That's alright, he's only good for a Cherry Coke and fries...
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Rail wheels? A lot of tracks aren't even in service these days, it'd be fun to get on a non-service track and just go. I remember 1948 Fords running up and down the tracks behind my childhood shack.
Okay, a bit longer than the span on mine. I have 178", with a Set Back Axle in front. Yours looks to be an SBA also, the curve in the front bumper is the giveaway.
On a Set Forward Axle, the steer tires are right at the front corners of the truck. Gives a longer wheelbase, but sacrifices maneuverability.
SBA is a good choice in tighter places; feedlots, supply yards, etc.
That goes a good way toward explaining the relatively smooth ride.
Sure looks like a nice truck. I hope it does what you need.
I think it’ll be a fun truck. Here’s a couple more pics. I can help y’all with RR track standards also.
Oh, Man!!!
I am so disappointed. There are feet in this picture and not a single toe in sight.
Been would be outraged.
I cut 30” off the tail today. That double fram was fun. I’ll study on how I want to “finish” the tail end. Might put a “bumper” all the way across the back so I can hang flaps, hang license plate, maybe some recessed tail lights. Thatd also give me a rear support for the fenders I’m gonna build. I don’t wanna do too much at once since I dunno exactly what I want. I just wanna get it able to do the job for now.
A friend of mine knew a guy who bought a Ferret (the British armored scout car with "tyres," not the little varmint) in Houston back in the early '80s. He went to get it tagged, but Texas wouldn't give him a tag because it didn't have a bumper.
He reminded them that it was an ARMORED vehicle. A bumper would be redundant.
No dice. No bumper, no tag.
So he got a couple of big pieces of nicely-polished mahogany, bolted them to the front and back, and got his plates so he could drive it on the streets of Texas...
Weld a heavy flat plate across the back, spanning the frame rails.
That will make a place to not only hang the (required) triple lamps for wide vehicles, but also provide space to weld a sturdy attachment for pulling.
Also - double frame ! Heavy pig ! Hell for stout ! Good find !
That will make a place to not only hang the (required) triple lamps for wide vehicles, but also provide space to weld a sturdy attachment for pulling.
Also - double frame ! Heavy pig ! Hell for stout ! Good find !
Jared, with the changes you've made/will make, you can now legitimately put a "HYBRID" emblem on your 'new' truck!!
Keep on truck'n!
It identifies as a Caterpillar powered Prius.
