Rob

Krylon is still a pretty good product. It doesn't wear quite as well as a catalyzed product but doesn't cost the same either. Rob

Must be getting ready to settle on over to the side..... Rob

As I understand the frame and undercarriage of trucks built through the 1959 model year were the same color as the cab, unless ordered differently. The 1960 model year started with all black frame and running gear unless ordered differently. Rob

There is a special "core" you have to use with the powder!! A lot of tire dealers don't realize you need to install this core. In fact to check tire pressure you need to have the core at the top, (best) and hit it with a short blast of air to clean the incorporated screen on the inside. I ran it in all the trucks that had spokes. I firmly believe in the "Centrimatics" for the "Budd" style wheels as my tire life was great in the medium duty service. Rob

Yes, there are several variants and most are obsolete as far as head gaskets. Most of the other gaskets affording oil, and water sealing can still be had but you may need to make a few with gasket sheeting, and an razor knife. If you run into difficulty, there are gasket making services out there on the internet. Here is a good one but you must be patient. http://www.olsonsgaskets.com/ Rob

That is not hard to accomplish. Rob You didn't forget the sheep. It's still at my place. Did get the gorilla tape replaced with a much more functional repair for you. Now you can just reach right in and pull for cleaning. That "EZ Pull" chute should work out fine for you. Black fenders are not too difficult to acheive. All mine will have black fenders. Rob

I thought "Golden Showers" were a weird sex act performed with another willing participant? Never really thought about pissing on myself. Rob

The power divider works on the pricipal of equal torque to all wheels on the ground. When you remove one of the points, (such as elevating a wheel, or placing it on ice) the torque bias is sent to the unladen axle, and the unladen axle differential then sends all available torque to the unladen wheel. This is why it will spin independently of the others. I'm with the other suggestion thinking there is wear in the cam and peanuts of the power divider. I've seen these things cause an uneven balance condition during operation causing a shake or vibration much the same as you are experiencing. I think one of my R models is suffering the same fate. I have "Centramatics" on the steer axle, and am going to put "Equal" balance powder in the drives for good measure next week. I do suspect I'll be rebuilding the power divider however as the rear wheels don't hold together quite like a couple other trucks I have. Try to butt your truck up against something so it won't move. Place the trans in low gear and let it "dig" to ensure both drive axles are pulling together. If not, something could be amis in the power divider as this is a good indication I've used in the past. Rob

I know you are happy with the employer and given scrap is running about $300.00 a ton, $47,000 for that Pete is not a bad deal........ I'm certain you will learn to like that new truck. As Hatcity referred you can put a lot of miles on at night and nobody will know the difference although they stand a greater chance of getting their freight on time with not so many stops at repair facility's along the way...... Is there enough room for a grille to travel along? Rob

I know the feeling; literally. I have no working nerves in the left side of my left thumb, and very marginal in the right due to severance a couple times in each. Rob

The aftermarket rebuild kits one can purchase now have the stepped liner and you need to have the heads grooved for fire rings. They are referred to as a "Maxidyne" conversion. Rob

Yes, some type of sealant on any bolt or fasteners that pass through into a water jacket is a good idea to prevent leaks. Rob

And your input on the transaction was??? Happy employees are more inclined to stay around with a company that listens to their interests. Rob

That is a good thing. Get them advertised now while they are cute as they leave much easier. Make certain you keep them together and get rid of them after each has been picked by a new owner close to the same time. It's easier on them that way. Rob

I like the one with the banner "Bred Last". Musta been out of ideas and bread together a sexual enuendo, or act, and a cabover truck with this being the offspring. Maybe it's a stepchild? Rob

She's done chewed all her finger, and toenails off. The insatiable desire for "nail" meat is overwhelming at times. Especially during nightime soap operas, and times of anger at Rob.

If I had any mind at all I'd give Jeff a piece of it. I think he went from bad to worse even though that silver thing was pretty bad. Rob

Ya'll know the photo of the king pins on the cutting board; Boy did that one result in some bodily harm to ole Rob. Really pissed "Momma" off that I had to audacity to actually put Mack parts on her favorite cutting/exercise board. The result, she painfully chewed my thumbnail off. See below. Rob

I'll teach you if wanting to get out of truckin. I just like my radar job too much to do this full time any longer. When the kids needed college educations I had a lot more motivation to work two full time jobs for near 17 years. Once that was done, I got lazy. Now I just hobby, eat too much, and get fat. Kindra is the shop dog. Loyal companion that one is. Saved from the pound and "death row" several years ago. Rob

Here are a few repair photos of the hood on the red R795. I did this work myself and had Jamie working on a paying job at the time. This is about 1/2 that I've taken but they are stored over so many places I don't really know where they all are...... Rob

Most of these types you had to ream. The bushings readily slip onto the pins now but by the time they are pressed into their respective bores, I'm certain they will be very tight. I'll go to the truck parts store next Saturday and using their tools and equipment get them pressed in and fitted. Really wanting to get this truck rolling again, pull the cab for the winter months, and roll the chassis outside under a tarp for the winter. I used to have an oven and tried the powder coat routine and it does smell terrible to the untrained nose. When you smell paint as long as I have it really is no problem. There is a guy a few miles down the road that does very high quality powder coating so when I need that service, he is used. Lot less stock to carry that way also. Rob

Funny thing here, (kinda); I left the photo up on computer and "Momma" got up this morning before I did. She seen the post on the computer and was none to happy with me again. You see, our son made that cutting board as a high school wood shop project several years ago and paper towel or not, "It was not for the storage of truck parts". Suppose I listen for next time cause her voice is less than pleasant at 110dB. Rob

You are exactly correct. Ain't nothing quite like the taste of gear lube in the food. Kinley has never suffered from constipation and I'm just helping her along don't ya know. Rob

Musta been when I caught that tailwind. Rob

Yup. That is also where we mix baby formula too; hence the reason for the paper towel. I put the stuff back into the box so she don't see it cause she may elect to abuse me if I get caught. Rob