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I have been doing more thinking about a central PA run. Thanks to radwillg for providing a contact for the Oregon Run. I contacted Rob Cowan (admin for www.Straightstack.com old truck forum) and he provided some background information. I think this would be a fun run to do but definitely too late this year to organize anything. Perhaps a "spring" run before all the truck shows and vacations start. If anyone has ideas or is interested in helping organize a run please message me. Another idea is to "convoy" to Gerhart's, Trucktoberfest, and/or Macungie (June 2014). Here is Rob's reply to my questions concerning the run. This started from a conversation my dad (Keith Cowan) and his friend, Roger Emmert had. They thought it would be cool to get a few trucks together and run them up the mountains like they used to do here (big logging community where my dad lives). The first year they just called up a few friends that had old trucks and went for it. (I think we had 6 that year.) I thought it sounded like a great idea and wanted to get it on video. Once I got the video done and posted it on YouTube, it was really all the advertising they needed. :-) Every year it has grown significantly. It's a lot of fun and I'm glad those guys decided to have coffee that morning. :-) Now to your questions: 1. The group normally just travels together one way. It's about 50miles. We have moved the end point a couple times because of Widfires in the area. I think it takes around 3 hours typically. It's a really curvy, steep road for the most part. Hopefully this link works: https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=foster,+oregon&daddr=Hoodoo+Ski+Area,+Sisters,+OR&hl=en&ll=44.41024,-122.265472&spn=0.790692,1.345825&sll=37.6,-95.665&sspn=55.104926,86.132813&geocode=FSKmpQIdTiuw-ClBNBS31YfAVDFt_OksUk-48Q%3BFdifpQIdH0K8-CFrpLoUW3fMKCmdfY4_TDe_VDFrpLoUW3fMKA&oq=hoodoo+sk&mra=ls&t=m&z=10 That link shows the most common route. 2. We meet to start at 9:00 and typically get to the end point around 12:00. 3. Roger and my dad chose this route. They live in Sweet Home, OR. Hwy 20 heads into the hills from Sweet Home. Every truck that hauled a load of logs would head somewhere up Hwy 20 to get the load. It just made sense from their location. The end point is just basically the summit. They picked Hoodoo Ski area because they have a large parking lot that is not used this time of year. 4. We do have one planned rest stop. There's a couple reasons for this. It allows all the cars stuck behind the trucks to get around (this is a 2 lane highway with very few spots to pass). The trucks do get split up by traffic in the few spots people can pass so this allows them to get back together. Lastly, it works really well to allow those that are running video cameras to get past the trucks and get set up at another spot. I guess we do actually have a second rest spot, but it's also kinda the end. At Hoodoo (or wherever the end point is), we all park and have a BBQ. Everyone sits around, talks, eats, and then people just leave whenever they want to. Typically small groups of friends. 5. We don't have any official sponsers so no prizes, just the BBQ. For the first few years my dad and Roger just bought all the food for the BBQ themselves. It has become a big enough expense that now they just have a donation bucket at the beginning of the food line. That has worked out well. As far as serving and preparing the food, my mom and Roger's wife, Angie, have been great sports. They organize all that. Lastly, my sister (and her family) and myself (and my family) always make it a family outing and help out where we can. Hopefully that helps some. Feel free to keep the questions coming if you have more. Its a great time and I'd love to see more of them started. I know I have gotten similar questions from a truck club in Washington. I believe one of their members is coming down this year to check it out and get ideas. Trucks look cool sitting around at a show but it doesn't come close to seeing and hearing them in action! :-)

Brocky - did you find a place to stay?

Not a Mack but I like it.

I always liked Hee Haw....music, corny jokes, and good lookin' wimmin (except Lulu, Minnie, and Mrs. Grandpa Jones).

Yes, once I replace the TP valve I am going to stop chasing air leaks (unless I hear air leaking). Since I have a trailer, I usually keep the air lines connected. But when the lines are disconnected, the air leaks down within a matter of hours or overnight.

But it seems the Exporters pay the "big buck" and get a "big buck" in return. So that is why you have the "dreamers". And then there are guys like me who don't have the "big bucks". So we sit on the porch and watch the world go by.

Now you know the "rest of the story". Two (2) rare vehicles sitting side by side.

There is a Louisville, OH not far from Canton. It is pronounced with the "s" - Louis.

This is a spinoff of Otherdog's thread/picture of a White/MM A4T tractor in PA. Here is a link to the history of 4WD tractors at White (Oliver and Minneapolis Moline). Some pics of the MM A4T and Oliver 2655. http://www.bigtractorpower.com/white4wdhistory.htm OIiver version (2655)

Constipating is not good. You need more fiber and cut down on those free hot dogs from Truckers World. Yea the tractor is rare. A White A4T (same as Oliver 2655).

I have satellite radio and can't stand regular radio. Even on certain satellite channels, they want to be like regular radio with all the BS and talk. Just give me music! I also have an iPod and listen to music that I LIKE. TV....if you remember, I only watch the Weather Channel and not very much. TWC wants to be like other TV with all the "special crap" they show. Just give me the fricking weather forecast!

I called the number listed and the guy does not know anything about a Mack truck for sale. Someone is SPAMMING him! Move along...nothing to see!

Give yourself a birthday present and attend. Last year was the first year for Trucktoberfest and it was GREAT!

Just saw this one on CL. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/4036566652.html

The earlier the better but I am sure there will be space for your B.

I like to keep them in original condition if the paint and sheet metal are good. I go out of my way to find and pay a little more for an original. My JD 3020 and 4320 are original paint/sheet metal. The one Cockshutt 570 Super and Allis-Chalmers C are all original.

Mack Trucktoberfest will be held there on Saturday October 26th.

Yes, this was Deere's first attempt at an articulated 4WD tractor. My comment concerned higher horsepower row-crop 2WD tractors.

Trade shows I think. What you see is what is there. It is mounted on a plywood board. The lights work when plugged into 110V using a 12V converter.

Nice pics. Always good to see these items again and again and again.... I told Don to give me a call if they ever sell the MH front clip.

Thanks Mike. I will give him a call.

John Deere built at least one prototype tractor with a GM 6V engine. I saw it in person and also remember seeing an advertisement. The end result was development of the "intercooler" or aftercooler using jacket water to cool the intake air (to gain more power). The 4620 was the final product (turbo and intercooler). The main reason Deere did not use the 6V was because of limited forward visibility caused by the V configuration. I believe Kinze sold a kit to repower Deeres with a 6V engine. Not sure if they offered kits for other tractor brands.

Ron, thanks for the complete explanation. I knew about the yellow and red but I NEVER touch the BLUE valve even when bobtailing. So that is why I asked its purpose.

He will need it if he installs straight exhaust pipe(s). A good idea to sound insulate the cab with matting.

The air is still leaking down over a few days. It seems the air leaks down quicker when the trailer lines are disconnected. I bought a TP (tractor protection) valve from Barry. I am going to replace the TPV and see if it helps prevent leakdown. BTW, does anyone know what the Blue knob/valve does? I never use it, just the Yellow (without trailer) and both Yellow and Red with trailer.