Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted January 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2023 A oldy but a goodie A woman was flying from Melbourne to Brisbane ... Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sydney. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes.. Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind. A man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her Seeing Eye Dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight. He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached her, and calling her by name, said, 'Kathy, we are in Sydney for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?' The blind lady replied, 'No thanks, but maybe Max would Like to stretch his legs.' Picture this: All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a Seeing Eye dog! The pilot was even wearing sunglasses. People scattered. They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines! True story... Have a great day and remember... ...THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR. Paul 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Okay, a R model to the rescue ?? https://fb.watch/icDRLuq54e/?mibextid=NnVzG8 Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Oh my god that was hilarious and unexpected. Thanks for that paul… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Take it from fuel line discussion when they changed the two piece bud wheel bolts. I didn’t even notice till a few years later. What the hell man there’s only one stud now …Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Called hub pilot wheels. Your stud pilot wheels have been a thing of the past for long time. Thank god 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Well, from what I remember, Tire guys used to have a hell of a time trying to get that outer stud off most of the time they were stuck on there pretty good I worked on a tire shop in the early 70s back east back then all we had was spoke wheels tube type. Split rims … Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted January 22, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2023 Back then I could repair a flat in 15 minutes from jacking it up to taking the jack out. I was only 17 now it would probably take me longer than that just to jack it up…. Bob 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 4:47 AM, tjc transport said: the boss bought me this after my hip got bad and i told him i could not drive anymore. 565HP cummins with allison trans. first time out of the yard after lettering my nephew is a gunnery sergeant, so i had to do this on the tailgate been meaning to ask you,,,with that mighty fine looking rig.....it looks like it probably spends a lotta time offroad and pretty much impossible to keep it looking that way especially this time of year...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 yes it did Bob. it actually was sold in september and i got a 2022 that is pretty much same exact thing. guy offered more than what we paid for it back in 2019. so the new one only cost $15,000. as for keeping it clean, it gets washed every night before getting parked. 73,000 miles on it and looked like it just was picked up from the dealer. 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/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 Excellent we have a washbay. I use it quite a bit. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 i still have to outside wash.... until we get the new building put up. there is going to be a wash bay inside up front near the left door. 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/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 well i dont use it as much these days because most of our trucks do day and night shifts now and the morning its too cold then in the evening it goes out with the night shift....so im not going to keep washing it for the night driver,besides they usually bring them back from donner pass filthy,,,and yes our wash bay is also outside.canapy ..lites bucket of soap and brush and hose...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 salt lake actually has a drive thru... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 we have a drive through wash 3 miles away. used to be $75 for the tandem and $85 for the triaxle or $125 for truck and trailer. now it is $110 for tandem and $125 for triaxle. and he don't charge me for the trailer any more. i only go to the drive through if it is really dirty. since i am the only one driving i go SLOW in the quarries and off road, which of course pisses off the by the load fools. a few times they have passed us hourly guys at 40-50 mph and splash mud all over. when we get to the scale the scale man already knows why the trucks are covered from cabshield down and usually ban the speeders. one guy passed another truck on a bend and almost hit the quarry owner while doing over 60 on a posted 5 mph limit road.......spilling stone off the side of the truck. he no longer works in New Jersey as he was banned from all quarries after that incident. last i heard he is also banned from the 4 Pennsy quarries along th eJersey border too. 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/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Oh my my my payback is always a bitch and nice to watch like to see justice done most of the time jack asses just get away with murder.. Bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 While all jokers are frezlezing your what knots off I'll share this Always gives me a chuckle at just how stupid (myself included) men are Paul 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-523992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Haha that was pretty good thanks Paul.Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-524007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Well anyone interested I was able to go out and practice a little bit on my Lincoln welder yesterday weather was gorgeous finally around 200 so I set everything up with some scrap metal and made another attempt still not worth a shit but I think I’m getting slightly better… it’s sure not going anywhere near as fast as I thought I might have to just take a few classes Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-524032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 But I’m working with 1/16th steel I understand thinner stuff is harder to work with Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-524033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 I’ll be redoing the entire real section of my go kart I’m trying to get good enough to attempt welding most of it … bigger engine different axle possibly band or disc brakes 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-524034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 yes thin sheet metal is VERY hard to weld....especially with a stick welder. mig takes practice. i stitch weld thin metal to keep it from warping. takes 10 times longer, but worth it in the long run when you don't have to shrink/stretch the metal to get it back in shape. 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/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-524040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Thanks for that. I think that’s what Matt was trying to explain when he was fixing his fenders. I did learn right off the bat. I was using too much heat … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-524043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 My Montgomery ward actually drops to 20 amps on DC side Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-524044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 No, I just have to put it all the together seems a getting just a bit better at following the bead and keeping it going Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-524045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 I was trying to weld a piece of pipe to a chunk of angle iron. For some reason the weld wasn’t sticking to the pipe only the angle iron. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/6/#findComment-524046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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