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I would recommend getting your CDL as well. Part of the requirements include a pre-trip inspection that really make you understand what your truck is doing and if there are things that can make driving more dangerous . It will likely make you a better driver, and you will definately notice bad driving habits in others (try not to mention them to your significant other while they are driving!!). It isn't cheap, but the benefits outweigh the costs - especially if it keeps you out of an accident as you get used to scanning 14 seconds in front of your vehicle. I'm glad I got mine. Scott

Does anybody know of (or operating) a heavy haul service in Oregon/Washington area? I have been looking at a 1965 B-833SX that is begging to come home with me! The truck is located in western Oregon, need transport to eastern Washington. Size is a little awkward due to a lattice boom crane and weight is heavy (~38,000 !!). Thanks, Scott

Hi Packer, Yep, the boom is back in Wyoming. The troublesome part of that crystal ball is that it never forecasts when you might get caught with a $150k house that sells for $75k the week after the boom busts! Know the ATHS rep well, played football with his boys & played in his winch trucks on the weekends. Bob's a great guy. Thanks for taking a look, it will be interesting to see what kind of "other" repairs may have been made! Scott

Hi Packer, Any idea of the asking price? I'm going to be back down the old stomping grounds later this spring (Shoshoni, just don't blink when you are driving through!!). That bumper guard sure brings back some memories of the way trucks were set up 30 years ago when oil was booming in Wyoming... Scott

Paul, This is a great idea - even though I can't take advantage of your offer, I appreciate what you are doing! Our hobby is expensive enough and without real potential of financial payback. What you are doing is promoting the restoration of old trucks and should be applauded (and here is mine ). Thanks again for what you are doing, keep up the good work, and may the road always rise up to greet you! Scott Long live the !

Kevin, Do you have an idea of who might have sending units for this indication? There was a drilled hole in the oil pan for level indication, but all that is left is a sealed cover. Same situation for the radiator. I did an internet search for Water-Larm, but didn't come up with anything (of value). It would appear that the sensors had a normally open contact that would close upon warning condition and 12V dc would light up the bulb (no other electronics, etc found). Since the sending units aren't on the engine anymore, I'm not sure my assumptions on their operation are correct. Does anybody know what should be there? Thanks, Scott

Hi guys (and gals)! On my '64 B73S with a Cummins NH-250, there are a set of idiot lights on the instrument panel made by Water-Larm out of Portland, Oregon. Has anybody ever seen these before? There is an oil level light and a "water level-aerated coolant" light. It looks like the sending units were removed from the engine, but I'm curious about the company and/or usefulness of the indication. It would seem they either didn't work so well or caused enough problems that a previous owner removed the sending units. I am in the tear-down process on this truck and am wondering if I should try to resurrect the system or just run with an original style instrument panel? Thanks, Scott