Popular Post Freightrain Posted August 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2013 Had a few days vacation and it was nice out. Took some time and showed the old dawg some loving. Clay barred the front fenders to smooth them out a bit. Put some Meguairs wax on it and some armor all on the tires. WOW, be look'n GOOD for the trip down to Mount Vernon tomorrow. No rain in the forecast so it should stay nice for the WHOLE trip!! It's been quite some time since I spent any time other then a quick squirt with a hose. Not an award winner, but pretty respectable for 53 yrs old.Now, if I could just get my yearly bath worked in my busy schedule?? 8 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastdiesel Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 That my friend is a handsome truck!! Why ya headed to my vernon tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Larry is that a APU in that box under the sleeper? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Lookin' good Larry!Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 That's not an APU. That is where the super secret "go fast" parts are kept for that racing FE. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Mount Vernon? Pacemakers dragway. We have a points race there tomorrow. UMTRnorth.com is the website for our group.APU?? almost. That is my new Onan 4K genset and fuel tank behind it.Buddy made the box and tank for me. I built a remote start switch for inside my trailer to operate it:top plug is a trailer 6 pin for remote start, next is 30 amp twist lok for main trailer power, lower plug is just duplex outlet for any other hookup I need. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastdiesel Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I want pics after tomorrow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 When the truck is all covered in bug guts??? LOL!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoClueJoe66 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Looks great Larry.... Have a good trip and good luck at the track buddy 1 Quote This message was brought to you by Hargraves Potted Meat Product. Chopped full of "Peckers & Lips" since 1933 - John Boy & Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Very nice! 4K will keep the lights on. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 My ol wagon is pretty popular. Gets its share of print> Here is an article they used it in a magazine: I collected a few magazines through the years with pics in it.Jim, I put a a/c unit on the roof of the trailer. Works pretty well. Keeps the edge off anyway. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Damn! almost forgot it was Saturday!.....................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rsb502 Posted August 18, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2013 Not being too mean but, I dont know anybody else that has a generator that makes more HP than the truck its mounted on, that may be a record! LOL 4 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Looking good.Don't worry about your bath, all eyes will be on the truck. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Not being too mean but, I dont know anybody else that has a generator that makes more HP than the truck its mounted on, that may be a record! LOLActually I back feed the genset to the alternator which boosts the power about 40% and really makes a scream'r out of it LOL!!!!Here's the strange thing. I put my annual jug of Power Service in the tanks this fill up(do it a few times a year). It really did make a power difference. On one of the longer grades, I didn't have to drop any gears. It pulled it in OD, which was strange as I usually can't.Had a "bad" day of racing. Nothing broken, just a bad first round. Lost it by .008 of a second> That really, really sucks. Have to say I did learn something and that is good information for the next time(hopefully won't make the same mistake twice). I was #2 in points, not sure if I held on or got passed up. We'll see. Next race is a double points event, so doing GOOD is a mandatory thing. Sure I'll have pics to post once our photog gets them posted to the site. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt0Jp7tdfnQ&list=UUG7tsiz6ywbDe4-26sfWJcQ 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt0Jp7tdfnQ&list=UUG7tsiz6ywbDe4-26sfWJcQMy Dad's '64 Country Squire had a 289 so it wasn't quite as fast and didn't sound nearly as cool. I like how the much of the stock interior is intact and in excellent condition. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted August 18, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2013 My country sedan was a 289 3/spd with OD originally. Only 70K miles on it. Very, very clean and original. I still have all the original interior(but carpet). Haven't cut the car up, as that is not my nature.Just after I bought it 1992:interior: after I put a 4spd in it(shifter showing)The floorboards are perfect, not a scratch of rust. People look inside and marvel how nice it actually is with no carpet hiding anything. 3 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Now I see what's in the trailer, very cool wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Where is the picture of that AC? Do you have duct to the sleeper? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 The a/c is on the trailer, not the truck. Typical Coleman unit. It is way too small for a 40ft trailer, but gets the job done enough. I thought of putting it on the roof of the bunk, but won't clear my garage opening. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The a/c is on the trailer, not the truck. Typical Coleman unit. It is way too small for a 40ft trailer, but gets the job done enough. I thought of putting it on the roof of the bunk, but won't clear my garage opening.had a 62 in the same condition, same color,same mileage sold it in 1990 still kickin myself in the ass,,,after 23 years...lol.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 since you got that genset do you have a place you could use a window unit? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 My country sedan was a 289 3/spd with OD originally. Only 70K miles on it. Very, very clean and original. I still have all the original interior(but carpet). Haven't cut the car up, as that is not my nature.Just after I bought it 1992:interior: after I put a 4spd in it(shifter showing)The floorboards are perfect, not a scratch of rust. People look inside and marvel how nice it actually is with no carpet hiding anything.Damn, that was a nice find! Kudo's (whatever they are) to you for keeping it as original as possible. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted August 19, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2013 One owner, man passed away, woman could not drive it due to being a stick shift. Had her BIL get it out and try to sell it. Sat for about a year, I knew about it(saw it plenty of times), but never stopped. Didn't want a wagon, wanted a 2dr. Finally ends up in town in the back lot of local car dealer(apparently friend of family). I stop and look and realize it is not a rust/bondo bucket and figure they want BIG money as that is why it never sold. Nope, they were asking $2500 but no takers since it was stick shift. I ended up giving $1800 and driving it home. Had the big white mudflap across the back, original 14" bias ply white wall tires and the seats all covered in clear vinyl. It was a really nice car, quiet as a mouse and road smooth as glass. Not now of course LOL!!I still have the drivers side visor covered in the vinyl(if you look at the video you can see it). The glove box had the original owners manual with warranty card filled out. I don't want to cut the car up anymore then I have. I still have all the interior but the carpet. 4 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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