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Found this on one of my wonders on the highways and by-ways of Wyoming. It's an old Dodge COE. Title is good (I think)!! We'll see! Deal is in the works. Just haven't come up with the right trade stuff yet!! Packer

Here's a pic of my 1947 Fire Rescue Model 45. Paid MUCH less but had to haul it about 800 miles home. Still had less then $3,000.00 in it. I'm thinking that I've got a bit of a rare truck. Sold a 1943 Dodge pumper for $3,500.00 and thought it was a good deal both ways. There's a nickles' worth!!! Packer

I'll get a close-up of the 'Cat in the next week or two. It do look good!! Packer

I can't remember who makes them, but the filters I used/seen were on large industrial (Cat, Ingersoll, etc) engines. The reason was to remove carbon chunks from the oil. The only 'filter' was a paper liner than was put on the inner, outside of the filter. Just made it easier to clean the housing. Would I put them on a truck? Nope. Packer

I think that for spring brakes, the hook-up is the easiest Some to the other valves are much meaner to plumb!! 1) Run a line from the air tank to the park brake valve. 2) From the park valve to a quick-release valve. 3) Tee the Quick-release valve to the outer (spring) chambers. 4) You're done!! The park brake is a stand-alone valve and should not be hooked to any other systems. It should operate with-out any other accessories or air equipment attached. If the pressure drops and sets the brakes, you want to know that there was nothing in the park brake system to drain down the air. When installed, there will be a check valve in the air intake to the tank. Again to keep air in the park brake system to get the truck off the road. Using shop air, the park (yellow) valve, then the quick release valve, then the spring brake cans, you can set the system up at the back of the truck or on the bench, and make sure every thing works before bolting it in. Packer

Finally got some pics of those Superliners!! Makes my mouth water!!! The KW is Mike and Kelly Osbornes' show truck. Early 1940's. VERY NICE!!! Packer

I looked a bit but couldn't find a place or state!! Let me know where, and if at all possible, I'll take some cash and a look!! I need another 'B' like a poke in the eye but I could use a 'Sleeper B'!! Packer

I just had the emergency brake shoes done. My shoes were used up and the brakes were paper thin. The local truck drive train shop (Six States Dist. [307]382-6894) sent the showes out and gave me back a good set of shoes and new linings. These guys are pretty sharp and might give you some info to get a part number. Long ways to go but I've got some parts in NY and will be glad to get them!! (Thanks Paul!!!) Packer

Just got off the phone with Mike Osborne and his engine has a crank issue. That's why he is looking for another engine. Paul Van Scott thinks he may have one also. I'll pass the info along to Mike. I'm just using the BMT forum to chase one down for him. He gets to make the big, but informed, decision. He grabs me as a BMT kinda guy, but haven't got him into the system yet. Thanks for the input!!! Packer

Hey thanks!!! I'm doing the leg work here to help the guy out and any help is great!! Don't know where he might be going but he really wants a 711 back in the truck. The quote was something like "That's what was in it and that's what I want to put back". Packer

Just met what will be the president of the Wyoming chapter of ATHS! His name is Mike Osborne and he is looking for a 711 engine for his 'B' project truck. Are they out there? And are they close? Or not so close!!!! laffin Be good if he could round one up and I thought I would check out the BMT site for him. I'll see him next week-end and it would be good to have some info to make him smile!!! He is driving a Mack Super as his daily driver hauling drilling supplies. And it looks GOOD!!!! Got the V-8 at near 800 horse I was told and the man is most pleased with his Mack. And well should he! Wish I had my camera so I could post a picture! I'll get one next week-end and get it posted ASAP. Packer

I've done ALOT of work on 335's!! A 335 with an after cooler became a 350. BULLHUSK was right on about the bottom end. Bearings at 250,000 miles!!! A pan gasket, a torque wrench and a set of bearings and about 3-4 hours and the job was done. The old VT-50 turbos were only good for about 125,000 miles then they were due for a rebuild. Good time to rebuild the Jakes!! Then at about 450-500,000 miles, a set of pistons and sleeves. The BIG weak spot was the old water pump. While you're in the prosess of swapping things around, just as well replace the water pump and belts. I've got a 335 in my RL700L (with Jakes) and it runs like a top!! I worked at Mack Truck in SLC, UT but most of my work was on Cummins engines.in Macks. I like them real well. Packer

Yes!! Got the same inside measurement, and clamps will fit. Those wheels should be 8 1/4 inch. 6 3/4 inch for 8.-9.00 X 22.5 7 1/2 inch for 9.-10.00 X 22.5 8 1/4 for 10.-11.00 X 22.5 Learned the hard way about Dayton wheels. Here in the west, Daytons are hard to get and after rounding up both new and used, I'm 'THE MAN' in Wyoming!! LMAO Packer

The simplest is: Air tank to park brake valve to quick release valve to outer can on spring brakes. The Bendix place is by far THE place to go! I've down loaded it and have it in a ring binder for quick referance!! GOOD stuff!!! Packer

I think I've got it!!! Like I stated, 'R' models are rare and I've never had a chance to compare hoods. That may be why I'm not a Guru or a "Know-it-all" But I can be trained! Packer

You guys have better eyes than I do!!! Hood looks the same as my RL700L??? Since I have only one to look at and "R" models are rare out here, please point out the differance. Packer

No. The valve on the column is for trailer brakes only. Before engine brakes were invented, the prosess of going down hill was a whole differant world!!! Gear WAY down and set about 5 pounds of air all the way around and ease down the hill. (Here in the west, that could be several miles of 5-7% grade) The only time the trailer brake was used was in case the tractor brakes were smoking and the trailer brakes were not. Then you would use the trailer brakes only for a bit until the tractor brakes cooled down, or the stop a jackknife on slick, snowy roads. The proportioning valve was only for running empty, and the foot valve was used in the normal way to stop the truck. DOT would frown (and I do mean FROWN) on the use of one now. However, if you find your way clear to part with it, send it to Wyoming!!! I know a guy that could use it!!! Packer

Back to the question of the front brake control: I have a flipper switch that reads Slippery/Dryroads. I have seen a control valve like the one in the pictue!! It was mounted on the floorboards of a 1957 B-63. The purpose of THAT valve was to adjust applied air the the trailer brakes. When running empty, the trailer brakes were tuned down so that the trailer brakes never locked up and skidded the tires. It would be a big no-no now, but at the time, was used to keep the trailer tires round and with-out flat spots. When loaded, the valve was turned back up and down the road you went!! Packer

I don't think you've seen my 1942 "EE"!! But you're right - - - Rust is a color!!! Packer

Paint????? laffin Packer

For us an "East Coast Turn-around" was something you hide in a small bottle and put somewhere the Police wouldn't look. When you were on the road and need to be somewhere a a time that sleep was not an option - - - you gulped down a little pill (Or two) and went back to truckin,> Also went by "Uncle Ben, Benny, dehidred-sleep-in-pill-form, other driver, etc. Never good but sometimes nessary. That part of truckin' I don't miss. Packer

Hey Bigen, If you get through again, let me know!! Been gone for two weeks and just got back in the system. I ran from SLC to Globe/Miami about once a month. Hauled salt to the refineries for their water softening systems. They called it electro-winning as I remember. Right there where you dump the anodide/cathodide stuff. There was a hill marked 10% with a cattle guard about half way up. You had to back off at the cattle guard or spin your wheels! Ran that hill in 1st/direct with a 4 X 4 and just eased up the hill then set the Jake and about 2nd/over on the down side. Real truckin'!!!!! Packer

So many trucks - - - So little money!!! Packer

Daily runner in Colorado. $3,500.00 Packer

For truck shows and such, you might try a historical or antique plate. "Not For Hire" and "Privite Carrage" or even "Recreational Vehicle" lettering on truck might be the thing. Packer