Rob

Yes, you are correct. Exploded possum has very little subsistence left to process as can be seen from the "no go" photo. Environmentally friendly paint such as that our road crews spray is acceptable as the patented cleansing process all critters are put through removes it readily here at the Road Kill Cafe. I certainly wouldn't want anyone to take home more than they bargained for so we take this extra step. Should all the good folks on the board elect to help by sending in their road impacts, I will offer a 10% discount on a multi course meal when they stop in. I am however strongly considering overnight frozen delivery service for national coverage. Rob

That was just exercise to ensure lean cuisine. His preceeding family was delicious. Rob

I certainly am appreciative of you thinking, and support of me. Should you run across, (literally) any small animal this time of year, stop, strap it to the frame rails or undercarriage of the vehicle and proceed as normal for up to three full days. I have found that road salt is an excellent preservative. This is for fresh kill only please. The trick to a really good meal is to scrape, or pry from the roadway small animals when they are still plump and have not yet started to deflate, or flatten due to length of time since demise. I can work with most anything but FedEx, and UPS are starting to get a little "standoffish" with deliveries as they don't want to leave the merchandise without my signature. I'm not always around, so it is a good idea to let me know a shipment is on it's way prior so I can be there to receive it timely. Rob

Ahhh I know, it is bad here to. Didn't have much of anything in the deep freeze and was getting a bit hungry so went out to the shop and the good lord delivereth to me a healthy "critter" to fry up. I hate to go hungry. Rob

I'm sure the pair you have are damn near worn out so better pick up a spare set while they're cheap. Rob

Having these as cheap insurance will make any trip less "stressful" when you drive a Pete. Drive a Mack and the need is diminished to the point of no return on investment. Inexpensive insurance-Peterbilt Rob

Maybe those on ebay are not "sweet enough"? Rob

First Wednesday of the month special; Calico Stew. Rob

You are reinforcing my point. Rob

They, actually, are quite delectable. Take a very minor amout of seasoning for perfection that does not need covered up with some type of sauce. If you can locate, process, then deep fry before the maggotts set up shop the resulting feast is worthy of rememberance. Rob

Never cared for the "gift that keeps on giving", so would never partake. Rob

Two days is not a long time. Rob

While Tom runs all around the country in his "Hemorrhoid Smashing Pete", he should get him one of these. Easy solution to the perplexing problem of repeatedly making the wrong choice of truck to drive. Although there has been no malfunctions, or breakdown of late; Take solace in the big one is comming. Here is a link to the solution. Rob Comfort is at hand:

Actually, I have ventured into the Chinese cuisine at The Road Kill Cafe but had to refrain from the feline varieties. With much experimentation and love of labor expended to find a healthy balance of nutrition, and taste; No matter how much the respected chefs at my establishment tried to prepare any dish whether boiled, baked, fried, stewed, broiled, smoked, or sautéed containing cat meat, we could not find the balance. It seems with every variation to the recipe a sometimes overwhelming odor would emanate from the meat and permeate through the kitchen area. Unable to conquer this dilemma, I therefore made the business decision to not offer this delicacy to my loyal patronizing customers as we have always offered only the freshest, and highest quality ingredients available roadside. Like a street corner standing lady having a slow night: It is hard to sell stinky pussy. Rob

I'll bet in five years Volvo Group will be in financial trouble looking to divest acquisitions with Mack Trucks being one of them. I don't see the name Mack Trucks Inc. going the way of others; Just another reincarnation in the future. Rob

They may be, I really don't follow corporate structure. I do know the truck was ordered, purchased, and outfitted in Normal, IL, including the rusty "Paccar Parts" supplied hubcaps that were less than a year old. Rob

I'm following your lead! Rob

I just can't envision such an animal. I'm looking for a "test case" to ensure that I would like the color on my own truck. Rob

You know, I never really thought about that and you are absolutely correct. I will take your suggestion under advisement for implementation during the next "need to run out of fuel cycle". Don't know what I'd do without the helpful suggestions from the board. Thanks, Rob

The aspirin kills the headache this kind of shit gives me. I feel like an idiot. This is the kind of stuff I don't let my kids live down....... Momma's been to the bank for free yardsticks so many times I'm sure there are some around here someplace. She routinely breaks them upside my skull when I smart off, (so she says). Rob

I get off of work with the first 8 hour workday that I've had in nearly a year and it is fairly nice outside. Arriving at the shop, I decide it is a good day to have the overhead doors open and start to do a little cleaning. Recollecting that the R700's haven't been run in a couple of weeks, they both willingly start with a flip of the keyswitches smoking up the building like posted before. After pulling one truck outside, (R-795), I decide to let it idle and charge the batteries. I then went back into the building, climbed into the RL-797L, and backed it outside parking right next to the prior moved truck and letting it idle also for the same purpose. Walking back into the shop, I then climbing into my A-40, pull out the choke, give her a crank and within 5 seconds a smooth idle is attained. After letting the air build to release the brakes, I then pull this truck outside parking next to the other two. Ahh, life is good in Mack Paradise I feel. After walking back into the shop, I grab me a shop broom and proceed to sweep the center 18X100ft isle that is the center of the building. A customer comes by to discuss moving some equipment from his "old" Ford truck to it's replacement and we gab for about 15 minutes or so discussing world affairs and such. After he departs, I finish up my sweeping job just as it is starting to get dark outside. I then cleaned up the piles, put the broom back into the storage closet and proceed to walk out to bring the trucks back in. Low an behold, the RL has run out of fuel and died while idling!! Damn!! is the first thing I think cause I know first off how hard that truck is to get restarted as it has no hand primer pump on the fuel system. Naturally a fresh five gallons into the tank and it still won't start. Well back into the shop to grab the booster/charger, and 100' extension cord for power. Off with the fuel filters, (in the dark), back to the shop to fill them, back across the yard to reinstall, then the engine finally lights off!! Well, I'm just about dissapointed in myself for letting this happen in the first place and the truck has not left the property except for just a couple of miles since dumping 35 gallons in the tank. It has done a LOT of idling though. I get this truck back into it rightful parking spot in the shop, walk out and what do I discover???? The damned R-795 has done the same thing!!! Geez, now I'm borderline pissed off at myself cause I get to do the whole rigmarole again; And that is exactly what I did too!! The gasser A-40 started right up, and proceeded without delay. That really is nothing out of the ordinary though. An hour and almost a half to get three trucks running and parked. What a joy. Glad it's not always like this. Think I'll take a couple of aspirin and get to bed dreaming of a better day tomorrow. Rob

Thought that might get a rise outta ya!! Rob

My 711 is was retrofitted to turbocharging in 1966 with a Mack kit after burning valves. It still runs very well, but the truck is shot due to rust. Maybe the usage of a lower volume turbocharger would up the power but let it live. Rob

Well this may be a lack of usage thing. Today I had the truck in front of the shop and went back and forth probably 50 times with the shift sequence hanging for the first few times. After about 1/2 dozen times, it never did bind, or hang again but rather slipped right from forward, to reverse, and back again readily. I didn't drive the truck on the road as the temp was well below freezing and there is no anti-freeze in the coolant system. After letting the truck sit for a few hours I did the same thing a few times and all seems to be working well. Appreciate all the input. Thanks, Rob

Ain't much she won't attempt if she has a "boost" of confidence from me. Was called "Lil Rob" for quite some time. I've got to order a few parts for this damage, then pull the a/c down, remove the condensor and radiator to weld up splits in the radiator support. A few final measurements and should be ready to go to paint next weekend. I'll probably apply the topcoat myself. She will prep for blend both fenders, and driver's door because the fender was shoved back into the door upon impact. She left for the evening feeling really good with her accomplishments. Rob