JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #1 Posted January 4, 2018 Ok, the weather forcasters are saying 6" to 12" inches for where I live. We will see how accurate they are. I have been in the garage the past couple hours, checking oil, belt, chains, tensions etc. After I post this, I am heading back out to put the chains on the 416-8. The C-175 has been pulling duty so far this year. I took the ponies for a cruise up and down the driveway a few times. Get their juices moving. There backed into the stable in start off positions, ready to go. We have super lo temps (frostbite conditions), and high winds coming in. So GLAD for the cab this year. Thanks Ed, for selling me the cab. Its cramped, but cozy and it will keep me dry. Snug as a bug. I will be putting pictures up tomorrow to. We all enjoy pictures, so here are a few from tonight. Nothing fancy. Enjoy. Glenn 12 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #2 Posted January 4, 2018 Looks like you are well prepared for a "blizzard"! Be safe! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,076 #3 Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) Looks like you're ready, Glenn. That cab looks good on there. I wish we'd get rid of these low temps and get a little snow. Edited January 4, 2018 by dclarke 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,348 #4 Posted January 4, 2018 34 minutes ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: forcasters are saying 6" to 12" inches for where I live. We will see how accurate they are. Let it snow, your crew can do the job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red144runner 658 #5 Posted January 4, 2018 We have been in single digits and below zero for a few days now and more snow on way. Best of luck but you look ready 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #6 Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) My lordy, chains used to be a snap to put on. Must be getting older and stiffer. One side on and one to go. Shout out to Jeff, WV hillbilly for suggesting these chain tensioners to me. There not on perfect, but they pull in the slop from the chain and make it snug and tight. Glenn Edited January 4, 2018 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 2 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,348 #7 Posted January 4, 2018 When do you move into the new house? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #8 Posted January 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, 953 nut said: When do you move into the new house? That won't happen till spring. Just passed my frame inspection today. Fire insection is Friday. Plumbing and electric are inspected and passed. Then we can Insulate. I need JCPL to get my power to the house. Then we can sheetrock and tape. Will keep you posted. I need heat in the home for that. Oh, the gas meter gets set next week, a small thing I forgot. Glenn 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 610 #9 Posted January 4, 2018 Out here in SW PA were suppose to get hit tomorrow and Monday into Tuesday so I'll be converting the D160 onan to electronic ignition today. Say you're in New Jersey you ever heard of a guy called onelonleyfarmer aka Wes Pandy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,153 #10 Posted January 4, 2018 We've got nothing here, at least not yet. Here's hoping Glenn and the boys... have scared it all away. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #11 Posted January 4, 2018 Looks like you're more than ready.You'll wonder how you ever blew snow without a cab.Lights are all working too,I see.Safety first.Upstate NY has 2 to 4 in.starting this AM.I think we're right on the edge of the big storm. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,806 #12 Posted January 4, 2018 Little snow and lots of wind here this morning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #13 Posted January 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Desko said: Out here in SW PA were suppose to get hit tomorrow and Monday into Tuesday so I'll be converting the D160 onan to electronic ignition today. Say you're in New Jersey you ever heard of a guy called onelonleyfarmer aka Wes Pandy No, never heard of him. But looked him up, found his website a few you tubes of him talking about his trucks and stuff. Interesting. Glenn 24 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Little snow and lots of wind here this morning. Ed, a peek outside shows me about 2 inches of snow so far. Snowing to beat the band and those winds are HOWLING today. Looks rough. The drifting will be interesting. Battle plans will happen later. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,806 #14 Posted January 4, 2018 11 hours ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: My lordy, chains used to be a snap to put on. Must be getting older and stiffer. Glenn I don't know if it would help the installation Glenn, but I always install the chains with the open side of the cross chain connecting link away from the sidewall. Less chance of the open hook gouging the sidewall. I see you have yours against the sidewall. Depending on the design, It does make it more difficult to connect some of the side chain connectors. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #15 Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I don't know if it would help the installation Glenn, but I always install the chains with the open side of the cross chain connecting link away from the sidewall. Less chance of the open hook gouging the sidewall. I see you have yours against the sidewall. Depending on the design, It does make it more difficult to connect some of the side chain connectors. I noticed that last night. I was to bushed to flip it. Thanks for pointing it out. Radar right now. Right in the thick of things. Glenn Edited January 4, 2018 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #16 Posted January 4, 2018 brrrrrrrr !!!!!!!!!!!!!! wind will be almost the same here, just a little less snow. They shut my job down Tue for the dusting of snow we got last week and again today for snow and possibly tomorrow, not sure I'll want to work out side tomorrow for 9 hrs in the temps they are forcasting. eric j eric j 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,464 #17 Posted January 4, 2018 Looks like from the forecast you'll get a pretty good snowfall - but mostly high winds and that's a problem . I'd suggest getting after that clean up quickly - as soon as possible since the temps are supposed to drop significantly and the super cold air mass we've had here the past 2wks is coming your way. Once that hits, cab or no cab you don't want to be out when the wind chill is passed - 30*F. Around here , we're used to high wind problems associated with the open plains - but what you're going to get is an odd arctic air mass - the temps can drop 40* or more per hour - that's not funny and you can get frostbite really quickly. The last snowfall we had here was just over 4" - but I cleaned it up that evening in the dark for a reason - by the next morning the high temperature was down to 6*F and dropping fast - everyone else in town that didn't get theirs done was miserable and didn't do nearly as much cleaning work as usual - one guy got frostbite pretty good on both hands running his CC and the blade - he's out of commision for a few weeks now and the old folks he takes care of are now my problem if the village doesn't take care of it , which they usually won't . Good luck ,be safe and keep warm . Taking breaks is important and don't sweat letting the tractor run if necessary to keep the engine/trans warm - it's worth the extra fuel . Sarge 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,153 #18 Posted January 4, 2018 8 hours ago, AMC RULES said: We've got nothing here, at least not yet. Here's hoping Glenn and the boys...have scared it all away. Having looked outside now Glenn... I'm thinking, you and the boys might need some bigger lights. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #19 Posted January 4, 2018 Ok, coffee break, plus my chute finally clogged. . Where else, up by the street, salt etc. Very deep up there and thick. We got 11 to 13 depending where you measure at. We have drifts a foot and a half. The cab is worth it's weight in gold with the wind, blowing the snow every direction. The bride took a shot of me in the cab. I took some pics from inside the cab. Enjoy. Back outside to continue the battle. She's running like a good horse should Throwing a strong rooster tail. Glenn 5 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,841 #20 Posted January 4, 2018 We got 4" in an hour at work a little north of my house. It all was lake effect. then it backed off. About 2" here with the wind. Hope I don't get a lot more snow. Motor in Skonk is giving up the ghost. I have to scrape and clean the plug in an hour run time. Installed an anti-fouler today in hope to limp thru the winter. C-160 is buried in the shed. Only want to get the 520 and blower & Elvis out if I really have too. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #21 Posted January 4, 2018 just called the info line and it said site will be open in the morning, mixed blessing, need the money but not sure I want to work in the bitter windy and cold conditions, oh well a man has to do what he has to do .......... eric j 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt-NEPA 755 #22 Posted January 4, 2018 Wow Glenn! You got dumped on. We are not that far apart and we got an inch or so. Looks like your Horses got this one well in hand. That cab is a real plus for us old grey beards. I wouldn't be without one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #23 Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) Hey, how many of you guys noticed that in my thread title I put , " FRIDAYS SNOW FIGHT " DUH ,,,,, I been doing battle ,, all day ,, TODAY ,,,,, its THURSDAY. I guess tomorrow will be Fridays mop up operation. Fwiw, snowdrifts are rolling in Glenn Edited January 5, 2018 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
