Post a picture you took today.

[KStromberg]

They gave me the newer Freightliner to run a route this week. They must like me. The LED headlights are pretty sweet.

 

[tixer]

Keep on Truckin', Kirk!

Have you clipped any corners yet?

Stoplight drags against other drivers?

 

[billcu]

We're getting dumped on.

It's been snowing all day and hasn't stopped. I carved out the door to get some Gen 1 wiring photos today

 

[beerdog]

They gave me the newer Freightliner to run a route this week. They must like me. The LED headlights are pretty sweet.

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Do we get rides at the next MN meet?

 

[driller]

What's going on here?

That's the caption for this pic of the day...

 

[billcu]

Removing the trans?

 

[ONLYTONY]

Something needs a little trimming I see, needs a driveshaft shortener

 

[driller]

Removing the trans?

Yep. Pulling the transmission to remove the torque converter to send it away to be re-stalled.

Doing it on my 4 post lift. You have you have to learn a couple new tricks but it sure beats jack stands.

 

[mag]

I always found that you need a few tricks to work off jack stands .Working off a lift is gravy your lucky to have room for one.

 

[billcu]

I've always wondered if it was any easier dropping the diff instead of the tank to pull the shaft back for the trans removal.

 

[mag]

I've always wondered if it was any easier dropping the diff instead of the tank to pull the shaft back for the trans removal.

I vote differential otherwise you have to deal with the exhaust being in the way .

 

[driller]

I've always wondered if it was any easier dropping the diff instead of the tank to pull the shaft back for the trans removal.

Probably personal preference, but I prefer not messing with the tank. Lowering the differential is substantially easier to me but on the Blue Flame it is still a pain with the full dual exhaust and pinion bracing.

Then there's the long tube headers.

Thankfully, they will allow the transmission to clear but... the O2 sensors have to be removed and one has decided not to budge. I may need to break out the blue wrench. Then there's the starter removal which has all but been impossible. (It's still not out. I got called to dinner half way through the removal of the top bolt.) And we won't even mention the transmission dipstick tube access... or more appropriately, 'lack of access' with the headers.

Geesh, I can't wait to try to get to those two top bolts on the transmission.

 

[mag]

The top bolts are gravy to remove just drop the trans a little and you should have no problem accessing them .

 

[driller]

I hope you’re right.

 

[mag]

I have been there and done that just don't lower it to much.

 

[driller]

My latest toy...

 

[warden]

Shelby GT350 with a 6 speed I'm guessing? Congrats, love the red.

Edit, I talked to Joe:thumbsup:

 

[tixer]

That guy on the other side of the window by all the Lincolns, is judging you...

 

[steve]

Very nice, congrats.

 

[driller]

Shelby GT350 with a 6 speed I'm guessing? Congrats, love the red.

Edit, I talked to Joe:thumbsup:

Thanks. Yep, a new 2018 Shelby GT350, just a phenomenal car.

That guy on the other side of the window by all the Lincolns, is judging you...

Ha! :laugh:

He is indeed. I was sort of cognizant everyone at the dealership was judging me.

Very nice, congrats.

Thanks, I feel lucky to have literally stumbled onto it. It is my "dream car" come true.