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  1. mechohaulic
    years back i went to a few of the local hit/miss shows. bought some of my two-wheel walk behind tractors there.part of the 50/60 collection i had. the people there were always the best .it wasn't about the money as much as it was the getting together on common subject matter.
  2. mechohaulic
    mine were ALWAYS clean and almost shiny; the constant coat of wax dulled the shine. and if someone thought they were for show :: just try and touch them ; I will SHOW you do not touch. alot of times someone would walk over and start the finger tip going to check "is that wax?" I stopped them fast.
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    my snap-on boxes were like those. i go to the farm where they are located now. I ALWAYS had a coat of wax on them == no more . now it's dust , dirt and sh-t all over them.
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    always had a major interest in tools and toys. have been regrouping stuff past few weeks due to possibility of another move . found many specialty tools that brought back days of old memories when the tools were new. the old farm shows had many of the unusual tools of early farm life that most today have no idea of what the tools were used for
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    my snap on top /bottom set I gave away (with tools) 11drawer bottom ? and 8 drawer top ? excellent condition. . all I have left is a mac rollaway/ 3 section middle/ top chest with side compartment . from '75 red with full pinstriping. a snap -on small roll around (4 drawer?) . john deere carryon - for back of truck type. will try the picture idea.
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    I've been laughing about that ALL day. have to be good tonight and not go off topic like i did yesterday LOL
  7. mechohaulic
    I can't remember the gauge lay out ; does it have the round (4-5in ) with 4 smaller indicators == fuel/ water temp/charging ? when converting would the amp gauge read backwards ?
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    a nice toolbox to be cremated in with a lock on it so no one can dump the ashes and use an air hose to clean out the "dust" LOL😄
  9. mechohaulic
    reading the specs closer ; seeing the sliding 5th wheel and wet line hoses with specs saying all the options(cummins); I'd say Mark T your closer. the welded on hubdometer to axle cap brings back the memories. did a lot of them to O&G trucks when they were new back "72
  10. mechohaulic
    one thought to keep in mind; if you find a single axle dump : 1- check to see if it was a tractor converted to dump{ might have holes in the rails where a 5th wheel was mounted)'a road tractor may have a different ratio rear set up for strictly road use. 2 -road tractor transmission may not work for your purpose. as a hobbyist trying to duplicate a previous truck won't make much difference. just expressing thoughts which might go unnoticed .
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    not knowing the options that were chosen; I'll say that beautiful piece of machinery out the door price was $15, 725.32
  12. mechohaulic
    as was written in first text;; he's a hobbyist , there are many ways all of which have been explained here to get back the B42 single axle he once had. would take a decent shop set up to convert a tandem to single axle. with time and $$$$$ anything can be done. always easier to shorten one . I did a ford long wheelbase box , made it into a short base dump. as with all forums hopefully updates will follow.
  13. mechohaulic
    sorry was my fault ;; i'm old can't remember long term conversations much .☺️🙃
  14. mechohaulic
    it would be much easier to find a descent B model single axle tractor = remove 5th wheel add a dump body. if a dump truck is what you are aiming for. to make a single axle from twin- screw challenging. B42 - gas job. I had a '49 EE dump with plow. lots of fun plowing snow. regrettably I let that go.
  15. mechohaulic
    a person's idea of "yard art" can be a wide spectrum. a fire job can get a quick spray can overhaul and not be a priority for a theft . still look good
  16. mechohaulic
    once again we see the same situation; no matter what the time of post ; answers are given to a problem but replies are never returned for others to learn the cause. I would go with the post regarding the o-rings in range valve
  17. mechohaulic
    wife wants to know why i'm coughing sooo much. I can't give any more likes .hope others aren't getting upset . my "237" vs 427 is running erratic.
  18. mechohaulic
    and now i see this guy with an air hose and toolbox with all this dust flying. LOL
  19. mechohaulic
    LMAO now stop that!! 😂 laughing too much i cough uncontrollably .ticker can't take it.. THANKS ALL OF YOU. best time i have is on this forum
  20. mechohaulic
    there are no such things as dumb questions . it more of a dumb situation not to ask a question. my point of view to take a tandem and convert to a single would :1- require a lot of parts,another rear end= 2- alot of drilling . your drilling new holes =you can make any wheel base that works for you. 3-do you have a truck already or in the looking stage.
  21. mechohaulic
    I never gave that idea a thought ;; my luck someone would dump my ashes on the ground and steal my (coffin) toolbox.
  22. mechohaulic
    think once again we went off topic;; sorry youngsters
  23. mechohaulic
    based on experience;; "when i sit for a bit ,my arms tingle and hands go numb" ; I would put that on a priority . short circuit in spinal harness (mechanic talk) == can't drive the car for long periods: left hand goes numb and locks up. I won't let anyone mess with my back. this is meant for ALL those reading it. it doesn't get better as you get older.
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    used up all my likes for the day
  25. mechohaulic
    with total respect intended Sir based on the pictures you posted from the truck show , you have a pretty looking wife and she drives a bike !! will be rooting for you to enjoy life without the back / knee pain.

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