Rob

Enjoy!! merrychristmas1.wmv

I'm prepared. Now, whatthefuck you talkin 'bout there boy?? Rob

That's right. One must not only know how many gallons the truck will hold, they must also be familiar how to get such a mishap, (not mistake) repaired upon the side of the road. This is the most basic of operating knowlege of a motor vehicle and ranks right up there with knowing how to change a flat on your car. It is much easier to figger this out in your own driveway, instead of the side of the road someplace. Now with a Peterbilt; All bets are off, "you're walkin". Rob

this is quite funny....dad really shouldn't leave the computer on when he leaves now i can post on here hehehehe. -nik

Truly sorry to deflate your bubble prematurely, but I couldn't resist due to overwhelming anticipation.......... WTF is a mistake???? I'm unfamiliar with the term in regards to myself. Rob

http://www.trucksforsale.com/truck/4122/truck-for-sale Rob

Although I had very good service from my mid liner rated at 210hp and 8.8 ltr., I would choose another power plant as parts were mostly only available at a Mack dealer, and a lot were being discontinued a couple of years ago. The aftermarket support for the Renault engines was virtually non existent. Rob

A woman applying for a job in a Florida lemon grove seemed to be far too qualified for the job. The foreman frowned and said, "I have to ask you this; "Have you had any actual experience in picking lemons? " "Well, as a matter of fact, I have!" she replied. "I've been divorced three times, owned two Plymouths, and I voted for Obama"

Uship.com, or unishippers.com. I use unishippers quite often. Rob

You read my comment wrong. I've fired employees cause they couldn't stay off their cell phones on my time. I wasn't paying people to screw off on the internet so I let the office girl go and she had little ones at home. When she didn't straighten up after counseling, (mine) I put her on the bricks with no remorse. Same thing with quality issues. In an autobody shop atmosphere I looked at every single car that was nearing completion because if it came back for warranty repairs, it was free to the end user. After a second time, expensive on the shop, as the employee whom performed the work initially was no longer employed after the re-repair. This is the same with vendors. Don't want to be favorable with me, (end user) then there are other vendors. This is why I don't, and never will use PPG products again. The backing of their warranty is no better than the paper it's written on. My views may sound extreme and they are. One thing I learned early on is that employees don't care in this day and age about fostering, or supporting the business no matter the amount of compensation provided. If you are making money, they want more figuring you owe them. Most have not idea of the cost to an employer of their "true cost" of giving them a job. I only had a couple of guys that would even shut the lights off in the spray booth after finishing painting for the day. Those eight 400 watt halide bulbs like their juice too! To walk into the shop and discover the lights have been on for 6 hours and not a single car has been in there would make me livid! Work ethics need beat into these kids nowadays. They sure aren't learning it in school. Rob

American Way. Employees have rights to....... Rob

Well boys and girls, your not gonna believe this but that was me. We was playing around when YouTube was brand new. Didn't think I'd ever see it again and have tried to forget it many times over. Wish I could get back down to that weight though. I've gained almost 60 pounds since then if I remember right. Rob

Been cold here. I'm freezing my scars off. Rob

Nature put it on there, nature will take it off and make the grass grow. Rob

I'm envious. Rob

Rolled off the trailer:

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Yes, I would do exactly that. Hard for me to believe someone would do what has happened. Rob

It sounds like the flat pack thrust bearings that the king pin mouts through is shot, or needs shimmed. There should only be about .015 clearance, (maximum) from the top of the bearing, to the spindle itself. This bearing is mounted between the lower part of the axle beam, and above the lower part of the steering knuckle, (spindle). These bearing also carry the actual weight of the front end upon them. If the actual king pin and bushings were shot, there would be axial play, (in and out of the top of the tire) and the front end would tend to shake violently with pothole impact. I believe the steering axle you have uses straight pins, and not tapered. Rob

Hey you could apply at my new trucking venture: "The Shoe Leather Express". I could buy a bunch of Peterbilts and would need a parts runner!! 40 hours per week and the best physical fitness program ever offered by employer without employee shared cost in the open air gymnasium!! Waiting to sign you up!! Rob

I agree with a lot of ways to spend money, that's why I'm trying to be "thrifty" rather than jump at the chance for more tools. Don't want to buy what won't be used if something I've got will suffice. I thought about not being able to open a tilt hood and that is a detriment to the purchase in itself. I think I'd rather have an air assisted floor jack and more floor stands as most work on these things is performed on the floor anyways. Thanks for all the help. Rob

When you find out who stole it I'd chain one of his ankles to the trailer hitch of the truck and drag him around the block once. After that I would cinch nylon twine around the scrotal sack, and with a suitable weight, or tie off point, suspend his dumb ass just about a foot from the ground with their back arched backwards. Then I'd watch as they writh in pain for a bit; (debating if I should call the cops for a disturbance of the peace) and then take a relaxing shower and call it a night. Be sure to wish them a Merry Christmas for me too. Rob

You and Momma do the same things with your exercise bikes. Me, I don't have the energy to waste, so I don't use it. Rob

Hi Tom, I've seen in days gone by the same type used for full frame cars when they had a bumper on the front for the same purpose. A young cousin of mine likes to chain a truck to the upright where he works and lift the rear of the truck when doing clutches. Says a lot of times doesn't need to remove the plastic, or fuel tanks on new trucks for clearance. I don't anticipate doing that often myself, but more for tire and front end work than anything. The photo is off of ebay. I know of one close to home but don't want to purchase it is not going to be used. It takes up a bit of room. Rob