1958 F.W.D.

You sounded just like Vinny but without the slobber

YUP. That's the one. I have a source of new old stock knobs. Might even have or be able to get the knob for the Ross relief valve too. I will post the name and contact number later today, don't have it in front of me right now.

Well shoot there's your problem right there!!!!

Vinny you and Papa should start looking around now for an antique trailer to hitch up to the U- because those things are about the worst bobtailing rigs on the face of god's green earth!!!!!

They cant find one. He messaged me asking about a USA passenger side tank- I said "yeah should be able to find one...." But then we started chatting and I said "wait a minute, are we sure a USA passenger side tank is the same as an Aussie driver side tank?" Thats why we're asking. If they are one in the same I will try to find him a USA passenger side tank.

Yes.

I can get him the black plastic "twist to lock" knobs- new old stock even......Just want to see a pic from him to double check before I waste anyone's time. The relief valve handle I dont know about that but may have a line on that too from the same source.

Hooters vs. TK: I ask the masses....Does it really matter???

Matt, have a question from a friend down in Australia who is asking a question for his Mate who is restoring an R-Model (right-hand drive mind you!!!) He wants to switch from the square step-side fuel tanks to the round ones. Would the (USA) Passenger side step/fuel tank be the same as an Aussie (driver) side tank or are they unique??? Where would one find one?? Do you know of any right-hand drive Mack parts sources??? Any help/advice is appreciated!

This is what happens when you piss me and my boys (and girls) off.....This pus-bag in this R-Model portable gas station cut me off one night and then gave me the finger- so me and my boys said "Yeah we can't allow you to disrespect us in such fashion." That's me in the mohawk in my younger days. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmf-HCCZYOg

This is why bulkhead-mounted automatic belt-fed weapons should be legal for me.

Ultimately when you do go to reset the wheels on the rims, you will scratch something somewhere somehow- it's unavoidable. Just accept it as one accepts the fact that the income tide will destroy the sandcastle you just worked on for three hours. When your paint guy mixes up your paint, always always always have him (or her....) mix up some extra for you to put into a quart AND a gallon can BUT WITHOUT THE HARDENER!!!! Have him throw in the additive that keeps paint without hardener fresh (think "Sta-Bil" for paint without hardener in it....I cant remember what the product is called.....) Get a quart for small touch ups and a gallon for bigger touch ups. Dont forget to get the hardener from the guy who mixes the paint for you.

My source may have both, post a pic of one of your other discharge handles and knob to confirm my suspicion.

Uses a set screw to fasten to the valve handle....I think I have a source for you, but post a picture here just to make sure.

Oh and I would do two or three rows of E-Track right up the length of the trailer walls, in between the wood slats, and smash-riveted to the posts (not pop riveted.) Lots of work but well worth it.

Ken I have never loaded anything wheeled into a van before...But its not impossible. If it were me, I would either pull or back it in, with the heavier end tires/wheels butted up against the rise for the forward deck. Then I would put it in gear and set the brake of course, and then use the E-Track bars placed against the front of the tractor, with blankets or something for padding. Then maybe a few E-Track straps placed strategically for additional tie-down. Now I see why you would want floor-mounted. I know E-Track straps are strong but personally knowing what I know from towing I would want to chain down anything with wheels- hence a flatbed. But thats me....

I was talking about wall-mounted. As Vision said, you can use E-Track bars (think load locks for E-Track) and create a second deck over floor-loaded freight, as long as its not too high and drastically changes the trailer's COG........Jevic did it wall-mounted for this very purpose. Was great for lightweight freight and theoretically if you did it right could double the usable space in the trailer. I only saw floor mounted E-Track once and it was counter-sunk in a "trench" in the floor.

The black oval knob?

I took the Mistress to a firetruck show today just west of Allentown Pa. It was pretty hot out and I forgot to check the coolant before I left, plus I had to get fuel so I pulled over at this place off I-78 at the Lehigh Street exit. These nice ladies (said they were from Winfall) were working in the establishment and offered to hold down my running board for a few minutes and keep an eye on "SMALL" while I checked the water in the radiator. They said they were working their way through Nun College. Asked me for a ride but I told them I didn't have time and to watch out for a guy that should be along shortly who would take them right back to Winfall.

Ken when I worked in the trailer shop at Jevic, we used E-Track exclusively that was huck bolted to the main pillars and then riveted (true bash and smash rivets, not pop rivets) to each and every stud. If you do it right they become bombproof, and in fact even contribute to the overall strength of the trailer infrastructure itself.

Hair pie, of course!

Vlad departs for home this afternoon out of Kennedy Airport.

Elmo knows what happens if he talks........

I saw on my facebook that today is Randy P's bday. So if he happens to see this, have a good one buddy!!!! I will send him a facebook message and tell him that everyone on here is thinking about him and we are all sending good thoughts and prayers his way.

What the hell? No pictures of photoshopped errr ahh I mean Winfall Wimmin? I want my money back!