deuces in use........

[ygmir]

HI all,
Just a note to say I posted a few pics of my crane conversion and standard M35, both in action working on the "mountain retreat"..........

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?module=photoshare&func=showimages&fid=421

That crane sure is handy.......

Henry

 

[maddawg308]

That's an interesting cabin, at a very scenic location! Got any more pics of the cabin and its surroundings? I love a good mountain view like that....

 

[Armada]

That is one sturdy cabin, you must be quite a ways up. Strong winds, deep snow, and the occasional forrest fire will not bring it down....

 

[gimpyrobb]

I saw these pics while looking throught the pic section a while ago. What caused the crane deuce to roll over?

 

[ygmir]

test to see if my reply made it.......

I sent it, but, it's not showing up.....
Henry

 

[ygmir]

I'll try again......

Hi all,
I can send pics, or, post them if people want, of the cabin under construction, since, it's not done yet.
It's octagonal.
The 8 main beams are 8"x16"x18', the headers are 4"x12".
The roof steel is 1/4" steel plate, sheared and formed to size, connected with 1/2" bolts every 6", on a 12/12 pitch.
The walls are 8" concrete block, filled with 6 sack concrete with steel on 8" centers up and across.
It will then have another 6" or so of granite masonry outside that.
It's at 5800' el. So, lots of wind and snow.........
A beautiful spot in the Sierra's, near my home here in Grass Valley, CA.

The pics of the crane on it's lid were due to either the fact that I left it out of gear, not likely, or, the next door teenagers friends fooling around and left it that way. It rolled, seemingly on it's own, down the hill behind my house and flipped as it turned and hit a stump, on a steep hillside.


Thanks,
Henry

 

[ARMYMAN30YearsPlus]

RE: I

Please post them I love construction projects like that and trucks and this meets both criteria. Beautiful location and very nice cabin will keep you secure for sure. I would worry more about vandals than snow sleet wind or fire.

 

[ygmir]

RE: I

HI all,
ok, I posted some of the pics of the "mountain retreat" as it is coming together,
I think this is the link: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?module=photoshare&func=view&fid=422
Those deuces' sure have come in handy..........and the trailers........(MV content......)
Henry

 

[cranetruck]

Noticed you pointing out that the deuce is at idle, thus smoking, while operating the crane.
It will feel much better at a higher rpm, say 1,200-1,400 and won't smoke.
Compare images below (cranetruck running on a mix of diesel and WVO).

What are you building, a bombshelter?

 

[doghead]

Bjorn, is your radiator partially covered in that picture? That will help keep them from smoking at idle while under a light load as well.

 

[cranetruck]

Yes, I very rarily remove the cover.

 

[ygmir]

bomb shelter?.....hmmmmmmm, perhaps...
I'm trying to build in the old tradition of having something last for centuries.........kind of a family monument/cabin, for the ages.....
Also,
with the fires we get here, snow, high winds, you gotta build something strong to survive.
Not to mention potential vandals..........

Bjorn, what are you building?
I'm thinking my truck is the evil/ugly twin to yours.......hahahaaha
I see your windshield frame is much straighter than mine.......watch when a friend says the load is hooked up right..........

Henry