Gooseneck trailer tips

[GregWeld]

:ttiwop:

How the heck would I have pictures of something I just ordered?!?!?!


Okay -- here's a link to a SIMILAR truck....


http://www.sporttruckrv.com/TruckDetail/Sedona


There's a drop down menu you can select the KING RANCH with Tiger Maple.... and the biggest difference is that I'll have 4 air ride seats...

[FETorino]

How the heck would I have pictures of something I just ordered?!?!?!


Okay -- here's a link to a SIMILAR truck....


http://www.sporttruckrv.com/TruckDetail/Sedona


There's a drop down menu you can select the KING RANCH with Tiger Maple.... and the biggest difference is that I'll have 4 air ride seats...


Did you get it with Intros?:D

[96z28ss]

How the heck would I have pictures of something I just ordered?!?!?!


Okay -- here's a link to a SIMILAR truck....


http://www.sporttruckrv.com/TruckDetail/Sedona


There's a drop down menu you can select the KING RANCH with Tiger Maple.... and the biggest difference is that I'll have 4 air ride seats...

You should probably get one or two of these seats for them roads in Cali.
watch the demo video http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/bose_ride_system/index.jsp

here is a video thats more technical.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtJ5n0MRvow

[coolwelder62]

How the heck would I have pictures of something I just ordered?!?!?!


Okay -- here's a link to a SIMILAR truck....


http://www.sporttruckrv.com/TruckDetail/Sedona


There's a drop down menu you can select the KING RANCH with Tiger Maple.... and the biggest difference is that I'll have 4 air ride seats...Thank You.:lol: :lol:

[ironworks]

You should probably get one or two of these seats for them roads in Cali.
watch the demo video http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/bose_ride_system/index.jsp

here is a video thats more technical.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtJ5n0MRvow

I have found the air ride seats bounce more then just taking the hit without the air. I run my seats without air and locked down.

[mdprovee]

Very nice rig Greg.

[HEEP]

Cup Holders - Check.:D

HEEP

[Blake Foster]

That is probably alot more usefull than the other option you were looking at.
very nice looking unit.

[GregWeld]

Did you get it with Intros?:D



Yeah -- they're cutting some custom 22.5's for me.... I need 18 of them....

HAHAHAHAHAHA


What a butthead... but I love it.

[GregWeld]

That is probably alot more usefull than the other option you were looking at.
very nice looking unit.



Blake -- as you know -- I've stewed on this thing for way too long. And in the end I think you're right. This is / will be / used the way most of us use this kind of stuff. I'm not a professional race team... Most of the time I'm going somewhere alone... I just want to be able to pull over and sleep or make a pot of coffee and have a decent place for the few track days we do. Even then - this is overkill by yards and yards. It's bigger than I "need" but I wanted some versatility... and if you get it too specialized it's worthless when you go to sell. This size is about the most common out there. Ditto the White. All of 'em seem to be white... so wtf - just do white and I'll have Rodger come up with some graphics for it. Maybe a flatbiller with skulls and crossbones... nose ring... blood.... :willy: :wow: :rofl:

[coolwelder62]

Will the new rig be getting a set of Intro's.

[Sieg]

This set up comes close to Hot Rod classification IMO........1650 lb. ft. of torque off the apexes or pulling grades will have a few people thinking WTF he's pulling my Prius hard. :D

[Flash68]

1650 foot lbs... that might propel that load to a faster Thunderhill lap time than the Stang. :unibrow:

Nice choice BTW. I am sure Gwen is pleased that she doesn't have to tag along to justify that previous monstrosity's existence. :D

[FETorino]

Yeah -- they're cutting some custom 22.5's for me.... I need 18 of them....

HAHAHAHAHAHA


What a butthead... but I love it.

Ditto XO XO

[GregWeld]

1650 foot lbs... that might propel that load to a faster Thunderhill lap time than the Stang. :unibrow:

Nice choice BTW. I am sure Gwen is pleased that she doesn't have to tag along to justify that previous monstrosity's existence. :D


Yep -- You saw our "set up" at Thunderhill -- this will be "appropriate" and will serve all of us with the basics to get by on. And it'll serve me well on those few road trips to and from "wherever". It should actually extend my range of roaming....

Charley will be happy when he discovers the 40" TV


Bob Bondurant actually took one of these around his track (the place is virtually across I-10 from him) and ripped the track up with it! Darryl said he took one over for Bob to look at, and when Bob jumped in the driver seat asked Darryl if he'd mind if they just drove it around the track... Little did Darryl know what Bob had in mind! Bob can drive a dumpster faster than we can drive our "hot cars"!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Yep -- You saw our "set up" at Thunderhill -- this will be "appropriate" and will serve all of us with the basics to get by on. And it'll serve me well on those few road trips to and from "wherever". It should actually extend my range of roaming....

Charley will be happy when he discovers the 40" TV


Bob Bondurant actually took one of these around his track (the place is virtually across I-10 from him) and ripped the track up with it! Darryl said he took one over for Bob to look at, and when Bob jumped in the driver seat asked Darryl if he'd mind if they just drove it around the track... Little did Darryl know what Bob had in mind! Bob can drive a dumpster faster than we can drive our "hot cars"!

Great stories you have there Herr Veld.

You are definitely the official big toe of lat-g.


http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/616fff38.jpg

:woot:

[GregWeld]

Great stories you have there Herr Veld.



That's what happens when a guy has too much time on his hands...ya tend to "get around" a bit.

[fleetus macmullitz]

That's what happens when a guy has too much time on his hands...ya tend to "get around" a bit.

The troops here appreciate the entertainment value you bring from gettin around, and writin da big checks. :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

So the final plans are now set in stone (I think...). While at the Shelby Mini Nats Charley decided I should have a "stacker" because that way I could have had a spare car when mine lost a lash cap... My what a thinker he is... :lol:

Anyway -- the more we talked and the more I thought about it -- it's like HELL YEAH - why not have a stacker... but a TWO car stacker instead of the three I was doing (and then backed off to a single car trailer). So what the heck -- they add 4 feet to the height -- and not only do I get to haul two cars if I want -- I get the added bonus of an "attic" in the garage area --- AND dig this! I can now STAND UP in the bedroom area (the gooseneck space just got 4' taller)!! Brilliant.... I can walk around in the bedroom instead of crawling on my hands and knees. Sometimes Charley can really be a blessing in disguise... He's laughing about how he "loves to spend my money"... but in this case - it worked out killer.

When you think about this - it's like building a two story house instead of a rambler.... I get lots more space - without any more length... and the truck has plenty of umpf to haul it. :woot:

[HWY Nova]

Read Greg's response below but pretend an excited Danny Devito is saying it:

So the final plans are now set in stone (I think...). While at the Shelby Mini Nats Charley decided I should have a "stacker" because that way I could have had a spare car when mine lost a lash cap... My what a thinker he is... :lol:

Anyway -- the more we talked and the more I thought about it -- it's like HELL YEAH - why not have a stacker... but a TWO car stacker instead of the three I was doing (and then backed off to a single car trailer). So what the heck -- they add 4 feet to the height -- and not only do I get to haul two cars if I want -- I get the added bonus of an "attic" in the garage area --- AND dig this! I can now STAND UP in the bedroom area (the gooseneck space just got 4' taller)!! Brilliant.... I can walk around in the bedroom instead of crawling on my hands and knees. Sometimes Charley can really be a blessing in disguise... He's laughing about how he "loves to spend my money"... but in this case - it worked out killer.

When you think about this - it's like building a two story house instead of a rambler.... I get lots more space - without any more length... and the truck has plenty of umpf to haul it. :woot:




--Eric

[Blake Foster]

Read Greg's response below but pretend an excited Danny Devito is saying it:






--Eric

Or just an EXCITED GREG!!!

[EBMC]

So the final plans are now set in stone

Thats funny!:lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Read Greg's response below but pretend an excited Danny Devito is saying it:


--Eric

Can't cuz extra ceiling height wouldn't excite Devito. :unibrow:

[HWY Nova]

Can't cuz extra ceiling height wouldn't excite Devito. :unibrow:

I'm not sure who is taller!


--Eric

[Al Moreno]

I get lots more space - without any more length... :


That sounds like the story of a husband a wife as the age..... Greg is that true? :D

[GregWeld]

That sounds like the story of a husband a wife as the age..... Greg is that true? :D




Well... let's just say that at my age I'm more interested in a good nights sleep... :D

[GregWeld]

I'm not sure who is taller!


--Eric



I am a FULL 5 and one half inches taller than Devito.....

[intocarss]

I am a FULL 5 and one half inches taller than Devito.....

And you know this how???????

[GregWeld]

And you know this how???????



That's super easy dude!



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[Sieg]

Come on guys.............Quit picking on Shorty!

[GregWeld]

Short has it's advantages.... When I fall I have a lot less distance (think triangle) to gain velocity...

Got some drawings of a similar trailer today - and the head room in the bedroom is 76".... I'm only 65 (and one half!) inches so think about that! I can jump and not hit my head! I could almost put my hands over my head to put a shirt on...


Short has a couple disadvantages --- when I was getting in and out of my buddy Mikes NASCAR this last weekend - you had to go through the window... and my feet wouldn't touch the ground - that made it a little more difficult... :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

That's super easy dude!



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/2a328aab.gif

Radir love ...:cool:

[GregWeld]

I've been drivin' all night, my hand's wet on the wheel
There's a voice in my head, that drives my heel
It's my baby callin', says, "I need you here"
Ans it's half past four, and I'm shifting gear.....


:woot:


Radir love.....

[intocarss]

No more speed, I'm almost there
Gotta keep cool now, gotta take care
Last car to pass, here I go
And the line of cars drove down real slow




radar love


:cheers:

[GregWeld]

And here I thought they were always singing about those fancy wheels....



Were Radir's made by INTRO?



:lol: :cheers:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Were Radir's made by INTRO?



:lol: :cheers:


For you Greg, only for you!

Radir' love...

:lol:

[intocarss]

Coz we got a great big convoy rockin' thru the night
Yeah we got a great big convoy aint she a beautiful sight
Come on and join our convoy aint nothin' gonna get in our way
We gonna roll this truckin' convoy across the USA










Convoy :lateral:

[GregWeld]

Just got word the truck is scheduled for September 3rd completion....

I'm still waiting for final drawings on the trailer - and since I just asked them to make it a stacker -- I was the one that tossed the grenade in that schedule...

[Sieg]

If you want to pit in style I have this nice 14'-3" x 21' custom size Karastan woven wool rug I'd like to find a home for. :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

OMG! Charley would be in hysterics if I showed up with that and rolled it out...

[Sieg]

OMG! Charley would be in hysterics if I showed up with that and rolled it out...

I'd be real happy too!

Here is the lady that hand stitched the rug, she has worked for Karastan in Eden, NC for over 50 years.
http://sieg.smugmug.com/photos/765999764_2XsP9-M.jpg

[GregWeld]

Why does she need a hammer to make a rug??


:D

[Sieg]

Why does she need a hammer to make a rug??
:D
For stay-tacking the seam into place to hold position while she sews it silly. The needle-nose pliars are for holding the needle. :rolleyes:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

If you touch the rug before you pay you get your fingers hit with hammer.

[fleetus macmullitz]

If you touch the rug before you pay you get your fingers hit with hammer.

As Det. Sgt. Arthur Dietrich would say..."Keep a good thought."

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/hqdefault.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/e9992f60.jpg

:lol:

[GregWeld]

Trailer guys -- Poulsen's Trailer Sales in Logan Utah -- says the trailer should be done by the first week in October....

I have a driving event (in the R8) - at INDE Motorsports Park in AriDzona late October - so if it all works out I might pick up the truck there (AriDzona) and take it to Indiana to pick up the trailer... We'll see. Sounds good now - but that time of year can be a bit hectic.

[69znc]

For most of on this site and many others it is bumper pull and goosenecks.... we got sucked in alot by the title...thus the original answers. At is was made clear in the answers money no object. Great for you. Come to NC and get a used meg RV moving house...bigger than mine real house and a hauler... they are all over here. Have some one drive it so you and the wife can take the back roads, This is not a gooseneck trailer conversation. That is for the working folks like me.

[Sieg]

.... we got sucked in alot by the title...
Are including me in "we" are you? I understand the rules of engagement in this thread and really don't have an issue.

[GregWeld]

For most of on this site and many others it is bumper pull and goosenecks.... we got sucked in alot by the title...thus the original answers. At is was made clear in the answers money no object. Great for you. Come to NC and get a used meg RV moving house...bigger than mine real house and a hauler... they are all over here. Have some one drive it so you and the wife can take the back roads, This is not a gooseneck trailer conversation. That is for the working folks like me.



Would you like me to go back and change the title to:


Question for "cost no object guys" only...


Let me refer you to the Off Topic Forums -- start reading the INVESTING 102 thread... follow the instructions in there and maybe you'll be able to quit working and buy a bigger trailer? :cheers:

[GregWeld]

For most of on this site and many others it is bumper pull and goosenecks.... we got sucked in alot by the title...thus the original answers. At is was made clear in the answers money no object. Great for you. Come to NC and get a used meg RV moving house...bigger than mine real house and a hauler... they are all over here. Have some one drive it so you and the wife can take the back roads, This is not a gooseneck trailer conversation. That is for the working folks like me.



BTW -- if you go back 18 MONTHS to the first post... you'll see that the original question was about a trailer (gooseneck) that I could tow using my F-350 Dually. What I ended up with some 55 pages of info later - was what I wanted, and I used much of the info learned in this thread to help shape my thinking. My hope is that others learned from it too... and had some fun along the way... and when they see me at an event (which many many folks on here do) they might even feel they had a hand in my new rig and get some joy in seeing it. Several people on here will also no doubt benefit from it at some event. They may need to take a shower - grab a cold beverage - or a hot cup of coffee... or just rest their weary bones... or maybe their wives might have a nice place to sit out of the sun and it makes their weekend a little better...:cheers: :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Umm...as well written as that response was GW, I really see no need. Dude's bud lite was flat today. Tomorrow it'll be better :lateral:

[camcojb]

For most of on this site and many others it is bumper pull and goosenecks.... we got sucked in alot by the title...thus the original answers. At is was made clear in the answers money no object. Great for you. Come to NC and get a used meg RV moving house...bigger than mine real house and a hauler... they are all over here. Have some one drive it so you and the wife can take the back roads, This is not a gooseneck trailer conversation. That is for the working folks like me.

who pee'd in your Wheaties?

[GregWeld]

Umm...as well written as that response was GW, I really see no need. Dude's bud lite was flat today. Tomorrow it'll be better :lateral:



:lol: You know... all you have to do is write the truth... and the rest is easy.

[Rick D]

:lol: You know... all you have to do is write the truth... and the rest is easy.

:bow: :bow:

Greg, I for one don't care if you have two nickel to rub together or you are the richest guy in the world, I love that you come on here and tell it like it is, you help where you can (investing 101) I've heard of where you tell someone that wasn't asking for anything for free to come and get it it's yours!

You are one of the good guys and some day I hope to get to meet you and shake your hand, because from what I've seen and heard you would give your shirt or what ever to someone that needed it! :cheers: I think you and bunch of other's are what make this the best site on the net!!!!!!

For some people they just don't get it!!

[GregWeld]

:bow: :bow:

Greg, I for one don't care if you have two nickel to rub together or you are the richest guy in the world, I love that you come on here and tell it like it is, you help where you can (investing 101) I've heard of where you tell someone that wasn't asking for anything for free to come and get it it's yours!

You are one of the good guys and some day I hope to get to meet you and shake your hand, because from what I've seen and heard you would give your shirt or what ever to someone that needed it! :cheers: I think you and bunch of other's are what make this the best site on the net!!!!!!

For some people they just don't get it!!


Thanks Rick!


In the last 3 or so years I've built complete cars for people that couldn't otherwise... My buddy that had a stroke so couldn't physically... and my brother in law that just doesn't have the time or the dough - so I picked up the tab and the many hours of work... as you know it ain't easy building this stuff.

Yes -- I believe in the Republican and Democratic system.... I generally vote Republican (although did vote for Obama! :( ) so that I can afford to be Democratic.:D I am always happy to donate stuff I'm not using -- or make an extra special friend deal on something. I'm more than thrilled that I am in a position to do that - because I know everyone may not be so lucky. And I've even sponsored a couple cars around here with parts or cash... I think it's just the right thing to do.

My brother in law just got his car ('69 Camaro) back on Sunday.... and I got my Nomad back too! Gave it to them to drive since their car was here for over a year (16 months to be exact).


Rudy's went from this....




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/IMG_0718.jpg




To this......




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Rudys%20Camaro/file-2.jpg






They're pretty happy I can "afford" my time and my funds to help them out....

[Track Junky]

Your a solid dude Weld :thumbsup: :cheers:

And that comes from personal experience. Before I even ever met Greg he offered a sponsership to me. Unfortunately I didn't get the opportunity to take him up on it but you get the picture. :yes:

[intocarss]

You sir are a gentlemen :thumbsup:

[DBasher]

Greg, if you do need a driver...I'm just down the 405 and have my CDL. Haven't used it in awhile, truck drivers don't make enough money!:lol:

69znc, I'm a workin folk and got sucked into the thread, hell I even tried spending his money. He's got lots, big deal. He and just about everyone on here are car guys, some have money some don't. So ya got duped by a thread title, it's not the end of the world.:willy:

When I get back from Bonneville I'll start a thread on blue collar tow rigs,
no kidding. I'm in the market for a newer rig and would like some real world feedback.

:cheers:
Dan

[GregWeld]

Greg, if you do need a driver...I'm just down the 405 and have my CDL. Haven't used it in awhile, truck drivers don't make enough money!:lol:

69znc, I'm a workin folk and got sucked into the thread, hell I even tried spending his money. He's got lots, big deal. He and just about everyone on here are car guys, some have money some don't. So ya got duped by a thread title, it's not the end of the world.:willy:

When I get back from Bonneville I'll start a thread on blue collar tow rigs,
no kidding. I'm in the market for a newer rig and would like some real world feedback.

:cheers:
Dan




The SALES PEOPLE are telling me that this will be registered as a RECREATIONAL VEHICLE and I shouldn't need a CDL... We'll see. I'm okay
with getting a CDL but that would be more based on what my INSURANCE man says I should have (he's a buddy). I'm not a guy that try's to make his own rules. I'm fine doing what is CORRECT.

[ironworks]

For most of on this site and many others it is bumper pull and goosenecks.... we got sucked in alot by the title...thus the original answers. At is was made clear in the answers money no object. Great for you. Come to NC and get a used meg RV moving house...bigger than mine real house and a hauler... they are all over here. Have some one drive it so you and the wife can take the back roads, This is not a gooseneck trailer conversation. That is for the working folks like me.

I just learned something else I guess I'm not a working man. Good to know.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/ironworksspeed/Ironworks%20Shop%20Hauler/ShopPicsMay2011078-1.jpg

It sure feels like it every morning at 5:30 when I get up to head to the shop and every night when I get home at 6pm and I'm dog tired and fall asleep on the couch after dinner.

And just to be clear it is well established that Greg is NOT a "working man". Ok maybe 3 days a week when that trainer gets let in the front gate of the Weld compound and escorted up to the work out room on the 5th floor of the guest house for Greg and Gwen to do their work outs. But Todd told me he heard on good stock market days, Greg pays someone to do his sit ups for him. That's just what I heard.

[JKnight]

Trailer guys -- Poulsen's Trailer Sales in Logan Utah -- says the trailer should be done by the first week in October....

I have a driving event (in the R8) - at INDE Motorsports Park in AriDzona late October - so if it all works out I might pick up the truck there (AriDzona) and take it to Indiana to pick up the trailer... We'll see. Sounds good now - but that time of year can be a bit hectic.

An event at INDE MP will definitely make you appreciate having the trailer. There is NOTHING out there in Bisbee/BFE. We did an event out there last year some time and were pretty surprised by how little there is in the way of services, hotels, etc. Bringing your own 'home' is the only way to go.

There's a couple of obvious car-guy compounds down there with nice homes and massive garages. I guess once you get that all you need is the helicopter to get you down there from Phoenix cause it's a fairly long drive (2.5 hrs or so?)

[DBasher]

I went back a few pages and saw that you had ordered everything in white, any plans for dressing it up over the winter?
:cheers:
Dan

[69znc]

Geessss Guys when I am replying to a post about the best home/hauler in the category being discussed please do not take me so seriously. But it did get some great complements to the character of Greg. The California warm sun seems to make some members sensitive. I have never been concerned for what people have and help those who do not have. My way of defining wealth or a person has never been related to money. Most people on this site are blessed to be in the "have" category in many ways.

[camcojb]

Geessss Guys when I am replying to a post about the best home/hauler in the category being discussed please do not take me so seriously. But it did get some great complements to the character of Greg. The California warm sun seems to make some members sensitive. I have never been concerned for what people have and help those who do not have. My way of defining wealth or a person has never been related to money. Most people on this site are blessed to be in the "have" category in many ways.

that's when "smilies" really come in handy. ;) :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I went back a few pages and saw that you had ordered everything in white, any plans for dressing it up over the winter?
:cheers:
Dan



I think I'll just stick every decal I get in speed parts boxes all over it!


NOT!!

I really don't know what I'm going to do -- but it probably won't stay looking like a refrigerator for long.

[GregWeld]

Geessss Guys when I am replying to a post about the best home/hauler in the category being discussed please do not take me so seriously. But it did get some great complements to the character of Greg. The California warm sun seems to make some members sensitive. I have never been concerned for what people have and help those who do not have. My way of defining wealth or a person has never been related to money. Most people on this site are blessed to be in the "have" category in many ways.


You know -- when I read your post I thought -- Gee... that's not the way he usually posts wonder what bug bit his arse...

So now I'm glad you cleared that up!

Okay -- all hatchets shall here in be officially removed from your forehead! :rofl:

[69znc]

Greg if you or anyone has found the hachet that will penetrate my forehead please call my wife! Collect is fine, she may even fly you here for a personal demostration at times:willy: :rofl:

[Sieg]

Greg if you or anyone has found the hachet that will penetrate my forehead please call my wife! Collect is fine, she may even fly you here for a personal demostration at times:willy: :rofl:
:rofl: :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

Greg if you or anyone has found the hachet that will penetrate my forehead please call my wife! Collect is fine, she may even fly you here for a personal demostration at times:willy: :rofl:

I personaly try and stay away from my wife when she's holding any sharp objects. Especially if certain automobiles may be part of a conversation she may over hear. :rolleyes:

[DBasher]

Don't you know someone at Brooks? Look at the vinyl package that was put on their double-decker and display trailer...Welds Traveling Circus! :rofl: I'll see if I can find the pictures, you may want something a bit more subtle

Dan

[GregWeld]

Don't you know someone at Brooks? Look at the vinyl package that was put on their double-decker and display trailer...Welds Traveling Circus! :rofl: I'll see if I can find the pictures, you may want something a bit more subtle

Dan



Thanks Dan.


All white "ain't me".... but the truck was already in production, so all I had to do was change the upholstery and add the On Spot chains... and since I know a guy that can paint :D I thought white was alright. Once I get it and live with it for a little bit I might engage a designer and have them come up with some ideas for a wrap.

[Sieg]

Wraps would be the way to go IMO. The 3M vinyl on my 3 vehicles has far exceeded my expectations after 7+ years of outside parking.

[GregWeld]

Wraps would be the way to go IMO. The 3M vinyl on my 3 vehicles has far exceeded my expectations after 7+ years of outside parking.



Maybe I should wait until I tear the side out of it on the first telephone poll encounter? :lol:

[GregWeld]

Got this from the salesman today -- he went to the factory and took this picture of my truck being built.....


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA



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[camcojb]

Nice!!!! :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Dope:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Dope:unibrow:

Who? Me or him?


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Nice!!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks Jody! Charley is going to love it! :lol:

[FETorino]

Got this from the salesman today -- he went to the factory and took this picture of my truck being built.....


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA



Did he get some profile shots of it? Let's see the Intros! :rofl: :rofl:

:cheers:

[youthpastor]

oh my gosh that thing is Bitchin

makes your 450 look like a minitruck- very nice!!!

[GregWeld]

Interior is being built -- this is the console that will go from front to back....

Scheduled to be complete next Thursday.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-1.jpg

[GregWeld]

Did he get some profile shots of it? Let's see the Intros! :rofl: :rofl:

:cheers:




I asked him to take some more shots and send 'em -- we'll see what I get. The Intros are complete one offs of course... a direct knockoff of a standard truck wheel. Should be really trick.

[intocarss]

Lookn good :thumbsup:

Now lookn better :unibrow:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/file.jpg

[GregWeld]

oh my gosh that thing is Bitchin

makes your 450 look like a minitruck- very nice!!!

Yeah! Truth be known I'm a bit anxious about the whole thing being so big...
but I'll get used to it pretty quickly. I've owned some pretty big boats and they are no different. The key is just to never approach anything faster than you're willing to hit it. :D

[GregWeld]

Lookn good :thumbsup:

Now lookn better :unibrow:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/file.jpg




AWESOME!!!!! :lol: :hail:

[FETorino]

I asked him to take some more shots and send 'em -- we'll see what I get. The Intros are complete one offs of course... a direct knockoff of a standard truck wheel. Should be really trick.

Nobody does one off copies of existing styles better than Intro; they should give it that stock vibe.

:cheers:

[Sieg]

Lookn good :thumbsup:

Now lookn better :unibrow:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/file.jpg

Agreed :thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

Yeah! Truth be known I'm a bit anxious about the whole thing being so big...
but I'll get used to it pretty quickly. I've owned some pretty big boats and they are no different. The key is just to never approach anything faster than you're willing to hit it. :D

With all that girth, I wouldn't worry about hitting most any other vehicle on the road...:lol:

Great truck Senor..:cheers:

[GregWeld]

With all that girth, I wouldn't worry about hitting most any other vehicle on the road...:lol:

Great truck Senor..:cheers:




Thanks Ron! I think it's just a bit smaller than a Torino....

[intocarss]

Thanks Ron! I think it's just a bit smaller than a Torino....

Lighter too!!


"The key is just to never approach anything faster than you're willing to hit it".

^^I love it ^^

[sik68]

Baaaaddddaaaaaaassssssss:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Baaaaddddaaaaaaassssssss:thumbsup:



Thanks Steven! Needless to say -- I'm getting a bit excited - well not in that way....

[fleetus macmullitz]

Got this from the salesman today -- he went to the factory and took this picture of my truck being built.....


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file.jpg

The valet parking guys are gonna fight over this one. :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

The valet parking guys are gonna fight over this one. :unibrow:



I'm thinking they'll just leave it out front.

:lol:

[Lenie]

Interior is being built -- this is the console that will go from front to back....

Scheduled to be complete next Thursday.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-1.jpg

Where's the elevator door?:D :D fantastic looking hauler Greg:thumbsup:

[Sieg]

Can't wait to see the blackies you can lay down with 1650 lb ft of torque. Are you having them install a line lock? :unibrow:

[clill]

Oh my........:D

[SLO_Z28]

The SALES PEOPLE are telling me that this will be registered as a RECREATIONAL VEHICLE and I shouldn't need a CDL... We'll see. I'm okay
with getting a CDL but that would be more based on what my INSURANCE man says I should have (he's a buddy). I'm not a guy that try's to make his own rules. I'm fine doing what is CORRECT.

Check with the Highway Patrol just to be 100% sure. I am willing to bet you need a Motor Carrier Permit of some kind. I dont know how the rules are with you being from Washington, and lord knows there is 1,000,000+ exemptions from commercials laws, but in CA most vehicles over 10,000 GVRW need a MCP even for personal use. My grandpas old rig was smaller and it had to go through all that hoopla.


Super badass rig BTW, im a little jealous!

[intocarss]

Can't wait to see the blackies you can lay down with 1650 lb ft of torque. Are you having them install a line lock? :unibrow:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[camcojb]

Check with the Highway Patrol just to be 100% sure. I am willing to bet you need a Motor Carrier Permit of some kind. I dont know how the rules are with you being from Washington, and lord knows there is 1,000,000+ exemptions from commercials laws, but in CA most vehicles over 10,000 GVRW need a MCP even for personal use. My grandpas old rig was smaller and it had to go through all that hoopla.


Super badass rig BTW, im a little jealous!
I'd check with the Ca DMV to be positive if "visiting" trucks need them, but I know the fine for not having it if it was registered here is $1000+, first offense. Found this out the hard way. Hopefully being out of state may let you skip this, but I'm not sure. The permit is cheap, but not having it if it's needed and getting caught is not. :faint:

[Rick D]

Wow that's whole lot of truck right there! Very nice, now you can come to the Midwest and play here in the summer :cheers:

[GregWeld]

Oh my........:D



Good gawd..... what are you doing up at 5:30 AM?

I figure if I go between the buildings and make a real nice - slow - turn I can come in the back door and pull forward just shy of the front door... and we can wash it and service it inside in the shade. What do you think? That'll save me $60 at that truck wash in Corning.

[camcojb]

Good gawd..... what are you doing up at 5:30 AM?

I figure if I go between the buildings and make a real nice - slow - turn I can come in the back door and pull forward just shy of the front door... and we can wash it and service it inside in the shade. What do you think? That'll save me $60 at that truck wash in Corning.
And then Charley can whip out his floor washer and clean up the debris. Sounds like a plan! :lol:

[GregWeld]

And then Charley can whip out his floor washer and clean up the debris. Sounds like a plan! :lol:



If you came over to help -- you and Charley could get all the high part while I save your backs by washing all the stuff below 4' !!

[mdprovee]

Pretty cool rig Greg, looks like party central to me. :D

[camcojb]

If you came over to help -- you and Charley could get all the high part while I save your backs by washing all the stuff below 4' !!

:lol: I'd still need his scissor lift to get the upper part of that truck. :yes:

[GregWeld]

Pretty cool rig Greg, looks like party central to me. :D



Will it fit in front of your house in case Charley won't let me park at his?


Not sure if you read it or not - but my Mustang motor dropped a lash cap - so it's sitting at Dick McGees Motorsports @ Sonoma Raceway -- while they pull the motor and get it over to Tony Odo there in your town. Hopefully there's not too much damage other than the end of the valve that got beat to poo.... Dang Charley had to have Titanium valves and I know that at least one will need replacing.

[GregWeld]

Wow that's whole lot of truck right there! Very nice, now you can come to the Midwest and play here in the summer :cheers:


The "plan" is to do just that! Expand my circle of events etc.... there are so many that I'd like to do at least once. With this "rig" I can move about in relative comfort -- have a couple cars to mess with and that way I can incorporate a track event with a hot rod show or whatever...

I'm really looking forward to it!

[fleetus macmullitz]

If you came over to help -- you and Charley could get all the high part while I save your backs by washing all the stuff below 4' !!

I must say Greg, your cashmere life style threads are very encouraging to short people everywhere...

[RECOVERY ROOM]

The key is just to never approach anything faster than you're willing to hit it. :D

That can be said about a lot of things, Love that one

[DOOM]

Greg can't wait to see this bad mofo when you come through Chicago on your way to Gingerman:_paranoid Just talkin out loud...:D

[mdprovee]

Will it fit in front of your house in case Charley won't let me park at his?


Not sure if you read it or not - but my Mustang motor dropped a lash cap - so it's sitting at Dick McGees Motorsports @ Sonoma Raceway -- while they pull the motor and get it over to Tony Odo there in your town. Hopefully there's not too much damage other than the end of the valve that got beat to poo.... Dang Charley had to have Titanium valves and I know that at least one will need replacing.

Of cousre it will, we will always make room for you.

I had read that about the mustang..that sucks. I always wondered what kind of work they did at TOE Performance there in my home town. Looks like good work. I had gone to talk with them many yeras ago, and was kinda blown off, I just never went back.

Good luck with it, and if you need anything let me know.

[96z28ss]

Atleast white will stay cleaner longer than Black.
Man that is a big truck. I've seen what you had to do just to clean the windshield on the SuperDuty.

[skatinjay27]

wow! thats like a semi!:hail:

[GregWeld]

Of cousre it will, we will always make room for you.

I had read that about the mustang..that sucks. I always wondered what kind of work they did at TOE Performance there in my home town. Looks like good work. I had gone to talk with them many yeras ago, and was kinda blown off, I just never went back.

Good luck with it, and if you need anything let me know.


Thanks Mike! I think TOE builds one heck of a motor -- but I think they're more race engine than street performance.... which may be why you got the not so hot response.

I appreciate the volunteer for assistance should I need it - a good place to tap for some CASH is always welcome... and this engine could get pretty expensive! So be prepared. :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Atleast white will stay cleaner longer than Black.
Man that is a big truck. I've seen what you had to do just to clean the windshield on the SuperDuty.

Charley can reach to the middle with no assistance -- So I'll get the windows done when I'm running past his place. If he's not home - I know Jody also does a decent job and is taller than Charley. :D

[GregWeld]

wow! thats like a semi!:hail:



Half a semi.... kinda like you get sometimes -- Oops -- sorry I let the cat out of the bag. :D

[skatinjay27]

Half a semi.... kinda like you get sometimes -- Oops -- sorry I let the cat out of the bag. :D

haha!!! used in that context it seem a lil oxymoronic :P

[GregWeld]

haha!!! used in that context it seem a lil oxymoronic :P

I'll cop to the moron part!


Actually though - the truck is a Freighliner M2 112 chassis.... so is way bigger than a pickup but quite a bit smaller than a class 8 truck. It's MAYBE 2/3rds the size.

[GregWeld]

I guess I need to learn more about my truck --- it IS a Class 8 truck.... I had earlier said it wasn't... Thinking that only the "big boys" were Class 8's.

[ironworks]

I guess I need to learn more about my truck --- it IS a Class 8 truck.... I had earlier said it wasn't... Thinking that only the "big boys" were Class 8's.
Oh its offical Greg, your a big boy now.

[GregWeld]

Oh its offical Greg, your a big boy now.



Why am I feeling that is a cloaked statement? :lol:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Every one that has came to the shop with one of those pulling there cars Loves them. Easy to drive, and pull great. I have friends that use them to pull their dirt cars

[DBasher]

Lookin good, you've got to be getting excited! Is it the end of September when everything is done and ready for pick up?

Was the that your lil R8 at Divers last night?
:cheers:
Dan

[SLO_Z28]

I'd check with the Ca DMV to be positive if "visiting" trucks need them, but I know the fine for not having it if it was registered here is $1000+, first offense. Found this out the hard way. Hopefully being out of state may let you skip this, but I'm not sure. The permit is cheap, but not having it if it's needed and getting caught is not. :faint:

I asked a commercial guy at work, anything over 10,000lbs GVW needs a class A and a DOT number, its federal law.


This combo is totally worth getting a class A for, I love it!

[68 stang]

I do not know about anything over 10 000 lbs needing a dot number. That means if am driving a f-350 with a car trailer I would need a dot number. I have not been pulled over for that yet. Or do you mean just the tractor?

[GregWeld]

Forget all that. With living quarters it's registered as an RV.

[GregWeld]

Lookin good, you've got to be getting excited! Is it the end of September when everything is done and ready for pick up?

Was the that your lil R8 at Divers last night?
:cheers:
Dan

Yeah Dan! It's not mine.... It's my wife's!!

[Sieg]

Thought of you on the way home last night :D

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Photography/Just-Because/i-tPWshtc/0/L/IMAG2845-L.jpg

Wasn't too impressed with their luggage though. :rolleyes:

[GregWeld]

Okay -- the big ol' POS made it to Chandler.... and the dealer has a few things to do to it before it's ready...


What do you guys think of painting out the grill -- white "surround" with the center blacked out??? Or just leave it??


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image1.jpg

[hifi875]

get rid of the cowboy bling!

[GregWeld]

Okay --- Here's just some pics Adrienne took -- it's being worked on so it's hard to do an "overall"....



The custom console....... HAD TO HAVE cup holders!!! LOL



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image5.jpg





Back air ride seats instead of the ugly bench....







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image4.jpg

[GregWeld]

A little custom touch to the headliner....




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image9.jpg

[HWY Nova]

I'm getting dizzy.



--Eric

[clill]

Okay -- the big ol' POS made it to Chandler.... and the dealer has a few things to do to it before it's ready...


What do you guys think of painting out the grill -- white "surround" with the center blacked out??? Or just leave it??


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image1.jpg

somebody here can photoshop it to see how it would look.

[Ron in SoCal]

Smokin hot GW! :cheers: I'd leave the grill as is.

[GregWeld]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image13.jpg






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image15.jpg






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image14.jpg







http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image12.jpg

[GregWeld]

get rid of the cowboy bling!




Define Cowboy bling.....

[GregWeld]

I think what I don't like is the grill and lights in the bumper... I think if that was whited out it wouldn't look like such an add-on.


You're right Charlie... somebody might volunteer to photoshop it for me.

[GregWeld]

I'm getting dizzy.



--Eric




Too much info for ya??

[Tom.A]

somebody here can photoshop it to see how it would look.

I like it Greg. I also think you look good in it:thumbsup:

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x82/passperf/greg1.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Too ornate on the front end IMO...

So I agree with changing the chrome over to white and blacken the grill.

Having a photoshop done, just to be sure, is my suggestion as well.

[Tom.A]

I hit the submit button too quick. Here is a bad photoshop of blacked out grill
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x82/passperf/greg2.jpg

Not sure what area of white you are talking about?

[GregWeld]

Tom --

Alex (son) and I were thinking maybe leaving the Mesh and it's surround "chrome" and whiting out the larger part of the surround.... seems to be about 3" or so around the inner surround and mesh...

And whiting out the surround in the bumper but leaving the mesh chrome...

Does that make sense??


THANKS!!!! BTW!! Cause I don't know how to do any of that.... :cheers:

[Musclerodz]

I would white out the surround and the fog light plate as well. definitely too bulky looking

[Tom.A]

Tom --

Alex (son) and I were thinking maybe leaving the Mesh and it's surround "chrome" and whiting out the larger part of the surround.... seems to be about 3" or so around the inner surround and mesh...

And whiting out the surround in the bumper but leaving the mesh chrome...

Does that make sense??


THANKS!!!! BTW!! Cause I don't know how to do any of that.... :cheers:

Let me see if I can hack something together

[Tom.A]

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x82/passperf/greg111.jpg

[DBasher]

Looks great Greg, interior looks cozy.

Seeing is how we're doing some photo-shopping,what about leaving the mesh shiny and black out the rest to match the mirror arms?

Could always try bolting on a 69 Camaro nose, who knows it may bolt right on:unibrow:

:cheers:
Dan

[96z28ss]

I like it Greg. I also think you look good in it:thumbsup:

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x82/passperf/greg1.jpg

LMFAO, Thats about what Greg will look like in the big rig.

[96z28ss]

I would paint the surround body color, leave the inside boarder and the mesh chrome. Making the mesh black will make it look like a set of nostrils on the front. just my .02

P.S. also not all that crazy about the headrest advertisment. The .com address looks so tacky in there, kind of downgrades the interior IMO.

[67zo6Camaro]

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/GWphotoshop1.jpg

you need something ghay like this. Or a big star on the side letting everyone know you are a cowboy. Kidy up. :rofl: :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Brett ----


I'd do it but then I'd have to get a CDL!!!


Of course then Ironworks - SAR - and Brizio would all want equal billing...


Do you think SAR stickers would last very long on the steer tires tread??

[67zo6Camaro]

Just for the record, that thing is Bad arss. Drive that thing to Sema and I want a ride. :)

[GregWeld]

Just for the record, that thing is Bad arss. Drive that thing to Sema and I want a ride. :)



Ha ha! I'm sure!


Gwen and I are taking the R8 to INDE Motorsports - from there she'll fly home and I'll be "forced" to drive it to SEMA....


:willy:

[Sieg]

Do you think SAR stickers would last very long on the steer tires tread??Tread side of the rear mudflaps would be just........condsidering the torque spec.

[Sieg]

Ha ha! I'm sure!


Gwen and I are taking the R8 to INDE Motorsports - from there she'll fly home and I'll be "forced" to drive it to SEMA....


:willy:

If I fly down could I hitch a ride back..........in the trailer? You could drop me a Denny's. :D

[GregWeld]

If I fly down could I hitch a ride back..........in the trailer? You could drop me a Denny's. :D



You know -- It could be worked out.... but I'm not real well known for driving "straight home" -- I kinda tend to zig and zag about...

[Sieg]

You know -- It could be worked out.... but I'm not real well known for driving "straight home" -- I kinda tend to zig and zag about...

I would not complain about being kidnapped after the last two months. :D Besides the trailer would be nice and clean by time it got home. :lol:

[GregWeld]

I would not complain about being kidnapped after the last two months. :D Besides the trailer would be nice and clean by time it got home. :lol:

Yeah -- I get that! It's not been easy for you lately.


Trailer prints haven't even been approved yet.... we're still nailing down details. So doubtful it will even have had a single screw layed by SEMA... but I am wrestling with having a car down there for SEMA -- the Mustang in Sonoma -- and the truck in Phoenix and how I'm going to deal with all of that...

[Vegas69]

Bad ass...... Put some miles on it and let it soak in first.

[Sieg]

Yeah -- I get that! It's not been easy for you lately.

Trailer prints haven't even been approved yet.... we're still nailing down details. So doubtful it will even have had a single screw layed by SEMA... but I am wrestling with having a car down there for SEMA -- the Mustang in Sonoma -- and the truck in Phoenix and how I'm going to deal with all of that...

Buy a Yugo in Vegas and abandon it at the airport? If you can arrange diplomatic immunity I'll drive the Mustang back. :unibrow: Assign Stielow as production manager on the trailer project? http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/popcorn2.gif

[Lenie]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image1.jpg[/QUOTE]

Holy Shhhhitttzzzzki!!!:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Buy a Yugo in Vegas and abandon it at the airport? If you can arrange diplomatic immunity I'll drive the Mustang back. :unibrow: Assign Stielow as production manager on the trailer project? http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/popcorn2.gif


I figure Kelli will take the week off ---- and drive me down to Phoenix -- I'll pick up the truck... Susan will come over from da Bay... and we'll all end up at Charlies' place...

[clill]

Oh boy !!!!!

[Flash68]

I figure Kelli will take the week off ---- and drive me down to Phoenix -- I'll pick up the truck... Susan will come over from da Bay... and we'll all end up at Charlies' place...

Don't ya just love it when a plan all comes together. :lol:

[Sieg]

I figure Kelli will take the week off ---- and drive me down to Phoenix -- I'll pick up the truck... Susan will come over from da Bay... and we'll all end up at Charlies' place...Well that definitely changes my wardrobe plan.

[GregWeld]

This is more what I have in mind for the total GRILL area.... just making the whole grill appear smaller.... so that's what I've asked them to do.








http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image-2.jpg

[GregWeld]

Turns out that because I ordered the 470HP DD13..... the RADIATOR is 1500 SQUARE INCHES instead of 1000 Sq inches.... thus my GRILL is far larger than "normal" --- which is what's making it - obviously - appear so friggin' huge!


I sent the dealer the picture I just posted of the black truck and said "Why is my grill so much larger than this one"?




LOL ----- too funny but it makes perfect sense!

[fleetus macmullitz]

New license plate suggestions...

1500sqr

or

bgmouth

:D

[ironworks]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image1.jpg

Holy Shhhhitttzzzzki!!!:thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

You can send the outer shell to Alumincraft and have him make you a flat bar grille inset like he does all the street rods. Nice stuff. I would like to send my grille there some day. So horizontal bars would help you accomplish your goal.

Ask for Dan Baker

[GregWeld]

Holy Shhhhitttzzzzki!!!:thumbsup:

You can send the outer shell to Alumincraft and have him make you a flat bar grille inset like he does all the street rods. Nice stuff. I would like to send my grille there some day. So horizontal bars would help you accomplish your goal.

Ask for Dan Baker[/QUOTE]



If I want a custom grill -- I'll roll this big ol' POS into my own shed and fab one up with my own tools! Of course it might look like the guys teeth in Compos new avatar!

I'm not just one of those "check book" guys!


:rofl:

[bulldog19]

Not to get this thread off topic , I may have missed it but I notice a new car in your list and I see the bubbletop is for sale. Hope someone continues with your vision with that!
Wouldn't mind having that Nomad in my garage, really like the 8-Stack!
Cool truck by the way and agree with your changes to the grille.

[GregWeld]

Not to get this thread off topic , I may have missed it but I notice a new car in your list and I see the bubbletop is for sale. Hope someone continues with your vision with that!
Wouldn't mind having that Nomad in my garage, really like the 8-Stack!
Cool truck by the way and agree with your changes to the grille.

No biggie John --- Heck! I'm the biggest thread jacker on the entire forum! :D
They're all just one giant balled up conversation anyway.


I'm discussing with a buddy (Mark Young - he owns NW House of Hardtops in Portland, OR) that takes LOTS of cars to Barrett Jackson - having him take the Nomad to Scottsdale and just make it go away...
Ditto the '37 project car - except it's not a BJ candidate - it needs to be sold privately. I too, hope that someone picks up where we left off on the '62 - in the meantime Ironworks can use it to show their frames off...

[Sieg]

I'm the _______est thread jacker on the entire forum! :D

http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/whistling.gif




http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/peepwall.gif

[fleetus macmullitz]

Heck! I'm the biggest thread jacker on the entire forum! :D


Greg, don't get too comfortable in the #1 spot...pretty sure Mike has that title on his bucketlist.


:lol:

[FETorino]

No biggie John --- Heck! I'm the biggest thread jacker on the entire forum! :D
They're all just one giant balled up conversation anyway.

I'm in training. Some day I want to be just like you D.B.C.


I'm discussing with a buddy (Mark Young - he owns NW House of Hardtops in Portland, OR) that takes LOTS of cars to Barrett Jackson - having him take the Nomad to Scottsdale and just make it go away...
Ditto the '37 project car - except it's not a BJ candidate - it needs to be sold privately. I too, hope that someone picks up where we left off on the '62 - in the meantime Ironworks can use it to show their frames off...

Sounds like a good plan narrowing down your fleet to just Fords. :D

Now if you could just get the right motor in all of them. :rofl:

[Matt@BOS]

Sounds like a good plan narrowing down your fleet to just Fords. :D



Come on now, you and I both know everyone should have a GM car in the shed to store parts on.

Matt

[GregWeld]

Sounds like a good plan narrowing down your fleet to just Fords. :D

Now if you could just get the right motor in all of them. :rofl:




Oh -- The Speed '33 has got that handled! An LS3 !

[FETorino]

Oh -- The Speed '33 has got that handled! An LS3 !

Put that on the swap out list first...:lol:

But then

The ONLY guy that needs to like them..... the owner. :D

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

^^^^^^ the man has a mind like a steel trap!
:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Thought you guys might get a kick out of the engine spec in the new 'rig'...


It's 781 cubic inches

470 Horse power

1650 ft lbs of TQ

Bore = 5.2 Inches

Stroke = 6.15 Inches

Compression ratio = 17.3:1

Holds 42 Quarts of oil

500,000 mile "major component" warranty


EEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA



If geared correctly - best fuel consumption is at 1400 RPM @ 65 MPH
If you gear for a little extra sprightliness -- you gear for 1500 RPM @ 65


:rofl:

[Sieg]

Only 10.5 gallons of oil huh? Oh the shame of environmental irresponsibility.

You need to commission this guy to do a GW hood ornament for that beast!
http://www.browndogwelding.com/

NICE TRUCK! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Scott,

I was laughing to myself when reading these specs.... they just seem so "out there". 781 cubic inches! Really! Holy moly! :rofl:

[Stuart Adams]

Scott,

I was laughing to myself when reading these specs.... they just seem so "out there". 781 cubic inches! Really! Holy moly! :rofl:

I have a motorhome on a columbia chassis that has a MB 450 hp diesel, you won't believe the torque your truck will have.

[GregWeld]

I have a motorhome on a columbia chassis that has a MB 450 hp diesel, you won't believe the torque your truck will have.



I may have gone "overboard" --- but I'd talked to other friends that had the smaller 330HP 1000 TQ Cummins -- and they weren't happy.... and the other option was the 450 DD/MB engine so I figured I might as well go for the top of the line version. I'll never wear it out.

The trailer is spec'd out at 20,000 pounds -- so even fully loaded it's only going to be 35,000 with two cars and everything else I can drag along. The truck is rated to haul 62,000 or something like that. :cheers:

[Sieg]

Scott,

I was laughing to myself when reading these specs.... they just seem so "out there". 781 cubic inches! Really! Holy moly! :rofl:
You are going to have a lot of fun with this. :thumbsup:

Personally I'm really interested to see what it turns in the quarter. :unibrow:

[intocarss]

Thought you guys might get a kick out of the engine spec in the new 'rig'...


It's 781 cubic inches

470 Horse power

1650 ft lbs of TQ

Bore = 5.2 Inches

Stroke = 6.15 Inches

Compression ratio = 17.3:1

Holds 42 Quarts of oil

500,000 mile "major component" warranty


EEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAA



If geared correctly - best fuel consumption is at 1400 RPM @ 65 MPH
If you gear for a little extra sprightliness -- you gear for 1500 RPM @ 65


:rofl:

You realize you're king of the hill :hail:

[GregWeld]

You realize you're king of the hill :hail:




:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Those are some impressive numbers huh buddy!?!?!



I'm not sure why I hadn't done any snooping around on the motor - but when a buddy asked me - I started to investigate and I was blown away by the SIZE of this thing. 6" stroke OMG! And that 5" piston.... But of course -- Max rpm is limited to 1800... well DUH! You suppose they balance each rod and piston to + or - a pound??

[Vegas69]

You realize you're king of the hill :hail:

The man already has an ego the size of Montana. :D And the truck to go with it.

[GregWeld]

The man already has an ego the size of Montana. :D And the truck to go with it.



You could have picked a bigger state.... :lol:

[ccracin]

You could have picked a bigger state.... :lol:

Dare we say TEXAS?:yes: We'll wait to mention the largest, you never know what you will buy next! :unibrow:

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

I'm done! I can't keep up with Charlie....

[Stuart Adams]

Even Charley can't keep up with Charley.

At least us peons can live thru you two shmucks..

[GregWeld]

Even Charley can't keep up with Charley.

At least us peons can live thru you two shmucks..



.... says the man with a 450 hp motor home....


:lol: :thumbsup:

[Rick D]

.... says the man with a 450 hp motor home....


:lol: :thumbsup:

:lol: :lol: :woot:

[clill]

I cant even afford a motorhome but if i could i would have this in my barn.


http://www.canepacollection.com/detail-2006-peterbilt-387-3~car_transporter-used-9261979.html

[camcojb]

I cant even afford a motorhome but if i could i would have this in my barn.


http://www.canepacollection.com/detail-2006-peterbilt-387-3~car_transporter-used-9261979.html

you need that!!!!! :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Sorry buddy! I don't think you could coil yourself up enough to get into that bathroom.... and I know you don't like sleeping on a sofa!

:rofl:


It is cool though -- and I'd actually looked thru all his stuff a couple months ago. I never realized he was a big time car dealer!

[Rick D]

I cant even afford a motorhome but if i could i would have this in my barn.


http://www.canepacollection.com/detail-2006-peterbilt-387-3~car_transporter-used-9261979.html

Wowzzzza!!!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j154/RS_427/28f893d333ae84e1d813074f3cd40655.jpg

[96z28ss]

I cant even afford a motorhome but if i could i would have this in my barn.


http://www.canepacollection.com/detail-2006-peterbilt-387-3~car_transporter-used-9261979.html

That is nice, I like how its not super long. Looks like it would be easy to drive.

[fleetus macmullitz]

I'm done! I can't keep up with Charlie....

This is how Charlie tries to keep up with you. :wow:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/stilts_costume-1.jpg

[intocarss]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Those are some impressive numbers huh buddy!?!?!



I'm not sure why I hadn't done any snooping around on the motor - but when a buddy asked me - I started to investigate and I was blown away by the SIZE of this thing. 6" stroke OMG! And that 5" piston.... But of course -- Max rpm is limited to 1800... well DUH! You suppose they balance each rod and piston to + or - a pound??

Very impressive.. :thumbsup: You don't mess around and you could always make some side $ pulling freight trains around

[clill]

Of course the Toter I like is over 800G's

[GregWeld]

Of course the Toter I like is over 800G's



Yeah -- When I was poking around his website -- I noted that EVERYTHING was ridiculously over priced.

They wanted 300K for some old busted down bus that was gutted and had a couple fiberglass parts custom made for it... and the bus had obviously been sitting for YEARS...

[GregWeld]

Just a "build update" --- I've now had to cancel the ATC trailer due to a complete and utter lack of them "getting it".... they just can't perform on the custom part of this build. They ask me a bunch of questions - I give detailed response -- the next set of prints (which take two weeks to produce) have NONE of the changes requested. I'm done.


Moved the build to Renegade this morning. In an hour I had a set of prints - albeit for a 52' foot trailer - but they were totally detailed with all measurements -- lighting -- and blah blah blah. Now I just need to "small it up" a bit - which shouldn't be too hard. I don't need it as tall or as long... I'm not a professional race team... but at least they get it!

The dealer is great -- and wanted to ask me to switch to Renegade weeks ago but thought I was 100% ATC... so kept trying to work with them. Fugidaboudit.

:faint:


I hate you this morning Charlie! :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Wow Greg! Way to lay some wood on ATC :thumbsup: Did they take the cancellation lightly or did they try and fight for your business?

I like Renegade better, but what do I know...

[GregWeld]

I'm certain that it did not go well... but that's the dealers problem. It's a good thing that the dealer and I are friends... I've given him 150K "deposit".... it's his sale to lose.

I really like the ATC looks and quality. They make a seriously nice trailer... but apparently move like cold molasses. I move like a hot knife thru butter.. the two don't play well with each other.

The Renegade is also a great rig -- they're "on it"... the fact that they build the IKON style interiors (very high end) is a huge plus. They get the lighting (critical in my view) - they get the cabinets etc and the wall coverings etc.

I realize I'm building a one off hybrid... okay - bastardized.... but ya either can or can't. Want the business - or take a hike... I'm okay either way. Just don't waste my time is all I ask. So far ATC has wasted a bunch of it! :mad:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I really like the ATC looks and quality. They make a seriously nice trailer... but apparently move like cold molasses.

I move like a hot knife thru butter.. the two don't play well with each other.



I've been kicking this around for AT LEAST 5 years now....




Better check the temp on that knife Greg.


:lol:

[GregWeld]

Better check the temp on that knife Greg.


:lol:



Good one! But once I make a decision.... :rofl:

[intocarss]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/redtotor.jpg

[GregWeld]

Can you imagine the turning radius on that bad boy?!?!



I may end up with a roof line something like that - and I hate that - but the problem is with the roof mounted A/C and the In Motion Satellite systems. If you go for the max head in the stacker garage - you end up with nowhere to mount that stuff. I'm not the first guy to have to deal with that - so we'll see what they (Renegade) comes up with.

Another little item that came up yesterday - Renegade won't build a trailer over 44' with a gooseneck style hitch - which - of course is what the truck is built with. I wanted a flat bed in the truck as occasionally I might take something to the dump or pick up a motor etc... But the truck dealer said I can just ADD a fifth wheel that takes a king pin... if that's what we need to do. Two picks for comparison. The fifth wheel can take 32,000 pounds...



My truck as it was built.... there would only be a big azz BALL in the bed which is quickly removable....





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/Image11.jpg





I DID NOT want this big ol' thing in the bed.... but may end up with it depending on the size of the trailer... I'm kinda hoping to keep the trailer at 44'... but I'm an open mind on that depending on how it all lays out.






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[Sieg]

Can you imagine the turning radius on that bad boy?!?!
When the wheelbase is measured in yards the turning radius can't be good. :D

A little lapse in attention might result in a high-center too.

[GregWeld]

Just a little tidbit update....

One of my best friends was my insurance agent - he has been for years... but he retired in June. I have another buddy that I've been waiting to switch to - he also handled Safeco etc. So since I was adding a new car (bought Sunday) and I'm going to pick up the truck this Thursday - I figured it was a good point to make the call.

There's a few cars involved - and the house - and an umbrella policy etc. Super easy I'm thinking... Make a call - get 'er all switched out. Fax over the deck sheets on the two new 'autos' and they'd just be added to the policies already in place.

BUT -- there's "the rig".... He calls and says he can't find anyone to "take it". Really?? WTF? With all the insurance I'm carrying with Safeco?

Well -- seems it's not "commercial" -- it's not an RV -- It's a big truck but not used as a big truck -- it's expensive -- and blah blah blah. So I asked about boosting the deductible... I don't care if it's 10 grand - WTF - make it 20 grand! And the POS won't be worth HALF the minute I take title and drive off - so lower the "cost".... BINGO! Progressive took it -- 5K deductible - and at a third off the MSRP for the value. I can live with that. The premium? $5600 a year payable in full up front. He had the company on one phone - and calling me on the other - I gave him the Visa number for payment and we be done! :thumbsup:

Thus a learning curve (sometimes I'm naive). I figured (wrongly) that the rig would have the same 30 day "automatic" coverage that a new car gets on your auto policy... <buzzer sound!> And I was really thinking that I wouldn't make the call to do the switch until AFTER this road trip! Wow would that have been a mistake! I'd have been out there tripping around with no coverage at all!

I'm flying an old buddy down - he makes me look like a spring chicken - and hasn't ever been around much - so this will be fun. He's a hot rodder... and we'll make all kinds of tracks truckin' around doing various car "things"... on a winding, multi state, road home.

[GregWeld]

Picked the truck up 10/11/12 -- funny date huh?


It's perfect! Drives like a high end car - and is every bit as quiet. The all air ride suspension was a good choice - made even more apparent when running "bob tail". So far only one thing super annoying is that they didn't key match all the storage doors - so with that many doors - on two sides of the truck - you can imagine what it takes to find the key that will lock/unlock one! WTF! It takes 5 minutes of sorting thru keys. I will fix that once I'm home.

The big DD13 has NO SMELL even at idle. 12.8 ltrs of diesel and it's quiet and doesn't stink or smoke that is pretty impressive. I have three choices on the transmission - D - N - R. Push one... and off you go. Nothing else to do. It's so easy even I can do it.

I'm able to drive it with ease - in city traffic or on the freeway... you just drive it like it's a car. After the first 10 miles you get over the intimidating size... and it is BIG. :cheers:

[camcojb]

congrats Greg, can't wait to check it out. :thumbsup:

[ironworks]

Maybe you can get an invite to Optima. Haha

[fleetus macmullitz]

Picked the truck up 10/11/12 -- funny date huh?


It's perfect! Drives like a high end car - and is every bit as quiet. The all air ride suspension was a good choice - made even more apparent when running "bob tail". So far only one thing super annoying is that they didn't key match all the storage doors - so with that many doors - on two sides of the truck - you can imagine what it takes to find the key that will lock/unlock one! WTF! It takes 5 minutes of sorting thru keys. I will fix that once I'm home.

The big DD13 has NO SMELL even at idle. 12.8 ltrs of diesel and it's quiet and doesn't stink or smoke that is pretty impressive. I have three choices on the transmission - D - N - R. Push one... and off you go. Nothing else to do. It's so easy even I can do it.

I'm able to drive it with ease - in city traffic or on the freeway... you just drive it like it's a car. After the first 10 miles you get over the intimidating size... and it is BIG. :cheers:

Enjoyed the 'first drive' report.:cool:

Next are the vids, right? :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Yesterday I spent the day getting a few small items sorted out -- like -- the stereo that would download Sirius satellite but would not make any sounds. Worked fine on FM and the NAV voice etc - but zippola on Satellite. SO out it came - no direct replacement - so a new bigger version and different brand went in. MO BETTA!

While there -- the dealer had a Sportchassis (a brand) in with a Cummins ISC 350hp 1000 ft tq motored version so I tried to take a couple pics showing the difference. My truck is 6" longer wheelbase - and a completely different hood.

Not sure these pics give the right feel of the size difference - but in person it's an OMG!



SMALLER motor -- Cummins



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-3.jpg






12.8L - DD13 in my truck





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-6.jpg

[Sieg]

Hard to tell........similar to you standing next to Rodger? :D

[GregWeld]

Hard to tell........similar to you standing next to Rodger? :D



YES -- Great analogy!

Pictures just can't capture the difference but your description is spot on.

[GregWeld]

I picked up my buddy Pierre at the airport today --- and tomorrow we're off to see the wizard...




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-7.jpg

[Sieg]

Need to fly a flag on that back deck......Don't Tread on Me. :D

[GregWeld]

So far we're not making much milage... LOL -- But we are having fun along the way!



We've been to IRONWORKS to see Rodger and crew!




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-10.jpg





Ironworks GG Truck of the Year! With the owner, Frank, telling every detail (again) to my buddy Pierre... Man this truck is beautiful and just shows the quality of work that Ironworks is capable of.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-11.jpg






Then we went to Brizios to work on some details for the '33.... then to Tony Odo Performance to check on the Mustang motor... (I forgot to take pics!)... then to Charley's to compare "sizes". He lost! :rofl:




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-12.jpg








Then we finished the day off in RENO.... and danged if Pierre wasn't a little lucky! Me? Not so much....






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-13.jpg

[mdprovee]

Looks like you guys are having fun. Congrats to Pierre on his win. I never have any luck at slots!!

[ironworks]

I picked up my buddy Pierre at the airport today --- and tomorrow we're off to see the wizard...




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-7.jpg

I really thought it would be much bigger in person. The pictures online make it look much bigger then real life.


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-10.jpg

[Blake Foster]

Let the world tour begin!!!:thumbsup:

[hifi875]

rodger makes pierre look like a midget and makes the truck look small

[Sieg]

rodger makes pierre look like a midget and makes the truck look small
Bird's of a feather travel together. :D

[intocarss]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/Keep-On-Truckin--the-70s-482814_713_348.jpg

[GregWeld]

Let the world tour begin!!!:thumbsup:



I'm in Wendover, Utah.... going to hit the Air Museum - and Bonneville in the morning -- then up to Sun Valley to pick up Gwen's bike... and just found out it's the Sun Valley Jazz Festival is this weekend - so there will not be a chance in hell of finding a room... which means a drive onward to Boise most likely! UGH!

Guess that's what happens when there is ZERO planning for a "world tour"!

[Sieg]

Greg - How's the fuel consumption with no load?

[Flash68]

That thing looks gooood in white. :thumbsup:

And I think it's big enough to make Rodger look small(er). :_paranoid

[Streetking]

Congrats Greg, those trucks are bad azz.. I have a couple of my buddy's that have them, they are a real pleasure to drive..:thumbsup:

SW

[GregWeld]

Finally made Sun Valley this afternoon... got my wifes new bike put away in the garage... so for the most part the trip is nearing an end.

Went to the Wendover Air Base Museum this morning -- that is where the Enola Gay flew from and they did all the bomb drop testing etc for the nuke... DANG KOOL place desperately in need of donations to restore etc.


So before you get to Wendover - you have to get thru here....



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-14.jpg





At Wendover -- if I had my trailer these would be mine! LOL



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-15.jpg




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http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-17.jpg





The "end of the road" at Bonneville.... No I didn't have the guts to drive the rig out on the salt...




http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-22.jpg





10 MPG empty..... figure 7 loaded up. EEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAAA:cheers: :woot:

[GregWeld]

I'm the short fat old guy.....





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-21.jpg

[Stuart Adams]

Cool pics.

[GregWeld]

SW....


this thing is as quiet as my S63... and drives just about as nice! I'm truly blown away. There's a couple things I'd do "better".... bigger fuel tanks (I'd hang 100 gal per side...because fueling at truck stops is a hassle and the fuel flow rate of the nozzles is HUGE so bigger tanks would take it better) and the window switches are CRAP! They'll all be replaced.

Sport Truck RV really does a nice job building these. It's twice the truck the SportChassis brand is. But, of course, they're also different costs too... so....

[Sieg]

Glad to hear it's meeting/exceeding expectations! Anybody make 100 gal tanks? Fuel mileage is impressive considering the package. A 1200+ mile range would be convenient at times, can't say the $800 bill would be. :wow: :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Glad to hear it's meeting/exceeding expectations! Anybody make 100 gal tanks? Fuel mileage is impressive considering the package. A 1200+ mile range would be convenient at times, can't say the $800 bill would be. :wow: :thumbsup:


It's not really the range as much as it is the size and volume of fuel the truck stop pumps pump. The larger tanks would just take the fuel far easier. As much coffee as I drink - I still have to stop every 5 miles.

I owned a 47' Grand Banks... with 600 gallon tanks... and twin turbo charged Cummins... so I'm used to the plastic melting fill-ups. :faint:

[intocarss]

That thing gets better MPG then my O'l 2002 2500HD 8.1. Great pics as always

[DOOM]

Greg I would of loved to have done that road trip with you WOW! Looks like you guys had a great time!!!!! I do hope you racing plans come this way in the future... See you in Vegas first sody pops on me!!!

[clill]

Greg I would of loved to have done that road trip with you WOW! Looks like you guys had a great time!!!!! I do hope you racing plans come this way in the future... See you in Vegas first sody pops on me!!!

Do you realize what it would be like to listen to Greg babble for days at a time ? I can only take him in small doses.

[DOOM]

Do you realize what it would be like to listen to Greg babble for days at a time ? I can only take him in small doses.

:lol: :lol: Come on Charley it can't be that bad!!

[Sieg]

Could the tanks be vented to improve the situation? Pulling over to take a leak is a lot quicker than negotiating the truck stops, Gatoraid bottles work to though it's similar to your current fueling issue. :D

[fleetus macmullitz]

I'm the short fat old guy.....





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-21.jpg

Or ... just another bad arse wearin' a tee. :P

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[GregWeld]

Welcome home to the great Pacific NorthWET....







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[GregWeld]

Greg I would of loved to have done that road trip with you WOW! Looks like you guys had a great time!!!!! I do hope you racing plans come this way in the future... See you in Vegas first sody pops on me!!!



See ya in Vegas buddy!


:cheers:

[67zo6Camaro]

....

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Toterhome/file-22.jpg



I just dig this new rig. And, Im enjoying living via your bucket list... the Salts... road trip with a buddy to a few shops... traveling the country side in a new rig... and off to sin city.

Pretty kool stuff man.

[GregWeld]

Could the tanks be vented to improve the situation? Pulling over to take a leak is a lot quicker than negotiating the truck stops, Gatoraid bottles work to though it's similar to your current fueling issue. :D



I got a good laugh out of this -- but I have to tell ya... I'm retired... I have absolutely nothing to do except exactly what I feel like... so trying to save some time by peeing in a bottle isn't really something I think I'll need to get in to. I actually like to stop - get out - walk around... :lol:

[GregWeld]

Do you realize what it would be like to listen to Greg babble for days at a time ? I can only take him in small doses.

Ouch!

:cheers: