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  1. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Got the third shifter installed: Let the fun begin................:rotflmao Had to make it with the big kink to allow passenger room to get into the bunk. The shifter is right in front of the seat and with a straight stick it would be very difficult to move around.
  2. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    A little update. Some interior work got done. Had local shop sew me up the piece to cover the boot. I supplied them with a jig and it turned out pretty good. I used the wood from the jig to mount vinyl to cab/bunk: Then the new front panel I made: Completed shot...
  3. Freightrain

    Glow plug issues.........fixed!

    Thanks, it's changed a bit since that picture was taken. I did a little write up in the big truck section. http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43629
  4. Freightrain

    Glow plug issues.........fixed!

    Got a '95 PSD at work that started to have starting issues.....or the lack of starting. Kinda random, but getting worse. A snort of ether would make it start easy, beyond that it would just huff white smoke. After some talking on here and getting some heads up of what I was getting into I...
  5. Freightrain

    Do these trucks have a problem with glow plug relays?

    Thanks for the heads up. I have listened for "clicks" and do hear it under the hood. Guess maybe it has burnt the contacts up? Likely, as a few times, randomly, it has kicked off like it should. Then times it just cranks and smokes :rolleyes: Guess I'll pull the cover off and start...
  6. Freightrain

    Do these trucks have a problem with glow plug relays?

    Ok, time to highjack a thread.......;p Our '95 PSD at work is having starting issues. The WTS light comes on for about 8-10 seconds and turns off. Truck huffs white smoke but won't start(like a typical cold diesel). Cycle the key a few times does nothing. Yesterday while I was fooling...
  7. Freightrain

    Emergency brake adjustment '99 F450 flatbed

    Nope, our '91 was like that. The 99 has rear disc and the cables run to the rear side of the caliper to a hook. No adjustment at the pedal end, nowhere on the cable as it runs along the outside of drivers side of frame, nothing at the balance point, nothing back on the caliper.
  8. Freightrain

    Emergency brake adjustment '99 F450 flatbed

    The company truck has an issue that the brake doesn't hold, it's on the floor. Seems the one fellow drove with it on and it wayyy outta adjustment now. I can't seem to find any adjuster on it, looked front to back(caliper). WTH?
  9. Freightrain

    TRUCK AND PICKUP SHOW

    I'll scribble it on the calender. Don't have a race next weekend, but going to play it by ear. I think I came up to that location a couple years ago for an ATHS meeting. Unfortunately it was swamp due to bad weather previously.
  10. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Got me a shifter for the aux tranny. Made a mount for it today. lil close to the passengers left leg, but I'll be bending the handle around Plenty of room for shafts coming to the rear: A look back from that point: Still got some detail work before painting and getting it...
  11. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Pretty cool!!! Can't wait to see some pictures. 15 odd years ago, building something like that was my goal. Using it to pull my race trailer(with was a 28ft tag at the time). Then the ol B model came in to play and it all went out the window.
  12. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Glad to hear. Positive attitude is everything. Keeping busy helps too. Sounds like a really cool project. Hope you post some pics. C model is a cabover? I suppose it's a diesel chassis?
  13. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Thanks. I hope things are going better for you.
  14. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Thanks Russ. I hoped to catch up with you guys sometime this summer at one of your "get togethers". Ohhh, well I'll take FULL responsibility on the faulty install...................and here's the REST OF THE STORY.......... When I got the new frame with axle it had budd hubs. I pulled...
  15. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Ya. Made the trip to South Bend, Indiana for the ATHS truck convention. All was well, til the ride home. Blew the LR axle seal about 1/2 way home. Was puking it's guts out for 3 hrs and made a hell of a mess. Come to find out I'm a dummy and apparently didn't install it correctly. Seems...
  16. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Thanks guys. I've only bobtailed it so far, last Sunday to a show about 1hr away. Runs really nice, really notice the longer wheelbase as it doesn't "buck" around as bad. I tried running it up to the new top speed(72 mph), it gets there, but only with a tailwind! Really lacking power but...
  17. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Well, things have progessed and it's now roadworthy: Got a few little things to tidy up, but it's pretty much done compared to where I started cookoo
  18. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    More stuff done this weekend. Got the stack brackets clearanced to fit around bunk mounts. Pull everything and got some paint put on. Started on tin work Had to cut small hole so I could reach through to mark other hole. My garage is too narrow to open bunk doors :rolleyes...
  19. Freightrain

    Towing double without a hassle

    Wow........what ever happen to strappin the ol Johnboat to the roof of the family wagon and going fishing?? Found their website: http://builtrite.net/doubledeck/index.html Likely no worse then us drag racers having big rigs/trailer to take more junk to the track LOL!!! I started with a...
  20. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Matter of fact............ In the last couple months I've been working on it slowly, and forgot to post some updates here. Got it running: Got the bunk set up on the frame so I can start on that part of the project: Got the back of the cab cut out: Now I needed to start on...
  21. Freightrain

    New Haul and Tow RV transporter build

    Sorry to hear of your misfortunes. My condolences to you and your family. Hope things smooth out, and sorry you had to sell your rig. Hope it went to a good home.
  22. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Yes, would like to put Budds all around, but still working on getting front axle converted. It's not rocket science, but it's an added expense right now that I don't have to spend. This will get it mobile again and when I get the front done all I have to do is slip the budd hubs back on the...
  23. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Update Today's project was slipping the new frame onto truck: It's presently set at 206" wheelbase(just a bit more then the factory 150"): picked up 4 spd Spicer box to add to the mix: It will be a 5x3x4 now Will be bolting frame up next week, then air lines...
  24. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Well, not that I really WANT to, but to let you know it's not a pristine resto. Like most B model cabs, it's got issues and though mine is decent looking and I already put a whole new floor in it, it's not a great loss to cut a hole in the back wall. I don't think I'll be putting a full size...
  25. Freightrain

    Air ride conversion/frame stretch

    Today's milestone(ain't no going back now) Last 12" of framerail is cut off and suspension is gone This morning I went and picked up the lastest donation to the cause: 42" bunk made by Bentz. Nice shape inside, needs some cleaning and a mattress I've got an auxilary tranny...

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