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Breakfast with Dino.

Do I have this right? It's going to be a long commute.

Truck is running! Im just waiting on my coffee to brew a few cups!

This photo is from yesterday but I figured @Pullstart would be proud of hiw we loaded the trailer

You left the rig and are on foot?

I’m running!

Drag him in the truck with you guys!!

Safe travels to all.

Today was another shining example that there are still decent people in this world. While setting for lunch I got a phonecall from Rick Libby. Rear axle done. Truck ready to be picked up so I can install rear lamps and splash guards along with whatever other State Inspection work I find it needs. I said, "Do you have the dollar amount?" Now - let's go over what was done. A BUNCH of cleaning and rust removal. ALL NEW PARTS installed in the entire axle. Center carrier. Change from open Ford to Auburn posi. New bearings pressed in. New ring and pinion. All special tools and knowledge type work. Also: New brakes including all hardware. New U joints. Transfer case rear seal. We have no actual information on how much time he put in. I'm 99% sure it was at LEAST 8 to 10 hours over the 4 weeks he had the truck. Honestly... could be double that. Easy! I was seriously figuring on a minimum count of 20 hours. He billed me for FOUR hours. I had to ask twice if he was OK with that. Turns out.... he was using my old Ford as therapy. Nostalgia. Enjoyment. So it's scheduled to be towed back up here tomorrow morning. Next steps will be rear lights and swapping the alternator type. This diagram is for my own notes.

Got excited. Stuck on some steekers...

Hooked up and buckets loaded. 41 miles away. I'll leave at 7AM tomorrow morning.

At least the belt guard buffed out nice. If the hood looks as good I will be happy.

I got a warning some years ago for doing 45 down a hill in a 30 zone -- on my bicycle. And yes, it was a radar trap.

June 24, 1930 First detection of an airplane using reflected radio waves, a precursor to radar, by US Naval Research Laboratory engineers in Anacostia, Washington, D.C.

Especially when zooming down the road on our 's...

East bound and down on the PA turnpike. Don’t worry I’m not driving.

Ready for an early AM departure. Just gotta remember to stop & pick up Jim on the way.

Here's what I know about the subject: In PA you can get a DUI on a bicycle. But you can't get a DUI on a horse, unless the horse is also drunk.

Not much to load..one tractor for my son to drive, the WH cart and a couple presold decks. Will be on the road around 4am tomorrow

The neighbor boys picked the first cantaloupes today. 10 yo Danny picks while 4 yo Amos drives Barney.

Went ahead and put the hood on for now. The paint looks pretty good minus a couple issues I'll fix later. Even with hardener this Rustoleum is soft enough to make a print in if you really bear down on it so I'll fix the couple spots in a month or so. But it does have enough shine for a reflection as it is. I'll take it!

With the weather forecast showing rain for Friday and Saturday, I would suggest the following. Try to make it Friday. Even on a good Saturday, many of us pack up and start heading home early (before noon). Others pack up and wait for the tractor raffle, then leave (around 2:30 to 3:00). Me, I'm a diehard and wait until 2-3 pm before packing up.

90% loaded and ready. Pulling out at 2am for the show.

"Whiskey for my men, beer for my horses".... Toby Keith.

45 mins from the hotel .

Which led to radar speed traps …we all are familiar with those

You sir, just secured a ride to the big show.

Loaded up!

Omg I thought this thread was for buying and selling wheelhorse stuff! Lots of ugly, bald and fat talk. Maybe this would be a good site for hair loss products!😳

Enjoy the show all, hope to see you on Saturday!

Right in the screened pavilion where the concessions used to be. They'll be selling t shirts hats and WHCC membership there too. Easy to find. Raffle around noon. Saturday. Most important ice cream social Friday after supper time.

While I'm waiting for a few things for my M37 restoration project, I cranked out three tools for installing the three sizes of domed-disc-type core plugs used in the M37's engine block. The tools are kind of rough-and-ready, since I made them rather quickly, without messing about with niceties like zeroing feed dials on the lathe, using power feeds, setting stops, etc. They should be accurate enough to do the job, however, which is to flatten and expand the domed-disc plug against the sides of the core plug hole while ensuring that the perimeter of the plug is all the way down tight against the shoulder or seating ledge of the hole. I will also be using an anaerobic sealant designed for core plugs. I wasn't happy with all of the connecting rods that just arrived, so I'll be ordering a few more, which will give me quite a few to choose from, at which time I can examine them all in detail, select the best ones, and decide the best approach to end up with a like-new (or better) set of rods.

Attacha matic front mule drives, will be at the show $20 each. You can pm me or call or text 845 591 7317 kyle

This year will be my first show as well. I live local to the event, just never worked out to make it until this year. The wife and I are going to be there Saturday morning to hopefully meet some people from here! And probably spend some money...

True. It wont run and cut weeds any better being spotless. I'll air blast all the loose dirt and grass fluff off and dry scrub the crud off. Why tempt fate.

Especially when zooming down the road on our 's... An RJ just might be too small to give a good signature...!

The solenoid base was a little loose Good chance that was the problem - solenoid not grounded.

LAST MINUTE ADDITION - PTO Brake Pads. 1-1/2" wide by 5/8". Perfect replacement for worn out pad. $1.00 each. I don't have many.

The Amish neighbor to my north side screams at the mules, it sounds awful. When the kid is working the mules his voice can barely be heard and I think he gets better results.

What's all this talk about rain gear?!?!? I got the booze...

Start them young and raise them right !

There is room on that trailer guy!

Cast Iron Block real steel camshaft gears ball bearings on the crankshaft Edit: Check back in 65 years see how many of the predators are still running

Truck half loaded. Rain boots in the trunk filled with impact driver and miscellaneous sockets

Rolling out early in the morning. See you all at the parking lot party and show. Rain suit is packed and I’ll be there rain or shine.

I got my clothes all picked out for the show last night. Now I just need to decide if I'm bringing the 855 or not, and load the trailer.

Might as well Kev ... might take longer but get ther fer sure.

See you guys soon . Safe travels .