Gary Lewis Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 I don’t know if this will show up for everyone, but the original post says it was a 3” static HD tow strap… https://www.facebook.com/groups/2310305859069599/permalink/5200181790081977/ That came through for me, Jonathan. Thanks. But what a tragedy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 That came through for me, Jonathan. Thanks. But what a tragedy! On a happier note, I came across this while picking here and there on the web (Facebook, yep ). This gentleman (Hugo Colton) published this in December 2020: «I have a small addiction to bullnose fords and I want them all. [...] The diesel pulled this set up 1400 miles one way weighting in at a grand total of 27000lbs. Average speed was 60mph.» I suggested him to join this Forum too. Maybe is he already a member? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 On a happier note, I came across this while picking here and there on the web (Facebook, yep ). This gentleman (Hugo Colton) published this in December 2020: «I have a small addiction to bullnose fords and I want them all. [...] The diesel pulled this set up 1400 miles one way weighting in at a grand total of 27000lbs. Average speed was 60mph.» I suggested him to join this Forum too. Maybe is he already a member? Wow! That is quite a load! For him to maintain 60 MPH I'm guessing he has a turbo on that IDI - assuming it is an IDI. I don't think he is a member. And I think the truck is an '86. It certainly is either an '85 or '86 since the side trim is below the marker light, but it looks like it has a solid front axle, and that happened in '86 if not late '85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Wow! That is quite a load! For him to maintain 60 MPH I'm guessing he has a turbo on that IDI - assuming it is an IDI. I don't think he is a member. And I think the truck is an '86. It certainly is either an '85 or '86 since the side trim is below the marker light, but it looks like it has a solid front axle, and that happened in '86 if not late '85. Cool! Good point on the axle, nice truck to have. I think an IDI would handle 60 MPH on flat ground with the four speed and assuming it has 4.10’s. The 88 I used to have (7.3 IDI) would pull good on flat ground with a 30 or 31 foot travel trailer I pulled for someone. But the mountain passes sure slowed it down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Special Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Cool! Good point on the axle, nice truck to have. I think an IDI would handle 60 MPH on flat ground with the four speed and assuming it has 4.10’s. The 88 I used to have (7.3 IDI) would pull good on flat ground with a 30 or 31 foot travel trailer I pulled for someone. But the mountain passes sure slowed it down! Because I don't have enough to do:nabble_smiley_whistling: we started three house projects this weekend. First we cut down a big blue spruce Then we started tearing out our deck That's all to be ready to have a patio put in right after our vacation. We're done with the tree, but still have to get about half of the deck frame taken out (the deck floor is done). And if that's not enough, we also are fencing my son's back yard (no pics of that yet). He and his wife want the yard fenced so they can get a dog, and we want them to be able to dog-sit our two dogs when we go on vacation. We got all of the posts in, so tomorrow we hope to finish by getting the fabric stretched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Because I don't have enough to do:nabble_smiley_whistling: we started three house projects this weekend. First we cut down a big blue spruce Then we started tearing out our deck That's all to be ready to have a patio put in right after our vacation. We're done with the tree, but still have to get about half of the deck frame taken out (the deck floor is done). And if that's not enough, we also are fencing my son's back yard (no pics of that yet). He and his wife want the yard fenced so they can get a dog, and we want them to be able to dog-sit our two dogs when we go on vacation. We got all of the posts in, so tomorrow we hope to finish by getting the fabric stretched. Man, that's a lot of WORK! But "fabric" on the fence? What kind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Special Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Man, that's a lot of WORK! But "fabric" on the fence? What kind? That's what they call the chain-link part of a chain link fence. And yes Maynard, I'm feeling it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 That's what they call the chain-link part of a chain link fence. Oh, ok, not the kind of fabric you make a wedding dress with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 That's what they call the chain-link part of a chain link fence. And yes Maynard, I'm feeling it! I wondered if that's what it is called. And I'll bet you are feeling it. Better go on vacation to rest up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Special Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 That's what they call the chain-link part of a chain link fence. Oh, ok, not the kind of fabric you make a wedding dress with. Well, I suppose that would depend on what culture the wedding is for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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