTers lurking around.  Al did his infamous burnout on Saturday afternoon.

I left early Saturday evening to drive back to the farm to beat the rain, an uneventful but somewhat expensive trip ($32.50 on the PA green stamp).  Apology to Larry for letting you "hang" by yourself on Saturday evening.  Hopefully you got a good night's sleep without the neighbor's blaring TV.

Although I been to Gerhart's many times, I use my Garmin to track miles and do program destinations for the "health of it".  But from PA green stamp....Route 72 north to Route 322 east to Route 501 south to Newport Road.  Turn left at Shittz (second light south of 322), go to next light which is Brunnerville Road, turn left, and go about 1 mile north.  Simple!  About the only things Google is good for are SEARCH and visual maps.

Larry - Google knew it was your first visit to the Lancaster area so it wanted to give you the grand tour.  You were likely places some of locals never been.  But bottom line is you made it SAFELY!  Enjoy the show, weather is looking good (short of some showers last night).

Yesterday I cleaned the bugs off the windshield, today I get to clean the "road crap" off the back of the cab from bobtailing in the rain.

Carl,

Happy Birthday and many more.  Enjoy your day!

Trucktoberfest show is open to the public (at least it was in the past) so if you just want to come and see the trucks, nothing stopping you.  Just bring your own sammich.  The spaces are limited for trucks and same with the luncheon but do not know the selection criteria.  I thought it was first come first served.  Doug Maney at the Museum is the person to direct your concern.  In past years there were many empty seats (no shows?) at the luncheon.

8 hours ago, Freightrain said:

I'm moving to just come over Friday and get in some time early afternoon.   My friend in Carlisle has not called back and don't know what he has going on and if we could even meet up.   I have some transmission parts I need and figured I could just get them since I was over that way.  If that falls through, I might as well not drive over Thurs and just sit around by myself all evening.

Unless something changes I will be there Turdsday after lunch.  Let me know if you want someone to hang with on Turdsday evening.  I have not heard from anyone else that will be there on Turdsday.

18 hours ago, carlotpilot said:

what are the specific dates for this show

The show is actually Saturday October 7th but many will arrive on Friday afternoon and stay for the Food Fest on Friday night.  Saturday is the best day to be there.  If the weather is nice, lots of Macks.  So far the weather forecast looks good so should be a good turnout.

3 hours ago, alex g said:

Just booked a room at Rodeway as well. From what I could see it was closest place to stay near Gerharts. My daughter and I will be there Friday afternoon 

Rodeway is nothing special but it is clean and priced reasonable.  It is an old style motel where you park outside the door.  Ron (39 Baby Mack) and his wife have stayed there too.  The Rodeway does not have breakfast but Lititz Family Cupboard Restaurant on Newport Road (just west of Shittz/501 - near Gerhart's) is a good choice for breakfast on Saturday morning.  Looking forward to meeting you at Gerhart's.  Have a safe trip.

Planning to stop by Roger's on Thursday morning and drop the trailer.  Then suffit buffit at Oregon Farms and Rodeway check-in.  Anyone planning to be in town on Thursday?

8 hours ago, 41chevy said:

Hugh Hefner Memorial top this photo...

Notice they ALL are wearing pantyhose.  Those ladies know how to dress for the "boss".  Nothing better than a pair of female legs covered in pantyhose.  Just sayin'...

1 minute ago, Hobert62 said:

Thanks.   Newport rd comes out at the sheetz on 501 if I remember right

Yes, Shittz is on the corner west of Brunnerville Road.

2 minutes ago, Hobert62 said:

I've delivered to grocery stores in the area for years and can't say I  ever seen the place.    Can someone give me a general idea where the show is?

North of Lititz, PA on Brunnerville Road, about one (1) mile north of Newport Road (on the left as you are driving north).  Roger's house and shop sit back off the road about 100 years.  Do Google...910 Brunnerville Road; Lititz, PA.

Larry,

How much "power" do you need?  If you talk to Roger he will likely let you run a power cord from the shop for hookup.  Roger is a very nice and accommodating person!  However I can't speak for Roger.  An issue is if more than a few do the same thing, the circuits get overloaded.  Leversole did it one year and mike69mackman has a "favorite pole" he used.

Are you brining your race car?  If so, perhaps you and Black in Black can have dueling burnouts on Saturday afternoon.

See everyone there and travel safe.

2 minutes ago, Freightrain said:

I'll bring my Haulmark Hotel, so I hope they allow you to stay overnight on the grounds?

You need to park it on "hotel row" next to Tackaberry's coach.

On ‎9‎/‎24‎/‎2017 at 3:12 PM, other dog said:

You mean you are Jim Moore, or that you got to meet him? Because if you are Jim Moore, I think you met me too. If you were polishing on this truck

and some guy came by and said something like "wow, what a hood- i'd run over a four wheeler at every stop light if I had to drive that!" - that would have been me. And if you were the guy wiping on it you said something like "everything on this unit is extended!" But if it wasn't you, it must have been somebody else.

 

Jim said he has a "button to push" to add more horsepower.  Pittsburgh set up the engine and is pushing somewhere around 800.  N14 IIRC.

Mike,

Sorry about your accident but at least you are okay.  Saw an article in Overdrive.  Best of luck in whatever you choose.

Planning to be there on Thursday afternoon - 2 1/2 hours from the PA farm.  Lots of "stuffit buffits" in the area - so much food and so little time.  Advanced forecast is nice for Friday and Saturday.  Hope it holds.  The last two (2) years it was rainy and attendance was down.  If you never been to Gerhart's you need to attend.  Friday night is the "Mack Clam Bake".  And if you go away hungry it is your own fault.  I am staying at my usual spot...Rodeway Inn in Akron, PA.  Several food vendors will be on the grounds Saturday.  And the Brunnersville Fire Dept ladies bake the BEST pies. Not sure if I will return to the farm on Saturday evening or spend the night (to eat more food) and drive on Sunday morning.

On ‎9‎/‎24‎/‎2017 at 6:06 PM, other dog said:

...but this might have been the best looking thing there-

 

 

OD - I thought you crossed over to the "other" side and started taking pics of guy butts.

9 hours ago, fxfymn said:

Heads up if you need trailer tires.

I had a tire blow out on the trailer while returning from the Winchester show. Fortunately it happened in a good place and the TPM screamed at me right away, so I could find a safe place to change it out. They tires are six years old, so I guess it is right on schedule to fail.

Carl - Truck shows sure are hard on trailer tires!  Glad you are safe.

Les,

Happy Birthday and many more.  Enjoy your day!

Randy - thanks for the heads up.  I saw it listed a few weeks ago in the Lancaster Farming paper.

I stand by my original offer of $5K.

Currently I have my eye on something else.