This is a video from a few weeks ago. We had been working on the engine of the truck off and on for some time before this. We changed the fluids, filters, and belts. It took us a long time to change the air compressor belt because the pulley was stuck tight in place. Eventually I had to use a propane torch to heat the metal until it glowed. After that I was able to break it free.
The engine started beautify after sitting for over a month. I really love how dependable these trucks can be.
Disclaimer: Normally I take very good care of my truck, running it at least once a week.
I didn’t get much sleep the night before my group of friends and I went to pick up the truck. After waiting more than a month since wining the auction I was itching to see my truck. John, Christina, Kathi, Daniel, and I woke up and started our drive to Portsmouth Virginia at 8am on July 28th, 2009.
After around 4 hours on the road we reached the military base and headed to the DRMO area. On our way to the sign-in station we passed by the storage yard and we got our first distant look at the truck. Even standing relatively isolated in the yard it looked impressive. As luck would have it we arrived at the beginning of the lunch break for the personnel. After some time we were able to sign in and go back to get the truck. My heart fluttered as we made our final approach. “Oh S*@&” I thought to myself, “What have I gotten myself into?” Read more…