My Facetruck thread.

[TJ's Chevy]

Weather was nice and sunny today. Made some noise with my diesel in some tunnels. Straight pipes are awesome.

[whitedog76]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

my new hero - old muscle and old[er] guys rule

y'all gotta watch this guy!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LMsBR1dsAs

I dig it. ALL motor, the only power adder is the right foot.

[72 tigger]

Originally Posted by whitedog76

I dig it. ALL motor, the only power adder is the right foot.

He’s pretty good with his left foot too. Wish he would have asked him how long he’s had the car- bet it was long time

[special-K]

My Facetruck post for today is I fixed a couple eggs over easy and some sausage (loose sage) for breakfast. Had two cups of coffee and it was really good. I put the usual half a spoon of.... Forget that! This ain't Facebook anyway!

So I wimped out on working out in the cold today after going there to see for myself what feeling too cold to work was. After that confirmation I was heading back home when I came upon a flatbed tractor-trailer with a few lengths of 4" steel pipe all hung up in a driveway. If you knew this road you'd know what an odd sight this was. Further up the straight shot of road (narrow unmarked) that runs at grade with the creek next to it, floods all the time, is a Z turn between two old buildings a pickup with a car trailer would have a hard time zig-zagging through. The driver's GPS took him on this road. That GPS ain't from around here. So he had backed it up to this first driveway to a house that sits up the hill. So he had backed past and was attempting to pull up in their to turn around backing it out (3pt, more like 30pt). The tractor was in the grass (snow covered) on the other side of the driveway, his right trailer wheels were dangling over the ditch, one set in the air on the left, and trailer bumper dug in to the asphalt. The road was clear but damp. I hooked the ole Suburban up and dragged him out. She was spinning in 4wd but once we got a little motion it was all over and done with. The driver hadn't been there long, just happened, so no trouble for him with his boss.

[davischevy]

Note; special-K is a good Samaritan.

[kingsolver72]

Originally Posted by davischevy

Note; special-K is a good Samaritan.

Yep, sounds like he knows who his “neighbor” is.

[special-K]

I had to feel like I did something useful today. I usually stop to see if a person needs help. This I could see before stopping. My first thought was "Where was he trying to go?" The next driveway 150yds on the other side and across the bridge was his best bet. It's a farm lane, so plenty wide entrance for swingin' it. That dude was lost man

[Advanced Design]

The GPS can be dangerous. Two folks left my place using GPS to get back to their hotel. Weather was deteriorating with wind and snow increasing that evening. They were led down an old river road that washed out years ago and stopped when they drove to a levee. Luckily they didn’t get stuck with their 2wd truck and were able to turn around. They were pretty far from the main road with near zero visibility.

[special-K]

I've heard of some bad bum steers from GPS like that. I was wondering, aren't there GPS programs for trucks, taking into consideration bridge weight, length, and height limits? Some young guys that stopped told me they helped a CAR CARRIER driver get out of a bad situation he got himself into actually trying to get through that zig-zag. I can't believe anyone would ever even try. I'm talking a road no wider than 14-16' taking an absolute 90 then opposite 90 20-30' apart with structures right at the edge of the road, including a stone wall before you even get to the first bend right against the pavement. Oh, and directly on the opposite side of the first 90 is the creek right at the edge of the road (no guard rail). I wish I could take a picture. The thing with that car carrier is, there are no car lots anywhere near. This is out in the boonies. I drive 25 minutes to this job, all nice scenic country road. My only complaint is there are no stores or fuel between here and there. Nothing. Must have been a transporter hauling to an individual residence

[davischevy]

GPS on my phone brought me right to your place AD. My wife did question it though after a couple of miles of corn field and especially when we entered the river bottom.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by davischevy

GPS on my phone brought me right to your place AD. My wife did question it though after a couple of miles of corn field and especially when we entered the river bottom.

No doubt she questioned it as we are off the beaten path. Coming from the West they usually do OK. Going back West is when it takes the river road.

Wish you could have made it that Saturday Larry. You are always welcome to our invitational Saturday shop days. I believe we have a good one cooked up for Feb 9.

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

No doubt she questioned it as we are off the beaten path. Coming from the West they usually do OK. Going back West is when it takes the river road.

Wish you could have made it that Saturday Larry. You are always welcome to our invitational Saturday shop days. I believe we have a good one cooked up for Feb 9.

I am still having to stay pretty close to my mother.

[davischevy]

The light turned yellow just in front of him. He did the right thing and stopped at the crosswalk, even though he could
have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.

The tailgating woman behind him was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as
she missed her chance to get through the intersection.
As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very
serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the police station
where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed and placed in a holding cell.

After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted
back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.
He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn,
giving the guy in front of you the finger and cursing at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker,
the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated
Christian fish emblem on the trunk, so naturally I assumed you had stolen the car."

[Ol Blue K20]

Hmmmm.....lol

[Steeveedee]

So true!

[special-K]

She needs to put that stuff where 'she' can see it

EDIT: I'm with Leddzepp. I didn't realize this was a joke < There, I laughed

On the intellectual level I do find your joke to be quite clever and rather insightful. Bravo, my good man, bravo indeed.

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by davischevy

The light turned yellow just in front of him. He did the right thing and stopped at the crosswalk, even though he could
have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.

The tailgating woman behind him was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as
she missed her chance to get through the intersection.
As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very
serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the police station
where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed and placed in a holding cell.

After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted
back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.
He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn,
giving the guy in front of you the finger and cursing at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker,
the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated
Christian fish emblem on the trunk, so naturally I assumed you had stolen the car."

I’m not laughing because this is so true it isn’t even funny.

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I’m not laughing because this is so true it isn’t even funny.

I think you may be showing the first signs of becoming old and cynical.

[davischevy]

My 92 year-old mother passed peacefully this morning. She's in a better place now.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by davischevy

My 92 year-old mother passed peacefully this morning. She's in a better place now.

My sincere condolences to you and the family.

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by davischevy

I think you may be showing the first signs of becoming old and cynical.

Nope, just personal observations from someone who has been attending church for over 40 years

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by davischevy

My 92 year-old mother passed peacefully this morning. She's in a better place now.

I’m very sorry for your loss

Yes, she is in a much better place now.

[Boog]

My condolences Larry. It’s not easy.

[Steeveedee]

Sorry to see this. If she was suffering, this is better, to be out of the misery that has only one end.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by davischevy

My 92 year-old mother passed peacefully this morning. She's in a better place now.

She is in a better place. We know that, though it still hurts no matter our age. So sorry for your loss.