Popular Post other dog Posted December 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2014 I took a 2 stop load of pipes to Fredericksburg and Norfolk Monday. I saw Greendash in the mirror down around Hampton.Approaching the Hampton Roads bridge tunnel-This is in the tunnel...and the light at the end of the tunnel....and out the other side.I saw a big red Mack where I delivered.Then I went to Chesapeake and picked up an empty container and took it to Richmond- the lift is carrying the one i'm getting.They unloaded it different in Richmond- they hooked a chain to a lift and dragged it backwards until it was almost off the trailer, then picked up the front end of it while I pulled out from under it.Saw a big dust cloud on 460 when I was going to Richmond.It came from a combine in a soybean field. Then Tuesday I had to go get my physical renewed, then went to get a load that was already loaded on a drop deck going to Oaktown, In. This was it...all of it...700lbs. Could have hauled it on my pickup.Then I went to Marion, Ky. to get a load going to Monroe, Va, just up 29 from Lynchburg. I saw a bridge on the way to Marion.Then I saw smoke up ahead.Must be a smoke factory.Then I saw a brush pile smoking.Then I saw a truck on the shoulder smoking.I don't know what this guy hauls, but he has plenty of straps.This girl at the rest area asked me if I would check her oil for her because she didn't know where the dipstick was, of course I told her I didn't have time.This is what I loaded in Marion, railroad lights and switches, probably weighed less than 10,000 lbs.Saw a big green Mack truck.I saw this F model on rt. 641 before I got to Marion, but I didn't get a picture. I caught it on the way back though, and got a better picture just holding the camera out the window without even looking and aiming behind me.Eagle Rock, Va.Skinny road in Monroe- this was on the way out, after i'd unloaded at the rail yard. I have to make a right turn there by the pole.Then up the hill and back out to rt. 29...piece of cake,eh? 13 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted December 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2014 That there is one of them furin cars built by Porch.So, the dipstick goes into the rear... 5 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-270878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Tom: thanks for the road trip! how did that 130 degree right turn work for ya I'm with J Hancock that porch would have needed a full chassis lube job .............after a 101 point inspection I wish I could raise a cloud of dust like that combine right now, frost came out of the ground "again" 3 time in 4 weeks , I'm starting to think I live in western Washington , every thing is in 4wd. just to move around on flat ground I think that flat bed must have been the proto type to see how many winches would fit on one trailer, I've hauled loads where I would still need a couple of "slip ons" cuz I would still be short 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-270883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Great set of pictures Tom looks like a busy week! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-270888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Great pictures. Hope someone saves the F model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-270911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 "Dipstick goes in the rear"? I ain't touchin' that one! Lol!...........................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-270950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Nice report as always Tom! I like the looks of that little F-Model,and the wimmins that needed the earl checked in her high-end Volkswagen!...................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-270952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Blaylock Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Oaktown In and Marion Ku are both in my neck of the woods Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensts Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Love the tour . Beats interstating 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Tom Thanks for the pictures.. Have never been thru that bridge / tunell combo ..Are you off next week??You and your family Have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.Brocky Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Tom Thanks for the pictures.. Have never been thru that bridge / tunell combo ..Are you off next week??You and your family Have a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.BrockyThank you Brocky, thank you very much indeed and right back at you to you and yours. I've got to take a load of pipes to Pa, somewhere up around Washington, and they have a return load in Sharon, so i'll leave tomorrow to make that turn then i'll probably be done for the week. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Tom, nice to see the pics.Thank you. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Sheesh! I get around more than a cheap hooker! Did the Chesapeake Bridge & Tunnel thing a few times in a big truck. It's a must for any roadtrip bucket list.Ditto on the "beats interstating" comment. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 It's been quite a few years since I crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. We were talking about tolls the other day, wonder how much that costs for a truck now? I think it was about $40 the last time I crossed it, and I can't even remember how long ago it was. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I see you got some pictures of my weekend fishing boat in the picture coming out of the HRBT into Norfolk.......That's it right there on the left.....the haze gray one. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted December 21, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 I see you got some pictures of my weekend fishing boat in the picture coming out of the HRBT into Norfolk.......That's it right there on the left.....the haze gray one. I thought that was yours, I heard it running. Sounds like you've got one of them there 16V92 Marine Diesels in her, eh?..or twin 318's? I was about a mile away with the windows up and the radio on when I heard it. I see you have a support boat to the right too, carrying spare parts and oil I assume. 3 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 It's been quite a few years since I crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. We were talking about tolls the other day, wonder how much that costs for a truck now? I think it was about $40 the last time I crossed it, and I can't even remember how long ago it was.It's been 13-14 years since I crossed it which is why I thought it was where your pics were taken. Note to self: Be sure to read gripping descriptions thoroughly.Back then it was $33.00. I wasn't expecting it to be that high and it didn't accept ez-pass. My last ray of hope was that the number above the word "fare" was my front axle weight. Nope. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I thought that was yours, I heard it running. Sounds like you've got one of them there 16V92 Marine Diesels in her, eh?..or twin 318's? I was about a mile away with the windows up and the radio on when I heard it. I see you have a support boat to the right too, carrying spare parts and oil I assume.The 16V92 is one of eleven 200kv auxiliary gen sets. The 7 main gen sets are 12V278 400kv sets. These are used when the nookyooler tea kettle is not boiling. As for the two strokes, I bought the boat used, what can I say. I tried to get the previous owner to install 3608 Cats but he wouldn't bite. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 excellent,,,nice wide open spaces,,,thanks tom.....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38143-pictures-of-the-week/#findComment-271321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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