Stradle Truck work, 17 Feb 2007

[Jerry Christiansen]

The Stradle Truck has been on the grounds for a few years. It has been started and run during that time but had not been used. This winter a group decided it was time to fix it up. This truck was originally used to transport pallets of lumber and could legally be driven on the roads at speeds of 40mph. It was hard to get pictures of the entire truck while it was in the shop.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/jtchrist/20%20Jan%202007/lum02.jpg

Wimpy and Louie are discussing the merits of what looks like a shock absorber.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/jtchrist/20%20Jan%202007/lum03.jpg

Up on top.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/jtchrist/20%20Jan%202007/lum04.jpg
Down at floor level.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/jtchrist/20%20Jan%202007/lum05.jpg

More floor level work.

Jerry Christiansen

[Jerry Christiansen]

Some more pictures of work on the Stradle Truck.


http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/jtchrist/20%20Jan%202007/lum06.jpg

Back up on top trying to get some life in the engine.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/jtchrist/20%20Jan%202007/lum07.jpg

If the truck is to be driven at 40mph, brakes are real nice. Notice the new brake line. Also notice the chain that is the final drive.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/jtchrist/20%20Jan%202007/lum08.jpg

New brake lines require bleeding. Notice the can of brake fluid upstairs. They didn't fool around with the pint cans!

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u249/jtchrist/20%20Jan%202007/lum09.jpg

The new ladder welded to the side makes getting up and down much easier.

Jerry Christiansen