Popular Post 41chevy Posted July 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) Went to the 154 Anniversary of the Battle, pretty interesting bit of history. Grand kids loved it, especially the Lincoln and Lee impersonators and the re enactments. Left there to go to Eastern Surplus and Equipment in Philly to look at a pair of M917 AM General Dumps and bought one Oshkosh M917A1 and looked at 4 other trucks that kept telling me to buy them. The Mrs put the brakes on that. . . for now. I need the pair of Dodges and the M211 GMC digger.... for some reason I'll think up in the next few weeks at least.. My purchase for clearing 300 acres in Va. Edited July 8, 2017 by 41chevy 7 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/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Is that first dodge (dark green one) four wheel drive? Neat pics, thanks for sharing. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 yes it is. power wagons were all four wheel drive. i like the all wheel drive bus. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Decisions, decisions....... All have possibilities! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 8 hours ago, HeavyGunner said: Is that first dodge (dark green one) four wheel drive? Neat pics, thanks for sharing. The first Dodge has an up dated drive train and a Cummins/Allison slid in for power. The Blue Dodge is a 361 V8. The bus is shop build for a person in the North Western U.S. They had a few Fontaine trailers I looked at but way to heavy for my use. 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/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Wish I had known you were going to make the side trip, I would have suggested a meet up! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 3 hours ago, 1958 F.W.D. said: Wish I had known you were going to make the side trip, I would have suggested a meet up! I'll be back on the 25th to do the final paper work and pick it up. 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/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I have passed that place hundreds of time but never stopped in.A friend of mine did stopped in and the boss showed him all round the place.Looks like they have some really neat stuff. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 41 Chevy if you have any problems let me know my yard is only 15 minutes up the road and your truck can keep my 64 b87,79 r model,56 Ford f600 company. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 2 hours ago, 41chevy said: I'll be back on the 25th to do the final paper work and pick it up. Route of travel? Anticipated time of departure from Tacony? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, 1958 F.W.D. said: Route of travel? Anticipated time of departure from Tacony? 15 to 66 to 495 to 95 to exit 27. about 5 to 6 with my Marmon bobtailing..If the construction in Delaware near Christiana isn't to backed up. I'm going to try and be there by 7a.m.Hope to be head south after 9 p.m. That depends if I have any issues with the reconditioned 1982 M172A1 trailer we bought and if I approve of how it's loaded. Edited July 9, 2017 by 41chevy 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/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Like just about everything especially the blue Dodge and the school bus or at least that's what it looks likeSent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 On 7/8/2017 at 4:42 PM, hicrop10 said: 41 Chevy if you have any problems let me know my yard is only 15 minutes up the road and your truck can keep my 64 b87,79 r model,56 Ford f600 company. I'll keep that in mind. What could go wrong? A .D.O.D. reman Dorsey 25 ton trailer,a 15 1/2 ton dump truck,4 spare tire and wheel assemblies and a palleted oscillating heavy duty 5th wheel and my wife along as my restrainer against more goodies. The yard is full of neat stuff, I would have no trouble taking all of it home! 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/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 41,I like the od Dodge! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50418-trip-toeastern-surplus-in-philly/#findComment-374832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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