Freightrain

I've been on the ATHS site for 10 yrs, got to know many of the people from coast to coast. I've stayed out of the politics and been pretty happy. The typical Mack slams are a day to day thing and I don't let it bother me. I can sling mud with the best of them. Most of the common posters there are super nice people, though sometimes posts can come across wrong(typical for any forum). I had a bad run in with Aaron a few years ago(really pissed me off and I signed off. Had many, many people email me asking to come back), but have since met him in South Bend and have no issue with him now. He can come across pretty rough and once you know that you just learn to accept it and that you are on the internet and you need to put your big boy pants on. I used to go to the ATHS site more as this site has always been A LOT slower for me to get on and negotiate(even with a new computer and good connection). I would not have been able to do what I have(on my truck) without the assistance I have gotten from the people on here or ATHS. I know the NEO chapter has many members that have issues with HQ and I wonder if this will stir the pot more? I don't think many of them are on the computer. I'm going to ride it out and see what transpires.

^^yup, mine was on drivers side, under the bag mount. Check this website: http://literature1.s...AM111_en-US.pdf Here's my rear bushing. The pin was beat to death, so I ended up welding the pin area and grinding it back to fit the bushing. It's ready to go back together:

The obvious is sometimes better left unsaid when you have a picture like that LOL!!!

http://www.heroism.org/class/1980/goetz.htm

That's the bad part, you can only "Fire" your gun in defense of your life. Any other use is a felony. Stupid crap, but it's the law. This is a typical scenario and needs to be addressed. After taking my CCW course I understand the fine line you have to walk when using a gun. The robber was not in "his" home, so that is one issue. He fired a weapon, that's another issue. The guy with the gun was outside and not in any immediate danger, that is an issue. It was for a good outcome, but you still have to follow the laws. Only on TV do you get to fire a warning shot. It sucks, and I hope he able to stay out of jail.

Grrr, I just bent my main box to make some room for the aux shifter I put in. Other then that it "WAS" original. You can see the warm marks where I made it straight instead of dog legged. The aux is original. Here is a bottom shot of what the main used to look like:

My tapered pins came out with a hammer. Took less effort then the pins in my '70 F100!!! (straight pins=heat an beat)

If you end up having two, keep me in mind also Rob.

Glenn, I was thinking that if I would do it, I would add an extra air tank with a one way valve to it.

Hmmm, got me thinking.................

I've heard the horror stories of air steering, but sometimes think I'd like to have some assistance on mine.

I always drool at projects like that. Just done to a "T" and perfect. Wish I owned something like that, but I use my stuff too much and would never stay that nice.

The BBC version is awesome. Love the "hill start" when the put Jeremys drums behind his truck and he crushes them. Then the do the same with a Piano! Then the burning inferno as they race around road course!! Great stuff. Ya, the American version just doesn't have the knack of the british blokes.

Very cool picture. Glad you can spend "together" time with them. I can remember my first ride in a "big truck": I was 10 yrs old and I've been a junkie ever since. I remember those twin white pearl shift handles and the wig wag!

Not an expert, but I would suppose it all depends on the leveling valve settings. Either have to measure and make sure they are equal or put air gauge on them and see if both axles read the same.

That style machine always scared me. Stick your arm out and get it clipped off by the loader arm!!!! Especially the smaller versions with open cab. Wondered what OSHA would think of something like that today? It would have to have a cage or laser screen to shut machine off if you stuck your arm out. That seat picture just goes to show..............a cat and dog CAN sleep together LOL!! Here ya go Sam.......I got it posted here for you

"Excuse me while I whip this out".................. "Man, I heard you was hung". "And they was right".

Pics!!! we want pics!

Ah so...............KInda wondered about that when I saw it. Wasn't thinking about a tilting cab. Also looks like a real bieotch to climb over getting in/out of the bunk! What I don't see is the TPV or the parking brakes.

Wow....that's one clean F model! Surely make someone a very nice truck. I see it still only has a hand brake in it. Wonder what the reserve is?

Well, you hit the muther load there. I've been in the screw/barrel repair business for 25 yrs(same place). I'm very familiar with most of that equipment in some way or other.

Ohhhhh, had another chance to go cruise today. Just over 40, no wind..................so I hopped on and put 10 miles on it after work. I pulled the muffler inserts out to see how loud it got. Not bad at all, nice deep rumble with those stock muffler casings. Likely leave it this way now?

Naw, not me. This one is still pretty stock, modified stock pipes just give it a nice rumble. Over time Ill likely tinker with it. 96 inch/6 spd. It is driving me nuts just looking at in the garage. Weather is very mild and if it stays dry and over 40 Ill get it out again

I'm just guessing, but since it's a California transfer, I'm guessing it doesn't see the "off road" that a typical East coast dump sees. Maybe not? Just thinking out loud.

I FINALLY got to take my new toy for a spin today. Got dark too quick to take a nice picture with it outside.