[AT] Springtime in Sask? Water Hauling

[Cecil Bearden]

That is why I get amused at guys that tell me how large a load they hauled 
with their 1 ton 4wd trucks  when I still use my 1 ton single wheel 2wd 
converted to duals and only a 3.73 ratio rear end, to move 30,000 lbs on my 
gooseneck.  I now have 2 semi tractors, but trying to turn a corner in 
Oklahoma is the biggest pain in the butt!!!!  There is always some dumb A$$ 
that has to pull into the lane you were going to use to make your wide turn, 
at the last minute while they are talking on the cell ;phone and not paying 
attention to more than a ft off their bumper.   My LTL 9000 ford can handle 
120,000 lbs but it doesn't turn very short without the trailer, when you put 
the 45 ft lowboy on the back, it takes a lot of room to turn it.

Cecil in OKla
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ralph Goff" <alfg at sasktel.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Springtime in Sask? Water Hauling


> On 1/28/2011 8:26 PM, Cecil Bearden wrote:
>> Ralph:
>> I also enjoyed the video.  I find it very interesting that you haul water
>> with a 30year old 2 wheel drive pickup in snow and cold that is worse 
>> than 5
>> of the heaviest snowfalls this country has ever experienced.  If this was 
>> in
>> Oklahoma, the hauler would have to have a crew cab dual wheeled 4 wheel
>> drive diesel pickup!!!!!!!!
>>
>> Where could I find one of those grill covers you have.  I really would 
>> like
>> one of those for my diesel one tons.  They never really get warm enough 
>> when
>> traveling against the wind in cold weather.
>>
> Cecil, I don't know where you'd find a grille cover since its been about
> 25 years since I bought that one. The day I bought the truck used in
> December of 86 and it still had the 5.7 diesel engine I knew it needed a
> grille cover. The best shop back then was "Van Decor" for all kinds of
> after market accessories but I'm sure its history by now.
> Yes, it would be nice to have 4 wheel drive for a work truck but I grew
> up having to make do with what we could afford. 4 Wd was pretty much
> unheard of then. We got by with 2 wheel drive, winter tires and a shovel
> in the trunk or truck box.
> I guess I could afford a new one nowadays but I'm kinda stuck on the old
> stuff. The sound of that Olds engine is music to my ears. After this
> many years I know the truck inside out and thats worth something to me.
>
> Ralph in Sask.
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