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Rich84 · 05-06-2020, 02:05 PM

I love how when you look at a finished job it looks so easy..Like there was nothing to it.
No one will ever understand the amount of labor that was involved.

**davischevy** · 05-07-2020, 09:56 PM

When we got everything graded, we had our concrete guys come and pour the bottom of the pool. When they were finished, the foreman said "Now I remember why we don't build pools anymore.".

We got a little closer this week. I hauled a couple of loads of gravel today so we could grade for the deck this weekend.

Killer Bee · 05-07-2020, 10:22 PM

looking good Larry, got my trunks and beach towel ready!

I really like that mack.. fuel range make it to lone jack?

pulled forms today and a little cleanup.. trying to decide what kind of grass and sprinklers

grade and fall is perfect without drains, cell phone wide shot distorts a lot..

**davischevy** · 05-07-2020, 10:36 PM

Mack's take some getting used to, but once you get settled into one they are great trucks. I haven't driven that one much, so I still rake a gear once in a while. That old dude has some power. If you can ever get out of traffic, and into high gear, you just sit back and drive.

**davischevy** · 05-07-2020, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

looking good Larry, got my trunks and beach towel ready!

I really like that mack.. fuel range make it to lone jack?

pulled forms today and a little cleanup.. trying to decide what kind of grass and sprinklers

grade and fall is perfect without drains, cell phone wide shot distorts a lot..

Having some nice concrete around just gives you a better attitude don't it.

Killer Bee · 05-07-2020, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Having some nice concrete around just gives you a better attitude don't it.

best part is how happy Mrs. Bee is

**72 tigger** · 05-08-2020, 05:15 AM

Worked on a bathroom in a “pool house” (more like a pavilion) yesterday. They were filling the pool while l was there- thought of other Larry

**davischevy** · 05-08-2020, 10:42 AM

Your pool house is bigger than than the kids.

I built that little pool house about 12 years ago for my granddaughter a playhouse. It had a loft and kitchen in it (tiny house). Then my grandson used as his fort. He actually used it more than she did.

Now another wave of grandkids is coming along, down in the central part of the state, and my wife is planning building projects for the kids down there for week after next.

Killer Bee · 05-08-2020, 10:57 AM

your playhouse is bigger than my house

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-08-2020, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

your playhouse is bigger than my house

X2....

**special-K** · 05-08-2020, 02:52 PM

I reckon my joint runs light on the sq', too. I judge how large some houses I've worked on by how many of mine would fit inside

Killer Bee · 05-08-2020, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I recon my joint runs light on the sq', too. I judge how large some houses I've worked on by how many of mine would fit inside

Killer Bee · 05-08-2020, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

I must live in a storage shed compared to some of these. My last month's 'lectric bill was less than $100.

last month was my lowest socal edison bill in 11 years owning this house..

however the a/c is on lately so no more sub $100 bills for a while..

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-09-2020, 02:13 AM

My electric bill is never under $100 and I still get a 25% employee discount.

My wife doesn't seem to realize that the light switches have an off position and the hot tub doesn't have to run night and day.

WTH. If it makes her happy. I'll pay the bill. No need to argue.

72c20customcamper · 05-09-2020, 07:46 PM

Since its 34° and snowing I put the shower base in and new high r insulation on the exterior walls . The fiberglass insulation is just for noise suppression putting the cement board up tomorrow. Right now it's time for a few of these . 9.5 % alcohol 4 and I'm done

**72 tigger** · 05-10-2020, 05:17 PM

Thought this was interesting

**68bowtie** · 05-10-2020, 05:41 PM

I also think that’s interesting. Risk was handled differently back then. I suppose if no one pulled out in front of him that probably turned out fine.

**davischevy** · 05-10-2020, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Thought this was interesting

There is no mention of the poor clutch. I wonder how many gears under he had to start out in.

The brakes are another thing. I'm not sure how the compressor would keep up with all those axles. He would have to use the pedal sparingly.

I'm going to guess the route was planned well.

Thanks for posting.

**Steeveedee** · 05-10-2020, 09:44 PM

Well, "downhill" in Montana isn't like "downhill" in a lot of places. I expect that this publicity stunt had flaggers everywhere and may well have had someone walking in front of the truck in shifts. I can't imagine this truck making any kind of speed without someone pulling in front of him and causing serious mayhem.

Killer Bee · 05-19-2020, 04:01 AM

what the hecks goin on down there??

Jacksonville man arrested 2nd time for impersonating police officer

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-19-2020, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

what the hecks goin on down there??

Jacksonville man arrested 2nd time for impersonating police officer

KB there was a guy in West Covina doing exactly the same thing a few years ago. He would drive around on the 10 freeway and pull people over.

If I remember correctly. He even tried to tell the cops that he was a cop when they caught him.

And then he got to ride in a real police car. Instead of his fake one.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-19-2020, 07:20 AM

That guy should stop eating doughnuts. He is rather rotund, and has some serious mental issues obviously.

**Boog** · 05-19-2020, 07:37 AM

I think this guy tops him.

https://www.vintageroadhaulage.com.a...ain-australia/

**special-K** · 05-19-2020, 08:23 AM

120 cars is what ICC allows freight trains here! But so what? So he moved 120 trailers 100 meters in a straight line. What is the longest road train operated on public roads? That's all I care.

This might be the longest on the road, 6 trailers @ 200 ton 182' ore hauler. Stays under 40 mph, has a 14 litre @550 hp

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Thanks a heap! I just spent 20 minutes on You tube watching road trains

**Boog** · 05-19-2020, 08:35 AM

I knew you would.

05-06-2020, 02:05 PM	#2551
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,663	Re: My Facetruck thread. I love how when you look at a finished job it looks so easy..Like there was nothing to it. No one will ever understand the amount of labor that was involved.

05-07-2020, 09:56 PM	#2552
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: My Facetruck thread. When we got everything graded, we had our concrete guys come and pour the bottom of the pool. When they were finished, the foreman said "Now I remember why we don't build pools anymore.". We got a little closer this week. I hauled a couple of loads of gravel today so we could grade for the deck this weekend. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-07-2020, 10:22 PM	#2553
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,728	Re: My Facetruck thread. looking good Larry, got my trunks and beach towel ready! I really like that mack.. fuel range make it to lone jack? pulled forms today and a little cleanup.. trying to decide what kind of grass and sprinklers grade and fall is perfect without drains, cell phone wide shot distorts a lot.. __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

05-07-2020, 10:36 PM	#2554
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: My Facetruck thread. Mack's take some getting used to, but once you get settled into one they are great trucks. I haven't driven that one much, so I still rake a gear once in a while. That old dude has some power. If you can ever get out of traffic, and into high gear, you just sit back and drive. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-08-2020, 05:15 AM	#2557
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,207	Re: My Facetruck thread. Worked on a bathroom in a “pool house” (more like a pavilion) yesterday. They were filling the pool while l was there- thought of other Larry Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

05-08-2020, 10:42 AM	#2558
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,790	Re: My Facetruck thread. Your pool house is bigger than than the kids. I built that little pool house about 12 years ago for my granddaughter a playhouse. It had a loft and kitchen in it (tiny house). Then my grandson used as his fort. He actually used it more than she did. Now another wave of grandkids is coming along, down in the central part of the state, and my wife is planning building projects for the kids down there for week after next. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-08-2020, 10:57 AM	#2559
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,728	Re: My Facetruck thread. your playhouse is bigger than my house __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

05-08-2020, 02:52 PM	#2561
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: My Facetruck thread. I reckon my joint runs light on the sq', too. I judge how large some houses I've worked on by how many of mine would fit inside __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-08-2020 at 05:02 PM.

05-09-2020, 02:13 AM	#2564
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: My Facetruck thread. My electric bill is never under $100 and I still get a 25% employee discount. My wife doesn't seem to realize that the light switches have an off position and the hot tub doesn't have to run night and day. WTH. If it makes her happy. I'll pay the bill. No need to argue. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-09-2020, 07:46 PM	#2565
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,144	Re: My Facetruck thread. Since its 34° and snowing I put the shower base in and new high r insulation on the exterior walls . The fiberglass insulation is just for noise suppression putting the cement board up tomorrow. Right now it's time for a few of these . 9.5 % alcohol 4 and I'm done Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-10-2020, 05:17 PM	#2566
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,207	Re: My Facetruck thread. Thought this was interesting Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

05-10-2020, 05:41 PM	#2567
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,352	Re: My Facetruck thread. I also think that’s interesting. Risk was handled differently back then. I suppose if no one pulled out in front of him that probably turned out fine. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

05-10-2020, 09:44 PM	#2569
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,093	Re: My Facetruck thread. Well, "downhill" in Montana isn't like "downhill" in a lot of places. I expect that this publicity stunt had flaggers everywhere and may well have had someone walking in front of the truck in shifts. I can't imagine this truck making any kind of speed without someone pulling in front of him and causing serious mayhem. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-19-2020, 04:01 AM	#2570
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,728	Re: My Facetruck thread. what the hecks goin on down there?? Jacksonville man arrested 2nd time for impersonating police officer __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

05-19-2020, 07:20 AM	#2572
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05-19-2020, 07:37 AM	#2573
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05-19-2020, 08:23 AM	#2574
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: My Facetruck thread. 120 cars is what ICC allows freight trains here! But so what? So he moved 120 trailers 100 meters in a straight line. What is the longest road train operated on public roads? That's all I care. This might be the longest on the road, 6 trailers @ 200 ton 182' ore hauler. Stays under 40 mph, has a 14 litre @550 hp Thanks a heap! I just spent 20 minutes on You tube watching road trains __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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