Ironman Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Go ahead and put me on the list for one, but I would like mine in Chrevolet Orange.....by tha way how's the grandbaby? mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 That isn't a 454. The middle exhaust ports are a dead giveaway, its a small block. I have seen these monsters before. Some guy even made his own caterpillar tracks instead of tires.I for one would like to see one of those Detroit 6V53's used to power a snow blower.It hasn't snowed in the city yet (well it did dut for 15 min and it turned to sleet). But the blower is gassed up and ready to go when it does. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 HaHaHa You can put me down for one also LOL The lit'l guy is doing GREAT and so are the new parents. Thanks for asking Mike. Now I just have to get my wife to leave the happy couple allown.I completely agree with ya Thad.. I knew it wouldn't take long for somebody to notice it wasn't a 454 Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Small block Chevrolet engines do not have the threaded core plugs in the ends of the heads. Mark IV engines do.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I don't own a snow blower. I don't even own a snow shovel. If I need to shovel to get out, it's time to get a bigger truck. Ain't happened yet. 5 years ago, we got 18" and even that wasn't enough to snow me in. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I don't own a snow blower. I don't even own a snow shovel. If I need to shovel to get out, it's time to get a bigger truck. Ain't happened yet. 5 years ago, we got 18" and even that wasn't enough to snow me in. I thought all you 'southerners' way down in IL only got the occassional ice storm...?My brother and I were driving down to central Kentucky to get his truck in early spring '08 right after a pretty good ice storm...I couldn't believe how many trucks were strewn about...twisted up like pretzels. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B61TENDT711 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 here is a 327, 350 , 383 , and 400 Small Block Chevy's, the engine on the blower has to be a Big Block of some kind. . .The valve covers are to wide Mike Quote 1953 Studebaker M275. Reo 331 I-6, Spicer 5spd-DD, 6.72 Gears, 11.00R20H tires.1959 Mack B61T. Mack END+T 711 I-6, 2 stick 15spd-OD, 6.38 Gears, 12.00-24J tires.1962 GMC K4500. GMC 379M-V6, SM420-4spd-DD, 5.13 Gears, 8-19.5G tires.1969 AMC AMX. AMC 390 Crossram, borgwarner T-10 4spd, 4.44 Gears, G60-14s Front N50-15s Rear.1975 Mack DM600. 300 Mack 6spd 4.17 gears 445/65R22.5 front n 12.00R20 rear.1976 Arctic Cat Jag2000. 275cc twin, belt drive, steal grips.1977 Ford F350. 351M V-8, 4spd-DD, 4.56 Gears, 245/70R19.5G tires.1988 AMC Jeep MJ. 2.5L I-4, 4spd-DD, 4.10 Gears 215/70R15 front 225/70R15 rear.1992 Trans AM GTA. 406SBC TBI, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 245/50R16 front 295/50R16 Rear.1995 GMC K2500 6.5-T, 4L80E, 4.10 gears 7.50-16D tires. 4.56 Gears coming soon.2007 Honda Rubicon 500cc Single, 5spd fluid drive trans, 27x10-12 Front 27x12-12 Rear.Still in search of M52 5 ton tractor, M123A1C 10 ton tractor Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBoy77 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Judging by the grocery store and hardware stores...you'd think Weather Channel was calling for the Apocalypse, not a few inches of snow. Calm down NJ, its just snow.Either way, I'll take one of those puppies! Quote "You som'bitches could'nt close an umbrella!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I thought all you 'southerners' way down in IL only got the occassional ice storm...?My brother and I were driving down to central Kentucky to get his truck in early spring '08 right after a pretty good ice storm...I couldn't believe how many trucks were strewn about...twisted up like pretzels.We rarely have more than a couple inches of snow...because when it DOES snow, it usually starts out as rain...then transitions to freezing rain...and after a while it turns into sleet...and IF there's any moisture left in the air, it MIGHT start snowing after we've got a good layer of ice & sleet on the ground. That 18" of snow was actually about 1/2" of ice, 3 to 4" of sleet, and then 14" or so of snow on top of it all. It ain't like it is up there where there are dry roads with decent traction once they push the snow off it...all they do 'round here is uncover the ice.I remember last December I was in town for the Toys for Tots ride in Chicago...ice storm rolled through up there Friday night, and watching the traffic report on the morning news you'd think the world was ending. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 We rarely have more than a couple inches of snow...because when it DOES snow, it usually starts out as rain...then transitions to freezing rain...and after a while it turns into sleet...and IF there's any moisture left in the air, it MIGHT start snowing after we've got a good layer of ice & sleet on the ground. That 18" of snow was actually about 1/2" of ice, 3 to 4" of sleet, and then 14" or so of snow on top of it all. It ain't like it is up there where there are dry roads with decent traction once they push the snow off it...all they do 'round here is uncover the ice.I remember last December I was in town for the Toys for Tots ride in Chicago...ice storm rolled through up there Friday night, and watching the traffic report on the morning news you'd think the world was ending. December '08 was pure crap around here. "Unfortunately" I was in Florida for 8 days then...darnit. I missed the worst of it while relaxing poolside, beer in hand and enjoying the 85 degrees and sun. The best part was coming home and it being 5 below zero and knee deep snow. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Yeah we got it tough down here.Actually today its cold (51) might reach 65Monday am about 40. Plugging the truck in toniteGotta figger out a seat heater for up top Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Now Rowdy you got to take into account Illinois weather changes hourly but you are right about the rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow. It's not the snow we worry bout down here in ole Southern Illinois (Want to ruffle some feathers) it's the rain, freezing rain, and sleet we worry about it. Folks here in IL drive like crap regardless of the weather and add some ice to the mix then it's total chaos. Did y'all hear about the cop that pulled out a gun because his beloved Hummer got hit with a snowball? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Now Rowdy you got to take into account Illinois weather changes hourly but you are right about the rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow. It's not the snow we worry bout down here in ole Southern Illinois (Want to ruffle some feathers) it's the rain, freezing rain, and sleet we worry about it. Folks here in IL drive like crap regardless of the weather and add some ice to the mix then it's total chaos. Did y'all hear about the cop that pulled out a gun because his beloved Hummer got hit with a snowball? Too bad people didn't pummel him with snowballs. Deadbeat wannabe Billy Badass cops. How far south in IL are you guys..?? I always hate looking in the paper and at times your high temps are 30+ degrees warmer than ours. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Too bad people didn't pummel him with snowballs. Deadbeat wannabe Billy Badass cops. How far south in IL are you guys..?? I always hate looking in the paper and at times your high temps are 30+ degrees warmer than ours.I can't go more than 32 miles South without leaving the state. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 December '08 was pure crap around here. "Unfortunately" I was in Florida for 8 days then...darnit. I missed the worst of it while relaxing poolside, beer in hand and enjoying the 85 degrees and sun. The best part was coming home and it being 5 below zero and knee deep snow. The ice storm around Paducah, Kentucky last year was terrible. We used to go from Roxana to Calvert City to load and they were clearing trees for months afterward. Had knuckleboom trucks all along the highways loading up brush and debris...it was so bad they might still be cleaning all that mess up. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I'm near the ConocoPhillips refinery in South Roxana. You may remember it known as Shell refinery or even Standard Oil. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 The ice storm around Paducah, Kentucky last year was terrible. We used to go from Roxana to Calvert City to load and they were clearing trees for months afterward. Had knuckleboom trucks all along the highways loading up brush and debris...it was so bad they might still be cleaning all that mess up.Yup. Day after the storm last year I ran a load to Calvert City...looked like a friggin war zone. Power lines down, trees laying across the road, power out, phones out...even cell phone service was non-existent unless you had Verizon (they have generators at most of their cell towers).To top that all off, I blew out a tire on the rear axle (outside tire) of the trailer maybe 4 miles from where I was going. Try finding a tire shop when there is no electricity, no phones, and everyone is off work taking care of their homes and families. I was about 2 minutes away from pulling the outside tire off the front axle to mount on the rear outside rim so I could dump off and get out of there when the company called me back to say they found a guy in Paducah that was on his way with a tire. I already had the blown tire off the rim... Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/11857-let-it-snow/#findComment-45567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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