Bruno2 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 That's the plan, Stan. The question is when. Gotta get Dad's truck ready for the show first. By the way, I got the bill of sale for Huck in the mail yesterday, so can now dispose of him. Oh yes, have you seen the Member's Map? The map resides here in the menu (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map) , but the discussion thereof is in the Member's Map thread. I took the liberty of adding you, albeit not as Willing To Help as that seemed a bit too presumptuous. But, I can change that or delete you from the map if you want. When are you going to load huck on the trailer? Today is crappy here in Broken Arrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 When are you going to load huck on the trailer? Today is crappy here in Broken Arrow. Dunno. But I’m actually down your way judging debates. Came down 169 at 7:30 and saw many wrecks - and watched one happen. Really really slick overpasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Dunno. But I’m actually down your way judging debates. Came down 169 at 7:30 and saw many wrecks - and watched one happen. Really really slick overpasses. Reviving this thread briefly. My wife's cousin called again yesterday about the next phase of the project that prompted this thread. And that is to bring his '65 Malibu to Skiatook for John, the paint/body guru, to work his magic on. Looks like that may happen a week from today, July 9th. It looks like Blue will get the nod this time. Big Blue's engine is suspect, having bogged on me a couple of times pulling the trailer recently. I may have fixed that with the shield between the header and fuel supply line, but don't know. And I sure don't want to have any problems. So the plan this time is to pull the winch off BB and install it on the trailer, and take the aux battery out of BB to run the winch. But, I need to think through how to connect the battery to the winch, and I don't really want to take the time to make up special cables. Ahhh! Duh! If I take the aux battery out of BB then I can take the cable that runs from that battery down to the winch. And, removing the winch, battery, and cable contribute to the disassembling of Big Blue that needs to be done anyway. So, it is a win/win! So, for the next few days I'll be busy getting ready for the trip. Gotta remove & reinstall all of those things as well as get all of the straps, chains, and tools out of Big Blue and into Blue. Plus, I'm going to take the air tank fully charged as well as a small 110v compressor, just in case. (If Big Blue had the on-board air system already that might make the difference on which truck gets to go.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Reviving this thread briefly. My wife's cousin called again yesterday about the next phase of the project that prompted this thread. And that is to bring his '65 Malibu to Skiatook for John, the paint/body guru, to work his magic on. Looks like that may happen a week from today, July 9th. It looks like Blue will get the nod this time. Big Blue's engine is suspect, having bogged on me a couple of times pulling the trailer recently. I may have fixed that with the shield between the header and fuel supply line, but don't know. And I sure don't want to have any problems. So the plan this time is to pull the winch off BB and install it on the trailer, and take the aux battery out of BB to run the winch. But, I need to think through how to connect the battery to the winch, and I don't really want to take the time to make up special cables. Ahhh! Duh! If I take the aux battery out of BB then I can take the cable that runs from that battery down to the winch. And, removing the winch, battery, and cable contribute to the disassembling of Big Blue that needs to be done anyway. So, it is a win/win! So, for the next few days I'll be busy getting ready for the trip. Gotta remove & reinstall all of those things as well as get all of the straps, chains, and tools out of Big Blue and into Blue. Plus, I'm going to take the air tank fully charged as well as a small 110v compressor, just in case. (If Big Blue had the on-board air system already that might make the difference on which truck gets to go.) Wouldn't it ultimately be easier to put a tool box on the trailer to keep the straps, chains, trailer lug wrench etc..? You could probably find one of those at the HF sale as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Reviving this thread briefly. My wife's cousin called again yesterday about the next phase of the project that prompted this thread. And that is to bring his '65 Malibu to Skiatook for John, the paint/body guru, to work his magic on. Looks like that may happen a week from today, July 9th. It looks like Blue will get the nod this time. Big Blue's engine is suspect, having bogged on me a couple of times pulling the trailer recently. I may have fixed that with the shield between the header and fuel supply line, but don't know. And I sure don't want to have any problems. So the plan this time is to pull the winch off BB and install it on the trailer, and take the aux battery out of BB to run the winch. But, I need to think through how to connect the battery to the winch, and I don't really want to take the time to make up special cables. Ahhh! Duh! If I take the aux battery out of BB then I can take the cable that runs from that battery down to the winch. And, removing the winch, battery, and cable contribute to the disassembling of Big Blue that needs to be done anyway. So, it is a win/win! So, for the next few days I'll be busy getting ready for the trip. Gotta remove & reinstall all of those things as well as get all of the straps, chains, and tools out of Big Blue and into Blue. Plus, I'm going to take the air tank fully charged as well as a small 110v compressor, just in case. (If Big Blue had the on-board air system already that might make the difference on which truck gets to go.) Road trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Wouldn't it ultimately be easier to put a tool box on the trailer to keep the straps, chains, trailer lug wrench etc..? You could probably find one of those at the HF sale as well. Jim - I've thought about the tool box issue quite a bit. In fact, when I was looking for a trailer the plan was to have a tool box on it. But the way this trailer is designed with the jack in the middle of the tongue the only place for a tool box would be on the bed. I've thought about placing one there, but I like having the chain, straps, etc in Big Blue's tool box as there are times I take him places w/o the trailer and need those things. After his "transformation" he'll be the go-to guy to pull the trailer in most situations as he'll have the on-board air, front hitch, bumper-mounted winch, aux battery, etc., so it makes sense to have everything in his tool box. David - Yes, road trip! Janey's cousin thinks I'm wonderful. But in reality I'm just having fun using the trailer, winch, etc. Besides, I'm doing what Ford's do best - tow Chevys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Jim - I've thought about the tool box issue quite a bit. In fact, when I was looking for a trailer the plan was to have a tool box on it. But the way this trailer is designed with the jack in the middle of the tongue the only place for a tool box would be on the bed. I've thought about placing one there, but I like having the chain, straps, etc in Big Blue's tool box as there are times I take him places w/o the trailer and need those things. After his "transformation" he'll be the go-to guy to pull the trailer in most situations as he'll have the on-board air, front hitch, bumper-mounted winch, aux battery, etc., so it makes sense to have everything in his tool box. David - Yes, road trip! Janey's cousin thinks I'm wonderful. But in reality I'm just having fun using the trailer, winch, etc. Besides, I'm doing what Ford's do best - tow Chevys. So what do you use to keep all these items organized and out of the weather? Maybe a rocket canister? http://armysurpluswarehouse.com/120mm-mortar-can/ https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/us-military-surplus-81mm-brown-ammo-can-used?a=2194066&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgezoBRDNARIsAGzEfe7UexFg8fB2sSohHNsfur8fNZUFzF-4m0hI1jhkgHRJo15u8LL3hKAaAozwEALw_wcB Edit: I see where you said "in Big Blue's tool.box' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 So what do you use to keep all these items organized and out of the weather? Maybe a rocket canister? http://armysurpluswarehouse.com/120mm-mortar-can/ https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/us-military-surplus-81mm-brown-ammo-can-used?a=2194066&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgezoBRDNARIsAGzEfe7UexFg8fB2sSohHNsfur8fNZUFzF-4m0hI1jhkgHRJo15u8LL3hKAaAozwEALw_wcB Edit: I see where you said "in Big Blue's tool.box' Out of the weather is easy as the tool box is tight, although I should replace the weatherstripping. But, those canisters are a good possibility for organization within. Right now I'm using a canvas bag for some of the things, but it doesn't like the weight that's in it. However, getting things out of the toolbox is easiest if you can do it one-handed. And, you don't want handles on the sides as they are both hard to get to and it is too easy to hit your hand on the lip of the toolbox as you pull something out. (And with the thin skin of age and the effects of the baby aspirin I'm on I bleed easily anymore.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Out of the weather is easy as the tool box is tight, although I should replace the weatherstripping. But, those canisters are a good possibility for organization within. Right now I'm using a canvas bag for some of the things, but it doesn't like the weight that's in it. However, getting things out of the toolbox is easiest if you can do it one-handed. And, you don't want handles on the sides as they are both hard to get to and it is too easy to hit your hand on the lip of the toolbox as you pull something out. (And with the thin skin of age and the effects of the baby aspirin I'm on I bleed easily anymore.) I noted you said in BB's box when I read through the post. I hear there are these things made of tanned animal hide to protect the hide of your hands. I usually keep a pair on the floor of my truck between the sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 I hear there are these things made of tanned animal hide to protect the hide of your hands. I usually keep a pair on the floor of my truck between the sticks Big Blue is a fancy truck and he has door pockets, which house at least one if not two pair of those tanned-hides. But his driver isn't smart enough to know when to don them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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