Freightrain

Well, I made more headway this weekend. Made up new rods............. Then I got the shifter machined and mounted. I cut the top off, then machined the shortened rod with a flat spot and threaded holes to be able to bolt a handle on... Then I got the rods bolted in.... Then I cut the floor panel for the shifter.... I got it all together this morning and took it for a short run. The new shifter was being a bit stiff, but I think that was from the transmission not being shifted in quite some time. As time went, it did loosen up and become easier to shift. I'm only using a piece of 3/4" conduit for a handle right now. Don't hold your breathe for a three handed shifting video LOL!!! It's going to take some time to get used to this get up.

Does look pretty solid. I'm trying to make heads/tails of what is parked next to it? Old White?

Fairmont made "speeders", so I'm guessing that is the backround of the sticker.

I put regular plates on my B originally. When I went to go to Syracuse for the ATHS convention it was going to cost $500 in temp fuel tags to make the trip!!! DOH!! I quickly went down to DMV and got historical tags for it. Yes, they griped about it, but there was no rules that said I couldn't. They just never saw anyone try it. They threatened me that I better NOT be using it commercially. Ya, whatever............I just smiled and said "No problem". I drive mine anywhere, anytime. Been three states away for the last 10 yrs without issue and I pull my race car trailer with it.

ugh..........groan................... There's 3 minutes of my life I'll NEVER get back..........................................................

Good lookin U model!

Does it have juice brakes? Did you try releasing pressure from the bleeding screw on the wheel cylinder? Might not really help, but there again? How's the emergency brake? It might be too tight also? Likely just rusted together,but if you can unload any pressure on the pads it might release??? Just a thought.

I got one on the left. Pretty handy reading.

Very cool!

I'm thinking she just mighta had a "tight" throat and wasn't able to get it all down in one shot??? Just think'n out loud.............

The truck was junk. The dash was hanging loose it was hit that hard. Only thing not hurt was tailgate.

Bill, use Photobucket to post pictures. Just copy/paste the "img" link that PB gives each picture. Like this.... My '95 after I got clobbered by a minivan going 45 mph. I "almost" made it across the intersection when she got me. She never saw HER red light and never hit the brakes. I never saw her coming as there was traffic sitting at the light(like they were suppose to). Dam, I miss that truck. It was shiny like a new penny.

LOL!! I Love it. Toby does come up with some cute stuff. Throw in all the "famous" people and it's a good video.

Welcome aboard!

Just like those oil field truck pictures you see!!! Yee Haw!!!!!

I've got the original tank mount parts(like ajt posted) from the rear of my B(don't need them). Or are you looking to hang them off the side of the frame?

Shortening it would be easier just sliding tandems forward and cutting off extra. I would not like a dumptruck that has been cut in the middle. Too much flexing in that application and I can see cracks in the near future. Drilling a few dozen holes isn't that big of deal.

Any local truck stealership will have DOT hose and fittings. I just bought some 1/2" and fittings at my local truck equipment supplier last week. Don't recall pricing as I bought a bunch of stuff. Most fittings are a few bucks each and hose is likely at least $1/ft.

Bet that went BANG!

I got home just in time to leave for dinner party at Hog Heaven(local Ford club meets for dinner about once a month). Well, can't say I wanted much to eat after the outstanding buffet we munched on all day!!!! That peanut butter fudge was........................AWESOME!!! A spring show sound good! At least this winter I'm not cutting the truck up into multiple pieces!

Ok, here is some teaser shots of the crowd at Dennys place. In rain before lunch....... Then afternoon when the sun broke out... I'm sure Ken has alot better selection, I just snapped a few off quickly.

Had a great time. Thanks to Denny and his wife for the warm hospitality. Cant wait for next year! Imagine the horror as all those trucks turned down a road with a sign stating "No Trucks Allowed"?

Those couple trucks are Jerry Howard of southern Ohio. He's got a boat load of trucks, including that 350" wheelbase black Autocar that I'm sure you've seen in the Showtime. He also owns El Turbo.

Not bad!

I got it marked down for next week. B model or not, I got plans to be there.