Rob Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yep, that's right. Our favorite ole "Trusty, yet Crusty" Dodge is back at it. Tonight begins in maiden voyage with a load of not one, not two, but three pallets full of old Mack parts going to the blaster outfit I use. Gonna have a good bit of room with all those fenders, doors, suspension parts, grille shells, shutter assemblies, rims, spacers, brake drums, brake spiders, backing plates, crossmembers, plus a couple of aluminum cased transmissions, and another iron cased transmission off the floor of the shop.Been tough not having a pickup truck available for the past few months. The old standby Jeep has performed admirably however but cannot work with the larger stuff.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/23454-crustys-back/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I thought the Dodge was retired after the crash? You said it was pretty rough and you found that out during disassembly. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-103731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Don't run out of fuel.......... Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-103733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 I thought the Dodge was retired after the crash? You said it was pretty rough and you found that out during disassembly. This is true but the basis of the mechanical structure is still sound. I can't seem to break the barrier of spending $10K on a part time vehicle as this will still perform as to fit and function. On top of that, I still kinda like it. The only vehicle I've ever bought new, and likely will remain that way. Sometime I'll run across something priced right and I'll replace "Crusty" but not right now. When gasoline hits $5.00 plus per gallon, and people that don't need to own one ton pickup trucks except to "fit in" start looking to unload them, I'll be waiting in the shadows. 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/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-103736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Finally got my carb issue worked out on my '85. The thermostatic choke coil took a dump and was letting the choke flop around causing the running issue. Also got the flatbed installed. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-103824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Looks a lot better than the service body that was on it originally. Those style trucks were still brutes using heavy driveline components. With the exception of being hard on a gallon of fuel, they were virtually bulletproof. Like they used to say the only way to beat a Dodge is with a sledgehammer.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/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-103828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 the only way to beat a Dodge is with a sledgehammer.RobI was about ready to take the sledgehammer approach. I dropped and cleaned the tank, replaced every rubber fuel line, some steel lines, fuel pump, rebuilt the carb, cap, rotor, plugs, wires, ballast resister, and still battled. Finally when I got some help and time, I was able to watch the carb while my stepson Randy started her up. That is when I saw the choke plate flopping around. As soon as I put a nose picker on it and held it against the vacuum pull-off,,,TA-DA!!! It now has a manual choke. I don't regret any of the replaced items cause I now know their age and condition. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-103847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Nice dodge. That reminds me of my grandpas ol 79 dodge single axle 1 ton dump truck. He doesn't have it any more but it was awesome. The frame broke on it about 5 times. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-103881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Yep, that's right. Our favorite ole "Trusty, rusty,yet Crusty" Dodge is back at it. Tonight begins in maiden voyage with a load of not one, not two, but three pallets full of old Mack parts going to the blaster outfit I use. Gonna have a good bit of room with all those fenders, doors, suspension parts, grille shells, shutter assemblies, rims, spacers, brake drums, brake spiders, backing plates, crossmembers, plus a couple of aluminum cased transmissions, and another iron cased transmission off the floor of the shop.Been tough not having a pickup truck available for the past few months. The old standby Jeep has performed admirably however but cannot work with the larger stuff. I'm going to donate "crusty" to the Smithsonian when I wear it out, so don't even ask if it's for sale, they already called dibs on it.Robwell good for crusty. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-103989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Just shy of 800 miles on the clock today without trouble. Very heavy too. Had a rear tandem cutoff, a 6-71 Detroit engine and a small block Chrysler engine plus some small parts aboard, and on the trailer.Yep that truck deserves it's reputation, (like me).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/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-104071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Just shy of 800 miles on the clock today without trouble. Very heavy too. Had a rear tandem cutoff, a 6-71 Detroit engine and a small block Chrysler engine plus some small parts aboard, and on the trailer.Yep that truck deserves it's reputation, (like me).RobPost pics, post pics! We want Crusty, We want Crusty, We want Crusty! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-104097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Post pics, post pics!We want Krusty, We want Krusty, We want Krusty!here you go,Krusty the clown- Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-104112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 My son has my old "92" 1 ton. Put a flat bed on her. The old 360 is a thirsty girl. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-104121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 When gasoline hits $5.00 plus per gallon, and people that don't need to own one ton pickup trucks except to "fit in" start looking to unload them, I'll be waiting in the shadows.RobCreepy, yet clever.Devious, yet ingenious.I like it.Finally got my carb issue worked out on my '85. The thermostatic choke coil took a dump and was letting the choke flop around causing the running issue. Also got the flatbed installed.Frustration aside, a few bucks and a few minutes of your time to repair? Today, similar symptoms could be caused by a million dollar ecm.Those were good times. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-104122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Creepy, yet clever.Devious, yet ingenious.Have you met Rob? He needs a 1 ton just to be legal when he goes to the grocery store . Mamma drives and he rides in the bed because of the smell, he blames mamma but we know better. :banana: Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-104187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Just shy of 800 miles on the clock over the weekend with prolly 7500# on the trailer and truck, (maybe more) and all went well. Can't tell from the way ole "Crusty" drove he had ever been hurt. My "calibrated eyeball" alignment seems to be near dead on as there was no drift, pull, shake, or anything out of the ordinary. All in all a great trip meeting up with some very nice people along the way.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/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-104645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Some people and equipment and just meant to be together. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-104741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Just shy of 800 miles on the clock over the weekend with prolly 7500# on the trailer and truck, (maybe more) and all went well. Can't tell from the way ole "Crusty" drove he had ever been hurt. My "calibrated eyeball" alignment seems to be near dead on as there was no drift, pull, shake, or anything out of the ordinary. All in all a great trip meeting up with some very nice people along the way.RobSpeaking of alignment, I saw this pickup in Ohio just the other day. It was not turning or changing lanes, it was going straight down the highway- sort of.And speaking of Dodges, I saw this one in Ohio just the other day. Passed me running about 70 mph. with a huge load of hay. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-105256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 That way when he parks his Ranger at the mall parking lot, no one will ding his doors - would not want to be the first one to scratch that ride.You have to watch those hay haulers - there is always room for one more bale, and straps - STRAPS? We don't need no stinkin' straps Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-105260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Speaking of alignment, I saw this pickup in Ohio just the other day. It was not turning or changing lanes, it was going straight down the highway- sort of.And speaking of Dodges, I saw this one in Ohio just the other day. Passed me running about 70 mph. with a huge load of hay.Rangers are terrible about rusting the front shock/spring perch off. The alignment suffers first until things come discombobulated and truck no longer drives. Sadly I've towed a couple of fatalities in due to this.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/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-105278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I like the tire on top of the load. Helps with low under passes. On the way home from Burlington last night a pick up in front of me kept puking out bales for about 5 miles. His horses will be pissed when he gets home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23454-crustys-back/#findComment-105280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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