1958 F.W.D.

6 or 8 years ago, I bought 2 books about FWD Brand trucks authored by a gentleman by the name of Robert Gabrick. I enjoyed them so much that I sent an email to the publisher, explaining that I really enjoyed the books and to please relay to the Author that if he were to ever find himself in the Philadelphia area to please look me up as I would enjoy buying him lunch. 2 weeks later he called me, and we spent an hour plus on the phone. Since then, he has become close friends with both myself and my father. Bob calls Somerset, Wisconsin home but he spends a tremendous amount of time in the Philadelphia area; and therefore the three of us occasionally find ourselves getting into mischief together. Bob recently completed his thirteenth book about trucks "An Illustrated history of the American Delivery Truck." He spent several years, and traveled extensively across the United States to research the collections of several museums and archives to find the material to write this book. Hundreds of hours and thousands of miles. So imagine my humbleness when Bob told me a few weeks ago that book #13 was dedicated to my father Sam Yardumian and myself. Words could not relay the feeling of the lump in my throat when he told me on the phone. The intention was to annouce this at the Friends of Autocar meeting last weekend, but Dad and I had to cancel at the last minute to attend a funeral. So Bob whipped them out today when we saw him at Trucktoberfest, and Dad was speechless for one of the few times in his life. You know you love a hobby when a guy dedicates something he worked on for a whole boatload of time to you and your father.

I took about 100-200 pictures, of damn near every truck there. I will upload into my flickr account and then post a link in here, but it's gonna have to wait a couple of days. Extra Small's baptism is tomorrow.

Admit nothing. Deny everything. Demand proof. (besides, she told me she was 18......)

Check out youtube for some good videos on operating two-stick trannies.

A jar? That's all? Shouldn't it be more like a 55 gallon drum? (or two?)

Ok, if I did this right: -Denny + 1 -Maddog + 1 -Ken + 1 -Ron + 1 Countryboy + 1 Leon and Rene Me = 13 total. The reservation has been made for the Fogelsville Inn/Hotel for Friday Night Sept 26, 2014 at 7:00pm EST, under the name "Abe Froman, the Sausage King of Chicago." I will plan on getting there around 6:30. If anyone needs a ride or wants to join in but you didn't respond here, call me on my cell phone and I will call them and add you into the count. My cell is 484-239-4435. Just kidding. They are under the name "Peterbilts Suck." Just kidding again. Made under the name "Randy." For real this time.

Doug is getting horny guys..........

I was gonna say call Mack mhe9 but he's on the ball tonight....LOL

Hatcity will post the video of Vinny in 5...4...3...2.......

So far I these folks appear to be a solid "YES" -Ken and Mrs. Ken -Ron and Mrs. Ron -Leon and Rene (our esteemed friends from the Netherlands) -Countryboy and Mrs. Countryboy -Myself How about Denny and Mrs. Denny and Maddog and Mrs. Maddog?? Did I forget any others? Any add-ons?

It seems that the masses are calling for the Fogelsville Inn as it appears that the bulk of you will all be staying in the hotels right there within walking distance. How does 7:00pm grab you all? I will call them Wednesday night and make the reservation- I think they accept them.....I hope??? If anyone is not staying there and you don't want to bobtail, gimme a call, I could probably come get you. I have room for several depending on which vehicle I take and if I can get SWMBO to straighten up her van a bit. Gearhead- remember that you will not need a rental car as the Mack Museum is right there next to Queen City Airport. You can park the Agusta 109C and walk over to the fence and hop it.

If memory serves correctly the Magirus stick was completely removed and replaced with a Grove stick.

What doesnt she want?

My kids on the box of Wheaties, wife on a milk carton and my girlfriend in the centerfold of playboy?

How long has it been sitting? Did you happen to leave gas in it???

Sorry we missed everyone today. Hope to see you all at Trucktoberfest next week!!!

Did I read that the guy is located in Delaware? Gimme an address. I'll have some "Business Associates" from South Philadelphia go for a drive in the Country. Tell them to go check out the Pumkin Chunkin' contests down there......Maybe something a little more than pumpkins will go chunkin..........

For those of you who may not be aware, the John Haines/Hoppenville Show's date has CHANGED from 10/18 to 10/25 This has been absolutely confirmed by an email and flyer sent out by John Haines's show staff.

Nasty shit. One of the most costliest (in terms of dollar loss and human life- three firefighters) high-rise building fires in history was caused by linseed-soaked rags left behind by a painting crew. One Meridian Plaza, Philadelphia Pa. February 23, 1991.

Joe come to Trucktoberfest in Allentown next weekend and you'll probably see it!!!

You just missed a cherry one Albert- about this time last year one of the resort towns down at the New Jersey Shore sold one, was in real good shape too, it was refurbed in the 1990's. They used it as a boardwalk rig because of the short wheelbase. A local buff/collector got it and I heard he paid less than 3K for it. 237 and a 5 speed.

FDNY had 5 of these. They were special ordered as a test to evaluate the crew cabs. The wheelbase later disqualified the idea of any future purchases. St Louis as well as Newark NJ and a few other cities and many, many small towns ran standard 2-door cab R-Model pumpers.

Gentlemen (And 39 Babymack) I am afraid that I have to back out of the Friends of Autocar Banquet. A friend, member of a neighboring fire department, and fellow antique firetruck enthusiast (also a member of SPAAMFAA) passed away and the funeral is on Saturday. We will be rendering honors in a semi-formal fire department funeral. Please try to behave in my absence. Mike the only thing that scares me about Autocar guys is the foul stench when standing downwind of them.

The Tender is owned by a collector by the name of Hewy Wick, out in the LA Area. He comes in here occasionally. He did a full restoration and it is regularly seen on the muster and parade circuit in the LA Area.

SOMEONE Needs to get the Super Pumper- it needs a full mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The engine in the tractor is blown and removed, and the pump engine is reported to be in poor health. The guy that has it is basically in a "holding pattern" due to having no money. But he does have it stored in a weathertight pole barn. It's going to take a TON of money- I have heard at least $100K alone to rebuild the Napier-Deltic engine.