ebinmaine 67,498 #151 Posted June 10, 2021 I'd have to imagine that thing probably weighs two or three times what an old turbo 350 does. Back about 25 or 30 years ago I had a 79 Camaro that I bought knowing it needed a transmission. I got several used ones from the same salvage yard. Took me four installations to get a good one. The guy was really great about it and gave me a new seal kit and fluid for all four. By the time we got to the third and fourth one we were just bench pressing it into place instead of bothering to use a jack. Of course I might have been slightly younger and maybe a little stronger back then.... 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #152 Posted June 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I'd have to imagine that thing probably weighs two or three times what an old turbo 350 does. Back about 25 or 30 years ago I had a 79 Camaro that I bought knowing it needed a transmission. I got several used ones from the same salvage yard. Took me four installations to get a good one. The guy was really great about it and gave me a new seal kit and fluid for all four. By the time we got to the third and fourth one we were just bench pressing it into place instead of bothering to use a jack. Of course I might have been slightly younger and maybe a little stronger back then.... I too had a many slush boxes on my chest! My brother’s 8” lifted Chevy on 40’s was the easiest, with room to wiggle under it! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #153 Posted June 10, 2021 We had a body builder dude in the shop. I remember seeing him catch 700R4 with a transfer case attached after it fell off the trans jack. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #154 Posted June 11, 2021 I don’t understand how this thing kept moving! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #155 Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) God Bless America thats bad! Spent a bunch of time in Alaska, And I know for a fact that the old statement about polishing biological waste product is not true. Moose poo makes wonderful jewelry! All it takes is time, effort, and the right materials..and moose poo is VERY inexpensive raw material to start with. Edited June 11, 2021 by Wheel Horse 3D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,230 #156 Posted June 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, pullstart said: I don’t understand how this thing kept moving! Took a lickin' and kept on tickin'. Not only wondering how it kept going, but how did it get like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #157 Posted June 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Took a lickin' and kept on tickin'. Not only wondering how it kept going, but how did it get like that? I had a trans mount go bad, allowing driveline vibration that took out a flex plate once. This one, I’m convinced having no bellhousing bolts will do a hurt in a hurry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,230 #158 Posted June 11, 2021 Just now, pullstart said: I had a trans mount go bad, allowing driveline vibration that took out a flex plate once. This one, I’m convinced having no bellhousing bolts will do a hurt in a hurry. Ah, vibration. Yes, I could see an incorrectly supported driveline wobbling the plate and then the fractures would come quickly, especially if it hit a resonant frequency. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #159 Posted June 11, 2021 looks like all that weight was ready to rip the center out, finish off the housing, and drop the front edge to the asphalt and do a quick rear axle removal! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #160 Posted June 15, 2021 Beginning the tool box mount... it’ll solely be welded to the flat bed, nothing on the frame. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #161 Posted June 16, 2021 This Toolboxes looks great Bud.👍 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #162 Posted June 16, 2021 26 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: This Toolboxes looks great Bud.👍 thanks Man! I’m burning some midnight oil tonight... but you’re up in the MIDDLE of the night! I have this U channel to weld on the bed for ramp cleats. That project is next 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,230 #163 Posted June 16, 2021 13 hours ago, pullstart said: it’ll solely be welded to the flat bed, nothing on the frame And I though you'd just drill some holes and bolt 'er up! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #164 Posted June 16, 2021 Ramp rail is on! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #165 Posted June 16, 2021 Come on now what is taking you so long!! Don’t you have to leave soon in order to get to the big show on time? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #166 Posted June 16, 2021 1 minute ago, stevebo said: Come on now what is taking you so long!! Don’t you have to leave soon in order to get to the big show on time? I’m planning on leaving Tuesday night after golf league. I can’t leave my Caddy hanging and take off early! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #167 Posted June 16, 2021 I think the spares will be strapped down somewhere for this trip, but I’d like to build a couple of these out of round tube: 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #168 Posted June 16, 2021 Better not have to stop at weigh stations 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #169 Posted June 16, 2021 5 hours ago, stevebo said: Better not have to stop at weigh stations Now there's a question.... @pullstart Kevin how are you registered? I know if that truck was here in Maine I'd be Commercial Plates for sure because it's dual rear wheels... I WOULD have to stop at weigh stations at least in Maine and New Hampshire. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #170 Posted June 16, 2021 Some interesting info: My "New-to-me" 86 F250 is registered commercial. If I'm pulling a trailer or if I'm asked, I'd need to stop in all states here in New England. "Which Vehicles Need to Stop at Weigh Stations | YourMechanic Advice" https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-vehicles-need-to-stop-at-weigh-stations 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #171 Posted June 16, 2021 7 hours ago, stevebo said: Better not have to stop at weigh stations 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Now there's a question.... @pullstart Kevin how are you registered? I know if that truck was here in Maine I'd be Commercial Plates for sure because it's dual rear wheels... I WOULD have to stop at weigh stations at least in Maine and New Hampshire. Pretty interesting there, indeed! This truck is a 15,000 lb gvwr. Michigan says any dual wheeled vehicle over 10,000 lbs must stop. I’ve never seen a 1 ton dually hauling a camper in a scales stop? Ohio says commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs must stop Pennsylvania says any and all vehicles are subject to inspection. It was stated a few days back how messed up Michigan’s Secretary of State is right now. I have an appointment for October 18 to get all the dealings done on this thing! Because of our property classification, we can register it as a farm truck that should exempt it from many rules and regulations. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #172 Posted June 16, 2021 Around here you'd have to pull in whether you were hauling just a camper or not. FARM plates might change that though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #173 Posted June 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Around here you'd have to pull in whether you were hauling just a camper or not. FARM plates might change that though. Even Grandpa’s 2003 One ton dually pickup? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #174 Posted June 16, 2021 1 minute ago, pullstart said: Even Grandpa’s 2003 One ton dually pickup? In Maine. Absolutely. Anything registered as Commercial has to go through a weigh station. ALL dually trucks are Commercial here. Passenger car plates are good for up to 10,000 lb registration but all dually trucks are higher than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #175 Posted June 16, 2021 Wow. Michigan isn’t such a bad place after all! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
