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Flyin6 · « **Reply #14100 on:** January 28, 2021, 04:43:03 PM »

Concur...Natural beauty at its best

And so few to see and experience it first hand

Thanks for sharing

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #14101 on:** January 28, 2021, 08:36:25 PM »

Buying a new grain trailer. I'm stuck between Wilson and Timpte. Both very similar and only $600 difference in price. Both are built locally. Within an hour or so from me. These are pics taken from the internet to show just how similar they are.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #14102 on:** January 28, 2021, 08:56:23 PM »

We always used to run Wilson at the one outfit I drove for back in the day.
I think there was more price difference 20+ years ago though.

Craziest drive I ever made was to the Wilson plant south of Sioux City wherever the heck it is.
Had to bobtail down so thought awesome. Easy ride.
Freezing rain started at Fargo. Had to call it a Sioux City.
About a mile to slow down from 30 to exit to the truck stop.

Either way likely much the same end.

JR · « **Reply #14103 on:** January 28, 2021, 09:31:09 PM »

Wouldn't you get scuff with the staggered wheelbase trailer or are the front set sliders? Other trailer looks like the landing gear are mounted better. Small pics though. Weights the same?

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #14104 on:** January 29, 2021, 06:28:03 AM »

Wilson is built in Sioux City about 45 miles north of me. Timpte is built a little over an hour away southwest of me. There is 500 lbs difference in weight and $600 difference in price. You get some scuffing on the rear axle but its a lift axle. I hit a switch in the cab and it comes up. So unless I think there's a DOT around I hit the switch when I turn tight corners. My side dump is set up the same way. We did a job in the city hauling dirt. DOT on us like crazy I pretty much ruined a brand new pair of tires in 6 weeks. With that spread I am allowed to carry 44,000 lbs on the back. I can go 95,000 gross weight in Nebraska because I have a drop axle on the truck.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #14105 on:** January 29, 2021, 09:24:57 AM »

What is the logic for the third axle being further back?

To contain the lift system?

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Nate · « **Reply #14106 on:** January 29, 2021, 01:27:45 PM »

Weight distribution

JR · « **Reply #14107 on:** January 29, 2021, 01:41:38 PM »

DOT can be a pain (here to

), sure biden will fix that to,,,,,,,

Hit 120k hauling sod once.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #14108 on:** January 29, 2021, 03:30:23 PM »

To much horse pressures I guess

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #14109 on:** January 29, 2021, 04:06:18 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on January 29, 2021, 03:30:23 PM

To much horse pressures I guess

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Hair spray...

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #14110 on:** January 29, 2021, 04:46:15 PM »

Please explain? Hairspray ?

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Sammconn · « **Reply #14111 on:** January 29, 2021, 05:33:33 PM »

Will help make dry and sticky to help reduce blowout.

rpar86 · « **Reply #14112 on:** January 29, 2021, 05:36:38 PM »

Quote from: Sammconn on January 29, 2021, 05:33:33 PM

Will help make dry and sticky to help reduce blowout.

Yeah what he said. :)

Blowout... hair spray. We talking ‘bout women’s hair care??

Flyin6 · « **Reply #14113 on:** January 29, 2021, 06:48:08 PM »

Quote from: rpar86 on January 29, 2021, 05:36:38 PM

Quote from: Sammconn on January 29, 2021, 05:33:33 PM
Will help make dry and sticky to help reduce blowout.
Yeah what he said. :)

Blowout... hair spray. We talking ‘bout women’s hair care??

X3

Nate · « **Reply #14114 on:** January 30, 2021, 08:53:11 PM »

Finally installed my air hose reel. I had to get a 6' lead in hose, and it easily holds roughly 150' of 3/8" hose.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #14115 on:** January 30, 2021, 08:55:24 PM »

That’s a lot of hose, Nate. How long? I installed the dewalt retractable hose reel recently.

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Nate · « **Reply #14116 on:** January 30, 2021, 09:20:37 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on January 30, 2021, 08:55:24 PM

That’s a lot of hose, Nate. How long? I installed the dewalt retractable hose reel recently.

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How long?.. it probably took me about 1 - 1.5 hr. But thats because i dont know how to do it halfassed.

Next up will be running wire and finding a spot to put these 2 pieces of equipment. Then i have to attend to this pile of spilt do do that the previous owners were too stupid to know how to fix it properly.....

KensAuto · « **Reply #14117 on:** January 30, 2021, 09:24:21 PM »

Quote from: Nate on January 30, 2021, 09:20:37 PM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on January 30, 2021, 08:55:24 PM
That’s a lot of hose, Nate. How long? I installed the dewalt retractable hose reel recently.

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How long?.. it probably took me about 1 - 1.5 hr. But thats because i dont know how to do it halfassed.

How long is the hose? Did you put the 150' on?

Nate · « **Reply #14118 on:** January 30, 2021, 09:35:05 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on January 30, 2021, 09:24:21 PM

Quote from: Nate on January 30, 2021, 09:20:37 PM
Quote from: TexasRedNeck on January 30, 2021, 08:55:24 PM
That’s a lot of hose, Nate. How long? I installed the dewalt retractable hose reel recently.

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How long?.. it probably took me about 1 - 1.5 hr. But thats because i dont know how to do it halfassed.
How long is the hose? Did you put the 150' on?

Yes, there is 150' of 3/8" hose on that reel

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #14119 on:** February 01, 2021, 09:24:55 PM »

Neighbor guy does home security and set me up with this system, nothing crazy but gives me 6 cameras, pOE power, sound, Mobil app accessible

I’ll get working on these installs ASAP

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stlaser · « **Reply #14120 on:** February 02, 2021, 08:11:51 PM »

It was mid 60’s and sunny today so I rolled the fummins chassis out and power washed it along with some old greasy nasty gm kingpin axle people think are now gold. Forgot pictures, pulling trans tomorrow.

JR · « **Reply #14121 on:** February 02, 2021, 09:28:49 PM »

You ought to see the "gold" prices out here! If its a HP, it is platinum.

stlaser · « **Reply #14122 on:** February 02, 2021, 10:41:17 PM »

Quote from: JR on February 02, 2021, 09:28:49 PM

You ought to see the "gold" prices out here! If its a HP, it is platinum.

And if it’s a snowfighter it’s double platinum

Flyin6 · « **Reply #14123 on:** February 03, 2021, 10:29:46 AM »

I guess my Dana 80 rear axle is not in the same desirability category. Advertised for a couple days now with zero bites.

KensAuto · « **Reply #14124 on:** February 03, 2021, 01:05:54 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on February 02, 2021, 10:41:17 PM

Quote from: JR on February 02, 2021, 09:28:49 PM
You ought to see the "gold" prices out here! If its a HP, it is platinum.

And if it’s a snowfighter it’s double platinum

Explain please

dave945 · « **Reply #14125 on:** February 03, 2021, 01:06:42 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on February 03, 2021, 10:29:46 AM

I guess my Dana 80 rear axle is not in the same desirability category. Advertised for a couple days now with zero bites.

Rattle can spray it chrome or gold and say it will support 26 inch rims and it will sell quick. :)

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JR · « **Reply #14126 on:** February 03, 2021, 01:12:06 PM »

Any Dana front axle is pricey out here. I have seen HP for 2500 asking. Rears are no issues, the 14bff is the standard and cheap!

Don, leave the brakes on that axle is your best bet. Already an odd rear and adding the brakes was an adventure itself. Brakes for the 14bt are easy.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #14127 on:** February 03, 2021, 02:22:22 PM »

Gonna leave this here today

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stlaser · « **Reply #14128 on:** February 03, 2021, 02:43:07 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on February 02, 2021, 10:41:17 PM

Quote from: JR on February 02, 2021, 09:28:49 PM
You ought to see the "gold" prices out here! If its a HP, it is platinum.

And if it’s a snowfighter it’s double platinum

2 years 78-79 ford snowfighter package, long tube drivers side makes swapping in for junk ifs easy....

JR · « **Reply #14129 on:** February 03, 2021, 03:30:21 PM »

I had a 78 and sold it sometime back. Wish I hadn't, gold and you never know.

KensAuto · « **Reply #14130 on:** February 03, 2021, 10:34:34 PM »

Guess I'm going to be building some more...uhh...stuff.
Thank you everyone who pays taxes. This is but a very small amount (8 tons) of high end 4x4 galvanized tubing left over from a local solar project. ..3 semi trailers left over.
I got it for scrap price.

stlaser · « **Reply #14131 on:** February 03, 2021, 10:37:14 PM »

What’s the wall thickness? Galv isn’t much fun to fab with

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #14132 on:** February 03, 2021, 10:58:22 PM »

What’s the length of them Ken?

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KensAuto · « **Reply #14133 on:** February 03, 2021, 11:37:20 PM »

KensAuto · « **Reply #14134 on:** February 03, 2021, 11:46:28 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on February 03, 2021, 10:37:14 PM

What’s the wall thickness? Galv isn’t much fun to fab with

The shipping label was still attached to one of the bundles and it said 12 gauge. I measured .140ish. Maybe they were 12g before coating.?
I've welded plenty of gal.... could be what's wrong with me. Lol

Went to the company website and they claim 50-55ksi rating on the tubing. They don't show pricing but guessing that little stack cost us over 20k.

stlaser · « **Reply #14135 on:** February 03, 2021, 11:50:59 PM »

Maybe but I doubt it adds .035 to thickness, probably 11ga then coated adding .015

JR · « **Reply #14136 on:** February 04, 2021, 05:43:12 AM »

I need some of that, to bad your a little far!

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #14137 on:** February 04, 2021, 06:13:20 AM »

I heard back form the shop working on my freightliner. Verified that it had been overhauled at some point and everything looks good. Just replace the head gasket and were good. But 3 of the injectors are starting to look crappy. So I told them to go ahead and replace them while were at it.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #14138 on:** February 04, 2021, 06:28:56 AM »

When do you think you will get it back, Jon?

Ken, nice score there. Might make a nice truss bridge in ID.....

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #14139 on:** February 04, 2021, 07:38:37 AM »

I don't know when he will get it done. He runs a trucking company first. Mechanic work second. I guess it depends on how many of his own trucks break down in the meantime.

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JR · « **Reply #14140 on:** February 04, 2021, 01:28:23 PM »

I wouldn't use those for a bridge. I beams and you are good forever unless you find a nice used flatbed trailer.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #14141 on:** February 04, 2021, 04:00:12 PM »

I have found a piece of steel for a bench top, of some sort.
3/8 steel, 28x64

Should make a good mobile table or a end of my big long Bench in the works

$80 bucks was all

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JR · « **Reply #14142 on:** February 04, 2021, 04:06:19 PM »

Nice find, good size for a work area.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #14143 on:** February 04, 2021, 05:09:39 PM »

I definitely don’t need a big table for the garage, just something to whoop on if needed

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JR · « **Reply #14144 on:** February 04, 2021, 05:53:44 PM »

Put solid wood under it. Much quieter and you can bang on it harder.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #14145 on:** February 04, 2021, 07:23:40 PM »

I have a 8x36 inch solid core door that I plan on using as a top, it won’t look great in years but will ol function for a long while

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KensAuto · « **Reply #14146 on:** February 04, 2021, 08:45:56 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on February 04, 2021, 06:28:56 AM

When do you think you will get it back, Jon?

Ken, nice score there. Might make a nice truss bridge in ID.....

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Why in the world would I need a bridge? You know something I don't?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #14147 on:** February 04, 2021, 09:01:35 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on February 04, 2021, 08:45:56 PM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on February 04, 2021, 06:28:56 AM
When do you think you will get it back, Jon?

Ken, nice score there. Might make a nice truss bridge in ID.....

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Why in the world would I need a bridge? You know something I don't?

God already destroyed the world with water...Next time is fire I believe.

JR · « **Reply #14148 on:** February 05, 2021, 01:47:01 AM »

Loaded up the trailer for a trip to the Ridge.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #14149 on:** February 05, 2021, 06:49:22 AM »

Pretty much got all our plans done for summer vacation. We will be hitting craters of the moon national park in Idaho and Devils tower. Others must have had the same idea because the campgrounds only had very few spots available. There are a couple nights where I have no idea where we will end up. One night in central south central Idaho on the way out, and one night on the way home in the middle of Montana. It shouldn't do too hard to find a place. IF I cant find any place interesting there are a couple good truck stops in Idaho we can stay at. In Montana I can boondock at Cabela's in Billings.