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Al, Nice video and nice Superliner. Seen it at several shows but never knew "the rest of the story". Thanks for posting!

Tried to "band aid" the tank today. It was to the point of not holding any air. So I pulled the tank and found a corroded hole about 1/4" diameter between the aluminum step and tank. Several other places with bulges just waiting to leak. The date code on this tank is 1991 so it is likely the original tank. I found a replacement tank (date code 1999) in good condition and will install on Monday. Going to put a rubber insulator between the step and strap. Hopefully this will minimize any galvanic corrosion. I ordered a new replacement tank from Barry and if the ports match I will buy it as a spare (insurance). I am speculating the LH tank is next. If anyone finds a spare LH or RH tank in good condition, please let me know. Thanks!

Thanks for the offer. The Hampton Inn (Fogelsville?) is about 1 mile south of the Hawthorne. Do you plan to be at the show grounds Thursday afternoon?

I plan to park my MH/trailer at the show on Thursday afternoon and "bum" rides. Are you thinking of Trucktoberfest? I remember several years ago, a group met at the Hotel for dinner Friday evening. If Vlad was present, then it was likely Saturday evening after the ATCA show. Vlad and his son were at the NIT emporium on Thursday evening with the rest of us distinguished people.

I plan to be at the show on Thursday. Count me in for NIT. I will need a ride (Hawthorne Suites - Fogelsville). Also will likely need transportation each day between the show and hotel. Anyone else staying at Hawthorn Suites?

How did I miss seeing/hearing you at the Martinsburg Show? It is only about a two (2) hour drive to Martinsburg so you could wait and head out Friday morning.

UPDATE: Struck out at the local salvage yards. I been told the Mack replacement tank may not have the correct ports and/or locations. So the search is still on for a good steel or aluminum RH dual compartment tank.

The RH steel air tank on my MH has a leak caused by rust under the support strap. The tank has two compartments. The approximate tank size is 12" dia X 16-1/2" length (welded seam to seam). The overall length would be about 19". I would like to find an aluminum tank as a replacement but open to anything that is in good condition. I can get a new one from Mack but $3xx. I am also going to check a couple local truck salvage yards to see if I can "match" one from another truck brand.

Thanks Dave for all the great pictures from Oregon. See you in Macungie.

Willie, I see you are in Virginia. In addition to Macungie, an excellent show is the ATHS Tri-State show in Winchester, VA September 22-24, 2016. As others have stated, Macungie is about (two) 2 hours northeast of Carlisle, just southwest of Allentown. Trucktoberfest will be in September (typically) at the Mack Museum in Allentown. Barry's (Watt's) show is August 20th at New Alexandria, PA.

Like Mike, not impressed with Carlisle truck show. I attended two (2) years ago and will not be back. If you are a "wanta be" big rigger, then perhaps you should go. Attend Macungie (June) or other "truck club" shows instead.

Posting information on the 2016 ATCA Keystone Chapter show July 22-24 in Martinsburg, PA. This is the third year at the Park and each year is getting better. It has expanded to three (3) days with setup starting Friday noon. There are hotels in the Altoona area which is about a 30 minute drive from Martinsburg. Attached are the program guide, poster, registration form, and vendor form. Hope to see you there. 2016_brochure-3.pdf 2016_poster-2.pdf 2016_registration-2.pdf 2016_vendor_card-2.pdf

Try contacting SLC. They specialize in remaking obsolete lights. www.slclighting.com

check with SLC Lighting. www.slclighting.com

"Back in the day", people with mental issues were in mental institutions under 24/7/365 care. Now most of the institutions are closed. My late mother spent most of her working career as a LPN taking care of mental patients.

Paul, I do rotate stock.....rarely but occasionally. Latest item will be my 2011 HHR.

Personally I prefer to find vehicles in excellent original condition. I will pay extra for originality and condition. I tend to shy away from restored vehicles unless the seller has documented before and after pics, list of parts/items replaced, and who did the work. Repaints with overspray and rattle can touchups turn me away. When I sell a vehicle (personal car, tractor, etc.), I have a list of maintenance, parts, service repairs, etc. that I show the potential buyer. I am surprised when some get "turned off" with those details.

Glenn, Are you using IE11? Same issue with me, can't copy/paste nor quote.

This truck was consigned to an auction in Shippensburg, PA. The auction was yesterday (Friday December 18th). Did anyone attend? Did it sell? Price?

When you hear the "hissing", check to see if it is coming from the dryer.

Looks like a CAT part number 4B....

Paul, I was thinking the same thing. Yardo needs to move his FWD to the station and have Mike put his trucks in there too.

Tim, I had at least four (4) boxes of moth balls in the MH and the little ba$tard$ still managed to chew wires, paper towels, and ruined my ultra rare Mack Ultraliner jacket. Sum beaches! Currently I have moth balls, Fresh Cab (pine scent), dryer sheets, sticky boards, pb baited spring traps, and poison blocks placed inside the MH, car, and pickup. I have the bases covered. I removed the sleeper mattress from the MH and also placed paper items in plastic storage containers. I read mice do not chew plastic.

Looks good. Too bad it does not come in an aeresol can (for us novices).

I put TomCat bait blocks in the sheds and builds, only to have something eat the entire block in one evening. I did this for a week but each night the blocks disappeared. Finally I decided to forget it....getting too expensive. It is either a BIG mouse or some other critter. My guesses are skunk or fox. Mice are pulling material from one of the my cars parked in the shed. Built a nest in the engine shrouding of my garden tractor, would overheat and shutdown. They also like to build nests in the car air intake box.