Rob

I don't think trucks will be at the forefront of his thought process then Ernie. I'd wager he'd enjoy the real magazine better at that time.Rob

Put the Penthouse Forum section down now.Rob

I did to. It is a 3174 Gunite drum and believe it or not still made in USA. I didn't want a chinese drum that could have been had in two weeks for $178.49. This one was on the shelf. Those little drums don't cost any less...........Rob

HI there and thanks. I've never done one myself but had asked that question when I purchased the replacement. That pin fits through the holes with about .030 clearance and they did a good job making the plate.On another note: I took the fifth wheel apart that we were speaking of last winter that would not release. It was rusty, and rock hard grease on most everything that moved. I threw all the parts into the parts washer basket, degreased them, then reassembled and greased well and it works great. Thanks again for the help that got me started. I'll prolly have to take it back apart and install jaws but want to pull the trailer with a new pin first. The old pin is almost 1/4" down in diameter where the jaws grab it. I did take the remainder of the top beam rails off this morning, and the xmember stubs. I'm finding out my build tolerances are/were tighter than the manufacturers so I've had to compensate in my drawings. Planning to have this rolling early in the week as I need the paint room which this is blocking. Should get the hub/drums back from the blaster tomorrow and will finish the brakes up then. Rob

Peterbilt thoughts done pickled his brain.We WILL be working on that. Rob

Spend the extra money and get either a four, or six pole alternator as opposed to two pole. A two pole runs at 3600 rpm, four pole at 1800 rpm, and a six pole at 1200 rpm. You will appreciate the slower speed of the engine with it's noise and vibration.Most small Onan sets are four pole used in motorhomes and such. Rob

It is gas, 1800rpm and two cylinder opposed. I'm prolly going to put it on the house cause it can go in the basement. Are you looking for a small diesel set to do away with the inverter?Rob

Without some serious fabrication/modification to the cab firewall, it's not gonna fit.Rob

I have four other generators in the building. This one is quite small but will run for days and weeks on end at 1800 rpm. It is very quiet inside that cabinet. Electric start too. Rob

This trailer will receive the air over hydraulic landing gear Trent grabbed from Thad for me while out east. Got a couple of debts to pay back for those services. Rob

I get a call from a customer of mine that is cleaning out his barn. Says he has a few items he'd like me to have as I'd appreciate them. Here they are: A 5000 watt Onan portable generator that runs very well. I like these older sets. An old torch cart with large steel wheels. These used to be commonplace in factories due to being easy to roll around. Three "T" size cylinder oxygen tanks, and one large acetylene tank. All tanks came with the contracts too so no problem filling them. Two of the oxygen cylinders are full. Glad I don't piss everybody off I come into contact with........ Rob

Getting a little done on the neck today. Had a lot of rust in the beams and crossmembers thanks to nearly six inches of mud residing under the wood deck in the boxed areas and fifth wheel plate. Here are some initial photos of what I'm working with and initial cut(s): New fifth wheel plate I had sheared, bent, and bored for an 18" pin setting allowing an 84 inch swing clearance. Also new king pin to be welded in: New steel beams for the main frame, and forward three crossmembers. I'm sectioning in 78" of new main frame beams, Shots with the pin box and main beams removed. Notice the "dogleg" in the lower main beam. This moves the "shear plane" from the welding to more than one spot: And the pin box and most of the main beams remnants. It WAS a mess but should be sound when finished. The closing piece of channel across the front of the trailer is not shown and I need to modify it for tapers at both ends. Tomorrow I finish grind for fitment and possibly have most "jigged" into position for final install. Guess I should teach myself to weld. Seems like I'm gonna need it. So, what did you do for "fun" today? Besides this, I mowed and acre and a half too. Rob

Watch for chilli beans too.Rob

Do Not, I repeat, Do not push her knees together!!!Rob

She's on her way to the depot. Other Dog, Mark, Paul, you, then me last, are gonna "pull a train" on her, then share all the details with Vin.Rob

I'll bet if you were to stick the tip of your tongue in the center of that tattoo and hold it there while she walked, you'd have bruises beat into both your cheeks on short order.Rob

Tired of fighting dirt, grease, and anything else that accumulates on truck parts, I purchased a spray washer cabinet. for the shop. It's about 400 miles from the shop and will fit on a car trailer without any problem; prolly weighs about 350 pounds. If anybody wants to grab this for me in the next couple of weeks give me a message. Thanks, Rob

Ain't nuthin like listening to a V12 Detroit scream on your birthday. Enjoy it my man!! Rob

He is not. I have some photos of the dismantling of the yard along I-35 in Kansas.Rob

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We need another Al Capone.Rob

If you zoomed in on the photo you could see the ultra rare additional environmentally sealed kickstand at the rear just behind the left drive tire. Also prevelant was the view of the side tip mechanism for the dump body.This truck was a side tipper in more ways than one. Rob

I like "Ottercar" myself.Rob

Man that was an adventure!!That landing gear sure looks nice. I'll get with you when I bring the shift assembly up there. I'm planning to grab it tomorrow morning if possible. Rob

Most likely sold to an early viewer as it really was nice. Rob