The Rodding Roundtable
Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: enjenjo on February 26, 2004, 01:28:13 AM
I was working on a convertor dolley tonight, they are used to connect two trailers together for the doubles you see on the interstates. This one is 22 years old, and has 2,871,000 miles on it, that is more than 5 round trips to the moon. It is on it's second frame, second axle, original 5th wheel, 4th coupler eye, and has gone through more than 100 tires. The brakes have been replaced 23 times, it has been inspected and greased 75 times. The first time I worked on it I was 35 years old, Reagan was president, Fatcat was in junior high, and most cars were still rear wheel drive.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I was working on a convertor dolley tonight, they are used to connect two trailers together for the doubles you see on the interstates. This one is 22 years old, and has 2,871,000 miles on it, that is more than 5 round trips to the moon. It is on it's second frame, second axle, original 5th wheel, 4th coupler eye, and has gone through more than 100 tires. The brakes have been replaced 23 times, it has been inspected and greased 75 times. The first time I worked on it I was 35 years old, Reagan was president, Fatcat was in junior high, and most cars were still rear wheel drive.
Sounds like the double betted axe that's been in my family for 300 years. It's a genuine 300 year old although it has had 25 new handles and 7 new heads! :lol:
I used a lowboy and tractor that a sawmill got from a logger that went broke for $3000. It was a miserable thing to use, '62 with a 549 Gas motor, but everything worked, good air, all fittings greased, brakes adjusted, in phenominal condition for what it was. That dinosaur had a good return on investment.
A bread truck driver I know got hung up at an intersection, the truck was unable to make a corner and had to be worked on beside the road. Late in the day I stopped to see what was up, the 5th wheel was being cut loose right there. Verdict was that the 5th wheel had never been greased and got so dry the truck wouldn't steer. And the latch was so bad it wouldn't unhook, not as big a deal to get it apart but it took half the day to get the jack to work. Wouldn't want their used equipment
You get out what you put in. That's why I got out of the truck business, if you try to do it right all the extra go's back into it. Oh, and I hate driving truck.
Quote from: "Ohio Blue Tip"
Sounds like the double betted axe that's been in my family for 300 years.
My old man always said double Bitted, although I have heard other people say Betted. I know it means a two sided axe, but what does Betted/Bitted have to do with anything?
Quote from: "Sean"Quote from: "Ohio Blue Tip"
Sounds like the double betted axe that's been in my family for 300 years.
My old man always said double Bitted, although I have heard other people say Betted. I know it means a two sided axe, but what does Betted/Bitted have to do with anything?
You have now found out I can't spell for beans. Now if Fat Cat would hook up the spell checker???????? :oops: :oops:
As someone who drives one of the "big rigs" I have seen some junk on the road. But,as Frank proves,good mantenence can keep things going for years. I cut my teeth on an old Bubblenose White,wouldn't want to go back and give up the perks of my 'Liner,but that old truck was fun. My dad used to drive a 1938 Mack stubnose,that was a class act! Maybe I should find me an old truck to rod :?:
Quote from: "Ohio Blue Tip"Sounds like the double betted axe that's been in my family for 300 years.
Do you know that the double-bitted axe is an American invention? It permitted settlers and frontiersmen to work all day or longer without the need to return home to resharpen their axe.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I was working on a convertor dolley tonight, they are used to connect two trailers together for the doubles you see on the interstates. This one is 22 years old, and has 2,871,000 miles on it, that is more than 5 round trips to the moon. It is on it's second frame, second axle, original 5th wheel, 4th coupler eye, and has gone through more than 100 tires. The brakes have been replaced 23 times, it has been inspected and greased 75 times. The first time I worked on it I was 35 years old, Reagan was president, Fatcat was in junior high, and most cars were still rear wheel drive.
that is pretty cool. so the hub odometer never had to be replaced? hehe
Quote from: "mopar2dr"As someone who drives one of the "big rigs" I have seen some junk on the road. But,as Frank proves,good mantenence can keep things going for years. I cut my teeth on an old Bubblenose White,wouldn't want to go back and give up the perks of my 'Liner,but that old truck was fun. My dad used to drive a 1938 Mack stubnose,that was a class act! Maybe I should find me an old truck to rod :?:
I think rodding an old truck would be awesome. I have seen some chicano lowrider style big rigs but that is not the route I would go. I have an old photo of the first rig my Dad ever bought himself it was a black AutoCar with a really cool looking stainless steel bunk. It was maybe a late 50's or early 60's model. A little chop and lowering, some straight pipes and higher rear end gears and it would make a nice rod. :lol:
Quote from: "Ohio Blue Tip"You have now found out I can't spell for beans. Now if Fat Cat would hook up the spell checker???????? :oops: :oops:
What so you can go a nd get lazy on me...
wait never mind I don't think you could get any more lazy.
Not without being dead anyway. :wink:
Quote from: "41ChevyTrucker"
that is pretty cool. so the hub odometer never had to be replaced? hehe
We don't use hub odometers. the miles are tracked by a computer, and are accurate enough for the states to use that figure for HUT, and for the odometer reading when selling equipment.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I was working on a convertor dolley tonight, ...(snip)...The first time I worked on it I was 35 years old, Reagan was president, Fatcat was in junior high, and most cars were still rear wheel drive.
I'll bet those 22 years went by real fast too. I was just sorting some pictures I took in '79 when I built my log cabin. I was 31 and it seems like it was just a couple of years ago.
It's too bad they can't just go to the shelf and bolt new parts on us when something wears out. I've got a few parts that could use freshening up. :?
It's gettingpretty close to that George. Vicki had a hip replaced recently and she's improved 100% in attitude. She's free from pain and walking with a greatly improved stance and it's only been 6 weeks.
Quote from: "Crosley"When we stop and think about it , we really have no answer, it does not seem like 31 years.... ( seems shorter, for you smart butts out there) ;)
Compatability....And knowing when to shut your mouth.
I have only been married 15 years, but we rarely argue, and we do just about everything together. On the few occasions that Martha has gotten me really Steamed, I have learned that its usually PMS and my best bet is to shut up, and go hide somewhere for an hour or two :wink:
QuoteWhen we stop and think about it , we really have no answer, it does not seem like 31 years.... ( seems shorter, for you smart butts out there)
We have been happily married 36 years. Compatibility means a lot, so does having the same values, even if you don't express them the same way. When people ask us how long we have been married, my wife says 36 years, I say 24 happy years, she hits me, and we move on.
Quote from: "enjenjo"I was working on a convertor dolly tonight, ... This one is 22 years old, and has 2,871,000 miles on it, that is more than 5 round trips to the moon. It is on it's second frame, second axle, original 5th wheel, 4th coupler eye, and has gone through more than 100 tires. The brakes have been replaced 23 times, it has been inspected and greased 75 times. The first time I worked on it I was 35 years old, Reagan was president, Fatcat was in junior high, and most cars were still rear wheel drive.
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As long as we're already off on a tangent I'll chime in. After 18yrs of marriage I believe simple respect is another of the keys. Hard to listen well and really take into consideration what the other person thinks if you don't respect them.
That and a nice gift will take you a long way. :shock:
I thought I was the only one to do that! When asked how long we've been married I reply, "We've been married 17 happy years and 17 out of 29 isn't bad." I said that one time with my wife in hearing distance once and she said, "Don't you think 17 is a bit optimistic, dear?" No wonder we've had 29 very happy years--she has just as weird a sense of humor as I do!
:P wow, I'm right up there with you guys!!!! This is our 30th yr!! We do everything together too.
I just don't get couples these days that NEVER do things together :roll: . suppose thats why the divorce rate is so high amoungst newlyweds??? :shock:
But I have to say as soon as he gets MY hot rod done, he's outta here :!: :lol: (just kidding) LOL
Debb
Quote from: "KustomLincolnLady"But I have to say as soon as he gets MY hot rod done, he's outta here :!: :lol: (just kidding) LOL
Debb
My wife always claimed she married me for my microwave oven. When it broke down I made sure we went RIGHT out to buy a new one!
:lol: :lol:
Since this has drifted this direction, our key to 42 years of wedded bliss is my learning the two words to a successful marriage. "Yes, Dear"!
WOW It really is cool all you guys being married that long. Congratulations. I've been married 28 years AND I'm only 46 years old. Anyone else marry thier high school sweetheart and STAY married?
Quote from: "Darkman"WOW It really is cool all you guys being married that long. Congratulations. I've been married 28 years AND I'm only 46 years old. Anyone else marry thier high school sweetheart and STAY married?
Nope, but I'm still married to her best friend after 27 years, does that count?
That depends did you date her in high school? LOL We'll give you partial credit and a A for trying.
Been married only once for 32 years. Years ago we decided that if it didn't work, the one who leaves gets the two kids and the one who stays gets the dog. Just to keep her on her toes, I always introduce her as my "first wife". Seems to work too. I can't imagine life without her.
Quote from: "Carps"
Nope, but I'm still married to her best friend after 27 years, does that count?
"BEST FRIEND"
I think that's what its all about.
Been married 33 years, We live in a large house, and I have a piece of chalk in the passage that runs through the centre of the house, if we disagree in a major way we draw a line down the middle, she's supposed to stay on her side, me on mine, much cheaper than a divorce. But it's funny how the chalk mark wears out after a few days. :lol: :lol:
Quote from: "Darkman"WOW It really is cool all you guys being married that long. Congratulations. I've been married 28 years AND I'm only 46 years old. Anyone else marry thier high school sweetheart and STAY married?
Yep, Rob and I will be 48 this yr, been married 30 yrs. we dated in high school for 3 yrs. * never regretted picking him up that day, LOL
Quote from: "Sean"Quote from: "Crosley"When we stop and think about it , we really have no answer, it does not seem like 31 years.... ( seems shorter, for you smart butts out there) ;)
Compatability....And knowing when to shut your mouth.
I have only been married 15 years, but we rarely argue, and we do just about everything together. On the few occasions that Martha has gotten me really Steamed, I have learned that its usually PMS and my best bet is to shut up, and go hide somewhere for an hour or two :wink:
Where can you hide for a week?
KustomLincolnLady,
I should have known that in this crew you'd be the coolest. It doesn't hurt that you have a cool name "Lincoln". Definately part of the Blue Oval Tribe. My wife and I will do our best to continue the youngest with the oldest relationship.
We just celebrated our 30th year in February this year...We went on a harbour cruise restaurant around Sydney Harbour. This is in anticipation of it getting better. The older guys say the first 30 years are the hardest so now I can relax :wink: ...I figured out years ago that my wife suffered from PMT, and the rarer PMT ( one is pre, the other is post )...both 2 weeks each...So I generally got a few days of bliss a month. :wink: ..Only kiddin...Actually at our age PMT is a memory, its more like change of life things taking over...I believe when you get this far in a marriage you have both learnt tollerance and both of us know we can't change and are too set in our ways.
Quote from: "Darkman"Anyone else marry thier high school sweetheart and STAY married?
Yup! It will be 30 years the 20th of April this year. There was some bumpy times but we worked through them and it's been really good. Communication is the best medicine and a dose of yes dear don't hurt either!! :) Bill