The Rubber Duck 006 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Well it's been almost 6weeks since I've gotten THE GREEN HORNET back and been out on the road. So far no issues except improvements. Fuel mileage is now up in the 5-6mpg range and she has better pulling power. Unfortunately on Monday had a load shift on me in Richmond Virginia and had some rebar fall off the trailer. Thanks to a long wheelbase only one airline and the Tractor protection valve was busted. Then to make it interesting I was the victim of a hit and run hahahaha while I was stopped and surveying the load shift. But the week went great and now I've got her all dolled up with Polish. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 20231109_170529.mp4.3gpp 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Well that's some adventure Does the trailer have a hurdle at the front, steel gate to stop the load shifting forward off the trailer Or do you rely on the rach guard thingy on the truck ?? Dont really see straps used on steel in Australia, most people wrap the chains right around the steel and then chain it to the trailer, the tighter the dogs are the tighter the load is held I have fund it amazing just ho we much steel bounces, even with lots of chains on Main thing is that no one is hurt, trucks looking sharp Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Good thing is you didn’t get hurt . That could have been ugly . Truck is looking good stay safe brother . 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Looks great bud have a ball … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I miss the driving even if it was only for a short 7-8 yrs after they closed the maintenance shop. don't think in todays world I could get back behind the wheel of a big rig. things back to "normal" for me can never happen =sadly. such a different world . A nice DM811SX working in a pit ; NO highway -nice way to spend retirement. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 1 hour ago, mechohaulic said: A nice DM811SX working in a pit ; NO highway -nice way to spend retirement. mechohaulic, l just retired 10/31 and was thinking the same thing or maybe across town and back come springtime. haha .....Hippy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Yard hustler and forklift driving that’s all I’m doing. Part time I will never leave the yard. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 21 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Well that's some adventure Does the trailer have a hurdle at the front, steel gate to stop the load shifting forward off the trailer Or do you rely on the rach guard thingy on the truck ?? Dont really see straps used on steel in Australia, most people wrap the chains right around the steel and then chain it to the trailer, the tighter the dogs are the tighter the load is held I have fund it amazing just ho we much steel bounces, even with lots of chains on Main thing is that no one is hurt, trucks looking sharp Paul Boss told me that no chains were allowed on these loads since they are painted rebar and then told me that they would have someone else pull them from now on and I said good let someone else deal with it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 4 hours ago, mechohaulic said: I miss the driving even if it was only for a short 7-8 yrs after they closed the maintenance shop. don't think in todays world I could get back behind the wheel of a big rig. things back to "normal" for me can never happen =sadly. such a different world . A nice DM811SX working in a pit ; NO highway -nice way to spend retirement. It's an addiction for me always has been even before I was old enough to drive. I'll drive till they tell me I can't do it no more and will stay with my current company. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 12 hours ago, mowerman said: Looks great bud have a ball … Bob Thanks Bob. I try. I can't stand a dirty truck especially with all this chrome hahaha. And yet we have guys at this company that hardly wash their trucks and laugh at me for polishing the chrome and aluminum on mine Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 14 hours ago, 70mackMB said: mechohaulic, l just retired 10/31 and was thinking the same thing or maybe across town and back come springtime. haha .....Hippy congrats on the Retirment. challenge now is to keep busy ; watch the food : weight and most important health check regular. yesterday spent the afternoon with Knights of Columbus (40 degrees outside) collecting food the food banks . not only rewarding but kept me busy instead of sitting and eating. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73533-gittin-her-back-to-normal/#findComment-541926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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