TozziWelding Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 $1200 is not bad, I pay $400 just for the privilege of having my truck on the road for a year, plus insurance. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-199703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 $1200 is not bad, I pay $400 just for the privilege of having my truck on the road for a year, plus insurance.$1,200 is just registration if I go the full 80,000lbs. If i go 50,000lbs its $757.00. Plus $8,000-10,000 for insurance. Then you have associated fees for DOT/MC# etc. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-199728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 JT did you find the culprit for the engine shut down? I was thinking maybe you have a bad connection at one of the sensors or a bad sensor. If you cant hook that fuel shut down to a cable at least put it on a switch for "just in case" Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-199735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 I suspect a bad sensor but haven't been able to narrow it down. I have a jumper lead direct from the battery to the shut down right down so she'll run. I kinda held off doing much to it until I had the title. Now it's game on! I am hoping to get her roadworthy for the Diesel Truckin Nats at ETown then show up at Gerhart's with it. I only have a few weeks before ETown so I have to get cracking. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-199746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Now it's game on! I am hoping to get her roadworthy for the Diesel Truckin Nats at ETown then show up at Gerhart's with it. I only have a few weeks before ETown so I have to get cracking.Bring that bad boy!! I want to see it in person and have a good look see. I'm a big General fan from way back in the day cutting my teeth in a 6V-92 dump truck with spokes and big rubber.I haven't decided yet if I want to work at the event (Track Official) or just walk around with my 12 YO son and go for pleasure. It's one of my favorite events of the year. Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-199752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Chuck, You are always welcome to stop by my shop and check it out too if you want but I hope to have it there. I am only 23 miles from E-Town so as long as the truck is semi ready, I'll be there. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-199770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Great news JT,Congratulation on the title!I'm shure it was a milestone and you have it gone.Now that's a deal 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-199782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTFormula Posted August 22, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2013 Well its really official, truck is in MY NAME! That was a journey I am glad is over. Just sent out for Historic plates so I can drive this puppy legally. Called my classic insurance and they are faxing something over stating I will not be using this for commercial use. Now I need to get it road worthy so I can show up at some shows. 7 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-201189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Congrats!! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-201221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Congratulations JT!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-201524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Quick update. Tuesday I bring the General to Dynamic Diesel for them to go over everything. My clutch brake is still not adjusted right, the Kysor is still shutting her down immediately and now I have a major air leak in the dash. Plus they are going to lube everything up for me and do a once over to make sure it's going to be road worthy. Should have it back by the weekend then I can get the frame and wheels painted and ill be good for ETown Diesel Trucking Nationals and Gerharts. I just haven't had a whole lot of time to work on the mechanicals, especially the Kysor issue. It has perplexed me for sometime and its just easier to let a professional fix it and I get it back quickly instead of me staring at it with the hood open clueless and waste more time. A man has got to know his limitations. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-202500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Magnum Force!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-202516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Quick update. Tuesday I bring the General to Dynamic Diesel for them to go over everything. My clutch brake is still not adjusted right, the Kysor is still shutting her down immediately and now I have a major air leak in the dash. Plus they are going to lube everything up for me and do a once over to make sure it's going to be road worthy. Should have it back by the weekend then I can get the frame and wheels painted and ill be good for ETown Diesel Trucking Nationals and Gerharts.I just haven't had a whole lot of time to work on the mechanicals, especially the Kysor issue. It has perplexed me for sometime and its just easier to let a professional fix it and I get it back quickly instead of me staring at it with the hood open clueless and waste more time.A man has got to know his limitations.Cool I'll stop in and say hi at Englishtown. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-202642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Quick update. The General was dropped off to my diesel guy last night to get some issues taken care of. Got a GoPro video of the drive. It's a bit bouncy because the lock thing on the suction cup popped open and it was loose. I'll edit the 18 minutes down to about 5 minutes and pop it on you tube over the weekend. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Ahh...GoPro!Now you will just be showing off! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I need a GoPro. For Mack, 3 wheeler, and snowmobile adventures. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Ahh...GoPro!Now you will just be showing off!The last videos I did I used the GoPro. Should mount it under the tandems facing forward. That would be cool. Prob use it on the drive to Gerharts too. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Watch out for road kill with the camera down there! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTFormula Posted September 8, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2013 As promised NEW VIDEO! Did this on Thursday night. Finally was able to crop it down from 19+ minutes to 11. Enjoyhttp://youtu.be/jYeFGZQAjOI 3 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 You riding shotgun? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Yup, thats me on the right there. My buddy Bobby has a CDL and since we were running on a dealer plate, it was a little safer for him to drive since I don't have mine yet. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Nice vid! Looking forward to seeing it and you in Lititz.PM me details on your GoPro and mount. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hatcity Posted September 8, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2013 Nice sound of that D-D-D-DetroitIf ya can't find 'em, grind 'em 5 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Nice sound of that D-D-D-Detroit If ya can't find 'em, grind 'em LOL! wind it up tight enough,you should be outta' gears by the time the light turns green!....................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Nice sound of that D-D-D-DetroitIf ya can't find 'em, grind 'emThinking he is to use to the 4 strokes and he needs to slam his fingers in the door next time to get in the right frame of mind. Run that leaker out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/12/#findComment-204562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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