Pic of the Day

[Weldangrind]

That's awesome Jim! I didn't pick up on the fact that the trailer in the pic was hitched to the truck.

[Jim]

Yeah it was my first day backing them up like that, I've been doing mostly hauls to the concrete plants with just drive over hoppers, or transfer work where you drop the trailer to dump... Getting some more experience with them is always good :)

Doc that's very kind of you. I'll keep that in mind if I ever head down that way.

[Jim]

So I will admit I'm not too clear on my family tree, I'm not sure if he was my uncle or my dads uncle, we called him uncle Herb...

This is one of his planes, I'm not sure if this was the one he crashed in or the other one :( Apparently he had been to every US state with this one. I also saw an old news clip they had from a time he landed in a field and it had flipped over.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/IMG00014.jpg

[lego1970]

Jim,

That's still impressive. Like I said I can barely back a 53' anymore. Right now I'm driving a straight truck, but it pays the bills and allows me to be home.


Weldngrind,

That's what I was thinking, but now I know what Jim's talking about. Not as common around here but I see dumps with the extended arm pups running around here. Now I know why they have those long arms.....or at least I think that's the reason...correct me if I'm wrong Jim.

FastDoc,

Of all the things I've done.....some things I'll never forget and flying solo is definatly one of them. I know the song on the radio on the way to the airport ("I believe I can fly"..by R Kelly?...was actually one of them), I know the last words my instructor said, I remember every cloud in the sky, etc, etc.. It was neat, sadly I could never subside my imagination of worst case senerio, even though we had a close call during one of my flights with my instructor and my instructor (ex-marine) said "you shined when you should of been scared......and you scare when everything else is calm". FastDoc, I really admire your enthusastic energy and zest for machines.

[Jim]

Weldngrind,

That's what I was thinking, but now I know what Jim's talking about. Not as common around here but I see dumps with the extended arm pups running around here. Now I know why they have those long arms.....or at least I think that's the reason...correct me if I'm wrong Jim.

I'll post up some pictures, I just need to find some good ones... There's a a few different setups... The reaches here aren't nearly as long as they are in the USA though, I think the length in the USA has to do with "bridge law"... I've never driven a commercial vehicle south of the border though so I'm not familiar with the regulations, I know they are different though.

With the length of the reach not being too long, and the second articulation point, the don't need to take corners as wide as a 53 footer.

[Jim]

This one is a truck and pony, I'm not certain why it's called a pony...
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/bc_trucks/2010/11-10/20101110_dsc_4726.jpg
The box dumps just like the truck box, so the driver dumps the trailer then backs the trailer to the side and dumps the truck. It only articulates at the hitch.

This one is a truck and transfer... It's good for getting into places that would be too tight for a truck and trailer, like a crowded construction site for one example...
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/bc_trucks/2010/11-10/20101110_dsc_4733.jpg
You find a place as close as possible, and preferably off the road (because municipalities like to give out tickets for "abandoning" a trailer), and unhook the trailer. When you go dump the truck, the air is draining from the brake pots that hold the reach up and it drops to the ground, so you come back and back into the front of the trailer, over the reach. Then you hook up some hydraulic lines and the trailer box goes in the truck, like this guy...
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/bc_trucks/2010/11-10/20101110_dsc_4727.jpg
(only not hooked up to the trailer). You go dump the truck again, then go back to the trailer and transfer the box back the same way. Pulled ahead, flip the switch to put air back in the reach, and then hook it up to the truck.

Locally I've seen 2 and 3 axle pony trailers, I've never seen a local 4 axle. That may have to do with the regulations. I have seen 4 axle pony trailers, but not here. The reason to use an 4 axle end dump like the one above/below, may just be so you can have an extra axle, and that may require the spacing between the axle groups... I'm not actually certain, I've seen 3 axle end dumps (with the spacing / articulation point), and 3 axle pony trailers. With the axle spacing you need the articulation point so you can turn.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Photo0032.jpg

Found a video of some local trucks transferring, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0wFxDTDhrA

[lego1970]

Weldngrind,

That's what I was thinking, but now I know what Jim's talking about. Not as common around here but I see dumps with the extended arm pups running around here. Now I know why they have those long arms.....or at least I think that's the reason...correct me if I'm wrong Jim.

I'll post up some pictures, I just need to find some good ones... There's a a few different setups... The reaches here aren't nearly as long as they are in the USA though, I think the length in the USA has to do with "bridge law"... I've never driven a commercial vehicle south of the border though so I'm not familiar with the regulations, I know they are different though.

With the length of the reach not being too long, and the second articulation point, the don't need to take corners as wide as a 53 footer.

Yea, that would be great to see and learn how that operation works. I've run a few end dumps (part time) but never dumps (besides chip dumps) so anything I can learn would be great. Likewise anything about logging, I'd be more then happy to try and answer although midwest logging is quite different then most logging operations since here it's more species specific with greater board foot prices, but much less production rates.

[lego1970]

Thanks for the update Jim. You posted that last post moments before I posted my reply. Thanks.

[Jim]

Yeah no problem... :) I like the transfer, though not sure why... My dad had a unique one for quite a while, he hauled 3 boxes, he transfered of the front, and the back of the trailer, but they changed the weight restrictions so it didn't make sense to do it anymore. It was a pretty cool trailer. It still operates with 2 boxes, but it looks like a piece of junk now, it hauls top soil which is lighter so that's why it gets away with the 2 boxes. Gravel is amazingly heavy.

I only mentioned the setups with the actual dedicated gravel trucks, they also use tractors to pull both single and double, side, belly, and end dump trailers.

[Oengus]

http://www.todoautos.com.pe/attachments/f71/151354d1229368375-motos-chinas-image008.gif

[Oengus]

http://www.todoautos.com.pe/attachments/f71/151356d1229368375t-motos-chinas-image006.jpg

[Oengus]

http://www.todoautos.com.pe/attachments/f71/151355d1229368375-motos-chinas-image007.gif

[Jim]

A snow picture for the day.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Hemlock079.jpg

[BillR]

http://www.todoautos.com.pe/attachments/f71/151355d1229368375-motos-chinas-image007.gif
Not the paint, not the paint... 8O :lol: :lol:
Bill R

[Barnone]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x85/Skeekah/web.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x85/Skeekah/web-1.jpg

[SpudRider]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x85/Skeekah/web.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x85/Skeekah/web-1.jpg
8O

No words are necessary; the photograph says it all! :lol:

Spud :)

[oldgringo]

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Chinese-Motorcycles-in-South/DSC6838/845406043_2pQyT-M.jpg

Moving day, Loja, Ecuador

[oldgringo]

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1130868395_sVA4H-L-1.jpg

Beetle in Lima

[SpudRider]

Moving day, Loja, Ecuador
These movers are certainly safer than the fellow moving the sofa in the previous photograph! 8O

Spud :lol:

[SpudRider]

Beetle in Lima
That's a nice looking "bug!" :D

Spud :)

[yellowxj]

Wonder what year Beetle? Didnt Mexico and Brazil stop making them relatively recently? Just installed a radio in my 71 Beetle this weekend...never had one before.

[Jim]

My submission for the day,

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Photo0056.jpg

In the back is my beast, and Weld&Grind's beast is up front :D He took it apart to help me sort out the wiring today and even get it running :D Thanks again

[Weldangrind]

I came out way ahead; Jim's Dad bought me a Teen Burger. :D

[Jim]

I've got that headlight at my place now, and if you give me a length I can make up some cables...

[2LZ]

I gotta say, Jim....having someone with the talents, know-how and kind-heart of W&G, living within reach is truly a blessing! :D
The airfare alone would bankrupt me! 8O
That's great, you guys! Nice to have your toy purring again for the new year! :D

[Weldangrind]

My reasons are all selfish. I want more people to ride with, so someone can haul my carcass off the mountain when I crash. :lol:

It was a great moment when Jim's quad fired. I love shop time, but that was icing on the cake. :D

[Jim]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Hemlock023.jpg

[tokarev]

Visited the John C Stennis space center today - Located in Mississippi NASA has tested most of the liquid fuel rocket motors there since the beginning of the Apollo program.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n34/tokarevsvt_2006/DSC06708.jpg

[MICRider]

My submission for the day,

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Photo0056.jpg

In the back is my beast, and Weld&Grind's beast is up front :D He took it apart to help me sort out the wiring today and even get it running :D Thanks again

No snow... What the heck am I doing living here???

[Jim]

I know, I want 6 feet but it just isn't happening :lol: :lol:

[FastDoc]

I flew to Wenatchee, WA today to visit a friend. What a beautiful day! So clear, calm, and cold. Perfect flying weather! It was -20 at 7,500 feet. Even with the heaters going full blast it was chilly in the cabin.

Sorry about the prop interference. Camera phone pics...

The pics are the Wenatchee Valley and the Columbia River. Lots of snow there, none by me, thank God!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/8-5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/7-8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/5-13.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/4-20.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/3-28.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/2-36.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/9-3.jpg

[waynev]

Sorry about the prop interference. Camera phone pics...


Time for a Long EZ doc, then the prop would never be in view from the cabin when taking your great shots.

[Jim]

Great pics doc :)

[FastDoc]

Sorry about the prop interference. Camera phone pics...


Time for a Long EZ doc, then the prop would never be in view from the cabin when taking your great shots.

Good idea. Those are sporty fast efficient buggers. Plus, they limit the girls I travel with to those with narrow hips and compact behinds. You think of EVERYTHING Wayne!

[Cal25]

Sorry about the prop interference. Camera phone pics...


Time for a Long EZ doc, then the prop would never be in view from the cabin when taking your great shots.

Good idea. Those are sporty fast efficient buggers. Plus, they limit the girls I travel with to those with narrow hips and compact behinds. You think of EVERYTHING Wayne!

Just dont try a pair of vise grips for the fuel selector.

[FastDoc]

John Denver was a moron about that one to be sure. Monterey Bay.

[lego1970]

Jim & WeldnGrind,

Love the mountain pics, BTW I was just checking out your city and wikipedia said your population jumped 100,000 people from 1991 to 2001? Is that right and if so what caused a 1000% increase in population in just 10 years?


FastDoc,
Cool pics.

From a famous movie that still can get me crying in laughter. "I thought the Rookies would be a little more rockier then this".........."Yea, that John Denver is full of ####".

Tokarev,
I bet that was a lot of fun. I've never been to any of the space museums but would like to go someday. There is a rest area on I-65 in northern Alabama with I think a giant Saturn Rocket. I can't remember what the actual rocket is, but it's just plain cool as heck to see in person.

[Jim]

Jim & WeldnGrind,

Love the mountain pics, BTW I was just checking out your city and wikipedia said your population jumped 100,000 people from 1991 to 2001? Is that right and if so what caused a 1000% increase in population in just 10 years?

I'm not an expert but I don't think that there really was an increase, it's just book keeping.... They joined together smaller "districts" into one bigger one.

[lego1970]

Jim & WeldnGrind,

Love the mountain pics, BTW I was just checking out your city and wikipedia said your population jumped 100,000 people from 1991 to 2001? Is that right and if so what caused a 1000% increase in population in just 10 years?

I'm not an expert but I don't think that there really was an increase, it's just book keeping.... They joined together smaller "districts" into one bigger one.

Ok, that would make sense. The only thing I could think of was either it was a typo, or some kind of oil field production just opened up.

[tokarev]

Lego 1970
My family moved to Florida in 1969 - one of our first trips was to Kennedy space Center - I dont remember what year it was but there was an Apollo rocket on the pad waiting to launch. Back then all the early launch pads were intact. I visited KSC in 1976 - after Skylab and before the Shuttle started launching - then they gave tours in the vehicle assembly building and let you walk up and touch the vehicle transporter (the bigass tracted rocket mover).

Since getting married to a girl from New Orleans 20 years ago we have been driving past the sign to the Stennis Space Center never taking the time to stop. This time I made a point to visit Stennis. Neat stuff to see for sure.

[Weldangrind]

Jim & WeldnGrind,

Love the mountain pics, BTW I was just checking out your city and wikipedia said your population jumped 100,000 people from 1991 to 2001? Is that right and if so what caused a 1000% increase in population in just 10 years?

I'm not an expert but I don't think that there really was an increase, it's just book keeping.... They joined together smaller "districts" into one bigger one.

Part of it is book keeping, that's for sure; Matsqui, Clearbrook and Abbotsford townships became the City of Abbotsford over 15 years ago. Since then, I've witnessed the area grow at an astonishing rate. We've increased in population by about 50,000 since the local airport was purchased by the city and expanded (a couple of times). Abbotsford is a beautiful area that is just far enough from Vancouver that housing is around the $400,000.00 mark for an older home in a decent area. You'd pay at least twice that in Vancouver. 8O

Abbotsford borders with Sumas, WA, and the local airport is international (the airport hosts a world-famous air show every year). Adjacent to the airport is the Tradex building, and it's used by Vancouver organizers for car and motorcycle shows, etc. Abbotsford is the ninth fastest-growing city in Canada, and it is the largest municipality (by area) in British Columbia. The local college achieved university accreditation status a couple of years ago as well.

My favourite feature is the amazing view of the North face of Mount Baker. Awesome. I love it here. :D

[lego1970]

Looks like a nice place. I've never made it north of Washington state.....maybe someday.

[Jim]

It's a nice place if you're not in a gang, if you are you may get shot. They don't seem to clue in it's a bad career choice.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/4116479377_b88f78be51_o.jpg

[Jim]

http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5600&g2_serialNumber=2

[FastDoc]

Great picture and beautiful surroundings! How long ago was that taken?

[Weldangrind]

And where?

[Jim]

Oh jeez guys, always with the tough questions...

Ok some searching on my computer says 2007. It was somewhere around Cache Creek and Spences Bridge BC, there was a dual sport bc ride up there I went on, and they had a course setup that went through some great places. This was at some lookout point close to the end of the ride.

Ahh further searching reveals that the picture is taken at Cornwall Hills Lookout. :)

[Weldangrind]

Cache Creek / Ashcroft is a beautiful area.

Congrats on posting the only photo on page 20 so far. :lol:

[FastDoc]

Beautiful country, and a beautiful day. It makes me wanna ride! But alas, it's 29 degrees outside and it will be pitch black by the time I get home from work.... :cry:

[Jim]

Congrats on posting the only photo on page 20 so far. :lol:

Pictures should be required with responses as part of the topic rules ;)

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/random/mazatlan020.jpg
On a pirate cruise thing in Mexico a number of years ago.

[Weldangrind]

My Grandma in about 1941. Any idea what kind of car that is? I've studied the body lines, but I haven't matched it yet. It somewhat resembles an Essex.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/Grandma.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=Grandma.jpg)

[FastDoc]

I have no idea what kind of car it is but your grandma looks like an incredibilly cool lady. Great attitude! :D

[Weldangrind]

She's really cool. :D

I drove out to Edmonton for her 85th birthday bash last August, and we had a great time together. The photo of her in the car was one of many I used in a Power Point presentation.

[Cal25]

I was out geocaching on Saturday before the snow on Sunday and came across this odd tree in a park.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u161/funager/Motorcycle/IMAG0059.jpg

[FastDoc]

Cool pic. I hardly ever see steam powered trees around here! :D

What's geocaching :?:

[SpudRider]

Cool pic. I hardly ever see steam powered trees around here! :D

What's geocaching :?:
X2! :D You will see a lot of interesting sights while geocaching, Doc! I will defer to Cal for an explanation of geocaching. ;)

Incidentally, the most important holiday of the year is fast approaching! I was born, and raised in Western Pennsylvania, so I am referring to Groundhog Day, of course! :D

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Winter%202011/OhioEastPhil061.jpg

Spud :)

[Cal25]

Using billion dollar satilites to hunt for tupperware.

The longer answer is going to Geocaching.com and downloading co-ordinants for "caches" hidden by other people. Many times people will hide a cache near something interesting. Of course somtimes it is only a 35mm film canister in a lamp post at WalMart.

[SpudRider]

Using billion dollar satilites to hunt for tupperware.

The longer answer is going to Geocaching.com and downloading co-ordinants for "caches" hidden by other people. Many times people will hide a cache near something interesting. Of course somtimes it is only a 35mm film canister in a lamp post at WalMart.
Sometimes the 35mm film canister is stashed in a steam powered tree! :)

Don't forget to prepare for Groundhog Day! ;)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Winter%202011/OhioEastPhil018.jpg

Spud :)

[FastDoc]

Usually that POS rodent gives nothing but bad news.

[bigheavy150]

I was out geocaching on Saturday before the snow on Sunday and came across this odd tree in a park.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u161/funager/Motorcycle/IMAG0059.jpg[/img]

Godbless whoever tries to cut that tree down in 30years :lol:

[Barnone]

Yea, I was cutting down a dead tree and found the hog wire in it. Not good on your chain saw.

[lego1970]

Yea, I was cutting down a dead tree and found the hog wire in it. Not good on your chain saw.

I've never hit anything more annoying then barbwire and cement, but at the sawmill I hauled for last summer they had a couple cannon balls, old plow blade, and a pitch fork that they've come across while sawing up old veneer walnut.

[oldgringo]

Volvo, Camana, Peru

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1146868014_CJv7w-L-1.jpg

[oldgringo]

Unimog, Arica, Chile

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1153179120_uRwD5-L.jpg

[lego1970]

I'd say the ole Volvo has seen better days.....those days being about two or three decades ago, however the MB is pretty sweet. I could probably live in that.

[lego1970]

WeldnGrind,

Look up an unmolested early 30's ford and see if that kinda looks like it to you. That would be my guess, but then again there are so many cars from that era that I've never even heard of. Cool pic, and good luck searching.

[Weldangrind]

Thanks Lego.

I'm a big fan of Fords of that era, and I haven't found one that matches. Just when I see a cowl that looks sorta close, I notice the suicide door, etc. I'm familiar with the design differences between the early and late Model A's, and I know this car isn't a '32 (everything changed after that).

I'm stumped.

[lego1970]

Well, shoot. I wish the car show was here. Right behind my house they have a car show every month that draws about a 100/200 cars and I bet one of the older guys would know what it is.....unfortunatly the car show is only in the summer months. Welp, good luck and when you find out what it is, let us know. Take care....

[Jim]

On our bike trip a few years ago when we went out and looked at the house I bought half way across the country (and sold, instead of moving to). Our bikes are the 3 on this end, the others were just there when we showed up. Quite busy for them I imagine.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Picture116.jpg

[Weldangrind]

That looks like Dog River. :D

[Jim]

Yeah it was a busy day down town :P

[Weldangrind]

Here's my shot of the front door on a cold winter day.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/Municipalhall.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=Municipalhall.jpg)

[Barnone]

Sign says "Closed for the season"
Talk about off season.

[Weldangrind]

It's sort of a joke. Dog River is the ficticious town that the Canadian television program Corner Gas was set in. The actual town is called Rouleau, and they don't close. :lol:

The front door pictured above was an occasional set on the show.

Look for Corner Gas on Youtube. It's lots of fun. :D

[kmoore]

ive seen an episode or 2 of that.... it came on around 1 or 2 am on some station.... seems if i recall correct they were having an argument over using cfl's insted of normal light bulbs.... am i right

[katoranger]

My Dad just sent this to me.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/1961KennyShariandMom1955Ford.jpg

He wrote.
Back in June 1961..... ...........I left the home Nov 27th for US ARMY basic training; and advanced training; and after being gone for 6 months, I returned home for a visit. Shari was a Junior in high school. The car was my first car, 1956 Ford. While I was gone in the Army; my father Gus did some drag racing with this car. Many people did not no this car could out run many patrol cars.....I bought an engine out of a 1959 Iowa High Patrol car that was in the Sanborn IA salvage yard. My friend and I skipped school one day, went an purchase the engine. And skipped another day to do the engine swap. This car also was entered in the Sioux City IA drag racing.....And it woul outrun many Chevs. I sold the car at Ft Bliss..... to someone who wanted it for racing on a race track......the first he race.....he totaled it.

[katoranger]

In the pic. My Dad, Aunt and Grandmother.

[FastDoc]

Wonderful picture and history. Thanks for sharing. BTW, your aunt sure was purdy. 8)

[katoranger]

Wonderful picture and history. Thanks for sharing. BTW, your aunt sure was purdy. 8)

She's single. :wink:

[Weldangrind]

ive seen an episode or 2 of that.... it came on around 1 or 2 am on some station.... seems if i recall correct they were having an argument over using cfl's insted of normal light bulbs.... am i right

I don't remember that one, but they were on for six seasons. It's hard to commit them all to memory. :lol:

[FastDoc]

If only it were still 1961!

Except I'd be -3 years old.

[FastDoc]

Not my exact plane but her's a Maule similar to mine playing in the Alaska bush. This pilot has bigger balls/more skill than I do!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HelqinWLmH0

[Weldangrind]

It looked like it took him about 60' to take off in that bumpy field!

[FastDoc]

Short takeoffs and landings on rough fields are a Maules's primary mission. :D

If I'm light, have a decent headwind, on a cool day I'm airborne in less than 300 feet or so. Under the same circumstances, again depending on a lot of factors, I can have her down and stopped in a similar distance.

Bear in mind that would NOT be a smooth landing! :P

He was so close to those trees in the video my pulse raced a bit just watching it! Big Cahones. :D

[Barnone]

If only it were still 1961!

Except I'd be -3 years old.
I'd be going into the USAF.

[lego1970]

If only it were still 1961!

Except I'd be -3 years old.
I'd be going into the USAF.

I would of ended up being my older sister........... 8O.....now that's a scary thought!

[FastDoc]

A psychiatrist would have a field day with that one! :roll:

[Weldangrind]

Back to the pics...

This is exactly what I would like to build:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/XS650.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=XS650.jpg)

[Jim]

Minus a few hundred cc's of displacement ;) Looks cool :)

[Weldangrind]

I meant for me. :D

[Jim]

Ahh gotcha ;) No wide (off)white walls?

[Weldangrind]

Not a slave to fashion. :lol:

I wonder if this Honda would have sold in North America? It's called the Solo.

http://zoomerboys.freeflux.net/files/images/blog/honda_solo.jpg

[Jim]

It doesn't appear so, http://50ccs.blogspot.com/2007/09/honda-solo.html

[Weldangrind]

All of the comments on that page were positive. I bet it would sell, especially to kids.

[Jim]

I still really like the Sachs

[Cal25]

Back to the pics...

This is exactly what I would like to build:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/XS650.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=XS650.jpg)

After my ride home the other day with a fully compressed shock, Any motorcycle I ride will have to have SOME suspention.

[Weldangrind]

That bobber has suspension. Two little coil springs right under the seat. :lol:

[SpudRider]

My Dad just sent this to me.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/1961KennyShariandMom1955Ford.jpg

He wrote.
Back in June 1961..... ...........I left the home Nov 27th for US ARMY basic training; and advanced training; and after being gone for 6 months, I returned home for a visit. Shari was a Junior in high school. The car was my first car, 1956 Ford. While I was gone in the Army; my father Gus did some drag racing with this car. Many people did not no this car could out run many patrol cars.....I bought an engine out of a 1959 Iowa High Patrol car that was in the Sanborn IA salvage yard. My friend and I skipped school one day, went an purchase the engine. And skipped another day to do the engine swap. This car also was entered in the Sioux City IA drag racing.....And it woul outrun many Chevs. I sold the car at Ft Bliss..... to someone who wanted it for racing on a race track......the first he race.....he totaled it.

That is a wonderful photograph, Allen; thank you for sharing it with us. :D

Spud :)

[SpudRider]

Usually that POS rodent gives nothing but bad news.
Don't shoot the messenger! :lol: Punxsutawney Phil resides in the Punxsutawney Public Library; he travels several miles to Gobbler's Knob to make his annual prognostication. :D

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Winter%202011/OhioEastPhil043.jpg

Spud :)

[lego1970]

FastDoc.....the shrinks have tried to crack the code to my thoughts many times with no prevail. Probably just as well, there's nothing upstairs except an empty beer can, a couple ole magazines (you decide) thoughts of my friends and family, and the rest is just a void space..... :) :) :) Just kidding!

Back on motorcycles. Long story below,

Anyway, after getting a divorce several years back I ended up in an apartment (actually had more sq ft then my house I live in now). They didn't share my love of motorcycles because I kept them inside the apartment. Pic below is an 03 Buell. It was only about a year old when a guy backed into it and tipped it over. At first I thought that only the handle bar and and brake lever got damaged, plus there was a little scuff on the exhaust header. No big deal I thought, so I didn't turn it over to insurance. They guy bought me a new bar and brake lever and everything was cool, so I thought. Well about a month later I rode down to Big Bend National Park in SW Texas. From Big Bend to Alpine Texas it's about 100 miles of nothing so I opened it up and was cruising at a pretty good clip. Normaly, I could get about 110 miles on a tank crusing at a brisk speed. I had only gone 60 miles and the fuel light went on, plus I noticed it was running pretty poor. I pulled over to check the bike out. When running it was pouring out black smoke. Got a closer look and the header was barely holding on to the front head. One of the bolts was broken off and part of the head was cracked allowing fresh air to be rammed in there at high speeds.....consequently causing the oxygen sensor to think that the bike was running lean and therefore dumping fuel as quick as it could into the engine......causing the black smoke and severe fuel consumption. My guess is that when the bike got tipped over, the header pipe took most of the brunt and cracked at the head. Like I said from first site it looked like the pipe just got a little scuff. Anyway, I got a new head, and overhauled the top of the engine. The apartment manager wasn't to thrilled I was doing this inside the apartment, however I didn't get one stain on the carpet.
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/lego1970/buell.jpg[/img]

[Weldangrind]

I love that there's an engine stand next to the bike. I'm guessing that the Buell wasn't your only apartment violation. :lol:

[lego1970]

I love that there's an engine stand next to the bike. I'm guessing that the Buell wasn't your only apartment violation. :lol:

Well, they didn't have a garage......what's a guy to do? :D

[FastDoc]

LOL!

You put paper down, what more do they want? :P

100 years ago when I was in college, Hurricaine Andrew ripped through the state. We pulled our motorcycles into the ground level college housing apartment. 8)

All was good until someone started and revved one the next AM when we were all trying to sleep off the effects of the prior night's Hurricaine Andrew party. :D

[lego1970]

/\ /\ /\

Why would anybody have a problem with that????? 8)

[oldgringo]

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1157529507_sFBoa-L-1.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1157529476_muWtj-L-1.jpg

Not sure what this is, saw it in Arequipa

[lego1970]

I like the split fold down windshield......or at least it looks like it does that. It would be kinda cool to lay the passenger side down while driving.

I would have to do something about the 80's chevy or ford headlight assembly....or at least black it out.

Cool pic.

[Weldangrind]

A restaurant view in Tofino, BC in early 2009. I love the West coast.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/TofinoRestaurantView.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=TofinoRestaurantView.jpg)

[Cal25]

Excelent view. I love the water.

[FastDoc]

Beautiful picture. Reminds me of Friday Harbor, one of my favorite fly in destinations, in the San Juan Islands.

I like the military truck too! I've always wanted a WWII or Korean War vintage military Jeep.

[FastDoc]

Here's a fun video clip from Cannonball Run featuring an airplane similar to mine. Note the amazing landing and takeoff performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DzWNmCXmEg

[Weldangrind]

1937 Hudson Terraplane, three on the tree. Found at http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51567&page=4


http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u288/BB767/TerraPlane2008wm.jpg

[Cal25]

The original "Bush Car"

[Jim]

This was at the pit when my dad was in there I guess, they're trying out the new side dump trailers before sending it up north.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Picture006.jpg

It has 13 axles, 50 tires, and 3 articulation points.

[lego1970]

Here's a fun video clip from Cannonball Run featuring an airplane similar to mine. Note the amazing landing and takeoff performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DzWNmCXmEg

That's an amazing climb rate for such a long distance. The airport I used to go to had a annual party and one of the games was to see how many balloons you could pop with your airplane. During the game some of the planes could shoot up like that, but not nearly for that long........maybe a hundred feet or so before they would have to level off.


Dom Deluise.......he was awesome :lol:

[lego1970]

1937 Hudson Terraplane, three on the tree.


Looks like a "Hackberry" tree. I like the X cross frame....looks like that would be a robust design.

[lego1970]

This was at the pit when my dad was in there I guess, they're trying out the new side dump trailers before sending it up north


I used to haul explosives to quarries so I've seen plenty of side dumps, but none like that.

[FastDoc]

This was at the pit when my dad was in there I guess, they're trying out the new side dump trailers before sending it up north.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Picture006.jpg

It has 13 axles, 50 tires, and 3 articulation points.

Holy cow! How much horsepower (torque actually) does it take to pull that kind of load? Any special gears?

[FastDoc]

Here's a fun video clip from Cannonball Run featuring an airplane similar to mine. Note the amazing landing and takeoff performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DzWNmCXmEg

That's an amazing climb rate for such a long distance. The airport I used to go to had a annual party and one of the games was to see how many balloons you could pop with your airplane. During the game some of the planes could shoot up like that, but not nearly for that long........maybe a hundred feet or so before they would have to level off.


Dom Deluise.......he was awesome :lol:

Dom Deluise was a riot.

The 'secret' to such a climb is to start with a high performance airplane, such as a Maule, and gut it of everything not legally required to fly. I would imagine 3 or it's 4 tanks were empty, and it was running off of 5 gallons or so in only one tank. Other factors would be as strong a headwind as they could find, and as cool a day (not too likely in Georgia in the summertime, probably shortly after sunrise) as possible.

My Maule and I have had a lot of fun with such antics. 8)

[Jim]

Holy cow! How much horsepower (torque actually) does it take to pull that kind of load? Any special gears?

I don't know exactly what they've got going on there... It's most likely an 18 speed, Not sure about the hp and torque though. I don't even know what kind of weight they're putting on there, the normal max allowed in BC is 63K kg as far as I know, but there is no reason for that many axles then, so they must have permits to haul more.

[FastDoc]

These are real pictures, before Photoshop, or PC's for that matter, even existed.

B.D. Maule, the creator of these fine airplanes, is demonstrating the fantastic takeoff performance of a Maule by actually taking off and flying in the hanger before he even reaches the doors! 8O

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/Clears_the_hangar_b_w.jpg

The plane you can fly right out of the hangar! B.D. Maule shows the short takeoff capabilities of the Maule with this daring exit through the factory doors in the late 60’s.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/Clears_the_hangar_color.jpg

And again, in the early 70’s, B.D. once again shows off the Maule’s performance. Mr. Maule was the only one who ever attempted this maneuver.

[Jim]

That's pretty cool :)

[Jim]

This was at the pit when my dad was in there I guess, they're trying out the new side dump trailers before sending it up north


I used to haul explosives to quarries so I've seen plenty of side dumps, but none like that.

Side dumps aren't too common around here, more common is the end dump, or transfer trailers. They were testing out a new set of side dump trailers one day at the pit my sister works at and they rolled it over dumping next to the scale. I don't think I saved the pictures she sent though.

[lego1970]

That's awesome.

Runway......pfff.....who needs a runway....it's like a VSTOL?

As far as the Western Star semi truck. Anymore they pretty much just run Detroit motors since they are owned by Freightliner, which right now Detroit offers a 15litre with 560hp and 1850lbs of torque. That looks like a 90's or early 2000's Western Star so it could have a Detroit, Cummins, or Cat motor so I could have a 600hp 2050ftlb engine in it. Having said that it could have an older 425 hp /1450ft lbs Cat 3406b in it.
Most of it's in the gearing. Some of the 10,13,18 speed trannys have 12-14 to 1 low gears in them and the 8LL and 15 speeds have 16 to 1 low gear in them. Final drive would probably have an additional splitter on it so it would be something like a 4.33/5.88 split. The truck might have a pumped up engine in it, but most times the pumped up engines put out a lot more horsepower but not much torque gain. Either way a 500hp engine putting out 1600lbs of torque would work as long as the gearing is there.

1600lbs times a 16.1 first gear would be 25600lbs then going thru a split diff at 5.88 would be 150528lbs of torque at the wheel. More then enough torque to propel 150,000 lbs up to 45mph. If additional speed is nessasary then a taller diff would be needed hence the need for a splitter. A 4.33 rear end with a .80 top gear spinning at 1500rpms with 24.5 tires would get you somewhere around 55mph.

[Jim]

I'd imagine they've got more weight on then that though, although it's just a guess. With a tridem truck and 4 axle trailer they pull 63K kgs, this has 5 more axles. I'd imagine it's over 90K kgs? That of course is just a number I pulled out of the air.

I'm also not too familiar with Western Star models, I can't tell that from a brand new one ;)

[SpudRider]

Here are a few more photographs from Punxsutawney, PA. :D

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Winter%202011/OhioEastPhil020.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Winter%202011/OhioEastPhil036.jpg

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Winter%202011/OhioEastPhil070.jpg

Spud :)

[lego1970]

I'd imagine they've got more weight on then that though, although it's just a guess. With a tridem truck and 4 axle trailer they pull 63K kgs, this has 5 more axles. I'd imagine it's over 90K kgs? That of course is just a number I pulled out of the air.

I'm also not too familiar with Western Star models, I can't tell that from a brand new one ;)


Oh yea, I'm sure it probably is more weight, likewise I just threw out 150,000 for lack of knowing. Heck I've hauled over 100,000lb in a standard road truck with 34k tandem rears, 3.55 rears and 15" clutch, however if a guy did that constantly, I'm sure the rears tranny, clutch and the rest of the drive line wouldn't last long.

[Jim]

I would be interested to know what they are putting on there. I bet a set of tires for that thing costs a few bucks :lol:

[Weldangrind]

My buddy Luke the tire rep would be thrilled. :lol:

[Weldangrind]

This one's for you, Doc. A GL1100 engine that is powering a blender. Saw it at the Vancouver motorcycle show.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/GWBlender.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=GWBlender.jpg)

[Jim]

Hah I missed that one. :roll: :lol: :lol:

[FastDoc]

I bet that's a smooth blender. I understand it can go 300,000 margaretas between rebuilds. :P

[Weldangrind]

Son of Weldangrind on a mid-forties Indian. Beautiful machine. It has a twist grip on the left side (feels much like a throttle), and it retards / advances the ignition timing on the fly, much like an old Model A.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/FortiesIndian.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=FortiesIndian.jpg)

[FastDoc]

Very nice pic. SOWAG has a very Marlin Brando-esque smirk. Looks like a poster for The Wild Ones. 8)

[Weldangrind]

Exactly what I was thinking. It doesn't hurt that his jacket looks to be period-correct.

[Weldangrind]

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad132/o-ringthing/03-12-10/yamiintree.jpg

[FastDoc]

Looks like an early 80's XS650 :cry:

[Weldangrind]

It does, except for that seat. I had a '79, and it had a wide stepped seat that was stock.

A shame nonetheless.

[Jim]

How do you come up with all these object stuck in tree pictures?

[Cal25]

That makes 3!

[Weldangrind]

Two of the shots came from this awesome thread: http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51567

So far, the above noted thread has 116 pages! 8O

[FastDoc]

I think this is our longest thread ever. It was a good idea!

[Barnone]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x85/Skeekah/china-motorcycle-8.jpg

[lego1970]

I failed as an Arborist, for I do not know what kind of tree that is...... :?
Actually I only know large trees in the midwest and even then I get stumped.....LOL...get it. Ok that was stupid.


Barnone,
I love the picture of the little kid on the very end....the look on his face is priceless. It's cute.

[Barnone]

I failed as an Arborist, for I do not know what kind of tree that is...... :?
Actually I only know large trees in the midwest and even then I get stumped.....LOL...get it. Ok that was stupid.


Barnone,
I love the picture of the little kid on the very end....the look on his face is priceless. It's cute.

I'm guessing that is a Banyan tree.

The kid seems to be saying WTF?

[lego1970]

Now I know why the chinese tires seem to be well liked. That's a lot of weight on tires.

[katoranger]

They have more on that bike than my van is rated for.

[Weldangrind]

Hemi-powered Dodge Colt, found here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-71-dodge-colt-blue-392-hemi-4-speed-new-tires-/130479149432?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1e6129d178

http://i.ebayimg.com/03/!CBjeVZg!mk~$(KGrHqF,!ikE0G0JNUQdBNIM8ISpSg~~_12.J PG

[katoranger]

It looks like the valve cover is notched to fit around the strut tower.

[lego1970]

/\ /\ /\

Talk about your ultimate sleeper.
Growing up there was a guy in our area that had a rat motor stuffed into a Datsun B210. I forget what it ran but it was one of the faster cars on the strip. He even ran regular mufflers so it wouldn't be as obvious.

[Barnone]

That engine bay with the hemi looks Photoshopped to me.

[lego1970]

That engine bay with the hemi looks Photoshopped to me.

It does to me too, but it's for sale on ebay so the seller would have a heck of time explaining to the buyer why the photo didn't match up.

[Weldangrind]

Son of Weldangrind posing at the motorcycle show last weekend.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/Poser.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t109/Weldangrind/?action=view&current=Poser.jpg)

[lego1970]

Ya got a handsome young man there Weldngrind.


He could be the next "Ben Spies" with that riding position

[FastDoc]

Agreed. 8)

Cool pic. Is that the CBR250?

[SpudRider]

Agreed. 8) ...
X3! He might have a future in Hollywood. ;)

Spud :)

[Jim]

I believe it is Doc, it may have been the 125 but I don't recall, I didn't test ride it...

You're supposed to get the shot straight on down low so you believe he's riding it ;) Good pic though.

[Weldangrind]

There were people crowding all around; I was lucky to get that shot.

Doc, it's a 125 model.

[lego1970]

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/lego1970/52mph.jpg

[bigheavy150]

What the crap? speedlimit 52?

[SpudRider]

What the crap? speedlimit 52?
That's what I thought; double nickels minus three! :lol:

Spud :)

[lego1970]

The pic was taken in the mid 90's in Oklahoma (central US). They did that with a couple other speed limits. Like 45mph was now 47mph, 35mph was now 37mph, etc, etc. It was there to get your attention and at the same time it was kinda like their way of saying we will let you slide a little but go 53mph in a 52mph zone or go 38mph in a 37mph zone and you were getting a ticket, "no if's, ands, or but's" about it.

[katoranger]

Actually it was the states way of saving money. They ran out of 5s and had surplus of 2s. :lol:

[oldgringo]

Policia vehicles in Peru

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1157529547_ZNDro-M-1.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1172824065_z5Brs-M.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1172824101_syQzc-M.jpg

[lego1970]

Actually it was the states way of saving money. They ran out of 5s and had surplus of 2s. :lol:

When I was growing up my father or one of the neighbors would paint the stop sign, the road sign, and the fire hydrant every couple years because the city was slow to do it and because they didn't mind doing it to keep the neighborhood looking clean. Today, that would be a lawsuit waiting to happen.

[lego1970]

In that last picture of Oldgringo's, I wonder why the front tires are mounted backwards....or at least it looks that way to me? Better reverse traction?

[katoranger]

In that last picture of Oldgringo's, I wonder why the front tires are mounted backwards....or at least it looks that way to me? Better reverse traction?

Steering. They grip better mounted backwards for steering. Seems odd, but that is why.

I have seen it done on some tractors too.

[katoranger]

Well, I scored a set of new michelins for my car on ebay. Pull the front wheels off so that my neighbor can mount them on found this. Currently unidentified.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/katoranger/utf-8BSU1HMDA2NjYuanBn.jpg

[lego1970]

In that last picture of Oldgringo's, I wonder why the front tires are mounted backwards....or at least it looks that way to me? Better reverse traction?

Steering. They grip better mounted backwards for steering. Seems odd, but that is why.

I have seen it done on some tractors too.

Thanks, didn't know that.

[lego1970]

Well, I scored a set of new michelins for my car on ebay. Pull the front wheels off so that my neighbor can mount them on found this. Currently unidentified.

Before you pull it out.....does it prevent brake squeal?

[davidsonsgccc]

poor little kitty cat :cry:


natures organic brake pads. 8O

[katoranger]

Well, I scored a set of new michelins for my car on ebay. Pull the front wheels off so that my neighbor can mount them on found this. Currently unidentified.

Before you pull it out.....does it prevent brake squeal?

Brakes are nice and quiet. No problems. Just well done squirrel I think.

[lego1970]

Well, I scored a set of new michelins for my car on ebay. Pull the front wheels off so that my neighbor can mount them on found this. Currently unidentified.

Before you pull it out.....does it prevent brake squeal?

Brakes are nice and quiet. No problems. Just well done squirrel I think.

Yea, he probably quit squealing after the first couple stops....now he might serves as some kind of anti-squeal.

[MICRider]

Ew, that's gross! How the heck do you suppose it got in there?

[SpudRider]

poor little kitty cat :cry:


natures organic brake pads. 8O
Meowwwwwwwwwww! :roll:

Spud ;)

[FastDoc]

HEY!

Some of my best friends are cats. Besides, it's obvious that creature is a chupacabra 8)

[katoranger]

He looked to be of the acorn eating variety. Probably the one leaving acorn shells on the intake manifold.

Buford, the obese feline, might have chase him in there too. More like waddled after him.

Anyway new tires back on and leftovers left in place. Should fall out soon enough.

[SpudRider]

He looked to be of the acorn eating variety. Probably the one leaving acorn shells on the intake manifold.

Buford, the obese feline, might have chase him in there too. More like waddled after him.

Anyway new tires back on and leftovers left in place. Should fall out soon enough.
The little acorn eater met a better fate with the disc brake rather than with Buford. 8O

Spud ;)

[mizke]

i got a picture of the day, just need to get it off my cell phone.. my cat sumo got his fuzzy little goobers snipped and i got a picture of how he had to sleep for about 5 days.. i wil post it up tomorrow

[FastDoc]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/motorcycles.jpg

[MICRider]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/motorcycles.jpg

This... I like! 8)

[FastDoc]

I'm a doctor but I NEVER play golf. I'd rather RIDE! :D

[lego1970]

/\ /\ /\

:lol: That's funny. I'd like to have a t-shirt with that on it.

[lego1970]

There are parts of the eastern 2/3 of the US that I enjoy and would miss if I lived out west, but for the most part I miss the west so much. The last couple years I only get to go out west a couple times a year. Anyway here is some pics of Big Bend National Park in SW Texas. I've been there a few times and really enjoy it. These pics are looking South towards Mexico south of the Rio Grande which is barely visable in the one pic.
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/lego1970/bigbend.jpg
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/lego1970/bigbend3.jpg

[yellowxj]

http://imgs.zinio.com/magimages/244470336/2011/416154008_370.jpg

Check out my yellow cherokee on the cover!!!

[Weldangrind]

lego1970, that's amazing landscape. Thanks for showing us.

[Weldangrind]

http://imgs.zinio.com/magimages/244470336/2011/416154008_370.jpg

Check out my yellow cherokee on the cover!!!

So cool! Was that at an event? Was Freiburger there?

[FastDoc]

I'd like to see that Ranger Buyer's Guide.

[FastDoc]

Great pics Lego! Thanks for sharing. :D

[SpudRider]

Great pics Lego! Thanks for sharing. :D
X3! Thanks, Lego. :)

Spud :)

[yellowxj]

Just trail riding one day at Beasley Knob OHV area in Blairsville Ga. Took a nice pic after I flopped my jeep and sent it in to the editor of the magazine for the whoops section...who'da thought it'd make the cover....

[Cal25]

Just trail riding one day at Beasley Knob OHV area in Blairsville Ga. Took a nice pic after I flopped my jeep and sent it in to the editor of the magazine for the whoops section...who'da thought it'd make the cover....

I bet "whoops" was'nt what you said. Congrats on the month of fame!

[mike1346]

One of my favorites. Me and my son, my sister inlaw and my nephew on the boys first rollercoaster. ENJOY
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/goobersnot1346/Family/thunderhead.jpg

[FastDoc]

That's a great picture! Just about every human emotion in one photograph! :P

[midlifekrisiz]

THATS A FRIGGIN AWSOME PIC LOL

[SpudRider]

One of my favorites. Me and my son, my sister inlaw and my nephew on the boys first rollercoaster. ENJOY
That's a great photo! :lol: However, your son doesn't look very happy, Mike. 8O

Spud :lol:

[oldgringo]

I saw this moto in Lima today, the rider was really struggling to get into the intersection so I made a quick u-turn and got these shots. It always amazes me to see what they can haul on these machines.

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1177670129_zqa63-L-1.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1177670173_sFv9z-L-2.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1177677019_bQS4L-L-1.jpg

http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/photos/1177670196_9rVix-L-1.jpg

[Cal25]

He must have sold the chickens?

[katoranger]

I saw this moto in Lima today, the rider was really struggling to get into the intersection so I made a quick u-turn and got these shots. It always amazes me to see what they can haul on these machines.




If it fits it ships.

[katoranger]

Warning. Some language. But extremely funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59Vic7jRHvA&feature=feedu

[Weldangrind]

That was awesome! Tears in my eyes! :lol:

"Gotta get to the LCBO! Love the LCBO!" Hahahaha!

[lego1970]

Yellowxj,
That's awesome......well not that your jeep rolled, but that you made the front cover of a magazine.


Mike1346,
That pic is priceless :lol:

[lego1970]

Warning. Some language. But extremely funny.


:lol: :lol: :lol: I love the instant replay around the 3 or 4 minute mark.



FastDoc,
There was a guy at the airport that had a pretty beat up early 60's Mooney. He had a racing seat from a car bolted in then the other seat was just a lawn chair bolted down into the floor with u-bolts. I guess it was kinda like a poor man's hot rod of the air. I never saw it fly but from what the airport owner said, this Mooney had a hopped up engine and actually flew pretty good. The avonics were either missing or INOP and I guess it hadn't had any annuals done on it in years. It had like five different colors on it from where it had been put together by other mothballed planes and I don't even think it had a tail number on it.

[cheesy]

New Toy Alert......New Toy Alert.....New Toy Alert
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/bikamper/BikamperManor.jpg
Pulled the trigger on it today. Viking 1906. Just the right size for two old poots who are getting too old to sleep on the ground. And too heavy for the Hi-Bird to tow.

[Weldangrind]

Nice toy! Any accessories with it, or is it simply for sleeping? Personally, I'm fine with cooking outside; there's logic in not making your trailer smell like a giant piece of bacon to a bear.

[Jim]

there's logic in not making your trailer smell like a giant piece of bacon to a bear.

:lol: :lol:

Nice trailer :)

[lego1970]

I like the Toy Alert. I would love to get nice pop up. That looks sweet.

I agree with Weldngrind....no food in bear territory. I've only met a couple Black Bears in the Rockies but one night I came across one that kept pushing into my tent with his/her nose snorting all around and then he/she was banging the heck of the bear box that I had my food stuffed in. The next day I looked at the bear box and it's sides were pushed in.....that's a heavy duty 50cal ammo box. It's amazing how much power they pack and this was a little 300lb black bear.......I can't imagine dealing with anything bigger. I didn't sleep at all that night.

[Cal25]

We bought a pop up last year and love it. The previous owners were teachers that had summers off. I think they went to all the states west of the Mississippi. One thing they mentioned was that they always cooked with the stove on the outside. they were very careful not to get a food smell in the camper. We really do enjoy it.

Congratulations!

[katoranger]

Nice pop up. Great lightweight toy.

My parents bought one of these a few years ago. They really like it, but now are ready for something bigger. (Its for sale.)

http://www.roamingtimes.com/rvreports/tab-teardrop-trailer.aspx

[Cal25]

Those teardrops are very popular. They should get a good return on their money.

[katoranger]

I think that it is going to be advertised this spring. Currently snowed in in MN.

My Dad would probably tow it to meet a serious buyer.

[katoranger]

Another Ray video. Again. Disclaimer. May contain some adult language.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHlsKjZRuTQ&feature=feedu

[Weldangrind]

Love all of the Princess Auto stuff hanging on the walls. Good Canadian kids! :lol:

[FastDoc]

I guess it was kinda like a poor man's hot rod of the air.

And illegal, and unairworthy. :cry:

[FastDoc]

Great looking rig, Cheesy! I always liked the logic and design of the pop up style trailer. :D

[cheesy]

Nice toy! Any accessories with it, or is it simply for sleeping? Personally, I'm fine with cooking outside; there's logic in not making your trailer smell like a giant piece of bacon to a bear.

Stove, 3 way fridge, 20K BTU furnace, water pump, power roof vent, couple of smaller fans for each pull out bed, awning, outside stove shelf, electric lighting and a voltage inverter.

I'm all for outside cooking, got something like 40 campstoves. I'll keep an extra Coleman 425 stored aboard so I don't have to disconnect the propane stove and bring it out.

My folks had a Skamper Kamper pop up in the early seventies and that thing was towed all over the US and even got dragged to Sioux Lookout, ONT. I would have liked to buy it from my folks but I didn't have a suitable tow vehicle at the time. Don't think a 75 Civic would have been up to the task.

Mrs. Cheesy hasn't been too keen about sleeping on the ground since the kids were born. We tried inflatable Thermo-rest pads when did the Nat'l Park trip in Alberta last year. They were somewhat better than a foam pad but things got a bit damp and, Mrs. Cheesys' view, if it's damp and crappy outside you're just as uncomfortable in a tent. Tried an inflatable queen size mattress this year and found that to be much better. But again, crappy outside, uncomfortable inside. So, we bought the pop up.

[MICRider]

Very nice trailer! And I agree with Mrs. Cheesy's view, when it's cold and wet outside it's not much fun to be cooped up in a tent. Looks like it will pull like a dream too, is it an 8 footer?

Cheers,
Stew

[cheesy]

^^^^8.5 footer.

[lego1970]

I guess it was kinda like a poor man's hot rod of the air.

And illegal, and unairworthy. :cry:

True, but there is next to nothing around that airport....matter of fact the airport owner owns the surrounding 1600 acres. I never saw it fly and my guess is that they only flew around the block every now and then. I can about guarantee the planes taking off from the hangers were not useing proper procedures. :?

[Jim]

I got upgraded to a newer truck (albeit still not a Peterbilt :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: )

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/corby001-1.jpg

And for the airplane quota... A video I made of the airshow last year, not a great video, but a video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_aWjpUYIco

[katoranger]

Nice truck Jim. What does it have under the hood?

[Jim]

Nice truck Jim. What does it have under the hood?

It's red, not yellow.... (cummins) 8O I'm actually not sure what size, maybe 525?

[lego1970]

I got upgraded to a newer truck (albeit still not a Peterbilt :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: )

There is nothing like a newer ride...........got a good stereo in it?

Lately I've been driving a 2010 International with some goofy exhaust burner on it to reduce emissions. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for making the world a better place to live, but this thing has gone into "limp mode" about half a dozen times in the last month. I'm afraid to get in the center lane during rush hour traffic because when it goes into limp mode is goes down to 15mph.... :x :x :x

[lego1970]

Nice video too. I used to be in Air Defense Artillery and we had to be able to identify various aircraft both old and new just by looking at their silhouettes....many of the pictures and videos we studied came from air shows across the world. I couldn't identify but a few of those planes.....I guess that was 20 years ago 8O

[Cal25]

I was out riding around on Saturday (in the cage) and came across something I have never seen before in person. A full size igloo 8O I took a pic with my new phone but it appears it is worthless because Verizon says I have to subscribe to their monthly hosting sevice to get the pic out of it. Not going to do that.

[Jim]

I got upgraded to a newer truck (albeit still not a Peterbilt :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: )

There is nothing like a newer ride...........got a good stereo in it?

Lately I've been driving a 2010 International with some goofy exhaust burner on it to reduce emissions. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for making the world a better place to live, but this thing has gone into "limp mode" about half a dozen times in the last month. I'm afraid to get in the center lane during rush hour traffic because when it goes into limp mode is goes down to 15mph.... :x :x :x

Yeah it's actually nice... It shows the station and the time... I don't know why it's so rare to see the time on the radio, the one in my Peterbilt won't show the time unless you use the remote control which I threw away. The stereo in the older KW I was driving had a tape deck.

This KW is just before the burners came with them, the 2 newer trucks both have them... I've driven them a few times, one of them occasionally leaves a big trail of smoke. I'm glad I don't have to deal with those when they go in regen mode.

[Weldangrind]

I was out riding around on Saturday (in the cage) and came across something I have never seen before in person. A full size igloo 8O I took a pic with my new phone but it appears it is worthless because Verizon says I have to subscribe to their monthly hosting sevice to get the pic out of it. Not going to do that.

If you can view the pic in your phone, chances are you can drag it onto your computer. If you have a cable that connects your phone to a USB port, see if you can find the phone in Windows Explorer (assuming a Windows OS). You can then cut and past it into your hard drive and go from there.

[Cal25]

Tried that and there are 3 files that are viewable. None that lead to my pictures. Even the manual for the phone says you have to subscibe to the service to remove pics from the phone. There is VCast software for the computer that I downloaded and installed. It only allows transfers from the computer to the phone.

[Jim]

Cell phones can be quite a pain to retrieve pictures off of.

[Weldangrind]

Tried that and there are 3 files that are viewable. None that lead to my pictures. Even the manual for the phone says you have to subscibe to the service to remove pics from the phone. There is VCast software for the computer that I downloaded and installed. It only allows transfers from the computer to the phone.

One more thought:

Do you have a Micro SD card in your phone? If so, maybe your pics are stored there. If you remove the card and put it in a card reader, you might be able to work with your pics.

[Jim]

This is my pete, but I don't drive it anymore due to lack of work, I got laid off a year ago and worked on call but now it just has storage on it, hence my new job with the KW...
(I decided it doesn't matter if I post it)
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/fujipicsnovdec09001.jpg

[Cal25]

Tried that and there are 3 files that are viewable. None that lead to my pictures. Even the manual for the phone says you have to subscibe to the service to remove pics from the phone. There is VCast software for the computer that I downloaded and installed. It only allows transfers from the computer to the phone.

One more thought:

Do you have a Micro SD card in your phone? If so, maybe your pics are stored there. If you remove the card and put it in a card reader, you might be able to work with your pics.

I dont think so but I will look into that possibility.

[lego1970]

This is my pete, but I don't drive it anymore due to lack of work, I got laid off a year ago and worked on call but now it just has storage on it, hence my new job with the KW...
(I decided it doesn't matter if I post it)

Very nice Pete! I like it.

This is a truck I'm looking at, but just at the looking stage. I've got plenty of contacts from some mills out of the ozarks to keep me busy year around with "ok" rates, but I have custody of my son every other week so that kinda makes it hard when school is in. I would be hauling hardwood lumber and logs out of the Ozarks, being home most nights. The guy has two of these truck spec'd the same for around 35k US dollars. I think it's a 03 model, 14l 515 detriot, 4.10 gears, 18 speed, 16k fronts, 46k rears, full lockers, 70gallon, two line PTO....I need a four line for running a grapple but that shouldn't hard to convert...I think. They are freightliners which nobody seems to like, but I've been around them for years and know the FLD platform like the back of my hand.

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/lego1970/88149090.jpg

[lego1970]

To get back on Motorcycles, this is my old Honda and my little boy in front of it. This pic is from about 5 years ago. I don't have it anymore :cry: ..... Oh well. Actually I don't miss the sportbikes as much as I thought I would. I've had dual sports since about 1993 and have always got way more usage out them. The sportbikes were fun but I only took them out a few times a year.
My son likes to ride on the dual sport, but when he was younger he didn't like the sportbikes at all.....matter of fact he would cry if I just sat him up on it.
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss116/lego1970/456432-R1-21-21A.jpg

Well to be honest I absolutely love sportbikes, specially new ones that go up to 200mph, but also I'm young, love adrenaline and don't really understand the dangers of going 200 mph :P another thing is that sportbikes are like practicing a sport, they are fun to go ride on sunday for a 200 miles ride with nothing to do. If you use it for a everyday life, they are uncorfortable, tireing and not practical at all. But still love them :)

Really nice bike by the way :)

[lego1970]

/\/\ Thanks.

I've had two of the 900rr in the past and really liked them. That bike was slightly modded and put out about 120hp to the rear wheel and had good torque. I've ridden some of the 04 and newer 1000cc bikes and to be honest, I can barely ride them in the first two gears. They are just to fast for me. I would like to test ride that newer Yamaha with it's 180 degree firing rate. I guess it's a lot more smoother and power is much more predictable. Eitherway I can't afford another bike.

[Jim]

CyrilGhislain, here read this http://wiki.sabmagfaq.org/Road%20Rash%20Queen


Lego, thats a nice looking truck, I like Freightliners, I think if I was going to buy a truck, it would be a pete or a freightliner... You're right though I don't think they hold their value because people don't seem to like them.


Nice bike and great picture too :)

[lego1970]

/\/\ Ouch!

Good thing she had a helmet on.

[Weldangrind]

Tandem unicycle?

http://www.treehugger.com/tandem-unicycle.jpg

[FastDoc]

Boy that can't be easy!

[SpudRider]

Tandem unicycle?

http://www.treehugger.com/tandem-unicycle.jpg
Suicidal is the adjective that comes immediately to my mind! 8O

Spud :lol:

I read the link that you posted JIM, and there are 2 things she did wrong that are big time rules for me when riding a sportsbike : never ride as a passenger :P and never ride without protection. I allways go out with helmet, gloves and vest. Still got to buy the shoes and pants for riding though :) Learn that from my dad, he had a Honda Four back in 86 and he got into an accident, he spent 2 months in the hospital.

[FastDoc]

I found another fun video from those guys in alaska with the Yamaha Big Wheels. This is well worth 5 minutes to watch. I can just picture Wild Alaskan out there on his 400cc Honda/Lifan Snow Rat! :P

http://www.youtube.com/user/MisterBigWheel?feature=mhum#p/a/u/1/IAVQuqbQWWc

[Cal25]

I looked at several of the videos the other day and enjoyed all of them.
They even had a plane in one of them that had a really short take off.

[lego1970]

I read the link that you posted JIM, and there are 2 things she did wrong that are big time rules for me when riding a sportsbike : never ride as a passenger :P and never ride without protection. I allways go out with helmet, gloves and vest. Still got to buy the shoes and pants for riding though :) Learn that from my dad, he had a Honda Four back in 86 and he got into an accident, he spent 2 months in the hospital.

Check out the classified section on NESBA or Sportbike Track Time for some used pants and boots. Often times it's good, name brand, track legal stuff (360 zippers, knee puck area, toe sliders, etc) at half the price. Also don't forget a back protector....it's an often overlooked critical piece of gear that IMO is the second most important piece of protection. Take care.

[lego1970]

Tandem unicycle?

That looks like a night of good laughs :lol: until the trip to the emergency room :cry: .......then a few weeks later it will be funny again if somebody caught it on video :P

[Jim]

a pic of my truck sometime last year
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/fujipicsnovdec09017.jpg

[Jim]

No takers? It is pic a day, not every few days yah know :lol: :lol:

My dads truck and mine.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/IMG00219.jpg

[Weldangrind]

Very cool!

Is that the station at Lefeuvre and Fraser Highway?

[Jim]

Yes that's at Paz, must have been last year sometime, I usually used the petro pass by mt lehman. I'd request you post a picture, but I'll wait until your DSL is back on. :lol:

[Weldangrind]

You're very kind. :D