Popular Post Singing Cowboy Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2021 When I was a boy on the farm in the Mississippi River delta; I would see “Big Rigs” drive by our farm on the highway. I was simply fascinated by them. My school newspaper did an interview on my class when I was in first grade. All of the kids in my class were asked what we wanted to do when we grew up? My answer was “drive a big rig”. We had C 60 single with a 36’ neighbors trailer that dad used to haul grain from the field to the elevator. Man I couldn’t wait until I got to drive it. I was about 13 when I drove it from our shed to the field by myself. I was tickled as I could be. I drove it to town (population about 4,000) from the field the week I turned 16. Tickled even more! Plans change with time but dreams seldom do, for me anyway. I went on to do other things after school, but my love for big rigs was always there. I love to hear those Diesel engines roar even today! Well I finally got the opportunity to fulfill my boyhood dream, at 48 years of age. I brought my old dog home last Wednesday. 1973 R685ST 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65761-childhood-dream-come-true/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 well just damn. good luck with it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65761-childhood-dream-come-true/#findComment-468186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Congrats on living out your dreams. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65761-childhood-dream-come-true/#findComment-468192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Wish you all the luck,great truck to start with.Mine a 79. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65761-childhood-dream-come-true/#findComment-468193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Wow! You even got one in my color! Congratulations, and enjoy! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65761-childhood-dream-come-true/#findComment-468199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Welcome aboard. Great story and truck ! Have fun Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65761-childhood-dream-come-true/#findComment-468200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Yes guy i am happy for you. Nice to see someone's dream come true. Good story, so keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65761-childhood-dream-come-true/#findComment-468260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singing Cowboy Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 I want to say thanks for the kind words. I have replaced battery cable ends and it barks without a boost now! I had to replace a heater core hose and fix an injector line. Today I was checking my slack adjusters when I was surprised that there were no front brakes. Not even a place to bolt any on the truck. I never realized they were optional until I found a thread in this forum. My ignorance knows no bounds. Lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65761-childhood-dream-come-true/#findComment-468335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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