What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Looks like it needs wheels to get to somewhere.
     
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  3. JolliRoger

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    You broke another truck? My old record was left Columbus, MS, blew that engine at Athens, GA, made Richmond, VA , Secaucus, NJ, Boston, and blew the engine in the one they had brought me in Athens, at Douglasville, GA on the way back. Brother of company owner who shoved me off that Sunday PM, said: "As you can see, this truck is not as new as it once was, but it is a good old truck..".
     
  4. Opus

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    Same truck. Multiple broke.
    6 times in 8 weeks.
    The happy news is that the folks at the hotel know me by my name. And that's always a comfort.
    I'm trying, man. I mean I'm really trying to love this.
    Maybe next week.
    I have a brand new used truck waiting for my embrace.
     
  5. JolliRoger

    JolliRoger Road Train Member

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    No..No.... Cab and chassis is the wheels, PTO and a BIG Vickers hydraulic pump is the humper, that A frame angle iron bracket area is where the hook goes.
    Back up close , lower the hooker, back a little more, hook, rev like hell and shrug your shoulders to help it up and Wa La, that bed is upon your frame. Do not think they offer it in a cattle rack yet. sumpin about angle of incline...
     
  6. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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  7. Opus

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  8. JolliRoger

    JolliRoger Road Train Member

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    As they say.. "Hope springs eternal".. Keep the faith, strong.
     
  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    OM MASTER TRIP UPDATE: DAY 17
    ( Only The OM could find this load )

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  10. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Honestly, it's easier than it looks.
    No big deal, stuff happens.
    I guess there's a line when you get to be over 60; one side says everyone is trying to screw you. The other side says stuff happens and it will be ok sooner or later.
    I chose the second side.
     
  11. JolliRoger

    JolliRoger Road Train Member

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    That is a fairly common misconception. The line is usually not active till about 75, but then on to 85 gets pretty rough. I really felt it at 86, but going up to Lex, KY to see the daughters on Sept 3 for 87th. Get recharged by observing how well my late wife trained them and the way they have run their lives.
    You bout as well get another truck and get after it, or get on a list at a retirement "complex" (not home). One with a pool table and no shuffleboard.
     
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